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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-06-07
NATURAL GAS IN FREEBORN
COUNTY.

ALBERT LEA, May The great theme
of talk here is the new find of natural
gas on the farm of Ole G. Olson, in the
town of Riceland, about seven miles
from here. A large number of persons
went out to the wells from here last night
and confirm the former reports of the
strength of the flow. The noise from
the we'll can be heard for mile, the
pipe being only II inches in diameter
Steps are already being taken to con.
construct reservoir and pipe the gas to
this city for lighting purposes. The city
is preparing to boom.
This seems to be the most important
strike in the natural gas line made in
the Northwest. Albert Lea may wei
prepare to "boom" if she has the sort o.
we'll observation-disclosures it is not evil
IDENTITY real ''gusher."
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-06-07
How,s This.

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY & CO., Props, Tole-
do, D. We, the undersigned, have
known F. J. Cheney for the last Is
years, and believe him perfectly honor
able In all business transactions, and fin.
ancially able to carry out any obliga-
tons made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists.
Toledo, o.
WALDINa, KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, o.
E. III. VAN HoEsEN, Cashier, Toledo Ma
tional Bank, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal
ly, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system, Testimon
laIs sent free. Price Zoe. per bottle
Sold by all druggists.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-06-07

If there has been any doubt in the
mind of the public that it made mis-
take in turning out the Democratic adj
ministration last year, the developments
being made In various quarters ought to
remove such quakings. The recent ex-
pose of the system of Matchmaking prac-
ticed in the internal revenue collectors
Office at Cincinnati. is being followed by
developments in the New York custom
house, which seem likely 10 show up bic
frauds. Oh, it was high time to put an
lend to the reform" regime.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-06-07

THE excitement of some of the cores
pondents sending reports of the Penn
sylvania disaster is plainly discernible
in their dispatches, and we might as
well be thankful that such is the case,
though it seems to be pity to exagger-
ate where exaggeration is unnecessary.
Viewed from any side the calamity seems
to be the most overwhelming and terri
BILE that ever visited an American local.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-06-07

THERE has been rumor for several
days that the Omaha railroad company
has obtained control of the Oregon short
line, and contemplates the extension of
Its line through to make connections
Herewith. Another transcontinental
line don't appear to be very badly need
ed, but the more the merrier. tits said
the officials of the Omaha recently made
trip through Dakota, which gives some
color to the other rumor.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-06-07

PRESIDENT HARRISON certainly had q
forcible warning to guide him to the
proper observance of Decoration day
had his own feelings not prompted it.
The action of Cleveland in going fishing
on the day held sacred by all friends OF
the soldier had as much as any other
one thing to do with turning the legions
of veterans against him. There could
not be stronger contrast or one better
showing the principles of the two men,
than that furnishe d by their respective
observances Of this day.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-06-07
Consumption cured.

An old physician, retired from prac-
tice, having had placed in 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 a 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 Po,per's Block,
Rochester, N. Y. 21eow
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-06-07

THE unprecedented horror attending
the Pennsylvania food grows apace.
Each days detailed account adds to the
list of unfortunates until we now have
an estimate of 5000, many of whom, a.
a matter of course, will never be known
to the world, and to this extent the List
will remain incomplete. Estimates that
have been made upto date are consider
ed conservative, and when all is known
will doubtless be found to have been too
small. Over 1000 bodies have been
found since sunrise Monday, and the
most skeptical concede that the remains
of thousands more rest beneath the
debris of YOUNGSTOWN bridge, The pop
ulation of YOUNGSTOWN, the surrounding
towns and the portion of the valley af-
fected by the food is, or was, from 90.
600 to 5000. The general opinion ia
that fully 30 per cent. Of the residents Of
Johnstown and Cambria had been VIC
Tins of the combined disasters Of FIRE
and water. If this be true the total loss
of life in the entire valley cannot be less
than 10000 to 1900 and possibly much
greater. Of the thousads who were de-
voured by the flames and whose ashes
rest beneath the smoking debris above
YOUNGSTOWN bridge, no definite informa-
ton can ever be obtained.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-06-07

THAT affair at Rochester needs -
thorough an overhauiing as the authori-
ties are capable of making, and we
have no doubt but that it win get just
such an investigation. Perhaps the de-
velopments will have the effect Of Sc
curing some needed reforms and advan-
tages which are evidently needed In
our state institutions.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-06-07

HERE is very important item from
the Minneapolis Tribune's Washington
correspondence:
There is going to be a lively time
about the appointment of a supervisor
of census for Minnesota. Supt. Porter
said to-day that as Minnesota had got
ten into so fierce quarrel as to who
should be named, it is more than likely
that some new man will be selected re-
gardless of the wishes or endorsements
of the two senators or of Representative
Snider. Secretary Noble is inclined to
take the same view of the matter that
Porter does, and it is not impossible
that some new and so far unheard OF
person will soon be agreed upon.
Now if the same correspondent will
tell us where the row is located and who
are the participants we shall feel much
better
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-06-07

