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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-19
County Commissioners Favorable to L.
H. Johnson's Plan.
Blue Earth County Will Aid to the Ex-
tent of $4,000.
Vernon Center Ditch Petitioners BaIk
at the Cost.
Resume Of Work Done BY Board Yes
terday and Today.

The county board devoted the greater
part of this forenoon to L. H Johnson
of Minneapolis, the bridge man, who pre-
scented his plan for the raising of funds
for the placing of bridge across the
Minnesota river between the townships
of Judson and Nicollet. The state has
appropriated $4,000, and Judson and Mic
ollet townships each $500, and Nicollet
county $780, This made $500. He
asked that Blue Earth county appropri-
ate $1,000, and he said that if it would
do this, the farmers of Nicollet township
would raise $500 by subscription, and
he would take his chances about securing
an additional appropriation of $500 from
the state. This would provider$S 800 that
the bridge will cost. He would put IN a
6rst-class, two-span bridge, on tubular
piers, with wooden stringers, but with
holes punched so that steel stringers
could be substituted at any time. Mr..
johnson submitted the plans for the
bridge.
The board discussed the matter and
looked upon it favorably, although final
action was postponed until this after
noon. Under the former action of the
board, this county agreed to give ST.
500 toward the bridge if Nicollet county
would give the same amount, so that
the amount now asked is $500 less than
the board previously agreed to appro-
pirate.
Another important matter that came
UP this afternoon was that of the pro-
posed public ditch in Vernon Center
township. The petitioners for the ditch
want its consideration discontinued and
only part of the ditch constructed, on
account of the expense. 1t will cost the
bondsmen $33l.50 to discontinue the
ditch now, as that is the amount of
money that it has cost up to date, and
not a spadeful of earth has been turn
ed. This is the second time that this
ditch matter has been taken up and dis
continued.
An application was received from G..
W. Chamberlain for an auctioneer's Ii
cense, and the bond was approved and
the license granted.
Metal furniture amounting to $39S.35
was purchased of the Art Metal Con-
struction company.
The committee appointed to inspect
the stone piers for the Cobb river bridge
in Danville reported that Carlstrom
Bros, the contractors, had fully COM
pleted the work and recommended that
it be accepted. The report was adopted
and the bridge will now be put on the
piers.
The board will not conclude its ses-
sion until tomorrow. The Red Jacket
road matter will come up tomorrow.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-19
UNTIES THE KNOT.
Judge Cray Separates Jennie Petit
From Her Recrean. Spouse.

From Tuesdays Daily.
The divorce case of Jennie Petit VS..
Andrew j. Petit was tried before Judge
Cray this forenoon, and he filed an or
der this afternoon granting the plain
tiff divorce and the care and custody
of the only child, Mary Lurine, nine
years old. w. N. Plymat and Walter A.
Plymat appeared for the plaintiff, but
there was no appearance for the defend
ant.
The parties were married at st. Clair
Jan. 18th, 1890, and the defendant de-
serted his wife in July, 1902. The plain
tiff is thirty-nine years old, and the de-
PENDANT ten years older.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-19
WOULD WELCOME BLIZZARD.
J. a. Ewing Writes From Far-off Idaho
...Fine Weather.

j. A. Ewing in renewing his subscrip-
ton to The Free Press, writes a pleas
ant letter from Boise, Idaho. Mr. Ewing
states that the coolest weather expert
enced in their country has been 10 de-
grees above zero, but at that "Jim" says
he would give anything to see a regular
Minnesota blizzard.
Mr.. ]. G. Rice of Salt Lake City was
in Boise on the day Mr.. Ewing wrote the
letter. Mr.. Rice regards the Idaho eli
mate as something grand. He was looking
well.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-19

Mr.. Henry Yaegar and Miss Lena Miss
ling were married at Good Thunder yes
terday. The ceremony took place at
the Lutheran church in the presence of a
large circle of friends. The bride is
from Beauford and Mr.. Yaegar is popu-
lar resident of Rapidan.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-19
PROBATE ITEMS.

