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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-12-15
Second District Congressman Is
Much Chagrined. !.
But Remains at Head of Tomb
stone Committee.
And Can Keep Up His Visits
to Museums.

From Fridays Daily.
The st. Paul Dispatch correspondent
sends the following from Washington:
Washington, Dec. speaker Cannon
has informed Representative McCleary
that he will not name him as chairman
of the house committee on appropria.
tions. Mr.. McCleary professed great sur
prise and said to the speaker that he
had been given to understand that lie
would be promoted to the position. In
short, McCleary insisted that Cannon
had promised the place to him.
This excited the wrath of "Uncle Joe"
and he talked very plainly to Mr.. Me
Cleary, and told him that he would like
to designate him as head of the COM
mittee, and would do so if he could, but
that his mind was made up eight
months ago on what he would do about
the matter if he was reelected speaker
Mr.. Cannon does not consider that Mr.
McCleary is ready and quick enough in
debate to fill the bill. He told Me-
Cleary that he would give him Taw
ney's rank on ways and means.
McCleary is, of course, very much dis
appointed. He has stated, time an again,
both at home and in Washington, that
he was sure Of the craftsmanship and
this adds to his woe in not making
good at the eleventh hour.
1t is intimated today, by some of Mr..
McCleary's friends that they will urge
him to accept support for the republican
for governor of Minnesota,
which they say they believe he could
land. This they say would be vindica-
ton from the entire state for the Sec
ond district member.
1t is quite probable that McCleary
will stick to congress, notwithstanding
his failure to reach his ambition He is
well placed on other committees, being
chairman of the committee which Sc
lects the monuments and tombstones of
worthy notables who have departed this
life. This sometimes enbodies long
European trip and visits to museums of
art and sculpture.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-12-15
POLICIES ARE SAFE.
Sugg estions Made BY Mr.. Ross o.
Blue Earth to insured.

6iue Earth to insured.
From Fridays Daily.
| w. E. C. Ross has returned from New
York where he has been for the pas
six weeks. assisting in the investiga
ton of the New York Life Insuranc,
company. He told The Blue Eartl
| Register that the examination of thi
company, under the direction of the in
surance commissioners of Minnesota
Wisconsin, Nebraska, Kentucky anC
Tennessee, will not be fully completes
and report made before Jan. lst, but hi.
business demanded his coming home a
this time. He says the investigation
being made by these states and that be-
ing made by the Armstrong senate com
mittee for the state of New York vii
be very thorough and complete and o,
great and lasting benefit to the policy
holders, and without doubt large
amount of legislation will be undertak
en- by the different states and by con-
gress to correct the errors in manage
ment now existing, and to regulate and
control the action of these companies in
the future. Better methods of book
keeping and more publicity of wha
they are doing, and perhaps federal con
troll, will no doubt be some of the re-
suits of the investigation. Any policy
holder in any one of the large COM
panies need have no fear of the value
of his policy, for it is absolutely gooe
and in fact will be better as a result
of these examinations, and no on
should become alarmed and fail to keep
up the payments due on his policy. As
regards business conditions in the east
he says they are on the whole good
Talking with railroad men, bankers ant
they are all of the
opinion that the, business condition
the country is in better shape and on
surer foundation than it has been for
years. Promoters and SPECTATORS are
not so much in evidence, but conser
Vative and healthy business prosperity
prevails. 1t is true, he says, that while
n New York few stock brokers and
SPECTATORS got themselves cornered an
we're obliged to pay as high as twenty
i've per cent for money, this did no
,ause ripple of anxiety among tn,
banks and business men of New York
nut made Hetty Green and Russell Sage
lappy. .of.;,4
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-12-15
NUGGETS OF GOLD.
Found BY Bernard Fischer in the
Crops of Four Ducks.

