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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-12-04
Horses and Cattle " anted
N/E have eight thousand acres of

WE have eight thousand acres of
w fine, personally selected prairie
land, in the Rosthern District
of Assinaboia, on line of new railway,
every acre inspected by ourselves,
and the finest kind of grain land,
which we will sell in tracts from 160
acres up. at eight dollars per acre,
taking good work horses and cattle in
part payment, up to FIVE dollars per
acre, and time to suit the purchaser
on the balance. We have several
thousand acres of choice North Dakota
lands on which we will accept as part
payment horses and cattle to that
amount.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-12-04
SIDEWALKS CHARGED UP.

From Saturdays Daily.
The board of public works met this
afternoon and levied the assessments for
the new sidewalks constructed the past
year by the city. The total amount as
sessed was $2,275.34.
The board adjourned the opening of
bids for furnishing plank for replanking
the Minnesota river bridge until Mon
day at 10 a. m.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-12-04
CRYOR'S BODY FOUND.
Was in Eight Feet of WATERWAYS Son
of a Minister.
From Saturdays Daily.

FTOm SaturuaVS Daily.
The remains of Fred Cryor, who was
supposed to have been drowned in Foun-
tain lake at Albert Lea Wednesday even
ing while skating,, were found late yes
terday afternoon in about eight feet of
water midway between the shores of
the lake. Deceased was the son of Rev.
II. Cryor of Dixon, ILL.,, formerly pastor
OF the Presbyterian church of Albert
Lea. and he is in that city, coming yes
ter!ay morning to aid in the search for
the remains of his son. The body will
probably 90 to Dixon for burial.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-12-04
PUSHING THE WORK.
From SATURDAYS Daily.

From Saturdays Daily.
The Citizens Telephone company has
some twenty-five miles more line tt
build, with poles to set and wire t.
string, before winter sets in, if possible
It's construction crew is pushing the linz
along at the rate of three-quarters of 6
mile day. The company has had mucf
difficulty in getting good men to dig posi-
holes.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-12-04

The next case for trial is that of
Peter Sanger VS.. ID. j. Brown and the
Standard Brewing company. The plain
tiff lost horse, and he sues the defen-
dants for the value of it, ON the ground,
as he claims, that they hired the
horse to drive certain distance, and
that they went a much further distance
and overheated the animal. The de-
PENDANTS deny both allegations. S. B.
Wilson is attorney for the plaintiff and
A. E. Clark for the defendant.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-12-04
PLACE FOR CAPTAIN CASTLE.
From Saturdays Daily.

The Washington Post yesterday morn
ing said that the name of Capt. 81. A
Castle of st. Paul is being considered
among others for the position of post
master of Washington, which is wortl
sc, 900 a year. Capt. Castle recently re
signed as auditor of the treasury fol
the postoffice department.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-12-04

grew. When one observes the slope of
the vacant Front street lots on the two
sides of the city hall building, one may
see where the bank of the river began to
slope in the days of the city's infancy.
Who is to stop people from hauling
away the gravel and sand from the river
and ON what grounds are matters for in
terested parties and lawyers to think
about.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-12-04
Ransom County immigration Assn
SHELDON, NORTH DAKOTA
FOR SEVERAL YEARS
DIP. DORIAN

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 catarrh and Special dis
eases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat, Lung
Diseas e, Early ConsuT ption, Bronchitis, Bron
chial Catarrh, Constitutional Catarrh Dyspep.
STA, Sick Headache, Stomach and Bowel
T, oubles, Rheumatism, Neuralgia. 3 'iatica
Bright's Disease, d abetes, Kidney, Liver,
Bladder, Prcstatic and Fema'e diseases, Dig
ziness, Nervousness, Indigestion, Obestity.
interrupted Nutrition, Slow Growth in Child
rem and all wasting diseases in adults. Man.
case. Of Deafr ess, Ringing in the Ears, Loss Of
Eyasight, Cataract, Cross Eyes, etc that have
easily stor d. Defer tiles, hub FEET, Curv.
ature iheSpine. Disease of the Brain, Pare.
lysis, piepsy, Heart Disease. nr'psy, swel.
ling the bs. Structure, Oi'en Sores Pain
int Bones. Granular Enl -rgements and all
long stapdir diseases properly treated
Y. ing mir Cile-aged a. d old, single or married
men and all who suffer from lost manhood
nervous debility, spermatorrI oea, seminal
l. sses 81 ual decay. failing mem ry. weak
pove,tened blood pimples. inn ed mants TO
marriage; a o blood and KIN diseases, Syphil
lis E'upti. rs. Hair Falling, Bone Pans. Swell
Iings. sore Thr. ct, lcers. fleets Of Mercury
Kidney and Bladder troubles. Weak Back
burninr Urine, passing urine too often, GopoT
rhoe., Gle (, structure receive searching treat
pent promp relief ard cure for life.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-12-04
FRYE GOVERNMENT LAND

