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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-04-01
PROF. j. T. McCLEARY.
What the Press has to say of his Con-
gressional Candidacy.

Prof. II. McCleary's boom forCon-
gress is growing and he is developing
strength rapidly Wells Adrocote.
OF 81 leading business men inter
viewed here last Saturday as to their
choice for representative in Congress,
27 declared for McCIeary. The other
four named four different persons
Worthington Globe.
The name of Prof. McCleary. of
Mankato, has been quite prominent
in the newspapers recently in Con-
nection with his candidacy for con-
gress. Prof. McCleary would be a
good man for the position. Delauon
Herald.
Prof. McCleary we have known only
in later years, but he has won our
highest regard and esteem He is
affable, courteous, and keen, has a
host of friends throughout the state.
If chosen, he will be selected because
of his ability as well as his avail
ability, and will command respect
Benson Times.
Prof. J. T. McCleary, of the Manka-
to, Mimi, Normal school, and form
erly County Supt. Of this county, is
being doomed by his friends for con
gressional honors. We have known
Prof. McCleary for many years and
know he is able to do justice to any
position in which he may be placed.
His many friends in this section hope
that he may be elected.-Rirer Falls
{ Wis.) Journal.
1t is becoming quite public now
that Prof. J. It. McCleary, of Manka-
to, who is well known throughout the
state as successful instructor. and
who has taken charge of several
teachers Institutes at this and other
places, is candidate for COMPRESSION
al honors. The professor is a brainy
man, and would command respect
and influence in any position, Monte
ri1eo Commercial
Prof J. j. McCleary, one of Pierce
county's most promising boys is a
prominent candidate for Congress
over in John Lind's district in
Minnesota. He ought to have the
nomination. He is, and always has
been, a straight forward Republican,
he is honest, he is able, and he is loy-
al to his friends. He would make
worthy successor to John Lind and
legislator Of whom Minnesota would
we'll be proud. Success to our old
friend McCleary. Pierce County WiS.
Herald
From all over this district come IA
yorable and fiattering accounts of
Prof. McClearys candidacy. We have
yet to hear the first uncOmplimentary
reference to his ability, character or
loyalty to the people. His Repub,i-
canism is unQuestioned and his
knowledge of the science of govern
ment is everywhere acknowledged.
If the press of the district can be re-
lied upon-and it usually can be-
then the show for his nomination is
very fiattering. -Iracy Republican.
J. T. McCleary, Of Mankato, has
entered the lists as a candidate for
Congress from this district. Prof. Nc
Cleary has many points in his favor.
Mentally he is the peer of any man
mentioned for congressional honors.
He is an eloquent speaker, a lifelong
student Of civil government, staunch
Republican, but is not a politician and
has never sought office until now. If
Mr.. McCleary receives the nomina-
ton he will be elected and we could
not have more able representative.
AdCGnce.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-04-01
VERNON CENTER.

Town is lively. Several buildings
from the lower town, (the NJ. e. par
sonage and barn and house belong
ing. to DR.. McMichael, were moved
up last week.
The Vernon band is in good order.
They are to have new suits with plen-
ty of trimmings, and will be ready to
play Yankee Doodle for some Fourth
of July celebration.
Last Sunday, Mrs. Mckinney, of
Lake Crystal, gave very interesting
address on foreign mission work. At
the close of the service invitation was
given to all who desired to help on
the work, to contribute, their mite,
and S27 was laid upon the'table.
Chapel Day service will be given by
the Sunday School at the Baptist
church, next Sunday afternoon, April
Sd, at 2:30 p. m. We look for full
house.
Mrs. Hemingway entertained the
Home Missionary Society last week.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-04-01

CONGRESSMAN WATSON, the Peo-
pies party representative from Geor-
gia, regards the defeat of the Bland
bill as the death-knell of the Demo
cratic party in the South. He says it
shows the people there that they have
no chance for relief through Democra-
cy; that with it's Overwhelming ma
iority in the House it has eyinced no
desire to relieve them of their burdens
and now they will flock to the new
party in such numbers that several of
the southern states will be swept into
the lap of the new party. Mr.. Watson
may believe what he is talking about,
but it is evident he will be great
deal wiser after election day next
November The Democratic bosses
will not lose sleep over the possibility
of losing any of the southern states.
1t was claimed year ago that the
Alliance had elected nearly fifty con-
gressmen in the South, but when
noses were counted in the House last
December, with one or two exceptions
they were all found in the Democrat
ic fold. This will be about the way
twill turn out in the. future =.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-04-01
THIS INTERESTS YOU.

