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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-01-16
PEOPLE AND EVENTS.

Henry G. Marquand, of New York,
has been formally asked to accept the
head of the Art Department, Of the
Worlds Fair.
The Duchess of Northumberland has
Just been buried in Westminster Abbey
as Percy, the only family in England
retaining the prescriptiye right to the
honor of interment there.
Gustav Freitag, the famous German
novelist, is dangerously ill. His physi-
clans have ordered his removal to re-
sort for invalids in the southern part of
Europe.
Dethroned sovereigns per Sc receive
no recognition from Queen Victoria,
though she does not turn her back on an
old friend if he happens to have made
an involuntary assignment in the king
business. So King Milan, of Servia,
was informed when he vainly sought an
audience with Victoria. His represen-
tative received this frigid tip from Lord
Salisbury.
One of the most notable will cases
ever tried in Virginia has just resulted
in decree by Judge Leake, in the Chan
Gerry Court. in Richmond, giving to a
mulatto, surviving daughter of W. A.
Thomas, property worth between $780,
600 and 100000. Thomas died intestate,
but it was proven that he intended this
girl, born of an alliance with an un-
known colored woman, should have his
fortune.
The story of the discharge from the
New York Herald of John Russell Young
is reported, and he is said to be seeking
the Pekin mission from President Har-
rison. The cause for his discharge is
the same as previously alleged, viz: Mr..
Benefits displeasure at Mr.. Young ban
quoting Roger A. Pryor. who is said,
when in Congress. to have attacked the
the name of Mr.. Benefits father and
mother.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-01-16

If the country papers expect to ac-
complish reform of the express COM
pany monopoly they must keep up the
fight. 1t is powerful antagonist to
contend with and it will not do to relax
pressure on the legislature. Relief is
demanded by every business interest
and it will never come simply by ex-
pectantly hoping or family asking for it..
Albert Lea Standard.
You are right Bro. Day. Let us keep
up the motion; and it might be good
idea for each editor to write personal
letter to his member or members on the
subject urging cooperation. While in
st. Paul this week the writer had con-
versation with several of the Senators
and members, and there is going to be
no difficulty IN getting the right kind of
bill introduced and passed if the proper
effort is put forth. And sleeping car
companies are going to be forced to con-
tribute to the support of the State gov
eminent. Let move be made all
along the line.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-01-16
THEY CLEAN THE PLATTER.

The acknowledgements combine has
made up its slate of the more important
committees in the Senate and if there is
anything that they have not got cinch
on the gods only know what it is. Here
is a list of the committees and chairmen
thereof:
Public Grounds and Buildings-Lienau, D.
Judiciary-McHale, d.
Finance-Hompe, A.
Education-Li nau D.
Elections-La Due, A.
InSuran' e-GeiSSel, d.
Banks-Leavitt, D.
Enrollment-Kelly, D.
Normal Schools-McHale, ID.
Corporation-Bell d.
Emigr4 tion-Craig, d.
Sniversity and University Lands-McMillan d.
Soldiers Home-Phillips, ID.
experimentation D.
Temperanee-Lienau, d.
Oil and Oil InSpectOr-MarSh D.
ailroads-Donnelly, A.
Grain and Warehouse-Lommen, A.
State PriSOn-Wood, A.
Taxes and Tax Laws-La Due, A.
Donnelly, it will be observed, will
shake the railroads over Hades, while
La Due will take care of taxes and tax
laws. The most ludicrous selection of
chairman of committee outside of the
two above mentioned is that of Lienau,
of Ramsey, on Temperance, who stands
on Democratic grounds for wide open
policy. 1t is not improbable that an eff
fort will be made to destroy the present
high license law.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-01-16

