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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-09-07

10 change iinen once u week Is n lux
ury which few Russians know; even
those who battle once week do not
change their linen so frequently. Indeed,
to change linen once n week is 8 sign of
aristocratic tendencies, like Wearing
gloves is sign of aristocracy iii .'ka-
hor,ou - 4.
National Republican., 1883-08-02
A PoIiceman's Duty.

Policeman Ed. X. Heath, 20 North street.
Portland, Me-, May IL, 1SS3 writes:
81 have been troubled for good many
years with inflammation of the bladder dat
ing as tar back as during the time l was in
the army. / suffered with dull, hoavy pains
in the back and kidneys too intense for nc to
describe, aud tried several remedies that
were recommended, and was exam ined by
one Of our best physi clans, who pronounced
it Inflammation of the bladder; and | went
to the hospital for treatmen6, but all medicine
and treatment seemed to fail. | was recom-
mended to try Hunts Remedy, as it has been
used in several such cases here in Portland
and vicinity. purchased a bottle at Smiths
drug store here, and found after using the
first bottle that it relieved me greatly, and
after using several bottles found that it did
me more good than all other medicines and
treatments / have received combined. And
to add to my good opinion of Hunts Remedy,
l beg TO state in closing that my wife has
been for a long time troubled with weak
ness and inflammation Of the bladder, with a
complication of other diseases peculiar to
women. After using only two bottles she
has been completely cured; and / can say
that my wife is loud in praise of this Won
derful medicine, and | would highly recon-
| mend it to all who are suffering from kidney
diseases or diseases of the bladder"
PORTLAND, Me- May IL, l ss3.
/ hereby certify that l know the facts of
| the sickness of Mrs f. X. Heath, and that
they are correctly stated in the foregoing GER
| titicate, and her cure was accomplished by
tho use of Hunts Remedy.
A. W, SMITH, Druggist.
Cor. Portland and Green Streets,
National Republican., 1883-08-02
TIE SOLDIERS, HOME FIRE.
Detective Edelin Traces tlle Inccndinry
and Obtains Confession OF the Crime.

Detective EdeIln Traces tlIe InccndInry
| and Obtains a Confession OF the Crime.
On the night of the fourth Of July the
Harewood barn at the Soldiers homo was
burned, and the stock and building, valued
at $4,000, were totally destroyed AS the
origin of the fire was not explained an inves-
tigation was ordered, which was held at the
home. The full board convened, and although
the affair was thoroughly sifed nothing
pointing to the cause of the frs was
discovered Not satisfied, however, that
the fire was purely accidental the
affair was placed in the hands OF the
detectives, aud reward of 500 was offered
for the apprehension OF the incendary.
The case was almost forgotten in the new
events of criminal life which happen every
day, and when Detective Edci notified the
major OF police that he had captured the por-
pctrator of the crime, the announcement for
time caused quite commOtion. The man
charged is Henry Wagner, an old soldier, who
is at present at the wOrkhouse for vagrancy
Detective Edelin, very skilliully worked up
the case, and yesterday he obtained q full
confession of the deed from Wagner
Wagner states that he had been an inmate
of the home from about March last TO July 2,
when he was discharged. The cause of his
discharge was that n pint bottle of whisky
was found in his valise, which Wagner claimed
was put there through spite. When he was
discharged he had no place to go, and on the
nights Of the second, third, and fourth he
slept in a haystack on the farm On the
night of the fourth he awoke at IL p M, and
the idea entered his head to set the barn on
fire ito get ever" as he termed it,and he did so.
Leaving his place in the haystack and OBJ
serving that no one was about he went to the
side of the barn and piled some loose straw
around the base. This he ignited with q sui
phur match which was aftcrward found, and
he returned to his hiding place. Knowing
that sooner or later he would be caught about
the farm and punished, he went to police
headquarters and asked to be sent to the
almshouse. Having no visible means of sup.
port he was sent to the workhouse, where he
now is. Detective Edelin, traced him there,
as has been said, and secured full confession.
Wagner will be taken to police court to-day
and charged with the crime.
National Republican., 1883-08-02
GREAT GROWTH OF WOOD.
The Present Season Has Been n Good One
for Trees and Fairly Favorable for
Fruit-Nyashington Shade Increasing.