If You WANT A HOME OF YOUR OWN
One of the features of President
Harrison's administration is the
throwing open to settlement of the
last and best lands in possession of
the Indians. Oklahoma furnished the
grand scramble of 1889. In 1890 the
great Sioux Reservation, in South Da-
kota, was pounced puon by the human
land seekers, by permission of Presi-
dent Harrison, but the President has
reserved the gift ''par-eXccllence" for
the closing year of his term, like the
end of well ordered feast, the des-
sert will be served last, by handing to
the public, about April 18th, 1892,
the great "Sisseton" Reservation in
the Sioux Valley, located in South
Dakota. This is without doubt the
finest land in possession of the "Red
Man" to-day. The finest combination
of upland valley, lake and clear rum
ming stream, prairie and wood land,
carrying a soil of unsurpassed fertili-
ty, in the midst of civilization. with
in the rain belt. The annual rain fall
is 26 to 40 inches.
AT the Paris Exposition a jar of
earth from the Sioux Valley, South
DdKOUd, anu one from UUe CHOW
River, China, where cultivation has
been carried on for ages, and supposed
to be the most fertile land on the
Globe, were analysed and found to be
identical.
To get $50 acres Of this land one
must be q years old, a citizen of the
United states, and pay at the Land
Office, at Watertown, South Dakota,
sl4 For maps of lands, reduced fare
to Watertown, best rates, etc, adj
Sress G. M. Pratt. Gent Pass. Ag t,
NJ. s. St. L. R'y, Minneapolis. MINI.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-04-01

EVERYTHING in the Democratic
channel seems to be running Cleye-
lands way just now. Still David B.
Hill may be quietly saving wood in a
way that will surprise folks when the
Chicago convention meets. By the
way Senator Hill does not seem to
loom up in as great proportions as he
did before his Southern trip. After
practicing Southern methods in a most
successful manner in New York, he
seemed to think that he would be the
hero of the hour in the South. But
the result of his trip would indicate
that while the South is willing to
profit by such methods. it has no use
for man in the highest office ia the
land whose sole claim for leadership
is based upon trickery and fraud.
The South is used to brains as we'll.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-04-01
Eight-Hour Bill Discussed.

WASHINGTON. March 31.-The house
committee on labor further discussed
the bill introduced by Mr.. O'Neill, OF
Missouri, constituting eight hours a
days work for laborers, workmen and
mechanics employed by the government
or by contractors doing work for the
government. The discussion developed
sentiment in opposition to making the
law apply to persons who take govern
ment contracts. No conclusion was
reached and the measure went over till
the next meeting OF the committee.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-04-01

THE ST. Paul Globe says: But for
the foreign demand farm products at
present would hardly be worth send
ing to market" 1t might be stated
right here that an equally bad state
of affairs would exist if the home
market should be snuffed out sudden
ly, as it would be to large extent,
if the Globes free trade policy should
be adopted.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-04-01
Fire in a Boston Hotel.

Boston, March 3l.-At O'clock q. m.
fire started in the engine room of Clark's
hotel, Washington street, and quickly
spread through the lower floors. Some
of the guests jumped from the third
floor, being too bewildered to use the
fire escape ropes. Three men were
badly hurt. One of Them E. w. Perry,
of Leominster, Mass, IS at the hospital,
and I. w. Ssuthbridge, of Cambridge,
is probably fatally injured. The prop
erty loss is estimated atfronas $40, 900 to
$4,000. i
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-04-01
GARDEN CITY.

