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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-12-08
MANKATo FREE PRESS.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1893.
ALVEY rlEETlNG.

The annual meeting of the Blue
Earth County Agricultural Society was
held at Garden City Saturday. There
were a large number of members pres
ent, and president w. w. Mobiles call
ed the meeting to order. The reports
of the secretary and treasurer were
read and accepted. The following
officers were chosen for the coming
year:
Presldent-W. w. Mobiles.
1st Vice Pres.-D. f. Rasdall.
End John Diamond.
3rd I" n P. John.
4th {" p. Latin.
5th t" {" G.. W. Daily.
Secretary-Frank Nickerson.
Treasurer. r. Thompson.
Marsball-P. ]. Pulrath.
Delegates to the meeting of the
State Agricultural Society,". d..
Baker, John Diamond, L. S. Terry.
Adjourned to Dec. 23rd.
The meeting became quite interest
ing and various questions came up for
discussion, such as what were the sec
retary's duties. who were the execu-
tive board. how many vice presidents
could be elected according to the con-
stitution, hao the executive board
right to meet at any other place than
Garden City to transact business, why
was the treasurer not required to give
bonds, had the society right to elect
persons as officers who were not men,
bers, and who had ''swiped" the con-
stitution and bylaws. There not be-
ing time to decide these questions, it
was decided to have an adjourned
meeting on Saturday, Dec. 23rd. at 2
O'Clock, at Garden City, at which all
members are earnestly requested to
be present.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-12-08
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

The following is list of unclaimed letters
remaining in the post office at Mankato, Mimi,
for one week ending Dec. I'd, 1893:
Ras.on. FIT Meyer Nicolai
Bavnes. MIR Anton Morgan, Mr. Joe
Boibeck, Chas Olson, Miss Emma
Rooth j y Pettis, MI Homer
Carlson Mr. Victor4 Phelps Mr. Oddo 3
Cook, Mrs B Piverhat, q d 90
Cramer NJ Reitan, A
D.ignean Mr. Geo Root, Mrs Geo
Gale Dock Vosberg, Harry
HOLMAN q Co Wins Matt
Kramer, Mr. Carl Wdndersee, WIN
In calling tor the above letters please say lad
yertised" and give date of list. Letters remain
ing unclaimed at the expiration OF Is days nom
this date will be sent o the Dead Letter Once.
w. W. P. MCCONNELL P. M.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-20

FIRE COMPANY AFFAIRs.-A called
meeting of the Hydraulion Fire Com,
pany was held last night, with Robert
Gronau, president, in the chair, and
Charles +. Neale, secretary. The only
business transacted was the endorse
ment ola suitable person to drive the
horse attached to the hose wagon. Mr..
Ernest Langley was unanimously en-
dorsed, and the secretary requested to
notify the Board Of Fire Wardens OF
the action of the company.
One of the Relief truck horses is
seriously sick and unfit for service. II
is being attended by q veterinary sur.
geon. The fire wardens have decided
that in case of fire the Hydraulion
horses proceed to the Relief house and
take the truck to the fire grounds and
then return for the Hydraulion engine
The committee appointed to take
into consideration the propriety OF
taking the Columbia engine to Freder-
lex, Nd, at the celebration in that place
next June have not yet reported to the
company, but will do so Saturday night.
Should it be decided to allow the en-
CINE to be taken an effort will be made
to secure a steamer in Washington to
be kept in the engine house here dur
ing the five days the Columbia will be
in Frederick.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-20

DEATH OF Col. 7. w. AsHBY.-This
we'll known gentleman who for years
was one ofour most prominent citizens,
died at his home on north Washington
street, this evening, after short illness.
The deceased was 50 years old, having
been born in 1911, in Fauquier county.
He came to Alexandria nearly fifty
years ago, and engaged in the dry goods
business, in which occupation he con-
tinued until the Mexican war, when
he assisted in organizing a company
here and left with Captain Corse for
the seat Of war In 1857 he was APP
pointed Postmaster of this city by
President Buchanan, which position he
filled until the advent of the
republican administration, when Mr..
Lincoln appointed the late w.
j. Massey to succeed him. Col.
Ashby, who had been familiar
figure in our midst for half q century,
was courteous gentlemen, whom
everybody esteemed and respected, and
though his death had been for some
time anticipated its announcement this
evening caused sorrow to all who
heard it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-20

