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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-09-18

THE FIRST Assistant Postmaster Gener
al got there with both feet, on Minneso
In postmasters, Tuesday. He bounced
forty-six Minnesota Republicans and APP
pointed sevcnty-two Minnesota Demo
Gratis Ia ionrih-class offices. Among the
list We notice that VIM. Phelps, of Eagle
Lake, is bounced and j. j. Haggard APP
pointed. Horace DE GroOdt, an old
Mankaio resident, gets the Excelsior
office. "Me, Mike and John" had 4
"ield day" Of il, sure.
L,rER:-To-day's papers contain about
scventy-fye more Democratic appoint.
ments Ia fourth-class postofiices in Min.
nesota. J. :. Taylor, at Mapleton. gets
ms neck wrung, and James Mclaughlin
is the "ringee." The change in this Of.
flee was made in direct opposition 10 II
petition signed by at least four tifths OF
the people living in Mapleion, and, as
We are told, aein' the 'infoocnce" oi
the "acting postmaster" at Mankatn.
Wise has been over estimated IN regards
hia "inhOOence." lie is n small toad in
large pond, and il il all he can do Ia
float without spending any force on the
other fellows.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-09-18

THE State fair wound up IN "blaze OF
glory" according to the daily press OF
the twin cities. Ii liz said that the ag'
gregate attendance was $4,000 people
and the total receipts in the neighbOr-
hood of $4,000. The 500 gold medal
offered by the Jobbers' Union for the
best display ny any state or territory
outside of Minnesota. was awarded 10
the state of Illinois for the best display
Of horses and cattle. The exciting part
of the last afternoons programme was
the trial of speed of Fannie Wither-
spoon IN an effort Ia beat the best two
mile time on record, which she did in
2i.I5-eclipsing the best time ever he
fore covered by one second. This mare
belongs to Commodore KIttson's stable,
and she has distinguished herself in the
eyes of the sporting world.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-09-18
CONSUMPTION Cured.

An old physician, retired from practice
having had placed IN his hands by an Fast
India missionary the formula Of simple
vegetable remedy for the speedy and perma-
nent cure of Consumption, Bronchitis. Ca.
tarrh, Asthma and all throat and Lung Afec-
tons, also u positive and radical cure tor Nerv.
Gus Debility and all Nervous Complaints after
having tested Its wonderful curative powers
I'm thousands Of cases, has felt Il his duty "a
make II known to his suffering fellows. Actu-
ated by this motive and desire to relief hu.
man suffering, ! will send free Of charge, to all
who desire 1t, this recipe, In German, French
or English, with full direction for preparing
and using Sent by mail by addressing with
stamp, naming this paper. W. A. MOVES,
i49 I%orr's BLOCK, Rochester, ". Fork.
TeOw,yl
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-09-18

FEW cases of small pox have appear
ed in New York City.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-09-18
SHEEP AND HOGS.

Among these there were two pens of
Poland China hogs belonging to &. II.
Piper, one pen by Alferd Folsom, and
another by Marshall Fall. Besides these
Z. =. Scott had two pens of most excel
lent pigs, and q. w. Ward showed a SOW
with nine of the plumpest, prettiest of
little pigs, aged about seven weeks.
M. Code had fine display Of sheep,
Nh did T.. a. BOynton Il fine lot of Cots
wOlds. ID. NJ. Marston had three pens
of sheen, nine i'm all.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-09-18
POULTRY.

The collection was not numerous but
il was good. Geese. ducks and chickens
were the only species represented, but
at least half dozen different breeds
were included. The larger portion al
these were the property orc. A. Gale
Of Garden City, who has Just commenced
TO run an exclusive poultry business and
has already imported several fowls.
Among the chickens brought from other
parts are several of the Wyandotte and
Hondan breeds. Mr.. Ii. Informed us
that be expects another year to have
a flock of ducks, chickens and peese
numbering several hundred.
FLORAL HALL.
There was in that building the usual
miscellaneous collection of articles, rich,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-09-18
NHiErABI.ES.

