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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-30
STATE TICKET.
The American Greed

We believe in free ballot and in having every
vote counted.
We believe in protection for projections cake,
and we are not ashamed of il.
We believe in abolishing internal taxes created
for war purposes
We believe in the direct protection Of American
labor against cheap foreign labor.
We believe in free internal competition.
We believe in railroad regulation.
We believe in homesteads and good homestead
titles for citizens.
We believe in home rule for big and intelligent
territories.
We believe in a double monetary standard.
We believe in the utmost facilities for educa-
ton. as worth all they can cost.
We believe in big merchant marine and in
American ship yards.
We believe III q good navy, good coast defences
and good water routes for commerce
We believe in protecting American citizens
against foreign Interference, not only at home,
but in any part of the world.
We believe that nothing is too good for the
soldiers who risked their lives TO save the
country, and saved il.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-30
w. =. HOARD.
Our Next Governor.

AS the Republican nominee for
governor is not intimately acqu-
ainted with the farmers and citizens
of Wood County we give a brief
sketch of his life and works taken
from the State Journal, as follows:
w. D. Hoard, the republican
nominee for governor of Wisconsin
was born in StooIhridge, Madison
county n, Y, October 10, 1886.
He is therefore in his SD year at
the present time. He is the son OF
"a Methodist preacher, Rev VIM.
B. Hoard, and his mothers maiden
name was Sarah C. White. lie
located at Oak Grove, Dodge
county, Wis, in the fail OF 1857,
and at once began to utilize his
powers, cultivated in a church
choir, by giving vocal and instru-
mental music lessons. February
| 9, 1860, he was welded to Miss
Agnes E Bragg, daughter OF
William and A. E. (Edgerton)
Bragg, Of Lake Mills, this state.
The union has been happy one
and has been blessed by three
children, all boys-FIalbert L.,
Ralph A. and Frank w. The
first two only are married The
last-namedis a commercial traveller
while one of the others operates a
creamery at home and the other
aids his father in his editorial
duties. The subject of this sketch
enlisted in May 1861, in the 9TH
Wisconsin Volunteer infantry and
served till July, 1862, when he
went to New York and, Oct. l.,
1864, re-enlisted in Co. A, Ist New
York light artillery. He remained
in the service as a brave and faith
full soldier till the close of the war
participating in the battles of New
Orleans, Grand Gulf and Baton
Rouge. In 1865, he returned to
Wisconsin and located at COlun-
bus, where he engaged in business
till 1868, when he removed to Iowa.
One year later he returned to
Wisconsin and this time located
at Lake Mills, where he had
previously found his bride. In
1870, he. entered journalism by
establishing The Jefferson County
Union. The same year he was
appointed a deputy United States
marshal and took the federal
census of the towns Of Waterloo,
Aztalan and Milford, in Jefferson
county. He served as sergeant-at-
arms Of the state senate in 1872,
but the previous year he began to
take an absorbing interest in
dairying-a branch of agriculture
in which he has obtained an inter
national reputation. In 1872, he
was largely instrumental in effect
ing the organization of the
Wisconsin Dairymen's association,
and was the efficient secretary Of
that body for three years. In 1873
he was elected president of the
Northwestern Dairyman's associa-
ton and of late years all of his
time, it may be said, has been
devoted to the advancement of the
dairy interests, not only Of Wis
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-30

FARM FOR SALE.-In the town of Mon
roe, Adams County. ISL acres of land
with 81 cleared and under cultivation
For further particulars apply at this
office. a bargain for somebody.
FoR SALE.-Four forties of Wild land
lying three miles east of Grand Rapids
on the Plover road. For particulars
apply at this Office.
Seven hundred dollars viii buy a
house, barn and three lois, in the second
ward. The house contains 10 rooms.
This is the best bargain we now have on
our list
Four hundred and fifty dollars will
buy the lot and residence just opposite
Frank Woods residence IN the second
ward For sale by 4. L. Fontaine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-30
HON. GEO. r. GARDNER.

