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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-04-27

Hon. ID. b. HENDERSON, of Iowa, dur
ing the debate in the House on the pen
sion appropriation bill, took occasion to
pay his respects to Commissioner of
Pensions Black and his methods. Mr..
Henderson, in speaking of the admins
tration of the Mexican pension law by
the pension office, said: $50 rapid is
the pension bureau in recognizing claims
under this law, that pensions are allow
ed before even a claim is put in, and
certificates are issued when the benefic-
larry did not know he was claimant"
In proof of this assertion, he sent to the
clerks desk and had read an article in a
Chicago paper to the effect that the Com
missioner of Pensions had ordered a
pension certificate sent to Col. w. r.
Morrison, Notwithstanding that he was
informed that Col. Morrison's name was
not oil the list of applicants. The certif-
icate was returned to the Chicago PEN
sion agent by Col. Morrison, accompa-
MED by quite terse letter. Mr.. Hen
derson, continuing his remarks, said:
commissioner Black stands convicted
on Democratic authority of violating the
terms of the law, and simply issuing a
certificate to Democratic chief, who
was too high and too clean to become a
party to the transaction. This man,
who entered upon the discharge of his
duties with Heaven-erected face, like a
saint, is caught i'm a Democratic trap.
He has got lower down in struggling for
political influence than any bureau Off
Ger have ever known.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-04-27

THE Rerie,C does not have the decency
to withdraw its assertion that Governor
McGill agreed TO pay ex-Congressman
Strait % per cent. Of the amount receiv-
ed by the state in case the direct tax re-
funding bill passed, and IN spite of the
Governors denial persists in giving the
impression that the bargain is neverthe-
less fact. 1t says "the RerieW looks at
this matter in different light from its
contemporaries" which is natural
enough. 1t takes the position of opposi-
ton along with the solid Southern briga
diers, whose disloyalty made the tax
necessary. Mr.. Wise is afraid its pas
sage will be precedent for the allow
ance of cotton tax and other Southern
claims. If he really does fear such an
outcome, which is not likely, he need
not be greatly disturbed as there are
enough good Republicans left yet to de-
feat such schemes, even though they are
supported by the Northern doughface
Democracy.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-04-27

SENATOR VOORHEES, raised his voice i'll
the Senate yesterday in announcement
of Ingalls, for the latter's illusions to Nc
Clellan and Hancock in his recently de-
lIvered and greatly lied about speech.
1t is wonderful how very solicitous these
fellows have become about the memory
of the heroes of the rebellion. 1t was
not always thus, and if Senator Ingalls,
has awakened in them few sentiments
of honor for the memory of those who
fought in the war which the Democracy
declared failure, he Ger tainly deserves
to be praised instead of maligned. The
spectacle of Voorhees, standing up and
pretending to be a firmer friend or to
have greater respect for the heroes of
the war than Senator ingalls, is enough
to make ali equine smile.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-04-27

The investigation that Governor Hill
so strongly courted of his campaign
transactions is not turning out very
fayorably for that gentleman. The orig
inal charge is already established.
There can be no possible escape from
the fact that note of $l0,O 900 given by
Governor Hill TO defray campaign ex-
penses was Endorsed by O'Brien and
Clark, the aqueduct contractors, and
cashed by bank on the strength of that
Endorsement. 1t is morally certain that
the indorsers and not the governor paid
the note when due, and that all the par
ties to the transaction understood that
they would do so. The investigation is
by no means being pushed by ReoublI-
cans, but opposers of Hill in his own
partv-presumabl the friends of Cleve-
land-are the most active in getting
down TO the facts of the matter. The
animus is plainly to kill off Governor
Hill as possible opponent of Cleveland
in the presidential race, and the result
seems fair to be accomplished. But
Mr.. Cleveland is running pretty big
risk in thus counting the emnity of Hill.
The latter may not be virtuous in his
political methods, but he certainly COM
mands great deal of strength, and
without his aid it is difficult to see how
New York can be carried for Cleveland.
The margin four years ago was so
meagre that less serious bolt than that
which is promised by the Hill faction
would destroy the presidents chances
IN the state. The investigation can
hardly fail TO raise Mr.. Hills ire against
the fool friends of the administration
who are pushing it, and the situation is
one which Republicans can contemplate
with comDoSure.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-04-27
BOGUS BAKING POWDER TEST.

