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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-09-30
HIS DREAM OF LOVE
William Kinney, a Farmer Near
Mankato, Hit by Cupid.
BeWitching Eyes Of a Supposed
Widow Caught Him.
Later He Found He Was a
Victim of a Fraud.
Charming Female Proved to Be
of the Sterner Sex.
Especial to The Free Press.I

New York, Sept. 20.-By representing
himself by means of circular letters as
widow with "a fortune of $67 900
who was anxious to be married, III. c.
Franks of Bayonne, New Jersey, has
been drawing steady stream of reve-
nue. from suitors living in many parts
of the country. The letters stated that
the sender would like TO marry an
honest reliable, middle-aged man, and
share her fortune with him. The man
need not possess beauty, education or
wealth, but if favorably impressed with
the proposition that the circular set
forth, he should send to the widow
half the amount that it would cost to
bring her to the point where the sutton
resided. Franks scheme was first de-
tected by the postmaster at Omaha. The
matter was brought to the attention of
the postal detective department, and a
week ago Franks suddenly found him
self in the tolls of the law. He claimed
to be running a matrimonial bureau.
Among the countless victims, who
kept sending money to bring the widow
and her thousands, was William Kinney,
a farmer, living in the vicinity of Man
kato. Kinney sent $40 and has until
recently entertained high hopes that the
widow would show up. Sometimes he
has pictured her as young, blooming,
full of life and vivacity, and bubbling
over with anticipation of being receiv-
ed into the arms of her future spouse.
Then again, he has seen her, in his
minds eye, a well dressed, middle aged
woman, with cheeks that still retained a
portion of the flush of youth, and with
rich brown hair, slightly sprinkled
with gray; comely, somewhat sedate,
benevolent cast of countenance, possibly
bearing a few lines of trouble, which was
soon to become no more than q dim
memory.
Day after day has passed by and no
widow, young or old, has arrived at
the point of meeting designated by Kin
ney in his correspondence. The man
who has been working Kinney succeed
ed in fleeing other fellows who were
looking for a rich widow, who was quite
willing to marry regardless of beauty or
education. Loves young dream has
vanished from Kinney's heart.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-09-30
j.: LINED THE CALL.
Rev. Wesley Hatcher VIII Remain in
Columbus, Ohio.

Rev! Wesley Hatcher, pastor of one of
The Christian church at Columbus,
Ohio, whom the trustees of the Chris
tan church at Mankato have been en-
deavoring to induce to accept the pull
put vacated by Rev. Shellenberger, has
written a letter to the board, decin-
ing the call. The trustees are very sor-
ry to receive the information. The fact
is that the congregation with which Mr..
him 90. Mr.. Hatcher really built up
that church in Columbus in the space of
two years and half. He started the
institution as mission with fifteen
members. Under his guidance, it has
grown to a church with membership of
three hundred
Mr.. Hatcher preached morning and
evening sermons in the Christian church
at Mankato a week ago Sunday. The
congregation was delighted, not only
with the sermons themselves, but with
the personality of the young man.
1t is expected that the pulpit will be
occupied next Sunday by Rev. Nj. T.
Hayden, from Rat Portage, Ontario, Can
ada. who has located in Mankato to
make this his headquarters for Christian
evangelistic work. Rev. Hayden arriv-
ed in the city this morning.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-09-30

The 1902 report of deaths issued by
the Northwestern Life Insurance Co.
states that per cent of the deaths
were caused by appendicitis. According
to the report of vital statistics over
10000 persons died in Minnesota in 1902.
This shows that 600 persons died of
appendicitis in Minnesota alone last year.
And this death-rate from appendicitis is
increasing from year to year. But you,
who read this, need never fear an attack
if you take an occasional dose of DIR.
Adler's Treatment which cures and pre-
vents appendicitis. Large dollar bottles
at Seidle Drug Co.'S.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-09-30
Health Insurance,

We know of no regular health insur-
ance institutions as yet, where you can
have your health guaranteed at so much
per day. And until such assurance is
obtainable it will be well to guard
your health by eating only pure, unadul-
terated food, like Pillsbury's vitos,
which costs no more than common
breakfast foods, but package of
which, when cooked, increases in weight
six times.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-09-30

