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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-03
CERESCO.

Ed. PREss.--Can you give us any
light upon the advantages, if there be
any, of using salt upon wheat lands as
fertilizer. We have often heard of its
being used with good success, but there
are so many humbugs floating before
the farmers vision nowadays, that it
is wise to look "lecdle Oudt."
FARMER
There arc many instances where salt
has been successfully used as fcrtili-
Ter, and it is growing in demand every
year. 1t has not only proved highly
beneficial on wheat lands but on nil
lapds, even to tame grass pastures. In
England and Germany, experiments
have been made in sowing salt, and the
results show IN increase in productions
of nearly SO per cent. In New York,
instances are recorded where the first
year, three bushels OF salt were sown t.
the acre and twenty-five bushels Of
wheat raised; the second year four
bushels were sown, and twenty-nine
bushels OF wheat raised; the third year
the same quantity was sown, and thirty
bushels of wheat raised. Salt evidently
keeps living moisture near the sur
face and renders soluble the ammonia
which is insolublc in the soil. 1t has
been practically demonstrated that pc
tatoes grown On sailed laud are always
clean and free from scab. Young fruit
trees have been made to grow and do
we'll in places where old trees have
died, by sowing pint of salt on the
earth where they are to stand. We
might give our enquirer innumerable
instances where salt has been benefi-
cial fertilizer, not only for all kinds of
grain and grasses, bu! trees and vines as
we'll. The conclusion OF those who
have used it may be summarized as fol.
lows:
Salt keeps the land cool ana moist.
1t neutralizes drought.
1t extcrminates all soil vermin.
1t prevents potato rot.
1t glazes and stiffens straw, prevent
ing crinkling and rust.-ED.]
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-03

5000 cords Of wood, over 1000 of which
they know nothing of. Also thai. Sell
leck " Peck were shipping large guam
titles OF wood. You must Remember.
jeff, that we have had no Cars here for
several weeks. Now where did it 20.
Perhaps
Lord Jeffrey saw them loading w he viewed
them afar,
1t was only Atwood's cutter, Jefr thought 1t
was car SLAR.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-03
Congressional DOiMgs.

The Morgan resolution for count.
ing the electoral vote will be present
ed to-day.
More intimidation of witnesses in
Mississippi are reported.
The proceedings preliminary to the
Inauguration OH the 4th of March are
in bad way, OH account of the i'm.
fecunious ones ut the Capitol striving
to get control of the programme.
a favorable report OH Ead's inter
oceanic bill is expected.
The Indian problem is agitating
Congress, for some means has got to
he devised to obviate the growing
difficulties between the Indians in the
Indian Territory and Dakota, and the
settlers who are anxious to possess
the fertile lands.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-03
LITTLE CORR.

Why is it that so many Of our young
men care so little about books or read
ingl Have questioned some of them,
and the answer is always, "What is the
use of reading, can't remember any
thing if do read" Now let me tell
you how to train your memory. Your
memory is bad perhaps, but there are
two secrets that will cure the worst
memory. One of them is to read sub
ject when interested; the other is to not
only read, but also think. When you
have read paragraph or a page, stop.
close the book and try to remember the
ideas on the page, and not only call
them vaguely to mind, but put them in
words and speak them out Faithfully
follow these two rules and you have the
golden KEYS of knowledge. Besides
inattentivc reading, there are other
things injurious to the memory. One
is the habit of Swimming over newspa-
pcrs, items of news, smart remarks, bits
of information, political references,
fashion notes, SO that all is q confused
tumble, never to be thought of again,
thus diligently cultivating habit OF
careless reading hard to break. Young
men, try it. I.
The roads are now crowded witt
wood teams, from early until late thi
music of the bells will sound in youh
ears.
Thanks to j. Hanson's store where tlIs
horses can rest, and we can refresh ON
selves with cider and crackers. Tie
cider is tip top, and Johnny is a tip irl
man; pity that lie intends to charge
Little Cobb for Dakota. BE cont:l,
where you are; do not 60 So far Oft "a
make money when you can make plca,,y
where you are. SUN
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-03
State News.

