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The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-10-13

A citizen Of Rome, Ga, while crossing
the railroad tracks In that city, got his
foot caught fast in . frog. While trying
to get loose he saw the Chattanoogs
train on the East Tennessee, virRinia
and Georg,a road como dashirg over the
bridge, Wild with fright. the man
jerked his leg almost out Of joint. and
came near breaking his foot. But the
train was almost upon him whom he de-
cided to unlace his ehoe, pull his hot
out and leave The ehoe 10. b mashod.
he acted ON this thought, e1d - ~ -
biz foot ont ths train slidsd ~ ea ~
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-10-13

A farmer in Essex county, New York,
had five oi ,he fresh air fund boys from
New York City, and q tough lot they
proved to be. The first forenoon they
we're OH the farm they hung the fsrmerS
large pet Newfoundland dog to an apple
tree. and in the afternoon they placed
his light wagon across the railroad track
as train was approaching. and the wa9-
on was knocked into smithereens.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-10-13

The insulting reception Of Alfonso, by
the Partisan mob and the early retreat
of the Spanish king 10 his home, have
greatly imbitter'd the relations between
France and Spain President Grevy
feels kneply indignant that the govern
ment's guests should have been so cruel
ly treated by the people, and humby
apollgia q. But Prime Minister Ferry,
and others in the cabinet, are not dis
posed 10 think harshIy Of it and rather
seem piqued-.hat Grevy should have
shown snCh feeling in the matter. A
cabinet crisis is therefore imminent. In
Spain, Alfonso stock has gone up one
hundred per cent. The people take the
insults to their king as being intended
against the nation, and great bitterness
exists all over Spain against the French.
The King was met at the frontier.
by deega' ions of leading citizens
and escorted back to Madrid with
great tlourshing OF trumpets. The
minister at Madrid and the Spanish Am.
basshdor at Paris are preparing TO leave
their posts, and great excitement cor
tinues. Meanwhile Germany, whose
courtesies to Alfonso have .been the
cause of all this trouble, is very indig-
nant at France and scolds Justify. Pub
iic sentiment in both GERMANY and
France has for some time been work
ing up To war pitch, AMI the interna-
tional brush along the Alsace. Lorraine
border is liable 10 be an event of the
near future. France is indeed in hot
water, with Germany on one side brist-
ling for fight, Spain on an other anx-
ious TO wash out Partisan insults with
blood, and England obiecting seriously
to French insu lis To her cousuls in Mad.
agascar; meanwhile Chine would like to
talk Turkey" to the common enemy
over in Anam. The French political
pot is indeed boiling.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-10-13

Madrid be hi, always been most cour eous
t. Americans, and mace them secome at
the ps'aee wheneve' they pr sented them
selves.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-10-13

eipal dimensions of these vessels are as
follows: Length between pe;pen-
dcular5, $50 feet; length over all; 4lo
feet; breath, 40 feet; depth, 33 feet 4
inches, with gross tonh.ge OF about
1 ono
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-10-13

Statistics show that the number offish
caught by the presidential party Is great.
or than that OF the entire electoral vote,
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-10-13

Coinage OF the miLss during September
was So. 376, 2io. ofwhich 2,35o.Qo we're staad.
ard dollars,
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-10-13

Some unkDosn parties nave shot twenty
sheep belonging TO Thomas Brooks oj
Farmipgtou.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-06-15
SPECIAL BARGAINS.
BY GEO. A. CLARKE.

House, Barn and l2 Lots, Davis &
Coys Addition. only $1,000.
Splendid location opposite Public
Square, Gen. Bishop 9 lots, house and
barn can be bought now for $1,000.
Splendid brick dwelling. corner Mar
shall and State street. Only $4,000.
Corner lot with all convenience, good
dwelling, corner Broad and jackson
streets. Only $4,000.
One story frame dwelling near Pleas
ant Grove School, one-half acre lot,
$500.
The best available lot for new resi-
dence, corner Hickory and Broad streets.
Only $500.
Meat Market and fixtures, best stand
in the city on North Front street. Only
$4,000.
House and lot on State street, best
street in the city $500 if taken soon.
New brick house, barn, carriage
shed and grainery, and two lots on
Dukes addition, $4,000.
Two houses and barn on Minnesota
street, cheapest property in the city.
Only $l,l00.
The summer garden, MankatO city,
good investment, 1900.
Vacant lots on Front street, State and
Broad streets, and on ParsOn's 8, Randall's,
Dukes, Shaubut's and Flctcher's aud
TInkcom's additions. Some great bar
gains, also few in Bucks, Freeman's
and MOrcland's additions.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-06-15
Thieves Abroad.

