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An ex-mayor OF the city Of Rockford,
H., was garro,ed and robbed in one Of the
principal streets Of that city ON Friday
night,
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One Of the incidents pertaining to the
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Insurance COmmlsslOIer
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STATE OF MINNESOTA,

STATE OF MINNESOTA,
ST. PAUL, Feb. Il, 1883 }
I, A. r. McGill. Insurance Commissioner Of
the State of Minnesota, do hereby certify that
the Equitable T. & III. Insurance Company
above named, has complied with the laws of
this State relating to insurance, and is now fully
empowered through its authorized agents to
transact its appropriate business of fire insUr-
ance in this State for the year ending January
Slst, 1884. A. r. MCGILL,
Insurance Commissioner.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA,
DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE,
ST. PAUL, Feb. II, 1888.
> l, A. Il. McGill, Insurance Commissioner of
the State of Minnesota do herebv certify that the
Merchants Insurance company above named, has
complied with the laws of this State relating to
insurance, and is now fully empowered through
its authorized agents to transact its appropriate
business of fire insurance in this state for the
year ending January 3lst, 1884.
A. r. WSGILL.
Insurance Cor missioner
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STATE OF MINNESOTA, }
DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE,
ST. PAUL, Feb IA, 1883. }
l, A. r. McGill, Insurance Commissioner of
the State of Minnesota, do hereby certify that
the ms. Co. of North America above named,
has complied with the laws of this State relat-
ing to insurance, and is now fully empowered
through its authorized agents to transact its APP
propriate business of fire insurance in this State
for the year ending January 3lst, 1884.
A. r. MCGILL,
Insurance Commissioner.
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" DEpHRrmE n1t OF ASSURANCE, I
ST. PAUL, Feb. IA, 1888,
I, A. r. McGill, Insurance Commissioner of
the State of Minnesota, do hereby certify that
the Springfield F. & NJ. Insurance Company
above named has complied with the laws of this
State relating to insurance, and is now fully en-
powered through its authorized agents TO trans
act its appropriate business of fire insurance in
this state for the year ending January 81, 1884.
A. Il. MCGILL,
Insurance Commissioner.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA,
DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE,
ST. PAUL, February II, 1883. }
the State of Minnesota, do hereby certify
that the Royal Insurance Company above
named has complied with the laws of
this State relating TO insurance. ard is
now fully empowered through its au horized
agents to transact its appropriate business of
fire insurance in this State for the year ending
January 3Ist, 1854. \. +. McGILL,
Insurance Commissioner
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STATE OF MINNESOTA.
DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE.
s.. Paul, Feb. Is. 1885 !
1. A. r. McGilL, Insurance Commissioner or
the State of Minnesota, 5n hereby certify G af
the Pennsylvania Fire Insurance CoGpa.,,-.
above named has complied with the laws of rfi-
State relating to insurance. and Is now fully EN-
powered through It's authorized agents 90 tI.lus-
act Its appropriate business OF fire insurance in
this State for the wear ending January 31s1.
1884. :. Il. NCGILf4
Ilsurcnca tl-nullssiLi-rr.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA, !
~ DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE,
- 4.ss st. Paul, Feb. Il, 1888.
@''1
I, A. R. McGill, Insurance Commissioner of
the State of Minnesota, do hereby certify that
the Imperial Fire Insurance company above
named has complied with the laws of this state
relating to insurance, and is now fully empower
ed through its authorized agents to transact it's
appropriate business of insurance in this state
for the year ending January slst, 1884.
A. r. MCGILL,
Insurance Commissioner.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA. }
DEPARTMENT or INSURANCE.
Sr. PAUL, February II, 1883

