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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-10-18
The Speakershlp.

Washington: There are indications
of movement in the Speakership sItuat-
ion. Few Congressman have vet arriv-
ed, and the few who are here are not
disposed to talk very freely for publ
cation. but some of them express conf
dence i'm the prospect of their iavorite,
This is especially true of the friends OF
Mr.. Reed. They are as confident OF
success as Mr.. Reed Is himself under
stood to be. One of the most enthusias-
tic of them. who has been keeping
very careful watch of things for the past
few weeks, and who is active in the in
terest of the Maine candidate, states
that, IN his opinion, nothing can now
happen to defeat Reed. He has made
a canvass of the votes which he declares
Mr.. Reed is certain to receive on the
first ballot in the caucus, and he says
that the result will show that Mr.. Reed
will have the caucus nomination on the
first ballot. Assuming that all of the
Congressman from the new States will
be Republican, there will be los
Republicans in the next House of Rep
resentatives. TIE number necessary
to'nominate in the Republican caucus
will therefore be So. Mr.. Reeds friends
claim that he will have % votes on the
first ballot, which are more than
necessary for nomination. These .:
votes, it is believed, will be distributed
rs follows: New England, 26; New York
p; Pennsylvania, 10 probably 2D; the
South, IL; Pacific coast. Z; Kansas, 4
Nebraska, !; Minnesota, 2; Wisconsin
3; total, 81. Making all possible allow
ances for the claims of rival candidates
in the States named, this gentleman IN
slsts that under no combination Of
circumstances can Mr.. Reed fail to re
ceive TO votes on the first ballot, and
that so many votes on the first ballot
would be certain to nominate him OF
the second. Mr.. Reed also expects &c
have a great deal of strength in Illinois
Ohio, and Michigan after the candidates
| presented by those States shall fail t.
demonstrate sufficient strength to secure
the nomination. In other words, Mr.
Reeds friends are of the opinion tina
their candidate will be the seconC
choice of the supporters OF Cannon, Mo
Kinley, and Burrows. The Reed ele
ment gives Mckinley only forty votes
or the first ballot, and contains NJ
definite figures as to the other candid
ates. This is very enthusiastic calcula
ton from the friends of Mr.. ReeC
which does not take INTO account th'
other candidates. They will unques
ionably dispute these figures. 1t is ex
pected that the Speakership campaigl
will be formally inaugnrated from here
within short time. Some of the can
didates have sent word that they expPc
| To come here very soon TO look owe
the ground. But it is not propable tina
formal headquarters will be opened 70
some time. The campaign will be inau
gurated about Nov. l.
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HANGING TOO GOOD FOR HIM

A letter from Lake Crystal this morn
ing bring details in brief of most dast-
ardly attempt on the part of some fiend
in human form to wreck the west bound
passenger train on the Omaha road at
that place Saturday night.
A large iron frog WAS found lying across
the rails, the switch WAS misplaced and
rails stuck through the cattle guards at
one of the crossings. 1t was discovered
between nine and ten o'clock and every
effort was made to discover the guilty
parties. Men were stationed to watch
the track, etc, but no clue to the perpe-
traitors of the deed could be had.
The affair was kept quiet by the of.
ficers of the road in order that they
might catch the scoundrels. Several
suspicious characters have been in town
the last few days. Had the Instructions
not been discovered i'm time, the even
ing express. which was the next train
due, must necessarily have been wreck.
ed and no one can estimate the result Of
such catastrophe as must have fol
lowed.
1t is a pity that such vile creatures I'll
creatures they may be termed) could MOI
be apprehended in the act of committing
such depredations as noted above, anC
strung up to the first telegraph pole. A
trial by jury and the consequent prolon
CATION OF life is too merciful for such cul
prits
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FAVORABLE REPORTS.

