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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-01-06

IT is variously stated that :. J..
Tilden will be candidate for the
Presidency in 1884, on the Democra.
tic ticket, while it is as various ru.
mored that the old gentleman has
positively settled down to private
life and confirmed bachelorhood. In
either event he never can ascend to
the White House.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-01-06

A venerable Boston Minister called on
one of his flock with some oranges in
his pocket for the unexpected babies OF
the family. The eldest was delighted
with this attention, and inquired if the
doctor would always bring her some
thing. On being told that he should al
ways bring her his love, she reflected .
while, then went to her money box and
extracted a penny, which she pressed
emphatically into his hand with: ''There!
Take that, and buy something for your
self"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-01-06

Fogg put his foot into it bodily when
he was introduced to Mrs. Smith and
her daughter. He wished to say some
thing neat and gallant. Addressing
the daughter, said he. Really, madam,
l never should have suspected that that
lady was your daughter. l supposed,
Of course, that you were sisters; did,
l assure YOU" THANK you, Mr..
Fogg," replied Miss Smith. "You
were perfectly right in thinking that
lady could not be my daughter. She
is my mother, SIR" Fogg went off in a
hurry. calling somebody or other con-
founded fool, while Miss Smith was
heard TO remark, Indignantly, Sisters,
indeedr'
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-01-06

With the exception of South Carolina.
where political misgovernment and tur-
moil delayed the change. the number
of farms in these States has nearly
doubled in ten years, and the same pro-
cess has been going on all over the
South ever since the close of the war.
In 1860 Mississippi, for instance, had
AZ, $40 plantations. averaging $40 acres
each. and in 1870 she had 68.023 farms
averaging 1913 acres each. In 1880 tho
number Of farms had increased to U.s.
POS. averaging 1876 acres each. While
the area of cultivated land is less in
that State than it was in 1860, yet the
production of cotton is nearly twice as
great. Post and Tribune.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-01-06
Germany's War Treasure.

The revision of the war treasure of
the German empire will shortly be
made. This treasure, which is said to
amount to 100000 marks in gold
coin, is deposited in the Julius Tower
at Spandau. The two commissioners
whose duty it is to verify the treasure.
each possesses key of the chamber in
which it is kept, and the door opens
only when the keys are applied stimuli
taneously. The treasure is divided in
to ten lots, and each lot is further SUBJ
divided into twelve others of 1000, 600
marks each, This large sum of 12O,-
600. 900 marks, or $4,000. 900, earns
no interest.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-01-06

"No perceptible change" said he,
as he read the headlines in the even
ing paper mo. nor there hasn't been
any for a week." said she, turning his
vest inside out; "and if some isn't
forthcoming pretty quick there'l be
trouble"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-01-06
MANKATo FREE PRESS.
FRIDAY. JANUARY 6. ISsa.

MINNESOTA was not quite up to
the times in Washington on New
Years. Mrs. Window, Mrs. Nc
Millen and Mrs. Dunnell did not re.
ceiye.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-01-06
Subdividing Southern Farms.

One of the most hopeful signs at the
South is tho breaking up OF the great
plantations into small farms. The ex-
tent to which this has been carried on
is indicated by the census report cover
ing five States, showing the number Of
farms in 1870 and 1880, us follows:
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-01-06

A Nova Scotia editor wrote the fol-
lowing headline to dispatch: "The
British Lion Shaking his Name" He
went into fits, from which he has not
yet recovered, on reading the printers
version: THE British Lion Skating in
Maine"
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1882-07-22
v. & =. r. z. TIME Table

TRAINS FROM u4aIx1A TO CARSON AeD RENO,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-23

