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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-05
THE FAIRS.

Minneapolis and Rochester are the
reporters fields this week, and the dali
ly papers give replete accounts of the
fairs now in progress at these places.
Immense crowds, satisfactory exhi-
bits and sports, are the reports from
both places. Jay Eye See and Game
Eye Butler are the great draws at Min
neapolis, while at Rochester the pro-
grammes are varied, and practical.
Jay Eye See has failed, so far,
to beat his 2:lO record, something
which he is not likely to do
on the Minneapolis track. The Roch-
ester fair has been of more interest to
Mankatoites, because our Hose Com
pany, Excelsior No. l entered the fire,
mems contest, and as we all expected
took first money. The race was called
at 1890 last Tuesday, three companies,
the Mankato, Winona, and Rochester,
entering. Mankato Excelsior ran first,
the Winona second and Rochester
third, each team to run three hundred
feet, attach to hydrant, unreel 300 feet
of hose, and attach coupling.
The Mankato team made the run in
26 seconds, and coupled in II. Total IS.
The Rochester team made the run in
% seconds, and the coupling i'll 123 sec
onds. Total 40I seconds.
The Winona made the run in 20 sec
onds, and coupled in 10 seconds. Total
80.
Mankato LIST, Winona I'd, Rochester
3rd prize.
In the afternoon meeting of firemen
was held for the purpose of forming a
Firemen's State Association, at which
James Carney, of this city, was presid-
ing officer. A committee to draft con-
stitution and bylaws, was appointed,
consisting of Jos. Edwards, Winona;
B. ID. Pay, Mankato; w. S. Elkins, Ro-
chester, and II. Stem, Faribault.
Both fairs have been success, and
these two cities have fully sustained
their reputation of fair fame. Excel
lentdisplays of stock, machinery and
agricultural products exist at both
places, and the sports of different kinds
have been up to the standard. To-day
Ben. Butler makes his Anti-mOnopOly,
Greenback, Laboring Mems speech, at
the Falls city.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-05
THE NORMAL SCHOOL.

The school has opened with bv far
the largest attendance it has ever had
the first week. Indeed, the multitude
was 50 great OH Tuesday, the second
day, that prompt measures were taken
to secure an additional teacher, ne
cessity wholly unlocked for this year.
Mr.. a. Nj. Sarvin, of Evansville, Wis,
graduate of the University of that
state, has been secured as an additional
instructor in mathematics, and he will
also have general charge of the prepar-
atory department. Mr.. Sarvin is Il
young man of remarkable mathematical
genius, having especially distinguished
himself in the University, and since
graduation two years ago, has contrib
uted several notable articles to mathe-
NAUTICAL journals i'm this country, and
to '"The Quarterly Journal of Mathe-
matics," published at Oxford Univcr-
sity, England. He was also during his
senior year at college, first assistant i'm
Geology and Mineralogy upon the the
u. $. HurOnian survey, With Prof r.
ID. Irving. Prof. Soaring has been hop
ing to add Mr.. Saryin to the Normal
faculty for some time, but did not see
the way clear SO soon.
Misses Hale, Cheyney Richardson
and Hutchinson, the four new teachers
secured during the summer, are all sue
cessfully forming aequaintances with
their respective departments and duties
and winning words of promise. -
The Normal School shares in the
grand prosperity, having already IN
enrolment of over 100 pupils, with adj
ditiOns being daily made.
One of the most encouraging features
of this opening year is the large num-
Der and high quality of the members
of the upper classes. The graduating
class already numbers nearly 30, and
the "B" class, alone, about 80 OF this
years record the faculty expect to be
especially proud, and the city may feel
honored i'm haying i'm its midst, unques-
tionably, the largest Normal school in
the state, and the largest, with one ex-
ception i'm the northwest.
Janitor wilkins had every thing in
the most admirable order and neatness
on opening day. Halls, floors, stair
ways and furniture We're Immaculate,
and reminded one of the shining clean
illness of a man of war.
The two old houses that have SO long
distigured the park are being removed.
The smaller one is already gone and
the other one will speedily follow.
With those away systematic attempt
at identifying the grounds will be be-
gun i'm the spring.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-05
MANKATO'S FAIR.

