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The Mankato free press., 1895-03-22
SCHOOL THE YEAR AROUND.
A New Plan Likely to be Adopted by
the NOrmalS.

If the present plans are carried out,
and there is every reason to believe
that they will be, the Normal schools
of the state will hold session the en-
tire year. The proposed change is to
take effect January 1st, 1896, and after
that there will be practically no in
terruption to the regular work of the
schools. In order to carry this plan
out, it will be necessary for most of
the teachers to be in the city during
the summer, and to provide all with
the vacation of the usual length they
will be allowed to chose their own
time for their annual recreation. The
only restriction placed upon this
choice will be that the vacations taken
by the various teachers must be evenly
distributed throughout the year, in
order that the faculties may not be
depleted at any one period of the year.
Many teachers will naturally prefer
to have their vacation in the fall,
winter or spring rather than in the
heat of the summer. Each teacher
will have an assistant, probably a
graduate of the school, who will take
that teachers position during the
vacation being enjoyed by him or her.
The matter has been considered by
the faculties of all the Normal schools
and meets their annrOyal The eX-
pense will be slightly greater, but this
will be saved by making the summer
training schools unnecessary. 1t is be-
lieved that the largest attendance
will be in the summer, when the dis
trict schools are closed and their
teachers at liberty to attend the Nor
mails. The courses of study will be so
arranged that the students will not
lack sufficient rest. One or two less
studies will be taken at time, and
more rapid progress made in those
that will be taught.
The change will be beneficial to the
cities where the schools are located,
and the boarding houses will no longer
be empty in summer, and the school
population will be steady the year
around. 1t is expected that more and
better work will be accomplished in
the schools. The idea is not a new
one, as the plan is in operation in
some schools in the east. =
The Mankato free press., 1895-03-22
THE POSTOFFICE LEASE.
The Company Has Submitted a
Proposition,

PostOffice Inspector Wood returned
to st. Paul Friday, ,witho ut having re-
newed the lease for the postoffice.
The officers of the Young Mems In
vestment Co. today mailed him a
proposition. Mr.. Wood made a propo-
sition while here, offering a reduced
rent, while the company's proposition
is supposed to be higher than the
present rental.
In speaking of the matter Friday,
Geo. Pond said: "The postoffice can
go to another location before we will
accept reduction in rent. The pres
ent lease has been a losing business
for US, and we have not cleared $50
month alter deducting for lights ETC.,
which we are obliged to furnish. We
would rather rent it to other tenants"
Mr.. Wood is said to have spoken of
the company's offer as unreasonable,
and that the government would not
pay it.
1t is rumored that the postoffice
may be removed to Front street if an
agreement is not reached.
The Mankato free press., 1895-03-22
IMPROVING HICKORY STREET.
Property Owners Want to Have ii
MaCadamized.

A meeting of the property owners
on Hickory street between Front and
Second was held Friday night, to con-
slider the improvement of that street.
All of the property except that owned
by Mrs. Cannon was represented.
All agreed that the street ought to
be paved except A. M. Smith and B.
d. Pay, whose property is below the
street level and would be left too
low. Sentiment was divided as to
whether the street should be paved
with brick or macadamized,
but the majority favored the
latter, and it was decided to petition
the council for the improvement.
The street has long been in a bad
condition, owing to the slight grade.
1t is frequently mud hole the entire
length of the block, and it is time
that it was put in good shape.
The Mankato free press., 1895-03-22
AGENCY HILL IN REVOLT.
A Spicy Communication From a
Resident.