Extra valuable timber and claims
in the near vicinity of railroad and
town. Call or write for free booklet
and map. W. S Homestead Land
Co.. 231-2 Rank of Minneapolis build
ing, Minneapolis, MINI.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-12-04
PLEADS NOT GUILTY.
George KIughertz's Second Trial t
Beqin Soon.

George Klughertz this morning enter
ed plea of not guilty to the charge
of forgery in the first degree as charged
in the second Indictment and also the
further plea that he was in jeopardy on
this charge at the former trial
County Attorney Wilson has decided
to proceed with the trial of the case at
the present term of court. 1t is likely
that he will be assisted in the trial of
Che case by w. E. Young, at the instance
of the Mankato Savings bank. The
trial will probably occur about week
after next, after the civil calendar has
been completed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-12-04

Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Grannis announce
the engagement of their daughter, Alice
Caroline, to Mr.. Frank LeRay Botsford
of Los Angeles, Cal. The marriage is
to take place on Dec. 81.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-12-04
ROBBED OF HIS WATCH.

Frank Carlson, Blue Earth City
man, was drugged in a Minneapolis sa-
loon Wednesday night and robbed of his
watch and small amount of money.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-12-04

1t cost 100000 to print the last an
nual report of the Secretary of Agricul.
ture, which makes it the most costly
publication in the world.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-12-04

The suit of Geo. d. Sequest, respond
ent, VS.. Emil Bohlke, appellant, went
to trial this morning and has occupied
the day. The suit is over the posses
sion of some farm machinery, which
has been replevined. w. E. Young repre-
sents the respondent, and C. n. Andrews
the appellant.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-12-04
Cancers, Tumors, Goiter, FistuIa, Piles

Varicoe'e -rd enlsra ed glands with the sub
cutanenus i, jccti"n metho abs In Fly with o t
paiu an with. ut be IS Of 3 dr"p of bio d. is
ne OF his dice. veries, a. d Is the mos really
scientific and ceTta MY cures the nine
t. fp,n ceuf. ry. No incurab'e cases taken.
consultation to those in,erestet, Ito.
DR.. DURAN,
Mansato Mimi. Boston Block
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-12-04

Wen send you a sample free upon request.
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-21
REOPEN ZIEGLER CASE.
Gov. Odell May Reconsider Refusal
to SURRENDER Millionaire

Washington, Dec. H.-Gov. OdeH, at
the urgent solicitation of the president.
has agreed to reopen the case against
William ZiegIer, whom the Missouri
officials wish to extradite in connec-
ton with the baking powder frauds in
their legislature
Representative Vandiver and a num-
ber of Missourians called on the pres
ident and requested him to use his in
fuence with the New York governor to
induce him to surrender Mr.. Ziegler, to
them. Governor Odell has closed the
case by refusing to recognize the re-
quest for extradition.
During his visit at the White House
the president informed the governor
that the Missouri delegation in con-
gress claimed that a quantity of new
evidence had been secured against Mr..
Ziegler and asked the governor if he
would not reopen the case
Governor Odell promised that he
would investigate any newly diseov-
cred evidence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-21
GOV. BAILEY,s LETTER.
Tells Why Name of State Is Used In
I. o. o. F. Casa.