The Present Season Has Been n Good One
for Trees and Fairly Favorable for
Fruit-yyashington Shade Increasing.
1t has been q matter frequent re-
mark in Washington this season that
the trees of this section-fruit, shade,
and timber trees alike-have made an extra
ordinary growth in wood. Some persons
have added that this is an indication of a
small and inferior crop of fruit this year, and
that next year the conditions would be re-
versed, the fruit trees putting ON very little
wood, but giving a very large crop Of fruit.
1t is a matter of observation that the trees ii
this section, especially the young shade trees,
have grown with unexampled rapidity this
season. Particularly is this noticeable in
sycamores, Carolina poplars, American lin
dens, and naples. The magnificent rows of
sycamores or button woods on Eleventh
street northwest especially north of f street,
have seemingly increased their size by ono
half since last year. The naples everywhere
on the streets and in the parks have equaled
the sycamores in rapidity of growth, while
in many cases lindens set only two or three
years ago seem now to be trees of five and
six years growth.
| A REPUBLICAN reporter asked veteran
arborologist yesterday if he had noticed this
circumstance.
| mot being blind" he replied, senten-
| tiously, :" could not help noticing it,"
| "What is the cause ?" next queried the re-
porter.
"The unusual amount of moisture precipi-
tated and in the atmosphere, with plenty of
sunshine and heat We have had q specially
| fine season for the growth of vegetables"
"Yet the hucksters and the market stores
! keep up the price of vegetables notwith-
standing" sighed the reporter. "This ought
to be the consumers season, according to
| your statement, but it seems to be the
| hucksters' and the market stores"
"That is because, like death, the market
store has all seasons for its own" replied the
arborologist. "The season, / repeat, has
been unusually conducive to the growth of
vegetation"
"What about tho statement made that
when the fruit trees make wood rapidly they
fall off that year in fruit, but that the next
| year witnesses u converse of these condi-
| tiOns?"
THAT is one of those old superstitions that
somehow holds on to many sensible people
and live and flourish for years after scientific
knowledge has killed them dead. The fruit
trees this year are very prolific in both fruit
and wood. The pear crop, though abundant,
| is of inferior quality. This is due to the fact
that we have had more moisture this season
than was good for the pear. What the next
season will produce can best be determined
by waiting to see what next seasons weather
| will ha
National Republican., 1883-08-02
4roposaIs.
DRoPosALs FOR PURCHASE OF vEssELs
NAVY DEPARTMENT,

NAVY DEPARTMENT,
In accordance with the provisions OF the fifth sec
~ Sks 10
proposals Will be received at the Navy Departments
time and place they will be opened for the purchase
ofcerten vessels which have been stricken from the
approved August 8, ISL and Which ii il IS deemed for
the t best Interests ofthe United states to sell.
Ssay sSs are SG sse sSg SGngFe a., sG S0ard Kp9
owS "a so; pu SiaaTas & ~ aad ho AZ a. nj nj
Boston. Blue Light, 500 and Florida s6i4OC at New
Sacketrs Harbor n. Y. SusGuehanna, 5000, at Now
York Burlington, $1,000; GLANCE siOo; supply,
Island Pa f9c $500 and Reic oS5 ssGoo IL at Io WSsR
nng nGIe1 D WoTSes,sr S rec b SE9 ShSwma &
~ S,hesler Pa Pawnee, $780, and seaweed $500 at
Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope,
addressed to the Secretary ofthe Navy, Washington,
vessels, so as 70 distinguish them from other com:
muneatlons. No offer for more than one vessel
The vessels viii be sol for cash TO the person or
he
thereof Each @ BID or proposal must be aSGScompsned
OF not less than 10 per cent ofthe amount OF the offer
or proposal, and also pond wi,ha penal sum equal
s9reties, to be approyei by the Secretary Of tic
Navy, eondoned ~ for the payment % Of the remaining
within thirty days from the date Of It's acceptance
ag Sae oa W part he hs rs
tn said cash deposit of 10 per cent shall be cons'd-
pea s as directed IN the MSroS S"I j. ss s All De-
post; 81 and bonds Of tn 6aer m whose p shH
d%yf alter the he GPsni,g :" the pronCSIS .
viii bS 70 giving s Rrnsa co se
cernng the W yeseSi @ also forms S Of bids and bonds
examined al any time by applying To the command
from H. limits of the yards or stations Within such
reasonable time as nay be iysd by IN me R*Pattment
je22'ltlsei Secretary ofthe Navy.
National Republican., 1883-08-02
oldest Inhnbi,ants, Annexation.

