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

CORPORAL TANNER, the proposed COM
of pensions, says he admired
and endorsed the sentiment of General
HARRISON when the latter said: "Gen-
tlemen, it is no time to use the apothe-
cary's scales when you come to weigh
the services of the men who saved this
country" Tanner says it seems to him
it sis pretty good motto for all the peo-
pie of the United States to adopt. If ]
were asked to define my ideas on this
pension question in a sentence / should
unhesitatingly reply: ga pension for
every surviving soldier who needs one,
and no soldiers widow, father, or moth.
er, should be in want. / am going to
take hold of this mighty machine, and /
am not fool enough to think have moth
ing TO learn of its workings"
Asked if he was in favor of anincrease
of soldiers pensions, the new commits
sioner said: 81 tell you frankly am
opposed to these 81, So, and So month
pensions. If you are going to give a
man anything give him enough TO rea-
lie he is getting something. If there is
an old soldier who has got claim that
you are satisfied is good one and he
has not quite proved it, my policy is to
assist him to secure that proof. You
may say that l am not opposed to knock
iEg out soldiers claims because Of q
technical shortcoming.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29

THE postmaster general his thus far
refused to say anything for publication
on the subject of offensive craftsmanship
as cause for the removal of postmasters.
But the Washington Star says: ION Sat-
urdav Mr.. Wanamaker made the posi-
tive announcement to an unnamed men,
Der of congress, who had a very offensive
partisan postmaster he was working to
have removed, that the charge of Often
sive partisanship would not be regarded
as sufficient cause for removals. Some
other good reason would have to given,
and it did not matter whether or not that
charge was attached"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29

IT has been stated ali along that Pres
ident Harrison has a man in his own
mind for minister to England. Some
think it is Chauncey M. Depew. The
New York World is positive of it, and
said Yesterday:
1t can be stated on the highest author
ity that Chauncev NJ. Depew has been
offered the English mission within the
last two days, and after giving the mat
ter serious consideration he has signitied
his willingness to accept it. The nomi-
nation OF Mr.. Depew for this important
position will not be deferred later than
Monday. 1t has been known for some
time that President Harrison regarded
Mr.. Depew as his ideal for the English
mission, and the only obstacle to the APP
pointment was the doubt of Mr.. De-
pew's acceptance of it. This seems to
have been overcome, and the Worlds
informant makes the positive announce
ment that Mr.. Depew will be Mr.. Phelps
successor in London.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29
THE bill to regulate building and loan

THE bill to regulate building and loan
associations has been prepared and will
make its appearance in the senate
shortly. AS we understand it, the bill
does not apply to county associations,
but only to those which desire to do
business all over the state. The shares
are to be taxed and the companies are
required to deposit 100000 as security,
with the state auditor of the state in
which their home is, for doing square
business in this state. Anannual exam
ination by the state examiner and other
provisions which are made will go far to
protect the legitimate associations from
the competition of irresponsible con-
Germs.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29
Dakota Dots.

Guy G. H. Corliss, formerly a st. Paul
lawyer, now practicing at Grand Forks,
N. D., has been mentioned as likely to
be appointed justice of the territorial
supreme court.
The farmers alliance adopted resolu.
recommending farmers to use every ex-
pedient to do without binding Irvine the
coming season. They urged changing
reapers into headers and adding plat
forms for hand binding.
A movement is on foot for the organi-
cation of a military company at Casselton,
N. ID. Some of the prominent citizens
who are interested are to visit Bismarck
next week and see what can be done in
regard TO an apportionment for the CON-
pany.
An increasing demand is made for
Black Hills;marble and it is impossible
to fill the orders as promptly as they
should be. Several openings have been
made in the marble beds west of Rapid
City, which reveal fine quality that
improves with depth.
Secretary l.. B. Richardson arrived
at Grand Forks from Washington Fri
day and received congratulations from
friends. Dir. Richardson said that when
he went to Washington he had no inten.
ton of receiving any appointment
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29

by local application, as they can not
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to cure Deafness,
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an inhamedcon-
dition.of the mucus lining of the Eusta.
chan Tube. When this tube gets in
famed you have a rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing, and when it is en-
tirely closed Deafness in the result, and
unless the inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored to its normal con-
dition, hearing will be destroyed for
ever; nine cases out of ten are caused by
catarrh, which is nothing but an infiam-
ed condition of the mucus surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Deafness Caused by Ca
tarrh) that We cannot cure by taking
Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars,
free. F. 7. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
J e6Sold by Druggists, zoe.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29
CONDOLENCES.