Police REroRT-Last night was
cloudy with occasional showers. Five
prisoners were at the station house, but
no dodgers.
1t was "Jim Grow" cage this morn
ing, all the defendants being negroes,
and the cases were disposed of by JUS
tice Thompson rs follows:
Smith Miller, colored, for striking a
horse belonging to Hellmuth Bros. and
causing the animal TO run away, was
made to pay so damages and the costs
of the warrant.
Lewis Magruder, colored, for an as.
sault on VIM Foster, also colored, was
fined $3.50 and costs.
Joseph Churchill, for an assault on
Aaron Jackson, both colored, was fined
so.
John Washington, colored, for drunk
en- and disorderly conduct and for as
saulting his wife and breaking up
things in the house, was fined $50.
Thomas Washington, colored, for de-
facing property, was made to pay the
damages and the costs of the warrant.
Albert Pines, colorcd, for snatching
$ from q small white child, was sent
to Jail for 80 days subject to the chain
gang.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-20
TELEGRAPHIC BRETITIES.

A delinquency aggregating s65, 900
to $4,000 has been discovered in the
books of ex-city treasurer Refs, Of st.
Paul, MINI.
A special train bearing GO mechanics
from Philadelphia arrived in Topeka,
Kar., last night. The men were
brought there to take the places of the
striking shopmen on the Aitcheson,
Topeka s. Santa Fe Railway.
News has just been received from
Santiago that the Gillian refugees
whom Minister Egan sheltered in the
United States legation attempted to es-
cape. Blendlott Holley was successful,
but Colonel Fuentes was captured and
placed in prison.
While force Of section hands at
Ccntralia. W. Va, were working yes
terday with jacks to lift the tank of a
derailed engine from the track, the
jacks gave way and the tank fell on
five of them, killing one man instantly
and fatally injuring four others.
The Kansas Secretary of State re-
peats the charges he made a few days
ago against certain State officials, who,
he alleges, stole coal from the State
mine. He also charges former State
officials with embezzling fees, charging
extortionat eprices for office papers and
other irregularities.
Mayor Harrison OF Chicago, last night sur
priscd the gamblers by issuing an order call
ing upon all keepers of gambling houses and
pool rooms TO close their places within "a
hours. In view OF the fact that the sporting clc-
mcn; of Chicago worked hard for Harrison's
election, the order comes on them like 4 thun-
dcr-boit.
A dispatch from the City Of Mexico says
that the Cu5aas in Mexico are thoroughly
organized and ready when the signal is given
to depart for Cuba and wage war against
Spanish rule The vessels bearing the expo
ditioa will sail from near Ncr. Cruz, it is al
legged. in a few days.
A dispatch says that the British warship
Partridge is bound to Granada where an up
rising of negroes is reported, and Captain
Taylor, of the gunhcat Mohawk has been
shot aud badly wounded
Col. Vim. NJ McM:chacl, tic well known
lawyer, AMI Assistant Attorney General un-
der Gen Grant, was found dead in his bed
in New York this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-20

THE ENTERTAINMENT at the Rail
road Reading Rooms last night was a
decided success and proved to be an
interesting and entertaining occasion
to the crowd which packed the room
and the hallway. The talent, most Of
which was local with several ladies
and gentlemen from Washington, was
far above the average, and was in no.
wise indicative of amateurs but rather
that of professionals. The instrument
tai music was very good, Messrs.
Rocker, King, Harper and Braddock
acquitting themselves admirably. The
vocal music was all that could have
been wished, while the rectations de-
livered were choice and decidedly en-
tertaining. Capt. ]. V. Davis deliver
cd selections, and was cncored first
and last until he appeared five times.
His part of the programme was hap
py feature of the evening, ms was that
Of Mrs. Baumgarduer, Miss Langley,
Mrs. Nelliss and Mr. Dcvaughn. The
entertainment lasted about two hours.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-20
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Miss Clara Cooksey died at her homo
on north Alfred street yesterday.
William NJ. Lewis has been appoil
ell one of the assistant District attor'
neys.
DIR. David Clark Stockstill, well.
known young physician of Washington,
died last night.
Miss A. w. Strother Il daughter OF
Mr.. Henry Smith, died at her home al
Broad Run, Fauquier county, on Tues,
day.
The board Of excise commissioners
have approved the applications for
liquor licenses of VIM. Rogers and w.
A. Johnson & Co.
Mr.. J. B. Reed, of Prince William,
has made contract with the Deis Com
pay &c furnish $4,000 feet Of Yellow
pine joists for the big brick factory
building.
The steamer Harry Randall, form
erly the John w. Thompson, which has
just been rebuilt at Baltimore, passed
up the river this evening looking as
pretty as picture.
a carrier pigeon was caught in the
yard Of City Sergeant Smith, il the
northern part of the city, this morning.
Around its neck was medal with the
inscription, ]. NJ. Boyd. 3S NJ street IL.
W., Washington, 1I457.'
A marriage license was issued in
Washington yesterday to Russell L.
Derhinger, of Bound Brook, n. j., and
Cora Francis Hotel, of Riverton, and
to Thomas C. Davis, Of Woodville, Nd,
and Katie Mcdaniel, OF Herndon.
p. J. Whalan, of Loudoun county,
and Miss Julia Hanberry, Of Washing
ton, aud Miss Martha Waller Dodge,
of Washington, and Mr.. Thomas j..
Johnston, of Boston, formerly Of Wash
ington. were married in the latter city
yesterday.
Motley Hall, the new summer resort
just below this city, on the opposite
side of the river, will be reopened this
season. Its not known what steamer
will run there, but it is thought that
the Pilot Boy will be so employed.
This steamer is now being repaired and
made ready for'the seasons work. The
Pilot Boy ran on the Motley Hall route
summer before last.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-20

