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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1890-10-24
ExAGGERATIONS NAILED.

VERNON CENTER, Oct. Is.
Editor Free Press:
In q communication to the FREE PRESS
some time since, referred to the exag-
geration and reckless statements Of po-
litical place-hunters, IN regard to indebt-
edness of farmers. Donnelly, at Garden
CITY. said that almost every farm IN the
country is mortgaged, and, at Manka-
to, that reliable men had informed him
that 90 per cent. of the value Of farms
in Blue Earth county are mortgaged.
Now il is easy to say this, because we
have Hamlet's authority that lying is
exceedingly easy-but no statement
could be further from the truth. From
an official statement of the face value
ofmortgages on property in the town OF
Vernon Center, the amount is fraction
over II per cent. of the valuation of re-
al estate in said town. And when we
consider that mortgages remain on rec
ord until the last dollar is paid and
show no payments, 1t is quite certain
that large portion of the value Of these
mortgages has been paid. Good judges
estimate at least two-thirds of the value
has been paid; but estimating one half,
there would be an Indebtedness of about
five per cent. of valuation. This IS con-
ceded q fair estimate for other towns IN
the county. Comment Is unnecessary
l.. S. TERRY.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1890-10-24
AN UNNATURAL FATHER

The following appears in the Rapidan
correspondence TO the Lake Crystal
Union:
Three little children belonging to Fred
Schessler were lost on the 18th. They
were found the next day; they were
herding cattle when lost; they drove
the cattle about 10 miles the first day.
The children were 9, 8, and years old,
respectively. Their father would not
help look for them, and when they
were brought home he kicked them out
doors. The neighbors held meeting
in the school house last night to consid-
er what course to pursue and decided
to let the law take It's course. A dele
cation Of nine citizens went to Manka-
to to see what can be done about 1t.
Co. Attorney Smith says that the facts
in the above statement are true, except
that the ages ofthe children arel4 9, and
) wears, and that at least fifteen citizens
came to this city on Tuesday, bringing
Schessler with them. By the time they
reached the city they decided that they
did not desire to prosecute Schessler if
he would promise to do better hereaf-
ter. Mr.. Smith looked into the matter
and finally, on Schessler's promise to
act more decently, decided to let him
90. The neighbors will keep strict
watch upon him to see that he keeps his
promise.
Scbessler denied that he kicked the
children out, but admitted that the two
Oldest, a girl and boy, went to q neigh
boris to spend the night. Mrs. Schess-
Ter and the children affirmed that he
did kick them out. When asked why
be did not look for them, he said that
he supposed they knew enough to 60
in when it rains. The children drove
the cattle down into Sterling before
finding their way. The Youngest is q
little girl. The day was very raw and
cold one it will be remembered.
Such unnatural treatment on the part
of the father deserves the seyerest con-
domination, and he may consider him.
self lucky that the halter of the law has
not frightened on him.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1890-10-24
ouININE ovERcoArs.

Few people have any idea of the
amount of quinine that is consumed In q
period of time or of that sold by single
dealer in the drug. Extravagant stories
have been told by individuals as to the
amount of the alcholoid which they
have consumed, and if it has not been
quantity sufficient to put them in 8
wooden overcoat it would probably.
converted into cash, provide comfort.
able top coat for winter wear. This time
oft year overcoats are out of season,
ana ne question uppermost is how to
keep cool and where. Rest and recrea-
ton come in that line. Thoughts of this
kind should lead one to inquire Of any
agent of the Minneapolis q st, Louis
Ry. as to summer rates to tourists points
In all parts of the country, or for short
fishing excursions. Any special infor.
nation will be cheerfully furnished up.
on application to G. M. Pratt, G. L. d P,
A., Minneapolis.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1890-10-24
PATTERSON FLYING TOO HIGH.

Mr.. Patterson, Republican candidate
for County Superintendent of Schools,
we are authoritatIveiy informed, is max
ing a special point in his speeches
through the county to tell what a mag
nifcent Mayor Mr.. Pau has made, init
mating at the same time, that the
FREE PRESS falsifed when it said that
Mr.. Pau was railroad attorney. The
FREE Press not only did not falsify, but
it told the exact truth. Mayor Pfau is
well known TO have been the local at
torney for the Milwaukee railroad for
several years, and his denial of the
statement, or that of Patterson does
not change the fact. Mr.. Patterson
should do one of two things-stop pay
ing unuerited compliments to candl-
dates on the opposition ticket, desist
from placing this paper in false posi-
ton in his speeches, or get down OF the
ticket and make room for some one who
does not give evidence in his public ut
terances of an unholly alliance. The
FREE PRESS has all along desired to see
Mr.. Patterson elected to the Office for
which he has been named, but it does
not want to see him succeed at the cost
of some one of the other candidates on
his ticket. If he is not more judicious
from this time out he may wake up to
see himself beaten by a lady named
Mrs. Stevens.
Mr.. Patterson is flying entirely too
high
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1890-10-24
REGISTER OF DEEDS.

