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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-02-24
WENT WILD WITH TERROR.
How People Acted When the storr
Struck the Town.

How People Acted When the Storm
Struck the Town.
Mt. VERNON, NJ, Feb. GOV. A.
Foster, of Fairchild, H., a passenger on
the train that reached here at 11.4s Sun
day evening, says of the storm:
81 don't think It lasted over two min
utes. It had been hatling during the
forenoon, and this had changed to rain.
We had been at Mt Venom about ten
minutes when the cyclone came over
from the northwest. The track Of
the cycloue, I think, was about 200
yards wide. Il hardly raised the depot
and went on through the town, followed
BY the crash of falling houses, the rattle
Of dropping girders and planks and
shouts and screams from The people in
the houses. Such scene never saw In
my life. We could see from the depot
women and children crawling from under
the houses and could hear them yell and
call for help, and when several of the
fading torches began to break out in
flames everybody WENT wild with ter
ror.D
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-02-24

From Yorktown's ruins, ranked and still,
Two lines stretch far DER vale and hill;
Who curbs his steed at head Of onei
Harki the low murmur, Washington
Who bends his keen, approving glance,
Where down the gorgeous line Of France
Shone knightly star and. plume Of snowf
Thou, too, art victor, Rochambeau.
The earth which bears this calm array
Shook with the war charge yesterday,
Flowed deep with hurrying hoof and wheel,
Shot down and bladed thick with steel;
October's clear and MONDAY sun
Paled in the breath smoke Of the gun,
And down nights double blackness fell,
Like dropped star, the blazing shell
Now all Il &AaAsha5I -khn- cleaning lines
Stand moveless = the neighboring pines;
While through them, sullen, grim and slow,
The conquered hosts Of England 60.
O'Hara's brow bellies his dress,
Gay Tarleton's troop ride bannerless;
Shout, from thy fired and wasted homes,
Thy scourge, Virginia, captive comes.
Nor thou alone; with one glad voice
Let all thy sister states rejoice;
Let Freedom, In whatever CLINE
She waits with sleepless eye her time,
Shouting from cave and mountain wood,
Make glad her desert solitude;
While they who hunt her quail with fear,
The New Worlds chain lies broken here.
Whittier
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rHE DEAD AND WouNpEp.
An Able Corps Of Physicians In Charge OF
the Injured---The Funeral Tramp.

An Able Corps Of Physicians In Charge Of
the Injured---The Funeral Tramp.
Mt. VERNON, Ill, Feb. 21.-The able
corps of physicians that responded to the
first call were quickly organized, and all
day long moved from place to place.
The shock to many has been terrible,
and outside of breaks and bruises the
physicians still have been required.
A complete list of dead and
wounded has not yet been compiled.
All day long the funeral tramp has been
heard through the town, and every little
while a body of men passed down the
street carr ying the remains to the house
of friend to await burial. As yet no
arrangement has been made for great
funeral. Some of the bodies have been
taken to other towns and some into the
country Thirty-six bodies have been
recovered from the ruins.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-02-24
YORKTOWN.

In September, 1871, Washington appeared
before Yorktown, held by the British army
under Lord CORVALLIS With the French
and American forces Washington began q
regular seige, which lasted for three weeks,
when the British commander surrendered his
army of over 1000 men. Count Rocham-
beau was in command Of the French allies at
the siege ...-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-02-24

Mt. VERSION, Ill, Feb. 21.-The fol-
lowing circular has been issued and Is
now being sent through the mails:
Mt Vernon, Ill, Feb. 20.-To the
mayor and citizens: The city Of Mt.
Vernon, Ill, was visited by q terrible
cyclone Sunday afternoon, which carried
death and destruction In its path About
thirty people were killed outright, and
scofes Of men, women and children
are manned, wounded and bleeding, and
about 900 people are made homeless by
the disaster Some three hundred
homes are swept almost from the
face Of the earth, among which are the
county court house, public school build
ings, Methodist and Baptist churches,
supreme urt-house, round house Of the
Louisville g. Nashville railroad, and
many Of the leading business houses are
also total wreck, their contents being
buried beneath the debris. We are
sorely in distress, and are forced to call
upon the charitable people Of the country
Tor money and such other timely assist
ance as they may feel able 70 contribute.
Money Is needed more than provisions,
as there are few business houses that
may be able 70 supply the demand.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-02-24