Here the display was worthy of espec-
ial mention, not only for the extent OF
the exhibit, but the quality ofthe articles
was universally excellent. Among them
We noticed box of rutabagas, u cOllec-
ton of cabbage, and display of squash
among which was one weighing la
pounds, which made one think of pie
and sauce for all time 10 come. The col
lection of potatoes was above the aver
age, all being enormous in size, and the
attention was attracted especially by u
box of "a new variety called the Elm
pire State" Onions and tomatoes fig
ured prominently in the display, as did
carrots and beets, the latter in several
varieties. A fine sack of peas was on
exhibition. J.. $. Close showed varie-
ty of Canadian beans which will mature
and can be threshed i'm two months from
date of planting. The-exhibitiOn of ce-
reals was fully up 10 the rest, there be-
ing harley, bnckwheat, rye and oats in
abundance, and Il number OF varieties Of
wheat, some of the latter being eXcep-
tiOnally fine. There were ut least half
dozen kinds of corn represented, and II
good display of melons. etc. etc.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-09-18
Dissolution Notice.

The undersigned give notice that they have
by mutual consent dissolved the co-partner-
ship heretofore existing between them,
under the firm name OF Sohre & Rem
i'm the general merchandise business AT Good
Thunder, MINI. Mr.. q. J. REIN to continue
the business alone.
CHAS e.. S0HRE,
II q. j. REIN.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-09-18
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
NOTICE,

hereby notify all persons that have given
10 my Sons, Joseph SchnObrich and George
SchnObrich, their time. They will transact
business In their own names ! will not be
bound or held responsible for debts or liabil-
tiles, they or either Of them, may contract or
incur after this date.
Dated MankatO. dim, September IL, 1855
l3w3 PETER SCHNOBRICH.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-09-18

were served by the ladies of Garden
City, who were assisted by the gentle
men i'm the erection of II spacious dining
hall, and il was highly appreciated by
the hungry, many of whom were sumpt-
uously dined for a quarter.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-02-18
SIDEWALK NOTES.


County court was engaged yesterday
with the probate docket.
Drummers' outfits a speciality with
Ed. Randall, the liveryman.
The street force did very creditable
work yesterday In cleansing tho streets
OF an immense amount of loose dirt.
As chopped feed is better for stock
than whole grain, those having the
burnt elevator wheat should take IL To
Felton's mill and have IL ground.
The Melone transfer line have drivers
and conductors who arc reliable and
thoroughly acquainted with tho CITY.
When tolephoning or leaving orders call
for the Melono line.
The Molrne transfer line employs po-
lite mud competent mon only. They
nave Tour buses, two baggage wagons
and never miss n call or train. DO sure
and call for the Molone line.
The weather last evening again as.
sumeu cranky pose. a stiff "norther''
began blowing about 10 O'clock, and In.
dicatlons are not comfortably encour-
aging to those whose wardrobes are
scauty,
Allen benson aud Lewis Wilson, col.
orcd lads, were arrested Yesterday for
throwing stones mt each other aud wi |
De Tried in the city court this morning.
80 spring-liks was the weather yestor.
day, but tho wires say that n norther IL
sweeping down upon us that will cause
man TO cherish his overcoat as he
never cherished II before.
The Il. IL O. IN the only direct route
from the west TO Washington, aud the
only line running limited trains without
extras, and upon which the inaugura-
ton tickets, at the greatly reduced
rates, are good for passage.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-02-18
Married rslls' Hon.

AT the magniGc INT hall OF the Nor
chants Exchange iast evening was as
sembled, perhaps, Tho largest and most
fashionable gathering OF the "youth,
chivalry and beauty" OF Dallas that has
ever yet oongreeated for festive pnr.
poses in our growing city. There were
also visitors from abroad who endowed
the. delightful hospitality Of
their Dallas friends. From
an bour as early as "moden would per.
mil there was Il roll of carriages to the
| broad steps of the commercial temple
and the electric lights, rs they shed theil
fdll retul gonce on the scene of enchant.
ment, fairly bewildered tho spectators
The costumes OF tho ladies' were ms
brilliant ana tasteful as thoso displavod
at an inauguration ball. whilst the zen.
tlemen seemed prepared, in handsome
hablllments, to meet the requirements
OF the grand occasion.
The following were the committees
to whom are due the success of this OK.
traordinary social event.
Reception Communicable. and Mrs
y. q. Childs, Mr., and Mrs. Il. G. Caller
Mr.. and Mrs. G. IL. Turner, Mr.. and
| Mrs. j. w. Webb, Mr.. and Mrs. w, j.
Townsend, Mr.. and Mrs. Il. G. Rnrke
Mr.. and Mrs q. N. pullman, Mr.. and
Mrs. Il. $. Garrison, Mr.. and Mrs. GUY
/ Sumpter.
Arrangement Committee Paul f.
Erb, chairman; Il. NJ. Reardon, Robert
| Ogden,
Floor Committee--J. y. Trezevant
chairman; Charles Dexter, Walter
Gro" dus, II. G. Miles, Ed Gray, c. b
/ Eppes.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-02-18

