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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-03-02
STERLING CENTER. Eeh %

Fine weather again after the terrible
blizzard of Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. John Sharp is still quite sick.
Frank Reshe is getting better. He
has been very sick.
Eli Munger has gone to st. James to
see his daughters family, who have
been sick with diptheria. They lost a
boy about seven years old with the dread
disease.
School closes this week. ..
Thirty-six numbers sold at the dance
at Ellis Hall Friday night, although it
was stormy evening.
F. L. Barnard, of Good Thunder. and
his cousin of Minneapolis, paid us a visit
Friday. -
W. T. Mills, of LeMars, Iowa, returns
home to-day.
A. Benedict contemplates purchasing
81 acres of Sterling's first-class real es-
tate.
Our mail carrier did not return from
his trip to Mapleton on Saturday until
Monday noon, on account of the storm.
The FREE PRESS coming by way of Ma
pleton gets here all right now Saturdays.
Geo. X. Hazel intends returning to
Ohio in about two weeks. He has been
working on farm for the past year.
His intention is to attend the Eastman
business college of Poughkeepsie, N. Y,
this spring. He has had enough of farm
ing he says.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-03-02

THE Democrats think they have done
a very smart thing in keeping their tar
i'll bill secret and springing it on the
country to-day. 1t is possible that when
the support Of the Republicans is need
ed to carry the bill the Democratic re-
formers will not think it so funny. The
bill has been prepared without the con-
sultation ofthe Republican members of
the committee who are all men of far
more experience in such matters than
the Democratic novices. Such being
the case the smarties may be allowed to
carry their bill-if they can.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-03-02


THE Democratic State Central Commit
tee took the responsibility Yesterday OF
committing its party in this state to an
endorsement of President Cleveland
free trade ideas. IT'S well. The coun-
try understands the drift of the Demo
cratic party toward free trade but it is Just
as we'll for the Republicans that the po-
sition of their opponents is surely and
certainly understood. The Democrats
doubtless think the free trade move
ment under the disguise of tariff re-
form" is going to be a popular thing
with the voters next fall, but how badly
they are deceived they will know some
day. 1t will not be the first time the
Democrats have Numbered, however.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-03-02
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
The Senate,

Tne Senates a.. -r ..
WASHINGTON, March Mr.. Sherman,
from the committee on foreign relations,
reported the bill to amend acts relating
to Chinese immigration. Calendar.
The bill providing for a national art
commission to pass upon the works of
art to be purchased by the government
was taken up and passed.
The bill regarding compulsory educa-
ton of Indian children was then taken
up and after considerable debate was
passed.
On motion of Mr.. Spooner the house
amendments to the bills for public build
ings in Milwaukee and Omaha were nom
concurred IN.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-03-02
The Housa.

WASHINGTON, March Mr.. Holman,
of Indiana, from the committee on pub
lie lands, reported q bin to secure 10, act
ual settlers the public lands adapted to
the public domain. Ordered printed and
recommitted.
The house then went into committee of
the whole for the consideration of the
bill authorizing the secretary Of the treas
ury bonds with the surplus revenue.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-03-02

SENATOR SAWYER Is reported as saying
that Sherman will be the second choice
of Wisconsin in the National convention.
Governor Rusk will be given the COM
pliment of a solid vote on the first bal
lot, but thereafter the strength of the
state will go to the Ohio man. Such is
likely to be the case with other states
Mr.. Sherman may not show up at first
with very large vote, but after the
"favorite son" ballots are over there
will doubtless be found disposition to
flock to the standard of the great finan-
ciers. Mr.. Sherman will enjoy the dis
stinction of being the best known candi-
date before the convention. Though he
has been called cold man, there is no
other man in the country whose services
and name are better known to the peo-
Mo
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-03-02
TELEGRAPH REGULATIONS.

Spooner's Bill Placing All Lines Under
the Interstate Commission Favored.
WASHINGTON, March 1.-The senate
committee ON postofflces will net report q
postal telegraph bill. It has agreed to
report Mr.. Spooner's bill, which pro-
poses very important step in the gov
eminent supervision of the telegraph
system of the country. 1t places the tel
egraph lines, 30 far as they are not
wholly within state, under the super
vision Of the interstate commerce COM
mission.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-03-02
MoNTANA'S NEW JUDGE.

