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The Mankato free press., 1903-01-30
SETTLES the MATTER.
Arthur Jones Pays For Dog ard
Also For Killing II.

Arthur Jones of Cambria today pleaded
guilty in the municipal court to the
charge of wantonly killing Stephen R.
Jones' dog, and paid fine of So and
costs, amounting to $l7 in all. The civil
case against Arthur Jones was also set
tied by the defendant paying Stephen R.
Jones $40 for the dog.
1t appears that some young men were
shooting at mark at Arthur Jones'
farm, when the dog came along. Jones
raised his gun and shot the dog. His ex-
PLANTATION is that he had not been success
full in hitting the traget that he had been
shooting at, and that he did not think
that he would bit the dog. He took no
aim at the creature. He also said that
dogs had stolen some meat from his
place.
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"garbling' The Free Press prints the fol-
Iowin0 from The Lake. CRYSTAL Union:

"garbling" The Free Press prints the fol
lowing from The Lake Crystal Union:
Estate Senator Eberhart. has introduc-
ed bill in the senate to redistrict Blue
Earth county. The bill is to be looked af-
ter in the house by Representative Ny
quist. If there is any one thing that is
unjust and unequal it is a measure of
this kind There live outside of Mankato
city limits nearly two thirds of the popu-
lation of the county, and they will not
stand for any such deal. The country
should have majority OF the beard of
county commissioners, but with new
deal the majority would be with the city
of Mankato. The people in the country
are not charging any unfairness against
Mankate commissioners, but prefer to
have the situation remain as it is. and
their wish in this matter should be re-
spected. We advise Mr. Eberhart not to
antagonize our people; it is mot good
policy. The honorable gentleman is sena-
tor for the whole county, and should re-
present all the people in it. Don't do it,
we say; great harm may come from it."
1t is true that Senator Eberhart is re-
presenting the whole people and in view
of that fact he introduced the bill
referred to by The Union. At present
there are five commissioner districts,
four of them being made up of the ter
ritory outside of Mankato. Therefore,
the country has big representation on
the county board, while Mankato, which
represents a third of the population, and
more than a third of the taxable pro-
perty, has but one member of the board.
The bill introduced by Senator Eberhart
redistricts the county so as to give the
country three members on the board and
Mankato two, which is equitable, fair
and no more than is due this city. The
country districts would still have a ma
jority on the board.
Mankato is asking justice at the hands
of the legislature, something she has
been unable to secure from the county
board in the past, request sent to that
body for a redistricting of the county
having been denied.
Every time Mankato asks what is due
1t from the county board the majority of
the newspapers in the county towns set
up howl that is awful to hear. Their
arguments are weak, but the noise made
is something fierce. The newspapers in
Mankato do not oppose measures that
The Mankato free press., 1903-01-30

The Pittsburg Gazette speaks in pa
thetic manner of the prevailing hard
times in London and its pathos will APP
peal to the hearts of the American peo-
pie The Gazette says:
Poverty stalks abroad in London to
the discomfort even of the we'll odo
portion of the inhabitants. 1t is the
worst season London has known in a
decade or more. These latter
appear to be overtaxed this winter, and
so the suggestion is pertinent that gen
'erous America may find congenial occu-
patton in extending "hands across the
seas" with something in them. Abund-
ant prosperity here can express thank
fulness by mitigating hunger on the
other side of the ocean,"
While appreciating the seriousness of
the situation and lamenting that the
conditions are so bad The Chicago Rec
ord Herald throws a streak OF sarcasm
into its remarks:
Let us forget the trivial fact that
there are thousands upon thousands of
poor people in this country of abundant
prosperity who are suffering because of
their inability to pay for coal at the
prevailing prices, and make haste to con-
tribute to the needs of the overtaxed in
habitants of London. The English peo-
pie paid out many millions of dollars
last summer for the purpose of having
coronation festivities and the durbar has
just cost many millions more. 1t is
evident therefore that this appeal in be-
half of the London sufferers is wholly
justifable.
"The rich people of England cannot be
expected to take care of their poor and
properly glorify their sovereign at the
same time. Moreover, it is costing the
government heavily to collect from Ven
ezuela and build more war ships than all
the other countries combined. Surely
there will be ready response to The
Pittsburg Gazette's humane suggestion. /"
The Mankato free press., 1903-01-30