Mr.. Cooley, the engineer who exam
ined the Morse Mineral Springs some
tim, ago, has submitted report to DR..
kilverington stating in what manner
the springs NAV be utilized and at what
cost. He estimates that the flow from
the two larger springs will exceed 90
600 gallons dav. DIR. Kilverington has
sent Mayor Pfau this report, and ac-
companied it with the following letter:
To the Honorable Mayor Of Mankato.
DEAR SIR:-Enclosed please find the
report of the sanitary engineer together
with the estimate cost of putting the
Morse Springs in proper condition, and
allow me to sav that l endorse the re
port of said engineer and freely state
that there is located upon the property
mentioned, one of the finest and best
springs of that class of natural waters
that exists in the world. 1 do not hest
tate in saving that they are superior to
the famous Waukesha Springs at
Waukesha, Wis.
Respectfully Yours,
s. S. KILvERINGToN,. NJ. D.
Commissioner of Health.
The doctor estimates the flow at 1000
barrels day. Steps will be taken to
organize company to make use of the
water and it gives promise of being a
good tn ing for the city. 1t is pleasant
drive of only eight miles there.
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Total, IA deeds..............."..S
PEOPLE AND EVENTS.

A Drop-a-cent-in-tbe-s machine a
Kansas City told Jay Gould he weighed
ll5 pounds.
Barnum is counting upon the skeleton
and hide of Jumbo as one of his che
attractions IN England.
Two men have been killed and seven
teen injured by electric light wires the
past two years in New York.
1t is almost needless to say that Will.
lam Waldorf Astor denies he said he
would give $50 100000 to let New York
have the worlds fair.
Governor Lee has invited General
Lord Wolseiey to help in the unvellIng
OF the Lee statue at Richmond. Jefer.
son Davis may also attend. 1t is belIev-
ed the monument will he ready by
December.
Alfred Balch, the new editor of Outing
is an expert in matters pertaining to
camp life, having been on many long
hunting trips in California, Mexico, and
South America. He is good shot, and
is fluent in the Spanish language.
The Protestant Episcopal Bishop OF
North Dakato is having car made for
his official travelling. 1t will be both
chapel and hotel He finds he should
provide such accomm odations in some
parts of his unsettled and extensive
episcOpate.
Muskrats are building their houses
very high this year along the Assina-
boine River. Higher than for ten years
they are, twice as high and big as lat
year. The sign is said never to fail.
The Northwest Canadian says this will be
q hard winter.
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MIXED UP,
Out all night-The owls.

Out all nighttime owls.
Something else-And irons.
All worn out-Macintoshes.
Select poems-The publishers.
Rather shaf p practice-Shaving.
A matter of interest-Dlvidends
Some weather strips-Fallen leaves.
Mt an army man-General Apathy.
All make pull for wOrk-Den.ists.
Crate preparations-Buildi fire.
Blow but never boast at all-Whales.
Floral executions-Hanging baskets.
Where ships should be built-At Kiel
Good for all IFS worth-A sovereign.
Usually found in "stock"-Clergyme
Behind the bars. but not in jail-Cows
or course, very tImid birds-The quail
Make their mark-Men who cam
write.
Draw men of fashion-Corkscrew suits
PAIRING ones income-Cutting coupons
Made to "shut up" at once-Umbrel
las.
Lawless men-Attorneys witnout
clients.
ALI "walk Spanish "-Resident of Ma
drid.
Where to look for board-ln lumber
yards.
Takes all the honors-The best card
PLAYER.
Columbia's cry-Low, behold the pre-,
sident!
Go against the grain-Ch,cago seculat.
ors.
Looked over, not overlooked-Photo,
graph albums.
Often makes spectators squeal-A
corner in pork.
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AM BOY PICk-UpS.