There was large and enthusiastic
meeting of the taxpayers at the store
of w L. Bradshaw on Thursday eve
ming. The meeting had been called
to consider the water famine that pre-
walls in that neighborhoOd, the un-
| lighted streets and other topics per-
| tinent to the coming election of city
officials. The discussion showed that
the people of that vicinity are weary
of paying taxes for water, lights,
streets and other Improvements in
all other parts of the city and recelv-
ing nothing themselves. The senti-
ment forcibly expressed by those
present evidenced deep disgust with
the present system of catching water
in pail under the small pipe running
into the horse trough (which stream
has been partially shut off this win
teri while the pail itself is immersed
in the filthy water of the trough.
| Water so caught must be carried some
distance up hill and then for blocks or
perhaps mile or two. Filling bar
rel by this process is tedious work,
and few can fill barrel with pail
without putting in drippings from the
trough. This is the only place for
people living in Christensen's. Marsh
Bros Hinckley's, Shaubut's and
Branson's additions to get water. An
aged laboring man expressed the SEN
timent of the crowd when he said
that 'while we are Quarreling to
catch the drippings from the horse
trough, there is running to waste, in
public buildings and factories, and in
scores of houses belonging to the kid
gloved, would-be aristocrats, streams,
any one of which would make this
part of the city comfortable"
Could those persons responsible for
the locating of the present reservoir
have heard the compliments paid
them on this choice of a position.
they would perhaps feel less compla-
cency than they did when the imme-
diate results Of such location influence
ed them. 1t was the sense of the
meeting that this portion of the city
Ia part of which was laid out upwards
of thirty years, and has been paying
taxes ever since) is entitled to some of
the privileges which its taxes have
paid for. Implanted acreage on
Agency Hill is listed at from one
hundred and siXty-hve dollars per acre
up; while unplotted ground near
Front street is only about third as
much. Plated lots on Main street
are listed much higher than on any
other road leading into the city, yet
other roads have grades and lights.
There was strong condemnation of
that policy which seeks to perfect
few streets while half the city is
suffering from want of water, and dis
ease and death are reaping rich
harvest, sown by the city's neglect.
The taxes paid last year by this pOr-
tion of the city, would, if economical
ly expended, have provided this neigh
borhOOd with deep well, stand
pipe and windmill sufficient for its
| needs. The taxes paid in the last five
years would make every improvement
that the most Sanguine ask for. The
taxpayers of Agency Hill are right in
inquiring, "Where are we at?"
w. L. BRADSHAW, Secretary.
The Mankato free press., 1895-03-22
TOWN ELECTIONS.
Additional Returns From the
County.

BEAUFORD.
Supervisors-C. L. Sellers, chair
man: John Nagel and ?. III. O'COnnOr.
Clerk. T. Hislop.
Treasurer B. Greedy.
Assessor-A. Little.
Justices -C. Hawes and r. Healy.
Constables-Geo. Doland and Geo.
Baxter.
1t was voted to raise $500 for gen.
eral town purposes.
GOOD THUNDER.
Supervisors Ed. Flynn, chairman;
VIM. Detloff, G. Sohre and d. E. Nc
Carthy.
Clerk-Robert Malzahn.
Treasurer-F H. Morlock.
Justice-Wm. Detloff.
COnStable-G. r. Manthei.
One hundred votes were cast; no
money was voted, and license was
carried.
Supervisor-Owen Mccarthy, chair
man; James Ballard and William
Ulman.
Clerk-Hubert Bruels.
Treasurer-Adam LortZ.
ASSESSOR. w. Cooper.
Constable Stephen May.
The question of erecting new town
hall was voted on, and the proposition
carried by four votes. 1t was voted to
raise $3.50 for incidental expenses of
the town, and $3.50 for town purposes.
The total vote cast was Isl.
CERESCO.
Supervisor-AuguSt Gems, chair
man; Thomas Rooney and w. D. John
StOn.
Clerk Charles Russell.
Treasurer-Frank ThurStOn.
Assessor-F Bloede.
JuSticeS-JOhn WOodhall and Will
liam Bergemann, Jr.
Constables-C Charles Klatt and Jes-
sic Mobiles.
The total vote cast was 84.
MEDO.
Supervisors = Andres Anderson,
chairman; John Ward and d. Murphy.
Clerk G. n. Ackerman.
TreaSurer-S. q. SeverSOn.
Assessor j. @ Stroebel.
Justice-R. G. Hill.
The amount of money voted was
$500; and the total vote cast was 3S.
The Mankato free press., 1895-03-22
Some Facts.

