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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-01-13
BOARD OFTRADE.
Officers 'EIeoted---other Matters

Officers 'Elected---Other Matters
The regular meeting of the Board Of
Trade was held Monday morning with g
full attendance. Vice President Wise
presided in the absence of President Noe
A communication was received from
Mr.. J. F. Meagher assigning his trust in
the proposed st. Cloud, Mankato & Aus
tin railroad to the Board of Trade, the
swamp land grant having been restored
The President and Secretary of the
company, Messrs. Meagher and ]. A
Willard. were requested to attend 9
meeting of directors to be held IN St
Cloud Jan. 18th, to represent Mankato's
interest.
The question of holding farmers in.
stitute in the city this winter was
brought up and Mr.. W. r. Geddes was
appointed committee to work the mat.
ter up.
DR.. Follman and Mr.. Frank Henlein
were added to the hotel committee.
The report of the committee on cleo.
ton was received and approved.
The old board then adjourned. A
temporary organization was effected by
the election of j. c. Wise, president
pro TEN, and c. H. Chapman, secretary
pro TEN.
Permanent officers were then elected
as follows:
President-Geo. T. Barr.
LIST Vice President-J. c. Wise.
End Vice President-John Klein.
Secretary-C. A. Chapman.
Treasurer-John N. Hall.
Mr.. Barr made few remarks thank
ing the Board for the honor conferred
on him. His father was the first presi-
dent of the organization and he referred
feeiingly to this fact.
There being four vacancies in the
Board of Directors, Messrs. Geo. A.
Clarke, S. c. Pond, E. A. Dieker and
Carl Dice were elected members.
Adjourned.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-01-13
NORMAL NOTES.

Miss Fannie White has been chosen
president of the class 'SS. This is the
first time in the history of the schoo
that the graduating class has elected 9
lady president. Ladies, we congratulate
you.
The Literary Society at its regular ses.
sion last Friday evening elected the fol-
loving set of officers: President, Mr.. G
j. keenan,; Vice-president, Mr.. w
Scheiibach; Secretary, Miss Angie Hern
Treasurer, Mr.. Stockley; Critic, Mr.
VIM. Hoerger; Marshals, Messrs. H. H
Tompkins and r. McAdam.
The program rendered was short, but
sprightly and entertaining. The music
discoursed by Messrs. Hoerger and Par.
~ was in our Judgment exceedingly
good. Miss Vranizan needs no introduce
ton. Her performance was, as usual,
received with merited appreciation by
the audience. Miss Hern's essay was a
little masterpiece. II reflected a true
picture of what false and exaggerated
ideas many people have about what a
school ma'am ought to be-everything
doctor, lawyer, preacher and teacher.
In short, the brief story related about n
young lady's first experience in teach
ing, was not only well-drawn and hu-
morous, but what was better, it was full
of useful hints and practical applications.
The young men of the higher classes
are talking about organizing debating
club. II is to be kind of impromptn
affair. The meetings will be held eyery
Friday afternoon.
The second quarter Of the school wear
closes next Friday, and the third quarter
begins the following Tuesday. A goodly
number Of new students will then enter
the school.
The program prepared for the next
Literary is as follows:
1. Music, Miss Hartman.
2. Dialogue, in charge of Miss HerD.
3. Recitation, Miss Gjems.
4. Music, Miss Vranizan.
5. Recess.
6. Play, in charge of Miss Short
z. Speech, by Mr.. w. Z. Young.
8. Music, Mr.. Hoerger.
8. Speech, Mr.. Louis Mueller.
1G. Critics report.
ii. Reading of next meetings program
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-01-13
NEW WAREHOUSE.

