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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-01-30
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A Good Story of Wherefore.

OF the late Bishop Wilberforce this
story is told: On one occasion, while
staying in country house not many
miles from Windsor, the daughter of his
host, n little girl of seven, suddenly
broke out before the assembled company:
81 want TO ask you question, my lord;
will You answer me very, very truly?'
The bishop smiled, took the child on his
knee, and said: "Of course / will, my
little dear. What is it?' Tho child
looked gravely up ut him, and let fall the
following terrible question: "Why does
every one call you 'Soapy Sam p"
You can easily imagine the feelings of
the company; but the bishop was quite
equal to the occasion; and after having
cast half hooking and cynical glance
around the room, replied simply: ~
will tell you, my darling. People call
me Soapy Sam because, whenever get
into hot water, always come out with
my hands clean. "-MCW YOrk Tribune.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-01-30
THE CRIMINAL CALENDAR.

ALL the prisoners in the county Jail at Green's
burg, Ind, sixteen in number, escaped ON the
Esd. They made their exit through hole In
the floor Of tho upper cells which was made by
the prisoners some two weeks previous, and
which tho county commissioners ordered stuffed
with mattress and hidden under bod 80 that
the prisoners could not find 1t.
sIEaER WILLIAMS, young man from Texas,
visiting his uncle at Cave Spring, near SPRING
field, NO., on tho 22d, in q playful mood pulled
a chair from under his cousin, Gemima VIII
hams, letting her down on the floor, and then
ran out In tho yard. The young lady became
very angry, seiyed rife In tho room, followed
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-01-30
A Woman In Bonds.

A fashionable lady of San Francisco
attired herself in n party dress, and had
a full-length photograph taken. Enyel-
oping her tightly-laced finery i'll Il bal
loon cloak, she descended to the street,
hailed q street car, and seated herself
within. When her street was reached
she motioned to the conductor, and at
tempted to rise. But so tightly was the
poor thing harnessed that she couldn't
get up, and blushing scarlet, she told the
conductor that she would so few blocks
further. When the terminus of the line
was reached and the last gentleman had
left the car, the conductor asked her il
she wanted to ride back. " No, sir,
she replied, with sweet simplicity, II
merely want some help, for l can't get
up" The conductor set her on her feet
and she walked home wiser woman.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-01-30
The Ouail,s Danger. Enyironed Life.

The existence of the quail is very pre-
carious. From the fact that it always
builds it's nest and rears it's young on the
Short flights and feeds in open fields, it
incurs constant risk of being destroyed
by predatory animals and birds. When
these dangers are successfully passed
during the spring and summer, the
leaves are scarcely Drowned by the nu-
tumn frosts before the bird is hunted far
and wide, and if it escapes the guns Of
the sportsmcn, and the snares set to en-
thrall it, it has the vicissitudes of win
ter to contend with, when the snow-clad
earth not only deprives it of sufficient
food, but redoubles the watchfulness of
its antagonists, the owl and hawk. Thus
the life of the quail is environed with
more dangers than that of any other of
our native birds, and it is wonder it
continues to be 80 numerous. --GCrhidn-
torn ICicgruDh.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-01-30

An old physician, retired from practice, having had
placed in bis hands by nm Fast India missionary tho
and permanent cure for Consumption. Bronchtis, ga
tarr hsthma, and all Throat and Inng affections. also
a positive and radical for Nervous Debility and all
Nervous Complaints after having tested its wonderful
curat I've powers in thousands OF cases. has felt his
duty TO make IL known 10 his suffering fellows Actin.
ated by this motive aud desire to relieve human sei
ing will send tree Of charge To all who desire II, tins
recipe, in German, French English, with full glec.
tons for preparing and using Sent by mail TX hdarcss'
ing with stamp, naming this paper, w. w. SHEkAR
II1 POMerh' Block, ROchester, ".
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-01-30
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
THE EAST.

