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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-08-03

MINNEAPOLIs was visited by another
disastrous fire yesterday afternoon,
which fully tested the worth of it's
fire department. Help from St. Paul
was called for and the response was
immediate. About 100000 worth of
property was destroyed, the Chicago,
ST. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha R'y.
suffering loss of 1926, 900. The train
due in Mankato at S:15 last evening
did not arrive until nearly midnight,
the delay being caused by the in
ability to get the passenger coaches
through the Minneapolis yards where
the fire ragged.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-08-03

tions of corporation chartered in the
name OF labor, but if there be imposi-
tion by corporations of railroad man
ayers, let Messrs. Geeting, Gregory,
and Debs make information thereof.
1t is not question, as Mr.. Owen
and others try to make it appear, be-
tween capital and labor, in which
capital is trying to enslave labor, but
one on the part of the people in an at
tempt to protect themselves against
interference with interstate COM
merce and the consequent uprising
of lawlesSness.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-08-03
In Chicago Aug. Is.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-The labor
commission appointed by President
Cleveland to investigate the causes of
the recent strike will hold it's first meet
ing at the postoffice building, Chicago,
Aug. 10, and request railroads, labor or
CARNATIONS and citizens having per-
sonal or patriotic interest in the right
solution of the question to be inquired
into, and who cannot attend the public
hearings, to present their views and
suggestions in writing to the commits
sion prior to the public hearings.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-08-03
Jones Says Senators Are Firm.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Aug. IA special
to The Commercial Appeal from Wash
ington says: Senator Jones of Arkan-
sas, in an interview, said: "There is
absolutely no truth in the report that
the senate conferees are weakening On
the vital points on the tariff bill, and I
see no signs of a solution. We are no
nearer an agreement than heretofore,
and, SO far as am concerned, we are
ready to report disagreement to our
respective houses at once"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-08-03
ANOTHER naval battle between the

ANOTHER naval battle between the
japanese and Chinese is reported to
have taken place Monday, in which
one of the largest of China's war YES
sells was sunken by the Japs, and two
tirst-class cruisers captured or de-
stroyed. Should the war between
these two orients be prolonged, it is
apt to prove a serious matter to this
country, as our trade there is an i'm
portant one, and would doubtless be
seriously interfered with, as it prom
ises to be largely naval affair.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-08-03

The Globe has come out as a comic
paper. Yesterday it contained a long
editorial showing how the Democrats
can carry Minnesota next November
on paper. 1t figures on the same con-
ditions which existed four years ago.
1t will find that since then conditions
have materially changed. This is a
Republican year.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-08-03

THE Belgrade San says "the Demo
Gratis could go farther and fare worse
than to endorse S. M. Owen" How
much worse? Wouldn't such an en-
dorsement leave the Democratic party
of Minnesota in very peculiar posi-
tiOn? To be consistent with such an
endorsement they would have to pass
a resolution condemning the admin
istration. If they did not, we should
have the usual inconsistency of Demo
cracy exhibited, in that they would
approve of the course of their presi-
dent, and then condemn it by endors-
ing Mr.. Owen, who is abusing and
condemning Mr.. Cleveland for pre-
serving the peace and putting down
an anarchistic uprising. Rattle
headed as Democracy has often shown
itself to be, the FREE PRESS hardly
believes that it has reached such low
ebb in Minnesota as to put itself in
such an indefenSible position.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-08-03
SHOULD IMPROVE THE OPPOR=
TUNITY.