Judge Hughes has appointed Conrad
Mayer administrator of the estate of
Geo. Paulus, and placed the bond at ST.
600.
The court has also made an order set
ting apart the homestead and personal
property in the VIM. q. Judd estate.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-19
Mr.. HANNA'S FUNERAL.
Held Today in Senate Chamber at
Washington.
Especial to The Free Press

Especial to The Free Press.1
Washington, Feb. T.-Funeral services
over the remains of the late Senator
Hanna were held in the senate chamber
today in the presence of the president
and his cabinet, senators and congress-
men, foreign representatives, his family
and friends. Chaplain Hale conducted
the religious services.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-19

You need clean healthy bowels just
as much as pure, wholesome food;
without either, you cannot keep well.
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea
eliminates all impurities. IS cents,
tea or tablets.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-19

The income of the British Postoffice
from money found in envelopes having
no or incorrect addresses amounts to
from $4,000 to $35, 200 per day.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-19
SOME RARE READING.
Major Cooley Introduces The Roosevelt
Books in MankatO,

Books in MankaiO.
Major w. w. Cooley of st. Paul is in
Mankato in the interest of the we'll
known publishing house of P. F. Col
lier & Son, and also general representa-
tive of the Cooperative Publishing So
ciety of New York and London. The
latter is newly formed association of
the leading publishers of the United
States and Englend, (who own copy
rights of valuable works., for the pur-
pose of popularizing them and bringing
them within the reach of moderate in
comes by the "little at a time pay
ments."
Conspicuous among the list is the
Executive Edition" of the writings of
Theodore Roosevelt in fourteen volumes,
illustrated by Remington and other
noted American artists. This is offered
at the low price of $l2, payable at the
rate of ST per month. Surely every
American regardless of politics will be
glad to own this instructive and valu-
able work.
Major Cooley has a number of other
valuable publications that he will be
pleased to explain to those who call up
on him at the Saulpaugh. Those who
are looking for excellent reading matter
can secure rare bargains.
Judge Jaggard of the district court of
Ramsey county recommends the works
of Theodore Roosevelt in the following
manner:
To Whom 1t May Concern:
State of Minnesota, District Court,
Second District, Chambers, Judge Jag
gard, st. Paul, Feb. 6, l904-This certi-
fies that I am familiar with the edition
of the works of Theodore Roosevelt in
fourteen volumes, issued by the Cooper
alive Publication Society and known
as "The Executive Edition" The ply
sicial execution of this edition is ade-
quate. The illustrations are of peculiar
merit; those of Frederick Remington in
particular are uniquely adapted to she'd
ding light upon the text.
This set of books covers a singularly
large range of topics. The lovers of ma
ture will find in them what will both
increase and justify their affection. The
student of history will add to his wis
dom by both learning and philosophy,
and especially those who are interested
in civics and national affairs will find
stimulus for right standard and an aid
to effective endeavor.
Those patriots or partisans, as you
may choose to call them, of the present
president of the United States believe
that much good will be subeerved to the
national cause by the largest possible
circulation of the literary efforts of this
great and simple American man. They
speak for themselves. They reveal the
man of thought as conspicuously as his
life portrays the man of action.
Edward A. Jaggard.
Major Cooley is well-known member
of the Royal Arcanum.
DEATHS ROLL CALL.
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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-19

From tuesdays Daily.
Swan Anderson, eighty three years old,
died at his home two miles north of
Eagle Lake, Sunday night of old age He
was eighty-thre years old and had hv-
ed in Blue Earth county for thirty years.
His funeral viii be held tomorrow. De-
ceased leaves daughter, Mrs. Andrew
johnson.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-19

Mrs. Mary Annie Farmer died last
night at Madison Lake. She was fifty
three years old. The funeral win be
held tomorrow morning at ten o'clock
from the Catholic church in Madison
Lake.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1904-02-11
erair-ood No sense.

Anothsr ridiculous food fad has been
branded by the most competent authori
ties. They have diSpelled the silly no
tion that one kInd II fOod is needed fUr
brsiO, another for muscles, ard still an
other for bones. a correct diet will not
nourish particular part Of the body,
but it will sustain cveryothrr part. Yet
however good your food may be, its
nutrimeDt is destroyed by indigestion OF
dyspepsia. You must prepare for their
appearances or prevent their coming b!
taking regular doses of Green's August
Flower, the favorito medicine OF the
healthy millions. A few doses aids 6i
gestiUn, stimulates the liver " healthy
action, purfirs the blood, and makes
you feel buoyant and vigorous. You
can get this reliable remedy at WehL
Bros Price 25c and 75c.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1904-02-11
NNnn,sn And La,~sIn.

