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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-10-14
BETTER PREPARATION.
Advice Of Minister to His Baptis,
Brethren.
From Wednesdays Daily.

''We would have longer pastorates if
we had longer preparation for the min
istry," declared Rev. Z. S. Van Ness this
morning in an imprisoned appeal
against the shortcut theological schools
to the ministry before the 100 delegates
to the state Baptist convention at the
Calvary Baptist church in Minneapolis.
"Better let a man study for fifty
years." continued he, ethan enter into
a field with the simple qualifications of
sincerity and religious faith. Of course,
some men rise without the training of
the schools, and fill the great places in
the worlds history, but because a man
like Lincoln, trained to craftsmanship in
a backwoods Illinois college, rose head
and shoulders above his fellows, is no
reason that we should look for all our
statesmen there. In the Baptist church
it would be better to have a central
body to determine the qualifications of
the ministry"
That Rev. Van Ness views were not
accepted in their entirety was shown
by the spirited discussion. The dele
agtes believed change was necessary, but
were not prepared to accept such radi-
cal measures.
Other addresses were by three state
missionaries: NJ B. Critchett, Sher-
burn; E. HI. Rasmussen, Kasson; and
G. H. Gamble, Minneapolis. Rev. F. l..
Anderson delivered sermon on Growth
the Minister'S Part"
The afternoon session was devoted to
the womens mission work at home and
abroad. The report of the home COM
mittee was read by Mrs. w. S. Barrett
and the report on foreign mission work
was read by Mrs. +. b. Lathrop.-Min-
neapolis Journal.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-10-14
DON'T FORGET AMENDMENT.
Gross Earnings Measure to Go Be-
fore the People.
From Wednesdays Eaily.


Everybody wants the per cent gross
earnings bill; that is, no one has any
thing to say against it. That is one
reason why the measure is in danger of
being defeated. It's only opponent is
General Apathy" but he is an insidious
and potent foe.
According to the constitution, the
gross earnings bill-it is bill and not
a constitutional amendment-must re-
ceive a majority of all the votes cast
at the general election, Nov 8. The
man who fails to mark this bill really
votes against it. If 100000 votes are
cast for the national and state tickets,
the gross earnings bill must receive $780,
600 affirmative votes, no matter how
many negative votes are cast. If it re-
ceived 10000 votes, with only 10000
votes against it, it would still be defeat
ed. In fact, the gross earnings bill of
two years ago met just such fate. The
bill received 1852 votes in 1902, with
only 1908 negative votes, but it failed
because the affirmative vote was less
than half of the total vote cast at the
election, which was 276,O7l.
That failure delayed the increase in
the railroad taxes just two years. 1t
may be just as well i'm the long run,
as the bill now before the people is
preferable. However, we do not want
another two-year delay, for it means
100000 year in taxes. This amount,
when the bill becomes law, will be
taken from the burden that now falls
on real estate and personal property,
and paid by the railroad companies,
which are not paying their share of the
taxes.
Surely the voters of the state should
take enough interest in this PROPOSE
ton to remember it for one minute
when in the polling booth. The bill will
be on separate ballot from that con-
tanning the candidates names. On this
small ballot will be the gross earn
ings bill and the two constitutional
Don't forget to vote eyes" on the gross
minneapolis Journal.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-10-14
ROBBED THE GRAVE.

A startling incident, is narrated by
John Oliver of Philadelphia, as follows:
81 was in an awful condition NV skin
was almost yellow, eyes sunken, tongue
coated, pain continually in back and
sides, no appetite, growing weaker day
by day. Three physicians had given me
Bitters; to my great joy, the first bottle
made decided improvement. l con-
tinued their use for three weeks, and am
now well man. | know they robbed
the grave of another victim" No one
should fail to try them. Only so cents,
guaranteed, at John c. Thro's drug store.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-10-14
FARM NOTES OF INTEREST.