CONGRESSMAN MCKINLEY delivered the
Decoration day address in New York
city. and gave the. old vets a speech
which they feasted upon as though it
was the best they ever tasted. And it
was fine effort. Mr.. Mckinley en-
phasized the great fact that "from the
very commencement of our civil war we
recognized the elevated patriotism of
the rank and file of the armv and their
unselfish conservation to the country,
while subsequent years only served to
increase our admiration fer their SPLEEN
did and heroic services. They enlisted
in the army with no expectation of pro-
motion; not for the paltry pittance of
pay; not for fame or popular applause,
for their services, however efficient,
were not to be heralded abroad. They
entered the army moved by the highest
and purest motives of patriotism, that
no harm might befall the Republic.
While detracting nothing from the fame
of our mstchless leaders, we know that
without that great army of volunteers,
the citizen soldiers, the brilliant achieve
ments of the war would not have been
possible. Thew, my fellow citizens, were
the great power. They were the majes-
tic and irresistible force. They stood
behind the strategic commanders, whose
intelligent and individual earnestness.
guided by genius, made the imperisha-
BILE victories of the war;"
There is no more generous man living
than Major Mckinley, none less section
al, none more DESTROYS of Southern pros
perity. But there are some things that
he will not help surrender, and these are
what he calls "the settlements of the
war;" '"They must not" says he, "be
misinterpreted, they must not be multi
| fed, they must not be weakened or
shorn of their force under any pretext
| whatever, but must be acquie6ced in
| freely in every part of the republic,
without reservation or violence or eva
sion. 1t must not be equality and JUS
tice in the written law only. It must
be equality and justice In the laws adj
ministration everywhere, and alike adj
ministered in every part of the republic
to every citizen thereof. 1t must not be
the mere cold Formally of constitutional
| 0udCtLucut. It nubl DC q
right, which the poorest and humblest
may enjoy, and which the richest and
most powerful dare not deny. Our black
allies must neither be deserted nor for
saken. And every right secured them
by the Constitution must be as surely
given to them as though God had put
upon their faces the color of the Anglo
Saxon race. They fought for the flag in
the war, and that flag, with all that 1t
represents and stands for, must secure
them every constitutional right in
| peace"
That is good, wholesome talk for Dec
Grafton day and for all other days, for
this year and all the years to come, now
and forever. AS said by the Mail and
Express, the sooner the great truths that
are 80 comprehensively stated in these
clear and strong sentences of Major Nc
Kinley's are adopted as American ak
IONS the better for all sections and
classes.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-06-07

THE railways are kicking up another
freight rate war, and the disturbance is
one that is not particularly welcome to
the business interests of the Northwest.
Not that lower rates would be hard
ship but peace and quiet are more essen
tial lust at present.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-06-07
Is Consumption IncurabIe?

Read the following; Mr.. G. III. Morris,
Newark, Ark, says: "Was down in Abb
scess of Lungs, and friends and phys
clans pronounced me an Incurable Con-
sumptive. Began taking DIR. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, am
now on my third bottle. and able to
oversee the work on my farm. IL is the
finest medicine ever made"
Jesse Middlewart, Decatur, Ohio
saws: "Had it not been for DIR. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption would
have died of Lung Troubles. Was giver
up by doctors. Am now in the best Of
health" Try it. Sample bottles free al
]. r. Jones' Drug Store.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-06-07

THE President has approved a recon-
mendation of the civil service commits
sion which provides that hereafter thu
standing of all parties eligible for APP
pointment shall be made public. Thil
is a reversal of the rules as since the or
ganization of the commission the list
and the standing of the applicants have
been kent secret,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-06-07

Mr.. CLEVELAND still imagines himself
a presidential candidate, there is no
doubt about it. The elaborateness OF
the preparations for the New York din
ner and the style of the written regrets
showed how absurd is the thin pretense
that the banquet was mere personal
compliment to Grover Cleveland. His
painfully studied, elaborate and point
less generalities not only revealed the
presidential candidate, but showed an
unusual degree of political caution. The
most democratic of New York papers
make the very just charge that Mr.
Cleveland attacked no abuse and but
dimly indicated any that should be as
sailed. He depicted no danger. He
championed no reform. He neither re-
GREETED conspicuous blunders in the
present leadership of his party in the
state or city nor rebuked the faithless
ness to pledges and to duty which hal
characterized it. Mr.. Cleveland will no
profit as a candidate for President by
the mistakes of others if by his silenct
he excuses or approves them" W.
scarcely believe that however successful
Cleveland has been as boss heretofore
that he will be able to foist himself upol
his party again. But just SO sure as III
does another defeat awaits him.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-06-07
WHILE the FREE Press is ever ready to