The DeeriDg Harvester Company has
decided to erect a large iron warehouse
in this city as soon as Spring opens. The
building will be located on the south
side of Washington street, west of Hub
bard & Co.'S elevator, which location vii
give it one of the side tracks of the
Northwestern road. It's dimensions will
be 50xl00 feet, and it will be comprised
in one story. The cost will be 81, 500. II
will be used as repository from which
machinery will be shipped to all points
west of Mankato.
This is one of the fruits of the victory
which the city gained in its struggle for
fair freight rates, and is fulfllment of
the prophecy made when that victory
was won, that Mankato would become a
distributing point, and that Eastern cor
porations would erect warehouses in the
city. The Deering company is the first
to see the advantage to be derived from
making this distributing point in pref
erence to St. Paul or Minneapolis, and
other companies will probably follow
suit.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-01-13

A WASHINGTON telegram speaks as fol-
lows of the movements of Congressman
Lind:
Congressman Lind to-day introduced
a resolution setting forth the facts of the
grant Of lands by Congress to the Hast
Ings & Dakota railroad, and the further
facts OF the certihcation Of 10000 acres
of said grant to the road by the secre-
tary of the interior, and the decision of
the supreme court of Minnesota IN 1896
to the effect that the road forfeited its
charter in 1880. The resolution also
calls attention to the fact that the selec-
ton of II 900 acres of land is still pend
ing before the interior department and
directs the secretary of the interior to
withhold action upon the selection until
Congress can attend to the roads case.
The attorney general is also directed to
report upon the question whether any,
thing can be done toward the recovery
of the illegally certified lands. Mr.. Lind
also introduced bills directing the secre-
tary of war TO allow mileage and per
diem to officers of the Union army, who
were mustered out in Texas and other
remote points; also for relief of Col.
Ffaender. of New Ulm; Thos. George,
Of Lake Benton, and James Devine, OF
MadelIa.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-01-13

THERE was larger crowd IN attend.
ance at the inauguration of Gov. Foraker
Monday than at any similar occasion
since the Inauguration of William Allen
as Governor. The parade, which took
place Immediately after the formal exer-
cises, was composed Of over sixty COM
panies of military, and as many more or
carnations IN the form of political clubs
and civic societies. All the important
towns in the State were represented.
The oath of Office was administered to
the GOvernor-elect by Chief Justice
Owens, of the Supreme court. The Gov
ernOr was enthusiastically eceived. His
inaugural address gave an outline of the
inaugural of the first Governor of Ohio,
and contrasted it with the exercises of
yesterday, drawing some very striking
lessons and setting forth the advance
which has been made since the adoption
of the ordinance of 1887. Much of his
address was prophetical of a hundred
years TO come.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-01-13
A GLOVE YIeHT.
Two Local Pugilists Fail to Do Each
Other Up.
Twenty Rounds and q Draw.

