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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-05
A Cbild with Two Fathers.

HERMAN, Mimi, April "A novel
proceeding in law was begun here Sat-
urday. H. II. Schram, a wealthy far
mer, leased his homestead to Alex. Weir,
it being stipulated in the lease that all
the increase by live stock on the farm
should be equally divided between the
lessor and lessee. Before Schram could
remove from the place his wife gave
birth to a son. Weir now claims that
by virtue of his lease he is entitled to
one-half of the baby, and has instituted
proceedings to prevent its removal.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-05

Previous TO the PIggott fiasco the Lon
don Times or some of its imitators might
have presumed to object to the appoint
ment of Patrick Egan to foreign mis-
sion, but the prosecutors of the Irish
have become more humble recently.
We are not likely to hear more than a
feeble protest against this elevation of a
man who has been so active in behalf OF
Ireland's rights.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-05

HENRI WATTERsoN comes TO the rescue
OF his editorial friend Halstead in a
strong editorial in his behalf. 1t is said
it is likely to have an effect with some
of the Democrats. Senators Blackburn
and Beck, of Kentucky, have always
been great friends of Halstead's, and
will surely vote for him, and may lead
other Democrats to do the same. Mean
while Senator Cullom has called on the
President to inform him that he will not
vote for the confirmation and Senator
Sherman Is said to threaten opposition
to all further nominations should Hal
stead's be thrown out. 1t is becoming
very interesting when the U. S. Senate
proposes to dictate what a great journal
shall say when it thinks wrong is being
done.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-05

The Oklahoma boomers are going into
the Indian Territory in such numbers
that there will not be enougRia to go
around. There is danger of lighting and
bloodshed, and it is hardly possible that
the struggling mass of humanity that is
reaching out after homesteads will be
able to settle their controversies peace
ably. Gen. Weaver, it is said, has al
ready staked off quarter section near
Oklahoma station, and will try TO hold
it after April %. Gen. Weaver, as a
member of the last Congress, did more
than any one else to pass the bill throw
ing open the Territory to white settlers,
and he seems to be one of the most law
less of the boomers.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-05

THE U. S. senators propose TO make
the president revise his selections for
foreign ministers because once upon a
time one or two of them told the truth a
trifle too clearly in their capacity of abe
editors. But these sensitive senators
ought to know they run great risk by
the ambition of a fiery editor
like Halstead. They had better get rid
of him while they can.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-05

The friends Of Norman +. Perkins
will be pleased to learn of his appoint
ment Thursday, TO the position of sup
erintendent of the railway mail service
for the tenth division, with headquart-
ers at st. Paul. Mr.. p. is an old and
experienced postal clerk and his knowl-
edge of postal affairs peculiarly qualities
him for the superintendency of the di-
vision
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-05
Rad,x Fooled After All.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, April 2.-Mon-
day evening porter at the Arlington
hotel caught Motine Culbao, sneak
thief, in the proprietor's room. He took
the thief to the Office, where the propri-
etor, thinking himself the victim of an
April fool joke, allowed the thief to es-
cape. Shortly afterwards Landlord
Blackford missed $1,100 note and a
hank hook
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-05
TELLER IS TIRED.

OF Having His Explanations Of Secret
Session Votes Misinterpreted-He Wants
Nominations Confirmed Openly.
WASHINGTON, April AIN the senate
Mr.. Teller offered resolution that here
after all executive nominations shall be
considered in open session Of the senate.
He said that at the next regular session
of the senate he intended to press the
resolution in season and out Of season.
He was tired Of giving his reasons to the
senate with closed doors for the votes
which he gave, and Of seeing it in the
newspapers the next day entirely differ
emit reasons ascribed to him.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-05
Lord Randv Nav Stand.

LONDON, April Am exciting contest
is expected over the parliamentary cleo
ton in the Central Birmingham district
lately represented by John Bright. The
Liberals have selected a candidate to run
against Mr.. Bright's son, and the Tories,
the latest reports say, will endeavor to
run Lord Randolph Churchill for the
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-05

ST.. PETER has two candidates for the
Congressional shoes of Hon. john Lind
in case the latter decides he doesn't
want to wear them again. The Tribune,
of that village, names these two aspir-
ants as VIM. Gresham, superintendent
of schools, and Representative G. r.
Davis. The flowers are being exposed
trifie too early IN the season.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-05

aMR. HALsTEAD's paper Monday &C.
cupied some five columns in reviewing
the records of the senators SbJ voted
against his confirmation as Minister to
Germany. There are indications that
some one will he made very tired in this
fight ere long-and no one suspects 1t
will be Murat.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-05
Making way FOR Meredith.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-The way for
the appointment of Capt. Meredith, Of
Chicago, to be chief of the bureau of en-
craving and printing was made easy by
the resignation of the present chief of
the bureau, Edward o. Graves. Chief
Graves has resigned to take effect May 1,
and has gone West ON a leave of absence.
The announcement that Mr.. Meredith
would be appointed to this position was
made in the United Press dispatches sew
eral days ago.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-05
New York's German Painters.