WHEN DR.. Schllemann died in Greece
the other day, one of the brightest
lights of the age was extinguished. AS
successful archaeologist he had no
peer. His grand work will last longer
and prove more fitting monument to
his wonderful energy and persistency
than any mausoleum that kings might
rear to his memory. Beginning life at
Mecklenburg as agrocer'sapprentice, he
pursued that vocation for twenty-six
years, but having always in view the
great purpose of discovering Troy.
When Others looked upon Homer's
story as mere fable, it was reality to
him. His father was Lutheran cler-
gyman of SCHOLARLY attainments, and left
to his son lover of letters. Schliemans
first object was to anass such a fortune
as would enable him to carry out the
purpose of his life. He made that for
tune at st. Petersburg, during the
Crimean war. He then abandoned the
grocery business and sought and
found the ancient city ofthe Trojans, exs
posing in his vast excavations treasures
whose value cannot be measured by any
money standard. The careful habits
which he acquired while in business
were of great value to him in this work.
He proved the story of Troy. The
treasures of Priam yielded to his curios-
ity, and the contents of the five royal
sepulchers of Mycenae now compose the
most valued and dearly priced of all
the relics of ancient monarchies
now in the possession of any museum
or in any collection OF ancient trophies.
The work which he so successfully began
has been rosecuted at many points, with
greater or less success, and much that
is known of the condition of the anci-
ents is due to his efforts.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-01-16

IT is EXPECTED that the committees on
Normal SCHOOLS of the two branches of
the legislature will visit this city about
week aftelnext. to look after the needs
of our Normal. AS has been the case
for several years past, the school is ov-
ercrowded and the necessity for more
room is daily felt. For this reason it's
work is fampered and its usefulness
limited. This fact has been recognized
by previols legislatures, which have adj
vanced ln8a greater or less degree bills
for en!argng the building. One bill
reached tae governor, but owing to the
exhausted condition of the treasury was
voiced. The benefits derived from the
school arein large measure in the in
terests of The farmers. A large proper
ton ofthestudents come from the fam
lilies of tanners and 60 back to teach the
district schools, whatever may be said
to the contrary notwithstanding, For
this reason, if for no other, the institu-
ton appeals to the agricultural portion
of the legislature. It needs no large
amount, but a small appropriation it
does need, and that greatly. The atten-
dance at the Normal is now greater than
that at anY of the other Normal schools
of the slate, yet its annual appropria-
ton is less than that received by one
of these. With this appropriation equal
to that of any of the other schools, and
the needed addition to the building pro-
vlded for, the growth.and success of the
school viii continue as in the past, and
the good results will be manifested in
every part Of Southern Min nesota. The
committees will find one of the best in
stitufions of its kind in the Northwest
located at Mankato.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-01-16

DURING the Mexican lead ore contro-
yersy and the debate on the Mckinley
bill the country was constantly told by
the free trade press and advocates that
the policy of the government in these
matters would result in Americans being
" frozen OUT of Mexico and of English
men getting the best of everything in
the way of investments. The official list
of foreign companies organized in Eng
land and the United States to operate in
that republic, Al were English, with a
capital of about S55 ,O00, 900, while 81 were
American, with capital of $l6S, 800, 900
over three times as much. The Ameri-
cans seem to be getting fair show in
Mexico, or they would not send so much
capital there in excess of what England
has sent.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-01-16
NUMBER 81

the sad news at the untimely death of
Emma Abbott Whose full name was
Emma A. Abbott.) Born in Chicago,
Dec. 9, 1S49, she had just passed her
42d birthday. Appearing in public as g.
singer when she, was mere child, she.
won her way to a high place in the,
hearts of opera-goeis on both sides of
the Atlantic. She was an earnest, hon.
est, noble, Christian lady-a womanly
woman. When.in st. Paul lest Novem-
Der, she sang, by invitation, in one of
the churches; and her feeling, wonder
ful rendition of "Nearer, my God, to.
Thee!" drew tears from all eyes. car.
but feel that, with her, the grand OLD
hymn has become reality. WI A..
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-01-16

SENATOR DEAN, of Ramsey Comfy,
introduced bill Thursday for proven
ton of bribery, corruption or intimidat-
ing at elections, requiring candidates for
Office to file an affidavit of the amount
of money expended in their election,
violation of the act to be INSIDE
meanor punishable by fine or imprison-
ment of not less than three months or
not more than one year In the county
Jail and forfeiture of any Office to which
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-01-16
A Scrap of Paper Saves Her Life.