1t was quietly noised about Friday
that scrap" between two local .'slug-
GERS Pud ZenipoIski and Fritz Pol.
chow, would take place In Klein's
building on Jackson street in the even
ing. A visit to that place about Q O'Clock
last night proved the fight to be fact,
and when admitted our reporter found
motley crowd of about forty present.
They were mostly those of well-known
sporting propensities and number Of
gentlemen quite prominent in business
circles were to be seen. An admission
Of one dollar was charged. which, was
willingly paid by those who had been
given tips" regarding the affair. The
intention was to keep the matter from
the KNOWLEDGE of the police, but this was
not successful and the chief soon made
his appearance and put veto upon the
use of hard gloves, which had been
provided. II may be remarked by way
of parenthesis that the contestants
seemed greatly relieved when this man.
date of the authorities was announced
and quickly put on the soft gloves. A rinl
was formed and the Two men prepared
themselves for the ARRAY Both were
in good condition or seemed TO be
Marquis Of Queensbury rules were OBJ
served so far as the knowledge of tn,
referee extended. The latter was Sc
lected from the audience, and his rul
ings gave satisfaction. The men eacl
had two seconds. Sponges, vinegar
lemons, and other accessories to tn
prize ring were on hand in abundance
} in fact, it was noticed they cut more @
figure than knock-downs, closed eyes
: or bloody noses.
? Twenty 3-minute rounds were fought
: and become rather tiresome toward tn
9 end from the fact that the men onl
walked around each other and appeare
to be afraid they would be hit. In tn
opening rounds there was some actiy
: work and both had their noses Tape
: and the gore flowed freely. In the SCI
ond Zenipolski scored a knock -dowI
y which was the occasion of eonsiderabl
o excitement on the part of the Grove
0 After that few telling blows were mad
Q by either and though the men came u
< to the scratch gamely the sparring e
o to be monotonous, and the spectator
o were glad when the referee announce
y the affair draw and the gate receip
' we're divided equally between the TIVE
5 A couple of other men, Carey Ha
rison and A. w. Briggs gave thre,
O round sparring match as a side sho
and displayed considerable science.
The affair seemed TO please the spor
! immensely. Mayor Pau was conspicl
!, Gus by his absence, and doubtless TIL
e slight will prevent him from occupyln
If SO exalted position in his party
Mayor Ames, of Minneapolis, who a
= WAYS occupies front seat if not an o
o ficIal position on such occasions.
e The affair last night was no credit to til
city and should be severely discountei
:, anced. Though bya strict interpret
ton of the laws such exhibitions ma
be permissible, the authorities woul
D be upheld by public sentiment il the
b prevented a repetition of the affair.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-01-13
s. ?. Morrison & Go
Engines,
Boilers and
Machinery.
General Repairing Promptly Done
80 MANKATO, MINI.
First ms Jan. II. last Jan. ~
IN PROBATE COURT.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
- Earth. In Probate Court,
In the matter of the estate of Eliza r. Trinoue
dec ased.
The State Of Minnesota and the said Probate
Court T. all persons intere ted in the estate OF
Eilza r. TrinqIe, deceased: Greeting:
Whereas, J. p. McClsIlaui OF the @ ounty of
Blue Earth Stare of MINES T., aas filed his
2 titi1n in the probate court Of the county If
Blue Earth for letter OF administration c. is-
sue to W P. 'offiu upon the estate of Eliza r
Trinque: late OF said county deceased
Therefore, you and each OF you are cited
ana required TO appear at the Office of the
judge of probate. IN the city Of Mankato in
said county of Blue Earth, on the 4th day of
February. A. d. is68 at 10 O'Clock in the fore
noon OF that day and show cause why letters
OF administratio upon said estate should not
issue to the said W P. Coffin as prayed for In
said petition.
In T. stmony whereof, have hereuntn sci
my hand and affixed 'he seal of the Probate
court his 10th day Of January, a. d. 1883.
G.. w MEAD,
IS'all Judge OF Probate
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-01-13

CoNGEssNAN LIND, whom the people
Of the Second District reposed conf
dence in sufficient to give him an I'M
usually large majority, is bound to vim
dictate the action of his friends. He has
gone to work vigorously to see that the
practical wants of the people of his dis
trict are attended to. He is also taking
steps in the right direction in his bill
introduced Monday to prevent further
certifcation Of land to the Hastings &
Dakota railroad company and to cause
forfeiture Of lands certified since Janu-
airy 1880. The attempt to grab this large
tract of land by corporation which has
never done ANYTHING to earn it is not
only an outrageous fraud upon the state,
but works great hardship to bona fide
settlers who occupy the land and are
entitled to II by their compliance with
the United States land laws.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-01-13

A New YORK man has invented con.
trivance for use at hangings by which
the spinal column of the condemned
man is certain to be broken and instant
death to ensue. An effort is being made
to secure the adoption of the new inven-
ton by the State Of New York. The in
yentor hasn't, it is strange to say, pre-
sented memorial from the murderer's
recommending the use of the appliance
so happily arranged for breaking their
necks.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-01-13

The entire Northwest Is interested in
the movement for speedier despatch Of
the mails from Chicago. Eastern mail
matter which arrives by fast trains Is
allowed to lie over in Chicago three
hours in order to make connections
with mail trains bound Northwest. This
should be remedied at once, and if the
regular trains cannot be scheduled to
connect with the Eastern fast mail, ar.
rangements ought to be made by the
post Office department for special
train. The business men of st. Pau
and Minneapolis should take some steps
in the matter.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-01-13
What It Means.