While all Offices are positions of trust
which demand the services of honest as
well as competent men, no single posi-
ton on the county ticket is of more i'm
portance to the people, and especially
to property owners, than that of Regist-
er of Deeds. This officer is the custod-
ian of records which cannot be meas
ured in value by dollars and cents, and
upon his ability and integrity much de-
ponds. The present incumbent, Mr..
Oscar Bierbauer, has proved himself
entitled to the utmost confidence of the
people, and through his prompt dis
patch of business, courteous manners
and obiiging disposition, he has become
one of the most popular officials in the
court house.
Mr.. Bierbauer's opponent on the tick
eft is little known outside the city. In
fact there are large number of people
residing in the municipality who know
him not. His DAYS have been principal
Iy spent In the school room, and as 8
consequence he lacks that business
training which can only be attained by
personal application and experience,
and which is particularly necessary to
an intelligent discharge of the duties OF
the Office. 1t is not good business meth
DDS in any event to let down true and
tried servant for one entirely inexper-
fenced, and for this reason if for no 9TH
er, Mr.. Bierbauer should receive the
hearty support of those who believe In
filling places Of trust with competent
men who know how and are able to dis
charge their duties with acurateness.
Vote for Oscar Bierbauer for Register
of Deeds.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1890-10-24
FROSTS, ATMOSPHERICAL AND
POLITICAL.

Hard frosts ND and down the Mime.
sofa Valley have put an end to vegeta'
ton, in some places injuring late corn,
tomatoes and grapes, while cucumbers
have withered and wilted under stress
of weather. In short, the agricultural
season is about over, and interesting
young couples in the rural districts will
have to continue their garden gate pas
torals in front of the parlor fireplace.
The atmospherical frost crystals now
form almost nightly.
The tender vines Of a number of po-
litical plants have been frozen stiff.
Many seedy pumpkin heads have been
killed in night and the sap has run
out of lots of promising aspirants.
A heavy frost has blasted the Demo
cratic Alliance combination. Publicity
has chilled it to the marrow. Now that
the voters have had leisure for cool
reflection, their eyes have been opened
to the shallowness and absurdity of the
whole thing. The Observation-Disclosures
leaders will need overcoats when they
sit on the remains of their combination.
1t is already In rigOr morris.
The Kelly-Doran tiger hmps with the
chilblains. His tail is frost-bitten, and
icicles hang from his whiskers. While
the ignorance of his intentions on the
part of the farmers kept his atmosphere
sultry he hoped, at the worst, to crawl
away into his cave and hibernate TIL
the next election came around and he
could spring upon the state with teeth
sharper and claws longer than eyer
But the frost has got its grip on him.
The Hon. Mort s. Wilkinson has with.
drawn himself within the radius of q
base burners glow. There are now nc
warm winds to soften the winter OF hls
discomfort. A frost has visited his am.
bition and his political chance will be
damaged article henceforth and forever
No live politician can afford to be the
supphant tool of the St. Paul bosses.
The county Democracy has been froz'
en- out. Even the warmth OF an once
or two couldn't revive it-and it won't
get the Office. Hunters say it is warm
under the snow, which may induce the
Blue Earth county Democrats to stay
there. Their only safety is in lying low
The sap is running out Of Mayor Pfau's
senatorial aspirations and the wind II
blowing through his mustache.
Gen. Bakers comb is frozen anc
withered by the GOODNESS of the recep
ton being rendered him by Second dis
trict Democrats. On Nov. 4th he vii
be where the woodbine twineth-plant
ed under a storm of ballots.
The atmosphere is cold outside of the
Republican band wagon, but all the Re
publican candidates are safely lodged
within.
Yes, the signs indicate hard season
for Democrats.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1890-10-24
PATTERSON NOT FLYING TOO
HIGH"
Editor Free Press.

