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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-03-20

c., st. p. II. & o. Time Table.
'Des Moines and Sioux City PassenQsP
no; 8 arrives at 1o:4S a. m. Departs at
s'Kansas City and Denver Expresa No. Z
arrives at f1:46 p. m. Departs at 12:U
p. m. @
Kansas City Mail and Express No 1, ar.
rtves at HES p. m. Departs at 11;SS
p. m.
est. James Passenger No. I. arrives At
1850 p. m. Departs at $500 p. N.
sMankato and Elmore Passenger No. Il,
departs at 7:55 q. m.
No. is to Sioux Falls and Mitchell, arrives
at 1885 p. m.
Trains Going East and North.
ssTwtn City Limited No. arrives at 40
a. m. Departs 4:43 q. m.
est. James Passenger No. 8. arrives a
$3.50 q. m. Departs at 7:10 q. m.
hTwin City Local No. arrives at 1887 ..
m. Departs at 1855 p. m.
ssTwin City Express No. 4, arrives at 4:4S
p. m. Departs at 1850 d. m.
Fillmore and Mankato Passenger No. a.
arrives at $40 p. m.
sssTwin City and Mankato Local, arrives
at 10:45 a. m. Departs at 1855 D. m.
No. 16 from Sioux Falls and Mitchell ar
'Daiiy except Sunday. .sDaily.
ssssunday only.
CHAS. =. JOHNSON. Ticket Agent.
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*W at 'rvill', Elysian. Madison Lake acc,mda
thn parts b:UO y. M; arrives daily ex
cepto turdao; arrives $50 n. u except
Sunday.
- IIaMt for Wat rville, Earibauit Mortified,
Red Ming, "a. Paul Minneauolis and intsr
meotSfe po,rss ltav. al $50 a IN. and a3 OF D.
m. ITaiias arriv. frora IN, Sc inns at p:35 o.
m. AID l2.Ul. M.
Trains fs.r Dodge Csotec, Dubuqn Chica<o
anta TN east, Dies MONIES, st. Joseph, Kansas
Gfy eiao ahe southwest leave at ~ a. m. an,
a%yO p M Trains arriv from those points, at,
9s5S p. N. and liz 80 p. m.
Trans for Austin, Lyls and Mauley juno
p m.
Trains marked run daily except Sunday ali
others daily. For any information as to dates
OF routes to any point apply to Chicago. Great
Western Agent at depot.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-03-20

On looking over the financial report of
Blue Earth county we notice that Will
liam Simmons has been receiving con-
siderable and from the county the past
year. While we deeply sympathize with
the family and believe they are worthy
to receive this aid, we would call the
county boards attention to the fact that
there are two good lusty boys there who
are abundantly able to earn their own
living and will make more useful citi.
zens as they grow up by being required
to do so.-Vernon Center News.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-03-20
HAD TO BE SHOT.
Dog That Was Recently Bitten by
Another Goes Mad.

From Mondays Daily.
One of Geo. Atchison's fine gray hounds
had to be shot yesterday, having develop
ed symptoms of rabies. This dog, along
with others was bitten about month
ago by the dog that created good deal
of excitement on the street, and that
Officer Vogel shot at Intellectually. Own
ers of other dogs that were bitten at the
same time would do well to keep an eye
on them. :
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-03-20
HAD A GOOD TIME.
From Saturdays Daily.

Mesdames M. d. Fritz and J.. r. Bowen
returned last evening from St. Paul,
where they and Mesdames w. N. Ply
mat, James Wilson and Robt. Jache at
tended the state encampment of the
Woman's Relief Corps. Several of the
ladies visited the state capitol yester-
day, and saw the legislature in session.
Senator Eberhart and Representative
Norman showed them many courtesies.
Last evening all but one of the party,
and also Miss Else Jache were guests
of Senator Eberhart at dinner party
at the Windsor.
j. G. Fowler, Jno. G. Graham and Thos.
Hodson attended the G. A. R. state en-
campment.
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$1,000 to California.

