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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-02-29

On Friday last occurred the closing
scene in the sorrowful drama, in which
the principal characters were the i'll
fated Jeanette and her unfortunate
crew. Honors were done to the memo
ries of those who responded to the calls
of duty imposed by Congress; but
even though the government and its
metropolis should thus give their feeble
recognition of heroic services, those
who suffer in their hearts the loss of
these brave men will hardly feel that
such sympathy can in any measure
atone for their loss. The cause OF
science can better suffer than that lives
should be lost in attempts TO discover
facts which when really known would
he of no practical benefit to mankind.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-02-29

THE resolutions passed by the Con-
gress of the United States in praise of
Edward Lasker the deceased German
statesman, are harmless and contain
nothing which should 30 excite Bis
marck's ire. True, Lasker was Liber-
al leader, and as such generally oppos-
ed the premier, but in endorsing him
the Congress of the United States only
gave utterance to those principles
which Bismarck knows and has known
are the bases of American government.
Nor is it right to say that Congress
should have kept mum in regard to the
matter. Lasker was strong advocate
of liberal principles, and rs such he
earned and deserved the commentator
of all nations which adopt those prin-
ciples and desire to see them spread,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-02-29

THE publishers of Cape Cod Folks
have been mulcted in damages by one
of the characters, who strongly objected
to having his true name presented in
the work. The book was written by a
young lady who had spent some time
in rural community, and had seen
much of the ridiculous in it's customs.
She described them accurately, and
gave the real names of all the parties
mentioned. Her sister prevailed upon
her to have it published, but the pub
fishers were not aware of the personal
nature of the work. 1t took immense
ly, and the profits will Far over-balance
the damages secured by the injured
"Cape Cod Folks"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-02-29

Sterling Items.
Snow is plenty and sleighing is some
what elevated. The "cheek of tan" il
seen often now.
Mrs. Cornell has been sick but has
recovered.
Misses Mary and Allie Roberts have
been home on a very short visit.
Miss Nellie Johnston made short
visit in Mankato last week.
Mr.. j. Johnston attended the Dairy
mems Association.
The Y. p. NJ. rs elected the follow
ing officers at their last election: Presi-
dent, c. ID. Geddes; Secretary, Sara
Stevens; Treasurer, John Johnston; v.
F., W. II. Roberts; Asst Sec, Nellie
Johnston; Marshall, James Howieson;
Critic, Lizzie Johnston; Editor of Ster-
ling Cqef, Sara Stevens; Editor of Tor
pedo, Lizzie Johnston; Executive Conn.,,
Harry Alderman, w. H. Roberts and
Sara Stevens; Choirister, J. L. Stevens.
The Torpedo went off last Saturday
night and made such a noise that it al
most frightened the editor, Jim Howie-
son. Owing to the thickness of the
weather and the thinnes of the crowd.
No one was hurt.
Will Johnston closed his school last
Friday. We don't know whether
Wills pedagogical propensities will
predominant hereafter or not.
We advise young people who 60 visit
ing schools to take at least shovel
each, an OK team and a crow bar. II
the sleigh tips over then, there will be
some chance for rescuing the ones who
are so unfortunate as to get shut under
the sleigh-box.
There will be a debate in the Conrad
school house next Saturday evening.
1t will be quite an event, no doubt.
BEN-HAY-DAD.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-02-29
1.-THE SENATORIAL CIRCUS. :