Massachusetts is one of the eastern
states that has paid considerable atten-
ton to road building and for eight years
that commonwealth has had highway
nual appropriation of S5O0,0OO. This
commission has built nearly five hun
dred miles of roadway in many sections
of the state, but the improvements We're
made on those highways which were in a
deplorable condition. The people of
Massachusetts, have become very much
interested in the work and in the farm
ing communities this is especially notice
able. 1t has been demonstrated that the
new roads which are of the crushed
stone variety cost very much less for
repairs than the old dirt road. The cost
in fact including labor and material for
keeping one of these roads in good condi-
ton is put at on cent per square yard
annually. These roads reduce the amount
of power required for transportation i'm
mensely. One horse is sufficient for loads
that used to require two and two for
loads that formerly were drawn by
three. Where the power remains the
same it is estimated that the load can
be increased greatly. These roads have
also made communication easier bring
ing the people of the farms into closer
connection with each other and with the
centers of activity thus making the con-
ditions of rural life more tolerable. As
direct result the tendency of farm
lands is to increase in value. The sys-
TEN has not been in vogue long enough
to furnish accurate information as to the
life of one of these roads but is estimat-
ed that some of those first built will
not require resurfacing short of fifteen
or twenty years When the commits
sion first began to improve the roads it
expended $4,000 mile. This figure
has been cut to $1,000 and there is rea
son to believe that further reduction
will be made.
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0~OG~S~O0) 0)@2)o\
I NEIGHBORHO0D NEWS.
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GOOD THUNDER.

The threshing engine is still hard at
work, as can be seen by the clouds of
smoke and steam off east.
The musical entertainment at the
opera house last Monday evening was
well attended. 1t was enjoyed by all;
and especially the reader, Miss Irene
Skinner, who won the hearts of all with
her pleasing recitations.
A grand time at the dance Friday eve
ming was reported. Good music and fine
supper greatly added to the enjoyment
of the evening.
Last Saturday morning little Winni-
fred Graham not feeling very well, her
mother, thinking she was giving the
child some simple home medicine, acci-
dentally gave her teaspoonful of tine
ture of aconite. The effects Of the medi-
cine upon the child soon became apparent
DR.. Schlessleman was hastily summoned,
and but for his prompt and heroic meas
ures the little girl might have Jared
rather hard
Mrs. H. Lehman and Mrs. f. Griffin
visited Mrs Fl. Benedict on Sunday.
MIR. Peter Benedict drove through Lyra
Sunday morning enroute for Beauford.
Miss Clara Billet, who has been clerk
ing for L. T. Mertens, is taking much
needed rest and vacation.
Manford Benedict took load of hogs
and calves to Mapleton one day this
week
Dick Hauk has been calling on his far
mer friends, buying up the extra sup
plies of hogs.
The Mankato free press., 1903-01-30

New Jersey leads all the states in
road improvement. This has been ac-
complished under two acts ,one in 1891,
establishing union" roads, the other in
1892 extending the provisions and giving
state aid. In view of the possible action
by our legislature, brief synopsis of
these acts may be useful OF them The
St Paul Dispatch says: ''The board of
chosen freeholders' of a cSlnty, a body
answering to our county commissioners,
under the act of '9l select the county or
union roads, make complete maps of
them and has the roads graded and
paved with telford OF macadam, stone
or gravel for a width of at least twelve
feet. All work is done under contract
and the county may issue bonds, under
prescribed conditions and limitations, to
raise money for the work The board is
required to employ a competent engineer
to prepare plans in outline and profile of
the roads, supervise their construction
and subsequent repair
The act of '92 enlarged the scope of
the board and also added the president
of the state board of agriculture to the
system, requiring all plans, specifca-
tions, surveys and estimates to be ap-
proved by him. The governor appoints
a supervisor to look after the work, GER
tify to its compliance with the contract,
and report to the county board and the
state official. One-third of the cost is
paid out of the state treasury, but the
amount is limited to $4,000 in any year,
and if third of the entire cost exceed
this amount it Shall be pro rated. The
remaining two-thirds is paid by the
county, and if the cost exceed the esti-
mate for which taxes have been levied,
the board may make temporary loan to
meet the deficit. If two-t thirds of the
landowners along highway petition for
the construction of permanent road
and consent to be assessed one tenth of
the cost, the board may proceed under
the act and make the road.
Not all of the two thirds cost, how
ever, is paid from the county's general
fund. When the road is completed and
the cost ascertained the board applies to
the court for the appointment of commits
sioners to appraise the benefits conferred
upon abutting land, who report to the
court their findings and the amount as
sessed to each tract, but the estimate of
benefits shall not exceed ten per cent of
the entire cost. Hearings on the report
are had by the court and its decision is
final Under these laws upwards of
three hundred miles of permanent roads,
trayersible in all seasons, have been
made, and upwards of two hundred more
are under construction. New Jersey has
made for itself the name of the good
road state"
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EAGLE LAKE.

