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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-10-30
NEXT TUESDAYS ELECTIONS.

Next Tuesday will be fought the
battle of the ballots. In Iowa, Ohio,
New York and Massachusetts, the
campaign is warm one and the indi-
cations are that the vote will be large
for an ''off year" After its usual
style the Democratic press is claiming
everything in sight and declaring that
their party will carry all four of the
states above mentioned. But the very
tone of their claims show they do not
believe them entirely. They tell of
the desperation of the Republican
managers, and claim that Doodle is
now being used to help them out of
the slough of despond into which they
have fallen. There is nothing that
shows up the Democratic weakness
better than this cry. The managers
of that party have found themselves
in the last ditch, with no arguments
that can influence voters, and they
hope to be able to stampede few
with the cry of Doodle. We do not be-
lieye it will work. In New York, Mr..
Fassett has made a splendid cam
paign in the interest of good clean
government, and the chances seem to
be in his favor. OF course Tammany
will not scruple at anything to defeat
him, and if there is any chance to
count him out, it will be done. 1t
does not seem possible that the people
of New York will deliberately turn
over the governmental machinery of
their state to the gang that has plum
dered and misgoverned the city for SO
many years.
In Ohio and Iowa the prospects are
exceedingly good for Republican VIC
tory. In the latter state the Demo-
Gratis have been banking on the disaf-
lection in the Republican ranks on
the prohibition question, but they are
not likely to get much comfort from
comfort from that quarter, as those
who have not heretofore Endorsed the
Republican position upon that ques-
ton are supporting the Republican
ticket because of the danger in other
lines that threatens the state by Dem
Ocratic success. In Ohio there has
never been any question of other than
Republican success from the begin
ming, and Massachusetts, will put her
self in line for grand Republican
victory in '92.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-10-30
First ms. Oct, 80; last Nov. ID.
ORDER FOR HEARING ON CLAIMS.

NTATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
- Earth-ss. In Probate Court. Special Term,
October Goth, 1891.
In the matter of the estate of Lyman T, Shaw
deceased.
Letters testamentary on the estate of said
deceased being this day granted unto Lucy
Shaw. widow of said deceased of said county. s,
1t is ordered that all claims and demands of
all persons against said estate be presented to
this court for examination and allowance, at
the Probate office in the City of Mankato in
said Blue Earth county on the following day
viz: On Thursday, the Goth day of May, A.
D. 1892, at 10 O'Clock a. m. OF said day.
1t is further ordered, that seven months from
the date hereof be allowed to creditors to pre-
sent their claims against said estate, at the ex-
piration of which time all claims not presented
to said court or not proven to its satisfaction,
shall be forever barred unless for cause shown
further time be allowed.
Ordered further That notice of the time and
| place of the hearing and examination Of said
claims and demands shall be given by publica-
ton of this order for three successive weeks prior
to the day appointed for such examination, in
the Mankato Free Press, q weekly newspaper,
printed and published at Mankato in said
county.
Dated at the City of Mankato, the 26th day
of October, A. D. 1891.
BY the Court:
lsEALl W: B, ToRREY,
Judge of Probate.
GEO. W. MEAD,
Attorney for Executrix.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-10-30
is CRIME INCREASINGs