Under the above caption the Lake
City Graphic of the 18th inst. presumes
to tell in column-article what it as
sumes TO know regarding certain ring
formed for the purpose of forcing Dun
nell into the L. 5. Senate, provided Sen
ator Mcmillan resigned to accept the
much talked-of Judgeship.
While we do not know what alliances
may have been entered into between
Senator Sabin and VI. III. Dunnell, we
have it from a very reliable source that
so far as Senator Mcmillan is personal
ly concerned, Mr.. Dunnell would be
one of the last men in the State that he
would wish to see occupy his seat. And
the reasons advanced to us are good.
In the Ward-Dunnell fight Mr.. McMil-
Ian took the stump and labored dill
gently for Dunnell's election. He was
rewarded for his kindness by Mr.. Dun
nell going to st. Paul, marshalling his
forces and endeavoring to the utmost
of his ability TO defeat Mcmillan for the
Senate. Now does it look reasonable
that Mr.. Mcmillan should refuse to ac-
cept the Judgeship for fear that Gov
Hubbard would not appoint Dunnell
to the Senate? Not bit If it. What
ever else may be said of Senator Nc
MILAN the charge of crookedness in
politics is sin that has yet never been
successfully sustained against him, and
we doubt if it ever will be.
There is no proof that the Judgeship
made vacant by the resignation of Nc
Crary was ever rendered to Mr.. Nc
MILAN, and the unfair treatment of
our senior Senator by the Graphic is
anything but commendable in the edi-
tors of that paper. 1t should be under
stood now, if it has not been SO looked
upon before, that Mcmillan owes Dun
nell no favors, and if our Senator would
hesitate to resign his seat for any cause,
it would be rather for the fear that
Dunnell might succeed him than other
wise.
Now as regards Senator Sabin's ALI
ance with Dunnell. Mr.. Sabin is known
to be sharp, keen, business man, a
cautious, fearless and successful politi-
cal figurer, and he is not, to our mind,
30 short-sighted as to load himself down
with man of Mr.. Dunnell's savory
person and obnoxious political record.
If there is any one act more than an
other that would end his political life
in ignominy, it would be the foisting
upon the people of this State political
corpse of the name of Dunnell, and Mr.,
Sabin is sharp enough to see this.
So far as. Mr.. Dunnell is personally
concerned, there is no doubt of his in
triguing tactics to again get into Office.
The Senate is what he wants, and to
secure seat there he would be willing
to resort to anything. But it is way
beyond his reach. He is private cit
izen, dead politician, and will remain
30.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-02-29
Consumption Cured.

An old physician, retired from practice
having had placed In his hands by an Eas
India missionary the formula of a simple
vegetable remedy for the speedy and perma.
nent cure of Consumption, Bronchitis, Ca.
tarrh, Asthma and all throat and Lung Aztec.
tions, also positive and radical cure for
Nervous Debility and all Nervous Complaints
after having tested its wonderful curative
powers in thousands Of cases, has felt it his
duty TO make it known to his suffering fellows
Actuated by this motive and a desire to re-
lieve human suffering, Twill send free OF
charge, to all who desire 1t, this recipe. in
German, French or English, with full dIrec'
tions for preparing and using. Sent by mail
by addressing with stamp, naming this paper,
WA. MOVES, l4a Po,Osr's Block, Rochester, ". ].
l2eOw,yl
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-02-29
Mapleton,

c. G. Spaulding made a trip to La
Crosse this week.
The Dairymen's Convention is elicit
ing considerable interest.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. f. Brown have been
absent several days on visit to Plain
view, MINI.
Our school closed Wednesday.
The comedy troupe played "Uncle
Toms Cabin" at Good Thunder Thurs
day evening.
The Mapleton House property was
transferred this week to Mr.. Gilsen of
Minnesota Lake, who rented it to Mr..
Silas Cornell.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-02-29
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposals will be received by the
Board Of County Commissioners Of Blue
Earth county, Minnesota, at the Office OF the
Auditor of said county up to noon on the 4th
day of March, 1884 for grading the approach
Thompson's Ford on the road from Garden
City to Good Thunder, according 70 profile
and specifications ON file In Office of the Au-
ditor of said Blue Earth county.
Bids will name q gross sum for doing all
the work specified and each bid will be ac-
companied by bond with two good sureties
for a sum equal to 80 per cent OF amount of
bid.
The BOARD reserve the right to reject any
or all bids. lAMES b. SWAN.
Chairman board Go. Commissioners.
MankatO, Feb. 9th. 1884. SAWS
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-02-29
MANKATo FREE PRESS.
MANKATO.