Mr.. CLEVELAND BUYS VIRGINIA
LAND.-President Cleveland it is said
has purchased Il tract of land of about
one hundred acres at Balls Cross
Roads. near Falls Church. The price
paid is said to have been $4,000. Mr.
Cleveland's purchase is 4 real estate
speculation, as was his purchase Of
Red Top six years ago. The purchase OF
land by Mr.. Cleveland on this side ofthe
river was predicted in the GAZETTE
over q month ago. Property porth Of
Washington has advanced so rapidly
that only the rich can afford TO buy,
W lie on this side of the river much
more desirable land can be purchased
at comparatively low figures. Since
Mr.. Cleveland has made his purchase
lands in this vicinity may be expected
TO advance RAPIDLY in price.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-20

4 DISCIPLE OF FAGIN-Thosc who
have read Oliver Twist will remember
thai the first degree taken by the gang
of youthful thieves under Eagin's tut
ion WIS the requirement of the art
Of suagching money, buckets and
parcels from small children in the
strccys Of London. This game is occa-
5ionally worked in this city 10y some of
the hordcs OF negro boys who lead lives
of idiencss and in regard to whom some
legislation will sooner or later be en-
acted, Us the patience ofcvcry southern
community upon whom they have been
saddled by the fate o. war is being sore
- taxed in having them rs wards, in
dc;ent, licentious and expensive as
they prove. This morning q glaring-
eyed black boy, with the goose
egg shaped skull, said by phrenologists
20 be sure indext to kleptomania. who
pretended he was twelve years old, but
who is apparently between fifteen and
sixteen, was placed in the dock in the
police court charged with taking five
dollars from little white girl five
or six years old who had been sent on
an GRAND. He was identified by the
child who described how he took the
parcel, and distracted the five dollars
therefrom, handing her back the paper.
The would-be Noah Claypole was soon
caught and this morning he was told if
he would refund the money and submit
to cowhiding at the hands of 4 rela-
tive he would be discharged otherwise
he would 90 to the chain gang for nine
ty days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-20

WEDDING.-GIr. Frank Wilson, q
son of the late John II. Wilson, for
many years the capable and efficient
agent of the Adams Express Company
in this city, and Miss Pearl Schafer, a
granddaughter Of the late Christian
Schafer, who was so well known. and
highly esteemed by all of our peopIe,
were married at the rectory of ST.
Paul's Church by Rev. DR.. Geo. TT,
Norton last night. The impressive
ceremony was witnessed by several
members of the doctors family and a
few visitors who happened to be pres
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-20

Running AMUCE.-Joseph Church
i'll. seinehauler, returned from one Of
the shores yesterday and after filling
himself with whisky proceeded 10 a
north Fairfax street store where he
borrowed knife from an acquaintance
for the purpose, he said, of cutting a
boot. After obtaining possession OF
the knife he started after another col
ored individual named King with
whom he had had some dispute and
those who were in the store, divining
that he had blood in his eye, followed
Churchill and in disarming him Jack
son, the owner of the knife, was cut
across one of his fingers. He was
fined $40.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-20