Rather ingenious but not less fraudu-
lent are the preten ed tests of baking
powder being made in many of our
kitchens by agents who are trying to
further the sale of Chicago article.
These sC-called tests consist in mixing
separately, with water, a sample of the
baking powder found in the house and
of that carried by the agent. From that
found in the house, If pure article, the
bubbles of gas will rise and burst on top
like those from glass of champagne.
The Chicago baking powder which they
carry, when mixed with water, will
show an extra froth upon the top of the
mixture which is claimed as evidence of
superiority. On the contrary, however,
it is not only the exhibition of trick,
but is absolute proof that the baking
powder which 80 acts is adulterated.
The chemists have ascertained that the
adulterant used is chemical added for
the express purpose of producing this
action and deceiving housekeepers as to
the true value of the baking powder.
This is not only dishonest trick, but
dirty one, for the chemical is the
product of the filthy refuse of the
slaughter house, and if this baking
powder is used in the preparation Of
food passes into the biscuit or cake with
out change. OF course, any statements
made in reference to other baking
powders, by parties caught in practising
such tricks as these for the purpose of
deceiving the public, will be entitled to
no credit.
1t is probably wisest in the interest of
our families, and to prevent our food
from being contaminated by tramps of
this kind, to turn all persons who wish
or attempt to tamper with it unceremon-
iously from the door, and to use
those articles only which experience has
proved satisfactory, or the Official tests
have established as pure and wholesome.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-04-27
OUR NIIGHBORH00D.
MApLEroN, April %.

MApLEroN, April %.
Mics Elgina Weston started for Am.
boy Saturday TO teach their spring
term.
Mr.. James Mclaughlin went to St
Paul last week to purchase more goods
and to keep himself posted as to styles.
Chas. Credicott visited his brother in
Winnebago City over Sunday.
Mr.. LEROY Peet has gone TO Fairmont,
preparatory TO starting with his family
for the South.
Will Stroebel has his lot fixed up in
fine style, by grading and setting out
trees, which with his new house makes
it the neatest home in the village.
Arbor Day, which is next Saturday,
will he appropriately kept by our
schools. Their public exercises will be
in the afternoon, when all patrons are
invited to attend.
Charlie Ellis is visiting his parents and
friends in Sterling.
John Larkin of Medo, who went to
the Pacific coast merely to see The
wonders, has purchased land and is re-
ported as putting IN Il garden.
John Currey's son recently took one
of his fother's best horses and departed
for unknown parts.
John Schweitzer Keeps fine washing
compound. Try it.
Albert Kringle has bought the jacob
Thomas building, for $500, and will
open a restaurant soon, which will he
the third in Mapleton.
Our Band of Hope Is in a fourishine
condition, with Mrs. Mary Plymat al
superintendent.
Fred Rosenow, of Good Thunder hal
purchased Wyman's house, and is NOV
ing i'm thus week.
Mr.. Donald McGregor's people O
Grapeland, have recently heard of tn,
severe illness of their son-in-law, Der
nard Turner, of Bradley, Dakota.
Miss Lizzie Orr, and Miss Maggi,
Dobie, of Easton, visited their parents
brothers and sisters here last week.
We are TO have four daily passenge
trains after this.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-04-27
MANKATo SHOULD HAVE 1T.

A dispatch printed yesterday says
that the Interior department Is con-
sidering the ACCESSIBILITY Of consolida-
ting the three land Offices in the south
western part of this State. 1t seems rs
though the move would be a very de-
sirable one. In conversation with Hon.
J. +. Meagher to-day he said that he
personally had not Interested himself in
the matter, but said influences were be-
ing used by others to secure the location
of the Office in Mankato. This city Is
certainly entitled to il, and as to the Oh,
lection of distance raised III the dispatch
there is nothing in it. All the counties
composing the three districts lie south
of the Minnesota river and Mankato Ii
more easily accessible by rail than any
other point that could be selected. Under
changes in the land laws much of the
business of the land office has been lief
to be done in the county offices. Lee
Mankato have the new land office by al
means
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-04-27

