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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1894-05-21
Washing Cotton Dresses.

If cotton dresses are properly made,
there is no reason why they should not
be washed many times. To make up
sateens and ginghams with boned
basques, heavily lined skirts and velvet
bound edges is an absurdity. Bodices
and skirts may be made together, belt
ing in by means Of a draw ribbon,
which, being loosened, reduces the
gown to straight lines without folds.
The frills and founces about the should
srs are all set ON draw ribbon headings
and can also be let out fiat. The big
sleeves are supplied with an armhole
set with draw ribbon, by which it is
narrowed for wear and widened for
washing. Serpentine bodices are used
also for wash dress designs, these bod
ices being practically two straight sash
pieces. There are no bones. Lace, if
used on these gowns, is of good heavy
washable, really more to be used than
lace. If ribbon is employed, it is made
into bows easily adjusted and removed,
or it is used under insertion of lace or
embroidery, and SO can be pulled out
when the gown goes to the tub.-Bos-
ton Courier.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-03-30
South American PoIiteness.

1t rather staggers the North American
traveller in Peru to see the prettily uni
formed young women collecting fares
on the street railways, but when he Wis.,
its the second city in Mexico, Guadala-
jara, and witnesses the refined courtesies
practiced by the male conductors en- the
street cars there he is completely par
alyzed.
The manners Of the Guadalajaran are
in keeping with the cheerfulness and
friendliness of this city. Imagine your
self entering street car in New York
or any city in the United States and be-
fore taking your seat bowling, hat in
hand, to your fellow passengers, none of
whom you have ever seen before.
Then suppose yourself arrived at your
destination. You rise, smile friendly
farewell to the car in general, shake
hands with the conductor, and with a
polite inclination of the head take leave
of the driver. The number of times I
have witnessed such exhibitions of po-
likeness convince me that it is one of the
customs of the country.-New York
Journal.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-03-30
THAT TOO, TOO SOLID FLESH"

Fat or No Fat In an Antifat Diet Profess
sionally Discussed.
Speaking in paper on the subject Of
the various diet cures for fairness, the
eminent authority, DR.. Andrew Wilson,
says:
Doubtless starches and sugars, repre-
sented in such vegetable foods as bread,
rice, tapioca and the like, are fat form
ers. The living body has thus power
of making fat out of that which is not
fat. And along with this point is an
other-that fat itself does not go, di-
rectly at least. to make fat in the body.
Fat is, on the other hand, a valuable
addition to the diet of corpulent per-
son because it has a power properly adj
ministered of burning off food excess.
In more than one system of body reduc-
essential part and parcel of the diet
cure. 1t is said that when fat, starches
and sugars are all cut off reduction of
weight takes place much faster than
when fat is allowed in the dietary scale.
This may be so, but strongly question
the wisdom of the proceeding.
All we know about fat points to it as
an absolutely essential element of our
food. We can't. live healthily without
it, and if decrease in weight rapidly
follows its elimination from the diet
the very rapidity Of the reduction is an
argument against its safety. Besides,
starch and sugar largely omitted from
the food, with moderate quantity of
fat allowed and a slight increase of the
flesh foods, will accomplish all that is
needed more gradually. but also hold
more safely for the patient.
The lesson of physiology, therefore, to
us all is: Don t neglect the fats of the
food. They assist the assimilation of
other foods and are essential for the
body's nutrition. / should not believe
in any system of ordinary diet or of
weight reduction which neglected fat on
the one hand or insisted that its absence
was essential for the cure of corpulence
on the other. New York Times.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-03-30
Chief Ouanal Parker.

Chief Quanal Parker of the Comanche
Indians possesses some odd traits of
character. He occupies, with his FIVE
wives, handsome house of 80 rooms
near the reservation, and whenever he
leaves for a journey he turns his wives
out of doors because they "have no more
sense than to let the house take fire and
burn down in his absence" Quanal is
40 years old, very rich and inclined to
adopt the ways of civilization to the ex-
tent of wearing its cloths, driving a
team of fast horses and serving on his
table the best that the market affords.
New York World.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-03-30
Dissertation of a Village Choir.

DR.. Westminster Bridge, at the end
Of a musical lecture in London, gave
an account of his experiences of a village
choir in Suffolk. The local talent was
thus described: "A few boys who scared
rocks. a blacksmith whose tenor voice
was as metallic in sound as his anvil, a
boy alto who had in his youth, it was
reported, swallowed a whistle, which
apparently had lodged in his larynx and
helped to produce sounds of most un-
earthly character, and miller who had
five low notes, and only five, which had
always to fit into the chant or hymn be-
ing sung and which made sort of
rumbling accompaniment, not unlike
the sound of his own millstones. The
rock boys came and went, though the
miller sang on forever. London Tit
Bits
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-03-30
A Leader.

Since its first Introduction, Electric
Bitters has gained rapidly in popular
favor, until now it is clearly in the
lead among pure medicinal ,tonics
and Notwithstanding nothing
which permits it's use as beverage or
intoxicant, it is recognized as the best
and purest medicine for all ailments
of Stomach, Liver or Kidneys 1t will
cure Sick Headache. Indig
Constipation, and drive Malaria from
the system. Satisfaction guaranteed
with each bottle or the money will be
refunded. Price only Soc per bottle
Sold by Lamm & Merchant Drug
Store.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-03-30

HERR MOST is said to be very blue
over the outlook for the cause of
anarchy in this country. This will be
a matter for general rejoicing by all
people generally. He advises
all anarchists to go back to
Europe and continue their labOrs
there, and intimates that he
would 60 himself but for the fact that
he would be obliged to spend a good
share Of his time in prison. He seems
to have found that while this is a
ost fertile country, anarchy will not
thrive in American soil.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-03-30

THE Minneapolis Times in it's edl-
torial comments yesterday was very
fair in it's treatment of Gov. McKin-
ley. 1t did not question his ability or
sincerity, and stated that the purity
of his character, ability, courage and
self-assertive force, which had won
for him national reputation and the
leadership of his party had also won
for him the respect of his opponents.
Outside of his greatness as a champion
of the great principle of protection,
there smoothing SO attractive about the
man as that characteristic which en-
courageS cleanneSS in pOlitics-a total
absence of bitter personalities. His
two gubernatorial campaigns have
been striking examples in this respect.
Much of the man S effectiveness comes
from his absence of personalities and
abuse. His earnestneSs and sincerity
cannot but impress his opponents. The
lesson he has given in lifting the
character of political campaigns dur
ing the past few years, is most val
liable one to the country.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-03-30
From County Superintendent

From County Superintendent
Scherer we learn that the total num-
Der examined at the spring eXamina-
lions were 213. OF this number 146
passed the examinations and 63 failed.
OF those who passed. ten received a
first grade certificate, eighty-seven a
second grade, and forty-nine third
grade. Sixty-nine of this number
were Normal students, forty-nine at
tended high schools, thirteen colleges
and seminaries, and twenty-five COM
mon schools. OF the siXty-three who
failed sixteen were Normal students,
fourteen, high school and six college
and seminaries, and twenty-seven
common schools.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-03-30

perhaps you would not think SO,
but very large proportion Of diseases
in New York comes from careleSsness
about catching cold" says DR.. Cyrus
Edison. sit is such simple thing and
SO common that very few people, I'M
less it is case of pneumonia, pay any
to cold. New York is one
of the healthiest places on the At
lantic Coast and yet there are great
many cases of catarrh and cOnsump-
ton which have their origin in this
neglect of the simplest precaution of
every day life. The most sensible ad-
wise is, when you have one get rid of
it as soon as possible BY all means do
not neglect it," DR.. Edison does not
tell you how to cure cold but we will.
Take Chamberlain Cough Remedy.
1t will relieve the lungs, aid eXpectO-
ration, open the SecretiOns and soon
effect a permanent cure. % and so
cent bottles for sale by j. @. Thro.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-03-30
Railroad Dangers.

When the Liverpool and Manchester
steam railroad was projected, all sorts
of objections were made. 1.-The smoke
would kill all the BIRDS" 1.-The sparks
would set the houses on fire." "Pas-
sengers could not breathe in a train
moving so rapidly" 1.-The railroad
would kill all the game. Thousands
of coachmen would be thrown out of
employment. . 1.-The English spirit of
independence would be totally destroy
ed. st. Louis Globe-Democrat.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-03-30
THE fistic feature of Coxey's army

The fistic feature of Coxey's army
has commenced, and numerous brawlS
are now reported. COXey has been
obliged to be absent from his head
quarters for two or three days, having
been called to Chicago on business
matters pertaining to some live stock
he was interested in. Whether this
makes any difference or not is not
stated. In Washington the tramps
are trying to evade being run in by
declaring they are the vanguard
of CoXey's army, but the police seem
to fail to see the distinction. The va
grancy laws are said to be very strin-
gent in the district, and give the
police justices ample power to COM
nit to the work house for thirty days
or more, all persons found without
visible means of support, and the
police state that they will be strictly
enforced, as they do not intend that
the city shall be over run by tramps.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-03-30
DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fair Highest Medal and Diploma.

Joseph Schlingerman has received
the full amount of the insurance on
his furniture, 500. His house was
insured for 81, $780, and he will probably
receive the full amount, as his loss is
much heavier.
VIM. J. Wits, of Alma City, and
Miss Elizabeth n. Wilson, of Eagle
Lake, were married in this city today
by Rev. L. w. Beattie.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-03-30
The Wisconsin Central Line

Runs two fast trains daily between St.
Paul, Minneapolis, and Chicago, Mil
waukee, and all points in Wisconsin
making connections in Chicago with
all lines running east and south.
Tickets sold and baggage checked
through to all points in the United
States and Canadian provinces. For
full information regarding routes,
rates, maps, folders, etc., address your
nearest ticket agent or Jas. G. Pond,
gen. pass. agent, Milwaukee, Wis.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-03-30
THE MCKINLEY rlEETING.

MankatO was we'll represented at
the Minneapolis Exposition building
Wednesday all the way from fifty TO
seyenty-fiVe of our citizens being
there. Our people had no reason 1or
complaint on the score or seats. MI.
r. d. Smith had an abundance OF re-
served seat tickets slowed away in his
vest pockets, and supplied all applica-
tions made to him. Had there been
many more, however, he would have
run short of tickets. The seats Tor
the Mankato and Blue Earth county
people were all together at the front
of the balcony, directly to the right
of the speaker, and in plain view and
easy hearing distance. In fact, is is
probable that every one in the hall
heard the clear cut words of the dis
tinguished statesman, as his enuncla-
ton was slow and very distinct, and
his voice, though pitched in tribe
higher key than that of most public
speakers, seemed to cut the air. The
utmost silence prevailed during the
address, except at the frequent inter-
ruptions by applause. The great hall
was packed, every one of the $500
seats was occupied, and hundreds oc-
cupied the standing room.
Minneapolis presented somewhat
the same appearance that it did at the
time of the Republican national con-
yentiOn. The rOtunda Of the Nlcollet
House seemed to be center where
the outside delegations congregated,
and it was densely packed, together
with all the adjoining apartments. 1t
was with difficulty that a person could
move about, but if he succeeded In
doing so, he was almost sure to see
familiar face in whatever direction he
turned. Leading politicians OF the
state were on hand, together with
some men famous in the states polit-
ical history.
Mankato people residing in Mime
apolis, either temporarily or perma-
nently, were on hand to shake hands
with their friends.
A part of the delegation returned
on the special this morning, arriving
at 3:45 a. M, while the greater por-
ton came down on the regular morn
ing train.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-03-30

The lodge house on the Nelson
farm, in Rapidan, burned to the
ground yesterday. 1t was occupied by
Mr.. Burke and family, and the fire
was first discovered in the partition
on the second floor. Nearly all of the
furniture was saved. The building
was not valued at over 5000.
The Fifth street sewer will be
mostly composed of Mankato cement
pipe. The Fourth and Washington
street portions are to be constructed
of brick, and the Plum street sewer
will be brick to the alley. from the
lower side, and of vitrified clay pipe
above the alley.
Hugh G.. Jones, of Judson, has
sold 72 acres off of his farm to Nelson
Scherer and David Davis, for $1,000.
The land is rather rough, and the
price obtained shows how valuable
farm land in Judson is becoming.
Mr. Anderson the engraver, will
move his office from the Young Mems
building April 1st to a room over the
FREE PRESS office, in the Odd Fellows
block.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Demogella
lost their one months old babe this
morning, and the funeral will occur
tomorrow morning.
"A. M. Rutan now has on hand
some money he can place on good first
mortgage farm land security.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-03-30

THE London Times has gone back on
Cleveland's Hawaiian policy, OF rather
gives Grover roast for not living up
to the policy he first inaugurated.
This looks as though the "Man of
Destiny" was being being deserted in
he house of his friends.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-03-30
1T Denended.

81 don't see your husband with you
30 much as when you were in your hon.
eymoon, said the clergyman as he met
an occasional attendant at his church.
HAS he grown cocl?'
mot if what you preach be true,
she said coyly. HE is dead. Toledo
Blade.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-03-30

SENATOR PETER seems to show more
common sense regarding Coxey's
scheme, than most of the Populist
agitators do. He pronounces it child
ish and futile. 1t is not, he says, a
spontaneous uprising, and there is
nothing in it to exert any influence
upon the country.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-03-30
Coal Will Get Scarce.

Those who have had to buy largely
of coal at high prices during the win
ter may gather comfort from the fact
that posterity will have to use some
other kind of fuel. Herr NaSSe, the
official mining expert of Prussia holds
that the next five or six centuries will
exhaust the coal supplies of Europe.
In the meantime the existing supply
of coal will enable the Saint Paul &
Duluth Railroad to speed luxurious
trains smoothly between handsome
terminals as in the past. In this man
ner this route has justly earned the
title of the Duluth Short Line, and
the popular esteem of the best line to
take when travelling between ST. Paul,
Minneapolis, Duluth, West Superior,
Saltwater, TaylOr's Falls and other
points of interest and Importance.
Their trains are so convenient at to
appeal to the business man as well as
the tourist, and the close connections
with all trains are a decided advant-
age. For these reasons the Duluth
Short Line has been famed as the
popular route, and each year strength
ems it's popularity. Always take the
Duluth Short line. For time cards,
rates, etc. apply to ticket agents, or
write to w. A. Russell, General Pas
senger Agent, St. Paul, MINI.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-03-30
DIR. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Most Perfect Made.

For seven years or more Mrs. w. D.
Louder, of Quincy, KY, was subject
to severe attacks of cramp collie. Mr.
S. r. Morse, druggist of that place,
recommended Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, which
has effected permanent cure, saving
her much suffering besides the trouble
and expense of sending for a doctor,
which was often necessary. For sale
by j. G. Thro.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-03-30

j. G. Roller wants timothy and
clover seed at once, and will pay
highest prices.
The wind the other day played
havoc with the windmills in Rapidan.
The one on the Nelson farm was COM
pletely stripped.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-03-30

WASHINGTON. March 29.-President
Cleveland has vetoed the Bland bill,
and in giving his reasons therefor says
it would work to rob us OF our gold,
but thinks it might be carried out II
power were given the Secretary OF the
treasury to issue bonds to keep up the
reserve gold in the treasury. lie also
saws the bill is very loosely drawn.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-03-30
Unexpected Effect.

Poor Woman Ito cheap scrivener. who
has just read out to her the begging Pc
tition she had ordered, bursting into
tears Ell, man, I'd never ha' believed
was as badly off as all charlottesville
Warte.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-03-30

All deposits made in Mankato
Savings Bank on or before April Sd
will be paid interest at the rate of five
per cent. per annum July 1st.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-03-30
Cut Rates to California

The old reliable albert Lea Routen
again comes to the front with lowest
rates to San Francisco, Los Angeles,
etc. st Paul and Minneapolis to above
named points, $3.50 one way first
class; S51.30 round trip. Rates from
other points proportionately low. The
only line with through upholstered
Pullman tourist cars; berth rate thro'
only Sc. Get your tickets before the
rate advances. If you cannot get
tickets of your home agent, call on
any agent of Minneapolis & St. Louis
R'y, or address A: b. Cults, general
passenger agent, Minneapolis, MINI.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-03-30

The best mutual insurance policy
against attacks of sickness is to be
found in taking Hoods Sarsaparilla.
If you are weak it will make you
strong.
Hoods Pills are the best after-din-
ner Pills assist digestion, cure head
ache. Try box. 25c.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-03-30
Slight Misunderstanding.

Teacher-Who was the first man?
First Boy-George Washington.
Tearher-Next.
Second Boy-Adam.
First Boy (indignantly)-I didn't
know you meant foreigners
Globe.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-03-30

Ducks are plentiful in the river,
and it is no uncommon thing for our
local hunters to bring in strings of a
dozen or So. 1t is reported that one
hunter secured hundred last Satur-
daV.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-03-30
SENDS HIS VETO.
THE PRESIDENT PUTS BLAND'S
SEIGNIORAGE BILL TO SLEEP.
Gives His Reasons Therefor.

Special to the FREE PRESS.
WASHINGTON, March 29.-The pres
ident sent his veto of the Bland bill
to both houses of congress at 12:2C
o'clock today.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-03-30

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy gives
the best satisfaction of any cough
medicine l handled, and as seller
leads all other preparations in this
market. 1 recommend it because it
is the best medicine | ever handled
for coughs, colds and Group. A. w.
Baldridge, Millersville, Ill. For sale
by j. G. Thro.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-03-30

The meeting in North Mankato
last Monday evening was held at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Sherk. In the
absence of the pastor, Rev. j. f.
Stout, Mr.. Eldred led the meeting,
with Miss Edith Sherk at the piano
to lead the singing. The rooms were
pretty well filled and the meeting not
only pleasant but helpful. The hall
where the meetings have been held
has been rented to Mr.. Eldred, who
intends putting in store. The meet
ingneXt Monday evening, also the
Congregationalist Sunday school, and
the W. G. T. U. this week Friday, will
be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Randall.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-03-30

Go to Hot Springs, Ark, via
ALBERT Lea" Route M. & ST. Louis
Ry. Shortest and best.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-03-30

-GoSouth via "Albert Lea" Route,
M. & st. L. Ry. Superior service
and quick time.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-03-30
Guaranteed Cure.

We authorize our advertised druggist
to sell DR., Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs, and Colds, up
on this condition. If you are afflicted
with cough, cold or any lung, throat
or Chest trouble, and will use this
remedy as directed, giving it fair
trial, and experience no benefit. you
may return the bottle and have your
money refunded. We could not make
this offer did we not know that DR..
Kings New Discovery could be relied
on. 1t never disappoints. Trial bottles
free at Lamm & Merchant Drug Store.
Large size Soc and 81 90.