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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-06-02

One of the essentials necessary and
observant in every well regulated city
is its fire department, and Mankato
points to her protectors of property
with sense Of pride becoming IN in.
trlligcnt and appreciative community.
While the organization is composed of
members, who give their services with
ont compensation, we doubt il there
can be found company in the State
whether volunteer or salaried, that is
more proficient in dealing with
the elements, than the iircmcn of
Mankato.
The first company organized was that
of the Hooks, which was formed in
1858, and still exists, although many
changes have since occurred. In 1864,
feeling the need If more security
against the flames, an engine was pur
chased by the city, which also neces-
STATED the forming of Hose Company.
This was accordingly contaminated,
and the title then assumed, "EXccsior
Hose Company No. L. still lives and
the organization has grown steadily To
meet the increasing demands occasioncd
by the growing population of the city.
In 1879, the city water works were
placed in operation, and Il second Hose
Company was formed, which adopted
the suggestive title of superior Hose
Company No. o. We therefore have
at this time, two hose carts, with 1900
feet of hose, Hook and Ladder trucks
fully equipped, and seventy-iive well
drilled and efficient tiremcn, who are
ever prompt in answering all calls
when their services are required for
the protection Of life and property.
We feel like cXpatiating more at length
upon our "iire boys" but will neccssari-
| ~ have to content ourselves with the
appcasing satisfaction of knowing that
our city property is in comparative
safety from obstruction by the too often
uncomfortable flames. The department
has an elegantly fitted up apartment in
City Hall, where they meet for consul
tation, and nothIn. is wanting to make
their headquarters inviting and charm
ing.
Following is Il list of the present Of
| ficcrS:
FIRE DEPARTMENT..
Chief Enginccr-B. ID. Pay,
First Assistant John \. Samborn,
Second Assistant-Jos. Gcbhard.
HOOK 4 LADDER.
FOrcman-Ed. Price,
First Assistant-Robcrt Thomas,
Second Assistant-Jas. NJ. King,
Secretary and Trcas.-W. i. Smith.
EXCELSIOR HOSE co. No. |.
Forcman-C. =. Williams,
First Assistant-II. W. DcGroodt,
Second Assistant
Sccretary-Thos Williams.
SUPERIOR HOSE co. NO. =.
Forcman-.Ios. Gebhard,
First Assistant Ben. Bangcrtcr,
Second AsSistant-Jos Lamm,
Secretary b. lIodapp,
TrraS,rrr-.Ioln SchwcitZer.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-06-02
OUR IRON BRIDGE.

Mankato has an iron bridge across
the Minnesota river that is an iplpos-
ing, durable and creditable structure.
1t was constructed in the year 1879 ut
Il cost of $2S,500. The bridge has a
swing span of $50 feet on the NicOllet
side of the river, with strength of
800 pounds per foot, and three fixed
spans of no feet each, to carry 1900
pounds per foot.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-06-02

of Trade he authorized to insert an ad-
vertisement in the Chicago, Cincinnati
and st. Louis papers, inviting the atten-
tion of capitalists and pork packers to
this promising point. Surely the cx-
pensc would not be heavy and in the
opinion of many it will be money well
spcnt.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-06-02
NOTICE.

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BreWerieS.

Mankato has three of these i'll
dustries, which annually turn out
thousands of gallons of beer and
consume thousands of bushels of
barley and other products. Proba-
bly, one of the finest and largest of
these establishments outside of st.
Paul Is
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-06-02

The Mankat" Mill. Mankato, steam, roller.
capacity ~ barrels pcr day.
". II Hockey, Mankatn. steam.
Morrison, Pickle X Co, steam,
Madison Lake. Gate. water,
Rap,ian Mill Co. Rapidan, water,
Richardson's MIL near Garden City. water.
Friend y Co. Garden City.
Friend " Co., - Gibson.
Burtcricd's. on the WatonwaI,
La CroiX n Co, tRcw'sD
q. Gulick's. uDyersJ
Rogers X 60, Vernon,
Thomas x Thompson, shelby.
champion Mills, shelby, |. q. Rait"r.
Palmer * Piper, Good Thunder.
Vim. g Furmnns, Sterling,
J. Pfafi Il Hilton. Winnebago Agency. steam,
Lcpman " Miller. South Bend. wind,
Burrell ~ Davis, MapletOn, steam,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1882-06-02
Total Mills. 10 Total Stone.