He Was Formerly q Judge of Louisiana,
and Only Comes North for His wife's
Health.
WASHINGTON, March Moses B.
Liddle, who was appointed an associate
justice of the supreme court of Montana,
is native of Louisiana, living at Mon
roe, in the northern part of the state He
is forty years of age, a lawyer of good
standing, and has been district Judge
in his own state. He takes the position
in Montana on account Of the I'LL health
of his wife, whom he believes will be
greatly benefited by Northern climate.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-03-02

AT their meeting yesterday the Dem
ocratic State committee decided to call a
State convention at st. Paul for May II,
to appoint delegates to st. Louis. The
meeting was not a very striking affair,
and those present seemed to be inn
pressed with the magnitude of the job
that Is said to have been undertaken
carving Minnesota for Cleveland and
free trade. The redoubtable Doc. Ames
still appears to be the great man of the
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-03-02

The Globes story about the Republi-
can clubs of the state disbanding since
Mr.. Blaine's withdrawal is far-fetched.
1t is, however, doubtless in the line of
the Globes wishes that the solid organi-
zation which the Republicans are form
ing should be stopped. 1t will wish
more than once before next fall that
there was little truth in its fairy story.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-03-02
In Loves Harness.

Most women naturally look forward
to matrimony as their proper sphere in
life, but they should constantly bear In
mind that a fair, rosy face, bright eyes,
and a healthy, well developed form, are
the best passports to happy marriage.
All those wasting disorders, weakness,
"dragging-down" sensations, and func-
tional Irregularities peculiar to their sex
have an unfalling specific in DIR. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription. 1t is the only
medicine for women, sold by druggists,
under positive guarantee from the manu-
facturers, that it will give satisfaction in
every case, or money be refunded This
guarantee has been printed on the bot
tle-wrapper, and faithfully carried out
for many years.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-03-02

PowDERLY's letter regarding the engi-
neer's strike is manly and sound one.
He shows why the Knights have no rea-
son to love the Brotherhood, but he eau
tons his men not to try to right matters
by committing another wrong. He tells
the knights 10 stand back and allow the
engineers to fight out their own troubles
and win if they can.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-03-02

THERE is doubtless something rotten
in the Hennepin county courts IN the
matter ofenforcing the Sunday liquor
laws. OF A indictments of saloonists
for violations of the law only three con-
victions were made. The result is dis
graceful and the people of Minneapolis
owe it to their good name to remedy
matters in this particular at the first OPP
portunity.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-03-02

REPORTS of natural gas discoveries con-
tinue to come from all parts of the
Northwest. What is our own Mankato
Gas, Oil and Mineral Company doing?
The sooner We know whether the earth
will yield us the coveted cheap fuel the
better. Let the drilling of a well go for
ward at the earliest time possible.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-03-02

ONLY a slight cropping out ofthe dis
position which accompanies most strikes
to interfere with the rights of the rail-
railroad company has so far made its
appearance in the Burlington trouble.
The engineers can find no surer way of
making friends than by abstaining from
all appearance of vandalism.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-03-02

Col" T. O'LEARY, postoffice inspec-
tor, was not present at the Democratic
committee meeting yesterday. HIS alb
sence is not explained, but it is sup
posed he was attending to the interests
of Cleveland's civil service reform in
some other part of the country.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-03-02

THE ignorance of the Standard OIL Of
ficers when on the stand before the
trusts" investigating committee is
dense but not surprising. The commit
tee has a bigger job ON hand than 1t sus-
poets when it goes into the matter of
finding which railroad gives the largest
rebates to the oil company, They all do
il, but when and how is the mysterious
,nark ,fff
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-03-02

EDITOR COLLINS, of the st. Peter Trib-
tne, is booming Gresham with all his
might. Now, if Bre'r Collins wouldn't
work so hard, he might do Mr.. Gresham
some good, as the people take kindly to
him-but they don't as general thing
want their candidates nominated for
them so far ahead of the convention.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-03-02

should manfally scquiesce to the de-
mands and not play boy by whining. II
is not usual in a person who rightly
analyses thevalue of public opinion with
reference to established principles to do
that which the public denounees.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-03-02
Cen. Terry WIN Not Retire.