Every shocking"-An earthquake.
Forever con the jump''-The toad.
Post haste-The fast mail.
"Take the cake"-The wedding guests.
Only comes once week-Sunday.
Game always in season-Whist.
Takes in the whole range-The kitch-
en-.
Debilitated time-A clock run down.
Everybody "hangs it up"-The over
coat.
Gives all callers "the shake"-The
President.
"Guests" who have to pay-Hotel
boarders.
Always Lent-Money on mortgages.
Not tree to climb-The slippery elm
"High rollers" Elevated cable cars
A green conspirary-Theg grass plot.
An astronomical story-The tail OF O
comet.
Still studying their letters-The post
men.
"a jump-off place"-The railway sta
ton.
A "whipper in"-The country school
master.
"The habiliments of whoa"-A set O
harness.
Agreat misunderstanding the fire will
kerosene.
Will not "take water New Hamp
Iehire. Mail and Express
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29
VETOED BY HILL.

New York's Governor Disspproves a Local
Registration Bill, But Would Gladly
Sign General One. :
ALBANY, N. Y, March 26.-The gov
ernor returned to the assembly last night
without approval, Mr.. Masses bill which
proposed to extend the provision of the
general registration act for cities so that
it should apply to the town Of Fishkin,
Duchess county. The governor thinks
that the bill is concession that there
exists necessity for the registration of
electors in the country districts Of the
state. The situation in Fishkill, he says,
is no different from that which exists in
all the large towns and villages in the
rural districts. If registration is de-
manded in Fishkill, it is equally demand
ed elsewhere. There should be passed a
general law. applicable TO all the towns
of the state. There was universal COM
plant at the recent presidential election
all along the interior counties bordering
upon other states that non-residents
voted in our state in large numbers. 1t
is claimed there was an apparently con-
certed plan of colonization carried on
whereby residents of Pennsylvania, Yer
mont and other states voted in our rural
counties which adjoin these states. The
governor says that such reform is as
important as any Of the ballot reform
schemes now being urged.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29
THE vANDALIA AT ApIA.
Arrival of One OF the United States Ne
of-war In Samoa Reported.


Arrival of One of the United States Mem
of-War In Samoa Reported.
WASHINGTON, March 26.-Capt G. a.
Schoonmaker, commanding the Van
dalia, reports under date of Feb. % the
arrival of the Vandalia at Apia, Samoa,
the date previous. He found in port
the Nipsic, II. B. NJ. ship Calliope and
the German corvettes, Adler, Olga and
Eber. Everything has been quiet since
last reports from Samoa sent home and
Commodore Mullan, having prepared a
full report of the condition Of affairs In
the islands, it would go by the same
mail. The Trenton had not arrived.
Commander Mullan, commanding the
Nipsic, reports to the navy under the
date of Feb. 20 that II. B. NJ. ship Cal
Hope arrived on the "a of February and
relieved the Royalist. The Engiish
paper, The Samoan Times, had resumed
publication. On the 18th of February
severe gale visited the harbor, during
which the American barkentine Consti-
tuition was driven ashore, and became q
total wreck. Everything possible was
done to save the vessel. The second cutter
of the Nipsic, in charge of Ensign w.
p White, took off the Captain and
crew. The constitution was owned by
Mr.. Nicholas Richard, of San Francisco.
Other smaller vessels are reported to
have gone ashore on the West end Of
Upola island.
Affairs at Apia he reports, have
been very quiet since the last dispatch to
the department. No molestation of for
eigners or natives had occurred. On the
9Th of February Herr Brandeis, Ger
man subject and the president of the So
called Ia .se government, was re-
ported 20 have resigned and left for
SiIney in the merchant steamer Lybeck.
The indications are that the Tamasese
party is losing ground.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29
American Chess Congress.

NEW YORK, March 26.-The sixth
American Chess congress- international
tournament has begun in the hall of the
Union Square Bank building. The play
ers number twenty and represent Ger
many, England, Russia, Poland and
America. Each contestant will play
two games with every other player.
The prizes are 81 900 to the winner, $3.50
to second, $500 to third, $500 to fourth,
$500 to fifth, $500 to sixth and $500 to
seventh. The first game concluded was
won by Taubenhaus, the Frenchman,
who defeated Mcleod, champion of
Canada, in the seventeen move. Time
of game, Q 1-2 hours. Weiss beat Bur
rill in thirty-three moves. Blackburne
beat Hanahan in twenty-six moves;
time, 2 hours So seconds. 1t was bril-
liant game. In the twenty second move
Blackburne sacrificed his queen and an
nounced mate in four moves. Lipschutz
beat Pollock, of Dublin. who RESIGNED at
the thirtieth move,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29
Frank Wilkin
S. w. Burgess.
III g Wond
Merit Wins.

