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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-08-04
MINNESOTA HAS DONE WELL.

The Minneapolis Journal Worlds
Fair correspondent has the following
on our exhibit at the fair, which
proves that very comprehensive
showing of the resources of the state
has been made for the money expend-
ed:
Minnesotians have reason to be
satisfied with the exhibits of their
state when compared with those of
other cOmmOnwealths. The sum of
So, 600 seems very small one out of
which to build and maintain such
fine agricultural exhibit as she has. If
few thousand dollars more had been
invested on this particular depart
ment it would not have made any bet
ter showing unless perhaps to bright
en- the exhibit little. The agricul-
tural display is lacking only in one
Quality-brightness. Its samples of
wheat and other cereals will stand
the test of the expert judges as well
as any in the agricultural building,
and for pretty decorative effect the
exhibit surely will obtain honorable
mention.
The gem of Minnesotas exhibit,
however, is the educational. 1t leads
all others, even those from the old
and powerful eastern states, and yet
at cost of Ouly about $4,000.
To rank second in the display of
live stock is probably Justification
enough for the appropriation of S15,-
900, which the Minnesota board set
aside for its live stock exhibit,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-08-04

IN his famous tariff message several
years ago, Mr.. Cleveland said it was
condition and not theory that con-
fronts US. A great many of the men
out of job fully agree with Mr.. Cleye-
land on this point, and they would
like to have that condition changed,
and it can be done none too soon to
suit them. A word from the Presi-
dent would help much to relieve their
condition. The question is, will he
come to their rescue? Many Of these
men have helped to place him where
he is. He is a rich man, and has an
abundant income from private as
well as an official source, aud he and
his family will not suffer. But that
is no reason why he should with hold
his sympathy. if he has any, from
thOse who are now confronted by
serious condition because of the want
OF confidence in the party he repre-
SCENTS. Mr.. Cleyela%i las Fl saagnifi-
cent opportunity at his command The
next few weeks will show whether he
is great enough to rise equal to it,and
proclaim that American industries
snail not suffer because of his admin
lstration, land so put an end to the I'M
certainties which now hover over the
industrial world.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-08-04
THE STATES AT THE FAIR.
How the Northwestern States Have
Spent Their Money.
Minnesota Makes Fine Showing
In Contrast.

Minnesota Makes Fine Showing
In Contrast.
(From the Minneapolis Journal.)
WORLDS FAIR GROUNDS. CHICAGO,
July 27.-It is interesting to know
how the Western and Northwestern
states that are represented at the fair
have spent their appropriations.
THERE'S as great diversity In the
amount of the appropriations and the
method of expanding them as there is
in the characteristics of the state
themselves. Some have been extra
VACANT, others economical; some care
less with their money, others prudent,
and several, unfortunately, have been
handicapped by arbitrary Lewiston of
their funds at the hands of legisla-
tors. Between the appropriations of
the Eastern and the Western states
there is wide difference, the former
having been more than generous with
the public purse-strings, while the
latter commonwealth have been in
some instances as stingy as miserS.
Onefof the most generous of West
ern legislatures, after it finally got
down to business, was that Of Mimi
sofa. 1t voted $4,000 at the outset
and $1,000 additional later, making
total appropriation of $4,000. That
sum has been apportioned out by the
state commissioners among the diff
neutrality-suspicious. of the fair, ahout
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-08-04
July 21-Aug4
ORDER FOR HEARING AND NOTICE OF APP