STATE OF OHIO. City Of Toledo Lucas
COunty.-ss.
senior partner Of the firm of F. J. Cheney
& Co., doing business in the City of To-
ledo, County and State aforesaid. and
that said firm will pay the sum of ONE
cry case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by the use of Halls Catarrh Cure.
- FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9Th day OF December,
A. d. 1886.
(SeaL) A. w. GLEASON.
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrl Cure Is taken internally
and acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Send for testi-
monials, free.
Sold by all druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-09-30

The wedding of Miss Lulu May Brooks
and Mr.. Ernest r. Brown took place at
$3.50 O'Clock last evening at the home
of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
A. Brooks, 2l6 State street. Over a
hundred guests were present, and the
affair was delightful social event. The
rooms were beautifully decorated with
flowers, the front parlor and library in
pink and white, and the dining room in
yellow. Roses and chrysanthemums
were used to bring out the color effect,
and the chandeliers were draped with
smilax.
The guests were ushered in by Messrs.
Morgan Bowen and George Rodman, and
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-09-30

LOST-Or taken from the hall next
to Karmany's market, "Tcddy" cart.
The person that took this is liable to
arrest, but if he will return the cart
a reward will be paid and no ques-
tions asked. Mrs. A. NJ Pfcffer.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-09-30

Your blood goes through your body
with jumps and bounds, carrying warmth
and active life to every part, il you
take HOLSTERS Mountain Tea. 90 cents
tea or tablets. j. C. Thro.
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o. M. Ailing, Freeport-Was all run
down. Could not eat or sleep. Hollis
ter's Rocky Mountain Tea made me
well man. 80 cents, tea or tablets. j.
&c. Thro.
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The Epworth League will give recep-
ton Friday evening at eight o'clock in
the parlors of the Methodist church to
all Epworthians and friends who are
strangers in the city. A special invita-
tion is extended to students.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-09-30

s George Anderson was pleasantly sur
prised last evening by friends in honor
of his birthday. He was presented
with beautiful rocking chair. Refresh
ments were served.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-09-30

Mrs. j. w Fowler is ON the sick list
and is threatened with pneumonia.
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nj IN DR.. III. Waite, specialist
OHkX and graduate, twerty-
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Minneapolis. Why suffer when cure
is mild, simple and certain? No need
to ask us, but ask hundreds of citizens
of st. Paul, Minneapolis and the
Nol thwestern StatcsaS to satisfactory
treatment and permanent cure. We
can seEd hundreds Of references and
will mail pamphlet treating on all rect
al diseases and references. Free, on
receipt of your address. No. 1919
Hawthorne avenue, corner of 18th ST.,
Minneapolis.
We can vouch for the reliability of
the Doctors cures and can refer inter-
eSted readers to several OF his patients.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-09-30

The Beta AIu Kai Gamma club met
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Mrs. Mahala Youngs, eighty years of
age, was pleasantly surprised at her
home in West Mankato yesterday, by
party of seven of her grown daughters.
The affair was planned by Mrs. Maria
CATER, the daughter living at her moth
er's home. Mrs. CATER was the main
hostess of the occasion. Her six sis
tiers, also present, were Mrs. Mary
Goodge of Lake Crystal; Mrs. Mathilda
Daby of Mankato; Mrs. Sarah Mericle of
Oconomowoc, Wis.,, Mrs. Eliza Loe, living
six miles south of Mankato; Mrs. Liz
zie Otheudt, Butternut; and Mrs. Char
lotte Jones, Mankato. The day happen
ed to be Mrs. Loe's wedding anniversary
1t was very happy and memorable
occasion. 800 +
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-09-30

Miss Violetta Peterson of Hauzoda,
Burma, who will speak at the Baptist
midweek meeting tonight, arrived in the
city from Lake Crystal today, and is
being entertained at the home of Rev.
and Mrs. Miller.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-20
AMBASSADOR
OF THE CAR
IS INDIGNANT 7
Speech by japanese
Attache Anglers
Cassini.
Official Protest Is Made
to Secretary
Hay.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