The city Of MdRkd'o has population of .00o, lis
fitTdtedin Southeastern Minnesota and issarrornd-
EDDY onsof finest in the state
Has four railroads.&c.: The C. N. d 81. P,the c. d
NV, The c. 81. j.. NJ d o., and the kdnkdto d
Elmore The Stat Normal School is located here,
and its hnLlic Schools are among the first in the
NortL'cest. For the superiority cfds clay, brick,
Hme-stone, building stone, de-, Mdnkdto is noted
throughout he land. Asa point for jobbin9 AND
manufacturing IL has no superior in the North,c,st
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-02-29

sth, in Judson, at school house Dist.
No. 80.
Evan Hughes is up from Mankato
for few weeks.
David Y. Davis was quite badly in
jurcd last Friday, by falling from load
of hay, but is recovering slowly.
Edwin Gilley and his lovely bride
arrived here from Wisconsin the first
OF the week. Mrs. Gilley is an ac-
complished lady in every respect and
church member too. Let me tell you,
Edwin is to be congratulated upon his
choice.
John Milton Edwards accompanied
his father to Chicago.
Don't be thunder struck if one of the
young men ola neighboring State, in
the near future, comes to claim as his
own one of our best and sweetest
daughters. PHOENIX.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-02-29

IT cannot he disguised that in the
Southern States the prejudice existing
between the blacks and whites is So
great that slight causes are often sulii-
cient to produce serious results. Al
Danville, Va, last Friday, fifteen
year old boy in passing colored school
spoke Of the pupils in contcmptuous
terms. The result Of it was that con-
siderable shooting ensued, and although
no deaths resulted, several parties are
nursing wounds. There is a shoulder.
ing fire in the South which impetuous
whites and blacks will continue to fan
into occasional flame so long as unprin-
cipled leaders continue TO stir them to
such deeds.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-02-29
First insertion Feb. 20; last insertion Mich II
PROBATE NOTICE.

STATE OF MINNESOTA. County of Blue
~ Earth. In Probate Court.
In the matter of the estate of William
Shannahan, deceased.
The State of Minnesota and the said Pro-
bate Court to all persons interested in the
estate of William Shannahan, deceased.
Greeting:
Whereas, an instrument in writing, pur-
porting to be the last will and testament of
William Shannahan. deceased, late of Blue
Earth county, has been delivered to the Pro-
bate Court of the county of Blue Earth, and
application has been made to the said Pro-
bate Court for the proof Of said will.
Therefore, you and each of you are hereby
cited and required to appear at the office Of
the Judge Of Probate in the city OF Mankato
In said county on the 26th day of March A. ID.
1884, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of that day
and attend the probate of said will.
In testimony whereof have hereunto set
my hand and affixed the seal or the Probate
Court this Goth day OF February, A: .. 1884.
G. w. MEAD,
(SEAL. Judge of Probate.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-02-29

CONGRESSMAN WAKEFIELD last weel
presented in the House a petition from
A. X. Skaro Post, G. A. R., asking fol
the payment of arrearages and bach
pay to all soldiers in the late war; also
from Devereaux Post, G.. A. R., askint
a change in the pension law; also one
from the Winona Board of Trade in
favor of government telegraph. Mr.
w. is proving himself an active and
useful Representatives,. Peter Tri'
hume.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-02-29
CONGRESS.