1t was just an ordinary scrap of wrap
ping paper, but it saved her life. She
was in the last stages of consumption,
told by physicians that she was incura-
Weighed WEI less less than seventy pounds. On On
a piece Of wrapping paper she read of,
DR.. Kings New Discovery, and got q
sample bottle; it helped her, she bough&
a large bottle, it helped her more, bough&
another and grew better fast, continued
it's use and is now strong, healthy, rosy
plump, weighing 140 pounds. For fuller
particulars send stamp to w. FL. Cole
Druggist, Fort Smith. Trial Bottles of
this wonderful Discovery Free at J. R.
Jones' Drug Store.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-01-16

THERE does not seem much show for
Mr.. ingalls, in the Kansas legislature.
He is on the ground, however, and will
fight to the death, but his chauces for
reelection are about as one to ten. In
his retirement, Kansas will lose the rep.
resentation of one of the braniest men
in the counsel Of the nation.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-01-16

DoNNELLY has started in his reform"
by electing those needless, useless and
not even ornamental door keepers
against the almost unanimous opposi-
ton of the Republicans of the Senate.
The car finally consented to reduce the
per diem from SIS to So per day. Thus
with single stroke Internationally,
to make room for three henchmen, has
piled useless expense of 81 900 on the
taxpayers, and fair beginning is not
vet.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-01-16

THE Senators now threaten to defeat
all the conference bills for public build
ings unless the House shows a more lib
eral disposition toward their building
bills. The Mankato public building bill
is now in the hands of the conference
committee and Congressman Lind is
laboring to get the final appropriation
fixed at 100000.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-01-16

For the first time in history, Blue
Earth county has been honored with
theSpeakership of the House. The FREE
Press foresees much hard work before
Speaker Champlin, but it sincerely
trusts that he may prove himself equal
to the emergency, and qualified for the
Mace
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-01-16

THE committee appointed at the citi-
zen's meeting, held few days ago at
Saltwater have about given up trying to
get the required 100000 for the propos-
ed sugar factory. So far they have only
about $4,000. 1t beats all how slow
these sugar beets are to materialize
when cool hundred thousand is de-
handed as blood money.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-01-16

WHILE Europe, Africa and the eastern
part of the United States are locked in
the icy grasp of bitter and relentless
winter weather, Minnesota is enjoying
a mild temperature, and the only fear is
that there may not be enough ice to fill
the ice-houses. or snow for continuous
sleighing,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-01-16

SENATOR BUcKMAN, of st. Paul, will be
appointed as Surveyor General of Min
nesota within day or two. The present
incumbent's time will expire in the
early part of February.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-01-16

THE Republicans were not Sin it, at
the organization of the Senate and
House, but the people can rest assured
that they will be present in matters of
legislation, and no just and needed
measures will want for their support.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-01-16

IT is the general opinion about the
hotel lobbies and the legislative halls
that Bod Dun will get his seat in the
lower house to which he has unquestion-
ably been elected.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-01-16

THERE has been some disposition
manifest to abolish the Dairy Commits
sion. 1t might not be a bad move to,
look into the matter and see just about
how much good it is capable of doing.
If 1t is not worth more than it costs.
better dump it into the sewer.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-01-16

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We have a full stock of wood
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Furnaces.
We have i'm stock great man.
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Secondhand Stoves in great
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MANKATo FREE Press.
FREE PRESS PRINTING CO., Publishers.
Terms -Sl.OO per AnnuIn in Advance

II ID LODGE meets Thursday eve
II. = ming of each week in Odd Fellows
Hall, corner Jackson and Second streets, at 8
o'clock All members of the order are cordi-
ally invited to attend. 43
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-01-16

1 am shocked beyond expression at
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-16
DTDN,r suIT HfRRTsos.
MIR. Blaine's Reply to Rudini Wasn't
satisfactory to Ben.

