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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-01-25

THE Albert Lea Standard says if Mr..
Washburn will take the right stand on
the tariff question he may become as
popular as Knute Nelson. Mr.. Wash
burn is no doubt not looking for any such
degree of popularity as Nelson has at
tanned. He doubtless wants the follow
ing of his party and if so he will not 60
off on any of the Fifth district mans
tangents. 1t is pretty well understood
that the result of the late election pretty
thoroughly knocked out the free trade
vagaries that had taken root in this
state
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-01-25
Just Before I Voted. Grover.

TUNE, JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE, MOTHER.l
just before 1 voted, Grover, was thinking
most of you,
How you vetoed at your pleasure, all the boys
that wore the blue;
But your rad is run, dear Grover, and your
. time will soon be DER,
When you'll hand the strings to Bonnie, on the
old Potomac shore.
CHORUS.
Farewell. Grover, you may never see that old
White House again,
But, oh, you'll not forget it, Grover, when
you've given 1t to Ben.
Just before election, Grover, l was thinking
most of you,
How when all the votes were counted, you
would get but very few;
On the 4th of March, dear Grover, then the
White House you must !; ave,
For our Indiana Bonnie then the office will re-
ceiye.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-01-25
Nicaragua Conferees.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-The conferees
on the disagreeing votes between the
two houses on the Nicaraguan canal bill
have reached an understanding, and
their report will be presented to their re-
spective bodies tomorrow. An injunc-
ton of secrecy was imposed, and it is
difficult to ascertain the exact basis of
agreement. 1t is understood, however,
that the house conferees receded from
most of the amendments put on in the
house. and that the bill in all its practi-
cal workings is virtually as it left the
70
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-01-25
WASHBURN is ELECTED.
The Republican Caucus NOmi.
nee Declared United States
senator.
He Receives 107 Votes out of a Total
of l4l-The Investigating Com
mittee Report.
Governor Merriam Makes Long List Of
Appointments OF State Of
ficials.

ST. PAUL, Jan. 24.-The house gallery
was filed with spectators long before
business was begun, and many, includ-
ing number of ladies', had gained ad.
mittance TO the floor. The janitor had
provided chairs for the senators when
they should come to take part in the
joint convention of the two houses.
During the recess the conversation was
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-01-25

THE objection to the admission of New
Mexico to the Union is not because a
majority of its people are Democrats,
but because this Democratic class Is to
an overwhelming extent composed of
people who do not speak our language,
have no knowledge of our institutions
or sympathy with them, and would
make troublesome and dangerous citi-
zens. 1t is proposed TO turn back from
our shores class of immigrants that
would make much more desirable pop
1lnfinn
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-01-25
Rucklen'S Arnica SalYe.

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
% cts. per box. For sale bv J. X. Jones.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-01-25

In common political parlance Blue
Earth county will be left IN the econ
somme" so far as prize gifts at the hand
of Gov. Merriam are concerned. No
doubt the boys will enjoy little quiet
and rest from the turmoil and perplexi-
ties of office holding.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-01-25

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Jan. 24.-Dr. II.
A. Eberle, of this city, was arrested in
Fredonia, Kan. on charge of swindling.
His method was to request notes from
his patients which were not to be paid
until a cure had been effected. He
would then negotiate the notes. 1t is
thought that he has realized about
S45. 900 by his operations.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-01-25
First ins. Jan. Is: last Feb. IS.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

STATE OF MINNESOTA. County of Blue
- Earth. In Probate Court.
In the matter of the estate of Celina G..
Cbenid in, deceased.
Notice is hereby given to all persons having
Celina G. Chemidlin, late OF Brooklyn, New
York, deceased, that the Judge of the Probate
Court of Blue Earth county will hear, examine
and adjust claims and demands against said
estate at his office in the City of Mankato in
said Blue Earth county, on the 26th day of
Aug st, A. ID. 1889, at ten o'clock in the fore
noon of that day, and that seven months from
the 24th day of January, 1889, have been limi-
ted and allowed by said Probate Court for
creditors to present their claims.
G. w. MEAD,
Judge of Probate Court
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-01-25
The Great Dismal Swamp.

of Virginia, is one enormous quagmire
of decayed vegetation, region Of gloom
and DISSOLUTION; but not more 30 than the
human system when blocked up by de-
cayed animal matter, which poisons the
blood and brings gloom to an otherwise
happy household. DIR. Pierce.s Pleas
ant Purgative Pellets remove all waste
matter, and give nature chance to
build up.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-01-25

lively all around
the house. The
topic discussed was
of course the ac-
ton of the senate
last night and the
probable proceed
ings of the two
h Gus es to-day.
There seemed to be
a strong undercur.
r rent &C in &
against the spirit
Of investigation
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-01-25
wASHBURN'S ELECTION.

