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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-01-26
Legislative Matters.

This has been rather quiet week In the
House In so far as legislative affairs are con-
cerned. Saturdays work consisted Of the
introduction Of six bills and the adoption OF
two resolutions authorizing the appointment
OF additional clerks, which will presumably
be needed when the legislature shall have
elected a United States Senator, and get
ready TO attend TO the public business. Al
present there don't appear to be an accumu'
lation Of business calling for additional
clerks. A few bills were passed, the princi-
pal object seemed an adjournment, which
was carried.
On Monday Senator Griggs' bill, authori1-
ing the st. Paul city council to negotiate and
Issue half million Of bonds for the enlarg'
ing and improving the city water works, was
passed without dissent.
The bill repeating the law passed at the last
session, requiring a tax OF 81 on dogs outside
OF incorporated cities and towns came w
first in committee of the whole and provoked
q good deal Of discussion. Senator Castle
said he had intended introducing q bill Il
cover the dog case and defining their position
rs to being regarded as property or the re
verse. Senator Hickman thought the Dan
bury News story>was apropos about the mar
who kept 500 dogs when $50 dogs could do al
the work-and opposed the repeal. Senator
SteenersOn was Of the opinion that all dog.
should DO muzzled when not on their owl
premises. Wilson said he didn't believ,
the present law could be fully carried
out, but was opposed 70 its com
plete repeal. Senator Blake introduces
an amendment to the title Of th,
bill, making 1t read IAN act to discourag,
the raising Of sheep and to encourage tn,
propagation of dogs" and said he might b,
induced to vote for the bill II its true purpor
was stated Senator Billson would vote To-
the repeal, and believed q law should b,
passed making the licensing Of dogs count,
| matter, SO that counties wherein sheep wer
raised should collect dog tax, and the loser
of sheep by dog depredations should be REIN
bursed from the fund arising from such tax
Senator Fletcher thought that. instead o
taxing dogs, % at present, the member
should tax their ingenuity instead and evolv
better law. He was opposed to the presen
act. After some further discussion motto,
was made by Senator Castle that the bill
be referred to q committee Of three, CON
possA q the ssastors from Steele, Polk ~
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-01-26
Money! tn L0an.

Money to loan at per cent. and ex.
penses which will be light. Interest
payable only once per year on Jan. LIST
of 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 t. give
me a call. I propose to loan at better
rates than any other agent in Mankato.
p. A. FOSTER,
Office over Citizens National Bank,
26m3 MankatO.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-01-26
Don't Forget

That you can buy clothing, overcosts,
dry goods, groceries, blankets, furniture
and everything else cheaper at Fowler's
commission store than at any other
place in the city Of Mankato, or west
of the great Mississippi. 23tf
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-01-26

In timber land half q mile from Point Pleas.
ant and about the same distance from the
proposed depot Of the Cannon Valley II. Il.
being lot In section 81, jamestown.
The land 10 coed and heavily wooded with
Maple and other choice timber-enodgh tim
Der on II to pay for the land.
Being near this famous pleasure resort II
10 very desirable and will be sold at bargain
II applied for soon. HALL q COFFIN.
Mankato, Sept. II, 1889.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-01-26

Il you have cold or cough buy Oottic Of
Hilrs Peerless Cough Syrup. use i all, and
bottle and will refund your money. l also
sell The Peerless Worm Specific on the same
terms. .Cobb's Little Podophylin Pills will
cure biliOusness and constipation. J. II.
JONES' or w. HODAPP. l6yl
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-01-26
Births and Deaths.
DIE ID.

HEFTY-In South Bend, Charles r. son OF
Z. II. Hefty, aged years, Q months and
days.
was the picture Of health, bus with
out warning he was soized with that fell
destroyer, typhoid fever. which soon gained
me mastery Of Us little victim In the loss
sympathy OF host OF friends.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-01-26
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chspped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup.
tons, and positively cures Piles. 1t Is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price 25 cents pei
box. For sale by John A. Samborn.
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F0r Sa1o Hhoan.