The full manufacturing capacity of
each stone is held To he about 10 bush
els Of wheat for each "A hours. II their
maximum capacity for grinding We're
maintained, they would consume about
1920 bushels per day, or l,795, 800
bushels per year. This is outside of the
MankatO roller mill with a capacity Of
500 barrels of -four per day. If these
mills We're pushed to their utmost ca
pacity, they would require much more
wheat than we have yet raised in Blue
Earth county. A few of these mills are
only custom mills and therefore run but
part of the time. But the influence of
such a number of mills in one county
is very great both in stimulating pro-
duction and on general industry. Some
of these mills have established brands.
famous in the East, and The Mankato
Mill has arrangements to ship immense
quantities drectto two markets in Eng
land. Thus our industries develope,
and our county and city grows.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-02-25
THE WESTERN FLOODS.
No Change in the Situation.-Terribie
Suffering and Calls for Assistance.
HELENA, Ark, Feb. "a.

HELENA, Ark, Feb. "a.
The situation is unchanged. The river has
fallen an inch, standing at ii inches below
the highest recorded point. The water on
the overflow ed districts is stationary. There
is much anxiety because of the freshets in
Ohio and on the upper Mississippi.
Reports of terrible suffering are received
from below. Hundreds of families are with
out the means of living. There is no organ
lied plan of relief and much suffering must
follow. Colored families and cattle are float
ing about in flatbOats below Glendale. Many
personal property.
Nothing in the memory of citizens is equal
to the present distress. The food extends
from Indian Bay to the mouth of the White
river, at depths of 6 to 10 feet. The water
rushes in with great force. Ii has broken a
levee between Stops Landing and Bolivia,
but the latter place suffered little because
people removed to higher ground. Laconia
circle is all under water Eighteen large
plantations are flooded. The cattle are wad-
ing through the cotton fields, living on old
stalks of last seasons crop.
1t is though the river will rise higher on
account of these, and do terrible damage to
the city, unless waters fall enough before the
rise comes which will be in about two weeks.
The freight and passengers are transferred to
the Iron Mountain depot.
A small boat at Terrence, Miss, with three
men capsized and one man drowned. From
every portion of the overfiowed district comes
a cry for help. The people suffering, are for
the most part, poor and find themselves with
out homes, money, food or work.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-02-25
THE MASON TRIAL.
W hat the Defence intend to ShOw-Fur-
ther Testimony Taken.

WASHINGTON, Feb "a.
In the Mason court martial, today, sub
pena was issued for Maj Robinson, formerly
of the 18th Ohio volunteers, by whom the de-
fence expect to show that Mason served dur
ing the war bravely and faithfully and that
he was accidently wounded in the left shoul-
der by the discharge of his own musket
Upon this being proved they would intro
duce medical testimony, showing by this
wound that the cervical nerves were shat
tered. This, counsel Bigelow said, would be
shown to have produced marked change in
the temperament and disposition of the pris-
oner. Officers of the prison testified 70 Gui-
teaus expressions of fear at the time of the
shooting. Lieut. Richmond, reading from
notes taken so |nutes after the occurrence,
said Mason approaching him exclaimed, 81
hope have killed him. | do not know
whether have or not" Witness also said
that Mason directly told him, Il did it, l
trust, | tried to kill him. Lieut., | surrend-
er myself to YOU. | am not coming out to
guard at Cd id assassin" Bigeluw
| stated that he intended to call Lieut.. Rich
mond for the defence. and waived cross-ex-
animation. Commissary Sergeant Hudson
testified to the expressions uttered BY Mason
in regard to Guiteau, but the Sergeant never
heard the specified declaration of the inten-
ton to attack the assassin. Adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-02-25

INOR SALE. Two houses on State St I'm. :,
II them occupied as laundry, and one on Gu VI
ST. Apply TO Miss E. T. Bartlett or j. W. Pat,e,'
ooA' nosl6tf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-02-25