The Oldest Inhabitants association met
yesterday afternoon in the Corcoran building
at o'clock, Mr. Jenkin Thomas, president, in
the chair. Messrs. Brutf, Ball, Bohrer, Wine
berger. Beron, Calvert, Calan, Mankins
Knowles, and Drew were present. Mr.. Brufl
introduced engrossod resolutions previously
adopted) on the death of John n. Loveioy, T..
j. Middleton, and Andrew Rothwell Me3srs.
j. A. Wineberger, Thomas A. Mclaughlin,
and George Hill were appointed committee
on nominations and elections. The following
vice presidents were elected G. A. Bohrer,
Edward Simms, Michael Nash, John w. Mar
tin W. II. Tenney, John Van Riswick, w. n.
Waters, w. w. Williams, J. w. Clark, An
thony Hyde, Leonidas Knowles, and Peter
Bacon. Mr.. Bruff related some very amusing
anecdotes of Mrs. Ann Royal, an editress, who
tiourished here many years ago. The meeting
then adjourned.
National Republican., 1883-08-02
ADVICE 20 Consumntiyea.

On the appearance of the first symptoms
as general debility, loss of appetite, pallor,
chilly sensations, followed by night sweats
and cough prompt measures of relief should
be taken. Consumption is scrfoulous disease
of the lungs; therefore use the great anti
scrofulous or blood purifier and strength re-
storer, DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discov-
cry" Superior to Cod liver oil as nutri-
tive, and unsurpassed as a pectoral For
weak lungs, splitting of blood, and kindred
affections it has no equal. Sold by druggists.
For DIR. Pierce's treatise on consumption send
two stamps. Worlds Dispensary Medical AS
sociation, Buffalo, n. Y.
National Republican., 1883-08-02
Three Diplomatic Suicides.

suicide of the late Spanish minister in New
York makes the third instance where foreign
ministers have killed themselves, and not the
second rs has been generally published. The
first case was that of Don Pablo Abregan, the
Mexican minister, who committed suic ide in
I residence on + street, between FOurt scnth
and Fifteenth streets, near the house of the
venerable Nicholas Callan, esq. The second
instance was that of Mons, Provost Pal radol,
in his reiidence, on New York avenue, be-
tween Ninth and Tenth streets, in 1870. The
late Spanish minister's case makes the third.
National Republican., 1883-08-02
ChlIdrrn,s Entertainment nt CoIlon,s.

An enjoyable entertainment was given last
Friday evening by the children of Colton's
Potomac River hotel, and an attractive and
varied programme enjoyed by those present.
The programme was as follows: Instrument
tai solo, Clara Knight; "Wateriall," Ada
Kirkwood; recitation, Little Stiles; vocal
solo, Mamie Rice; recitation, Eva Knight
"Peck-ab boo," Annis Rice; instrumental solo,
Clara knight; vocal duet, Cora and Gertie
Rice; recitation, Dora knight; vocal solo,
Gertie Rice; fancy dance, Alice Rice; recita-
tion, Bertha Robinson; in the Starlight"
entire company; vocal solo, Alice Rice recita-
ton, Master Charlie Stiles. After which en-
Commissioner Morgan delivered brief ad-
dress
National Republican., 1883-08-02
A Chance for Those Kindly Disposed.