Jewels, candy, flowers, man.-ihat is
the order Of woman's preferences.
Jewels form q magnet Of mighty power
to the average women. Even that
greatest Of all jewels, health, is often
ruined in the strenuous efforts TO make
or save the money to purchase them
II a woman will risk her health TO get n
coVsted gem, then let her fortify herself
against tie insiduous conse-
quences a. coughs, colds and
bronchial affebtions by the regular use
Of DIR Boschee's German Syrup. 1t will
promptly arrest consumption in its earl,
stages and heal the affected lungs and
bronchial-tubes and drive the dread dis
ease from the system. 1t is not cure.
all, but it is certain cure for coughs,
colds and all bronchial troubles. You
oan get this reliable remedy at Webb
Bros. Price 25c AMI Too.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1904-02-11
0UARDIAN's NOTICE.

Notice is Hereby Given that l have
been appointed guardian by the Probate
Court Of Jasper County, Missouri, OF
the estate Of Rosella Estes, Of unsound
mind Said appointment bearing date
Of the 81 day of Januar! 1904 All pcr-
sons having claims against said Roseiln
Estes are required by law to exhibit
them to me for allowance within one
year from the date Of said appointment
or they may lbs precluded from any
b-uefi of sLch estate; and IL such claims
be not exhibited within two years from
the date Of tnepu lication'of this notice
they will be forever barred.
ISAAC HERRING,
20 Guardian.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1904-02-11
When You Have A coli

The fret action when you have q cold
should be to relieve tho lungs. This is
best accomplished by the free use Of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. This
Remedy liqusfies the tough mucus and
causes its expulsion from the air cells OF
lungs, produces a free expectOration.
and opens the secrstions. A complete
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cure severe cold in less time than any
other treatment aud it leaves the system
iIa Latural aud healthy condition. Ii
counteraets any tendency toward pneu.
monia. For sale by Webb Bros.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1904-02-11

81 was troubled for ssversl years with
chronic indigestion and nelyous debility
writes +. j. Green, VI Lancaster, y. II.
"No remedy helped me urtil began US.
ing Electric Bittsrs, which did me more
good than all the medicines | ever used
They have also kept my wife in excellen
health for years. She says Electric
BiIters are just splendid for female
troubles; that they are grand tonic aud
invigorator for weak, run down women.
No other medicine can take its place in
our family" Try them. Only J0c.
Satisfaction guaranteed by WebL Bros
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1904-02-11

appeal from the higher courts to
the people, and the feeling was
one Of i'll concealed rejoicing that
the prosecutor, who was laboring
for the vindication Of justice, had
received a setback"
Why this untagonism to Joseph
Folk2 Why not one word Of con-
gntulation 10 him for his splen-
did fight against odds, and not one
word of ASSURANCE that, in spite OF
an astounding verdict, the officers
Of the law were with him in his
contest. Simply because in his
fight against Doodle he is fighting
for "new deal" in the Democratic
party.
The issne is on. 1t cannot be
lodged 1t is corruption or hon
esty. The machine politicians
cannot SEQ more than two feet out.
side Of their own selfish world,
They may defeat Joseph Folk in
their own convention us they de-
fested him in the courthouse at
Fulton, but il they do, they will
put republican administration in
power ut Jefferson City. That
jury at Fulton did not represent
the people Of Missouri. 1t repre-.
sented the machine element in the
Democratic party, und when II ma
chine gets 80 perverted that it re-
CARDS a verdict of a jury, which
deals sersous blow to the good
name of the state, as setback"
to the ohe public servant who is
struggling for the states honor,
the people are goiug to put that
machine out OF / olitics.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1904-02-11

What The Butler Jury Found duiity
From the Kansas City Times.
The verdict Of the jury which
set Ed Butler free stamped sen.
tence of conviction on machine
politics in Missouri. Tho single
fnct that twelve men declared the
boss boodler, Ed Butler, innocent
Of the crime Of bribeey, in the
face Of overwhelming evidence
that lie was guilty, might not
have carried with it any political
Significance except for the fact
that all Of the influence Of machine
politicians was brought to bear TO
free the boss politician, Ed But
Ter.
at is not Butler they are trying;
it is Mr.. Folk" said woman
among the spectators in the Gala.
way county courthouse when the
trial was i'll progress. ut il too
bad that politics got into this
case" said Il Galloway county far
mer. IF Butler bad been tried Il
year :ngo the verdict would have
been returned in an hour" He
failed TO say that the verdict would
have been guilty" but that was
what he meant, The foreman of
the jury, who was enthusiastic in
his sympathy for Butler, furnishes
the lumber 10 the states institu.
tions at Fulton. The Democratic
prosecuting attorney of Galloway
county was the leading lawyer to
defend Butler. He received fee
from the boss of 5000. Over in
Jefferson City the stntehouse poll.
ticians, it was openly said that the
verdict was an answer to Folk
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1904-02-11

