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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-05
LAKE CRYSTAL WON OUT.
Defeats ST. James in Spelling Contest
Last Night.

From Saturdays Daily.
In the spelling contest between
Lake Crystal and st. James at Lake
victory over the latter.
The contest consisted of both oral
and written work. Supt. TibbetS OF
Blue Earth City submitted fifty
words to twelve young people selected
from each of the two schools. This
constituted the written contest. The
papers were marked by Supts. Burns
and Davies of st. James, Mr.. Bell of
Lake Crystal and Supt. Truman, with
the result secured, 1124 points out of
curee HOO This gave Lake Crystal
an average of 93t per cent and st.
James Oh per cent. s----
The contestants for Lake Crystal
were:
Leigh Teachout. Evan Mcleod, Ar
thur GoldenStar. Harry Hanson, Ed
ma Williams, Nellie Sly, Jens Johnson,
Meredith James, IneZ Rowland, Irene
Hazleton, Blanche Robinson, Clara
RADICAL.
The contestants for ST. James were:
Charlotte Haugen, Albin Martin,
EllLdUtUu LduoCuCIu, lIuld oOOultCI
Helen Lynch, III. j. FrieSen, Edith
RaSey, Edna Hauch, Dorathy Serk-
land Ella Anderson, Willard Gleason.
The oral contest was held in MARS
ton Hall, where standing room was at
premium Before the opening of
the contest Little Walter Leinke and
his brother Willie. boys of 10 and II
years respectively. and whose home is
at Winnebago, delighted the large
audience with several musical selec-
lions. The former played the cornet
and the latter the violin. They were
accompanied by Miss Riley. The
girls glee club of Lake Crystal High
School also rendered several selections
which received hearty applause.
This over, the spelling contest was
begun with the result that St. James
contestants began to drop out and
continued to drop out until only seven
remained, when the first of the Lake
Crystal contestants went down. The
end of the match witnessed ST. James
minus quantity, while seven of
Lake Crystals contingent remained
upon the floor. 1t was clear victory
for Lake Crystal. and, as one of the
contestants said, they hadn't begun
to spell.
If there is any other school in this
part of the state that is looking for
hard school TO defeat along the spell
ing line, Lake Crystal will meet them
half way.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-05
THREATENED BLooD-PoIsoNING.

P. e. Hanson, secretary of state, is
confined to his home by symptoms of
blood poisoning. A week ago his hand
and arm commenced to swell, and as
soon as this swelling was reduced, it re-
appeared in the face The trouble has
not yet been diagnosed.-St. Paul Dis
patch
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-05
MUNICIPAL COURT.
From Fridays Daily.

From Fridays Daily.
As NJ. s. Kelly of st. Clair did not put
in an appearance in the police court
yesterday, as he had been notified to
do, Officer Bienapf swore out warrant
for his arrest, charging him with fast
driving. Chief Donahue drove out to
Kelly's farm northeast of St. Clair, this
morning and brought. Kelly to the city.
This afternoon the defendant pleaded
guilty and paid fine and costs amount
ing to $ll.65. Kelly is the party who
was driving the team when Anthony
sled Wednesday afternoon, and knocked
senseless.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-05
DIED OF AP0PLexv.
w. n. Johnston Passes Away Suddenly
at Kapleton This Morning.

From Fridays Daily.
w. H. Johnston died very suddenly at
his home in Mapleton this forenoon of
apoplexy.
Mr.. Johnston was brother of the late
John Johnston of Sterling. He was sew
enty-fve years old and leaves wife
in comfortable financial circumstances.
At one time Mr.. Johnston conducted a
blacksmith shop at st. Clair, afterward
removing to the town of Sterling where
he farmed for number of years. Two
or three years ago he removed to Maple
ton
Mr. Johnston was man highly res
pected by all.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-05
CORN COMING IN.

The farmers are bringing in a great
deal of corn, and are receiving forty
cents bushel for it. The warm weather
has stimulated trade wonderfully in this
line. Much stock is also coming in, al
though cattle are not bringing very
much.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-05
1T TAKES COAL.

The Saulpaugh management has left
the cold spell as much as any one in the
city, and perhaps more. During the past
week it has taken over six tons of
coal day to heat the big building, and
this means that somebody has been
shoveling in coal nearly all the time. The
amount consumed on the average winter
day is between three and four tons.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-05
OLD OFFICERS REELECTED.
Sons of Herman Conclude Their Work
at Jordan.
From Fridays Daily.