July 21-Aug 4
ORDER FOR HEARING AND NOTICE OF APP.
PLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT OF
ADMINISTRATOR.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
Earth-ss: In Probate Court. Special Term,
July Goth. 1898.
In the matter of the estate of Alexander
D Reid deceased.
On readlng and filing the petit on OF Lillian E.
Ried OF said Blue Earth county, repre-
senting among other things, that said Alexan-
derD Reid late o, said Blue Earth county on the
10th day of July, A. d. 1898, at the city
OF Mankato in said county, died intestate,
and being resident of this county at the
time of his death, leaving goods, chattels and
estate within this county, and that the said
petitioner is the surviving wife of said deceased
and praying that administration of said estate
be to her the said Lillian E. Reid granted:
1t is ordered, That said petition be heard be-
fore this Court on Monday, the 18th dav of
August, A. d. 1898, at 10 O'Clock a. m. at
the Probate Office in the City of Mankato, in
said County.
Ordered further, That notice thereof be given
to the heirs of said deceased and to all persons
by publication OF this order once i'm
each week, for three successive weeks prior to
said day of hearing in the Mankato Free Press
a weekly newspaper, printed and published at
the City OF Mankato in said county,
Dated at the city of Mankato, the goth day of
July, A. D., 1898.
Seal. By the court,
W. B. TORREY,
Judge of Probate
GEO. W. MEAD
Atty. for Petitioner,
MankatO, MINI.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-08-04

The pension department has sue
ceeded in dropping the Chief Justice
If the Supreme Court of Michigan
from the pension roll, because he is
drawing salary OF $1,000 per year.
Now that Hoke Smith has got started
in the business, it is natural to sup
pose he will keep right at it, no mat
ter how near it strikes home, and
that the next move we hear of will
be an investigation of the pension of
Gen. Black who draws total disabil-
ity pension though he is able to earn
S., 1000 annually as member OF congress
and also of Secretary Gresham, who
draws good salary as one of Hoke's
associates in the cabinet.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-08-04

IHE Globe wants Congressman
Bland sent to the rear as an obstruc-
zionist to free trade. By the way, if
Geo. w. Child's story is true, what
will the Globe do with Mr.. Cleveland.
Mr.. Chlld's paper puts him on record
as opposed to any legislation which
will in any way interfere with or
prove harmful to our Industries. That
is a most sure obstacle in the way of
free trade. Mr.. Cleveland has been
of great Importance to his party DUR
ing the past few years. If the Globe
should have him sent to the rear with
the rest of the obstructionists, where
would the great unwashed be at.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-08-04
First ms. July last Aug II.
SrMNONC


CTATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
- Earth-ss. District Court, Sixth Judicial
District.
Helen F. Graves VS.. Rosina R. Durr.
The State of Minnesota to the above named
defendant:
You are hereby summoned and required to
answer the complaint of the plaintiff in the
above entitled action, which is on file in the Of
fee of the Clerk OF the District Court in and for
said County of Blue Earth. and to serve a copv
of your answer to the said complaint on the
subscriber, at his office in the City of Mankato.
in said county, within twenty days after the
service OF this summons upon you. exclusive of
the said complaint within the time aforesaid,
the plaintiff in this action will take Judgment
against you for the sum OF one hundred and
seventeen dollars and fifty cents, with inter-
est on one hundred dollars thereof at the rate
OF ten per cent per annum from July third 90
and for costs of suit.
Dated, July 9Th, 1898.
LoRIN CRAY,
Plaintiffs Attorney. Mankato, Mimi,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-08-04

THERE is nothing slow about the
brother of the Duke of Veragua. He
says that if purse is raised in this
country for his brother. that at least
one-third of the amount should 90 to
him. The daring spirit which caused
the great Columbus to sail into the
unknown sea on voyage of discovery
seems to be sadly lacking in some of
his descendants.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-08-04
July 21-Aug. 4.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE ON FILING PETI-
TION 70 SELL LAND,-1SS9