Lake Crystal is talking Of having
Il new school house.
Austin is agitating the question of
a creamery establishment.
st. Cloud is being stirred up by
troubles arising from sectarianism
creeping into the management Of the
Normal School at that place.
Window is to have bank, started
by Messrs. Perkins & Kniss. after the
legislature adjourns,
The Fergus Falls Journal, has been
enlarged to an eight column folio.
four pages ut home and four at st.
Paul.
The Winnebago City News, is the
name of the new paper that has been
promised under the management of
J. ii. Sherin. 1t is neat, spicy and
interesting paper.
The last snow blockade on the
Southern Minnesota, cost the Milwau.
kec company $4,000
The importance of raising good stock finds
frequent illustration, II recent one being the
sale { II three year Old mare 10y Vim. II. King,
If sharon, for sos cash. He bought the colt
three years ago for $40. Christian Dressed.
also of sharon, lately sold IA three year old
half Norman colt for 500. IL did not cost
any more to raise these colts than ii they had
been scrubs, that would have gone begging at
$i01.-Lc Saeer Ssntiaei.
Another illustration demonstrating
that the best is always the cheapest.
Worihington is again stirred up over inpcr
beer &c. The temperance people have begun
several suits against parties for violating the
liquOr law, pinnng their faith on success to
the evidence Of an Iowa detective who has
been nosing about the village for some time
past.
Wonder if the Worthington people
are aware that the Iowa detective is
II fraud, and only pursuing his avoca-
ton in order to get his winters living.
The minions Of the law have con.
fiscated the stock of liquors Of John
AdamsOn and Rob. McElrOy, of Wells,
because the parties have been sur
reptitiOusly dispOSing of them. The
majesty of the law must be vindica-
ted.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-03

The Review says that either the
FREE PRESS or representative Bur.
ger "prevaricates," which interpret
ed into English, means lies. We
made the assertion that Mr.. Burger
told us that i'm all probability the
finance committee of the House
would appropriate 800 to the liremen
of Mankato, for services rendered ut
st. Peter. Mr.. Burger has not intro
duced any resolution to that effect
and informs us that he does not in
tend to. His resolution was sex
pressing the thanks of the State to
the liremcn for their services" We
think our cotemporary crowds friend
Burger little too hard oftentimes.
Tor whatever his failings are, he has
the reputation among the members
of the legislature rs being the hard
est working member among them.
Our contemporary should concede to
Mr.. Burger what is justly his due
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-03
MApLETON.


Railroad all bl0ckaded and no regular
mails.
A donation party will be held at
Sprague's hall Wednesday evening,
Feb. 9th, for the benefit of Elder Gin
son.
Elder Berry and wife from Fairmont,
formerly Of this place, arc visiting
friends here. He is held in high esteem
by all.
The Burns club held its annual fcs,
tival Jan. 25th, to commemorate Rob
ert Burns birthday, ut tho residence OF
Robert Taylor. The night was spent
with songs, music and dancing to tho
enjoyment of all. A few of the people
of Maplct0n attended.
Elder Crimson has closed his reviva
effort. The Elder is gentleman and M
earnest worker, and did good work
This makes about eight continuous
weeks Of revival meetings this winter.
Mr.. Leroy Ptct has sold his hous'
and lot to Lucius Dyer. Consideration,
$3.50.
Eggs and potatoes are scarce. Egg
sell readily at 20 cents per dozen, anG
no potatoes in town ut present writing.
wish Ia say word in reference t.
our Napoleon Censor. The paper j.
high.tOncd and moral in every respect.
and its editor perfect gentleman
Then why not give it a better supper,
a paper in Maplcton is inevitable, then
better help IL man run paper whose
influence in the community is good,
rather than otherwise. Now OF the
scveLty-two subscribers to the FREE
PRESS, how many take their home
paper! A little of your produce would
help the enterprise wonderfully, and
you wouldn't miss the little. A man
asked me the other day ''if the editor
run his picture gallery now!' and SO it
is. Mr.. Price is supposed to be Mr..
Barlow who run paper and picture
gallery here awhile ago. Take your
home paper and keep yourself posted.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-03

Eighty acres adjoining the Hubboll farm.
NJ town Of Lincoln, three miles from Lake
Crystal, 40 acres good tillable land, 10 acres
inmeadow, with some fruit trees in full bear
ing, and fine shade trees fronting the highway.
Enquire ut the FREE PRESS Ofice. Ae6
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-03
g. TATE OF MINNESOTA, County Of Blue
- Earth.-in Probate Court.
In the Matter Of the Estate Of George W.
Conner. daceased.


