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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-03-03
CIGAR MANuEAcTURINe BUSINESS.
Some Interesting Statistics Furnished by
Labor statistieIan Mcbride.

Some Interesting Statistics Furnished by
Labor statistIcian Mcbride.
CoLUMBU1, o., Feb. 16.-Labor Statis-
tician Mcbride has issued the following
data regarding the cigar manufacturing
business of the state:
The cost of materials, S1,542, ,3c1
added to 81, ,013, ,907, the amount paid in
wages and salaries, make $2,756, ,269 the
entire cost of production; this, deducted
from 81, ,406, ,206, or the whole value Of
product, lea, es a net profit Of $349, ,9GS,
or rs per cent. of the whole capital in
vested.
The capital invested equals $344. 10 per
employe. Ly deducting the cost of ma
terials from value of product, the
balance is the combined earnings of cari-
tai and labor, of which labor receives
go. per cent. and capital 29.07 per
cent. Labor here includes wage-earners
and salaried officials).
OF the 1858 entering into the
cost of production 36.S per cent. was
paid in salaries and wages, and the bal
ance, 63.2 per cent. was paid for ma
terials.
The total number of employees, draw
ing 81. 1.013,9t7 in wages and salaries, is
3,163; of this number 1913 are manager7,
bookkeepers, statesmen and clerks,
drawing in aggregate 1872 2,589, or an
average salary Of 1857. .72 each. Deduct
ing 1928 from 3,163 and $122, ,5Ss from
1,013, ,9O7, we have 3,035 wage eariers
receiving $S91 1,319, or an average of
$293.68 each per annum.
Dividing the number of days worked
during the year by the number of en-
ployes, gives working year of 27s days,
which at $2o'. .6S per year gives an aver
age daily wage of of $1.06.
The average number of hours worked
per day is nine; this gives an average
hourly wages of 11.S cents.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-03-03

He sent Thomas out for handsome
cage into which he popped Cachette, who
was silent and gaped, and the affair
under convoy of liyeried Thomas went
to the house of DR., Crolls fiancee.
Croll was at the house of his bride of
tomorrow when the cage arrived.
"Miserly old hunksp he said. "Why,
Amarylis, he has thirty thousand dollar
practice. He evidently thinks we want
our new carpets and papers ruined by
canary seed and splashings. I'd rather
the boys should think he'd sent nothing
than to see this thing tomorrow. Be
sides, the bird looks sick. I know what
I'll dol The Rev. Mr.. Cameron's fee
won't be any too big tomorrow. Fe
shall have birdie-it may stir him up,
and the dropping seed on his bald head
be the means of producing a sermon that
is not sleepy. Clergymen are fond of
the works of nature, any way. 1t shall
go in your name, Amarylis; it shall be
graceful tribute from YOU for the hap
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-03-03
On The Threshold.

Standing al vomanhOod's door Il shs,
Clad In Der viIEina parity.
A creature fair ~ the lllies Be,
And, like the liies, alas. hou frail;
They are borne 70 earth when The storms pre-
vafl,
And their life goes cat In The sumner gale.
When We zee frail and lovely crea tuFe,
standing on the threshold between girlhood
and Womanhood. We shiver with a fear Of
what may be. because We have seen 80 many
snccumb al this critical period Of life. What
is needed at this time Il a tonic and invig-
orant-something that will promote proper
functional action Of the female organs. The
only remedy 10 be depended on is DR..
Pierce's Ravorite Prescription. This une-
qualed medicine, which cures diseases pecu-
liar to women, is especially valuable ut the
period when the girl crosses the threshold OF
womanhood. Used at such a time, il never
fails TO produce . most beneficial result, and
many fragile girl has been tided over one
Of life's most trying periods by il.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-03-03
~.