To San Francisco, to Los Angeles, or
to most any of the principal points in
California.
Every day until June Is, 1908.
Via: the Chicago, Milwaukee & st.
Paul Railway.
Also low rates to hundreds of other
points, west and northwest.
Ask nearest agent of the Chicago, Mil
waukee & st. Paul railway for additional
information. Colonist folder free on re-
quest.
F. A. MILLER, General Passenger Agent,
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Rail-
way.
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force;
Taste and appetite
COLONEL CHASE HEARD FROM.

From Mondays Daily,
Col. w. H. Chase, the debonair gentle
man who year or SO ago wanted to
build an electric road from Man
kato to st. Cloud providing some
one else footed the bills, is said
to have foated an electric, line
proposition in Missouri and is at work
building ninety miles of road. 1t is re-
ported in Sioux Falls, where the colonel
played brilliant engagement, that he is
not the same Chase who was at one time
an inmate of Sing Sing. Colonel Chase
has libel suit pending against The
Sioux Falls Argus Leader, that paper
having charged him with all manners of
crimes and misdemeanors. The suit is
in the United States court.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-03-20

Turkey is about to be reformed, ac-
cording to the statement of Vienna
newspaper. Russia, France, Austria,
Italy and England is said to be the COM
bination that will do the business. It
is about time that the sultan was given
to understand that he must be good.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-03-20

The Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
railway will sell low one-way tickets to
western states, commencing Feb. 18th.
leaflets. w. j. Reed, Industrial Agent,
$40 Endicott Bldg, st. Paul, MINI.
dress j. @. MOORE, Agent.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-03-20
CONTRACT LET.
New Union Depot to be Opened on
Oct. 3lSt.

From Mondays Daily.
The Free Press learns that the contract
for the construction of the new union
depot has been awarded, and that work
will begin as soon as the ground will per-
nit The building is to be completed 50
that it can be opened for business Octo-
Der 3lst. The Milwaukee road puts up
the building and the Great Western
pays its share.
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county commissioners, and they are to
employ supervisor for each job at So
a day. Counties may issue bonds to
pay their third of the expense.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-03-20

George Andrus of the real estate firm
of Warner & Andrus, st. Paul, was in
Mankato Saturday night.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-03-20

William E. Lee of Long Prairie has
been elected member of the board of
state fair managers.
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COMMENT BY STATE PRESS.


Both Sidcs,r the official organ of the
Minnesota Liquor Dealers association,
usually contends that more liquor is
sold in n town under no license system
than when the traffic is regulated by
license. just now, however, Both Sides"
is ON the other side and is having fit be-
cause there is danger of license being de-
feated in some localities. 1t is a hard
Job to be consistent and be on both sides
of any question. jackson Republican.
The Buffalo Journal says that the
farmer members of the legislature are
anxious to get home early so that they
can tickle the soil Not bad idea. Some
of the members have not tickled their
constituents to any great extent.
''The saloons were closed last Tues
day-at the front door," sarcastically re-
marks The Elmore Eye.
One of the really good measures that
has been presented at the present legis-
lature, and one that by virtue of inner
ent merit should be certain of passage,
is the bill to abolish the old fashioned
poll tax, that is subject to payment in
labor, and the substitution of a uniform
road tax payable like all other taxes, in
cash. The poll tax is a relic of from"
tier days long since passed its usefulness,
and its demise is devoutly prayed for.
Give the township boards a reasonable
cash tax to handle, and we shall have
half solved the good roads problem
lie Suelr Sentinel
The Fairmont News declares that Rep
resentatiye Nyquist's bill relating to
newspaper subscriptions is one that will
put a premium on fraud.
A stranger, purporting to be a great
friend of Cole Younger's, was in North
field this week gathering photographs
of the Youngers and the old bank build
ing presumably for another great liter
airy work to crown the Minneapolis Jour
nails latest effort-Northfield News.
The bill introduced in the legislature by
Ole Peterson of Nicollet county to APP
propriate liquor license funds in unincor-
porated towns to township road fund,
instead of its going into the county treas
ury, has passed the house. 1t will be
good law if passed, as it will stimulate
the making of good country roads. The
bill to make all road taxes payable in
cash instead of labor, if passed, will
also insure much better roads.--New Ulm
News.
The Saltwater Messenger makes the
suggestion that Cole Younger and Frank
James should invite Senator Tillman to
Join Their aggregation and then the wild
west show would be complete.
The coach OF the university foot ball
team is paid $500 a year salary ana
earns Il. S5x.a of tAr aaonbcrs OF the
Legislature think that $500 is plenty
for the superintendent OF the public
schools Of Minnesota St Cloud Jour
,,al D,oes
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-03-20

