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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-02-01
BOARD.OF TRADE.

The regular meeting of the Board of
Trade was held Monday morning, and
nearly all the directors were present. 1t
was decided to collect the $3 assessment
for 1880. The time of the board was
mostly occupied in discussing the pro-
posed charter amendments. 1t was the
general opinion that the Board of Public
Works should be appointed by the May
or, in case the appointments are made at
the close of his term of office. in order
that he cannot use this power for politi-
cal purposes. 1t will be necessary that
the appointments be arbitrarily fixed
for certain day in March, and not ca
pable of being postponed in case the
Mayor is candidate for reelection.
The point that raised the most discussion
wss the question of water works assess
ments. The general opinion was that
the plan of the committee on revision
is the best proposed; that is, to levy an
annual tax of five cents foot on each
side of the streets where the mains are
laid, to pay interest on the bonds and
make repairs. This would raise five per
cent more than will be necessary for
interest, and it was proposed to put it
into sinking fund, which in twenty
years would redeem the water bonds.
Another thing that was discussed was
the manner in which the council draws
on all the city funds without regard to
what purposes to which the funds are
devoted. 1t was held by several that
extravaganza would be checked if the
council was obliged to pay interest on
little money, instead of borrowing from
another fund, causing the latter to be
exhausted when it is needed. All united
in the opinion that permar ent sinking
fund should be maintained, upon which
it should be impossible for the city coun-
Gil to draw. This would reduce the city
debt, which is already too large. In
connection with the appointment of a
Board of Public Works, one member
stated that he had heard that there was
a scheme on foot at one end of the city
to elect Mayor this spring on the un-
Outstanding that he should appoint Ger.
tain other men on the Board, and lie
considered 1t dangerous power to lodge
in the Mayors hands, unless well hedged
in by instructions.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-02-01
A WOLF STORY.

Carl Torgerson, son of Salve Torger.
son, prominent farmer of Rapidan,
brought IN the scalps of two large grey
prairie wolves Thursday and received
$40 bounty from the county auditor. The
boy, who is but fifteen years of age, shot
the wolves last Sunday, while out hunt
ing. He reports them as being quite
numerous in his town. This boy is quite
a hunter for one 80 young. Two or three
years ago he brought in seven wolves
and received over $50 bounty. He tells
of one quite exciting experience he had
while wolf hunting several years ago,
when he was quite a little chap. He
came upon large and powerful wolf one
day, that had trap attached to one of
it's feet. 1t had been caught in the trap
and had broken the chain and carried
the trap around since. Taking aim at the
wolf he fired, but only wounded the an
imal, which was so maddened by the
pain that it at once attacked young Tor
gerson. The latter had dirk knife
which his father had given him before
he started, but this stuck in the sheath
and the boy could not get it loose. Fear
ing that he would break his gun if he
should strike the wolf with it. he re-
sorted to his fists and managed to knock
the wolf over. Getting his foot on the
throat of the PROSTATE animal he held it
down until he could reload his gun,
when he quickly dispatched it. The
boys grit would do credit to an older
hunter.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-02-01
SENATOR Pore introduced two bills of

SENATOR POPE introduced two bills of
considerable importance yesterday. The
first was one providing for the abandon
ment of all further proceedings toward
the establishment of State park at
Minnehaha Falls, and also directing all
funds heretofore appropriated under
such acts to be returned to the State
treasury. Some time since real estate
spectators in the twin cities hatched
the scheme to have the State purchase
some eighty acres of land adjoining the
tract where the Soldiers home at Min
nesota is situated, and turn the same in
to State park. They had gone 80 far as
to draw several good natured G. A. r.
posts throughout the State into endorse
ments of the proposition. We are glad
to see Senator Pope moving for a sum-
mary stop to the proceedings. If st.
Paul and Minneapolis want such park
they are abundantly able to pay for it.
Mr.. Pope's other bill is provision for
the submission of constitutional
amendment making the terms of all SEN
ators elected in odd numbered districts,
after the new apportionment, only two
years. The present wording of the con-
stitution Is vague on this matter, and
causes some doubt every four years as
to which districts are to elect senators.
The subject was agitated, it will be re-
membered, last fall, and the proposed
amendment would settle it beyond fur
Their dispute.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-02-01
CABINET cERTAlNTlES.
Blaine and Allison Sure to BE Member
of the Next White House Trust.

