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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1890-12-19
Failures In Life.

People fail in many ways In business in
morality, in religion, in happiness, and in
health. A weak heart is often an unsupported
cause of failnre in life. If the blood does not
circulate properly in the lungs, there is short
ness of breath, asthma, ETC.; in the brain,
dizziness, headache, etc.; in the stomach,
wind pain, Indigestion, faint spells, etc.; in
the liver. torpidity, cong estion, etc. Pain in
the left side, shoulder and stomach is caused
by heart strain, Por all these maladies Mr..
Miles New Cure for the heart and lungs is the
best remedy. Sold, guaranteed and recon-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1890-12-19
From SATURDAYS Daily.

Judge Mead Yesterday Joined in
wedlock Fred Barneka and Bessie John
son.
Ida Walstrom, aged four years, died
of diphtheria at three O'Clock this morn.
ing, at her home back of the hospital
She was inferred this afternoon.
Carl Konoptzke, living on Guen-
theirs Hill, died yesterday of consump-
ton. He was aged So years, and leaves
a wife, and four children who are grown
up. The funeral will occur Sunday.
The Normal Literary Society gave a
very interesting Dickens entertainment
last night. The entire program consis-
ted of essays on Dickens and recitations
from his works. An amusing play, en-
braclng the trial for breach of promise,
from Pick and Papers, was given.
Mrs. Dreher, an old lady aged 81
years, died at her home on N. Second
street yesterday, of old age. She was
an old settler, and leaves son, John
Dreher, and several grand children.
The funeral will occur tomorrow after.
noon.
An alarm of fire brought out the de.
partment this forenoon, but the location
of the fire could not be ascertained. II
was probably false alarm, but il serv.
ed to give the boys little practice
They have not been called out since the
big mill elevator burned, last summer
The Demorest Silver Medal Elocu.
tionary Contest at the Presbyterian
church last evening, was grand success
and most satisfactory to all concerned
The contestants were Misses Girwin
McMurtrie, Wallace, Wood, Austin, So
per, and Mr.. Guy Mack. The three
judges, Rev. Mr.. Sniff, DR.. Davis anG
Prof. Tompkins, after due deliberation
awarded the prize to Miss Wallace, anG
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1890-12-19
From Tuesdays Daily.

Judge Mead yesterday sent James
Gibbons to the lnebriate asylum.
Robert Swartout and Frances Wild
er were yesterday granteda marriage
license.
The annual meeting of the county
alliance will occur at Good Thunder,
Jan. 9th.
The county commissioners will con-
slider five applications for liquor licen-
ses from the county, on Jan. 9th.
The personal property taxes be-
come due the first Monday in January,
and will be delinquent on March 1st.'
The irrepressible Jno. Diamond
will attend the State Alliance convention
to be held in st. Paul on the 30th, as a
delegate from Maple Bush Alliance.
Mr.. Diamond will be heard from later.
Articles of incorporation were filed
Saturday by the Madelia Mercantile
Company of Madelia. The capital stock
is $4,000, and the incorporators are u.
g. Harrington and E. H. Barnes of
Mankato, and A. D. Cheney, o. J. Oh.
son and G. A. Bradford of Madelia.
The final lecture of the Baptist
course for this season will be given next
Monday evening, Dec. %, by Leo M.
Woodruff, D. D., of East Saginaw, Mich
igan. 1t is expected that this will be
one of the brightest of the course; full
of sharp hits, and telling points.
Here is generosity, unostentatious
and pure. The Waterville Advance says
that Mr.. L. q. Rogers of that place has
secured insurance policies for all his
employees assuring to the heirs in case
of death, 81 800 and so much per week
in case of being disabled, the expenses
being paid entirely by Mr.. Rogers.
1t Is rumored from Washington that
John NJ. Farmer is to be re-installed in
the LeSueur postoffice on the expiration
of the present incumbent's time. This
is right. Mr.. Farmer was made to va.
cate for Democrat, and having proved
a faithful officer there is ample reason
why he should resume his station"
"A couple of Lake Madison parties
were locked up Saturday night by Of
fcer Schuette for drunkenness, insulting
women on the street and knocking
down an inoffensive citizen named
Krieg. They were later released by
the Chief of Police, on depositing $3.50
and gold watch for their appearance
yesterday. They had not yet appeared,
this forenoon. One came in this after
noon and paid fine of $13 IS and $17. 95
for the other.
There is every probability that the
conference committee of the House and
Senate will increase the appropriation
for pu bile building in Mankato to $751;
600 or 100000. Senator Washburn has
notified friends here that he will use
his best endeavors to get thellarger sum,
and of course he will be ably seconded
by Congress Lind. Our Board of Trade
might have some influence in the mat
ter if it were to draw up brief state
ment of the demands for liberal ap-
preparation in order that sufficient
means may be granted for the erection
of building with capacity large
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1890-12-19

The stockholders of the various
banks Will hold their annual meetings
TUESDAY. January 18th.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1890-12-19
Piles, Piles. Piles.

