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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-03-20
AID. TAYLoR's PLATFORM
Issues a Statement Showing How He
Stands.
From Tuesdays Daily.

L
Alderman Taylor, Democratic candi-
date for mayor, today issued statement
o fhis position on various local questions,
as follows:
To the Voters of the City of Mankato:
Having been asked on numerous occa-
sions to define my position on municipal
matters in general, wish to state for
the benefit of all, that if elected to the
office of mayor of the city of Mankato
I will endeavor at all times and in every
manner to give the city a thorough
and strictly business administration on
economical lines in every department
l believe in law and order and in the
enforcement of the ordinance of the city,
and I shall use my best efforts to pro-
mote the moral welfare of the city.
/ am in favor of the city of Mankato
installing the proposed municipal light
ing plant for municipal and commercial
lighting, according to the plans and speci
fications adopted by the common council
of the city of Mankato at its meeting
held on the 9th day of March, 1908, and
will use my best efforts to that end.
l am in favor of conservative public
improvement and the identifying of the
public streets of our city.
| believe in union labor, and | shall
miss no opportunity in my power to as
sist the wage-earners of the city.
| believe in paying off the floating in
debtedness of the city and the reduction
of the bonded indebtedness. take pride
in knowing that $4O,S55.0O of the floating
Indebtedness of the city has been paid
off in the last four years, during which
time | have held the office of alderman
and vice president of the council
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-03-20
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION.
From. Tuesdays Daily.

From. Tuesdays Daily.
The fourty fourth convention of the
State Sunday School association will be
held in Mankato Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday, April IA, Is and Is.
Marion Lawrence, the international secre-
tary, will be in attendance. He will be
accompanied by Alfred Day, the general
secretary of the Michigan state section.
The number of Bible students repre-
scented by Mr.. Lawrence will exceed
thirty millions. These two men will come
to Minnesota as two of the best pedagog-
ical Sunday school workers of North
America, and as platform speakers there
is scarce their equal.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-03-20

Jno. R. Hughes of Minneapolis, for
merly of this city, arrived this noon
from the twin cities. As he got on the
train at Minneapolis, DR.. Ames alighted
from another train. The ex-mayor ap-
peared to the crowd assembled to meet
him to be gray and careworn. As he got
off of the train, Sheriff Dreger stood on
one side of him, and his wife on the other
side. He is to answer in the courts to
the charge of bribery.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-03-20
DESIRABLE IMPROVEMENT.
From Tuesdays Daily.

From Tuesdays Daily.
D. L. Clements has sold the fifty-foot
lot on Warren street, just west of A.
M. Clements residense to A. j. Nelson
for $1,000. Mr.. Nelson expects to erect
a handsome residence for himself the
coming summer
Mr.. Clements expects to arch over
the creek through the remainder of his
property and bring the entire corner to
grade. 1t will make some fine residence
lots.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-03-20
DEATHS ROLL CALL.
<l'~
Id

From Tuesdays Daily "a
j. E. Heggerness died at his home in
this city Saturday, after a long illness
with consumption. He was almost twen-
ty-eight years of age, and leaves wife
and three children. He was born at st.
Peter, and was son of Rev. Nils Hag-
gerness of this city. He was an excellent
young man, and his many friends regret
his untimely death. {
The deceased was a member of the
Knights of Pythias and United Order of
Foresters lodges, and carried $1,000 of
life insurance in the latter order.
The funeral will be held Wednesday
afternoon from the Norwegian Lutheran
church on Van Brunt street.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-03-20
HE DELAYED THE WEDDING
From Wednesdays Daily.

fiou wednesday . Odliy.
Eugene Carpenter of Blue Earth, on
complaint of Ellen Lundquist of this
city, was brought before Judge Wade to-
day, charged with putting off their we'd
ding ceremony seven or eight months too
long. He was put under $500 bonds to
appear at the May term of court. The
young man is but twenty years of age,
and expressed willingness to marry
the girl but his parents refused to give
their consent, and he being under age,
can not be granted a marriage license
without such consent. Carpenter is
still in the custody of the sheriff, not
having obtained bail.-Fairmont Sen
tinel.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-03-20
From Tuesdays Daily.

