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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29

THE objection raised in several quar-
tiers, and believed by US to have some
ground, that the Australian system
u. voting would involve the cree
ton of polling place in each precinct
and thus be very expensive, especially in
country districts, is said by the Caledo-
MIA Argus to be untenable. IN the alb
sence of town halls, the polling place is
some central school house. In these
the space between the wall and desk &C.
cupIed by the teacher is ample to con-
tain the booths and aisles and furnish a
ready means of ingress and egress for
the voters, the registry and ballot clerk
occupying place atthe head of one and
the ballot box and officer at the mead of
the other. The booths can be made
portable SO as to be readily taken down
and stored away. Ten dollars would
cover all the cost for adapting any ordi-
nary country school house to the use OF
voting under this system.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29

TIE case of Harriet Beecher Stowe is
one of the saddest the country has
knJwn. Though reported to be in the
best o. heath for one of so advanced
age, il is stated as fact that Mrs. Stoves
mind is shattered, and she is, at best, in
intellectually now but a mere child.
Her friends will not say she is insane,
nor that she is an imbecile, but her
mind is almost completely gone. For
some time il was given out that Mrs
Stowe did not recognize her friends be-
cause of failing eyesight, but this excuse
is no longer alluded to, and the fact that
she is now no longer mentally capable
is recognized by every one. 1t was al
so for long time thought to be an at
tribute of genius when Mrs. Stowe
showed these idiosyncrasies, but the
genius which made Uncle Toms Ca
bin," The most popular book of the CEN
tuay, has departed. The father of Mrs.
Stowe, the Rev. Lyman Beecher, pas
sed the closing years of his life with a
cloud resting over his mind. His symp-
toms were greatly similar to those which
now aftiict Mrs. Stowe.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29
First ins. March 20; last May 10.
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE.


DEFAULT having been made in the condi-
~ lions OF q certain mortgage executed by
Anders OLSON, single man, mortgagor. to
solomon jacobson, mortgagee, dated Septem-
of the Register of Deeds in and for the county
OF Blue Earth In the state of Minnesota on the
e4th day Of September, A. d. 1879, at 8 o'clock
In the afternoon, in Book 8 of mortgages, on
veyed and granted the following described
real estate situate in the county Of Blue Earth
aforesaid, to-wit: The southwest quarter of
the southwest quarter OF section thirty-five In
township one hundred and eight north Of
range twenty-seven west, containing forty
acres more or less, to secure the payment Of
the sum OF five hundred dollars, with interest
paid. payable annually, according to the con-
ditions OF hve promissory notes bearing same
date as said mortgage. made by said Andcrs
Olson to said Solomon Jacobson, and there
mortgage at the date Of this notice the sum OF
Eight hundred and seventy-1ve Dollars. and
no action or proceeding at law or otherwise
Of said mortgage debt or any part thereof;
Now therefore, notice 10 hereby given that by
virtue and In pursuance OF a power of sale In
said mortgage contained and Herewith record
ed, aud of the statute in such case made and
provided, the above described premises will be
sold at public auction, at the front door of the
Office OF the Register of Deeds In and for said
county OF Blue Earth and at the city of Man
Saturday, the Eleventh Day Of May,
A. d. 1889, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, to sat
isfy the amount of said mortgage debt then
due and unpaid, together with the costs and
expenses OF such foreclosure proceeding, I'm.
Guiding fifteen dollars attorneys fees as slip
ulated In said mortgage;and the said mortgage
will be thereby foreolosed.
Dated Msnkato. March 18th, 1889.
sALoM0NJ JACOBSON.
]. L. washburn, Attorney for Mortsaeee.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29
CONNOLLY PROTESTS.

