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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-01-11
WILL ASK STATE AID.
The Humane Society is Not Beaten by
the Council.

"We are not disappointed by the ac-
ton of the council Saturday night in
tabling our petition" said Mr.. VIM.
Plymat, attorney for the Humane So
clety, this morning. eve expected
as much, and do not now believe that
if the council had full authority to
grant our request they would have
done so.
"And viewing matters in this light
we are preparing ourselves for it. We
shall now incorporate under the state
law, have police power vested in Mr..
Sheldon and are assured by Mrs. Craig
that the funds to pay our agent can be
secured by private subscription. She
has done many more difficult things
in the past in regard to charitable
work and we feel that she can do it
again.
"Once incorporated, we shall have
protection from the state society, and
a bill is to be introduced at the COM
ing session of the legislature provid-
ing for the creation of the offices of
Humane agents and setting aside
funds with which to pay them. There
need be no fears that we are going to
acknowledge ourselves beaten because
the council has seen fit to so uncere-
moniOuSly sit down on US.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-01-11
OTHER FOLKS NOTIONS.
An Answer to "CitiZenS About
the rIadisOn Lake Row.
MADISON LAKE, Jan. I, 1895.

MADISON LAKE, Jan. I, 1895.
Editors Free Press:
/ notice an article in the ReUieaU
censuring County Attorney Benedict
for statement alleged to have come
from him. The donkey in the lion
skin" also holds OK" up and tries to
perfOrate him.
The facts developed thus far in the
case have shown that our county at
torney has not shirked his duty, and
that the statements attributed to him
are substantially correct.
This extravaganza creature signing
himself "Citizens" says that 'K." is
evidently sin league with the GRIM
inalS." Well, now, / would like to
ask the delightful chap who the
criminals are? Has it been proved
that any man in this locality is a
criminal? So far as has been proved,
does anyone stand closer to being a
criminal than the one from whose
morbid brain that article emanated?
You say that it is ''fair to" presume
that ''K." has given his perversely
false account to Attorney Benedict.
In this Mr.. "Citizens" made a pro-
found observation. You are possessed
of very vivid imagination. The
truth in the matter is that ok" had
no interview of any kind with Mr..
Benedict.
AS to the so-called ''brawlers from
abroad" their votes put down the
saloon in Jamestown last March, and
the responsibility of having them in
your midst rests with the virtuous
people of Madison Lake. If you peO-
pie are such lovers of law and order as
you say you are, it is strange you had
to import brawler from abroad to
act in the capacity of marshal and
encourage debauchery by often be-
coming Intoxicated himself.
You had law and order in your viii
lage while men who attended strictly
to their duties filed the position of
marshal. OK" would suggest that
in the future you get some such gen.
tleman to fill that position, and there
will be no occasion to burden the CaX-
payers of Blue Earth county litigat-
ing these petty quarrels, for there
will be none.
[ hope ''Citizens" will see fit to
addle his brains and waste his ener-
gies no further with such windy
babblements and highly-colored false
hoods as the one TO which he has just
given vent. OK"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-01-11
Was a Chattel rIOrtgage.

1t has been learned this afternoon
that Mary Weber, a sister of Mrs.
Thiel, residing in this city, holds a
chattel mortgage of $3.50 on the
laundry property. This covers every
thing except the safe and couple of
iron kettles worth about dollar each.
The mortgage was given May 10th,
1894, and runs one year, but it was not
recorded until December 2Sth last.
This instrument of course takes pre-
cedent over all claims and Mrs. Web
Der stated this afternoon that she will
at once take steps to protect herself
Miss Maggie Murray, the bookkeeper,
this afternoon filed lien against the
Thiel belongings for $40 for wages
due, and John Wigley, the delivery
boy is holding the bag for $40 on the
same account. Charlie Taylor also
has some money due from Theil but
will not attach.
Miss Murray denied that there was
any great amount of money due on
book accounts. She states that the
major part of them have already been
collected, and that he had also ar
ranged settlement with his branch
offices at Lake Crystal, LIE Sueur and
Madison Lake. w.
The White attachment was taken
out on account of money due on the
starch machine.
Very little money was found in the
safe, as the proprietor had taken evil
dent care that all the available funds
went with him. When Mr.. Phillips
took an inventory of the iron box Mrs
Thiel requested him not to take the
little money that remained, as she was
very hard up and would need it,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-01-11
SOMEWHAT COMPLICATED.
Fifteen Heirs to an Estate Valued at
$500.