Clark Latin took in at his elevator to-
day 900 bushels of wheat and 400 bush
els of fax seed. This Is only one of four
elevators, and all are doing about an
equal business. Amboy is not excelled
as Il market by any other town on the
branch.
Perrin Bros. received to-day hall
carload of fine cutters. The firm is hav-
ing big trade this fall, and look for
ward to a prosperous winters business.
On account of the illness of the teach
err, school has been closed the past week.
She has so far recovered, however, as 10
make it probable that the sessions will
begin regularly in day or two.
High" Young is praying for rain, as
he is fully weary of setting tires.
DIR. NJ. A. Kelso left for Iowa last night
with car load of cattle
Dave" Cross is great on pets. He has
five of the Job assortment and they are
real sensitive. He has a right to be
Cross.
The foundation for R. Cross new
store Is about completed and the build
ing will be ready for occupancy within
so DAYS. Fisk Bros, are doing the
carpenter work. and when completed
M Cross can boast of the finest store
building in the town.
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THIS weeks Lake Crystal UnidR ha:
the following to say anent the market
at that place, which the FREE PRESS tax
es pleasure in there producing that oul
readers may know the situation rs sci
forth from the home of our neighbors
The FREE Press had an article in one
of It's issues last week stating that the
faamers made a vigorous kick in this
place about the price paid for wheat al
our warehouses and elevator, and thai
We were paying two cents below Court
land and other surrounding markets
The truth of the matter is, the farmers
knew nothing about the kick" but d
few citizens interviewed the buyer al
the elevator, and Mr.. McCord, one Of
the warehouse men was present during
the conversation. The matter was in
uuired into and and discussed, with q
view to meeting any advance in price
made at any other point, IN business
like manner. AS soon as the matter
was brought to attention of the BUYERS,
the price was raised to that paid al
CORTLAND, and one cent higher than at
any point south of us, so We have been
informed. we do not pretend to COM
pete with Mankato, SO far as round
numbers is concerned, but we do pay
more in proportion to the distance
travelled than is paid in that city, and
give the same grades. Farmers can do
better here than anywhere else in the
county, taking it up one side and down
the other. We pay more for produce
the year round, than is paid anyw here
else. They can buy goods just as cheap
as they can anywhere, anG IN many in
stances cheaper. 1t ID the purpose of
the wheat buyers here to pay as much
fer all kinds ofgrain as is paid anyw here,
except fax, which has been higher by
few cents in Mankato than here, and
we were informed by those in authority,
that they are compelled to pay two cents
more for fax at the oil mill than the
market price will wsrrant, simply be-
ause they had contracted with the pro-
ducers at a stipulated price, and flax
did not reach that figure in Chicago,
over and above the transportation. The
three warehouses and elevators in this
place, each take in weekly between
three and four thousand bushels of
wheat. This does not look as though
all the wheat was being marketed some
where else, by a long WAYS. We saw
again, it Is the intention of the business
men in this place to pay as much for
wheat as is paid anywhere in the county,
and If anything to the contrary is going
on let us know.
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Continent and Overwork.

Have broken down hundreds of men
and women and made them an easy
prey to "the thousand i'll that flesh Is
heir to-" Probably nature never intend
ed men to be shut up in an office, porting
over .musty law books and spreading
ink ponderous ledgers, or she would
have constructed him differently. But
our artificial modes of living have bound
most of US in such iron chains that there
is no hope of escape, and the only thing
we can do is to plan for temporary relief,
best obtained by pleasant travel. In
selecting route, either to st. Louis and
Denver in the South and West, Chicago
on the east, or st. Paul and Minneapolis
on the north, you will make no mistake
In choosing "The Burlington" A smooth
track, most elegant equipment, and
competent and courteous employees
make a ride over this line always a
pleasure. Ask your local agent for tick
cts by this line, or write to w. J. G.
Kenyon. Gen. Pass. Agent c., B. & N.
II. B., BIT. Paul, MINI.
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ceived and placed on file. During that
time ten patients were received of whom
FIVE were county patients. The receipts
included $lO0.l0 from patients $62.02
from the county. The expenditures
were $ll217, and there was $40 owing.
This left a balance OF SO 95 in favor OF the
institution, and proves that it is on a
paving basis.
The city attorney was instructed to
notify the G, NJ. 4 st. P. and G. d NV.
roads to clear then crossings near the
pump station.
A proposition for settlement of claims
coming from the opening of the road to
the Catholic cemetery was referred to
the street committee for consideration
The finance commItte, was authorized
10 have u 5000 note which falls due re-
ed for thirty days. The council then
| adjourned
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TO FARMERS!
DON'T MISS THIS!
The Free Press and
N. W. Agriculturist
for $l.25 a Year.