The banana produces to the acre for
ty-four times more food than the po-
tato and 100 times more than wheat.
Keeping hundred head of poultry
on tract of land large enough only
for fifty, is like trying to crowd a
bushel in half peck. 1t is suicidal
work.
There are 4,9s5 independent farmer
or rural telephone lines in the United
States, enough surely to afford oppor-
tunity for good deal of conversation.
Imagine girl at every one of them,
all talking at once.
Hawaii produces more sugar than the
whole of the continental part of the
United States, the output of Hawaii
being 542,OOO,O00 pounds. Louisiana, ac-
cording to the twelfth census, stood first
among the continental states with Texas
second and Florida third
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-10-14

The famous Hagerman orchard situat
ed in the Pecos valley in the sandy arid
land of New Mexico, consists of fifty
five hundred acres, upon which are six
ty-six thousand thrifty apple trees
bearing an abundance of perfect lus-
cious fruit, that is eagerly sought after
by dealers from London and Paris who
bid against American dealers. The pres
ent crop as it stands on the trees has
just been disposed of for one hundred
and twenty-five thousand dollars cash.
This fruit farm is conceded to be the
largest one of its kind in the world and
has value as it stands of $2,2O0,OOO.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-10-14
friends will be pleased to know that he
is making a success of his profession.

friends will be pleased to know that he
is making success of his profession.
William Crawford will leave next
week for Charlottesville, Ind, where he
will take position with Lew w. Coch-
ran, the well known breeder and import
er.
Capt. Day and Lieut.. Rodman of Com
pany HI were at Asutin yesterday in re-
Spouse to an order and consulted with
Col. Wright and Majors Wood and Mich
olson of the second regiment in regard
to an armOry. The Mankato men were
asked what had been done in this city
toward supplying the company with one,
and were told that some move must be
made soon or the company might be
discharged. They were told that they
should have the exclusive use of the
armory, and that the third floor of the
city hall would be pretty small for drill
purposes. The plan that the Austin men
favored was for the council to vote the
company $3.50 year and let it hire or
build an armory. Capt. Day states
that with this sum voted he could build
an armory. The Austin company is to
have new armory A by l27 feet.
Jay Long, helper at the Omaha rail
way station at Brewster, was visiting
his home in the city today.
County Surveyor Brooks has been to
Mapleton and Medo the last few days
inspecting the ditch work there. The
Medo-Danville ditch will be completed
in a week, and the Mapleton ditch in
three weeks.
DIR. A. c. Saurhering of Warsaw, Wis,
is in the city to visit his son, who is
attending the normal school.
w. III. Jones of Gilmore is in the city,
having been called by the serious i'll
ness of his brother, Thomas j. Jones.
The latter's condition is abou 1.-THE same
as yesterday.
George Hodson returned yesterday
from attending the national convention
of BARRIERS at Louisville, Ky.
Mrs. Byron Chase of Pipestone, Mimi,
is visiting in the city at the home of
Mrs. A. NJ. Overman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hollevoit will
leave tomorrow for their farm home
at Forest Grove, Oregon.
Rev. Cowgirl and his sons left today
for their new home at Redwood Falls.
Rev. j. NJ. Brown, pastor of the Meth
odist church, succeeding DIR. Cowgirl ar
rived in the city from Austin to-
day with his family.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-10-14

SOCIAL IND PERSONAL.
From Tuesdays Daily.


A happy socieal event will occur at
Garden City at noon tomorrow. 1t will
be the marriage of Miss Catherine A.
Williams of Garden City and Mr.. Rob
ert A. Wigley of Judson. The ceremony
will be performed at the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Will
Jams, by Rev. David Edwards of Lake
Crystal, in the presence of a large num-
Der of relatives and other invited guests.
Tho number of invitations issued is
l75.
Miss Agnes Williams, sister of the
bride, will be maid of honor, and Mr..
Richard Blaine Wigley, brother of the
groom, will be best man. A sumpt GUS
wedding dinner will be served after the
ceremony.
The groom is son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joshua l.. Wigley, old and well known
residents of Judson, and he is grand
son of the late Richard Wigley of this
city. He is fine young man in ev
cry respect and a prosperous farmer.
Miss Williams is also of well known
and highly respected family and is a
popular young lady. Both have numer-
Gus friends who will extend their best
wishes. The young couple will 60 to
house keeping at once on the groom's
farm.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-10-14
TIvOLI TOPICS.

Late rains have made the roads very
muddy.
School commenced Monday with a
good attendance of pupils.
George Rose, the genial carrier. has
been making quite frequent trips oIt
to Eagle Lake lately? His acquaint-
ances at Tivoli wonder why?
Frank Zehm is putting down foun-
dation under his house.
Messrs. Wenner have purchased coIll
shredder from parties out in Rapidan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Casper Schultz leave for
the st. Louis fair next Monday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-10-14
OLD MAPLETON.

