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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-09-11

breathei into its nostriis the breath of
life. You cannot recite the formative
periods Of our history, without blend
ing his life with the threads of our
story. Like the confluence of two great
streams, whose waters are lost in the
commingimg currents, SO the state
and the man were borne on together.
Alexander Ramsey appeared at the
right time, and under the right condi-
tions, for his usefulness and his fame. His
education, his experience, his discipline,
prior to his advent on this soil as an
empire builder, were such as it would
seem fate herself had prepared him for
his destiny.
If characters are modified by physical
scenery around them, then Ramsey was
fortunate in the home of his youth He
came from the grand old state of Penn
sylvania, settled by the English, the
Scotch, and the German. He was from
the Chestnut Ridges and Laurel hills of
the lovely Susquehanna. The blue tops
OF the great Appalachian Range filed
his youthful eye. The story of William
Penn had stamped its impress on the
state, and Indian legends and Indian
treaties were part of the traditions
of every Pennsylvania boy.
He had read, too, of the massacre of
Wyoming, and his youthful imagination
had been fired by Campbell's poetic de-
scription of that ruthless slaughter. He
had thus inherited 10 love for the Indian
character, and his pressing proffer to
President Lincoln, to take all the re-
sponsiblity of promptly hanging the con-
victed savages of 1862, must be inter
preted in the light of the lurid flames
Of Wyoming.
To understand fully one who has played
so great part in our dramatic history,
we sust, for the hour, live in those
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-09-11
Pain
From Inf1ammatory
Rheumatism
Would Have Killed
Our Son.
DIR. Niles Anti.Pain Pills
Saved Him.

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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-09-11

parties bitterly divided the American
people. The questions about bank, a
tariff, and the distribution of the pro-
ceeds of the public lands, seem to us,
at this distant day to be trivial. But
politics were intense, the excitement
great, and all were politicians, even the
women and children. As a matter of
fact, it was not so much measures, as
men, that agitated and divided the peo-
pie.
jackson and Clay were the illustrious
leaders, and under their respective BAN
hers the contestants were marshalled in
irreconcilable antagonism. Both leaders
were men OF consummate tact and man.
agement. Each held his followers as
with hooks of steel. Clay was the cap
tain of the Wings, and his graceful man.
ners and splendid eloquence held in thrall
the aspiring young men of the day.
Ramsey caught the contagion which the
fcrvid genius of Clay evoked. The Wing
party was Respondent with talent, and
in that atmosphere young Ramsey was
nurtured.
The famous Harrisburg convention of
1910 met in his city. Harrison was NOM
mated and Clay was defeated. But the
people rose as if en- masse. Banners
foated; the air was hot with ac-
clamations; songs were sung, and even
business neglected AS upon an ocean
wave, "Tippecanoe and Tyler too,'' were
foated into office.
month later Harrison died Tyler,
like another Arnold, betrayed his party.
Clay's heart was broken, and the Wing
party was paralyzed. But the great
commoner of Kentucky bore himself like
plumed knight. In the midst of these
stormy times, Ramsey was rocked in
the cradle of politics.
In lS40, he was secretary of the cleo
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-09-11

1t is not the purpose OF this paper to
deliver to you biography, nor to IN
dict an epitaph. Made. by your favor,
for this memorial occasion, the organ of
our society, it is my desire to paint, as
best / may, the portrait of our late dis
tinguished president; to set his picture
in the environment of his times, clothed
in the characteristics of his marked in
dividuality, and with notice of the more
salient features of his Achievement For
ty-four years of unbroken intimacy and
friendship salute me from his grave;
and this | trust will not warp my
judgment. but rather the better equip me
for presenting true analysis of his
character He has already received the
affectiOnatc praises of devoted friends,
and the generous voices of political OPP
ponents have celebrated his lofty char
acter Eulogy has exhausted her votive
offerings, and | come late to CLEAN in a
field so abundantly garnered.
This busy world will not concern itself
with men who are dead, unless they have
largely contributed to the sum of hu
man knowledge, or performed such signal
services to humanity, as give them
claim to be long remembered. There are
limitations to every form of human
greatness, but within the confines of our
state, | assert that Alexander Ramsey
has more claims to enduring remem-
brance than any of her other sons.
The work he did, the influences he set
in motion. are interviewer parts of the
state itself. Out of chaos he organized
the territory into official forms, and
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-09-11

