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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-10-13
ACTED TOO HASTILY.

AS will be seen IN the report of the
council proceedings elsewhere today
motion was adopted providing for
the council, the mayor and the city
engineer to go to Chicago and inspect
the pumps on exhibition at the worlds
fair for the purpose of seeing what
can be done in regard to a pump for
the city water plant. 1t was argued
that if they were there upon the
ground and could look over the vari-
Gus pumps, that first-class pump
could be bought on better terms, than
would be the case here, and that in
all probability ST, 900 or 81 500 could be
saved the city. This is undoubtedly
true, but it would seem as though a
committee of one or two would do just
as well as more. Some man like the
city engineer or Mr.. r. D. Hubbard
could find out everything necessary
and make the proper recommendation,
and the pump, if needed, could be
purchased just as cheaply as though
the entire council went, and the eX-
pense be merely nominal. The FREE
PRESS believes that the council acted
upon the matter rather hastily, and
that upon reflection the members will
decide that in view of the present
state of the city's finances, the eX-
DenSe is one which should NOT he in
Cured. Several matters regarding
tn health Of the city have been cur
tailed during the past summer be-
cause of the expense the total OF
which would not exceed the cost OF
the proposed Chicago trip. In the
face of this it will be rather difficult
for the council to Justify their posi-
tion before the people, and especially
so when one man could do the business
| lust as we'll.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-10-13
SATURDAY NIGHTS FIRE.

Shortly after six O'Clock Saturday
evening a barn and store-hOuse in the
rear of w. G. Stegner's grocery store
was discovered to be on fire. The
flames were bursting through the
roof and sides of the building before
it was seen or any alarm given.
The fire companies were all on hand
in very short time and soon got the
fire under control, but not until the
building and it's contents were entire
ly destroyed. The water pressure
was good and the hose companies are
all deserving of much credit FIR
prompt and efficient service. Had the
fire started in the night destructive
cOnfiagration would undoubtedly have
occurred, as the building was in the
midst of old frame buildings which
would have burned like finder.
w. G. Stegner had the use of the
barn and fortunately his horse was
out delivering at the time, but he lost
sleigh and other goods amounting
to about S125, which is covered by in
surance. Mr.. Stegner had been un-
packing goods in the barn all day and
much combustible matter was lying
about loose which may account for
the rapid spread of the flames. Mr..
Stegner's loss consisted mostly in hay,
beans, vinegar, sleigh aand some
other articles. About fifty feet from
the barn was can Of gasoline. scon-
tanning % gallons. This was kept
cool by covering and keeping wet.
The fire was not started by gasoline
as was reported Saturday night, for
none had been drawn after O'Clock
that afternoon. The origin of the
fire is unknown, but 1t is believed to
have been incendlary.
The hose companies did their full
duty in eXtinguishing the fire, but the
debris became packed together and
again burst out in the night and got
beyond the control of the nightwatch,
who was obliged to call up some OF
the firemen to put it out.
The barn was owned by j. III. Ray
and was not insured.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-10-13
"SOCIAL EFFECT OF r1ACHINFRY"
AS Viewed from a SOCialiStiC Stand
point.

The Social Science Club at,its meet
ing Tuesday. discussed the "Social
effect of Machinery" The paper was
read by f. w Cotton, and had evident
ly been prepared with great care. 1t
was not, however, so much devoted
strictly to the social effects of ma
chinery, as to the profit system. Com
mencing with the effecJs of machinery
upon labor he hastily traced some OF
the results therefrom, and then con-
sidered the abuses growing out OF the
present system. He would abolish
the system of profits entirely and
establish in place thereof collective
system upon the socialistlc plan. which
would give to the laborer all he pro-
duces. In other words he would
abolish capital entirely, and have all
matters controlled by the state, whi~h
would furnish labor for all, and so do
away with the misery and want which
now abound. This in substance was
the chief point of the paper. The dis
cussion did.not follow wholly upon this
latter line of thought, probably from
the fact that few of the members OF
the club had given this matter but
little attention. But the social effect
of machinery and its effect upon labor
was quite generally discussed. Its eff
feet upon the general public, in the
way of improved sanitation, the hours
Of labor and the fact that labor re-
ceiyes larger return than formerly
were all touched upon but in it all
there seemed to be general feeling
that the distribution of the wealth
created was far from just, although
better than in the past, and that labor
does not receive that portion to which
it is entitled.
In closing the discussion, Mr.. Cotton
stated that the main proposition OF
his paper had not been touched
upon-that of the abolition Of profits
This led to questioning of an inter
eSting nature regarding the scope OF
socialism which finally ran against
the old problem of the difference in
the ability of men, and wherein they
would be any better off under the col
lective system than at present. Mr.
Cotton held that the share or wages
which each man is entitled to would
be fixed by authority of the govern
ment, instead of by the capitalistlC
class as he claimed it now is. The
members as rule failed to see where.
in this would improve matters any.
and that 1T would prove as arbitrary
as at present.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-10-13
MINNESOTA STONE.

