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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-09-01
SUMMONS.


S,TATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
- Earth,-ss. District Court, Sixth judicial
District
Thomas J. Perry
VS.
Israel e.. Gilman.
The State of Minnesota to the above named
defendant:
You are hereby summoned and required to
answer the complaint of the plaintiff In the
hbove-cntitlcd uctiJn which Is ON ille i'm the
office of the Clerk of the Court i'm and for said
County, at the City CT Mankato therein aud
To serve copy of your answer to said COM
plant On the subscriber ut his Office I'm the
village of Lake Crystal I'm said County of
Blue Earth within twenty days after the
service of this summons upon you, exclusive
of the day of such service. and IL you fail t.
answer said complaint within the imc aforc
said, the plaintin in this action will have the
amount he il entitled to recover ascertained
by the Court, or under its direction and take
judgment foI the amount 50 ;lsccrtained, tu
gcthcr with the costs and disbursements
herein.
Dated, August BIRD, A. ID, 1892.
LORIN CRAY,
Plaintiff Attorney, Lake Crystal, MINI
low
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-09-01

Hon. j. G. BLAINE opened the
campaign in Maine Monday, and not
withstanding the various compiled
lions and combinations, Republican
victory may be confidently predicted,
with James G.. at the lead.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-09-01

MIR. Walter McPhcrson, Springfield, Mass.
writes: 81 have been peculiarly unfortunate
in life. My guardian robbed me of the for
tune left me by my father, and at the age Of
II found myself poor I'm purse ana pure in
health. married young girl whose health
soon broke down from ovcrwork and house
hold cares. Our six children gave her great
trouble, and were very puny and sickly. My
doctor bills were larger than both grocery
and dry-gOOds bills together. Last year I
brought home bottle of Browns Iron Bit
tiers for my wife. She used IL and gave il To
the children-l also used il myself. Never
did Imagine such Il miraculous change from
ili-heulth to perfect health possible"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-09-01
Sparkling Ewes,

Rosy cheeks and clear complexion only ac-
company good health. Purker's q finger Tonic
better than anything, makes pure, rich blood
and brings health, joyous spirits, strength
and beauty. Ladies' try it.-Ba-dar.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-09-01

THE State election in Vermont &C.
ours next Monday, Very little work
is being done by either or any of the
parties, and therefore no estimate can
be placed upon the outcome.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-09-01
WEALTH OF NATIONS.

Mr.. Mulhall, the eminent statisti-
clan, has completed a careful estimate
of wealth Of the United States in
1880. which he places in round num-
bers at $4,000, 100000 made us as
fnllnWs.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-09-01

THE Council Bluffs exposition
promises to be a huge affair. Over
800. 900 in premiums are offered sue
cessful exhibitors.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-09-01

EX-GovERNoR HENDRICKS, of In
diana, is stopping at Waukesha, Wis,
and in an interview relieves himself
by asserting that Gen. Hancock will
not be a candidate for President in
1884. He is also of the opinion that
prohibition will cut no figure in na.
tional politics, but is confident the
measure will defeat the Republicans
in his State this year.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-09-01
TrilIlIlpllnnt.

Mrs. Scigfricd, Marion, o., says Thomas
Electric Oil was triumphant i'm her case: she
uses II for u severe cold and pain inside, and
was relieved I'm a few minutes. Sold by Col
Inns 4 Co., MankatO.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-09-01

MINNEAPoLIS and st. Paul seem to
be unhealthy hooks for the prohibi.
ton movement, If the several daily
papers may be taken as guide.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-09-01

A SUIT to test the validity of the
Iowa Prohibition Amendment has
been brought at Davenport.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-09-01
DrngpISt'S Testimony.

