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debt of $4,000, which had been wip-
ed out.
Elder Kirk of st. Paul. chairman of
the endowment committee, stated that
the movement to secure an endowment
is being organized, but that it would
be impossible for it to succeed without
the hearty cooperation of the churches.
The most must. be expected from the
rank and file. The plan contemplates the
raising of the fund, and the erection of
the necessary buildings. Steps are to be
taken at once, and an agency put in
the field to raise the endowment fund
1t was stated during the discussion
that followed that Mr. Kirk has sub
scribed $4,000 toward the fund, and
that Rev. Mr.. Thayer of Minneapolis,
a retired minister, has made the first
paid subscription, it being 81, 900. There
has thus far been subscribed $25O,0OO,
and this amount is to be doubled
The synod voted to adopt the recon-
mendations of the trustees.
The finance committee presented its
report, which recommended that the
per capita tax of one and half cents
be unchanged the coming year. This
was adopted
The committee appointed to prepare a
minute of the death of Elder Thomas j.
Jones presented its report. Copies will
be spread on the minutes and sent to
the family of the pastor.
This closed the business of the fore
noon, and adjournment was taken until
3 p. m. It is likely that the business
sessions will not be concluded before
Monday.
Ministers attending the synod will
preach in the different churches tomor-
row as follows:
Congregational Morning, Rev. n. A.
Gilclrist, Minneapolis; evening, Rev.
j. S. Mccormack, Owatonna
Baptist Morning, Rev. A. H. Carver,
Luverne; evening, Rev. L. +. Badger,
Redwood Falls
Notwithstanding, Rev. c. c.
Adams.
Christian Morning, Rev. r. C. Nit
chell, Litchield; evening, Rev. S. E. P.
White, Lakefeld.
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Miss lola Wilson.
From MONDAYS Daily.

flOul o
The many friends of Miss lola Wilson
will be shocked as well as panied to
learn of her death which occurred at st.
Joseph's hospital Saturday evening at
9:15 o'clock.
About two weeks ago she was taken
with slight attack of appendicitis, but
soon recovered and attended school UNI
til Monday last. Tuesday afternoon a
physician was called and she was re-
moved to the hospital at once where an
immediate operation was performed. 1t
was found that pus had already formed
and that the case was a critical one from
the start, and after four days of suf-
fering from peritonitis she passed away.
lola Wilson was born near ST. Louis,
Oct 20, 1890, and would have been four
teen years of age, had she lived until
Thursday. She came to Mankato about
a year and half ago with her mother,
Mrs. Minnie Wilson, and in that time
has endeared herself to all who have
formed her acquaintance. She was a
lovely young girl and bright scholar
both in her books and music. Her death
coming at this time is terrible blow to
her bereaved mother, who was left a
widow only eighteen months ago, and
lola, being the eldest of the three chill
dren, was her constant companion and
help. Her only regret, when told that
she could not live, was for the lonely
suffering she knew her mother must bear
without her.
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Sept. 30-Oct. TIA.
ORDER TO EXAMINE ACCOUNTS.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
Earth.-ss In Probate Court.
In the matter of the estate of August F.
Kratsch, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of
Albert II. Kratsch administrator of the
estate of August F. Kratsch, deceased, repre-
senting among other things that he
has fully adm Mustered said estate and
praying that time and place be fixed for ex-
amining and allowing the final account of his
administration and for the assignment of the
residue of said estate to the parties entitled
thereto by law.
1t is ordered, that said account be examined
and petition heard by this court on Saturday,
the 22th day of October, A. D., 1904, at 10
o'clock. a. m, at the probate Office In the city
of Mankato. in said county.
And it is further ordered, that notice thereof
be given to all persons interested by publish
ing copy of this order once in each week
for three successive weeks prior to said day of
hearing in the Mankato Free Press, a weekly
newspaper printed and published at Mank alto.
in said county.
Dated at the city of Mankato the 21st day of
September A. D.. 1904
By the Court:
probate Court Seal) WIN. F. HUGHES,
Judge of Probate.
g. B. Wilson, Attorney.
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Oct. 7-14-21.
ORDER FOR HEARING ON CLAIMS.