The Minneapolis Journal worlds
fair correspondent says:
In view of the recent controversy
in Minneapolis over Minnesota build
Ing stone, it will be of interest to
many to know that in the worlds fair
awards, published today, Minnesota
stone companies are honored with
medals as follows:
Luverne Stone Company, Luverne,
building stone, red quartzite; Francis
Omeiz, Duluth, shaft for Portage red
sandstone, Rockville Granite Com
pany, Rockville, shaft of polished
granite; st. Cloud Company St. Cloud,
shaft of polished granite; q. w. Bah
cock, Kasota, shaft of cut Mankato
stone; State of Minnesota, collection
of building stone.
Other awards in the mining depart
ment were: Minnesota-Duluth Fur
mace Company, West Duluth, pig iron.
The Severance Neil Machinery Co.,
of St. Paul, were granted an award on
nails and spikes.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-10-13
nUNICIPALnCOURT

The regular bi-monthly term Of the
Municipal court was held at ten
O'Clock Tuesday morning Most of the
attorneys of the city bar were in atten-
dance looking to the interests of their
respective clients. In the case of VIM.
Erickson VS.. w. B. Craig, Chicago,
Milwaukee & ST. Paul Railway, the
defendant filed bond to secure plain
tiff and have the garnishee released.
The case of Barttlesore VS.. Sanger
was set for trial Oct. Both.
In the case of Kruse Brothers VS..
Chas. Johnson, VIM. Volk, garnishee,
judgment was ordered for the plain.
tiffs, and the garnishee proceedings
were adjourned for one week because
of the Intervention Of third party
claiming the money garnished.
In the case of Hans P. Moe VS.
Riley & Temple Judgment was order
for the plaintiffs by consent OF
parties.
A few unimpOrtant Eases were set.
tied and dismissed, and the remainder
of the calender was either passed OF
continued.
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AND STILL THEY Go.

The following are some of those
who took advantage of the excursion
rates and departed for the worlds
fair city Sunday afternoon over the
Chicago & Northwestern:
Phil Borgmyer, Matt Saenger, T.
II. Jones, Jerry Shannahan, Frank
Hodapp, A. c. Hartnng and wife,
G. A. Everhart, Mrs l. P. TiltOn, Mrs.
Kron, jos. Kron, VIM. Rausch, Miss
B. Arnold, Adam Arnold, A. Little
and wife Louis Little and wife, Mrs
Fred Polchow, Mrs. HI. Polchow, Mrs
Thompson, Mrs. j. Dougherty and
daughter, John A. Willard, Miss Ole
500, John Wise Jr., Geo. Everhart
John r. Thomas, NJ o. Sundt, Louis
Muller, Adolph Muller.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-10-13
WILL THOROUGHLY TEST 1T.