WASHINGTON, June 19.-Much in
the brief speech of Commander Isam
Takeshita, naval attache of the Japan
ese legation, at the sixth annual dinner
of the American Asiatic Association at
Sherry's on June 1, when Prince Pu
Lun of China was the guest. Count
Cassini, the Russian ambassador, has
called this speech to the attention OF
Secretary Hay. He has requested that
the attention of NJ. Takahira, the
Japanese Minister, be called to the act
of his subordinate.
The ambassador pointed out to Sec
retary Hay that Prince Pu Lun, a
young and keen observer, hearing the
tumultuous applause at the conclusion
of this speech, would judge that, de-
spite the declared neutrality of the
United States, this, nation was enthu-
siastically friendly to Japan. This, he
feared, might have a dangerous effect
upon the preservation or Chinese neu-
trality.
Count Cassini told Secretary Hay
that If a member of the Russian en-
bassy, similarly placed, had so far ex-
ceeded his liberties as a diplomat he
would have him sent out of the country
within twenty y-four hours. The Embas-
sador further declared the dinner could
not be deemed a private affair. The
presence of so many representatives of
the American and Chinese governments
rendered it impossible to be Invested of
Official character.
Secretary Hay promised to give the
matter due and immediate considera-
tion.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-20
SIXTEEN HURT
IN COLLISION
Baltimore and Ohio Train
Runs Into Open Switch
at Foot of Steep Grade
CRASHES INTO FREIGHT
Passengers Thrown About
and Three of the Travellers
Sustain Serious Injuries

VINCENNES. Ind. June 1s.-Thun-
dering down a steep grade to-day at
the rate Of ninety miles an hour,
Baltimore and Ohio passenger train
ran through an open switch, col
liding with a freight train and re-
sulting in the injury to over sixteen
persons, three of whom may die
The seriously injured: John Eisen-
hart, aged 8; L W. Wilmer, Cincin-
natl; Ed Mason.
The severely injured include Rev.
NJ. NJ. Porter, Vincennes. Ind; Captain
George w. Van Dusen, artillery corps,
Fort LeavenwOrth, Kans., and c. w
Brown, Dallas, Tex, besides both fire.
men and the engineer of the freight
train.
The interior Of the dining car which
was most badly damage was bespat-
tered with food and the furniture was
a mass of debris. The cars were new
and so constructed as to make it al
most impossible to telescope them.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-20
NOTICE GIVES
But BALD NEWS
Stockholders of Southern Pa
cific Receive Little In
formation About Stock
DIRECTORS WANT POWER
Ask for Approval of Share
Owners Without Explain
ing Need of $1OO,OOO,OOO
spse,.l psspsseh % III. c.n.

NEW YORK, June 19.-The official
notice 10 the stockholders of the South
ern Pacific Company informing them OF
the plan to issue 500, ,OOO. 900 OF prefer
red stock was not distributed until af-
ter the close OF business on Saturday.
Unfortunately, the document does not
contain anything that might win the
support OF dissatisfied stockholders
who have already expressed disapprov-
al Of the plan. On the contrary, the
bald resolutions Of the board Of direct
ors is presented, stating in effect that
the capital stock viii be increased one
million by the issue Of one million
shares Of preferred stock and that the
holders Of this stock shall be entitled
TO dividends at such rate, not exceed
ing seven per cent. as shall be declared
by the board Of directors" The reso-
luton goes on 10 say that the stock
shall be convertible into common stock,
share for share. at any time,
and shall be redeemed at the option Of
the company after July 1, 1905, for five
years at Sis a share.
In these days Of distrust OF financial
operations Of any magnitude, it would
seem highly advisable for the manage
ment asking its stockholders to author
ize an issue Of 800, ,000. 900 in preferred
the condition Of the company and the
purposes for which the stock is issued
In the Southern Pacific circular, how
ever. the stockholders are asked to en-
power the directors to sell or issue
500. 100000 OF preferred stock in such a
manner and at such times as the di-
Tectors may authorize or determine.
There is no statement made giving the
extent Of the floating debt of the COM
pany 10 pay which. il is generally be-
leved, the new plan has been launched.
Neither is il definitely stated what divi-
dends the preferred stock will pay.
The stock is non-cumuiative, and il
may so happen that If the eXigencies Of
the occasion demand two per cent Of
the preferred stock or the limit. seven
per cent, may be had at the direction
Of the board Of directors. Further,
stockholders are not informed how
much stock is to be issued in the i'm
mediate future
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-20
JAPANESE AS APOSTLES"
Brown Prophets Busy Among the
MOngols of Altai.