Last Saturday night was a field night
for till tapping and petty stealing, and
from the dcpredatiOns committed it will
be well for business men to place safe.
guards over their mOney-drawers and
sleep with first-class Smith Il Weston
under their pillows. The night marau-
ders need something wholesome in the
way of solid lead as an admOnition that
their presence is not needed at such un-
seasOnable hours.
On the night above mentioned Fred
Heinze's store on North Front street
was entered, and in gaining access to
the money-drawer, which is supplied
with an alarm bell, Mr.. Heinze was
awakened and Immediately repaired to
the room below. But the thieves were
too quick for him, and Capturing what
money there was-some $l8.O0-they
made haste in vacatlng the premises.
Policeman Blake was in the vicinity of
the store at the time, and throwing his
hight upon the flying scapegoats, re-
ceived volley of revolver shots in re-
turn. Mr.. Blake sounded his whistle
for police assistance, but before any ar.
rived, the thieves made good their es.
cape.
w. j. Martins safe was blown open
in his grocery store the same night, but
fortunately the robbers had the pains
for their trouble, as nothing of impor-
lance was left in the safe.
Mr.. Sherk's meat market on South
Front street also received call, but
here nothing Of particular value was
secured by the plundercrs.
Sunday morning, while the family
were at church, the dwelling of Mr.
Henry Hcinzmann, in Lime township
was burglarized. About $25 in money
was secured, an overcOat, suit O1
clothes, and few other articles OF les
ser value, amounting IN the aggregat.
to nearly if not quite hundred dollars
On Monday night, Mr.. Andrews, the
gunsmith, feels pretty certain some ont
was providing about his premises, but
it would be just rs well for the future
well being of the advcnturer if he dodge
this particular locality. Andrews goes
loaded full up for such game, and he'
a dead shot every time.
Unquestionably these various depre
dations were committed by the sam,
parties, and the swiftncss of their worl
would strongly lead one to believe tina
they are no novices at the business. l
will be sorry day for some of thes
chaps if they ever fall into the hands @
our policemen.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-06-15
Sad Accident.

Little Rollie Jefferson, boy clever
years OF age, met with a sad accident
Wednesday afternoon by attempting to
board freight train on the Omaha road
while in motion, at the crossing of Van
Brunt street. In making an effort to
grasp the iron bar or the side of the
car he slipped and fell, one foot coming
beneath the wheel, causing it to be lit
terally mashed to pieces. There were
several other boys present at the time,
who were quick in making the accident
known, and physician was dispatched
tor. On examination, IL was decided
to amputate the limb, which was done
at about four inches below the knee,
and at tins writing the little sufferer is
doing as we'll as could he expected.
This unfortunate affair is not without
its lesson. For some months 1t has been
the practice of several boys to board
freight trains bound west, and ride to
the crossing of the G. NJ. & st. p. road,
where they would drop off and if re.
turning freight was expected along
within an hour or two, would wait and
repeat the caper, riding to the depot.
THE FREE PRESS has taken occasion
to once or twice warn parents against al
lowing their children to expose them
selves to such unnecessary danger, pre-
dieting that unless a stop was put to
the practice of jumping on and off of
trains while in motion, serious results
would eventually follow. And here is
an awful example. 1t is sad to contem-
plate that II young boy, full OF life and
vigOr, with ms whole life before him,
should be made Il cripple of in a mo-
ment, only to suffer the pangs of his
rash act as long as he lives, and strug.
gle in this uncharitable world for a live
lihood that is hard to gain at the best,
with a single limb to aid him in his
tolls. Boys, think of this, and resolve
that you will never again place your
selves in unnecessary peril, tor if you
do and persist in it, you will eventually
pay the penalty.
There might be something for our
policemen to do in this matter. We
have Il State law against allowing boys
about moving trains, and penalty is
provided for their punishment if caught
violating any of Its provisions. The
law should be enforced to the strict
letter.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-06-15

