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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-03
BALL CARTRIDGES FOR STRIKERS.
| Savannah, Ga, Makes Onimsus Prepa-
ration for Labor Troubles.

Savannah, Ca, Makes Onimsus Prepa-
ration for Labor Troubles.
SAVANNAH, Oct. 3 -Savannah expects
trouble as result of the great strike and
has prepared for it 10y swearing in large
number of special policemen. Thursday
night large details of well-armed men
were placed at the several armories to
prevent any attempt that strikers might
make TO obtain the arms and ammunition
stored there. There is general feeling
of apprehension, and 1t is feared dis
turbance may occur at any moment
Will Protect the New Men.
Several hundred white Iaborers are to be
brought from New York and other points
to take the places of the strikers. The
new men will be protected no matter at
what cost Twenty tbousapd ball car
tridges have been distributed among the
military, and the police and Authorities
have no fear that they will not be able to
speedily suppress any discord. The inan-
cial loss to the city is enormous.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-03
WERE MIGHTY FAMILIAR.
Ladies Who Wanted to See 'Lige" Hal
ford-A Man who Asked for Ben"

Ladies Who Wanted to See '.Lige" II al
ford-A Man Who Asked for Ben"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3-There never was
so much familiarity displayed by visitors
at the White House as few days ago. A
party Of neatly dressed ladies marched up
TO the doorkeeper and one of them,
whose black eyes twinkled with amuse-
ment. inquired: as Lige Halford in?"
When the doorkeeper had sufficiently re.
covered he ascertained that the ladies
were particular lifelong friends of the
private secretary. Later in the day tall,
cadaverouslooking individual, we'll
dressed, strobe leisurely up to the door
keeper and, smiling grimly, said: as
Ben around todays" Soon after the re-
port went around that the presidents
brother, Carter Harrison, of Tennessee,
was doing the capital.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-03
THE MORTGAGE DEBT OF ILLINOIS.
Eight of the Principal Counties owe Over
GO Per Cent. Thereof

Eight of the Principal Counties owe Over
GO Per Cent. Thereof
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3-The census office
yesterday made statement showing that
the real estate mort gage debt in force in
Illinois Jan. l, 1890, was 1894, 2s4, 2GO, of
which S165, 2Sg, 222 was on acre tracts and
s219, 0l0,03 on village and city lots The
debt of Cook county, containing Chicago
was s19l SIS, 229 of which sl4, O65 3O5 was
acres and no sl7 :, 452, 904 on lots. The
debt Of seven other principal counties was
as follows: Kane, s5,5l5, SOB: LaSalle. s5-
y60, ASS; Mclean, s.. 379 300; Peoria, s., 9ss,-
972; St. Clair, s., 1874 800; Saugamon, So
S51, $40, and VIII, s. 465 917 The Cook
county debt is 40 81 per cent. of the debt
of the state and the debt of the eight
counties named is GO 06 per cent of the
total
Where the Burden is Heaviest
Fifteen principal counties in which are
included the preceding eight and Adams.
Champaign lroquois, Livingston, Vermil-
lion and WinnebRgo counties, owe s2G2.
POI, 092 Of the states total debt In these
fifteen counties are situated the cities of
Chicago, Peoria. Springfield. Blooming
ton, Joliet Quincy. Elgin East St. Louis.
Aurora, Ottawa Streator, Bellevile.
Danville and Rockford. The debt of Chi
cago is S24, 373, 10 larger than the farm
debt of Kansas. s42, 703, 564 larger than
the farm debt of Iowa, and $ll2, O6s. $50
larger than the entire mortgage debt Of
Alabama and Tennessee. The per capita
debt of Illinois is 800 while that of
Kansas is 1855 and that Of Iowa s104.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-03
Is Blaine sim a Sick Mani

OTTAWA, Ont, Oct 3-Lord Stanley.
governor general, received intimation
from Washington Thursday that Presi-
dent Harrison requested a postponement
of the reciprocity conference arranged to
take place in that city Oct IL between
representatives of the Dominion and the
United States. The reason given for the
postponement is the continued i'll health
Of Secretary Blaine.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-03
Oh cAeo A BACK NUMBER.
Her Base Ball Nine seems to Have Los
Its Grip Entirely.