STATE OF MINNESOTA, County OF Blue
y Earth-ss. In Probate Court Special Term
July 18th 1898.
In the matter of the estate OF Emmons F.
Stevens deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Sophia
Stevens administrators of said estate setting
forth the amount of personal estate that has
come into her hands, the disposition thereof,
and how much remains undiSpoSed of; the
amount of debts outstanding against said de-
ceased, as far as the same can be ascer-
tanned; the legacies unpaid; and description of
all the real estate, excepting the homestead, of
which said deceased died seized, and the
condition and value Of the respective portions
or lots thereof; the persons interested in said
estate with their residences; and praying that
license be to her granted to sell at private sale
two and GIL q GID acres of land adjoining
the village OF Eagle Lake in said county of Blue
And it appearing by said petition
that there is not sufficient personal
estate In the hands Oh said Administrative to
pay said debts, and expenses of administration,
and that 1T Is necessary for the payment of
such debts, and expenses to sell all of SAID real
estate.
1t is therefore ordered, That all persons inter
ested in said estate appear before this court on
Saturday, the 18th day of August A. d.
1898, at 10 O'Clock a. M, at the Probate Office
in the City of MankatO in said county then and
there to show cause Gfany there be) why license
should not be granted to said SophiaStevers as
such Administrative to sell the real estate of
SAID deceased as prayed for in said petition to
pay such debts, and expenses.
And it is further ordered, That this order
shall be published once in each week, for three
successive weeks prior to said day of hearing, i'll
the Mankato Free Press, a weekly news
paper printed and published at the city of Man.
kato i'll said county.
Dated at the City OF Mankato the 18th day of
July, A. ID. 1898.
By the Court
W. B. TORREY,
VIM N. PLYMAT Judge of Probate.
Atty. for Administrative,
Mankato. Mimi
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-08-04
FREE PRESS,
rlankato, linn.

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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-08-04

Never before has the WEEKLY FREE
PRESS been able to offer it's readers
Something for Nothing" The AG-
RICULTURIsT is the best farmers
magazine in the Northwest, and no
home is complete without this family
journal and the FREE PRESS.
All new subscribers are entitled to
the above offer who pay one year in
advance.
UDon't miss this opportunity, but
bear in MAD that the offer holds good
only one month-from August 1oG to
August 31st.
Address orders to
FREE PRESS,
rlankato, linn.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-08-04

Something for Nothing
during month of August.
Read our August Offer.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-11-16
HISTORIC COACHES.
They Have Been Prominent Factors In
Many Bloody Scenes.

For many generations the coach has
played an important part in the worlds
work and pleasures. What tales 1t
could tell of court and field! History
itself may be said to have run on
wheels In the tragedies OF French
history, especially, we find the lum'
bering four-wheeled conveyance play
ing a conspicuous though silent part.
The gallant Henry of Navarro, man of
his day though hewas, had conserva-
tive aversion to the novelty lie much
preferred the sturdy steed on which he
was wont to trot about the streets OF
seventeenth-century Paris. But one
day that crazy fanatic, Jean de f1slc,
set upon the king as he was ambling
along and had nearly plunged his dag
ger in the royal breast. Henry deemed
it unwise any longer to appear among
his excitable leges on horseback and
so reluctantly resorted to a coach as
means of conveyance. His coach was
supplied, not with glass windows, but
simply with leather curtains lined with
silk; and ii was in this vehicle that he
was riding when the assassin Ravaillac
availed himself of the kings exposed
position to plunge his knife in his
heart.
After that the state coaches were
built in a manner to afford more Sc.
curity to their occupants, and were
made with solid backs and sides. Even
this was not found safe, and IN some
instances the coach panels were lined
with sheet iron. The coach of Louis
XIV. was attacked by the half-s tarved
mob as it passed through the streets in
his funeral procession-a forewarning
of the mighty convulsion which was to
burst forth ninety years later. But the
tragic history of royal coaches in
France was by no means closed by this
ebullition. AS Louis graceless sue
cessor, Louis XIV. of the name. was
stepping into his coach he was stabbed
by Damiens, and France had nearly
lost the most worthless and dissolute
of all her rulers The vivid picture OF
the sad and strange journey of the six
teenth Louis, with his stately queen,
from Versailles to Paris, will not be
readily forgotten by those who have
been thrilled by Carlyle's description
of it, When, in the end, Louis was
condemned to death, he went to the
scaffold in q filthy hackney carriage.
His beautiful and naughty queen rode
to her death In a yet meaner convey
ance. She was doomedto go thither in
a hideous tumbrel, like ordinary NOR.
tails, and she assembled it and took her
place. standing bare-headed against
the side with her hands tied behind
her, the savage mob yelled out: ''Widow
Capet, get into your pleasure carriage'
-Waverly Magazine.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-11-16

