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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-01-28
MINOR NOTES

AUGUSTA, Me-, Jan. 27.-Thc Fusionists as
sembicd In Union Hall this morning The senate
without quorum. In the House report made TO
tho fleet that Wallace L. White charged with bribery
had nor appeared tore the Investigating Committee,
Both houses adjourned until Tomorrow.
dispatch from Portland says: "The prOpretors of
Congress Hall have decided not TO let IT 10 the Fusion
ecislature on any terms The Fusion Legislature WILL
therefore, probably not como here"
The militia laws OF the State have not been revised
since 1868 and the Legislature Will undoubtedly author
ge revision during the present Winter besides taking
measures the militia OF moro substantial foot
ing resolution TO that effect viii be introduced to-
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WASHINGTON NOTES.

WASHINGTON, Tuesday Jan. 27, 1850.
The Cabinet session to-day very brief, and was
devoted exclusively business OF routine character
Mr.. L. 2. Morton has presented TO the House the
memorial Of Messrs Drcxel, Morgan Co.. Brown
Brothers & Co.. Kddor, Peabody Co.. Winsow, lAnler
e. Co., Fabbn & Chauncey and others, asking ina. oon
gress Will speedily enact laws which will give 10 a
rfghtful claimants upon the Geneva Award an lmius
ate and convenient opportunity 10 present their c
10 some properly constituted trDuna. IL WIS iei0ii
the Judiciary Committee.
[Eor Regular Report Of Congregational Proeeedn0s see eoo
Panel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-01-28
TIE TARIFF IN PHILADELPHIA.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 27.-At meeting of
the textile manufacturers OF THIS city held this evening
a resolution was adopted indors:ng Senator Eaton's
bill for appointment Of committee OF nine to ill.,
yest!gate the subject OF the tariff laws.
At the annual convention of the Drug Exchange to-
day, resolutions wero introduced protesting
against the repeal OF the duty on quInine
and salts Of quininc, and calling upon
Congress TO so amend tue tariff that all American manu-
factrers may obtain East Indian as well as South Amer
Pm nninc cnnna hnIks free of duty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-01-28
A KANSAS PHENOMENON.
THE KIND OF PERSON TO DRIVE A COMMITTEEMAN
InY TELEGRAPn TO WE TRmUNE.l

iBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRrBUSE.l
WAsH1SeToS Jan. 27.---It is reported that the
Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections has
developed a phenomenon from Kansas who out
strips any of the Louisiana witnesses made famous
by the Potter Committee. This person informally
admitted 10 the committee-room that certain
stories were true, but added. that IL they put him
on the witness-stand under oath, he would swear
that they were lies 1t was not discovered that he
had any particular motive either In testifying or
Withholding his testimony. The members OF the
committee are In @ state of mental distraction In
consequence of the contradictory nature Of the evil
dencc they have listened to during the last six
months, and upon which they are expected to act
5udicialy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-01-28

Dfthe total imports 1879, Oswego received 6i per
cent? in 1873 60 per cent; in 1877, 81 per cent; IN
1876 AZ per cent; in 1875. 40 per cent; IN 1874 90
per cent.
OF the total quality shipped eastward in 1879 Oswego
received 60 per cent Ia 1873, 63 per cent; IN 1870
67 per cent In 1876 80 per cent In 1870, 60 per cent
and in 1874 G1 per The quantity shipped west
ward is very small bong In 1870 only 460032 bushels;
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DEATH or VICTOR DE LAUNAY.

Victor De Launay, broker, age seventy
three, died suddenly yesterday morning. after Illness
Of only few hours at hs residence. No 81 West Tenth
st. The funeral services Will be held at the Church Of
the Ascension EIfthave. and Tcnth-st. tomorrow at
$50 a. M Mr.. DE Launay was born IN France In 1907,
and TO this country about sixteen ago. For
the last fourteen years his business has been that OF
broker and he has had Office in Wiliam-st. lie
ed nd las % relatives I'm this country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-01-28
CURTIN AGAINST YOCUM.

sHE HOUSE COMMITTEE DECIDE TO END THE con-
TRsT BY RECOMMENDING A NEW ELECTION.
iBY TELEGRAPH TO TILE TRIBUsE1
WASHINGTON, JAM 27.-It is reported that at a
conference Of the Democratic members of the House
Committee on Elections yesterday. it was deter
mined TO report the case of Curtin against Yocum.
" The Pennsylvania District, to the House, with a
recommendation that the contest be referred back
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-01-28
Defending CHURCH PROPERTY.