A little army Of 400 men was gathered by
Governor Dinwiddie, and be ordered Wash
ington, as It's colonel, to "march rapidly
across the mountains Dispense, capture or
kill all persons who are attempting to take
possession Of the territory Of his majesty on
the banks Of the Ohio or any Of its tributa-
ries Leave nothing behind but
smoldering ruins and mangled corpses.n
He defeated small force of the French un-
der Capt. Jumonyille, and built Fort Neces
sity at Great Meadows; here he was besieged
by an overwhelming force and captured on
terms allowing his force freedom to return
home War being now inevitable between the
British and French, the problem resolved IT.
self into attack by the British, and In the
spring Of 1855 they sent two regiments Of
regulars from England to capture Fort
Duquesne from the French These troops,
though perfect soldiers, knew nothing Of In
dian warfare, and Cen BrRddock, proud,
self-conceited man, despised the American
troops aud declared be had nothing 70 fear
and nothing to learn from Colonisfs, French
men Or Indians. Col Washington was re-
dnced to the rank Of captain by Governor
DinwiddIe, and he at once resigned his com.
mission and retired from the army Gen.
Braddock, however, having invited Wash
ington TO take part in the campaign as one
on ms esakainipg bis former rank, the
invitation was accepted W asnrug ro1.- -es4.
became convinced Of the incapacity of Gen.
Braddock, and complained Of unnecessary
delays, for he fully understood the danger Of
delay giving the Indian scouts opportunity
to watch and report every movement to the
enemy. Then came Braddock's defeat.
Braddock's command approached a defile
which seemed as If made for them, and it
was just such place as should have aroused
suspicion, but Braddock pushed gayly on.
They were but few miles from Fort Du-
quesne, and the general was elated at his UNI
resisted march, while Washington was APP
palled by the danger of an Indian ambuscade,
and in another instant q storm of bullets
from unseen foes burst upon them. A mo-
ment later the ground was strewn with the
dead and dying. The horses took fright and
added to the horror Of the scene, and the
ranks were thrown into utter con-
sternation Washington had two horses
shot under him, and four bullets passed
through his clothing as he rallied his Vir-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-02-24
sPLENDoRs or MOUNT VERNON.
The Home Of George Warrington in It

The Home OF George Washington In Its
Palmiest Days.
Notwithstanding the luxury which exisel
in our days, the style Of living which pre-
vailed among the wealthy families In old
Virginia has long ago faded away. In these
houses massive sideboards were seen covered
with solid silver and gold plate. Burglars
were not feared in these large households,
for there were so many retainers that there
was never an hour when such gentry could
gain an entrance.
Superb carriages, drawn often by four
blooded horses, all imported from England,
conveyed the richly dressed people through
the forest roads from mansion to mansion in
their stately calls. Washington had q chariot
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-02-24

scious of personal danger, and would doubt
less have fallen into the hands Of the enemy
had not his attendants seized the bride of his
horse and hurried him away to a place Of
safety.
He was so vexed,n said Gen. Greene, sat
sne dnatS c2nau t OF 9ls o2Ps snas ne
ysm of anger was of short duration, and the
chief, with his usual self possession, took Inn
mediate measures for the safety Of his
troops, and he confessed afterward to have
been ashamed Of his momentary rage
The Sub-Treasury Statue.
The statue of George Washington which
stands on the portico of the sub-treasury
building in New York, misplaced in its pres
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-02-24
THE WORK OF RESCUE.

Thirty-six Bodies Recovered From the
Ruins---Fires All Out.
CENTRALIA, H., Feb. 81. Reports re-
ceived here from Mt. Vernon say that
thirty-six bodies had been recovered
from the ruins at o'clock this morning.
The supreme court and county court
buildings and churches were unroofed.
and the business portion of the town lev
elcd. The fire department of this place,
which went to the assistance of the suf-
ferers, returned this morning. The fires
have been extinguished.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-02-24
wa.hlnrton.. Love for Hl. aothsr

One of the noblest traits of the character
of Washington was the respectful devotion
he always manifested toward his mother,
whose name is held as inseparable from that
Of her illustrious son. Through all his life,
from the earliest records thereof until her
sad death occurred, he bore the tenderest love
for his mother, and what Is more, he never
shrunk from showing that affection.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-02-24
Loca111.n N ~ CaIhoIic See,