AT the meeting of the Democratic
congressional committee of the Second
district Tuesday afternoon the date of
the convention was left to be named by
the chairman but Is to occur on the day
before the Democratic state convention.
The representation will be one
for each county and one for
every $50 votes for Cleveland. The
members of the committee present were
p. III. Carney; B. +. VOORHEES,, of Mar
tin; as proxy for J. II. Tonner; ]. l..
Cass, of Lewiston; A. NJ. Becker, of
Mobiles; A. Bartlett, of Faribault; and
r. A. Gosgrove, of Sibley. Mr.. Carney
held proxies for M. Miller, of jackson,
A. ]. Lamberton, of Nicollet and j.
Madden, of Waseca.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-04-27

THE MINNEAPOLIS Journal classes the
FREE Press among those newspapers
who "have either expressed Il very de-
cidcd preference for Gresham or have
indicated their confidence in his availa-
bility and in his winning qualities in the
event of his nomination" We have
had no objection to saying good word
for Gresham once in a while, as well as
for a number of other good Republicans
named in connection with the presi-
dency. At the same time we believe
the Republican party in order to sue
cCed next fall must put mp its strongest
man. and while not protesting to he able
to name that mucn desired candidate,
we do believe he should be man of
more national reputation, larger public
service and more intimately known by
the people than Judge Gresham. While
Mr.. Gresham may be as able, honorable
and sound opinioned as is claimed, it
cannot be denied that the great mass of
the party whose candidate he aspires TO
be is but little acquainted with HIM and
his views on the great questions which
are before the country. While it may
do for the Democratic party to spring a
man who is entirely unknown to the
public and has no ideas worth stating,
we do not believe that is the proper
policy for Republicans to adopt. The
country undoubtpdly expects more of
the latter than of the Democracy, and
our candidate should be man whose
public life is part of the country's his
tory; man with whom the voters are
well acquainted, both as to his public
record and party principles; one in
whom the great mass OF voters. have
confidence, having shown by his past
puhlic service that he has the elements
of sound sense. and ability to properly
fill the presidential chair, however
strong party affiliations he may have.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-04-27
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION

Republican State Convention for the state
of Minnesota, will be held on Wednesday, May
&c, 1883, I'm Market Hall, in the city of 81. Paul,
Mimi, AT IL o'clock noon, for the purpose of
electing four delegates at large, and four alter
mates, 10 the National Republican Convention
TO be held June 10, lSSS; and also for the NOM
ination Of seven Presidential Electors and an
equal number OF alternate Electors; ana for
the transaction of such other business as may
properly come before the convention.
The congressional district delegates to the
National Convention shall be chosen i'm the
same manner rs the nomination of a member
of congress is made in said districts.
All citizens who believe I'm the principles OF
the Republican party, who desire it, success,
and who propose 10 support the candidates
nominated by the National Republican Con-
Sention to be held in Chicago, June 10, 1855
are invited To cooperate in the election of del
egates.
The counties of the Second Congressional
District are entitled to the following number
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-04-27

THERE is trouble brewing evidently
over the wont of Mankato Democrats TO
gobble the scant honOrs and small crumbs
which that party secures in this district.
Here is ST. Peter wall found in the
Globe to-day:
A good many Democrats in the
Second district incline to the be-
lief that Mankato Is being too much
honored. They say Wise went to
Chicago four years ago, and this time
think Craig, of Waseca; Lamberton, of
st. Peter; Mullen, of New Ulm; Bowen,
of Sleepy Eye, or some good Democrat
who does not live in Mankato should be
sent as one of the delegates to st. Louis
this wear.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-04-27