The question of whether or not
crime is increasing, is one that should
be of interest to all lovers of law and
order. 1t is contended on the one
hand that crime is increasing and at
a frightful rapidity. And to back
this assertion the census reports are
quoted to show that while there was
only one criminal to 3,400 people in
1850. the census of 1890 will show one
to every 500 or 600. This is indeed a
startling showing, and should cause
society to stop and consider the mat
ter. On the other hand it is claimed
that to large extent the seeming in
crease of crime is due to the fact that
everything in this age of electricity,
is carefully reported, while fifty or
sixty years ago but little attention
was paid to matters remote from the
centers of population.
It would be curious indeed, when
we take. into consideration the con-
dition of society, if there was not a
larger percentage of crime with Co.
100000 of people, than when there
were only 3O,OOO,@0. There are more
chances for it. Our cities are larger
and more densely packed. While the
endeavors to prevent crime have null
tiplied, the sources for the growth of
crime have far outstripped them. To
say this cannot be remedied> is to
say that society must in time surren-
der to the rule of crime. 1t can be
remided if we but start at it rightly.
In giving the reason for the increase
of crime, it is often said that the press
is at the bottom of much of it: that it
opens its columns to much in crimi-
nal way that ought to be excluded
therefrom. There is truth in this,
but we believe as regards our best and
foremost journals this is becoming
less true every day, and that. where a
column of such matter is published,
it is Offset by columns of matter of a
nature to build up the morals of
society.
The harshest criticisms of the press
comes from the church, as might be
expected, but it is gratifying to note
that the church is fast growing to
recognize the press as a mighty en-
CINE for good and shape it's actions &C
tions accordingly. But while the
church has regarded the press as der
elicit in it's duty, has it measured up
to the full standard itself? Judging
from the scorings frequently admins
tered by many ministers, we can safe
ly say it does not. Its teachings are
all right, but they are not always car
ried out. Often helping hand is
withheld, when if extended it would
save a soul from sinking into the
depths of crime.
All the agencies for the prevention
of crime should work more closely to-
gether; exert greater effort togather
those in who are drifting aimlessly
about in the world; make them feel
that someone takes an interest in
them; build up their minds to higher
things, and we will soon cease to hear
that terrible assertion, that crime is
increasing"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-10-30

THE farmers of North Dakota are
said to be improving this fine weather
in stacking their wheat. They. now
have machines enough to do their
threshtng in the course of the next
few weeks, but the wheat that cannot
be Immediately threshed is being
stacked for fear of another rainy spell
before it can be reached. If this fine
weather should continue during the
greater part of next month, the rail-
ways will fairly groan under the great
wheat crop of the northwest.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-06-27

William Kingston, OF Ditch-heat
Somersetshire. England, was ''the
most wonderful OF all that wondrous
krew." Concerning him a writer Of
the London Chronicle says: ] Pat
half sheet of paper, with pen and
ink on the floor before him. He
threw of his shoes as he sat; took the
ink stand in the toes of his left foot
thaying been born without arms). and
held the pen In those OF the right He
then wrote three ine lines better than
most can with the fingers. He feeds
himself, and can bring both mis- meat
or his broth 10 his mouth by holding
the fork or spoon in his toes. He
showed me how he shayes.
He can dress and undress himself
He Is farmer by occupation; milks
his cows with his toes, cuts his own
hay and binds up the bundles and car
ries 1t about the field for his cattle.
In saddling and bridling his horse he
does IL with his teeth. He is SO strong
In his teeth that he can lift ten pecks
OF beans with them. and he can throw
hammer as far with his feet as most
people can with their hands.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-06-27

The society Of California Pioneers
are the owners OF q wonderful Curl
osity. Il Is a section OF timber taken
from the side OF the ship Powhaian.
1t includes portion OF the skin =
which is four inches thick. and "a piece
Of abutflng knee. which is nine inches
thick; transyersely through the whole
81 this a swordllsh has dashed his
sword. and the portion broken OF il
siill embedded in the timber The
sword pierced through thirteen inches
OF this solid OAK. and the FISH was
going In tho same direction as the YES.
sci at that the ship being under .
good head OF steam at the time. An
idea OF the strength which must have
been exerted can be obtained from the
fact that rifle si1-puunder could moi
have done more than pierce that thick.
ness OF solid OAK. People on the yes.
sci stated that they felt the shocB
caused by the blow. and thought thai
they had struck something floating be.
meath the surface. The sword is over
six inches wide al the broadcst point
where il Is broken OF.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-06-27
TEDDY's KNo -KER-ouT.
Fifteen Dollars Week, Besides
Board and Glory for a Pugliist.