II. F. Mccarthy, druggist. Ottawa, Ont.
states that he was afflicted with chronic
bronchitis for some years, and was complete.
ly cured by the Use of Thomas Eclcctric Oil
Sold by Collins Il Co., Mankato.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-09-01

THE Sleepy Eye creamery proposes
to exhibit some of its products at the
State Fair. A sensible thing to do.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-09-01
Notice to the Republican County
Committee,

You are respectfully requested to meet at
THE FREE PRESS Office I'm the city of Mankato
on Tuesday, Sept 18th, 1882, at 2o'ciock p.
NJ, for the purpose of designating the time
for holding the Republican County Conven-
ton. and the transaction of such other bust
ness as may properly come before the COM
mittee. 4. BRADLEY,
Chairman.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-09-01

The Albert Lea Standard says :
Wheat buyers claim that there will
be little or no No. l wheat in the new
crop, and that great deal will so
No. 3, owing to the fact Of it having
ripened unevenly, resulting in many
badly shrunken kernels"
Such u state of affairs may exist in
and about Freeborn county. but moth
ing of the sort is reported in this
meek o woods" All of our wheat
is plnmp No. 1.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-09-01

In assuming entire control of THE
FREE PRESS l do so in the full con-
fidence that the patrons of this paper,
and the many acquaintances l have
formed during the few months of my
connection herewith will extend to
me that cordial support, sympathy
and forbearance 50 necessary to the
life and success of newspaper.
The business relations between Mr..
Woodland and myself during our brief
CO. partnership. have been most ann.
cable, and in whatever business he
may engage. he will ever have the
best wishes of THE FREE PRESS for
his success.
Without personal allusion or pledg.
es. will state that many valuable
improvements in the way of addition
al presses and material will soon
be made, in order to meet the rapid.
ly increasing patronage of the paper
and by promptly and justly dealing
with all l feel confident Of the future
Respectfully,
l.. Il. HUNT.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-09-01
TO FRIENDS AND PATRONS.

With this issue of THE FREE
PRESS my connection with it is sew.
cred. / have assisted i'm the last two
years by assiduous labor, and to the
best of my ability, toward building
up paper which would reflect the
many important interests not only of
of the city of Mankato, but of Blue
Earth county, and can assure all
that my expectations have been fully
realized in the largely increased pat
ronage which THE FREE PRESS to-
day enjoys. The paper was never
before upon such substantial basis,
and while regretting to leave the
many pleasant associations formed
with our people, l do 80 with the
knowledge that the future prosperity
of the paper in the hands of Mr..
Hunt is assured, and l trust and
sincerely believe that the liberal
patronage so generously bestowed
upon THE FREE PRESS in the past
will be continued in the future.
Respectfully,
W. W. WoopARp.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-09-01
A Delicious Annetizer

That ENSURES digestion and enjoyment of
food; tonic that brings strength To the
weak anu rest to the nervous; Il harmless di-
arrhoea cure that don't constipatc- Just hal
every family needs arkcr's Ginger Tonic
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-09-01
80

THE new State Capitol building,
now in process of erection, and which
is being pushed rapidly forward to
completion, will be structure that
Minnesota can point to with pride
and satisfaction. The building is
situated in the center of an entire
square, and is constructed of red
pressed brick with finely chiseled
and beautifully designed stone trim
mings. The walls are all completed,
and the slate roof is being placed in
position as rapidly as workmen can
carry it forward. The main entrance
proper is from Wabasha street, and
upon the right of the spacious hall
will be found the Governors recep-
ton and private rooms, while upon
the left, the State Auditor will be
domiciled. In the rear of the Audi
tors Office will be found the Treas.
urer's headquarters, while the balance
of the State officers will have splendid
accommodation in various portions
of the building. The Senate and
Representative chambers will occupy
the second floor, which is sufficiently
spacious to accommodate all.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-09-01

THERE is nothing really becoming
about DR.. Bliss if it be not his modes
ty. He has written letter to the
Board of Audit, appointed to settle
the expenses of the illness of the late
President, placing his claim for
services at SO, 900 and giving his real
sons for presuming to exact such an
enormous compensation. These rea-
sons are, briefly, that his practice
which net him 81 800 per month was.
to great extent broken up by his
engrossing duties at the Executive
Mansion and that the direct pecuniary
loss resulting therefrom, and from
subsequent ill-health caused 10y the
long continued nervous strain and
oyer-exertion, amounted to about
$4,000. AS the Board has but
$4,000 to defray expenses for medical
claims, DR.. Bliss will have to be con.
tent with much less than his bill calls
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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-09-01