The coach OF the university foot ball
team is paid $500 a year salary ana
aarr. Il. S5.aa of The rlombcrs OF the
legislature think that $500 is plenty
for the superintendent OF the public
schools CT Minnesota st. Cloud Jour
nal Press.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-03-20

The Saltwater Messenger makes the
suggestion that Cole Younger and Frank
James should invite Senator Tillman to
ioim their aggregation and then the wild
west show would be complete.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-03-20

G. S. Christensen and daughter of Ma
della Were in the city Saturday evening.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-03-20

The Buffalo Journal says that the
farmer members of the legislature are
anxious to get home early so that they
can tickle the soil. Not bad idea. Some
of the members have not tickled their
constituents to any great extent.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-03-20

''The saloons were closed last Tues
day-at the front door," sarcastically re-
marks The Gilmore Eye.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-03-20

The Fairmont News declares that Rep
resentative Nyquist's bill relating to
newspaper subscriptions is one that will
put premium on fraud.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-03-20

A stranger, purporting TO be great
friend of Cole Younger's, was in North
field this week gathering photographs
ing presumably for another great liter
airy work to crown the Minneapolis Jour
nails latest effort-Northfeld News
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-07-17

Logging car equipments of all kinds.
A specially of conceived tram wheels.
Highest market price paid for old cast
iron scrap. brass and copper.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-07-17
Leen over everything.

been over everything.
II see you like our sunlight" said
TradmCs half interrogatively.
Never saw anything like it before. /"
Yours is, think. the same color all
day long"
Except on rainy days"
Must be great bore, monotonous,
too much sameness. 1t is white, is it
not:''
Yes, rather-between white and
yellow, call it.
Something like our sixth hour, ]
suppose. This is the fourth hour of
morning. Then come blue, yellow,
green and at noon red. The afternoon
Is divided up in the same way. The
first hour is green; then follow yellow,
blue, lavender, rose, gray and purple.
Yes. l should think you would find
yours somewhat tiresome.
1--WE can rely on it, said Johnston,
speaking for the first time and in a
wavering voice. "It is always there. F"
Doing business at the old stand, 3"
laughed Thorndyke, attempting an
Americanism.
well, that is comfort, anyway"
said the captain seriously. In my time
they have had no solar trouble, but some
of the old people tell horrible tales Of a
period when our sun for several days
did not shine at ALL"
"Can it be possible?" said the Eng
Ishman obviously.
''Oh, yes, and the early settlers had
aSreat deal Of trouble in different ways,
but l am not at liberty to give you in
formation on that head. 1t is the kings
special pleasure to have newcomers
form their own impressions, and he is
particularly fond Of noting their sur
prise, and, above all, their approval.
People usually come here Of their own
accord through the influence Of our &C.
cret force Of agents all over the earth,
but you were brought because you hap
pened to drop on our island and would
have found out too much for our good,
and that red light you kept burning
night and day might have given us trou-
BILE. There is no telling how long you
could have kept alive ON those CLAIMS.
1--WE meant no offense," apologized
Thorndyke; "we"-
"Oh, I know it. Twas only explain
ing the situation, interrupted the off,
Ger.
what is that bright spot to the
right?" asked Thorndyke, to change the
subject.
1.-The kings palace; that is the dome
We shall soon be there. Now, I must
not talk to you any longer. Somebody
may be watching us with glasses. I
have taken a liking to you, and some
time, when get the opportunity, I shall
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-07-17
CHAPTER v.

