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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-08-12
CROP CONDITIONS.
Monthly Bulletin of the Department. of
| A1rieuIture.

Monthly BulIe:i of the Department. Of
Agriculture.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-Crop returns
of the department or agriculture show a
slight improvement in the condition of
corn, raising the monthly avera &c from
61.l in July to S2.5 in August. IN over
four years, since the initiation OF crop
reporting, there has been better aver
age condition. A slight Improvement
is indicated ID the states nortu OF tie
Ohio river and a general advance IN the
states west Of the Mississippi rlyer ex-
cept Kansas and NEBRASKA.
The re,arns relating to spring
wheat are lower, declining during the
month from general average o. 2'.9 TO
SO. The reduction is frv-a 80 =, s. III
Wisconsin, 80 to 8. il -l-l-...-eo--.. AID
30 to 50 ii North DakoIa. Iuere mas
been slIght advance In South Dakota
and Nebraska, with no change in Iowa.
| In the mountain states the condition is
generally high. In Washington de-
cline is reported from 80 TO IS, result
of blight, and in Oregon from so to "a.
Subscribe for the FREE PRESS
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-08-12
MULTITUDINOuS TESTIMONIALS
Recommend Golden Specific as the
Positive, Permanent, EeOnOm-
zeal and Harmless Cure
For Drunkenness.

All advertised cures for the liquor
habit do notcure. There are institute
ions for the cure of drunkenness,
where men seeking to rid themselves
of habit may spend all that they
have for that which is not bread"
and stand good chance to return
home physical and mental wrecks.
Some have found the costly, deadly
sanitarium the shortest cut to the asy-
lum. To be pronounced cured is one
thing. but to be cured is quite
another thing. It's a poor remedy
whose cure is worse than the disease.
Golden Specific as a cure for drunk
ness is recommended TO thoughtful
people for these reasons: 1t is a posi-
lively permanent cure and it is guaran-
eed. OF one known case of failure
out of thousand of cases treated in
every land and cline under sun. On the
diagnosis Of drunkenness being a dis
ease this remedy works like charm,
arresting the disease within a short
space OF time whether in its incipient
or advanced stage Shattered nerves
are rebuilt and restored to their
normal condition. From the first
dose dislike for liquor is created,
which, as the treatment advances,
amounts to an utter dislike for it.
It's cure whose ingredients have
been known for years to the medical
fraternity as being positively harm
less. 1t is Oneof the greatest nerve re-
stOrers in the world.
1t being home treatment, and in
expensive. further recommends it.
Surrounded by friends and relatives,
at home the patient knowingly or un-
knowingly may find healing and
health through his tea, coffee or food.
In this way many wives, mothers and
sisters have been instrumental in
bringing about marvellous cures. 1t
is strangely true that the majority Of
drinking men are averse to being
healed of their inf1rmity. A SO box
Of Golden Specific by mail may bring
JOY to your heart and home. One box
is often quite sufficient. On applica-
tion to Golden Specific Company, Gin
cinnati, Ohio, 4S-page pamphlet on
drunkenness Curable," full of valu-
able testimonials and information
will be sent free.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-08-12
GLADSTONE SUMMONED
Queen Victoria's Long Delayed
Invitation to the Liberal
Leader Received.
The Resignation of the Tory
Government Expected in
a Few Days.
Announcement Of GladStone'S
Cabinet During the Coming
Week Probable.

LONDON, Aug. 11.-Mr. Gladstone re-
seived a communication from the Rt.
Hon. Henry Ponsonby, private secre-
sary to the queen, announcing that
arrangements were being made for
his reception On Friday at Osborne
house, the Queens residence on the
Isle of Wight, whittier Mr.. Gladstone
win proceed in response to summons
from her majesty. The object of the
queen in summoning Mr.. Gladstone to
Osborne house is to intrust to him the
formation of a new government. Lord
Salisbury is expected at Osborne house
during the day to tender the resignation
of the present government upon the
adoption by the house Of commons Of
the mo confidence" amendment to the
address in reply to the queens speech.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-08-12
THE NEW SUPERINTENDENT.