times, see what he saw, look into the
faces of his remarkable copartners,
svmpathize with his trials, and rejoice
in his successes.
Alexander Ramsey was born near
Harrisburg, Pa, Sept. 8, 1915. His pa
ternal ancestry were Scotch, and his
mother of German origin, a racial CON-
bination difficult to excel. An orphan
at ten, by the aid of friendly rela-
tive he obtained a fair education, which
was greatly enhanced by his strong love
for reading and study. He subsequently
became carpenter by trade; he taught
school and studied law.
That he did not receive a complete
collegiate education, | think, is happy
fcr us all, fer then he might have
contented himself in filling a profess
sor's chair, and measured out his days
in eXpounding the metres of Homer and
Virgil. The self taught American, like
Franklin and Lincoln, so often developes
the vigorous and broad life so useful to
the nation. Nor was there ever bet
ter illustration of the wholesome train
ing of young man in the great common
school of experience and self-study,
which is the nursery and stronghold of
American democracy, than we have in
the example of young Ramsey. He was
one OF those PRACTICAL men who quickly
avail themselves of the grand oppor-
tunities whose golden gates stand open
in this country night and day.
He came upon the stage of active life
when party strife was raging with I'M
abated fury. The Wing and Democratic
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-09-11
IF YOU Are A FARMER
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Cancers, Tumors, Goiter, FistuIa, Piles

Varicoele and enlarged glands with the sub
cutaneous injection method, absolutely without
pain and without the loss of drop Of blood, is
one of his discoveries, ard is the most really
scieutific and certainly sure cures of the nine
teentn century. No incurable cases taken.
Consultation to those interested, II GO.
DR.. DORIAN,
Minneapolis, Mimi. Boston Block
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-09-11

delivered the following address,
before the Minnesota State
and the tribute to
listened with deep attention There were
other brief addresses Bakers of the evening
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-09-11

Has no superior in diagnosing and treating
diseases and deformities. He will give $50 for
any case that he cannot tell the disease and
where locatad in five minutes.
All durable medical and surgical diseases,
acute and chronic catarTh, and Special Dis.
eases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat, Lung
Disease Esrly Consumption, Bronchitis, Bron.
chial Catarrh, Constitutional Catarrb, Dyspep.
STA, Sick Headache, Stomach and Bowel
Troubles, Rheumatism. Neuralgia, Sciatica,
Brights Disease, Diabetes, Kidney, Liver,
Bladder, Prostate and Female diseases, Die.
ziness, Nervousness, Indigestion, obesity,
InterruI ted Nutrition, Slow Growth in Child.
rem. and all wasting diseases in adults: Man.
cases of Deafness, Ringing in the Ears, Loss OF
Eyesight, Cataract, Cross Eyes, ETC.. that have
been improperly treated or neglected, can be
easily restored. Deforpities, Club Feet, Curv.
ature of the Spine, Disease Of the Brain, Para.
lysis, Epilepsy, Heart Disease, Dropsy, Swell.
ling of the Limbs. Structure, Open Sores. Pain
in the Bones. Granular Eulargements and all
long-standipg diseases properly treated.
Young. middIs-aged and old, single or married
men and all who suffer from lost manhood
nervous debility, spermatorrhoea, seminal
losses, SEXUAL decay, failing memory, weak
eyes, stunted development, lack OF energy. i'm.
povertened blood, pinples, impediments TO
msrriage; also blood and skIn disea ses, Syphil
lis, Eruptions, Hair Falling, Bone Pains, Swell
lings, sore Throat, Cheers, effects Of Mercury
Kidney and Bladder troubles, Weak Back
burning Urine, passing urine too often, Gopor
rhoea, Glest, structure, receive scar ching treat
ment, prompt relief and cure for life.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-28
(. Il. Princes Grain Letter.