LOOSE'S RED CLOVER PILE REM
EDY is positive specific for all forms
of the disease. Blind, Bleeding, Itch
ing, liberated and Protruding. Price
SOC. For sale by John r. Jones.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1890-12-19
From Wednesdays Daily.

There is considerable scarlet fever
and diphtheria in the city, but no dan
ger of an epidemic is apprehended.
"A quiet wedding occurred at the M /.
E. parsonage this afternoon, Mr.. Rob-
ert Swartout and Miss Frances Wilder
being the high contracting parties and
Rev. F. M. Rule the officiating clergy
man.
The chairman of the lecture COM
mittee writes from Elgin, where DR..
Woodruff was at one time pastor: eve
can sell more tickets for lecture from
him than from any one we know of, not
even Burdette excepted" At the Bap-
fist church next Monday evening.
The Ladies' Relief Socitey will
make its usual distribution of Christmas
dinners to the poor. Everyone feeling
so disposed should aid in the worthy
cause, by giving whatever he is able.
The place for leaving such articles will
be made known later.
"A barn owned by Officer Schuette,
located near the corner of Sixth and
Mulberry streets, burned at shortly
after eight O'Clock. Some of the fire.
men mistook the signal and went into
the Fourth ward, and the fire apparatus
had been replaced in the city hall be-
fore it was learned where the fire really
was. This gave time for the fire to get
such Roadway that it was impossible to
extinguish it. The loss is about 500.
insurance $75. The building Is thought
TO have been SET on fire by some evil
disposed person.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1890-12-19

Our life is made up of mistakes and
the greatest one ever made was in not
using Loose's Extract Red Glover long
ago. [ suffered two years, scarcely
knowing we'll day, with Rheumatism
and Indigestion, had arrived at the con-
clusion that I was nothing but trial to
myself and friends. l commenced tax
ing your fluid extract of Red Clover, in
fact arrived at the point where I would
take anything any one recommended.
Saw your ad and thought would try a
little newspaper recommendation on my
own hook. Like all other remedies the
first bottle seemed to do me good. But
unlike all other remedies | discovered
no bad effects from taking it. / lam now
on my thirteenth bottle and though per-
fectly well, go on the superstition that
if a little does me good, will keep it up.
Very truly yours,
J. A. EBELING,
Latonia, Ill.
BEG For sale by j. r. Jones.
The evening world., 1890-05-07
RAPID TRANSIT.

Nav York citizens may we'll tromble
eheh they think Of Rapid Transit. 1t Is
ench . need that Il must be had, but
there ske such possibilities for iobbery in
10 yast a scheme that IL Is wearisome to
think Of the trickery, the deals, the
shufiinx and political handling 1t will
recsive.
The proposition that the Commissioners
nhall be appointed. wholly or in part. by
ths Legislature IL atrociously arrogant.
New York City may not be able 70 pride
fssslf on the pure devotion and stainless
record of Its municipal officials in the
pest. There may be some ground for dis
trust where large municipal enterprise
is te b dealt with.
But that IL not the point now. Mayor
GnAxr has made the selection Of Com
missioner, and such selection that not
. word has been said against one Of his
appointees. Why, then, this cry that the
Legislature must manage this matter for
new York City because New York CITY is
700 bad 10 be trusted in this matterf
C6rssihly, We want no Commissioner
from the hand OF ToN PLArT. Tioga
County b mot large enough to wag this
town a. Q tail. PLATr's cunning 81 o
nsaster blocker 10 already cropping ont.
IL he cannot have big hold on Rapid
Transit for New York City, then will he
defeat II. IL he can. Just as he defeated
our Worlds Fair prospects. The demand
sllAt four Of the FAssErr Commissioners
hhsil b named in the Rapid. Transit bill
shows bin game. The Governor cannot
aisn bill appointing local officers not
chosen By the Mayor of New York. Such
b Asrhsms. then. ID courting defeat. But
better this delay for Rapid Transit than
70 have 1t ct the price of PLArT.
The evening world., 1890-05-07
NEAR TO THE CONTESTS END.
Metropolitan Pythians Hold and
Increase their Lead.