WHILE the FREE PRESS is ever ready to
encourage public improvements where
such can be made with due conndera-
ton for the tax payers of the city who,
under all circumstances have to foot the
bills, it is with no conceded admiration
for the wisdom of the action of the coun-
Gil Monday evening that we commend its
course upon the further extension of the,
water mains this year other than for
merly agreed upon. Center street resi-
dents and those adjacent thereto are un-
questionably entitled to all the rights
and privileges enjoyed by other portions
of the city, but inasmuch as our city
fathers have already gone to the limit of
the capacity of the treasury for the ex-,
tension of mains in portions of the city
where the greater number have de-
manded this improvement for several
years, and waited patiently for the same,
it will certainly work less hardship for
newer parts to acquiesce in the delay 80
necessary from the state of our finances.
The city cannot expend the finances Of
the treasury more judiciously than to ex-
tend the sewer and water systems as
rapidly as possible, and that it will do &C
through its accredited representatives
is evidenced from the good work done
within the past year. 1t takes time, and
large outlay of capital, to carry for
ward such improvements, and a little
patience on the part of the public win
be source of encouragement to those in
authority 10 push things as rapidly as is
consistent with safe business principles.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-06-07

SUCH calamities as the flood which
swept away hundreds Of human lives in
Pennsylvania Friday, come only once
in generation, but they are so forcible
that the infrequency of their visits does
not hinder their remembrance ny the
people.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-06-07
MODEL
Square Dealing One Price
CLOTHING HOUSE.

Encouraged and entirely satisfied with
our last seasons business, and knowing
that our method of doing Square Dealing
One Price business has placed us in fav-
orable position with the people of Blue
Earth county, inaugurate the season, by
announcing that our
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-06-07
CHICAGO is again happy. She has Nc
Garigle within her arms once more.

THE headlines on one of the Minneap'
oils papers calls it "a Valuable Frost
because it "killed the weeds and left
the wheat safe." That is likely story.
Whoever heard of weeds being effected
by Jack Frost?
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-06-07

MINNEAPOLIS rallies to the benefit Of
the Johnstown sufferers by an enter
tainment tonight, at which Sol Smith
Russell and other performers donate
their services. The proceeds at $1.00a
ticket will be telegraphed to YOUNGSTOWN
at the close of the entertainment. Why
can't Mankato do something Of the kindf
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-06-07

WITH food and the Prohibition cam
paign in Pennsylvania the newspaper
funny men have plenty of material.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-06-07
A LENGTHY SESSION.
The Council Holds a Windy Session
Until Midnight.
Many MISUNDERSTANDING Hill
Grading--No More Water Mains
--WaterWorks Expenditures.

The regular meeting ofthe council was
held Monday night, vice-presldent Jor-
gensen presiding in the absence of May
or Pfau. All of the aldermen were pres
emit except Aid, Hillesheim, who is off
on trip to Europe. The minutes of the
last regular and special meetings were
read and approved.
A remonstrance was received against
the grading of N. Broad street. The
board of public works was authorized to
re-advertise for bids for the grading.
A remonstrance was received against
placing new gutter along Front street
in block IS, city of Mankato. All but
one who signed the original petition
signed the remonstrance. The matter
was laid over until the next meeting.
A petition was received from Center
St., residents asking that water mains be
streets. The matter was referred to the
waiter committee.
A petition for water mains from the
corner of Second and Byron streets to
the end of Bryon street was received.
This was also referred to the water COM
mittee.
A remonstrance was received against
the grading of Pearl street. Mr.. c. H.
Demaray appeared for those who re-
monstrated and stated that the property
owners on the street stood only to in
favor of the grading. Mr.. Austin APP
peared for those in favor of the grading
and thought that two-thirds of the prop
erty owners. favored the grading. The
discussion between the two gentlemen
was interesting. The air was thick for
a few moments..and family matters were
laid open. The board of public works
was authorized to advertise for bids for
the grading.
The board of public works reported
against laying any more water mains
than are contracted for, until some way
is found to raise more money. The
board submitted the following list ofthe
amounts necessary to be paid to COM
nleta the work already laid out:
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-06-07

TIE rumored serious illness Of Senator
Washburn is positively denied by the
Generals relatives in Minneapolis, who
say that his indisposition has not at-any
time been serious.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-06-07
Summer Stock

is complete in every department and con-
tains special Bargains which our facilities
in buying have enabled us to secure. Buy
ing all our goods for CASH, and putting
them before the public without going
through a half a dozen hands before they
reach the consumer. Our goods are all
marked in plain figures, One Price and a
Square Deal. We can save you money in
all classes of
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-07
GREAT FEDERATION.
Knights and Fnrmers Agree ON a Basis FOR
Joining Forces.

