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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-12

THE Australian ballot reform bill COW
ers, we are told, 80 pages of Legislative
fools cap. fit is adopted it will doubt
less be necessary to found a school
where the judges from the back coun-
ties' can take course of instruction.
In fact, it is possible some of the city
fellows may have to do the same thing.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-12

Mrs. HARRISON has been seen leaving
her coupe and entering the White House
with brown paper parcel of dry goods
under her arm. Just what the effect OF
this Will be is not known, but it is clear
that the Administration need not look
for any favor hereafter from the Mug
wump neWSDaDerS.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-12
Epoch.

The transition from long, lingering
and painful sickness to robust health
marks an epoch in the life of the indi-
vidual. Such a remarkable event ID
treasured in the memory and the agen-
cy whereby the good health has been
attained is gratefully blessed. Hence it
is that 30 much is heard In praise of
Electric Bitters. So many feel they
use of the Great Alternative and Tonic.
If YOU are troubled with any disease of
Kidneys, Liver or Stomach, of long or
short standing you will surely find re-
lief by use of Electric Bitters. Sold at
SOC. and 81 per bottle at J. R. Jones'
Drug Store.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-12

THERE is the usual indefiniteness about
the latest reports of the movements f
Stanley and Emin Pasha. The Arab re-
port would indicate that Emin Pasha
had abandoned his province and was
moving with his army and followers to-
ward the eastern coast by the Zanzibar
route. Going to the east of Victoria
Lake the distance from Wadelai to Nom
bassa on the coast is l 200 miles. Going
to the west of Victoria Lake the distance
from Wadelai to Bagamoyo is 1000
miles.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-12

THE chief requisite of the public SER
vice, according to Secretary Tracey, is
ability to discharge the duties of the po-
sition to which a man aspires, or in
which he seeks to be retained. And the
good record of a soldier will be a strong
recommendation in favor of the man
who is able and faithful. That's good
enough doctrine for any patriotic citi-
zen
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-12

THE "twine trust" which the farmers
have been dreading SO fearfuily is wiped
out by one sweep of the intellect of Sem
ator Kellar, of Sank Center. The farm
ers can now go and buy their twine and
pay the price demanded, calm in salts
fed intelligence that there is no trust
back of il
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-12

THE Joy of the Democrats over their
victory in Rhode Island is not at all Inn
moderate. They can't escape the I'M
pleasant reflection of "what might have
been" had the election last November
turned out like that of Wednesday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-12

EDWIN BooTH's illness is stated to be
the effect of too much smoking. 1t does
not seem strange that man who smokes
twenty strong cigars day should break
down in profession requiring as much
mental work as Booths.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-12

A COLONY of Washingtonians, includ-
ing 100 ex-union soldiers, and a large
number of ex-department clerks, is go
ing out to Oklahoma to start "A township.
In few years they will all be coming
back as Senators or congressman.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-12
Nine Horse. Burned.

IPSWICH, S.. D., April 9.-Fire yester-
day destroyed large farm belonging to
F. A. Stanford, prominent farmer near
here, together with nine head of valu-
able horses.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-12

TIE New York assembly has again
passed high license bill. Governor
Hill will doubtless remember the tenn
perancltes who aided IN his election
last fall by yetoing the bill.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-12

THE otherwise successful New York
centennial celebration is likely to be
spoiled by the quarrels of the dudes
who got themselves appointed on the
arrangements committee.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-12

Mr.. LANE, of the legislature, says "the
Australian system of voting is what the
laboring men want" The laboring men
will be so glad to hear of il.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-12

In the opinion of majority of Pioneer
Press readers, we fancy, the funny man
who was some time ago promoted to an
editorial position on that paper should
be relocated to his former obscurity.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-12
Struck Gas I'm Iowa.

HERNDoN, Iowa, April 9.-Peter
Lebes struck q vein of gas Saturday at
depth of i08 feet. The gas lifted. the
sixteen-inch augur filled with dirt and
sand out of the well, throwing sand 800
feet high, and threw some rocks out of
the well. :
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-12

THE eldest son of John Bright, who is
a Liberal Unionist, will contest the seat
in the Commons made vacant by the
death of his father.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-12

NEwBURGH, April 9.-Forest fires were
raging last night on Storm King noun
tain, near Cornwall. As seen from here
the fires seemed to be some distance
from the Mountain house.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-12
LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS.
Minnesota.