Metropolitan Lodge, geo. X. Of p. still
leads:rHE EVENING WORLDS Lodge and Club
contest to-day with its vote increased TO
1So,3 while United Council, i, 035, A.
+. Of H.. keeps close second with
10. .s3s.
Harlem Council 211. C. b. L., remains
third with 169.07s, ballots while the
Trainmen's Relief Association. NJ. Z. r.. IS
still fourth with 150. 67s.
The Contest closes Wednesday. May IA.
at 8P. NJ. and no voteswiil be received after
that hour.
The EVENING Womb will offer choice OF
two prizes for competition among the
lodges. clubs, assemblies, councils and
other civic ORGANIZATIONS.
But ono organization might prefer TIE
EVENING WoRLp Banner. while fine piano
| appreciated by another.
TnE EVENING Womb will give in this con-
test an ELEGANT stand Of colore or banner,
known Arm Of drnmbech qrote. of i25
Hudson street. this city. The finest silk
will be used. and the embreidering viii take
The other prize which may be. chosen In
place OF the colors - an $500 Weber piano.
oye-strupg scale, three strings, patent &C.
S %ay sSqn sa oSson Il wansr
The fact that 1t IA manufactured by Weber
guarantees that 1t is tirst-clas in every
respect.
The winner OF the prize will DO determined
by ballot. The subordinate lodge. club, as
sembls or other local organization in New
York. New Jersey or Conneoticqt which re:
ceives the highest number OF ballots shall
be declared tho winner. and shall determine
at its next regular meeting after the ballot
is closed whether it prefers the banner or
the piano.
When the winner has been decided the
winning organization may decide in full
meeting which Of these two royal PRICES
would be preferable-a ma ngnifcent banner,
kuitable for The character OF tho orRaniza-
ton. and to be made by one of the best
manufacturers in America At . large ex-
pense, or y fine frst-class piano for the
meetipg-room.
Voters are again reminded to cut ont their
ballots so that each one will bear the banner
printed over it. They are also requested not
to fold their ballots.
A number OF counterfeit ballots have been
received Mt this Office. OF course they will
not bc counted.
The hat Of clubs con ntesting ID left out OF
this edition on account OF press OF matter.
The evening world., 1890-05-07
TIE pHoparR1.

Any one at eventide who has enconn-
lsred The stream OF humanity drifting
Brooklynward. and the different streams
Which now TO the east and west sides of
the city. cannot fail to notice the number
of young women returning from their
day's work. Myriads of shopSirls, after
hours Of work in the establishment that
employ them, bend their way homeward.
There Is room for amelioration in the lot
efths shop girl. Humanity must recognize
here ; most worthy scope for its efforts.
Cannot something be done to make life a
nile Eweetsr for them? A little attention
10 tlleiS wants will suggest some means of
helplDg them. and it Is fne chance for
tie practical philanthropist. Do some
thing for the shopgirls.
The evening world., 1890-05-07
mo. a.l
Keep Good Friends with Him.

Keep Good Friends with Him.
10 he Editor:
Be very good friends with your husband
and try to be sensible and not EXPECT the
honeymoon to last forever. Make his home
comfortable for him, and II he wants to cat
cake or pie at midnight offer no objection.
Let him smoke. aud II you choke and
sirangls bear IL very patiently. He can do
1t undisturbed at the club
Don't talk sealskins. diamonds and bank
notes. II Is very fatiguinG,
Don't complain OF your ailmentA
Unless you are good musician don't play
or sing to him. Let him suore on the sofa
or swear at the boosjack without Interrupt
tiQn.
Don't talk Of your domestic tribulations
and avoid malicious remarks about his
friends or relatives and always entertain
them we'll Try 70 bo his coEfldante and Ad-
wiser And cultivate common sense. Read the
newspRpeTs and keep up to the times: be his
equal IN ell things.
Avoid sArcskm. Study him and try 10
please him. Make him feel At home, just ss
much as yon did when he used 10 come to
see ron; he'll like the attention and begin To
stay at home to receive it-that Is, il hsia an
average man. L. n. s.
The evening world., 1890-05-07
A WHITE LIST" BOYCOTT.
Suggestions at the Meeting to Pro
mote the Interest of Shopgirls.

