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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-01-08
A GOOD APPOINTMENT.

Gov. Humphrey, of Kansas, has
closed the struggle for the late Sena-
tor Plumb's seat in the United States
Senate by appointing EX-Congressman
Bishop W. Perkins to fill out the un-
expired term. While there is the usu-
al soreness as a result of disappoint-
ment in not securing the prize among
the other contestants, yet all agree
that the Governor has made no mis-
take in the matter. Ex-senator In
gals says that Mr.. Perkins is the best
equipped man in Kansas for the posi-
tion and will fill it with credit to the
State and honor to himself. Possessed
Of the experience acquired by three or
four terms in the House, he is probab-
ly better qualified to take up the work
left by his predecessor, than any of
the Others0who were active in their
efforts to secure the seat. The ap-
pointment gives general satisfaction
in Kansas, and will also domuch, itis
said, to heal the differences that have
existed in the party, and unite it for
strong fight in the coming cam
paign.
Senator Perkins will be remembered
as member of the commission that
was here last summer to locate the
postoffice building, and made a most
agreeable impression upon all who
met him.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-01-08


In the first contest in the Ohio
Legislature the Sherman forces won
the victory by the nomination of a
Sherman man as Speaker of the House,
by vote Of 3S to 81 for the represen-
tative of the Foraker following. AS
Senator Sherman is said to be largely
in the lead in the Senate, this practi-
cally assures his denomination for an
other term of six years, though of
course, if the vote is close there is a
chance for Foraker to win. Under
the present existing conditions the
retirement of Senator Sherman would
be almost national calamity. AS
one of our leading ffnanciers his pres
ence is needed in the legislative halls
Of the nation until the nations fin.
ancial policy is settled, so far as free
silver is concerned. EX-GOy. Foraker
would no doubt make good Senator
but he would not during the next -four
years exercise that influence in ma
tional affairs for the well being of the
country, which John Sherman car
and will if returned.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-01-08
FINALLY APPROVED.

At recent meeting in Chicago of
the Worlds Fair Committee on
Grounds, several sites were passed
upon as final, and among the number
MinneSota'S space for State building
was approved.
Without question we have one of
the most slightly locations in Jackson
Park for a State building, and one
that was eagerly sought after by COM
missioners from several other States.
1t is a corner lot with main avenues
entering the park passing it on two
sides, and a structure erected there
cannot fail to attract the attention
of all visitors. Minnesota is to be
congratulated upon being SO highly
favored by the committee, and it now
stands our people in hand to come to
the assistance Of the commission
without delay and pledge the remain
der Of the fund asked for, that prompt
and effective work may be immedi-
ately inaugurated both as regards the
building and the general exhibit. The
credit and honor cf Minnesota is at
stake, and neither viii be found want
ing. The management in Chicago
had faith in the good Judgment of
our people to provide funds sufficient
. with which to make, such showing
as would do justice to the greatness
and Importance of our common
wealth, and declined to listen to the
demands of other States for the site
conditionally set aside for us, and
which has now been finally passed to
tOur credit.
The committee on grounds are
aware Of the provisions of the enact
ment passed by the last Minnesota
legislature, which declare that no
portion of the $4,000 appropriated
shall be used for purposes of State
building, and they are equally well
aware of the efforts being made to Sc.
cure an additional fund of 100000
AS one of the members remarked to q
Minnesotian when in Chicago recently
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-01-08
An EmbezZIer Free.

PEORIA, Ills, Jan. 5. j. Finley Hoke
has been set at liberty by an order from
Judge Shaw of the circuit court. Hoke,
while cashier of the Merchants National
bank of this city six years ago, embez-
zled $275,00 of the banks funds. He
fed to Canada but was brought back
and the grand jury found nineteen in
dictments against him. He was tried
on one, found guilty and sentenced to
five years in the penitentiary. On the
expiration Of his sentence few months
ago he was rearrested and brought to
this city to stand trial on the other
charges. The case came up ON a mo-
ton to quash the remaining indictments
made by the attorneys for Hoke and
Judge Shaw held that as the prisoner
had been extradited on one indictment
the others would not hold.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-01-08
A BOGUS ESTATE.
London Claim Agents Advertising for
Heirs to Portion of New York.