Editor Free Press.
In Fridays FREE PRESS you claim
to nv surprise and establishment to have
authoritative information that / make a
point in my speeches through the coun-
ty to tell what magnificent Mayor Mr..
Pau has made" and that at the same
time ''that the FREE PRESS falsifed when
it said that Mr.. Pau was railroad at
torney" and further insinuate that /
have made "an unholly alliance" with
Mr.. Pau.
Your information is false in every par
ticular, and also the statement in the
last RerieU concerning my Beaufort
speech is incorrect. have seen state
ment in the FREE PRESS that Mr.. Pau is
railroad attorney, and supposing it to
be correct | also said in criticising the
Alliance convention at Good Thunder,
"Mr. Pfauls railroad attorney" and re-
peated 1t several times in my speeches.
Mr.. Pfau informed me that ] had misre-
presented him and that the statement
was incorrect. / therefore said in my
speeches at Medo and Beaufort (but
nowhere else) "Mr. Pau informs me
that / have misrepresentedh him and am
making personal fight against him.
That Mr.. Plan may know that / am not
making personal canvas against hum /
will say that / entertain no ill-wlll TO-
ward him and that have admired his
administration as mayor Of Mankato as
far as l have observed it and believe 1t
to be equally as good as that of his pre-
decessor" The above is my exact Ian
guage as | now recall it. Il in no wav
intimated that the FREE PRESS falsifed.' -
! simply referred to the FREE PRESS as
nv authority for the statement had
made that mir Pfau is railroad at
torney." ! have no apology to make
for entertaining or expressing my opin-
ION of the administration of Mayor Pau.
Your insinuation of an 'unholly ALI
ance" between Mr.. Pfau and myself is
too absurd to call forth even comment
from me.
/ will also add that have not by word
action or intimation in single instance
opposed Mr.. Barr.
Respectfully,
T. L. PATTERSON.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1890-10-24
FELL FROM A WINDOW.

A servant girl employed by Mrs. j. A.
Presley, while washing the front second
story windows of the residence Friday
forenoon, fell to the ground and sus-
tanned serious injuries. Some passing
meo saw her and carried her into the
house unconscious. Drs. Warner, FRS
bic and Davis were called. The girl was
better in the afternoon and able to speak.
1t is feared that her spine is injured.
She is Swede and % years of age, and
has been working for Mrs Presley
since Monday. The latter had caution
ed her against getting out Of the window
in her work.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1890-10-24
FIVE CENTS.
Melvin Roblee Secures That Sum
AS Damages from the Oma-
ha Road.

Judge Severance has filed decision
in the case of Melvin Roblee vs.. the Chi
cago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha
Railway Co. He brought the suit last
winter for himself and other residents
in the vicinity of the tub factory, and
asked the court to grant the following
relief:
lst-That the defendant be forever en-
ioined from maintaining and operating
the side-track to the tub factory either
at the crossing of Carroll street or on
Van Brunt street.
2nd-That the defendant be required
to take up, remove and vacate the side
track.
3rd-That the defendant be required
to pay to the plaintiff $500 and costs and
disbursements of the suit.
4th-That the defendant be required
to pay to the plaintiff such otter and
further relief az to the court may seem
meet and just in the premises.
The case was brought by E. st. Julian
and W. S. Cox, of St. Peter, as the at
torneys for the plaintiff.
Among other conclusions which the
court reached from the evidence, are
the following:
'sThat 80 far as said side or switch
track runs In front of lots and 10 and
on said Van Brunt street and south of
said right of way, the same was con-
structed and has. been maintained
and operated by the defendant wrong
fully and without right, and the defend
ant by running its cars and engines
over and upon said portion of said side
or switch track and operating the same
has ever since its construction cast and
thrown large quantities Of dust, cinders
and smoke upon said lots and said
dwelling house Of said plaintiff thereon
polluting. the air, blackening the clothes
lines and rain water used by the plain
tiff on his said lots and made loud and
disagreeable noises, and Jared the said
dwelling house and windows thereon,
and such consequences have frequently
resulted from the operation of said por-
ton. of said side or switch track to the
injury and damage of the plaintiff
Roblee in the sum of five cents"
GAS conclusions of law it is found.
That the plaintiff Roblee is entitled to
recover herein of and against the de
PENDANT nominal damages IN the sum OF
five cents, besides the costs and dis
bursements of this action, but he is not
entitled to any other or further relief in
his own or any behalf"
Mr.. Roblee's suit against the tub fac
tory has not been decided, but the same
facts are involved.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1890-10-24
A HIGH COMPLIMENT TO JOHN
LIND.

A personal letter received by the edit
or of the FREE PRESS this morning from
our old friend Frank Merrill, of Not
hngham, Ala, contains the following:
while in conversation with General
Farney, Democratic Congressman from
this district, he paid John Lind high
tribute and compliment, saying, among
other things, that he is one of the
brightest men in Congress; true and
loyal American citizen, and one of the
most painstaking and thoroughly posted
of the members; that he fully under
stands the motives and objects of every
bill offered before voting upon it, ana is
entirely conscientious and consistent in
everything he does, and through his
honesty and industry is fast gaining
favor with all men," "This," adds
Mr.. Merrill, sis the kind of material
needed in Congress and 1 hope John
Lind will sweep that district by the larg-
est majority ever known"
Mr.. Merrill can rest easy on this score.
Honest John is coming to the front in
tip-top shape, and he gives promise OF
distancing all former records made in q
Congressional race in this district. Gen.
Farney, of your Alabama district knows
whereof he speaks, as he has had un-
usual opportunities for finding out just
what sort of stuff Lind is made of. Oul
people in the Second Minnesota district
are well pleased with his work in Con-
gress, and they will show their appreci-
alton on the 4th of next month.
Watch for the returns, Frank.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1890-10-24
BuckIen's Arnica Salye.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rhenm
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all skin eruptions,
and positively cures Piles or no pay re-
CURED. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
rs cts. per box. For sale by j. z. Jones
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1890-10-24