FARGO, OAK, Feb. 22.-The board Of
trade has decided to raise the necessary
money to have the Catholic see located
here. The amount necessary is s., 00O,
and q committee was appointed to raise
this amount. With the bishops resi-
dence go the cathedral, schools and other
accessories,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-02-24
THE sUB-rRRAsURY AND STATUE.

emit position to commemorate the fact that
the first congress Of the United States after
the adoption Of the constitution assembled
there, and under its portico George WASH
ington was inaugurated first president
The statue is of bronze, and is In civic cos.
tune and of colossal size. On the pedestal is
placed the stone on which Washington stood
when he took the oath of Office. It was un-
yelled Nov. Is, 1888 J. 9. A. Ward was the
crnlnfoS
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-02-24
ANTE-REV0LUTI0N DAYS.
WAsHINcToN's LIFE PRIOR 70 THE
WAR FOR lNpEPENnENcE.

his studiOusness AZ ais Early
Love AhAirs-RuIes cor nehaylor-Izs
Was . Surveyor and "a lnsian Fighter.
Washington Married.
Washington's birthplace W. IRE told, was
. four room house, with chimney at each
end, perfectly plain outside and in. The
only approach TO ornament vas Dutch
tiled chimney piece in the Lest room, but
around the house were thrift 6nd abundance.
The tiles were Of Scriptural abjects Ons
In particular was the whale neI<eiting Jonah
on dry land. This houss ue1 located n
Westmoreland county, Va. s. parish bear
ing the family name Of " eton. hear
Popeis creek and half g NILS c1 the Foio-
mao. II was burned duTi5e Neshiugton's
boyhood, but It's sits VS. ssd By e esit-
ably engraved stone 81 ~ 90 pY George
p1saAszlsy ton Kafke DassaA Iifo elI,tayinc
~. -. a
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-02-24
Roohaster Rannhl,oan..

ROCHESTER,, Feb 22.--A Republican
league club was organized here Monday
night, the name of which will be the
Rochester Republican club. The club
starts out well and by Saturday it will
have 800 members, two-thiris of whom
are young men.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-02-24

Mr.. N. HI. Frohlicnstein, of Mobile
Ala, writes: / take great pleasure in
recommending DIR. Kings New Discoy-
cry for Consumption having used it for
severe attack of Bronchitis and Ca
tarrh. 1t gave me instant relief and en-
tirely cured me and have not been af-
fiicted since. also beg to state that I
had tried other remedies with no good
result. Have also used Electric Bitters
and DIR. Kings New Little Life Pills,
both of which / can recommend.
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Com
sumption, Coughs and Colds, is sold on
a positive guarantee. Trial bottles free
at j. r., Jones Drug Store.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-02-24

Mr.. NELSON. whom the "unwashedH
have been Boosting was about to flop
over into the Democrat mill, was inter-
viewed by New York World reporter
the other day, in the rotunda of the Cap.
itol, and he of course stamped as ridicu-
lous the rumor that be would accept the
Democratic nomination for Governor.
He also said that Minnesota was Just rs
likely TO 60 Democratic as Mississippi to
90 Republican, Guess Knute calcu-
lates to stay Republican while longer.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-02-24
LATEST TROsr THE SCENE.

Fires Under Control and Guards Looking
Out for PrOperty---An UneArthIy Quiet
Over the Place.
Mt VERNON, III, Feb. 20.-At a. m.
this morning the fires were under con-
troll and guards were on duty over the
goods. Nothing that the limited re-
sources at hand could provide has been
neglected. An unearthly quiet is over
the place, and only the occasional groans
Of the dying and the broad track made
desolate by the cyclone tell of the terrible
catastrophe.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-02-24
Received BY Governor Church.

BISMARCK, Oak, Feb. 90. "A reception
was given by Governor Church at the
executive mansion in honor of the MEM
bers Of the supreme court and visiting
attorneys. It was one Of the most bril-
liant events Of the season.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-02-24
An Eccentric Iowa Mans Dea.b.

WATERLOO, Iowa, Feb. % Sick aud
helpless Martin Burger, an eccentric old
man, lay for three days in shanty In
a shanty in the outskirts of the town,
and when found he was past medical aid
and died soon after. Notwithstanding
his poverty he had for years declined tie
assistance of relatives.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-02-24
OVER 500 INJURED.