The Manufacturers and Merchants bank, 81
Broadway, New York, which was robbed OF
$685. 900 by tho late bookkeeper, John +. Halves,
has closed up business as state bank.
STATE SENATOR MORTON, Of Massachusetts,
whose leg was amputated on the 4sth, died in
Boston on tho 2lst.
CoMMoDoRE HOMER C. BLAKE, U. \. N, died
in New York OH the 2lst, after brief illness.
WILLIAM MoDAIN, contractor and builder,
Toronto, has failed. Liabilities $4,000.
Ex-Goy. WEsrcorr, of Florida, who has TO
sided in Canada since the outbreak OF the IT.
belion, died OH the Goth, aged ~.
j. WINTHROP TAYLOR, medical director of thu
United States navy, died suddenly Of heart dis
ease ut Boston on the 10th.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-01-30

New York.
NEW YoRE, January 1850 J. M.-Cotton-
Quiet and unchanged. Flour-Dull aud I'M
changed; receipts, $4,000 bbls; sales G,OOO bbls;
rye Hour dull. Wheat-Dull; 160lc lower; re-
cepts 900 bus; sales $50, 600 bus; No.:1 white
seller February at ELL. Ryo-Quiet at 9O1G@
Ole. Corn-Weak; receipts 10000 bus; sales
GO, 600 bus at 55@6lc. Barlcy-Dul at 95@9sc.
Oats-Dull; receipts $4,000 bus; sales 10000
bus at 47@li7$Ic for mixed westerns; 47190D5Oc
for white. Pork-Dull ut S12.6219. Beef
Quiet and unchanged. Lard-Easier at S7.95.
Butter-Unchanged. Checse--At 101S@14s4c.
Wiisky-Unchangcd. Sugar-At Zoe. Eggs
Unchanged. Pctroleum-Crud unchangod; re-
fined at 7>@@734c. Tallow-Unchanged.
Coal-Very quiet. Leather-Dull and weak.
Wool-Vcry firm; better demand.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-01-30

have frequently reached the age of 100;
swans have been known to live to the
age Of 300. Mr.. Materton has the skele-
ton Of swan that attained the age of 200.
Pelicans are long-livcd. A tortoise
has been known to live to the age of 1O7
yaoca
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-01-30
Chicago.

CHICAGO, January 2i-1:3O p. M.--Wheat-
Unsettled and lower; closed heavy at S1.l4sl
for cash; Sl.151. for seller February; sl.16 for
seller March. Corn--fIeavy, weak aud lower;
at 3551c for cash; 351Sc for seller February;
1920 for seller May. Oats-Hcavy aud lower
at SIC for cash; 3lglc for seller February; 3G14c
for seller May. Rye and Barley--Steady.
Whisky-At Sl.OS. Pork-Heavy at Slabs for
for seller March. Lard-At $685. for cash;
s7.37lI for seller February; STAT for seller
March. IIogs--Reccipts 1900 head; modcr-
ateIy active; light ut Si.iOGn4.5O; mixed packing
at Si.i0Gni.G5; shipping at Si.GOtai.sO. Cattle
Receipts 1900 head; strong at S5.0O@5.50 for
choico; common TO fair shipping weak at $4,000
S2.G0@34O.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-01-30

THOUSANDS SPEAK. -Vegetine is acknowledged
and recommended by physicians and apotleca-
rics to be the best purifier and cleanser OF the
blood yet discovered, and Thousands speak in
it, praiBc who have been restored to health.
VIZ call the attention of all lovers of the VIC
in to the advertisement in this paper of the
Patent Violin Company, New York.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-01-30

educated man. Being asked how the
ministers managed under the circum-
stances, he replied that they usually
married rich wives, and were in fact
OBLIGED 10 do 40 in order to live,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-01-30
One NOX or Six Bottles,

If you are suffering from combina-
ton Of liver or kidney diseases, and con-
stipation, do not fail to use the celebrat-
ed Kidney-Wort. ii is dry compound,
as easily prepared as a cup of coffee, and
in one package is rs much medicine as
can be bought in six dollar bottles of
ntbar kinds
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-01-30
Dnuuh,crs, Wives aud Iothcrs

DIR MAKCHISTN UTERINE UATHUIIIUN WI
post yey cuIe Female Weakness such as Falling OF the
Womb, Whites, Chronic Inflammation liberation q
the Womb. Incidental Iemorrhage or Flooding Painful
Suppressed and Irregular Menstruation &c. An old and
reliable remedy Send postal card for pamphlet with
treatment. cures ana certificates from physicians and
patients, To H0Shrth Ballard, Utica, n Y Sold by al
Druggists-sI 30 per bottle.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-01-30