Judd Cornell was Mankato visitor
Friday.
Laura Chase visited at Ben Taylor's
Saturday.
Miss Matte Iams was visiting in the
neighborhood before her departure to
st. Peter where she intends to study to
be trained nurse.
Clair Cornell spent Monday night with
George Greedy in Beauford.
Miss Ada Hartman departed Satur-
day for Waterville where she intends
staying with her sister Mrs. Emma
Hartwick and go to school this winter
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-10-14
MAKES A CLEAN SWEEP.

There's nothing like doing thing
thoroughly. Of all the Salves you ever
heard of, Bucklen's Arnica Salve is the
best. 1t sweeps away and cures Burns,
Sores, Bruises, Cuts, Boils, Ulcers, Skin
Eruptions and Piles. It's only 25c, and
guaranteed to give satisfaction by John
G. Thro, druggist.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-10-14
Stockholders Must Pay.

Judge Quinn has ordered the stockhold-
ers of the Amboy Elevator company to
pay the stockholders liability on or
before thirty days after Oct. 9th, and
in case they do not pay up, the receiver,
Charles w. Marks, is ordered to bring an
action to enforce the payment.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-10-14
Going Into Galloways.
From Wednesdays Daily.

DIR. Ira Bishop of Mapleton, who is
engaged in raising stock on his farm,
has just purchased fine head of ten
Galloway three year old heifers from
John n. Lang of this city. DIR. Bishop
intends to stock his farm with Gallow-
ways, which are fine beef cattle.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-10-14

o, beauty! what powerful weapon
thou art The bravest men fall at thy
feet No wonder women take Hollist-
er's Rock Mountain Tea to prolong that
joyous spell. 80 cents, Tea or Tablets.
John C. Tho
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-10-14

C. S. Nealy, Omaha inflammation and
kidney troubles have entirely left me.
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea made me
well and strong. 80 cents, Tea or Tab
lets. John c. Thro.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-10-14
From Wednesdays Daily.

Just after business meeting of six
teen members and officers of Company
H last evening, the whole party was
conducted by Captain Day to the lunch
room of William M. George, and given a
feast.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-10-14
TREND OF TRADE

Minneapolis cash close
No. Hard, III; No. l Northern lis,
to arrive 1l4b No. Northern 1i2, to arrive
1l11. No. 8 Northern 10314 0106A
No. Yellow corn sou No. 3 corn So
No. corn sou.
No. 3 White oats 27M.
No ) oats 26H.
Barley 33O44.
Rye H.
Flax ia.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-10-14
CAL MEI
Baking Powder
complies with the pure,
food laws of all states
Food prepared with it
is free from Rochelle
salts, lime, alum and
ammonia.

Trust Baking Powders sell for IS or
50 cents per pound and may be iden-
tilted by this exorbitant price.
They are a menace to public health.
as food prepared from them con-
tains large quantities of Rochelle
salts. a dangerous cathartic drug.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-10-14

A dozen members of the Cottilion
club met at the Saulpaugh last evening
and talked over plans for keeping the
club up during the coming winter. 1t
was decided if agreeable to the other
members, to have a series of five par
ties, two of which shall be cotilions and
three dances of the ordinary kind. 1t
is probable that the parties will be held
at the Saulpaugh. The club will be or
ganized and an executive committee APP
pointed in few days to have charge of
the affair of the club and make all nec-
essary arrangements.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-10-14

Mr.. and Mrs. George Nj. Palmer took a
trip to the Twin Cities yesterday.
Thomas Hughes, the elderly gentleman
of that name, has gone to visit at
Columbus, Wis, and other points.
Miss Bessie Weller went to Minneap-
oils yesterday afternoon to visit friends
for week or two.
Mrs. R. Wigley and son j. Wigley,
went to Garden City this morning to
attend the wedding of the formers
grandson, Robert A. Wigley, and Miss
Catherine A. Williams, an account of
which was published by The Free Press
yesterday,
J. j. Griffiths returned yesterday from
Morris where he has been visiting his
son Edward during the summer.
Rev. Z. L. Heermance and Mr.. Thomas
Hughes leave tonight for Des Moines, to
attend the meeting of the National Con-
gregational council. Mr.. Hughes is one
of the two delegates from the Mankato
conference, the other being Rev. II. X.
Painter of Fairmont. The council meets
triennially, and this year is combined
with the meetings of the various home
missionary societies. The sessions COM
mence on Thursday afternoon and cU4i-
tinue through the following Thursday. \
large and enthusiastic meeting is eN-
pected.
G. C. Towne of Springfield, a deputy
state game warden, was in the city to-
day.
Rev. T. J. Wheldon of Wales was in
the city last night, visiting Rev. W. E.
Evans while on his way to Lime Springs,
Iowa.
Mrs. w. H. Palmer left this afternoon
for Blendenville, H., where she will
visit her son, DIR. G. NJ. Palmer, for three
weeks.
E. G. Perkins of La Crosse, Wis, wa.
in the city last night.
NJ. +. Matthews of Marshall, candidate
for congress several years ago, was in
the city over night.
Miss Bertha Arnold has gone to Kill
kenny to visit friends for couple of
weeks.
E. I. Champlin of Vernon Center
paid the city visit this forenoon.
DR.. Ivan Parry of Seattle, Wash, is
spending few days in the city visiting
his mother and other relatives. His
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-10-14