completely transformed by the intro
duction of few gay colored cushions
of different shapes and sizes. A sofa
cushion is the one thing which can be
made at home and be as effective and
pretty as if bought at fashionable
shop. There is no art or science about
it; just given the knowledge to sew up
seam and the taste to combine pretty
colors, and your cushion is made and
will be thing of beauty and a joy"
for as long as it lasts
The heart shape cushion is always
popular. An exceedingly pretty one
which occupies prominent position in
the drawing-room of the beautiful
Mrs. Duncan Elliot, of New York, is
of pale blue satin, embroidered richly
but daintily with gold and silver
thread. The edges are of puffed
pink silk, and where this joins the satin
a fine twisted cord of silver and gold is
sewed, with little knots and loops at
intervals of two or three inches For
general use on a sofa or divan where
lounging is the order of the hour pill
lows filled with cotton, soft scraps of
cheese cloth or odds and ends of silk
and covered with blue, scarlet or
green silkoline or madras, with gay
ruffles of another color, are most suit
able and serviceable. Square pillows
are comfortable and dignified to stand
upon end at one corner of the divan,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-11-16
BEDROOM FURNISHINGS.
They Should BE Simple But Neat, and
Scrupulously Clean.

They Should BE Simple But Neat, and
Scrupulously Clean.
In furnishing a bedroom we must
remember that we have to do with the
lungs of the house and, therefore, must
place no distractions to the entrance
of pure fresh air. For this reason cur
tains may be more properly dispensed
with in this room than in any other.
The bedstead should be of metal. Very
pretty ones are now made of iron
enameled in different colors with gilt
or brass knobs. The most restful color
for the eyes and brain is green. The
curtains, if they can be afforded, should
be of the Japanese crepe, which is
daintiness itself in this coloring. Be.
sides the bedstead a small chiffonier
and deep chest of drawers, with two
chairs, are all that will be required, but
washstand and screen to stand before
it are desirable additions. Above the
chest of drawers long, narrow mirror
can be hung crossways, and you have
a serviceable combination of bureau
and dressing-table. 1t is better judg.
ment to invest in comfortable springs,
mattress, pillows and blankets than to
fritter money away on painted cologne
bottles and elaborate toilet-sets. The
coverings of chiffonier, bureau, wash
stand and bed should be easily laun-
dered, for absolute cleanliness is one OF
the conditions of restful sleep.-Ladies'
Home Journal
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-11-16
RUN INTO MATRlMONY.
A Young Man wooed. Won and Wed 30
fore He Knew 1t.