Prof. G.. f. KenaSton, of Ow atonna,
the newly elected superintendent of
schools, arrived in the city Saturday
afternoon from Fairmont, where he
is conducting state summer school.
He has accepted the position, and as
soon 5 his engagement at Fairmont
expires, in two weeks, will remove
his family to this city. He is a young,
energetic man, and if appearances do
not belle him he will prove very sue
cessful.
Mr.. Kenaston was born at Wood
bury, Vermont, and gained his early
education in the schools of Montpel-
Ter. In 1878 he graduated from Dart
mouth college, after which he taught
a year in Oberlin college. He took a
post graduate course in the Universe
ty of Michigan, where he took high
er degree than at Dartmouth. While
in the university he made a special
study Of the science of teaching. Hav-
ing thus become excellently equipped
for his chosen profession, he held for
two years the position OF superintend-
ent of schools of South Toledo, Ohio,
the same position at Atica, Ind, four
years, and at Noblesville, Ind, four
years. In 1889 he spent four months
in Europe pursuing his studies, and
has prepared series of lectures upon
his European travels For the past
three years he has been superintend-
ent of the Owatonna schools. He has
first-class recommendations and there
is no doubt that he will add to his
reputation by his SUCCESS in this city.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-08-12
WILL SOON RESIGN.
The Tory Government to Step Down In .
Few Days

The Tory Government to Step Down In .
Few Days
LONDON, Aug. 1.-THE lun in the
political duel in the house of commons
is being utilized by both sides in earn
est conferences. 1t is now expected
that the division of the motion of mo
confidence" will be held at an early
stage. The motion being carried the
designations of the Tory ministry Will
follow on Friday. A new cabinet may
be expected to be announced on Thurs
day of next week and on Friday the
house wiz probably adjourn until
February.
There is much grumbling on the part
of the Liberals because the queen per-
sists In remaining at Osborne, when, ac-
cording to precedent and courtesy, she
ought to come to the capital during a
crisis like the one now existing. Her
absence prolongs the formalities three
days, besides compelling the aged and
weary Mr.. Gladstone TO make the long
journey TO and from.
Ii is the common understanding that
the resignation of Lord Chief Justice
Coleridge Is about to be announced. Mr..
Gladstone wishes to procure the Office
for Sir Charles Russell, but the famous
barrister hesitstes to signify his accept
ance of the honor. The salary of the
lord chief justice is $4,000 per annum.
Sir Charles makes e30, 900 but spends
every cent of his enormous income and
it is common thing to see his debtors
hanging around the court when Sir
Charles is about to argue an important
case waiting for an opportunity to levy
upon his retainer.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-08-12
Highest Of all in Leavening Power-Laest u Govt Report
Rz!A!:'I!! B Bsxds1!
ABSOLUTELY PURE
NORMAL GRADUATES.
Ann1al Meeting of the Normal. alumni
Association.
Election of Observation-Disclosures
garding Prof. McCleary Strong
" Denied.

The annual meeting Of the Normal
School Alumni Association opened at
the Normal building yesterday after
noon. The attendance is larger than
ever before, and all parts of the state
are represented, as well as two or
three other states. Over a hundred
members were On hand yesterday and
others arrived to-day.
At the business meeting yesterday
afternoon, at which Vice President
Huebner presided, the following off,
GERS were elected for the ensuing
year:
President-Geo. w. Scherer, Mankato
Z irst Vice-President, Geo. Sugden,
Alma City.
I'd Vice-Prest. Mrs. Julia Sergeant
Willard, Of Red Wing.
Secretary, Miss Cora Noble, Mankato.
Treasurer. Miss Belle Levens, Albert
Lea.
Cor. Secretary, Prof. E. Soaring.
The following resolutions were
unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS. 1t has been publicly
stated, and currently reported by GER
tain newspapers OF the state, that
Prof. J. T. McCleary has inculcated
political beliefs among members Of
his classes in our Normal School. and
WHEREAS, These untrue reports
reflect unfavorably upon the school
and do it rank injustice, therefore
be it
Resolred, That we, the most OF US
former members of his classes, ire
spective of party, do Indignantly deny
such statements and insinuations,
and do assert that his teachings have
been so fair and impartial that no
partisan could justly criticise them:
and be it further
Resolred, That during the eleven
years active service which he has de-
voted to our school he has held the
confidence and highest esteem of the
| students OF all political faiths.
The constitution was so amended
as to raise the annual dues to one
dollar.
1t was reported that member OF
the association, Mrs. Ella Minor
Steward, class of rs, had died during
the year. and the following commit
tee was appointed to draw up appro-
pirate resolutions: W. E. Young, Miss
Belle Levens, Mrs. Z. Parks Davis.
The following finance committee
was appointed: W. E. Young, Geo.
Sugden, Alwina Scherer. T. J. Jones
and W. E. Freeman.
The evening session was very well
attended and the exercises were nnu.
sually interesting. The program was
as follows:
Instrumental solo-May Dougherty.
/, RecitatiOn-"LOSca, "-Grace Clark.
Speech-W. E. Young.
Whistling-John Rule.
Dialogue recitation-Mary and Sarah
| Jansen.
Male Quartette-John and Ivan Par
ry, Wells Ruble, J. NJ. Davies.
| Recess.
Instrumental Solo-Cora Carney
1.-The Humaniphone'-An Jones,
| May Dougherty, Alice and Esther
Grannis, Mary and Anna Irving
Cora Carney and Mabel Wilson.
| CUra NOBLE, manager.
| Recitation-Marie Collins.
Remarks by President Soaring.
Male Quartet.
| Literary exercises were held thi!
afternoon, and tonight there will b.
a banquet at The Saulpaugh. To
morrow many Of the members will
join the picnic to Lake Washington
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-08-12