A Pennsylvania Postmaster Who Refuses
to vacate Till His Term Expires Cause
for Removal.
SCRANTON, Pa, March 2S.-Postmaster
Daniel Connolly, of this city, claims that
his commission does not expire until
Jan. 80, 1890, and will contest the right
of the administration to remove him.
The name of ID. NJ. Jones was sent to the
senate as Connolly's successor. This ap-
pointment was decided upon. it is under
stood, after the postmaster general had
laid the matter before the president, who
submitted it to the cabinet on Tuesday
last. The reason assigned for Connolly's
removal is incompetency. The charge
of incompetency was made by Congress-
man Scranton, and it is understood that
the action of the president fixes the pre-
cedent that charges made by a member
of congress concerning an official in his
district are to be considered sufficient
cause for removal.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29
THIN COURT OF ST.JAMES'
Tie United States Will BE Rep
resented There by Robert II.
Lincoln.
Murat Halstead to Have the German
Mission-Patrick Egan for
Chill.
Allen Th0rndyke Rice VIII Go to Rus
sia-Several Other Nomin-
atiOns.

WASHINGTON, March 28.-The presi-
dent sent to the senate the following
nominations:
Robert Lincoln, of Illinois, to be min
lister to Great Britain.
Allen Thorndyke Rice, Of New York,
to be minister to Russia.
Patrick Egan, of Nebraska, to be min
lister to Chill.
Thomas Ryan. of Kansas, to be minis
ter to Mexico.
John Hicks, of Wisconsin, to be min
lister to Peru.
Murat Halstead, of Ohio, to be minis
ter to Germany.
George b. Loring, Of Massachusetts,,
to be minister resident and consul gen.
eral to Portugal.
Marion Erwin, of Georgia, to be United
States attorney for the Southern district
of Georgia.
Tyre Glenn, of North Carolina, to be
United States marshal for the Western
district of North Carolina.
James o. Churchill, of Missouri, to be
surveyor of customs for the port Of st.
Louis.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29
conaumptlon 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 q
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. NoYEs, 149 Powers Block,
R6sssst~. N. Y. 2leow
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29

SOME more extensive movement may
be made toward union with Canada,
during this administration, than is pop
ulary expected. The fisheries matter
is likely to be amiacably settled, in any
event. Sir Charles Upper, minister of
Marine and Fisheries, says that his gov
eminent is waiting to see what attitude
the new administration will take toward
Canada. The presidents address is
considered counciliatory and Canada is
anxious to meet the States in the same
shirt.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29
MINNESOTA AS A GRAIN STATE.

The government crop report just ar
rived says Of this state:
Minnesota is not considered great
corn producing state. Good crops are
equally produced, but not in sufficient
quantity to supply the demand. The
supply comes from Iowa and Nebraska.
Until the past year most of the wheat
was manufactured into -four and ship
ped as such, but il appears that during
the past year there has been shipped
from the state 20 per cent OF the q ,000,-
600 bushels. OF the wheat product OF
'SS a large percentage was transported
beyond the boundaries of Minnesota
without being manufactured. into flour.
1t was probably caused by the low aver
age of the quantity of wheat.
Well, We'll try and do better hereaf-
ter, Mr.. Commissioner. And just keep
your eve on the Minnesota corn crop,
too, for the next few years.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29

THE Globe to-day suggests Judge Cooley
as a proper successor to Justice Mat
thews, and then proceeds to denOunce
President Harrison for not taking its adj
vice. 1t does not consider that the pres
ident hadn't seen its suggestion nor had
time to act upon it, but hastily asserts
that Cooley stands no show of appoint
ment because Jay Gould, the Wander
bits and other railway magnates have
been dIspleased by the decisions of the
interstate commerce commission.
Should it turn out that Judge Cooley Is
to be given the place, the Globe would
only need to revise its editorial and sub
stltute Judge Gresham's name, as it is
well-known his fearless decisions have
more than once incurred the enmity of
the railway wreckers. 1t is ridiculous TO
assert that Gen. Harrison would swerve
from an intention to appoint either
Cooley or Gresham because Jay Gould
did not like it. The injustice of such
charges was well proven in the case Of
Stanley Matthews. That appointment
raised loud protest because the late
Justice had been an attorney for corpo-
rations, and even the U. S. senate stood
out a long time before confirming his
nomination. But the course of Mat
thews on the bench gave the lie to such
uncharitable not to say despicable in
situations. Why Gen. Harrison should
be charged with similar faults is incon-
ceivable. He is under no obligations to
Gould or Vanderbilt, as they supported
his opponent, but even if this were not
true, it is impossible that a president
having the conception of his duties and
responsibilities which Gen. Harrison
must be credited with, should follow
other than his best judgment and the
highest public good in matter like this.
1t is high time that our public men were
given credit for small amount of hon.
esty, and not all set down as weaklings
or knayes.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29
CHICAGO WHEAT MARKET.