The G. NJ. A. lodge here had an oyster
supper last Thursday evening for mem
bers only. Walter Harein is in the ini-
tiation list for next Thursday evening.
H. Cummins has bought into Cum
minis & Co.'s store, commonly known as
the Corner Store"
Mr.. E. D. Fisher of Mankato was in
the village Friday.
/. HI. Cummins returned from Mime
apolis last week where he had been on
business.
A basket social was held at the M. E.
church one night last week by the Ladies'
Aid society. A large crowd attended and
a small sum was taken in for the minis
ter.
A crowd gathered at the home of G. c.
Pickle last Saturday evening and all
declare they had had fine time.
The Epworth League installed their
The Mankato free press., 1903-01-30
WILL BE PASSED
St. Peter Council Is Favorable to
Street Car Line.

The st. Peter council held special
meeting last night and discussed the pro-
Messrs. Hord and Keator, who were,
present. No action was taken, although
the aldermen are all favorable to
granting a franchise. The only hitch is
1t is proposed to run the line along
First street, which is a residence street
near the river, but the property owners
there want it upt on the avenue, saying
that their street is too narrow
A meeting was held this afternoon to
talk the matter over. 1t is believed
that the franchise will be passed at an
early day.
The Mankato free press., 1903-01-30

usual course, hoping that it will be-
come part of the statutes of that
Those who will not agree with the
ideas of the gentleman are liable to re-
fer to the measure as Mahoney's force
BILL Men who refrain from voting have
only themselves to blame for their neg
lect to perform a duty that devolves
upon every American citizen. No doubt
=. the right of franchise were to be
wrested from the people these delin-
quents would be the very first to cry
aloud that their liberties were curtailed
and that the country was passing into
the hands of tyrants. While the provis-
ions of Mr.. Mahoney's bill may not
stand the test of the courts there is no
gainsaying the fact that some drastic
means must be resorted to in order that
the delinquent, or the don't care sort of
a man, be made to realize that he is a
part and parcel of this government and
that he must assume some of the respon-
sibilities incident thereto. 1t is a sad
commentary upon a system of govern
ment that allows such an extensive fran
chise to be utterly disregarded by such
a large percentage of those entitled to
exercise it.
The delinquents are not confined to
the rough and ignorant classes. Men of
education, men who daily perform their
part in the worlds social and profession
al affairs, help largely to make up the
element which refuses to go to the polls
on election day.
The Mankato free press., 1903-01-30

There was reception at the white
house the other night and a number of
negro federal offceholders and their
wives were present. Southern senators
and representatives took umbrage at
this and they refused to play any more.
Ii the southern brigadiers and colonels
can stand it to remain away from these
receptions no doubt the negroes can put
up with it, At all events negro who
acts like a gentleman is more to be pre-
ferred than white man who is muir
derer and cutthroat The senate in
cludes in its list one man who has mur-
der in his heart. His name is Tillman.
He halls from South Carolina and he
appears to take special pride in the ad-
vocacy of the murder of negroes ap-
The Mankato free press., 1903-01-30