The action of the council Saturday
evening in regard to the Chicago trip
has aroused the interest Of the people
upon the pump question, and whether
the city really needs one or not. The
reason given for buying a new pump
at this time is, that should the pres
ent pump become disabled the city
would be without fire protection. 1t
will be remembered the city has a
contract with Mr.. r. d. Hubbard in
which his pump is placed at the dis
posal of the city in case of any such
event.
AS test had never been made to
show whether this arrangement would
give the protection needed in case OF
fire, Aid. Higgs this morning made
arrangements for test to take place
this afternoon which would demon
stratc whether or not new pump is
really needed. Mr.. Higgs has taken
the position all along thai a new
pump should not be purchased unless
the city actually needed it, and be-
lieves that Mr.. Hubbard's pump
should be thoroughly tested before
the people are burdened with sc
great an expense.
At the test this afternoon, it was
found that the supply of water in Mr.
Hubbards well was not sufficient, and
that to be of any value, connection
must be made with the city well
This will be done within the coming
week and another trial made next
Monday. Mr.. Hubbard's pump will
pump 1000 gallons per minute, OF
1,440,00 gallons per day, which i:
some 100000 in access of the city's
needs in midsummer.
If the test next Monday is al
that is expected, it will demonstrate
the us, lessness of mourning the ex
pense of new pump for three or foul
years to come. BY that time the city
will probably be in better shape finan
cially, and it will be known just what
is wanted, which does not now seen
to be the case.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-10-13

The plat for reserved seats in the
M. E.church can now be seen at Weeds
drug store for the Esquimaux lecture.
Prices of admission has been placed at
the very low sum of Csc and 35c, land it
will be necessary to reserve seats at
once. The little EsquimauX lady is
sure to draw large house, and on &C.
count of the new theatre not being
ready it was decided to use
the MethC dist church. No one can
afford to miss hearing her.
In the list of pensions granted to
soldiers widows, the name of Mary
Glotzbach, of this city, appeared to-
day. The friends of this lady will be
glad to hear of her good fortune.
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A PLEASANT SURPRISE.

About two hundred of the friends
and neighbors of Mr.. and Mrs. Thos.
Pugh assembled at their pleasant
home in South Bend Tuesday and
took their good natured friends so
completely by surprise that "Tom"
was unable to speak for some time on
account of lump in his throat"
which suddenly made its appearance
when he remembered that Saturday
was the day set for him and his wife
to depart for Duluth, where they will
make their home this winter, and
that their host OF friends had come to
bid them good bye and express their
warm friendship towards them before
leaving.
Quite a number, from Mankato
joined the party, and so large was the
crowd that some were unable to gain
admittance to the house. The ladies
all carried well filed lunch baskets
and supper was served in quite an
elaborate manner, and all report that
very enjoyable time was hi d; such
as only can be had in the home Of such
jolly and hospitable people as are Mr..
and Mrs. Pugh.
While their many friends are sorry
to have them leave our community
all join In wishing them all the COM
fort and happiness there is to be
found in the Zenith city.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-10-13
Marriage of Rev. j. w. Marshall.

Invitations are out announcing the
marriage of Rev. j w. Marshall pas
tor of the Congregational church, OF
this city to Miss Julia A. Whitelaw
of Portage, Wis. at noon Wednesday
Oct. II, 1898. The couple will go tt
Chicago for few days visit at the
fair, and will return to this city Fri
day, Oct. 20. They will reside on By
ron street in the house lately vacated
by Mrs Crandall. During his pastor
ate in this city Mr.. Marshall has
made many friends who will cOngra
tulate him upon his new step in life
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-10-13

In the report of the M. e. con-
ference proceedisgs for Saturday
morning, the Minneapolis Journal has
the following: The usual routine OF
detail business was gone through i'm
medlately after the close of the deYo'
tional exercises and perhaps the first
event of general interest in the
session was the presentation to Pre-.
siding Elder Hair, Of the MankatC
district, of handsome gold watch by
bis constituents. The presentation
speech was made in a most happy
manner by f. A. Cone, and Elder
Hair replied in very acceptable
impromptu address in which he
humorously expressed his gratitude
and surprise.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-10-13

The case of Powers Dry Goods Co.
of St. Paul, VS.. Riley & Temple, of
Lake Crystal, came up in the district
court yesterday, and judgment was
rendered the plaintiffs in the sum OF
STA and costs. The plaintiffs have
attached property in Lake Crystal
which the defendants had attempted
to transfer to other parties. The
Powers Dry Goods company will en-
deavor to set aside conveyance and
have property applied to their case.
Hughes Bros. appeared for plaintiffs
and Pau & Young for defendants.
j. H. Ludtke has recently pur-
chased the property of f. Mores in
Tinckomville.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-10-13
The
County Fair

affords an excellent opportunity for the
pick-pocket to get your watch. If you
would be proof against his skill, be sure
that the bow Tor ring) is
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-10-13
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