The attention of the benevolent people
in this city, and more especially of Indi-
anians and compositors, is called to the fact
that gentleman from Terre Haute, Ind, q
printer by trade, is lying in the last stages of
consumption at his residence, No. A | street
northeast, and his family are suffering. This
is worthy case for the exercise of practical
benevolence, and is especially commended to
the charitable. The gentleman will soon be
beyond the reach of charity or suffering, but
his family are helpless, and their condition
calls upon all kind hearts to extend aid and
sYmpathY.
National Republican., 1883-08-02
NO MATERIAL CHANCE.

This is to certify that have used Hunts
Remedy for the kidney complaint, and de-
rived much benefit from its use
l have been afflicted about one year, and re-
ceceiyed treatment from the local physicians,
and used a number of so.called specifics, with
out any material help. / am happy to say,
after using three bottles of Hunts Remedy,
1 was completely cured,
never fail to recommend it., and you are
at liberty to use my name in any manner you
may desire. JOHN w. JOHNSTON.
Norwich, Conn. May z, 1883.
National Republican., 1883-08-02
Presented yyIth a Gold Medal.

Lieut.. James A. Perry, who was successful
in the competition officers drill at the picnic
at Gales woods on Monday night, was last
night presented with the prize handsome
gold medal, suitably inscribed, at the colored
Methodist church on Virginia avenue last
night. Col. Perry II. Carson made the pre-
sentation speech and complimented Lieut..
Perry very highly for his proficiency in every
species of drill. The church was crowded
and the occasion was an exceedingly pleasant
National Republican., 1883-08-02
boy Detectives.

The secret service of the United States is
made up of quito variety of persons, rang
ing in age it may be said from the cradle to
the grave. Referring to the composition of
the service, an old secret service detective
said to a REPUBLICAN reporter last evening
eve make very good use Of boy detectives.
A large number Of them are employed and
where we find a shrewd, smart lad, with a
still tongue, he is of incalculablc value in
'spotting' and tracing makers and utterers
of bogus money!
4" How do you generally use boys2" asked
the reporter.
"In number of ways. You see a crook
would hardly suspect boy, and if wo are
watching certain promises, the boy detective
could engage other boys in game of marbles
directly in front of the premises under sur
veilance and watch all day if necessary"
ooh, yes" ho concluded, boys are great
factors in the secret service, and they are
paid well and given every opportunity to ad-
vance"
National Republican., 1883-08-02
Cure that Cold.

Do not suffer your Lungs to become dis
eased by allowing a cold to continue without
an effort to cure it. Thousands have died
premature deaths, the victims Of Consump-
tion, by simply neglecting n cold.
DR.. VIM. Halls Balsam for the Lungs will
cure Colds, Coughs, and Consumption surer
aud quicker than any other remedy. 1t acts
almost like magic in many cases, and in
others, its effect though slow, is sure if per-
sisted in, according TO directions.
National Republican., 1883-08-02
Commanded Linnors.

A person was recently indicted, tried, con-
vlcted, and fined in United States district
court at Marquette Mich, for selling vari-
city of alcoholic bitters without payment Of
the special tax as II liquor dealer. 1t was
proved on the trial that the article was u
compound alcoholic liquor, is Intoxicating,
and is used as beverage. The country is
National Republican., 1883-08-02
Je22-Hlsei
PROPOSALS FOR COAL AND WOOD,
CLERK's OFFICE


HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, UNITED STATES,
WAsHINGToN ID. O., July "a, 1883.
Sealed proposals viii be received at this Office until
IL o'cl OK noon on FRIDAY, AUGUST "a, 1888, for
the delivery of five hundred 5000 of best White
Pine Wood and eighty (sO) cords best Oak Wood.
he wood to be delivered and stored in the vaults of
the south wing OF the Capitol on or before the twelfth
day Of September next and the coal or before the
twentieth day OF September next, The coal must
weigh 22O pounds TO the ton and the oak wood TO be
cut IN three pieces. The wood must measure 1913
cubic feet TO the cord and he ed and measured at
the capitol. The right to rewegh the coal at tho
Caltol anu the right to reject any or all bids is re-
The bids to be indorsed Proposals for Coal and
Wood" and addressed TO : .,,-
Clerk of the House of Representatives
National Republican., 1883-08-02
.RoPosALs FOR PAVING.