I, :. e. 1icUin, Insurance Commits Toner of
the STATE of Minnesota do hereby certify that the
London and lancashire Fire Insurance Company
above named has complied with the laws of this
State relating % Insurance, and Is row fully en-
powered through Is authorized agents, to trans
act its Appropriate business of fire insurance
iu this State FOR the year ending January
5ist. 1856 s. r. McGILL,
Irsurance Commissioner.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA,
DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE,
ST. PAUL, February "A, 1855.
I, A. r. McGin, Insurance Commissioner of
the State of Minnesota, do hereby certify that
the Travellers Insurance company above nam
ed has complied with the laws OF this State
relating to insurance, and IS NV fully
empowered through its authorized agents
TO transact It's appropriate business OF life
and accident insurance IN this State for the year
ending January 31st, 1884.
A. r. McGIIL
Insurance Commissioner.
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A. R. McGill, Insurance Commissioner of
the State of Minnesota, 60 hereby certify that
the Metropolitan Plate Glass Insurance Company
above named, has complied with the laws of this
State relating to insurar ce, and is now fully en-
powered through its authorized agents to trans
act its appropriate business OF Plate Glass in
surance in this State for the wear ending Janu-
airy 81, 1884. A. r. MCGILL,
Insurance Co m missioner
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Death of Mrs. Elizabeth Sha ubut.

The death of Mrs. Elizabeth Shau-
but, which occurred at her home in this
city, Saturday night, while not wholly
unexpected by the family and imme-
diate friends, nevertheless caused sad
ness TO enter the hearts of many who
had known the old lady for many
years.
Mrs. Shaubut was in the seth year Of
her age and had enjoyed exceptionally
good health for one of her advanced
wears. until few weeks since, she
sustained injuries from fall which
was undoubtedly the primary cause OF
her death.
Deceased was born in Lancaster Co.,
Pa, l791, and since l848 had lived a
widow. In 1856 she moved TO Man.
kato. where she resided to the day Of
her death. and during those years she
made many, very many, warm and
earnest friends who will reflect upon
the many kind and charitable deeds OF
her life with genuine Qualifications and
Us sincerely mourn her loss.
Mrs. Shaubut leaves five children
Messrs. Henry, }. j. and Frank Shau.
but, Mrs. Wampler and Mrs. Signs, IL
mourn the loss of one who has ever beer
mother in every sense which that on
dearing name implies.
Owing to the delay in Mr.. Franz
Shaubut's arrival from his home il
Michigan, the funeral was postponed
until this afternoon at o'clock, at tn
PRESBYTERIAN church.
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Death Of BENZ. Durkes.

The announcement this morning of
the sudden death at his home in this
city of Mr.. Benz. Durkee, father of the
late VIM. Durkec, WAS received with
much surprise, and brought sorrow to
the heart of every one who had known
him, and there are very few people in.
deed in Mankato and in Blue Earth
county VINO was not familiarly ac-
quainted with Doctor Durkee.
The suddenness OF Mr.. Durkce's
death makes il all the more sorrowful.
For a day or Two he had not been feel
ing we'll, but able TO he about as usual.
This morning ~ he entered the house
with pail al water, he dropped dead
upon the floor. with AS We are informed,
heart difficulty.
Deceased was born November IL,
1872, in Madison county, New York.
He learned glass blowing, and after
working number Of years in his native
State, removed to New Jersey, most of
the time being foreman of the glass
works where he was employed. In 1856
he came To this State, and made Il claim
in Mankato. After farming four Years
he commenced the marketing business
here. In 1917 he commenced the man
ufacturc of Durkee's balsam which rap.
idly became popular for lis virtue in
affording relict for lung difficulties.
Since 1866 he has been repeatedly elect
ed to the Office OF coroner.
Mr.. Durkee was "a most ardent Odd
Fellow and his absence upon lodge
night was only occasioned by sickness
or some unavoidable cause. lie WAS q
good man, IA true friend and 4 genial
companion. Ills life was insured in
the Odd Fellows Protection Associa-
ton for about $4,000.
Funeral services will be held on Sun
day. under the charge and direction of
Mankato Lodge /. .. o. +. of which
deceased was a member.
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WASHINGTON LETTER.
From our regular Correspondent
WARRINGTON. ID. c.. January Is, 1875,