Attorney Lorin Cray has puzzle on
his hands in the way of settling
So, 500 estate in Blue Earth county
which is plastered with mortgages.
By the terms of the will the widow
gets a third. Each of her six children
is to receive a twelfth, while the
eight children of two other distant
members of the house have been ap-
portioned one-forty-eighth each. How
to convert the encountered estate
into ready cash is what is most puz-
cling Mr.. Cray.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-01-11

and CheviOts, silk and satin lined
guaranteed to be worth S25, only S1O.25.
Genuine Scotch Cheviots suits, worth
$1S, sold here for So %. West of Eng
land broadcloth and French tricot
WorSted suits, guaranteed, worth S35.
only 1925. Mems fine pants in
Worsted and Cashmere, worth 81, only
S1.55. A large line of mems, boys and
children's Oyercoats, silk and satin
lined, including Beavers, Meltons,
Kerseys, plain and fancy Worsted in
all styles qualities, from S2.15 up
wards. Mems fancy stripes dress
pants, worth $3.50, only S2.4S. Boys
suits at Csc. and upwards. Mems
socks, worth Csc, only &c. Mems fan
mel shirts, worth S1.35, only 19c. Mems
fancy dress shirts, slightly soiled,
worth S1.50, only &c. Boys knee
pants, worth &c., only 11c., and thou
sands of other articles that cannot be
mentioned here. Come and see them.
You cannot afford to miss this oppor-
tunity. If you wish to attire yourself
as we'll as you can, now do it at one
third the price. Be careful and make
no mistake. Look for the name and
number. and recollect there is no
branch store connected with this
wonderful fire sale, which will last for
eight days only at the great fire insur-
ance sale of clothing on Front street,
next door to the city hall. A chance
for such wonderful bargains occurs
only once in lifetime.
Save this and bring it with YOU.
Positively no goods sold and no one
allowed in the building until the sale
cOmmences-Saturday, January 18th,
at ga. m. During the great fire in
surance sale the store will remain
open until 9 o'clock at night and
Saturday until IL p. m. Car fare paid
to all patrons residing out of the city.
Special prices to country merchants.
Mail orders will receive prompt atten-
tiOn if accompanied with money or
ders. BY order of the fire adjuster.
@. w. WALKER,
Front ST., next door to City Hall,
MankatO, Mimi.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-01-11

IN our telegraph columns this morn
ing will be found Gov. Nelson's mes
sage to the legislature. 1t is COM
plete review of the affairs of the state,
and should receive the attention of
everyone interested in the states pro-
gress He enjoins upon the legisla-
ture the Importance of exercising
economy both in appropriations and
legislation, and the legislature can
not do better than follow close this
wise Injunction.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-01-11

DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fair highest Award
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-01-11
Hook and Lad der Co. No. l held q

Hook and Lad der Co. No. held a
a business meeting at the city hall
lastnight. 1t was decided to purchase
eight new canvas coats for the use of
the members, and to give dance on
Monday evening, February 4th. The
election of officers will be held at the
next regular meeting.
Judge lisa P. Shissier is nursing a
boil, the first one of his life, located
just where ''the chicken got the
hatchet,' while Recorder Brown has
stiff neck. - E
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-01-11
READY FOR BUSINESS.

