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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-09-13
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PEOPLE AND EVENTS.

The japanese Minister is at Bar Har-
Dor.
DIR. Nansen, the Arctic explorer, is en-
gagged to he married TO Miss Eva Sars, a
well-knuwn Norwe gian singer.
Professor w. S. Tyler, who has served
at Amherst college for more than fifty
seven years, on Monday of last week
celebrated the seventy-ninth anniver-
sary of his wedding.
\ Japanese paper states that the ropes
made of human hair presented for USE
the rearing ceremony in connection with
the Hohgwanji Temple weighed S,Si7
pounds, and were 4,52S feet in length.
1t is estimated that 35S, 1888 persons give
the hair of their heads.
The Clover Club, of Philadelphia, made
Joseph Dugniol, Mr.. Nanderbilt's 1000
cook, an offer, having learned that he
was dissatisfied with catering to small
number of people. Monsieur Joseph
telegraphed: Every much honored for
your proposal, but must 90 to Paris.
Will see you later"
SAYS the New York World: "It has
just leaked out that the cartoon publish
ed by Judge last summer entitled Ben
the Conqueror,' which made such STIR
among the politicians, should have been
called Ben the Conciliator.' That was
the title selected by Mr.. Arkell. but
somebody Numbered and Ben the
Conqueror' was substituted. Mr.. Arkell
performed a war dance when he discov-
cred the mistake, but it was too late to
do any good.
London, after tagging strangely behind
every little backwoods town in America,
a. la1t ..RiA snl IN In ali ri IA
lighting. Three great companies, with a
capital of over $l2,0O0,000, have taken
contracts to light the main thoroughfares,
and extensive plants are being laid for
private consumers as well. The board
of trade has fixed the maximum charge
at Is cents for unit, which means TWEEN
~ lamps of sixteen candle power for an
hour or one ten-candle lamp for thirty
hours. The engine houses for the Lon
dan district are already built at Deptford
and cover 10000 square feet, and similar
preparations are going forward at Glas-
Cow, Edinburgh, Leicester, Reading,an
other towns.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-09-13

There is nothing so useful to young
lady or gentleman as practical knowl-
edge of those branches of learning that
are needed in business life. The COM
ing merchant, the professional man, the
mechanic, the farmer, to be successful,
every one should be trained in book
keeping, general accounts and CONNER
cial law.
Educate your sons and daughters in
the Mankato Business College, (day or
EVENING" and prepare them for Office
life, or to become self-reliant, in know
ing how to conduct their own business
affairs. Thorough and practical instruc-
ton in all commercial branches, includ-
ing shorthand, tvpe-writIng and Ger
man. Terms moderate; one-third less
than in large cities. Expenses less. The
instruction being largely individual, stu
dents can enter the college at any time.
Experienced teachers. References first
class. Day sessions from to IL a. m.
and to p. m. Evenings from to 8
O'Clock. Call on or address:
f. l.. Rose,
Mankato Business College, opposite Post
Office. 15w4
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-09-13
THE Great Corn Palace"

The committees that have in charge
the arrangements for the coming Corn
Palace at Sioux City, promise a display
far exceeding anything of the character
heretofore attempted. The Corn Palace
itself, built entirely of corn and grain
will fifty illustrate the agricultural re-
sources of the vast area ofcountry tribu.
tary to Sioux City, and the internal dis.
plays will epitomize the progress and
enterprise of the hosts of earnest work.
ers who are pushing the development Of
that favored region in which Corn is
King" ..
To enable all to visit this Eighth
Wonder of the World" the Chicago d
Northwestern Railway will sell Excur-
sion tickets to Sioux City at half rates,
or one fare for the round trip.
The Corn Palace will open September
Odd, end close October 9Th, and during
that period numerous spscial trains Will
be run for the accommodation OF visit
ors. Tickets and full information can
be obtained on application to Agents OF
the Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Company.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-09-13
DISCUSSED IN CABINET.
Tanners suspension the Subject of a
Protracted Meeting - Nothing Given