WASHINGTON, March 1t Is positively
denied at the war department that it is
the intention Of Maj. Gen. Terry to re-
tire upon the expiration of his present
leave. Surmises as to which Of the brig
adler generals would be promoted upon
the retirement are therefore rather pre-
mature, BE-. fa..a .. .. -.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-03-02
Pays to Do Seed Business An Canad..

WASHINGTON, March 1.--Attention of
the postoffice committee has been called
by seed firm to the fact that seeds can
be sent from Canada to any point in the
United States for four cents q pound,
while American firms have to pay six
teen cents. A reduction is asked.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-03-02
Minneapolis wheat.

No. ! hard, cash 76c; March, rec;
May, 7s14c; on track, THO; No. northern.
cash, 74lSc; March, 7l11c; Nay. 7e14c; on
track. 76c, Ne. northern, cash no; March.
no; May, 7S1kc: on track, 7S4c.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-03-02
Avrup or El0s

most easily taken, and the most effective
remedy known to Cleanse the System
when Bilious or Costive; to Dispel Head
aches, Colds, and Fevers; to Cure Habit
ual Constipation, Indigestion, Piles, etc.
Manufactured only by the California Fig
Syrup Company, San Francisco, Cal. ].
Il. Jones DRUGGIST. sep0,yld&w
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-03-02
st. Pau1 a Port Of Entry.

WASHINGTON, March 1.-The house
has passed the bill to make st. Paul q
port of entry, and to provide for collec-
tor to be appointed by the president, re-
ported by the house committee on COM
merce as a substitute for Mr.. Rice's bill
on the same subject.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-03-02
chicago Live stool.

Hogs-Receipts, 1900 head; market dull
6.0605.20, mixed, 61O05. Co. Cattle eceiptS
5000 head: market week; beeves, a2C0ASk
cows, 2.0O03SG stockers; 2l00aee Sheep
Receipts, 1000 head, market firm; Door to
choice, a6O05.lO Westerns, 4.750Gl5; lambs,
kOO0626.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-03-02
FRIDAY. MARCH .. 1855.

Hon license in Winona brings $4,000
into the public treasury ofthe city.
About s., 600 was realized under the old
order of things when saloons were a
good deal more plentiful.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-03-02

The ten per cent. penalty has at.
tached to taxes not vet paid. The past
two days have been very busy ones at
the county treasurer's Office. The taxes
have come in fully as well as usual,
though the usual number will have to
pay the additional tenth.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-03-02

ABOUT this time year hence Grover
and frankie Will be hunting new
boarding place. 1t is not propihous
time for moving, but the Job will have
to be done just the same,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-03-02

Pork easier, cash, ls.s71k. May. ILosy<0
lAO6. Lard steady. cash and March, 7.721<:
May 1924. May short ribs. TBS Butter steady;
creamery S0Ssc. dairy 1e0e4c. Eggs Arm,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-03-02

Wheat steady; cash and March, 80: May,
SOc. Corn steady; cash and March, $40;
May, 6l1sc. Oats steady: May, Si1Sc Rye,
oec Barley. nothing doing Prime timothy,
24a Flax, I45
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-03-02
ON THE BURLINGTON & NORTHERN.
Engineers Liable to BE called Ont In .
nav or rxwo

Engineers Liable to Be Called Ont In .
Day or Two.
LA CROSSE, Wis, March 1.-The Bur
ington g. Northern road is running
passenger trains regularly, but has laid
off all freights beyond those necessary to
do small local business The engineers
of the road here had representative in
Chicago, and, on his return, meeting
was held this afternoon. The results
thereof cannot be learned, but the belief
is freely expressed that the Burlington g
Northern engineers win be called out In
side of two davis
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-03-02
al. PAM Tira sfnnlr.

Receipts, II cars hogs, car mixed hogs, al
sold. Light. ke7lf0A0o; mixed, 6c0a6. IS,
packing. s.S04.4O Mixed heavy, $50 Choice
heavy, bSt06e0.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-03-02
A Montana Land once wanted.