This is what was said by old Mrs.
Thumbstall, who gave large subscrip-
tions to charities in promises for post
mortem carrying out:
"Mary, tell dear Miss Ferguson shall
not forget her for this sweet tribute to
ward frightening up an old woman's
life. / am not ungrateful, and those
who are kind to me shall-think Of"
When Mary was gone, this is what old
Mrs. Thumbstall thought:
II don't intend t. pay DIR. Jobson's
bill. I'll send him y little present in
stead. He ought to have a bird to en-
liven him in his Office and entertain his
patients while they wait. I'll tell Fanny
it few away if she ever asks me where
it is"
When DR.. Jobson received the gift he
was preparing for u most depressing
operation, and was looking over his shin
ing instruments preparatory to going to
clinic.
"My medicine has been too powerful
for Mrs. Thumbstall," he cogitated,
"and her brain has succumbed. The
first time I ever knew her to do liberal
act But the idea of q screeching bird
in the office to set my nerves on edgel
BY the way, there's young DR.. Croll--
he's to be married tomorrow, and has
sent all US old buffers invitations with an
eye to presents. He shall have the
dickev bird. ThomasI
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-03-03
A Human wonder.

Zerah Colburn, who was born in Yer.
mont in 1904 and died in 1910 at the age OF
thirty-six, was without doubt the most
gifted natural mathematician the world
has ever known. He was taken to London
when only eight years old, and while there
was examined by all the great mathema-
ticians of England. At one of these exam
nations be raised the number successive
ly to the sixteenth power, and in naming
the last result, which consisted of fifteen
figures, he was right in every one.
On being asked the square root of 1o6,-
929, he answered S27 before the old gray
haired philosopher questioner had time to
put it down. He was next asked how
many minutes there were in forty-eight
years and instantly replied 1928, 800, and
five seconds later gave the astonished sa-
wants the exact number of seconds-St
Louis Republic.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-03-03
Now TryThis.

IT will cost you nothing and will
surely do you good, If you have a
Cough, Cold, or any trouble with
Throat, Chest or Lungs. DIR. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds Is guaranteed to give
relief, or money will be paid back Suf-
ferers from La Grippe found 1t just the
thing and under its use had a speedy
and perfect recovery. Try sample
bottle at our expense and learn for
yourself just how good a thing 1t is.
Trial bottles free at ID. j. Humphreys.
drug store. Large size soc. and Sl.00.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-03-03
w hat is

Castora Dr. Samuel Pitchers prescription for Infants
Children. 1t contains neither Opium Morphine
other Narcotic substance. 1t is harmless substitute
for Paregorc, Drops Soothing Syrups and Castor Oil
It Pleasant. guarantee is thirty years. by
Millions Mothers Castoria destroys Worms and allays
feversness. CastOria prevents vomiting Sour Curd,
cures Diarrhoea and Wind Collie. Castoria relieves
teethng troubles, constipation and fatuIency.
CastOra assimates the food, regulates the stomach
and bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep. Cass
tOria the Children's Panacea-the Mothers Friend.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-03-03
A Real Estate Boom

Attracts the attention of every property hold
er in this city. Butwhen DR.. franklin Miles,
the eminent Indiana specialist, claims that
Heart Disease is curable and proves it by
thousands OF testimonials of wonderful
cures by his New Heart Cure; it attracts the
attention of the millions suffering with short
breath. palpitstiou, irregular pulse, wind in
stomach, pain in side or shoulder, smother
ing spells. fainting. dropsy etc. A. F. Da-
Wis, Silver Greek, Neb., by using four bottles
d. Miles New Heart Cure, was completely
cured after twelve years suffering from
heart disease. This remedy is sold by Isa
Leist. Books free,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-03-03