Tanners Suspension the Subject of a
Protracted Meeting - Nothing Given
Out
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12.-The reten-
ton, removal and resignation of Com.
missioner Tanner were subjects of
protracted conferences at the exec.
utive mansion between the presi-
dent and most of his cabinet officers.
Informal conferences were held during
the day between the president and Sec
retaries Noble and Tracy; but the formal
cabinet meeting to discuss the matter
did not convene until nearly p. m. and
lasted until about 6 o'clock. Secretary
Noble was with the president as early as
: o'clock. He brought with MIN the re-
port of the committee which has investi-
gated re.rating in the pension Office dur
ing Commissioner Tanners admin istra-
ton, presumably to be used as an argu-
ment for securing the commissioner
vacation of the office. Members of the
cabinet are extremely reticent about
what happened at the meeting. The
president, however, authorized a repre-
sentative of the United Press to state
that Commissioner Tanner
HAD NOT BEEN REMOVED,
and that he had not asked for the COM
missioners resignation" Commissioner
Tanner declined TO talk about the i'm.
broglio, further than to say that he had
not been suspended and had not re.
signed. Efforts are undoubtedly being
made to induce the commissioner to re-
sign, by offering him another equally
lucrative and honorable position, but
whether he will yield to such persuasion
is not known, and further conferences
and more time is needed to settle the
matter. Now that it is generally be-
lieved that Commissioner Tanner will
vaeate or must go, rumor is rife with
candidates to succeed him. Extension
Agent Poole, of New York, and Exon
gresham Brown, of Ohio, and Thomas,
of Illinois, are already mentioned for the
place.
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WARNER CALLED.
The ex-Commander of the g. A. II. Sale

The ex-Commander of the g. A. II. Said
to Have Reen Asked Conditionally to
Accept tae Pension COmmissio nership.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Sept. 1!.-Maj.
William Warner is reported to have left
Kansas City for Washington in response
to a telegram from the president or sec
rotary of the interior asking him if he
would accept the position of commits
sioner of pensions to succeed Commits
siCner Tanner, in the event the latter
should be removed. Maj. Warner was
a member of the house of representatives
for two terms and afterwards he was
commandments of the Grand Army
of the Republic. He is very popular
among the veterans and ever since the
talk of Tanners removal began he has
been mentioned as among the possibili-
ties for the succession. 1t is known he
received an official telegram calling him
to Washington and as he cannot be
found it is probable that he is on his
way there.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-09-13

action is not taken his resignation will
be at the presidents disposal. 1t is as
sumed that this discussion has detained
the president in the city for the last two
days, which he had expected to spend at
Deer Park.
On Wednesday of last week, when
Secretary Noble returned from Richfield
Springs, it was stated in the United
Press dispatches that he had determined
to take decisive action in the Tanner
matter. Later in the week it was stated
in these dispatches that the friends of
Commissioner Tanner generally con-
coded the
STRONG PROBABILITY OF HIS REMOVAL.
Secretary Noble waited until the presi-
dent had disposed of the extra session
question and some other matters of i'm
portance which We're before him before
taking the papers in the Tanner case to
the executive mansion. 1t is understood
the matters were discussed Saturday
afternoon, and again on Monday, after
the presidents return from Baltimore.
1t was on Monday that the determine
ton to suspend Commissioner Tanner
was reached.
Both Secretary Noble and the commits
sioner refused to make any statement
for publication, but the statement is
made with some show of authority that
Secretary Noble notified Mr.. Tanner of
his suspension from Office, pending in
vestigation and that
THE COMMISSIONER REFUSED
to accept the order of the secretary; that
Deputy Commissioner Smith was then
called in by the secretary of the interior
and formally instructed to take charge
of the pension bureau; that this order
was taken to the pension bureau and
shown to Commissioner Tanner, who
| then left the office and went to his home
in Georgetown.
HE WAS MUCH AGITATED
| ana his nerves have been niue h unstrung
| since the occurrence, as was evident to a
reporter of the United Press who called
upon him and to whom he refused to
make statement. The commissioner
has sent some of his friends to the presi-
dent and to Secretary Noble and is
awaiting final decision of the question
of his removal. Senator Hiscock was
closeted with Secretary Noble for time,
presumably discussing the matter. II
| Commissioner Tanner is removed from
the head of the pension Office it will be
on charges of
INEFFICIENCY AND INDIsCRETIoN,
based upon his action in making special
a large number of pension cases, on the
action Of some of his subOrdinates in
making re-ratings for each other and on
the speeches and interviews credited to
the commissioner in the newspapers and
whose authenticity he has not denied.
| The commission investigating the re-
ratings in the Office has reported from
time to time to the secretary of the inte-
rior the discovery of wholesale re-rating
among the employees of the office to the
partial exclusion of other pensioners. 1t
is thought that this report will be ready
in few days and will be given to the
public in justification of the presidents
action if he should remove the commits
| sioner.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-09-13
A PLEASANT REUNION.