publican Congressional convention
for this NINTH district is appoint
ed to be held more nearly ap-
proaches, the probabilities are
greatly strengthened that the
nomination will fall to the honored
and distinguished gentleman
whose name heads this article.
AS before remarked in these col
ums, the sentiment of the district
undoubtly is that the candidate
should be taken from the central
part of the district; and of the
several candidates from the Ucn-
trail counties Mr.. Gardner seems
to be developing the greatest
strength in the east and west, as
he certainly is the strongest in
the center. His nomination there
fore seems most natural and prob
able, as it certainly will be proper
and satisfa story.
Not alone the Republicans, but
the people of Wood county, as
we'll as many of those residing in
our sister countiss, will be espe-
cially rejoiced at the nomination Of
Mr., Gardner, if the convention
shall see proper to thus honor him.
He is one of the people and very
near to them. Locating in this
county shortly after the close of
the war, he has resided among US
sufficiently long to be widely and
intimately known. He at once
took a position IN the front rank
of his profession, engaging active
ly and continuously in the ardu-
Gus Iabors and often times spirit
ed controversies inseparably con-
nected with it. He has been re
peatedly called by the people to
fill, and has filled important
official positions. During all the
years of his residence and service
among US no word of accusation
has assailed his good name. The
conduct of his life, personal, pro
fessional and official, has been
absolutely free from reproach.
Always and everywhere repub-
lican, outspoken and fearless in
his political utterances, he has
uniformly treated the feelings and
opinions of others with a respect
and courtesy that have made for
him personal friends of his politi-
cal opponents. He is exception
ally popular with all classes of
people. The foregoing are some
of the reasons why such is the
fact.
The average American voter has
an ardent and worthy respect for
self made men," that is, men who
have fought their own way from
obscurity to positions Of promi-
nence and honor. In this sense Mr..
Gardner is prominently a selfmade
man. He was neither "Major" nor
a Captain in the Army, as some
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-30

The Medford Star and News
closes an editorial with the follow
ing compliment to Wood County 5
candidate for congress: Now let
the Ninth District Convention
nominate Capt, Geo. r. Gardner
for Congress, and a walk over will
be assured. Capt. Gardner is a
clean man, with. unquestioncd
ability, a spotless record and
acknowledged popularity. FIewas
a gallant soldier and carries an
empty sleeve as a badge Of royalty
and bravery. The State conven-
ton did its whole duty; let the
Ninth District do as we'll and the
voters will ratify the nominations
at the polls.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-30
REPUBLICAN TICKET.

For President,
BENJINAN HARRISON, Of Indiana.
For Vice president,
LEVI P. MORTON, Of New York
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-30

HENFEg u REWARDED are those who read
kSss IL y this and then act; thew will find
fssEseEs / honorable employment that Will
EsH %sf @ nos take them from ticiT homes
and families. The profits are large and sure or
every industrious person, many have made and
are row making several hundred dollars Il
month. II is easy Tor any one 10 make - and
upwards per day who is willing 10 work. Either
sex young or old; capital not needed; we start
you. Everything now. No special ability re-
quired; YOU, reader, can DO il as well aSauy one.
Write 10 us at once for full particulars which
we nail free Adrcas Stinson Il Co.. Portland
Maine febl6yI
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-30

Mr. w. K. Chaplin, vice-presi't
of the Rochester Carwheel Com
pany, states to his friends that the
company and its employees can
not live under the Mills bill, and
that they will support Harrison
and Morton this year. Four years
ago Mr.. Chaplin was one Of the
most enthusiastic Of Cleveland's
admirers and gave literally to the
campaign fund.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-30

I have now on hand full supply
Of samples for Spring and Simmer
suitjngs. Ffrst-class work and
fits guaranteed at moderate prices.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-30
Republican Union Club

This club holds regular meetings the last sat
urday III every month in rooms under G. II.
slocum's drug store. Every Republican is cord
tally invited o attend its sessions. The rooms
are open every Saturday evening for the use OF
its members and visitors. Officers, I. J. Wood,
president. and 4. L. Fontaine. secretary.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-30
A. L. FONTAlNE,
Notary Public
AND AGENT
For the Sale Of Real and
PERSONAL PROPERTY.