The session OF the Legislature OF Two
years ago appropriated $4,000 with
which to represent the state of Mime
sofa at the st. Louis exposition-a "a sum
wholly inadequate if our states interests
and resources are to be placed before the
mensurate with its greatness. While
over, 100000 were expended at the
Worlds Fair at Chicago, $50,000,00 with
be spent at st. Louis.
The original appropriation made by
the legislature for Worlds Fair purposes
was $4,000 and had this sum not been
subsequently increased to $l50,00O by
the legislature, no exhibit worthy the
name could have been made. This fact
became known to the commissioners of
that exposition within very brief time
after their appointment, and it is not
surprising, therefore, that the commits
sioners recently appointed by Governor
Van SAINT to take charge of the states
find on little investigation that
the small appropriation at their dis
posal is entirely insufficient for the
purposes in a great exposition such as
the ST. Louis show is destined to be. Ii
were better that Minnesota 90 entirely
unrepresented at the Louisiana Purchase
Exposition if it cannot supply funds in
sufficient amount to rank with sister
states in presenting our great and vari-
ed resources in building and exhibits.
The st. Louis exposition promises to be
as great and imposing as was the Chi
cago exposition, and that was certainly
the greatest in the worlds history. Min
nesota is greater today than she was il
senting its progress, resources and ma
terial worth in 1908 than it did decade
ago. would be cause for humiliation and
deep regret.
In the appointment of a commission to
have entire charge and management of the
states interests at st. Louis, Governor
Van SAINT chose wisely. The members
are all active business men and especial
ly well equipped for the responsible
duties their position impose. The
labors before them are hard and ar.
duous, as the writer hereof can testify
In undertaking so great task they
should first be provided with ample
funds, and it should be the pleasure as
it certainly is the duty of the Legislature
to pass an additional appropriation OF
100000, thereby placing the commits
sion in such position as will enable il
to go forward and make such showing
as will reflect credit and honor upon a
great, growing and wealthy common
wealth.
The Free Press takes especial pride III
recommending to the favorable consider
alton of the legislature a supplement
tary appropriation of 100000, feeling
that in no way can the state funds be sc
welk and proftably expended as by Civ
ing to Minnesota standing in the st
Louis exposition second to none. The
state deserves it and we believe that all
our people want it.
The Mankato free press., 1903-01-30
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Frederick Boegan to Joseph jaeger, lot
l, block 81, Mankato, Sl,450
Philander T. Sheperd to William
Thompson, lots and 5, block 4, lots IL,
IL and Is, block l, lots 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and s,
block 2, all in Sheperd's Sunnyside aadi-
tion to Lake Crystal lots 5, 6, Z, s and o,
block 4. Sheperd's second addition to
Lake Crystal, $4,000.
T. P. Sheperd to William Thompson,
lot /, block IL, Lake Crystal, 81, 800.
The Mankato free press., 1903-01-30
vERD1cE SET ASIDE.

Judge Shissler has made an order
granting judgment in favor of the defen-
dant in the case of Chas. Zimmerman
against August Buelow. The plaintiff
sued for the value of COW, $40, and the
jury found verdict for $40 in favor
of the plaintiff. The defense asked for
a judgment notwithstanding the verdict
The Mankato free press., 1903-01-30

Attorney Paul w. Mahoney of La
Crosse, Wis, is nothing if not original.
He would tax delinquent voters by
making them pay So a head. This is
indeed plan to force men to the polls,
but would such law be constitutional? !?
MIR. Mahoney has faith in its constitu-
tionality. BE has forwarded bill to
the Wisconsin legislature with the re-
quest that it be introduced and take the
The Mankato free press., 1903-01-30
C. B. HUNT INJURED.
Mankato Man Thrown From a Sleigh
at Brookinus. s. o.

C. b. Hunt, who lives in the Security
flats, this city, was thrown from sleigh
at Brookings, S. D., and suffered the frac-
ture of the collar bone. His head was
bruised and it is feared that he has inter
nal injuries. Mrs. Hunt departed for
Brookings last night. Mr.. Hunt is buyer
for Lacrosse, Wis.,, hide house.
The Mankato free press., 1903-01-30
MANKATo FREE PRESS.

pointed to federal positions. In exc
cutive session few days ago this in
cubus spoke as follows regarding the ap-
pointment of Dr. Crum to the position
of collector of the port at Charleston:
"AIen have been shot and hung in South
Carolina who were appointed to the Of
flee against the protest of the people, and
the same shotguns, the same trees and
the same ropes are still there"
The people of South Carolina endorse
such words, and lend applause to the
brute who uttered them
Negroes are hated by the southern
whites, but yet there is an inconsistency
in it all. A negro is given preference
when job of work is to be performed,
because he can be hired for less money
than even the common white trash"
The Mankato free press., 1903-01-30

are asked for by the country districts
On the contrary they favor them and
urge their granting.
The Mankato free press., 1903-01-30

Miss Julia Gardner was pleasantly
surprised by about thirty of her most
intimate friends last evening at her
home on South Fourth street. Cards and
other games were played and refresh
ments served
The Mankato free press., 1903-01-30
BUNCH OF RURAL ROUTES.

of Madison Lake, Nicollet and st. Peter
on March 2.
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Society,".
From MONDAYS Daily.