Sherman h Co., Marshall, Mich, want mn
agent in this county ut once, at a salary Of 200
per month and expenses paid. For full par
ticulars address as above.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-01-30
l.,sxVar This

Did you ever know any person to be
i'll, without inaction of the stomach,
liver or kidneys, or did you ever know
one who was we'll when either was OBJ
structed or inactive and did You ever
know or hear Of any case Of the kind
that Hop Bitters would not cure?
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-01-30
The salaries paid to ministers in Hol

THE salaries paid to minister's in Hol
land arc miserably small. DIR. Hoede
maker, leading Dutch clergyman, who
visited Edinburgh during the session OF
the Free Assembly, gets only 1000 q
year, and yet is among the best paid.
Out of this sum he has to pay $500 O
year for his house, so there is little
enough left to support the wants OF an
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-01-30
4 Piscine sparrow.

The perch here increased so fast the
last few years that they are destroying
all the lunge, or lake trout i'll our lake.
tt is a fact there has been less caught
this year than ever before. The perch
were put at the head of the lake five years
ago. Three years last summer they
were first caught ut tho outlet; now the
lake is perfectly full in oil depths from
six inches to one hundred feet. They
haven not only taken possession of the lake,
but have made their way up oil the small
streams, thereby destroying all the
trout. They put into this lake year
ago some 1000 small salmon trout, and
of course there were 100000 mouths
open. There has never been one seen
ce.-Lakc Magog Cores. Forest and
Stream.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-01-30
the DEAF HEAR THROUGH the teeth

Perfectly, all Ordinary Conversation, Lectures Con-
ccrts etc by kelU fhdnneis to the Nerves Of Hearing
by means of a recent wonderful scientific invention
the DentaphOne. For remarkable public tests on
the Deaf, also on the Deaf and Dumb, see the Nri0
York Ihtdid sept. -; the Nein York fhrtidn ddtD:
cute, Nov ~ etc. Every deaf person should send
for PRE- Illustrated descriptive pamphlet u the
American Denta phone CO., Cincinnati, Ohio.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-01-30

For one cent purchase postal card and send
Your address to DIR. Sanford, 1G2 broadway,
New York, and receive pamphlets by return
mail, from which you can learn whether your
liver il out of order, and if out Of order or in
any way diseased, what il the best thing in the
world to take for it,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-01-30
THE MARKETS.
New York.

Reported by CHANDLER BRowS u Co., Commission
Merchants, Milwaukee and Chicago.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-01-30
The Queer Antics Of n Coax Stove

An electrical stove has astonshcd the
natives Of Valley View Station in the fur
west. The proprietor recently under
took to put some wood in the cooking
range, and received such Il severe electric
shock that he dropped the litter and
staggered back with IN exclamation of
surprise. His wife then attempted to
take stew pan from the fire, and fell to
the floor. About this time the hired
hands came in to get dinner. but it was
found impossible to take anything off the
stove. Charley Palmer, the stage driver,
attempted to manipulate coffee pot from
the stove and sprang two feet in the air
with yell Of pain. Con. Dense thought
it would be tho easiest thing in the world
to move the pot of cabbage, when he was
landed i'll the corner of the room and
made no further attempts. The stew
pans were finally removed from the stove
by Mr.. Curtis, who encased his hands in
sheepskin gloves. Many theories were
advanced TO account for tho presence of
80 much electricity. Mr.. Curtis finally
observed that the current was strongest
during the prevalence of high winds, and
this led him to infer that the electricity
was generated from n windmill, which
was about 30 feet from the house. The
fluid reaches the stovepipe by means of
wire which is fastened to tho windmill.
When the windmill stops there is no
electricity in the stove, but after it makes
half dozen revolutions it is not safe to
handle utensils on the range.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-01-30

The habit of running over boots or shoes
corrected With Lyons Patent Heel Stheners,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-01-30

BRADFORD, Pa, is talking OF glass
works, with coal gas for fuel.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-01-30
AN Englishman arrived in this country

AN Englishman arrived in this country
a few weeks ago, and as he stepped on
the pier ut New York n cable dispatch
was placed in his hand summoning him
home. Two hours later he sailed for
London. 1t is now said that he intends
to write a book descriptive of America
md the Americans. Heretofore English
men have been in this country OF least
two days before they have undertaken
such work. -NorristoaVa Herald.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-01-30
milwaukee,.