Joining Forces.
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 6.-This morning Pow
derly, Wright and Beaumont, representing
the Knights of Labor, met the demands Of
the committee of the Farmers and Labor
er's union and basis Of federation was
agreed upon. II was agreed that the far
mers should appoint a legislative committee
of two 10 act in conjunction with the leeis-
lative compittee of the Knights al wash
ington 30 secure legislation in accordance
with the views of both bodies. The officers
Of the two organizations will form central
council. The various farmers bodies have
agreed upon plan Of consolidation which
will, as soon as the necessary references can
be made IN the various state organizations,
result in bringing about absolute union
Probably, in time, the Knights will also
JON the farmers III actual nni0n.
The National Farmers Alliance adopted
n long series OF resolutions fayoring woman
suffrage; the reservation Of the public lands
for actual settlers, against the acquisition
of lands by aliens; for the rigid enforcement
of the law against railroad corporations not
complying with their contracts an to the
disposition Of public lands; calling for free
coinage Of gold and silver; fayOring the
payment OF the public debt ms rapidly as
possible; reiterating the argument against
the national banking system and in favor
Of the grcenhack doctrine. Taxes ON real
estate mortgages, and graded income
tax WIS demanded; the liquor traffic
is opposed in all forms. A deep
| harbor ON the Gulf coast is endorsed. and
recommending that congress compel the
| Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroads
IA pny thoir debts and obieciing 20 any fur
ther extension Of time. The Australian sys.
tenn of voting was enthusiastically en-
dorsed.
A resolution on the tariff was adopted as
follows
Resolved, That we are in favor of such re.
vision and reduction of the tariff that taxes
may rest as lightly M possible boon pro
ductiye labor, and that lis burdens may be
imposed upon the luxuries and removed
from the ncccssaries of life, aud IN a man.
ner which will prevent tho continued accu-
mutation of the United States treasury sur
plus.
The proceedings Of the days session of
the Farmers and Laborer's union and th,
Northern Alliance were devoted almost ex.
clusiyely 30 a discussion Of the Rmalgamn.
tion and revision of the constitution. ManS
conferences were held between the commit,
tees of the union and Northern Alliance
and with the representatives of the Knights
of labor The result IN a confederation o
the Farmers and Labor union with th,
Knights Of Labor, and there will be unioI
of the northern and southern bodies %
farmers. The following officers wer,
electe this afternoon: President. l.. l.
Polk, Of North Carolina; vice-prcsident, ID
IL. Glover, of Kansas; secretary, j. H.. Tur
ner of Georgia; treasurer. Vim. Hickman
of Missouri; national lecturer, y. Z. Benja
min, of Terrell, Tex.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-07
Candidates for Judge.

Letters of recommendation and endorse
ment of candidates for judge of the United
States court 30 be established in the new
state Of Washington, are coming in thick.
The two senators and one representative
from that state have not yet conferred ON
the appointment, hut propose 10 do No as
soon as convenient. Among the candidates
with good endorsements are II. g. Sbeeye,
q. III. Hanford, Thomas Humes. of Seattle.
Pritcbard. OF Tacomn, :. q. Hyde and Judge
Calkins, of Spokane Falls There is also n
long list of candidates for the United States
marshalship, and another list for the attor
neyship. About all sections Of the state are
represented, and when the time comes To
pick out the ones 10 be endorsed, the sena-
tors and congressman will have close iig-
uring.
The following Montana postmasters have
been appointed ii. Nj. Cosier, Poplar
Greek agency, Dawson county; Jens Jensen.
Woodville, jefferson county.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-12-07
Dies Declaring IIis Iunocrnce

New YoRK, Dec. G--,Iom Theodore Wild,
alias Greenwald, twice convicted for the
murder of Lyman Weeks at his residence
ON Dekalb avenue. Brooklyn, WIS hanged
this morning. His neck was Broken and he
was pronounced dead in two minutes. II
was expected Grcenwald would say some
thing at the gallows, but he did not, He
went with firm step. Greenwald had de
clared that he was innocent. He wished
this inscription put ON his tombstone;
Murdered, Dec. 6, 1851" lie made n will
declaring his innocence and giving his ef-
fects 10 NJ. Bingham. II private detective.
Greonwald was burglar and shot Weeks
while robbipg his house.
FLoREScE. Ariz., Dec. G.-Na Con Sui Say
and kah Dos La. the two Apache murderers,
were hanged in the jail yard this morning.
Ma Con Sui Say anu two of those who COM
mitted suicide "Wednesday we're convicted
of the murder Of VIM. Delhi. near the San
Pedro river in June. 1887. Dab Dos In and
the other Indian who committed suicide
murdered VIM. Jones near Dudleyville,
September. lSSs.
GADspES. Ala. Dec. G-Chgrlie Johnson,
alias Wade Holmes, n negio. who killed
Policeman Kinny in November lSos, was
hanged here to-day.