Thlrty-elght Killed and ood HOusss Do"
stroyed at mt. Vernon.
EVANSVILLE, Ind, Feb. g1.-Latest re-
ports from Mt. Vernon, Ill, report
thirty-eight killed, over 500 injured
many very badly-and 1856 houses de-
stroyed, burned and damaged. There
was no damage at Nortonville, and there
is no news from any other point than Mt.
Vernon. Engineer Lillicross died at IL
O'Clock
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-02-24
The Governor Calls for Aid.
pprs0nal

SPRINGFIELD, H., Feb. s1.-Governor
Oglesby has issued proclamation TO the
people calling for aidsfor Mt. Vernon.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-02-24

George Purcell
Mrs. William Jones and child.
John Dodson.
Miss Josie Sutton.
John Shrew.
4 blacksmith, name unknowB
Eddy Mayey.
Mrs. Col. Cooper.
FATALLY rsJURED.
Lawler z. LNgg.
Mrs Henry Waters.
Miss Laura Ldsenby.
Charles Ellis.
Mr. and Mrs. @. GaIbraith.
Charles Wier.
Mr.. and Mrs. WestbEook.
Amanda Bearden.
w. H. Human.
Lizzie Bennett.
j. G. Hanbrick.
Charles Pool
Miss CoYinne HanbKidS
BrOWnlow HAWKING
Mrs. Albright
Henry Ellis.
Hr. Miliicropt.
Joel Howard.
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List Of the Killed and wounded.


Following Is list, Is far as now
known, Of the killed and seriously
vvoundad.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-02-24
Mrs. Russell Dewey.

Mrs. Russell Dewey.
Mrs. John U. Water and baby.
Henry Waters.
David r. Yearwood and wife.
John G. Murray.
Mr.. Cummings, an engineer.
Mary Westbrook.
James Bearson.
Mrs. Holcomb.
DR.. John Yearwood and wife.
Samuel YearWood and wife.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-02-24

and four. His black
positions, chosen
for their m anly
beauty, were richly
clad in livery.
When he accom-
panied Lady WASH
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-02-24

- Tuesday OF each month at =. NJ. Band
of Hope every Sunday at p. IN. Reading
Room open every evening until 10 O'Clock.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-02-24

II OF H.-MANKATo LODGE NO. BOSS,
AA'mcets second and fourth Tuesdays OF
each month in Odd Fellows hall.
Il. s. WOOD, Reporter.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-02-24

BAPTIST CHURCH.-Rev. W. w. Whitney
SA1 Pastor. Services every sabbath at
1850 a.. IN. and 1880 p. m. Young people 8
Meeting at go D. m. sabbath school at 1850
N. Prayer meeting every Thursday evening
at $50 d. IN. Covenant meeting on Thursday
month.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-02-24

GOSPEL TEMPERANCE CLUB meets
" every Tuesday evening of each week in
klein's building ON jackson street at 1880
O'Clock WV. p. MCCONNELL,
President.
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MISSION LODGE.
VI No. 81, l. o. G. T. meets every Friday
evening, in their Hall. 4om6
E.P. Cook. w. SIC. =.
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OUR SAVIOR'S EVANGELICAL LUTH-
" ERAN CHURCH, corner Pleasant and
Carroll Str Morning services begin at 1880:
evening services at 80. Sunday school meets
at p, IN. REV. A. g. II. OvYERN, Pastor.
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES CHURCH

JOhNSN h.t'lSCOfALl OhOnSh.
~ Cor, Warner and Broad SITS. services
every Sunday at i0:s0 A. N. and 1880 7 n.
Evening Prayer every Friday at 1850 +. III,
Rev. i. Z. Hudson, Rector.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-26
OCTOBER 2G. 1888.


News comes from DanYille and Norfolk
that tie negroes In thoes cities are exceed
ipgly al4ive IN The mater Of registering and
Obtaining iranefrrs. II b evident that The
leayen contained 10 MAHoSE's circular pur-
porting to~ehow how one Of BIS hsncbmen
manages things y working a The points
pemed. at lelst 90 ibr a. making the negroes
register j. concerned, and Il any Democrats
there he who imagine that It IS not working
throughout the rest n the state they are
very nnsophisiicaifl and 10 not know Ma
uoSE. For WAYS that are dark the little
General ean discount The heather Cblnce
aI o., bong, and, unlike tbe bcathcn Culnec,
hu tnrks 1e not always vain. What be
docs not know about ths science n political
s,iLhunttng i- not worth knowing. II be
lbs not Die scouts, hcnclmen. and whip
r.r..iu ln every hole md corner In Virginia
hi. mclha<, have undergone a most remark
s,ir mct.m 1fpho.is.
and what arc noe Democrats doing in or
6er % Offset Republican activity IN regis-
trlng snd t%rtlsicruug2 Are they doing
their drtg iu these respects; Take the
question ~ repatriation alone. and there are
lu rirruna sufficient number Of young
vn'te ucu who viii Dec entitled 10 vote for
ihr Gr.l time io November TO decide thc Is
tuc BOO f1is State between The Democratic
UrIf7 ,ud the party Of scctouaIism. This fact
iura.a- upon tle uureci-icred Democrat. n
I. v.a.IlI rY they cannot shirS. The uu.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-26