Fifteen Dollars Week, Besides
Board and Glory for a Puellist.
~ get SIS a week an me board, an
that's as good as a tough like me can
expect ter do"
The speaker was a muscular young
fellow OF the rough-and-ready type.
He was leaning against the bar of a
saloon, toying with glass Of beer
and putting at a long black cigar. His
business was a peculiar one. 1t was
his task to present himself each night
at a certain Sullivan-street resort
known as Teddy's, and be ready to
oblige any aspirant in the fistic line
by putting on the gloves with him for
four rounds. He was, in short, the
representive of the management, and
If he did not get the best of the bout,
the house was compelled to pay the
winner a dollar.
I'm only 10, said the young man,
AN some day may meet some ofthe
good ones. ] have been in the BUSH
ness year now. One night last
winter walked into Teddy's did up a
Cockney what was dom the honors
for the house. was hired on the
spot, an the Cockney was fired. l We
naser been bested since started, an
TSidy says I'm better'n most of the
ringers. Nav, don't like the work,
except for the money it brings. Most
oil the men that meet me are plugs,
and it makes me weary to punch EN-.
Then when do meet apretty good one
heusually tries to foul me. There lots
OF hard coustomers come in, We know,
an they must do me up some way,
an fore ] know it a Teller drives his
shoulder into me stomach or hits me
under the chin with his head, / don't
90 fair fight ike ] would in ring,
though Teddy looks out for me pref
~ well when the gang against him
isn't too strong. Sometimes / get
spiked, an once big fellow, about
800 pounds weight, rushed me through
the ropes, and before could Jump out
Of the crowd someone had struck me
with brass knuckle behind the ear,
an ] was within an ace of going out
faced me man again, though, an
/ lust got Knockout blow IN on him
IN time TO save meself. guess a
stick ter the business a while longer
Countin the board that Teddy gives
il : worth 20 week TO me. That't
better an uneducated Jay like me kin
do in straight work, an maybe next
year ] kin get a fight on with big un
Tben il best him | kin go intel
theatricals.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-06-27

Tho number Of Americans who die
annually in Rome Is greater than most
people have any idea o. The Roman
fever Is malignant type Of malarial
fever. There Is a large cemetery in
Rome which Is filled with the remains
OF American victims Of the Roman
fever. Another cemetery in Paris also
contains a eoodly number OF the same
class. They contracted the fever in
Rome. Ii IS not surprising that Rome
should be unhealthy. The present city
is built on top Of seven cities. In the
ancient days every time Rome was re-
built they filed in and started new
city over Il. That has been repeated
seven times. When one thinks OF the
amount OF filth and garbage that lies
under the present city, he can only
wonder that any one is able TO live
there"
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-06-27
1T STOPPED THE METER.
A Spiders Web Does a Good Turn
for a Business Man.

A Spiders Web Does Good Turn
for Business Man.
The superintendent OF an electric
light station gives n strange instance
of the stopping of meter and the
explanation of the trouble.
On examining the meter, which was
OF twenty.eight capacity, after a lapse
of a month, in order to determine the
quantity OF current to be charged for;
he hatfound the consumer, in the
pressure of business, had placed a
number of small boxes around the
meter, concealing it from view.
Az IL was desireable not to disturb
them, IL was suggested and agreed to
that the meter be allowed to run am
other month. At the end of the sec
ond month, the coast being clear, the
meter was examined, and it was found
that it recorded only five hours since
the time OF examination.
This looked suspicious, but there
was no ground to believe that the
meter had been tempered with.
A very close inspection revealed the
fact that spider had spun its web
around the fans so that they could
not rotate under the action of the
current.
IL appears that the screws which
held the cover TO the top of the in
strument had not been put in, and
that the spider had taken advantage
of che opening and established HIM
self in the coy quarters.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-06-27
mewRre Of 0intments for CaGarrla TN 6
Contain Mercury.

as mercury VIII surely destroy the sense Of
smell and completely ,eringe the whole sys-
tenn Nhea entering Il through The mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never lie
nsed except on Prescriptions from reputable
physicians, as the damage they will do IL ten
ioid 70 the good you can possibly derive from
them. Halfs laiaiTh Cure, manufactured
BY y J. Cheney Co., Toledo, o., contains
no mercury, and IL taken internally, and Is
directly upon The blood and mucous surfaces
q ihe system. IN buying Halls CatsFfh
Cure he sure you get the genuine. il is
taken Internally, and made ~ Toledo, Ohio,
By n. }. Cheney& Co.
Gss sold ~ Druggists, price, IS cents
per bottle.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-06-27