CHICAGO, March 20, 1889.
Wheat opened at $50 a. m May 1.0l
June 95a, July sSs, Sept. s2a.
April l:0lb, May l.0l3, June 96f, July sSs
@ 3,sellers, year, S03.
Highest prices, March 99s, April | ola
May l:02s, June 96f, July $50, Sept. S21
Dec. S3a, sellers, year S03.
May l.0l, June 952, July Sss, Sept. So
Dec. s0s, sellers, year, 500.
Minneapolis, closed 99s. Dull.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29
THERE was a prize fight near Minneap-

THERE was prize fight near Minneap-
oils Yesterday between two outlaws who
were struggled out of the county by 9TH
er outlaws in spite of the so-called close
surveillance of the police and detective
force of the city. The Globe enthusiastic
cally says of the affair:
All in all, the fight was one of, if not
the best, which has ever taken place in
or near Minneapolis. 1t was good,
clean fight, the best man to win, and
barring one or two toughs who gained
an entrance some way, was attended by
party of gentlemen who enjoyed the
mill to the utmost.
Gentlemen" is good.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29

THE reapportionment bill was dis
cussed at great length in the House yes
terday, and after being amended in one
or two particulars was recommended to
pass. The amendments are important,
to this county at least, as one of them
provides for cutting off of one of Blue
Earth's representatives and giving it to
Rice. Winona county is treated IN the
same way. The ground for making this
move is not at all strong and may re-
suit In the bill receiving the opposition
of the Blue Earth county delegation.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29
Ex-sIavor Amas IL nm.

MINNEAPofIs, March 28.-Ex-Mayor
Ames is seriously i'll at his residence.
Physicians say that 1t Is about an even
chance whether or not he RECEIVERS.
viii Fight for Mrs. Patterns Millions.
WASHINGTON, March ga bill for
partition has been filed by Mary E. Pat
ten and Others against Augusta Patten
Glover and others, praying that process
may issue requiring the defendants to
answer 30 that certain conveyances to
John NJ. Glover may be decreed null and
void, and that partition may be made
under the direction of the court among
the compliments. Glover is an ex-con.
gresham from Missouri. Mrs. Patten
died last summer, leaving an estate val
ued at several millions.
Booth and Mcdjeska to Star Together.
PHILADELPHIA, March 28.-The Press
says: The difference between Messrs.
Booth and Barrett and Mime. Modieska,
which threatened to prevent the con-
summation of the negotiations that have
been pending for some time past for the
joint starring tour of Mr.. Booth and the
actress Under Mr.. Barrett's management,
has been amicably settled and the con-
tract signed By al the parties interested.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29
THE IDES OF MARCH.

Had Julius Caesar needed the Hateful
words of the soothsayer and reasoned
out their import he might not have been
stricken down before Pompey's statue.
But men are prone to have too much
confidence in themselves, and Rome's
mighty ruler was no exception. The
public is advised that the st. Paul & Du-
iuth railroad presents the best route
the "Duluth Short Line"-between st.
Paul, Minneapolis and lake points, with
connections beyond to any point desir-
ed. Information furnished freely by A.
B. Plough, General Passenger Agent, st.
Paul, MINI.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29

A CORRESPONDENT raises considerable
alarm by suggesting that the Cuban ban
dit may kldnap Mr.. Cleveland. The
spectacle of the ex-President astride a
seven by nine donkey which was being
urged over the hills by the swarthy out
laws would be spectacle which would
make the fortune of some ameteur pho
tographer if taken on the spot.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29
LEGISLATIVE NOTES.