Its Grip Entirely.
CHICAGO, Oct. 3-The witnesses of the
Chicago Cincinnati game yesterday got
awfully tired before the seven innings
which it included We're ended, the game
being called owing to darkness. 1t was
another drop for Arson. 1t seems that
any club can beat the Colts now, and that
the famous team is back number in
base bal. Boston took in the Philadel-
phia boys nicely again and now has
% points of lead. Today closes the
League season and the cranks-especially
the Chicago variety-are glad OF it; so is
Arson probably.
Scores of the Experts.
Follow ng are yesterdays League
records: At elphia-Philadelph ia,
3; Boston, 5. AT Chicago-Cincinnati
Il; Chicago, 16. At New York-New
York, 0; Brooklyn, S. At Cleveland
Cleveland. 8; Pittsburg, l.
Association: At Boston-Boston, /:
Washington, 8. At st. Lonis-St. Louis.
10; Louisville, S At Baltimore-Balti-
more, Q; Athletic. 2 At Minneapolis
Milwaukee, 8; Columbus 0.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-03

treaty between the United States an.
Mexico are in active progress in the city
of Mexico between a special commissioner
appointed by the Mexican government
and United States Minister Ryan.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-03
wil1 Probably Demand Eight Hour

COLUMBUS. O., Oct. 3.-The national
executive committee of the United Mine
workers is in session in this city 1t is
rumored that the eight-hour day will be
demanded Oct Is next
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-03
National Treasury Notes.

partment yesterday paid out g, 100000 on
account of pensions for October, and pur-
chased 100. 600 ounces of silver at from
o. 875 to 20. 976 per ounce.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-03
Must Deposit Unexpended Balances.

WAsHINGToN, Oct. 3.-Secretsry Tracy
has directed that disbursing officers of
the navy and marine corps must deposit
al the close Of each fiscal year, unless
otherwise authorized by the department,
to the credit Of the United States all un-
expended balances of appropriations in
their hands, after reserving sufficient
to pay all unpaid approved vouchers that
nay be in their possession. They must
also deposit all balances of appropriations
in their b ands pertaining to the current
fiscal year from which they have made
no payments within period of three
months
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-03
RAIN WHERE 1T ISN'T WANTED.
The Unfortunate North Dakota Farmer
Suffering Heavy Losses.

suffering heavy Losses.
jamestown, n. D., Oct. 3-An over
North Dakota there is disappoint ment
The big crops are lying in the
fields about as they were tossed from the
binders. Rain has been pouring steadily
on the unpr detected crop for many hours
1t is a drizzly, wet rain, that soaks every
thing and & yes NJ promise of abatement.
Forty five or fifty millions of bushels of
wheat are out in the wet shocks, and
there is nc telling when they will be
threshed.
Only One Days Threshing in Seven.
Never in the history of the state has the
crop been so large, and never was its Sc
curity so jeopardized as now. 1t has been
raining more or less for week past. But
one full day threshing has been done in
seven days and the prospects now are for
several days more Of enforced idleness.
There has been little stacking done any
where. The crop seems to have been too
big for farmers to touch, except to wait
to put it through the separator as soon as
possible. Machine owners are behind
from ten days to a month in their date,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-03

WAsHIsoToS, Oct. s.-Negotiations
looking to agreement upon reciprocity
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-03-27
Not a Black Maria.

The method of getting around in the
city of Venice is through the use of
small boats called gondolas, and all
painted black, the Sombre color being
maintained through some superstition
that dates back several hundred years.
These little boats are Skillfully ma
noeuvered among the many islands
and through the winding canals of
that beautiful city of palaces, trans
acting the various interests of COM
merce and carrying the people to the
market, church or opera. Compare
such means of transportation with
those afforded in the United States at
present, particularly since electric
powers have been developed, and you
no doubt feel that the days should be
long to accomplish much. Wonderful
advantages are experienced by the
American people-it only taking few
hours now to travel between ST. Paul,
Minneapolis and Chicago, ST. Louis or
Kansas City, or between any two
points in single state. The Mime
apolis & ST. Louis Railway reaches all
points in Central Iowa, Central South
ern Minnesota, and reaches Water
town, S. d., as well as running through
trains to Chicago, ST. Louis, Kansas
City. Denver, etc. Call on any Rail
way Agent. or address G. M. Pratt
General Ticket and Passenger Agent
Minneapolis, MINI. 4Ot2
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-03-27
THE WORLDS FAIR.