Chicago. Oct 2S. - Wheat-There
have been but small changes in wheat
values today. The market displayed an
easier tone at times, but fair demand
generally developed on small declines
and reactions resulted. December gave
promise of a break at one time owing
10 weakness at st. Louis and prospects
Of increasing receipts in the northwest
ard of better grade whea.. Later the
St. Louis market became stronger and
there was recovery here. Some of the
selling In May was credited to Armour
Demand was scattered Local traders
were about evenly divided in sentd-
ment. Big cash business of yesterday
had an effect on the early market ,Ex-
today There was some wheat taken at
Dulutf, and the gulf New York reports
thirty loads taken for export. Esti-
mates on the German wheat crop were
for four and one-fourth million bush'sis
less than last year. There was rally
advance IN corn. The market closed
firm and little higher.
Corn-T-he tendency 20 sell corn
early today was checked by the pros
poets of break in the present fine
weather There was heavy selling by
Bryant and the marker eased off but
recovered again and bei>ame firm on
buying by commission houses and Cud-
ahy. Near the close there was a fur
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-28
MURPHY WENT OUT.
Three Quick Blows by Young Cor
bett' Finished Him.

Boston. oct. 2s.-t'or ten rounds and
a minute ana half in the eleventh
Hugh Murphy Of New York stood up
against Young Corbett last night, put
ting UP a clever defense and landing
many blows on the teatherweight cham
pion Then came three blows in quick
succession. aud. although Murphy came
up before the count. he was so "groggy"
that Corbett refused 10 continue the
fighting and was AWARDED the dees-
ion. Although Murphy, besides evad-
ing many of Corbetts blows, landed
frequently, his punches had but little
weight behind them. and were scarcely
noticed by Ccrbett.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-28

Their advance on reports of good cash
business being done. The1S WAS a fair
trade but not much feature to the
market. While local bnlls are not buy
ing to any extent, neither are they self
Ing any. Thare We're some reports OF
freer country offerings. Receipts, how
ever are increasing bus slowly. cables
We're little lower Local cash demand
shows Improvement. About 100000
bushels reported for shipment before
the close. This caused a fair buying
by commission houses and sealpers.
The market closed firm.
Oats The market was quiet, With
prices fiuotuating with wheat and
corn The tone was eas.er at one time,
but tirmed up late in the day, and the
last prices are higher than yesterdays
close. Receipts We're somewhat small
er than expected.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-28
THE LIVE STOCK REVIEW.
Poorer Qualities of Cattle Discrini-
mated Asainst-Hoss Active at the

Chicago. Oct 2s.--Cattle Offerings
continue TO consist largely of short
Esd and half-fed cattle, and such Of
ferings are Disseminated against, sell
ing slowly al lower prices. Trade was
fairly animated today. the demand be-
ing mainly for good fat cattle, which
sold at steady prices. Other kinds
were slow and weak.
Hogs Trade was fairly active at q
decline of 10m20 cents.
Sheep Supplies are still extreme
is liberal, but the general demand Is
sufficiently large TO enable sellers to
dispose of their consignments without
much delay. Prices are ruling firm for
the more desirable tlocks with partic-
ularly large trade in feeders. and the
weakness is confined to thin infariol
offerings
Receipts for first half of the week
Cattle, $4,000; hogs. 1900; sheep. &c.
600
Last week-cattle $1,000; hogs, 60
200: sheep. 1880.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-28
ALL ON FIRE.
4 MarshalItown Citizen Tells How Re
lief Came.

4 MarshalItown Citizen Tells How Re-
lief Came.
Ever have eczema!
Have any itching skin disease?
Itching almost drives you crazy;
You feel "all on fire
Doan's Ointment brings quick relief;
Cures eczc>sa. itching piles
And all slcss of the skin
Mr.. d. a. AaIite, of 5li South Fifth
street. say "Doan's Ointment is a
marvel. Ivy. applications Of 1t cured
me of itching hemorrhoides. which. de-
spite the use of innumerable remedies
said to be sure cures for just such con-
ditions, defied all my efforts to get the
slightest relief, let alone any permanent
result. A relative or mine. well nigh
discouraged by repeated failures to get
assistance for hemorrhoids, thoroughly
tested this ointment as well as I. His
experience, added to my own, compels
me to say that my appreciation Of
Doan's Ointment can far better be un-
ferstood by myself than expressed in
ordinary Anglo-Saxon. My advice to
any sufferer from rectal troubles is to
call at Mcbride & Wits drug store, OBJ
tain Doan's Ointment and results will
follow"
For sale by all dealers. Price 30
cents. Foster Miburn Company, Buff
falo, n. Y, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name. Doan's. and
take no substitutes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-28
CAPTAIN DANIELS DEATH.
He Resided in Dubuque Thirty five
Years and Was Prominent.