Our German population, with their us.
ual desire for enjoyment and observance
OF festival occasions, gathered at Tur-
nor Hall last night to usher in the
Lenten season with u bal masque. Some
tfiv couples were in masqie, aud AS
many more unmarked, and nm
TIL III O'Clock much amusement
was created by the occentricity of the
masquers. The costumes were of tho
usual character on such occasions. The
music was by Meme Bros excellent
band. Refreshments were served In
the basement. Our German friends nrn
noted, tho world over, for their whole.
soulcd enjoyment Of lifa and promo
tors OF pleasure, and last nights enter.
tainment was no exception TO the rule
that they always do such thing OK.
tremoly well.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-02-18
7o ELM STREET..
Personal.

o. Padgitt, ST. Louis is at the st
George.
Mr.. d. a. Robson OF Fort worth, i,
i'll tho city.
c. Il, Edwards Ennis, ia booked nj
the st. George.
Mrs. y J. Davis, of Austin, is stopping
Mt the Windsor.
j. II. Farrar, Ennis, was at the st,
George yesterday.
Mr.. A. j. Haley left for short visit
to Waco last evening.
III. A. Pillsbury, state agent Pattee
Plow Company, Is in tho city.
p. ii. Street and wife Lewisvllle,
Texas, are guests of the st. George.
DR.. Geo. II. Kimbrough of wills
Point, is registered at the ST. George.
DIR. J. d. Parsons and wife have re-
turned from a visit TO New Orleans.
Il. p. Eldridge leaves this morning by
tho ii, ~ Il. O. railway for New York,
NJ. Sues left for New Orleans yester.
day evening via the Texas & Pacific.
/. b. Coate and wife left for New Or
leans yesterday win the Texas e. Pacific.
DIR. j. d. Parsons has returned from
New Orleans and resumed his practice.
Capt, J. a. Story and wife of Mexia,
are visiting the family of MIR. A. j. Ha-
ley.
Judges Green and Hogsett of Fort
Worth, are in attendance on federal
court.
Mr., II. u. Cowart loft via tho Mis-
souri, Pacific last evening for Chatham,
Canada.
II. Gabaur left via tho Texas Il Pa
citic yesterday for his home in La Sale,
Illinois.
Mr.. w. l.. Hall business manager of
the HERALD, leaves Tor Austin this
morning,
Col. Joe Garnett, u leading attorney
of Gainesville is In the city attending
federal court.
w. s. Rose leaves this morning by the
II. IL L. q. railway for u brief visit 10
New Orleans.
A. 4. Lowe and wife left for New
Orlens Yesterday via the Texas & Pa.
cite 500 train.
Mr.. II. II. Abbott left for the expo.
sition Yesterday afternoon via tn,
Texas IL Pacific.
/. g. White left last evening by tn,
II. d II. @. railway to visit tho Now Or
leans exposition.
Hon. A. X. Swawn, prominent law
yer OF Henrietta is in the city attend
ing federal court.
w. J. Woods left yesterday morning
by the III. & II. O. railway for the New
Orleans exposition.
o. o. Owen of Eagan Texas, left for
Cairo Illinois, yesterday morning via
the Texas Il Pacific.
Mr. M. IL. Hickox the popular drug
gist, returned from business trip To
Galveston yesterday.
]. S. Smith of Eagan Texas left for
Atlanta Geor ria, via the Texas d Pa
ellie yesterday morning.
Mrs. NJ. A. Newcomh left YESTERDAY
morning by the IL. d Il. Q. railway for
the New Orleans exposition.
Mr.. Jack II. Bernard assistant most.
master of Wichita Falls. ~ taxing In
the city and paid the HERALD pleas
ant call.
Master Stpddard Johnson. who has
been confined To his room with n se-
we're attack OF foyer, is ON tho street
once moro.
Uncle Jack Smith who has boon con-
fined TO his bed for some tine by sick
ness, Is once more nhle 10 appear on
the streets, to the delight OF his many
friends.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-02-18

4 glance over the unnpproacbahle
schedule offered for the Inauguration
will demonstrate how perfectly and
thoroughly tho Baltimore & Ohio man
agement comprehends the situation nj
Washington, and with what vim and
energy its fullest requirements are TO be
met. Magnihcently appointed trains,
sleeping. parlor and day coaches, de.
vised with every conceivable improve.
ment for comfort and ease, and fur.
ished throughout in the most elegant
stYle-run through solid upon time un
equaled, and attained largely by avoid
ing stops and maintaining steady
speed. Dining cars, models of roomy
facilities and perfect facilities for the
purposes designed, are attached, and I'm
them arc served meals unrlvalod in tho
leading hotels.
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The Navel Appropriation Bill.