The farm in section 9 Of Pleasant
Mound. known as the Matt farm"
Terms easy. A good buggy horse will
be taken in part payment. Apply
without DELAY to ROSE s. NOE.
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rI,po and Evu>na> c,vaa

Hard workers are subject to bilious attacks
which may end In dangerous illness. Parkers
Ginger Tonic keeps the kidneys and liver ac-
tive, and by preventing the attack saves
sickness, time and expense. Detroit PSess.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-01-26
Pure Scotch Fife Seed Wheat.

X. ID. Hubbard & Co. have some Sc
lected Scotch Fife wheat from Dakota
which they will sell for seed at reason
able prlccs.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-01-26
Wanted.

Employment by middle aged Ger.
man; experienced business man. A sit.
uation Is clerk or salesman preferred.
References furnished. Address
8. H., this Office.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-01-26
THE RAILROADS.

Auction and peddlers prices discounted.
Goods that YOU can rely on being just ne rep
resented AT the long established jewelry store
OF =. X. Wiser. Spoons and forks NJ reduced
,.-t,.s., wISER'S
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-01-26
Building Association.

The Mankato Building and Loan AS
ISOLATION which was organized about
one year ago, is in most flourishing
condition for an organization of such
brief existence. In this issue We pub
l,sh the annual report of the directors
which sets forth in detail comprehen-
sive tabulated statement Of the condi-
ton OF the association, and We COM
mend it to the careful consideration Of
the readers of THE FREE PRESS.
The cash value Of each share Of first
series is over 8 q per cent. on invest
ment, while the book value of each
share is 1851 gain of nearly SO per
cent on original cost.
THIS association should be given all
possible encouragement, as it can be
made to play very important factor
in the future prosperity Of our city, and
especially As it guarantees handsome
dividend TO stockholders there would
seem no just reason why it should not
receive very considerable increase in
membership during the next twelve
months.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-01-26
Are You Exposed

To malarIal influeuoesf then protect your
system by using Parker's Ginger Tonic. II
strengthens the liver and kidneys to throw Cd
malarial poisons, and is good for general de-
bility aud nervous exhaustion.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-01-26
Wanted.

A good boy to learn the Jewelry
business, for particulars enquire of
C.. ID. TAYLOR.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-01-26

Why suffer with a cough for days and
weeks, when q small bottle Of Durkee's Bal.
sam will cure IL. A word to the wise Is sum-
Client. For sale by all druggists in Mankato.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-01-26
SKINNY MEN.

ShINNI MEM.
"wells' Health Remover" restores health and
vigor, cures Dyspepsia, Impotence. Sexual
Debility, II.
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oBUCHuPAIBAn

Quick, complete cure. all annoying Kidney
Bladder and Urinary Diseases. 81. Druggists.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-01-26
House for ReI

House for Rent.
On Fifth street, near Union School.
For particulars enquire OF
HARRY w. BROWN,
Auditors office.
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THE ANNUAL. REPORT.

of the Mankato Mutual Building and
Loan Association, February 9, 1888:
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-01-20
Bran Welghis
s Y1ts t,

The dlspa,ch snrUlnclns tha. ,ne brain oi IL Garlbeiia ueighee i.iDo gr4sHFnes $ recei4ed ~Iih fn4 l. doubi oy scientific men. ~ho had been led 10 look for ~e ghty bfaia from the ef4n8sgn of he srea: English leader. The French 1ramrne $ equal ,o is-55 Troy grams. and as there arc 50 grams n an ounce he neaseFe by which Amer5can auiop- sssts compare brains, ihe ~e gh' of Inc Garnbe:ta bran ~oeld be bEt !; 7f ounees Iass would mean 4 bran dose Q tae idio.se s.4adase ser the average 5Ta T i5r an ad sit nan 5 set 6ona d fVrrr ez.ce 5y raos. aefhorsties o1 tae aertes Cromwell Nas creo ed vB;h 5rtla 9f s --zz5 o.ss-es. bzt tes HFgte is dlscrec fe- .. saf der- yhys oiogas's --o also $ tfe we sat cf seveaty- oea = giYafs ,he bran of fs1foa accosG.Hg i9 some 4z-l4or es ..ee0rdlaS Q me latesf Sr;e-s oa ;a,s sgb ec- tEe bran of CullYser regarded as ne hezs1e~- or record. reaching f5J ounces. folioG- lng ihis came ina; of aoeTcfotaoie ai s:x,y-three ounces. The brain of Web s,er s r-t 6o1a a; sxsy-ih-ee ounces br, as i, was not weighed untIi some nrle zf.er 5ts removal from the skull the weigh, gwen was regarded as too small. Edxzrd H REloT. who was executed n 1871, in this state. had iif-y-nine-ounce brain. and James Fisk shot by Edward Stokes. had brain which weighed hf.y- eight ounces.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-01-20
cuPID.s MISTAKE.
BY $. B. FosrER.