The game law was put upon the senate
calendar Tuesday and recommended
to pass after being amended so as to pro-
hibit duck shooting after Jan. LIST.
A constitutional prohibition. test is to
be made in the senate. Senator Brown
introduced bill Tuesday proposing an
amendment to article of the constitu-
ton, prohibiting the sale OF intoxicating
liquors, known as whisky, ale, beer, etc.,
anywhere In the State. The people, of
course, must vote on the amendment,
and a provision is made for such in the
bill. The measure was presented with
the view of ascertaining how the sena-
tors stand upon the question.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29

EX-SENATOR SABIN says he is mainly
interested in the size of the salary at
tached TO his position as president Of
the company which proposes to run the
and telephones of Venzuela.
If large enough to help him in devel-
oping his interests in this State he con-
siders it will be good thing. The ex-
Senator says very plainly he doesn't ex-
meet to leave his native heath.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29

Mr.. ROCHE is going to be reelected as
mayor Of Chicago. All classes of good
citizens unite in favor of him, and even
the Democratic Times reviews his admin
istration, recounts the vast public inn
provements that have been economical
ly and rapidly made, and decides that
Mayor Roche will do good deal better
than some new ana untried official.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29
Houston VIII Not Resign.

LONDON, March 2S.-Mr. Houston en-
phatically denies the report that he is to
sever his connection with the Irish
Loyal and Patriotic union. Rumor had
it that his associates in the organization
desired his resignation in consequence of
of the failure of his attempt to ruin
Mr.. Parnell through his transactions
with Piggott.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29

ACCORDING to a report made by the
Canadian government the population of
the province of Quebec, exclusive of
Montreal, has decreased 239, $40 in five
years. The falling off is said to be
caused by the French Canadians leaving
for New England States. At that rate
it wouldn't take long to absorb the en-
tire Canadian population.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29

THE new presidents pocket-book.
which was said to be pretty nearly de-
pleted by the enormous expenses he
had to contract since election. received
a fat addition in the shape of his salary
for the first month ofhis service, 1885,
SS. Mr.. Cleveland received the portion
of the salary due him for the first three
days of the month.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29

The Mugwumps don't know what to
do. They see the new president calmly
proceeding upon his way, asking no ad-
vice from them, but making appoint
ments and carrying himself in a way
which they are not foolish enough to
criticise. The poor fellows can't realize
how high and how dry the rock is upon
which they were exiled last November.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29
Effects Of Climate.

We hear great deal said about the
beneficial effect upon invalids of the eli
mate of Colorado and other western To-
calities. but when man changes his
place of residence in the hope of inn
proving his health without first trying
DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery,
he makes q great mistake. In nine cases
out of ten he might save his time and
money. This great remedy owes its pow
er over all affections of the throat and
lungs, bronchitis, asthma, catarrh and
even consumption. which is lung scrofu-
la, to the simple fact that it purifies and
enriches the blood and invigorates the
debiliated system. OF druggists.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29
First ms. March 90; last ms. April IL.
CITATION.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
- Earth-In Probate Court.
In the matter of the estate of John Dreher.
SENIOR" deceased.
The State of Minnesota and the said Probate
Court to all persons interested in the estate Of
John Dreher, SENIOR" deceased. Greeting:
Whereas, there has lately been delivered
to the Probate Court of the county of Blue
Earth, State of Minnesota, an instrument in
writing, purporting to be the last will and test
ament of John Dreher, SENIOR" late of said
Blue Earth county, deceased, and has applied
to the said Probate Court for the proof OF the
said will
and required to appear at the office of the
Judge of Probate. in the city Of Mankato, in
said county, on the 10th day of April, A. d.
day, and attend the probate of the said will.
In testimony whereof, have hereunto set
my hand and affixed the seal of the Probate
g. w. MEAD,
lSeal1 Judge Of Probate.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29
Work stopped on the Panama Canal.

