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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-12-07

Bro. HUNT of the Mankato FREE PRESS
is attempting to drive the Blue Earth
county representatives over to Sabin.
Hunt NAV be hustler but that is a job
that very ordinary man would shrink
from, and we doubt his ability to do it.
st. Peter Herald.
We would state for the benefit of oul
friends of the Herald and others that are
being misled by the lying reports of his
enemies that they entirely mlsappre.
bend Mr.. Hunts position in this matter
He is not nor has he attempted etc
drive" the Blue Earth county members
to vote against their own convictions
AS a matter of fact, he has not even in
terviewed them on the Senatorial ques
ton, believing that when the time comes
our representatives will vote in a way tc
vindicate the confidence that has beer
reposed in them, and in their decisions
Mr.. Hunt in common with other people
expects to be satisfied. This is about
the last we shall say in refutation of thit
lie, which is becoming to be very chest
nutly.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-12-07

The Pioneer Press Saturday published its
interview with Mankato Republicans in
re the Senatorial question. Of course
the preponderance of the sentiment
shown is anti-Sabin, though it is not
nearly so marked as might have been
expected from the fact that the reporter
who took the interviews is strong anti.
Sabin man, and it was very easy for him
to go to those citizens whom he well
knew were of his own way of thinking
1t would not be at all difficult for anoth.
er reporter with Sabin proclivities to In.
terview thirty other citizens and obtain
a very much more positive preference
for his favorite. If the interviews pub.
lished by the Pioneer-Press are taken by
Gen. Washburn's friends as showing
that the woods in this or any other part
of the State are crowded with anti-Sabin
men, it is certain they will very sadly
miss their calculations.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-12-07

THE statement is being quite indus
triouslv circulated that the FREE Press
is the only paper in the State that is sup.
porting the reelection of Senator Sabin,
while all the remainder of editorial sen.
timent is directed as an avalanche in ia.
vor of Gen. Washburn. While we are
not at all averse to be 80 classed, il is un-
fair to large number of the most able
and influential newspapers in the south.
ern part of the State to say they are in
Guided in the alleged 'tidal wave" which
is sweeping every county," Among
many journals whose aggregate influence
is not to be sneered at, the Winona Re.
publican, Rochester Post, Winoom Re.
porter, Fairmont NesDs, Mortified NeDs
Albert Lea Enterprise, Kasson Republican
and Owatonna Journal, are enrolled
against Washburn. These papers are
not, to be sure, distinctly supporting
Senator Sabin, but they are disposed to
show him fair play, and do not attempt
to depreciate his abilities or service &c
the State. They are, however, strongly
opposed to General Washburn, which
indicates that the popular wave in the
southern part of the State" we hear sc
much about 10 very feeble ripple.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-12-07
Total. Is, III
M,NNRsorA has a most excelle,

MINNESOTA has most excellent Sena-
tor in the person Hon. G. X. Davis, and
he resides in st. Paul. Minnesota has
Just elected most estimable gentleman
for Governor in the person of Hon. w.
r. Merriam, and he is resident of the
Sanity city. Minneapolis has elected a
splendid representative to congress, and
his name is Capt. S. P. Snyder. Mime
sofa will soon be called upon to choose a
u. S. Senator. This high office, il is
claimed by some, must go to Minneapo-
lis. Now one of two things should be
demanded by the people-that the U. S.
Senator be selected outside of Minneap-
olis-or that the State of Minnesota dis
solve itself into committee of the
WHOLE" move for new apportionment
and all fall into the laps of the twin cit
les. II is about time the country woke
up. 1t is true that Mr.. Merriam was Sc
lected for Governor by the country, and
his success is more attributable to the
fact that Minneapolis and st. Paul were
against HIM than to any other one cause.
Now let the country once more unite
and teach these grasping centers that all
the brains in Minnesota are not conferred
at any one or two points.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-12-07
THE NEW" TRUE SOURCE OF
THE MISSISSIPPI.