THAT Susan Kester came to her
death at the town OF LeRay, in Blue
Earth county, on the 8th day of Au-
gust. A. d. 1892, by poison admins
tered TO her by one Martha Kester,
that said poison is known as Rough
on Rats, and that said Herman Kes-
ter came To his death in the same
town by drowning on the 9th day of
August, 1892, that he was then and
there unlawfully and feloniously
thrown into a well by one Martha
Kester, the said well being in said
town, county and state
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-08-12

A GENTS WANTED-MaIe and female, old
- and young, $500 to $500 per day
easily N ade, selling our Queen Plating Outfits,
and doing Gold, Silver, Nickel, Copper, and
Brass Plating, that is warranted to wear for
years, on every class of Metal, Tableware,
Jewelry, etc. Light and easily handled, no ex-
perience required to operate them. Can be car
making money rapidly. They sell to almost
every business house and family, and work shop
Cheap Durable. Simple and within reach of
every one. Plates almost instantly. equal to
the finest new work. Send for circulars &C.
QUEEN CRY SILVER & NICKEL plating Co.,
41eod&wtf EAST ST. LOUIS Ill.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-08-12
Minneapolis s. St. Louis Railway.
CANNON Valley

CANNON Valley
Depart Arrive
No. % & "a Waterville and
Farib ault Accommod. ZOO a N. 5:45 pm.
No. 21 & %, ST. Paul. Min
neapolis and Redwing Pas
senger 2:45 pm. 2:22 pm,
sDaiy, except Sunday.
No. % connects at Waterville with through
trains for DesMoines also with tree chair car to
Denver, via Kansas City and Topeka. No. 81
connects with through trains having through
sleepers for Chicago, st. Louis and Kansas City.
Information regarding rates, outes, etc, cheer
fully furnished upon application to
Z. E. POWERS, Agent.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-08-12
Special G.. A. r. Trains

Will leave Chicago via MONoN
ROUTE Sept. 18th and 18TH, running
solid to Washington via Cincinnati
and the Virginias. For further in
formation regarding stop-overs, side
trips and sleeping car accommodations
address, L. E. SESSIONS, Northwestern
Pass. Agt., Minneapolis.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-08-12
Chicago s. Northwestern.
wINONA 4 ST. PETER.

wINONA 4 ST. PETER.
GOING EAST. Depart. Arrive.
Chicago Night Express, 1890 am. 500 am.
New Ulm&LaCrosse Pas, 1870 am. HOO am.
Lacrosse, Milwaukee &
Chicago Day Express, 1850 pm. APO pm,
GOING WEST.
WATERFOWL. Aberdeen,
Redwood Falls, Tracy,
Huron & Pierre Day
Passenger LOO am. LBS am.
Tracy Accommodation S:45 am. $50 am
Redwood Falls, Tracy &
Huron Express 1915 pm. $50 m.
La Crosse and New Ulm
Day Passenger $40 pm. 1910 pm.
*Daly, except Monday.
tSleeper, Mankato to Chicago.
sleeper, Chicago to Mankato.
All other trains daily, except Sunday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-08-12
.ANKATO FREE PRESS.
FRIDAY, AUGUST u, 1892.
DROWNED.

j. T. Johnson was drowned in the
Minnesota river opposite the old ferry
in Judson Friday morning. He was IS
years Of age, unmarried, and has a
sister here and brother in Dakota.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-08-12
sTAGI SCHEDUhE
Between Mankato. ST. Clair and Minnesota Lake

Leave Aankato daily at 700 a. m.
Arrive at st. Clair daily at 1O:45 a. m.
Leave Minnesota Lake at 600 a. m Monday.
Arrive at st. Clair at 2:15 p. m.
Leave st. Clair daily at 2:45 q. m
Arrive at Mankato daily at els D. m
Leave st. Clair Tuesday at HOO a. m.
Arrive at Minnesota Lake at 7:15p m
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-08-12

