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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-11-30

A SMALL packing house would with.
out doubt prove paying business ven-
ture in this city. The large quantity Of
pork which is marketed here every
year, shipped to Chicago and sold To
packers, could undoubtedly be packed
for market here equally as well as in
Chicago and it would certainly seem that
there would be no trouble in securing q
market for the packed article. A pack.
ing house at Winona is proving very sue.
cessful, and the Winona Republican in
speaking of it, says: "This matter ID
worthy of the most serious consideration
of capitalists, presenting, as it does, a
field for investment on large scale
with an almost certain prospect for good
returns. The gentlemen now engaged
in the business state that there is little
or no effort required In securing dressed
meats, the major portion of their stock
being brought to their doors by the farm.
ers. Most of this meat is sold almost di
rectly, the balance being packed and
easily disposed of in the early part Of
sumroer."
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-11-30
THE RAILROAD COMMISSIONER
SHIP.

Mr.. F. N. Merrill's name is being men,
toned in connection with the Railroad
Commissionership, and those who best
know bis qualifications for position OF
this nature are most enthusiastic in bis
support. Mr.. Merrill would unques-
tionably make one of the most valuable
officials on the board that Gov. Merriam
could name. His business life has been
devoted to class of enterprises which
have brought him directly in contact with
railroads, and he is on the "inside" of
matters pertaining to transportation to
an extent rarely discoverable in bust
ness man. 1t would seem that this por-
ton of the State should receive recogni-
ton from the incoming Governor, and
we have every reason to believe it will.
If it shall be the appointment of MEM
Der of the railroad commission there is
no better equipped man in the State
than the one presented. from Mankato.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-11-30

THE Register introduces what it consid
ers some unmistakable evidence of the
sentiment of Blue Earth county on the
Senatorial matter. 1t is contained in
three letters from citizens of Lake Crys.
tai, Medo and Eagle Lake, respectively
That there may be no mistake about
their identity the Register prints the
names of its three contributors. They
are Mr.. Box, of Lake Crystal, Mr.. A.
Zee, of Medo, and Mr.. Blank, of Eagle
Lake. These gentlemen are so well
known in their respective localities that
there can be no doubt that they reflect
the sentiment thereof, and the Registe,
proudly considers itself endorsed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-11-30
The article concludes as follows:
GEN. PALMER, the defeated Demo

GEN. PALMER, the defeated Democrat
ic candidate for Governor of Illinois. has
withdrawn from the g. A. r. ostensibly
as he claims because that organization
has become political order. Had the
General been entirely frank he would
have said that he was disappointed, be-
cause the members of the G. A. R.
failed to respond to his appeals for the
soldier vote; that he was grieved be-
cause the maneuvers of his managers to
lead the organization into the Demo-
cratic camp ended in worse than failure,
and that, having been nominated with
the idea that he would capture the SOL
dier vote, he was Inundated and dis
tressed because the surviving soldiers of
his old division voted almost solidly
against him. Gen. Palmer has brought
all this on himself. The professional
soldiers" who carried.rif1es in the war
have been soreiy disappointed IN him.
He has been out of sympathy with them
for years.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-11-30
ANoNe the tbinos that tbe no,

AMONG the things that the next leg
islature should do for Southern Mime
sofa is to aid the Southern Minnesota
Live Stock and Fair Association. The
fairs of this association have become re-
cognized as among the best and most
profitable in the state, and while sever
al other fair associations are aided to a
greater or less extent this one is left to
shift for itself. This it has been pretty
successful in doing inthe past, but its field
of usefulness could be greatly extended
with little state aid. The legislature
can hardly consistently refuse to grant
the Live Stock and Fair association at
least s., 900 annually, under proper re.
strictions and regulations. A bill of that
purport was nearly passed by the last
legislature, but failed during the last
days of the session.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-11-30
THE OPTICAL rIcuREs.