Parties at Sank Center claim to have
found another "true source" of the Mis-
sissippi river, which claim, if verified,
will be apt to disturb the doughty Capt,
Glaciers dream of everlasting eeograph-
ical fame.
1t appears that while hunting in the
vicinity of Lake Itasca the hunters came
to the western arm of that lake, and dis
covered that a stream of considerable
proportions emptied into it at that point.
This stream at its mouth was nearly two
rods wide, and about one and halffeet
in depth. They followed this for about
mile and discovered another lake,
which they estimated to be fifty rods
wide by eighty or ninety long. From
Itasca TO this lake, which the discoveries
named Lake Josephine, the river varied
in width from thirty feet to fifteen, and
at different places the depth is from one
to two feet and six inches. Passing from
this lake the explorers followed the
stream toward the south for, perhaps,
one-half of mile and suddenly came
upon another lake down in little basin,
which was almost round, and smaller
than the other, being about forty rods in
diameter. Where the creek empties
out of this lake is about ten or twelve
feet wide, quite swift aud about a foot in
depth. Being now fully persuaded that
they were about to make an important
discovery, they were determined to fol-
low the stream up till they found the
source, and upon so doing they discov-
cred that this lake was fed by number
of small creeks which started from a
large number ofsprings which came bub-
ling out from the foot of the bluffs. The
two lakes and the stream described are
fed by small streams which empty into
them at various points and help to add
to the volume of water.
The Winona Republican, however, says
that so far as the above being an origin.
al discovery it is nothing of the kind. II
says that Mr.. Paul Boilleau, who may be
found somewhere on or in the neighbor.
hood of the White Earth Indian reser,
walton in this State, very infinitely de-
scribed this alleged new source of the
Mississippi to the editor of the Republic
can over quarter of century ago. II
is almost too late IN the day to bring tc
light any new geographical facts of inn
portance concerning the source of the
Mississippi. The ground has long since
been too well traversed for that.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-12-07

GEN. w. T. SHERMAN contributes to the
North American ReuieU for December a
copy of letter written him by James G.
Blaine in 1884, urging him to accept the
Republican nomination for the presiden-
cy in case 1t should be rendered him by
the then approaching Chicago conven-
ton. Mr.. Blaine expresses his belief
that Gen. Sherman's selection by the
convention was probable, and consider
ed the general in duty-bound to accept
the nomination. The same magazine
also publishes Gen. Sherman's reply to
Mr.. Rlaine's letter, in which the general
states that he "will not in any event en-
terrain or accept nomination as can
didate for president by the Chicago Re-
publican convention, or any other con-
vention, for reasons personal to myself"
The general argued that he was entirely
satisfied with his present life, and that
it would be foolish for him to enter into
the worriment of political strife. More
over, he believed that "the civilians
should buffet with the thankless Office
and leave US old soldiers to enjoy the
peace we fought for and think we
earned"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-12-07

The young Emperor William of Ger
many is said to be suffering with
cancerous affection in his ear resemb-
ling the affection which carried off his
father. Semi-ofEcial reports state that
the trouble Is simply a severe cold in the
head, aggravated by catarrhal fever, but
the Emperor's prolonged absence from
public life ID taken as evidence that
there is something serious the matter.
German affairs are by no means in a
settled condition and every movement
of the young warrior is looked upon with
apprehension. 1t is generally consid-
cred that he will sooner or later indulge
his liking for war by string up some
sort of trouble.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-12-07

IT is now reported that President
Cleveland may decide to locate at Min.
neapolis. The reason for such action is
given by one correspondent as being
that she views Minneapolis with won
der and establishment, and said she
showed signs of becoming greater in
population and importance asa great city
and distributing point than Chicago"
This NAV be all straight, but we think if
Grover is coming to Minneapolis it is for
the purpose of whipping the editor who
made some unkind illusions to Mr..
Cleveland at the time of his visit in this
part of the country a while ago.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-12-07