me street wnue ranny Ferguson talked
about her Indians and tried to get sub
scription ont Of me. Fanny shall have
the Bunkergirl's bird: It viii remind her
Of the war yells Of the Cherokees in their
wild woods.
He wrote a few complimentary words
on card, pressed the electric button and
had Mrs. jones with him in no time.
''This card and that bird for Miss Fer
guson this minute" he said.
"It couldn't be the other minute"
suppose, thought Mrs. Jones, and she set
about executing the commission, not
without envy Of Cachette's loud voice
and corresponding responsibility.
Miss Ferguson, who still looked almost
young behind a veil and who was ac-
quainted with the size of the bank nc
counts of several unmarried men Of
Browns age, was sending out circulars
begging for coal for the Cherokee Nation
when the gift arrived
"My dear Mr.. Brown" she wrote on
one Of the circulars, 'your lovely
thought is singing its sweetest while l
pen these lines. interpret its meaning.
do you think? / suppose birds have u
meaning, language, as flowers have.
What is the meaning Of canary bird9
I have always been SO practical myself /
have given little time to the study Of
poetry. With you it is different; your
houses are frozen music. But come to
me and tell me in person the meaning of
gift of warbling nature. All, how
! wish my Indians might hear it! / send
you a circular. A few tons Of coal
would be warmly appreciated by the
poor, neglected children Of the forest
and by yours devotedly, Frances Fergu-
son."
She had Cachette one hour. Then the
postman came. and he did not bring her
any subscriptions. Loving the Indian
as she did she could not fail to be gifted
with an active imagination, and she
began to think there might be a sinister
Interpretation of Browns gift-he sent
her a brazen canary instead of offering
himself as golden goose.
Besides, she now recollected that he
had said yesterday when she broached
the subject of coal for the Chrokees,
"What's the matter with the children of
the forest burning wood?" quite in para
phrastic emulation of Marie Antoinette's
wonder concerning the people who were
starving for bread not eating pastry.
Surely Brown meant something subtle,
he had held off SO long as it was and not
met her advances with becoming spon-
taneity.
MARY" said she in gratery way to
her maid, "that bird is just shoveling
gravel down my back till my spine is
like garden walk. can't go to see old
Mrs. Thumbstall today, I'm too busy.
Garry this bird to her with my compli-
ments and headache that has come on
suddenly. Tell her to give the little
thing away if she doesn't like gravel
down her back"
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-03-03
I fCrazed from Disease.

ELYRIA. O., Feb. 23. William Murch-
ison, d well-to-do resident of Lorain, was
found dead IN the woods Sunday after
noon, having wandered from home
while insane from the grip. His clothes
were in tatters and his body was badly
bruised. He was sixty-two years old.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-03-03

"Castoria Is the best remedy for children of
which am acquainted. ! hope the day is not
far distant whenmothers viii consider thereal
interest of their children, and use Castoria in
stead of the variousquack nostrums which are
destroying their loved ones, by forcing opium,
morphine. soothing syrup and other hurtful
agents down their throats, thereby sending
them to premature graves"
DR.. J. =. KMcHEIoR,
Conway. Ark.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-03-03
Castoria.

"Castoria is an excellent medicine for chill
dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me of its
good effect upon their children"
Dr.. G. @. OsaooD,
Lowell, Mass
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-03-03
Castoria.

"Castoria Is 50 well adapted to children that
recommend it as superior toany prescription
known to me-"
Il. A. ARCHER, N. D.,
iii So. Oxford ST., Brooklyn, N. z.
sour physicians in the children's depart
ment have spoken highly of their expert
ence in their outside practice with Castoria,
and although we only have among our
medical supplies what is known as regular
products, yet we are free to confess that the
merits Of Castoria has won US to look with
favor upon It."
UNITED HosPrrAL AND DrspEEsARY,
Boston, Mass
ALLEN @. SMITH, Pres.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-03-03

To prevent that unpalatable and dyspep-
tic condition Of pie crust which results
from such soft filings as custard and
pumpkin sinking into the crust, it is best
partly to bake the lower crust first. II
Is well pricked with fork and has the
white of an egg turned over it, it will then
be tender. crisp and with an even surface
The white of one egg may be used for sew
eral pies, and the pricking with fork will
prevent the crust from rising in bubbles.
Those who make puff paste often bake
number of shells and add the filing as
shey are needed. Some famous cooks use
Ice water for mixing the paste; others add
the yolk or the white of an egg.-New
York Post.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-03-03

Slate can be sawed and worked so accu-
rately that bathtubs and cisterns are made
perfectly water tight simply by joining
the edges of tho slate blocks.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-03-03

Tho Cenaur Company, n Murray srsot, New York City.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-01-08