STATE OF MINNESOTA. County of Blue
Earth. SIS. In Probate Court.
In the matter of the estate of Barbara Deubler,
deceased.
Letters of administration on the estate of
said deceased beiog this day granted unto
). B. Wilson, of said county.
1t is ordered that all claims and demands of
all persons against said estate be presented to
this court for examination and allowance at
the probate office in the city of Mankato in
said Blue Earth county, on the following day,
viz: Monday, the 3rd day of April, A, D.,
1905, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of said day.
1t is further ordered, that six months from
the date hereof be allowed to creditors to pre-
sent their claims against said estate at the ex-
piration OF which time all claims not presented
to said court. or not proven to it's satisfaction
shall be forever barred unless for cause shown
further time be allowed.
Ordered further, that notice of the time and
place Of hearing and examination of said
claims and demands shall be given by publica-
ton of this order for three successive weeks
prior to the day appointed for such examina.
ton, in the Mankato Free Press a weekly
newspaper printed and published at Mankato,
in said county.
Dated at Mankato, the 3Oth day of Septem-
Der, A. d., 1904
BY the Court:
probate Court Seal] WIN. i. HUGHES,
Judge of Probate.
S. B Wilson. Attorney.
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Oct. 14-21-28.
ORDER TO EXAMINE ACCOUNTS.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
Earth.-ss. In Probate Court.
In the matter of the estate of Andrew p.
TOnstad, deceased
On reading and filing the petition of A. c..
Engebritson, administrator of the estate of An
drew P Tonstad deceased, representing among
other things that he has fully administered
said estate, and praying that time and
place be fixed for examining and allowing the
final account of his administration, and for the
assignment of the residue of said estate to the
parties entitled thereto by law.
1t is ordered, that said account be examined
and petition heard by this court on Saturday,
the 5th day of November A. d., 1904 lat 10 clock,
a. m, at the probete office in the city of Man
kato. in said county.
And it is further ordered that notice thereof
be given to all persons interested by publishing
a copy of this order once in each week for three
successive weeks prior to said day of hearing
in the Mankato Free Press, weekly newspaper
printed and published at Mankato, in said
county.
Dated at the city of Mankato, the 9Th day Of
Ostober, A. d., 1904.
By the Court.
Probate Court Seal.l VIM f. HUGHES.
Judge of Probate.
W. r. & c. d. Geddes. Attorneys.
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Sept. 1880, Oct. Z.
ORDER FOR HEARING ON CLAIMS.


STATE OF MINNESOTA. COUNTY OF BLUE
Earth-ss. In Probate Court.
In the matter of the estate of John B. Farrell.
deceased.
Letters of administration on the estate OF said
deceased being this day granted unto Margaret
Farrell, of said county.
1t is ordered, that all claims and demands of
all persons against said estate be presented to
this Court for examination and allowance. at
the probate Office in the City of Mankato in
said Blue Earth county, on the following day,
viz: Monday the 18th day of December. A.. d.,
1904, at ten o'clock in the forenoon OF said day.
1t is further ordered, that three months from
the date hereof be allowed to creditors to pre-
sent their claims against said estate at the
expiration of which time all claims not pre-
sented to said court or not proven to its
satisfaction, shall be forever barred unless for
cause shown further time be allowed
Ordered further, that notice of the time and
place of hearing and examination Of said
claims and dem ands shall be given by publica-
ton of this order for three successive weeks
prior to the day appointed for such ex-
animation, in the Mankato Free Press, a weekly
newspaper printed and published at Mankato
in said county.
Dated at Mankato, the 10Th day of September.
"A. D., 1904.
By the Court:
WIN. F. HUGHES,
probate Cont Seal) Judge Of Probate.
W. R. g. O. d. Geddes, Attorneys.
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E.nWnrth LeaQue

Formed in 1889, by the union of five
societies then existing in the Methodist
Church. The League now has about 90
600 chapters and 100000 members,
composed mostly of young men and
women, who, in order to- build up strong,
healthy constitutions, should make Pills
burys vitos one of their principal foods.
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Oct. 7-H-21.
ORDER FOR HEARING PROOF OF WILL.