CINCINNATI, Jan. 27.-This afternoon Cath
Ollie clergyen held meeting, called by the Vicar Cen
eral and Chancellor HALEY, and unanimously de-
ternined fight the application for the sale
Of church property poy the debts OF Archbishop Pur
cell. committee appointed TO assess and collect
from different churches funds sufficient to pay the
legal cXpcnscs.
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A FATHERS FATAL CARELESSNESS

WEYTUNK, M j., Jan. 27.-George Ransome,
while cleaning u pistol this morning, discharged q
chamber the bullet piercing brain OF his sevenyear
old SON. killing him instantly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-01-28
SUICIDE OF A METHODIST PREACHER.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Jan. 27.-This afternoon,
Charles Ponder thirty years Of age aud local preacher
of the Methodist Episcopal Church. committed suicide
by hanging himself at his farm, four miles west OF New
Albany The cause OF his suicide insanity, said 10
nave been brought by religious excitement IN rela-
tion % sauctihcatiOn.
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to the people of that district to be decided at new

to the people of that district to be decided at new
election.
1t is understood that this decision not reached
until after considerable discussion. The report of
the committee will meet with very strong opposi-
tion in the House. but the chances that it will
be passed by a small majority.
1t is said Governor Curtin. who is personally quite
unpopular with the Pennsylvania Democracy. has
agreed that if they will nominate and elect him at
the special election he will not be n candidate for
denomination next Fall, but will his influence
in favor of Mr.. Dill, who ran for Governor two
years ago and was beaten by Governor Hoyt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-01-28
THE WORK OF CONGRESS.
MUCH TALK AND LITTLE PROGRESS.

THE INTERoCEANIC SHIP CANAL THE CURTIN
YoCuM CONTESTED ELECrIoN-THE PRESIDENTS
REcEPTIoy-MISoR NEWS.
Senator Bayard delivered a speech yester-
aay ON finances. An American citizen owns
a piece of land extending from the At
laptic to the Pacific Ocean, on which it
Is said the interoceanic ship canal can
be built. The House Committee has agreed
TO recommend new election to eud the Cur
tin-Yocum contest. The U. S. Marshals say
they have been deceived by Chairman At
kins. The President held a reception last
night.
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BILLIARD CHAMPIONSHIP CONTEST.

CHICAGO, Jan. 27.-Messrs. Schaefer and
Sexton played tonight the champions game OF billiards.
400 points mp. Sexton scored 400 points In forty
innings and schaefer 39s. Schaefcrs best runs were
I27, IO7 and &c. scxtons were TO- 40 and 80.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-01-28
BELCHER MINING COMPANY ELECTION

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Jan. Plat the an
nual meeting OF the Belcher Mining Company to-day,
the old board OF directors reelected, with the
cepton Of Mr. J. d. Fly, who was replaced by Mr. f. A.
Trillc The present Indebtedness Of the company Is
S14,236.
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NEV CANADIAN RAILWAY.

MONTREAL, Jan. 27-The Montreal and
Champlain Junction Railway has been organized with
conita of 500 600 The Hon. Jas. Ferriss elected
nresident: JOs IIlcksOn. viceprcsdent: Chas. Drink
ywoter secretary; and L. P Hunnaford engineer.
survey OF the iluc was ordered.
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A BLOODLESS DUEL.

NEw-ORLEANs, Jan. 27-The duel between
Majors Burke and Hearsey fought this afternoon
Metario Ridge this city, with pistols; distance, ten
paces After firing two rounds each friends interposed
and the difficulty amlcably adjusted.
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whether the present sugar tariff should be moaheu
The hearing to-day was introduced b the reaains 1 "
memorial. signed by twelve refining firms OF new
York. Philadelphia Portland and St Louis, aud by over
sixty of the lar sugar importing firms OF the country
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OSWEGO THE LEADING BARLEY PORT

OswEGo, n. Y, Jan. 27.-An official state
ment OF the imports barley the Province OF On
tario Canada into the United States, shows the follow
ing facts.
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ANEW RAID ON FORBIDDEN GROUND.