In the controversy which has re-
suited since the railway strike over
the prosecution of Debs and his assO-
ciates, it has been claimed that it is
simply a one-sided affair, and that
while representatives of labor would
be prosecuted for any infringement or
alleged infringement of the law, the
shortcomings of the representatives
of the railways and of capital would
be overlooked In this connection it
has been asserted by some of the
leaders in the strike that a great deal
of the burning and destruction of rail-
way property was melted by the rail
way managers themselves, for the pur-
pose of prejudicing the public against
the strikers. This is most imprOb-
able story, but it has been asserted
time and again, and several of the
leaders have declared that they have
plenty of evidence to that effect.
They have further declared that the
railway managers conspired to OBJ
strickland stop the mails, for the same
purpose of exciting prejudice of the
public against the strikers. Now if
there is really anything in this there
is no reason why those guilty of such
conspiracy should not be brought to
justice as well as any of the leaders of
the strikers who violated the laws.
But it has been insinuated that they
would be protected, and that the
courts would not be allowed to prose-
cute them. Evidently these insinua-
tions have reached the ears of the
court, and a fair. Open-handed state
ment has been the result. Judge
Grosscup, before whom with Judge
Wood the proceedings have so far
been carried on, in referring to the
violation of the injunction issued re-
straining all interference with the
transportation of the mails, and with
interstate commerce, said:
The court will receive information
from anybody, and if anybody has in
formation that any person in the
United State, from the President
down to the humblest citizen, has
violated the INDUCTION, he has a right
to come into this court and present
his information.
Now if the A. r. q. officials, or their
lawyers, or anyone else have any
knowledge or evidence of a conspiracy
on the part of railway officials, as they
haye alleged, they should lose no time
in laying it before the court, and so
having full legal investigation into
the matter. These men are entitled
to no rights in the way of protection
from the law, which are not enjoyed
by the representatives of labor also.
The Chicago Inter Ocean hit the nail
square on the head when it said in re-
ferring to this subject:
1t should be needless to add that
the people, who are the real party. in
interest, will give as strong moral sup
port to the prosecution of well-laid
information against great railroad
corporation as to one laid against a
body of labor agitators. The provis-
ions of the interstate commerce act
were designed specially to protect the
people from impositions by corpora
tions. One of them now is being used
to protect the people from the imposi-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-08-03
HANSBROUGH BEATEN.
House Members Refuse to Grant tn
Thistle Appropriation.

House Members Refuse to Grant the
Thistle Appropriation.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-The Hans
brough amendment to the appropriation
bill to give 81, 10000 for the extermina-
ton Of the Russian thistle came up in
the house during the day. Representa-
tive Gear of Iowa started the ball roll
ing by motion that the house concur
in the Hansbrough amendment agreed
to in the senate. A yea and nay vote
was called upon the Gear motion and it
was lost by vote of 80 to 176. This
action defeats the amendment for this
session.
ALI the Northwestern members voted
for the thistle appropriation, and John
son of North Dakota and Boen of Min
nesota spoke in its favor.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-08-03

OUT of roo houses in Phillips, Wis,
only 80 were left from the ravageS Of
the fire. Seventeen people are re-
ported to have lost their lives, and it
is feared the death roll will be in
creased when full Investigations are
made.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-08-03

THE Ortonville Star Herald cele-
brated it's 18th birthday by blossom
ing out as an illustrated paper on
book paper. 1t contains good write
up of Ortonville and Big Stone county
and Will prove most valuable adver-
tisement. Editor Whiteman is a
rustler, and his efforts to give Orion
vile first-class country paper ought
to be appreciated by that community.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-08-03

THE tariff conference committee
was unable to do anything yesterday
as the Democratic members were un-
able to agree, so it adjourned to meet
at the call of the chairman. A move
was on foot to secure caucus of the
house Democrats today if the deadlock
continues
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-08-03
Voorhees, Improving.

WASHINGTON, Aug. AT 10 p. m.
Senator Voorhees, physician said that
there had been marked improvement
in the senator's condition. Mr.. Voor-
hees' friends, who had become some
what alarmed, now express hopes of his
speedy recovery.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-08-03

The lower house of congress has re-
fused to concur in Senator Hans
brough's amendment to one of the ap-
preparation bills, appropriating 81, OOO,-
600 for the determination of the Rus
sian thistle. That will dispose of the
question for this session.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-08-03

The newspaper fraternity of Min
nesoto will be gratified to learn that
Mr.. III. p. Hall will remain manager
of the St. Paul Globe under the new
order of things. The Globe is never so
readable as when Harlan p. is at the
helm
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-08-03

TODAY is the day Gov. Tillman
fixed upon to open his state whiskey
shops in South Carolina. When a
Populist agitator'can't get excitement
in one way he is 'not long in seeking
another.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-08-03

Col. BRECKINRIDGE says that he
has been living in hell for ten years.
The people of Kentucky may not par
ticularily relish having him back in
that state as a resident.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-08-03
Bonds Sell Well.