Dispatches received by the FREE Press
shortly after noon from Mr.. Hunt and
also Representative Barr stated that
Gen. Washburn had been elected, re-
ceiving so votes in the House and n IN
the Senate.
The fact that the end of the contest
has been reached will be hailed by all
citizens with feeling of relief, and that
il has closed Just where ii seemed likely
TO cause a serious rupture in their party
will be a reason for satisfaction to Re-
publlcans.
The investigations by Senator Wards
committee and also of that of the House
ended, as we felt sure they must, in
finding nothing whatever behind the
charges of bribery but the unsupported
rumors which are always 20 be
found flying in the air ut such times.
In electing Mr.. Washburn, the leglsla-
ture records its belief that all charges
against his character are unfounded,
and therefore Mr.. Washburn has gained
rather than lost by the delay in carrying
out the verdict of last Thursday. 1t
was doubtless this feeling that the find
ings of their committee would bring
yindication for the new Senator, which
prompted the members of the House to
refuse to vote on the matter Yesterday.
1t is a matter of congratulation not
only for Gen. Washburn, but for the
state and the Republican party, that
this hitch in the proceedings has only
resulted in more clearly showing that
an honest, honorable and able man has
been chosen to fill the high position of
L. :. senator.
IN THE HOUSE.
ST. PAUL, Jan. %, 3:l5 p. m.-The vote
on Senator in the House resulted as fol-
lows: Washburn so, Start S, Durant 3,
Wilson =, Clapp /.
IN JOINT SESSION.
ST. PAUL, Jan. %, 4:l5 p. m.-The
Joint call of the House and Senate for
Senator resulted as follows: Washburn
lO7, Durant 20, Start 9, Wilson ?, Clapp
l, Bowen l, Rea |.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-01-25
Ladies'

In delicate health, and all who suffer
from habitual constipation. Will find the
pleasant California liquid fruit remedy,
Syrup of Figs, more easily taken and
more beneficial in effect than any other
remedy. 1t acts promptly yet gently on
the bowels, kidneys, liver and stomach,
and does not sicken or debiliate. For
sale in so cts and 81 90 bottles by J. r.
Jones. ianl6d2w-w2
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-01-25
One KILLED and Five Injured,

MONTREAL, Jan. ga collision &C.
,urred on the Grand Trunk at St. Henri
junction early this evening by which an
elderly lady, unknown, lost her life and
five people were injured.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-01-25
Bismnrck's Dog Is Dead.

BERLIN, Jan. 23.-Prince Bismarck's
famous boar hound "Reichs- Humid" died
yesterday from the effects of the injuries
he received on the occasion of the recent
burning of the village inn near the chan
ceIlor's residence at Friedrichsruhe.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-01-25
A Bible for Harrison.

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 23.-The Tippe-
canoe club of this city is preparing to
present the president-elect with very
handsome Bible, which has been made
specially for him. A committee will be
appointed to wait upon the president
elect and formally present the volume
IN him
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-01-25
CleveIand's Popular Majority.

New York Tribane: Bear in mind the
total vote of the United States has in
creased from SAG, 273 In 1876 to IL 1885,
$40 in 1SS8-a growth of 80 per cent
and then look at the returns of the Re-
publican vote in some of the Southern
States.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-01-25

LONDON, Jan. 23-The bracelet pre-
scented to Mrs. Phelps by Ladies Sails
bury and Roseberry is inscribed: Pre-
scented to Mrs. Phelps on her leaving
England as a token of affectionate re-
gard from some of her English friends,
Ian 1890 ~
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-01-25
Ynnnc. Rut I'm Debt sion 600.