ORDER FOR HEARING PROOF OF WILL
STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
Earth.-ss. In Probate Court.
In the matter of the estate of Abbie L. Bean,
deceased.
Whereas, an instrument in writing purport-
ing to be the last will and testament of Abbie
l.. Bean, deceased, late of said county, has been
delivered to this court.
And whereas, Fred J. Clark has filed
Herewith his petition, representing among
other things that said Abbie l.. Beau died in
said county on the 18th day of September, 1904,
testate, and that said petitioner is the
executor named in said last will and tesla
ment and praying that the said in
strument may be admitted to probate and
that letters testamentary be issued thereon to
him.
1t is ordered. that the proofs of said instru-
ment, and the said petition, be heard before
City of Mankato in said county, On Fat
urday the Goth day of October, A. D., 1904,
at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon, when all persons
interested may appear for or contest the pro-
bate of said instrument.
And it is further ordered, that notice of the
time and place of said hearing be given to all
persons interested by publishing this order
once in each week for three successive weeks
prior to said day of hearing IN the Mankato
Free Press, weekly newspaper printed and
published at Mankato. in said county.
Dated at Mankato. the LIST day of October.
A. D., 1904.
By the Court.
[SeaIl WIN. F. HUGHES,
Judge of Probate
Walter A. Plymat, Attorney for Petitioner.
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Football on Saturday.
From TUESDAYS Daily,

Next Saturday afternoon the normal
football boys will play at Sibley park
against either the Mapleton or the st.
Peter high school. Mapleton is ready
to come and play, but the normal boys
would like to arrange date with st.
Peter if possible. A game between the
two strong teams of the Mankato nor
NAL and the st. Peter high would un-
doubtedly draw big crowd, and would
prove an exceedingly interesting con-
test.
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WILLIAM MORROW.

Candidate For Commissioner Fifth
District--A Staunch Republican.
From Tuesdays Daily.
William Morrow of Mapleton is the
republican candidate for commissioner
in the fifth district. He is one of the
well-known farmers of his section of
the county, having lived there for for
ty-five years. Mr.. Morrow has always
been consistent and active party man
ever since he was old enough to vote.
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Awarded a Contract.