WASHINGTON, D. O., April l3.-Blaine's
reticenee about his. reply to Rudini was
explained to-day when the President an
nounced thai the letter containing il.
which Blaine prepared a week ago had
not left the White House yet on its way to
Rome. The President has been mcddling
with Blaine's diplomacy again, and taking
just or unjust exception to some phrases
in Blaine's letter to Rudini, quietly
pocketed 1t, and has had Blaine prepare
another at his dictation. ID is not strange
that Blaine should have had another at
tack of the "gont" under the irritation
which he has suffered from the President
privately and from the Italian premier
publicly. 1t is not strange that he is being
quoted as saying even more savage things
about the former than about the latter.
The wonder among outsiders is, of
course, that he does not resign. But this
to those who know Blaine and his plans
would be esteemed suicidal. He would
leave his entire reputation as well as his
political future in the hands of his great
oppenents-the President, Mckinley and
Reed-by resigning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-16
a BLIzz4RD TICTIM WEBS.
Miss Royce, the school Teacher, Marie
to a Journalist.


WEST BAY Cry, Mich, April 12.-Miss
Loie NJ. Royce one of the heroic school
teachers of the western States who came
near losing their lives during the great
| blizzard of January 18th, 1883, was mar
ried Friday evening in this city to Charles
5. Thomas, who is connected with the Bay
City Ii1bWnc and well known as CORE
spOndent for state papers.
At the time of the great blizzard Miss
Royce, who was then Is years old, was
teaching in country school near Plain
view, Neb. On the day in question she
found only three pupils at her school in
the morning During the day the storm
| increased in fury, and at the close of school
the teacher and pupils were unable to
leave the building. They remained until
all of their fuel was used mp, and were be-
coming afraid they would freeze to death
in their prison house, when during lull
in the storm the teacher determined to
make an effort to reach house few rods
away.
Taking the'two youngest children by .he
hand and bidding the other to follow close
behind her, the teacher started out on
what proved TO be a terrible Journey.
Hardly had they left the school building
when the storm increased, and in short
time they lost their way. After wander
ing about until ali of the party had become
exhausted and could go no ftuther they
lay down together, none of them expect
ing to ever see daylight again. During
the night two Of the children died in the
teachers arms. In the morning Miss
Royce, who was nearly frozen to death,
succeeded in reaching house, and a party
went out after the one child who was still
alive, hut he died in a short time after
being found.
For long time Miss Royce's life was
dcspaired of. She was badly frozen, and
after a few days it was found necessary to
amputate both feet just above the ankle.
After months of suffering, however, she
recovered sufficiently to he taken to Cali
forna, whore she and her parents spent
after her long illness Miss Royce was in
receipt Of many letters of sympathy from
people of all parts Of the country. Presents
from unknown persons were numerous,
and offers of marriage were often found
in her correspondence.
Through the generosity of Wilmington
friends Miss Royce was enabled to buy
artificial feet and on these she became an
expert walker.l
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-16
NO MoRE SUNDAY FUNERALs.
Archbishop Ryan Puts Stop to Them
and DEGREES Week DAYS Solely,