UNION BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION.
WAsHINoToS, d. O., July q, 1854
Sealed proposals will be received by the under
signed until WEDNESDAY, Aug. l5 1885, for the
paving of the carrlag.way In the cemetery known
mount Pleasant also for grading in such places
will be pointed out.
Bidders viii the price per square yard for the
cobbestone and per cubic ward for the grading The
work will have TO be done in the best possible
neT aud the stone must be generally of one size
cept the lne gutter stone. The stone to be laid
good bed Of gravel and sand. TO be rammed by n %
pound rammer three times. =
Bids received by GuHDoN SNOWDEN,
The money will be paid as the work progresses we
reserve the right OF keeping oneIhird OF The money
back until the work is completed satisfactorily. This
work must be finished eight weeks from day Of COM
mencement0 Jy25-w3t+
National Republican., 1883-08-02
VIC Ivnshington Monument.

Col. Casey, in charge Of the construction of
the Washington monument, was met by RE-
PUBLICAN reporter, and asked relative to the
delay of the past month.
That was due to the difficulty of getting
marble and granite to this city" he replied,
"but we have obvated that difficulty now
and the work will go on uninterruptedly until
the great shaft kisses the sky"
National Republican., 1883-08-02
MILITARY SHOOTING.

OIUHo UI INC FfHutIce NUhIcsIH nc Tho
ArsenaI-PrcsentatIont 20 Corporal Har-
rigan.
Yesterday was the last day of tho competi-
tive shooting at the arsenal. The average
score was to determine who should be tho
representative of tho Cd artillery ut the mill
tary matches at Creedmoor. Tho range yes
teaday was FIVE shots at 400, 500, and 600
yards The following is the score:
National Republican., 1883-08-02
HENRY's cARBoLIo sALvE

is the Best Salve for Cuts, Bruises, Sores,
Ulcers, Salt Rheum, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all kinds of Skin Erup-
tions, Freckles, and Pimples. Get Horny S
Carbolic Salve, as all others are counterfeits
Price % cents
National Republican., 1883-08-02
Col. n. -. Grnfton,s Funernl.

The funeral of Col b. f. Grafton took place
from his late residence, No, 1901 Massachu-
setts avenue, yesterday afternoon at o'clock
Rev. DIR. Chester, of the Metropolitan Presby-
terian church. oiliciated. The following
named gentleman acted as pallbearers: ID. w.
Middleton, Judge w. W. Upton, Gen. IL. T..
Payne, Capt. Il. w. Tyler, James Coleman,
Mark Tilton, X. II. Thompson, and II. o.
Claughton. The in.erment was at Oak Hill
cemetery.
National Republican., 1883-08-02
DIR. MOTIFS LIVER PILLS.

These Pills have never been advertised
very much but they have just as much in
trnsc merit as though they were putfed to
the skies by indiscriminate advertising. Try
them and be convinced.
National Republican., 1883-08-02

flooded with this and other similar COM
pounds which have heretofore been stamped
and sold as medicines, but which arc held by
the internal revenue office to be compound
liquors if they are sold and used as bever-
National Republican., 1883-08-02
Auttiun Sales.
ToTIoE OF SALE.