Governor Bailey today wrote a for
NAL letter to Conner Davies, grand
master Of the Odd Fellows grand lodge,
granting Mr.. Davies request that B.
Z. Waggener. of Atchison, whom the
Odd Fellows have employed to repre-
sent them in getting the De Boissiere
home property away from Troutman &
Stone, be formally appointed to repre-
sent the state in the matter. Mr.. Wag-
generl will not be paid by the state.
however.
In his letter to Grand Master Davies,
Governor Bailey said:
''I am in Ieceipt of your letter of the
18th inst. in which you. as the repre-
sentative of the Odd Fellows of this
state, petition to have B. P. Waggener
appointed to assist the state in the
prosecution of the case instituted in
the district court of Franklin county
by Walter Pleasant, county attorney
of said county, for the possession of
the Odd Fellows orphans home and
industrial school. 1 am also in receipt
of a communication from Mr.. Pleasant
making the same request.
After consultation with the attorney
general and after due deliberation and
consideration. believe that the inter-
ests of the state Justify me in granting
your request and that of the county
attorney OF Franklin county. 1 believe
that no injustice can come to anyone
in a thorough trial and adjudication of
this case, and that justice may be
meted out and the states interests be
protected is the reason for my action
In this matter"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-21
HIRED AN AMBULANCE.
Chicago Man Defies Interference
With His Marriage.

Chicago; Dec. A.-petermined that. the
striking livery drivers and the resulting
famine of carriages should not interfere
with his wedding, Antonio Locasco, man
ager for a commission firm. has hired a
hospital ambulance and driven his pros
pective bride and a bridal party in tri-
umph to the Church of the Assumption,
where the ceremony was performed
Striking pickets, who endeavored to
stay the process ef the gaily bedecked
ambulance wagon, were brushed aside and
Outdistanced by the fast running vehicle
which was driven at a gallop.
A number of extra business agents.
were posted throughout the city today
by the livery drivers union, for the
purpose, says the union officials, of pre-
venting interference on the part of un-
ion sympathizers with the movement
of nearses, should the undertakers at
tempt to substitute them with the black
dead wagons"
The undertakers and liverymen are
accused by the union officials of seek
ing to divert public sympathy from the
strikers.
Twelve Independent undertakers are
reported by the union as having signed
the wage and hour agreement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-21
OAKLAND AS A CITY.
Mammoth Petition Requesting
It's Incorporation Presented.

A lengthy petition from residents of
Oakland, asking that Oakland be made
n city of the third class, was received
by the county commissioners this
morning.
Some time ago a similar petition was
presented to the board but as there was
some doubt about the petition being
signed by jority of the residents
and tax payers the board did not grant
the petition and asked that a better
showing be made before the board act
ed.
The present petitioners claim that a
majority of both the electors and of
the taxable inhabitants have signed the
petition. The petition states that the
residents of the territory number about
100. The territory in the petition en-
braces Oakland, Oakland Center, Went
worth Place. Wright's addition, Milli-
gan's addition, John Norton's third ad-
dition, Brigham & Rices addition, Jen-
kin w Morris addition and Whitmer's
addition. The commissioners will delay
action ard await a counter petition if
one is forthcoming.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-21
TURNING TO KANSAS.
Many Inquiries Concerning Western
Counties.

A great many inquiries regarding
Kansas in general and western Kansas
in particular are coming to the state
department of agriculture just now.
The big crops and general prosperity Of
that section this year has aroused in
tereSt wherever it has become known.
These inquiries come from all parts of
the country If western Kansas were
advertised in the right way there is lit
tie doubt but what great many set
telers would go out there-many more
than are now going-although there Is
a considerable movement in that direc-
ton now.
A sample of these inquiries is one
that comes from K Mckenzie, real
estate dealer of Groton, S. D. In his
letter he says:
g'tSome of our farmers are moving
from here to western Kansas. l wouid
like some information regarding the
country in the vicinity of Cove county;
what are the chief products, yields, cit
mate, rainfall, Inhabitants, and values
of improved and unimproved lands"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-21
BUSINESS IN SIGHT.
Everything Indicates Another
Prosperous Year.