HAVING somewhat wearied of Its re-
peated criticisms and mud throwing mt
Congressman Lind, and after thorough
" disgusting the public with its imbecile
arguments on the tariff question, the st.
Paul Globe takes advantage of MIR. Mer-
RAMS possible candidacy for the gov
ernorship by making some most I'M
seemly insinuations against that gentle
man-endeavoring To carry the idea that
because Mr.. Merriam is credited with
aspirations for political preferment. in
order to gain support he must dump
gold into the hand of every man with
whom he shakes" This kind of cam
paign ilth has been left for the Globe
and that paper alone, as its editor seems
to have copyright on this sort of jour
nalism. And again, the Globe expresses
unusual interest in the affairs which
should concern it least-the personal
convictions of Republican gentlemen
who NAV seek office or whose names
have been mentioned i'll connection
with some high place. Gov. McGilPs
two years of service has placed him on
record as regards some of the important
principles for which the Republican
party of Minnesota contend-foremost
among which is high license and hon
esty in the administration of public az
fairs. And while the governor has done
we'll he has not pleased the dyspepticly
inclined editor of the Globe. Mr.. Schef-
fertile alliance candidate-endorsed
the platform of that organization simply
because it was put before him to accept
if he wished to become their candidate
Embodied in this platform we find q
strong endorsement of Cleveland's adj
ministration, and if Scheffer receives
favors from any other party 1t will he
from the Democratic, as the Republic
cans are not, this year of grace, noml'
mating candidate for governor who
stands for low license and on the Demo
cratic platform. The Globe finds faul
with Merriam because that gentleman
refused to be interviewed by one of 1t:
reporters and set forth the principles o
the party with which he affiliates anc
indicates a platform upon which he
! should stand If nominated for governor
) Had Mr.. Merriam submitted to thu
wishes of the Globe he would certainly
have laid himself open to just censure
In the first place the Republican party
reserves to itself the right to dictate it
) own policy and after this is done it vii
: proceed to nominate such candidate
as in the good Judgment of its member
seems proper. If the candidate so Sc
lected cannot conform his ideas to thu
party declarations he will be given al
opportunity to make way for some ont
who will. And In the second place, it i
more than likely that Mr.. Merriam ha
some choice as TO the character of TIT
paper he allows himself to be interview
ed in. If the Democratic organ woult
look little more closely to its own fiocl
and not worry itself so much abou
the Republican fold, it might be NOR
service TO those whose success it is sup
; posed to champion.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-04-27
A General Tie-up

of all the means of public conveyance in
II large city, even for a few hours, during
II strike of the employees, means gem
eral paralyzing of trade and industry for
the time being, and is attended with an
enormous aggregate loss TO the commun-
ity. How much more serious to the in
dlvidual is the general tie-up of his sys.
TEN, known as constipation, and due TO
the strike of the most important organs
for more prudent treatment and care.
If too long neglected, a torpid or slug
gish liver will produce serious forms of
kidney and liver diseases, malarial trou-
BILE and chronic dyspepsia. DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Purgative Pellets are pre-
ventive and cure of these disorders.
They are prompt, sure and effective,
pleasant to take, and positively harm
less.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-04-27
First fms. April 81; last May II.
CITATION.

CTATE OF MINNESOTA, County OF Blue
y Earth. In Probate Court.
In the matter of the estate or Frederich U.
Marks, deceased.
The State of Minnesota and the said Probate
Court to all persons interested in the estate OF
Frederick o. Marks, deceased, Greeting:
Whereas, Loriu Cray of the county Of Blue
Earth, State OF Minnesota has lately denver
ed to the Probate Court OF the County OF Blue
Earth, State of Minnesota, an instrument In
writing, purporting to be the last VIII and tes,
lament of Frederick Q; Marks; late Of said SAID
Probate Court. for the proof OF the said will.
Therefore, you and each Of you are cited
and required to appear at tine ONCE OF the
Judge of Probate In the city OF Mankato III
said county on the 10Th day OF May, A; d.
1888, at ten o'cloak In the forenoon OF snat day,
and attend the probate OF the said VIII.
In testimony whereof I have nereuhto SET
my hand and affixed the seal OF the proDate
Court this sd day of April, A; ID; isss;
(Seal.1 Judge OF Probate.
LoRIN CRAY, Attorney.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-04-27

LOREN FLETCHER told Washington
interviewer that "McGill is certain to be
renominated and will make stronger
candidate than any other selection"
Mr.. Fletcher ought to have staid at
home and helped impress the people
with his view of the situation. When
he returns his time will be pretty well
occupied with looking after his own
hoom for congress-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-04-27