Cooper, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition Of Caro-
line ID. Cooper, representing among other
things that George w. Cooper, late Of Blue
Earth county, on the 2Tth day Of December,
A. D. 1880, ut Shelby, died interstate, and being
Il resident of this county at the time Of his
death, leaving goods, chattles and estate with
IN this county, and that the said petitioner 10
the widow Of said deceased, and praying that
administration of said estate be to her, Caro-
line ID. Cooper, granted. 1t Is ordered that
said petition be heard before me, Judge Of
this Court, on Tuesday, the 18th day OF Feb
ruary, A. ID. 1881, at 10 O'clock, A. NJ, at the
Probate office ut Mankato in said county.
Ordered further, that notice thereof be
given To the heirs Of said deceased, and to all
persons interested, by publishing q copy Of
this order for three successive weeks prior to
said day Of hearing in the Mankato FRI1
Pass, a weekly newspaper printed and pub
lished mt Mankato In said county.
Dated ut MankatO the l4th day Of January,
G. w. MEAD,
Judge Of Probate.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-03

It required 1888 enumerators to
take the last census.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-03
GOOD THUNDER.

GOOD THUNDER.
In your last issue your Danville cor
respondent, signed V, answers your
Medic correspondent in regard to the "re-
lative fitness of farmers and lawyers for
Legislators" exactly right, but only
from onc-sided view. 1t is an old and
true saying that everything has two
sides. If we always could have such u
man as the Hon. ID. Buck or judy
Dickinson the farming community
would be sure TO trust their interest in
the hands of such worthymen; but when
we speak Of lawyers in general sense,
l for one would not trust the majority of
them any more than l would trust my
sheep in the care of wolves, even if they
were put under oath and the best securi-
ty man could give
l do not want to say anything against
any lawyer as man, but against the
man as lawyer, because it is the bust
ness and profession that spoils the man.
1t cannot be denied that these gentle.
men possess good learning-and why
should they notl But knowledge and
great learning alone does not make
great man. If man wants to be truly
great. he must not look to education
only, but must pay little attention to
his moral life else he might be likcned
unto sounding brass or tinkling Gym
bal. But how does it look among this
class of people in this rcspect' How
many are among them who work actually
for that which is right and justl How
many are among them who do not care
which Size gets beat IN court if only
truth, right and justice prevails! Who
has ever met lawyer who refused to
turn truth into falsehood9 Or how
many did never try to bluff or confuse a
witness for the purpose to weaken his
testimony! Hence l say it is the pro-
fession that makes the lawyer and kills
the man. And | shouldn't wonder that
the bill your Danville correspondent
speaks Of was the product of lawyer
whose trick was smelled by another law
yer and exposed. Our Legislature ought
TO offer at least five dollars for lawyers
scalps for a few years, which might tend
to thin them ont little. But it takes a
LAWYER to scalp Il lawyer, for they are too
slippery for the hands of good honest old
farmers. Our worthy Senator has al
ready proposal to that effect in his pos
session. But birds Of one feather flock
together Therefore it is best and wise
est TO have mixed Legislature but
the most of them should be farmers.
Let the lawyers stay at home-that
wont hurt them-they get used to it.
But if we want one, then let us have one
big enough to scalp anyother lawyer who
might have slipped into the holy halls of
the Legislature for the purpose to swim
die the people. Thanks to the people of
Blue Earth for electing such hero.
A FARMER.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-03

Albert Lea is going to have q fuel
company.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-03

YOssssN Men.
Young men who suffer loss of memory,
bashfulness, pimples on the face, back
ache, loss of energy or nervous debility,
will show Wisdo~ by consulting DR..
Kelly who il permanently located at
the laAkate House.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-13
A Young Girl Dies From tho
Effects Of q Or ml nal Operation.

