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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-22
A VICTIM OF WHISKY.
The Body OF Simon Olson Found
Hanging From Tree.

Sunday evening while passing through
a piece of woods on the land of the form
er near the poor farm, three farmers
named Barryman, Anton Huff and Da-
vid Claric were Mortified to see the body
of man suspended from the limb of q
tree by rope. The body proved to be
that of Simon Olson, an aged Scandina-
Wan wood chopper, who had been chop
ping hoop poles in the neighborhood for
several months. The man had evident
ly committed suicide, and the death
struggle must have been terrible one,
for the rope with which the deed was
done was but yard long and the mans
feet rested upon the ground to such an
extent that the body was leaning for
ward at quite considerable angle when
found. In order to strangle himself the
victim must have been obliged to lift his
feet from the ground. The body bore
evidences of having been hanging to the
tree for a number of days.
Olson was fifty-eight years of age
and leaves three sons, one of whom is
boy of nine ears who is KEEP by a farmer
named August Sundvell, and the other
two are married and live, one in Dakota
and the other in this state eighty miles
from this city. He came to America
some twenty wears ago and has resided
in this county large part of the time.
Olson's wife died two years ago. He re-
turned last wear from six years resi-
dence in Dakota. He was very much
addicted to strong drink and every cent
that he earned went to buy whisky.
Until about month ago he worked for
Mr.. Sundvell cutting hoop poles. Since
then he worked for Ole Larson week,
and few days for Mr.. Barryman. He
was last seen alive two weeks ago last
Tuesday. About that time he was paid
SIP by Mr.. Sundyell and came to Man
kato and proceeded to spend it for whis-
ky. After spending the whole of il and
little more besides be started for home
and was not seen since. He must have
hung himself on the way home and re-
NAMED in that position ever since. His
remains were taken to Mr.. Barryman's
ouse and Coroner Paddock went out
Monday noon to investigate.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-22

The bids were referred to the water
committee and city engineer to report
at the next meeting. Perry Wysong's
bid is the lowest, there being over 800
yards to excavate, at ~ cents yard.
Aid. Pitcher stated that the council
had already located the works at the
foot of Washington street.
Several bills were allowed.
The city engineer recommended that
more water pipe be purchased.
The agreement with Hubbard & Co.,
for extra pumping was read and ratified
and an order directed to be drawn in
their favor for 5000, payable July LIST,
next.
The city engineer stated that he would
to-day shut of all who do not pay their
water rents.
Aid. Patterson suggested that in Chi.
cago the water rents were lien on the
property, and thought that it was good
thing.
On motion of Aid. Hanna the mayor
city attorney and Aid. Pitcher were ap.
pointed committee to draw up such an
amendment to the charter, to report at a
special meeting to be held this week.
The council then adjourned.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-22

one train. would just about reach from
Mankato to st. Paul on The Omaha road.
The receipts are almost entirely coal,
grain, lumber and merchandise. The
shipments are of a far more varied nature.
Mankao stone is the largest item, $500
cars, 500 to 1000 cars offlour and milling
stuff, 500 cars cement, 800 brick and
lime, 500 linseed oil and oil meal, sever.
al hundred cars each of wood, farm pro-
duce, stock, with the balance our home
manufacturers and special products and
jobbing trade. Can any one deny that
this is a splendid showing. A city must
order to grow rich. Mankato ships over
4 thousand more cars than she receives.
A large, very large country and very
fertile country is connected 10 Mankato.
She cannot but continue as she has be-
gun.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-22
CHICAGO WHEAT MARKET.

CHICAGO, March 81, 1889.
Wheat opened at $3.50 a. m May 97s
ca 9S, June 81, July $50.
Closing prices, 1:l5 p. M, March e73,
April 9S3, May 94a, June 949, July S63,
sellers July so.
Highest prices, March 97a, April 9Sa,
May 99s, June 943, July S6s, Sept. SIT,
Nov. S0B, Dec. SO.
Lowest prices, March 97a, April 9Sa,
May 971, June SO, July S6s, Sept. sellers
soy. Nov. 500, Dec. S2a.
Minneapolis-No. l Northern-Mav
99a, and July 861-same as Chicago.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-22
LIST ins. March p: last ins April IL.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