NEW YORK, April 2.-The German
Painters union have started their de-
mand for a uniform rate of $500 for
nine hours work per day. OF the LOO
members of the union about 400 are GET
ting that figure. The bosses were asked
in shops where only 90 was being paid
to grant the increase. The demand was
in several instances granted, and only
twenty employers yet refuse to concede
to the demand of the men.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-05
The Cincinnati Election.

CINCINNATI, April 2.-The interest in
yesterdays election was occasioned by
the reform movement led by Daniel
Stone to strict enforcement of the law
regarding the sale of beer on Sunday.
The contest resulted in the election of q
mixed ticket, four Republicans and four
Democrats. Mosby, Rep, for mayor, has
a plurality of about 500. Noyes, for
Judge of the superior court, Horstonman,
for city solicitor, and Zigler, for treas
urer, were elected. The Democrats who
won were Stevens, for comptroller;
Ermston, 2orpoiice judges Corcoran, for
prosecuting attorney of the police court,
and Hooker, for infirmary director.
Stone, the citizens candidate for mayor
received about 2, 400 votes.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-05
A1runnnu Mr Wannana

ALTHOUGH Mr.. Wannanaker was Mr..
Quay's candidate for the cabinet, the
postmaster general does not seem able
to suit the Pennsylvania Senator in his
selections of postal employees. We think
the plan of giving the business man the
preference over the politician will be
upheld by the people, though Mr.. Quay
may go into mourning.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-05
Alton directors EIecteds

CHICAGO. April AT the annual
meeting of the Chicago and Alton rail-
road stockholders the old board of direct
ors was reelected with the exception of
William N. Blackstone, who was chosen
to fill the vacancy caused by the death
of Lorenzo Blackstone. At subsequent
meeting of the directors the present off,
GERS of the road were all reelected.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-05
THE aid which the Democratic

THE aid which the Democratic party
gives the temperance cause is we'll illus
trated in New Jersey where the Demo-
cratic majority of the legislature has re-
pealed the local option bill passed by the
Republicans last winter and nullitied the
elections under 1t in five counties. This
is the reward the ProhIbitionists receive
for carrying the state for Cleveland last
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-05

OTTAWA, Ont, April 2.-Hon. John
Fl. Pope, minister of railways and canals,
died here yesterday, after a long illness.
He was one of the oldest members of the
cabinet and took a large part in the pro-
noting the construction of the Canadian
Pacific railroad. Both houses of parlia-
ment adjourned as mark of respect.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-05
The Car Ia Scared.

ST. PETERSBURG, April 2.-The Rus
sian newspapers have been prohibited
from publishing reports of the explosion
at Zurich. It is stated that the police
have secured an important clue in SUI
bm'b of st. Petersburg to plot . u, ur-
der the car. The car is TIM. ,ughly
alarmed at the disclosures.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-05

ONO is at present without a represent
tative upon the supreme bench for the
first time IN sixty years. The State has
a candidate for successor to the late JUS
tice Matthews in the person of Judge
Thomas McDougal, of Cincinnati. He
is a very able jurist and would make a
fine Justice, but there seems to be little
likelihood of his selection.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-05
The StanIexIetter.

LONDON, April 2.-Sir Francis Dew
ington was interviewed regarding the
Henry NJ. Stanley letter. Sir Francis
was greatly rejoiced over the contents
of the letter. which he says will occupy
five newspaper columns. He says that
that the letter will not be published un-
til tomorrow. The government has no
knowledge of the contents of the letter.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-05

The Re0iew blossomed all over Tuesday
with its malignity toward the FREE Press.
This and its lies are as natural TO the
ReuieU as any other part OF ite sleepy ma
ture. There was time Wien ti.ev were
of some importance and required atten
ton from us, but that time has passed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-05
JUST FOR TRAFFIC.

Reported Agreement Between the Wis
consin Central and Northern Pacific
Confirmed.
MILWAUKEE, April 2.-General Mana
ger Mellen, of the Wisconsin Central
railroad, has returned from New York
where he had been attending a confer
ence of the Wisconsin Central and
Northern Pacific railway officers. he
confirms the report Of the pending nego-
tiations between the two roads, but says
it will simply be a traffic agreement. 1t
will take a week or two before all the
details are consummated. There will
be no consolidation of the roads, as each
will maintain its independent manage
ment as heretofore.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-05

AS predicted the appointment of Rob-
ert Lincoln meets with almost unani-
nous approval. Only few of the DEM
ocratic sheets of the lower class presume
to criticise it, and raise question of
Mr.. Lincoln's ability and fitness for the
nnsitinn
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-05
Bismarck La IA.