any of il. but who stand ready to sell more
than the whole world produces. If the game
were always honestly played, there would sun
be some faint connection with actual values
the side having the most money would, OIL
course, make prices at its pleasure a. now U'''
the most money would be likely 10 Do on 'i'o
side best justified by conditions OF demahu anu
supply. A market Of that sort dues not sun
modern operators, however; just rs " Is pl"V,
tically impossible to find gamblers VINO wiz
play n perfecty fair game, 80 it comes 10 pass
in every market where dealing III phantom
stuff is tolerated that the gamblers begin 10
mark the cards and load the dice against each
other. Tricks are employed, faiSehoouS aio
circulated, production Is manipulated 10 sun
the schemes of the gambler, aud the stiohgtS'
and most INSCRIPTIONS combine to neece the
rest That is not market lie Is heIeS q
great gambling shop. It's existence Is -'o'
helpful to any honest business, because no pro-
ducsr or dealer can form any opinion What his
actual product may sell for at any future tine'
All reasoning and calculation are ont or place
The swlndles of the various operators make
prices. regardless of any reason.
II is claimed that commerce could not go on
III sales Tor FUTURE uoli'Ciy WV
That is not true, because commerce ala 20 OIL ~,
this country for years without such Sales anu
does 90 on now in countries where such sales are
unknown. But if it be true that sales Tor future
delivery are needful they can be OF any service
to commerce only when made by persons VINO
have got something to sell. In other words IL
sales for future delivery were strictly ilmiteu
TO the persons who hold the property they SELL
there would be az much sold as could by any
possibility be demanded for actual use IN COM
merce or manufactures. Nor is it at all diihculC
to restrict sales thus. There is not CONNER
rial organization in the country that could not
substantially stop all dealings in phantom SUM-
if it chose. The question is whether 1t ougnt ho'
to be compelled by law to choose legitimate ouSi-
ness instead of gambling.
Brokers and dealers object, Tor they say IL
would cut oft nearly all their business. In one
week not long ago, 12O,000,OOO barrels OF OH
were sold. when there were not 35,OOO'ooo
barrels in The country, and probably not
l 900 600 actually changed owners. but IL
the gambling is so enormous that three-iourthS
or nine-tenths of the business OF large class
of men would be cut of if it should cease, SO
much the more reason why it should cease. lhe
crop of ruined young men and OF broken
banks is large enough already.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-23

next Senate and Assembly will have plenty 10
do that is we'll worth doing, and we trust mat
no one of them is disposed TO take .ow We"
of his opportunity for usefulness because his
own side has 80 few votes and the other side so
MANY. Grief tests the stuff Il man is made Or
and the conduct OF party while 1t is in the
minority is similar test of party stamina.
Minorities have richts-tlat they always re-
member; they also have dutlcs-that they
sometimes forget. If our Republican law
makers desire to know what minority ne
comes when it forgets that it has any respon-
sibility, trey have only to fix their eyes upon
Congress. The Democrats are in minority
there and they act a. If they had becn
sent to Washington for no other purpose IMAM
to annoy and embarrass the majority. Ihey
talk against time, they make mUtlons III tDe
interest of delay, they cOnnige to postpone
action on leading measures of large public
importance Such minority eXcites only con-
tempt and execration. According to the
measure of it's ability it is a public enemy.
We entertain no suspicion that our Republican
legislators at Albany are going to conduct then'-
selves in any such manner. We expect TO see
them cheerfully cooperate with the Democrats III
securing the passage of all laws that NAV
be framed which make for the common good.
But at the same time we expect to see them
keep their eyes wide open 50 that they shall
not be found consenting to the success OF any
jobs. We regret to say that on the Democratic
side of the Legislature are several men who
will bear constant watching. There IS no
occasion that we should mention names-let
any intelligent citizen glance over the list OF
Assemblymen-elec from this city If he doubts
the truth of our statemens, and he will doubt no
longer Let our Republican friends watch
these queer legislators and never be found
wanting in the knowledge and courage to ex-
pose the corrupt measures which they Will be
sure to father In faithfully attending to these
duties and in performing the routine work OF
the session the minority will find full scope Tor
its energies. We trdst it will always play the
part of an obstructionist when the lobby is en-
deavoring to come to the front. AT all other
times it can best exhibit its common sense, It's
patriotic aim and its public spirit 10y leaving
that contem ptible role tOthe Democrats OF the
XLVIith Congress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-23

agriculture. and yield rich rewards for the expend-
iture of Iabor and capital.
A curious contribution to the funds of Christ
mas gencroSitlcs is that received by charitable
organization in Brooklyn from the "cuss-boX
of club of young men, who presumably
arc not of the membership OF tne Young
Mems Christian Association. Their cheerful
custom is to deposit nickel in the box
for each oath uttered and the sum sent in at thls
Christmas tide represents fOrty-live pro'ane ex-
pressOus Ii is suggested that cuss-boxes In
various places of public resort might prevent the
many infTactons of the clause of the Penal Code
relative to profanity daily to be heard.
bill was reported in the House yesterday to
provide for the importation into the United States
free of duty OF books for tho use of the blind.
A set of these books would be appropriate
Christmas present for the stat smen who ere gong
around saying that there wasn't much of a shower
on last election day.
The Paterson Guardian, the home organ Of John
Ryle throws up the sponge. 1t announces that he
has changed his mini and concluded not to contest
the election of the Hon. William Walter Phelps TO
Congress. his is very good of Mr.. Ryle, cOnsld-
ering that he was only beaten by a majority of
1,j9S. II everybody who is defeated by not under
l. 598 majority should conclude to initiate Mr.. Rye
and AVOID contest, it would probably be as we'll.
There seems to have been conceivable ground for
a contest, excepting that Mr. Phelpss majority was
large: but his habit of running ahead Of his ticket
is confirmed. This IS the first time that he has
carried all the counties in his Notwithstanding
never done there by any other candidate of either
party.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-23
TIE M1gORlTYS OPPORTUNITY.