The boom of Editor Heatwole, of
Mortified, for delegate -at-large to the
national convention has assumed pro-
portions which seem likely to result in
his selection. He will represent South
ern Minnesota creditably and salts
factorilly.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-04-27
Bucklen'S Arnica Salve.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter. Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all skin eruptions,
and positively cures Piles or no pay re-
quired. Ii is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
25 cts. per box. For sale by j. X. Jones.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-04-27

Hon. +. j. PHELPS of Vermont, who
has been talked of for the United States
supreme bench, is the man who got up
in a public meeting once and denounced
Abraham Lincoln as "third-rate coun-
try lawyer who has torn the last leaf out
of the constitution. Pioneer Press..
Ifthis information reaches Cleveland
the rest of the candidates will doubtless
rcS;yn
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-04-27
poiuters on Wheat.

Inquiry for wheat at Minneapolis was good
from outside millers.
Cars of wheat received at Minneapolis, 22l.
At Duluth, lj6.
The Chicago wheat market was devoid Of
features, and no activity was manifested.
At n time on winter wheat crop were gen.
eral conditions mere discouraging.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-04-27

THERE is no suiting some people.
Charles Dudley Warner has an article in
the May Harper's in which he gives
Chicago so fulsome puff that nobody
supposed there would be any kicking.
But here comes the Inter Ocean finding
fault because Mr.. Warner didn't misrep-
resent things and give them chance to
abuse him.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-04-27

THERE is little doubt but that the
Democrats will nominate ex-senator
Wilkinson for Congress in the Second
District. And there is less doubt but
John Lind will defeat him in the cleo
ton by 5000 votes. Both results seem,
at this time, morally certain.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-04-27
REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONVENTION

A convention of the Republicans of Blue
Earth county will be held At the court house
in the city of Mankato,
Thursday May 10th, 1888.
at two O'Clock p. m, for the purpose Of Sc
lecting IA delegates to represent said county
in the congressional convention TO be held at
the Opera House in Mankato, May 18th, ISIS,
and also 10 select delegates to represent said
county in the Republican State Convention To
meet in 81. Paul, May 10Th, 1855, to select dele
gates 10 the Republican National Convention
TO be held at Chicago, June 10Th, 1855 The ba'
sis OF representation will be one delegate to u
voters or major fraction thereof east for mem,
bers of congress in lSS6. The several towns
OF the county, and wards of the city of Manka
TO are entitled to delegates rs follows:
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-04-27
st. Paul Union Stock Yards.

Receipts, Z cars of hogs and car of cattle.
Market steaty. Hogs are needed and bring
good pri es. Sales were: 81 hogs l99 lbs av-
erage, S5.45: 81 hogs 26d lbs average; S. s.: %
hogs 23l lbs average, $5.45; 65 hogs 22i lbs av-
erage, $545 We quote: Light, $5.20Q5. 45;
mixed, S5.2515;5o; packing, $535405.S5; Heavy.
$8.3OG1555 choice heavy, S5.5Od5.85.
Cattle-Quet; about l0c lower; sales Of 800 to
LOO ID stockers and feeders, S2.VO0S.l0; $50
70 Loo ID feeders, $25G03.20. Good butchers
S5OOdr5u
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-04-27
"Monon" Resolutions /! !


Whereas, The Monon Route H., N, III.
& c. R'y Co. desires to make 1T known
to the world that it runs the very finest
system of Pullman Buffet Sleepers, and
Chair Cars between Chicago, Louisville,
Indianapolis and Cincinnati, making it
the double Pullman line between the
winter cities of the South and the North
ern summer resorts, and
Whereas, The Monon Route makes the
short and direct cut between the above
cities; running special lay-over Sleep
or between Chicago and Indianapolis 80
passengers may have a good nights
rest; and
Whereas, It's depots and general &C.
commodations unexcelled, and at the
same time its rates are as low as the
lowest, then
BE 1T RESOLVED, That it is good polics
in the event of starting on trip to cor
respond with +. o. Mccormick, Gener
al Passenger Agent, Monon Route, Chi,
cago, Ills. City Ticket Office, 70 Clark
street) 4lwtf