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 siGe.
 Where weary isy he la4 th-cS nss;s z-ose. And hld his senses 2 a 1aEc- Az akcning from a.s hap. strange aeA> to :e.5. His pointed aFroSs from the qgNe, fell. No: quite asAke, he stretched k.s afn.s
 around.
 To gather up his arrows :-oT, tke g-aan. He took hss darts. ar thought. a2I though, IF
 vain.
 So Ike they were. ae kres them 10; aS1.a. Cupid took some ot Death's. . fate 1nksad And eff some part o' s.s. ior Dcaih bealna Hence many sprssatls y5eths IT asooa. ag
 .-irle.
 S;rusk ~s,h the darts of Dea,s. foreS,aH old
 Tirae.
 wa.ie gresbear-s. j4s: prepaslns fer ssefF
 s.zgcs.
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-12-19
BRYANT and His Grave.

To the Editor OF the Indianapolis Journal:
If DR.. Wishard found the grave of the founder
of Bryant's Station, at Southport, his descend
ants have forgot how to spell his name. In
the history of that station his name was spelled
Bryant. The writer was acquainted with some
of his descendants in Kentucky, more than
thirty-three years ago, and they spelled their
names the same. There is an old gentleman
livingin this city who was raised by the laughter
of Morgan Bryant, and who was, think, a son
of the elder Bryant. 1 can relate an incident in
the life of Daniel Boone at that fort
which, perhaps, was never in print 1t
was related to me by Uncle Billy
Morgan" and who was an eyewitness
TO the occurrence. The people IN the fort had
fer long time been besleged by the Indians
aud had become FESTIVE, and begun to blame
Boone for his failure to relieve them, when IN
the early morning three Indians presented
themselves at the gate and demanded a parley
with Boone, and that he should come out alone
and unarmed: and in spite of the prOtestatious
of the people he determined to go out, but upon
the condition that three of the best marksmen
should stand with their guns aimed at the Indi-
ans, and upon their attempt TO sieZe him, to fire
upon them, After parleyiag few minutes they
made the expected move to sieze him, when the
men fired and two fell dead and the other
wounded, but made his escape. The siege WAS
Immediately raised. 'That," said Mr. Morgan,
was the only rash act ever knew Col. Boone
to be guilty Of" A. S. KINGSLEY.
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Martin Farquhar Tupper.



When in England, last summer | made an
effort to call on the poet, Martin +. Upper, hut
my soiOurn In London brief that | failed
to find him. dropped IA letter to him. however
making inquiries about himself, which. elected
an answer, dated Nov. 10, from which quote;
My long didaciie poeni-Provcrbial Philoso-
phy-grew gradually through forty years, com
mencing when was eighteen, in the Essays on
Love, Marriage, Friendship and Elueation and
ending with my fourth SERIES ten years ago,
took the style and rhythm from the Scriptures
and Apocrypha, not Intending to write in hexam-
eters, but in the swing of the Psalms aud
other Hebrew and Greek poetry of the sacred
sort You wish to know if had any anticipation
of the success IL has obtained. Distinctly, yes
On page 406. etc, OF the Boston edition of my
so-called complete poetical works, you will find
three sonnets of assurance of success. NV
health, at seventythree, is excellent OF my ap-
petite yon may judge by Sar0ny's photographs
AS TO a third visit to America, iu is very
Improbable L am thankful to hear from so
many thousands of unseen friends who still re-
member me through my works, and greeting
them and you remain, trnly yours.
MARTIN Il, TUPPER.
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Should Come in Gut of the Cold.

