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The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1894-08-11

THE denomination of Governor
Mcconnell and the defeat of the
resolution to nominate candidate
for United States senator is a signal
victory for our chief executive.
Single handed and alone he faced
the entire Shoup-Dubois-Sweet COM
bination. He has met them, and
they are his-so far as practical
politics go. Mcconnell has dem
onstrated that he is wonderful
man, great political organizer and
a man with great latent force that
he can call into play when needed
He has given the state splendid
administration, and, in the light of
the past and present, many of the
harsh things said of him two years
ago should be withdrawn. To say
this much is simple justice to the
man.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1894-08-11

WE have received on our ex-
change table volume 1, number
4 of The Mountain Messenger, a
new paper established at Harrison,
this county, and published by E. S.
Crane. 1t is a six-column folio, re-
publican in politics, and has Wig
orous way of expressing things.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1894-08-11
PLENTY OF TIME TO DECIDE.

-INi Vt 1--WE ~ DECIDE.
IT would be mighty interesting
reading if the inside history of the
late republican convention were put
in print, so far as it applies to the
north end and those who were in
side and outside the convention
from this locality We stated last
week that we would give some Of
that history in this issue, but after
all the information at our command
we conclude that perhaps'it would
be better to wait until nearer cleo
ton time. This much we can say.
however, that the delegates who
were elected from here on what was
called the anti-ring ticket per-
formed their duties in a manner
satisfactory to those who were re-
sponsible for their election. Posi-
bly, they might have altered their
course somewhat had they known
the night before the convention
what they knew week after the
and what others claimed |
to know. But taking into consid-
Grafton their surroundings, the UNI
certainties of the situation, the OPP
position from their own precinct
considering all these, it is but Just
to say that they did as well as any
just being could ask, and perhaps
better than was to have been ex-
pected.
The HERALD is not going to open
any of the old sores Of the fight or
indulge in personal abuse. The
ontest is over and it now behooves
Every good citizen to get in and
lelp elect some good men from the
Aootenai valley.
1t is too early in the campaign
yet to form conclusions. We APP
Drehend that in these local county
Lffairs people are not going to go on
)arty nominations alone. The fit
less of the man will have much to
10 with the way the vote is cast.
luch will happen between now and
November to change mems opin-
ons. There are Objectionable men
'efore the people for office. 1t is
ust as well to wait until near the
ime for action before going after
hese would-be officials. A cam
aign, short, sharp and decisive
Till accomplish more for the good
f the north end than a long cam
align full of that bitterness which
long campaign will draw out.
This is year of restlessness and
eople are going to vote for better
Zen and better government. They
re going to vote for their home in
erests and let the parties take care
f themselves. This is a good,
ealthy condition, and helps to re-
'rm parties. We hope the people
T the valley will vote for the valley :
lis year regardless of all else.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1894-08-11

The people of Bonner's Ferry
have buried their differences with
lion. A. A. Crane and the north
end supported him solidly for a re-
nomination as representative
Ceur dAlene Press. Is that so?
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1894-08-11

DR.. SABIN is at Bonner's Ferry
holding an inquest. The verdict
will undoubtedly be: "Died from
an overdose of Crane "-Ceur
d'Alene Press.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1894-08-11
WE be teetotally ID twicel

The Kootenai valley can not well
be kept out of county COM
missioner this year. Every dog has
its day.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1894-08-11

DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
WOrld'sFair Highest Medal and Diploma.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1894-08-11
The ISra16-