cure at last Specifics without numbe
for the cure of Catarrh have been extensively
advertised, and doubtless there is some virtue
in them all. but the evidence is overwhelm-
ing that Elys Cream Balm goes more directly
than any other to the seat of the disease, and
though it is a comparatively new discovery,
it has resulted in more cures within the range
of our observation than all the others put to-
gether. Wilkesbarre, Pa. Union Leader,
Dec. 10, 1879.
1t is no exaggeration to say that Ely's Cream
Balm is a cure for Catarrh, Hay Fever &C.,
for many cures have been made among my
customers. Cream Balm should be restored
to by everyone thus afflicted. With me no
other remedy has ever equaled the Balm
either in good results or sales. A. ]. ODEN-
wELDER, Druggist, Easton, Pa Oct. 2, 1880.
Price 30 cents. feb21 teod&w2w
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-02-25
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Steamer Lefeure is fast in the ice in the
Hudson river, and another steamer is cutting
her out.
dispatch from New York saws that one
million in gold coin is engaged for Saturday $
shipments to Europe.
r. G. Dunn & Co, of New York, report
the failures of the last seven days as l2s, a
slight reduction upon last week, of which ten
are in the Eastern States.
Steamer City of New York, Sidney for
San Francisco, three days overdue, is SUD-
posed to be delayed by some acciden, to the
machinery.
Wood Hike, one of the notorious James
gang Of train robbers, was Thursday SEN
fenced by the court in GaIlatin to twenty
seven years in prison.
L. j. w. Prussing, Chicago vinegar
firm, whose financial difficulties have been
known for several days, have been arrested,
but subsequently released on $4,000 bonds.
Their liabilities are s75, 900. and the assets
about s40,O
In the trial of Charles W. Stickney for the
murder of NJ. T. Campau in Denver, Col,
the jury returned . verdict of not guilty on
account of insanity.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-02-25
ANOTHER CRANK.
The Andre Monument Badly Defaced by
Supposed Crank.
NEW YORK, Feb. "a.

New YORK, Feb. "a.
Wednesday evening stranger stopped at
the Andre Hill House, and enquired of Mr.
Storms, the proprietor, where the Andre mon
ument was located. as he wanted to see it. He
was directed to it. Shortly after Storms
heard noise at the monument like the cut
ting of stone. and saw the man leap over the
iron fence. The stranger then came to the
house and asked light for his pipe and de-
parted. The next morning the American flag
was noticed floating over the Andre monu-
ment, and it was discovered that the whole
monument had been defaced, evidently with
stone cutters chisel. On the monument
was found twenty -four lines of poetry, to the
effect that Americans will never tolerate a
monument to a traitor. Efforts are being
made to capture the man.
Later-An examination this morning of the
Andre monument at Tappan, shows its mu-
tilation not as bad as at first reported CYRUS
W. Field, who erected the monument, offers
a reward for the vandal.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-02-25

The Mormons Want Congress to Halt in
the Legislation for Utah.-They
Depounce Gov Murray
The Gentfles Firm.

SALT LAKE, Feb. "a.
Wednesday, at the word of command, pe-
titions praving Congress to halt in the legis-
lsting for Utah were presented at probably ev-
cry house in the territory. Children in all
the Mormon schools were made to sign, or
their names were signed for them. Gentiles
were asked to sign, and probably black
list was made of such as declined, while
many representing nobody will appear on
these petitions. There is under church pres
sure, an apparent unaninnity among Mormons
in demanding to be let alone. Business men
are being accosted and their fears worked up
by threats of an uprising of Ostracism in bus
iness, and in every other way. 1t cannot be
learned that a single Gentle business house
has signed, however. Bishop Sharp went
East some days ago, presumably to bring the
and church rule.
Apostle Thatcher went on today to stir up
the business houses interested in Mormon
trade. Apostle Smith went to Washington
to keep Brother Cannon company. Sundays
preaching at the tabernacle by Apostle Wells
and Thatcher, affirmed that the sum of the
Mormon disloyalty was their adherence to
Jesus Christ. They denounced Governor
Murray by name and denounced the proposed
legislation by Congress as sub' ersive of lib
erty and appealed from the decision of the
Supreme Court respecting polygamy, to the
court in which Abraham, Isaac and Jacob
sat.
In the legislature since the adoption of the
Joint resolution asking for an investigation, a
joint committee has been appointed to ar
range for holding a state convention for the
organization of a government, and to demand
admission into the union.
The Gentiles are firm and united. At
meeting, Thursday. in view of the situation
they adopted the following:
Resolved, That, thanking the Senate for
the Edmunds bill and the members of both
Houses, and especially, the Judiciary COM
mittee of both Houses for their good will and
hearty efforts in behalf of the right, we dis
close our convictions that the bill creating
commission to supercede polygamous legisla-
ton is the only measure before Congress, or
that can be put before Congress, which will
not be nullified and evaded as easily as the
present anti-polygamy law has been. Pass
that bill and the Mormons will practically
give up the fight. A large proportion of them
are secretly praying while signing the petit
tions against it for Congressional action so
decided as to enable them to come out in IA
vor of it without fear. Pass any bill less
sweeping, on the contrary, and they will all
be whipped in and kept in, and the long.
wearisome fight against decency will grind
OF indefinitely as iE the past. Therefore, we
most earnestly urge the passage by Congress
of the Williams bill for commission, pure
and simple.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-02-25
CONkLINl:'S NOMINATION.
How 1t Was Received N the Senate.