MILWAUKEE, January 2i-3GO =. M.-Flour
No demand and prices 20c lower; standard
spring extras at IS. 60@5.35; common ut Si.50
Mi.sO. Whoat-Unscttlcd and lower; No. 2
cash Sl.141I; No. 3 ut Sl.0llG; No. seller
February at S1.15G1.lG; seller March $l.15s<
@l.1716. Coru--Dull ut 33c for new and 3G16c
for No. 2. Oats--Tamo at 33c. Rye--Dul at
74c. Barley-Steady at 69c cash; No. 3 48c.
Pork-Dull and lower at :l2.4211! cash. Lard
At S7.42i!.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-01-30
t. NJ. WETVNI.F, II. FnuI' WfHHcHOtu.
PARTNER WANTED

DRUG STORE
In the city Of Milwaukee, Wis DO not answer unless
cal chemist and has had fifteen wears eaperencein I'LL;
wanted IL because h desires tn engage In the anufac-
tur Of two ready saleable articles connet with the
business The very best references 10 character and
honesty must be given LOUIS g: KALCkiioEE,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-01-30
MANKATO FREE PRESS.
DOUBLE the CIRCULATION
u ANY Paper Published In Blue Earth County


THE immigration for the past year at tho port
Of New York shows an increase over the proceed
ing year of 5i,220, the total being 175,5s9.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-01-30
EOreiHll.

LIvERPooL January 2i-2:30 i. M.--Wheat-
No. California declined one penny, with n
downward tendency; cargoes of California and
winter declined Cd; spring IL; cargocs Of Cali
FORUM 70 arrive declined Is; and spring Cd
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-01-30

SHIP load Of provisions will do more now
for the relief OF tho suffering Irish than the
most eloquent course Of lectures or tho most
dazzling schemes for the redistribution OF land,
says the Christian al Work; aud il trusts that a
committee of citizens will speedily take hold Of
this matter.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-01-30

The L. $. consul general at Berlin reports q
movement on foot 20 have On international fair
i'll Berlin in 1886. II is also proposed TO hold
during the ensuing year an international fishery
exhibition, 10 which the United States Is OK
peCted to contribute.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-01-30

MEs. WINNIE REAM HoxiE III big Bingham
apron superii.tcnds every day at the foundry Of
the Washington navy yard the preparations
that are making to cast in bronze her statue of
Admiral FaTagut for which the government
contracted al cost Of $4,000. The model is
ten feet high and represent, the admiral on the
deck Of ship, standing with lis foot upon
coil Of rope, and in his hand a marine glass
which he Ii in the act Of raising to his eyes
The statue will be put up next summer IN Far
ragUt square, f plot in the aristOcratic part Of
Washington on which some Of the finest dwell
.ngs front. Lieutenant Hoxic has just built a
handsome house fronting the park, and Lie and
LIS wife will Away have the statue visible from
the windows.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-01-30

Az Ohio mining company has discharged
forty employees because they are single men.
The alleged objection 10 the unmarried il that
they do not return a. much money 20 the COR
pofa;ion store as married men. Whether tlis.is
an argument in favor Of getting married does
not appear, as the married employees Of the
company have struck on account Of the dis
charge Of the bachelors. Perhaps the company
could restore the equilibrium by starting Il
saloon for single men.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-01-30

IHL BohtOn HtTdH HHH ulscuVtrcu q " Dhhk
in that city which receives deposits from single
Indies only, and in sums between 5000 and
$1,000. No deposits are received from persons
owning house, and the very comfortable rate
of por cent month Is paid for interest. Do
posts can he withdrawn upon call on any day
but Sunday. The institution is said TO flourish
and contriyes TO evade the law. Those spinsters
who are credulous enough to believe that any
institution would pay them annually 200 for the
use Of slO0 arc not very likely TO attempt TO
withdraw their deposits, and those who havo
become sufficiently wise TO soe how foolish Inns
been their confidence are quite likely silently TO
endure their losses. A moro inhuman way of
preying on the tristfulnoss OF unprotected
women and o stronger illustration OF tho gull
Ility Of some people has rarely been exposed.
The People's vindicator., 1880-10-16
lnDortant Meeting.