Minnesota ought to be represented
at the worlds fair in Chicago two
years hence. If represented at all the
state ought to be well represented.
There is talk of appropriating $4,000
for this purpose. 1t is not enough.
If we cannot afford to eXpend at the
very least 800, 900 we had better stay
out of the procession altogether.
Minnesota is great state, with, high
and worthy ambitions, and the foun-
datiOn to sustain them. In the at
tempt to exhibit her resources and
characteristics before the world she
should do so in manner and upon
scale eQuai to her ability and to the
ends sought to be accomplished.
Otherwise it were better to remain
in the back ground and frankly &C
knowledge either our mOdesty or our
penuriousnesS, as the case may be, or
perhaps both. There can be no sue
cessful halfway dealing with an en-
terpriSe like that under consideration.
-WinOna Republican.
We observe that some states, which
on some former occasions made great
er displays at expeditions than Min
neSOta, have now appropriated only
$4,000 for the great fair at Chicago.
That is reason why this state should
do more. 1t is now in our own hands.
The legislature can say whether we
shall show in the common ruck, or 60
to the front and take such advantage
as Kansas won in 1876 at Philadelphia.
We hate this commonplace, imita-
tive, ineffective way of doing things.
Whatever is worth doing is not only
worth doing we'll, but, when it is open
to competition, it is worth doing bet
ter than others.-Red Wing Republican.
Sentiments like those quoted above
may be found in almost every paper
in the State, and despite the demand
for commendably,li liberal appropria-
tion there seems to be very good like
lihood that not more than one-half
the amount wanted will be given.
1t does seem as though some members
of the legislature are ignorant of pub
lie sentiment on this question.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-03-27

THE dollar minute" circular re-
gently issued by the Northwestern
Newspaper Union, Pioneer Press
bearing on the publication of the
laws, is receiving some unmerciful
snoasts from the country press. For
some reason the FREE PRESS failed to
get one of these horned missives from
8he Union, or if sent it escaped our
optics. The country press is quite
right in defending the Minnesota Edi-
lots and Publishers Association, for
it was through this channel that the
grinding monopoly of "dollar min
ute" was reduced to the pitiable spec
1acle Of Inundated greatness now
observable in it's crying out for help
from the ''pap fed parasites of the
county ring, whom the Pioneer Press
so unwittingly dubbed the country pa
GER in a moment of petulency. The
country editor is just about able to
paddle his own canoe.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-03-27

IF the legislature of Minnesota
hopes to evade the responsibility of
the passage of the iniquitous usury
law through the veto power of Cover
nor Merriam, it may find itself Woe
fully disappointed. While the Gov
$ernor has the power to suppress
the enactment of law so disastrous
an effects as this bill must be, it is
very doubtful if he will feel himself
called upon to relieve the legislature
from the penalty of its folly. The
members were elected by the people
and to their constituency must they
answer. The uSury bill is a piece of
I legislation which is not demanded by
the people of the State, but it's cham
piOns hope to gain political prestige
through their support, relying upon
the gUllibility of the honest farmer to
give them backing. The farmer is
the very man to be most affected by
ats passage, and he will be the first to
rise up ia revolt against the dema-
gOgueS instrumental in the enactment
of SuCO law.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-03-27
BOARD OF TRADE.