WASHINGTON, Feb. ~.
When the nomination of Conkiing as As
sociate Justice of the Supreme Court was
read in the executive session Of the Senate
this afternoon. the motion was made to take
it up for immediate consideration. Hoar
thereupon took the floor and warmly said
that while he conceded Conkling's great abili-
ties, and that no man since Webster had sur
passed him in intellectual force. he believed
that Conkling had used his powers for bad
purposes and he did not believe him to be
honest. His elevation to the Supreme
Bench, said Hoar with great excitement
of manner and pounding lis desk with en-
phasis, be a disgrace to the judicial ermine.
and he, therefore, interposed an objection to
the present consideration of the nomination,
and insisted that it should take the regular
course of reference to the Judiciary CON-
mittee. A single objection being sufficient
to prevent the immediate consideration. the
nomination was accordingly referred to the
committee under the rules.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-02-25
THE HAMPDEN MISTER SOLVED
The Child Found Buried in a Hole in
the Cellar.

BANGOR, Feb. "a
Today, Marshal Reed and his officers,
found the body Of a baby eleven months old
in cellar Of the house Of Mrs Glynn Of
Hampden. The child has been missing for
some months and the officers have worked
the case-skillfully. An unmarried daughter
Of Mrs. Glynn is the mother of the child and
Mrs. Glynn, it is alleged, made way with it.
She does not bear an enviable reputation.
Mrs GIynn will be arraigned for murder
today.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-02-25

CHICAGO. Feb. "a.
The grain markets took downward turn
this morning and during the half III Of
change n regular panic prevailed. heat
opened one cent lower than Thursdav'ss last
CALI Board prices at the first sale were
sl.26i for April. Immediately it fell to
81 PSF, from which point it rallied to the op-
ening price. May options were one cent
under April. Corn declined one cent, but
the most of the loss was recovered. Provis-
ions were weak, and mess pork declined Is
cents per barrel.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-02-25
Gen. Chamberlain Accepts His FLORIDA
Offer.

BRuSswIcK, Feb, "A.
Gen. Joshua J.. Chamberlain, President OF
Bowdoin College. has been rendered the man
agement Of one of the largest business enter
pri.es in Florida and accepted the offer, sub
iect to some further arrangement details 1t
is understood, however, that he will not
sever his connection with the college, GER
tainly not at present.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-02-25

Terrible itching and scaly humors. ulcers.
sores and scrofulous swellings cured by the
Cuticura and Cuticura Soap [the great skin
cures) externally, and Cuticura Resolvent
(blood purifier) internally. Ask about them
at your druggists
Death to rats. mice, reaches and ants: Par
sons Exterminator. Barns granaries and
households cleared in single night. No
fear of bad smells. Best and cheapest ver-
min killer in the world. Sold everywhere:
febl+w&s&wlm2p
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-02-25
The Physiclans' Bills.

The statement published of the amounts al
lowed BY the committee to audit the ex-
penses of the sickness and burial of Presi-
dent Garfield, to the attending surgeons, is
pronounced incorrect by member of the
committee. The amounts allowed are as fol-
lows: DIR. Bliss, S25, 900; Drs. Agnew and
Hamilton, $4,000 each Drs. Reyburn and
Boynton, $4,000 each; Mrs. DR.. Edison,
$1,000. Mr.. Crump, the steward. is allowed
$4,000, and the other employees at the exec
utive mansion, two months extra pay. The
committee recommends the appointment of
Surgeon General Barnes to the rank of Major
General, and his retirement on that grade,
and the promotion of DIR. Woodward to the
rank of Lieutenant Colonel. The committee
has also agreed to grant Mrs. Garfield the re-
mainder of her husbands salary for the cur
rent year. Springer and Black burn will sub
nit the minority report. opposing most of the
items allowed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-02-25
The Brig Tally flo.

NEWPORT, X. l., Feb "a.
The brig Tally Ho of Machias, Me-, which
went ashore near Bateman's Beach. Nov.
10th. will start for Cardenas, Cuba, Monday,
having been repaired and fitted. The deten-
ton and expense entsi!ed loss OF about
$1,000
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-02-25
Special Weather Bulletin.
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
Chicago Produce Market.