BIJESK, Government of Tomsk,
Russia, June 19.-The agitation among
the Mongols inhabiting the Altai re-
gion is increasing over the appear
ance of the god Airol. who they be-
lieve will deliver them from the for
eign yoke and create an independent
kingdom. The Mongols are gathering
in thousands in answer to the sum-
mons of the men who are proclaiming
themselves TO be the apostles of the
god. These apostles warn the Mon
gols to abstain from wearing white or
red clothing, these being the Russian
national colors, and to wear only blue
and yellow, the national colors of
Japan; to worship the sun and moon,
which are the gods of Japan, and espe-
cially the over-god Burhan, who is the
only true god of the gods.
The apostles" have been discovered
to be Japanese, who passed the winter
in caves in the mountain Businesses,
carefully concealing their presence in
the country.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-20
KAMIMURA's PURSUIT.
Storm Aids Russian Cruisers in Elud-
ing Japanese Squadron.

ing Japanese Squadron.
Special Cable to The Call and New York
Herald. Copyright 1904, by the New York
Herald Publishing Company.
TOXIC, June 19.-The Russian cruis-
ers remained in the strait until one
o'clock on the afternoon of June Is.
Admiral Kamimura's fleet followed in
touch with them. The chase was con-
tinued and the Japanese vessels were
slowly overhauling the enemy when a
heavy rainstorm came on and the Rus
slams changed their course Immediately,
thus foiIfng pursuit. They next ap-
peared off Hokkaido and again charged
their course to the southwark until
they were off HenassisaK. They then
evidently steered north when unob-
served.
Although it was known that the
Russians were off Lici Island. Admiral
Kamimura, who was out of touch with
his base, kept searching for them in
the direction of Vladivostok and was
thus not aware of the Muscovite ruse.
The Russians destination is probably
some point whence they can communi-
cate with Vladivostok.
The Russians cruisers appeared off
Henassisah yesterday. stearing south
and the Korean Straits are now con-
sidered 70 be free from danger and
navigation was resumed yesterday.
The cruisers are evidently trapped.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-20
old Time Straw Hats.

In these days there are hundreds Of
factories kept busy during a good part
of the year making straw hats. 1t was
not ever thus. In the early part of the
last century there were fewer factories
in this country than now and many
things were made by hand that to-day
are the work of machinery. This was
especially true of the braid for straw
hats. Rye straw was commonly used,
although wheat was also in demand.
But the rye straw had longer stems
and was more easily handled.
In driving along the country roads.
in Massachusetts, particularly, late in
the summer. one would see great
bundles of the straw hanging on the
fence to dry. When the sun and the
wind had done their share Of the work,
ii was placed in casks where sulphur
was burned until il was bleached to
pale yellow. Then it was split into
narrow widths suitable for braiding-
New York Commercial.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-20
COSSACK RAIDERS RETURN.
Bring Information Regarding the Jap.
anesc Positions.


anese Positions.
MUKDEN, June ia raiding party
of Cossacks just returned from two
months in Korea, brings verbal news
regarding the Japanese positions. ac-
cording to which the Japanese forces
on the Yalu River have become de-
cidedly weak, owing to the confidence
of the Japanese commanders based on
the results of the first fight.
The Cossacks say that the inhabi-
tants were we'll disposed toward the
Russians and sold them food and for
age readily and that they preferred
the Russian coin to the Chinese notes.
Many Koreans, armed and led by Jap
anese officers, constitute the rear guard
of the Japanese army.
The raiding party came into contact
with the Koreans frequently and some
times there were several skirmishes
daily. There was some heavy fighting
and one battle lasted all day long, as
the result of which, the Korean said,
the Japanese lost fifty killed. The
Cossacks were eventually repulsed by
a superior force of Japanese cavalry,
which was sent out to cut them off at
the Yalu and which outmarched and
outmaneuvered them. The raiders
crossed safely. They destroyed two
important bridges. cut the telegraph
wires wherever they could and seri-
ously interrupted communication north
south and west of ANU.
The crops in Korea, the Cossacks say,
are in splendid condition and the
country is prosperous owing to the
large circulation of Russian money.
The Koreans complain much of the
cruelty of the japanese army.
Manchurian Chinese report that a
number of Chinese runners were killed
while trying to pass the Japanese lines,
and that all the letters which they car
ried fell into the hands of the Japanese.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-20
PINGYANG is THREATENED.
Strong Force of Russian Cavalry Ad
vancing Upon the Town.