As we announced in last weeks is
sue, the Southern Minnesota Live
Stock and Fair Association are prepar-
ing TO hold stock fair at their grounds
in this city on the 24th, 25th and 26th
inst. We have been without such en-
terprises in this city for so long time,
that the people are not Ito use common
phraseology) educated up to it, or in
other words, that interest which arises
from constant attendance upon such
occasions is entirely lacking. 1t is n
well known principle of human phil
osophy, that our tastes and tendencies
are the result, largely, of our surround
ings, and the absence from our pres
ence of any occurrence for period of
time will, to that extent, rob us of our
interest therein. 1t is thus with the
citizens of Mankato and immediate
vicinity, as regards agricultural fairs.
In the districts contiguous to cities
which hold such eXpositiOns annually,
they are the event of the year, simply
because constant attendance at these
has demonstrated to the people that
the time and money expended is an
investment at compound interest.
Great profit is derived therefrom and
the pleasure of attending is of the most
satisfactory sort. One great process of
computing relative values, land the on
ly proper process) is by comparison,
and the comparison of live stock and
of different productions, both mecham-
cal and agricultural, gives farmers and
other producers ideas of the worth of
their commodities which can be receiv-
ed in no other place, nor by any other
means. If farmers could realize to
what extent these annual displays
throughout the State have been instru-'
mental in improving the different
grades of live stock and in creating
standards of agricultural and mechan-
ical excellence, there would be less
need of advertising, and otherwise in
ducing large attendances at these fairs.
We trust that our readers will arouse
to sense of their duty at once, and
come to this fair with good display of
all kinds of produce. Let the manu-
facturers and business men of the city
endeavor to have every department of
trade well represented, that those from
the country may see what the city Is,
and is doing. With good weather,
there is no reason why this fair cannot
be made profitable one in every re-
spect, thus establishing reputation
for the Association and city in this par
ticular. If we succeed in this, this
year, it will not be long until all South
western Minnesota will become inter
ested and lend aid to the annual fair at
Mankato, thus making the city the OBJ
lective point for the whole Southwest
ern part of the State, such as Rochester
now is for the southeastern portion.
One or two good fairs will suffice to
arouse our people from the lethargy
and Indifference of which we .speak
above, and there is no reason why this
one can't be made an effective instru-
ment toward the same end. "Let us
then be up and doing"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-05
AnboY.

Beautiful weather, farmers improv.
ing it. The song of the thresher is
heard in the land.
Corn will be out of the way of the
frost in about two weeks. Potatoes in
some localities are poor while in other
places they will yield fair crop.
We meet many happy, smiling faces
on our streets this week. What's the
reason? Ans. Good health, good crops,
pleasant weather, work progressing
finely, dedication over, and general
feeling of thankfulness, congeniality
and happiness among the people. II
YOU meet any one with wry face re-
member green corn and watermelOns,
then 20 ahead.
The social will be held at the house
of Geo. Brush on the evening of Sept.
18th, weather permitting, if not please
attend the evening following.
The dedication service of the M. f..
church last Sunday proved u very pleas
ant affair. Elders Mckinley, Liscomb,
and Stockdill, officiating. Sunshine and
happiness prevailed the house and IL
Illuminated the faces of all present. The
meeting closed pleasantly with general
good feeling; all seemed to feel that
they had benefited by coming to the
house of the Lord. We as church
extend many heartfelt thanks to the
people for their liberality in a time of
need. May the bounties of Heaven
and Earth be bestowed upon one and
all by the hand of our Great Creator.
n NJ
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-05