ST. PAUL, April 5.-The house reap
portionment measure was read in the
senate for the first time yesterday. Ii
was placed on general orders. 1t is evil
dent there will re quite struggle over
the bill before it is passed. Senator
Popes bill allowing county commission
ers to purchase headstones to place over
the graves of soldiers in case general
tombstone or monument is furnished by
the United States government passed
under suspension of the rules. There
was considerable debate over Senator
Durart's civil service bill, and it was
finally referred to the judiciary COM
mittee. Senator Ives bill appropriating
$40, 900 to the Third Minnesota regiment
was recommended to pass.
The bill providing for an Australian
system of voting was up for discussion
in the house. 1t was decided 10 discuss
the bill by sections. Six sections were
disposed of, and the house recessed until
ESQ. AT the afternoon session unim-
portant and local bills occupied most of
the time.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-12

BoULANGER understands the art of get
ting notoriety if he isn't an adept at fine
craftsmanship.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-12


ST. PAIL, &.ril Gin the house the
Australian voting bill was referred to a
select committee of five. There was very
little of general interest done during the
day. The Temple liquor license bill
came up and was promptly killed. The
measure making uniform 2-cent rail-
road rate was indefinitely postponed,
having been previously amended in COM
mittee SO as to make the rate 9 I-2 cents.
In the senate the bill providing for
election of railroad and warehouse COM
missioners was brought forward and
placed on general orders. The trouble
some pool bill came up. The Ives
amendment was knocked off and the bill
recommended to pass. Before the close
of the session the bill came up again.
The amendment was tackled on and the
bill passed to its third reading.
ST. PAUL, April 9.-In the house, by
request of the governor, bill was intro
duced which is intended as a substitute
for the grand jury bill declared uncon-
stitutional by judges of Ramsey and
Hennepin counties. The bill provides
for thirteen as the minimum and fifteen
as the maximum number of grand jur.
ors, the concurrence of twelve being
necessary for an Indictment. The vote
by which Merriam county was created
from Polk and Beltrami counties was
reconsidered and the bill placed ON gen.
eral orders. 1t was alleged in support of
the motion that half the members didn't
know what they were voting for. The
prison labor bill came up in committee
of the whole, and was discussed at
length, the debate occupying both morn
ing and afternoon sessions.
ing and afternoon sessions. The Will
rich bill, which was directly under con-
sideration, was voted down, and the
Reyes, or prison labor committee bill,
was placed on the calendar and recon-
mended to pass.
In the senate the Daniels bill prohibit
ing minors from using firearms was
passed. The Brush game law was also
recommended to pass. The bill estab-
fishing state weather bureau was in
definitely postponed by vote of 10 yeas
tn 1 1 nava
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-06-16

carrying a black bag. walked mp and down
In front of the American consulate for the
greater part of two days, speaking TO no.
BODY and acting rather queerly. He looked
III the once or twice, and | became
rather uneasy about him. recognizing in
him one of the crank species. j spoke to
a police officer about him, and lie went to
the trouble to ask him whathe wanted, but
his eyasive answer, waiting 10 see a man."
seemed TO be satisfactory, and the alleged
matter. This morning, while Nh. New hap
pened to be looking out of the window at
the stranger. the latter took a murderous
looking revolver out of the bag, and firedit
nobody knows at what. unless he meant to
commit either suicide or murder. He put
the weapon back in the bag and started to
run, while O crowd quickly collected and
he was caught. He refused TO give any ex-
PLANTATION of his strange conduct, and the
upshot of the whole matter was that he
was allowed to 90, although, apparently,
he was a very dangerous man to be allowed
to run at large, and l demonstrated with
the officer. That dignitary answered: Il
had no right to take him in custody; I
didn't see him do anything
But he had a pistol and fired it In a
crowded t~horougLfare." persisted; wasn't
that enOugh2"
Il didn't see it," said the officer; II sup
pose it was in the bag. but it was locked,
and | couldn't break in it,"
Mrs. John s. Duncan and Miss Duncan
leave here on Montay for a months tour of
the continent. They go unattended by a
male escort. but with the careful aid of
Cooks agencies, will have no trouble.
The American colony in London are rapid
ly going to. Paris. although every steamer
brings fresh arrivals. George Rhodius
leaves for Paris and a continental trip next
week. t. D.. Will English has disappeared,
and has probably gone to Edinburgh TO see
his sister. Mrs. Walling. /. . Mr.. Scott. of
Gaar, Scott IL Co.. Richmond. Ind, called
at the American consulate yesterday. . +.
Robert Lincoln has already made an ex-
cellent impression here. i. Mr.. New has
been made an honorary member of al the
big clubs in London. o. r. J.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-06-16
Russian Nurses With a Brogue.