WASHINGTON, March 1.-Mr. Toole pre-.
sented petitions from citizens Of Montana
favoring the establishment of q land Of
fee at Fort Benton and praying that
Fergus county be included In the dis
trict .f.- as
Prospects OF an Early settlement Of the
Great strike---Leaders In Council In
Chicago - Concessions Said to Have
Been Made by Both Observation-Disclosures
Northern Engineers May BE Called
out--General Labor News.
CHICAGO, March Within twenty
four hours probably the great strike on
the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy win
be ended G. f. Perkins, president of
the road, last night personally met p. M.
Arthur, chief of the Engineers Brother
hood, and reached a partial understand
ing. When they separated IL was with
the agreement that they should come to-
gether again to-day and in friendly
spirit resume the consideration Of the
difficulty between the company and
its men, and bring it, II possible, to
quick and mutually satisfactory con-
clusion. The details Of the meeting were
not made public, but the impression was
sought to be created that the strike was
largely the result Of misunderstanding
on both sides. Whether the strike is
settled tomorrow or not, the affair Is
rapidly approaching crisis.
One rumored explanation Of the re-
newed negotiations is that other COM
panies, fearing spread of the strike,
asked Mr.. Perkins to make some conces-
atoms
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-03-02
MANKATo MARKETS.

Grain and Provision Markets corrected
daily, other markets corrected weekly an
date of weekly issue.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-03-02

E. ALLEN & Co,
The New Dry Goods House

SON0 NO0OO
OF AEANRATo
428 South Front Street, Fletoher's Block.
Extraordinary Bargains In Every Department.
all adRs ess o sy esease s. Paul
90 from manufactures and importing all foreign goods
SILK and DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT,
.nea d s paS sss we SHOW complete lines silks
5S He i iS e sIs $ss Sag and $II6e
In black goods we cay full lines Of 81 S I%n SI Rod,
Henettas in all WOOL Silk and Wool Cords Figured
pieces inch Cashmere sges 4c yard fully worth 6c
We sbo~ one s n n.s worth e Northwest
lot Ns s n ana s stylish m Goods % for Spring wear
1flss a s g Rs ys g worth to GO
LINENS.
All Linen Russia Crash on cents yard
d doaen Towels Towels LINEN nen s a 10 each
20 dozen all ne ue nen st g cents yard worth soc
UNDERWEAR.
Dozen Ladies and Gents s9c each worth 6oc
az Dozen Ladies and Gents all wool Underwear soc worth
The last chance will have this for that price
HOSIERY
Ladies wool hose at ,sc pair worth 40 full
line OF Spring Hosiery from $a.so pair.
MUSLIN UNDERWEAR.
Are all good neatly trimmed with torchon aces and en-
bodey Our line comprises Skirts Night Chemss Drawers
and Corset Covers beautiful line Chidons Dresses
doseood fitting 50 Worth eoc full line all he pop
ular makes. TT
=@-.e. EMBROIDERIES
Embroideies at $so special bargains
40 pieces of Embroidenes from inches wide ac
a yard. = r - -
DRESS TRIMMINGS, BUTTONS And LACE
We show extensive lines of Laces from yard $500
Buttons from &C. dozen Sligo
Dress Trimmings from yard to $1o in Jets Silk
Bordered Hem Stitched handkerchief at &C. each.
Prints sc. yard.
Yard wide Unbleached Muslin
Chevo Shifting yard.
Good Cotton Flannel &C. ayard
Dress Cambrcs &C. a yard.
is to your interest well compare
We sell other goods
made of us can be done SO with the confidence
e. ALLEN & CO.
The Wide-Awake Dry Goods Men of Northwest
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-03-02

ST.. PAUL HOUSE,
80 Eat Third Street.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-26
TO MEET MAJOR KARNER.