London Claim Agents Advertising for
Heirs to a Portion of New York.
LONDON, Jan. Claim agents are
actively advertising an alleged immense
estate in America as going begging for
heirs and certain newspapers have evil
IDENTIFY been subsidized to dilate upon
the fortune which awaits those who can
prove claims to the property. The
story is that a man named Boards leased
lot of ground in what is known as
New York city about one hundred years
ago and that by expiration of the term
Of the lease the property, which is now
fabulously valuable, reverts to the heirs
of a Mr.. Edwards, who, singularly, seem
to have lost all track of their rich in
heritance and do not come forward to
take possession. The ground referred
to is said to comprise forty acres in the
center of the American metropolis. AS
the result of the ingenious exploitation
of this story, hundreds of people named
Edwards, or descended from people of
that name or distantly related to some
body named Edwards, are besieging the
American legation for parts of the bon
ANA. So numerous have these callers
become that the clerks cannot spare
time to attend to them individually, and
it has been found necessary to have a
circular printed, which is handed out
without comment to every conner.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-01-08

DURING the year 1886 after Post
master General Villas, under the
Cleveland administration, declined to
make mail contracts advantageous to
American shipping, the ship-building
of the United States fell to 95, 453.3e
tons. In the last fiscal year 294, 122. 7f
tons were built. The New York Sun
states that during the last calendar
year SO, 995.1S tons have been built and
launched from Maine ship-yards. This
shows the difference in policies of the
two administrations. 1t also shows
that the tariff does not cut the figure
as regards ship-building that the free
traders have asserted, for this increase
has been made with the tariff laws
unchanged.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-01-08

THE fact that the wheat gamblers
are becoming aroused, and are de-
nouncing the Washburn bill prohib-
iting gambling in futures, is pretty
good indication that it is measure
that will perform the work for which
it is intended. 1t is amusing though
to witness the solicitude of the deal
ers in futures for the welfare of
the poor farmer. He is not worried
about himself. Oh, no. His only fear
is that should the bill pass, the farm
er will only get so cents a bushel fol-
his wheat. What a generous, unself
ish fellow!
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-01-08

-''You have too many patriotic, lib
eral-minded and broad-gauged men in
your State to permit failure in an eff
fort of such vital moment to your in
terests, and l cannot believe there is
any question but it will be speedily
pledged" That is the estimate in
which we are held abroad, and with
the evidence already furnished, it is
not discounting the situation to say
that the gentleman has very clear
conception of the kind of material to
be found in the North Star State.
Minnesota proposes to appear in
Chicago in 1893 in manner common
surate with her wealth of resources,
and the credit for her appearance will
be due to the men who come forward
at this time and supply the where
withal.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-01-08
AFTER THE HONORS.

AS time rolls on and the political
campaign approaches, there are little
ripples here and there which show
that some of the interested ones are
perfecting their plans to capture GER
tain positions. They recall the old
adage that it is the early bird that
gets the worm, and they hope to pro-
fit thereby. Nor is this early move
ment confined solely to the profess
sional politician, but seems to effect
more or less all who have a desire to
sacrifice themselves for the benefit of
the 'dear people" Even Alliance
leaders, knowing well the benefits
that accrue from being early in the
field, follow the same practice in the
political world. We have noticed
several indications of this sort, and
are reliably informed that Blue Earth
county will not be found in the rear
in this regard.
1t seems that Hon. E. Il. Champlin, of
Garden City, who was the Alliance
Democratic Speaker of the House in
the last legislature, is in the field for
tie Alliance nomination for Congress
from this district, and the scheme is,
that should he capture the nomina-
ton, to have the Democrats endorse
him. This scheme is backed by a
number Of Democrats in this city,
who hope in this way to be able to
carry the district. OF course Mr..
Champlin has perfect right to secure
the congressional nomination if he
can, no one will question that for a
moment, but the FREE PRESS merely
desires to call the attention of others
in the district, who may have aspira-
tionS in the same direction, to what
is going on, and it is but fair that
Democrats in other portions Of the
district who would like the honor of
a congressional nomination, should
know what some of their party friends
in this meek O. the woods are doing.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-01-08

WASHINGTON reports state that
President Harrison has prepared a
message to congress upon the Gillian
outrage, that will soon be transmit
ted to congress, but for wonder the
correspondents do not pretend to
know it's contents. But as they pre-.
dict war one day, and peaceful settle
ment of the difficulties the next, they
may not have had time to guess about
the message.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-01-08
Murdered His Brother.

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, Jan. 5.-An ARRAY
occurred between two brothers named
Loomis, when William, aged 81, leveled
double barreled shot gun at Charles,
aged IA, and fired both barrels at him,
killing him instantly. William was
found to be badly cut in the neck and
claims it was done by his brother. He
is in jail. The family bears bad name
it is stated, several of them having
served terms in the penitentiary.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-01-08
POsitively Identified SIye.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 5. -Slye, the suspected
Glendale express robber, has been iden-
tilted as the perpetrator of the postofice
robbery at Station G on the night of
Nov. "a. A passer-by named Fox, be-
ieved to be a night Waterman, was
compelled at the muzzle of revolver to
go into the postofice and witness the
robbery, as Slye feared Fox would give
the alarm. Fox positively identified the
rObOer
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-01-08
THEY RECOGNIZE ITS IMPORT.
ANCE.