1t is with pleasure that we announce
that we have made arrangements with
that lively, illustrated farm paper, the
Northwestern Agriculturist, whereby we
can furnish that periodical and our own
in combination for the low price of ON.
LY $l25 PER YEAR for the TWO PA
PERS. The regular subscription price
Of the Northeastern Agriculturist is one
dollar. but taken in connection with the
FREE PRESS 1t costs you but % cents
This is grand opportunity to secure a
first. class farm journal for almost moth.
ing. The Agrica.lturist is large 20page
paper, which treats of subjects of inter.
est to the farmer and his household. II
ranks among the best farm papers in the
country. Delinquent subscribers should
square up and take advantage of this off.
er. Address, FREE PRESS. Mankato.
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"I have used Ayers Cherry Pectoral
in my family for thirty years and have
always found it the best remedy for
Group, to which complaint my children
have been subject. U Carley,
Brooklyn, N. Y.
"From an experience of over thirty
years in the sale of proprietary medi-
cines, feel justified in recommending
Ayers Cherry Pectoral. One of the
best recommendations of the Pectoral is
the enduring quality of its popularity, it
being more salable now than 1t was
twenty-five years ago, when its great
success was considered marvellous"
r. s. Drake, NJ. D., Beliot, Kans.
"My little sister, four years of age,
was so ill from bronchitis that we had
almost given up hope of her recovery.
Our family physician, skilful man and
of large experience, pronounced it use
less to give her any more medicine
saying that he had done all it was pos
sible to do, and we must prepare for the
worst. AS last resort, we determined
to try Ayers Cherry Pectoral, and can
truly say, with the most happy results.
After taking few doses she seemed to
breathe easier, and, within week, was
out of danger. We continued giving the
Pectoral until satisfied she was entirely
well. This has given me unbounded faith
in the preparation, and recommend it
confidently to my customers" &c. o.
Lepper, Druggist, Fort Wayne, Ind.
For Colds and Coughs take
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IN NEED OF AID.
Farmers of Miner County, S. D.,
in Very Bad Shape for
Winter.
If They Do Not Receive Aid There
Will Be Great Suffering, if Not
Actual Starvation.

ST. PAUL, Oct. l7.-Mr. A. Fl. Trow,
of Carthage, Miner county, S. d., was in
the city Wednesday presenting the needs
of the people of his and adjoining coun-
ties. He is the accredited agent, ap.
pointed at citizens mass meeting, and
his credentials bear the names of most
of the county officers and other promi-
nent citizens of the county. Mr.. Trow
states that Miner couaty and portions of
Sanborn and Kingsbury counties are
affected, all crops having been entirely
destroyed by drouth. He tells very
gloomy story of the condition of the peo-
pie, who have
NOTHING BUT STARVATION
to look forward to unless aid is given
them by the charitably disposed. There
was no rain from the LIST of May until
this fall, and as consequence there is
nothing for bread for the people, no
grain for stock, and only very small
amount of hay. In addition to being
without bread the inhabitants have no
fuel. In this condition of affairs it has
become absolutely necessary to receive
aid or perish. Mr.. Trow will present his
case to the city authorities and chamber
of commerce, both in st. Paul and Min
neapolis. A committee has been ap-
pointed by the citizens to receive and
distribute such supplies as may be sent.
This committee consists of j. j. White,
r. F. Lyons and F. S. Bagley, all of
Carthage, Miner county, s. d.
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From Thursdays Daily.
DEATH OF CHARLES WILLIAMS