Elder =. ". Evan. the leader n tho New
Lebanon o.. ~ Shakers, IL ar Engilsnman
who came to this country IN lS3J. lie Is
now eighty years Of age, but vigorous in
mind and body.
Giu.eppe Verdi, the musical composer,
who holds the rank OF Senator in I'aly, com
plcted hi. scventy-fourth wear a few day.
ago. having been born at Ranc3lh, Duchy OF
Parma, on October .. 1874.
Gabriel Hujelman. who dicl last week IN
Madrid, was secretary ~ a society for the
extinction 81 paupclism. Marshal b1ZAine
waa godfather to his son and Emperor Maxi
milan and tho Empress Charlotte were spon-
sors 10 hts 80 youngest daughters.
General Booth has adopted the device Of
the euterprsing politicians who invented
the Home Rule van. A salvation van Is on
a tour IN Europe. II Is occupied by three
members Of The afmy,and IS fitted up with
much comfort and even luxury. II arrived
a. A~ix-la-Chapelle last week and rem7ined
at the historic cry FOR three DAYS, doing 4
brisk trade In woOdcJIts, Transitions 81 the
WT Cry, cheap Jerseys, and other AID to
salvation.
Judge Denny, a California, was AmcTi-
can Consul al Shanghai when Nicefoy Ii
Hung Chang secured for him q position az
adviser TO The KING Of C0rca at salary Of
$4,000 a vear. II thought that he could
make an instrument 81 Denny IN furthoring
Chinese schemes against Corea. But Judge
Denny proved loSsl 10 the king and pre-
vented the Chinese from deposing that
monarch. He is now urging the King 10
declare independence Of the suzcrainty OF
China.
Hiss Elizabeth Gardner, the American
artist, IN 4 private lete from Royai,
France. says: "This summsr I have much
cnjoyed the society Of Rosa Bouheur and
her sister. who have been NV near neigh
lors. Every day thcy 20 on TO the -ur-
rounding village TO make studies. This
splendid woman Is still fun ~ energy and
of cntlu,iasm for her art. She has that
simplicity ol llie and conversation which
lIyos such q charm 10 intercourse with the
most ~ the French masters. U.uaily IN
socable, in sympathetic company she is
most alable."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-26
Marriage nj n.ul,ae Green.

Couespoudcuce q the Richmond Diapat-h.l
OCTOBER "a. lo,s.
To-day dawned dark aud rainy, bat Pee
tween o sud 10 Gel. ck The clouds began 90
brpak md show glimpse, OF the biue sly,
and hy uocn ne bad a lovely. balmy Gov,
much TO the delight OF our people. who
wendell their gay n the Disciples church to
witness fhe marriage ~ one Of our most c,-
umabie and accomplished young ladies, Al-s
Willie Belle Trewolla. ~ Mr. Willie T..
Gaines. of Lorctto, Essex county. The
church wa wel. filed by 2 O'Clock. the ap.
pointed houT, aud At about quarter pact toe
bridal party arrived The tw0 usbrr-,
Mcssrs. G. l.. Billiard and Robert Collier,
preceded hcm down the aisle, followed hg
Mrs.rs. John Coates and lille James. krs
Coruelis Trewolla Che BRIDES sister, and the
groom. Mr.. Briilendine uDd toe bride.
They were met near the altar by Nj L.. A..
Cutler, ~ your city, who in a beautiful and
appropriate ceremony a. I'VE minutes length
Joined them 10 the holy b0ads OF matrt-
m0ny. The bride was attiIed iu q band
some tcrra-cott2 travelling snit, and immedt-
alely after the ceremony, accompanied by
the groom aud several relatives and irielGs,
started 90 her future home in Lorctto. ioi-
lowed by the good wishes q her msny
friends. G..