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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-04-20
PUBLIC LIBRARY.
The Library Board Decides to Proceed
at Once and will EndeavOrto
Raise $1,000.

The library board held meeting
Monday and took important action
toward the establishment of public
library in the near future. 1t was
decided to proceed at once and en-
deayor to raise 81, 900 by subscription,
to start the library. A committee
will canvass the city for the purpose
OF securing subscriptions to the library
fund. This will save years time, as
any money raised by the city would
not be available before year from
June, and will give our citizens the
benefit of the library the coming
summer. 1t was decided that the
board should publish statement to
the people of Mankato.
The board accepted the proposition
of the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation to supply room and care for
the library. The room will open off
from the hallway.
The regular meetings of the board,
according to the bylaws which were
adopted, will occur on the first Mon
day of each month.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-04-20
EUROPE BUYING CORN.

Europe has never taken kindly to-
corn, and in spite Of all the efforts
which were put forth during the
years past to introduce it there and
popularize it as an article of food but
little progress was made until Secre-
tary Rusk went at it in a practical
manner. Since then its popularity
has been growing, and the demand for
it has been making heavy impression
upon our exports. Concerning this
growth, and the future outlook for its
use the Cleveland Leader says:
Exports of wheat from the United
States have been only of average
volume since the year began, but there
is one American grain, the one that
OutrankS all others in bulk and value
Of the crop, which is making fine
record. For the first three months of
1894 the exports of Indian corn
amounted to 20, $50, 900 bushels, against
9,S54, 433 bushels in the corresponding
part of 1893. The increase Of about
IL, 100000 bushels is gain of more
than ITO per cent, and the shipments
of the first quarter have been at the
rate of over S3,O00,0O0 bushels in the
whole year.
There ought to be great future for
American corn in the markets of
Western Europe. The grain only
needs to become better known in order
to compete successfully with rye as a
food for human beings, and it is not
used as freely for domestic animals as,
it will be in time. A large part Of the
old world has yet to learn the value of
maize as we know it here. The
knowledge of its good qualities is.
spreading, however, and the demand
for our Indian corn tends upward
| When that grain reaches the high de-
gree of popularity which it is bound
to have, the farmers of the United
States will not be subjected to such
fierce competition as they now meet,
in the wheat markets of the United
Kingdom and France. In the grow
ing of Indian corn the Western States
of this Republic can easily beat the
world as far as anything now known
goes to show the capacity of different
countries.
America will remain the great pro-
ducing region of the magnificent grain.
which it gave to civilized man.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-04-20

e. P. Iceberg is placing a new
foundation under his residence on
Hickory street.
The foundation of the Presbyter.
ian mission is completed, and the
frame work has been commenced.
Cabinet size photos $500 per doz
Minette size photos SOC per doz., at
Blissenbach'S for short time.
Several parties from this city put
in bids on the Engesser stock of goods
that was sold at ST. Peter yesterday
"A force of men has begun work or
the Presbyterian church, and that
building will be enclosed this season
W. G. Stegner has purchased G. G.
SwansOn'S store in West MankatO, and
will continue to run it, operating two
stores.
The machinery for the new mill at
Lake Crystal is coming in by the car
load and men are there ready to place
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-04-20
Electric BitterS.

This remedy is becoming so well
known and so popular as to need no
special mention All who have used
Electric Bitters sing the same song Of
praise.-A purer medicine does not
exist and it is guaranteed to do all that
is claimed. Electric Bitters will cure
all diseases of the Liver and kidneys,
will remove Pimples, Boils, Salt
Rheum and other affections caused by
impure blood.-Will drive Malaria
from the system and prevent as we'll as
cure all Malarial fevers.-For cure Of
Headache, Constipation and Indigest-
ion try Electric Bitters-Entire salts
faction guaranteed, or money refund
ed.-Price so cts. and 81 90 per bottle
as nm & Morehart Drug Store.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-04-20

The Albert Lea Standard thinks
that Gov. McKinley's statement that
"every cent of the sugar tariff will be
paid by the consumers of the United
States" conflicts with previous state
ments he has made that the duty or a
good portion of it is paid by the for
eigner. We fail to see the point.
Foreign sugar does not meet pro-
duct here that can supply the de-
mand, hence has no competitor as is
the case with manufactured products,
and SO does not have to make any
concessions. But the foreign man
ufacturer who comes here with his
goods finds the field already occpied,
and if he sells, is obliged to make con-
cessions which amount to nearly or
quite as much as the duty levied
thereon. Hence Gov. Mckinley was
perfectly consistent in his statement
as regards the sugar.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-04-20
MUNICIPAL r1IS=DOINGS.