he Resided IN Dubuque hirty tive
Years and Was Prominent.
Keokuk. Oct 2S.-News has just been
received here OF the death of Captain
~. c. Daniels. a prominent citizen of
Keokuk, who had resided here for thirty
years. His death occurred at the home
of his brother. c. II. Daniels, Eau
Claire Wis, Sunday afternoon, with
er he had gone only 4 few days be-
fore for the benefit Of his health. His
complications.
Captain Daniels was widely known
turnout Iowa and other states. He
was born in March. 1910, and WAS a ma
tive of Canada. He had lived in New
York. Virginia, Wisconsin and points
in the west. His last residence before
coming to keokuk was in Hannibal,
Mo. During his active life he engaged
in merchandising, numbering and boat
ing. For the past eleven years he has
been at the head OF the Carton Dam
iels company here. in the extensive
manufacturing Of electrical goods. He
was the owner of the steamers Lum-
herman Kit Carson and the Lumber
Boy. all engaged in the lumber trade on
the Mississippi river The two last
named We're the crafts disposed of
when he retired from the river bust
nesg.
Captain Daniels was an exemplary
and popular citizen. a member and Of
fetal of the Congregational church, and
his death is deeply regretted On be-
ing appraised of his dangerous attack.
,;e 70 ,,.1,c ts. n
panied by a physician. FASTENED to his
bedside. The burial will lake place at
Eau Claire, the home of his brother.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-28
GROUND SINKS PECULIARLY.
Tract Of Land Near Gilmore City Gre
ates Large Fissure of Unknown

Gilmore City. Oct. 2s.--on w. r.
Campbells large farm northwest of
this place a section of ground ten feet
wide and twenty feet long sank several
feet. Mr.. Campbell discovered a great
yawning cavity where lew days be-
fore had been solid ground. from which
crop of oats had been harvested A
stick was run down into the hole about
twelve feet before it struck solid bot
tom. A large volume of water is pour
ing into the hole from II nearby tile
which fills 1t to within three or four
feet of the top but away down in the
water q large hole may be seen leading
off 10 the southeast thru which 1t is
evident the water makes its escape.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-28
Break of a Cent at ST. Louis
Caused Decline After
Firm Opening
ANOTHER DECLINE IN HOGS
Receipts Were Liberia! and Buyers
Forced the Prices Downward--cat-
tie steady-corn Was Influenced by
the Action of Wheat and Or Fine
Weather

Chicago, Oct 2S.-Liquidation of De
eember wheat due to a break of a cent
al st. Louis caused weakness here to-
day after a firm opening. Steady cables
and big cash business of yesterday We're
Strengthening influences at the start
and brought out good scattered de-
mand. Larger receipts in the nowth-
west, together with the decline at St.
Louis soon caused a reversal of sentl-
quite general, December declining TO
se&, after opening y to Il higher, at
sos. TO SOS. Minneapolis and Duluth
receipts We're 10 cars. Local receipts
We're 81 cars.
The market continued weak until late
in the day when trading became ac-
tive. buyers Influenced by the strength
III corn and a fair recovery at St. Louis.
December closed at SOS, gain of Il
Corn, Influenced by the action of
wheat, opened firm, December up a
shade to Is at 4S& to A and then cas-
ing off on selling due to continued fine
weather and the slump in wheat, With
December going down to 43M. Trading
was small. Receipts We're S02 cars.
The market became strong later on
reports of big cash business Deem
Der closed ssMs. higher at 44'a.
Oats We're firm on small receipts and
The early strength in wheat. Deem
her opened Ii higher at So. sold to 36M
and reacted to 357s ass. Receipts were
la cars
There was considerable lard for sale
al the opening and that produce showed
u decline. while pork and ribs We're
steady. The decliae from 10 TO Is in
hogs had a depressing influence at the
start.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-28
ELECTION PROCLAMATION.