Mrs. VIM. N. Plymat went to Mar
kato this week.
p. A.. Foster was in town Tuesday.
He will lecture here during the cam
paign.
Rev. Mr.. Batty presented his resig-
nation last Sunday TO his people OF the
Congregational society. We shall be
sorry TO have this accepted; as he Is
one of the best preachers that ever
preached here. He has large audiences.
Mr.. Kline has moved into the Guth-
Ter house.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Rogers lost their
little Guy, babe four months, OF
cholera infantum.
Miss Lizzie Lewis, Prin. of the Tracy
schools, is visiting friends and relatives
in Mapleton.
Mrs. Cornelia Turner, of Winona, is
home with her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Donald McGregor.
Mrs. Ada Iatourell is home with her
people Mr.. o. &. Healey, Grapeland.
She came from Dakota.
Mr.. and Mrs. III. Cornell, of Good
Thunder, visited their many friends
Tuesday.
Mr.. q. James and family returned to
their home in Waseca, MINI.
Who are going to our county fair?
Mr.. PlOnta's children are recovering.
Mr.. Jno. Sprague is enlarging his
store building.
Rev. Mr.. Chester breaches his last
sermon of this conference year in two
weeks.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-05

TO the secretary as early in the day MS posi-.
BILE. The judges are required not TO make
known their awards until the third day.
The trotting races will come of on the sec.
ond day in the afternoon.
Foot races and other amusements after the
trotting races.
THIRD DAY.
miums will be announced. The stock on ex-
hibition will be formed In procession and
marched once around the track.
An address will be delivered by President
Soaring of the State Normal School ut one
O'clock p. IN.
p. m.
Following the address will be riding bv-
ladies, for which there will be a premium
of $500 for the best; $3.50 for second best
There must be not less than three ladies to
start.
Every article and animal entered will be
under the control Of the officers while on the
grounds, and every precaution will be taken
for the safe keeping of the same The Jcie-
ty will not be responsible for damage or loss.
Night-watches will be furnished to care for
all articles and stock during the fair.
Exhibitors must see to entering their arti-
Giles and getting them on the grounds. All
articles and stock must be on the grounds
before ten O'Clock the second day. All ex-
hibitors must be members of the society.
Hucksters will not be permitted to vend re-
freshments on the grounds, without first pro-
curing license from the recording secretary.
All persons must procure tickets at the
treasurer Office, as no money will he RECEIVE
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-05
DEMOCRATIC "wHooPER UP"

Last night the Opera House was
about half filed with Democrats and
others to hear the wisdom of their ora
tors. Senator Wilkinson spoke at some
length in his majestic manner, but did
not say anything new, simply repeating
what we have read and re-read He
was followed by the big headed flop
pist and wandering thinker, O'Leary
from Murray county, and if the veneer
able Senator had planted one good
seed in the hearts of Democrats, the
capricious Colonel thoroughly uproot-
ed it,. Nearly half the audience left
while he was speaking. ]. ]. Thorn
ton, the Democratic nominee, made
the closing remarks. The only point
he scored was to say that he was decid-
eddy opposed to prohibition.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-05
Good Thunder.

Squire P. +. Drury is visiting friends
in Minneapolis this week.
John McConnon started for his home
in Monticello, Iowa, Monday. John is
u good hearted, fun loving fellow, and
the boys lament his departure.
Chas. Sohre is III Minneapolis this
week attending the fair.
"Ike" and Carl had a "warm" en-
brace Tuesday. Carl has missed a shirt
sleeve ever since, while Ike isn't GER
tain whether Blaine or Cleveland will
be elected.
Mrs. Geo. ii. Barnard is visiting
friends at Alden, MINI.
&c. Cove and A. A. RhOdes.of Bos-
ton, Mass, are sojourning at the Ora
ham House-hunting and visiting
friends. They seem much pleased with
Minnesota, especially so with its chick
ems
Now then, Mr.. Occasional" stop it:
Leave the young folks be: The road
shall suffer no injuries while Carl is
promoted" at least "the ties will
never be broken" ALLEGRO.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-05
COUNTY CORRESPONDENTS.
Vernon.