BERLIN, April 2.-Prince Bismarck
yesterday celebrated the anniversary of
his 74th birthday. He received numer-
GUS congratulations and presents. Among
the latter was magnificent grayhoung
presented by Emperor William to take
the place of the chancellor's famous
reichshund, which was killed some time
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-05
Car Barns Burned.

MINNEAPOLIS, April about 80 a.
m. an alarm of fire was turned in from
the street car barns at the corner of
Eighth avenue south and Franklin
street. The barn hands had hard work
to save the stock. Several cars were
burned. Two or three men are missing,
and some fear is entertained that they
NAV have been burned.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-05
stockholders Cannot Vote,

AUSTIN, Tex, April 2.-Judge Mickey
of the district court Of Travis county, at
the instance of the state, has granted an
injunction against the Missouri, Kansas
and Texas railroad company, restraining
them from voting the stock owned by
the company in the International and
Great Northern Railway company at the
annual election of the International.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-05
March nebt Statement

WASHINGTON, April 2.-The reduction
in the public debt during March past
amounted to $13,605, 655, and for the
first nine months of the current fiscal
year $50, 900,994. The total debt, less
cash in the treasury amounts to 81, 114,-
6S3, 1852. The net cash or surplus in the
treasury is S54, 006, 396, against $4S, 096,-
1853 a month ago.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-05

HARPER's Weekly this week opens IFS
wall for the re-appointment of Postmas-
ter Pearson. We fear it will be disap-
pointed. AS the New York SIM Gays,
President Harrison has not thus far
showed disposition to court the praise
of the Mugwumps by insulting his own
party friends.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-05

CLEVELAND, April IA special from
Youngstown, Ohio. says the nut and bolt
works of Arms, Bell & Co., employing
200 men, were entirely destroyed by fire
during the night. Loss $50, 900, insured
for $500. The flames spread to the
warehouse and engine house of Brown,
Bonnell & Co. g rolling mill, which were
also destroyed. Loss $1,000; fully in
sured,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-05

Ii there is any Office within the gift
of the federal administration not sought
after by Minneapolis politicians infor-
nation of that purport should be imme-
diately sent to Secretary Window. 1t
would no doubt relieve his anxiety.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-05
THE OLD TEXAS CAPITOL.

It Is Leased to the Southern Soldiers
Home at 80 q Year.
NEW YORK, April 2.-The legislature
of Texas has leased the old state capitol
for five years to the Confederate soldiers
home, at a rental of s. year. 1t pro-
duces 81 800 year In rents, so that the
home will have steady revenue. The
Texas constitution would not allow di-
rect appropriation of money for the pur-
pose, SO that this method of aiding the
charity was adopted.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-05

The U. s. senate adjourned Tuesday,
and the future apPoiniees Of President
Harrison will have the privilege of serv-
ing i'm their Offices for a few months at
least before being raked over the Goals
by the senators.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-05

THE Winnebago City Ners cites the
wonderful circumstance that citizen
of it's town has refused an appointment
as postmaster. The occurrence certain
ly Is worthy place in the catalogue of
strange events.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-05
A Redoction I'm Wnge..

HARRISBURG, Pa, April LA reduc-
ton of from five to ten per cent in the
wages of employees of the Pennsylvania
Steel works went into effect yesterday,
in accordance with notice previously
given. The reduction affects $500 men.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-05
German vessels or for samoa.

BERLIN, April 2.-The government has
ordered the cruiser Sperber and the cor
vette Alexandrine to depart for Samoa
Immediately to replace the two German
war vessels lost in the recent disaster at
Ania
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-05

THE State park bill has passed. The
Republican papers at the twin cities do
not seem to allow their pleasure at its
success to break out in any comment
thereon.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-05
Inmate Of the Soldiers Home Murders

Inmate of the Soldiers home Murdered.
MILWAUKEE, Wis, April An. M.
Marshall, an old soldier, was struck and
killed in the saloon of Brauer, on Ma
tional avenue, near Thirtieth avenue, by
Thomas Eagan, hack driver. The dis
pute which resulted in MarshalPs death,
arose, it is said, by Eagan making in
sulting remarks to boy who came in
for beer. Marshall told him to mind his
business, whereupon the fellow struck
him. This is the second murder COM
mitted this year on National avenue in
the vicinity of the home,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-05
no Promote Naval onicers.