MeSSrs. Geo. Warren and Leroy Ter.
ry are preparing to open a butcher
shop In this place. This will fill
long-felt want.
Miss Lizzie Duffield visited in Ma
della over Sunday.
Seymour Minis was down from Yer
non last Saturday.
Joe Tyson has moved onto his farm.
The Mummy Festival has been post
poned indefinitely.
The students are home from the
canyassing school.
John Shaw is home from Minneap-
oils.
| Rev. Judson Jones preached STIR
ring sermon On forgiveness, in the
M. E. church, Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. A. WILDER was in town Satur-
day.
Mrs. Young has returned to her
home in Minneapolis.
Mr.. M. Church and family have re-
turned to their home in Iowa.
Miss Ella Buckles will go to Red
wood county soon to teach school this
summer
Mr.. Will Thurston is down from
the city.
Miss Perkins is holding revival
meetings in the "South Neighbor-
hood" at present.
We are sorry to learn that Mrs.
Ruth Church is still confined to her
room.
Tom EdgerJon began seeding to-
day.
Mr.. Lamberton and Prof. Mcbride
are selling seed wheat.
Miss Grace Greenwood was in Man
kato last week.
Miss Maude Waite will teach in the
Brewer district, near Vernon, this
summer.
Miss Mile Waite entertained a
quilting party last Thursday.
The auction at Mr.. Smiths place
was well attended and prices ranged
high. One span of matched three
quarter blood Norman mares sold for
1910. Cows brought from $40 to $50,
and hogs from IS to S1S w. D.. Rich
ardson bought ten hogs for SIS, and
in half an hour sold them for So.
Dick always was lucky fellow, any
way.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-04-01

SOME Of the papers have been call
ing Speaker Crisp traitor because of
the manner in which he sQuelched the
silver matter in the House, and it has
been intimated that there was a
possibility that Cleveland had him in
his game bag. But Washington cor
respondent in figuring upon the free
silver bill, should Senator Stewart
succeed in forcing a vote in the Senate
places Senator Hill among the
ants. If this is reliable, then Crisp
was but following his master, and
cannot be blamed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-04-01

THE annual meeting Of the execu-
tive committee Of the State League
of Republican Clubs was held in
Minneapolis yesterday and was a
most enthusiastic affair. There were
representatives present from all over
the state, and a strong Republican
sentiment was everywhere reported.
1t was the universal opinion among
those present that with the proper
organization the Republicans will
win great victory at the polls next
November.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-04-01
TIE new twine factory in the state

THE new Irvine factory in the state
prison at Saltwater, was started up
yesterday, and from now on will turn
out a large amount Of Irvine. New
machinery has been put in so that it
is estimated its capacity is not less
than 5000 pounds per day. This will
furnish a good share of the binding
Irvine which the farmers of this state
will need, and will render them COM
parativeIy independent Of the Irvine
trust.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-04-01

DBEN BUTLER does not seem to be-
lieve that arbitration will do away
with war entirely. In a recent adj
dress he isreported as saying that the
present American generation like
every other generation, must have its
war, and that this war will be with
England. But the st. Paul NeUs
wickedly remarks that Ben is inter-
ested in the manufacture Of flags.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-04-01

IT seems that EX-Gov. Gray, of In
diana, is not disposed to stand one
side at the behest of the Cleveland
ties, and will make strong fight to
secure the Indiana delegation to the
Chicago convention. He is very pop
ular in the state, shrewd politician,
and it is said that it would not be
surprising should he be successful in
the attempt.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-04-01
GOOD COUNTRY ROADS.