Chicago, st. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha.
GOING WEST, DEPA BITS.
No Kansas City & Omaha Exp, lilo pm.
No. 3 % & Sioux City
Express, 1856 am.
No. 81. 2, Mimi. Mankato, ar S:45 pm.
No. Gilmore Accommodation, 1:45 am.
No. 2:2o pm
GOING EAST.
No. Kansas Ctv & Omaha Exp, 400 IN.
No. st, P, NJ. & Chicago, 3:27pm.
No. 8 st. P, N. & Mankato, 7:O5 a m
No. Elmore Accommodation, HOS am.
No. 10 1910 pm.
Nos, 1, 2, 3 and 4, daily.
Nos. 5, 6, 16, II. and Is, daily except Sunday
No. Is, daily except Monday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-08-12
WAITED.

DOYS-Two or three good boys Is to Is years
ID old can get steady job at the Fibre
Works. and as many girls of similar age at the
Knitting Mills. NJ G. WILLARD, Manager.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-08-12

j. G.. Roller sci S the Solid Com
fort and Weir Sulky and Gang plows.
Warranted the best in the market. 7t2w
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Chicago, Milwaukee s. St. Paul.

Arrive. Depart.
Passenger, s:45 am. Passenger, $40 pm
No. % ,m'x'd7:OO Pm. Accommod., 7:3O am.
No. 25, 1876 p. m. No. 20, 1925 pm.
Daily except Sunday.
Making direct come ctions to all points east
and South
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-08-12
THE RAILROADS.

Chicago, St. Paul. Minneapolis & Omaha.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-10-30
Mr.. GLADSTONE'S LAST Battle

The approaching session OF Parliament is
hcraldcl by voluminous r,Imors from I-ondrn
respecting Mr.. Glad>toIcs purposes and tactics.
An important Cabinc, meeting has been hId.
but the official secrets have been 50 carefully
guarded that little dependence can be placed
upon the published reports. 1t is not probable
that the Ministry has discussed any legislative
measure in detail nor acted dccisivcy upon
reports submitted by its sub committees. Nor
is it reasonable 10 infer that Il now lieutenant
has been chosen in place of Sir William llar-
court the failure Of whose sight is generally
dcplorcd in London. The order Of legislation
has been determined by political necessity. as
well as the Prime Minister'S preference. The
Home Rule bill will he practically the only gre at
measure of the session. although other lcgis-
lativc projects will be announced in the pnccn's
Speech. and formulated for the sake Of con.
cllating Radical members. Both the Commit
tee on the Home Rule bill ard the CabiMc, will
officially register NJ. Gladstonc's will respect
ing the details Of this measure. # will be his
legislative scheme. and he will inevitably lead
the House while it is under discussion. Whether
sir William lIaroint be disabled or not. Mr..
Gladstone will bo in the thick Of the fight as
the champion Of the lIOmr-Rul" cause and the
chief defender of Liberal policies
Mcdica! advisers. while they are in the habit
ct cautioning public mon like Mr. Gladstone
against pressure and strain, are well aware
that In advancing years there is 10 Stimiant
so powerful a. p,itical work. which require
concentration OF mind ard will. When the
Liberal leader wal defeated SIX years ago thu
'niOnsts confidently oSn,ctad that fhcy vould
succeed in wearing hin out They failed be-
cause he was convinced that there was work
which he alone could do. and was determined
to live until ii was DONE Laborious as his
life has been, and overwhelming as are the
burdens OF increasing years, il is his work which
keeps him alive. Without il he would soon
rust out. statesman OF his Intellectual re-
sources and unceasing activity needs the power.
full stimulus which political leadership involves.
No work undertaken by him in his prime can
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-10-30

Milwaukee is so celebrated throughout the
Union for her marvellous enterprise and pro-
crcssive activity that no orc will be surprised
to hear that steps are already being taken Tor
the erection of new buildings on the ste OF
those which werc destroyed yesterday morning
by fire The only thing which dc'e!N re ""'N
of reconstruction from being began i;sa' away
is to be found in the fact that the rams nave
not vet cooled off sufficiently to adml; OF Their
being handled By the wolkmcn cmpl'ycd TO
clear away the debris from the SITE The
damage done by the confa.ration Is smaller
than was apprehended at first. For although
no less than twenty blocks became the prey Of
the flames and 5000 persons have been rem
dcrod homeless. yet the loss in money Will
not exceed 100000, while the number OF
lives lost is surprisingly small.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-10-30
be compared in inherent difficulty with the
passage of q Home. Rule bill BY the present