NoTICE OF ALE.
DEPARTMENT OF METROPOLITAN POLICE,
WAsHlSGToS, ID. O., July %, 1881
BY virtue of authority vested In me under section
Az Revised Statutes Of the United States peralnlng
TO the District of Coumbia), Will, ON the EIGHTH
DAY ofAUGUSr, 1883, sell at auction TO the highest
bidder for cash, one hundred and torty.elght l4Sl
miscellaneous lois of stolen and abandoned property
sale Nc 10 o'clock a. m at Police Headquarters, 500
street northwest
RICHARD SYLVESTER,
Properly Clerk Metropolitan Police
WAITER B. WILLIAMS q CO., AuctloneerA
jy2l,2s,au4
National Republican., 1883-08-02

The drunkard swills alcohol. Wise men
use So dGrttaa Ne me the king of all RENE
dies
Our child had fits. The doctor said death
was certain. Samaritan NeTpine cured her"
HENRY KNEE, Verrilla, Tenn. At Druggists.
National Republican., 1883-08-02

ToCCoA CITY, GA.-Dr,J p. Newman says
Browns Iron Bitters are very popular and
their use always results satisfactorily"
National Republican., 1883-08-02
WeIls, WRough ON Corns.v o

Ask for Wells Rough on Corns." 15c.
Quick, complete, permanent cure. Corns,
warts, bunions,
National Republican., 1883-08-02
A Few DAYS

will close them out. Those $l650 blue serge
suits redu ced to $40.
EIsEMAN Bros, corner Seventh and +.
National Republican., 1883-08-02
dlnorrtakrrs.
SprtiaI autitrs.
oRKINeMEN, RALLYl i

N.Y. WORKINGMEN, RALLYi
A grand mass meeting will be held nt Fords Opera
se nonse Ihu hSDAl EVENING, AUGUST z, at
and Trades Unions of the District. Grand Master
workman PowDEHLY, Mayor of Scran on Pa, will
deliver an address on the labor question In general
ana the telegraphic strike In particular.
Admission free, aug-It
National Republican., 1883-08-02

THE highest cash prices paid for dresses aud
gents clothing, watches. jewelry, &c. Call ON or
address Herzot, No. 30S Ninth street, near Penn
syivaniR avenue.
National Republican., 1883-08-02
LOCAL MENTION.
The Republican
Book AND jon PRINTING OFFICE,
Corner Tenth and d Streets.

The Largest and Most Complete
JOB PRINTING ESTABLIS HIM ENr
IN the city and one of the most extensive IN the
United states. Possesses every rCility Tor the
prompt execution of all kinds Of work from ~
NEAT CARD OR CIRCULAR
toa
MONSTER POSTER,
In any variety of coors at the shortest notice, and
ON the most reasonable terms.
Country Merchants, Farmers, and others re-
quiring
sToHE Bills, PUBLIC SALE BILLS, &c,
VIII find IL to their advantage tn call n pr address
The REPUBLICAN JOB PRlNr1NG OFFICE,
MnsIlnnLun.
National Republican., 1883-08-02
tlito

oURAND.-on August 1, 1889 ut 3;55 O'Clock p. M,
JOSEPH T. w. OURAND. In the iOth year of Ills u.e.
Funeral will take place from Noun Hon NJ. Il.
Gnu ch. corner Of Fifteenth and streets northwest,
on sunday, August 5, at o'clock p. M, 10 which the
friends of the family respectfully Invited TO at
MGLEY.-On Wednesday, August /. 1883, at o
NILS. ELIzABETH MILEY, beloved wife OF A. T..
Miley, and daughter of Mrs. Mary Jane Ricketts, and
the late william Fairbanks.
Funeral Friday. August 3, at p. m from her late
residence 93 II street northwest. Relatives nd
friends the family respectfully invited to attend.
National Republican., 1883-08-02

"Alderncy Dairy Wagons"
Fresh Alderney butter churucd every morning,
md delivered IN l5lb Ward" prints at 35c. perlb.
Also cottage cheese, DC. per BALL bu,termlk 0o.
per quart aud sweet milk &C. per quart
National Republican., 1883-08-02
Posrorrrcr, NEW York, July 27, 1854 ''''''

Subscribers In calling will ask for Baltimore and
repeat their calls to the Baltimore Exchange giving
the operator there the name of the party wanted.
The tariff will be 30 cents for the of the wire for
Ave minutes less. All calls will be charged against
the telephones making them and bills rendered
monthly.
WARREN CHOATE,
Supprintendent