ST. PAUL, Jan. 4.-Propositions to is
sue bonds to the amount of $S5, 200, form
part of the reorganization movement
at South st. Paul. These, with bonds
previously issued, will run the bonded
debt of the stcckyards city to over $780,
600. Its char ;sr was granted two years
ago.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-01-25
STATE NEWS.

The machinery for the electric light
plant at Austin is now being put up.
John G. Wooley, temperance lecturer,
of Minneapolis, commences series of
meetings at Austin on Tuesday.
Frederick Halbert, a bright boy of II
years, was killed by the discharge of a toy
gun in the home of his widowed mother
at st. Paul.
The attempt to dispossess w. ID. Wash
burn of his title to the site of his mag
ni6cent residence in Minneapolis proved
unsuccessful in the courts.
The State meeting of register of deeds
at st. Paul on Monday was very slimly
attended and no definite action was
taken on any Of the questions discussed.
The attempt to obain natural gas by
drilling at Saltwater is to be continued.
The shaft has now been sunk half mile
in depth, and it ID resolved to go 400 feet
further.
The total insurance on the burned OPP
era House at st. Paul was $4,000. The
actual loss was little under 100000. 1t
is now proposed to erect new theater
on another site.
Alta meeting of the State Historical So
ciety it was determined to ask the Leg
islature for an appropriation of 5O,0OO
for The purpose of greetings building for
the society in st. Paul.
The fastest time ever made on the st.
Paul road in this vicinity was accom-
plished last Thursday morning The
wife of Mr.. Fred. Driscoll, the manager
of the st. Paul Pioneer Press, was lying in
New York at the point of death, and a
telegram was sent the husband stating
his wife's condition. Immediately a
special train was chartered for Chicago
to catch the limited express between
that city and New York. The distance
between st. Paul and Winona was made
at the rate ola mile a minute, and from
Lacrosse to Portage City the train ran
in two hours and four minutes. dis
lance of 104 miles, including stops ag.
gregating about "a minutes.
1t appears that eighty-two million
dollars represents the increase in the
valuation of the taxable property in
Minnesota for the past year, and the to-
tai valuation for the year ending Dec.
81, 1888, is over half billion dollars
These figures are from table compiled
by State Auditor Braden from the re-
ports sent in by the county auditors
Ofthe half billion, $454, 677 1856 is in real
estate, and $114, O92, 1886 in personal pro-
perty. The tabulated totals in detail
are given as follows:
Value of land other than town and
city lots 49,. ..... Sl79,557 ,39i
Value of structures on these lands i7s7o,3I1
| Value of town and city lots, exclu-
| siye of structures ................ 1884, 36, 02
Value of structures on these lands 81, 5l3, IS:
| Total value of real estate. $iT4 ,677 .5St
| Personal property valuation....... 1902, 20
|
Total valuation in the State. .s56s. 769, ss:
Comparison of these figures with those
of 1887 and 1886 show very favorable
increase in valuation. In 1886 the valu
alton was $469, 1881, 722 and in 1887 it was
$4S6, $3.50 1854. The gain in 1887 was 3.
per cent. over the preceding year, while
I n
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-01-25
Notice..

All persons indebted to the late w. b. Smith
will confer a great favor on the executors and
save themselves expense by calling on James
Cannon. one of said executors, who has the
books of said Smith, and discharging their OBJ
legations within the next thirty days.
Dated January 10th, 1889.
JAMES CANNON,
HI HOWARD,
CATHERINE RANDALL
Executors.
j. L. WAsHBURN,
Attorney for Executors. 23et5wa
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-01-25
81. Paul Grain and Provisions.

wheat-No / hard, S1.l5 bid No / Northern,
S1.O7 bid: No. 2 Northern, 96 bid.
Corn.-No. q 3111c; January, Bic; sample, 100
Doc.
Oats-No. 2, &c asked No. 2, white, &c;
No. 3, 25l6c asked.
Barey-No change.
Ground Feed-No. /, $12 bid; $f2.J0 asked.
Corn Meal Unbolted, Sl2.5O asked,
Bran Bottled, 80 bid.
Baled Hay---No. !, Upland Prairie, $500 bid;
Sc. 80 asked; No. /, S400
Dressed Hogs-S5.50.
Flax Seed-S1.55.
Timothy Seed-31.40.
Clover Seed-s4.00.
Eggs l5c bid Ice asked.
Flour AMI B-ans-No chanRa
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-01-25
MANKATO MARKETS.