MIR. II. HAggins OF Melbourne, Fla,
writes. "My doctor told me had con-
sumption and nothing could be done for
me. was given up to die. The utfes Of
u free trial bottle uf DIR Kings New Dis
covery for consumption, induced ms to
try it. Results Nere startling. am
uuw on the road to recovery and owe all
to DIR Kings New Discovery. II surely
saved my life" This great cure Is
guaranteed for all throat aud lung dis
eases by Webb Bros. Prics Soc & 81. co.
Trial Bottle free.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1904-02-11

Where there used 10 be IL fe-ling OF un
easineSs and worry 10 the household
when child showed symptoms of Group
thoro is now perfect confidence. This is
owing to the uniform success Of Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy in tho treat.
meut Of that disease. Mrs NJ Basford,
OF Poolesville Md in speaking OF her
eIperieuc- in the u-e Of that remedy
says: IL have q world Of confidence used
it with Perfect success. Ny child Gar.
land is subject severe attacks Of Group
and it always gives hin, prompt relief. -
For sale by Webb Bros.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1904-02-11

Every loyal Missouriab who
places honesty above party will
join in congratulating Mr.. Folk on
ne masterly manner in which he
conducted the prosecution of Ed
Butler. 1t is no reflection on Mr..
Folk that Butler was set free, but
II sad reflection on the jury that
in the face of overwhelming evil
dence could bring in such a ver-
dict
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1904-02-11
Beware OF O,rtr,srts for Cat
arrh That Cortalr, Mercury,

arm That Contain Mercury,
MS mercury will surely destroy the sense
OF smell and completely derapge tho
whole system when entering it through
the mucous surfaces. Such articles
sho uld never be used except on prescrip.
tions from reputable physicians, as tho
damage they will do is ten fold u the
good you can possibly derive from them
Halls cstarrh cure, manufactured by r
J cheney a co Toledo, o.. contains o
mercury. aud is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucon sur.
faces Of the system. In buying Halls
Catarrh cure be sure you get the genuine.
1t is taken internally and made in Toledo
Ohio. by F cheney 4 co. Testimonials
free. Sid by Druggists. Price, Toe
per bottle. Take Halls Family Pills for
constipation.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1904-02-11

Lace Curtains, Trunks, Window
Shades, Carpets, Wall Paper, aud Fur
niture, lots Of it. Irou bels, Wood beds
aud Special Inducements on Special or.
ders at the South Side, Brick Front
Store. Always fair dealings.
ID. ". TRRTBR.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1904-02-11
Farm For Sale.

Good 200 acre farm for sale eight mila
south vest Of Jasper. l2O acres 10 cul,
tiVatioE balance in pasture and small
timber tract. Cheap at s25 an acre, II
sold soon. Inquire at this office. u
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1904-02-11
A uuod Shoe.

l have just received n complete line OF
the celebrated Priesmeyer Shoes, both
Gentlemen's and Ladies' and can dit on
out in any shape or form and guarantees
abstraction. III HEsnnICKs.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1904-02-11

Those wishing to place an order for
Nursery stock FOR spring can do no
better than 10 place it with mas Masters
as he represents the Famous SlarK bros
Nursery, OF Louisiana, 40. 1873
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1904-02-11

AS Kansas paper understands
it, when a common man takes
fee it is a bribe; but when a SEN
utor takes a bribe il is a fee.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1904-02-11

Il Gm pleased that l can cross
purity lines and give deserved
praise TO that magnigcent Demo
crat Joseph Folk. who ought to he
an | | hope will be, elected COVER
nor of Missouri" This is an ex-
preston from E. w. Hoch, the
probable Republican nominee for
governor of Kansas, and has the
right ring to it. 1t shows that
Mr.. HJch considers the abolish
ment of machine rule as the para
mount issue at this time.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1904-02-11
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. LADY