Lizzie Cratheas young and pretty
girl Of twenty years, a nallve OF Ken
nedysville, Kent county, Md, died on
December 7, at her uncle's house in
Waterford, Camden county, New Jer-
sey, leaving an ante mOrtem statement,
in which she charged young farmer
OF Kent county, named McCauley, with
having betrayed her, and that q Grim
inal operation had been performed
upon her at McCauley's solicitation by
doctress named Mary Gray, of 2O8
North Ninth street. Philadelphia. An
inquest was held in Haddontield on
Saturday, and the jury rendered ver-
dict that the deceased had come to Eer
death in consequence Of criminal
operation performed by Doctress Mary
Gray, and that McCauley was an ac.
cessory before the fact. Justice Glenn
meLt, of Haddontieid, WAS advised to
lay the case before District Attorney
Graham, but instead of this he went to
Chief OF Police Given, who could do
nothing. The justice then went home
without having accomplished anything.
A reporter visited Doctress Gray's
Office last night, and found that she had
not been there as usual, either yester-
day or on Saturday. Prosecutor Jen-
kins, Of Camden has taken the matter
in hand, and will take im mediate steps
towards having Mrs. Gray and McCau-
ley arrested.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-13
The Eleventh IT, cot Bridge.

Tie western span of the Eleventh
street bridge is now IN place, and work
men are busy putting up the scafoid-
ing for the erection of the eastern spar,
TIE middle and eastern piers having
been built above high water marx, are
now approaching completion more rap
iily than when the tides lnterlereu.
The span and the draw Are ready 10 Dc
put in place as soon as the piers are
Completed, bur let the contractors 40
the st they can they will noL finish
the ioh before the middle of January
even If the weather continues favorable.
The Levy Court should by all means be
filing in the entertainments to give .hehl
a chance to settle IN time for inmcdlate
travel as soop as tho bridge Is flnl'hed.
Should very bad freezing weather SET
in, the briuge will not be completed
before next Spring.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-13
Keeping them In the Family.

Napoleon Bouaparte Barney, ma
chinist employed in the Rogers Loco
IN 1tive Works at Paterson, was divor-
ced from his wife and she went to her
former home near Utica Mt. Barney,
who is about sixty, married Miss Sut'
ton, sixteen years Of age. They had one
child. IN the summer Of 1880 Mr.. Bar
news grown-up son by his first wife,
named Willard Barney. came to Pater-
son from Utica and fell in love with his
step-mother. Then Mrs. Barney the
first came to Paterson and met her for
mer husband. He was surprised to
find himself glad to see her. A family
council was held. the result OF which
has just come to light. The old man
obtained divorce from his young wife
and day or two ago remarked his first
v ite. AT the same time his son mar
ried his fathers second wife and be-
came his step brothers step-father.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-13
Tho u. y. Senate.

In the U. s. Senate, yesterday, bills
were introduced by Mr.. Edmunds to
defcay the expenses incurred TIN ough
the shooting of the late President, and
also to amend the laws relating to
bigamy; by Mr.. Sawyer, ,tre-establishing
the Court OF Alabama Claims; by Mr..
Cameron, to relieve the Reading Rail-
road from certain taxes; by Mr.. Nor
rill to enable Matt nal banks to extend
their corporate existence; by Mr. Hoar,
for the education of Indian children,
and by Mr. Butler, to establish q
National educational fund. A resolu-
tion was adopted asking the Presid ent,
if not Incompatible with the public
int rests, to communicate the instruc-
tions sent to eur Minister in London in
regard to the modification of the Clay
ton Bulwer treaty. On motion of Mr.
Call, the Committee on Territories was
directed to consider the expediency ola
Territorial Government for Alaska, and
authorized TO report a bill for that pur-
pose. On motion of Mr.. Blair. the
Committee on Education and Labor
was instructed to irquire and report
what measures Congress can lawfully
and properly enact in aid of common
school education. Mr.. Hill, of Georgia,
from the Committee on Privileges and
Elections, reported back the memorials
affecting the right of the Senators from
New York to occupy their seats, and
asked, in view of the insutliciency Of
the objections urged by the memorial
lists that the matter be laid on the
table aud the committee discharged
from its consideration. The report, at
the request of Mr.. Garland, was laid
over. The Tariff Commission bill was
taken up and discussed by Messrs.
Garland, Beck and Morrill,, and the
bills on the subject were then referred
to the Committee on Finance. Mr..
Pendleton's Civil Service Reform bill
was taken up and laid over until to,
day. Mr.. Davis, OF Illinois, introduced
a bill establishing Court OF Appeals,
and Mr.. Davis OF West Virginia, one
to repeal certain laws relating to per
mancnt and indefinite appropriations.
A fter an executive session the Senate
adjourned.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-13