Grain and Meat Markets corrected
daily, other markets corrected weekly on
date of weekly issue.
MANKATo, January "A. 1882
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-01-25
WORK OF CONGRESS.

WASHINGTON, Jan. A.--In the senate
Mr.. Hale reported back with amend
ments house bill to provide for taking
the eleventh census.
Mr.. Sherman reported two amend
ments to the diplomatic and consular ap
preparation bill, to protect the interest.
of the United States in the Samoan
islands.
The Union Pacific funding bill was
made the unfinished business by unani-
nous consent, upon assurance that a
vote would not be taken this week.
The senate then took up the District OF
Columbia appropriation bill and dis
cussed it during the remainder of the
session without action.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-01-25
WILL NEVER GET TO CONFERENCE


The Prevailing Idea Is That the Senate
After Reference.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24.-The general
idea at the capitol is that the vote on the
tariff bill in the senate being on strictly
party lines, has solidified the Democratic
party in the house. The ways and means
committee appears to have control again
and no one for a moment expects that
the bill may be referred 10 some other
committee. The men who are so anxious
for relief from the tobacco tax that they
have been talking little of voting for
the senate bill in order to get it, have
practically decided that they cannot fol-
low such a course without injury to
themselves and their party. They hold
that if senator Brown, of Georgia, who
is, by all odds, the most advanced pro-
tectionist in the party, could not vote
for the senate bill, then no Democrat
can. 1t is very boldly asserted that
should a vote be reached on the bill in
the house the party line would not be
broken. 1t is expected that the bill will
come over from the senate during the
day. and that it will be referred to the
ways and means committee without op-
position on the Democratic side.
Whether, when the bill is in their hands,
the committee will report it back again,
is still matter of doubt, even to the
committee men themselves, probably.
The Republicans of the house do not ex-
pect to ever hear of the bill again after it
goes to the committee. The prevailing
belief is that the bill will never go into
conference.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-01-25
The Houke.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24.--After the
reading of the journal the house went
into committee of the whole on the sun
dry civil appropriation bill.
During the consideration by the house
of the sundry civil bill amendments were
adopted appropriating $50, 900 for repairs
to the Chicago custom house, and appro-
priating $4,000 to establish a refuge
station at Point Barrow. Alaska, and
$4,000 for the payment of labor on the
public building at Frankfort, KY. A
heated discussion followed on the ques-
ton of using steam or hand presses for
printing currency. Pending which the
house adjourned.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-01-25

Chattel Mortgages, Warranty and
Quit Claim Deeds, and other legal
blanks for sale at this Office,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-01-25
THE BRIBERY TALK.
Nothing of Much importance
Brought Out.

Nothing of Much importance
Brought Out.
At the secret session of the senate yes
terday, the testimony taken by MIR.
Wards committee was read. The testi-
mony appears to have been better Tor
worse) as to quantity than iii quality.
1t does not appear that there was any
thing in the report of very definite or
startling nature. One of the senators
was heard to characterize it as so much
"rot;" while Mr.. Edwards, member OF
the investigating committee, remarked
that the evidence was filed with contra
dictions. Some portions OF the testi-
mony were little weightier, and re-
flected upon certain members of the leg
islature-of both houseR-even If did not
prove ANYTHING cOnclusively. Something
was said by one OF the witnesses that re-
fected upon one of the senators-Mr.
Buckman-who was Sabin's right hand
man in connection with the pre-caucus
contest. Mr.. Buchanan refuted the
charge. whatever it was, in vigorous
speech, in which he hurled defiance at
the head of the base falsifer who had
spoken Ill of him and courted the fullest
investigation, saying that he was pre-
pared to meet any charges that might be
brought. The senator also took occasion
to again reiterate in vigorous language
his acquiesence IN the result of the eau
Gus.
THE NIGHT SESSION.
The session In the evening was also
with closed doors at first. There was
quite large crowd of people waiting
about the senate entrance early In the
evening, but one by one they gradually
dropped off and went home under the
impression that the senate was in for an
all night session. Senator Ward came
out of the senate chamber about ii
O'Clock, apparently convinced that his
hard days work was over, and did not
return again. At IL 80 the doors were
thrown open and everybody was admit
ted to the senate chamber-everybod
including the patient newspaper men
and some half dozen citizens who had
decided to sit it out.
The first thing the senate did in open
session was to adopt by rising vote the
following resolution, offered by Mr.. M.
johnson:
ResoIUed, That the members of the sem
ate hereby express their confidence in
the honor and integrity of our honored
colleague, &. Il. Buchanan. and resent all
imputations growing out of the recent
bribery investigations rejecting upon
his good name.
Mr.. Daniels, then, with an appropir-
ate speech, nominated for United States
senator the Hon. w. ID. Washburn. He
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-01-25
CONGRESS WAKES UP.