from MONDAY Daily.
The marriage of Miss Angelene M.
Smyth, the youngest daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. W. K. B. Smyth of Park Rapids,
Mimi, and Mr.. Carl L. Hillstad of Wa
dena, occurred at Little Falls yesterday
afternoon.The bride was visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. III. l. Snow, at Little Falls,
when she was taken seriously i'll with
grip, erysipilas setting in later. Owing
to her serious condition, she desired that
the marriage take place at once, and her
wish was gratified.
Mr.. Hillstad has been in the hotel
business and is now seeking a location to
go into business. He is highly spoken of.
1t is thought that the chances OF the
brides recovery from her illness are slen
der. A trained nurse from Minneapolis
will relieve Mrs. Smyth, who has taken
erysipelas from her daughter. The cir
cumstances surrounding the wedding are
unusually sad, but the many friends of
both parties will hope that all may turn
out well.
Sunday was Henry Zimmerman Jr.'s
birthday anniversary, and in honor of the
occasion, the Standard Brewing company
proprietors and employees to the unm-
Der of twenty gave him surprise party
in the evening. Mrs. Himmelman had
been apprised of the matter, but it was
a complete surprise to the genial land
lord of the City Hotel. Elegant refresh
ments were served by Mrs. Himmelman
and the affair was greatly enjoyed. An
elegant leather rocker was presented to
Mr. Himmelman
The Liedertafel society gave Mayor
Petersen pleasant surprise party last
evening in honor of his birthday. Re-
freshments were served, songs rendered,
games played, and fine time had
Friday evening Mr.. and Mrs. Ned Rist
entertained their friends at progressive
croconole. Nine tables were played.
Head prizes were won by Mrs. Allen and
Mr.. c. II. Thurston, foot prizes by Miss
Emma Ray and Mr.. Will Burglad.
Miss Vina and Edna Rist entertained the
younger people at games. Over sixty
people were present. Refreshments were
served and all spent pleasant evening.
From Wednesdays Daily:
Mrs. John Page of 500 Willow street
pleasantly entertained the Secret Cinch
club last evening, the head prize being
awarded to Mrs. Page and the foot prize
to Mrs. Charles Dauber, after which a
bountiful lunch was served.
| Miss Julia Gardner was pleasantly
surprised by about thirty of her most
intimate friends last evening at her
home on South Fourth street. Cards and
, other games were played and refresh
The Mankato free press., 1903-01-30
FOR THE PLAINTIFF.

The jury in the case of Zeigner VS..
Smith gave the plaintiff verdict of
$47.S4.
The Mankato free press., 1903-01-30
From Wednesdays Daily:

TTUH WeunesUdv DdHy
Mrs. John Page of 500 Willow street
pleasantly entertained the Secret Cinch
club last evening, the head prize being
awarded to Mrs. Page and the foot prize
to Mrs. Charles Dauber, after which a
bountiful lunch was served.
The Mankato free press., 1903-01-30

The Democrats leave three vacancies
on their ticket, as will be noticed. A. NJ.
Smith and c. E. Wise declined to accept
the nominations of the mass meeting,
which named them for aldermen in the
fourth and fifth wards respectively.
Auditor Weaver this afternoon sent
1920 to City Treasurer Throdahl this
being the amount of fees collected from
the candidates for getting their names on
the ballot. at $40 each.
The Mankato free press., 1903-01-30
STORIES BRIEFLY TOLD.

Davies & Turrittin report the sale for
A. E. Powell to Eniar Thorstensen of lot
four and the north half of lot five, block
thirteen, Davis & Coy's addition, for
5000.
Best for your stomach, liver, kidneys,
and bowels; soothes and cleanses every
organ; makes a new being of you, and
life worth living. Rocky Mountain Tea.
j. G. Thro.
The Mankato free press., 1903-01-30

Donahue Bros. have disposed of their
machinery business to Zuel & Johnson,
and will go into other business. They
take l60 acres of land in Polk county as
part payment. Zuel & johnson expect to
close out the stock James Hodson will
be the manager for Zuel & johnson. The
MANY friends of the Donahue brothers
will hope that they remain in Mankato.
The Mankato free press., 1903-01-30

The Liedertafel society gave Mayor
Petersen a pleasant surprise party last
evening in honor of his birthday. Re-
freshments were served, songs rendered,
games played, and fine time had.