CTATE OF MINNESOTA-County OF Blue
- Earth-Iu Probate Court.
In the matter of the estate of Ferdinand
Kaul, deceased.
Notice is hereby given TO all persons having
claims and demands against the estate of
Ferdinand Kaul, late of the county OF Blue
Earth deceased, that the Judge of the Probate
Court of said county. will hear, examine and
at his Office in the city of Mankato, in said
county, on the 21st day of October A. ID. 1889,
at 10 o clock in the forenoon of that day and
1859, have been limited and allowed by said
Probate Court for creditors to present their
claims, A. f. BILLET,
Executor of the Estate OF Ferdinand Raul
Deceased.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-22
DEMOCRATIC CITY CONVENTION

The Democratic city committee, con-
sisting of Chas. Mailman, j. c. Coy, Chas.
Macbeth, Mich. Theissen and n. Peter
son, held meeting Saturday night and
decided to call the Democratic city con-
vention, to nominate candidates for
Mayor and Recorder, to meet at City
Hail Saturday, March 80, at 200 p. m.
The ward caucuses are to be held Thurs
day evening, March 2S, from ZOO to 500
p. m, at the various polling places. The
representation in the convention will be
IL from the First ward, from the Sec
ond, from the Third, and from the
Fourth ward,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-22
OUR NEIGHBORHOOD.

AMBoY, March 20.
We learn that ]. M. More, formerly of
this place, but now living in California,
has Just sold his remaining interest in
the store here to r. B. and Laomi Smith.
Success to the new firm.
T. A. Thorstensen, our jovial grain
buver has spent the last two days in
Mankato, but returned to-day.
Eugene Francis, from Vernon, passed
through town to-day on his home from
Mapleton, where he delivered some
horses sold to Col. Grandy.
Mrs. w. M. Morrison, who has bought
Mrs. ]. C. Mobiles stock of millinery,
returned from st. Paul to-day, where
she = mt week making her spring pur-
chases.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-22
Syrups of Figs

Is Natures own true laxative. 1t is the
most easily taken, and the most effect
i've remedy known to Cleanse the Sys-
tenn when Bilious or Costive; TO dlspei
Headaches, Colds, and Fevers; to Cure
Habitual Constipation, Indigestion, Piles,
etc. Manufactured only by the Californ-
ia Fig Syrup Company. For sale in Soc
and $l.00 bottles by Jno. K. Jones, drug
glst. Mankato. octl0 6mtsd&w
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-22
Mr.. WOOD is A CANDIDATE.

Mr.. Ii. S. Wood this morning author
lied us to announce him as candidate
for city recorder, subject TO the decision
of the coming Republican city conven-
ton. Mr.. Wood says: 81 know moth
ing of the rumors connecting me with
the Labor ticket. ! am straight-out
Republican and always have been.o
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-22
From MONDAYS Daily Free Press,

The various stone quarries have OPP
ened up for business. They start out
with small forces, but will put large
crews on as the season advances.
H. p. Christensen reports the sale
of lots l, 2, 5 and 6, block l, Woods adj
dition for P. Wvsong to &. II. Fox for
5000.
A meeting of farmers was held in
Vernon Saturday and an ASSOCIATION Or
ganized to purchase thoroughbred
stallion.
Among the real estate transfers not
ed in Duluth last week was the sale of n
twenty acre tract by G. G. Hartley to
Geo. f. Brett for $4,000.
Door & Richards opened up their
grocery store in the North half Of the
Barr building this morning. The store
Is neatly arranged, The goods are all
new, and the firm starts out with every
prospect of success.
Mrs. Foulke left this morning for
Chicago to purchase new goods for
spring trade. She will be absent sever
al days and the ladies may prepare for
one OF the finest lines of millinery that
will be shown in the city this season,
--Kolbert 4 Wheeler, the enterpris-
ing North Mankato gardeners, are max
ing greater preparations than ever to
serve our citizens with all varieties of
early vegetables. Their patrons may
feel assured that they will be well and
promptly served. The opening offspring
will be the signal for the well-known
wagon of the "City Garden" to appear.
Miss Maria A. Brown. of Boston,
will lecture at the opera house Tuesday
evening, March %, on Lief Erickson
and his discoveries" She claims that
Erickson discovered America 500 years
before Columbus. She has lectured in
all:the large cities and has created quite
a sensation. She should be accorded
good house.
H. B. Hemphill, an engineer for
nerly connected with the gas works and
fibre-ware factory, and who had rather
hard reputation as a drinking man, has
recently reformed and is giving temper
ance lectures in various places in this
neighborhood. The change wrought in
him is certainly as wonderful as it APP
pears genuine.
-Thirty-five men were put at work
on the sewer this morning and the ex-
cavations began along the entire block
on Washington street from Front 10 Sec
ond street. Wheeler & Bennett have
secured the contract for the brick. Mr..
Downing hopes to have this part of the
sewer completed in two or three weeks.
There were plenty of applications for
work and men were turned away all day.
More men will be employed later.
A county conference of Prohibition
lists met at the X. of l.. hall this after
noon to discuss matters connected with
their organization. Rev. ID. Morgan, of
st. Paul, was chosen chairman, and III.
c. Hotaling, of Mapletop, secretary.
The state apportionment of $50 was
raised. The various township clubs were
advised to join the state league. A num-
Der of speeches were then made. A
mass meeting will be held at the same
hall tonight, and Rev. Morgan will give
an address. He is very entertaining
sneaker
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-22