In the Senate Mr.. Ransom offered u
joint resolution to appropriate $lOO,OOO
for the relief of sufferers by the great
wind storm in the Southern States.
Referred.
A bill introduced in the House, and
which will come up for future consid-
Grafton, provides that Governors OF
Territories shall have been residents
of the territory for two. years prior
to appointment.
Mr.. Nelson presented bill in the
House appropriating $4,000 for the
survey of the Red River of the North
and the Minnesota river, with the
purpose of examining into the ques-
ton of the feasibility of connecting the
head waters of those streams by ca
nal, and thus connecting Hudson Bay
and the Mississippi river for purposes
of navigation.
Mr.. Nelson also introduced bill
providing that where parties have
prove up presumption or homestead
claims, and hold a duplicate receipt
therefor, and after the transfer of this
title to a bona fide purchaser, such
purchaser shall be protected by con-
firmation of title.
Mr.. Hiscock introduced resolution
which was carried, calling upon the
Secretary of the Treasury for informa-
ton rs to what time rebates on tobacco
tax will be paid to the claimants.
The resolution passed the Senate
without debate thanking England for
the gift of the Arctic steamship, Alert.
Senator Mcmillan presented a petit
ton from citizens of Minnesota asking
an increase in the pay of the Uniteh
States District Judges.
Two committee reports have been
presented in the Senate upon the bill
to prohibit the mailing of newspapers
containing lottery advertisements.
Mr.. VanWyck introduced resolu-
ton directing the committee on post
offices and post roads to inquire wheth-
er at any time the Western Union and
the Baltimore and Ohio telegraph
companies, or any officers or employees
of said companies, entered into a con-
tract or negotiation for the purpose of
consolidating said companies or max
ing a combination for any purpose.
Mr.. Lapham introduced bill to in
corporate the Yellowstone Park Rail-
road, and to aid in the construction.
In order to check gambling in farm
products, Mr.. Lefevre offered resolu-
ton directing the Judiciary Committee
to prepare bill prohibiting the pur-
chase or sale of wheat, corn, cotton,
provisions or other articles of prime
necessity, unless for actual transfer of
the articles on warehouse receipt ac-
complaining such action; also bill au-
thOrizing such government interfer-
ence as will give stability to the price
of those commodities.
During the week the House has oc-
cupied considerable time with the pleu-
rO-pneumonia bill.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-02-29
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE
Good Thunder.

The concert given by Prof. o. H
Austin last Wednesday evening proved
to be a very good entertainment and
was well attended. The cornet is al,
ready here,
Chas. Schwanenberg, our talented
young musician, has gone to st. Paul in
pursuance of musical knowledge. He
is under the instructions of a first-class
musician who is much pleased with
him, pronounces his reading of music
time and position perfect. -.
We are glad to see our section "boss''
out again. That's right; what's the use
in being SO babyish! Get out and do
something and we will soon have regu-
lar trains again. ALLEGRO.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-02-29

THE National Democratic committee
last week decided upon Chicago as the
place of meeting of the convention this
year, fixing the time for July Sth. St.
Louis was close second in the race,
but as usual, was beaten by her north
ern sister
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-02-29
First insertion Feb. %; last insertion N'ch IA
PROBATE NOTICE.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, County Of Blue
- Earth. In Probate Court.
In the matter of the estate of JOSIAH c. Tr,l-
man, deceased.
The State of Minnesota and the said Pro-
bate Court to all persons interested in the
estate of Josiah c. Truman, deceased. Greet
ing;
Whereas, Lizzie H. Gilmore OF the county
of Blue Earth has filed her petition in the
Probate Court of the county of Blue Earth
for letters Of administration de bonis non to
issue to J. l.. Washburn upon the estate of
Josiah &. Truman, deceased.
Therefore, you and each of you are cited
and required to appear at the Office Of the
Judge IL Probate, In the city of &ankato in
said county, on the End day of March 1884,
and show cause why letters Of administra-
ton upon said estate should not issue as
prayed tor I'm said petition.
In testimony whereof have hereunto set
my hand and affixed the seal of the Probate
Court this 18th day of February, A. ID. 1884.
G. w. MEAD,
[SEAL.l Judge of Probate.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-02-29

A DYNAMITE explosion OCCURRED in
London last Tuesday morning, in the
Victoria railway station. Seven per-
sons were injured and considerable
property destroyed. Detectives are at
work, but have not yet traced the mat
ter down.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-02-29
Dissolution Of Partnership.