The Republican members Of the next Leg
islature will constitute less than one third of
the entire membership of that body. The Sem
ate will contain eighteen Democrats and four
teen Republicans; the Assembly, eighty Z
Democrats and forty-two Republicans. Under
these circumstances, following the recognized
rule, the Democratic side will be held respon-
sible for the general character of the session.
IL its character is good Democracy will get the
credit while IT, its character is modelled after
that of the present Legislature, theirs will be
the condemnation.
All the same. the Republicans who sit in the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-23
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FoREIGN-Leon and Armand Peltzer have been
sentenced TO death for the murder OF NJ Bernays in
Brnssels. - There is much excitement in Rome
and other Italian cities over the execution of Over
dapk. 60 A Ministry of Agriculture is proposed
IN England with Mr.. Chamberlain, president of
the Board of Trade, at it's head - The sub
stance of the understanding between Russia and
the Vatican is published. = Two Cossacks have
been murdered by Chinese in the Province of Iii.
CoNGRFss.-ln the Senate yesterday resolution
providing for rebate of the taxes paid on the stock
of tobacco on hand at the time of future reduc
ton. was passed: the bill to extend the time for
the withdrawal of spirits in bonded warehouses
was discussed; the Civil Service bill was cOhsid-
cred 60 In the House the Army Appropriation
bull was considered in committee; the House VIII
adjourn to-day until Wednesday.
Observation-Disclosures Day was observed as a
holiday at Plymouth. 60 The ANNUAL CEN
sus of Philadelphia has been made - The tram
from New-York ON the New Haven road was IN col
lslon yesterday in Bridgeport; several passengers
were injured. - &. g. Dibrell has received GER
thcate of election to Congress for the lid District
of tennessee r. Bank Examiner Needham has
replied to the charges of the Pacific Bank stockhold
ers "A San Francisco policeman has been ar
rested for burglary. - A negro, for assaultng a
white girl, was lynched in Georgia. 60 Large en-
bezzement- in the Philadelphia Gas Trust have
been discovered.
CITY AMP SUBURBAN.-The New England Society
ate ITS seventy seventh annual dinner last evening
at DelmOnicos: Joseph H. Choate, Chauncey NJ.
Depew Governor Long General Horace Porter. the
Rev. DIR. }. II. Paxton, Mark Twain" and Senator
Miller were among those who made speeches. 60
A hearing had yesterday i'll the suit of j. F.
Loubat against the Union Club. 60 Arguments
were heard on the injunctions granted i'll favor of
Sunday occupations. 60 Dubourque. the insane
Frenchman, was acquitted of murder and sent to
an asylum - An Illicit distillery seized in
Harlem - The investigation of Castle Garden
affairs was continued - Alexander Jefferson,
the Brooklyn murderer. was not found. - An
Engshman was arrested for forgery committed in
London - Gold value of the legal-tender silver
dollar (4l2l2 grains), o4.53 cents. - Stocks
were dull and irregular; at the close prices were
steady.
Tx WEATHER-TRIBUNE local observations indi-
cate cloudy and rainy weather, with slight changes
in temperature, possibly followed by clearing
weather Temperature yesterday Highest, 3S'i
lowest. $50; average $40.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-23
Jnoes 10 Advertisements.