""Tis better not to be, than be unhappy"
and no one can be happy whose system
is deranged by poisonous secretions.
Nearly all ills that flesh is heir to, arise
from torpid liver and arrangement of
the digestive organs. DR.. Pierce's Pleas
ant Purgative Pellets correct irregulari-
ties of the liver, prevent constipation,
and promote good health. Buy them OF
your druggist,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-22
An Offensive Breath

is most distressing, not only TO the per-
son afflicted if he have any pride, but to
those with whom he comes in contact.
1t is delicate matter to speak of, but it
has parted not only friends but lovers.
Bad breath and catarrh are inseparate.
DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy cures the
worst cases as thousanps can testify.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-22
Happiness and Health

Are important problems, the former de-
pending greatly on the latter. Every
one is familiar with the healthy proper
ties of fruit, and no one can afford to be
sick and miserable while the pleasant
California concentrated liquid fruit rem
edy. Syrup of Figs, may be had of our
enterprising druggists. For sale in 80
cts and $l.00 bottles by Jno. R. Jones,
druggist. feb27t4wdSW.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-22

Teachers examinations will be held
as follows: Amboy, April LIST and I'd ;
Good Thunder, April Sd and 4th; Man
kato, April 9th and 9th.
E. w. PARKER, Co. Supt.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-22

JIG. Roller wants timothy and clover
seeds; will pay good prices. He also
has timothy, red, white, olsyke and al
falfa clover; lawn grass, blue grass and
red top. Also Millet and Hungarian
seeds at lowest prices. Also Iowa corn
at street prices. 502 s.. Front st. 1878
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-22

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. lntenS6 1tcning ana
singing; most at night; worse by scratching.
If allowed to continue tumors form, which
often bleed and ulcerate, becoming very sore.
bleeding, heals liberation, and in most cases
removes the tumors. At druggists, or by mail
for 80 cents. DR.. Swayne & Son, Philadelphia.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-22
unhoIstarIna.

If you have lounges, sofas, parlor suits,
or any other r articles IN IN the line to De up,
good as new, and cheaper for the quall-
ty of the work than elsewhere. Also a
large stock of pushes and other uphol-
stery goods on hand.
JOHN KLEIN & Co.
Alb and 4l5 S. Front St., Mankato, Mimi.
A0tf
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-22
ANOTHER ARrEslAN WELL.

The water committee of the council
held a meeting Saturday afternoon and
again considered contractor Brandts
proposition to sink additional artesian
wells. After considerable discussion,
the committee decided to locate another
we'll on Washington street below the big
mill, near the mill elevator. The well
is to be eight inches in diameter. An
agreement was reached with the con-
tractor whereby he will put down the
we'll on the terms of his original con-
tract, $2.10 foot, on condition the city
pays him bonus of $50 to meet any de-
lays that may occur from boulders. The
committee was unanimous on the loca-
ton of the well. The big mill officials
some time ago protested against its To-
cation near the mill, fearing that 1t might
lessen the flow from the well already put
down. The committee was partly gov
erned in their action by the fact that the
members thought that the well should
be located where the pumping works
are placed. The committee favors the
Washington street location for the latter.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-22
N A II IL Il ED.
Pilesl Pilesl Itching Piles

DUFFIELD-HALL-In Mankato, March 7th,
1889, by Elder e. Rogers, Mr.. William H
Duffield and Miss Mile B. Hall, both OF
Garden City.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-22
ALBERT BIERBA'

Dixon's "Carburet of Iron" Stove Pol
ish is the best and purest. The new big
cake is double the size of the old small
cake and sold at same price. oct26, 6mts
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-22

The undersigned has assumed the pro.
prietorship of the grand opera-house
All accounts outstanding against the
same will please be presented to Free.
man & Pau.
ltd&W ALBERT BIERBAUER.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-22
For Sale.