That hldeons ogre, Giant Despair, often
ks@bens MS clutch upon the chronic Invalid
constantly plagued by dyspepsia, bilious
Rehs ADd cohstlpatlOn-neryo aud sleep-
less 700 = what wonder ~ IL that having tried
ready, hgurAtiyeiy speaking 10 ~throvg ma
the sponge" Let the unfortunate take
heart Of grace" HOstetters stomach Bitters
oan ana viii put terminus 10 his trials. IL
strengthens tie stomach confers neryons
vtgof Dy promoting assimilation % the food
arouses the liver when dormant, and re-
lahss the bowels without pain, The ability
20 sleep follows. Nothing then can stay the
renewal OF health but impIndenoe. Hostet-
eerE stomach Bltters, moreover transrends
matte and kidney complaints. A NinaGiass-
full three times a day,
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-06-27
COURT OBSERVATIONS.
Money not Always the "Open Sc
same"to Royal Courts,

sanae"to Royal Courts,
Half OF the American women, or
perhaps all OF them, who spend their
money and energies in obtaining a
presentation TO royalty-at the point
of the bayonet, so to speak--haye but
one idea in view. Ii is to say they
have been at close quarters with the
Queen OF England, and breathed the
same atmosphere for about two and
one-half seconds as that pudgy but
virtuous monarch. This is something
to relate to ones relatives at home,
perhaps. The cost of a presentation,
rs every one knows, ranges from
hundreds TO thousands of dollars, but
of course, the good American like Mr.
Mmtalini ''dem'ds the expense" and
is only too thankful il no divorce nor
scandal prevents the Lord Chamber
lain from ordering a taboo at that or
any other royal function in the here
after. Judging, however, by the
names which have already been sent
in by that exalted functionary, the
over rich citizen of the United States
does MOI always get there. The line,
it seems, can be drawn, even at a
Court presentation Let us be grateful
for so much, although it breaks a
millionaire heart or two to find the
Mighty Dollaris not sesame in a royal
palace. 1t seldom happens tina {
money fails as a key but at that pre,'i-
Gus Court of st. James there is a sort
OF Yale lock which deiies it. And after
all is said and done, and the American
society beauty has been stared at by
naughty royalty, and has heard her
name called in the halls of the elect,
what theng Is it not very silly, very
absurd. and about as childish rs the
performances at fashionable dane
ing school class?-Boston Herald.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-06-27

All who use Dobbins' Elect is Soap praise
IL as the best, cheapest and mott economical
family soap made; but If you viii try IL once
IL viii tell still stronger tale III fits merits
Itself Please try II. Your grocer win sup
ply you.
j. p. Willetts Of Kansas and Ma
tional President Polk OF Washington
organized the New York state alliance
OF farmers at bonneville. Eleven
county organizations were represented.
The order now has 20. 900 members in
New York.
Gflbert's Dress Innings, Best in the World.
Every Intelligent Lady and Dreshmaker knows Il
Genuine goods have name on selFaRe.
Clean piano keys with soft rag dipped in
alcohol
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-06-27

For strengthening and clearing the voice,
ute "'iiRowN's BRoNcHikL TKocBEs. ri
have commended them 20 friends who were
public speakers, and they have proved e1.
ircmely scrticeabie. ''-ReY. Henry Ward
HgrebaF
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-06-27

When Baby was sick, wo gave her castoria,
when she was Child, abe cried for Castoria,
When shc became Miss, Shc chung to castoriA,
When abe bad Children, she gave them Castorsa,
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-06-27

Produced from the laxative and nutri-
uous juice OF California figs combined
with the medicinal virtues OF plants
known 70 DO most beneficial TO the
human system, acts gently. on the kid
neys, liver and bowels effectually
cleansing the sytem, dispelling colds
and headaches, and curing habitual
constipation.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-06-27
August.
Flower