Frank Swenson was arrested and
broughtinto court Tuesdaymorning on
complaint of Chas. Sundvall charged
with assault in the third degree. He
pleaded not guilty and the trial was
set for 900 o'clock Monday morning.
Jacob Meany, who was charged with
using abusive language, was dis
charged, on motion of the county at
torney.
John Pye was brought into the
municipal court this morning, charged
with drunkenness. This being his
first offense under the state law, hav-
ing pleaded guilty, he was fined $40
and costs, and owing to his having a
sick wife, sentence was suspended on
his good behavior.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-04-20

The county authorities give notice
that if the boys do not keep off the
court house lawn, they will be arrested
and punished therefor.
For Rent! A No. l horse pasture,
half mile from city limits. Also, will
furnish pasture for stock by month or
season.. Enquire of Jos. Rousch,
MankatO.
"A man living three miles west of
Madelia was struck by lightning and
instantly killed yesterday afternoon.
He was among some horses, but the
latter were uninjured.
"A Congregational chapel is to be
erected in West Mankato this spring,
and plans are being prepared by
Architect Thayer. Bids will be
opened in few days.
Fish are more plentiful in Loon
lake this spring than for many years
on account of the low stage of water
not giving them chance to run out
into other lakes and sloughs.
"A man says that those new tangled
double-decked shoulders the ladies
are now wearing make it impossible
for near-sighted man to know
whether he is meeting woman, a
load of hay or an elephant, and many
timid men take the middle of the
street or turn corner rather than to
meet it face t0 face.
Engineer Haynes has received
word that three carloads of siX-inch
iron water pipedhas been shipped by
the Land & Water improvement Co.,
of West Superior. The price is $3.50
per ton, delivered, and there are ten
tons to the car. Water pipe goes about
sixty feet to the ton, which would
make about l 500 feet in the invoice.
During the.past year the city took
in $120 in dog licenses, and paid out
$3.50 to have unlicensed dogs killed
and buried It.has cost $3.50 to have
a dog killed and buried, and as the
rendering establishment agrees to take
the carcasses off ST the hands of the
city free of COST hereafter, the fee
should be reduced to one dollar. The
dog license ordinance should be strict
ly enforced, and all unlicensed dogs
should be made an end of after May
1st.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-04-20
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SALE.

Rev. John III. Morley, of Minneapolis,
representing the Swedish Congrega-
tional Society, spent yesterday in the
city negotiating for the purchase OF
the old Presbyterian church,
to be used by the Swedish organiza-
tion in this city. A proposition was
made to Mr.. Morley by the trustees of
the church, but he did not accept.
However, the only difference now is
the church organ, and the sale may
yet be made. Other parties stand
ready to take the church, and it will
soon be disposed of in any case.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-04-20
STOLEN GROCERIES.

Some sneak thieves who are operating
in this city at the present time, broke
into o. Burgess grocery store, at the
corner of Fifth and Warren streets,
sometime last night and took away
considerable plumber. Entrance was
gained by pushing in the front door.
The dOOr-frame went in with the door
on slight pressure: No one sleeps in
the building, and the burglars had
clear sailing. They evidently took
about Gall that they could carry, and
enough to supplythe wants of a family
for some time. Among the goods
taken were sack of flour, ten pounds
OF salt, a quantity of canned goods,
including peaches and salmon, con-
siderable coffee, a pound of tea and
the chest containing it, one or two
bars of soap, several ages of pack
matches, and some plug tobacco. The
total value of the goods taken was S.
or SIS. An exit was gained by jumping
from the rear window, as the tracks
of a mans boots can be distinguished
in the mud below the window, and can
be traced through the trees to the
street.
1t is believed that the same parties
have done all of the thieving lately,
and that they are living in the city.
They will probably continue their
depredations until they run into a
dose of cold lead, when there will be a
funeral, and thieving will stop for a
time.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-04-20
DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fair Highest Medal and Diploma.