The reunion of the Barr family Sun
day was very pleasant event. 1t
was the first time in sixteen years that
the entire family has been together, and
it may be imagined that the day passed
very rapidly in the enjoyment of each
others company. The meeting was held
at the residence of Mrs. E. T. Barr, and
sixteen members of the family were
present. They were Mrs. Barr and her
five children, and the wives and hus-
bands of the four who are married, and
six grandchildren. The names of those
gathered together in this pleasant re-
union are Mrs. Barr, Mr.. and Mrs. John
H. Barr, of Minneapolis; Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. A. Jones and two children, OF
Grand junction, Iowa; Mr.. and Mrs. H.
X. Cole and four children; Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. T. Barr and Miss Margaret 7. Barr,
of this city. The only regret expressed
was that the reunion could not have
lasted longer than one day, but the bust
ness of several of the gentlemen pre-
vented longer stay.
Mrs. Jones returned to Grand Junction
Monday with her husband, after q
visit of four months with her mother.
Mr.. Cole left for Chicago.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-09-13
GONE TO THAT BOURNE.
America Again Called Upon to
Mourn tiIe Loss ola Great
Man.
Sunset Cox, Statesman, Orator, Au-
thor, Wit, Follows IN the Foot
steps of All Flesh.
His Death 0ccnrs mt His Home In New
York at S:27 p. Mills Disease
Called PeritOnetis.

New YORK, Sept. 11.-Hon. Samuel
Sullivan Cox died at S:27 p. IN. Mrs.
Cox, Mrs. llardenburg, sister of Mr..
Cox, and Mr.. N. j. Kearney, a close
friend of the statesman, were present
when Mr.. Cox died. There were also a
number of intimate friends down stairs
waiting for news from the sick chamber.
A large number of kilograms from pub
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-09-13
Constitution Makers.

Many of our legislators have an itch
ing to be constitution makers, though
constitution tinkers' would describe
them better. Probably it was obseIva-
ton of this which led Thomas H. Benton
to say: "The safety of the country Is in
the tranquil masses; its danger from the
uneasy politicians" 1t is not good
thing to frequently amend the constitu.
ton of state, but with an individual il
is different. Our constitutions every
now ana then become impaired, and
then need to be made over, or built up
again. Travel amid scenes of beauty,
and under comfortable and luxurious
conditions. is one of the best constitution
makers. To secure the greatest benefit,
take journey, securing ticket over
the fast, handsome and elegantly equip
ped line of 'The Burlington" East,
North and South. For particulars. call
on any ticket agent, or write to w. j. G.
KENYON, Gen. Pass. Agent, c. B. q N.
II. r., st. Paul, MINI.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-09-13
Evening School.

l hereby inform the public that my
evening school will again be opened on
Monday, the 18th OF this month. The
branches taught are: Bookkeeping,
Mercantile Law, Commercial Correspon-
dence, Arithmetic and Penmanship.
The hours of instruction will he from
7:l5 to 9:l5, on Mondays and Thursdays.
Terms-$l 80 monthly, in advance. At
ter the 10Th day of October nobody can
be admitted, unless he is able to JOIN the
class and continue with it. 100 N. Sixth
street. N. NOES,
ltW Teacher.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-09-13
TANNER SUSPENDED.
The Commissioner OF Pensions
Relieved Pending HIVES
tigaiiOn.
A PrOtracted Cabinet Meeting Held
on the Subject, but Nothing
Definite Given Out.
Speculation Already Rife rs to Who
win BE Appointed to the Office
Mai. Warner Summoned.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-THE Tanner
question has come to head and the
commissioner of pensions has been sus-
pended pending an investigation of the
affairs of his Office, and Deputy Com
missioner Smith was detailed to act in
his place. 1t is commonly understood
that Secretary Noble has said to the
president that i'm view of the facts devel-
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With Dog and Gun,