Mankato Mills company patent hos
iery, the best you have ever seen at
Henry E. Hance's.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-10-14
CONDITION OF TREASURY.
Statement Made by the County Treas.
urer and Auditor.
From Wednesdays Daily.

rioih w CuhCSu"y A"iiy.
The following is the statement of the
condition of the county treasury of
Blue Earth county at the close of bust
ness on the 10th day of October A. ID.
1904, made and published in accordance
with the provisions of section 753 gen.
cray statutes, Mimi, 1894:
To the credit Of
Private redemption fund. $685.. 50
County revenue fund ....... 1857 90
Poor fund .................. 1882 SO
Road and bridge fund. ...... 1908 al
School fund ................. 1I8. 60
Unapportioncd school fund.-. 1875, 81
State revenue and school fund 9.05
State school loan fund. ..... BAL Al
State school land and interest
fund los A
r. r. bounty fund ..... A. 56
County ditch fund ........... 2,773. 43
Undistributed tax fund 80. 10000 so
Surplus fund .......... l65 20
$3S, JOG. 81
Less refunder fund overdrawn III .OS
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-10-14
PROMPT RELIEF

From the effects of over eating is as
Sured by taking dose of HoStetter's
Stomach BitterS. Pains In the Stom-
ach, Heartburn. Belching and Nausea,
quickly vanish before it and further
more, when it is taken regularly al
ways cures Indigestion, Dyspepsia,
COstiveness, Torpid Liver, Inactive
Kidneys, Nervousness, Insomnia and
naIaria. Fever and Ague. We urge
you to give it trial. For sale by all
Druggists and Dealers.
Newport daily independent., 1904-05-27
ENGINE DIS
 HATCHER RESIGNS.

D. D. Trout, night engine dis patcher at the Iron Mountain 'roundhouse, has resigned his posi- tion and will resume his former position as fireman on the Arkan- sas division. Master Mechanic A. M. Machin yesterday an- nounced that Geo. Mckay would hereafter act as engine dispatch CT, beginning May "A, 1904. MT. Trout has filled the position as night engine dispatcher for about eight months, having succeeded T. J. Morris. Little Rock Ga zette.
Newport daily independent., 1904-05-27
NTTINE OF CARDUI WI is a tn oroughly scientific and mod

ern remedy, meet ing the needs of the modern woman in the modern way without the torture of an operation. Wine of Cardui has cured them in the pri- vacy of their homes and it has found a place in the hoarta of A rnerican Wnrnan
Newport daily independent., 1904-05-27

BateSVllle rom NaSnVllle, leilIl., where the young ladies have been attending Belmont college.
 Dr. A. Kellett, a specialist in his profession, has decided to make Newport his headquarters and will advise the reading pub lie regarding location and the re- ception of patrons through the columns of the daily and weekly Independent.
 Miss Stephanie Pagan of Gal weston, Texas, arrived Thursday on visit to her sister, Mrs. O.. D. Watson. Miss Pagan has visited in the city a humber of times and has many friends who will be glad to know she is mak- ing this visit.
 Former Prosecuting Attorney s. D. Campbell of Newport is a familiar figure in the bar associa- tion. He will submit an inter- esting report during the meeting
Newport daily independent., 1904-05-27
LETTER TO MIR. T. J. GRA-
 HAM, NEWPORT, ARK

Dear Sir: Pay more for De- uoe; be glad to. It is full-meas- ure and honest.
 Paint is a watchdog. How would you like a watchdog that wouldn't watch from two to five o'clock in the morning? That's short-measure.
 How would you like a watch dog that had way of wagging his tail at a burglar? That's false paint. The burglar is rain and snow.
 Go by the name: Devoe lead and-zinc.
 Yours truly,
 F. w. DEvoE & Co.,, 96 New York and Chicago. Read the Daily Independent.
Newport daily independent., 1904-05-27
EUCHRE CLUB.