New York, Dec. 21.-Clews & Co.'S FL
nancial Review says:
The upward movement in stocks re-
ceived somewhat of a check this week
from free realizing sales and from un-
settled conditions in the steel trade.
No change, however, could be detected
in the undertone of the market, which
has plainly improved owing to the con-
victiOn that the worst of liquidation is
over and that prices must recover from
the abnOrmally low level induced by
had already taken place, but the pace
seemed too rapid to last and was con-
fined to only few stocks. There has
been in consequence a good deal of
profit taking, also a disposition to in
vest in stocks which thus far have not
proportionately shared in the advance.
Affairs in the steel trade have been an
important factor, not merely because OF
United States Steel securities, but large
ly because of the great Importance Of
that material in the industrial situation.
Iron and steel are still the best business
barometer, this industry more than any
other being Influenced by new Enterprise
and growth. AS the country develops
the demand for iron and steel expands
also and fortunately there are no indi-
cations of this growth being arrested;
on the contrary, there is every indica-
ton that that growth is to continue for
some time to come. The chief obstacle
has been that in 1902 and 1908 we were
going ahead too fast. Nothing could
check that record breaking pace except
prohibitive prices; hence the extraordi-
nary high levels of prices, profits and
wages. There is still a large demand
for iron and steel products at price,
but not at recent figures
There are still many important en-
terprises projected shat will be de-
ferred until the steel market settles
down to a more normal basis In New
York city, for instance. many millions
of iron and steel will be used during
the next four or five years for i'm
proved transportation facilities. The
same is true also in other large cities
American railroads must, too continue
heavy purchasers of steel for their
nodernization, which is still incom-
olet4d A new railroad across the con-
tinent is projected in Canada, and
other great works such as the Panama
and Erie canals must be comDleted,
which will impose a continued demand
upon our constructive energies. There
is plenty Of business in sight for the
steel trade provided prices are not too
high: and as soon as values become
settled and nearer normal we are like
ly TO witness a revival of activity in
the steel trade. without, however. the
abnormal and unwholesone profits that
fostered the boom eliminating year
ago. One reassuring feature is the
evident willingness of labor to accept
its share of reaction in this important
industry. Wages had been unusually
high, and II was impossible to reduce
costs without imposing a share upon
labor, which had enjoyed EXCEPTIONS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-21
SKINNER MEETS
KINCMENELIK
Escorted by Thousands of ETH.
Opian Soldiers,
American Consul General En-
ters Abyssinian Capital.
MOST PICTURESQUE
Was the Reception Accorded g.
s. Representative.
Invites Emperor to Attend the
Worlds Fair.

Adis Abeba, Abyssinia, Friday. Dec.
Is, by courier to Jibutil, French
Somaliland, Dec. 21.-Escorted by sew
eral thousand Ethiopian soldiers the
American mission to Emperor Menelik.
headed by Consul General Skinner, en-
tered the Abyssinian capital today.
The reception of the Americans was
most brilliant and picturesque. En-
peror Menelik personally received Mr..
Skinner. The emperor, surrounded by
the principal functionaries OF the cap
ital delivered a cordial discourse Of
welcome, to which Mr. Skinner re-
sponded, presenting an invitation to
the emperor to visit the exposition at
ST. Louis.
The Americans were then conducted
to the palace of Ras Georges, wh ere
they are lodged.
Mr.. Skinner and his party are receiv-
ing every attention. A formal audi
ence and conference with the emperor
to discuss the purposes of the mission
will follow later.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-21