81 have been affiict-
uulousness, led with biliousness
land constipation
Constipation" for fifteen years !;
first one and then
Stomach another prepare
Pains. .i On, " asd az ~; 49, S,'.
49,. no purpose. AT last a friend
q commended August Flower. I
o.oot Il according to directions and
as effects were wonderful, reliev-
a;ag me Of those disagreeable
a stomach pains which ! had been
troubled with so long. Words
ucannot describe the admiration
ain which / hold your August
aFlower-it has given me a new
oisase Of life, which before was a
nbnrden. Such medicine is ben
"eiaction to humanity, and its good
aaualities and
awonderful mer- Jesse Barker,
ats should be 1.,-.
amade known 70 'isOf'
neyeryone suffer Humboldt,
sing with dysPep-
asaor biliousness Kansas. -
eG GREEN, Sole Man r., Woodbury., nj.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-06-27

Fashions .farOrite
fad, centers In that famous, fascina-
ting game-lawn tennis.
But there are women who cannot
engage in aay pastime. They are
delicate, feeble and easily exhausted.
They are sufferers from weaknesses
and disorders peculiar to females,
which are accompanied by sallow
compilations, expressionless eyes and
haggard looks.
For overworked, sworn ont, !"
run down." debilitated teachers,
milliners, dressmakers, seamstresses,
q shop-girls," housekeepers, nursing
mothers, and feeble women gem
orally, DR.. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription is the greatest earthly
boon, being unequaled as an appe-
tizing cordial and restorative tonic.
It's the only medicine for women,
sold by druggists, suader a positive
guarantee from the makers, of sat
isfaction in every case, or money re-
funded. This guarantee has been
faithfully carried out for years.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-06-27
alolnlansn I.iHer Pads

Hatnssns Ittsr lads rHfe MALARIA.
HotanAh's liver faAs cue HgttugsRHss
Hcluszas Liver PMS eRfa tatsgEssioE.
pAnyhsG flea viii fEii instructions ard eerruFada
tiu&s. AglnLs Lit&s tAp Co. ~ jean stEseg. y. y.
One man strikes for tie right aud another
writes for the slFlke
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-06-27

Why arc you sickl Because you have
neglected natures laws. She continually
tries TO correct the trouble but cannot do Il
without assistance prickly Ash Bitiers IS
the assistant needed, and with the help Of
this medicine your health will he fully re.
stored. Give Il trial aud watch the results.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-06-27

The cat is a newt animal, but she has a
voice like a iro-alartn.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-06-27

II yon don't want 20 be robbed % your
good name don' have i inscribed upon your
umbrella
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-06-27

Greenhouse aud Bedding Plants, Palms,
DFAcenas, sc, eheas sweet Potato, Cab,
bage aud Tomato pants Ia season. Send
Tor descriptive Catalogue. W. J., HEssER
piaitsmOuth, Neb.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-06-27

rad sAaI NJ. Eyl SAD atat fza1n ssB per tnohth
iAloe 10 lac tfsAa4fi blisss Az O. Easss 81
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wfstsni tks above lgt1. Ente othFFs Hlay fFpnt ~
tsy eaFssaeaaA f0afs Esgig, ~ q. WILLIAMS.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-06-27

A church with poor fountain never gains
anything by hay ing very tall sieeple.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-06-27

Massachusetts Is talking about an exhibit
tion OF her abandoned farms for the Worlds
Fair
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-06-27
syrup OF Piwa,

man can subdue the elephant, but the
tiger generally gets the best OF him.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-06-27

A horse on me, said the driver as he fell
beneath bis steel.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-06-27

Don't forget. whsa marketing. that real.
son 10 dssy 81 any price,
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-06-27

"fIahssh'A Magic Csrn Antvr."
WkffaHfrf 10 uufe. fnua5F fvfnDdud. Ask
sp1F aEu1saEs I9F IT, Ffaec ~ ueNta.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-06-27

Mrm. winsIaw's s>soth lac syrHp, for Cali
afsn tssthins, soitels the gums. reduces lnnamma-
tion. sllaFs pain, cares wlud collie. &c bottle.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-06-27

To keep brass work bright rub with = rag
DIPPED ~ salt and vinegar.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-06-27

The pretty girl !, na,are's edition d. looks
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-06-27

oPen . - engasenenia ring.