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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-07-22
THE BOND Tribunal,
COMMUNICATED,

The people of this State are about
to witness a most daring attempt to
overthrow the Constitution of the
State and saddle upon them the pay
ment of the old railroad bonds; and
this without authority of law. and
by means of the most reckless innova-
tions that the age has witnessed.
And it becomes the people. one and
all. to do what they can to avert the
threatened evil before it becomes
remediless. More than twenty years
ago, so well satisfied were the people
of the State that the old railroad bonds
were a swindle, and should not
be paid, at least to the full amount,
that they incorporated into the Con.
stitutiOn clause forever prohibiting
the Legislature from paying either
the principal or interest of these
bonds, except the law providing for
such payment should have been first
submitted to the whole people and
approved by them. This provision of
the organic law of the State has stood
for whole generation, and its bind
ing force has never before been drawn
into question. Under it, our State
has grown up from the smallest he.
ginnings, until it now contains pOpu.
lation of more than three quarters of
a million. The binding force of this
provision of the Constitution has been
recognized not only by the silent
acquiescence of all parties for a period
of more than twenty years, but also
by the fact that the people have been
from time to time, in compliance with
its terms, called upon to vote at the
ballOt-bOx upon various propositions
that have come before them touching
the settlement of these same bonds.
During these long years no one has
been found, so far as we know, reck-
less enough to question the validity
of this part of the Constitution. 1t
is only after the bOndholders had be-
come insOlent in their wealth, and
after they had scattered their money
and bonds so widecast throughout the
State, substituting by these shameless
means most of the press of the State
and many of its public men, that they
were prepared to make their last DIES.
perate attempt to compel the payment
of these bonds. The proposition is
now boldly made to expunge from the
Constitution that clause giving to the
people at large the right to pass upon
the question of the payment of the
bonds. Fooled in every attempt
hitherto made to fasten this debt
upon the people of the State, the bond.
holders without >the State, and the
bondholders within the State, and
their allies, have, with degree of
impudence that stands without par.
allel in the political history of the
country, determined to trample upon
the Constitution and set aside the
clause which secures to the people the
ultimate right to pass upon the bond
question. They procured a supple
Legislature to pass an act whereby
the Governor of the State, who has
proved himself to be the willing advo.
cate of the bondholders, is empower.
ed to bring together so.called court,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-07-22
Good Thunder.

Mine host Graham and wife return.
ed from their trip to Adrian last Sat.
urday. Mr.. q. reports that town to
be in very thriving condition, but
the crop prospect in that vicinity is
poor indeed.
The very good price that has been
paid for wheat (as high as $l.15,) has
made our town quite lively this week.
We hope the boys will continue to
bid higher and higher for this staple.
The schools closed Tuesday, and
Mr.. Geddes is no longer with US. Only
an inhabitant of a small town can
know how much we shall miss him.
That he will meet with success where
ever he goes no one will doubt who
has long observed the rewards paid to
honesty, industry and intelligence.
Chicken time is approaching, and
the boys are beginning to train their
fine pointers for the seasons sport.
They all work" well, but, think,
Luedke's takes the CAKE"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-07-22

IT is very encouraging outlook
pr the ultimate recovery of President
iariield that his courage and the
Uniform cbeerfulness he has MAIN
tanned have scarcely forsaken him for
moment since he was first stricken
down. Add to this the fact that the
most eminent medical skill of the
country has been constantly at his
bedside, supplemented by the most
careful watchfulness and nursing, all
these hold out strong assurances of
his speedy restoration. And then,
we might add, that all those who
place implicit confidence in the Elf
cacy of sincere prayers unitedly
ascending from fifty millions of
people. will regard the President s
safety as beyond peradventure.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-07-22

y LATE dispatch from Alexandria
Egypt. says an anti-slavery decree
will be issued next week, declaring
all children born of slave parents free
after that date. but that the parents
will remain slaves. Verify, the world
moves. although at tardy pace in
far-off Alexandria. compared with
our advanced civilization. where the
immortal Lincoln. 10y one stroke of
the pen, struck the manacles from
4.Q00, 200 slaves.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-07-22