Atlanta Constitution.
The remainder of the winter will doubtless
be characterized by mild weather. All the
signs point that way. The ice-men, RATS
men, lumbermen and farmers all predict a
continuance of mild weather, and they are
preparing for great freshets in the latter part
OF the winter and in the early spring One
OF the most unfailing signs is the conduct of
the muskrat What this remarkable animal
does not know about the weather is not
worth knowing. He never makes mistake
If he does not need house for the winter
he does rot build it. He has built none this
year, and the conclusion follows that he has
omitted the work because he foresees that he
can get along comfortably without it. This
for years.
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Driven to Death.

Brooklyn Special.
Mrs Christiancy was simply bounded to
death by some men whose names have not
been revealed. During the eight weeks of
her life at DR.. Dupre's house she won friends
all over the neighborhood, but was always
afraid to go out alone. She looked like a
hunted woman, and she often said that she
never knew a moments peace. With almost
her last breath she protested her entire inno-
cence of the charges made by Senator Chris
tiancy IN the divorce proceedings, and with
bitter tears and sobs declared that she was
not guilty of any improperly during the
voyage to South America as testified to by
Giro, the chief witness against her. few
days before she died Mrs. Christiancy said
the advances of one of the Senator's sons.
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NJ agazines.

Harper's for January opens with an illustra-
ted article by Harriet Prescott Suofford, on
''The Quaker poet" The engravings, ten In
number, portray well-knOwn scenes in Mr.. Whit
tiers home life, many of which have been given
to the world in verse. fine portrait of the
poet serves the frontispce. "AU Mention e. :"
by Constance Fenimore WoOlsoh, with seven.
teen engravlngs, gives a delightful idea OF the
beauty of the charming old-fashioned town in
the Mediterranean The other Illustrated arti-
Giles are: 1.-The old packet and clipper service"
'The birth of nation," and Natures serial
story" The first instalment of William Rlack's
Judith Shakespeare" appears IN this number
The Popular Scie nee Monthly for January Is
unusually rich in subject matter aud is Il very
valuable number. Among the many napers is
one on Catching cold" by Dr. c. E. Page. The
writer has experimental for years in attempt-
ing solution of this vexing question, ana
makes plausible showing that he has mastered
it. Certainly the measures prescribed b v him
can bVt have salutarv effect ppon the expert.
menter, and they are well W Orth trial.
The current North American has for its ini-
tial article a double paper written by Pres-
dent TAYLOR, of the NJ ormon Church.
and Governor Murray The former discusses
the present status of the poygamy question
from Mormon Standpoint, and, as may be sur
missed, he makes plausible plea, while Governor
Murray takes as strong ground in opposition to
the views of the president" The other papers
of the issue are: CALCULATIONS OF the American
dollar" "Theologlcal readjustments," Alcohol
in politics." Evils incident to Immigration"
and Bribery by railway passes"
A feature of "Choice Literature" John B.
Alden, New York;, is that not a line is taken
up with advertisements. Not even the
title of the publication appears on
the reading pages Each months
number is as full OF meat as is an egg. The Sc
lections are z God ana the magazine is we'll
worth tn price asked, 81.
The Maya zine of Art (Cassen & Co.. New
York; gives six portraits of Carlyle, paint by
various artists, accompanied by a paper by
David Hanway, An article egyptian
types, with nine engravings, gives an inter est
ing view of the people OF the Nile.
The double holiday number of Frank Leslie's
We ekly is full of excellent reading matter, lib
orally and artstcally Illustrated.
The Modern Age for January is as good as
usual, and that is good enough
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Queen Charlotte,s Chairs.