Our better halves say they could
not keep house without Chamberlains
Cough Remedy. 1t is used in more
than half the homes in Leeds. SIMS
Bros, Leeds, Iowa. This shows the
esteem in which that remedy is held
where it has been sold for years and is
we'll known. Mothers have learned
that there is nothing so good for colds,
Group and whooping cough, that it
cures these ailments quickly and per-
manently, and that it is pleasant and
safe for children to take. % and so
cent bottles for sale by j. G. Thro.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-04-20
1t Should Be In Every House.

J. B. Wilson, 81 CLAY St. Sharps
burg, Pa, says he will not be without
DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds, that
it cured his wife who was threatened
with Pneumonia after an attack of
LA Grippe, when various other
remedies and several physicians had
done her no good. Robert Barber, of
Cooksport, Pa. claims DR.. Kings
New Discovery has done him more
good than anything he ever used for
Lung Trouble. Nothing like it. Try it.
Free Trial Bottles at Lamm & More
hart Drug Store. Large bottles, SOC.
and S100.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-04-20

1t will be an agreeable surprise to
persons subject to attacks of bilious
collie to learn that prompt relief may
be had by taking Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. In
many instances the attack may be
prevented by taking this remedy as
soon as the first symptoms of the
disease appear. 25 and so cent bottles
for sale by j. G. TEro.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-04-20
DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Most Perfect Made.

1 recommend Chamberlain's Pain
Balm for rheumatism, lame back,
sprains and swellings. There is no
better liniment made. | have sold
over 100 bottles of it this year and all
were pleased who used it. j. +. Pier
son, druggist, South Chicago, LII. 1t
is for sale by j. G. Thro.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-04-20

IT is said a Pennsylvania farmer
scared away several of CoXey's "com-
monwealers, by offering to hire them
to help do his spring blowing. Work
appears to be their most deadly
enemy.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-04-20
CONCERT AT ST. JOHNS CHURCH.

In place of the recital usually fol-
lowing the purchase of new organ, a
sacred concert is announced for next
Saturday evening, April q, at st.
Johns Church Episcopal Nocharge
for admission will be made and all
are cordially invited. An opportunity
will be given all present to make an
offering, however, and what is receiv-
ed will be added to the organ fund.
Following is the order of numbers:
Organ Solo 49,. Priests March. .Mendelssohn
Mr.. Harry T. Waltz
v;o1;r co1o( Largo Handel
ioAiii 'oio b CaVatina.-RaH.
Mr.. Chas. Schwanenberg.
Mrs. Steel, Mrs. Wood. Messrs. Crandali and
Parry.
Miss Caddie Lee.
Organ Solo Gloria, u Mass. Mozart
Mr.. Harry L. Waltz.
Vocal Duet "My Faith Looks Up to Thee.
Mrs. Parry and Miss Griffin.
Vocal Solo. .......... Nazareth. Gounod
Mr.. John Parry.
Violin Solo. Melancolie ....... Prume
Mr.. Chas. Schwanenberg.
Vocal Solo Selection from Stabet Mater :.
Mrs. Steel.
Anthem ........ (by request) ..----... LeJeune
Choir
Doxology.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-04-20

Those who have never read the adj
vertisements in their newspapers miss
more than they presume. Jonathan
Kenison. of Bolan, Worth Co., Iowa,
who had been troubled with rheuma-
tism in his back, arms and shoulders
read an item in his paper about how a
prominent German citizen of Fit.
Madison had been cured. He prOcur-
ed the same medicine, and to use his
own words: cit cured me right up."
He also says: ga neighbor and his
wife were both sick in bed with rheu-
matism. Their boy was over to my
house and said they were SO bad he
had to do the cooking. l told him of
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and how it
had cured me, he got bottle and it
cured them up in week. 80 cent
bottles for sale by J. G. ThrO.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-04-20