tFOHl fTludy Dally.i #i
Bernard Fischer has drove of ordi
nary ducks which prombise to yiel
abundant riches if all reports may bt
relied upon, says The GAINESVILLE Argus
Recently he preparations of them TO
Thanksgiving and upon opening the giz
zard of each small quantitity of gol
in minute nuggets was found. At leas
this is the story that is waited to thu
sanctum of The Argus upon the testi
mony of one of the most reliable bust
ness men in the community. But the
wealth or remuneration is not destined
to acrue to Mr.. Fisher for as mat
ter of fact the ducks find their living
largely in an ancient pool of water
pure and clear, the remnant of once
deep marsh On land owned by Herman
Quade. A theory exists that gold is
hidden away in the bowels of the marsh
at depth of about fifteen feet and
that small particles have worked VI
where the ducks could get at them
Whether this is so or not several par
ties have approached Mr.. Quade will
offers for the land. But he is too ole
and too wise to get caught. If there is
any wealth hidden in the earth in the
manner described it will stay there 81
far as he is concerned. At any rate nc
one will get chance at it through
sale of land Now all this may seem
like fairy tale or the product of pure
Imagination wherewith to make sport OF
somebody. But let us disabuse the mind
of the public in this respect. The fact
as narrated agrees exactly with the au-
thenticated story that came to the ears
of The Argus. You are at liberty te
sift it and believe it or not to suit your
own foncy.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-12-15
MRS. HYNsON Is DEAD.
Another Pioneer Of Blue Earth Count,
Enters Into Rest.

From Thursdays Daily
Mrs Rebecca Hynson, widow of the
late Matthew NJ. Hynson, died today
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. T. l.
Matthews, in lie Hitler. Mrs. Hvn-
son was born in Philadelphia in 1927
was married there in 1852, and came to
Minnesota in 1856. A sad incident OF
the trip was the death of her Young
child ,On the steamboat near st. Paul.
The captain made a coffin and stopping
at Shakopee, laid the little form to rest
Mr.. and Mrs. Hynson settled on a farm
near lie Sueur, where the young wife
bore the hacdships and privations of a
pioneer life with brave and cheerful
spirit, tenderly caring for her young
children, undaunted even in the three
hard years she spent alone, while the
husband and father was in the war;
1868. The family came to Spring Is
land in 1875 and have made their home
on a pleasant little farm since. Mrs.
Hynson possessed a serene, hopeful and
helpful disposition, was always kind
neighbor, sympathetic friend, de-
voted wife and mother She was a de-
voted member of the Methodist church.
laboring hard for its upbuilding, was
always active in good works, and her
worm bible remains a silent witness of
her ardent Christian spirit. Her decin-
ing years have been spent with her son,
Robert i. Hynson, and her last long
painful illness, comforted much as pos
Sible by her faithful children. Death
anne, a welcome relief from her long
suffering. She was the mother of nine
hildren, six of whom remain to mourn
her loss, Mason NJ, John H., Robert E..
all living in Spring Island and Mrs.
rnnie M. McPheeters, Mrs. Sarah J.
'hillips, Mrs Harriet A. Mathews, also |
'ourteen grand children The funeral
services will be held Saturday after
loon at 1:30 from the home of Mr.. L. |
=. Matthews, lie Hitler, and from the |
South Bend church at two o'clock.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-12-15
CHURCH TRUST NEEDED.
Rev. e. A. Orr Will Preach On Themes
Touching Subject.
From Fridays Dali

loHl Clludy LAZY.
There is feeling that whatever may
be thought about the usefulness Of COM
mercial trusts, church trust would not
be a bad thing. One of the most sig
niffcant signs of the trend of the times
is that great confederation conference
held in New York last week. 1t was
attended by over five hundred delegates,
the leading men in the different denom-
nations. The duty and the necessity
of the union of Gods people was the
one note that sounded throughout that
conference. Such a meeting and such a
free expression of opinion would have
been impossible half century ago. The
Lords prayer is "that they may all
be one." Paul says "a divided church
presents to the world divided Christ;
and that glorying in party leaders is
''carnaP' and leads to Jealousy and
strife" Rev. f. A. Orr announces that
he is going to preach series of SER
mons on this vital subject, for he be-
lieves that the time has come for a clos
er union among Christian people. Be-
ginning next Sunday evening he will
speak on the following themes: DE
ominationalism Is Movement To-
wards Christ ~ "Catholic Christianity is
Union in Christi" "How Will This I'm
ion BE Realized and What Will the
United Church Be?' 4aI
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-12-15
Funds for Albert Lea College.