BREAKING UP HoUsEKEEPING.-John
Washington, colored, just home from a
fishing shore, yesterday got very
drunI-fghting drunk-and began to
make a foot ball out Of his luckless
wife. Later he entered the house
where the couple lived and made the
traditional bull-in-the-china-shop at
tack on everything breakable. Sash,
furniture, &C., fell rapidly before his
iconoclastic fists and hoofs, until his ca
reer was terminated by his arrest. He
was still drunk when placed in the
dock this morning, and his wife gave
some damaging evidence against him,
among other things saying she lived in
dread Of bodily injury from him. lie
was fined $50 and costs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-20

COMMITTEE MEETINGs.-The finance
conmittee of the City Council met last
nigbt and cancelled and burned 81, 0Sj
connons of the bond issues of 1879 and
- $50 OF the issues of 1872.
The committee on finance and gen.
oral laws had before them the bill OF
Citv sergeant Smith for furnishing 500
tons Of coal to the Jail. The bill was
referred to the Corporation Attorney
for his opinion. The late Judge Stuart
decided in 1878, it is said, that there
was no law compelling the city to pay
. similar bill. The same committee re-
Erred to the Corporation Attorney q
hil! providing for new census.
The committee on general laws ap-
proved the bill providing for the cleo
lion Of City Engineer. 1t is suDstan-
tiaIIy the same bill which was before
Council about two years ago: The
committee took no action on the bill al
lowing the pcddlir9 of fish in the city,
they concurring i'll the opinion that the
present laws on the subject were salts
factory. The same committee agreed
to draft a new plumbers bill, to repeal
the present one, and to return the
money pledged by plumbers for the re-
placement Of paving where pipes are to
be LAID.
The bill providing for fire escapes,
which had been referred to a special
committee, after having been returned
bv Mayor Strauss without his signature
for the reason, as he alleged, that 1t
coGieted With the State law on the sub
iect, was considered, and it was agreed
TO draft new bill which would meet
the requirements of the case and at the
same time not conflict with acts Of
Assembly and which would remedy the
defects urged by the Mayor.
The special committee appointed
some time since to examine and report
as to the condition OF the books and
records in the clerks office of the city
courts will meet tomorrow evening. 1t
is understood that the committee will
recommend that roller shelves be
placed in the clerks office, and that the
records and books be better preserved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-20

ENGLISH ExCURsIoNIsTs.-A party
of distinguished English journalists
who recently arrived in this country on
a tour of inspection and to visit the
Worlds Fair reached this city this
morning from Washington where they
are now the guests of the Press
Club Of that city. Here they were
met by representatives of the Alex
andria press. Through the cour-
tesy Of Yice-President Reed, of the
Mt. Vernon Electric Railway Company,
the party were taken on special train
to Mt. Vernon where they were courte-
ously received by Supt. Dodge, and af-
ter spending n pleasant hour or so at
the mansion and grounds were hand
somely entertained at lunch rendered
by Mr.. Reed. The party were in charge
of Col. Anderson, chief counsel of the
electric railway company, and Mr.. j. G.
Blaine, s. Tic Pennsylvania railroad,
and were accompanied by several mem
bers of the Washington Press Club.
On their return to this city the visitors
were taken to Washington Lodge and
Christ Church, and then took the train
back to Washington much pleased with
their trip.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-20

DEATH OF A RIvERMAN.-First Off
Ger Kerby, of the Norfolk steamer
Washington, died in Washington last
night, and the flags on the steamers of
the line have been flying at half-mast
to-day in respect to his memory. The
deceased was at one time captain of the
steamer Keyport when that boat ran
excursions on the Potomac and subse-
quently he commanded the steamer
John w. Thompson. Since the organ
ization Of the new Norfolk line he had
been first officer on the Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-20

Cosr HIN TWELVE DoLLAEs.-les-
terday negro named Smith Miller
while driving team through the city
conceived the brightidea ofcutting with
blaCk-nake whip horse attached to
Messrs. Hellmuth & Bros, wagon in
which 4 small colored boy aud an
equally small white boy were seated.
The horse became frightened and ran
panic-stricken through several streets
before it was stopped, not, however, I'M
til it had injured itself and damaged
the vehicle. \ warrant was sworn out
FOR Miller and this morning he was
made 10 pay $40 damage and - costs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-20

PERsoNAL.-Mrs. Wilson, sister Of
Rev. H. T. Sharp, is in the city to assist
her brother in removing to Baltimore,
in which city he has accepted call.
Rev. f. T. Benson, who has just been
appointed to succeed Rev. Mr.. Poisal as
pastor of the NJ. P. Church, is quite
sick in Delaware, and will not be able
to assume charge of the church in this
city on Sunday. Mr.. Poisal left for
Elizabeth, n. j., to-day.
Mr.. John Perry is critically i'll at his
home on Prince street, and his ply
sicians have no hopes of his recovery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-20