The koorENAt HERALD is weekly uewspn-
per- devoted To the interests of the Kootenai
country IN general, and Co the financial welfare
OF us proprietor in particular In politics IL viii
pc surety independent, but not necessarily neu-
,tlaI. ~ entertalns the theory That while the
lcauefs OF the democratic and republican unrtfes
ule honest and patriotic their fnanciu policy
TN winch there Is no difference between the Two
Rartles) Is detrimental TO the interests Of the
west ana south, and lor that reason the furnla-
Won OF new party, having for its principal OBJ
lect the restoration OF SILVER to its proper
is consummatiOn deyOutely To be wished AK
a business proposition the paper viii be conduc-
yea ON the principal that one mans money is
JUST as good as anOther's, and il will assist any
business man In bringing HIM and his goods ana
wares to the favorable notice OF the public in
proportion as ne sees tit To pay for such adver-
Using The HERALD will reflect mnlice toward
no man. Whhteyer may be the personal feeling
o. Jus edllOr; neither will il be a hack to convey
tue petty qu4rres of Others to the public, but il
ana political tribune in which every one will re-
eve censure or applause as they shall merit.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1894-08-11

TEL the miners for me that l shall promote
Lhelr interests to the utmost of my ability, be-
cause their prosperity is the prosperity Of the
hatlOn; ana we shall prove in very few wears
that we are indeed the treasury OF the world
Abraham Lincoln.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1894-08-11
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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-07-27
MANKATo FREE PRESS.
THE HOTTEST DAY.

1t has been many years since Man
kato has suffered from such severe
heat as was the case Thursdayi
The temperature started IN
at so degrees this morning at
eight O'Clock, and steadily
climed up until at two o'clock this
afternoon it reached 101 degrees in
the shade, higher by three degrees
than ever before this year, and hotter
team we ever recall in Mankato, al
though the older settlers can probably
recall some day in the past when the
mercury overlooked from the tube
Today has been hot enough for all
practical purposes, and it is to be
hoped that old Sol will cease to try to
break the record, land give us rest. In
ordinary seasons flood of rain would
follow such visitation of heat. 1t
grew hotter as the afternoon advanced
and at 4:12 pm. it was at lO2 apoye,
the highest point of the day.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-07-27
CONTRACT AWARDED.

The county commissioners Wednes-
dav afternoon awarded the contract
for putting in the heating plant at
the new jail to A. O. Nepil, OF St.
Paul, at his bid, S1,205. He is to sup
ply radiation of l, 400 lineal feet,and
guarantees the plant for two years.
Mr.. Nepil was the highest bidder, land
the three local bidders, whose figures
range from s2O5 to S45S below his feel
a good deal disappointed. Commits
sioners Mahowald and Graf voted to
give the contract to local firm, but
the other three carried the day. 1t is
stated that Architect Gerlach favored
Mr.. Nepil, who put in the heating
plantIalso at the poor farm. Just
what caused the board to disregard
the lowersbid we are not informed.
If radiation is what is wanted, Pond
& Hasey bid 81, 900 on 1920 feet of rad
iation. The three Mankato bidders
made excellent guarantees and offered
to furnish sufficient radiation. Each
contractor was heard separately.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-07-27
SEEKING A WAY OUT,

A great deal of study and thought
is being given to the bringing forth
Of some plan which may settle the
difficulty between capital and labor
so far as the railroads are concerned,
and many plans are being brought
forth, most of which are worthless.
Among the many propositions which
have been proposed is one by Mr..
Joseph Medill, of the Chicago Tribune,
which is deserving of careful con-
sideratiOn, as out Of it might be
evolved a satisfactory settlement.
Mr.. Medill suggests that contracts for
stated terms of service be made be-
tween railroad companies and their
employees at an agreed compensation
that notice of one month be required
if the relation is to be severed, and
that per cent be appropriated from
the compensation of the men and l
per cent from the gross earnings Of
the company to accumulate fund
out of which the men shall receive
half pay on retirement after service
of a stated number Of years. There is
here says the ST. Paul Dispatch, the
germ of a plan which, if it's details
are worked out by competent men,
should prove of great value to the
railroads and their employees.
IL might be deemed advisable con-
tinues the Dispatch, that instead of
the men individually entering into
contracts, the agreements should be
made between the companies and the
unions, the contracting union being
responsible for the carrying out of the
collective agreement by all of its mem
bers, and that every member Of a
union should, during membership, be
held to be under contract for the OBJ
seryance Of the agreement. The effect
of this would be to give to those en-
tering into contracts with an asSOcia-
tiOn or union the right to sue it for
damages in case Of breach Of contract
by it, or by any Of it's members,
whereas if the men individually en-
tered into the contract there would
in large number of cases be no mo-
tive but the moral effect of their act
upon the public mind to prevent them
from violating the agreement, many
of them being in such circumstances
that the other party to the contract
could recover no damages.
The suggestion of the Dispatch
might prove valuable in another way,
in that it might serve to bring more
responsible leaders to the front in la
Dor circles, as it would have ten
dency to do away with the agitator
and demagogic leaders, and result in
stability to labor interests and a
consequent improvement in condi-
tions which have not hitherto been
attained.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-07-27
CURRYER'S SALE.