1t is authoritativcly stated that one
hundred and ninety tickets have been
called for at the Wells ticket Office by
persons coming to Mankato on the
Fourth. 1t seems MS though all the
people in Southwestern Minnesota were
coming here to jubilate. But there's
room and to spare.
The Mankato Gas Light company
are pushing their works forward with
conmmendable speed. The buildings
are nearly completed. the reservoir will
he finished in few days, and the lay
ing of mains will be Immediately COM
menced. Gas fittings are being put in
to business houses rs rapidly as possible
and those who have not placed their or
ders for fixtures and fittings should do
SO at once.
MIR. Garrett, who has the agency
tor the Purinton Steam Feed Boiler, for
Blue Earth, Nicollct and LcSucur cOun.
ties, will have them manufactured III
Mankato. Tie says that he can get them
made cheaper than he can buy them at
wholesale and save the freight besides.
The boiler has merit, and the way Mr..
G. proposes to push the business, it looks
as though it would come into pretty
general use in this locality.
Owing to failing health and ardu-
Gus duties that he has been compelled
to perform, Mr.. Geo. ii. Brewster has
resigned from the agency of the McCor-
mick company at this place. For about
nine years Mr.. il. has labored for the
up-building of the McCormick's bust
ness in this section, and the large sale
of goods now annually enjoyed by the
company is ample evidence that his SER
vices have been well and faithfully per
formed. What, with little rest and
recreation Mr.. Brewster will conclude
to go into, he is at present unable t.
state.
On Decoration Day Mr.. J. A. Gil
more, of Eagle Lake picked up five
dollar bill on the streets of MankatO
had an item inserted in THE FREE
PRESS to that effect, and Mr.. w. +
Clark, the milk oman, described thu
money and received his cash. Mr.. Gil
more's honesty in this transaction il
worthy of special mention, for had III
been so disposed he could have put tn
money in his pocket and no one known
the difference. He now has a clear con
science of having acted honorable, an,
his fellOw-men will have increased re
spect for him.
From the Glendale Ne,os we glcal
the following in regard TO the firm com
posing the Security Bank, of which MI
T. NJ. Pugh, of this county, is senio
member.
Pugh, Skuse l. Evans are the mem
bers of this new and able firm, whic
commences business in our midst thi
week. Most OF the settlers, of Mort
Dakota, are familiar with. the individua
members of this institution, and henc
little introduction is necessary. Hon. Z
M. Pugh, who has been the efficient an
respected receiver of the Fargo U. {
Land Office, for the past seven years,
very generally and favorably known 9
q conservative business man.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-06-15
Ladies, Attention.

The Ladies will now flnd at Mrs.
FOulke's a very choice selection of
everything in the line OF millinery, also
ladies' muslin goods new and unique
designs in fancy baskets; the very pop
ular "Langtry bangs" Saratoga waves ;
Frizzes of all description, and full as
sortment of nets, back combs, and Or
naments for the hair. Bracelets for
ladies, Misses and children. New de-
signs for fancy work, clewels and zeph-
yrs. A new process for stamping, which
gives satisfaction. 45tf
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-06-15