EDITOR OF THE FREE PRESS:
With your permission l would like
to hand you the following statement
showing the advantages of diversified
farming. l have prepared a table be-
low which will show the net earnings
per acre of the various articles of pro-
duce. Ii our farmers will carefully
read il they cannot help but see the
facts.
l trust that they will take hold
more than ever and raise at least.
barley, oats, corn and potatoes, and as
much of the other articles as possible
excepting wheat. AS far as l am con-
cerned | will assure them the highest
market price for such goods at any
time in the city of MankatO.
The Mankato free press., 1895-03-22
RATHBONE SISTERS.

Mrs. Schrack, grand chief of the
Rathbone Sisters of Minnesota, is in
the city trying to revive interest in
the local lodge. She met fifteen or
twenty of the ladies at Mrs. L. A. Lin
der's residence last evening, and much
interest was exhibited. Today she
called upon the members who were
not present. This has been success
full lodge in the past and we hope to
see it revived in it's prestine glory.
The Mankato free press., 1895-03-22
Are You Afraid

to keep deeds and other valuable
papers in your houses where they may
be burned or stolen. For very little
money you can rent drawer in the
vault at Mankato Savings bank, to
put your papers in to which you have
the only key and save yourself any
anxiety. Guaranteed fire and burglar
proof.
The Mankato free press., 1895-03-22
Southwark HO?

Farmers who are seeking to better
themselves should 60 south! The
Queen and Crescent Route offers
million acres of farms at $500 and
SIS 90 an acre ION easy termsE and
monthly half-rate excursions to 60
and see for yourself. No blizzards;;
No cold waves. Fine schools and
churches. Hospitable people. Send
for books and information. w. q.
RINEARsoN, G. P. A, Cincinnati, ..
The Mankato free press., 1895-03-22

The Mather Brick Co.'S bid was ac-
cepted by Mr.. Taylor, aud Mr.
Mahlke's bid by the Odd Fellows. One
Of the two lucky bidders will probably
buy the others contract, so as to put
up both buildings together.
The Mankato free press., 1895-03-22

For SALE-CHEAP-A scholarship
emitting the holder to pursue the
Shorthand Course in the Mankato
Business COLLEGE. Inquire of III. l..
SCHMITT, 2I5 Y. M. l. building, city.
The Mankato free press., 1895-03-22

j. G.. Roller wants 1000 bushels of
clover and timothy seed. Will pay
more than any other buyer. Also
wants millet seed and potatoes.
The Mankato free press., 1895-03-22
MANKATO BIDDERS SUCCESSFUL
They Carry Off Two Contracts at
r1apletOn.

Bids were opened Thursday for con-
structing the new Odd Fellows
block at Mapleton and j. S. Taylor's
brick store next to it. The bids were
as follows.
The Mankato free press., 1895-03-22

-$15O0.0 90 or less to loan on farm Sc
curity at reasonable rate. Inquire at
this office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-03
WORKING FOR NEW YORK.
Said That Mr.. Reeds Friends Prefer New
York for National Convention.