CHICAGO, Feb. n.
FLOUR-unchanged.
WHEAT - lower; No. Chicago Spring. q
9 23i cash; Feb. 23!; March / 23.; April
25s
CORN - lower at 55i 81 cash bid; 55I
Feb; March 55I; May 6la.
OATS - steady Al cash AL; Feb. 39i; Mar. [4o;
April 401.
kYE-steadi; Sc.
Enthusiastically at 03.
PORK = at l6 20 for cash and g Go for Mar
l6 65 for Feb.
LARD-at 10 25 for cash; 10 25 Mar; Apr. 10 25
BULK MEAT-ShOui0ers, o IS; Short rib, y 20
Short clear. y 45.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-02-25
A Lady Want. to Kno,,

the latest Partisan style of dress and bonnet,
new way to arrange the hair. Millions are
expended for artificial appliances which only
make conspicuous the fact that emaciation,
nervous debility and female weakness exist.
DIR. Pierce's s'Eavorite Prescription is sold
under 4 positive guarantee. fused as direct
ed art can be dispensed with. II will over
come those diseases peculiar to females. By
drusgist1. feb2l td&wlv-2p
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-02-25
The Household Blood Purifier and r

The Household Blood Purifier and Cough
Syrup, for Coughs and Colds, Blood and
Stomach diseases, and the Relief Liniment
tor rheumatism, Aches and Pains are eff.
iectlng wonderful cures, as the testimonials
from reliable people will show. Sold by ALI
dealers. Bowditch, Webster & Co. Drug.
gists, Wholesale Agents, Augusta, Me.
feb2teodlm
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-02-25

When suffering humanity are enduring the
horrors of dyspepsia, indigestion, or nervous
and general debility, they are too often in
clined to throw up the sponge and resign
themselves to fate. We say, don't do it.
Take Burdock Blood Bitters, the unfailinp
remedy. Price 81 LOO, trial size 10 cents.
feb2lt&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-02-25
Alrr,steds-

Charles A. Daley was arrested last even
Jag for stealing from the drug store of Shief-
man, bottle of Sulphur Bitters. Before
the court this morning, upon being asked
why he should steal 1t, he stated that his
mother was troubled with Rheumatism. and
that it was the only medicine that helped her,
and being out of money and work was the
cause of his stealing. As this was his first
offence he was put on observation-disclosures
Ners. feb2Iteod&w2w
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-02-25
4 Word to Mothers.

Mothers should remember it is most i'm
portant duty at this season to look after the
health of their families and cleanse the
malaria and impurities from their systems, and
that nothing will tone up the stomach and
liver, regulate the bowels and purify the
blood so perfectly as Parker's Ginger Tonic,
advertised in our columns. See other
column. febl +oed&w Imp
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-02-25

A STARTLING Truth H!-Thousands die an
nually from neglected coughs and colds which
soon ripen into consumption, or other equally
fatal diseases of the lungs; when, by the
timely use of DIR. Wistar's Balsam of Wild
Cherry, their lives could have been preserved
to green old age. feb2leod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-02-25

The unpleasant appearance of even the
most amiable and intelligent face, when
covered with surface irritations, as from
letter, pimples, eczema, can be dissolved
naturally by DIR. BensOn's Skin Cure an
excellent toilet dressing 1t cures dandruff of
the scalp. feb7+eod&w1w
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-02-25
Sperial Notices.
A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the and indis-
cretions Of youth, nervous weakness, early decay,
loss of manhood, &c, will send recipe that will
cure you, FREE OF CHARGE This great remedy
was discovered by missionary in South America.
Send a self-addressed envelope to the REV. JosEPn
T. INMAN. Station ID, New York City. oct2ot &wme
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-02-25
New York Stock Market.

ALIENS BRAIN FOop-Positively cures
Nervous Debility and all weaknesses of gen.
erative organs. Price Sl-6 for So. All
druggists. Send for circular to Aliens Pbar-
macy. 3l5 First ave-, n. Y. Sold in Augusta
by Partridge Bros oct25-+SwIv
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-02-25

The highest hopes and interest of the race
rest on the purity, health and strength of
womanhood. We take pleasure in referring
our readers to the remarkable efficacy of
Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound in
all that class of diseases from which women
suffer so much feb2l teod&w1w
Daily Kennebec journal., 1882-02-25
New York Money Market.
Erenfhg Report.

7<UeHITy
NEW YORK, Feb. o.
Money loaned at per annum to 1-32 per diem I'm
addition to legal interest but became easier towards
the close and loaned down TO closing later figure
- rrlIne Mercaneile paper, 5ia6. Exchange steady
SOY Tor long, and 30 for hort Governments strong
and for As, /. higher for AIS and unchanged for
extended 6s and S. State bonds firm. Railroad
bonds, irregular on moderate volume of busnesf.
active and weaker.
Transactions, $50, 900 shares.
Chasing bids