The drama Of"Everybodys Friend
presented by Mankato talent at st.
Peter Wednesday night, was well patron
lied and enthusiastically received. The
party feel highly complimented for the
warm reception accorded them by our
neighbors.
We notice slight error in our last
issue, relating to the funds OF the Equi,.
able Life and Endowment Association.
1t should have been "expense Ofrunning
the Association all met by membership
tee ; not a dollar of the other fund
touched only for covering death risks
and endowment"
We are informed that H. A. Mas,
proprietor of the Palace of Sweets, is
soon to remove to Saltwater. His re-
moval from here will be greatly missed
by our young people as his parlors had
become great resort for them. The
people of Saltwater are to be congratu-
lated for his making their city his fn-
turc place of business.
The trial of State vs.. Clarke, grow.
ing out of complaint on the part of d.
c. Evans, came off yesterday. Judge
Porter refused to discharge the case on
the ground that the objections to tie
complaint were not filed in accordance
with law, and therefore judgment was
arrested and an appeal to the Supreme
Court taken. A big expense will even
tually grow out Of this unpleasantLess.
The lawyers will be the only gamers.
Recently Mr.. Torngreen, of Nico'.
let, was ordered before the Board of
Examining Physicians in this city, com.
posed of Drs. Frisbie, Davis and Har.
rington, tor physical examination on a
pension claim. He was found to be la.
boring under disability and his case
was SO reported to the commissioner
Of pensions. In due course of time he
received back pensions at the rate of 81
per month, aggregating about $1,000.
1t now transpircs that large. number
of neighbors, who do not entertain the
most friendly feelings toward Torngreen
have engaged the services of Judge
Brown to get the pension allowance re.
voked. We do not pretend to know
anything of the merits of the claimants
proofs, but 1t is settled beyond dispute
that he is suffering from lung difficulty,
that he was soldier in the Union army,
that he has satisfied the Commissioner
of pensions as to the legitimacy of his
clam, and that he is the happy posses
sor of back pension at "a per month for
seventeen years.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-06-15
Surprise Party.

One of the pleasantest and most high.
ly enjoyable surprise parties that evel
took place in this locality occurred a,
the residence of Mr.. Frank Shaubut
three miles north of this city last eve
nlng. 1t was planned, arranged and car.
ried into execution by the immediate
friends of Mrs. Frank Shaubut and Iar-
ry Shaubut, and invited guests to the
number of about two hundred were
present to make things lively and inter
esting.
The evening was exceptionally pleas
and the large beautiful grounds, COM
bined with the spacious house, gave
everyone an opportunity of circulating
about to his or her entire satisfaction.
Good music was in attendance, and
those who enjoyed dancing We're priv
LEGGED to indulge to their hearts content,
while Others, and Older ones, whose in
clinations lead them to more quiet en-.
joyment, were allowed to play at cards,
chess, checkers, &c.
Refreshments, rich, delicious and in
viting were provided, and from "one who
was there" we are told that this par
ticular feature of the surprise was as
much surprise to most of the friends
as it was to those in whose behalf the
affair was given, for the spread contain
ed almost everything that good APP
petite could call for.
The party held forth until about one
o'clock A. NJ, and the universal wish
of the departing guests was that Mrs.
Shaubut and Harry-not forgetting
Frank who was in the secret--mig ht
live to be the recipients of many mole
surprise parties, and that they-thc in
vited-might be favored with an invi-
tation to all of EN-.
The editor of THE FREE PRESS has
to regret his inability to attend, and
can only look anxlously forward to the
time when recurrence of last evening"
festivities shall be quietly whispered in
his ear.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-06-15
The Mankato & Austin 3. Z.

A Reorganization of the st. Cloud, Man
katO & Austin railroad directory twas
made in St. Paul Tuseday. The direct.
ors met during the day and elected Gen.
J. w. Bishop, President; Cunrad Got.
zian, Vice President; H. p. Upham,
Treasurer; and s. b. Mcconnell, Score.
tary. From what may be considered
good authority, and we all hope the re.
port may prove such,as soon as the sur.
vey is completed construction work il
to be Immediately commenced, and the
road completed at as early date al
practicable.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-06-15
Real Estate.

During the next few months the un-
dersigned will devote much attention to
buying and selling real estate,--CITY
PROPERTY and LANDS in several cOun-
ties in SOUTHWESTERN MINNESOTA,
whether you want to buy or sell, call
on him, as his LARGE HOLDINGS and EN-
TENsIvE ADVERTISEMENTS give him un-
equaled facilities to help buyers or sell
lers, in the famous dairying and stock.
raising region Of MinneSoato.
soft M. G. WILLARD,
MankatO, MINI.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-06-15
A Bargain.

In timber land half a mile from Point Pleas.
ant and about the same distance from the
proposed depot OF the Cannon Valley II. r..
being lot In section 81, jamestown.
The land is good and heavily wooded with
Maple and other choice timber-enough TIM
Der on II to pay for the land.
Being near this famous pleasure resort It
is very desirable and will be sold at bargain
II applied for soon. HALL y COFFIN.
MankatO, Sept. 81, 1882.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-06-15
ALL HAIL TO THE FOURTH!
Independence Day to be
Observed in Mankato
In Most Royal Manner. as Indicated
by the Programme.