MARSHALL, Mimi, Aug. IA con-
tract has been made with Charles w.
Warren of Massachusetts, for the sale
Of our $25, 900 waterworks and electric
light bonds at bid Of $2,SO5 premium.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-08-03

IT is currently reported through the
press that ex-Gov. Merriam during his
visit to Gov. Mckinley, promised him
the Republican delegation from Min
nesota to the next Republican national
convention, in support of his presi-
Dental aspirations. Possibly the eX-
governor was also making arrange
ments looking to securing of the
second place ON the ticket for Senator
Davis, so as to remove the obstacles
from the path of his ambition to sena-
torial honors. Or possibly he was
looking still higher, and hoping by his
promises to pave the way to seat in
the cabinet at the head of the treas
ury department.. Be that as it may,
while the Republicans of Minnesota
maintain most kindly feeling for
Gov. Mckinley, and may conclude,
when the proper time comes, to give
him their undivided support for the
presidential nomination, they will
burden no one man with the great re-
sponsibility of selecting or looking
after the state delegation, but will at
tend to that little matter themselves
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-08-03

LOWER and lower the gold reserve
in the federal treasury keeps drop
ping, and still the administration
authorities profess not to be worried
about it. They state that a tariff bill
will soon be enacted, and that bust
ness will then revive and money flow
into the treasury again equal to the
needs of the government, and that
plenty of gold will then be had. And
this statement receives the endorse
ment of the Democratic press gener-
ally. In this view of the situation,
the Democratic leaders have made a
dangerous admission, and one which
corroborates every claim which the
Republicans have ever put forth. In
this admission they confess that the
trouble which has been inflicted upon
the country is the result of tariff agi-
tation and their attempt at revision
toward free trade basis, and not from
other causes as they have at different
times profeSsed to believe. That
such an admittance will cause any
change of heart upon their part, and
so turn them to more intelligent
study of the effects of free trade legis-
lation upon our industrial system is
hardly to be expected But the con-
fession they have thus made will serve
to open the eyes of the people to the
fact that the protectionists in point
ing out the dangers of free trade have
not been talking through their hat,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-12-03
ENGLISH MARKETS.


LONDON. Dec. 2--The weather improved
during last week. and farming has been
progressing. Ihs wheat acreage is tie
smallest ever known. The plant Looks
we'll In the wnsat market there was
moderate activity. Early delivery la
rata received attention, bat pending
Definite crop news there was NOT much
speculation. Rassia'S shippers we're very
ARM The Continent was buying. Bush
ness IN parcels was very good. Spot trade
was fair. California cargo, October, was
quoted at 25s, and red winter parcels, new
year and December, rs 81. Flour Was dull
and lower. bat steady. Maize has been
depressed, but il is now firm. Mixed
American. December. Was quoted 2is Sd.
Barley Was firm and in good demand.
Oats were dull and active.
LosDos. Dec. Mooney rates last week
were fairly sustained by the continued
Withdrawal of gold Tor Paris. The market
tor American securities was utterly neg
lected, operators docking TO the mining
markets, where business IL assuming large
dimensions. Shares for the Chartered
company we're up SIS 81 on the week. and
other South African ventures advanced
frsctionally in the face Of extensive resiiz-
iugs of profits. Continental investors
bought largely, and this helped TO sustain
the market
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-12-03


Bark Coiumbia will sail tomorrow from
Port Blakeley fer San Francisco.
Ship Dschmont viii finish loading lum-
Der for Valparaiso st Biakeley tomorrow.
The steamship Walla Walls Is due 10 ar
rive from san Francisco tomorrow morn
ing.
Three deer were brought in yesterday
from the San Juan islsnds By the steamer
Lydia Thompson
The hermaphrodite brig Courtney Ford
will finish loading lumber at blskelsy for
the Fiji islands this week.
The steamer Mabel brought IN City tons
of hay and osts yesterday from the Sno-
homish river for George J. Wiley.
Steamer Mary f. Perlsy made a special
trip TO Vnshon island yesterday 20 tow
two scos loads Of freight 20 ETeretL
Schooner Tampa, lumber laden for San
Francisco, was towed ont from Port Blake
lev yesterday By the steamer Sarah ~.
Rsnton-
Col. J. A. Hatfield received the follow
ing telegram yesterday from the weather
Office a. Portland: Hoist Information sie-
nsss st noon; severe storm, central on
CaIifornla coast, moving nostawAEd;
severe sasisEly gales ex peeted OF coast.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-12-03
UaII.ra soei.I N.v..