THE cabinet making business is -four
ishing very nicely this cold weather.
that is, in the minds of the newspaper
correspondents. The latter have it we'll
nigh settled that John Sherman will be
the new Secretary of State. This little
story sounds very authoritative and we
would be glad to believe it true. But
here comes Senator Farwell, of Illinois,
with a story which puts everything Of
the kind all at sea. He says that Presi.
dent elect Harrison said to him:
SCI have got big ears and very little
mouth. There is more talk about my al.
legged intentions than | ever dreamed
there could be, but / Will tell you one
thing, and that is this: do not propose
to offer. promise or appoint any man &c
Office for some time to come. Most o.
my predecessors, as soon as elected
adopted the course of at once making
promises and quieting this and that fac
ton by appointments. Some of oul
Presidents succeeded 80 we'll that they
gave away more offices than they had a
their disposal, and the result was not ex
actly as they wished. l shall do nothing
of the kind. l shall look about me care
fully, examine everything. and then bt
very deliberate about my selections
making no promises that am absolute
ly certain that can fulfill"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-12-07

LAC QUI PARLE Press: AS the news.
papers of the state seem determined
to have about so much to say about
the election of a United States sena-
tor, we don't propose to be left in the
rear, but will have our little say with
the rest, and that is that W. d.
Washburn can't have a seat in our
band wagon. We have no room for
railroad magnates 80 long as men of
brains and craftsmanship are left
standing by the wayside.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-12-07
Consumption cured.

An old physician, retired from prac-
tice, having had placed in his hands by
an East India missionary the formula Of
a simple vegetable remedy for the
speedy and permanent cure of Consump-
ton, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asthma and
all Throat and Lung Affections, also a
after having tested its wonderful cura-
tive powers in thousands of cases, has
felt it his duty to make it known to his
suffering fellows. Actuated by this mo-
tive and desire to relieve human suf-
fering, will send free of charge, to all
who desire it, this recipe, in German,
French or English, with full directions
for preparing and using. Sent by mail
by addressing with stamp, naming this
paper. W. A. MOVES, 149 Potcer's Block,
Rochester, N. Y. 2leow
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-12-07

SENATOR QUAY has increased the en-
nifty of all the Democrats, and for few
namby-pamby Republicans because he
has decided to make fight in the courts
for the electoral vote of Virginia, which
he believes honestly belongs to the Re-
publicans. Senator Quay is actuated in
this matter by q sense of duty. The vote
of Virginia is not necessary, but if it be-
longs to the Republicans, he desires that
they shall have it. That's all there is
about it, and good citizens everywhere
should give him their moral support in
his effort to secure an honest count OF
the vote cast IN Virginia. Honest men
never fear the most rigid investigation,
in the courts or elsewhere, of their ac-
tions.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-12-07

EXCELSIOR Mirror: In the midst OF
the senatorial contest which Is develop
ing strong friends for numerous candi-
dates, it is easy to discover q disposition
to smirch Mr.. Sabin on account of preju-
dice against his connection with the
manufacturing company at Saltwater.
Investigating committees have justified
him; numerous cases have been brought
into court resulting in vindication OF
Mr.. Sabin. In business management or
official capacity, Mr.. Sabin has been
honorable both to individuals and to
parties. The desperate schemes to down
him failed, and the strong language used
by Senator Davis, who was not particu-
larly friendly with Sabin, is both rec
ord of fact and an expression of conf
dence
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-12-07

Iowa appears to have "monkeved'
with. the railroads tnle too much fol
her own good, if the statement of ex.
change is true, that OF the 5000 miles OF
new railroads built in this country the
first half of the year, just five miles
were constructed IN Iowa. The people
will learn after while that IL does not
pay to put cranks in charge of the law
making departments whose ideas of re-
form come only from an ignorant preju-
dice against corporations.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-12-07