From our regular CorrespOndent.)
WASHINGTON, d. c. January Is, 1883.
Congress has yet over forty days Of life re-
The tariff bill In all its compiled
lions together with the appropriation bills
will demand much Of this brief time, while
the bill for reduction Of taxation comes limp
ing behind. II will require vigilance, tact
and parliamentary skill on the part of the
Republicans to secure the passage Of the last
named measure; but IL Mr.. Pendleton and
his Democratic friends could only have been
as happy Oh this subject as they were on their
civil service reform hobby horse, there would
have been a better prospect for the accom-
plishment Of the desired result.
The Senate I'm its discussion ON the tariff
bill will probably not reach decision before
the end of next wcek On the other hand,
the House Ways and Means Committee will
to-day submit Chairman Kelley's report on
this question The latter report differs ma
terially from that under consideration In the
Senate, and In view Of this early difference
It Ia safe to say that the 4th OF March will find
Congress no nearer q solution of this im-
portant measure. Those who are most in
terested do not want any chang. ~ tho tariff
duties except such rs win be beneficial to
themselves, and they bave their representa-
tives on hand to promote and guide the ac-
ton Of Congress. The doorkeeper on the
east side Of the House Of Representatives
Hall, in view of the Ways and Means Com.
mittee, can tell to nicely what the Commit.
toe Is doing by the class 81 visitors. One day
the barbed wire men are on hand button-hol-
Ing the members as they come and go;
another day the tobacco men monopolize the
time and space. Then the sugar reiiners ar
rive, followed by the tin men and the plate
glass manufacturers.
Yesterday the ship.builders and the distill
ere joised the throug prevailing the southern
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An Elopement.

MankatO comes to the front this week
and figures slightly in an elopement
case, which is little out of the stereo-
typed line of such transactions.
AS we have been able to CLEAN the
facts connected with the affair they are
these:
Near Rippey, Green county, Iowa,
resides farmer by the name of Elliott,
a gentleman we'll TODD, an honest,
Woodworking son Of toll who had wife
and three children, the eldest girl of
IA years, boy OF nine and a girl of
six. In November Mr.. Elliott, wife
and youngest child left home for visit
to friends in the East, and after making
his stay as long as possible, Mr.. Z. re-
turned home with the understanding
that his wife would follow in the course
Of a couple of weeks. Thus far, moth
ing had occurred to shake the conf
dence OF Mr.. Elliott in the constancy of
his wife, but subsequent events did
transpire which has rendered his home
desolate, and blasted his future happi-
ness in II manner which no other occur
renee could have SO completely done.
In the course of ten days after arriving
home, Mr.. 4. received a note from his
wife asking HIM to meet her at rail-
way junction not far from their home
upon u certain date, which he did, but
to his disappointment he found not his
wife. After making inquiries of friends
in the East, he was forced to the belief
that she who had vowed consistency, and
who had shared his lot for fifteen years
had fled with another aud to make sor-
row more deep and life more miserable
that other was none less than his own
nephew-his brothers son.
1t appears that clandestinc meeting
was arranged between Mrs. Elliott and
her nephew, ID. o. Elliott, to meet at tho
same junction above referred to ONLY
two days subsequent to the arrival HON,
of the husband, and the guilty pair i'm
me'liately made tracks for Mankato
assuming the name of John Clay ant
wife under which they have sailed since
residing here. now some two months.
The manner in which they were dis
covered is said to have originated by th'
postmark on the outside of an envelope
addressed to brother OF young Elliot,
and the secret was revealed TO tn,
wronged husband by the pO,tmaste
there, whereupon steps were immediate
ly taken for the arrest OF the partie
upon the charge Of adultery. A rewar
for their apprehension was offered an
Deputy Sheriff G. Latin of this cit
c ferreted out the unfortunate creature
They had rented rooms in old NJ
t Blake's house, and Elliott had been er
e gagged most Of the winter in haulin
wood will, team which he had in h
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portion Of the building. and were on th
alert to torture the poor distracted member
Of tho Ways and Means Committee.
The whisky men do not find their path on
Of unalloyed happiness. Pitfalls abound, an
although the whisky lobby is hopeful. It 1
not over confident. The Representative
from the moonshining districts do not wan
to wait minute, and the shrewdest member
Of the whisky ioterests experience great din
Guilty In REFRESHING such school boy" ex
| uberance.
Nothing Of more Importance has been con
sidored at this session OF Congress than the
shipping bill, which engaged the attention OF
tho House for the whole week. This meas.
nre should be acted upon with profound
elaboration, and such cannot be obtained In
the present limited time. The fact ia appar.
ent that those subjects which are Of the least
public Importance receive the most public
attention, and this to the detriment OF moro
deserving legislation. The merchant marine
IL I'm such weak state that the calm judy
ment and tho best possible discretion of legis-
lators IL necessary la treating this subject.
II IL 10 be hoped that the shipping bin may
tend to the accomplishment Of some relief
from our present status on the ocean.
In face Of the direct recommendation OF
the Secretary Of War, against the usual river
md harbOr bill for this year, the House Com.
mittee on Commerce has resolved to have
daily meetings and proceed to the prepara-
ton OF the customary bill. 1t must be that
those members who will be- unceremoniously
relegated to their homes on the 18th of March
wish to take parting dip into this annual
grabbing; hut IL IL also certain that very de-
cided opposition will be shown In both houses
OF Congress against opening the vaults Of
the treasury to appropriate money for any
present further Improvement Of the rivers
and harb0rs- or rather creeks and ponds OF
this country.
Now that the Fitx John Porter bill has pass
cd the Senate, II might be well to ascertain
the prevailing sentiment In the House. Re
publicans generally oppose the bill. A
prominent Democratic General gives his
opinion that II the bill could be reached It
would never be passed. He added In cOnciu-
sion that the bill would never DO reached,
but would be- indefinitely postponed In favor
Of more pressing legislation.
The idea which actuated the Senate when
Il passed the Pres '-St Succession bill was
that 1t would be better to have poor lcgisla-
lion than none ut all. The bill is not yet per
feet by any means, yet II is conceded to be q
step In the right direction and affords relief
from very justifiablc apprehcnsions on this
subject.
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possession. Upon requisition, the
parties were this morning taken to Iowa
in charge Of DeDuty Sheriff H, NJ.
Mecum and Postmaster Currie. Of Rip
pey.
The woman is about 40 years OF age
and is said to be very good looking,
while the man is about twenty.three.
The penitentiary will give these
adultcrers Il little relief from worldly
care, but a mother who, is so hcartless
as to desert her family of children and
a comfortable home and cast such
cloud Of shame upon her friends is sure.
ly lost TO all reason or reformation. !
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9 Personal.