f. Y. Waters has been awarded the
contract for the county job of gravelling
the Pohl road with 600 yards of gravel.
The total cost will be about S400
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accumulated fair share of this worlds
goods, all through his own energies. a
man of Mr.. Morrow's ability would make
a creditable representative on the county
board. He is strictly honest, and would
look out for the peoples interests. Mr..
Morrow should receive the hearty sup
port of every republican in the fifth dis
trict.
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ter of their private lives is an evidence
of an advance of the world in this re-
gard. Yet, there are dark lines to the
gress on account of the notorious charac-
picture. After all, America is only one
fourth Christian in point of church mem
bership, and so many of the church
members are themselves lukewarm that
it might be said that the churches them
selves are only One-fourth Christian. In
the Presbyterian denomination during
the past ten years the percapita con-
tributions of the church members has
actually fallen off. The average member
gives only $3.50 where he gave $500
ten years ago. In many places the
Christian work has by no means kept
up with the growth of the population.
Christian workers in general are not
willing to undergo the selfdenia that
they should. There are glorious in
stances of individual self denial on the
part of many missionaries, yet the
average church member does not wish
to compromise his Sunday dinner. There
is work ahead and plenty of it.
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from the first and criticism has disap-
peared. Nearly 100000 was expended
last year for this work, the greater part
being contributed by individuals. Sew
entyfour evangelsts were employed
last year, of whom six were in this
synod. 1t was recommended that the
home mission committees of the presby-
teries be also the evangelistic commit
'~es, and that the chairmen of the same
be =, evangelistic committee of the
synod.
The committee on aid for colleges re-
ported at some length. 1t said that it
was evident that the west must support
its own college. 1t urges an endow-
ment for Manchester. The synod has
given this year 81 ,09l more than before,
but four of the presbyteries are back
ward, including the Mankato presby-
terry, which only gave 1913 as compared
with $3.50 last year.
The last half of yesterday afternoon
was devoted to a popular meeting, the
general subject being Parish Evangel-
ISM" Several interesting addresses
were given on various phases of this
subject.
Last Evenings Session.
Rev. Il. n. Adams, d. D., of Minneap-
oils, for eighteen years synodical mis-
sionary of Minnesota, addressed well
filled house last evening. 1t was just
eighteen years ago that DR.. Adams was
appointed to this work by the Presby
terrain synod that met at Aankato and
he has continued active in such SER
vice ever since, though the lapse of
years is evidenced by the whitening of
his hair. Still vigorous and trimming
over with enthusiasm for his mission
airy enterprises as in days gone by,
the doctor rendered his annual report
as superintendent of missions. During
the past year there have been l04 mis-
sionarics working within the synod
Fourteen new Presbyterian churches
have been added with 800 new mem
berships, bringing the total number of
churches up to 80 and the total of the
membership within the synod up to near
ly $4,000. Only three synods can show
a larger percentage of increase than
Minnesota. Eighteen years ago, when
he was first elected to the position of
synodical missionary, the synod had l2S
churches and about 10000 members.
One sad feature, however, was that of
all the ministers who were present at
the synod eighteen years ago, only sew
EN- remain today in active service.
Rev. Howard Agnew Johnson, ID. D.,
of New York, delivered the main address
of the evening ON the subject of "Home
Missions" At the beginning of the
nineteenth century, he said, one person
in thirteen in this country was church
member. At the beginning of the
twentieth century it was one in four.
Two hundred years ago nearly all the
colleges and some of the churches of
America were begun with lotteries. Eigh-
ty years ago it was common thing to
see liquor dealers among the leading
Christians. Sixty years ago ministers
would often go to the polls on election
day with whiskey bottles in their peck
cts. Sixty years ago, according to
Gladstone's own statement, it was deem
ed proper thing for gentleman to use
profanity. In the day of Aaron Burr
it was not insisted that the private
life of public men must be pure. The
failure of Parnell to get into parliament
and of Breckenridge to get into con-
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Endowment for Manchester.

iOiChooh was CdheH up WIFI Tie COLI
sideration of the condition and needs of
Manchester college. President d. Wal
lace presented the annual report of the
board of trustees. He said that the
facts warrant a favorable report. The
enrolment last year was POS, which
exceeded that of the previous year, and
the number enrolled this fall is about
the same as a year ago. There were "A
women and l3l men enrolled, of whom
l5S were from Minnesota, 135 were Pres
byterians, and l6S were protesting Chris
tians. About thirty are looking toward
the ministry, and sixteen received aid
from the board. There is lack of scien-
titic apparatus, and a science hall and
ladies' hall are needed. The non-par-
ticipation in intercollegiate athletics is
due to the fact that the faculty and
students are not inclined to sacrifice
the ends of higher education on the al
tar of college sports. (Applause.) The
report spoke of the prostitution of col
lege ideas and the retrogression of
healthful athletics into pure profession
alism. The honor man or leading class
orator are nothing now compared with the
men who can do great work in the foot
ball arena. The finances of the col
lege are weak, the salaries of the teach
ers are back several months, and no in
stitution that proceeds on such plan
can have permancy.
The report recommended that the sy-
nod approve the application of the col
lege to the board for $4,000 to aid in
paying current expenses for the year;
that the synod recognize in the endow-
ment movement most important move
and pledge its earnest cooperation to Sc
cure an adequate endowment; that the
moderator appoint one minister and lay
man i'll each presbytery to assist in get
ting funds; and that the synod endorse
the transfer from Albert Lea college to
Manchester college of the trust funds to
the former for the endowment of the
latter.
The committee on visitation of Mac
alester college presented its report. 1t
said that the salaries of the teach
ers are too low, and that money is need
ed for various other purposes, and urg-
ed strong effort to secure the endow-
ment.
Prof. Shaw of the state agricultural
college made strong appeal to the min
listers and laymen to aid in raising
the endowment, which must come large
ly from the masses. He said that the
money must be raised chiefly in the
state, among the Presbyterans. Not
much aid from rich men could be expect
ed. The church today is being dam
aged by leaning too much on the gifts
of rich men. lie hoped that most OF
the endowment would not come from
rich men. In 1899 the college had a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-09
MOTOR BOATS ON view.
Herald Square Shoe Yisited by
TachtSmen.