We desire to say to say to our citizens,
that for years we have been selling DIR.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
DIR. Kings New Life Pills, Bucklen's Ar.
MICA Salye and Electric Bitters, and have
never handled remedies that sell as
well, or that have given such universal
satisfaction. We do not hesitate to guar
antee them every time, and we stand
ready to refund the purchase price, if
satisfactory results do not follow their
use. These remedies have won their
great popularity purely on their merits.
]. r. Jones druggists.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29

THE son of General Sigel who was re-
Gently detected in systematic robbery of
poor and disabled veterans, widows and
orphans of soldiers in connection with
his position in the pension Office at New
York city, has been sentenc 4 to six
years Imprisonment. A few such
prompt punishments would 90 far to-
ward restraining the rascals who are in
government positions.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29

THE Globe says "the fight is on re-
ferring to the alleged trouble between
President Harrison and Mr.. Blame.
The strange part of this matter is, why it
should so greatly worry the Democratic
editors. Ifall that they allege is true,
which is a very imaginative proposition,
we fail to see why the Republicans are
not privileged to quarrel among them
selves as much as they please. The DEM
ocrats need not expect to get any of the
hairs if the fur does fly.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29

Mr.. WANNAMAKER's order that the
clerks in his department shall 60 to
work at $3.50 and not quit until 6 is very
good one. Those who don't like it may
do as an exchange suggests, resign, and
hire out to do farm work. Farmers
usually begin at sun-up and work until
shutdown. Just imagine the great army
of American workingmen beginning
work at 9 and shutting off at 4; as has
been the custom in the p. o. Depart
ment at Washington.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29

Hon. e. G. EDWARDS, of Fillmore
county, has been appointed collector of
customs at st. Paul. The appointment
is no surprise to those who have been
in position to know the "inside work.
ings," and to all Republicans the news
will be received with satisfaction. Col.
Edwards was strong and persistent
supporter of Senator Washburn and is a
lifelong republican. His selection is a
reward of merit richly earned.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29

The pure-mInded, lonely political idol
of the Mugwumps, Mr.. Grover Cleve-
land, has become Tammany brave, and
will needs be classed with that delect-
able organization which seeks to boss
New York City politics. There is every
indication that the gentleman has come
to the sensible conclusion that the puri-
ty racket don't count for much with De-
mncracV
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29

WITH Frank Leslie's Arkell will follow
somewhat the model set by the North
American RevieU, giving both sides on a
public question. For example, the
first issue under his management,
which begins on May l, will contain an
editorial in defense OF "trusts" by Gen.
eral Benjamin F. Butte. On the follow
ing week Allen G. Thurman viii ans.
wer the argument.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29
ward for the Washingfons.

WASHINGTON, March &c. Fl. Emer-
son, of the Washington baseball club,
who assisted President Hewitt in con-
Quoting the negotiations with the famous
shortstop, John NJ. Ward, returned to
Washington last night. MIR. Emerson
says that Ward is satisfied with the
terms offered by the Washington club,
but he said he did not want to sign right
away. President Hewitt stayed in New
York to complete the negotiations If pos
sible. Emerson says Ward will play in
Washington and that the deal may be
closed within twenty hours.
Dccamped with the Banks Cash.
FORT LARAMIE, w. t., March 28.-
Joseph Grant of Baltimore, came here
three months ago, and, with Charles
Rosking, started bank. They advanced
money to soldiers and civilians at enor-
nous rates of interest, and paid well
for deposits. Monday Grant decamped
with over 5000 belonging to his partner
and depositors.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29

IT looks as though the opposition
to Whitelaw Reid's confirmation was a
trifie beneath the dignity of the U. s..
senate. If Mr.. Reid was not a gentle
man of ability and good works there
might be some excuse, hut personal
spite ought to be releGated to the rear
by the alleged courteous" senators.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29

THE Russian temperance movement,
at the head of which is Count Tolstoi,
and other statesmen, contsmplates the
suppression of the manufacture and sale
of the fiery liquids-known in. America
by the pet names of forty-rod, Jersey
lightning and the ike-but does not
seek to prohibit lighter beverages, such
as cider and kvass, mild acid drink
with little alcohol. In other words, the
Russian reformer has more faith in prac'
teal temperance than impractical prohi'
bition.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29

From the edition of Geo. p. Rowell &
Co.'S Gamer lean Newspaper Directory"
published April LIST, tits twenty-first
year, it appears that the newspapers
and periodicals of all kinds Issued in the
United States and Canada now number
17,lO7, showing gain of 1877 during the
last twelve months, and of 1852 in ten
Vears
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29

THE governor of New Mexico refuses
to go at the bidding OF the president.
There will doubtless be a way found very
soon to inform the denizens of that be-
nlghted locality that the Republicans
carried the election last fall.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29