THE Candy Ne,cs, published in Vel
low Medicine county, says farmer
by the name of VIM. Parrott threshed
SIS bushels of oats from IN acre. This
is claimed to be below the average.
which Mr.. Parrott claims will reach
IS bushels. Blue Earth county will
go the highest figure 20 bushels to the
acre better, and this, too, without
saying word in disparagement of
Yellow Medicines prolific soil.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-09-01

SENATOR BECK. Of Kentucky, is
taking in st. Paul and the Northwest.
Inasmuch as this noted parsonage de-
fended>the whisky bond extension in
the Senate, and Dunnell fathered the
same ignominious measure in the
House. his visit to Minnesota at this
time means nothing if not something
in which Mark II. is in full SYM
uathy
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-09-01
THE NORTHWEST.
n. G. Towards Observations Find
Further Expression.
MILES CITY, M. T., Aug. 18th. IL

MILES CITY. M. T., Aug. 18th. 1882.
Editors Free Press:
Justice follows the transgressor
quick and sure, on the frontier. Nine
men have died at the crossing of the
Little Missouri in the past three
years, seven Of them with their boots
OH. Two companies of soldiers were
camped there who got little spend.
ing money from the sale Of canes
made of the diamond willow, which
grows on the river hank. In my ef-
forts to acquire knowledge for the
benefit of Blue Earth county farmers,
l discovered that Uncle Sans soldiers
did not have that strict regard for the
truth that we, who reside in Blue
Earth so much admire. / asked them
where the diamond willow grew
and was told about thirty miles up
the river. Afterwards a barefOoted
cow boy told me it grew just over the
river around the bend. but that the
rattlesnakes were thick there and we
had better not go into the brush. His
information that rattlesnakes were
thick there" exited my curiosity to
see them. and my friend Smith
volunteering to go in "fOr the war"
we went down to the river and strip
ping to the skin and carrying our
clothes on our head fOrded the
Little Missouri. After dressing,
armed with a pole and some stones
with our pistols in reserve.) we beat
the brush for snakes. 1t was awful
hot and rather exciting ut first. but
not finding any rattlers, we left, feel.
ing it was too hot for snakes. Near
the dividing line between Dakota and
Montana I aaw tho RrSf nrairia 6nu
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1882-09-20
Everything Froze Solid.

The markets OF Irkutsk are an inter
esting sight in the Winter time, for
everything on sale is frozen solid. Fish
are piled up in stacks like so much cord
wood. and meat likewise. All kinds OF
fowl are similarly frozen and piled up,
MANY of item being stuck up In corners
in faucif,,l attitudes. Some animals
brought into the markets whole are
propped up on their legs and have the
appearance of beng actually alive, and
as YOU go though the markets you
seem to be surrounded by living pigs,
sheen. oxen and fowls standing up and
watching you as through you were a
visitor to tue barn-yard. You can
sc.rcely realize that they are dead, SO
natural and life like do they appear. But
stranger yet even the liquids are frozen
solid and sold in blocks. Milk Is frozen
into a block in this way. with strlne
or n stick frozen into or projecting from
# THIS is for the convenience OF the
purchaser who can take his milk by the
string OF stick and carry it home, swung
ooross the shoulder. There Is no need
for milk cans or pals to take to market
;n Jrkutsk. Other liquids are sold IL
the same way, and. so in double sense
sncb as is unknown in other countries,
man can buy his drink "wlth snck IL
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1882-09-20
return.