Tuesday the Minnesota legis-
lature met in regular session, and or
gained ready for business by electing
the various officers which were nomi-
mated in the caucuses last evening.
In the house caucus Capt. Van SAINT
was nominated by an overwhelming
majority over Daniel Shell. This has
been foreshadowed for several days
past, as the general drift has been in
his direction. The house has secured
a first-class presiding officer, and aside
from Mr. Shell, there is no man the
FREE PRESS had rather see in the
speakers chair than Mr.. Van SAINT.
AS for Mr.. Shell he has the pleasure
of knowing that he received the sup
port of the second district Republi-
can members to man. His canvass
for the place has been most honor
able one, and he has made scores of
friends on every side by his manly,
open way in which he has conducted
it, No one would recoil quicker than
big-hearted, honest Dan Shell from
making a speakership canvass for the
temporary advantage it might give
him in the makeup of the committees;
but it is pretty certain when Speaker
Van SAINT has completed his list, it
will be found that Mr.. Shell has been
well remembered.
The second district has again been
turned down, but it is far better to
lose with such clean open-handed
fight as Mr.. Shell conducted, in which
he has won the highest respect of
the victors, than it would have been
to have won at the cost of the respect
of those who might have been opposed.
The good feeling which prevailed in
the caucus, augurs we'll for the open
ing of the session, and it is earnestly
hoped it will prevail until the gavel
falls in final adjournment.
The senate caucus which met at
the same time chose the list of senate
officers. Mr.. j. e. Peterson, of this
city, was nominated for engrossing
clerk on the first ballot. The selec-
tion is good one and Mr.. Peterson
will perform the duties OF the office
in most satisfactory manner.
The duties pertaining to the or
organization of the two houses has
given sort of a lull to the senatorial
contest, but Mr.. Washburn and his
friends are feeling better over the
outlook than at any time during the
week past, and the report comes that
whatever material change there is,
has been in the favor of Senator Wash
burn. The fact that the election of
Gov. Nelson would elevate Dave
Clough to the governorship, is causing
many to hesitate who might other
wise and under somewhat different
conditions support him. In addition
to this, the strong reports which are
coming in from the country all over the
state, shows that the current of pub
lie opinion has turned heavily toward
Mr., Washburn, and will prove a
strong obstacle for the opposition to
overcome. 3 S.'
with the legislature organized the
senatorial will again. be resumed. with
all it's former vigor to continue until
senator is elected.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-01-11
WILL PREACH SOON.
The New Episcopal Minister to Dis
course Jan. zoth.

The new Episcopal minister, Rev.
Davis, of Brainard, will deliver his
first sermon in this city Sunday
morning, January Goth. He has not
yet definitely accepted the call to
this city.
Mr.. Davis comes highly recommend.
He has filled the Episcopal pulpit at
Brainard for some time with great
success, and he is said to be an elo-
quent man, clear in his ideas and con-
vincing in his Argument.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-01-11

Henry Ulman and Miss Carrie
Lewis will be married at st. Peter and
Pauls church at $50 am. tomorrow.
after which they will go to Waseca.
They will be at home after January
18th on Sixth street.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-01-11

Remember this great sale will posi-
lively close Saturday, January 10Th, lat
10 o'clock p. m.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-12-12

The VOICE would be glad to de-
vote much space to the meeting Of
the Kansas Reform Press Associa.
ton at Lawrence last Friday and
Saturday, but it is impossible to do
so. 1t was most interesting and
instructive meeting, and the editors
were royalty treated by the people
of Lawrence, and the faculty of that
great institution the State University
also Of the Innian School, Haskell
Institute. The full proceedings
of the meeting will appear in the
Western Printers Auxiliary, for De-
cember, published by the Western
Newspaper Union at Wichita.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-12-12

Judge j. A. Burnette dismissed dis
trict court at Winfield last Saturday
night until tomorrow morning to al
low himself aud others a chance to
hear RObt. G. Ingersoll's lecture at
Kansas City last night. Court Stem
ographer j. r. Davis came over to
spend Sunday and today here instead
of going to hear IngerSoll.-Mail 10th,
1t is to be hoped our learned
judge enjoyed himself under the
golden drippings Of IngersolTS sane
tuary and that he returned much
in his purposes of dis
justice and equity to the
people. If so, the loss of time
to the people he serves will have
been fully recompensed.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-12-12

Evangelist Boles closes his revival
services in Topeka on the 10Th with
his lecture, "Uncle Sam is Sick
What will cure Him." If the peo-
pie of Topeka want to hear some
thing that will do them good they
should attend this lecture. Boles
reveals the bald-headed truth con-
corning our condition, and shields
no political party. All come in for
a share of censure. He could not
tell the whole truth otherwise. Boles
will excite sober thought in the
mind of every American citizen.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-12-12