Wanted! District agents for
southern Minnesota by an old eastern
life Insurance company, Liberal con-
tracts to good men who will personal
ly produce business. Address FL. G.,
No. 72O Lumber Exchange, Minneap-
oils.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-04-20

THE Minneapolis Journal thinks
there is no need in Miss Pollard writ
ing book, as Mr.. Stead has covered
the whole ground.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-04-20

Hotel Lafayette, Lake Mime
tonka, Mimi, opens June 80, under
the management of Capt. E. V. Hol-
combe, who has been in charge of this
magnificent hostelry for several
years past. The season at the Lafay-
cite promises to be unusually brilliant
this wear,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-04-20

&C. G. Quinn is turning out an I'M
usually large number of boilers this
spring, the majority of them going
into creameries. No less than eigh-
teen creameries have been started and
are now under process of completion
in this section of the state, which
| speaks volumes for the future con-
tinued prosperity of the farmers.
| Quinn's steam boilers CANNOT be du-
| plicated for the money anywhere in
the Northwest.
llluStriOuS POtentatO c. e. Stone,
of st. Paul, and half-a-doZen Noble
Shriners, will visit the city Saturday
to make arrangements for the big
meeting May. 18th. 1t is expected
that class of forty will be prepared
to undertake the trip across the
desert. Work will begin in the after
noon and will probably last good
part of the night.
G. w. G.. Hyde, asst supt. of pub
Tic instruction, and A. E. Engstrom,
supt. of the Goodhue county schools,
who have been examining the gradual
ing classes at the Normal school, left
Wednesday for Winona, to examine
the classes there. They were accom-
panied by President Soaring.
The Social Science Club has de
cided to close it's club year with a
banquet, and the same will take place
at The Saulpaugh on the evening of
May 22d. The club has enjoyed a
profitable and pleasant year, and the
members thereof are anticipating a
very pleasant and profitable time at
this closing gathering.
The report of the death by lightning
of f. M. Crandall, four miles north of
Minnesota Lake Tuesday afternoon,
was little premature. Mr.. Crandall
was shocked, but not killed. He lies
in precarious condition, and it is
not known whether or not he will re-
cover. No further particulars have
been received.
A poor cabinet maker while quar-
antined in his house for three weeks
during sickness in his family this
spring, made beautiful table, with
inlaid work, comprising 1892
pieces. 1t is fine piece of work and
can be seen at John Klein & Co.'S.
j. Baker, of St. Clair, died Tues
day morning at the home of his SON.
in-law, Jacob Reeder, at that place.
He was IS years of age. and had been
unwell for some weeks. The funeral
occurred Thursday at st. Clair.
Rev. Bergstrom has been trans
ferred from the Episcopal church at
LIE Sueur to the Episcopal church at
Litchfeld. The Episcopalians at LIE
Sueur were sorry to lose their minis
ter, but the bishop had promised him
to Litchfeld, hence the change.-S.
Peter Tribune.
Judge Shissler exercised the judi
cial privilege of uniting in marriage,
Tuesday for the first time, and join
ed together Theodore G. Pruidd, of
Sangamon county, Illinois, and Anna
A. Oper, of this county.
"A. Deike has started an express
line, and will do errands in approved
style. Calls can be left at Lulsdorf &
Sons and at e. V. Walters grocery
store, on Main street.
Michael Frenzel has sued Peter
Frenzel for S3,00O on account of
services rendered. The complaint was
served today. GO. DALEY is attorney
for the plaintiff.
r. J. Thomas is quite sick, and
has not been able to be about for some
| time.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-04-20

You can save from ten to twenty
per cent by buying your new hat at
Miss Redner'S.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-04-20

John Williams is very low with
Bright's disease and stomach trouble,
and is not expected to live out the
night.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-04-20

Our club offer with the Chicago
Inter Ocean will expire June 1st next.
Take advantage of it before that time.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-04-20

Bids were opened this noon at
Architect Gerlach's Office, for the con
struction of Geo, p. Hoerr's bowling
allev addition. as follows:
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The WEEKLY FREE PRESS and
Chicago Inter Ocean for S1.25 year if
taken before June 1st next.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-04-20
ORATORlCAL CONTEST.