CHAPTER v.
Follow me" said the captain stiffly.
for there were several guards in white
and gold uniforms pacing to and fro on
the battlementlike walls. He led tho
two adventures through door in the
base Of the dome. At first they were
dazed by brilliant light from above.
and. looking up, they beheld marvel
Of Kaleidoscope colors formed t.
myriad Of electric lighted prisms slop-
ing gradually from the floor to the
apex Of the dome. Thorndyke could
compare it to nothing but a stupendous
diamond. the very heart Of which the
eye penetrated.
Don't look at it now." advised
Tradmos in an undertone. ''It was con-
structed to be seen from below and to
light the great rotunda."
Mutely the captives obeyed. At every
turn they were greeted with o new
wonder. The captain now led them
round a narrow balcony on the inside
Of the vast dome, and. looking over the
railing down below, they saw vast
tessellated pavement made Of polished
stones Of various and brilliant colors
and SO artistically arranged that from
where they stood lifelike pictures of
landscapes seemed to rise to meet the
vision wherever the eye rested. Statues
Of white marble. gold and bronze were
placed here and there. and in squares Of
living green fountains threw up streams
Of crystal water. Tradmos paused for
them to look down and smiled ut their
evident admiration.
How far is 1t down there?" Thorn
dyke ventured to ask.
"Over 1000 feet" replied Tradmos.
Look across opposite and you will see
that there are 90 floors beneath us, and
each floor has balcony like this over
looking the court"
What is the sound that comes up
from below?" asked the Englishman.
ut is the voices of the people and
their footsteps on the stone"
what people?"
Don't you see them? Your eyes are
dazzled by the light. I ought to have
warned you against looking up into the
dome. The people are down there. Do
the views in the pavement not look a
little blurred?"
Eyes"
well, if you will look more closely
you will see that it is a multitude Of
people"
Great heavens" exclaimed the Eng
lishman. and he became deeply absorb
ed in the contemplation of the rarest
sight he had ever seen. As he looked
closely he noticed black spot growing
larger and nearer, and he glanced in
quiringly at the captain.
1T is an elevator. There are great
many Of them used in the palace, but
none has happened to rise as high as
this since we came. The one you see is
coming for u.s.. The next moment the
strange vehicle was floating toward
them. The captain opened the door and
preceded the captives into the interior.
1.-The royal audience chamber" he
said carelessly to the driver behind the
glass Of the adjoining compartment, and
down they floated as lightly as a bub-
ble-down past balcony after balcony,
laden with moving throngs, until they
aIlghted in great conservatory.
Near them was a tall fountain, the
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-07-17
CHAPTER Nv.

In a few minutes the captain returned
and found his prisoners ready to go
with him. Thorndyke looked exceeding
~ handsome in his glossy tights. close
fitting sack coat, tinsel belt and low
shoes, with buckles Of gold. The natural
color had come back into his cheeks.
and he was exhilarated overthe prospect
Of further adventure.
It was not SO, however, with poor
Johnston. His spirits had been SO damp
ened by the physicians words that he
could not rally from his dependency.
His suit fitted his figure as well as that
Of the Englishman, but he could not
wear it with the same hopeful grace.
"Cheer up!" whispered Thorndyke
as they followed the captain through
long corridor. IF we are ON our way to
the stake or block, we are at least going
dressed like gentlemen.
Outside they found the streets lined
with spectators eagerly waiting to see
them pass The men all had suits like
those which had been given the captives,
and the women wore flowing gowns
like those OF ancient Greece.
These are the common people,
whispered Thorndyke to Johnston, but
did you ever dream of such perfect fea-
lures and physiques? Every face is full
Of merriment and good cheer. am Gu
rious to see the royalty"
Johnston made no reply, for Captain
Tradmos turned suddenly and faced
them.
"Stand here till I return" he said,
and he went back into the house.
Where in the deuce do you think We
are?" pursued Thorndyke, with grim
smile.
Haven't the slightest idea," sighed
Johnston. and he shuddered as he
looked down the long wide street, with
its borders of human faces.
Thorndyke was observant
There is not a breath of air stir
ring" he said, land yet the atmosphere
is like impalpable delicacies to hun
cry mans stomach. Look at that big
tree. Not leaf is moving, and yet ev.
cry breath draw is as fresh as if it
came from a mountain top. Did you
ever see such flowers as those? Look at
that ocean of orchids"
"They think we are a regular mon
key show" grumbled the American.
Look how the crowd is gaping and
showing and fighting for places to see
u.s..
Its your legs they want to behold,
old fellow. Do you know I never knew
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-07-17