Blaine and Allison Sure to BE Members
of the Next White House Trust.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3l.-Blaine for
premier, Allison for the treasury! Such
is the way matters stand. Blaine has
accepted: Allison hesitates, because he
does not wish to leave the senate. But
James s. Clarkson, also from Iowa, sent
him message, which was terse, to be
sure, but which may go far toward de-
Gliding him, despite the fact that he has
had many others from Iowa friends CIV
ing advice just the opposite. Allison
sent a long message to Clarkson while
he was in Chicago. Boiled down it
meant "What shall do?" The Fidus
Achates in Chicago wasted little time
and space. He Immediately wired back
accept" There is but one expression
among Experimentation. Harrison has
commenced his cabinet-building wisely
in selecting two such strong party lead
ers as Blaine and Allison. With Wanna
maker as postmaster general, Gen. AL
ger as secretary of war, Tom Platt as
secretary of the navy, Warner Miller for
the agricultural portfolio or postmaster
general, the interior department either
to Estee, of California, or Thurston, of
Nebraska. and the South to get the at
torney generalship, the work will be
complete, and that is the way it looks
now
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-02-01
NORMAL APPROPRIATIONS.
The State Normal Board viii Ask
for 100000.

The state normal board held a meet
ing Friday, in the Office of the state
superintendent of schools, at the capitol.
Matters pertaining to the needs of the
schools, to be presented to the present
legislature, were discussed. The i'm
portant matter of deciding upon the ap-
preparation bills for educational pur-
poses provoked considerable discussion.
Convinced that the present administra-
ton was to be one of retrenchment and
reform, some of those present thought
the bills should be scaled down, but 9th
ers held that nothing was asked for that
was not absolutely required, and that
the education of state was not the pro-
per subject for experimentation, in the
cutting down of expenses.
1t was finally decided to adhere to the
original estimates which had already
been printed, and the sum of $4,000
will be asked for new buildings and $751;
900 to meet the increase in salaries re-
IN the report of the state
This includes a new
building in Mankato.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-02-01

THE FREE Press is not good prophet
or it would more clearly comprehend the
great and irrepressible issue, and recog-
nize that no party, no men, no election,
no defeat can stay it. Tariff reform il
right and success achieved in obstruct-
ing it's advancement is ephemeral and
idle as the wind. Men like Knute Mel
son, who are at the front in the conflict
are only truly popular for the only truly
represent the conscience and the high
est good of the people.-Albert Lea
Standard.
We do not need to prophesy. The
people at the election last fall gave their
opinion of the tariff reform" of the
Cleveland administration, Nelson and
the Standard. They are all against pro-
lection, while the people are for that
notwithstanding stronger in their
preferences every day. Mr.. Nelson
rather played himself out in his little
game by getting on all sides ofthe tariff
question during the last session of Con-
gress. Tariff reform according to the
protection idea is what we favor, but
tariff reform" according to the ideas of
the Standard and Knute Nelson the peo-
pie won't have.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-02-01
PUBLIC HEALTH.
Minnesota's Death Rate Decreasing
at a Satisfactory Pace.