The leading social event Of the year oc-
Cured last Wednesday night, when the
members of the Park Lodge. No. 50.
Knights OF Pythias. gave their annual
ball in the Odd Fellows hall. The attend
ance was large, with many from Seattle.
The Chinook Reading Circie met al the
residence of Mrs. Niece. on Lsary avenue,
last Monday night The next meeting
will be held tomorrow night st the resi-
dence of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas HOUSTON,
on Ballard avenue.
Last Tuesday Miss Mary Clugston was
given a farewell surprise party BY Mrs.
Murdoch, at her residence on Taliman
avenue. Miss Clugsion, who has been a
teacher In the public schools of Ballard.
will fill the same position In the Mercer
school, necessitating her removal toseattle.
The children of the Baptist Sunday
sehosl gave an entertain ment last Tuesday
nigh. In the Sons of Veterans hall
Miss Jessie Maokegiar was given q
Thanksgiving surprise by her pupils in
her department of the public schools.
The women's Guild OF ST. Stephen
Episcopal church will hold bazaar next
Tuesday and Wednesday in vacant stere
next to Shorteliife's tailor shop.
A bachelors club will be organized next
week for the purpose of providing funds
10 give each member a start In life when
he becomes benedict.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-12-03
s..r.a by The Monterey'. siren.

The old salts out Of work and the regu-
lar denixens of the water front were
almost frightened out of their wits satus-
day afternoon about o'clock and many
thought they would soon be with Davy
Ian.S The cause Of eli the alarm was
that awful steam siren Of the wsrship
Monterey, the sounds OF which would
cause a herd Of buffalo at fuil run to turn
hack in terror. Any one who has ever
heard a California lions yell in the still
ns.. and fastness Of he woods during the
.maI hours of the morning, when even
the slightest sound is penetrating. can sp-
nr.ctass what . blast OF the Monterey .
.,ren 4. like. At any rate. is caused q
lsrv. number OF idisrs to congregais on
,hs froa, Saturday TO listen to its below
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-12-03

Harley-Noaf1ei Sse
Exax-Fssn. 14-k
IssnotAy-Stez6ys Sssa
F9rk-Higaer: Lsr, sf24s
Lar1-Hsgner: JAnaary. SEEK; NAY,
sTa
R.ss-Highsr; January, s6a7'4; Mar.
s6275k
LIVE sroEK
HoEs-Rsceipss. 1900 head: csrial
YESTERDAY, s. go. shipments. Il. 2f3: lsft
overs aouEf T.s04s ga2lsty. fair; market
seftvs sad firm =. Yesterdays prices
Ss4e- rsnged At So 7S4145 % Tor light:
sS4e5+ s. for rough Fsekinxs $50
4a5 for mixed; $45a@As3 Eor aeavy
packing and shipping los, snd s. aga 10
for pigs.
Catsls-Rsceipts. 1000 hesd. Demand,
good; prices, higher. TIE range Of quota
tons is s 2Sses - fer iaferios 20 fancy ma
tves: 81 33esS IS for other grades. and 81 50
q 4 30 for Iexsax
Sheep-Recsspts. ZOO head. Demand.
goo5s si.zsasS50 for poor stuff; sS5o@e
so Tor extra quality. Lambs were quoted
al s--5<sSA A., according 70 quality.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-12-03

'a'ned their parents saa th-,, h~a.h
81 zna families a. Thank.vfw;n~ -~uns.-
re guests numbered twenfv-thr,.
Aiss MeConkey has roa. IA pT.-, T,v
saa TO spsnd q week or ten d..
Ars. w. r. Kendall ara H.. IT,
son. q LaConner, mother and si.ter
o. MI. :. T. Kendall. are v,.;sirv NJ 80
Mrs s. p. Kendall. In thi. e5.x
s..s .assis Dlekey, accompanied BY her
~. 'sss on rrsdsy 20 enter the Annie
"nsn, seminary. al Tacoma.
The Everett Choral socsetv viii rr,,.
ia sne Sesftie and PORT Townsend soes.
es In rendering the Messiah" NJ
es On Wednesday evening. Excur-
saon rates viii be IS cents for the round
TAP. on the Grey hound or Mary Psrlev.
sHe 'at'er leaving Immediately after shs
ar. Seorgs Shea has returned from q
vasis o. several weeks 81 his old home in
Wisconsin.
benefit ball TO be rendered d. D. Shan
honsof Lowell, will be given in the Cen
ira opers-house. Everett, on the evening
OF Decsmber "a under the Joint auspices
OF the Lowell and Everess Good TsmpIars
ana Lowell lodge Knights Of Pythias.
Lowell Lodge. /. o. @. T., held q very in.
teresting SESSION on Saturday evening. An
entertaining programme wa. given. In
which Mrs. Logan, Mr.. R-dpash. Mr..
Harmon. Miss Piltx Mr.. Modem bauer.
Miss Freese. Miss TidbaII, Mr.. Payson
and Mr.. w. e. Logan took part.
Mr.. a Casey has come down from
Monte Cristo TO spend the winter here.
Dir. W. +. shsrfey arrived here few
Gays ago from Southern Oregon, after an
sbsencs of several weeks.
1enerai Manager clohecy, OF Friar's
saw mill, spent several days in Seattle this
week.
Mr.. c. z. Road has returned from Q trip
east OF the mountainn
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EyERETT SOCIETY.