AMUsEMRSTs-9h PoGe-6th column.
ANNOUNCEMENT ION PG0c-4th column.
RAINING HoUsEs-SH PdGe-9th coinmn.
BOARD AND Rooms 9M Pd0e-4tb column
BUSINESS CHASCEs-9h Pnqe--3d column
BUsISEss NoTICEs--4m PdQe-1st column.
CORPORATION NOTICEs-9h PGQe-5d criuinu'
DASCTsG AcADEMIRs-6fh PGoe-5th column
DIVIDEND NOTICEs-Sh PG0e-5tb ana ON oOi"in"''
Day ,IOoDs-9M Pa0e Attn column
FNANCIAI--sh Pd0e-4th ana oth oouhlns'
FuRNITURE-9th Pdge-3d column
IIEIP WANTED--6h Pd0e-5th CO. inln
HoTRLs-Sh Pa0e-6tn column.
IcF CKEAM-6M PoGe-6fb column
INsTRUCTIoN-6M PdQe-5th column
NINfSG-6h f'dge-6th column 80. ". an
MIsCELLANEOUs-Sh P0ge-bth cOIuhh; lV" T"ye-
9th and 9th columns. , ,
M,RsIAGgs AND DE AThs-5h Pd0e-5th column
M sid Al ,ssrRuMssrs-9h PdGe-6th column -,
NEW PURIlCATIoNs-6h Pd0e-2d Sd, ana 4th coiuihns'
OCEAN STEAMEEs-9h Pa0e-2d and 80 columns
RAJ EsTATE-9M Pdgc-3d column
RELIGIOUS NoTICEs-9h Pdge-1st ana "a Columns
SALES BY AUCTIoN-9h PQge-3d column.
SAylNss BASks-SM Pd0e-6th column. -, ,.
sITrATIoSs WASTsD-MALEs-6h Pdge--6th column
FEMALEs-6h Pa0e-6th column
SPECIAL NoTIcEs-5M PGGe-5th ana 6th columns, ,.A
sIEAMBoATs AND RAILRoADs-9h Pdqe-4th auu o'"
uEAcmeRs-6m Page-5th column.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-23
Amusements 60 Might.

ACADEMY OF MusIc-2-" Carmen"
go o.. mr. rsr-2 and 81 5-"The sorcerer.'
pooru,s THE ArRE-2 and s." Camille.
nays THEArRk-2 and s:16-"our English Friend
rIrTp AVENUE THEATRE-2an g." Forbidden FRUIT
cp.Sp OPERA HOUSE, and s." The Little Detective
H,vyRlY's l4rH STREET THRArRE-2 and s-"Joshu"
Whitcomb"
,.vnxesox,s STANDARD THEArRF-2:15 and s:15-
"Iolanthe."
Nu, o,s a.RpEy-2 and g." Taken from Life"
san FRANCISCO OPERA House, aud s--San Francisco
Minstrels.
THEATRE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES InAation
uSIoS SQUARE THEATRE and SID" The Rantzaus
WAILAcK's THEATRE-2 and s-OId Heads ana Young
Hearts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-23

fit 10 true that an abundant supply of water has
been reached by an artesian well in Colorado, 100
miles east of Denver the fact has importance az
regards the future of our Western plains which
cannot be overestimated. IL is many years since
experiments with artesan wells were begun in the
West, but the results attained have been sat
sfactory, which is probably due in large part to a
lack of knowledge of the geological conformation
of the country. Last year and during the past
summer experiments made IN Colorado. but
this is the first real success which has been at
tanned. If practical experience can render feasible
the sinking of artesan wells on a large scale, and
the securing of an iDexhaustible water supply.
many sections of the vast plains along the eastern
base of the Rocky Mountains and of the sterile val
leys and even plateaus between the Rocky Noun
tains and Sierra Nevada may yet he reclaimed TO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-23
GENERAL NOTES.

On the morning of December 10 the inhabi-
tants Of Madrid TO their anazemcnt awoke md that
the city and surrounding country were covered with
snow a foot deep Such weather had been known In
the Spanish capital for twenty years and the unwoDted
Visitation aroused the yeest Interest The
from summers drouth and failure OF tho crops were
specially delighted.
Il he consumption Of beer In the German En-
pire amounted last year the enormous total OF
e300000o0 gallons Bavaria taking 26o 100000, wur-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-23
SPECIMEN DEMOCRATIC CONSISTENCY.
EL.lin Ihe PhilddsLnhid hsc0rd lInd.l