From Fridays Daily.
The state convention of the Sons of
Hermann was held at Jordan this week.
All the old officers were reelected save
one, a member of the board of directors.
There was something of a fight over
the selection of the official organ. The
paper conducted by F. c. Neumeier
was finally chosen. HI. III. Luhmann was
continued as vice president. The next
annual meeting of the order will be held
in St. Paul.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-05
DR.. AMES GOES FREE
Supreme Court Reyerses The Lower
Tribunal in His Case.
Especial to The Free Press.l

st. Paul, Jan. 29.-The supreme court
today reversed the lower court in the
case of ex-Mayor Ames of Minneapolis,
convicted of bribery. The court holds
that the Indictment was not properly
drawn; also that the offense charged in
the indictment was not proven.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-05
FOR SEVERAL YEARS
DE. DORIAN

Has no superior in diagnosing and treating
diseases and deformities. he will give $50 for
.ahy,case that he cannot tell the disease and
where locatad in FIVE minutes.
ALI durable medical and surgical diseases,
acute and chronic catarrh, and Special Dis
eases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat, Lung
Disease, Early Consumption, Bronchitis, Bron
cbial Catarrh, Constitutional Catarrh Dyspep
STA, Sick Headache, Stomach and Bowel
Troubles, Rheumatism. Neuralgia, Sciatica,
Bright's Disease, Diabetes, Kidney, Liver,
Bladder, Prostate and Female diseases, Die.
ziness, Nervousness, Indigestion, obesity.
interrupted Nutrition, Slow Growth in Child
rem. and all wasting diseases in adults. Man.
casea of Deafness, Ringing in the Ears, Loss
Eyesight, Cataract, Cross Eyes, etc that have
been improperly treated or neglected. can be
easily r:stored. Deforn itIes, lub Feet, Curv
ature theSpine, Disease of the Brain, Part
lysis, pilepsy Heart Disease, propsy, Swe
int Bones. Granular Endorsements and al.
long standing diseases properly treated.
Young, middle-aged apd old, single or married
men and all who suffer from lost manhood.
nervous debility, spermatorTboea, seminal
losses, 5ual decay, failing memory. weak
eyes, stunted development, lack. of energy. i'm
povertened blood. pimples, impednneDts to
marriage: al, O blood and skin 1isea ses, Syphl
lis, EIuptions. Hair Failing, Bone Pains. Swell
Kidney and Bladder troubles, Weak Back
BURNING Urine, passing urine too often. GoDor
rhOea, elect, structure, receive searching treat
ment, prompt relief and cure for life.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-05

Martlitt lodge No. 3, Sisters of the
Sons of Hermann, will give masquer
ade ball at A. o. U. w. hall on the night
of Jan. 20. Prizes will be awarded to the
best masqued person and also to the one
wearing the most eomical costume.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-05
PLEASANT SOCIAL EVENT.

Madison Lake, Jan. 30.-An enjoyable
time was had at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Adoiph Oehler on Saturday last, it
being on the occasion of their daughters
birthday anniversary.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-05
FREE GOVERNMENT LAND

Extra valuable timber and claims
in the near vicinity of railroad and
town. Call or write for free booklet
and map. U. S. Homestead Land
Co. 231-2 Bank of Minneapolis build
ing, Minneapolis, MINI.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-05

A splendid new eight pound daughter
arrived at eight o'clock this morning at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Conner 81.
Jones on South Broad street.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-05

Postmaster Benedict today received an
order appointing Walter G. Roos as sub
stitute city letter carrier in the Man
kato postoffice. Mr.. Roos received high
grade at the recent civil service exami-
nation and he will undoubtedly make
first class carrier.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-05
Cancers, Tumors, Goiter, FistsIa, Piles

Varicoele and enlarged glands with the SUBJ
cutaneous Injection metho 4. absolutely without
pain and without the loss of drop of blood. Is
one OF his discoveries aud is the most really
scientific and certainly cures of the nine
teentn century. No incurabe cases taken.
Consultation to those interested, S1.l0.
DR.. DORIAN,
Do inneapolis. MINI. Boston Block
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-05
N. MANKATOpOST AL STATION.
II Will Be Inaugurated February L.
Postoffice Notes

North Mankato is to have postal sta
ton beginning Feb. l, 1904. Thomas
Smith has been appointed as clerk in
charge, and the station will be located
at his store at 524 Belgrade avenue. The
station will be known as postal sta
ton No. 5. This will be good news to
the people living in North Mankato. The
station will sell stamps, issue and pay
money orders, and register letters and
packages.
John Lang, clerk in charge of postal
station No. l, located at 977 East Main
street, has sold his store to Fred E.
Craver, and has resigned his position as
clerk in charge of the station and MIR.
Craver has been appointed in his place.
The transfer of the station to Mr.. Craver
will take place on Feb. l, 1904.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-04-02
MOSQUITOES Scare Madrid.