THE Chippewa Indians up in Ait.
Kin County, of this State. put on war
paint and grew quite demonstrative
this week, over the killing of one of
their chiefs by brace of white
ruilians. They demanded the prison.
ers from the officers to punish, for
they said the white mans laws were
not as good rs dish water.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-07-22
PROBATE NOTICE.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, County Of Blue
~ Earth-ss.-In Probate Court.
In the matter of the estate of Michael Khnz,
deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Joseph
unz, administrator of the estate of Michael
kunz, deceased, representing among other
things that he has fully administered said cs.
tate and praying that a time and place be
fixed for examining and allowing his account
of his administration and for the assignment
of the residue of said estate to heirs
1t is ordered that said account be exam.
incd and petition be heard by the Judge of
this court on Saturday, the 30th day of July,
A. ID. 1881, Mt II O'Clock A. M, ut the Probate
Office I'm said county.
And 1t Is further ordered, that notice there.
of be given to all persons interested, by pub
fishing u copy Of this order for two success.
sive weeks prior to said day Of hearing, I'm the
MANKATO FREE PRESS, Il weekly newspaper
printed and published ut MankatO, In said
county.
Dated at MankatO the l4th day of July, A.
ID. 1881.
by the Court. NV. MEAD,
3w3 Judge of Probate.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-07-22
STATE NEWS.

Prof. w. w. Keysor will take 9
short vacation of week or two will
his parents ut Mankato, when hi
anticipates returning to Austin and
taking mp the study of law in thu
pleasant law Office of ID. i. johnson
Jr., and Austin is glad. Transcript.
We learn that Jno. M. Egan, Super
intendent of the S. NJ. r. r., has
offered to put in large and conven
lent new depot building here, prOvid
ing the vacant lots opposite the ole
one can be secured. AS we under
stand the proposition, the company
ask the citizens of this village tC
purchase and give them the necessary
ground-a part of two lots. The
value of the ground is only a trifling
sum, and the amount of money neces
sary to purchase the same could be
easily raised it is thought by subscrip
tion.- Winnebago city Ners.
Secretary II. G. Judson was in this
city Wednesday, perfecting arrange
ments for the State Fair. He is
very enthusiastic over the prospects
of the fair, and says that the exhibit
will be at least three times as great
in live stock as last year, and that
applications for entries are constantly
being received. Last year there were
but ten car loads Of stock received
here, and already he has entries
that will need "a ears to transport,
and he has been obliged to refuse a
number of entries which could not
be accommodated. From letters and
advices received he has no doubt there
will be from two TO three times as
large an attendance of visitors as
there was last year, and thinks the
people of Rochester will he put to the
test to take care of them. But of
that he need have no fear, for our
citizens will see that they are amply
provided for.-Reeord O. Union.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-07-22

THE latest telegraphic dispatches
by cable from London, dated July 20,
say that the Canadian team won the
kalapore cup in the rifle contest by
20 points. The whole population of
the Dominion of Canada will now fill
their pipes with the best Old Virgin.
i'll weed and sit, and puff. and swell
under this splendid achievement.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-07-22
HOSIERY !! HOSIERY !

Our stock in this department
10 unusually large and com.
plete. We offer 50 dozen Ia.
dies white and colored hose ct
sc per pair; Is dozen Ladies'
white and cOlOred hose ct Be
100 dozen Ladies' white and
cOlored hose, extra heavy, at
10c; 100 dozen Ladies' white
and cOlOred hose, extra quail
ity and finish, at l6c: 20 dozen
Ladies' extra heavy BalbriG-
gan, full regular made hose
Csc, worth SOC. In Children's
and Misses Hose we have o
variety too numerous to men.
ton, In prices from &c to 500
per pair. Call and examine
our Gents British Sock at 36c.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-07-22

TEMPORARY insanity is progressing
in this country with Il rapidity that at
times seems appalling. The latest
case is from Wisconsin, where a
German. named Paul Held, the pos.
seSor of u wife and seven children,
deliberately butchered his wife and
children and then himself. He was
apparently i'll good circumstances. rs
the sum of $500 in money WAS found
III the house.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-07-22