THE WEATHER has been rainy, raw
and disagreeable to-day, q penetrating
northeast wind keeping most people in
doris. All day long the river has roar
ed aud surged, while craft at anchor
have tugged at their chains and those
at the docks pounded and seasawed
against the piers. With fisherman it
has been dies non.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-20
ALEXANDRIA MARKET. APRIL 30

ALEXANDRIA MARKET. APRIL 20.
There is nothing TO report of interest in the
wholesale markets to-day. Flour is quiet but
firm. Wheat is without change and in good
demand sales 20, -, 73, IA, and 10, 10
choice longbcrry was offered this morning.
Corn is stronger at % to SO on cars in bulk.
Oats 81 to II. Rye So to 60 and is wanted
Apples, Dried Fruits and all kinds of produce
sell quickly. Bacon Coffee, Sugar and pro,
visions are steady. Millfccd, Hay and Cot
ton Seed Feed arc easy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-20
If you feel weak
and all worn out take
BROWN IRON BITTERS
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

New YORK. April 20.-In the stock mar:
ket this morning the bears made raid on
the market and depressed prices to II per
cent. The selling was chiefly for the short
account. Subsequently the list improved !
to Il per cent At II a. m. the market was
steady in tone
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-20
DRY GOODS.


The most celebrated makers of Black Goods in the world
are Messrs B. Prestly & Co., of Bradford England Their
trade mark on goods gives of superiority We have
just received invoice of thin goods from them purchased
direct from their American agents.
Prestys Sswarp Carettes soft twill fabric of silk and
WOOL very light, soft and durable
Prestys Mousein Grenadne, beautiful sheer material
sufficiently light for the warmest summer weather
Prestys Crepon, Crepe de Chine all WOOL and very
desirable medium weight
Pestys Slkwarp Merose heavier than either of the above
but ohter than the silk-warp Henrettas.
ack Goods stock also contains Priestlys rA!=Ale s;l
warp Heneas black wool Henrettas, lightweight Serges
Nuns V ings, &C.
Special attention to full line of Mourning Veis all wool
and silk and wool
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-20
WEATHER PRoBABIL1TIEs.-For thi

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-For this
section rain, probably fair Friday or
clearing during the early forenoon Sc
we're local windstorms may occur this
evening or tonight; strong southeast
erly, shifting to southwesterly winds ;
warmer Friday morning, cooler Friday
n..nninn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-20

F1sH.-Since yesterday 10000 her
ring and 800 shad have been received
at Fishtown. Herring sold at $5.00a6.00
per thousand and shad at &l2a20 per
hundred
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-20
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

sun rises tomorrow at 5:19; sun sets
Gal. High water 1885 a. m. and
COCO p. m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-20
DRY GOODS.
v God ward & Lothrop.
10th, llth and T Sts,, N, W.
ABOUT OUR
COR S ETS.

The worlds best makes are herc-forcign
and domestic, and goodly gathering of nov
elites in satin and silk for the ultra fashiona,
BILE The
Genuine "Pansy'' Corset
Is an imported French Corset and has no SUI
perior anywhere. Our corset filter will fit a
pair for you.
Ask to see the EMPIRE "PANSY." It is
made to be worn with the Empire Gown.
We also control the Il. c." AND 81. H.
FRENCH CoRsETS. We can fit any figure,
as they are made in about twenty distinct
styles.
The &c. p" is another French Corset. We
show them in several styles, various lengths.
In Domestic Corsets we have all lengths
and styles-all mcritorious and trustworthy.
You'll have no trouble in getting 4 perfect
fit, as we have IN experienced
CORSET CORRECTOR,
Who will make any changes you may suggest
~ Special attention giving to LAUNR-
ERING, REBONING, and REPAIRING
CORSETS.
Second Observation-Disclosures.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-20

NEW YORK, April 20.-Flour dull and
weak Wheat steady and moderately active,
Corn dull and nominal. Pork steady and
dull: mess ST. rs to SIS % Lard quiet
and firm steam $40 10.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-04-20

BALTIMORE April 2O.-Flour steady.
Wheat quiet spot and April 73t; May 73ia
73S; June 74a744; July 74ta74!; milling
wheat by sample 73a7G. Corn steady; spot
4S!a4S9 April 4Sl May All; July 4Sa48l
yellow corr by sample 40; white do 53.