PHILADELPHIA, April 13.--Archbishop
Ryan has created something of a sensation
in Catholic circles by issuing AN order that
no more Sunday funerals shall be con-
Quoted in this diocese without special per-
nit, which will be granted only ia cases of
extreme necessity. Many poor mechanics,
who have been called upon from time to
time to show respect for deceased friends,
and which, according to custom in the
Catholic church, have always been an ex-
pensive item, are glad to learn Of the arch
bishops order.
That tie archbishop's order meant busi-
ness was shown yesterday in the fact
that there were no interments in any Of
the Catholic cemeteries, "a thing almost I'M
precedented. On the Sunday previous
there were six big funerals at the Cathe-
dral cemetery, and the same number at
the new Cathedral cemetery, being about
the usual number One of the results of
the notice is that there were IL burials at
the former cemetery this morning, at least
half of which would have taken place
yesterday but for the prohibitory order.y :.
The custom among the Irish Catholics
particularly in their love for funeral
pomp and display, their desire to see the
obsequies of their relatives and friends
largely attended, with floral offerings
and with long string of carriages,
has been seriously abused, has
brought about the archbishops order.
Among the Irish Catholics especially
large funerals have long been conspicuous.
These displays aroused spirit of rivalry
in many families, where the expense
could be lily born, each being. however,
determined not to be ontdone by his friends
and neighbors. Such displays have been
particularly conspicuous on Sundays, when
no valid excuse could be made for non
attendance.
One of the reasons assigned by the arch
bishop is that no mass can be celebrated
on Sunday for funeral, and where SER
vices are to be held at the cemetery the
clergymen are often compelled to wait for
some time until the cortege arrives, thus
seriously interfering with their other Sun
day duties
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-16
- O.
HIGHWiYME EN- IN TEXAS.
An Express Wagon Rified and Its Custo
dians Shot Dead.

ST. LouIs, Mo, April IA dispatch
from Eagle, Texas, says, word has just
been received here of a terrible tragedy
which took place near Lerdo, on the Mex
lean Central road. Last Tuesday evening
after the arrival of the south-bound train,
Juan Roderiques, clerk, with the diver
and porter started in wagon with the ex-
press matter for the company's office at
Lerdo a town three miles distant.
As the wagon made sharp turn in the
road about a mile from the town some
dozen men concealed in the bushes fired a
volley on the clerk and his two compan-
ions. AT the same instant several mounted
men charged upon the wagon. the driver
fell dead from his seat, but Roderiques
and the porter though wounded, managed
to get off. The clerk made straight for
Herdo at his utmost and fell dead inst as
he reached the gate of the municipal Gus
tom house. The band captured the wagon
and made away with the entire contents,
which fortunately included less than $500
in money,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-16
a woMAN,s srR4yGE DE1rH.
Found Dead in Her Cellar--No Marks of
Violence on Her Body,

San FRANCISCO, CAL, April IA VIC
street, about two weeks ago but on Mon.
day last she disappeared. Yesterday her
dead body was found in the cellar under
the store. The only entrance to the cellar
is n trapdoor, and on this was found a
heavy stove. The supposition is that the
woman was murdered, but there are no
wounds on the body
In the store were found large number
of second hand household articles and sew
eral dogs, cats and birds. None Of the
neighbors knew her name, but on a photo
graph of the dead woman was written
Mrs. Bolle of Denmark The neighbors
state that on Monday morning the woman
had violent quarrel with young man
who visited her, Suddenly the quarrel
ceased, and the man left the house The
police are investigating.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-04-16
FATAL RIOr IN sE LOUIS.



ST. Louis, Mo-, April l3.--A riot in which
three persons were injured, one probably
fatally, occurred yesterday afternoon near
the water tower. 1t was the result of
a feud of several months standing in
which two gangs of young roughs were
the actors.
About 8 o'clock Albert Carrier, Oscar
Lee and several companions, while walk
ing along Destrepan near Ninth street,
were stopped by several members of the
other gang. Words were followed by
blows and then rocks were used. Carrier
was hit with one on the head, inflieting Il
very painful scalp wound. He drew re-
yolver and fired at his opponents
The bullet struck Paul Walker behind
the right ear, and he sank to
the ground unconscious. A fierce at
tack was made on Carrier and his com
panions. They fled, taking refuge n.the
house No. 5000 North Eleventh street. The
door was broken down, At that moment
the police appeared and after short fight
dispersed both gangs. Oscar Lee was
struck on the head with rock and his
skull fractured. Walker is badly hurt.
Carrier was arrested.