To the man or woman who has never
been ill, the word health" is meaning.
less. But to the one who has suffered
and despaired, health appears as a price,
less boon. To the thousands of unfort-
innate women who are suffering from
some OF the many forms of weaknesses
or irregularities peculiar to their sex
DR.. Pierce's Favor1te Prescription holds
forth the promise of speedy restora-
ton OF this priceless boon"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-01-13

SOMEBODY has found a new and novel
objection to John Sherman as presi.
dental candidate. 1t Is that the New
York wealthy men will not support him
because when Secretary of the Treasury
he funded too low. Instead of paying
five or six per cent. to the bondholders
Mr.. Sherman refunded bonds at three
and four per cent. finding plenty Of
takers. Of course the old fellows whose
principal occupation is clipping coupons
from Government bonds don't have
much love for Honest John" But we
don't think their objection to him would
be likely to be felt greatly in a presiden,
tial canvass. He would be loved the
more for the enemies he has made by
his devotion to the interests of the gov.
eminent.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-01-13

oliyes crumwel. burial expen's Of poor 500
Carl Lndcke, DIGGING grave Tor poor o0
Hugh @ Jones. wood Tor poor " 90
5 jane wiz wilson SO sss
John Pake, draying, county s. poor 90 70
HK1.ee, Il h fare for old soldier to Home a.
D I Clements, goods q, poor farm Y 50
II y Thomas 20
y klafn s Go ID 90
Frink Richards . ~ 40
Leo Lumln 70
Il Jones rs
q 0fiebel I" %
Williams s Randall IL 20
J MandeFfeld, work for poor farm 60
bertha eandstrom, work At poor farm %
Laura Larson ~ 20
Williams Payne 2 IS
s Nj Marston. COW for poor farm Is ~
Empire Lumber Co storm windows for
poor farm 81 GU
John Williams, horse shoeing for poor
" Il shepard. insurance for poor farm 40 o.
HunnIston, freight on plank 20
} Hgnaistsn. plank for bridge at !. !,
James Wilson, work on KeEn's bridge 8 3.
o II Austin, work on Good Thndr " II %
b ID Pay 4 Son, livery II VI
Geo n Phillips, so
2 Rrsnigan, road damages Jame:..wn g g 9;
Adr, Anderson, com Judicial road 90
NJ b Haynes survey OF judicial road 90
John Lilly, supt bridge work, etc 50 o
@ H peitz, com fees and mileage 10 q
/ livery paid 2W
/ H X Lee, CONS fees & mileage 10 2
j Jones (" County, % v
(poOr) @
John Diamond (court huuse) q
ss (county) is q
AMaaannay "a !, e sSs
Gates Clark, constable fees laid over
On motion Board adjourned to Marcl
9th, 1888.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-01-13

Hon. W. R. Merriam was Tuesday
unanimously reelected TO the presi-
dency of the State Agricultural Society
IN spite of his expressed wish that some
other selection should be made. The
society, however, could not afford to let
Mr.. Merriam go. and did just right in
holding on to the first president who
has been able to conduct a fair success
fully financially as we'll as otherwise.
The selection of Mr.. Merriam is a de-
served compliment and a proper recog-
milton of his bright and enterprising
business ability.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-01-13

CONGRESSMAN Lind has introduced
bills authorizing the secretary of the
treasury to pay James Devine, of Brown
county Mimi, 500 for damages done his
land by troops in cutting timber on the
same for building Fl. Hansks; for reim-
bursting William Pfaender, late lieuten-
ant-colonel of the I'd Minnesota cavalry,
for the loss of property destroyed by
burning government builgings at Fl.
Ridgey, Mimi, Jan. 10, 1865; authoriz.
ing the payment to Thomas George, OF
Lake Benton, Mimi, 81 $50 for loss Of
crops oeoasioned by the Sioux outbreak
in 1852
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Annoy. Ian. ]

AMBoY, Jan. 10.
AS our city has not been represented
IN your valuable paper for some time,
and as we old timers think that we are
worthy of mention, take the liberty oil
sending few items.
Messrs. Radtke Bros. have dissolved
partnership. Ed. will continue the bust
ness of the old firm while Will is rakinp
In the sheckles from big speculation he
has under way
Mr.. j. NJ. More and family have ar.
rived at California and are much pleased
with the climate.
T. II. Mobiles is doing a rushing bust.
ness at his roller mill, he has to keep
steam up night and day to keep up with
his customers.
The merchants are all taking unsalted
butter and report quite satisfactory
business under the new departure.
There is talk OF some new prick blocks
in the spring.
Mr.. j. G. Mobiles has returned from his
visit TO Wisconsin, he reports more snow
and larger drifts than here.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-01-13