Suggestions at the Meeting to Pro.
mote the interest of shopsirls.
Clergymen of all cseads fraternized last
evening at the mass-meetin called by the
Society to discuss meas
ures for the betterment Of the condition OF
shopgirls.
Chickerina Hall was we'll filled with an iu-
telligent and sympathetic audience, and the
addresses made we're of > nature to enthuse
all listeners.
The meeting Was presided over by Everstt
p. Wheeler. who read . Teport from the
Society regarding the
excessive hours and often cruel aud unjust
conditions Of employment imposed by greedy
and unscrupulons employers.
Rev. DIR. Huntington advocated an imme-
diaie reform in the matter Of working
hours. and urged that ladies and other
shoppers make . white list of stores
where girls are treated humanely and judi
cionsly, aud patronize only stores entitled
to place in this white list. ;"
key. DR.. Fanna pleaded for better sani-
tAry conditions, Rsy. DE SolA Mendez
urged that better wages should be paid.
Rev. DIR. Alexander denounced the law OF
supply and demand az device OF the devil
to promote immortality.
Rey. Father Elliott said this movement
meant no more nor less than y boycott OF
stcrekeepers who treated their girls un-
RESOLUTIONS summarizing the views of the
speakers were adopted.
The evening world., 1890-05-07
POLITICAL ECHOES

Sheriff sickies proposes to lose as little money
as possible In his administration Of the shrisv.
atty. He has greatly reduced the clerical force
Of his once aud cut down salaries.
Commissioner Beatiie wants to add more ma
ohinery TO the ci.y's strest-eleaning plant He
should not forget the necessity for drsdge when
he makes his purchases.
''Does Patrick McCann want to bs prosecuted
for perjury so that he can plead the privilege Of
q witness accused OF . crime and refuse TO be
further eross-examined before the Fassett Com.
riitteei" asked rannany lawyer tins morning.
IN connection with Patrick Mccann's story Of
the toodle to buy Hugh ]. Grant the Commits
sionership OF Public Works In 1884. rumors Of
other and hitherto unheard-of corruption funds
raised at that time have found being. The latest
story Is Of e12o. 600. which Il said TO have been
raised to secure the confirmation OF promtnsnt
merchant as Commissioner Of Public works and
the custodian OF which 10 declared to have been
. wealthy Republican.
The evening world., 1890-05-07
ILR. nRArrrE,s HspsAyosa.

So far the present incumbent Of the
Eommiasionership Of Street Cleaning bas
worked and strained with his mind at dis
covering his perfect inability to perform
BIB task with she means ct hand. he
makes plea for more carts. more work.
uisa. sirong Aihlstio creatures who can
alrlly handle the weighty ash.barrel and
garbage receptacle. He also asks for
kiziy stalyart policemen. who will keep o
ha#k-eysd vigilance ON the erring shop
ksepsr Who uses the street as waste
paper basket. 50 TO speak.
and IN ihe mean time. of course. Mr..
DEArTn cannot consistently clean tho
streets How can he logically demon
strale that This cannot possibly be done
with the means he has and then do it ?
II the citisens will surely feel that Mr..
BskTT1E p demonstrating something. He
= He surely Is. And the dirty streetsi
The evening world., 1890-05-07
WoRLDLINoS

Mrs. Virginia L. Farragut. widow Of Admiral
Farrasut. draws pension of 1900 year.
Mrs. Leland Stanford Is woman OF command
ing presence and gracious mannsr. She 10 said
TO be unusually kind-hsArtsd. and Is wi4sly
known for her bonevolencs.
Only six men are living who were members Of :
Presidents Cabinet before Lineoin's time. They
are George Bancroft. Secretary Of the Navy
under Polk A. II. II. Stuart. Secretary OF the
Interior under Taylor; James Campball. Pisree'a
PostmGster-dsnsral, Joseph Holt. HorAtio King
leach OF whom was Postmaster -osnsral). aud
?. 7. Thomas Secretary Of the Treasury 10
Buchanan's day.
The largest perfect diamond ip the world u
the Imperial. owned by = syndicate In PAris. II
Is yAlusd at 81, 600. 600.
The evening world., 1890-05-07
ATHLETES IN RePosE.