WAsHINaroS, Fob. 1.-THE naval
appropriation bill as reported to the
house provides for an appropriation of
Sl3,5l5,S3S. The estimate fer next fisca
year were S30-G54,0ll, moro than one
half Of which was Tor an increase Of the
navy. In lieu Of the estimate for an
increase of tho navy, Mr.. RandalPs
proposition, providing for The appoint
ment Of e board to consider
and report TO congress plans
for vessels Tor the navy and making an
independent appropriation for the
building of such vessels AS may be rec
ommened 10y the board, was adopted.
The members Of the committee favor
ing the pr opposition were Randall, For
ney, Ellis, Hancock, Hutchins, F1llett,
Burua, Washburu and Long. Those on
posed were Holman, YOwnshend, Kei-
fer, Cannon and Horr. Mr.. Ryan was
absent. This same board is authorized
to consider whether tie i've unfinished
monitors are suffering from their pres
emit incomplete condition., and whether
they shall be completed and armed.
An appropriation OF $500009 is recon.
mended for tho completion OF the Now
York.
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Compsre carefully the time schedule
Of the Baltimore e. Ono with the much.
Wanted and so-called 'limitod" time
schedules ofother lines, audnote points
which must be of interest 10 the visitor
to the inauguration, as they directly
concern his pOcket-book. Observe that
the Baltimore a. Ohio "limiled express
trains" not only equal in time Of those
OF rival, roads, but'not iufrequenlly ex-
Gel; and this, Notwithstanding the cool
manner in which "exirasn arc de-.
manded, upon the assumption that all
tho earth cannot produce such facilities.
time, and all that sort OF thing, Won
know, as otlorded on lines where the
"llmit" generally refers TO the extent of
tho passengers "ducats.n On PICTURES
que Baltimore & Ohio 10 extras are dc.
manded, nothing above the usual fare
eXaeted, and one simply pays his money
ana takes his choice OF trains to the IN
augurati1n, and is not told he cannot 90
on the "limted."
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-02-18
except when otherwise expressly stip,

except when otherwise expressly stipu-
lated.
Section repeats the act of February
IS, 1878.
The resolution for the appojntment of
acommission on the subject of alcoholic
liquor traffic was reported back adj
Velsely, by MIR. English, from the COM
mlttee having charge of the matter, and
was laid upon the table.
MT. RIGGS, from the committee on
public health, reported resolution
recommending that the appropriation
committee insert in the appropriation
Dill an Item OF 100000, to be expended In
preventing the introduction into the
United States Of Asiatic cholera. Re-
ferred.
The house taen went into committee
Oh tne who,e on the legislative appro-
priation bill.
On motion of Mr.. WILLIS, an amend
ment was adopted appropriating $40, 900
10 enable the commission of labor to OBJ
taln information pertaining TO labor in
America aud elsewhere.
| On motion of Mr.. DTNGLEY, an
amendment was adopted requesting the
secretary of the treasury TO submit to
the next congress such modification of
the laws relating to commerce and navi-
CATION, as will simplify and improve the
same, and remove from Ameri-
can vessels, whether engaged
In fishing or domestic and
foreign commerce all unnecessary
restrictions and burdens.
On motion of MIR. LONG, the para.
graph authorizing the president to dis.
continue the appointment and services
OF officers at ports of entry in all O. SEES
| where for two successive years last past
the revenue collected at such ports are
less then the salary and expenses of the
officers employed was stricken out by :
| Yoto OF 80 TO II.
The committee then rose and the bill
! was passed, and the house took a recess.
until 10 O'Clock tomorrow.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-02-18
sinin snnrrmn Cnnrt.