Under the auspices of the Fire De-
partment and militia company of this
city, probably the grandest Fourth OF
July celebration ever witnessed in Min
nesota will be observed, and from pres.
ent information, more people will assem-.
bic here that day than ever before IN the
history of Mankato. Word has been
received from number of fire COM
panies In the Southern portion of the
State who designate their intention of
uniting with us in the festivities to be
enjoyed, and nearly, if not quite, all the
militia companies belonging to the 2nd
Regiment M. N. q. will join. With the
combination of new and brilliant uni
forms, shining bayonets and attractive
plumes, the procession will form sight
truly grand to behold.
The FREE PRESS has just printed two
Thousand full sheet posters, on book pa
per, whereon the programme to be OBJ
served is fully set forth. These bills
will he distributed throughout the State
and cannot fail to attract much atten.
ton. The committees of arrangements
are doing everything within their pow.
er to make the observance of the day
upon which American Independence
was proclaimed one which shall reflect
credit upon the enterprise and patriotism
of the citizens of MankatO. The follow.
ing programme will be read with in.
tcrcst.
MORNING.
4:00-Firing 13 times l3 guns, the
ringing of bells and the whistling of
mills and factories.
9:OO-Street parade by the komical
kusses of Kalamazoo, for which prizes
are offered as follows: $500 tor best
group Of ten; $500 for best group of
five; $500 for most comical masque.
9:3O-lnspectlon of the Fire Depart.
ment by Mayor and Common Council.
lO-Grand street parade by organized
bodies and citizens composed of seq
people.
II :30-Oration by the Hon. M. s.
Wilkinson.
1880 p. .M.-Banquet to visiting fire.
men and militia companies.
AFTERNOON.
2:00-Firemen proceed to City Hal!
for hose contest, which will take place
between Walnut and Mulberry streets.
CONTEST FOR HOSE COMPANIES.
First prize $5O-Run 300 feet, attach
to hydrant, lay 800 feet of hose, break
coupling, attach pipe and first water.
Second prize *3O-Run 300 feet, at
tach to hydrant; lay 80 feet hose, break
coupling, attach pipe and first water.
Third prize$aO-Run 100 feet, attach
to hydrant, lay 100 feet of hose, break
coupling, attach pipe and first water.
Number OF men limited to fifteen
and those who take part must have be-
longed to said Fire Department at least
GO days previous to contest. Iowa State
rules To govern.
MILITARY DRILL.
Under command Of Coz. Joseph Bob.
letter, in manual of arms and foot move
mcnts.
FIRST prize $50. Second prize $40.
The Germania Brass Band will pro-
vide music, and the mere announce
ment of this fact is sufficient to guar
antce frst-class satisfaction so far as
this goes.
The officers of the day are: Marshal
Major II. II. Rose; Assistants DIR.
Frisbie and Fred KrOn.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-06-15
Estray.

Came to the premises of John John
ston in the town of Sterling, Blue Earth
county, MIMI, May LIST, 1888, a fair
sized. roan-cOlOred cow, five years old.
The owner of said COW can obtain the
same ny proving property and paying
the necessary charges.
50w3 John .JOHNsroy
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-06-15
Bucklen's Arnica Salve

The greatest medical wonder of the
world. Warranted to speedily cure
Burns, Bruises, Cuts, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, Cancers. Piles,
Chilblains, Corns, letter, Chapped
Hands, and all skin eruptions, guaran-
teed to cure in every instance, or money
refunded. 25 cents per box. For sale
by John A. SambOrn.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-06-15
List of Letters
Lost.

In w. w. Webb u Sons store or on
the street between there and McCOn
ncll's store II pair of gold trimmed spec
tacles. The finder will be rewarded by
leaving the same at City Bank.
GEO. T. BARR.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-06-15

1t you have cold or cough buy bottle OF
Hills Peerless Cough syrup, use 1t all, and
bottle and will refund your money. / also
sell The Peerless Worm Specific on the same
terms. Cobb's Little POdophylin Pills will
cure biliousness and constipation. j. H.
JONES, or w. HODAPP. l6yl