The Adventists have moved their
cotton meeting house from Garden City
To tins place, and commenced a series
of meetings. Their tent is pitched in a
pleasant location in old town, and is
well lighted and seated. AS in Garden
City, their meetings are well attended,
last Sunday evening about 200 being
present, and gave the best of attention
while the speaker explained the sym
bols found in the seventh chapter Of
Daniel. He gave history of the rise
and fall of the four universal empires
of the world-Babylon, Medo- Persia,
Grecia and Rome, referred to the rise
and progress of the Papacy as symbol
lied by the little horn of Daniel 9TH,
and showed by the fulfillment of the
prophetic word that the next and last
act in the great drama would be the
setting up of the everlasting kingdom
of God. These people are believers in
the doctrine of the second advent of
Christ, and while they do not set the
time for that event, they believe it to
be near, "even at the door," Their
lectures are quite interesting and in
and are given every evening.
Elders White from Steele county and
Schram form Frazee City are conduct
ing the meetings.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-05

The city schools opened on Mon
day with an attendance as follows
Union building, 296; Pleasant Grove,
800; Franklin, $50. Since the opening
the schools have been filling up very
rapidly, until now the houses are
hardly able to contain the children
The first primary grade in the different
buildings has enrolled two hundred
and fifty pupils, about one-third of the
number in the public schools, and ow.
ing to the limited accommodations
many of them can attend only half a
day. The outside work being done up
on the Union building, is nearly COM
pleted, giving to the structure very
neat and cheerful appearance. The
entire corps of teachers, comprising
graduates of colleges, normal schools
and our own high schools (the last
named ranked among the best in the
recent examinations is now vigorous
ly at work to keep up the reputation of
our city schools.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-05

THE RerieW endeavors TO excuse the
laundering of Representative Brown
in letting the Cannon Valley road slip
from our grasp by throwing the blame
upon Gordon +. Coles shoulders. But
it neglccts to state that Mr.. Cole turn
ed the bill over to Brown to guard it
through its passage IN the House, on
the pretext that he (Cole) was under
the necessity of being absent from St.
Paul, Thus Mr.. Brown was really, and
by his own consent, made the guardian
of the measure that virtually steals
from Mankato road which by Its orig
inal charter must come here 10 secure
its land grant. Mr.. Brown ia an attor-
ney at law, and there is no possible ex-
cuse that will stand good for him in
this derelict of duty toward our city.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-05

EX-SENATOR WINDOW is now in New
York, and will Immediately take the
stump for Blaine and Logan. Mr..
Window is clear and and convincing
speaker, and cannot fail to do the Re-
publican cause much good wherever he
goes. Probably his labors will be prin-
cipally confined to New York, Indiana
and Ohio with a week or two given to
Minnesota just before election. He
has promised to make one speech in
Mankato before the campaign closes.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-05
DEATH OF SECRETARY FoLaER.

Yesterday evening kilograms were
sent over the country announcing the
death of Chas. J. Folger, Secretary OF
State, in President Arthur's cabinet.
He died at his home in Geneva, n. Y,
at 400 p. m, yesterday. But few
friends were present, as his death,
though foretold by his weak physical
condition, was not expected to occur
so suddenly. His fellow cabinet Off
GERS, and the President were apprised
of the sad news at once, and dispatches
We're sent to his children and other
near relatives. Secretary Folger has
been in feeble health for several weeks,
with liver and kidney ailments COM
bincd. lie was 66 years old, and has
spent life of prosperity and useful
ness.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-05
The MuIlein Plant.

The old field Mullen which contains a
musciiaginous principle SO healing to the
lungs and throat when made into tea and
combined with that stimulating expeetorant
Sweet Gum which grows along QUE southern
swamps, presents III Tayl0r's Cherokee REM
edy of Sweet Gum and Mullen pleasant
and effective cure for Group, Whooping
Cough, Cold and Consumption. Price rs cts.
and &lOO. This with Dr. Biggers, Southern
Kemcdy, an equally efficacious remedy for
Cramp, Collie. Diarrhoea, Dysentery, and
children suffering from the effects of teeth
ing presents little Medicine Chest no
relief OF sudden ann dangerous attacks OF
the lungs and bowels. Ask your druggists
for them. Manufactured by Waiter A. Tay-
lor, Atlanta, Ga, Proprietor Taylor's Prem
tum Cologne.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-05
MapletOn.