London Truth.
1t will be remembered that much scandal
was caused in the summer by advertising for
public sale the furniture of the Duke and
Duchess of Teck. Among the family relics
which were included in the lots were two
richly gilt and carved sedan chairs which
were made for Queen Charlotte, and which
became the property of the Duchess of Teck
by bequest of her aunt and god-mother, the
Duchess of Gloucester. The reserve set upon
these chairs by the vendors was $500 but
they were valued by two experts at 600; at
which price they have become the property
of the Queen, and they have now found a
resting-place in Windsor Castle.
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Correspondence Toledo Blade.


Let me relate an incident. | suppose that
Arkansas is about as dangerous a place as
Texas for bully to go to, but from personal
observation at both points | think Arkansas
is little safer place for a gentleman than
Cincinnati The general urbanty of the
people astonished me more than anything
else. This is what | propose to illustrate.
We stopped at one station, and travelled about
forty miles by stage. On our return the stage
"a large spring wagon without top-was
loaded with men. They were of different
types. One had bottle of whisky. One
was minister. We came to a creek where
a party had stopped to water their horses
There were two women and little girl APP
parently very poor. They wore sun-bonnets
and the vehicle was as shabby and rough an
old specimen as l ever met with One OF the
women had unhitched the horse and led him
back to the water and had just turned to
come up the bank as We reached the level
after CT ossing.
Our driver stopped. A well-dressed man
hoped out of the stage, and with a bow Of
fered his assistance. He led the old horse up
to the vehicle don't know what else to
call it-hitched him in, assisted the woman
to her seat, and then, as she heartily thanked
him. he politely bowed her good day, lifting
his hat clear off his head, In moment he
was in the stage again. and on we went.
After my experience in the North, it struck
me that this was all for sport and tina; the
men would have lots of fun about the affair.
But soon found thatit was all in earnest.
All regarded it as a matter of course. For
from that moment to the end of the journey,
not one man uttered one syllable about it.
Not sneering remark was made, no Joke or
pun no remark of any kind-not one single
word! | had to confess to myself that never
saw more politeness than this.
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The Iowa Opinion,

Gath, in Cincinnati Enquirer.
Mr.. Wright, late United States senator from
Iowa, whom in the Supreme Court az
Washington during the week, making an argu-
ment before full bench ton which was our
townsman, Judge B,atchford, sitting at the end
next to Stanley Matthews), remarked, in answer
TO my question: "Iowa has not determined her
presidential choice. l think she does NOT re-
gard Mr., Blaine az candidate, to whom she has
given her support at two conventions. If judge
Miller or Mr.. Allison, both Iowa men, should
come mp. Iowa Will doubtless support either
Judge Miller is especially strong among the peo-
pie. His funness and moral courage speak for
themselves. He could have been the Richest
lawyer In the country, perhaps, had he resigned
and gone TO New York to practice law whereas
he is probably not worth $4,000.
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A Xaluable Relic.

IINth.
When Sir Stafford Northcote was in Ire
land a stone was thrown into one of the car
riages in which he and his party were seated
when travelling between Dungannon and
Pomeroy stations, and slightly injured Lady
Crichton. Lord Claude Hamilton secured
the missile" and has since had it mounted
in silver for presentation to the Duchess of
Abercorn. Although it was never found out
who threw the stone, his Lordship has had
the following inscription placed upon it:
This stone was thrown by some Parnellte
ruffian at the special train conveying Sir
Stafford Northcote from Belfast TO Barons-
court on October 6, 1888, fortunately causing
no damage beyond broken window and a
severe blow to Lady Crichton."
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Brooklyn Union.
1T was one of the saddest cases I ever
knew" said the stranger. occasionally moist
ening his throat with a draught OF hot
whisky. Il never heard of a death that at
fected me more"
The crowd gathered around him and began
TO ask questions.
WAS he murdered?'
mo, ne wasn't murdered"
Did he commit suicide?"
"No"
Did he die natural death?'
No"
"If he wasn't murdered, didn't commit
suicide, or die a natural DEATH what in
thunder was the matter with him?'
He was found in bed with copy of the
New York Sun in his hand containinga large
installment of the Holman BOOM"