NEW RAID on FORBIDDEN GROUND.
THE INVASION OF THE INDIAN TERRITORY RI
NEwED-A PROMPT PROTEST 10 THE PREsI-
DENT.
GENERAL PRESS DrsPATcH1
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-The Cherokee, Creek and
Choctaw Indians have sent the following 10 the
President in regard to the contemplated invasion of
the Indian Territory. which the subject of con-
sideration at tho meeting of the Cabinet, on the
Esd INST;
From information received, we arc advised that
white intruders with their families In considerable num-
bers beginning TO locate on the Cherokee lands IN the
Indian Territory Immediately West OF the Arkansas
River and and OniguOus TO the Red Fork OF that
river asn that the railroad trains OF the NJ X and t.
Railroad Company few days ago empted several cars
OF into country at point near Cadd0
on the line OF the railroad.
We respectfully hut mly protest against these fringe
meDs OF our treaty spulationsan request your Excel
ency Immediately inquire Into the matter and 10 put
ST op 1t. and to have the intruders permanently re-
moved from the Indian country
In this connection we also beg 10 call Your Excelcn-
cys attention TO the fact that advised from
sources we deem authentic that the emigration raid
which was attemDted last Spring our conufrr, and
again by the interested railroad corporations and land
pirates inspired the movement originally. and we
Respectfully that Your Excelency take early steps
TO prevent tins unwarranted assault.
All Government employees in the vicinity OF the
Indian Territory have been directed TO report to
mort to the Secretary of the Interior any unlawful
intrusion by whites upon the land held by the
Indian tribes, OF any information they may receive
regarding any contemplated trespass upon such
lands.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-01-28
THE PRESIDENTS RECEPTION.
A BRILLIANT sCENE-LARGE ATTENDANCE BY EN-

BRILLIANT SCENE-LARGE ATTENDANCE BY EMF
NFNT PERSONS AND OTHERS.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-The second of the Tues
day evening receptions by the President was given
tonight, and largely attended by private cit-
zens and strangers well as by thosen high official
life. The Blue Parlor was decorated with q largo
slken 1ag diagonally draped over the middle win
dow, and with potted plants and baskets of
Jacquemnot and Duchess of Edinburgh roses
The President wore an evening dress, but no
gloves Mrs. Hayes was attired in an elegant dress
of white silk. with overskrt of embroidery in
needlework of the She red roses at her
waist. The main floor was entirely thrown open to
guests and the conservatory also for Dromenading.
There is more attention given than under pre-
vious Administrations to the care of the cOnserva-
tories and the raising of abundant flowers. The
skilled Swiss gardener has nine assistants con-
stantly employed. Flowers are often sent to sick
persons and to the Orphan Asylum by order of Mrs.
Hayes
At the reception the East Parlor for an hour
was crowded with people of distinction.
majority of the ladies wore visiting toll
cites, but several elegant evening costumes
were worn, especially by guests who went after
ward to the reception by Senator and Mrs. Bayard.
Lady Thornton wore, a, rich lilac suit, the
point lace headed with folds Of lilac satin.
He two daughters, Misses Mary and Frances, wore
white silk, with sleeves and square ruche of lace.
Mrs. Key Mrs. Morton. Mrs. BurrOwes Mrs. Miller.
Miss Waite, Miss Rachel Sherman, Miss Bette
Evarts and others were attired with marked uch-
ness and taste.
largely in popularity within a year, and are the
most pleasant as well as the most stately of unin
vited social gatherings.
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THE MAINE CONTEST ENDED.

A DECISION AGAINST THE FUSIONISTS.
THE REPUBLICAN LEGISLATURE EXPRESSLY REcoG-
HIzED BY THE coURT-MR SMITH THROUGH
PLAYING GOVERNOR.
The text of the reply of the Supreme Court
to the Fusionist questions is given below. The
Court plainly says that the Fusionist
body was not legally organized, and that the
two houses in the Capitol building constitute
the only legal Legislature. Major Smith
says he is through playing Governor, and
will go home. The better part OF the Fu-
sionst members of the Legislature, it is said,
will join the Republican body. Mr. Sawyer
still pretends to be Secretary of State.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-10-28
Exercise for ths Boys.