The Chicago Tribune tells of a fact
which is not as much realized in this
State as it might be:
Minnesota seems to be the only North
western State which has kept up any
thing like the rate Of growth shown by
the last census. The vote of 250, 600 cast
Nov. 6, indicates present population of
!, 292 500, as against $50, 773 in 1880. This
is gain of IS per cent. From 1870 to
1880 the gain was II. Minnesota still
gets large share of the foreign immi-
grafton, chiefly Scandinavian, and still
has much vacant land to be taken up for
cultivation.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-12-07

THEY say Tom Plat wants to 60 int
the Cabinet very badly. and will pro
coed to kick up big row if he is left out
Mr.. Plat is always able to make gooG
deal of noise, but he has never shown
those abilities which the people of the
United States value, and therefore
there is not very general understand
ing that he is an especially great man
He did good work for Blame however, in
New York, and will doubtless come il
for share of the good things, though
we hardly think it will be through the
medium of the treasury portfolio.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-12-07

THERE Is no longer any doubt as to
which party will control the lower house
OF Congress. The Republicans Will have
clear majority of from seven to nine
with which to organize, and there are
several seats fraudulently given Demo-
Gratis which will, on investigation, doubt
less be found to belong to Republican
representatives. The Republican COM
mittee on elections will accord fairness
to the Democratic minority, but it will
submit to no palpable frauds, such as are
pretty well known to exist.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-12-07

THE twenty-second volumne of the
tenth census has just been completed. IT
is very elaborate and complete, but as it
has taken about eight years to finish the
work, it is questionable whether it is of
much value. To make it of practical con-
sequence to the public, the facts elected
should be given to it more speedily, and
not later than year after procured.
Better make it less elaborate and give
the more important statistics promptly.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-12-07

To THOSE interested in the Senatorial
election the following figures will be val.
liable: The next Minnesota legislature
will comprise 100 MEMBERSHIPS repre-
sentatives, and 4S senator's; 35 of the lat
ter are Republicans, and IL Democrats.
Of the representatives, SO are Republi-
cans, II are Democrats and are indie.
pendents. Republican majority over all
on joint ballot, SO.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-12-07
They will Survive II he Doesn't Get
There.

Duluth Herald: Gen. Washburn's sena.
toriaI campaign is being managed with q
view to making itappear that the people
are just clamoring for him to represent
them. One of his fine workers came to
Duluth 'saw" the Tribune, and now that
paper declares that.the people of Duluth
are dying to have Mr.. Washburn sue
coed Mr.. Sabin. The very fact that the
Tribune booms Washburn shows con-
clusively that if the question was put to
vote of the people In this section, he
would find himself in a hopeless min
ority. Washburn is not favorite here,
and very few Duluthians would like to
see him elected
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-12-07

SENATOR CHANDLER is In favor of mod
GRAFTON, and believes in civil service re-
form. He says:
"Civil service reform is all right in its
way, but it only applies to clerks, those
fellows who write with pens, but outside
of them all the Offices are political, and
this will be made apparent. There will
be no hurry in meddling with the clerks,
but in time they will have TO go, too, and
Republicans will be in. But, as 1 said,
there is no hurry, for we are in for
another "a years, and what is the sense
of rushing things ?"
Why indeed 2
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-12-07
Epoch.

The transition from long, lingering
and painful sickness to robust health
marks an epoch in the life of the indi-
vidual. Such remarkable event Is
treasured in the memory and the agen-
cy whereby the good health has bee,
attained is gratefully blessed. HenceTt
is that so much is heard IN praise t,f
Electric Bitters. So many feel they
owe their restoration to health, to the
Kidneys, Liver or Stomach, of long or
short standing you will surely find re-
lief by use of Electric Bitters. Sold at
SOC. and 81 per bottle at j. r. Jones'
Drug Store.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-12-07

ST.. PETER Tribune: We understand
that Governor McGill, upon retiring
from his present Office, viii become me
president Of loan and trust company,
Of Minneapolis, with which Private Bee
rotary ]. X. Moore win also be connect
ed.
This will somewhat interfere with the
immortal career which the New Ulm Re-
view has planned for INC"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-12-07