The social evening with young peo-
pie given by the North Mankato
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
last evening at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Wachtler was a success. About seven
ty-fve persons were present. A pro-
gram of music and select readings was
given, closing with the reception of two
new members. After this games were
played and refreshments were served
Three ladies and one gentleman gave
their names for membership.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-03-20

LILLIAN Buche who has been attending
the Mankato Commercial college has re-
turned to her home in Mountain Lake,
where she will assist her father in his
real estate office. Miss Buche expects
to return again in the summer and COM
plete her course at the college.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-03-20
WOULD NOT ACCEPT.
From Tuesdays Daily.

From Tuesdays Daily.
The report having been circulated that
Alderman Taylor, if elected mayor, in
tends to reappoint D. T. Bowen chief of
police, it is said that gentleman intends
to come out over his own signature and
state that he would not accept the office
if it was rendered to him.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-03-20
THEY PRESSED THE LIMIT.
From Tuesdays DAILY.

From Tuesdays Daily.
Morris Clemmensen and John Tren-
hoff, two saloonmen of Truman, were ar
rested for keeping their places open af-
ter eleven o'clock at night. They will
have their hearing in Fairmont on
March 10.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-03-20

Editor Neff of Lake Crystal takes a
practical way of advertising the flour
that is manufactured in that village.
The other day he sent to the writer a
sack of the stuff from which the "staff
of life" is made. 1t is the product of the
Graft Milling company and is first
class article.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-03-20
COMMENTS BY STATE PRESS.
From Wednesdays Daily.

From Wednesdays Daily.
Hundreds of American soldiers ordered
home from the Philippines express AIDE
sire to remain there. That does not
look as though service in our tropical
possession is so Objectionable and trying,
or as if the treatment of men in our
army is such as to discourage enlistment.
-Winona Republican Herald.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-03-20
NEW LIME KILN.

Fowler & Pay will erect new lime
kiln at the old Ring quarry. The work
of construction will begin tomorrow
morning.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-03-20
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Of the Board of County Com
missioners of Blue Earth
County, Minnesota.
Friday. March 6. 1908, 9 a. m.

Friday. March 6. 1908, a. m.
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
All members present.
Application of Mankato Manufacturing
company for correction of assessment of
personal property in 1902 on account of
error was on motion of Commissioners
Paddock approved.
On motion of Commissioner Schultz,
Commissioner Borchert was authorized to
have repaired the Whitney bridge on Sec
ton 20, Mapleton township over the Ma
E riv er and report at the next meeting.
On motion of Commissioner Upson,
Commissioner Bruels is requested to view
the road near Eagle Lake between sec.
tons I and Mankato and report at the
next meeting
To the Honorable Board of County Com
missioners.
Gentlemen Your committee appointed
to examine into the condition of the bridge
over Perch Creek near George Coolings
on section TO- town of Ceresco, respect
fully submit. We have carefully exam
ined same and find it necessary to replace
the present structure with new one as
soon as possible.
William Schultz
William Bohchert
E. A UpSon
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-03-20
Editor sanborn of the Madelia Times

Editor Sanborn of the Madelia Times
was in Mankato today. He came in
last night to hear the opera and failed
to make connections with the train that
passes through here at 1885 p. m. Mr..
Sanborn is one of the country editors
who enjoys life, belongs to the "don't
worry club" and is making money.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-03-20

1908 styles, the best that ever hap
pened. Just stop in and look them over.
Henry Z. Hance, 223 South Front street.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-03-20

On motion the board adjourned.
Hubert Bruels,
Chairman Board Of County Commission.
ers. Blue Earth County, MINI.
Arrest:
s..1. 81 .s5,s
Edgar Weaver,
County Auditor and Ex-officio Clerk Of
Board.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-03-20
PUMP STATION SPECIFICATIONS.
From Tuesdays Daily.