At 2 in the afternoon, when the
most freQuented part of Madrid,
Puerta del Sol, was swarnaing with
traffic and people, the sun was sud-
denly obscured by a black cloud of
mosquitoes.
They burst upon the street with q
noise resembling the roar Of the sea-
and instantly the faces and hands OF
men, women and children and the
bodies of horses and other animals
we're covered by the insects, which
entered eyes, mouths and noses
Millions, swarmed through the open
doors of the cafes and stores, and a
general panic ensued. Horses ran
away, ambulances were called for and
people fought with canes, umbrellas
and anything else they could get hold
of.
For about, Ave inmates the. tiny
blood suckers had. their innings. Then
they rose, and the people saw: the
black cloud disappear heavenward.
Many o. the stores and cafes: had to
be- closed to be cleared of MOSQUITOES,
as customers did not dare enter. ~
long as the pests remained alive
New York Journal. ~. 80
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-04-02
CONTEST NOTICE.
Department of the Interior, United S

Department of the interior, United States
Land Office, Bismarck, N. ID. Fcby. 81, 1909.
A sufficient contest affidavit having been tiled
in CHS office by Gilbert Thompson Of WashburI
contestant, Against homestead entry No, 1881
made February 10th 1905 for hts {. 5 and 6,
and neil of swA and nw,Io of sella of section T.
township 145, range so. by John G Hamilton
cOntestee, in which it is Alleged that said claim.
ant has totally abandoned said tract Of land for
more than one year last past: and that there are
no improvements upon said land at this time.
and that said alleged absence from the said
land was not due to his employment in the army
navy or Esa riBe corps of the United states as a
private sedier, officer, seaman or marine dur.
Ing the war with Spain. or daring aBy other wal
in which the United States. maj be engaged:
said parties are hereby notified to- appear. res.
pond and Offer evidence touching ssd allega-
ton. at 10 O'Clock a. m. on Apftl'15' 1904. before
Aug. f. Jchnson' United States Commissioner
for the district Of North Dakota at isas office in
Washburn. North Dakota, anatthat final hear
ing will be. heht At o'clock p.m. on April q,
1901, Defors't the Register and. Receiver ut the
United STATES Land Office in Bismarck n. d.
That said contestant having, in. a proper az
1davit,. filed March Ind, 1904. set f0sth facts
which show that after due DILIGENCE personal
service Of this notice canhott be made. it Is
hereby ordeped and directed that such notice
be given by due and proper publication
8.l2 John SatterlTnd, Receiver.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-04-02
Notice Of Lease Of School Lands.

Notice Of Lease Of School and Institution
| Landslide school and institution lands moi
already leased, situated In Mclean county and
state of North Dakota, will be offered for lease
1T public auction TO the highest bidder at the
court house In the town Of washburn in said
county, commencing at 10 O'Clock a. m. on
Friday, April -, 1904. A complete list OF the
ldans so offered for lease has been filed with
the county auditor. where the same can be in
spected.s
NO bid will be entertained for less than 5 per
cent of the appraised value OF cultivated lands
and ! per cent Of appraised value Of unculti'
waited lands and in no case will q bid be. enter
tanned for any quarter section at less than 50
per year: Lands appraised at $40 per acre or
more will be leased for one year only All I'M
cultivated lands appraised at less than $40 per
acre will be leased for term Of five years.
The entire amount OF first years rent, to,
gether with foe of $s for FIVE year lease and 81. SO
or one year leasc- Must be paid al the time OF
leasing. All deferred payments of rentals must
be paid on or before the sixth day of January
in each year.
The Board of University aud School lands
reserves the right TO reject any or all bids.
Dated at Bismarck this 9Th day of March, A.
D. 1904.
ID. j. LANDAL.
3-12 Comm'r of University and School Lands.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-04-02
DRINK LESS; GAMBLE MORE.
Habits Of Men and Women Have
Greatly Changed In Recent Years.