Notice is hereby given, that the partnership
heretofore existing between the undersigned,
Arm aa1 name M Of Ransom 4 Aiberrer. has been
dissolved by mutual consent.
The said H. L. Alherger IL authorised to
settle all debts due to and by the firm.
Dated February II, 1894.
DAVID L. RANSOM.
36W3 III. L. ALBERGER.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-02-29

BosroN has an organized cremation
society. Where else could one be more
appropriately started, for, as the whole
world knows, the Hub has reduced
baking to a science.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-02-29

THE Connecticut legislature acted
adversely upon the bill permitting saw
ing banks to invest in Minnesota State
bonds, and the securities of st. Paul
and MINNEAPOLIS.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-02-29

THE Senate committee has reported
in favor of admitting South Dakota.
The effect of the action would be to
legalize the work of the Sioux Falls
convention.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-02-29

IT is now suggested that the name of
the capitol of Dakota be changed from
Bismarck to anything else desired. Too
much honor is done the pettish pre-
mier.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-02-29
Cambria 0leanings.

Be it distinctly understood that Supt.
Rogers win lecture at Dist. No. IL, on
Thursday evening. March 9th. AS it
will be rare intellectual treat, don't
fail to be present. Mr.. Rogers will
also hold teachers meeting March
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-02-29

Our enterprlsing druggist j. X. Jones, is
now giving sample bottles OF that excellent
medicine. Beggs' Cherry Syrup, FREE OF
CHARGE. This is done simply to prove what
it will do. He is also warranting every bottle
sold to give perfect satisfaction. Call for a
sample bottle.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-02-29

IT is indeed bad enough when lead
ing Democratic paper shall say, as is the
case, that "the Democrats are allowing
the business of the House to drag along
in slipshod way"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-02-29
Notice to Contractors and Builders.

am now prepared to receive bids for the
construction of my residence on Third street.
Plans and specifications can be seen at my
store, North Front street, where all informa-
ton pertaining to the matter will be given.
SO STEPHEN LAMM.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-02-29

IDAHO is becoming the home of thou
sands of polygamous Mormons, and it
will not he long until the government
has in it as troublesome ward as she
now has i'm Utah,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-02-29

CHAs. A. DANA when in Washington
recently, visited President Arthur and
did not call on Holman. Now Is the
time for the Democrats to arise in their
might and punish him for treason.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-02-29

AN Illinois editor trots out Schuyler
Colfax as the Republican candidate for
President. That suggestion has rather
an ANTIQUE cast.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-02-29

ELI PERKINS says that ifwhen he dies
he is worth money, it shall be left to the
press clubs of the country. If Eli
wasn't such an awful liar we would feel
hopeful.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-02-29

PAYNE has written letter on the
Canada annexation question, and in the
course of it disclaims all intention of
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-02-29

SENATOR Logan has introduced bill
to grant pension 10 DR.. Susan b. Ed
son, who for weeks was such faithful
attendant at the bedside of President
Garfield. On account Of the close APP
plication her health was greatly inn
paired. She earned liberal recogni-
ton from the government.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-02-29

How would Robinson and Finnerty
do for Presidential ticket? They are
the most severe anti-monarchists in the
country, and that is what some people
want
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-02-29

TALMAGE says: Too many persons
like TO tell how 'tuh' they used TO he.
We always shun these 'utf' sinners,
for fear they may have relapse"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-02-29

THE report is in motion that Daniel
F. Beatty, the organ manufacturer of
Washington, y. j., has failed in bust
ness. His liabilities are said to be three
times his assets, and there is an indebt-
edness of $50, 900 to parties who have
ordered and failed TO receive instru-
mentS
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-02-29

IT is funny to hear some of the Wash
ington correspondents referring to
Gresham's wooden leg as point in his
favor in the Presidential race. The
Postmaster General still walks on the
legs nature gave him, but Commissioner
Dudley is the Indiana man who wears
a wooden extremity.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-02-29

=. X. WISER, long established an reli-
able jcwclcr, Mankato, No goods misrepre-
santed. All work warranted
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-02-29

4 MONUMENT To- PocahontaS is to be
erected in Virginia. Keep ii up. If
all the monuments planned are erected,
in a few years the United States will
have the appearance of vast cemetery.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-02-29

BIERNAN is announced as 4 candidate
for Congress this fall OF course the
battle will he fought upon the nationali-
" question.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-02-29

TIE New York Herald says Jay Gould
is fool. Without question he is one
of the sharpest fools on record.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-02-29

MINISTER HUNT, the United States
representative at st. Petersburg, died
last Wednesday.