/ offer for sale my residence and store
building and stock of general merchan-
disc at Garden City. ALI goods will be
sold at cost for the next go days.
39t2 d. WILLIAMS.
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Chicago, WiIwaukesS ST. Paul
ChicagoS Southwestern


wISoSA 4 ST. PETER.
Going East Depart. Arrive
LA Crosse Milwaukee q
Chicago Day Express 1925 pm. i2:Clp.m.
La Crosse Milwaukee *
/, Chicago Night Express III :3op.m. I2:oOa m.
Waseca Il Rochester Ac. 1902. III 2:Sop.m
Going West
Redwood Falls, Tracy s
Huron Day Passenger .... 8 55p.m. l:Sop. IN.
+Redwoo1 Falls, Water
town, Aberdeen Il Pierre
Through ENprcss...... 2:l5a.m. 4Sa III.
~St. Peter. New Tim and
Tracy Accommodation 9:l5sm. lu:31a.m.
'DaiIy, Except sunday.
fDsilY. No SUNDAY train to Redwood Fails.
Minneapolis n ST. Louis Railway.
CANNON Valley
Depart. Arrive.
ST. Louis, Kansas City,
st. Paul, Minneapolis,
Redwing, Faribault
NoTthheld. Passenger, 2:i5 p. IN. lao pm.
wateryiIle freight 5:25 am. l:a0 y. m.
All trains daily except sundays.
F. r. PowEKS, Agent.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-22

Farmers buy your Drags and Seeders
from j. g. Roller He sells Van Brunt
Steel Frame Spring Tooth Seeder, which
is by far the best in market. 3t38w
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Land for Sale.

Twenty acres south of Mankato, II
miles from postoffice, on Bunker hill
road, lpart of the old Robel farm clear
ed and half under cultivation.
JOHN 7. MAY,
8St4 Mankato.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-22

3 Persons wishing to improve their
memories or strengthen their power of
attention should send to Prof. Loisette,
237 Fifth Ave., N. Y, for his prospectus
post free, as advertised in another col
umn. ZSouN 4ut4
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-22
HOW To SLEEP.

Gin order to secure a good nights
rest" says a well-known doctor, "you
should sleep with your head to the
north. Do not curl yourself up or as
sumo awkward positions, as they check
the flow of blood to and from the brain
and rob sleep of its refreshing qualities
The easiest and freest position is the
best" Sensible words. And, by the
way, the best way to get good ride is to
take the st. Paul & Duluth railroad,
which has fast trains daily to and from
st. Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth, and West
Superior, making connections to all
points. A. B. Plough, General Passen-
ger Agent, st. Paul, Mimi.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-22

fFrom Saturdays DAILY FREE PREss).
Mr.. ID. Williams, the Garden City
merchant, is advertising his business for
sale,
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-05
Demands the Kobinoor.

The famous Kohinoor is demanded OF
the queen by Dhuleep Sing, the Indian
prince once held as hostage IN Eng
land and lately escaped TO India. His
letter TO her majesty is as follows: 'It
will be useless for me TO demand the
restoration of my kingdom, swindled
from me by your christian government,
but which hope shortly, by the aid OF
troYidence, to retake from my robbers.
But my diamond, the Kohinoor, / un-
derstand. is entirely at your own per-
sonsl disposal. Therefore. believing
your majesty to be the most religious
lady that your subjects pray TOR every
Sunday, DO not hesitate TO ask that
this gem be returned TO me, or else tn at
fair price be paid for it To me out vi
your privy purse"
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-05