Albert Lea, Dec. Sit is announced
that the funds have been secured for
paying up the debts of Albert Lea col
lege, and also a good start toward an
endowment, in addition to the amount
that had previously been held by the
trustee. The plan now is to proceed to
arrange for opening the institution, but
it is not likely anything can be done be-
fore the beginning of the next college
year.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-12-15
ID C. 1-e-15 1905.
ORDER FOR HEARING PROOF OF WILL

STATE OF MINNESOTA. County of Blue
Earth.-SS. In probate court.
In the matter OF the estate of Richard Rob-
ertS. deceased.
Whereas an instrument in writing, pur-
porting to be the last will and testament of
Richard Roberts, deceased, late of the said
County, has been delivered to this court:
And whereas. lZabeth Roberts has filed
Herewith her petition. representing among
other things that said Richard Roberts died
in said county on the It'll day of November.
1876, testate, and that said petitioner is the
executriX named in said last will and tesla
ment. and praying that the said instrument
may be admitted to probate, and that letters
teStamentary be issued thereon to herself.
1t is ordered that the proofs of said instru-
ment and the said petition be heard before
this court. at the Probate Office in the
said city of Mankato in said county ON
Saturday. the 23rd day of December. A. ID. 1905.
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 i'm 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 2ith day of Novem-
Der, A. ID. 1905.
BY the Court,
probate Court Seal WIN. #. HUGHES,
Judge of Probate.
Thos Hughes, Attorney.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-12-15
DEATH OF MRS. LANG.
Another of Mankato's Early Pioneers
Crosses the River.

From Fridays Daily.
| Mrs. Anna f. Lang died at her resi-
lence, ia Mulberry street, at GAO b
n. today, of heart disease. She had no
Ieen well for year past, but had beer
Up and around to within few days
nd yesterday felt better. She was tax
n with. a sinking spell at six o'clock
his morning and did not rally She was
urrounded by members of her family
When she died.
Mrs. Lang was born in Milwaukee
Aug. Sd, 1850, being the youngest of ten
hildren, and came to Mankato with
:er parents in 1856. She experienced
he hardships of the pioneer days, and
1867 was married to Nicholas Lang,
whose death occurred in 1895. She is
survived by two sons and two daugh-
ters, Mrs. Helena S. Wiedemann, George
L. Lang, Miss Minnie M. Lang, all lv-
ing in this city. and Fred g. Lang of St.
Louis. She leaves two sisters and
hree brothers, Mrs. Henry Zimmerman
ST., of this city, Mrs. Charles Forster
If Eagle Lake, Ferdinand f. Heinze and
frederick G. Heinze of Mankato, and
herman Heinze of Poncho City, Oklaho-
ma.
The deceased was member of Aurora
'odge No. 67, and also of the Territor-
al Old Settlers association. She en-
Dyed an extended acquaintance, es-
ecially among the older residents, and
vas highly respected by all, and her
'eath causes sorrow among all who
new her. She was a lady of pleasing
characteristics and raised an excellent
amily.
The funeral services will be held from
he residence Sunday afternoon at two
o'clock, and DR.. George w. Davis viii
robably conduct them. The interment
will be had at Glenwood cemetery, and
aurora Rebekah lodge will have charge
# the services at the grave. The pail
bearers selected are Conrad and John
John Koppen, John Mill
r, Robert Just and William Conrad.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-12-15
WAS ILL A LONG TIME.
Mrs. Lizzie Hodge Svccumbs to Cam
Ger This Morning.

From Fridays Daily
Mrs. Lizzie Hodge, aged fifty-siS
years, died at 7:l0 this morning of can
Ger of the stomach at her late home
224 Shaubut street. Deceased came to
Mankato when she was six years old
and has resided here for the past fifty
years. Her husband died twelve years
ago. Three nieces, Mrs. Frank Hall OF
Los Angeles, CAL, Mrs. Richard Kar-
stadt of st. Paul and Mrs. Robert Ellis
of Mapleton and one nephew, +. E.
Odds, of Omaha, Neb., survive her. The
time of the funeral will be announced
later
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-12-15
S. D. WORKS IN WRECK.
From Fridays Daily.