never mas UnGEe De6u So HuCu dS l.
tation in regard to the improvement
of country roads as during the past
few months. In fact, never have the
people of this section of the country
had such an Illustration Of the cost of
poor roads, as during the past six
months We have made improve
ments along all lines except our road
ways, and they are no better than the
cues our forefathers travelled over
Thousands Of dollars have been eX-
pended upon these roads, but it has
been laid out in such a manner that
the greater share is annually washed
away. The expense Of getting good
roads has always been urged as an
obstacle in the way Of reform, but eX-
perience has demonstrated the fact
that a good solid road bed is far the
cheaper in the end.
1t is somewhat curious and at the
same time a sad commentary upon
the intelligence Of the closing days of
this progressive century, that the
question of good roads depends upon
good weather. This state of affairs
should not exist. Our country roads
should be in such a condition that a
farmer can make contract to deliver
any amount Of his produce at any
given time, with the knowledge that
no matter what the state of the
weather is he can get over them with
good load.
Some writer upon the road question
has said that we pay in this country
$40, 100000 annually for the support
Of the common schools, and that
about s45, 900, 900 of this is wasted be-
cause nearly 30 per cent OF the pupils
are kept out of school on account Of
bad roads. Whether this last item is
exactly true or not, is of litele mat
| ter, but it stands to reason that the
waste in our school system because Of
poor roads must be considerable, yet
it is only one of the small leaks from
the existing state Of affairs.
But the farmer is not the only party
interested in good country roads. The
towns and cities have just as much
interest. Poor roads lay an embargo
upon trade with as relentless grasp
as did ever nation do in the fury of
war. This is a fact to which the
merchants Of Mankato can attest
from the experience Of the past six
months. Had there been good solid
road beds leading out into the sur
rounding country upon which far
mer could have hauled ton or two
tons more easily than he has been
able to get along with his empty
wagon through the mud, he would
have been able to have taken advant-
age of the mild weather and good
prices for produce, and the merchants
would have been enabled to have
transferred large share Of the goods
still remaining upon their shelves, to
the homes where they are needed.
To get the roads we need there must
be change in the method Of road
building. 1t is not local matter,
but should be taken hold of by the
state or county, at least SO far as the
main roads are concerned. When the
days work theory is done away with,
and road building is let by contract,
under the supervision of competent
engineers, then the first step toward
getting good roads will have been
taken.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-04-01

The st. Paul Globe says the number
of sheep in South Dakota is rapidly
increasing. This fact only empha-
sizes the wise provision of the McKin-
ley law. Keep that upon our statute
books and South Dakota will become
one of the great sheep states of the
Union.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-04-01

TREASURER PETERSON, of Henne-
pin county. who was suspended from
Office by Gov. Merriam, because of
some irregularities, does not seem to
be disposed to go without a protest,
and it is now reported that he will
make a contest.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-04-01

THE st. Paul Pioneer Press says
that Senator Hill has no second choice
for the presidency. That is where
the Pioneer Press is badly mistaken.
His first choice is Hill: his second
choice is Hill; and his last choice is
Hill.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-04-01
WASHINGTON

A WASHINGTON correspondent
sends out some startling news, as
such correspondents occasionally do.
1t is to the effect that Senator Hill
''can be perfectly respectful" Ten
to one, however, the Cleveland men
will declare it simply a sensational
report.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-04-01

THE British papers in speaking of
the Behring Sea controversy, are
pleased to state that it-was President
Harrison who backed down. 1t is
quite probable that his version of af-
fairs goes a long way in taking off the
rough edges of defeat.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-04-01

THE Cleveland machine seems to
be getting to the front in Indiana.
The Indianapolis Neaus has just order
ed Ex-Gov. Gray to stand one side in
bis presidential aspirations or be
crushed by it.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-04-01

DAY before yesterday the silver dol
lar was worth 65 cents. Had Mr..
Bland been able to have secured the
passage of his measure he would en-
abled the mine owners and the specu-
lators to reap profit of 30 cents upon
every dollar earned. Wherein this
would benefit the farmers does not
appear.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-04-01

THE position of the Democracy up
on the silver question is all silver or
no silver, according to which wing OBJ
tains the mastery. The Republican
policy is to use both gold and silver
absorbing as much silver as the cOun-
try will stand without disturbing our
financial conditions.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-04-01