Mrs. w. w. Paddock goes to Benson
this week, to be absent several weeks
ON visit to friends.
o. II. Mather and wife expect soon to
depart for Sun Prairie, Wis, tn
spend month with the parents and re-
latives of Mrs. Mather.
T.. j. sheldon, Esq, the energetic
travelling salesman for Sullvan's marble
works of Minneapolis, was in the city
the first of the week. He gets around
occasionally To see that baby.
Mr.. Geo. Fox departed Sunday night
for Green Bay, Wis, To visit friends and
relatives. He laid over in Waseca TO
see the town. The snow had nothing TO
do with his delay of course. We hope
he had ample time Ia do the sights.
Rev. W. w. Webb, of Bedford, IndI-
ana, has this week removed with his
interesting family To our city, and is
occupying the residence of Mrs. DIR.
Clark. Mr.. Webb's family will he II
most valuable acquisition to Mankato
society.
Mrs. Hamlin, who has had charge Of |
the millinery department in Mcconnell
\ Co.'S store tor several seasons past,
departed last Monday for her home in
Faribault. The lady, We understand,
intends to go East ina short time TO
'isit relatives. May her visit he a
pleasant one, is the wish of her many
friends here.
Hon. &. q. Spaulding came up from
st. Paul Friday evening for the express
purpose Of spending Sabbath with his
amily in Mapleton. But the snow
blockade prevented him from so doing,
ND he took the return train Sunday
morning for the capital. 1t was sore
disappointment to c. G. to get $50 near
nd yet so far" from his home.
Prof. McNaughton, of Winona, Rev.
edward ID. Neill OF st. Paul and DR..
}. 5. Cummings, of Waseca, compris.
~ the official Board Of Visitors to the
Normal school, were in the
ity the first of the week. They found
ur Normal in healthy condition,
prosperous beyond anticipation and on
basis for future growth and populari-
y that is highly commendable to Pres
lent Soaring and his able corps of
ssistants.
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A Pleasing Entertainment.