Few men are there who do not feel a
heart-throb and experience certain
buoyancy at sight of dog and gun. They
long to be wading the marshes. or stalk
ing the woods, or punting it through the
rushes. MInnesotians, especially, are
fond of hunting, and find plenty ofgame
in their own state. In the vicinity OF
Chisago, Moose ana FOREST Lakes small
Hinckley and Northern Pacific Junction
one may branch out and find something
larger. All these points are reached by
the Saint Paul & Duluth Railroad-the
Duluth Short Line-with daily trains be-
tween St Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth and
West Superior. Information cheerfully
furnished by A. b. Plough, General
Passenger Agent, st. Paul, MINI.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-09-13
EDITORIAL OPINIONS.

Red Wing Republican: These editors,
who continually cry "boodle" and offer
nothing to prove the Imputations except
the cry of "boodle" made by some other
fellows who also offer no proof, nor even
any definite charge which can be exam
ed, will make of the word term with
out repr0ach. Before the nomination
next year friends and admirers of Mer-
riam and those who give him both con-
fidence and respect will use the term
Doodle governor of HIM and to him,
without imputing offense or giving of
Tense, meaning only the governor whose
success has provoked his rivals to cry
doodle" when there was no Doodle to
prove. A little proof would ruin him.
So much evasion of proof will do him nc
hnIlri
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-09-13

THE Sioux City Journal correctly saws
that the best thing a man can do is to
pay his debts. The best thing city,
county, state or nation can do is to pay
its debts. The best capital any man can
have is uIimpaircd creGit-confidence
in his personal in gr.ty and in his abil-
ity 10 subordinate ali inclination that
places IN jeopardy the security of his
creditors. There Is immense waste in
doing business |. cause of the risks crea-
ted by men Who are careless or wholly
Indifferent to business obligations. The
man who Is Indifferent TO his credit puts
up bars against lis own success. lie
cannot loresee the inuumerable ways in
which poor reputation in this regard
will block his plans. Such a reputation
will confront him at unexpected times
and in unlocked for places. When he
most needs help help will be denied
him. Success al business is done on
confidence, GnG therefore il is that con-
fidence lies at the base of all successful
business. Confidence is OF slow growth.
1t is easily shaken in its younger years.
The wise policy for every young man is
TO take faithful care of his credit. Be
sensitive about it-particular as TO de-
talls-mindiul of the smallest obliga-
tons.
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"WhenI Was a Bow,

is an expression almost every lad has
heard his father use as basis for bonn.
bastic self-adulation. But the boy of the
last quarter of the nineteenth century
may retort," when you were boy, and
had an attack of green apple stomach.
ache, you had to take calomel and jalap,
but ] am treated to DIR. Plerce's Pleasant
Purgative Pellets, sugar-coated, and just
as nice as chocolate caramels; no blue
mass and castor oil for me-I'd rather
fight II out with the PAIN!
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-09-13

TIE arrival of ex-senator Sabin at
Washington is the signal for the recup-
Grafton of the lies regarding his prospec-
tive marriage to TINS or that young lady.
The talk Is very contemplate, but we
suppose the old Cossips of Washington
must have their amusement.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-09-13
OUR NHIGHBORHOOD.
BELGRADE, Sept. IL.

BELGRADE, Sept. IL.
Our school began week ago last
Monday, with Ada Fletcher at its head.
Miss Lulu Fletcher, Belle Sharp, Min
ME Melvin, Lucy Trask, Cora Johnson,
and Messrs. Clark, Whitcomb, Fletcher,
and Melvin are attending the normal.
We are sorry to lose them; shall miss
them very much, especially in our Sab
bath school.
VIM. Spear is probably the happiest
man in Belgrade. Why? Why, because
he has darling daughter.
Nelson Steel leaves us next Monday.
He starts for Montana.
Ocean" James Sharp is hurrying his
fall work, as he will start for New Mex
leo about the 10Th of October.
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VIII Succeed at Mile Laos.