We keep in stock $4,000 to $1,000 worth o.
repairs. We can go into our repair room and
lind repairs on hand to build any machint
years, except some portions Of the Woo
work, which any carpenter or wagon maker
can make. This is point you should re
member, as there are hundreds of machines
put one side and thousands of dollars lost
every year because farmers buy machines OF
agents who care nothing for the machine
and think nothing about extras after they
get the machines settled fOr--many of the nj
are not In the machine business after year
or two.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-07-22

THERE is nothing in this wide
world which operates more effectually
upon average mortals than an empty
stomach. This is illustrated in the
reported surrender to the United
States authorities ut Fort Buford. of
that famous or rather infamous Sioux
chief. Sitting Bull. and two hundred
of his tribe. Want of provant is
ascribed rs the true incentive TO the
surrender. \ curious organ, this
human stomach.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-07-22
C0RSEfS (! CoRSErS

We would state to those who
wish to purchase COrsets that
we have an unusual large va
riety. In addition to the large
assortment heretofore kept
by US In this line, we have Sc
cured the exclusive sale in
this city Of the Semi. Circular
Adjustable Hip Corset, the
latest and most perfect fitting
corset made. We invite the
ladies to call and examine
this corset and learn the COM
bined advantages 1t has over
many other cOrsets. Do not
fail to see this the latest nov-
city In cOrsets, and also learn
the low price at which we Of
fer 1t.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-07-22
Best Harvesting Machinery

as long as 1t lasts. We have wondered why
McCormicks are short of machines year after
year. with their immense factory running
night and day, and are forced to the concur
sion that 1t Is because so much machinery Is
worn out and thrown aside after year or two
Mccormick to keep the supply large enough
to meet the wants of farmers, Our McCOr-
mick Binders Of 1878 are doing Just as good
work now as the first year and are good for
six or seven more, while 1t is a fact well
known to farmers that nearly all the other
Wire Binders Of that year are worn out or
thrown aside.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-07-22
MANKATo FREE Press
FRIDAY. JULY -. 1881.
TIE Garfield fund had reached
$4,000 UP to the goth instant.

THE great strike of nail makers,
embracing $4,000 workmen, at Stat.
fordshire, England. is ended, the mas
ters having acceded to the 30 per cent.
advance demanded.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-07-22
FRlNk & BROWN
For offering of goods

Cream ColOred Table Linen.
superine, at 80c; 8 pieces OF
Bleached Table Linen, Satin
finish, at 81 per yard, worth
Sl.76. A large line of Turkey
Red Table Damask, warranted
fast colOrs, from Soc upward.
An endless variety OF Nap
kins, In white and colOred, at
prices from Csc to IS Dor doz ;
Is pieces Crash TOWeling S cts
per yard: 26 pieces at oXc; 50
pieces at Sc; 80 pieces Pure
Linen, Is inch Bleached and
Brown Crash, l0c per yard; 2t
dozen extra large towels l0c
each; 20 dozen Honey-cOmb
towels at &c; Is dozen Linen
Huck towels 10c; 10 dozen
Linen Damask towels 10; 10
dozen at l8c; Is dozen at zoe
8 dozen extra large Linen
Damask towels at 2Sc each. A
large assortment of Crochet
and Marseilles Bed Spreads,
in white and colored, from 81
to Is each.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-07-22
AlnbOy.