The Alice Oates Opera Company will
appear at Union Hall, Mankato, on
Thursday evening of next week, Janu-
AIRY 25th, in the justly popular comic
opera Mascot" Those of our people
who have listened to this interesting
opera will be eager to hear its rendition
by this celebrated troupe, and those
who have never witnessed its performs.
ance cannot afford to let this opportuni-
" pas, unimproved.
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COUNTY CORRESPONDENTS,
Sterling.
deceived too late for last Is

4 regular Minnesota blizzard is rag
ing to-day. Parks the mail carrier says
il is because it is mail day. lie has
never missed trip and says he is not
going TO commence now.
w. II. Wilcox one of our old settlers
has returned from Nebraska where he
has been for year or two.
Our town clerk reports 90 births and
) deaths for the town of Sterling the
past year.
G. II. Furmans children are quito
sick.
Bert Hicks says it was girl tina,
came to his house the evening of .h,
4th, weighing o pounds. Z.
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Money to Loan.

Money to loan at Z per cent. ana ex.
penses which will be light. Interest
payable only once per year on Jan. lst
If each year. Time. three or five years,
or ten years, with privilege of paying
after five years. All desiring loans will
find it greatly to their advantage to give
me call. l propose to loan at better
rates than any other agent in Mankato.
p. A. FOSTER,
Office over Citizens National Bank,
26m3 MankatO.
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N 4 X II lie ID.

SLACK -GREENWOOD-Att the residence OF
the brides father, J. II. Greenwood, In Gar
den City, Jan. 9Th, BY Elder Rogers, Mr.
Perry +. Slack, Of Clernont county, Ohio,
and Miss Carrie Greenwood.
HULII-ROOS.-.Ian IS. 1853, ut the home of
the brides parents, by Rev. +. X. Planti-
kow, Mr.. Geo. II. Hull. OF Caroline. LIE
Sueur Co., TO Miss Louise A Roos, OF this
city.
DOLSON - ANDERSON.-At home of the
Martin, Mr.. Stephen Dolson and Miss
Emma NJ. Anderson, both Of Mankato.
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In timber land half a mile from Point Pleas
ant and about the same distance from the
proposed depot of the Cannon Valley r. r.
being lot In section 81, jamestown.
The land is coed and heavily wooded with
Maple and other choice timber-en0ugh tim
her on II to pay for the land.
Being near this famous pleasure resort II
IL very desirable and will be sold at bargain
IL applied for soon. HALL q COFFIN.
MankatO, Sept. II, 1852.
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Pure Scotch Fife Seed Wheat.

X. ID. Hubbard l. Co. have some Sc.
lected Scotch Fife wheat from Dakota
which they will sell for seed at reason.
able prices.
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HOME JOTTINGs
7. O. O. f.

Bro. Benjamin Durkec died this
morning. 4 special meeting of the
Lodge will be held this evening tor the
purpose of making preparations for the
funeral.
All members Of the order, of what
ever degree, are invited 10 he present.
:. W. BURGESS, y. q.
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For, Sale Choan.

The farm in section of Pleasant
Mound, known rs the matt farm
FERNS easy. A good buggy horse will
be taken in part payment. Apply
without delay to ROSE g. NOE.
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On motion the county surveyor was
directed to make plans and sDecifica,
tons for culvert on the Mapleton road
in section 4, town Beauford.
Thomas McGarry was elected over
seer of the Poor farm for the ensuing
year at salary of $500 per annum.
Larry Griffin was reelected janitor fol
ensuing year at a salary Of $500 per
annum.
Auctioneer License Bond OF j. Ii.
Hauerwas, with J. Wagon and NJ
Jost as sureties received and approved.
The following bills were allowed: