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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-06-08
MOT WHAT We SAY, but
~ what Hoods Sarsaparilla Does, that
tells the story of its merit and success
Remember HOODS CURES.
A PROTEST.

To THE EDITOR OF THE FREE PRESS:
We do hereby protest against the
committees which have been appoint
ed to take charge of the Old Set
tiers meeting to be held at Lake
Crystal, June 13, 1894. We do not
want it understood that we have any
personal feeling against any of the in
dividual members Of these COM
mittees, or any one else, for that mat
ter, but we do not think it right for
any man coming to Blue Earth county
after the country was settled and the
hard times caused by the war and the
Indians were over to claim the rights
and privileges of an old settler.
For this reason we think it an in
justice for any one settling in this
county after 1868 to put himself up as
an old settler, and we further protest
against any man making any remarks
or reading any paper under the dis
guise of an old settler, who came here
settlers period to be from 1853 to 1863,
when two-thirds of the ladies of Man
katO wore blankets.
Those coming here after that date
we do not think should go under the
guise of old settler. We have no
doubt but that there are men who
have come to this county since 1868,
who can wear finer clothes and take
more pains to part their hair straight,
and are better educated, because the
children las they are the only sur
yivors of the Indian war and the hard
times) had no chance to attend even
district school. But we think we
possess good common sense, and can
sign our own names and are entitled
to due respect.
Yours truly,
MANY OLD SETTLERS.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-06-08
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Most Perfect Made,

The term of court at Blue Earth
City opens on the first Tuesday in
June. Judge Eagan, of ST. Paul, has
been appointed by Gov. Nelson to
preside, owing to the fact that Judge
Severance's time is occupied with the
term of court in this city.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-06-08
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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-06-08
ACQUITTED.

William Conway is Free rlan,
Made So by the Verdict
Of the Jury.
1t Took Only Fifteen Hinutes for the
Twelve Good lien and True
to Agree.
Much Reference to Empey in the
Able Charge of Judge
Severance.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-10

dale is using his influence WITH admirers Of
pugilsm in London 10 induce them 90 sub
scribe liberally toward big purse for a fight
next June He says he is confident that
neither Jackson nor Corbett would object TO
meeting in the ring under the auspices Of one
Of the leading clubs, providing purse satis-
factory u both is offered because they are
aware they viii meet with lrst-class rscep-
ton and fair play. They can also bring Of
the contest without any risk Of legal inter
ference or trouble after the battle is ended
It was through the energy and influence Of
Lord Lonsdale that the fight between Joe
NcAulifa and Frank ?. Slayin was held at the
Ormonde Club, and after both men were ar
rested he took up the cudgcls on behalf Of
the boxers, employed Sir Charles Russell and
won the case, which has made glove contests
in England legal ever since.
A comparison Of the proportions ofJGckson
and C1rbett win show thG., in most points,
they are exceedingly well matched, They
are of exactly the same height, each man
Standing six feet and one-half inch in stock
/ ing feet. The Australian, however, has much
, the better developed shoulders Of the two. A
/ tape encircling shoulders and chest would
prove Jackson to have the more expansive
driving machinery. Here are the exact di-
! mensions:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-10

ITc ducks with precision and when hard
pressed can skip like chamois. Jackson's
left hand deliveries at head and body are free
and telling while his right hand heart
punches have often turned the tide Of battle
I'm his favor.
Corbett is equally clever on this score as
he demonstrated when he fought jackson,
sullivan, and Mitchell Besides he is a
quick shoyt-arm fighter, and a terrific two
handed fighter He lands on an opponent
like a fash and by leaning to the right,
keeps his own hoad out OF danger. His in
ccssant feinting with head, hand and feet is
sufficient TO keep not over-con6dent op-
ponent In q state of nervous trepidation and
to wear him out by the exertion Of avoiding
imaginary blows. Corbett's style would
convey the impression that he is a natural
boxer rather than tutored one. Quick on
hia feet he Is as elastic as rubber and appar-
ontly as tireless as a wooden rocking-horse.
He knows how to block man from punish
ing him when closed. In the past, he has
not used his right hand with remarkable
frequency but he has used it quite enough to
show that he knows how to launch at the
critical momont, with disastrous results.
Ono great advantage which jackson pos
sesses ovor Corbett is coolness, for even whom
facing the music and stung by the hardest
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-10

There seems to be a protty general I'M
preston, even among those who know
Superintendent Byrnes-hoad Of tho New
York police force--fairly woll that he is II
large man. Those who know Of him, and
who does not, but who have never seen
him, imagine him to be stern implRcable
man, capable OF exercising n hypnotic in
fluence over the criminals with whom no is
brought into contact, and with power,
well nigh supernatural of reading the
thoughts of men.
Although not a large man, Superintendent
Byrnes would attract more than second
glance from stranger passing him in the
street He is about five feet eight inches iu
height, and weighs not less than $50 pounds
and this without indicating any superfiuous
flesh. He should wear seven and an eighth
hat and measure thirty nine inches round
tho breast and tho same above tho hips
His head slightly bald and well covered on
the sides with short grey hair, is Celtic in
outline, but thore is military set to il, which
taken in connection with the heavy, iron,
grey moustacho, the firm chin and combative
nose, reminds the traveller Of French
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-10

committed to save himself from detection,
Is rarely man OF criminal antecedents. Tho
burglar, bank robber, or highwayman may
20 out armed, but it is that no may defend
himself from injury or arrest. Ho is after
plunder not blood, and IL is only when
cornered that no stabs or shoots. You must
not infer from this that tho fellow has any
respect for human life; no may bo roady to
sand-bag man for dollar, but he has al
ways an eye 10 the consequences TO himself
II he is detected.
In proportion to the number OF homicIdes
or murders, very iew are premeditated, and
It II premeditat!on that constitutes tho es-
scnco Of tho crime in the sight Of tho law.
Two men got into q drunken brawl and one is
killed, and the next instant the slayer would
give his own life II ho could recall tho act.
Love and jealousy are responsible for many
OF these sudden deaths, and this is almost
invariably the case where woman is the as
saiant. That the law takes this view of the
case you can readily see, II you compare
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-10
Will THE BLACK WIN?
The Coming Fight Between Corhett
and Jackson, the Big Australian.
it 10 Very Even Match, say tie Experts The
Fighting Styles Of the Zen Contrastod-
eorbetts Peppery Temper and Jack
sons Uniform self.contrcl- alO,-
900 and the Championship
to the Victor.

1t has been repeatedly asserted byG certain
class Of wieeacres that prize-nghting must
soon become a thing Of the past, in America
at least. If one may judge from Appearances
however, this is very far from being the case.
Tho prizes OF the staked arena are to day
greater than over Another great interna-
tlonnl contest for the championship will soon
bo decided, the principals being James j.
Corbett, the present champion, and Peter
Jackson, the Australian. The contest will be
for 10000 a side and the championship Of
the world. Already tho impending meeting
! between those famUls eyponents Of the fistic
art is being discussed by the sporting men OF
two continents. Several cities are making
offers Of Dig purses for the fight. II is as yet
uncertain whether tho battle will be fought
Oh American OF English soil, as Lord Ions
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-10
HE CAN TELL A GOOD STORY.
One Of the Gsvorest Of New YOrks Clever After
Dinner Speakers,

New YORK, Mar 3.--The recent marriage Of
EX-Judge Henry Il. Rowland of this city TO u
prominent widow Of Boston, calls attention
to q man who is assuming prominence ~ an
after dinner speaker. Judge Rowland has
long been recognized "a an able lawyer and
learned jurist. Some OF his arguments at tho
bar have attracted the attention Of the legal
profession Of the metropolis.
Only within year or two, however, has be
blossomed forth as a clever talker ON post
prandlal occasions. IIe is q graduate Of Yale
College and is President Of the Yale Alumni
Association. Ho succeeded Chauncey NJ.
Depew, who has been a sort Of perennial presi
dent OF the organization. In that capacity,
the ex-Judge is called upon TO attend the
dinners Of other college alumni and represent
Yale.
His speech at the Princeton dinner, held at
the Hotel Brunswick few weeks ago, was a
gom. 1t evoked the loudest applause from
the colleginns and caused great merrimont
While It possibly lacked tho easy, graceful
cloquenco of Depew, IL abounded in clever
hits and in the best type Of witticism. II IL
safe TO say there never were more funny
stories crowded into speech Of fifteen min
utes duration. They were especially bright
and new stories. II tho Judge keeps col
lection Of current humorous tales, as Depew
and Porter are reputod to do II must bo re-
marknbly well collated.
Judge Rowland Is about 55 years Of age.
His hair and moustache arc iron gray. His
voice II smooth and his onunoation very
distinct. lie tells his stories as though they
woro spontaneous and had Just occurred to
him. At the Princeton dinner the funny
narratives were 80 frequent that they followed
one another In rapid succession. Every
point that was made was illustrated by n
story. One OF the Oldest and most regular OF
tho diners out In tho city, who happened to
DO present, remarked that in all his experience
he had never heard so many clever stories
and SO well told and not one Of them old nor
stale
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-10

the number OF murders or homicidos, in this
State, for instance, with tho number Of cases
in which the death penalty is enforced. Ow-
ing to this habit OF carrying murderous
knives and their readiness to use them when
their nllammNble tempers are aroused, there
arc moro homicides among the ignorant
Italians than in any other class. The once
common habit Of carrying concealed weapons
has ceased to groat extent, except among
our southern and western visitors, ms has
also the habit of drunken orgies, to which
the pistol carriers were almost invariably ad-
dicted, and these improvements have reduced
tho death rate from homicide. After all, II
We hunt vice and crime back to their lsirs we
will be pretty sure to find them in the gin
mill. Drunkenness is the prolific mother of
most OF the evil doing"
But don't you think, Superintendent
Byrnes, that poverty and the vile surround
ings Of wretched teponents often Send men to
tho gin millY" asked.
THAT In undoubtedly true 10 the man
or women living in the fotid air OF tho aver
ago East side tenement, the average bar with
It's mirrors and gildings, and its warm lire
on cold day 10 Il comparative paradise.
Then, too, it would seem that the poorly
nurturod bodies crave for IL stimulant OF
some kind, and then the shivering wretch
can't hang about the bar very long without
ordering something. but this fact does not
destroy my first proposition and that is that
drunkenness Is the prime cause OF all the
! trouble
Does crime keep pace with tho increase
Of population, or is it on the waneP"
II think 1t would be safe to say thai It Is
decreasing, The study Of tho statistics O
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-10

The number Of arrests fo- all the other
crimes and ofIenses during the four years
named, maintained tho same uniformity.
Superintendent, you have seen as many
criminals as any man living; from your ey-
perience would you say that there is such q
thing as Il distinct criminal physiognomyT
People can always see the crime in the
iaoe-after they know the man is criminal /;
and will concede that there are villanous
faces which even a child could not mistake.
! But the face alone does not mean so much.
I Show the average man or woman lot Of
photographs, and tell them that some Of them
are criminals and you want them picked out,
they will invariably pick out the ugly ones
yet nave seen criminals and bad ones, too,
of both sexes, whom the average observer
might think handsome But if you take the
whole person Of the habitual criminal, that is
the face, voice, walk, manners and 80 on and
you understand your business, you will be
able to mark them every time l will under
take that If twenty men, all strangers TO each
=. other and to me, and all equally well dressed
are brought into this room and one Of them
is an hGbitual criminal, to pick him out
within ten minutes. A man may act for a
time a part different from his true character
and assume 20 be what ne is not, but sooner
or later he win make a slip and reveal him.
/ self.
Crminology is quite as interesting as tho
study Of physical disease, and even more i'm.
portant to society. When the time comes
that moral disease is made the subject of true
scientific Investigation, there will DO less o.
IT, To believe that crime must increase
with population ia to lose faith in human ad
yancement anr the ipward progress Of tn,
ages" ALFRED Il. CALHOUN.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-10

crime is most interesting, Indeed, there is
50 little variation in the number Of certain
crimes from year to year, that one Gun como
near telling what it will bo for tho coming
year" Superintendent Byrnes reached under
his desk, touched an electric button, aud u
police CLERK in uniform came in. He Was told
to fetch certain paper. When it was
brought, the Superintendent read off loas
lists OF asaces in proof Of his statement, as
to the number OF ofienses from year to year
in New York city. Here are few:
Larceny. Robbery. Shooting. Suspicion
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-10

It's clear from thes, figures that Corbett
has the advantage in age and jackson in
weight and Slightly in length Of reach Cor
batt is younger and presumably stronger
than Jackson, and he is probably quite as
clever although from the diiIereace in their
styles of fighting it would be difficult to de-
clare which is the more effective. Onhis side
Jackson has weight and experience and he
has demonstrated beyond dispute thst he is
not easily mttei' in the ring. As regards
ability in the ring, which includes in this
connection clever loot-work, jackson has iow
equals He is boxer Of the Mace school
and usos both hands and arms in an easy, nat
ural and most effective manner. He is a cap
ital judge Of distance and can time his blow
to nicoty hehasa rapid delivery and more
o,er n wonderful faculty for avoiding returns.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-10
VARIED CAUSES OF crime
superintendent Byrnes Talks About
Crime and Criminals.

Education and Lsw-breakiag. The Criminal
Tendencies of Different NationahGes.-
Women more Inclined to Vice than
to crime,-The Physiognomy
of Habitual Criminals
Clue 70 Their Char.
aeter
The Yellowstone journal., 1894-12-11

On Saturday afternoon when the fire
broke out, Mrs. Wilcox who was the
tenant together with Mrs. Chapois
we're visiting Mrs. Trask, as a matter OF
safety Mrs. Wilcox left her watch on
the stand fearing that in running she
might drop it. Mrs. Chapois for like
reason left her pocket book in the same
place, they returned after the excite
ment of the fire was over to find tnat
both the pocket book and watch had
disappeared. For time all hands were
at loss to know what had became oi
the missing articles, but it is now firmly
believed that some of the young vandalf
OF the city. seizing the opportunity OF ar
empty house entered and got away with
lhe goods.
The Yellowstone journal., 1894-12-11

John Williams a youthful horsethief
Of Park county who was booked and
almost shipped to the reform school,
succeeded in making his escape from
the county Jail on Tuesday last. He
was accompanied by another young
tough named Jacob Fleishman who
though not more than 10 years old has
already served year in the pen for
forgery and was under arrest on charge
OF rape. The fugitiyes put out for the
lower Yellowstone afoot and in twenty
four hours reached GIey Clille. some
forty five miles from Livingston foot
sore and hungry. They begged permis-
sion To warm up and rest beside the sta
ton agents stove winch was granted,
and as he had been previously advised
OF the escape, he had no difficulty in
locating them. While the boys were
toasting their shins the agent wired TO
Livingston that the birds were there
and the next train brought the officers
who found them still warming up anG
disinclined to prosecute their adventure
further. Back to Livingston and com
! Portable quarters they went quite Will
ingly and were recommitted to Jail. Ii
is doubtful now il we will have the
pleasure OF Mr.. Williams society at the
reform school as he now stands charged
with the serious offense Of Jail breaking
which added to his former peccadilo OF
horse stealing. probably removes him
from the list Of incorriglbles and consti-
tutes him proper subject for the pen;
then in all probability he has falsely
stated lis age in order TO secure admis-
sion to the school instead of going to the
pen
The Yellowstone journal., 1894-12-11

AL Ketchum who has Of late years at
tanned quite a reputation as wolf hun
ter, is down from the Grow agency for
the purpose Of securing hounds, with
which to hunt this winter. Ketchum
says dogs will get more wolves than any
OF the other methods used in trying to
exterminate the animal. and besides
there is the exciting pleasure Of the
chase. The invoice of hides as the re-
suit Of Ketchum's last raid is "a grey
wolves and 54 coyotes.
The Yellowstone journal., 1894-12-11
Electric Bitters.

This remedy is becoming so well
known and so popular as to need no
special mention. Ali who have used
Electric Bitters sing the same song OF
pra SEA purer medicine does not ex-
ist and it is guaranteed to do all that is
claimed Electric Bitters will cure all
diseases of the liver and kidneys, will re-
move pimples, boils, salt rheum and
other affections caused by impure
blood.-Wlll drive malaria from the sys-
TEN and prevent as well as cure all ma
larial fe7ers. Forcure of headache, con-
stpation and indigestion try Electric
Bitters.-Entire satisfaction guaranteed
or money refunded.-Price Scots. and
s1.O0 per bottle at John Wright's drug
store.
The Yellowstone journal., 1894-12-11
Brilliant CONG Opera.

"Amorita,' an opera which met with
a phenominal run at the New York
Casino comes TO the opera house. This
opera is filled with brilliant music and
catchey solos, is prolific in comedy lines
and abounds in spectacular effects. The
staging and costuming OF the opera have
been upon most magnificent scale.
The company is an unusually strong
one an their coming will undoubtedly
prove the event OF the season. Our ex-
changes all speak in glowing terms OF
tue company and The opera. The fol
lowing from the Milwaukee Journal
of November 9th, being fair sample;
The Calhoun Opera company, now
playing light operetta at the Academy,
changed its bill last evening and put on
Czibuika's Amorita. This pretty rep
sentative Of the Vienna school OF oper-
etta is well known here by the frequent
performance OF its striking catchy melo-
dies at the theaters and elsewhere. III
has the usual absurdities and the usual
low comedy element which make 1t a
pleasant amusement and recreation for
a tired man after hard days work. The
company gave it with good deal OF go
and spirit Miss Mlllard and Miss Far
rington we're recalled several times. the
serenade OF students with its mandolin
accompaniment was also encored, and
there were other bits which commanded
the same mark Of appreciation, tably
the dancing Of the two little slaves OF
the Moorish ambassador. The piece
will continue through the middle of the
!
The Yellowstone journal., 1894-12-11

Rossini's watch. which has recently
been sold at Bologna to a rich English
mal whose na44- is moi ia ntiobed,
has Il history. IN 1874 Chasi.s < pre-
sented the composer with a repeating
watch, studded with diamonds, and
playing two OF RossiBi's melodies No
body in Bologna could clean the watch,
SO it was sent in the Cale of tiiv tenor
Fabiano to Paris, where it was destroy
ed III a fire. Plivee, the matchmaker,
tIereupon made second watch, the o1
act counterpart of the first, except that
the diamonds were false, and Rossini,
who never discovered this pioE5 fraud,
wore the trinket all his life On his
death it passed TO relative. whose son
has just sold it. 1t is aaid TO contain az
excellent portrait in enamel of Rossinl
as he was in 1924.
The Yellowstone journal., 1894-12-11
L. j. NEWMAN,
Glove Manufacturer.

Last evening shortly after dusk sol
dies whose identity is unknown was
walking leisureiy down the street in
front Of the land Office. with his hands
in his pockets and his head upturned,
viewing the moon. He proceeded until
just in front of the land Office when he
disappeared from view, having stepped
into the open coal hole. His disappear
ance was followed by shovel full of
coal thrown by the man who was un-
loading the wagon. Nothing serious re-
suited from the fall aside from few
bruises.
The Yellowstone journal., 1894-12-11

have just received complete stock
of furs and fur garments OF every de-
scription which should lie seen before
purchases are made. though my store
is small my stock OF fur goods 10 large
and we'll assorted, and my expenses be-
ing light l can afford to sell cheaper
than anybody. have Ladies Jackets.
capes, muffs. boas and trimmings; gen
tlemens Fur Coats and Caps, and full
line Of Gloves, both homemade and Of
eastern make. Also fur repairing done
aud garments made to order.
L. j. NEWMAN,
Glove Manufacturer.
The Yellowstone journal., 1894-12-11

Ayers Pills being composed OF the
essential virtues of the sest vegetable
aperients. without any Of the woody or
fbrous material whatever. IL the reason
why they are so much more effective
ana valuable than any other cathartics.
The best family physic.
The Yellowstone journal., 1894-12-11

A. b. Eumsey mentioned some days
ago as Mr. l.. A. Huffman's assistant in
his art studio. has arrived and will here
after form very considerable addition
to the operating force. Mr.. Rumsey is
n skilled photographer and valuable
aid to Mr.. Huffman who will now find
time to elaborate several improvements
in the Photographic art.
The Yellowstone journal., 1894-12-11

Baron Farnchetti, the father of the
composer, has had dog kennel erected
in his palace IT Venice, made through
out of marble. The eel ling is decorated
with splendid mosaic, entitled The
Chase of Diana. The eating and drink
ing vessels of the dogs are said to be of
embossed silver. OF course the kennel
is lighted by electricity. .-Familien-
hiatt