From Fridays Daily.
S. D. Works of this city was in the
wreck which occurred on the Northern
Pacific road at st. Cuold on Wednesday.
He was only slightly injured. He
stated to a Bemidji newspaper that
when the collision occurred he was
thrown from one side of the car to the
other, his feet going through window
of the car and his head striking the hat
rack. The car slid on its side for a
moment after it had landed and Mr.
Works was forced to run along with it
while his feet were through the window
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-12-15
Blomberg Will Pay.

From Fridays Daily.
G. A. Blomberg, Jr., former clerk of
the court, will make good the shortage
ty Attorney A. A. Stone that he stands
ready to pay the deficiencies and Mr.
Stone is now engaged in checking up
the public examiners report with the
records in the office of the clerk 1t has
been found that some of the items arc
outlawed and in consequence the county
cannot collect the full $67l. The reduc-
ton, however, will not be material-St
Peter Herald.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-12-15
TOLAND IS A LOSER.
Business University Man Caught in
Oregon Land Frauds.


f. j. TOland of La Crosse and Manka
is losers in the same timber dea
which cost several men a large sum j.
he report received here yesterday.
While no amounts are given in the re-
)orted loss of Toland, it is said that il
epresents only his compensation as ex
art handwriting witness during tn
rails of the land fraud cases last year
f. j. Toland is in California, HAVING
one there few days ago to spend th'
inter 1t is said Mr.. Toland's los
vas occasioned by his acceptance of ser
ificates for timber land in Oregon il
ayment for his services as handwritin;
'xpert during the trials. After return
no from the west at that time, Mr.. To
and offered for sale a batch of certl-
icates 1t is said he retained them him
self
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-12-15
Mr.. S0MERvILLE HURT.

From Fridays Daily.
Senator Somerville met with pain
full accident at his residence last Fri
day morning that might have had seri-
Gus results. As he started down the
steps leading to the basement, the heel
of his shoe caught on the top step, trip
ping him and he fell headlong to the
foot of the stairs. He struck on his
head and shoulders on the cement floor,
cutting cash above his eye and was
badly shaken up. He suffered consider
ably from the effects of the fall and
was unable to attend court for few
days.-Sleepy Eye Dispatch.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-12-15
STUDENTS WILL DEBATE.
lake Crystal and Winnebago to Have
aTalkins Contest Dec. IS.
rom Fridays Daily.

'IOI1l Dily
There will be a high school debate in
Ninnebago on the evening of Friday
Dec. 18th. On that night representa-
ives of the Lake Crystal and Winnie
ago high schools will meet at Winnie
,ago to debate the question, "Resolv-
ID, That all state legislatures, judicial,
county and city officers should be nomi-
mated by direct primary, instead of by
delegate convention"
Earl Otterstein, Dodo Davidson and
Nanny Weber, Winnebago's debaters,
viii uphold the negative side of the
question. These young people have
made every preparation for the affair,
md if Lake Crystal should be adjudged
he victor, it will only be after a great
lebate. But no matter which side wins,
he practice will be invaluable.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-12-15
AN UNFORTUNATE CASE.
Hard Working Citizen Suffers De-
mentia; Sent to the Hospital.

From Fridays Daily.
Barnard Olson, section man, resid-
ng at 2l2 Poplar street, former en-
,loye of the Chicago, Milwaukee and st.
Paul road, was this morning examined
is to his sanity before Judge Hughes
in the probate court and he was COM
mitted to the asylum at st. Peter.
Sheriff Williams took Olson to st. Peter
on the noon Omaha train. Olson is the
man that escaped from his home We'd
nesday morning and ran wildly through
the principal streets of the city without
shoes or coat or pants on. His is an I'M
fortunate case. He was a hardworking
industrious man and good citizen.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-12-15
Gold Buried in the Cellar.

Montevideo, Mimi, Dec. S.-The flu
neral of Thomas Clark, who has been
for years an engineer on the Chicago,
Milwaukee & st. Paul railway, oceurie
yesterday afternoon. Before he dieI he
told his family of his having $4,000 in
gold buried in the cellar. The treasure
was found there, as he said.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-12-15
BIG MONEY IN SCHOOLS.
Minneso Makes Million Dollar IT.
vestment During the Year.

trOm fridays Daily.
Minnesota has invested in its public
schools $22,Ol7 ,524, an increase of 81,
.56,l25 over a year ago. There is q
lebt of $685., 632 in these buildings
rhe total amount is divided as follows
Schoolhouses and sites, $19,6l6,922;
seats and desks, $l,zl7 ,O53; apparatus
5000, 433; libraries, $477,2l6. These fig
Tres have been compiled by the depart
nent of public instruction from the re-
ports of the county superintendent fol
he year ending July 81.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-12-15
KNIGHTS HAVE ELECTION.