The public sale of blooded horses at
the farm of DR.. Curryer Wednesday was
fairly well attended, but the bidding,
with two or three exceptions, was
spiritless, and the selling figures were
very low. Owing to the shortage in feed
the animals were in extremely poor
flesh and this fact no doubt caused
some depression in the bidding. Mr..
Aldrich, of st. Paul, was the auction
eer, and he did his best to interest his
audience to more generous bidding
but with little effect.
Out of over sixty head of horses and
colts the doctor disposed of only
eighteen. Before the sale opened cof-
| fee and sandwiches were served in the
grove, and the ride through the coun-
try gave everybody a magnificent ap-
petite.
Following is list of the sales:
Black filly, yearling, by Capt.
Wilkes, dam by Security, J. e. Neff.
Black colt, yearling, by Capt.
Wilkes, dam by DeLeon, j. E. Neff.
Sorrel colt, yearling, by Capt.
Wilkes, dam by Renshaw, j. b. Neff.
| Brown yearling FLY by Capt. Wilkes,
dam the Hartman mare, J. E. Neff.
Bay colt, yearling, by Capt. Wilkes,
dam by Renshaw, Mel Rasdall.
Bay colt, yearling, by Capt. Wilkes,
dam the Burnett mare, j. d. Hilger
Bay filly, yearling, by Capt. Wilkes,
dam by Madrid, n. p. Lee.
Sorrel colt, yearling. by Capt. Wilkes,
dam by Motor, n. p. Lee.
Chestnut filly, yearling, by Capt
Wilkes, dam Snap by Colonna, N. P
Lee.
Bay colt, years old, by Capt. Wilkes,
dam Beauty, Chas. Marston.
Bay colt, yearling, by Capt. Wilkes,
dam Flora, &c. Fowler.
Sorrel colt, 2 years old, by Capt
Wilkes, dam by Security, Was. B. Swan.
Bay colt, yearling, by Renshaw, dam
by DeLeOn, l.. 2. Hunt.
Black filly, years, by Capt. Wilkes
dam by Security, j. M. Halfhill.
Sylvia Blair, dam of Colossus 2:278
grey mare, J. ]. Donald, Wells.
Chestnut filly, two years old, 10y
Capt. Wilkes, dam Snap by Colonna
Albert Limbert.
Bay colt, yearling, by Capt. Wilkes
dam old Kit, ID. Baker.
Bay filly, uyearling, by Capt. Wilkes
dam by Young Bashaw, G. ID. Seeley
j. NJ. Halfhill, n. p. Lee and j. e
Neff brought three of the finest colt
offered, ranging in prices from Sl7'
down to $50.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-07-27