Says DR.. G. N. Hewitt, secretary ofthe
state board of health, in the current is
sue of Public Health, the official organ of
the board: "The death rate in Mime
sofa has steadily decreased during the
last five years. In 1888, the death rate
per 1000 of the population was l .46; in
1886, the rate was ii .O6; and in 1887, 80.
Very few understand what so apparently
trivial reduction as l.6 in 600, orO.lO6
per cent means here. II represents the
saving of human lives between 1866 and
1887 and il means that |, ABS men, women
and children escaped death, who had the
mortality rate of 1886 continued in 1887,
would have died. Every death repre-
sents at least ten persons constantly sick,
80 that this reduction in mortality means,
further, more than IA, 900 less cases of
sickness in 1887 than in 1856. Benetici-
airy societies allow fourteen days sick
ness to each case; apply that rule and
there were 1856 600 less days of sickness
in 1887 than in 1886. If one wished to
figure the money value of lives saved
and assumed 81 900 as the average, a saw
ing of / .06 deaths in l 900 living, means
a saving of $43S, 900 to the state. Can
anyone figure the saving of anxiety, suf-
fering and care so obtained? OF all
deaths in 1887, twenty-seven per cent
were of persons between twenty and six
ty years of age. Assume the same rule
to have obtained among those who es-
capped death, and we have 1888 men and
women, of the self-supporting age, saved
to the population in 1887. Forty-tive
per cent. of all deaths in that year were
of children under FIVE years of age, SO
that the difference between the death
rate of 1886 and 1887, means 645 little
ones saved from death in 1887, as COM
pared with 1886 We have not yet found
time to trace out the directions IN which
this saving of life has occurred, and very
likely shall not be able to do it fully.
Still, the record remains an encourage
ment and a stimulus to persevere."
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-02-01

WHILE it has not been given out offic-
tally it is learned from an inside source
that the present state dairy commits
sioner, Warren ]. Ives, has been reap
pointed. The appointment will not be
given out officially until the nomination
has been confirmed by the senate, which
will doubtless take place in day or two.
There has been an intimation that Mr..
II. c. Howard would accept his old po-
sition of assistant commissioner, but
that gentleman recently denied this.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-02-01

ESTES, of Watonwan county, has intro
duced bill to legalize the weights and
measures of merchants in certain coun-
ties, and is designed to cover technical
ity of the general law on the subject,
which is working very disadvantageous-
ly to merchants in some parts of the
State. The general law provides that
the weights and measures of all dealers
must be examined and sealed by the
county treasurer of their county. In
many cases this officer is absolutely una
BILE to perform the task imposed upon
him. The working of the law is this:
When merchants, In some cases, have
sued to recover unpaid bills, this provis-
ion of the law and their failure to COM
ply, has been brought up as a defense
and has cleared the bad debtors. Mr..
Estes bill is designed to remedy this
and protect the dealer.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-02-01
NORMAL SCHOOL INTERPRETATIONS.
AROUND THE STATE.

At meeting of representative Irish
Americans at Minneapolis Monday night,
resolutions were adopted denouncing
the proposed British extradition treaty
concluded by representatives of the Uni
ted States and Great Britain at London
on June 25, 1886, as un-American, unpo-
litical and cowardly, and calling upon
Senators Sabin and Davis to oppose by
their votes its ratification.
The high brick wall of the Duluth OPP
era house, which burned Sunday night,
fell at IL 80 Tuesday morning, with a
terrible crash, on the frame building
standing on the next lot, which was &C.
cupied by Chamberlain & Co, as book
store. Mr.. Chamberlain, the proprietor
of the store, was imprisoned in the
ruins, which Immediately caught fire and
began burning fiercely. His body was
afterwards recovered, lite being extinct.
The reception to be rendered to Sena-
tor-elect Washburn announced for Satur-
dav night, has been postponed for two
weeks. Gen. Washburn is to be una
voidably absent in New York upon the
date first fixed upon. There will be no
change in the program as first an
nounced.
The Minnesota teachers institutes for
the spring of 1889 will be held at the fol-
lowing places and dates:
Plainview, March II Zumbrota.
March IL; FaIrmont, March Is; LeSueur,
March 18; Winona, March Is; Dodge
Center, March Is; Alexandria, March
%; Rochester, March %; Lake Crystal,
March %; Preston, March 25; Waseca,
April /; Window, April l, st. Peter,
April l; Austin, April Il; Caledonia,
April 8; Hutchinson, April 8; Worth
ington, April 8; Owatonna, April s;
April Is; redwood Falls,
April 10; st. James, April 10; Granite
Falls, April %; Blue Earth City, April
%; Jackson, April 20; Renville, May 6;
Lake Benton, May 6; Madison, May 6;
Breckenridge, May IL; New Ulm, Nav
Is; Arlington, May 13; Luverne, May
20; Jordan, May 20; Slayton, May 20;
Albert Lea, May 20.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-02-01
WALKER FOR CHAIRMAN.