The old Sibley house on Front street,
Beebe's lumber yard, caught
fire Sunday afternoon, which called out
the fire department in double quick
time. The inhabitant OF the dwelling,
named Chamberlain, laid some kindling
under the stove so as to start quick
fire after he returned from neighboring
visit, but the fire proved quicker than
he anticipated. The boys of the fire
department quickly extinguished the
flames, but the water did about as much
damage as the fire. A deaf and dumb
man living up stairs, had about 81
stored away in cigar box which was
stolen, but the next day the sum was
made up by contributions.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-10-28

To get q correct estimate OF the i'm
portance of this branch of industry, il
is necessary TO make personal inspec'
ton. This We did the first of the week,
and were surprised at the extent in
which that most desirable commodity
was made. j. II. Beatty and MaXiield Il
| Mathcr are owners of the three kilns
that are located in the north part OF the
city. They all have demand greater
than their supply. Beatty turns out
from 90 To - barrels every twonty-iour
hours, and consumes in the meantime
three cords of wood The mode of
gathering the lime stone is rather sim
pie, lying as il does ON the surface, and
which is gathered into carts and dump
ed into the huge mouth of the oven and
there burned. This is probably the
largest Kiln ni the three. The lime OF
each is of the first quality and is ship
ped To all parts al the state. Under
meath the surface of this lime stone is
layer upon layer of sand stone To the
depty of many feet. Its regularity of
seams is wonderful, and furnishes Il
theme for those Of geological thought.
The stone is quarricd into every con
ccivablc size lii Tor stoning wells Ia the
broad flag stone, window and door silIs.
The quantity is apparently incXhaust-
BILE, at least for ages To come. This is
only general outline Of two OF our in
dustrics that contribute SO largely To-
ward the future Development of our
city. Each week We will cndeayor 10
speak OF the various other industries
equally rs valuable, and in time will
enlarge upon them all. II is not our
desire 10 cXaggcratc the facilities our
city affords, but To keep prominently
before all the many natural facilities
that are offered 10 those in the East and
elsewhere who anticipate locating i'll Il
live, thriving community MS ours is.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-10-28
A Promise Fulfilled.

We promised our people when we first
located here, to publish them an all
printed at home paper rs soon as our
facilities enabled us to do so. Fortu-
nately our most sanguine expectations
have been realized much sooner than
expected, and this week we place in your
hands the first issue of the new change.
1t contains, perhaps, more political
reading than some may desire, but we
think the exigencies of the occasion de-
mand it. After election is past and the
smoke clears away, We will endcavor to
crafty the wishes OF our patrons by
giving them paper replete with all
the news that can be CLEANED from town
or county. If any one in the various
towns of Blue Earth or adjoining coun
ties have any news that is of interest t.
the general public, we will be glad t.
have them send IL in.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-10-28
The Concert.

The Anderson Concert Company at
the Opera House last Saturday evening
was not as well attended as anticipated,
and every genuine lover of music that
was absent missed rich treat. The
performance of Miss Bangs on the
piano was perfection itself, and called
forth storms of applause, while nearly
every piece was encored. The playing
of the violin by Miss Mantey and the
singing by Mrs. Anderson, were also
excellent. Mrs. Anderson has rich,
musical voice, possessing great power,
and thoroughly under control. II they
make this city another visit they will
be greeted with larger house.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-10-28
Personals.


r. 7. Pettigrew, candidate for Con-
gress from Dakota, was in the city last
Friday.
K. NJ. Flagg, Esq. from Sioux Falls,
was registered at the Merchants last
week.
p. i. Mcclure returned home last
Saturday evening.
ii. Z. Baker came down last Saturday
from Sleepy Eye, and returned Monday
afternoon.
Virgil Seward, who has been attending
family reunion here, returned 10 Mar
shall, Tuesday morning.
Miss Nettic Smith is lying quite i'll
from II sudden attack Of pleurisy.
5. d. Crump, Esq. Janesville's limb OF
the law, was in the city, Saturday and
Sunday.
Mrs. II. b. Tisdalc, who has been
visiting her mother in St. Paul, return
sl home Friday morning.
j.. 5. Judson, late agent for the Buck
eye Harvester works, left for Kansas
City, Monday evening, to get his family
who have been there several months.
Miss Bertha Shaubut, left Tue sdaS
morning, for Liberty Mills, Indiana
where she will spend the winter with
her aunt Mrs. Banks.
Mrs. +. X. Trinque, who has beer
the past summer in Pennsylvania, ba'
returned to Mankato where she vii
spend the winter with her sister, Mrs
G. X. Cleveland.
r. $. White and wife of st. Pau
spent few pleasant hours in this cit.
Tuesday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-10-28
Sidewalks.