WASHINGTON, April IA naval ex-
amining board has been ordered to con-
vene at the Mare Island navy yard on
the 22d inst, for the examination of Off
mander j. w. Phillip and Lieut.. Sebree
will appear before the board.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-05
FOUR CHILDREN DROWNED.

Distressing Accident Occasioned by
Swollen River.
CLINTON. No., April 2.-John Boyles,
of the southern part of this county at
tempted with his wife and six children,
to drive in a wagon across Grand river,
which was greatly swollen with Satur-
days rain. When they reached the
middle of the stream the wagon was
overturned and four of the children
were drowned. Mr.. Boyles, by heroic
efforts, managed to save his wife and
two children. The oldest of those
drowned was girl IA years of age.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-05
A Lone Hiehwsyman.

MILTON. CAL, April "A stage from
Murphy's to Milton was held up by a
single highwayman near Angeles. The
driver was ordered to throw off the
Wells. Fargo & Co.'S treasure box and
the mail bag, which he did. They were
rifled by the robber, but only small
amount of money was secured.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-05
Strikinc Comnoaitors.

OSHKOSH, Wis.,, April 2.-The COM
positors on The Oshkosh Morning Times
struck this afternoon before cases were
distributed, for some cause, and there is
no hope of a speedy settlement.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-05

The "glycerine" with which the bold
Denver bank robber bluffed his victim
turns out to have been castor oil. There
was no discount on the fellows nerve,
hnwauar
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-05
MANKATo, MINNESOTA FRIDAY. 5.

IT appears from the droppings of
Deacon Smiths editorial pen that Hal
stead's wicked partner is not afraid of
the U. S. Senate himself.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-05
Want Short Hours.

DENVER, April 2.-Over 200 painters
struck yesterday for reduction of
hours from nine to eight, with the same
pay per day as heretofore. The employ
ers have telegraphed east for men.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-05
Two Tramps Roasted.

BALTIMORE, April 2.-The SUMS spe-
cial from Wheeling, w. Va, says: One
of the most disastrous accidents that has
occurred on the Baltimore and Ohio for
a long time was reported from Cameron,
Marshall county. A fast freight train
was rounding a curve, when burning
bridge was discovered. Steam was put on
and the engine reached the other side in
safety, but seventeen cars went down
and were bu....,,. -...,. ..
in one of the cars, one of
caped
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-05

Mr.. Bowen has introduced bill in
the state senate proposing the repeal of
the entire oil inspection law. Bully for
Bowen.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-05

Nut and Bolt Works Burned.

ROCHESTER,, N. Y, April All the
street car drivers are expected to strike
during the day,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-05

LONDON, April 2.-The Smith Mitchell
fight has been postponed until further
notice on account of an injury sustained
by Smith to-day. Mitchell has agreed
to the postponement and may not claim
the forfeit money. Smith stepped ON an
iron hoop and cut his leg badly. He is
under doctors care.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-04-05
To Tunnel the Aims.

GENEVA, April Lit is stated that an
English syndicate with a capital of
90, 900, 900 francs has offered to buy the
concession for the construction Of the
Simplon tunnel under the Alps.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1889-03-30
PANACA ITEMS.

All the juice is squeezed out Of the
mud around town now.
With the exception of colds good
health prevails at present.
There have been number of teams in
from Utah with, flour, grain snd apples
during the week.
Farmers are all busy now that planting
time has come. Considerable grain has
already been planted and gardening is
receiving its share of attention.
Allen Nelson has new grist mill on
the road from Sacramento, in consequence
of his business having increased so he
could not supply the demand with the
one he had which was only coffee
grinder.
Hon A. 0. Lee, and Miss Jane Lee,
who has been spending the winter at
Salt Lake City, arrived home on the
Goth. Both are looking well. and sever
al of our young men have been smiling all
over. Guess We know why.
Chas. Ronnow has changed his voca.
ton from pedagogue to farmer. He and
JOS, Ronnow went to Hebron, Friday, to
put in grain there. We fancy we hear
some tall swearing" when the blisters
begin to appear on his hands.
Schools closed Friday, March 10, after
six months session. The day was
spent in reviewing the scholars on what
they had gone over during the term, and
in the evening a program consisting of
speeches, songs, Rotations, etc., was
carried out All present We're satisfied
with the exercises, and the Trustees ex.
pressed satisfaction with the progress
made by the scholars. During the term
the school has been divided into two de.
partments with Chas. Ronnow and Miss
Susie Wedge as teachers. IS scholars
have been enrolled in each department,
making total of 10; the average daily
attendance has been Ga. The Trustees
and other persons have visited the school
during the term, but the County Supt
entirely forgot to give us call.