A gambler had his business cut short
recently by our Justice, who sent him
up for u fifty days stay in the county
Jail. He could not pay his fine of fifty
dollars.
Judge Berry, of the Supreme Court
from Winona, visited M. E. Berry re-
Gently.
Chas. Geddes, Miss Elgenia Weston,
Miss Minnie Abrams and Charley
Brown, have gone to different schools
in different directions.
Miss Ada Argetsinger entertained
her friends last Friday night. All re-
port good time.
Clara Gerth has been very sick.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-05

a CYCLoNiC cloud passed near Huron,
Dakota, Thursday of last week, and ere
ated considerable havoc among farm
buildings, grain stacks, etc. One thing
peculiar was that there was no rain fell.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-05

TIE Democrats of the First District
have again nominated A. Beirman for
congress. Two years ago he was NOM
mated for the same position against
Hon. Milo White, and defeated. Last
fall he was nominated by the Demo-
Gratis for Governor and beaten. This
year he will be again downed and Civ
en- time to gather himself for the next
contest. Evidently Beirman is about
the only prominent Democrat in the
state willing TO set himself up as tar
get for Republican voters to riddle.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-05
TnE Chinese government make Sc

The Chinese government make Sc
riouS complaint against the French
commander, Admiral Courbet. They
say his course is not that of honorable
warfare, but one of murder and mass,-
ere. lie attacked Foo Chow without n
declaration of war on the part of either
government.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-05

Mrs. Mason of st. Paul, mother of
Eddie Mason, the boy robber, went in
to commissions when informed that her
son was in Jail in that city. The affair
was very depressing to her.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-05

The young bank robber, Mason, and
his accomplice, who robbed the Peo-
pies Bank of st. Paul, of 6,02l about
two weeks ago, We, caught last Friday
by detective O'Conner of
st. Paul, in the vicinity of Monaco,
Wis. They possessed all the money
taken but about $50, and said they
were intending to go to Canada after
the excitement quoted down, from
whence they might 90 to Europe.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-05

IGNATIus DoNNELLY is devoting every
night to stump speaking through his
district. But Maj. Straight will be
elected to Congress from that district
alice samee.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-05

Monday was a windy, dusty day,
an epitome of Saharia desert scenes.
The dust flew in clouds, much to the
annoyance of pedestrians on the streets.
1t was entertaining to see the ladies
.clasping their hats with one hand. rub
bling the eyes with the other, holding a
parasol under one arm and a porte
monia on the other, and at the same
time trying to see all who passed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-05

The Minneapolis Traders Assembly
appointed Bill King, Lucien Smith and
Chas. Pillsbury, committee to arrange
for Ben Buffers reception in Minnear-
oils. Ben will feel at home among
these poor laboring men.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-05

We made mention last week of the
fact that the National Trotting Associa-
ton had placed an injunction on the Of
ficers of the Live Stock and Fair As
ISOLATION, regarding the payment of the
purse won by the horse "Herod." Mr..
Grattan paid the amount of fines,
(which were against the horse before
the latter gentleman purchased him.
after which the Association here paid
him his purse in full.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-05

THE passenger rate war on eastern
roads continues and tickets from Chi
cago to New York can be had for Sl5.
1t is expected than general slashins
will soon occur.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-05

\ NEW paper has been established at
Minor, OAK, called the Minor Free
Press. Aglance over it shows that its ed
itorial genius is ''well up III the trade"
We cheerfully y with our young name
soln
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-05

THE English government is more
thoroughly alarmed on the cholera
question now, than at any time since
its appearance in France. The disease
is supposed to exist in London.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-05

A WISCONSIN paper says: "A good
many people think newspaper work is
just as easy as falling off a log or find
ing girls lips in the dark. We used
To think SO ourself, but that was when
we were a bigger fool than We are now"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-05
government.

AwoM>N writeslo the New York San:
II" support Cleveland now is To- en-
durse, or at least condone, bis otitnscs
All who have read Roman history
know that great empire was wrecked
by the righteousness of its people. Do,
for the sake of Your own sons, throw
what weight YOU have against this NOM
nation, and in an unmistakable, out
spoken way"
These are the sentiments of thou
sands of pure American women.