From Fridays Daily.
Mankato lodge No. SO, Knights OF Py.
thias, held its annual election OF OIL,
GERS last night, resulting as follows:
Chancellor commander, DIR. H. W. Malt
by; vice chancellor, George Writer
prelate, d. c. Davies; master OF the
work, Harry M. Allen; keeper OF rec,
ords and seal, A. E. Dietz; master o:
finance, E. F. Soaring; master OF ex
chequer, John r. Thomas; master o
arms, Elmer Glenn; inner guard, w. ID
Rabe; Outer guard, C. B. Switzerland
trustee for three years, j. A. Berquist.
A large delegation from the Spring
field lodge, numbering a dozen or nj.
teen, will visit the lodge next Thursday
evening to observe the work in the sec
ond and third ranks.
Two candidates were initiated into tho
mysteries of the first rank last night.
A marriage license was isued today to
James Martin and Amanda A. Wight,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-12-15
/. GUARANTEED CURE FOB PILES

Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protrudins
'iles. Druggists refund money If PAZO
OINTMENT fails to cure any case, no
natter of how lond standing, in to IA
lays. First application gives ease and
rest. hn e. If your druggist hasn't it
send soc in stamps and it will be for
yaruv: -. po,u by Paris Medicine Co..
st. Louis, Mo.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-12-15
STATE OF MINNESOTA. County Of
Blue Earth In District Court Sixth
Judicial District.
VINCENT SIEBERG, Plaintiff

STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of
Blue Earth, In District Court. Sixth
Judicial District.
VINCENT sIEBERG, Plaintiff,
John WIssCAVER. HORACE WET
SELL, and all other persons or parties
unknown claiming any right title. es-
tate, lien or interest in the real es-
ttate described in the complaint here
IN. defendants.
The State of Minnesota, to the above
named defendants:
You and each of you are hereby sum-
noned and required to answer the com
plant of the plaintiff in the above en-
Titled action which complaint has been
hled in the office of the Clerk of Court
OF said District Court at the City of
nj Mfan 1E, County of Blue Earth State
OF Minnesota, and to serve a copy of
your answer to said complaint on the
subscriber at his office i'm the city of
Mankato in the said county of Blue
If mar IN within twenty days after service
OF TINS summons upon you, exclusive of
the day of such service; and if Won fail
TO answer the said complaint within the
time aforesaid the plaintiff in this ac-
tlon VIII apply to the Court for the re-
lief demanded in said complaint
Dated Mankato. Mimi Nov. 18th. 1909
THOS. HUGHES,
Plaintiffs Attorney,
Mankato, MINI.
STATE OF MINNESOTA County of
Blue Earth, In District Court Sixth
Judicial District
VINCENT SIEBERG, Plaintiff,
VS..
JOHN WISSCAVER, HORACE WET
SELL, and all other persons or parties
unknown claiming any right, title es-
tate, lien or interest in the real estate
described in the complaint herein, De-
PENDANTS.
Notice is hereby given, that an action
mas been commenced in this court by
the above named plaintiff against the
above named defendants; that the object
of said action is that the adverse claims
of defendants and each of them to the
and herein described be determined and
that it be adjudged that plaintiff is the
owner in fee of said land free and dis
charged of any claims on the part of the
defendants and that defendants and each
Of them have no estate. title. right
claim, lien or interest whatsoever there
n, and that premises affected by this
action are situate in the county of Rlun
Earth and state of Minnesota, and are
described as follows: The northeast
quarter of the northeast quarter of sec
ion twenty eight (2S). in township one
hundred and eight Q0S) north of Range
twenty-five (25). west
Dated Nov. 7th, 1905.
THOS HUGHES,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
Mankato. MINI.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-12-15

A marriage license was isued today to
James Martin and Amanda A. Wight,
both of Amboy.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-12-15

Thos. Hughes. Attorney.