From Tuesdays Daily.
Aldermen Taylor, Leonard, Heinze, Will
cox and Eichstaedt met at the council
chamber last night and examined the
specifications for the proposed new pump
station, submitted by Architect Gerlich.
A few minor changes were made. Bid
ders can now examine them.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-03-20

The new spring styles for boys and
children! just stop in and see them.
Henry E. Hance, 223 South Front street.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-03-20

Tipping is getting to be a nuisance
in this country, but it is not nearly as
bad as in Australian restaurants, where
one is expected to pay three walters
the one who brings the food, the one who
receives the pay and the "piccolo" who
serves the drinks, says The Saltwater Ga.
zette. It's hard to beat three of kind
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-03-20

There will be a commotion when a
social function is pulled off at Washing
ton and the society reporter includes
among those present Senator and Mreses.
Smoot.-St. Paul Globe.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-03-20
YOU FEEL SICK

And you wonder what's the matter. Your
head aches. you feel tired and nervous,
have no appetite and can't sleep. The
trouble lies in the stomach. 1t has be-
come we k, and cannot therefore, do the
work properly. Take dose of Hostetter's
Il ,mach Filters before each meal. 1t will
restore the appetite, insure perfect
digestion, and sound sleep and make
YOU feel better. No other Spring medi-
cine is so good. Try bottle.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-03-20

There is no more contemplate coward
than the little man who offends with i'm.
punity because of the protection af
forded by his lack of stature.-Duluth
News Tribune.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-03-20

Mrs. Theodore Foster, who has been
visiting here for three months past, de-
parted today for her home in Marysville,
Wash. She was accompanied by Mr..
Fosters mother, Mrs. Charles Foster of
Eagle Lake.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-03-20
William Schultz
William Bohchert
F A IJDSon

Mankato. March 6. 1908.
April 20. o'clock afternoon is date of
next me citing.
On motion the following bills were
allnwed
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-03-20

Representative Nels Nyquist was in
the city yesterday, on his way to st.
Paul.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-03-20
From Wednesdays Daily.


John Hughes, well known retired
farmer, died at his home at 5lS Walnut
street this morning, after an illness of
several weeks He was born in Canada
June 18th, 1927. He conducted farm
in Ceresco for twenty years, but for the
past two years had resided in Mankato.
His wife died year ago, but he is sur
vived by two sons. Mr.. Hughes was
well liked by all who knew him, and his
death causes much regret. Arrangements
for the funeral have not yet been made,
but it will probably occur Friday morn
ing. ::
The sons of the deceased are E. B.
Hughes of Ceresco and John 81. Hughes.
He also left a daughter, Mrs. Alexander
Biddle of Rochester, N. Y. Mr.. Hughes
death was due to heart disease. The
funeral will ocur from st. Johns Catho-
lie church.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-03-20

Miss Nellie Widell and Miss Ethel
Morse entertained a number of their
young folks at st. Patrick's day party
at the home of the former. The decora-
lions were green. Progressive dominos
were played. The head prizes were won
by Amanda Jorgensen and Arvid John
son. Consolation prizes were won by
Miss Rose Waller and Albert Krost.
Refreshments were served and other
amusements were INDUCED in.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-03-20

Barbara Beatrice Sanger, daughter. of
Mr.. and Mrs. John B. Sanger, aged one
year and three days, died at two o'clock
this morning, at the family residence,
3l7 Madison avenue. The funeral will
be held from the German Catholic
church tomorrow at 1:3O p. m.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-03-20
SOciety...
From Wednesdays Daily.

From Wednesdays Daily.
Fred A. Lampert of Fairmont and Miss
Amelia n. Danielson were joined in
marriage at $50 o'clock this morning,
at the home of the bride in LIE Hitler.
Rev. f. E. r. Miller officiated. They
departed on the 1926 a. m. train for
Fairmont where they will reside. Mr..
Lampert is engaged in business there
Miss Danielson is a worthy young
woman
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-03-20

xew York Lirs Bailding. Now Hork CT.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-11-14