Persons having either kind of
property for sale or rent, will re-
ceive prompt attention by placing
it IN our hands. We also assist
persons in the prosecution of Pen
sion claims.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-30

POTTER PALMER, strong Demo
crat that he is, says he will give
$40, 900 to defeat Grover Cleve-
land, and Marshal Field says he
will give $4,000 for the same
purpose. The business men of the
country fear Cleveland.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-30

The Harvey farm few miles south of
this city is for sale cheap. The build
ings, barns. sheds, &C., are in good
condition. There are S. acres cleared
and under cultivation For particulars
and prices call at this office.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-12-21
THE WATER QUESTION SOLVED

As stated recently, n greatly increased
flow was struck at the artesian well
which is being sunk by X. ID. Hubbard
4 Co., at their mill. This flow was struck
at depth of 2S0 feet and has gradually
increased ever since as the we'll has been
sunk lower. 1t is evident that the same
vein was struck as was found at Mime
opa and as was found when the Bunker
Hill well was put down. This water was
found in a very soft, white sand rock
and probably comes from fssure. 1t
comes up with strong force and if piped
could be carried up twenty-five feet
above the surface of the ground. Prof.
Bechdolt and several of the mill officials
carefully examined the flow this morn
ing and estimate that II amounts to
400, 900 gallons day. The progress Of
sinking the well continues and it is now
down over $40 feet. It's thought that
even a stronger flow Will be secured.
For the first $50 feet the well is ten inch
ches in diameter, but below that it is but
SIX inches. This will be trimmed out and
made eight inches and it is expected
that twenty per cent, more water will be
had. There is every reason to believe
that the well will yield 100000 gallons
daily. This is twice as much as the mill
requires. The water is cool, perfectly
clear and has an excellent taste. There
is the slightest tincture of iron about it,
which, if anything, makes it better for
drinking purposes. 1t is almost as soft
as rain water and will act the same way
on soap. This assures its practicability
for laundry purposes. The well will
cost from 81 900 to 81 200.
The city of Mankato at present uses,
at the highest estimate, and during the
time of the greatest use of water, 6OO,OOO
gallons day. Two such wells as K. ID.
Hubbard 4 Co. have secured will be
sufficient to supply the city's wants for
years to come. The cost is trItling COM
pared with what has already been eX-
pended on fruitless experiments. 1t is
fact worthy of notice and from which
lesson may be drawn that nearly all
the larger cities that are adopting new
water systems, are using artesian wells
rs sources of supply. This is the case
IN all sections of the country. Oder
cities have learned by experience that
they are best and healthiest, taking
everything into consideration. From the
expressions of several of the aldermen
at last nights council meeting it would
seem that the council can at last unite
upon water.isystem that will be ap-
proved by all classes of our citizens.
The members from both ends of the city
can unite upon this system and stop the
everlasting fighting that has thus far
blocked the wheels of progress in this
matter. Let the water be thoroughly
tested and, if satisfactory, then let this
solve the water question.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-12-21

HINTS TO TRAVELLERS

Ticket Offices are open thirty (30) min
utes before departure of trains and it il
best to buy tickets before taking your
seats in the cars.
Always purchase Your tickets at regu-
lar railroad ticket offices. Irresponsi-
BILE outside parties often have expired,
counterfeit or stolen tickets, which they
try to palm off upon the unwary.
Coupon tickets To all important points
in the United States and Canada are for
sale ut the coupon offices of "The Bur
l!ngton" by various routes, at the choice
OF the passenger.
Personal baggage not exceeding 15O
pounds is casried free on 1.-THE Burning
ton" All in excess of that amount will
be charged for in accordance with the
tariff supplied to agents.
Mileage tickets emitting the holder to
travel either l 900 or ,, 900 miles over the
lines of "The burlington System" are
for sale by ticket agents at all principal
stations.
All information respecting connection
of trains at junction points or terminal
stations, through rates of fare, etc, will
be cheerfully given by our ticket agents
or on application to w. J. c. Kenyon
Gen. Pass. Agent c.. B. 4 n. r. r., St
Paul, MINI.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-12-21
IN AN ART GALLERY.