WASHINGTON, March 2S.-The secre-
tary of state has received a report from
the United States consul at Colon stating
- work along the Panama canal has
entire.y ceased, and that the West India
negroes Were returning to their homes,
up to March 10 fully 5000 of them hav-
ing left. The consul reports great de-
preston in business, the Panama Rail-
road company suffering from the crisis,
owing to the loss Of local traffic.
1t appears that two unsuccessful at
tempts had been made to burn Colon.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29
Combinations.

WASHINGTON, March 2S.-In the secret
session of the senate the nomination OF
John c. New to be consul general al
London was favorably reported from the
committee on commerce, and immediate
consideration was asked. Mr.. Plumb OBJ.
jected, and under this objection the
nomination went over until tomorrow,
when it will undoubtedly be confirmed,
The senate confirmed the following
nominations: Robert v. Belt, assistant
commissioner of Indian affairs; Francis
E. Warren, governor of Wyoming; Ben.
jamin T. White, governor of Montana
Charles e. Waters, attorney for the
Eastern district of Arkansas. Several
postmasters were also confirmed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29

TIN BYRNEs was indicted into office
yesterday and Democratic correspon-
dent reports that he looked weary and
tired after his first half days work. The
wish was evidently father Of the thought
in that case. Tim" will get used to
the machine IN a day or two and wont
get very tired running it as long as there
are any Offensive partisans" left.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29

THERE was more expensive tea par
ty in Chicago Monday night that even
the wealthy denizens of that city are
wont to entertain their friAlS, with.
The great central bondedt tea warehouse
was totally destroyed by fire and water
together with its contents. The loss
will reach million.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29
Chicago Live stock.

Hogs-Receipts, 1900 head; light, S4656aL9O;
rough packing, S4.6004o5; mixed, S4700
4s5; heavy packing and shipping s47004s71S.
Cattle-Receipts, II 900 head; beeves. $500
As; cows, 81. 40027o stockers and feeders s.. &c
08O0.
Sheep-Receipts, 5000 head; natives, $s.6G
"a 5O6Ab IN
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29
First ins. March 20; last April 10.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, County Of Blue
- Earth. In Probate Court.
In the matter Of Gotfried Dehn, deceased.
Notice is hereby given to all persons having
claims and demands against the estate of
Blue Earth, deceased, that the Judge OF
the Probate Court of said county will hear
examine and adjust claims and demands
against said estate at his Office In the City of
Mankato In said county, on the soth day of
October, 1899, at ten o'clock in the forenoon
of that day, and that seven months from the
said Probate Court for creditors to present
their claims.
Dated March 9Th, 1889.
NJ. X. EVERETT,
Administrator of the estate of Gotfried Dehp
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29

If the report is true that the Irvine
manufacturers have decided to curtail
their profits and reduce the prices, il
shows that the movement of the farm.
ers of the Northwest toward a deter
mInation not to use binding Irvine have
had good effect. 1t also illustrates the
fact that however great the power OF
trusts may be it is not strong enough to
fight the law of supply and demand.
Let the latter be cut off and your trust
will go to smash, and little self denial
on the part of the people will knock out
the trust" in any commodity.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29
A Fight on HALTED.

WASHINGTON, March 2S.-Democratic
senators say that an effort will be made
to prevent the confirmation of Murat
Halsted's nomination as minister to Ger
many. Halsted's criticism Of Grant and
Logan, and his attacks on certain Re-
publican senators will be quoted in the
secret session. There is no doubt, how
ever. that the nomination viii be con
firmed
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29

THE conscientious members of the
house declare that they will not COM
init themselves to a promise which might
compel them to leave undone official
duties which may arise, and therefore
will not agree to adjourn April 10th, as
the senate wants.