BABY BUNTING" Campbell gets S45,
900 damages in her breach of promise
suit against kiss me Quick" Arbuckle.
This will no doubt heal "Bunny's" las.
cerated heart, and is about as large q
prize in the breach Of promise lottery as
We have heard of lately.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-01-13

Hal REID, the poetic actor, who was
convicted at st. Paul recently of assault
Ing young girl, has been denied new
trial and sentenced to fifteen years at
saltwater. The sentence is a severe one,
but it is just what is needed. If more
examples of the kind were made there
would be fewer newspaper items re.
gardIng outrageous crimes by pimps OF
the Reid stamp. Efforts will no doubt
be made to secure his pardon, but he
should be allowed to work for the state
a few years and perhaps il will be the
means of putting few grains of sense
and manhood into him.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-01-13
MAPLRrnN- lar

MAPLEroN, Jan. IL.
There's lack of news, dearth of
events, but the tariff got loose yesterday
and heightened a dog and a mule.
Nc serious damage was done and the
country still lives.
TroendIe fools up his sales for Dec.
at 81 800 and for the year just closed at
SAG, 600.
Photographer Hoot has more work
than her can do, with prospect that
his business will remain brisk all
winter.
Spaulding takes the cake in the hog
and turkey market and has difficulty in
securing cars enough to ship his pur-
chases.
The Farmers Cooperative Associa-
ton is now upon safe basis and keeps
its large house filed to its uttermost ca
pacity. They were very fortunate in
securing the services of buyer Stevens,
but are unfortunate in not being able to
get cars TO handle the produce.
NJ. E. Berry is visiting at Bangor. Wis.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-01-13

TRE effort recently made by the st.
Paul chamber of commerce to induce
the railroads to reduce the passenger
fares between that city and Minneapolis
has not been successful. The roads
claim they are not able to make as low
rates as upon their suburban lines out OF
Chicago for the reason that the volume
of business is much smaller.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-01-13

The st. Peter Tribune has been ap-
pointed the official paper of Nicollet
county, and viii paw a bonus for the
privilege besides doing the Official ad-
vertising for nothing. Editor Collins
announces his victory this week by far.
ing headlines at the top ofevery column,
which goes to show that if he is going tc
be the official printer" Just for the glory
of it, he is goinG to glorify for all there
il in IL
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-01-13
OUR NIIeHBoRHooD.

NIooLLET, Jan. z.
Several of our citizens visited St.
Peter Tuesday.
Our mill had to shut down Two days
last week owing to the blockade of rail-
roads could not get cars enough TO ship.
Some Of the villagers are pretty well
showed in, some banks being about ten
feet high.
DIR. Wicke has all he can attend to
now DAYS.
A. Drouskowsky was rendered a sur
prise party last evening, the Misses
HeidePs getting up the same. We were
informed that the old man treated free
ly and dsank several toasts to the young
ladies.
Since our neighboring cities have been
Boosting of their prosperity and the
number of dollars invested in buildings
we shall endeavor to sum up the i'm.
provements in building of your neigh
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-01-13
Rncklen,s Arnica NaIYe.

The best Salve in the world for Cut
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Self Rheum
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hand
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup
tions, and positively cures Piles, or NJ
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to Civ,
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded
Price % cents per box. For sale by ,
z JonaS.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-01-13

IT is said that President Cleveland il
much disappointed at the slow way in
which Congress goes at the tariff matter.
If this is the case, it is matter of won.
derment why Grover don't concentrate
his great brain upon the matter and pre-.
pare bill making the changes which he
thinks are so badly needed. No doubt
any OF his party representatives would
be- only too glad to profit by Mr.. Cleve.
lands great knowledge and experience
in the matter by introducing the bill
Come, Grover, get to work and formu
late bill and let's see what you want
done so badly.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-01-13

The young ladies of Waseca have or.
ganized a military company. 1t would
be supposed that with the privileges OF
leap year the girls need not have re-
sorted to arms in making their conquests
that is to say firearms.