If a person wishes to spend half-hour
in real enjoyment there is no better
place to visit than Mr.. Manderfeld's art
store. This gentleman, with his custom
airy enterprise, has on exhibition stock
which in every department is entirely
new. He has just received large num-
Der of beautiful etchings, such as would
ornament any home. He has also a
stock of etchings on satin-a new thing
in Nankato and very tasty. Ofsteel en-
cravings there is great and pleasing va
riety, as well as of oil paintings. Sever
al fine velvet banners, bearing pretty
paintings, attract much favorable notice
from visitors. Another article that is
new for this city Is the Lucrusta Walton
mantel ornaments. These re in the
form of bas reliefs and when framed and
colored make very pretty ornaments.
Out of all this stock of pictures, which
completely fills Mr.. Manderfeld's store
on Cherry Street, every one should be
able TO find something to suit. There is
no better present than picture, and in
looking for Christmas present our peo-
pie should not fail to take a look at this
art gallery. Besides the pictures there
are also artists materials of all kinds,
and new stock of easels of the latest
designs and fashion. Mr.. Manderfeld
keeps in stock at all times line of ele-
gantly gottenup books of art from which
art scholars can derive the greatest ben
eft. With the aid of the elegant COL
ored pictures found in these books the
student can make remarkable progress.
| 1t should also be borne in mind that
framing of all kinds is done here and
many fine samples are always on hand.
Mr.. Manderfeld has lately done some
excellent work in this line, to which he
NAV well point with pride.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-12-21

ALREADY Representative-ele Lassow
of this county has found himself wading
in deep water on the Senatorial question
Mr.. Lassow, like all the rest elected
from this county was well aware that the
issue was Sabin and anti-Sabin. Ii he
was not positive To the issue, it was not
the fault Of the public, for there was not
u Republican paper that did not keep ii
before the pubic. He writes letter TO
a party in Mankato saying at would be
very pleasant for me If the German pa
pers would through editorials and COM
munications from the readers, give ex-
pressions to their choice for Senator"
Mr.. Lassow was elected as an American
citizen, not as German, and why he
should make such an unheard ofrequest
of his countrymen, is incomprehensible
for their votes cut but small figure in
the number cast for him. The way for
Mr.. Lassow to do is to vote for Gen,
Washburn and his Republican friends
and the press will take care of him. Woe
be unto the man that disregards the will
of the people.-Lake Crystal Union.
We haven't much comment to make
on the above, unless to apologize foI
using so much of our space. But what
gives this its proper flavor is IA paragraph
from the same paper accusing someone
of making an attempt to whip Mr.. Las.
SOW and his associates into voting for Sa-
bin. One would naturally inquire by
what Unborn right Mr.. Nef monopolizes
the whipping business. Hereafter, il
seems the representatives are not only
| To consult the aspiriDo Lake CRYSTAL
boss as regards how they may vote, but
must get his permission about such small
matters as writing to their friends or
making inquiries of their countrymen.
When Neff gets his throne completed we
will all 90 down and worship him.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-12-21
THE WEEK OF PRAYER.

The following are the topics suggested
for the week ofprayer, Jan. 6 to u, 1889,
by the Evangelical Alliance: Monday,
Thanksgiving and Confession" Tues
day, The Holy Spirit" Wednesday,
1.-The Family and the church." For par
ents, children, masters, and servants.
For ministers, officers, and members;
for Christlikeness in heart and lie; for
increased activity, personal and associa-
ted; for Sunday schools; for associations
of young men and young women; for all
forms of church work; for the oneness of
all believers. Thursday, Reforms. !"
For the abolition OF the manufacture,
importation, sale, and use of intoxicat-
ing drinks as q beverage; for the de-
struction of the opium traffic; for the re-
peal of all laws which protect vice; for
the santifcation of the Lords Day; for
social purity and all other needed re-
forms. Friday, Missions" Saturday.
Nations" For peace and prosperity,
both temporal and spiritual for civil and
religious liberty; for rulers, legislators,
and judges, and for all III authority; for
just laws and their impartial enforce
ment; for nations suffering injustice at
the hands of other nations; for the re-
moval of international and class antipa-
thies and jealOusies; for purity in nation
al life.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-12-21