The following is list of unclaimed letters
remaining in the postoffce at Mankato, Minn,
for one week ending Oct. It'll, 1898:
Amiers. IT Smith, Mr. Seward
Meecham Miss lew, G III
Pershon, Mr. Edfast Williams o
Peterson. Andrew linn, Mr. Q
Peterson, Miss Marry
In calling for the above letters please say sad
vertised" and give date of list. Letters remain
ing unclaimed at the expiration OF Is days from
this date will be sent o the Dead Letter Office.
W W 2 MCCONNELL 2 NJ.
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The Herald wants board Of trade
organized at WaSeca.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-10-13
in MEMORY OF KATIE KARMANY.

We.would not call you back Katie, dear,
But still We all do miss you 50 much here.
Your sweet, tender smile and your gentle loving
ways, - c-Asst
Will linger in our memory and comfort us many
days.
When in health you were.always so happy and
bright,
Our hearts were made hopeful and cheerful and
u light a gag
But when the cruel hand of disease struck you
= down, ss
1t grieved so sorely we could scarcely resigned.
Oh, how our hearts ached when your dear form
turned cold,
And the angel OF death bore you quick to his
But we will try to be comforted and say, "Thy
- sgs&4Si will be DONE" zs-g &c.
And meet you in heaven, as we go one by one.
E. L. S.
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he has known intimately than in his letter. OF
congratulation or coincidence. He had a Pc
culisr talent. and especially Vas this notified
since his own sorrows fell thickly about him in
writing letters OF sympathy and comfort 20 his
friends In their hours OF distress Another
kindly trait in his disposition calling around
10 inquire for q friends health aud leaving
messages OF cheer.
Miss ALICE nLArSE's NARRikoE
The FIRST wedding in the home circle took
place there in the nuptisls OF Miss Alice Blaine
and Col coppinger on shrove Tuesday. Feb
ruary G. lss2 The event brought together al
the distinguished people IN society and Presi-
dent Arthur took the bride in 20 the wedding
breakfast Rev. DR.. Chapelle Of 81 Matthews
Church performed the ceremony. Nearly two
years later this same priest received Mrs. Cop
pinger into the Catholic Church during her stay
in this city. upon the occasion Of one OF her
long visits 10 her parents.
when the Blsines ne t returned 20 this city
TO live they had rented the Dupont circle man
slon to Mr.. Letter aud settled themselves In .
smaller one. the old Marcy house. now the resi-
dence OF Mira Scott Townsend. on Lafayette
square. Here Mr.. Blaine gave himself almost
entirely during the working hours Of the day
10 writing and debating the materials for his
book and perhaps At no time OF their Washing
ton life did the social importance OF the family
seem more marked and attractive. During that
winter Mr.. and Mrs. Blaine gave a series %
dinner parties, which were the events Of the
season.
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which he had first projected. had been adopted
with some modification by Congress during the
previous (democratic) administration and, ap-
propriating his idea. Congress had made pro-
visions for the congress Of American nations to
meet in Washington. The then administration
going out of power it fell to the lot of Mr..
blaine to organize this congress, which he did
with most satisfactory results. The bureau of
State Department and the tact and skill of Mr..
Blaine has insured growth Of friendly rela-
tons between this country and all the other
countries of this continent. As a result of the
provision in the Mckinley bill for reciprocity
and the friendly feeling brought about by the
meeting OF the international congress several
reciprocity treaties which promise great ad-
vintage to the country have been negotiated
and others are in course OF preparation.
The complication with Germany growing out
OF the unsettled state OF affairs in Samoa was
speedily adjusted under Mr. Blaine's direction.
and the seal fishery dispute with Great Britain,
which has presented one Of the most perple I
ing questions in the history of American diplo-
macy coming over to Mr.. Blaine through several
administrations and which was positively
threatening the peace of the country when Mr.
Blaine entered the department. demanded his
attention at once upon his entering upon his
duties. He was thus thrown in controversy
with the most skilled diplomats OF the world
and in his management Of his case showed him.
self to be easily their equalE. being at all times
ready in argument, informed a. 70 the history
OF the controversy, vigorous in asserting the