The Mississippi official canvass gives
Cleveland. s5,476; Harrison, 3O,O96;
Fiske, 21s. Total, 1890. According
to the last census Mississippi contains
238, 632 voters, Of whom 1929 are col
ored. Less than 50 per cent. Of the to-
tai vote Of the State was cast and count
ed. These official figures convey their
own moral. Is there room 10 doubt
what the result would be on full vote
and fair count?
For some days after the election the
Democrats claimed that California bad
gone Democratic, and the Republicans
claimed plurality Of I, 900 or 1000. The
official returns give Harrison . plurality
of about 1900. There il an increase Of
q, OS3 over 1884 in the Republican vote.
and an increase of 27,l0s in the Demo-
cratic vote.
The official count in Connecticut gives
Cleveland "a, go votes and Harrison a.
5S4; Cleveland's plurality, 336. The
congressional delegation stands three
Republicans and one Democrat. In the
present House the delegation is three
Democrats and one Republican.
The third party Prohibitionists had
great faith that their party would have
a large vote in the South, and that this
vote would come from the Democrats.
The official count shows that General
Fiske received 21S votes in Mississippi,
and 5S3 in Alabama.
The official count in Colorado gives
Harrison plurality of l2,643. The Re-
publicans carried every county IN the
State except Las Animas. The plurality
of Cooper for Governor is IL, 465.
In Pennsylvania the returns show that
for President almost /, zoo, 600 votes were
cast. as follows. Harrison, 526, 091; Ceve-
land, Az, 200; Fiske, 20,74S; Streeter,
lLabor), 1886. Total, (including scatter
ing votes) 997, 224. Harrison's plurality
is 1851; HarrIson's majority over all is
1858. The vote for President in 1884
was as follows: Blaine, 473, S04; Cleve-
land 392, 785; Blaine's plurality was 81
0l9; Blaine's majority over all was 49,
2S0.
Following are the official returns of
the vote of Virginia: Cleveland, Isl ,977;
Harrison, 150, 442; Cleveland's majority,
1,535. The vote in 1884 was: Cleveland,
145, 497; Blame, LBS, 1856; total, 2S4, S53.
Democratic loss, 1905.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-11-30

SOME late estimates regarding the
worlds supply of wheat would seem to
indicate that the deficiency of the crops
in several important European countries
has been overestimated. An English
estimate makes the deficit some 71,OOO,-
600 bushels. while the Paris Echo Agri-
cole puts it as low as 80 100000, estimat.
ing the exports of the United States and
Canada al So. 600, 900 bushels. According
to Bradstreet's, the visible and invisible
stocks August l, 1888, were in excess OF
any deficit yet established. The farmers
of the northwest will probably conclude
that it is the safer policy to take advan-
tage of the prices obtaining at present.
They are high enough to insure a fair
profit on their crop, while future prices
are an uncertain quantity at best.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-11-30
THE sENAToRsHIP.
Some Of the OpInione Expressed
by the Press OF the State.

Pennington Tribune: Mr.. Sabin would
undoubtedly like 10 succeed himself
and will doubtless claim it as political
courtesy. However, his record
has been fairly creditable one, and the
state might do worse than send him
back again. The second candidate, Gen.
Washburn. will be handicapped by bis
great wealth and the fact of his connec-
ton with the railroad interests of the
state. 1t is generally conceded that
there are are already too many great for
tunes and great railroads represented IN
the senate, and 1t would seem that the
next senator from this state ought to be
a man from the people, outside of great
cities.
Faribault Republican,: The question of
the u. S. SenatorshIp is looming up very
distinctly in the horizon now that the
general election Is out of the way. Sem
ator Sabin wishes it distinctly under
stood that he is ambitious to be his own
successor. Hon. w. ID. Washburn, OF
Minneapolis, is more than willing to
step into his shoes, and it is whispered
that Ex-senator Window has not entire
ly withdrawn his vision from the chair
that he once filed with credit to the
State. Quite likely the party could be
quit" happy with either were t'other
dear charmer away" but they are all
here, and the choice must be made.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-11-30