We know this is an old subject, but
the sidewalks on Jackson, Cherry, Third,
Second and in fact all the streets in the
the city, need repairing or replacing
OF course our city is able TO pay for the
damages caused by these bad walks,
but are we able to bear the reputation
they give us. \ good walk or pave
ment is thing of beauty and ornament
to the city. Even an Irish hovcl, with
all its dirt, will brighten up and look
almost clean from the effects of good
sidewalk. These remarks, preceding
ones, on this subject, are dedicated to
the city fathers.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-10-28
SNOW Hound.

Gca. I. Barr, our efficient deputy col
lector relates an experience among the
snow drifts of western Minnesota, last
week, that approaches largely upon the
sensational. 1t was between Fulda and
Edgcrton, out upon the bleak prairie,
with the wind and snow blowing like
the wrath oil u mother-in-law, with not
u house or tree in sight to afford shelter
or grub, that the passenger train was
stalled, and eighteen dctcncclcsS, hun
cry and uncomfortable passengers in
the rear coach. From Friday morning
until Sunday evening these eighteen
persons had nothing 10 eat except what
few apples and other small fruit the
newshoy was in possession of. Sunday
morning, CondUcrr Kirk and II passcn-
ger started out on raid for provisions,
and it WAS not until late in the afternoon
that they were successful in finding II
hen loost, which they depleted in man
ncr highly interesting, and hurried back
to the bescigcd passengers, who at once
organized themselves into IL culinary de-
partmcnt and relieved their gnawing
hunger. Next time that George goes
out on such trip, he will have Il forage
wagon loaded with hard tack accom-
panY him.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-10-28

The Ladies' Cereal Chapter dane,
last week Friday was an enjoyable afiai
and we'll attended. The ladies of tina
society are proving most worthy hell
toward furnishing the Masonic hal
with new furniture, &c.
Dick Rose has gained quite reputa
ton as taxidermist. lie has specimen,
of his skill profuscly displayed in hi
fathers office, consisting of nearly every
kind of fowl that inhabitS this part OF
the terrestrial sphere.
The enemies OF Joseph Burger are
doing their utmost to defeat him, by
circulating reports derogatory to his
character, but without effect. lie is the
nominee OF the Republican convention
and will undoubtedly he elected.
The Garfield and Arthur club will
hold its regular meeting Friday evening,
1t is the last meeting before election,
and all Republicans are invited to come
out and make il success. The club
will keep open all Tuesday night, to
receive dispatches from the election.
Young Roy, who was arrested for
getting drunk and other general cussad
ness, ON Saturday, was brought before
justice Leonard, Monday, and discharged
on condition that he keep the peace for
the next two years.
b. ID. Pays new livery barn will he
finished about the middle of November.
II will be two stories high, brick
veneercd, and will contain stalls for
about % horses. Everything is being
done To make the best barn in this part
Of the State.
In week or two this city will he
by the Y. NJ. G. A. Lecture
committee, to ascertain how much sup
port they will receive, TO aid them in
through the entertainments
this winter. The course will be opened
about Dee. /, by n lecture, to he deliver
ed by Prof. David Swing of Chicago.
Mankato promises 10 be quite lively
this winter both in business and social
circles. Thc'harvest has been good. the
farmers are happy and the merchants
confident. Socially, we shall have the
Y. NJ. c. A. entertainments, Masonic
and Club dances. The literary societies
IF the different schools, parties, skating,
,lcighing, &c, altogether young and old
Fan rejoice over the return of the good
Did times.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-10-28
Killed by the Cars.

Last Monday night about midnight,
Il brakeman named Jno Buchanan, on
the Sioux City road, at st. James, while
coupling cars, stumbled, fell, and was
run over by the cars, which tore his
right ear of, pulled his right shoulder
from the socket and crushed his right
foot to mass. DR.. Warner of this city
and Bacon of st. James, were called
but could afford no relief, and the un,
fortunate man died Tuesday morning
about one o'clock. lie was 35 years OF
age, and leaves n wife and five children
who live ut Sioux City.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-10-28

Major Evans. and other speakers will
speak at Garden City Thursday night
and Vernon Center, Saturday night.
The Judges of Election will be at the
respective voting places, Saturday, from
0 A. NJ. to p. NJ, Monday from 0 \ M.
to Or. NJ. and Tuesday morning from
"A. NJ. to T.. 4. NJ. for the registration
of voters.
. No service will he held at the Baptist
church next sabbath.
Watch your tickets next Tues
day and see that they arc straight Re
publicans.
Keep your eye on the Legislative
ticket and see that they are all regular
Republican nominees.