Andy Richards has reversed the
supreme court on its decision de-
claring the Doubleday law constitu-
tional. If some one will kindly
break the news to the justices, they
will all doubtless discover the mis-.
take and correct it.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-12-12

A bill has been introduced in the
senate to grant Mrs. Gresham, widow
of the late secretary of state. pension
of $500 per month. The bill was in
PRODUCED by Senator Voorhees, of In
ana.-Mail.
Why should Mrs. Gresham be en-
titled to a pension Of 5000 per
month"; Secretary Gresham was a
good man, brave soldier, who has
held good, fat office ever since the
war. His widow should have the
pension she is entitled to under the
general law made to cover all the
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-12-12

Whether Geo. 7. Anthony is al
lowed to made pull on the "contin-
gent find" for his ;unketing expenses
or not, will make little difference.
The legislature will allow his bill.
But Auditor Cole deserves credit for
trying to plug a leak anyway.-Oxford
Register.
If the people elect a Populist leg
islature the VOICE will wager that
Mr.. Anthony will not get his "bill in. "
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-12-12

heroes Of the late war and no more.
Why these special acts? They are
foreign to the American idea Of Re-
publican form Of government. Soon
we shall have titled aristocracy
sustained by the serfs and slaves
who hew the wood and draw the
water, if such customs prevail. As
an American citizen and patriot we
protest.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-12-12
The Ideal Panacea.

James L. Francit, Alderman, Chi.
cago, says; 81 regard DR.. Kings New
Discovery as an ideal panacea for
coughs, colds and lung complaints,
having used it in my family for the
last five years, to the exclusion of
physicians prescriptions or other pre-.
paratiOns."
Rev. John Burgus, KeOkuk, Iowa,
writes: 81 have been a minister Of
the Methodist Episcopal church for
50 years or more, and have never
found anything so beneficial, or that
gave me such speedy relief as DR..
Kings New Discovery" Try this
ideal cough remedy now. Trial bot
ties free at f. B. Snyder's drug store.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-12-12
The crowds that throng our
Dress Goods
Department

are positive proof that we have the right
goods at the right prices.
10 Pieces Of Wool serges. Casbmeres
and Novelties, "a and 80 inch. per yd 1sc
10 pieces Fancy Mohair worth G5 and Is
cents; per yard ...................... 43c
As pieces Whipcord. Cheviots Boucles.
Bengalines, cheap at &c; your choice 43c.
These are crushing bargains and must be
seen TO be appreciated.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1895-12-12

protest.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-09-26
The Elders Prayer.


Topeka Journal
The Rev. II. H. Fisher could not
resist the temptation TO tell a story on
n brother minister
1T was Presiding Elder Still Of the
Methodist church The good old man
is dead now, and it can't do any harm
70 tell this story of him.
The early travelling Of the elder in
Kansas was not easy. He had a mule
on which he used to ride. and this
mule was not always obedient. ore
day the elder and hi r~-Slc encountered
4 swollen stream. Along the edge OF
the stream the elder and hiS mule
strayed in hope ot finding Il safe cross
ing. Finally the elder found a tree
that oyerhung the stream. and from
which he believed he could swing 10
the other side But the mule couldn' t
swing. He could swim, however, which
the elder couldn't
All the extra clothing and the Bi-
bic were made into a bundle and tied
on the mules back and the animal led
to the water He swan safely across
and began eating grass on the other
side
The elder looked at the swinging
limb, and dropping to his knees, prayed
fervently that he might make no mis-
take in getting across. Then heswung
out and landed safely
"He knelt and thanked the Lord.
But there was a new obstacle The
mule was having a good time in the
grass and refused to be caught again.
Several vel! directed efforts flew wide
of the mark, and the good elder was in
desperation. He must keep his APP
pOintment and he couldn't walk it.
There was but one thing for the elder
to do. and the elder did It, Down in
the damp grass he dropped on his
knees and prayed the Lord to help him
catch the mule.
This is the only Instance | ever
heard of III which a man called on the
Lord to help him catch a mule, and to
his dying day the elder firmly believed
the Lord did it, though it took them
both some time"
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-09-26
Drawing - Wills.

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The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-09-26
Honest journalism.
Chicago Times.