plan is under way to make the proposed reception
of the Commander-n- Chief of the Grand Army OF the
Republic an occasion worthy Of the organization and
memorable In its annals. With this purpose in view
permanent organization has been effected, composed
OF delegates from Posts g. "A, So, 81, TO- 1913, 1875,
40, 1856, $780, 3o4, 450, 516 and 607, Of New-York,
10, 10, 81 49, 81, 80, 14s, 1877 1877, $780, 43b, 443,
500 and 534, Of Kings, and so and $780, of Queens
County, and subcommittee appointed to recommend
plan Of reception and to attend to the preliminary
arrangements for the same. The next meeting will
be held at the City Hal! in Brooklyn on Saturday,
January g. at p. m, to which It Is hoped that all
unreprescned posts will send delegates The object
of the proposed reception and campfire is give every
comradc an opportunity to meet Major Warner In
person. Commander ID. u. Quick Is chairman Of the
reception committee, Commander Floyd Clarkson
chairman Of the committee on plan OF reception, and
mttse on hall Communications should be directed
10. Joseph H. DeCasrss seorotars Ne. SO broadway.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-26
NEWS FROM THE SUBURBS
CHRISTMAS ABOUT NETWORK.

Though Christmas observed everywhere and
by everybody, the day was generally quiet Therc
was plenty of work, however for express companies
and all OF them we'll the post offices had all the
packages to deliver that they could conveniently
handle. Everywhere there were services in the
churches and pleasure and feasting in all sorts OF
public institutions. In Jersey City and Newark the
day ssed in an orderly manner and few arrests were
made.
In the penal and charitable institutions OF West
chester County everybody was made AZ happy as pos
sible At Mamaroncck, hog guessing contests were
leading source Of amusement and of profit az well,
to the successful guessers.
Many people from the city visited Staten Island,
and the day fully enjoyed there, as everywhere
else The AZ urchins in the Mount Loretto Homo,
at Princess Bay had fine time At O'Clock In the
morning the boys attended high mass, which was cee-
brated by the Rev. Father Redng. Santa Claus lib
orally provided for the little fellows and at noon they
pudding and lots Of good things; In the afternoon
The numerous visitors 10 the institution were amused
by a variety entertainment provided by the boys
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-26
WHAT POLICEMAN STRUCK HIM

Alexander Sittenberger unmarried truckdvlver.
twenty-five years old, who said his home at No.
OIL South Second ST., Brooklyn, walked into the
EldridGc-st police station at 4 o'clock yesterday
morning and asked to be sent to hospital. His lief,
arm had been broken at the elbow and he suffer
ing much pain from the injury.
How you hurt ?" the sergeant inquired.
"A policeman hit me with a club" was the reply
Where ?"
"On the sidewalk in front Of the Harmony Rooms,
In EsscX-st.'
There a ball in the Harmony Rooms on Christ
Eve and the dancing did not stop until daybreak
6ttcnberger said he had trouble In the ball room,
but be was standing at the entrance TO the build,
ing at a. m. when q policeman in uniform ordered
bin away and struck him with a club. He did not
know the name the number Of the policeman An
ambulance carried Sittenberger TO the Gouvernonr
Hospital He did not appear TO be under the infu-
ence Of liquor and there was no reason to doubt his
story
Policemen Of the Eldndgost. squad who were on
duty near the Harmony Rooms yesterday morning
said they did not have any trouble with anybody.
They could not account for Stenberger's injury Pos
sibly the policeman who dubbed the young driver
belonged in another precinct. IT is a common thing
for policemen who live the East Side OF the town
to so into the ballroom on their way home from dis
iani stations and ore Of those policemen may have
dubbed sttenberger.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-26
Jersey CITY.

Ex-AIderman Ferdinand Dziuba age thfrty-slS, died
Yesterday at hts home, No. 908 Summitave.
A carload OF hay caught fire in tho Central Kali
road yard at about 80 p m yesterday, and caused
a considerable blaze The fire department was sum
moned, but the and hay were destroyed The
loss is estimated at 81 ,00O
Adam Bub age seventy-fve, OF No. 34o Palisade-
ave. committed suicide yesterday afternoon by hang
ing himself TO a hook I'm the window of his bedroom.
Peter Kern his son-inlaw summoned Patrolman
George Smith, who cut the body down. His relatives
are unable to assign any motive for the suicide
The Fourth Precinct police were informed yester-
day afternoon that Mrs. Augusta Coll, age fortysix,
Of No Sd Centralave., was dying from a beating at
the hands Of her husband, Balthazar Coll An am
buance was summoned from the City Hospital, and
Mrs Coll was removed 10 that institution She was
unconscious when removed, and It IS thought that she
cannot recover. Goll was arrested, and is held to
await the result of his wifes injuries.