J. II. Hewlett is Secretary Of the Colunbla
College Athleiic Union. He is in bis Sophomore
year sn1 has teon Identinsd with athletics since
his sntTsnCs within colunabis's portals.
y. g. Davis. who Of yoFs was one Of The con.
srtsuous membeFs OF the staten Island Athletic
club. and its Secretary FOR d0ssn years. has re-
moysd 10 Philadelphia.
=. O. BigEs Is one Of the big cricket men Of
this vicinity. He win play on the cricket eleven
OF 'hs New Jersey Athis'ie club this ssaSOa.
Charles ,. Hart rather rules ever the naval
matters Of the Staten Island Athletic Club. Ne
II casisInan Of the boating comnittss ana sn
al.-aru una sood fslioS, 50 bis club-rstes say.
The evening world., 1890-05-07
WILLIAMS ARDoR BURHEDLOV
And Eliza Delivers Heart suE-
fered a $4,000 Wound.
ESPECIAL TO THE EVENING WORLD, (,

lHEECAL ENEStAu WOEt-p.l
BARNsrABLE, Mass. May 7.-An intersat-
ing suit is that OF Mrs, Eliza B. Dolliyer. OF
Provincetown. brought before Judge Field.
in which she seeks . verdict for $50. 900
with which to heal wounded heart and
blighted hopes, caused by the alleged tickle
deeds Of one OF Provinceton's most re-
spected and worthy citizens.
Sixty-eight Winters have passed over the
plaintiffs head. while Capt. William A.
Atkins, against whom the suit Is brought, Is
seventy-two years OF age
The plaIntiff and Mr.. Atkins grew up as
children together. and in days long gone by,
Mrs. Dolliver says. they were very fond OF
each other.
Each married another. however, and they
Then the husband Of Mrs. Doliiver and
The widow and the wldower met, aud
again the messenger OF love made an ap-
william, proposed and. after becoming q
sIIon. as she says "to be spliced In he
As the time drew near for the hAppy nup-
tisl., she procured her 9ridsl goMns from
made every preparation to become Mrs.
Bnt on her return home from the Huh
William acted very strange"
His ardor seemed to have left him.
He failed TO call as lover should. so Mrs.
Dolliver sent for him. and chided him with
his ticlile treatment.
He demonstrated and said that his house.
keeper, = sister OF his former wife, Was max
ing it too hot for him becaqAe Of his intended
marriage, yet he hoped to bring IL about all
1he weeks went by. but William came not.
And Eliza hent for him again and demanded
an explanation of his conduct.
de then surprised her by saying they were
not engaged and he did not Intend 10 marry
:" William Atkins. what did You say to mo
when you proposed ?" asked the wounded
widow.
"SWhy. " replied william. II said il I did
noi change my mind we would get married
"William Atkins, those words never
passed your mouth" warmly Responded
MTs, DolliyeT, and then they parted.
The courtship does not seem TO have been
Q very romantic one.
William never kissed Eliza but once, and
never wroto her letter.
she. claims, however, that her feelings
have been 80 wounded that nothing short OF
the ESQ, 600 will heal them,
The evening world., 1890-05-07
TEACHERS AND THEIR RIGHTS
Alleged Injustice in Promotions to
De Publicly Discussed.

People interested In the welfare Of onr
public schools aud the rights Of the teach
ers will doubtless hll the hall OF the Harlem
Young Mems Christian Association, West
One Hundred and TBanty-nfth street, on
the ooczsion OF Tomorrow evenings public
meeting.
IL il rumored that some startling facts
will be presented. showing that for reason
OF favoritistn, Personal and politieal friend
ship, &c, teaclera do not feel secnre in
faithful service aud uubleplished records.
Col. A. +. ketcham Will preside. aud Rev.
DIR. Virgin, e1-Jndge Angel, Rev. Or. HAM
ssy aud Lawson n. Fuller are scheduled to
The evening world., 1890-05-07
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YOU % MORE flAN save noREV.

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To Robert q. Lee.

Gone with the cause you upheld 80 nobly.
Gone with the thousands who have found
the aweet rest;
Gone to the land where its people are happy.
Gone to the home Of the brave and the blest.
No more the tramp Of your gallant army.
No more the sound OF the buRle call,
No more the groans OF Your suffering soldiers
chord.
Sleep. soldier. warrior. hero. sleep;
You gave your heart, our homage keep;
Empires may crumble. nations decay.
But your iame shall last foreyer aud for aye.
g. A. RoETH.