The Need of Interference in Samoan Az
fairs Recognized at Washington.
WASHINGTON, Jan 24-As a result OF
the meeting of the foreign relations com.
mittee, Mr.. Sherman reported to the
senate an amendment to the consular
and diplomatic appropriation bill to in.
sert the following
For the execution of the obligations
and the protection of the interests of the
United States existing under the treaty
between the United States and the gov.
eminent of the Samoan islands. $500, 900,
or so much thereof as may be necessary
to be expended under the direction OF
the president, this appropriation to be
Immediately available
Also the following paragraph For
the survey. improvement and occupa-
ton of the bay and harbor of Pagopago
in the island of Tutinla, Samoa, and for
the construction of the necessary wharves
and buildings for such occupation, and
for a coa!ing station therein, under the
direction of the president. 800, 900, this
appropriation to be Immediately availa-
ble."
The subcommittee of the senate appro-
priations committee, consisting of Mr..
Hale. Mr.. Allison and Mr.. Cockrell, had
the consular and diplomatic bill under
consideration in the morning. Its con-
sideration will be resumed in the after
noon. when the Sherman amendments
will probably be considered,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-01-25

Total Valuation IN the State. s06S. So
Comparison ofthese figures with those
of 1887 and 1856 show a very favorable
increase in valuation. In 1886 the valu-
alton was $469, 1881, 722 and in 1887 it was
$4S6, $3.50 1854. The gain in 1887 was %
per cent. over the preceding year, while
during 1888 the gain per cent. was 142.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-01-25

ST. PAUL, Jan. %, 3:l5 p. m.-The vote
on Senator in the House resulted as fol-
lows: Washburn so, Start S, Durant 9,
Wilson ., Clapp |.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-01-25

ST. PAUL, Jan. %, 4:l5 p. m.-The
joint call of the House and Senate for
Senator resulted as follows: Washburn
lO7, Durant 20, Start 9, Wilson ?, Clapp
|, Bowen l, Rea |.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1889-01-31
THE AUSTRALIAN VOTING SYSTEM.

The circulars sent into this county
explaining the australian met hod"
oi voting have been carefully read by
many of our citizens. who have also
attached their names to the accom-
panying petitions for the adoption
OF something similar III Montana.
This system, which NIGH, be more cor
rectly called the English system, will
eventually be adopted, with some
notifications. in every state in the
| Mon. one great feature il the plac-
ing of the whole election machinery
in the care of public officers, the tick
cts being furnished at public expense
and given singly to each voter when
he comes to exercise his right. This
will check the base system of intimida-
ton and fixing of tickets that has
prevailed in this country, when men
not only voted their own tickets but
those OF their employees, or Others
under obligations to them. 1t pro
tects the voter in the expression OF
his principles and the exercise of his
choice OF candidates. u makes the
stuiling oi ballot boxes an impossi-
bility.
Councilman Kennedy, of Jefferson
county, has prepared.a bill embracing
the best feat of this system which
he will endeavor to get through the
legislature. The bill has not yet been
printed. No doubt it will receive
opposition, whatever its merits. But
a system that is good for the eastern
states will be also beneficial to the
new state of Montana. ~ it seems
To meet the approval OF the people
there should he no objection to giving !
il II trial Ii not satisfactory it can
be rclesated to the shades.