Habits Of Men and Women Have
Greatly Changed In Recent Years.
Much more attention is now paid
to the liver than was formerly the
case. The doctors in recent years
have traced many ills to drink and
have trained their patients to be alb
stemious. That is ore OF the causes
or the decrease which has been re
ferred to. Another is that the high
spirited man, who was 'nobody's en-
envy but his own" who drank to keep
his spirits up, is no longer a favorite.
On the contrary, he is avoided. The
increased habit of dining at restau-
rants has also acted as a check. 1t
is to be observed, too, that the bolster
Gus element has been almost entirely
removed. Up to about twenty years
ago Notwithstanding" "larking,"
practical Joking, the hearty style Of
meeting which found expression in a
violent slap upon the back, were not
only tolerated, but popular. All that
is d~iscredited now.
On the other hand, there is much
more gambling today than there was,
though, SO far as cards are concerned,
the stakes are considerably smaller.
Three estates lost in three nights is
an incident which this generation Is
ignorant Of. But almost everyone
occasionally CANDLES in stocks n
shares, and many make speculation
their chief object in life. Bridge has
become little less than a disease. espe-
cially among women. Many of the
latter spend most of their afternoons
and evenings owe the card table. At
the clubs, too, bridge often COM
mences early in the afternoon, while
most of the gamblers in former days
only began playing in the late hour;'
of the evening.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-04-02
Did Not Enjoy PLAY.

It is a true story, but the names
have to be changed for domestic rea.
sons. Last Friday afternoon Mr.. Stiv-
ers telephoned from his Office in Wall
street to his wife in her home in
Harlem:
Il will be detained at the Office un-
til late," he said, land will not be
home until about midnight"
"All right" she answered. Not q
word Of reproof or complaint. When
Mr.. Jones. who occupies the adjoining
flat, and whose wife was from home.
came in, she met him in the hall. &C.
cidentally, and told him what a lonely
evening she was to have.
ono, you will not" he answered gal
lantly. II invite you to go to the thea.
ter to see The Cavalier"
They got seats in a lower left hand
box, and just before the curtain went
up they were surprised to SET Mr..
Stivers enter the lower right hand box
accompanied by Miss Brown, who was
his blonde typewriter-up to the next
morning.
There were four persons in the audi
ence who did not enjoy the play
New York Herald.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-04-02
sAsu EXPLORER is GONE.
Purna chunder Mookerjee Dies In
Poverty.

Purna chunder Mookerjee Dies Il
Poverty.
A few days age there passed away
unhonored, but not entirely unwept o.
unsung, a Bengalee Brahmin, who
was a prince of archaeological explor
ers. We refer to the death of Babu
Puma Chunder Mookerjee, the dis
coverer of tho sites of P~ataliputra and
K~apilavastu.
His entail wor'; on the
archaeological ruin. found in the Lali.
tapur district WOW for him high en-
comiums from 20 less an authority
than Sir Alfred Lyall. But after Sir
Alfred's retirement from the mus
mud" OF the United Provinces, a new
king cama who knew not Joseph.
Purna lost his appointment, and his
place was given to q starving German.
When Mr.. BourdilIon was commits.
sioner Of the Futna division, Puma
vas engaged in his explorations
among the ruins Of Pataliputra. and
his work there was very much ap.
preciated by the commissioner. In.
deed, it was Mr.. Bourdillon who was
mainly instrumental in securing for
him the post of archaeological pundit
under the Bengal government.
About two years ago he waited
upon a millionaire with a view to in
duce him to patroniZe hiS1a by pur-
chasing a few copies of such of his
works as had been published by the
government. He was at that time in
dire pecuniary straits, and. his friend
who introduced him to the millionaire
was certain that he would not have to
go away empty-banded.
But Purna's; far from prepossessing
appearance and his shabby--we may
wen say Observation-Disclosures
coupled with his Independents bearing
and somewhat brusque manners, and.
above all, the scornful language in
which he spoke of the achievements
in the field of archaeological. explora-
lions of some very distinguished men,
created such an unfavorable impress
sion upon the mind of the millionaire
that he fatty refused to patronize
them even to the extent of purchasing
a single copy of his ponderoMs work
the Lalitapur district.
He had no tact and no luck. For
him it was only to toll. burt. not to
taste the fruits thereof. But his work
will live and his name will eve fade
from the pages of archaeological re-
search in India.-The Bengalee.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-04-02
Would Take No Chances.