New York Letter 10 Chicago Herald.
With the thirst for Russian tea and the
demand for everything Russian there is a
long-felt want for Russian nursemaids.
This want is now filed by dressing Natalie
ing a Russian cap ON her head. from which
float ribbons as wide as q sash and calling
her Katia or Karenina and sending her
adrift in the park. i saw a Vera or Olga
the other day on the mall. Her cap and
nose and mouth as decidedly from Cork.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-06-16
A Bourbon in q Thoughtful Mood

NashviIle Ameflcan-
A citizen of a neighboring county came
to town yesterday, and was seen standing
on Broad street studying the electric cars.
He looked ut them for awhile thoughtfuily.
and didn't seem very enthusiastic. lie APP
peared to be in q sort of reverie. At last |
stepped up to him and asked: We'll, what
do J on think of it" My new friend looked
at me for a minute, and replied slowly: Il
was inst thinking ofhow the Yankees came
down here and freed our niggers. Now, the
same blamed fellows have come down aud
freed our mules.n
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-05
WORK FOR THE POLICE.
Burglars Open Safe but Were Frightened Away Before They

Burglars Open q Safe but Were
 Frightened Away Before They
 Could Force the Money Drawer.
 Officer Pagan. whose beat is on North Main street, in trying the doors of the stores on his beat at an early hour this morning found the door of the Mechan- locked with the key in the keyhole on the inside. Looking in he found every thing seemingly all right and locking the door he sent the key to Mir Brown the manager. Mir Brown was surprised as he had locked the door on the inside, leaving the key in the lock. He left the store by the rear door after locking up $500 in the little money drawer in his Herring safe which stands near the window of the store. This morning he found the safe in it's usual position with the door closed, but an investigation showed that the safe had been opened without force. The money drawer was safely locked but bore marks where the would-be robber had used a gimmy which sprung the lock making it immovable. The thieves then gave up tfe job and departed. MT Brown easily solved the mystery of how they secured an entrance. One of the double doors is fastened at the bottom with bolt and by working the outside with the foot the bolt gradually is moved from its fastenings so that the door can be opened. In e gard to the combination having leon known, he says that the safe is a secondhand one that he purchased and he never changed the combination. Still it is a mystery to him how the burglars discovered the combination.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-05
SELECTMEN IN SESSION.
The State Committee Hold q Meeting
 in Meriden.

In Mer1den,
 The meeting of the selectmen of the state, held at New Haven in September, appointed a committee to meet at Meri- den yesterday, to arrange for state convention of those officials in January. The following selectmen composed the committee: G. w. Fowler of Hartford chairman, Samuel Bassett of New Brit ain, James Reynolds of New Haven. E. F. Strong of Bridgeport, LeGrand Bevins of Meriden, Col Doherty of Waterbury and J. c. Judson of Thomas ton. They were all present at the meet ing at the Winthrop yesterday afternoon with the exception of Judson who was an eX-selectman.
 Selectmam Reynolds and Strong were authorized to draw up constitution and bylaws for a permanent organization of the selectmen of the state Selectmen Fowler and Doherty were appointed a committee to secure papers to be read at that convention.
 The committee voted to hold a meet ing of all the selectmen of the state al Hartford on the 29th of this month and q subcommittee appointed to secure hal for that purpose.
 The matter of the care of the insane paupers of the larger towns was dis. cussed and the committee will report tC the convention at Hartford a resolution favoring each large townscaring for its own pauper insane and to have an alIC ss,. ance from the state for such purposes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-05
A Workingman'S Chance.

This is a great opportunity for the poor man to dress as well as the rich for half the money. Rather than carry our winter stock of clothing over until next season we have made reduction on oul entire stock of clothing. This is no hum bug sale. Come direct to us. We will save you dollars in your pockets.
 Hirsh's Ten Per Cent One Price Cloth ing company, 1851 Bank street. LOOK FOR THE WHITE FRONT.
 Notice-Goods damaged from our late fire we will sell at half their value
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-05
ADJUSTMENTS.
GOrman's Mfnstrels.


 The entertainment given by Germans minstrels at the opera house last even- ing was something of a disappointment to the large audience present. The com pany gave fair entertainment, but was not up to it's usual standard
 Bennett tS Moulton.
 Miss Irene Murphy appears in the title role of "Boccaccio' and is supported by an excellent cast. Miss Maud Green wood, the prima donna, who takes the part of Fiametta, and Lambertuccio, William Wolff, carried off the honors of the evening. The formers rendering of the introduced waltz song was beautiful and she was obliged to accept a most enthusiastic encore. The ''Jolly Grocer took the house by storm in his song 1.-Two Lovely Black Eyes" and he was encored five times. He was forced tc bring out a chair after the last encore and sat during the singing. .-Worcestel Spy. At the opera house Monday even ing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-05
MILITARY BOYS ON DUTY.
The Reception to Lady Friends By
 Co G Last Night.