count of the services rendered by him in the con-
struction of our new High school building, there
fore be it.
Resolred, That the thanks of this body be
rendered to Mr.. Gerlach for his hearty devotion
to our interest, for the skill exhibited in design
ing and carrying into execution our view, and
for the honorable manner in which he managed
to keep the expenses of erection within the es.
timaton. Be it further.
Resotced, That these resolutions be spread up
on the minutes and acopy thereof, signed by the
President and Secretary be sent to him.
After the reading of several bills,
on motion of Mr.. Mcconnell, they
were allowed. Power was given the
committee on property to secure a
man to assist the janitor at the high
school SO that the building might be
property heated at the opening SEES
sion of each school day.
A motion to adjourn was carried.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-01-08
First ms. Jan. 8; last Jan. %.
ORDER FOR HEARING ON CLAIMS.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
- Earth.-ss. In Probate Court. Special
Term, December 31st, 1891.
In the matter of the estate OF Noah Webster,
deceased.
Letters of administration on the estate of
said deceased being this day granted unto
Mary Webster of said County
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 Saturday, the 30th day of july
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
present their claims against said estate, at the
expiration of which time all claims not present.
ed to said Court or not proven to its satisfac-
ton, shall be for ever 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 publish
ing this order in each week for three success
sive prior to the day appointed orsuch eXamina-
ton in the Mankato Free Press, a weekly news
paper printed and published at Mankato, i'll
said County.
Dated at Mankato the 31st day of December,
A. d 1891.
BY the Court
[sEAL w. B. TORREY, Judge of Probate.
GEO. W, MEAD,
Attorney for Administrative
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-01-08
First ms. Jan. g.; last Feb. 10.
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE.

nEFAULT having been made in the condi
- TONS OF a certain mortgage, executed by
NARY Haskell Widow mortgagor to Allyn and
fuller, mortgages, dated June 9th. A. ID. 1888,
and recorded in the office of the Register of
Deeds in and for the county of Blue Earth, in
the state OF Minnesota, on the 18th day of June,
A. D. 1888, at three o'clock in the afternoon in
book % OF mortgages, On page 100, by which
mortgage there was conveyed and granted the
following described real estate, situate in the
county of Blue Earth aforesaid, to-wit: Lot
number one az in block number twenty-one (2l)
In the townsite of Madison Lake as plated and
OF record in the Office of the Register of Deeds
OF said county of Blue Earth, to secure the pay
ment of the sum of one hundred and twenty-five
dollars, with interest at the rate of ten per cent
per annum. according the conditions of a
certain promissory note bearing same date as
said mortgage, made by said Mary Haskell to
said Allyn and fuller, and there being due and
unpaid upon said note and mortgage, at the date
OF this notice the sum of one hundred and eleven
and 2G-lOc dollars. and no action or proceeding
at law or otherwise having been instituted to re-
cover the amount OF said mortgage debt or anv
part thereof Now therefore, notice is hereby
given that by virtue and in pursuance of a
power of sale in said mortgage contained and
herewith recorded, and of the statute in such
premises will be sold ct public auction, at the
easterly main entrance door of the court house,
in and for said county of Blue Earth and at the
City OF Mankato therein. on Saturday, the Goth
day of February, A. D. 1892 at ten o'clock in the
forenoon. to satisfy the amount of said mort
gage debt then due and unpaid, together with
the Costs and expenses of such foreclosure pro-
ceeding, Including twenty-five dollars attorneys
mortgage will be thereby foreclosed.
ALLYN AND FULLER,
LoRIN CRAY,
~ GsnIato MINI
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-01-08
HOME JOTTINGS.
F. WEBER MURDERED.

We learn that a murder was com
mitted about 2o'clock, Tuesday morn
ing, five miles from Elysian, but il
Waseca county. T. Weber, aged 5:
years. was the victim.
He had been making his home witt
Knoblick and left the house Monday
night and although he had been drink
ing, came home sober.
The murderer claims that Webbel
attempted to knock him down with a
chair.
Knoblicll hastily left the house and
going to an out house obtained a shot
gun. loaded with No. 6 shot. Coming
into the house Weber grabbed hold
of him. He escaped from his clutches
and firing at his breast killed HIM in
stantly. Nothing is known as to any
trouble having arisen between the
two men. Both are Germans.
KnOblick is now in the lookup.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-01-08
PERSONAL.