Elsewhere in this issue will be found
a set of resolutions adopted by the
teachers at their recent State meet
ing. BY referring to them it will be
noticed that the association, having
in mind the Importance of our COM
mon school system and various edu-
catiOnal institutions of the country,
ask that they be given that recogni-
tion which is their due, by having a
separate building devoted entirely to
the educational exhibit, instead of
placing it in the Manufacturers and
Liberal Arts Hall where other things
would detract from the exhibit that
attention which it ought to receive,
and which it would in building by
itself. The FREE PRESS believes that
as liberal spirit should be shown
the educational interests of the coun-
try, as is exhibited to any other, they
being fully as important to its future
welfare.
This demand for separate build
ing has been made by the Minnesota
Association because it's members full
ly realize the proportions the exhibit
will take on. One who has given the
matter no thought has no idea of the
extent of the exhibit the educators of
this country can make. Take the
one department of the Kindergarten,
for instance, and the showing it can
make will be simply wonderful.
There is also another important
point in this matter. A separate
building would carry with it an i'm
portance that could rot fail to i'm
press the outside world. as well as our
own people, Of the magnitude and i'm
portance of our educational interests,
afact which should not be lost sight Of,
asourprogress toward higher and bet
ter civilization lies in the intelligence
of the masses.
But the Association did better than
to merely call the attention of the
public to this question; it authorized
the appointment of special commit
tee to agitate the matter.
The Association also approved the
plan and purpose of the State Com
mission on the Worlds Fair, by which
they will increase the State fund for
Worlds Fair purposes to S150,000. It
is only such step as would be eX-
pected from such an intelligent body
of people, for they fully recognize the
Importance of the occasion and its fu-
ture bearing upon the State.
Thy Associa tion further gave utter
ance to the interest it felt in this
branch of the state exhibit, by asking
the State Worlds Fair Commission to
appoint committee consisting of
State Superintendent D. L. Kiehle as
chairman, and five others of the Asso-
citation to have general supervision of
the educational exhibit of the state at
the Worlds Fair. The experience of
Superintendent Kiehle, as superin-
Gendent of the exhibit at the New Or
leans Exposition, especially fits him
for this position, and guarantees an
exhibit of rare merit. 1t is an idea
that should be carried out.
The interest manifested by the
teachers of the state is credit to the
association, and places it where it
should always be found, in the front
rank of the progressive interests of
the state
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-01-08

IN the current North American Re
Uieao, Ex-Gov. Hill, writing upon "The
Pardoning Power" says: sit must be
admitted that there have been some
scoundrels connected with the dis
charge of this power by conviets or
boards in certain states, while there
has been no serious allegation that
the power has ever been abused by an
executive" Yet the ink was hardly
dry from the writing of this sentence
before he abused the trust in his
keeping by pardoning one or more of
the parties who helped him steal the
legislature. For first-class dema-
gogue, Hill will take the cake.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-01-08

SUPERIOR, Wis, industries employ
forty-five hundred men whose month
ly pay roll amounts to S22S,O00 This
is the source of Superior's prosperity.
1t is the source of any towns prosper
ity. What Mankato wants is more
capital engaged in manufacturing;
more men employed in industrial
pursuits; to double and treble the
monthly pay roll, which is the pulse
of trade. This would mean more
homes in our city, greater prosperity
and a manufacturing center.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-01-08
Royal Baking Powder is reported by
the u. S. Government, after official
tests, highest of al in leavening power.
It is the best and most economical;
pure cream of tartar Baking Powder.
DURING the last fiscal year our i'm

DURING the last fiscal year our i'm
ports from the British West Indies
amounted to s21 1896, 4S0, and our ex-
ports thereto were valued at s11, 1884,
957-a balance against us of $780,
523. 1t whould seem as though this
would prove good field for reciproci-
ty negotiations, which are said to be
going on. The people of the United
States ought certainly to furnish the
people of these islands goods enough
to make the balance the other way.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-02-18
OREGON LETTER.