eral could be located. But Baltimore
requires more space than most other
cities by reason of its increased busi-
ness resulting from the harbor and from
the city ownership of the water works.
The building contrasts nicely with
the gray granite of the new postoffice
on the adjoining square, which is now
almost finished. When the city hall
was located, its position was about the
centre of the city, but since that time
the business centre has moved westward
toward the. hills. 1t is situated upon
rather low ground which detracts from
its appearance. The architect himself,
in one of his reports, says: ''While thus
ndvantageously situated as regards its
usefulness and purpose, it must be con-
fessed that its architectural effect would
have been immensely enhanced had it
had the advantage of more elevation"
The materials even to the minutest de-
tail were products of this state as far as
could be obtained and the whole build
ing was constructed by Baltimore arti-
zans. But, nevertheless, it is main
tanned that it is one of the cheapest pub
lie buildings of its magnitude in the
United States. The aggregate net cost.
was 81, ,271 ,135, which, If the price of the
site and furnishing be added, will swell
to about two and a half millions. II is
the boast of its constructors, that 1T was
built for less than the original estimate.
v r.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-05
Washingtoniana.

NcW YORK WOTtu.
George Washington, / trow, George,
1t would be very fine
II you could see our show, George,
or eighteen eighty-nine!
It's on account of you, George,
We make this grand display,
For you were ever true, George,
Forever ana day!
l think you'd show surprise, George,
AS meier surprise was shown,
II you could see the size, George,
TO which our land has grown;
You builded mighty well, George,
Far better than you knew,
And history must tell, George,
II we've improved on you.
Cau not some mediums" true, George,
Recall you, undismayed,
"Materializing' you, George,
10 head the great paradel
All, what welcome then, George,
Would rise on sea and shore!
You are the man of men, George,
TO US forever more.
This, this is our dosire, George,
Send to our chiefs straightway
OF your heroic fire. George,
A spark or two to-day.
And with their acts imDue, George,
Tho patriotic glow
That animated you, Gearge,
One hundred years ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1889-05-05
BALTIMORE'S CITY HALL.
Its History, Together With q De-
tailed Description.
AN ARCHITECTURAL ORNAMENT.
The Mayors Luxurious Apartments
The Council Chambers - The
Public Reception
Rooms.
AN ARCHITECTURAL ORNAMENT
Baltimore's Public Building.

BALTIMORE, May 3.-[Special Cor
respondence Of THE BEE. 1.-The princi-
pal building of Baltimore IN the way of
architectural design, proportion, and
cost, is its city hall. At the time of its
erection, it was, no doubt, the finest OF
its kind in the country, and even now
can keep its place among the best.
Baltimore, like most other cities, strug-
gled along for long time with crowded
quarters for its city officials in made
quate and unsuitable buildings. The
first move toward its present condition
was made as early as 1854, when the
ownership OF square in the heart of
the city was acquired by purchase.
Possession was not obtained until four
years after, and nothing further was
done until 1850. At that time plan
was adopted and bids received, but oil
were rejected on account of the excess
over the estimate. The war put an end
10 negotiations for the time, but as soon
: ss it was over efforts for obtaining a
new city building were renewed. The
plans OF the structure pre-
sented by George A. Frederick,
q local architect, were accepted;
building committee was appointed, and
work commenced the following year.
The cornerstone was laid on the 18th
OF October, 1867, when but a small por-
tion OF the foundation was in position.
IL was originally placed at the south east
corner, but subsequently removed with
out ceremony to that on the northeast.
Considerable damage and delay was oc-
Casioned by an overflow OF Jones' Falls
In 1868, Rnd the next year operations
were entirely suspended by reason of
legal proceedings which declared the
kuvalidity of the ordinance creating the
building committee. Work was again
resumed the following year and con-
tinued without interruption until the
completion OF the building The dedi-
years after the adoption OF the plans
and eight after the laying OF the corner
stone.
The building Is constructed in the
style OF the Renaissance, but modified
by partial mausard roof. The exterior
walls consist OF Maryland marble rest
ing upon darker base. The whole is
Oblong, 23SXl49 feet, comprising a cell
lar, basement and three stories, one OF
whioh forms the mansard. The super
tieial area OF the block is 81 900 square
feet, while that covered by the
structure is 30,552 square feet.
The general plan consists OF a
ssmassed center and two connected lat
/, Serh wings; the former finishing its TOP
with pediments, the others with man
-sard roofs. The principal entrance
faces east ON the center front and Is
Rdorned with an elegant portico
supporting upon futed columns, q
balcony surmounted by balustrade
The main doors are Of carved mahog-
any, bearing the seal OF the city.
There are four entrances TO the base
nient story opening one upon each
street bounding the square.
The center supports the tower which