If no other act of President Cleveland
has been endorsed by the American
people, the executive can retire from
the chair on the 4th of March with the
satisfaction that his Thanksgiving Pro-
clamation was strictly and unanimously
observed. Yes, Mr.. Cleveland has been
endorsed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-12-07

THE FREE Press offers this prediction
Hon. James g. Blaine does not seek
neither will he accept cabinet position
The only place that Mr.. Blaine would
accept is seat in the U. s. Senate, and
if he accept this it will be at the desire
of the Maine legislature, and through no
efforts of flIs own.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-12-07
NUMBER 25.

A DIRECT line of Pullman cars are now
run between San Diego, CAL, and Chica-
go, which makes the longest continuous
sleeping car service in the world-2,311
miles. A person can now 60 from ocean
to ocean with but one change of cars.
Surely the world do move.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-12-07

TAMMAsY has scheme on hand to se-
cure the financial benefits Of its recent
victory. 1t is announced that Tam
many National Bank" win be organized
to be made the depository for the city
funds during the regime Of the newly
elected administration.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-12-07

Mr.. WAsHBURN has gone to the ex-
pense of having his picture tighten up
the pages of several country papers
Mr.. Washburn is very good looking
gentleman.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-12-07

Now that Senator Sabin has ex-
pressed himself as unconcerned on the
caucus question it remains 70 be seen
what new lie win be sprung by the
fellows who have been asserting that
Mr.. Sabin is afraid to trust his chanc-
es to the mercies of the Republican
majority in the Legislature.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-12-07
THE annual report of the COMMISSIONS

THE annual report of the Commissioner
of Internal Revenue shows the total
amount of collections for Minnesota dur
ing the fiscal year to have been $50, 492.
In the manufacture of cigars in this state
639. 215 pounds of tobacco was used, pro-
ducing 80, 929, AS cigars. The State pro-
duced 5,045 pounds of tobacco. The
number of gallons of spirits rectified was
147, 1857. On National bank circulation
the assessments amounted to 81 ,01S. Fol-
lowing is the number of special tax pay
ers in the State for the special tax year
andad Anril On 1893.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-09
FACTS ABOUT THE IRISR TOTE.

II is very amusing to find our neighbor, " The
Evening Post" squirming over plain state
ment of facts respecting the Irish vote Like
the light fingered American correspondents OF
London journals it has made practice of mis-
representing the relations of political parties
|. with the main body of voters of that race, and
does not want 10 be interrupted 1t is very
careful to suppress the essential fact that the
Democratic party, with which it is now init
mately connected, has Systematically courted
the Irish vote since the slavery days, and with
the exception of the National contest OF 1884
has invariably monopolized it, While 1t never
wearies Of denouncing the Republican party Tor
welcoming Irish support in that year, 1t studi-
ously refrains from condemning its own party
for its seryile conduct in dealing with that race
then as well as<luring the last thirty years.
Never were Democratic efforts to secure the
Irish vote more conspicuous than IN 1854.
O'Donovan Rosa and his gang of Fenian des-
peradoes were welcomed as available auxilaries
in the campaign for Cleveland and reform.
McSweeny was imported from lreiand 10 SWING
around the circle in doubtful States ana 10 en-
terrain political audiences with series OF mon
strous lies about Mr.. Blaines relations TO the
suspects The most desperate expedlents were
adopted by Democratic managers to prevent
general stampede of the Irish to the Republican
marty the Burchard circulars being peddied at
The doors of Roman Catholic churches on the
Sunday before the election. Our neighbor
never ventures to refer to any Of these notorious
facts. As Democratic organ II wants every
Irish vote that can be had for its party, but it
strives pcrsistently to impose upon public ere
dulity by making great uproar about " Blaine's
dynamite brigade and the immortality OF Re-
publican overtures to Irish voters
Our neighbor is unduly excited over the dis
coyery of an article in Tue TRIBUNE condemn