The Railway Presidents Unanimously
Recommend an Interstate Commerce
Commissioner as Chairman.
CHICAGO, Jan. 31.-The presidents of
the Western roads have unanimously
recommended A. F. Walker, of the in
terstate commerce commission. for the
position of chairman of the new Inter-
state Commerce Railway association.
Definite action, however, was postponed
until the agreement has received the
signatures of all companies party to it.
A resolution was adopted providing that
the other two members of the executive
board shall be elected by the managers.
The meeting finally adjourned subject to
the call of the chair. The Burlington
and Northern appears to be the only
serious obstruction in the way of the
new association. Vice-President Harris
of that road said last night that he had
not yet decided whether he would sign
the agreement or not, but the opinion
prevails among railroad officials that he
will ultimately do 80.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-02-01

Gov. MERRIAM evidently does not
think the Second Congressional district
entitled to much consideration, or at
least such conclusion would be drawn
from the appointments thus far an
nounced. The Fifth district has a rail-
road commission and the Insurance
commissioner, the Fourth the Oil In
spector, the Third, if report be true. the
Dairy Commissioner, the Second a great
big nothing, and the First the Adjutant
General. The best of the plums are
about gone, and unless the Governor
hurries up We will left in the toureen,
despite the fact that the second rolled
up clean six THOUSAND majority for the
head of the ticket.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-02-01
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CONSUMPTION Cured.

An old physician, retired from prac.
tice, having had placed i'll his hands by
an East India missionary the formula of
a simple vegetable remedy for the
speedy and permanent cure of Consump-
ton, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asthma and
all Throat and Lung Affections, also a
positive and radical cure for Nervous
Debility and all Nervous Complaints,
after having tested its wonderful cura-
tive powers in thousands of cases, has
felt it his duty to make it known to his
suffering fellows. Actuated by this mo-
tive and desire to relieve human suf-
fering, will send free of charge, to all
who desire it, this recipe, in German,
French or English, with full directions
for preparing and using. Sent by mail
by addressing with stamp, naming this
paper. W. A: MOVES, 149 Ioauer's Block,
Rochester, ~. Y. 21eow
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-02-01
ALlIsON,S SUCCESSOR.
Hawkeye Politicians Specializing Upon
Whom IL Will BE I'm Case the Senator Il
Called Inv Harrisou

Hawkeye Politicians Specializing Upon
Whom II Will BE I'm Case the Senator Is
Called by Harrison.
Dies MONIES, Iowa, Jan. 81. - The
question, "Who will succeed Allison in
the senate if he resigns to go into the
cabinet? is the reighing theme in
political circles here. Already the
governor has several applications for the
appointment, but his most intimate
friends at the capitol are without infor-
nation as to who will be preferred. One
state officer was quoted as predicting
that George ID. Perkins, of Sioux City,
would be appointedlr 1t is known that
Col. ID. b. Henderson would not be
averse to the honor, and that the gov
ernor is a warm friend and andmirer Of
the Dubuque man; but the question
whether the Third district would GER
tainly elect a Republican to succeed
Henderson was mentioned as possibly
initiating his being elected. The gov
ernor himself is supposed to have sena-
torial aspirations, and, as the general
assembly. if summoned in extra session,
would very likely prefer Larrabee to
any other man, some think that an extra
session will be called.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-02-01
OSERLY RESCINDS.