right OF the United States and sufficiently con.
sentative while always firmly maintaining his
position. Asresult AZ smicaple agree mept has
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he received the nomination. but in the election
was defeated by Grover Cleveland. the demo-
cratic candidate. whose election was assured by
a small majority In New York. There was a
general demand for Mr.. Blaine to take the
nomination again in 1883 and he could have had
the nomination by the votes OF at least seven
eighths of the delegates had he been willing to
accept. but he had long before declined to
again be a candidate. and when il became evil
dent that the convention would probably tender
him the nomination In spite of his declination,
he wrote another letter declaring emphaticaly
that he would not accept the nomination il ten
dered to him.
The events preceding and attending the re-
cent Minneapolis convention are too recent al
most to need recounting. Naturally as the
time for the assembling of the republican ma
tional convention approached thousands of re-
publicans all over the lard looked to Mr.. Blaine
to lead the party.
Mr. Blaine was induced to permit his name to
be used as a candidate and resigned his place
in the. cabinet The administration forces
however. were well organized and the nomi-
nation went TO Mr.. Harrison.
Up to his last hour there was no name more
potent to awake the enthusiasm of the whole
country. largely without regard to party, than
that OF James G. Blaine.
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out the Blaine amendment. but il was rene wed
in the Senate and finally carried through both
branches. and under it reconstruction was
completed.
.I'he theory that the public debt should be
paid in greenbacks developed great strength in
the summer OF 1867. while Mr. Blaine was abb
sent in Europe. On his return, ut the opening
OF the next session. he made an extended
speech against the doctrine and was the first
man " Congress to give utterance to this OPP
position.
PROTECTING SArURALrzRD CITIZENS.
THE long unsettled question Of protecting
naturalized American citizens while abroad at
tracted special attention at this time Costello
Warren. Burke and other Irish-Americans had
been arrested in England on the charge Of
completely in Fenian plots. Costello had made
speech in 1865 in New York which was re-
garded as reasonable by the British govern
ment, and he was treated as a British subject
and tried under an old law on this accusation
His plea Of American citizenship was overruled
and he was convicted and sentenced to sixteen
years penal servitude. Mr.. Blaine, Who with
other American statesmen, resisted the British
doctrine Of perpetual allegiance and main
tanned that naturalized American was enti-
tied to the same protection abroad that would
be given to native American. took active part
In pressing these questions upon public atten-
ton, and as the result OF agitation Costello was
released. The discussion of this case led to the
treaty of 1870. in which Great Britain aban.
doned the doctrine of once a subject ALWAYS a
subject and accepted the American principle
of equal rights and protection for adopted and
for native citizens.
AS SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE.
'Mr. Blaines administration Of the speaker
ship is commonly regarded as one of the most
brilliant and successful in the annals Of the
House. He had rare aptitude and equipment
for the duties of presiding officer and his COM
Mo afa of arl. L. 49,
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been reached for the present and the matter
has every promise OF being speedily settled BY
arbitration
The complications arising out Of the lynching
Of Italians at New Orleans and the killing OF
American seamen at Valparaiso we're also dis
posed Of while Mr. Blaine was at the head OF
the State Department
As A PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE
The presidency has several times seemed to
be within the grasp OF Mr.. Blaine, yet he has
not received that high preferment from the
people. In 1876 he had an enthu siastic follow
ing in the convention Of his party and all but
got the nomination A suddenly formed COM
bination Of his opponents, however, resulted
in the nomination OF Mr.. Hayes In the con-
vention of 1880 there was q hard struggle be-
tween his supporters and those who favored a
third term for Gen. Grant Grants support
though not sufficient to nominate him. re-
manned unbroken during a great number of
ballots, and Blaine and Sherman united their
forces and nominated Gen. Garfield In 1884