There will be q meeting ofthe mem.
bers OF the Democratic Executive
Committee at the Plenix Saloon to.
day, and We trust there will be full
attendance. The object Of the meet
ing is all.important. II Natchitoches
designs doing her whole duty In the
approaching campaign. Our people
must not allow themselves to be de.
luded by tho reflection that Radical.
ism Is dead In Louisiana. It only
sleepeth. and sdder.like. It would
take but very little sunshine to warm
Il into life. when the hydra. headed
monster would prove a. venomous as
In former days.
While We have not the slightest
doubt Of our State giving q large ma
jority for Gen. Hancock, We are still
spprehensive Of the tricks Of the
willy Radical politicians who are en-
deavoring to slip into Congress In
ssme Of the Districts. They can af.
ford to spend freely Of their ill.got-
ton gains In order to secure the oh.
ject Of their ambition.
Who % 1t that 10 not aware that .
Chief Magistrate, however just and
pure, 10 powerless for good with .
working majority In tho House Of
Representatives inimicsl to him :?
What student Of history does not
remember the embsrrassments which
tho immortal Washington had to
contend with during his second sd.
ministration? Even In our own day,
tho history OF Andrew Johnson's
short incumbency Of tho Presiden.
tial Chair will not be forgotten.
It behooves ". then, iellow'citi'
zens, to be up and doing. Let each
one Geo TO It that be has nothing to
reproach himself with after the
election. Let the rallying cry be. on
the End OF November:
"Once more into the breach, good friends
once more J"
The People's vindicator., 1880-10-16
Mely OrlGans.
FOR SALE.

A certain tract or parcel Of land, situa.
ted in the parish, of Natchitoches, on
the right bank Of Cane river, above the
town Of Cloutierville, on the opposite
side Of the river, containing l27 srpents,
more or less, bounded by lands Of Am.
broise Lccomte above, and below BY
land Of Luc Porche, and with front on
Cane River.
Another tract of land in same parish,
containing 70 acres, and being the lower
half the west half with east quarter and
east fractional half of the north west
fractional quarter of section 26, town.
ship seven north, range five west. con-
tanning IN all lao acres, as per Patent
1866, and being the same tract of land
derived from Jas. B. Coutry.
The V. J.RACHAL plantation. contain.
ing hundred and seventy-six acres,
good dwelling Of five rooms, stables and
corn cribs.
A tract adjoining the above, contain
ing 66 acres, with buildings, dwelling
house, gin house, large corn crib, over.
secrs house. three negro cabins and other
buildings.
The DAY place, containing about a
hundred acres or more, with all the
buildings on same.
The WALLACE plantation, Cain river
fronting both sides, and containing
about 14OO acres, with all necessary
buildings, etc.
LAKE JERICO plantation, about
miles from Natclitoches, containing about
- acres. with dwelling, gin house,
stables and cabins.
The above property is valuable and
will be more 80. Us there is now no doubt
abont the Railroad being completed.
Will he sold on very reasonable terms,
say to cash, balance in one, two,
three and four years, with per cent in
terest. Mr.. Landry Charleville, at Clou.
tierville, will give full particulars Of the
land, anil also Mr.. John G. Trichell, at
Natchitoches.
Addres, D. r. CARROLL,
80 PerdiG o Street, New Orleans.
AuQ. "a.
The People's vindicator., 1880-10-16
A Good Omen.

Singular a. It may seem, We regard
tho election news from Ohio and
Indiana a. an sugury Of future sue
cess. It will arouse the people Of
other States from their lethargy,
and show them what they have to
contend against. The stolen money
Of the government Wa freely used
by the blosted bondholders for polit-
icsl effect In those States, and It 10 q
noted fact that "repesters" were I'm.
ported from every available point.
Though Gen. Hancock can, and will
be, elected without the electoral vote
Of either Of those States, We would
advise our friends In that region TO
watch tho Kentucky shore. Ten
thousand Radical voters could be
transported from that State. without
changing tho result, while they
might prove effective In tho two
named States.
1tb . noticeable fact In our own
State that the river parishes are In.
varlsbly Radical. And why3 Simply
because their votes are not worth q
cent IL Mississippi, in consequence
OF tho overwhelming majority Of the
mighty east" while they are worth
ilve OF ton dollars apiece on the other
shore.
It behooves 10, fellow. .citizens To
be up and doing. Let no laggard.
ness or supineness characterize oul
efforts. Our oil IL ct stake In thia
contest, and We must sink or swim
together.