The Reception to Lady Friends By
 Go G Last Night.
 The name of Company G has become SYNONYMOUS with good time and last nights reception to the lady canvassers who assisted at the recent military fair added to the well earned reputation of the boys as entertainers. The exercises were held in the armOry and were in- dulged in by about seventy-tive couples. Besides the lady canvassers there were present the wives of the married men of the company, members of the choir of the Sacred Heart church, officers of Co A, officers of the Hibernian Rifles and representatives of the press. The large hall was artistically decorated, tempo rarv stage set off by several sets of seen cry being a new and happy feature, The exercises before the banquet consisted of dancing with singing between the differ ent numbers. Captain A. J. Wolff and wife led the grand march. The Sacred Heart choir rendered several popular selections. receiving well merited ap- plause. A very pretty song entitled "A Curl From the Baby's Head was ren- l dered by Mrs William Bergin. Shortly after 12 o'clock the party took places at the supper tables which were laid out in the rear of the stage at the east end of the building. James Stout was in charge of this department and did his work to the satisfaction of all. The menu was an appetizing one and it was an hour before the good things were disposed of and then there was enough left to supply as many more After supper Miss Maggie Farrell sang two pretty selections and several un finished numbers of the dance were carried out Is was after 2 o'clock whe1 the pleasant gathering was concluded
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-05
NUTMEG CRAVINGS,

An incendiary fire broke out in the Wooster house block yesterday morn ing. The inmates succeeded in escap- ing in their night clothes.
 Emanuel Fratus of Norwich, whose 30-yeaf- old wife eloped four weeks ago with a 19-year-old school boy named Will Barton. leaving her two children. died yesterday of pneumonia. Reports are ahoat that he was poisoned, but phy- sicians say they are without foundation.
 John Pagan of Montville, aged 61, while driving yesterday, was thrown from wagon against a stone wall in a runaway and his skull was so badly fractured that he died in 30 minutes.
 A son, aged 10 of Captain Irwin of Stamford, was killed recently by a fall from the yard arm of a ship while on a voyage to South America.
 l Charles $. Allen, the Fair Haven oysterman, who has been missing since Monday morning, is now reported tc have eloped with a young woman named Button or Dutton.
 ! Letter Carrier Parsons of Hartford vii be disabled for several days, having beer badly bitten by a dog which was in the habit of receiving it's masters mail from the carrier, and which became enrageC Thursday when the carrier had no mai for the master.
 An unconfirmed report that the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad had about concluded deal by which i is to control the Boston, Providence anC Stonington road, and through it tht Providence and Worcester road, is going the raunds. The project has been il contemplation several years but ha never been decided on.
 One afternoon last week nine year old boy was taken home to his mother il Colchester beastly intoxicated. An olde boy had threatened to shoot him if h. did not drink the liquor, and anothe boy was in the party also intoxicated One boy says they purchased the liquor at saloon, and another that the, stole 1t from a wagon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-05
WORLD OF SPORTS.

At New Haven last night the home team defeated the Bridgeport by the score of to ?.
 The Bridgeports are leaders in the polo league followed in the order: Meriden, Hartford, Springfield, New Haven.
 There is some likelihood that New Britain will be admitted as a member of the Interstate polo league. It is possible that MT Gussman, long known as suc- cessful base ball manager, will purchase the Boston team and under his own name make application to the magnates for membership. The league managers sat upon MT Clark, but they may favor ably consider the proposition. Can the new deal be consummated ?-Hartford Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-05
NoIIGE-

CITY OF WATERBURY, STATE OF CONNECTICUT,
 COUNTY OF NEW HAVEN, SS,
 MAYORS OFFICE, January2, 1SS9 To the City Sheriff of the City of Waterbury
 Greeting
 You are hereby directed to warn and notify the Mayor and the members of the Board of Aldermen and Board of Councilmen of the City of Waterbury. that there will be mee ing of said boards in their respective chambers in the City hall building ill said city Monday evening January :, 1889, at o'clock, for the purpose oi organization and to transact such other business as may lawfully and properly be brought before said boards in pursuance of the charter and ordi- nance of said city.
 You will read this order and warning in the presence and hearing of the Mayor and each oi the members of the Court of Common council of said city. or leave a true and attested copy oi the same at the usual place of abode of each o1 the members of said court at least twelve hours previous to the said time prescribed for said meeting, and publish the same in one more newspapers in said city at least twelve hours before the time of said meeting.
 Hereof fail not. but of this warning with youl doings thereon endorsed make due service and return to the clerk of said city
 Given under my name and the seal of the city this second day of January, 1889.
 HENRY I. EDUCATION, Mayor, Nsw HAVEN COUNTY, ss. 1 WATERBURY, January 3, 1889. { The above and foregoing is a like and true copy of the original warning and notice. Attest. JOHN W. MCDONALD, City Sheriff.