the brain, that his insanity was congeni-
,al. Witness described with great par
ticularity the peculiarities of head for
nation which he had detected in the
prisoners case.
Witness continued "Tf | had only
that mans (pointiug ut Guiteau) mean
face to judge by, might say he was a
depraved man or an insane man, but
introducing the other faGtors-the uue.
quail formation of the head, the inequal-
ity of the facial expression, and the
deviation of the tongue, | am of the
opinion that the trouble is of congeni-
t oriRiO."
The closest attention was paid byGui-
teau to the evidence of this wltness, and
his satisfaction was plainly indicated
by the expression OF his countenance.
The witness, becoming weary, was
allowed TO sit down, but District Attor.
ney Corkhill insisted upon his standing
up, as he could not see or hear him.
The witness stood up, saying it was a
trivial matter whether he iMr. Cork
hill) C uld see or not
Guiteau was immensely amused at
this remark, and, with chuckle, said:
"llc $ bad man for vou Corkhill; We
have got some more OF them, too
Witness upon talking with the pri-
soner found tn u he based his conclu-
sions upon insane and improbable as
sumptions, but, granting his assump-
tions to be true, that his conclusions
were logical.
The croSs-ex animation was continued
till the hour of adjournment, and the
combined efforts Of counsel for the
prosecution were brought to bear upon
the witness, with the evident purpose
of breaking down his testimony. The
witness, however, proved more than a
match for his woud-be crncliers and
frequently turned thetables upon them.
Col. Corkhil sharply questioned him
in regard to an article he (witnesS) had
contributed TO n New York medical
journal. A spicy colioquy ensued be-
tween the witness and counsel in re.
gard to the article, extracts from which
were read by Colonel COrkhill. Gui-
trau broke in and shouted "It seems to
cause Won considerable trouble. You
had bt ter cool of, (orkhill. | havn't
seen you h"a ed SO h'tore It's three
o'clock. We had b. IT rgO home.
Witness was asked "lf he had not
app ared as an expert in certain case,
and after taking fee on one side, re-
turned it and taken IA larger one from
the other side" and replied with CON
siderable warmth: "You have no basis
for such u question, and no man dares
an assertion upon which you could
found it.
Guiteau again interrupted in a great
rage, and in tones which completely
drowned the voices Of counsel and wit
ness, yelled out "That's a very dirty
question tor you to ask, Corkhill. 1t
lust suits your ain. I'm going to
ask Arthur TO kick you out of this case.
Why this II an is one of the first scien-
t,sts of the country. Why he would
not condescend to spit on you, Corkhill.
You are it, bad repute, Corkhlll, with
every member OF this bar. You are an
unmitigated nuiS,n nee IN this case. "
Witness finally answered, Most de-
cidedly no
Court aijoDr ed without concluding
the examination.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-13
kOmeihin1 N 0W.

Those who attended the performance
OF Romeo and juliet, last night, by
Miss Mary Anderson, at the Opera
House, were somewhat surprised, upon
entering tho auditorium, at the pleasant
smell that pervaded the room, and they
were at d loss to account for it. When
they took their seats, however, and
glanced at tn, programme, they behelt
: age circular attached to the same,
arr,onncing that Belts Fine Farina Col
o perfumes the Opera House.
j 1sing from the manner in which
ry one shifted, the cologne is tho best,
aud will M doubt meet with really sale
1t is Just the thiGg for nice Christmas
present, is put mp IN engraved aud eIe-
gautly labelled bottles, aud is for sale
by II. James Belt, apothecary, corner
Sixth and Market streets.
Daily Republican., 1881-12-13
ANOTHER VICTIM.
A Local Editor "GOne" on Nary
Anderson.

For some tine past an uncomfortable
passion has been brewing and gaining
strength in the bosom of q prominent
member of the staff Of certain morn
ing daily, published in this city. The
object OF his admiration is the brilliant
ly tragedicnae, who played here last
night. Persistently has he followed
her from city to city, hung on herswee
smiles and raved over her lueenly form,
His friends have observed, with some
curiosity, his tendency to strike strange
attitudes and make violent Romeo-like
gestures, not dreaming, however, of the
passion which animated his breast, un-
til last night, when, after listening to
the houied words OF love which Mary
poured into the ears Of her Romeo, and
transferring them in Imagination to
himself, he threw of all restraint, and
avowet his intention to follow her even
TO the ends of the earth. 1t is hoped
the young man will see the hopeless
ness of his intatuation, and cast Oft the
glamour which Mary's bright eyes aud
bewitching smiles have thrown about
him.