GENT EMAN tU manage iIntss
in this County aud adjoining territory,
for house of solid financial standing
5000 straight cash -ala a..rx en.. >
p"id ra'n Nnn,r$ t' '- N
qu:.r.',-. Ex,ra.r az.
Position pHruiauc"nt .,Gur"s, a.. he,
vl5 Mvnon Bldg, Chicago.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1904-02-11

1t doesn't take Kansas long 10
down a political machine when
she takes a notion.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1904-02-11

An old Barton county farmer
tells the Lamar Democrat that he
was iLclinel to favor Mr.. Folk for
governor until he learned that Re.
publican newspapers We're pruis.
ing him. Says he, Il don't pro.
pose TO let the Republican news
papers pull the wool over my
eyes" Poor fellow, he must have
II heap of wool already over his
eyes if he allows the machine pol
iticians to bulidose him iuto be-
lieying that because newspapers
of the opposing party praises u
man is a sufficient reason for those
in his own party TO desert him.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1904-02-11

Issued every Thursday and devoted TO
the interests Of the people of Jasper and
vicinity. Our politics The greatest
good to the greatest number"
Entered at the Postoffce at Jasper,
No, az Second-class matter September
2l, 1898.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1904-02-11

ii w Whitaker pays the highest price
for game aud fprs, l4-tf
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1904-02-11
Subscription Retes.
Missouri Pacific r,me Table.


SOUTH HOUND.
No 29-St L., X G i Joplin Mail 7:30 am
No 27-k G, Tex & Joplin Mail. .3:0l pm
No 25-K G, Tex & Joplin Exp. l2;20 am
No l03-Local Freights. ........ l0:l2 am
NORTH FOUND.
No 26-Tcx. Joplin Il X c Exp. $3.50 am
No 2l-Joplin, X G & ST L Mail 1912 am
No 3O-St l., X { 4 joplin Mail S0l pm
No lol-Local Freights .....,... 300 pm
All trains have through chair cars.
Close connection in rnion depots.
Tickets sold and baggage checked
through to all principle points in the
country. II. .. BAKER, Agent.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-09-30
THE BLACK PANTHER.
So Fierce That Even Lion Trainer
Dare Not Handle Him.

So Fierce That Even Lion Trainers
Dare Not Handle Him.
OF all the big. dangerous cats, none
Is more unapproachable and more
treacherous than the black panther.
Hailing from the heart of the deepest
African jungle, 1.-THE and supple of
body, alert and nervous, this stealthy
marauder exceeds in ferocity even a
Bengal tiger. He is the only big feline
that the lion trainer does not venture
to train, and he is the only cat so abso-
lutely distrustful that he shuns even
the light of day. Often he will lie all
day long in dusky corner Of his cage,
his yellow slit eyes shifting and CLEAN.
ing restlessly.
Even the feeding. hour. when pande-
monium breaks loose among the big
cages, when hungry roars and squeals
mingie with impatient snarls and i'm.
pacts Of heavy bodies against steel
bars, is apt to have no effect on him.
He may lie eying his chunk Of raw
beef suspiciously and not venture forth
until day has waned and the last Wis.
itor left to tear meat from bones with
his long. white fangs.
In fact, 80 ugly and vicious is this
beast that frequently he turns on bis
own kind, and in many instances it is
impossible to cage him, even with q
mate.-McClure's Magazine.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-09-30
1N-:%+.::.
Palermo.

Of Palermo, the largest city of Sicily,
a traveller writes: Its docks, quays
and other harbor works are solid and
serviceable. Its streets are well paved,
the principal ones with large, square
stone blocks. well swept and we'll light
ed. Its opera house is unequaled in
the whole United States and is sur
passed by few in Europe, while two at
least Of its theaters would be worthy
of any great capital. 1t has a salts
factory sewerage system and supe-
rior water supply. Nowhere, to my
knowledge, is water drinking made as
easy as in Palermo, and nowhere have
I seen such phenomenal quantities Of
water drunk. Water is kept running
continuously before the numerous cot.
fee and refreshment bars, which are
open to the sidewalk. and all passers,
whether patrons or not, are privileged
to make free with the glasses of the
establishments provided they rinse
them properly before and after using"