New York, Dec. 2.-As the time ap-
proachcs for the meeting OF the Eepubli-
can national committee, Mt the Arlington
hotel, in Washington, greater encourage
ment is received by the committee of l00
and the Hotel Mems Association.
1t was learned, Saturday, that friends
of Mr. Reed are endeavoring to secure the
convention for the East, and of all the
cities would prefer New York, because of
the political influence Mr.. Reed 5 nomina-
ton here would exert over doubtful At.
lantic coast states
Several influential members Of the com.
mittee have been given to understand that
the Reed men will support New York s
claims if her representatives will only as
sure the national committee that the dele.
gates will not be robbed here by excessive
rates, and that the Madison Square Gar
den will be rented and other arrangements
be made for the comfort and safety of the
visitors.
Just what the committee appointed to
call upon Republican leaders has gained il
is impossible to make public, but there
has been great deal Of quiet hard work
done. The results will be reported at this
weeks meeting of the committee of 100
The secretary of the board of trade Mr..
Gardner, has received assurances from
many merchants that they will aid the
enterprise, financially and otherwise.
The fund to be collected and admin
istersd by the committee of 100 may not
stop at $3.50, 600, but bo increased to 5000. :
600 and made permanent for future use
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-03
TOWN MEETING AT RICHMOND,
Taxpayers Show Little lnterest-Liquor Seller
Prefers Jail 10 Heavy Fine.

Richmond, Dec. ?. - tSpeclaD. The
town meeting Monday, was not so largely
attended as was anticipated, and but little
interest was manifested on the part of tax
payers. George B. Randlette was chosen
moderator G. d. Newell, Alvin Ring,
Arthur Reed, b. f. Curtis, NJ. p Mill
ken, Leander Ross and II. f. Smith par
ticipatcd In the discussion of the several
articles in the warrant. George b. Rand
lette propoundcd some questions to the
chairman of the board of sclectmen.
Articles ., 3 and D were dismissed The
question of accepting the road laid out by
the sclCctmen over land of William Smith
was referred to the next annual meeting
II is now in order for the selcctmen to
proceed with an investigation of the town
books, as per vote of the town at the last
regular meeting.
James Gross, proprietor of the HathorD
house, pleaded guilty, Monday to having
Intoxicating liquors with intent to sell
and was sentenced to pay 500 and costs.
Gross says he prefers to lay it out in the
county Jail.
Mrs. Elmyra Knights widow of John
Knights, died Saturday, at the home OF
her son, j, ID knights, in Skowhegan
The remains were brought to Richmond
for interment in the Cotton cemetery,
Monday. Mrs. knights was 81 years of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-03
TO EXTEND THE ROAD.
Sehasticook & Moosehead Road Planning to
Run Through to GuiIiord.

Guilford, Dec. 2. - (SpeciaD. d.
Lancaster maLager, and Frank W. Hovey,
attorney for the Sebasticook 81 Moosehead
Railroad, were in this town and Sanger
vile, today, in the interests of the rail
road. and particularly to ascertain il our
people will aid in the extension of the road
to these places.
There seems an unusual degree of in
terest here In the matter among our bust.
ness men, and it seems practically assured
that these towns and individuals will
subscribe literally in the stock Among
the persons here visited by these gentle
men were Messrs. Henry Hudson, Otis
Martin, Mr.. Straw, Mcssrs Campbell and
Carr of Sangeryille, and other prominent
men.
The engineers, today, completed the pre-
liminary survey to Guilford, terminating
at the b. & A. depot in this town, pass
ing through the towns of Harmony, Cam
bridge, Parkman, Sangcrville and Gull
ford. Engineer 7. r. Atkinson reports a
very easy route.
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LAvlGNE WHIPS WAlCOJJ.
He Wins Lightweight Championship In is
Rounds. at Maspeih, l. !.

Maspeth, l., l., Dec 2.-The 5.round
contest, tonight, between Joe Walcott,
Tom O'Rourke's colored protepe, and
George Lavignc, the Saginaw Kid" at
tracted one of the largest crowds to tho
Empire Athletic Club ever seen since the
club opened. Both men were unbeaten
lightweights and the contest was practi-
cally to decide the lightweight champion
ship.
1t was arranged that the decision should
go to Lavlgnc if he should be on his feet
at the end of the Is rounds. Tho oolorcd
boxer was the favoritc at 10 to 6, but
Lavignc's supporters were very confident
of his ability to acquit himself with credit
Both men weighed in under 1873 pounds,
the limit. For Ii rounds it was hammer
and tongS, and the scene when the bell
rang aud when the referee, according To
the agreement, pronounced Lavigne the
winner, was one of great enthusiasm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-03
NEWS NUGGETS.
Brought by The Wires from the North, East,
South and West.

A boat belonging TO II. NJ. s. Bouncer
was capsizod off Sheernsss, Eng, Monday,
aud four of its occupants drowned.
The cotton mill of the Powhattan Con
struction and Improvement Co. Mt Pow
haitian, Baltimore county, Ma, was
burned Monday. Loss 500, 000 insured
for s37, 900.
The establishment of the James Hogan
Printing Co. at St Louis, was burned,
NJ )nday. Loss, $50, 900; partially insured.
Fireman Smith and Trauber were seri.
ously injured by falling brick
Captain Carter and Second Officer
Crocker of the ship Parthia Of Bath, Me,
arrived at Quarantine, l.. l., Monday
morning. The Psrthia was burned In
the South Pacific Ocean, Oct. /, and
abandoned by the crew. Life boats were
procured, and the crew, after tedious
trial, landed on shore. One Of the sea-
man died and was buried in the ocean.
Captain Cartain says that the fire was
caused by spontaneous combustion. The
Parthia registered 1871 tons and was
built in 1891.
Benjamin Ella Gallup, one of Chicago's
oldest and truly representative citizens,
died, Sunday, at his residef CO In Indiana
avenue. The body will be taken to
Rochester, \. H., Wednesday, for inter-
ment. Mir. Gallup was born in Lebanon,
\. H., July II, 1926. After graduating
at Dartmouth College he became civil
engineer on the Central Vermont Rail
road. He came to Chicago in 1853 and
entered the real estate business. In 1878
he was sent by President Hayes as a COM
missioner 10 the Paris exposition. He
retired from business about IL years ago.
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A CLEVER CAPTURE.
jeremiah J. Readon Wanted at Port
land for Killing John Doyle,
captured by Portland Officer in Boston and
Taken 10 Maine.

Boston, Dec. 2.-Jeremiah j. Reardor
Was arrested, this afternoon, on Howard
street, charged with manslaughter in kill
ing John Ii. Doyle in Portland, Me. In
spectors McCausland and Wright of polio,
heanq quarters, and Officer John Heating OF
Portland, made the arrest. Reardon wa,
taken to headquarters, and offered to re
turn to Portland without requisitior
papers. He left in charge of Officer Keat
ing at 3 o'clock.
Reardon is % years old and a can maker
by trade 1t is charged by the Portland
officers that, sept. l, he attacked Doyle in
liquor saloon in Portland He knocked
Doyle down and kicked him savgely
Both of Doyle's jaws were broken and he
was removed to the Maine General hospi.
tai. The injuries extended to his lungs,
and, Nov. 20, Doyle died. He was mar
ried and his wife and four children sur
vive him.
Reardon left Portland The police heard
that he had gone to New York, and Officer
Heating went there to look for him. He
learned that Reardon had shipped on cat
tie steamer and had gone to Liverpool.
kcating returned to Portland and awaited
developments,
Thanksgiving day, Heating heard that
Reardon was stopping with friend in
Boston. He came here, and Wright and
McCausland were sent to aid him. They
found that he was in the habit of hanging
about Howard street.
The officers watched for him. Reardon
came down Howard street toward Court.
Wright and McCausland stepped up to
him and placed their hands on his arms.
He went with them without murmur.
dc would not say much about the case
He admitted having trouble in a saloon
in Portland before he left, but insisted
that he did not bit the dead man. He
said he read of Doylc's death in Port
land paper, Thursday.
Rcardon has been in Boston about two
weeks. He had been living with people
whom he knew in Portland, and who had
since come to Boston. He expressed his
willingness to 60 TO Portland and face the
charge against him.
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PRIVILEGES WITHDRAWN.
Canada Will Hereafter Show No Favors 10
Yankee Fishermen.