advantages A moderate decline in
wages seems likely to be accepted
without the friction and hindrance that
were feared, which promises well for
the future AS soon as materials and
wages in the iron trade get upon a rea-
sonabie level the more stable will busi-
ness conditions be.
General business is fairly active for
the season Clearing house returns
and railroad earnings show only slight
reactionary tendencies, generally ex
planned in the first case by lessened
speculation and in the latter by
smaller iron shipments. The west
seems to be enjoying uninterrupted
prosperity, and the south is particular
ly exuberant over the high price of
cotton and the consequent prosperity
of planters. The burden of dear cot
ton falls with special severity upon
the mills. some of which may be forced
into temporary curtailment, but the
south as a whole is likely to have more
money to spend in 1904 than ever be-
fore.
Cotton also proved to be an import
ant factor in our exports. Last month,
November, our merchandise exports
aggregated $3.50, 900, 900, or $35, 900. 900
more than in the same month last year.
Nearly the whole of this increase, $32,-
600 600, was in cotton, and was due to
high prices and backwardness of the
crop. While our November exports
were only twice exceeded. our imports
amounted to only $77, ,00O, 900, compared
with $s5 900. 900 last year. This left an
excess of exports this year of $S3.000,-
900, against less than $40 900. 900 a year
ago. So favorable a trade balance cas-
lily explains the recent influx of gold
and suggests it's further continuance
for a period, the present tendency be-
ing for diminished imports regardless
of the export movement, although the
latter promises good results for the
current month
AS the close of the year draws near
activity on the stock exchange is likely
to be confined within moderate limits.
Closing of accounts and all the move
ments incidental to the end of the year
continue to divert attention from the
stock market. The possibility of a slight
furry in the money market also re-
strains speculation. Nevertheless, there
is a more confident undertone to the
market, and the release of about $145,-
600, 600 for dividends, etc., after January
1st is an important factor in the in
veStment demand, especially as the
amount will be in excess of last year S
payments. Indications certainly point
ITO renewed activity in the stock mar
ket soon after we get into the new
year; and the probability is that the
the general trend of values will be up
wards and not downwards. AS prevl-
ously stated, however, the market must
be on the watch for surprises, possibly
in the far east or in case of the merger
decision.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-21
Colombian Troops Land on the
Island of Pines.
1t Is Situated Within New Re.
public's Territory.
THE MAYFLOWER SAILS
u. 8. Cruiser Leaves Colon to
See About 1t.
Naval Board in Secret Session
at Washington.

Colon, Dec. H.-Information has been
received here that about 100 Colombian
troops have landed at the island of
Pines, northwest of Cape Tiburon, which
is situated at the western entrance of
the gulf of Darien. The island of Pines
is in Panama territory and is the only
island along the coast which is wood
ed, peaked with mountains and also
well watered. thus offering every facili-
ty for camping and being used as a
base of observation.
It is significant in this connection that
they United States auxiliary cruiser
Mayt1ower left this harbor yesterday
bound in the direction of the island of
Pines. to obtain confirmation of the re-
port.
The United States gunboat Bancroft
is still on that coast, in the vicinity of
Nombre de Dios.
The United States cruiser Nashville
has returned to Colon from Bocas del
Terro. Rear Admiral Coghlan has
transferred his flag to the United States
auxiliary cruiser Prairie.
NAVAL BOARD IN SECRET SEES
SION.
Washington, Dec. 21.-Rear Admiral
Taylor, chief of the bureau of naviga-
ton and executive head of the general
naval board, today was in conference
with Captain John E Pillsbury assist
ant chief of the bureau, Captain Will
liam Swift, chairman of the general
boards committee on fleet; Commander
WinSloW and Lieutenant Belknap of the
bureau of navigation in the secret office
of the bureau of navigation. Several
cablegramS which arrived from Rear
Admirals Glass and Coghlan over Sun
day were taken up for consideration and
instruction in reply were prepared and
submitted to Secretary Moody for ap-
provaL Nothing official regarding the
conferences was announced except that
it concerned the Isthmian situation. A
long cablegram was received from Ad-
miral Coghlan, commanding the force
at Colon, in which he requested that
crackers instead of bread be dispatched
to the Isthmus, as the latter food moulds
quickly in the tropical climate.
THINK WAR IS CERTAIN.
Washington, Dec. 21.-Under the i'm
tween the United States and Colombia,
the cuartermaster general of the army
has been besieged by railroad and ship
ping men desirous of transporting
troops.
1t was pointed out today that while
the landing of marines on foreign soil
occasions but little comment and is
only an evidence of a disturbed condi-
ton of affairs, the EN- barkatiOn of troops
puts a different aspect on the situation.
For this reason the navy will be per-
mitted to continue to control affairs in
isthmian waters, for the present at least
or until matters reach a stage neceSsi-
tating the corporations of the army.