This county having been awarded
a free scholarship by Martyr College
of Oratory, at Washington, D. c..
notice is hereby given that a contest
for the selection of a suitable person
to be gtVen the same will be held at
my office in the Court House
at Mankato on Saturday, April 2Sth, at
200 o'clock p. M. This contest is
open to residents of this county only.
Persons desiring to enter the contest
will please send me their names prior
to the above date.
GEO. W. SCHERER,
q i.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-04-20

Henry Thompson, Normal stu
dent, went out hunting Saturday and
shot a large owl. He found it's nest,
climbed the tree, and secured two
young owls, which he presented alive
to Prof. Cox. 1t will be matter of
information to most people that owls
hatch their young this early in the
season.
Mayer Bros. are making good pro-
greSs on the repairs to the old city
pump, and expect to have them COM
pleted by Friday. The old pump can
undoubtedly be used by May 1st.
The fire department was called out
Tuesday by the burning out of a
chimney at 4O7 N. Broad street. Only
the hand chemical was used, and no
damage was done.
1t shonld be borne in mind that dog
licenses expire May 1st. City Record
er Brown expects to have the 1894 tags
on hand in a week, when he will be
ready to issue the new licenses.
Miss Redner is making her prices
to agree with the times. 1t will pay
you to call and be convinced. Rooms
over Clements grocery.
We regret to say that John Will
liams is very low, and his recovery is
despaired of. He has been sick for
easier yesterday.
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Southern, Red Seal, F"
Collier "Shipman."

For CoLoRs.-Nationa Lead Co.'S
Pure White Lead Uniting Colors.
These colors are sold in one-pound cans, each
can being sufficient to tint rs pounds of strictly
Pure White Lead the desired shade; they are in
no sense ready-mixed paints, but combination
of perfectly pure colors in the handiest form to
tint Strictly Pure White Lead.
A good many thousand dollars have been saved
property-owners by having our book on painting
and color-card. Send US a postal card and get
both free.
NATIONAL LEAD co.
ST. Louis Branch,
Clark Avenue and Tenth Street, st. Louis.
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PERSONAL.
From Tuesdays Daily.

From Tuesdays Daily.
Dr. j. a. Heilscher returned this
morning from his trip to Europe,
greatly improved in health. He went
pretty well over Italy and other
European countries, aud visited
Algeria, in Northern Africa.
United States District Attorney
Eugene Hay, of Minneapolis, was in
the city today in attendance upon the
U. S. District Court. The FREE
PRESS acknowledges pleasant call.
Tim Reese, the popular hardware
merchant of Lake Crystal was in the
city today. He reports business at
the Lake quiet. The same complaint
is quite general the country over.
G. A. Hagberg, ex-Congressman
Lind's law partner, and State Senator
S. ID. Peterson, of New Ulm, were
among the outside attorneys present
at the U. S. court today.
Prof. c. w. G. Hyde, of St. Paul.
and Supt. W. E. Engstrom, of Cannon
Falls, are examining the graduating
classes at the Normal today, on behalf
of the state.
John M. Reese, of Minneapolis, the
attorney who scored S. f. HolbroOk at
the trial of the Chamberlain case last
fall was before the U. S. court today.
Attorney Brown, of Brown &
Abbott, the Winona attorneys OF the
G. & n. w. road, was present in the
U. S. court today.
State Senator II. j. Beck, of
Shakopee, was one of the attorneys
engaged before the u. S. court today
Hon. O. B. Turrell, of Redwood
Falls, lawyer and banker, attended
the U. S. court today.
e. III. Barnes, of Madelia, was in
the city yesterday.
j. III. Quinn, of Wells, was in the
city last evening.
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Strictly Pure
White Lead

1t costs no more per gallon than
cheap paints, and lasts many times
as long.
Look out for the brands of White
Lead offered you any of the fol-
lowing are sure:
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IN paint the best is the

L cheapest. Don't be misled by
trying what is said to be just as
good" but when you paint insist
upon having a genuine brand of
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GEO. ". SCHERER,
Go. Supt. of Schools.
MankatO, April 10. 1894.
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