PRINCETON, Mimi, Sept. 1.-THE In
dian commissioners have arrived at Mile
Laos lake. A score of Indians who were
attending WadenaS trial as witnesses
have left for the lake, and are accom-
panied by 7. c. Patterson and John Mer-
rill, who will induce them to sign the
treaty. The commissioners will be sue
cessful at Mile Laos.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-09-13
BuckIen's Arnica Salve.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all skin eruptions,
and positively cures Piles or no pay re-
quired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
25 cts. per box. For sale bv j. r. Jones
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-09-13

The prospect appears to be that the
proposed new arcade opera-house at st.
Paul will not be built. The reasons for
abandoning the project are not very
clear, but il looks as though long-headed
Tom Lowry had decided that the sanity
city wouldn't support the enterprise.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-09-13

TmE Minneapolis Tribune had to apol-
ogze to-day for its published report of
the marriage OF ex-senator Sabin. Per-
haps it will be a warming for the Tribune
not to be so fast to grab at sensations
which are labeled all over their face,
ssnke -
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-09-13

\ CONNECTICUT hustle factory employ
ing GOO hands has been compelled to
suspend on account of the poor demand
for its products. The ladies have here
an illustration of the evil effects of their
slavery TO fashion.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-09-13

oped in the inves-
Iigation of the
pension Office by
the commission
appointed by him
fcr that purpose,
he cannot coun-
tenance the con-
tinuance of Com
missioner Tanner
in Office. and that
if some summary
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-09-13
Half Rates to the State Fair.

On account of the State Fair, to be
held at Hamline, Sept. 9th to l4th, the
Chicago d Northwestern Railway Com
pany will sell Excursion tickets to St.
Paul or Minneapolis and return, at the
For tickets and information apply 10
Agents of the Chicago & Northwestern
Railway. d&w
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-09-13
Persisted I'm Using German.

ST. PERERsBURG, Sept. 1.-THE entire
bench of judges of the district court in
the department of Higa. have been ar
rested by order of the government.
They are accused of persistently using
the German language on the bench after
they had received orders from st.
Petersburg to use the Russian only.
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Minneapolis.

Wheat-No. hard September, nc; October
TIC; December, 79N; No. l Northern, Septem
Der, 7416c; October, 741ac; December, 781Sc:
May. 75Isc; No. Northern, September, 72c;
October, re: December 74c. On track; No. I
hard 7S13c; No. Northern, Use; No z North
ern 730i47c
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-09-13

THE Duluth Herald is solid on the
speakership matter. Ii says:
The candidates for speaker who have
been prominently mentioned are Nc
kinley, of Ohio, Reed of Maine, Bur
rows of Michigan and Cannon of Illinois.
These men are all we'll known to the
party and TO the country. Either of them
would undoubtedly I'll the speakers
chair with credit TO himself and honor
to his party and the country. But there
il a choice even among good men. There
are but few wcll-Iuiurmed men in the
Republican party or in the country who
could hesitate very long in choosing
from the quartet the most able man, the
man who has the largest measure the
respect and confidence of the country,
the man who has proven that he is wise
and patriotic and has broad and liberal
views upon the subject of the tariff. If
the choice were 10 Ue made solely upon
tn basis of especial fitness and command
ing ability, the eloquent and popular
Mckinley would receive the election.
The questions of location, etc, will of
course have weight, and there will be IL
contest. Ii must strike the impartial
observer, however, that if Major McKin-
ley is chosen no mistake will be made
Certainly the West ami the Northwest
CAL DO no better then 10 endorse him
and urge his candidacy.
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Consented to Her Husbands Murder

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 11.-Mrs. Dill
lizard, arrested at Easton on suspicion of
completely with Bartholomew in her
husbands murder, has confessed that
she consented TO the murder because
her husband was about to move to an
other place in order to separate her from
Bartholomew.