EVERETT, Dec. l. -- Speoial.I Tho
Thanksgiving holiday was productive of
many social reunions aud some quite pre-
'satloas affairs.
Alafgely attended masquerade ball on
Wednesday evening. given under the
auspices Of the firemen's band was sue
cess IN is way. though owing TO the times
here Vas no great attempt at elaborate
Costumes. A list OF characters repre-
fsstsd includes. Mrs. II. +. Johnson,
hose; Mr.. Joseph Payne, Count Sebassopol;
NJ II. Fitzgerald, clown; Mr.. h. +. John
.on. clown; Mr.. q. 5. McNesley. Duke
hssiak; Mr.. John Jacobson. butcher boy I;
Afa Groves, Italian peasant girl; Mrs.
Wheeler. school girl: Mrs. Toohen. house
es2asF; Mrs Scribnsr and Mrs. McSiots.
saisef girls; Mr.. Robert Seymour. cowboy I;
~ |. Doyle. daFkey; MIR. A. Iverson,
so~n; Miss Clara Hanson and Miss
Hanna Nelson. two little girls in
Nae, Miss Ketchnm, morning star;
NJ Georgs L. Blaser. darkey; Mrs Mat
lasss, fancy costume. Miss Lizzie Dovers,
lselaa maiden; Mr.. John scamen. clown;
~ & @. Frisbie. Chinaman; Mr. O. 5.
Lassey. clown: Mrs. Clark and Miss
s'osn. Grscisn ladies: Mr.. c. Anderson,
English gentleman; Mr.. 4. MeGhie, He
sss gentlemAn; Mr.. r. McQuay, groom: ;
ara Erisble. bride: Miss T. NJ. Miller.
kaeoi girl; Miss Lena o son, evening star:
"a Hill. Original Budweissr;" Mrs. A.
ssansoa. GTeelan lady; Miss Carrie Olsen,
sssoos girl; Miss Laura Wheeler, beggar
ssii Ars J. MoGrsth, ces;ame Of table
.ssn; Miss :. Carroll, Everets Herald;
As 2anroe, suafiower: Mr.. Frank Lup-
doniino; Mtss A. J. Ellis. domino;
-. seorgs Johnson. longshoremsn; Mrs.
Assers. chicken thief: Mrs. Houston. fancy
.as'nns; Miss Rosa Gunther, ragamufiin;
~ I. u. Dennis, sailor; Mr.. {. Walsh.
a0sa; Mr.. r. Walsh. school boy; Mr.. Nc
s'eed, EonSvs; Mr. W. Ii. Mueller, English
sue; Miss Anaie Moore, old maid; Miss
seaes. Miss Smith. Miss Fish. Miss Green.
.eAanoss; Mrs. Hill, aowsr girl: Mrs.
lZsa, ballet dancer: Mr.. z. Brock, Uncle
san; Mr.. l. Iverson. Dutchman: Mrs.
s'sfsoa. evening stAr; Mr. HI. Gibson,
aAsatesoy; Mss Cristle and Miss McRss,
asess Miss Jessie Gordon. dancing girl;
". A wilkins. oolorsd gent; Mr..
eeskeadali. SHohomish belle: Mr.. J.
GERS coroner, TIE prizes we're awarded
MA J. Il. Mathews, Mrs. Thomas Nc
sAa, Miss Lizxis Dovers, Mr.. Harry
sesoa, Mr.. kirken3au and Mr.. Charles
Asssrsor.
ass friends Of Miss Anna Brown gave
delightful surprise 80 her home
Fas.he avenue. On Thursday evening.
ssesstvs whist, dancing aud refresh
- served to While away the honFs
".y pleasantly.
sas Mrs. W. q. Swalwell enter.