ST. CLOUD Journal: The question Of
submitting prohibitory constitutional
amendment to the people of Minnesota
at the next election will come before
the legislature at the next session, as
the members from Otter Tail county
are pledged to it by the Republican
county platform. While we do moi be-
lieve that public sentiment in Minneso.
is vet ripe for prohibition, still we be.
lieve it would be well to submit the
question and In this way obtain an ex.
preston of judgment in the matter.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-11-30

A VERY good pointer" for Republi-
can on the senatorial matter is furnished
by the fact that all the most rabbidly
Democratic papers in the state are par
ticularly vile in their opposition to Sem
ator Sabin and equally charmed by the
graces of Hon. w. d. Washburn.
Among those who are exhibiting the
most solicitude In the matter
are the Mankato Reriea0, the Lake Crys-
tai Mirror, Winona Herald, Minneapolis
Star, LIE Sueur Sentinel, etc. We should
just like to be informed of what particu-
lar value to republicans the advice OF
these opponents of Bourborism is, un-
less it be to warn us in our selection to
steer clear of their favorites.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-11-30
In appears that President Cleyelan

Ii appears that President Cleveland
win be in no immediate danger of land
ing in the alms.house after he leaves the
White House. An intimate friend says
Grover has saved at least Sl25, 900 of his
salary and tins with the $4,000 which
frankie has, or will have when her
mother dies, is doubtless sufficient to
keep the wolf from the ex-Presldential
door until Grover can find another job.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-11-30
THE MECHANICS LIEN LAW DE-
CLARED UNCONSTITUTIO


The supreme court handed down an
important decision yesterday relating to
the Lucas mechanics lien law, which
took up 30 much of the time of the last
legislature. By this decision the law is
completely nulled, many of its leading
provisions being declared unconstitu-
tional. The suit on which the decision
is made is Minneapolis one. There
have been various decisions heretofore
on separate provisions of the law, but in
the present cases the validity of the en-
tire act is assailed, mainly on the ground
that it is unconstitutional, but also that
it is 80 imperfect and incomplete as to
be incapable of being carried into effect
1t therefore becomes necessary to con-
slider the whole act. The sections of the
law which are declared unconstitutional
are taken up in the opinion and discuss
ed at great length, with the result that
puts the further usefulness of the law
out of the question.
The Globe commenting on the decis-
ion. says the Lucas law was so incom-
plete and imperfect in its details the su-
preme court has doubts whether it could
have been made operative, even if there
had been no constitutional objections to
it. In effect, it repealed a very good
lien law without supplying substitute.
But worse than that, it contained provis-
ions so palpably in opposition to the
plain terms of the constitution, and SO
flagrantly in violation of the dearest
principles of constitutional liberty, the
wonder is that it could have passed any
legislative body without its defects being
discovered and exposed.
1t is hoped that at the coming session
the legislature may remedy their past
record by constructing statutes that will
cover the points sought to be made un-
der the Lucas law.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-11-30

The President, it is said, will write
another long message ON the tariff and
surplus, and stick TO his previously sta
ted arguments. Most persons whose adj
vice had been 80 soundly repudiated as
Mr.. Cleveland's would not have the har-
dihood to offer any more. Perhaps
Grover may exhibit himself as martyr.
He would make pretty martyr if he
wasn't SO fat. Martyrs are as general
thing not such forcible illustrations of
the effect of good feeding.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-11-30

THE Pioneer-P Press gives reports from
the forty-seven districts of the State on
the Senatorial question, and of course
comes to the conclusion that Washburn
is in the lead. 1t is noticed, however,
that in the two columns of matter the
words "non-committal" and supposed
occur very frequently, which indicates
that large number of the legislators are
waiting until later in the campaign to
express their real sentiments. 1t is un-
mistakable that the situation is becom.
ing more complex every day, and it is q
good deal easier to write ones senti.
ments than it is to make valuable pre-.
diction concerning the outcome of the
race.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-11-30