MT. and Mrs. o. D. Watson entertained with a large card party Thursday evening, it being the regular meeting of the Euchre club. The reception hall and par ,lors were beautifully decorated with fragrant flowers.
 Prizes were won by Miss Mary Laird, who had the pleasure of taking home with her a beautiful chocolate pot. Ben Stainback won the consolation prize, a pret- ty paper knife.
 Dainty refreshments were served by the hostess, assisted by Miss Bessie T. J. Watson, and concluded the party program. The regular club members, with invited guests present, were:
 Messrs. and Mesdames G. A. Hillhouse, B. W. Stainback, R. M. Johnson, B. B. Bond, J. L. Jones, w. w. McMinn, Mrs. A. G. Anderson, Mrs. c. R. Hite, Mrs. l.. Willard. Misses Bessie T. J. Watson, Lula Empie, Mary Laird, Messrs. c. E. Carroll, Jos. M. Berger, IT,, and Max Gregg.
Newport daily independent., 1904-05-27

that no other medicine has found. In
 their gratitude over 10000 American
 women have written letters commend ing Wine of Cardui. Wine of Cardui
 meets their wants as no other medicine does. It sustains the young girl at the shock of her entrance to womanhoodg Women who take Wine of Cardui have little discomfort during pregnancy and little pain at childbirth. When the change of life appears they enter a happy, healthy old age. Every month it comes to the rescue to assist Nature in throwing the impurities from the body.
 Miss Sarah Finley, of Memphis, Tenn, vice-president of the Palmetto Club of that city, speaks for herself and many friends when she bestows the
Newport daily independent., 1904-05-27

1
 The Junior Memorial associa- tion will meet Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Miss Helen Martin.
 Mammoth sacrifice sale of mems suits Friday and Saturday. See ad in this issue. Star Cloth ing House. 23btf
 Mammoth sacrifice sale of mems suits Friday and Saturday. See ad in this issue. Star Cloth Ing House. 23btf
 Mammoth sacrifice sale of mems suits Friday and Saturday. See ad in this issue. Star Cloth ing House. 23btf
 If you want to look neat have your suit cleaned and pressed by A. Mortensen. In new quarters opposite city jail. 86d
 The green tag sale lasts till June 4th, so don't complain if you don't get some of the bar gains. Sink 6 Martin.
 The purchasing power of a dime is the same in our lace de- partment as 25 cents elsewhere. Bowen's Cash Store. 22btf
 Don't pay 25c for your hose when you can get just as good ones at the green tag sale for 20c. Sink & Martin. 24lW
 Don't pay big price for any thing while you can get it cheap at the green tag sale. Sink & Martin. NlW We have advertised bargains and you will get them, that's a cinch. Green tag sale at Sink < Martins. 241W
 Miss Cora Kimberlin of Tuck erman, who has been visiting friends in Sulphur Rock for the past week, returned to her home Friday.
 Dr. D. B. Morgan, veterinary surgeon of Fayetteville, Arkan- sas, will be in Newport all this week. Office at Stephens stable. d6t Mrs. l.. Willard, a charming lady of Indianapolis, Ind, and a sister of Chas. G. Henry, ar rived Tuesday night on a visit to her brothers family.
 Mrs. I. D. Price, Mrs. Jno. w. Wallace and Miss Ruth Wallace went to Batesville Friday morn ing to attend the funeral of their cousin, Blythe Rutherford.
 Mrs. Edythe Johnson's music pupils will give a recital and operatta at the opera house May 31st, commencing at 8 o'clock. Admission 35c, children 20c. 25
 The green tag sale continues to draw large crowds to this pop ular store. The many clerks are kept busy to be able to accommo- date the wants of their many customers.
 Col. V. Y. Cook and daughter, Miss Rina, spent Thursday night in the city en route to Batesville. Miss Rina was returning from Nashville, Tenn, where she has been in Belmont college.
 Attorneys M. M. Stuckey, s. D. Campbell, Jos. M. Stayton and Claude M. Erwin went to Little Rock Thursday to attend the seventh annual convention of the Arkansas Bar Association.
 J. S. Handford and two daugh- ters, Misses Emily and Ruth, were at the Hazel Thursday night en route to their home in Batesville from Nashville, Tenn, where the young ladies have been attending Belmont college.
 Dr. A. Kellett, a specialist in his profession, has decided to make Newport his headquarters and will advise the reading pub-