GALVESTON, Feb. 1.-THE supreme
court to-day rendered decisions in the
following cases:
j. c. Fulton vs.. Frank Franderling,
from AranSas county, affirmed. Opinion
by Watts, adopted.
Galveston, Harrisburg and san Anto-
mia Railway vs.. a. +. Aber, from Col
orado county. Reversed and remanded.
Galveston, Harrisburg and san Auto.
mia Railways j. \. Soy muur, from Col
orado county. Reversed and remand
ed.
Houston and Texas Central Railway
VS.. G. A. Hill, from Galveston county =.
same order as In 1889
j, Z. Hector VS. Martha Knox, from
BeXar county. Affirmed.
Earhart Ut nj, VI. Robert StevCs, from
BrXar county. Affirmed.
New YORK, Texas ~ Mexican railroad
w. w. NJ. Locke 81 al from Bexar
county. Reversed and remauded.
Wynno ut al ". Logan 1T al, from
McLenuau county. Affirmed.
Rosenthal, Meyer ~ Co., vs.. Il. NJ.
Middlebrook, from Hill county.
Affirmed.
Tue court transferred quito numucr
Of cases to the commissioners OF
appeals.
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Gen. purbin Ward ON sb,,oh

KANKAKEE, ILL, Feb. 17.-Gen. Dur
bin Ward, of Ohio, while showed in
near here, entertained his seventy fol.
low passengers with personal and mill
tary "reminiscences, saying: 81 dislike
To discuss battles over which generals
are in controversy. SLill, assume il
our union generals say they were not
surprised al the battle OF Shiloh it Is a
great surprise to me. Had not the
death OF tho confederate commander,
Albert Sydney Johnson, happened inst
when IL did, our fate would have been
far ditlerent,u
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-02-18
W,fe Itnntnr

Dick Givins and his wife reside near
the eastern extremity of San Jaointo
street, On Sunday night driver on
Tho street railway line heard loud
screams for help issuing from his cabin.
He could not lorsake his car and conse-
Iqueiitly paid but little attention TO the
appeals. On Monday it was learned that
OWNS had brutally assaulted HIS wife
with chair, intlicting serious and ugly
wounds. She is now In quite precari.
Gus condition. The brute alleges as a
Justification for his acts that his wife
had been TOO intimate with another
negro.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-02-18
Hon. Columbus UNISON lnterv,owoo


SAN ANTONIO, Feb. lI-lSpecial. l.
Hon. Columbus Epson, member Of the
forty-seventh congress, has been in
Washington some weeks past, working
strenuoUsly for the passage of the
national cattle trail bill. lie re-
turned, and was spoken to to-day,
He said: "rhere are two bills before
congress on this subject, one in the sen
ate and one in the house. Both arc be
ing earnestly pressed, with no
chance of passage this session. |
believe the trail bill will DO
passed at the next session. The Texas
delegation is working earnestly for II,
and | do not believe i,s opposition Is
slrong enough TO stand chance of de-
teatiug it.
l do not believe San Antonio stands
any chance OF getting an appropriation
for public buildings this session. The
will be eileGtually crowded. 1t was said
yesterday by one in position to know.
that arrangements had been made with
tho secretary TO give San Antonio her
portion from tho sundry civil bill; that
Mr.. Maxey had taken the matter in
charge; that San Antonio being lett out
IN tho cold was due to him and that
Hancock was disguised with Maxey's
failure to properly engineer the thing. },
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l65 days, and that every 100 pounds of

l65 days, and that every 100 pounds Of
milk should make three and one-half
pounds OF butter. Leaving out of con-
slderati0n the performances of phenom-
email cows, accurate records are at hand
OF native COWS with records of from
$500 10 5000 pounds In the season,
which shows that a steady advance is
ln,elng made In the yield of our cows.
will continue to be until farmers raise
their best heifer calves from
their best cows, and have the sire with
mother of milking strains to more
perfectly establish tho milking habit.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-02-18

On the Baltimore & Ohio limited OK.
press trains the time TO Washington OK.
ceeds that accomplished by rival lines,
on which heavy TAX il demanded of ali
passengers IN excess OF the regular rail.
road fare. The trains, in their make-up
and style throughout, are also .uel, il
not, indeed, superior; yet on the Baiti.
more * Ohio nothing moro is asked of
any passenger than the inauguration
ticket for passage. He can follow his
own sweet will AS to the particular char.
acter OF accommodations desired, and
unlike the must-take soup style of other
lines on so'oalled "limited trains," he,
as hitherto stated, does as he pleascB.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-02-18

The steady speed and tho long runs
made by the "limited" trains on the b.
x o. is the secret Of the unparalleled
time they accomplish. There is no ter
rife speed made or any reckless run.
ming whatever attempted. To the con.
trary, the average rate per hour is not
so remarkably fast, but the trains don't
stop for fifty or more miles at clip, and
tins is the way they make timo.