Ottawa Ont Dee. A proclamation
has been issued by the government de-
claring that section 1 of tho WasbiD gton
treaty act of 1SSS Is no longer in force.
This section gave United States fishermen
certain privileges in Canadian waters
pending the adoption of the fisheries
treaty negotiated in Washington. by
paying a license of si.50 per ton, the fish
crmen were allowed to purchase bait and
supplies in Canadian ports, also to trans
ship their catch end crews
The treaty was rejected at Washington,
and the modus vivcnd was retained In
force rs an act Of courtesy by Canada
until the present time, folly five years be-
yond the time for which It was promised.
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THE SENATE CAUCUS.
The Senate Will Probably Be Soon Reorgan
lied by the Republicans.

Washington, Dec. 2.-Thc caucus held,
this afternoon, by the Republican semi
tors, although devoid of positive action,
demonstrated the fact that probable sue.
cessful attempt will soon be made to re.
organize the Senate In both committees
and elective officers.
The caucus lasted half an hour, and
there was a general clearing of the atmo-
sphere, which had been somewhat obscurcd
by the action Of few senators, who met,
Saturday night, to prepare plan for tax
ing the management Of the Senate out of
the hands Of the older members. The re-
suit of this afternoon talk was a recon
Citation of the conflicting elements.
The caucus met with q feeling of apprc-
hension in the minds Of some as 10 what
Messrs. Hansbrough, Pettigrew, Clark,
Garter, Mantle, Dabois, Chandler, Gal
Continued on page ?.
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Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Dec. 1.-The barometer Is
decidedly low on the New England coast.
1t has fallen in the extreme Northwest,
and has risen rapidly in the Central val
eys and Lake region. The cold wave has
extended eastward and now covers the
country from the Lake region southwark
to the Gulf coast.
1t is warmer On the Atlantic coast and
IN the extreme Northwest 1t is below
freezing as far south as the northern por-
lions Of the Gulf states Rain has IRE
vailed on the Atlantic coast and light
SHOWS in the Central valleys and Lake
region.
Much colder, fair weather will prevail,
Tuesday, from New England southwark
to Florida. Fair weather, with cold,
northerly winds, will continue in the Cen
trail valleys, The temperature will rise
slowly with fair weather In the North
west
Signals arc displayed on the Atlantic
coast from Eastport TO Norfolk and sec
ton.
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WANTS $4,000 DAMAGES.
Steward Rich Ct Steamer Emmeline Sue:
Company for Injuries Received.

Rockland, Dec. 1.-The steamer En-
melinc of the Rockland aud Bangor Line,
has been libcllcd and keeper put aboard
Leander e. Rich, the steward, had his
foot crushed by the steamer gang plank
IN November, 1891. His leg has been
amputatod at the Maine General hospital
In consequence of the accident, Rich
brings suit for S12, 900 Hon. G. Il. Lit
tlefield Of Rockland, and George r. Bird,
ESQ, Of Portland, are the counsel for tbs
plaintiff. and Col. W. II. Fogler for the
company.
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CONNECTICUT ELECTIONS.
Republicans Have Own Way in Cities Where
Municipal Elections are Held.

Williamantic, CT, Dec. 2.-The bien-
NAL city election, today, resulted in the
election of all the Republican candidates
for general offices except city sheriff, by
small majorities. Herbert r. Chappeil
was elected mayor by 26 majority The
Republicans control both branches of the
city government.
Rockville. CT, Dec AT the annual
city election, today. the Republicans
elected Edwin L. Heath, mayor, and the
entire city ticket by majority of $40.
The Republicans elected three councilmen
and one alderman; and the Democrats
elected one alderman and one councilman.
The common council will now stand. 10
Republicans, Democrats. on a joint
ballot, a gain of one Democrat