Special Cable to The Call and New York
Herald. Copyright 1904, by the New York
Herald Publishing Company
SEOUL, June 19.-It is reported
from Pingyang that a strong force of
mounted Russians is approaching the
YaIu headquarters, its objective being
Pingyang.
Successful Russian raids continue
along the Korean coast.
The total absence during the last
week of authentic news from Gensan,
either by wire or runner, indicates the
strictness of Japanese censorship,
which is possibly due to the gravity of
the situation there.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-20
COMPARES RESOURCES.

Russian Newspaper Replies to Jap
anese Diplomats Statement.
ST. PETERSBURG. June 20.-The
Novoe Vremya, commenting on an in
terview with the Japanese Minister at
Paris, DR.. MOnoto, in which the Min
ister said the war would be ruinous
to both countries, asks him who au-
thorized him to speak for Russia. The
paper states that Russia has put into
the field only 1 per cent of her fight
ing strength, while Japan has already
80 per cent Of her resources In the field.
and says that Japan is already try
ing to negotiate a loan on the security
Of her camphor monopoly in Formosa.
'the best security in her possession"
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-20

The primeval man had just discov-
cred that by rubbing two sticks to-
gether he could produce fire.
Il foresee.' he said with the airy
confidence inseparabIe from the true in
ventor. that this will be the death OF
the raw food fad"
Which shows that our remote an
cestors. while wise in their day and
generation. could not make an accurate
forecast of the future.-Chicago Tri-
bune.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-20

ington and those under him so pre-euinentIv
showed during the winter Valley Forge
the quality of steady adherence to duty in the
testh Of difficulty. in the teeth Of discoura ge-
ment and even disaster. the quality that makes
man do what is straight and decent not one
day when great crisis comes. but every 'dsy,
day in and day out. until success comes at the
end.
Brief addresses were also made BY
Attorney General Wayne MacVeagh
and others.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-20
GENERAL 0kU THE VICTOR IN TWO GREAT BATTLES
WITH THE RUSSIANS ON The SOIL OF MANCHURIA
WLADIvOST0K SQUADRON MAKES
PRIZE OF BRITISH STEAMSHIP
Captures Attention With Coal Cargo Aboard
Off the Coast of Japan.

THE master of the American bark
James Johnson, from Shanghai, re-
ports that on the morning of June Is
his ship was stopped by Russian cruis-
ers at the western entrance to the
Tsugaru Straits and searched. After
being detained for two hours the cap
tain was ordered to proceed"
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-20
Duke Of Abruzzi Goes to Front.

ROME, June 19.-Admiral Mirabello,
Minister of Marine, has received in
formation that the Duke of Abruzzi,
on board the cruiser Liguria. will soon
arrive at the theater of war in the Far
East.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-20

"Suppose." said the school teacher
to the man with the left-handed eye,
suppose that key, who is sitting over
there in the corner with three oranges
in his pocket gave one TO you and
one 70 me. what would he have left?''
4 would haf" exclaimed key. has
tilv rising. won orange and two blugs
OF tobacco. or Won orange und a cou-
pie Of nickels-' and then the class
in history was called.-Sing Sing Star
Of Hope.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-20

Wigg-Are the Bjoneses very socia-
bic people? Wagg-Well. the last time
was there they taught me a new
game Of solitaire.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-20
UNCERTAINTY IN FAR EAST
AFFECTS STOCK EXCHANGE
Despite Occasional Flurries Caused by
War RumOrs. Market Remains
Almost Inert.

LONDON, June 19.-For one cause
or another, principally the uncertainty
not only in the Far East but also in
many quarters the Stock Exchange re-
msined inert throughout last week
War rumors quickly denied helped to
occasion furries, and. while the situa-
tion could not be described as stag
nant- still the amount of business Cone
was appointing. Americans showed
the best advance Of the week and the
improvements We're well maintained
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-20
AMERICAN BARK SEARCHED.

prints the following dispatch from its
correspondent at Hakodate. Japan:
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-20

A dispatch from =: Petersburg,
dated June IS, said the total Russian
losses at the battle of Vafangow
Crelissu) were about. 1000 men. includ-
ing more tl.an fifty-five officers. The
Russian forces which took part in this
fight were described as Marching to
the northward and it was said that
the Russians had forty-two battalions
engaged, against forty-four Japanese
]battalions, and that the japanese had
great superiority in artillery, having
more than 200 guns.
Another report, from Liaoyang. also
dated June IS, said the Russians had
sixty guns in action at Telissu, op-
posed to 100 japanese guns.