be compared in inherent difficulty with the
passage of a Home-Rul bill BY the present
Parliament. 1t is the browning labor OF an
extraordinary career during which he has never
been idle. but always toiling in politics and
literature. The necessity for making supreme
effort in his old age is tho hes: possible tonic
for his jadcd ard wcll-righ exhausted powers.
Parisanship Is 50 rancolOus IN England. and
Mr.. Gladstone is 50 ObnOXo:s 10 the upper
classes and TO the world of fashion. that the
decisive struggle over Home Rule is regarded
by his opponents cynical.y as the last of his
pclitcal adventures. Bat outside England
there is more apprccia,ive and sympathetic
feeling of admiration Modern history has wit
messed no more impressive spectacle than that
which is now offered Of the veteran statesman
as he battles for Irish liberties. the principles
of Justice and the welfare of the United King
dom. Neither age nor nariniiy can conquer
him. His resources Of tact. patience and cour-
ACC are ncXhaustiblc. If all his life through
he has been terribly in earnest in everything
which he has undertaken, he is fairly aflame
with energy in his old sgc. Every power and
talent that he possesses Is concentrated upon
the cause which he has made his own. An in
flexible purpose keeps him alive. and enables
him to continue the struggle for Home Rule
with all the ardor and intensity OF his youth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-10-30
UUERE 4 CHANGE rs IND rs NOT NELpLp'

UHERE 4 CHANGE rs IND IS NOT NELhLp.
The voter, e NcW-York VII simply lie r"'
spelling their own iat,It.t, /! iacv C2>' 'h"lr
ballots for President llaIli.oa> Ic-"l' c'ion
There j. nothing. either III the p''Ii:' al or ma
tcrla condition &c ,hc Co,.n,ry. Whicn warrants
tho belief that Il cnang" II administration Mt
Washington would advance the common wca
in any particular Tie Tinted States is en-
loving a high decrec 81 prosperity. industries
are increasing ard multiplying, work incmcn arc
rec wing high wae> :. dcp sits in saving' banks
are steadily swelling. Tie National admins
tration has been n model If cGc:cEry. trust
wothnc>s and an all-pcr,adina pat'lG''m. II
has proved equal t. the highest demands "f
.,,tc>man,hp at home ard in is rln'ipr> -
ether Powers.
II would therefore he the height Of f. ~
for icvc beaded Americans VII" ,row "h'n
they ar VOL of to vote fer change What
would n change mcaa? |, would mr1n the
surrender Of rlo;cciion anl the adoption 1t
Frco Trade n, III" ruidin, 'c,noi:.I' principle
Of the ,;nvclnm"ni. l. would man IN" >tr.
render of III" t,cd AID stable \all"ual ham,
:, stem and III" op"nln. Of ~" door f"i the re-.
turn IF the financial "vi!d' At II would
mean the surrender Of Reciprocity III al tho
vast ben tit Mutual anil laicntlrl, t, th' Am"ri-
caa mcr han; and ilannfi luirr which Il inn
plies and the imposition Of duto' mloE staple.
which now aIc on H." &c" lit. These are some
of the more important things which 4 charge
at Washington would an. Hence il * tina,
n majority of the people will usc their votes a>
they arc now using their influence. against Il
change. They much prefer T. lot well enough
alone.
On tho other hand, the candid el,rtnrs Of this
great State mus, feel that "a chang" at Albany
is clnincntly desirable. The record which was
made there last winter by Democratic L"g:S-
Iaturc was ilagraniy bad. IE the record figure
rcns,,s. tho serrYmandcr Of the Concre ,,onal
and legislative districts. the passage OF the
Infamous excise bill, rcpca ed laid, Lpon h, me
rule, thr lIud, lcboriy' railroad srnadsl and
the gr - incom! ctrc and cx'rNac:nc. witch
II suited in a largely increased ldy-ia.c. nj" 5
tho voters elect Republican Assembly this fai
The sc,sion Of 1899 promi,c; 10 be- a, bad rs
tie last. II our citizens generally are as proud
as they ought to be Of tl.rr mighty Common.
wealth. if they are a. jealous Is they nught 10.
bo of her good name, they will order chnngc
b! large majority.
Pro Ident Harrison has don" Splrndidl,. Lot
Us then keep him where b" j., y change could
accomplish 10 good Will" ;hc c!llncrs arc tha,
it would accomplish ScriD;s harm Eut e, us
Gee to it that there is change AZ the State
Capitol, for there it is very badly needed