Mr.Chas. Williams, the gentleman who
superintendent the construction of the
foundation of the Saulpaugh House, died
at his home in this city at four O. CLOCK this
morning of cancer of the stomach. He had
been a sufferer from the disease more or
less for the past SIX months, and for
two weeks had been confined to his bed.
HIS business had been that of superint-
other extensive work connected with
railroad building which he had fol-
lowed for fifty years. He learned
his trade back in New England with Mr..
Saulpaugh, when both We're boys, and he
had been a companion to the latter ever
since. He had been engaged in the bus
mess under Mr.. s. for many years and
great dependence was places Oh his ex-
tenslve knowledge and experience in
the difficult work. Many solid struc-
lures in different states attest his skill
and ability. He was pleasant man to
meet or to do business with. In his ca
pucity as superintendent he won the re-
gard and respect of those under him.
During his residence in this city he
made many friends who are panied to
learn of his death.
Mr.. Williams was born in Fort Hunt
er, Montgomery county, N. Y, Nov. LIST,
1921, leaving him few days less than
IS years of age at the time of his death.
He was cousin to Mrs. Saulpaugh,
and the ties that bound M. Saulpaugh
and Mr.. Williams together, through the
many years of close business relations,
were little less than those which hold
brother to brother.
The remains will be taken to Rock Is
land, H., for interment, leaving Manka-
to at 3.05 tomorrow. accompanied bv
his family, which consists of a wife and
several children, where the deceased
had many relatives and warm friends.
The family have the most profound
sympathy of all in their sad bereav.-
ment.
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ATTENTION. FARMERS.

Do you know that you can secure two
good newspapers for an entire year for
the small outlay of $l.25? For that sum
we will send the WEEKLY FREE PRESS
and Farm, Stock and Home one wear to
any address. The former is the leading
newspaper of Southern Minnesota, and
the latter good semi-monthly agricul-
tural paper. Don't DELAY, but send your
name and address and $l.25 in Il letter
to FREE PRESS, Mankato. MINI.
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The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rhenm,
Fever Sores, letter. Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all skin eruptions,
and positively cures Piles or no pay re-
quired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
25 cts. per box. For sale bv j. r. Jones
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The Rat Catcher's Day.

Washington special: There was ont
matter of interest at the White House
to-day which had no relation TO the of
fees or to statecraft off any kind. Brigh
and early this morning heavy set, wei
dressed American citizen, having a GOV
cred basket upon his arm, and attended
by sharp-eyed black-and-tan terrier
presented himself at the Executive
Mansion. The visitor was given a cor
dial reception, and raising the lid of the
basket he permitted the attaches of the
house to look at its contents. Three
keen-eyed little animals popped theil
heads up to take sniff of fresh air, anC
were ascertained to be ferrets, Will
which it was proposed to clear the White
House of rats. 1t is well known tina
owing to Its formation the ferret can e
into any hole that a rat can, and the re-
dents fear the little gray and brown ex
terminator for his proves and pluck
when he once takes Il grip upon an OBJ
iect. 1t was determined TO begin oper-
ations in the garnet of the White House
They were turned loose, and at once be-
gan business by disappearing in three
big holes in the wall. Secretary RusE
was closeted with the President when
the rat-catcher arrived, and while the
two gentlemen were converslng on al.
fairs of state their attention was diverted
by a commotion on the lawn at the south
Of the mansion. The advance guard OF
the army of rats, a big gray fellow, was
making tracks for the white lot, when
the terrier scented him, and short but
decisive fight was quickly inaugurated.
Business WAS forgotten for a while bv
the Chief Magistrate and his adviser
while they watched the result of the
fight, and its termination was evidently
satisfactory,
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MANKATo FREE PRESS

FRIDAY. OCT. Is, 1850.
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The editor of the ST. Peter Tribune
in his last issue speaEes of A Banquet
with "Richly Spiced Postage stamps
Toasted Postal Cards Fried Money
Orders and Soup" One would be led
10 believe that, with such an elaborate
menu, there might he "Blud on the
Moon" Is there post Office contest
going ON down there, Bro. COLLINS?