The Indian Commissioner Will ALLOW
Logs Already Cut to BE Taken from
the Reservations.
ASHLAND, Wis, Jan. 81. - Indian
Agent Gregory has received a dispatch
from Commissioner Oberly instructinf
him to allow logs to be cut and haulef
on contracts already made. A large
number of idle men, who have been
laying around town for the past few
days since the commissioners order k
suspend cutting and hauling was issued,
have left for their camps 1t is gen;
orally believed that the action of the
commissioner was prompted by Score
tary of the Interior Villas, who recog
nlzed the great injury to the business in
terests OF the Northwest which a sus
pension of numbering operations would
cause. Lumbermen generally hailed
the order with much satisfaction.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-02-01

"Never morning wore to evening but
some heart did break" says Tennyson;
and the part that Ill health often PLAYS
in heartwreck is too great for computa-
ton. Uterine disorders especially be-
cloud the spirits and sap the springs OF
vitality and nervous force. For these
distressing diseases, functional irregul-
arltles, unnatural discharges, constant
pains, weak back, lassitude, dizziness,
sinking sensations, i'll temper, and all
weaknesses and arrangements peculiar
to females, DR.. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription is . perfect specific. Sold by
Il ruuUisfS
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-02-01

Mr.. SHERMAN put the Samoan Difficult.
ty in proper light yesterday when he
said in the senate that the thing for the
United States to do is to assert its pow.
er in the occupancy and possession OF
the harbor ofPago Pago and then proceed
to enter into straight, manly negotia-
ton with the other two great powers.
He rightly said it would be shame and
disgrace to our civilization and Chris
tianity if we could not agree upon some
mode ofgovernment for these islands.
There is nothing in the situation that
would justify breach of the peace I'M
til every effort is exhausted to bring
about quiet and peaceful settlement of
the controversy. 1t is pity that Sena-
tor Sherman is not in the humble Bay
ards place.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-02-01

WINoNA Herald: Great Scott !! Think
of Willie Wallie Phelps rattling around
in the position of Minister to England
Yes, Vermont Phelps has been such
failure that the vacuum in the English
mission seems TO have assumed large
proportions. Still, the New Jersey man
would make good deal more of an i'm
preston upon it than the present Demo
cratic incumbent.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-02-01

of the Knights of Labor, endorsing the
manly position he took in his remarks
Right or wrong, Ben Butterworth de-
serves credit for having the moral cour-
age 10 stand up in the House and speak
his opinion regarding an organization
that the demagogues of both parties are
always ready to humbly bow the knee
to. Would that both House and Senate
had more Ben Butterworths, not to
make war on the Knights of Labor or
any other organization, but to uphold
the right and oppose the wrong, no
matter who might be offended or
pleased by their action. More old-fash-
toned manliness is one of the crying
needs of the time, particularly in Con-
gress.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-02-01

Mrs. JAMES G. BLAINE, Jr., has signed
contract with a theatrical manager ito
be an actress for three years" 1t is a
matter of congratulation for theatre
goers that it is only for three wears. By
the way, We presume there will be a
fresh crop of young actresses now that
the way has been made so plain-mar-
~ some statesman's scapegrace son,
have your rows aired in the newspapers
and then sign the contract "to be an
, actress So easy
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-02-01

CAL BRIcE is said to be anxiously look
ing forward TO the time when the Ohio
legislature is to elect a successor to
Payne. The latter is also a candidate.
If the State allows another disgraceful
doodle" sale such as it experienced
five years ago, Ohio will go down rapid
ly in the national estimation. But there
is every reason to suppose Republican
with brains instead of wealth to back
him will be elected.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-02-01
WASHBuRN 10 ILL.
Minnesota's Newly Elected Senator Is
Completely Frustrated.

Minnesota's Newly Elected Senator Il
Completely Frustrated.
MINNEAPoLIs, Jan. 3O.-The condition
of Senator elect w. d. Washburn is such
as to cause the gravest apprehensions Of
his family and friends concerning his
recovery from the illness which has pros
trated him since the eventful evening of
the caucus. His exertions during the
campaign were too much for his consti-
tuition, and when the end came he was
completely Frustrated, and his nervous
system was unable to sustain the tension
to which it had been subjected. A per-
sonal friend of Mr.. Washburn who was
permitted to see him remarked that he
had so changed within a week so that he
would scarcely be recognized by his &C
quaintances, and that the family were
naturally very much alarmed concerning
his condition. "All can say" continued
the speaker, sis that he is very sick
man, and the only consolation that re-
mains for his friends is the fact that he
has good constitution, and this may en-
able him to pass through his present or
deal safely"