The Board of Trade meeting was
very well attended Monday morning,
and the session was quite interesting.
A letter was received from Mrs.
Window, through the late Secretary's
private secretary, acknowledging the
receipt of the resolutions of sympathy
which the Board recently adopted,
and thanking the members on behalf
of herself and family.
A communication was received from
the Minneapolis Chamber of Com
merce, in regard to the attempt of
LIE Sueur, Henderson and other towns
to secure the eXtention of the Milwau-
kee road to Benton Junction. 1t stat
ed that great effort would be re-
quired to secure any railroad extern
tion, in case legislation hostile to rail-
road interests was adopted by the
present legislature.
A long and interesting discussion
occurred on the question of securing
more manufactures for Mankato.
There was general sentiment that
Mankato should secure a furniture
mandatory, if possible. There is no
more favorable point for the location
of such a factory anywhere than in
Mankato. Besides the splendid ship
ping facilities, the adjoining forestsis
filed with timber suitable for the
manufacture of furniture. The COM
mittee on manufactures was author
lied to advertise in a Grand Haven,
Mich, paper for the starting of a fac
tory here.
During the discussion, Mr.. Saul
paugh gave some very good advice in
regard to an unpleasant habit which
he declared some of our people have
of throwing cold water on any propo-
sition which someone makes to benefit
the city. If everyone should encour-
age the others schemes, the city would
progress very fast.
d. w. Selleck, III. P. Jensen, G. III.
Higgs and others spoke in favor of
furniture factory, even if it is neces-
sary to take stock or raise bonus.
j. G. Noe reported that the manu-
featuring committee has not been
idle, and is carrying on a correspond
ence from which it is possible that
something may come.
John Klein stated that while not
desiring to take charge of anything of
the kind, he would put S., 900 or $10,-
600 into it, if the management was
competent.
1t was the belief of others that a
large part of the stock could be raised
in the city.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-03-27

Talks cheap, but when it's backed
up by pledge of the hard cash of a
financially responsible firm, or COM
pany, of worldwide reputation for fair
and honorable dealing, 1t means batsi-
ness
Now, there are scores of sarsaparil-
las and other headquarters, all crack
ed up to be the best, purest, most pc
culiar and wonderful, but bear in mind
(for your own sake), there's only one
guaranteed blood-purifier and remedy
for torpid liver and all diseases that
come from bad blood.
That one - standing solitary and
alone-sOld on trial, is
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
cOvery.
If it doesn't do good in skin, scalp
and scrofulous diseases and pulmon.
airy consumption is only lung-scrofula
just let it's makers know and get
your money back.
Talks cheap, but to back a poor
medicine, or common one, by selling
it ON trial, as 'Golden Medical Discov.
cry" is sold, would bankrupt the larg
est fortune.
Talks cheap, but only Discovery
is guaranteed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-03-27

The constitutional limit for the life
of the present session of the Mime
sofa legislature expires on April 23rd.
The Senate, however, fixed the date
for final adjournment at April 18th.
If further unnecessary debate is
eliminated from the proceedings the
time is ample between now and the
Nth to finish up all needed legislation
and some that is not needed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-03-27
HARD To BEAT.
DagObert 5151 (2431).


Messrs. Willard & Fuller.
Gentlemen:-I see by the Home
stead of Jan. both that you own Dago-
bert 5151 (2431.) Now I own a colt
sired by Dagobert. 1t is a stallion
coming 4 years old, black in color and
weighs 1900 lbs. purchased him of
the Hancock Importing Company. He
stood at the head of their studs. They
have now son of Dagobert at the
head. Dagobert must be a superior
breeder as [ have seen several of his
colts that call hard to beat. / would
like to have you send a description of
Dagobert, as it would be good to show
to my patrons and if you have any cuts
please send me one. If this is not ask
ing too much / will be obliged,
Ever Yours,
d. C. SHOWERS.
The Hancock Importing Co. is firm
that is handling good many stations
and shows their esteem of Dagobert
by keeping sons of him at the head of
their studs. One of Dagobert's colts
weighs 1900 lbs, stands at the head
of 0. r. Thestler's studs of fifty head
at Chapman, Kansas. The second
prize two year old mare at American
Horse Show, Chicago, 1889, was one of
ham, VIM. Ellwood and l.. Johnson
have imported seven of his colts in the
last two years with the above record
prove him to be one of greatest sires
that has been imported.
WILLARD & FULLER,
mch13 Mapleton, Mimi.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-03-27
BuckIen's Arnica Salve.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
lEeyer Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
z1ynilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
lions. and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required; It is guaranteed 11ana1 to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refund
ed. Price Is cents per box. For sale
nv ]. r. Jones, Druggist.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-03-27

my son." said the old gentleman,
whatever betides you never fail to
preserve the principles of patriotism.
Patriotism is one of the greatest things
that can influence human life"
81 know it father" was the reply.
"But dosen't it strike you that there
is a tremendous lot of people in the
business. Washington Post.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-03-27