For sale

Having sold my farm, one mile south
of Rapidan station, | will offer for sale
at public auction, on Thursday, Oct 80,
on the place above noted, my entire
stock of horses, cattle, farm machinery
and household goods. Have IS hogs
which will also be sold. Sale will COM
mence at 10 o'clock a. M.
1872 FRED DITMAN.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1890-10-24

The reputation of the Boston has built
customers goods represented You take you
buy OF u.s. If the goods you
here to make right with and will do
We do not sell goods for then you
complain tell that bought them your Judgment
Every Department i'm is with New Goods We
shipped dollars worth old away new
goods for cash and prices that will customer
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1890-10-24
Read This.

J. S. Roller offers for sale or trade a
few cheap horses
The Crouch lump salt, the best in the
world or money refunded.
/. The best feed cutters, horse powers,
hand mills, fanningmills, and coal of all
kinds; and wants TO buy 500 bushels OF
old corn, barley, grass seeds, beans,
ETC.. etc. 1878
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1890-10-24
HOMEsEEKERs' EXCURSION.
On 1.-The Burlingto NJ September
end %, and October IA, 1890.

On the above dates, the agents of the
Chicago, Burlington & Northern Rail-
road, at all stations, will sell Home
seekers" Excursion tickets to all prin-
clpal land points in Southern Missouri,
Kansas, Nebraska, Arkansas, Indian
Territory, Texas, New Mexico, Colora-
do, Wyoming, Utah, Idaho, Montana,
South and North Dakota, Northwestern
Iowa, Minnesota, Tennessee, Louisiana,
Alabama and Mississippi, at very low
rate for the round trip, good for return
within thirty days from date of SALE
For further information apply to any
ticket agent of 1.-The Burlington, or
write to W. j. c. Kenyon, Gen. Pass.
Agent. C., B. & n. r. R., St. Paul, MINI.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1890-10-24

Distress after eating, heartburn. sick head
che and Indigestion are cured by DIR. J. 81
McLeans Liver and Kidney PIllets (little pills.
Sold by ]. r. Jones, druggist
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1890-10-24

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria-
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1890-10-24

Ono of DrJ n. McLean's Little Liver and
kidney Pillets, taken at night before going to
bed will move the bowels; the effect will as
xonish you. Sold by j. Il. Jones, druggist
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1890-10-24

Pimples, boils and other humors, are liable
to appear when the blood gets heated. The
best remedy is DIR. j. III. McLean's Sarsaparil-
la. Sold by j. K. Jones' druggist.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1890-10-24

If you feel unable to do your work, and have
that tired feeling, take DIR. J. H. Mclean S
SarsaparilIa; 1t will make you bright, acty e
and vigorous. Sold by j. x. Jones, druggist. -
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-07-10
RATIFIED By coLoRED MEN.

Enthusiastic Endorsements of the Repub-
Iican City Ticket
The Republican municipal ticket received
q hearty ratification by the coored Repub-
iican club at its meeting at the courthouse
last evening. There was a good attendance
OF the. colored voters Of Seattle. and q
lively interest was taken in the proceedings.
President T. C. Collins occupied the chair.
The following resolution was unani-
mously adopted:
Resolved Tnat the colored citizens OF Seattle
heartily indorse the principles and the nomi-
nees of the late Republican city convention.
and pledge ourselves TO do al IN our power to
elect the candidates on the Republican ticket
The resolutions were supported by ring
ing speeches. /. ". Evans said that it was
the bounden duty OF the club to support
the ticket The Republicans had thrown
down the gauntlet and the Democrats had
picked il up with q vim that meant busi-
ness. n. F. Butt wished to deny The report
that had been circulated to the effect that
he would come into the meeting to vote
down the resolution. He spoke warmly of
the ticket, and urged united action on the
part of the colored race.
An executive committee of five, of which
the president is the chairman. was ap-
pointed. consisting OF T. G. Collins, |. w.
Evans. I. !. Walker. A. P. Freeman and
James Harmon. 1t was moved that a
mass ratification meeting be called, but a
motion to adjourn was carried before this
motion was seconded.