AmbOy.
Miss Fannie HOuk has gone to
Good Thunder to remain, and Miss
Mary Averill has taken her place in
j. NJ. MoOre's store.
Mrs. f. BOuye has been visiting
friends at Madelia. She has returned
and those wanting anything in the
millinery line will do we'll by calling
on her.
Milo Aldridge has gone on visit
to friends in Dakota, and expects to
return in few weeks.
The other morning our usually quiet
town was disturbed by a difficulty
between two of our merchants
terrible to behold for a few moments,
but when the surplus bile had escaped
from their stOmachs, they felt better
for it. The loss of bile was the only
damage done.
Mr.. Cobb, from Lake Crystal. is
building a blacksmith shop, and will
be ready to do anything in his line in
few days.
The Jones Bros, from Lake Crys.
tai, have about made up their minds
to put in a stock of hardware. We
think they could look further and do
worse. If some one looking for 10.
cation for harness shop would call
around. he would need to go no fur.
ther. as there is plenty of business
here for two shops.
Crops are looking very well, except
on low ground. Farmers are com.
planning some on account of rust, but
two weeks of cool weather would
bring the grain out all right.
A. w. Cobb of Lake Crystal is
busy at work on his new blacksmith
shop.
G. NJ. Hooper and III. f. Weymouth
went cut hunting the other day and
after about four hours walk succeeded
~ oAAhSihS hOuiC OiiO lIIIlc plONeT.
Jones Bros. of MankatO were in
town Monday looking up a location
for a hardware store, they were well
pleased with our village and think of
stopping here.
Considerable wheat is coming into
town.
Carpenters and masons are busy
finishing the Presbyterian church.
Some loud talk in our drug store the
other morning.
Lew Davis returned from his trip
out west Monday.
A good time is expected at the M.
E. church next Tuesday evening at
a Sociable all are invited to attend.
John Mobiles will soon erect large
lumber sheds and parties can then
find as good and large a stock of
lumber here as any where in the
county.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-07-22
Parasols |! Parasols I!

Five Hundred Parasols to be
sold within the next 20 days.
We are Offering our entire
stock Of ParasOls, consisting
Of all the late novelties in
Br0cade Serge and Plain Silk.
and an endless variety OF
Scotch Bingham and Cambria
ParasOls. Any lady in need
Of q parasOl should avail her
self Of this unusual oppor.
tunity to secure one at an a.
tonishing low price.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-07-22

On July 18th. Dean Stanley, ID. d.,
Dean of Westminster, departed this
life. In the death of this eminent
man, England loses one of its deepest
thinkers, and writer of great
ability.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-07-22

ACCORDING to telegram in the
Pioneer Press of the Goth inst, inter.
nal revenue collector Wedges office
is TO be removed ut once to Albert
Lea. the DIR. having received an order
to that effect.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-07-22

~ The subscriber offors for sale a very VAL.
LIABLE PATENT RIGHT, for the whole
Statc, several Statos, or the United States
fntent was obtained April 18th, 1881. Object
In selling, no desires 10 visit his n1r:,nfs
across tho ocean this season. Those Wishing
10 invest In tho best paying business In the
world will do well TO cnll for u fow days al
MERCHANTS HOTEL, where u full sized
working machine can be seen.
HERBERT z. COLES
July ~, 1881.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-07-22

THE Garfield fund is attrac ting at.
tention from the small rs well as the
older ones, and contributions upon
the same scale are being received, Us
the following witnesseth
BALTIMORE, July l3.-The follow.
ing letter was received here to-day
from boy in West Virginia addressed
to the Corn and Flour Exchange
DEAR SIR send you by Adams Rxpress
to-day live fox. He was caught when nc
bigger than Il raj. and ID now only half grown
BE- careful that he don't gnaw his way out of
his box. His name j. Roscoe Gonkling. Sci
him for Mrs. Garfield. Tell her | sent il, and
that hope she will like my idea. Tell her
hope MIR. GARFIELD will get well.
y. ". - paid 81 for the chain and box
Please send me one-fifth of what IL sells for
a. | want Ia buy pig.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-07-22
Housekeeping Goods !