Commissioner Kerr, a British mag,
istrate famous for: his blunt speech,
was hearing a cas one day in, which
a plaintiff vas seeking to recover $65
for milk supplied The commissioner
said to a lnilkman: 81 thought e
one paid for his pennyworth of milk
each day. it was delivered" Plaintiff:
oh, no., they don't, your honor. l
serve your honor's house with milk,
and they have not paid me for two
MONTHS" The commissioner: "Ah,
we'll, you'll not supply me any more;
scn will he watering my milk to make
- for this money you are going to
,t;.c.'
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-04-02
When. the Game Was Young.


Now, all of us have read; no doubt
OF all her institutions and .... a.,
But one thing Is omitted, Il 90
al don't know who's to blaAae)- =.
They never seem to mention
A Roman football game.
In A. D. sixty-four there came
From Athens seat Of knowledge
A bunch OF husky Greeks to play
s The Roman Dental College.
All Rome was in excitement,
!. And heavy were the bets,
,ror Athens had defeated
The Syracusan Vets.
THAT afternoon at three o'clock,
Mid cheers that rent the air.
All Rome turned out to see the" game;
Nero himself was there.
BY dint of hard line smashing.
And now and then a kick,
Rome forced the ball right down thu
Then .e' ffumbled on a trick.
Twas then the. Grecian halfoaek
| Grabbed up the ball. and. smuggling
sned to the Koran goal.
! VIII not try to tell the rest
.(In. our time it's the same)-- -
| They called all Athens RINGERS" o..
And protested then the game.
| Old Nero was Disguised: .,
! SO great the monarchs ire!
| That Just to ease his mind he set
The bloonain'. town on fire.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-04-02
The Quarrel.

There's blue of sea and blue of sky and
glad, mad wind Of morn.
There's high, white riot of the waves.
like clouds that fly the breeze.
And clear between the blu and blue,
the straight, great sails. are borne
U4augh. oh heart. that You are. free
and anchorless as theseD
The noon. is like a golden. cup and all the
air is wine:
Across the stretch Of level sand the
reckless breakers play: "
The wild. gray gulls go swinging high
o against the ocean line
a. (Laugh. oh heart. that you are freq.
n fctterless as they!)
There's mist Of moonlight on the sea and
all the night is still: =
There's distant Grooming Of the wavs1
against the sandy bar; IN:
The. night is empty as a heart no tender
word may fill :
(Oh, lad of, mine and love Of mine, how
far away you arcD
~, IT, -~Theodosla Garrison
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-04-02
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Land Office at Bismarck, NJ ~, Feb y. 1904.
named settler has filed notice Of his intention
to maken final commuted proof in support of hi
claim. and that said proof will be ;Daoo before
district OF , ortll Dakota at the home Of thu
claimant on sh OF neA ah4 ~ Of sen Of sec. G
twp. 49, N "a. on Aprf1.2s. 1904. viz:
for the south half of nahtaeast quarter AM
north half of southeast quarter of section G
township las, range 81.
Ho names the following Witnesses to prov,
his continuous residence .i4.on and cultivation o
salft land. viz
"a +. Foltz, Louisa Allaieh, Louis Clair. ant
Wiaaam Warnecke all Of Garrison. N. D..
inch NJ. II. Jewell, Register.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-04-02
Attraction Easily Understood.

"A man who has an exceptionally
good opinion of himself was under
discussion, and when his loud words
in praise %; California were quoted
scme one asked: 81 wonder why he is
so fond Of San Francisco and the
coast?"
"Oh," replied William Norris, with
That curious voice he Use in Babes
in Toylanl," and looking perfectly in
nocent, 'rerhaps it's because the Pa
cifc Ocean offers him more room
when he wants a bath."-New York
Times.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1904-04-02
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Land office at Bismarck, Nd, March IS, 1904
Notice is hereby given that the following
make final committed proof in support Of his
claim, and that said proof will be made before
Aug. i. johnson, a us. Commissioner for the
district Of Nerth Dakota, at bis office At wash
burn. North Dakota on April 80, 1904, VIZ:
Otto Hedlund, H. f. No. 1886.
for the north west quarter OF section 80, town
ship 14S, range 81.
continuous residence upon and cultivation OF
said lamb vizr
Ole G. Peterson and Wm. Evens0n of Wash.
burn, N, d., Andrew Under, and j. A. johnson
of Malcolm, N. ID.
s-i9 NJ. J.. Jewell, Register.