Mrs. S. H. Grannis has gone on a
visit to her relatives who reside at
Ledyard, Iowa. She was accompani-
ed by her daughter Miss Edith.
Miss Minnie Anderson, of Red
Wing, and Miss Effie Mead, of Man
kato, have been engaged as addition
al teachers in our public schools.
They come very highly recommended.
Blue Earth City Post.
Miss Alice Coleman is slowly re-
covering from an illness extending
over a period of four years. She fell,
fracturing a bone, which was not
properly set, until after she had fallen
second time. Miss Coleman has
been in a hospital in Alabama for the
past two years. She sustained her
injuries while on a trip through the
South. Her friends here will no
doubt be glad to know that with care
full treatment she will be able to leave
the hospital in two weeks.
Mrs. Powlison arrived in the city
Friday to consult WITH few of her
friends regarding her husband, who
is in the penitentiary at Saltwater.
She hopes to be able to secure COM
mutation of sentence to one year, and
if successful Powlison will be free
man in June next. Mrs. P. is teach
ing school in Litchfield. She has
shown genuine womanly pluck in
bearing up under the great blow
which was brought upon her young
life through the iniiscretion mot to
call it by a harsher name) Of her hus-
band, and her efforts to secure his
pardon and commence life anew with
him who brought shame and disgrace
upon his family and friends, give the
lie to many rumOrs which have been
flying about for some months. Her
efforts to make livelihood and lay
aside little with which to again
start out in life are truly praisewor-
thy, and no one can be so vindictive
as to deny her the wish that she may
succeed in her undertaking, and to
lend her whatever aid possible to this
end. Mr.. Powlison is being thorough
ly punished as he deserves, but it is
believed that the moral effect of a
years confinement is as good if not
better than TO force him to serve the
full term of the sentence, and his re-
lease would relieve his wife of a con-
Stunning grief.
From Wednesday Daily.
J. O. Smith, of West Mankato, is
just recovering from a severe attack
of la grippe.
Mrs. Frank Ady, who has been very
sick with la grippe, is now better, and
on the road to recovery.
Mr.. M. A. Brooks arrived home this
morning from Mankato, where he has
been temporarily filing the position of
Gay operator Winond Republican.
Stephen Lamm dropped into this
office this morning and renewed his
subscription to the weekly FREE
PRESS for the thirty-siXth time. There
are few men who can present as good
a record as this.
Chas. Yates, chief Of police, is now
confined to his bed with la grippe. 1t
was first supposed that he only had a
slight cold but word reaches us this
morning that he is very sick man.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-01-08
MRS. GRAHAM'S
MRS. CRAHAM'S
Cucumber
Elder Flower
Cream

Is not a cosmetic III the sense in which that
term is popularity used, but permanently beau.
titles. it creates soft, smooth, clear, velvety
skin, and by daily use gradually makes the com
plexion several shades winter 1t is constant
protection from the effects of sun and wind and
prevents sun burn and freckles, and blackheads
will never come while you use it. Itceanses the
face far better than soap and water, nourshes
and builds up the skin tissues and thus pre-.
vents the formation of wrinkles. 1t gives the
freshness clearness and smoothness of skin that
you had when a little girl. Every lady, young
or old ought to use it, as it gives more youth
full appearance to any lady, and that perma-
nently. 1t contains no acid, powder or alkali,
and is as harmless as dew and as nouriShing to
the skin as dew Is to the flower. Price 81 90.
at all druggists and hair dressers, or at Mrs
Gervaise Graham's establishment, 103 Post
Street, San francisco where she treats ladies
for all blemishes Of the face or figure Ladies at
a distance treated by letter. Send stamp for
her little book How to be Beautiful
Ocrru(o Dntilo mailed free to any lady on
GdMDlG 3utllG receipt OF 10 cents in stamps
to pay for postage and packing. Lady Agents
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-01-08

The Progress of the World" in the
January number of the Review Of Re
Uieocs opens with staunch and thor
ough discussion of the lottery question
in Louisiana. The silver question,
our diplomatic situation, the Presi-
dents message, and other American
affairs are touched upon. The Eng
lish political situation is discussed
with freshness and vivacity. Remarks
are made upon several prominent
men who have lately passed away,
among them being Dom Pedro, Lord
Lytton, Senator Plumb, and Rev. Os-
car McCullOch.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-01-08
A Safe Investment.

Is one which is guaranteed to bring
you satisfactory results, or in case OF
failure a return of purchase price. On
this safe plan you can buy from oul
advertised Druggist bottle or DR.
Kings New Discovery for Consump.
tion. 1t is guaranteed to bring relief
in every case, when used for any affec
tion of Throat, Lungs or Chest, such
as Consumption, inflammation of Lungs
Bronchitis, Asthma, Whooping Cough
Group, ETC., can always be depended
upon. Trial bottles free at j. r.
Jones', Drug store.