"What trdS THAR" gdSpCd the English
man.
ness. ''It has nothing to do with the
body except to dominate it at times II
you pass your examination, you may
live to overcome it."
The American looked furtively at
Thorndyke, but the head Of the English
man had sunk ON his breast, and he
seemed to be asleep. Johnston had new
er felt SO lonely and forsaken in his life.
From his childhood he had entertained
a secret fear that he had inherited heart
disease. and, like Maupassant's cow
ard, who committed suicide rather
than meet a man in a duel, he had tried
in vain to get away from the horrible,
ever present thought by plunging into
perilous adventures.
At that moment he felt that he would
rather die than know the worst from
the uncanny instrument that had just
tortured his strong comrade till he was
overcome with exhaustion.
II never felt better in my life," be
said falteringly, but it seemed to him
that every nerve and muscle in his
frame was whitening through fear. His
tongue felt clumsy and thick, and his
knees were quivering as with ague.
STAND STILL" ordered the physician
sterDly, and Johnston was further hu.
inflated by having Tradmos sympathet-
ically catch hold Of his arm to steady
him.
Your people are far advanced in the
sciences, went on the physician cold.
", "but there are only q few out Of
their number who know that the mind
governs the body and that fear is its
prime enemy. Five minutes ago you
were eating heartily and had your share
Of physical strength, and yet the mere
thought that you are now to know the
actual condition Of your most vital organ
has made you as weak as an infant. II
you kept up this state of mind for q
month, it would kill you.
"Now, listen," he went on as the in
strument griped Johnston's flesh and
the rubber tube began to twist and move
as if charged with electricity. The
American held his breath. A sound as
'of water being forced through chan.
nels that were choked, mingled with a
wheeling sound like wind escaping from
q broken bellows, came from the bell.
Your frame Is all right" said the
medical man as he released the trem-
bling American, "but you have long be-
lieved in the weakness of your heart,
and it has. on that account, become 60
You must Danish all fear from your
thoughts You perhaps know that we
have . place specially prepared for those
who are not physically sound. I am
sorry that you do not stand better ex-
animation"
Tradmos regarded the American with
a look Of sympathy as he gave him a
chair and then rang q bell on the table.
Thorndyke looked up sleepily as an at
tendant entered with a couple Of parcels
and glanced wonderingly at his friends
white face and bloodshot eyes.
whats the matter?" he asked, but
Johnston made no reply, for the captain
had opened the parcels and taken out
two suits Of silken clothing.
Put them on" he said, giving suit
Of gray to Johnston and one Of light
blue to Thorndyke. 1--WE shall leave you
to change your attire, and I shall soon
come for you"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-07-17
Notice Of Sale Of County Property.
STATE OF WASHINGTON, L.
County of ThurslOp. ss.

STATE c15n OF W WS1 TSn1s,HN lss.
NOTICE lie hereby given that pursuant to an Or
said county, at meeting held on the Sth day Of
June. A. d. 1903. due and legal notice thereof
having been given according to law, In the mat
Yer OF the proposed sale of certain hereinafter
described property belonging to raid county, the
Sherin OF said county will, at 10 O'Clock A. H., on
saturday, the 18TH day Of August, A. d. 1908, OF
In said county, offer for sale at public auction to
the highest and best bidder therefor, all the
right, title and interest of said county Of Thurs
erty, tO-wit: TT
u, The brick building only, standing on lot three
~, block thirty-six (36). SylvesIer's Plat OF
olympia, formerly used as 4 county Jail.
Terms Of sale--Cash At time of sale
Dated at Olympia Washington, this Sth day oil
July A. d. 1903 '
G. +. MCKENZIE,
County Auditor.
Date OF first publication, July 10. 1903.
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CHATTER Ill. (ContinuedD

CHATTER Ill. (Continued.)
Now, I'll take you, please" said
the medical man, motioning Johnston
to rise
% am slightly nervous" apologized
the latter as he stood up and awkward
ly fumbled the buttons Of his coat
NERVOUSNESS is a mental disease"
said the man. with professional brusque-