Since my last letter was written we
have had fine weather. Farmers are
blowing for their spring crops, and
nursery men are putting in their seeds
and cuttings. Market gardeners are
at work preparing the ground for
early vegetables and small fruits,
Hardy garden vegetables haye contin-
ued to grow in the open air all winter.
[ see friend Dotson, writing from
Southern California to the Leader, is
pleased with his new home. I have no
doubt that as place of residence Mr..
Dotson has struck good place. We
are about 800 miles north of Santa
Cruz yet our coolest weather this win
ter was only "a degrees above zero; he
records % degrees as their coldest-
only four degrees difference. So you
can see the equanimity of Pacific coast
weather. There IS more difference in
the amount of rainfall. The average
for this section is Il, in theirs is i6
While we have already had something
moro than our average for the winter
months, they have not had more than
half theirs.
Salem is already beginning to show
signs of activity in the building line.
Work has begun on several new resi-
dences. Work is to begin this week
on the South Salem extension Of the
electric car line. Preparations have
commenced for building the dome on
the state capitol, and from all appear
ances Salem will experience quite a
boom the coming summer. A great
many home-s seekers are stopping off
here. Real estate men say their sales
are unusually heavy for mid-winter,
At least four new settlers have located
in our school district, and are prepar-
ing to build. [ understand it is the
same all over the country. Of course
a great many become dissatisfied and
leave after living here short time, but
The majority, | believe, like your hum
BILE servant, the more they see of Ore
gon and its climate the better they
like it and become satisfied that it is
hard to beat as an all around every
day place of residence.
The Redwood colonists are all we'll
as far as | know.
Oh yes! | had almost forgotten to
say anything about our earthquake.
We had slight shaking up on the ev-
ening of the Sd inst, not sufficient to
damage anything-very few people
noticed it. | and my two children
were sitting by the stove reading and
felt the shock. My wife was in the
kitchen at work and did not notice it.
ELI WEBB.
SALEM, Ore. February 8, 1892.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-02-18
AN EASTERN TRIP.

1t seems to be the proper thing
when person is sojourning in dis
tant land to write for the local press,
and in accordance with the custom |
will endeavor to contribute few lines
to the columns of the Gazette. On
leaving Redwood Falls we went to
Mankato and spent several days with
old friends, then to Winona and visit
ed a day in the Gate city.
On the 18th of December we went
to Chicago where we remained a day.
While in this city we were shown
through Marshall, Field & Co.'S retail
establishment. This proved rare
treat and has to be seen to be appre-
ciated. We saw many curiosities and
things of special interest. Then we
took a look at the Bulls and Bears
on the board of trade. In the hour we
spent there we were we'll satisfied that
they were we'll named. We next as
cen1ed the Auditorium tower, PCS feet,
and took birds-eye view of the city.
Also saw many other plac,s of interest
ia the city.
Our next stop was at Erie, Pa, where
we saw the coal and ore docks, the U.
S. gun-boat Michigan, fishing boats
and tackle, fish houses and things per-
tanning to the lakes. We also viewed
the W. i. Scott mansoleum, a granite
structure costing $4,000. It is being
guarded day and night for fear some
one might rob it if its contents. Bless
ed are the pcoc, who die and need no
body guard.
On the 23d of December we went to
Niagara Falls and spent most of the
day in sightseeing in that vicinity.
will not attempt description of this,
as great deal has been written upon
this natural wonder. But the item of
greatest interest there at present is the
construction of tunnel on the Amer
lean side by which a power of 10000
horse power is to be formed. This is
a great feat of engineering skill. Be-
sides locating many factories in the
immediate vicinity, it is intended to
transmit this power long distances by
electric currents.
After leaving the Falls, we returned
to Buffalo where we remained until
the next day. It may be an item of
news to Miunesotians to know that
Buffalo leads our own metropolis
Minneapolis. Since few hours after
leaving Buffalo we have been in the
Keystone state. This country has un-
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1892-02-18
NOTICE.
SHERIFF'S SALE.

s1sTI OF of RtPNuoS District court
Ida N. Co1son, plaintiff vs.. Jennie M. Colson.
defendant.
Notice is hereby given, that by virtue OF an
execution to me directed and delivered and
now in my hands, issued out of the district
court. 9th judicial district, state of Minnesota,
in and for the county of Renyille, upon
judgment rendered in said court in favor of
Ida M. Coson aud against Jennie NJ. ColsOn, l
have levied upon the following described
property Of said defendant, to-wit: Lot num-
bered nine o. block numbered two e., in
Hitchcock's addition to the city of Redwood
Falls. MINI, and that shall, on Saturday, the
18th day Of March, A. D. 1892, a, the hour of
ten O cock q. m. of said day, at the front
door of the court house in said county and
state, proceed to sell all the right, title and
interest of the above named Jennie NJ Colson
in and to the above described property,to SAT-
isfy said Judgment and costs, amounting to
eighty mine dollars and twentysix cents to
gether with all accruing costs of sale, and in
terest on the same from the 7th day of De-
cember, 1891, at the rate Of 7 per cent per an
mum, at public auction, to the highest bidder
for cash. G w. MEAD,
Sheriff Redwood County, MIMI
M. NJ. MADlGAN, Plaintiffs Attorney.
Dated, Redwood Falls, Mimi, Feb. LIST, 1892