Chicago Times.
Il believe said Robert Collyer,
chat a good newspaper is as sacred in
its own way as the Bible. Ithas some
thing in it of the very present word Of
God to man, and the very present word
OF man to God"
This was the great tribute Of a great
man to honesty IN journalism. 1t
ought to be the high aim OF every
newspaper man to deserve it.
What is an honest newspaper?
1t is one that, within its proper
sphere as a pubic instrument, tells the
truth without fear or favor.
1t one that has ever as its guide
the best and truest interests Of the
community, that 5 faithful to it, con
5tltuents, that uses every legitimate
means to guard and foster the welfare
of the people ana aid IN their social
and political elevation, that upholds
the Just law OF the land that does not
become the ready weapon Of trusts and
corporate aggrandizement
1t is not one that mvades the ~ancti-
ty OF the home for the qualification Of
the scandal mOngcr or the satisfaction
OF petty spite.
1T is not one that is ever ready to
sell its powerful columns to those who
defy the law, who oppress the people,
| who corrupt legislators and who build
great fortunes on the fallen rights OF
citizens.
Newspapers are not published merely
| for the health or amusement OF then
owners They are published for financial
gain. The editor is, or ought to be, the
servant Of the pubic, and he Is entitled
to a Just reward Tor his services And
he gets it by honest effort
But the editor whose greed Tor wealth
causes him to open his columns 10
every powerful and oppressive schemer
is dishonest and ought to he branded a.
such The merchant who cheats bis
customer has his Nemesis The editor
who betrays hi9 people ought to have a
place in lie 81 me category.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-09-26
An Interesting Pensioner.
Charlotte NeWs.

Charlotte Ne1rs.
The State Auditor has received an
application for a pension from a most
interesting character, VIZ, Elijah Wal
ker a well known citizen of MOOre's
Greek township, Pender county, \. c.
Mr.. Walker IS now lOl years old (his
age is duly recOrded), and he enlisted
as volunteer in the Confederate ser
vice when siXty-seven years old, al
though past the age Of exemption from
military service. He fought all through
the war and was severely wounded
several times, having been shot in both
hands, which latter wounds partly ais
abled him. Notwithstanding this fact,
however, he has refused to accept the
pension he was entitled to from the
State, on the ground that he did not
think it right SO long as he was able to
support himself" Now, however, he
saws that he is no longer able to make
a LIVING" and he has applied for the
pension for the future. but for no back
arrearages.' His application was
promptly granted.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-09-26
Foreigners in America.

Durhan san.
The western states, considered as a
whole. have twenty-five per cent. OF
foreigners among their population.
OF the potential voting strength OF
this country. 100000 are OF native
and 1000 900 Of foreign birth.
Pennsylvania and Illinois have from
fifteen to twenty-five foreigners to each
square mile Of area.
over ninety-siN per cent. Of the i'm
migrants who come to this country
settle in the north, west and north
west.
The percentage of foreign to native
population in 1880 was nine per cent.
in 1890 it had increased to fourteen per
cent.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-09-26
How to Bring Down Son and How
to Bring Up Son.

Young Mans Era.
Let him have plenty Of spending
money.
Permit him to choose his own com
panions without restraint or direction,
GIVE him a latchkey and allow him
to return home late IN the evening.
Make no erquiry as to where anc
with whom he spends his leisure mo-
ments.
Give him to understand that man
ners make good substitute for moral
lty.
Teach HIM to expect pay for every
act OF helpfulness to others.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-09-26
FOR CHILDREN,
Ny CHOICE.

II Maude were little lady,
Who did no work at all
And if Kate were little housemaid
Who did the work for all
And if my little lady
We're sad the liveIong day;
And if the little housemaid
Were always glad and gay,
I'd rather be the hOusemaid,
And do the work for all,
Than be the little lady
And never work at all.
-DeIiu Hart Stone IN ST. Nich07aq.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-09-26

Silence i golden, especially When
YOU can not think Of a good answer on
the spur OF the moment.-London Judy.
The rumor that Della Fox had lost
S65 900 worth of diamonds in Peoria
caused a lively futter in the plate glass
trust for while-Chicago Dispatch.