DULUTH Herald: The Minneapolis Star,
which is good Democratic paper, says
that the Republican members elect Of
the legislature are four to one in favor Of
w. D. Washburn. The Minneapolis Sta,
is bad authority. None ofits predictions
before the last election were verified
and it ls probable that it has made its
estimate with the aid of Mr.. Washburn's
figures.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-11-30

A HALF interest in the st. Paul Dispatch
has been sold to Capt. Geo. j. Schefel,
of Milwaukee, who will assume the bust
ness management Jan. LIST. This proba-
bly, means that Editor Thompson wants
time to devote to the public Office which
he expects from the bend of Governor
elect Merriam
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-11-30

THE latest speculation about the cabi-
net of President.elect Harrison, suggests
j. A. Kasson of Iowa for secretary of
state. Mr.. Kasson was minister to
Austria, and later minister at Berlin,
where he was succeeded by Mr.. Pendle-
ton. There is quiet movement on foot
looking to the appointment of Boutelle
of Maine. as secretary of the navy. The
friends of Senator Dolph are pressing
him for appointment as secretary of the
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-11-30
A man who has practiced medicine for
40 years ought to know salt from sug-
ar: read what he saws.

Toledo, o., Jan. 10, 1887.
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mem have been in the general med
icine for most 40 wears, and would say
that in my practice and experience,
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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-11-30
The Verdict Unanimous.

w. ID. Suit, Druggist, Bippus, Ind,
testifies: 81 can recommend Electric
Bitters as the very best remedy. Every
bottle sold has given relief in every
case. One man took six bottles, and was
cured of Rheumatism of 10 years stand
ing" Abraham Hare, druggist, Bell
vile, Ohio, affirms: "The best selling
medicine have ever handled in my 20
years experience, is Electric Bitters."
Thousands of others have added their
testimony, so that the verdict is unanim-
Gus that Electric Bitters do cure all dis
eases of the Liver, Kidneys or Blood.
Only half dollar bottle at ]. r. Jones
drug store
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-11-30

A MEETING of the executive committee
of the Minnesota Republican League
was held in Minneapolis Friday, and il
was decided to continue the League as a
permanent organization for work during
the time intervening until the next cam.
,ooinp
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-11-30

GovENoR-ELECr MERRIAM is the center
of gravatation around whom politicians
of all grades gather for consolation
They may get the consolation all right
but it is mighty little information that
his honor is giving up.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-11-30

Mr.. BLErHEN will not start newspa-
per in Washington. 1t is not stated
whether the offer fell through because
Washington didn't like Blethen or
Blethen didn't like Washington.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-11-30

PowDERLY was reelected grand mas
ter workman Friday without much
trouble. The opposition of the jaw.
smiths against the brains of the
Knights of Labor does not seem very
effectual.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-11-30

THE st. Peter Herald has chosen tc
champion the roughs of its city who at.
tempted to pick row with the Mankatc
boys on the occasion of the Republican
meeting at that place recently. The
Herald can have its own way, but we
must ask it to be careful in accusing 9th.
ers of fault which is doubtless its own
that of misrepresentation. What We
said regarding this affair was from the
personal observance of gentlemen who
had no interest in perverting what they
aaw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-20
The Dynamite Conspirators.

CHICAGO, July 2O.-J. A. Bauereisen, the
alleged Burlington dynamite conspirator,
was released from the custody of the u S.
Marshal yesterday afternoon on furnishing
5000 bonds. he was then taken before q
justice and the hearing on the State warrant
set for Saturday. Another SIS 900 bonds was
given, but Bsuereisen was Immediately re-
arrested en- warrant sent here from Aurora
charging conspiracy to destroy the property
OF the Burlington company. He went to
Aurora in charge of an officer and last night
after giving bonds 10 Aurora to the amount
of 81, 500 to appear for hearing July 25, was
allowed to go to his home.
QUINCY. July 2O.-Tne striking fireman
Lean" Gerry, Frank and John Schell, Au-
thur Steiner and Henry Bowman, accused
of disabling 30" engine have been bound
over to the criminal court, az was also
George Gebhardt charged with placing ties
across the rails OF the Louisiana division
Wednesday night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-20