A Young Man wooed. Won and Wed 30
fore He Knew 1t.
A slim-built young man in clothes of
belligerent cut walked timidly into
the marriage license office the other
day. He was followed closely by
resolute-looking young woman in holi-
day attire.
The young man glanced around sus.
piciously for an instant and then
reached for the clerks ear. His COM
panion assumed an air of unostenta-
tious preoccupation, turned her back
and gazed far away at corner of a
ceiling but she was careful to keep
between her companion and the door.
"Ssh," hissed the young fellow,
bending far over the counter in his ef-
fort to prevent his companion over
hearing anything. "Ssh, say, can't we
duck out of sight somewhere? Ssh,
don't shout"
The clerk shook his head.
The stranger continued his cautious
whisper. "Say," he said, "ssh, I'm in
hole, see? It's agin me to hitch to
that she-devil, see? How can / jump
the game, eh?"
The clerk shook his head. "There are
courts all about here he suggested;
try EN-"
The stranger bent closer.
"Say," he continued, with an appre-
hensive glance at the back of his com
panion, shell land me dead to rights
If you don't give me a lift. She's swore
to give me divorce after we're hitched,
but what good'll that do, eh?" he con-
cluded mournfully.
The clerk remained silent.
'Say," went on the visitor in plead,
ing tones, ''t'row her out, and I'll fix it
with you. Run her in; do anything;
anything goes"
The clerk shook his head.
Say" suddenly exclaimed the won.
an, wheeling about resolutely, "what
game er You putin up on me now?
Scratch out that license lively"
'"This here mans been keeping com
pany with me for two yeals, and he's
got to do some lively marryin' now, an
don't you forget it. Scratch along live
lyl His names Westmure-Monroe L.
Westmure-an' he lives at 260 Jessie
street, an he's twenty-six years old, N
my names Cora-C-o-r-a, Cora-Gale
Monroe started. BUST me if evel
knew that before"
you'll learn lots when you've mar
ried me-" was the answer, given with
calm superiority.
an sometimes they call him West
n sometimes they call him Tommy
White. Put 'em all in, if you want to
and charge the bill to his nibs here"
The clerk made out his bill and "hi,
nibs" paid it with sigh.
ON now start us for the neares
justice, an we'll get nearer marriag,
n this fellows been since he was born
They were started. and ten minutes
later they emerged happy, bcaminS
bride and woeful, disconsolat@ groom
San Francisco Examiner
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-11-16

The use of the bicycle for military
purposes, after having developed with
great rapidity in France, has suddenly
received a check. Gen. Loizillon, the
minister of war, has, it appears, little
faith in it. He has issued an order that
the cyclist corps are only to be used on
prepared ground.
In time of war, he says, their. use,
even If no. account is taken of the
liability of the machines to break, is
likely to cause serious miscalculations,
and they can only rarely be substituted
for men on horseback. The cyclists
henceforth, therefore, or until some
successor to Gen. Lorizillon more favor
able.to them is appointed, will be re.
served, by his instructions, for garri.
son duty, for the great maneuvers, and
in time of war for certain easy com
munications at the rear of the forces
London News.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-11-16
Properly RcbukCd.

Before you go downtown, Cyrus"
said his wife, you must not forget to
leave me fifty cents. I've got to buy
some things this morning.
"This abominable extravaganza of
yours, Belinda" replied Mr.. Kneer,
opening his pocket book with visible
reluctance, sis what keeps us poor.
Where, should like to know" he con-
tinued, becoming excited, sis the fifty
cents / gave you last week? What
have you done with it? Fifty cents in
clean, cold cash. madam, gone in less
than six days, and gone for nothing!
What have you got to show for it? Do
you think I'm made of money!" de-
manded Mr.. Kneer, taking out coin
and slapping it down on the table.
DO you -"
Don't say anything more, Cyrus"
exclaimed Mrs. Kneer, with tears in
her eyes, and putting her hand hur-
ricdly over the money. "Ill not spend
any more of it than ! am actually
obliged to spend, and thank you ever
so much!'
With a Modified grunt Cyrus put his
purse back in his pocket, took his hat,
and went downtown; and in less than
half an hour Mrs. Kneer, trembling
with eagerncss, was on the way to the
great dry-goods stores.
For Mr.. Cyrus Kneer, by the most
calamitous and unaccountable blunder
of his whole life, had given her TWEEN
ty-dollar gold piece instead Of half
dollar.-Chicago Tribune.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-11-16
Education Criminal.

The Russian government forbids any
one possessed of superior education
occupying any post which brings him
into direct communication with the
people. During a certain period, when
the Russian revolutionary party rech-
oned upon mass rising of the peasan-
try and wished to hasten this rising by
propaganda, several young people,
after having spent from four to five
years in the higher studies, left the
universities without passing the final
exams or taking their diplomas, in or
der not to be considered as having more
than an average education, and so be-
ing enabled to obtain employment In
the villages. This ''fraud," which con-
sisted in renouncing not only all hopes
of professional career. but also the
pleasures of living in a cultured and
intelligent society or enjoying good
books, etc, constitutes in the eyes of
the police strong aggravation of the
"crimes" discovered or even suspected
The Idler