Ii we carefully examine tobacco
stalk we shall find that it is one of the
best absorbents we have, fully equal to
either straw or corn stalks. Each stalk
contains a large pith at the bore of the
plants fully ore half, or three-fourths OF
an inch Ill diameter, while the stalk
itself being woody is also valuable for
the purpose of retaing liquid fertilizers.
When the stalk is dry 1t is sponge-l'ke
and retains a great quantity of liquid
matter. The best way to utilize 1t for
absorbents is to cut into short pieces,
say from two TO four inches III length,
and use for bedding purpose. They
may be scattered under cattle or horses
even, while they are especially valuable
in the pig pen. If either way is no.
practicable a soit of compost heap
may be made by putting first layer ei
stalks at the bottom and then cover with
a LAYER of manure and SO on, alternating
the one with the other. In the spring,
when fit to use, they will be found soil
and full of liquid manure and as valua-
BILE for growth of plants as any fertilizer
that can be had. When so treated they
are especially valuable to put IN the
drill for either tobacco or potatoes, while
as top dressing for moving nothing
can be better. They also may be used
by spreading broadcast ON tobacco land
but should be plowed under Just as
soon as possible. One of the mos'
practical farmers we know OF, gentle
man of large experience IN growing
tobacco, cuts the stalks up and throws
them INTO his hog pen, say from ~ ''
25 bushels at time. Then he scatter'
corn among the cut stalks, the ho9'
are turued IN and the roofing begins
and SO the manure and stalks sr'
throue hly mixed together.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1882-09-20

A party Of Helena, Montana, gentle
men, returned from n trip by boat
through the Gate of the Mountains,
report some very wonderful discoveries
which will add immensely to the already
great attractions of that remarkable
region. While drifting lazlly through
the canon admiring the beautiful scenery
overhanging both sides OF the river,
band of mountain sheep were discovered
high up on bench of the precipice and
landing was maze with the object OF
a cold-blooded violation of the game
law and of making an addition to the
already large assortment of trophies OF
the chase of the well-known NImrods
of the party. After climbing several
hundred feet to the bench upon which
the animals had been seen. close and
cautious scrutiny failed to discover the
sheep. but one of the hunters came
accidently upon what appeared to be
the entrance to a cave. and with plenty
o. time at their disposal the party con-
cluded to make explorations. The en-
trance was large enough to admit OF
walking upright and from three to seven
feet wide. After following the opening
some fifteen feet, with guns at full cock
on the watch for any possible enemy,
the party were forced to Withdraw as
it became too dark to advance safely.
Providing themselves with plentiful
supply of pine knots, another attempt
was made, and very soon the party
found themselves in al immense cham
ber OF the cave. The imperfect light
failed to show the height of the roof.
but by pacing it was found that the
room was about seventy-five feet wide by
nearly two hundred feet long, lrregular
in form and with rough, uneven floor.
The action of water is plainly discerned
in the cavern, stalactites and stalagmites
showing plainly that at some remote
date it was quite wet; but now it is dry,
The floor in many places shows heaps
of bones OF animals, indicating that at
one time it was a den of some family oi
carniyorous beasts; but no sign OF any
recent occupancy was to be seen. Nc
other openings were found leading from
this chamber, but closer search might
reveal passages leading to other rooms
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1882-09-20
A Novel Fire Department