IF the Democrats are sincere in their
desire to make aJonement for past in
justice to Dakota they should take up
and pass the senate bill for the admis-
sion of South DakUta. TtIuru wUufti TIC
some business about such a move and
it would amount to much more than
empty boastIngs. The recent display of
fairness by the caucus in deciding upon
plan looking to the admission of both
North and South Dakota is very well
made, but it is Overshadowed by the
fact that it was not adopted until 1t was
certain that the Democratic party was
absolutely pOwerless to prevent such
admission. Both branches of the 5lst
congress will be Republican, as well as
the next administration, and the adj
missions which they no longer openly
antag Onize are not only certain, but in
evitable within the time contemplated
by the proposed Democratic enabling
act. The Chicago Inter Ocean shows that
1t would be a stroke of party policy
much more beneficial to Democracy
to pass the South Dakota enabling act
than to attempt the omnibus proceed
ings contemplated. The latter proposes
to ignore what South Dakota has done
and the senate ratified, also what the
people of the entire territory of Dakota
have done in the way of division. Very
much which that bill authorizes has
been done already, and requires no pre-
imlnary congressional authorization to
be legal. 1t was entirely competent for
Dakota to vote on division, and it has
by large majority of both sections sus-
tanned the proposition to divide, and
South Dakota has framed and adopted
State constitution, to which the Senate
has given its assent. Why be at the ex-
pense, trouble, and delay OF going over
the ground second time? No one pre-
tends that there has been any change of
public sentiment on either division or
that constitution. On the contrary, the
latter was almost unanimously adopted,
and division has come to be accepted as
good thing by both South and North
Dakota and the whole country. 1t is
not from any fear of ultimate miscarriage
that 1T now urges the Democrats of the
House to pass the Senate bill to admit
Dakota, but because there is no reason
for delay and strong arguments for
promptness. North Dakota would have
to remain in Territorial disability no
longer for such action. Neither would
Montana, Washington, or New Mexico.
As matter of fact South Dakota is much
further advanced than the other pro-
posed new States, but all are ripe for adj
mission. If the Democrats do not pass
the Senate bill at this session, nothing
else which they can do will have any eff
feet in making amends for the wrong al
ready inflicted ON Dakota by Democrat
ic hostility 10 admission. Failure to pass
the Senate bill would be failure 10 i'm
prove the one remaining opportunity to
retrieve one of those blunders which |
are worse than crimes.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-12-21

GEN. HARRISON is said to have acct
IDENTITY let fall a remark which indicates
that he expects to call an extra session
of the 5lst congress. Ii is probable that
such action is the most advisable. II
does not seem likely that with all their
talk the Democrats will let the new
states of the northwest be taken in, and
they will be equally slow about tariff re-
vision. In the latter the Republicans
seem disposed to aid. So, altogether,
the president-elect doubtless thinks il
best TO call an extra session of the new
congress and let 1t do its good work as
soon as possible, and then the country
will be able to settle down to business
and peaCefulness once more.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-12-21
Totals...............25. 500 $3.50 1924
Plurality........... 9,2l9
re Id scattering votes
THIRD DISTRICT.

THE latest version of the capture of
Stanley and Emin Pasha Is that they
were delivered to one OF the Mahdi's Of
ficers at Lado by the troops of Emin
Pasha. The inference is that Stanley
had reached Emin. had made his prop
osition, and that Emin's troops had reb-
elled, and, putting Stanley and Emin in
chains, had delivered them TO the Nah
dis troops, Lado is on the White Nile
about 200 miles north of Lake Albert,
where Emin expected to meet Stanley.
Lado is 100 miles south of the northern
boundary of the territory held by Emin.