The death of Associate Justice Stanley
Matthews, reported by telegraph Friday
removes a man who had been
prominent in public affairs for many
years. He was possessed of great abili-
ty as jurist, and his course on the SUI
preme bench has never been criticised.
He was appointed by ex-President
Hayes, and previously held the position
of u. S. senator from Ohio.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29

THE New York Herald enjoys sensa-
ton more than it does good dinner.
Its feat of publishing a private letter OF
President Harrison's, which Mr.. Blame
accidentally left at his hotel was very
clever. 1t would be safe to wager, how
ever, if the letter is genuine, that it was
secured in way more questionable than
the Herald would care to admit.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29
THE omnibus appropriation bills =,

THE omnibus appropriation bills were
introduced Friday. The aggregate
amount asked for to run the state the
next two years and make proposed i'm
provements is 1881 1928. Senator
Buchanan accompanied the bill with a
statement that the subject was one the
senate would do well TO discuss. He
said the appropriations must be held
down or the rate of taxation raised to 20
mill. Cut 'em down, then.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29

The story that Mary Anderson was in.
sane proves as untrue as expected, and
it is announced that the popular actress
will soon re-appear with her company.
IF the story was started as an ADVERTISE
ment it was certainly in as bad taste as
it was unnecessary, while if it was the
work of some enemy il was despicable
in the extreme.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29

THE fifth daughter of Chief Justice
Fuller has created little diversion by
clipping with and marrying the young
gentleman of her choice. When he
heard of it, the Chief Justice telegraph
ed to his law partner asking what could
be done about it. The highest legal au-
thority of the country ought to have
known that as both of the lovers had at
tanned their majority the only thing that
could be done was to say, "Forgive you
my children" The case is not worthy
the notoriety given it.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29

SENATOR WAsHBURN left Washington
for the West Saturday night. tits given
out that the appointments for federal of
fees in this State will be put off until af-
ter July list. Whether this is really the
intention, or only a ruse to deceive the
Office seekers will have to be seen by
experience.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29

THE small value which this country
puts on its public servants is forcibly il
Illustrated every time one of them passes
away. Justice Mathews had not been
dead before speculation as to who would
be his successor began. In few hours
after his death the friends ofseveral can
didates had their men in thu field.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29
LEGISLATIVE NOTES.

Sixteen members OF the senate and
twenty-four of the house served In the
war of the rebellion. The remaining of
the $50 legislators were either too young
to enter the service or so old as to be
excused on that ground.
There are now $50 bills in the hands
of the committees of the house which
have not been reported back.
Ex-senator Sabin spends most of his
time in st. Paul, having his home at the
Merchants. He holds no slight influ-
ence over the members of the legisla-
ture.
The 23d of April is the last day the
two houses can be in session. The prop
osition of the senate 10 adjourn on the
10th may be adopted by the house, but
there Is small probability of that occur
renee.
The re-apportionment bill and the
Australian balloting system will be the
important matters discussed this week.
If the Duluth folks can settle their diff
ferences the apportionment bill will
probably go through, but if not the mat
ter is likely to be indefinitely postponed.
The southern Minnesota contingent is
not greatly interested, and would as soon
as not see the bill all through.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29
HE hanging of the Barretts can N

The hanging of the Barretts can not
fail to have a Statutory effect upon the
1t shows that there is
enough justice left in the country
yet to counteract the disposition SO pre-
dominant to make martyr or subject of
sympathy out of a desperate the mo-
ment he is detected in his crimes.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29
IT is not at all surprising that dissati

IT is not at all surprising that dissatis-
faction is found with some of the new
presidents appointments. But as a gem
eral thing it turns out that the fault-find-
ing is done by the friends of some dis
appointed candidate. 1t is always to be
expected that the under dog in the fight
will not feel like joining in the applause
at his defeat.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29

IT'S very well to talk about shelving
Gresham" but there are doubtless
good many eminent legal gentlemen
who would not object to being "shelved"
in a life position upon the highest judi
cial bench of the country.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29

SPECIAL dispatch: Two car loads of
sea lions captured by Capt. Paul Boyn-
ton on Puget Sound came in over the
Northern Pacific this afternoon, destined
for Lincoln Park, Chicago.
We suppose Boynton has been safely
esconced in hotel somewhere in the
East all winter, but the above serves as
a first-class lad" for him as well as Lin
coin Park.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29

THE promoters of the proposed salt
trust are all out and out free traders.
There is good deal of humor in this
taken in connection with the ante-elec-
ton charges that the protection system
is the promoter of trusts.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-29
Seized che OIeomarrarine.

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, March 26.-In-
ternal revenue collector Troupe has
seized II 900 pounds of oleomargarine at
the factory of N. j. Nathan & Co., of
this city. The seizure was made by
order Of the Washington authorities, and
neither the collector nor the firm under
stood the nature of the charges.