In this department we offer
Special Inducements; 8 pieces
Table Damask csc per yard; s
pieces half Bleached Table
Damask, heavy, 45c; 10 pieces
Barnesley's Linen Table DAM
ask, extra heavy at soc per
yard; 8 pieces Bleached Table
Linen at SIC, worth 75c; five
pieces Blcached Table Linen,
extra fine, at size; 4 pieces
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-07-22
Do Not Be Mislcd

By false statements regard.
ing quality Of our stock.
Please call, examine our goods
and prices and see for your.
selves. Remember that We
constantly study how to Rive
you the most and best goods
possible for the least money.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-07-22
THE NEW YORK SENATORSHIP,

Order comes out Of chaos. 1t was
so in the night of time, or rather i'm
the beginning, as we are credibly in
formed, and now, the result of weeks
of turmoil and excitement in that
hOtbed for the Matching Of political
conclusions at Albany, promises to
establish still more forcibly this idea.
A silver lining to the cloud that has
hung so heavily over the capital of the
empire State, New York. unveiled
itself, on Saturday last in the election
of Warren Miller to fill the vacancy
of u. 5. Senator for the long term
made vacant by the resignation of
Mr.. Platt, Miller receiving IS votes,
10 votes only being necessary to elect
The deadlock" thus happily broken,
the event was hailed as the precursor
of speedy end Of this exciting bust.
ness, and 4 motion to adjourn was
interrupted by emphatic opposition
and the desire expressed by Gen.
Winslow to now finish the business,
which was defeated by Il prompt
adjournment.
Two unsuccessful ballots were
taken on the Goth inst. for success
sor to the seat made vacant by the
resignation of Mr.. Conkling, the votes
showing the contestants thoroughly
drilled, rs follows:
Lapham ............72 Conkling ......2 %
Potter ......--. .....a9 woodford ......... 1
Necessary Ia choice, 20.
Speaker Sharpe, whose reported de-
lection from Conkling led to the cleo.
ton of Warren Miller to fill the va.
cancy made by Platt's resignation,
here took occasion to say that he
never held any office by the assistance
of any one who has been candidate
for United States Senator here or any
where else.
The chair declared no choice made.
Another vote was taken with the
same result:
i;apham. ............!2 Conkling ....... %
rotter .....-........ssI Woodford. ...."....
The chair declared no choice. Sen.
ator Stain moved adjournment, which
was carried.
Another ballot was taken on the
2lst. No choice. Confidence is still
felt that I.apham will ultimately be
elected.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-07-22
Dress Goods! Dress Goods

This department Is overflow
ing with all the novelties of
the season, with elegant trim
mings to match. Just received
two cases All Wool Cashmere
In Black and COlOrs, which we
shall continue to sell at our
popular old price, 80 cents per
yard, sold elsewhere at Is cts.
IN BLACK AND COLORED
SILKS we are Offering decided
bargains In the best makes
such as Guenett Bonnet and
BellOn. These goods having
been purchased largely by us
from the late HARDWOOD sale,
which stock was sold for 66a
cents on the dollar, enables us
to offer them at much lower
prices than any other house In
the State. We still continue
to sell the best grade of the
Celebrated jamestown Alpaca
for Is cts, worth 40c; also q
pieces Sussex Silk Suitings In
light cOlOrs at 20 cts, worth
4Oc. Do not fail to see them
We have q complete line OF
Cambrics. Lawns and Monte
Cloths which we offer at the
lowest market value.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-07-22

Mr.. Geo. Wilde has returned to re.
main with us for some time.
Elder Howe has been hired to
preach for the Baptist society for the
coming year. He and family are
here overseeing the building Of his
house, which is located east of the
Baptist church.
Mr.. Mike CliffOrd's family, living
west of town about four miles, lost
their babe, of cholera infantum.
Mr.. Geo. Clarke has bought a lot,
will build and move into town soon.
Mr.. Chas. Ware is building and will
move into town after harvest.
Mrs. Elder Austin has been sick
but is recovering and will be around
soon.
Mr.. NJ. L. Berry returned to town
this week.
Mr.. David Smiths family has re-
turned from their visit to Waseca.
Elder Crimson gives another Of his
celebrated temperance lectures in two
weeks.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-07-22

shCtcuSc. SS,osU.-'p
Or al increase Of $50 per ct. over June, 10.
"A large amount of gravel and other
material was handled during June,
1880, on which no freight was col
lected. and which accounts for much
Of the tonnage during that month.
II any other station on the line can
make better showing, let it be
known. 1t speaks well for Edgewood
and the fine country tributary to it.