The free silver matter won't down.
Senator Stewart has given notice that
he will call up his bill for consider
alton next week. This is the bill
which was adversely reported upon by
the Senate committee on Finance
some lineage.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-04-01
FROM the reports that come from

FROM the reports that come from
Ohio as to the manner the Republi-
cans are re-districting the State, it
would seem that court, cut out af-
ter the pattern of the supreme court
of Wisconsin, could find some good
work to do there.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-04-01

The Democracy of the State is in
session at ST. Paul to-day, and judg
ing from the reports that have come
from the various county conventions,
will elect a solid Cleveland delega-
tion to attend the Chicago conyen-
tiOn
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-04-01
MANKATo FREE PRESS.
FRIDAY. APRIL, 1, 1892.

THE U. S. Senate has ratified the
Behring sea treaty, and Salisbury can
now get down upon the ground with
both feet.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-04-01

BLUE EARTH county has entered
the ring with the Clevelandites. This
seems to be poor country for Hill,
especially in the Northwest.
Arizona republican., 1892-10-22
LAST CHANCE.

Mark Smith speaks in Phoenix
tonight, aad the burning qdsstion rs,
"Will he have the nerve to ask Stewart
to divide timer" Betting is ten to one
that he will not. After the thorough
roasting he received at the hands OF the
"little giant" in Tucson, Smith has
grown cautious. Burnt children avoid
the fire.
THE REPUBLICAN, will admit that
Smiths couch is not a bed OF roses
He is at present. figuratively speaking,
between the devil and the deep blue
sea. With apologies to Shakespeare, hr
is debating the question much like
Hamlet:
ITO speak or not to speak, that's the ques.
hon."
Whether to brave the wrath OF the
northern cyclone, or the distemper Of a
laughing public is question now
sgitating the ex-formidable statesman
from Cochise.
1t is related OF General Porfrio Diaz
President OF Mexico, that he was ap-
preached one day by high parsonage
OF state, with the question as to whether
or not he ought to accept challenge
for duel, as duelling is contrary to
Mexican law. The president replied :
"a man of honor and courage never
needs advice"
Mark Smith may discern in this little
fable pertinent suggestion. lie may
refuse to meet Mr.. Stewai in fair, open,
manly, honorable debate and probably
will, but there is tribunal, Mr.. Smith,
before which you will have to sit. on
the eighth day of Novemb Der, that will
take no excuses. 1t is court of lsst
appeal. Here there are no cloaks to
hide behind, and subteriuge and eva
e. are ruled out. IL is court so
in wisdom, 50 excellent in
judgement, go learned, that all the
golden orstory of Demosthenese cannot
hide the facts aud the figures OF the
case behind binding mist OF words.
1t is so just in its decisions that you
need not hope for comfort because in
its halls the words OF the demagogue
become as tinkling brass and sounding
cymbals.
This court is built out of paper bal
Decentralization ballots this year-and
the people Of Arizona hand down the
decisions.
Mr.. Smith you've got mighty poor
case.
Arizona republican., 1892-10-22
FOR rHE WORLDS FAIR.

Some time ago, parties interested in
the Arizona worlds fair exhibit made
arrangements with some scientific
societies in the east, for several thous-
and dollars with which to perfect a
survey OF the ancient canal systems, on
the condition that the fair commissions
ers OF the territory would appropriate
one fourth Of the amount necessary for
the work. They readily agreed to give
MALI the required amount, but unless
the stipulation Is fully complied with
the donation will not be received and
the territory will lose one Of its most
beneficial enterprises besides much adj
vertising, as the relief map which is
proposed to be made will be q matter
unique and attractive. 1t will throw
more light on the water and irrigation
question in this country than anything
else and should, by no means DO ne
elect sd by the commissioners. If they
should persist in the refusal to make
the necessary appropriation, which they
will certainly not do, the territory at
large ought TO make it up by private
subscription, among the various
cham beers of commerce, and individuals
interested in the welfare OF the country.
The matter should be acted on at once
and the next meeting OF the board of
commissioners will doubtless supply
the deficiency.