Whereas, The city council of Mar
shalltoWn, iowa, on the 14th day OF
September. a. d. 1908, in regular ses-
sion assembled, passed a resolution fix
Ing the day upon which the general
election OF the state Of Iowa, for the
year 1903. shall be held, as a day upon
which shall be held special election,
ut which election there shall be sub
mitted to the electors Of the said city
the following question, towit:
t'Shaii there be levied upon the as
Eessed property OF the city of MARSHALL
,own, Iowa. a 2-milI tax on the dollar
,or the purpose of purchasing read es-
late for a park and the Improvement
VI a park and rivers, and constructing
1ams for the purpose of identifying
and improving such parks and rivers,
or for either or all of such purposes,
such tax to be levied for a period of
three years 2"
Now, therefore. I, L. B. Jones, mayor
of the aforesaid city of Marshalltown,
do hereby declare and proclaim that at
the several voting places hereinafter
named. on the Sd day of November, A.
D, 1903, between the hours of Z a. m.
and D. M, shall be held the said spe-
cial election at which the following
nuestion as to the levy OF the said tax
shall be submitted TO tie vote of the
electors of the city of Marshalltown,
for their determination, namely:
"Shall there be levied upon the as
sessed property of the city of MARSHALL
town, Iowa, 2-mill tax on the dollar
for the purpose of purchasing real es
tate for a park and the improvement
of a park and rivers and constructing
dams for the purpose Of beautifying
and Improving such parks and rivers,
or for either or all OF such purposes;
such tax to be levied for period of
three years.
The polls will be open from O'Clock
IN the morning until Z o'clock in the
afternoon, at the following voting
p,aees in the different wards:
First ward-Finkle building.
Second Ward-115 West Main street.
Third Ward--l12 West Main street.
Fourth Ward-Polfce station.
Fifth Ward--Bohenlia Hall.
Done this 9Th day of October, A. D..
1908, in the city of Marshalltown, Iowa
In testimony whereof. witness my
hand and official seal the day and year
Ia Al above written. l.. B. JONES',
80 Mayor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-28
THINK GREGG INNOCENT.
Suspected Young Man in the Clara
Lacey Case Surrenders Himself.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, Oct 2s.-Roy Gregg, of
Knoxville, the young man suspected of
being primarily responsible for the
death of Clara Lacey, of Mitchelville.
in this city, walked into the sheriff s
office and gave himself up this morn
ing His relatives live at Colfax and
there is u general belief that he is en-
tirely innocent.
Des Moines, Oct. 2S.-Dr. w. r. Trot-
ter, arrested on charges of attempting
TO perform a criminal operation ana
murder in the second degree, was I'M
able to secure bonds yesterday, and re-
NAMED in the county Jail.
The physicians who performed the
autopsy on Miss Clara Lacey of Mitch
ellvlle, wrote up their report and de-
Hvered 1t to Coroner Beck. 1t Is held
secret for the inspection OF the jury
1t is said that 1t Will state that there
We're evidences Of an abnormal con
dition, but may not go TO the extent OF
claiming the performance of crime
Under these circumstances the ar
rest of the man at whose home she
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-10-28
Chicago Live Stock.

ch4.sgo. OCT: y.
Cattle Estimated receipts for today
25,000; steady to weak; good TO prime,
5.3oW5.75 poor 20 medium. 3.60M4.S5;
stockers. 2.25@4lo; COWS, 1.s5@i.25;
Texans. 2.15 q $50.
Hogs Estimated receipts for today,
$4,000; 1o@l5s cents lower; mixed
butchers, 5.25a56o; good to choice
heavy. 5.a5a5.5o; rough heavy, 1904
$50; light. 510M5.5o; bulk of sales,
5.20M5.4o.
sheep Estimated receipts for today.
10000; steady. 2.oom3.s5: lambs, 3.25
Oslo.