A SOUTHERN RAILROAD DEAL.-Negotia.
lions are reported to be pending between the
Richmond Terminal directors and the Nor.
folk and Western management for the pnr-
chase by the latter of all the first preferred
stock of the East Tennessee, Virginia and
Georgia Railroad held By the Terminal
Company. This deal, if consummated, would
transfer to the Norfolk and Western control
of the entire East Tennessee system. com.
prisng ,42S miles of railroad and reaching
all parts of the South. The Norfolk and
Western, the Shenandoah Valley and the
Western Maryland railroads have had traf:
1c arrangements for a long while. The Ter.
minsl directors told some contradictory
stories yesterday about the deal. President
Inman, of the Terminal Company, stated
that the negotiations for the stock are now
pending.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-20
Flag Pole Raising.

To the Editor of the Alexandria Gazette:
Ga Tuesday night last at a regular meet.
ing of the young mems democratic club oil
Rvertou with j. j. Riordan as chairman,
E. P. wilkins treasurer, and T. 81. Harris
secretary, it was decided to raise Clevt-
land and Thurman flag, on the Let day OF
August and to have as grand a display of
fireworks that evening as possible. com
mittee on invitations, consisting OF G: W.
Cone, franklin REEVES and Prot. w. b.
Richards, was appointed with instructions to
invite Hon. John W. Daniel, Hon. Chas. 7.
O'Ferrall, Capt s. S. Turner and Hon. h. ID.
Downing and others to address the people
on that occasion. The citizens have already
contributed largely and promise all who
may attend their undivided attention. At
ter discussing some other necessary business
the committee adjourned 10 meet again On
the 29th of July. 1t was suggested that we
should send an account of our proceedings
to the ALEXANDRIA GAzgTTE, it being the
Oldest and most reliable democratic paper In
Virginia.
Riverton is a solid democratic town.
w. II. 8.
Rirerton, Ia, July 10, 1885.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-20
Heavy Storm.
Niagara

ST.. GAINESVILLE, o., July 2O.-1'his place
and vicinity wers visited last evening by a
most terrific thunderstorm, with violent
winds and a rainfall that eclipsed the aver.
age waterspout. Grain felds were laid
waste, the shocked was swept away, and the
growing corn is no. to be seen. The Bel.
laire and St. Cairsville, and the St.. Clairs.
Vile and Northern railroads, are almost en-
tirely washed out. The incoming train on
the Baltimore and Ohio was stranded at
Echo, and the tralnmen and passengers as
best they could escaped with their lives, the
water, filed with drift, running to the head
light of the engine. Several narrow escapes
are reported, and it is feared that number
of lives have been lost. As yet it is impos-
sible to estimate the loss, but this place and
vicinity are damaged no less than 500 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-20
From Washington

Especial Correspondence of the Alexs. GAZETTE.
WASHINGTON. D. c., July 20. 1883.
Mr.. O'Ferrall, who has just returned from
q visit to his district, says he hears there is
some talk of the republicans again running
Mr. Roller against him, but doesn't know
whether they will or not. He says the
democratic convention will meet next
Thursday aud that he thinks the delegates
from all the COUNTIES in the district except
Frederick will vote for his reconciliation.
He says Col. Bill Kenerly, of Clarke couh-
ty, who went off on the readjuster question
some years ago, has returned to the party,
and now says that Cleveland is the httest.
Thurman the most fitting and he, O'Ferrall,
the ittiDgeet of all.
The Senate at an early hour to day went
into executive session on the nomination OF
Mr.. Fuller to be Chief Justice of the U. s.
Supreme Court. Because some Senator
during Yesterdays executive session came