To the Democracy OF the country 1t must nave
beer au exceedingly edfyng spectacle 10 witness me ~
pearance Democratic Senators before cOnh.l.o
OF Con ess make appeal against removing the uu
ON coal. Tner names are Davis OF West virginia anu
German yland. Tho rival that s dreaded Is tno
bltumnous coal OF Nova Scotia. Yes THE foreign ooa
not dug by pauper hands The labor that Is eupoyeu ~
digging IL and bringing 1t 20 Market ss
well paid az tho same KIND OF labor III TINS country
But Il IL feared that the free competition OF Nova
s,oua coal will seriously Interfere with the cOmDhe
tons TO maintain the prices OF this COMMODITY axahse
ronsumcrz When the great anthracite corpVratons
MAKE corner" in coal by arbitrarily limiting tho
nroueuon tney enable the pr0dacers OF oltuininous
ruaI also 10 keep up the prices Ii the duty on Noys
scotia coal were repealed Consumers would Do oenen.eo
NV beiug able to obtain abundant and cheap supPles
that are beyoud control OF combinations ana fns
and that 10 Just the two Democratic statesmen VI
MARYLAND aud West Virginia do not want. az owners,
torneys or representatives Uf coal mines their nson
is 10 serve the few At the expense OF the many
cali themselves Democrats, and are loa IA 'no y,
marry nomenclature. Az Democrats they are nuop s
favor OF tariff reform IN the abstract pul "ns hr,
pecullar intsre 10 touched they cry Out ho nh
Children hat kind or tarn reform VIII tnst oe W. -
leaves q protective daty on one OF the most -
the raw materials Of manufacturing industrtesi M
rnnch genuine tarif reform can be expected u Pai
which has among its statesmen In the senate JAWS "
West V,rxinia, and German, VI Maryland hownbs iV
b,en t,I upon the fuel OF the milIopsf 5uca eAuIDf
ron. this reveal from time to time how niue pin
cipe there is IN political parties 40 OF present
aud managed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-23

The New-Englanders kept their feast last
NIGHT with all their usual heartiness and more
than Their usual oratory. Chamncey NJ Depew,
Governor Long. of Massachusetts. General Hor-
ace Porter and the Rev. DR.. Paxton bore Oh
the laurels. In other columns we give oil
unusually full report.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-23

sented in THE TRIBUNE. 1t is clear from the
way the trial began yesterday that before it ends
the rights and prerogatives of the Union Oiuo
men will be more fully set forth than they ever
were before.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-23

We apprehend that the majority OF the
American people will heartily second the
recommendation made in report that was
presented to Congress yesterday, that reuuc-
ton De made in the number OF pupilc oocu-
ments that are printed. Too many OF such
documents have little or no value to the gen
eral public and are issued by the Congress
sional Printer only to perish miserably at the
junk shop This particular field is ripe 1or
retrenchment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-23

i It is unnecessary to invite the club men of
New-York to follow the trial of the suit of
Loubat vs. Leroy, since 1t involves nice points
In which they are all concerned. The facts
upon which the suit rests have been fully pre-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-23

The noble, self-denying resolve OF Congress,
that on its return from its holiday spree-that
spree which in splendid spasm of implacable
virtue it determined not to indulge init will
meet at IL a. IN. instead of II M, is to be re-
garded as unique contribution TO the con-
science fund.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-23

Thousands of people are sitting with their
hands carefully curled around their ears walt
ing for the decision of Judge ArnOux on the
motions for iniunctions to restrain the police
from interfering with concerts, lectures ana
other entertainments on Sunday. The fact that
if the Judge grants the inunction no "n
make hole in the Penal Code which, II Is
claimed, will prove large enough TO Drive I"
coach and four through, imparts to the ue-
cision momentOus Importance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-23

-Four railroad accidents on one day with no
fatal outcome furnish an additional reason to
the country for being merry Oh the fast APP
preaching Christmas. And if the fact of the
concurrent rour should serve to make all the
railroads in the country additionally careful in
running, SO much the better.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-12-23

An Albany correspondent furnishes THE
TRIBUNE some interesting gossip concerning
Governor elect Cleveland, his policy and his
prospects. 1t is evident that Mr.. Cleveland Is
to have a hard road to travel. The entire
Democratic party of this State went in for
reform during the campaign and a deep
religious feeling pervaded all their ratification
meetings. But it is not SO now. The hunger
and thirst for spoils once again have reassert-
ed themselves, and large portion of the
party opposes any policy for the Cleveland
administration which does not have
spoils for - its cornerstone. This
makes it bad for Mr. Cleveland in case he
persists in believing that his administration
should be governed by business principles. And
another thing makes it bad for him-some OF
the New-York City members of the party are
inclined to jeer at him as a cOuntryman and to
resist his " dictation" on that account. 1t looks
as if Mr.. Cleveland would have need OF all his
resources of probity and pluck.