The next attraction at the opera
house is Richards & Pringles Famous
Georgia Minstrels, Thursday, Aug.
End.
Farmers report that Monday
nights rain extended but a short dis
lance in any direction from the city.
Martin Meihofer was yesterday
discharged, on motion of the county
attorney. He was charged with
emitting to support his wife.
Henry Henderson has signed the
contract for grading the Silver ravine
road, at seven cents yard, and the
contract has also been signed by the
Board of Public Works. 1t is rumored
that Mayor Weaver may refuse to
sign the contract.
w. w. Paddock has sold his prop
erty at the corner of Broad and Cher
ry streets to J. M. Halfhill, for 81, $50.
1t is A by 100 feet and includes the
house on the corner. Mr.. Halfhill in
tends to move back to Mankato next
spring, and will they occupy the
property.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-07-27
STORIES OF GRANT.
SULLIVAN & Co.
by G. L. Taylor.

ApropO of the explanation Henry
WatterSOn has made of the history of
the proposed movement of 100000
Democrats to Washington, as a sort
of peace congress, during the
electoral trouble of 1876, Wattcrson
tells a good story of Grant. 1t was at
dinner few months before Grants
death, where Grant and WattersOn
touched elbows at the table, and the
former had charged Watterson with
having made some unkind state
ment about him in the COUrier-JOvqlal
which the latter denied. AS eX-
plantations were in order, WattersOn
said to Grant," l heard, Grant, that
you said in the Tilden-HayeS affair,
that if | came to Washington with
100000 Kentuckians you would hang
me higher than Hannah" No,
Henry" said Grant, 81 didn't say that
but | would" alc
This reminds writer in the St.
Paul Globe of a good story of Grant,
worth repeating as it shows that the
grim and silent warrior was not slow
of wit nor deficient in humor. On
his return from his voyage around
the world the San Franciscans gave
him a big reception. Among the
throng who came to meet him was a
young lady whom the master of cere-
monies presented to the general with:
"Gen. Grant, permit me to present
Miss Helen Richmond" With a
smile the general bowed and said:
That's what | got the last time |
was there"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-07-27

IT is said the plants of the sugar
trust are worth SS,000,0OO, and are
stocked and bonded for $50, 100000,
and for months past Democracy has
been squirming and twisting to see
how 1t could give it a clean profit of
nearly one hundred per cent. on this
water, and half as much for each
year to follow, and we have the spec
tacle OF the president of the United
States attempting in an indirect way
to defend the trust, and retain for
it the great advantages promised,
while he strikes at the farmer with
free wool, and at thousands of work
ingmen, with other so-called free raw
materials, throwing them in direct
competition with the cheap labor of the
world. Consistency seems to remain
a Democratic virtue.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-07-27
e FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

There is no more important office
to the city and county to be filled this
fall than that of county commissioner.
To the tax spayers generally it is OF
more real interest than almost any
other, and care,should be taken at the
coming Republican county conyen-
tion to select man to represent the
city on the board that has some eXecu-
tive ability as well as some knowledge
of construction work.
Thus far we have had but one name
mentioned, and that of very honor
able gentleman, Mr.. E. r. Kennedy.
While Mr.. X. is not seeking the
place, he has given his friends to I'M
derstand that if it is the will of the
party that he serve the people in this
capacity he is ready to make the fight.
The FREE PRESS is not advancing
the name of any man for any place on
the ticket, and will not do so, but it
is free to say that it believes if Mr..
Kennedy is nominated he can
be elected and that he
will make safe and valuable
member. We would suggest to the
city Republicans that they give Mr..
Kennedy's name serious cOnsidera-
tion when it comes to selecting a
member of the board of commission
ers from the Second district.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-07-27
AN EXPLANATION WANTED.