The legislatures of North Dakota,
South Dakota and Kansas have adj
journed and the people of those states
are inquiring of one another how
many Of the reforms promised by the
Alliance have been brought about or
even attempted. In each state the
answer is: "Not one"- Minneapolis
Tribune.
A similar query is sprouting in the
minds of the Minnesotians, but there
ply Is a trifie undetermined as yet.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-03-27

AMONG the improbable gossips re-
ported from Washington is that Sena-
tor Edmunds will retire before the ex
piration of his term. The late Sena-
tor Conkling tried that on and itprov-
ed anything but success.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-03-27

NOT to be OutdOne by rival roads,
the Omaha will shortly illuminate
their coaches on the Sioux City line
with gas. The change from dim oil
lamps will be appreciated by the
travelling public. The Omaha is a
road of which any town through
which it passes may be proud.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-03-27

IT is reported that an English syn
dictate has purchased the Pabst brew
cries of Milwaukee, paying 100000
Sherefor.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-03-27

SENATOR DoNNELLY'S efforts to re-
peal the libel law was an inglOrious
failure. The newspaper do live.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-03-27

A STRIKE is threatened among the
aSwitchmen of the Great Northern
road. Strikes and spring poets appear
simultaneously in this glorious
country.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-03-27

Club Goring' is in all our Gents
Congress Shoes that we sell at and
above $500 pair. G. HI. Austin, Son
& Co.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-03-27

Ex-GOvERNOR ROBINSON, of New
York, is dead.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-03-27
~ zzzz
a HOUSEHOLD FAvoR!1E.

A young girl here had been suffering for II
years with blood diseases until she had lost the
use of her limbs and was subject to many trou-
bles incident to the disease. The physicians
declared her case incurable and predicted that
her life would come to speedy end. After
taking S. S. S. she recuperated so fast that it
was plain that she had obtained new lease on
Life, and she has continued to grow better until
her permanent cure is assured Many other pa.
tients in our hospital have obtained signal bene-
fit from s. S. S.. and it has become quite ia.
vorite in our house.
THE ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL,
Highland, Ill
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed
See SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.. Atlanta. Ga.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-03-27
Literal.

"Going down ?" shouted a conduct
or to George Knox, who was walking
very rapidly.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-03-27

Conductor stops car. George goes
right along.
Conductor Gndignantly)-I thought
you said you were going down?
$50 I am-but prefer walking."-
Exchange.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-03-27

Caucus will be held on Saturday, March 2Sth,
1891, between the hours of and O'Clock p.
N. so chose delegates to the convention and
nominate candidates for alderman, one from
each precinct to serve for the term OF two years.
The voters of the several precincts will meet
in caucus at the following places
Cd precinct, LIST ward-Maxfeld & Coughlan's
office, 800 North Front street.
LIST precinct 1st ward-Henry Boegen's resi-
R3ence, GOT North Front street.
I'd ward-City Hall.
>3rd ward-Wickersham & Browns Office, No.
523 South Front street.
I'd precinct, 18th ward-W. II. Mills building,
South Front street, near Liberty street.
LIST precinct, 18th ward-Hook & Ladder house.
West Mankato.
BY order of City Committee.
J. G. FOWLER. Chairman.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-03-27
Republican City Convention.

Republican City Convention will be held at
CITY Hall, Mankato, ON
Tuesday, March 31st, 1891,
sst o'clock p. M, for the purpose of placing in
nomination The following ticket:
Mayor.
City Rec order,
City Treasurer,
Judge Municipal Court.
special Judge Municipal Court.
Representation of the several precincts is bas-
ed on the votes cast for W. R. Merriam for Gov
ts-nor in 1890, one delegate for each 25 votes or
anajor fraction thereof, as follows
2nd precinct, LIST ward.
4
3rd wa
End precinct, 4th ward.
&bO q
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OYercrOMded.

xIedtISe On DIUUu anu SkIH DISEASES nldlIeu
ID SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.. Atlanta. Ga.