Motor boats Of all sorts. sizes and horsspowsr
were the magnets that attracted more than a thou
sand yachtsmen and others 70 the Herald Square
Exhibition Han. the TOP floor of the Macy
Building. last night II was the opening day o.;
the first motor boat show under the management
Of Dr. Robert Taylor. and the appearances OF the
hail. with its exhibits. was credicabls and a.
trsctive- At the western end was draped the Ma
tonsl Yacht Club penaant. composed OF ths fass
OF III different yacht clubs. which was nrst ex~
hbited at the Worlds Fair. IN Chicago. slsysN
years ago
There were motors to 1T any boat and boats 70
NJ almost any ones poeketbook. searchlights side
lights. headlights. fog and signal whistles. life
RATS and hte preservers-in fact almost everything
needed to equip modern motor yacht was on view
for inspection. One Of the most attractive ex-
hihits is that OF the Lozer Motor Company Be-
sides two cycle motors OF ;. "a and 10 horsepower
and new design four cycle 20-horsepower motor
they have handsome 25-foot torpedo type launch
the first from new design cor 1904 II Is fitted
with 6-hOrsepOwer two cycle motor
There Is also q fine exhibit OF canoes row boats
and launches from western cities. The completes
list OF exhibitors follows:
Iron Works. y swbury & Durham. Pierson Boat
Construction Company. Western Launch Com
Bowen. Mia1us Boat and Engine Company Palmer
Brothers CushInau Motor Company. Philips High
Speed Nalveless Engine Company. the Daniel Ma
cen Magnetic control William Roche. Auto Gas
Company. f. Delafeld Wright Company W. A
Cornell Co, Fairfield Motor Company. Yacht
Gas Engine Company. Of Philadelphia Clifton
Motor Company OF CINCINNATI: Isham Boat and
Company Fnglehardt CollapsfbIe Life Poat Com
Company Of Maine; David KahnweiIsr q Son,
states Yacht Curtain Company Glea son-Pstsr Com
pany and Professor Dires Atrship-
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MURPHY SOUNDS BUFFALO
Stops of There to Get at Sentiment
for CLeCeIdnd.

". J. Corners. OF Buffalo. the new Democrats
organization leader OF Erie County who was at
the Waldorf last night said that Charles F.
Murphy stopped In Buffalo his way home from
Michigan and sounded the people on the Cleveland
boom
He found plenty OF Democrats IN Buffalo who
shared his views with reference 10 Tho ayaIab.t "
Of Mr.. Cleveland candidate" said Mr. Con-
ners. bryan Is dead IN Buffalo. he won't have z
corporals guard IN the ST Louis corvention-"
Charles L. Murphy at his desk in Tamrasny
Han yesterday after absence Of more than TWO
weeks He did not tire out the Office seekers b,,
going TO Mount Clemens Tor his health They were
on hand yesterday, and some Of them were i'm
Fortunate. Mr. Murphy told them that there was
nothing 10 DO but wait ana beat the Republicaus
next fan, after which The State and federal patron
age would be at The disposal OF Talninany. and
then al the faithful would be taken care OF 7nis
was not particularly Inspiring news TO the men
who carried banners last IaII for the Taulruag.y
ticket
Il haven't anything add 10 what l have Al
ready SAID. SAID 4lr. Murphy, when aalDd a mont
national politics 4 have candidate Tor E5resi-
ceHt. but 1 VIII say that o. The Democrat
4 meet are ior Grover Cleveland The Gle.e.aal!
sentiment IN TINS city certainly Is stronger than
How ABOUT the Mcclellan bOomI he Was asked
i haven't heard muCn talk IL that direction
IL i 100 early 10 talk seriously Of candldates'
said Mr.. Murphy
What 90 you think OF the Parker boom that
was launched on Saturday night al the Aianhatisn
ClGbT
Haven't thought about it ct all. SAID tn.
Tazn1sny chiefta1n.