pruned to the extent of $4,000, and
additions made to- the extent of $42, 800.
Yesterday the committee, in it's con-
sideration of the budget, cut the item
of $4,000 for the improvement of the
Jackson street market to $4,000, add
ed 50, 5O0for the equipment of a num-
Der of civic Fairgrounds and contribute
ed $4,000 to aid in Strengthening Park
avenue where it fronts the west en-
trance to the new capitol.
The sum of 100000 was asked by
President Michael Doran for the water
department as payment for fire hy-
drant rent, but it was refused.
Budget Practically Completed.
The conference committee practical
ly finished consideration of the budget
yesterday Only a few details remain,
and these will be given attention Mon
day. when, the final meeting will be
held Sg
Some ITEMS in dispute. for stationery,
city hall maintenance and an appropri-
alton OF 5000 for betterments to
Harriet island, were considered and
approved. DR.. Ohage appeared in sup
port Of the latter and was convincing
to the extent that he was granted the
sum.
The Civic league committee of the
Commercial club appeared with a re-
quest for $4,000 with which to pur-
chase one playground. land equip a
number of others. Mrs. Condo Hamlin
spoke for the delegation. The item was
not considered until late in the after
noon, and then, at the suggestion of
DR. Schiffmann, $4,000 was appropri-
ated.
Members of the Commercial club ap-
peared to ask for an appropriation to
aid in the matchmaking of West Sew
enth street from Tuscarora, but they
were Informed that nothing could be
done until the exact amount needed
was ascertained. The committee in
formed the delegation, however, that
an appropriatienosuffici to allow the
Improvement would be made without
question. The item will probably be
$4,000.
On the statement of City Engineer
Rundlett that one shed would be am
pie for the new market next year, the
appropriations of $30,0e0l4s made by
Comptroller Betzrwasf reduced to $15,-
600. An effort Was made to reduce the
amount to $4,000 but it:failed.
For Widening Park Avenue.
Claiming Seabury, of, 1.-THE capitol
commission succeeded without diff
Guilty in securing $4,000 to aid in the
widening of Park avenue in front of
the capitol. About twenty feet will
have to be taken from the lots on the
west side in order to. remove an ugly
jog that now exists, and this twenty
feet Mr.. Seabury proposes to add to the
capitol grounds. This will straighten
Park avenue and giyesit a width of 100
feet its entire length
Much of the afternoon was given
over to the water boards. attempt to
secure an appropriation of 100000 in
payment of fire hydrant rent A COM
mittee from the Commercial club.
which sought to. secure an appropria-
ton. of $4,000 for an addition to the
new armory, consumed the remainder
of the afternoon. 49,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-11-14
MAY ADD NEW WARD
North Side Improvement Asso-
citation Wants One.

ST. Paul will have new ward added
to it's eleven districts if the plans of the
North Side Improvement association,
of the Eighth and Ninth wards, meet
with the approval of the next legisla-
ture
At the initial meeting of the organi-
zation,y held last night in st. Bernards
hall, Albemarle and Rose streets, the
association declared that it was in
favor of a division of the north sec
tons of the Eighth and Ninth wards
and the creation Of new ward. A
committee will soon be appointed to
begin work towards securing the di-
vision. The members of the legisla-
ture from ST. Paul will be requested to
push the measure through at the next
session.
The new association will also work
for better streets and better lights in
the district north of the Great Northern
tracks. Several cher subjects are
booked for action as soon as the asso-
citation is placed on a firm footing.
At the meeting last night more than
200 voters were present. officers were
elected and a constitution and bylaws
were adopted The following were
chosen as the associations officers:
President, Edward L. Murphy; first
vice president Clements Debald; sec
ond vice president, Michael j. Schorn;
secretary. Fred Reihm; treasurer, John
T. Wyant
The association will limit it's men,
bership to citizens living west of Mis-
sissippi street, north of the Great
Northern tracks and east of Dale
street.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-11-14
MOZART CLUB WILL
SING SUNDAY NIGHT
Some of the Popular Local Talent viii
Assist.

For the concert of the Mozart club to
be given Sunday night at Mozart hall the
club has secured the assistance of Mrs.
Zumbach and Mr.. A. Timm as vocal So
loists Mrs. Zumbach is so well known
among the music loving public of the city
that the announcement of her appear
mirers. Mr.. Timm has for some time
past been singing in st. Paul churches,
and is therefore not stranger to the
concert goers. Loretta Haas has on
more than one occasion demonstrated her
ability as pianist.
The club has never been as strong in
numbers and never sang better than now
"a fact which was demonstrated on Ger
man day at the flower show when mem
bers of the club rendered two selec-
tions in an excellent manner.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-11-14
North Dakota Business College Buys
Twenty five Underwood Typewriters.