A correspondent writing from Bay
reuth, Germany, thus describes the
efforts of the Fire Brigade of that place
to extin2uish a fire. was awakened
from sound sleep by the loud beating
of a drum under my windows. / could
hear drums beating in various parts of
the city, the church bells were ringing,
there was the heavy tramp of soldiers
through the street. people rushing
about and shouting ''Fire" in fact
every indication of a fire. except the
noise of fire engines. A house little
way down the street was burning. A
crowd had gathered there. I found the
infantry guarding patch of beans, the
cavalry sta ioned about the potato patch
with flashing sabres, and the artillery
drawn up around a pear tree. The
flames were cracking merrily among
the beams. At last, around the corner
appeared Six big Germans carrying a
small ladder. and, after them, six small
Germans carrying large ladder. These
II Germans wore green suits and brass
helmets. When they had managed to
place the big ladder against the front
OF the house they ran away again. After
a while We heard rattling as though
dog with tin can tied to his tall was
running through the next street. The
II Germans again turned the corner,
drawing after them what looked like a
tin box on wheels. 1t was the fire
eDgine-an open tin box with hand
pump. A hose was attached. A fire.
man mounted the ladder. Another fire.
man carried the hose up to him. Mean
while, women with large wooden paEiers
strapped to their backs brought water
from the neighboring fountain and
empticd 1t into the engine. Finally,
everything was ready, and the pumping
began. Several large streams of water
came from the joints of the hose and
wet the bystanders A small stream
came from tine nozzle. The fire was
such triHe that they really managed
to get it pretty well under control.
Then they consulted as to whether they
should adjourn then and there and get
some beer or go on until the fire was
completely out. They decided to ad-
iourn. In about an hour they came
back and finished their work. 1 heard
one Bayreuther say to another that after
all the Bayreuth fire brigade was the
best IN the world. The next day the
city council voted a resolution of thanks
and compensation of 12I cents to the
women who carried the water from the
fountain TO the engine. During .he
''Parsifal' performances the firemer
are distributed through the theatre.
This seems to me unnecessary-the
building could burn down without then
ASST tance.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1882-09-20
some Large Lenses.

The th1rty-lnch objective Tor the great
telescope OF the Russian Observatory
at Pulkova was lately tested at the es-
tallishment of the grinders, the C.arks,
of Cambridgeport, Mass, and found to
be fairly perfect. The flaw discovered
before the grinding, due to Imperfect
coo;inp has no effect on the definition,
but lessons slightly the amount OF hight
transmitted. The flaw is too slight to
iuiure materially the efficiency OF the
lens, vet another block of glass, OF the
same size, has been ordered to be piac-
ed at the disposal of Professor Strive.
For testing. the lens Is mounted IN
temporary telescope, forty-fve eetlong,
and weighing, with Its fittings, about
seven tons. The lens weighs 400 pounds
will cost when finished $50, 900, and VIII
he for a little while the largest In the
world. The largest object-giass In use
: tho Of inch lens at Washington, with
:, local length of 33 feet. Its hight
gathering power is $4,000 times tina. Oh
.be nnaided eve. The Pulkova glass
will soon be excelled by that OF TIE
Lick telescope, the dish OF glass ioi
wbicb IS now in the establishment o'
the Clarks, 1t is 3s inches IN diameter
and . inches thich. When ground ano
a1;.hod Il will be reduced to 36 inches.
This class is optically rerfec'. 1t was
cast at Paris, France, where the fuih'
IVA class was, and weighs a little ovel
374 pounds. Tine casting o'cnplee
four days and the cooling thirty DAYS
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1882-09-20
Haryest of the World.

As regards the crops of France maize
is good in twenty-fi departments and
very good in two as against good IN
seven departments only last year. Rye
shows a similarly favorable contrast.
Barley shows slight improvement.
In Great Britain four hundred and
fourteen inquiries have been sent to
farmers asking their opinion on the
growing crops. The replies, taking 100
as representing an average crop, show
the following result: Wheat, 92.2
barley, 95.4; cas-, 1851; roots, 197.1
potatoes, 96.4. This may be compared
with last years figures, which were as
follows: Wheat, 80; barley, 10 oats,
so; roots, so, and potatoes 9S. The
wheat crop will probably be ten million
quarters for consumption, leaving fo1E
teen millions of quarters fer which We
shall be dependent on foreign supply
Spain is the only country from which
he reports are unfavorahle. In sum
marizing the result the London Time
says: Never, during the time sine,
these reports were collected, has the
harvest In the Northern hemisphere
been SO good all round We us
ually had to report deficiency eIthel
in Europe or America. This year thert
is absolutely none. The world over
then Is an average harvest, and with suci
a harvest the year is likely to bt
one ofcheap abundance.