We print below letter from Sulli
van & Co., plumbers and steam filters
of this city in regard to the contract
for putting in a steam plant at the
new jail, which was yesterday award
ed by the county commissioners to A.
O. Nepil, of St. Paul, the highest bid
der competing We know nothing
about the arguments which were adj
duced to convince the commissioners
that it was in the interest of the tax
payers to pay 40 per cent. more for a
contract with one man than with an
other, but we do want to know and
the public demands an explanation
for such action. 1t may be we shall
then have something further to say.
Following is Sullivan & Co. s letter:
MANKATO, Mimi, July 26, 1894.
To THE EDITOR OF THE FREE PEESS:
Our bid for heating the county Jail
with tubular steam boiler was S141.
Mr.. f. w. Herendern. of the Herein
dern Mfg. Co., Of Geneva, n. Y,
manufacture the steam heating plant
we represent appeared before the
county commissioners and their arch
itect, H. G. Gerlach, when they were
discussing the heating of the county
Jail when in session July 18th and
stated that he would heat the Jail in
all kinds of winter weather with the
system specified in our specifications
! and for the sum above named and
Furthermore told the Board of County
Commissioners that they could make
out their own guarantee and make it
as strong as they pleased only not to
make it stronger than another and
that he would sign it. With the above
facts in view we fail to see why the
contract was let to the ST. Paul gen
tleman for S45S more money than we
proposed and offered to put in first
class heating plant for. Would it not
be well to explain.
SULLIVAN & Co.
by G. 7. Taylor.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-07-27
PERSONAL.

@. G.. Brown with the ]. L. Owens
Tanning Mill Co., of Minneapolis, was
in the city short time today enIoute
to Winnebago city. This was Mr..
Browns first visit to Mankato, and he
expressed surprise to find a city Of
such thrifty appearance. All the boys
get fooled on Mankato.
John Emil Magnuson left yesterday
for Sweden, and Jorgen Olson and
family sailed today from New York
for Norway. Both go on accOut of
failing health, but expect to return.
Mrs. Durkee, of Winnebago City, is
visiting the family of w. P. Spauld-
ing, of this city.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-07-27
1T MAY CATCH GROVER.

The story comes from Washington
that the tariff difficulty may be set
tied in a few days. The senate does
not exhibit signs of backing down to
any considerable degree, although
there are several things in the attitude
of one or two senators which cause
considerable uneasiness to the Demo-
cratic leaders, because Of the cOmpli-
cations they fear may arise from GER
tain moves these senators may make.
In the house the disposition to stand
out seems to be crumbling. Several
prominent Democratic members are
reported as having said that the mat
ter of free iron ore and coal, which is
the main bone of contention, is not
worth the fight, though it is said
Speaker Crisp and Chairman Wilson
do not share these views.
But suppose this view of the situa-
tion becomes predominant and that
the house votes to recede and the
senate bill is practically accepted,
will not this place Mr. Cleveland in
somewhat embarrassing position?
He will then have presented for his
signature the very bill he has so bit
terly assailed and practically written
veto message against, and declared to
the house must not become a law. In
his eagerneSs to Jump into the fray,
he may possibly find himself in a very
unenviable position and wish that he
had not taken his unwarrranted and
unprecedented course in interfering
with the private affairs of congress.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-07-27

THE gold reserve being down to
S60,00O,000, the Minneapolis Tribune
makes the pertinent suggestion that
President Cleveland could be more
protitably engaged in suggesting some
legislation to reinforce the gold re-
serve, than in criticising the tariff
bill. The point is well taken, but
there is a slight suspicion that
Growers suggestion will not weigh
very heavy with the senate hereafter.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-07-27
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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-07-27
FOR SHERIFF..

Mr.. Fred GrOut announces that he
will be candidate before the Repub-
lican county convention for the NOM
ination as sheriff. He has been a res
ident of the county for the past seven
teen years, and for over a year has
been nightwatchman in this city.
He has ever stood loyal and true to
the party, and has never before asked
an office at it's hands. Mr. Grout has a
host of friends who would be pleased
to see him secure the nomination. and
ii placed on the ticket he would I'M
doubtedly be elected, as he is an ex-
cellent citizen and qualified to fill the
office.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-07-27
A horse kicked III. S. Shafer. q

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