The North Dakota Business College of
Fargo, N D., purchased twenty five Tn
derwood Standard Visible Typewriters
during October. This is the largest single
order of Underwoods ever sold in the
Northwest, and the company is justified
in feeling highly elated at securing such
a strong foothold in that rapidly develop
ing section of the United States.
The Underwood has only been on the
market in this section for about five years
yet it is recognized as the most practical
and economical machine for all uses which
is offered to the buying public.
The Underwood company's local office
is at 135 Endicott arcadia.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-11-14
Y. M. C. A. BIBLE STUDY
DEPARTMENT TO OPEN
David Mcconauehy VIII Address Mems
Meeting Sunday Afternoon.

The Bible study department of the Y.
M. C. A. will be opened Monday evening
with an address by DR.. w. H. W. Boyle.
pastor of the House of Hope church.
There will be a song service at 1870 p.
M. led by Mr.. Metcalf.
Opportunity will be offered to men and
boys to enroll in the various Bible
classes for the winters study. The mod
ern, instructive method will be used.
Mr.. Austin will have class in the
Study of the Bible as Literature" Mr..
Metcalf will offer class in 1.-The Life of
Christ for boys. and class in Christ
as a Personal Worker for men. 1t is
also proposed to organize a Bible Read
Spiritual Dwarfs'' will be the subject
of the address by David McConaughy,
of New York, at the Y. M. c. A. mems
meeting Dyer building. 25 West Fifth
street, Sunday afternoon at $3.50.
Mr. McConaugny was formerly secre-
tary of the Y M c. A. at Philadelphia.
Pa. and has since been a Y. NJ C. A.
secretary in India. Miss Faith Martin
will sing a contralto solo. All men are
invited
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-11-14
No Substitute,

not even the best raw cream, equals
Borden's Peerless Brand Evaporated
Cream for tea, coffee, chocolate, cere-
ais and general household cooking. 1t
is the result of forty-fve years ex-
perience in the growing, buying, han
ding and preserving of milk by Bor-
denis Condensed Milk Co.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-11-14
TWO MEN CONVICTED j.
OF GRAND LARCENY
Charles Woodford, Found Guilty of
Two offenses, Receives Five Years.

In the criminal division of the dis
trict court yesterday Judge Orr passed
sentence upon Frank Brewer and
Charles Woodford, the two colored
men who were found guilty this week
of grand larceny in the, second degree.
Brewer, who was tried first, was Civ
en- a reformatory sentence, but Wood
ford, against whom there were two
charges, did not get off so@easy, being
sentenced to five years in the .peniten-
tiary.
Woodford was indicted upon two
counts, and was convicted on the first
In the second trial, after the evidence
of the state had been submitted, Wood
ford pleaded guilty. $50 1855
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-11-14
HANGS HIM SELF BY
His. SUSPEND. RS
George w. Kaiser Attempts Suicide on
Train. but Is Cut Down In Time.


George w. Kaiser, of sheboygan county.
Wis, yesterday attemptedste haa1g him.
self in the toilet room of a train en- route
been working. He was on his way home
and in a fit Of insanity made an effort
to string himself up by the neck with
W an u tbs suf fIai n wss ,tnets
ST. Paul he entered the toilet room, lock-
ing the door behind him. Soon after he
was discovered by Conductor John, Smith,
who opened the door on leaving a station.
Kaiser was quickly cut down and. was
revived. When the train arrived in ST.
Paul Kaiser was removed to the ,eounty
Jail where he is being held.
Kaiser acted quietly at the Jail ,yester-
day afternoon and last night. spending
most of the time singing. The. authors
ties are searching for relatives of the
man. and he will probably be examined
for his sanity. " =
Sunday GIobe-CoIos Suppten,ent-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-11-14

With $500 cash orders for other goods.
% lbs for $1.0O with orders of reason
able size.
20 lbs for $1OO with no other goods.
ciHnr Regular S5c quality, Michigan
o'u'' Jonathan Sweet Cider. 1QQ
Schoch's special price, per gallon ..aOO
Half barrels, $3.50.