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Evening star., 1895-04-24
Linen Department.
Second foor.)

Second foor.)
pieces 6o-inch twide All-linen Beachcd Table
Damask. reduced from 4sc to 39c yard, because
last years patterns.
The Napkins to match reduced from $1.25 to 81
Dozen
Dress GoodsEDepartrment.
Evening star., 1895-04-24
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The universal verdict"
Prize swimming
Contributions
Ladies of Washington
PDLlSBWRV' BEST
FLOUR.
THIRD PRIZE
THE BEST is THE CHEAPEST.


1 can make better bread, lighter and whirer
bread and more bread from Pisburys Best Flour
cheapest and best flour made. and take great
pleasure in recommending it,. speak from an ex-
perience of twenty-one years housekeeping. Being
absolutely pure, it is made from The choicest
hard spring wheat, it is the most healthy and
nutritious, and this is really the most important
quality to be taken into consideration. .'llealth
is wealth. Pillsbury's Best is made from Minne-
sofa and Dakota Spring Wheat, which has the
largest proportion Of gluten and phosphates Of any
grown in in this country: By their new Roller Pro
tious qualities. They test all the wheat they buy
by the most improved scientific method. that it
Is impossible to make mistakes on that point. They
you are sure Of never being deeeiy ID by them. At
the e, Ptlsbury washburn Flour Mills Co. over four
requiring twenty million bushels Of wheat each
year. Think Of that and do fail to get a bar
rel for trial The most delicious light rolls ever
tasted were made Of Pillsbury's Best Flour: Five
cents worth Of this -four will make enough rolls
for meal for q family of eight persons, THE
BEST Is REALLY THE CHEAPEST.
Evening star., 1895-04-24
Betting Ribbons.

Prcttier Ribbons never girded waist.
Lovely Betting Ribbons of Dresdens, Moires.
plain and striped Gros Grains, &C., ~ to
81, inches wide.
Evening star., 1895-04-24
Wash Waists.

Five cases of Ladies' Shirt Waists, in the
choice. refined stripes and figures which
are confined to us. While we have Wash
Waists from 4Sc. to $780, we call special
attention to the line at 81, in fancy per-
Gales, lawns, &c
Evening star., 1895-04-24
Handkerchief Department.

a Fine Pure Linen Handkerchief. with drawn
work and lace borders. Reduced from 25c and S5c
to 2Oc because creased in window display.
Evening star., 1895-04-24
Notion Department.

40 pieces 1A-inch Binding, suitable for mating.
SC. Reduced from 15c to Sc for piece Of 10 yards.
% Curling Irons. Reduced from sc to &c each
just to get rid Of them.
SO pieces Bone Casing Reduced from 1Oc to Sc
piece of yards, because dark colors.
81 cakes Palm Soap. Reduced from &c to Sc,
because selling slowly.
II Metal Soap Boxes Reduced from 19c to &c
EACH because seems to want them.
los yards Triumph Dress Extender. Reduced
from Sc to &c yard, because in white and gray
only.
90 pieces Velveteen Skirt Binding. Reduced
from 1Oc to &c piece, because in colors only-and
colors not very desirable.
Evening star., 1895-04-24
=, ALady From Pittsburg

VIM show you the working Of ths New Dish Washes.
suW,
Evening star., 1895-04-24

Summer Corsets from all the leaders
the &c. P.,'' &c. B. ''R. & c." ''Thomp-
sons Glove Fitting Il. c." and others
of hrrdly less merit. though not SO well
known
Evening star., 1895-04-24

SPECIAL.-2-in. Gros Grain Silk Betting
Ribbon in black, white. cream and &c, vd,
Evening star., 1895-04-24
The Palais Royal.
Embroidery Department.

Embroidery Department.
Second foor.)
100 and more Remnants Of Swiss, Cambric and
Nainsook Embroideres all widths, in lengths from
"A to AZ yards. Reduced to less than the whole
sale prices.
Ribbon Department.
First foor.)
45 pieces 3A-inch wide Ribbons in latest styles
am colors for millinery and dress Reduced
from 3oc to 19c yd, because of the importers Ioss
Millinery Department.
Second hcor.)
81 Ornaments for Hats. Reduced to &c from 25c
and soc. The importers loss.
Soc bunches French Flowers Reduced to 15c
from 25c and 35c bunch because two small lots
not desirable.
Evening star., 1895-04-24
Lace Department.

1000 yards Point Venice Laoes, to inchc
wide. Reduced from 50c Csc and 7oc to 25c yard
because of the importers loss.
1000 yards Point Venice Laces at 49c yard, wort
from 81 As to ST. 6S,
Evening star., 1895-04-24
Hosiery Department.

16 pairs Silk Hose with black feet and colored
uppers. Reduced from CSC and $1.25 to CSC pair
because odds and endslast Of various styles.
80 pairs Lisle Thread and Cotton Hose. Reduced
to 25c from 35c. Last Of many.
Evening star., 1895-04-24

$1o-DoN'T PAY $40 OR s25 FOR IMITATION
crayon portraits. I do genuine free-hand work
for $40. Gall or address ARTIST, S06 l1th ST.
NV. Lessons given. ap2i-6t'
Evening star., 1895-04-24
Glove Department.

1876 pairs Foster Lace and 4button Kid Gloves +
tans and browns. Sizes Oh 5A and IN. Reduce
from 79c. 81 and $1.25 to lSc pair, because broke
sizes,
Evening star., 1895-04-24
Umbrella Department.

Ladies' Mackintoshes of waterproof serge, in
gray, navy and black. Latest style military cape.
half lined. Reduced from $3.6S to $29S, because
long lengths. Note that they easily be short
ened.
Is Ladies' Gloria Silk Umbrellas, with improved
paragon frames and imitation jewel handles. Re-
duced from 125 to $1O9, because the last Of the
lot-remnants.
Evening star., 1895-04-24
Stationery Department.

21 Paper Dolls. each with three costumes. Re
duced from 15c to 12c because the boxes contain
ing them broken
Inkstands of brass, china and olive wood Re-
duced from 25 and 35 to 19c each because odd lot.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-01-18
Washburn's chances looking better
than at any time yet.
UNANIMOUS FOR WASHBURN.

Senator Barr received the following
letter from Eagle Lake, this county,
yesterday morning:
HON. GEO. T. BARR, Dear Sir-I re-
turn the Enclosed petition to you. l
am unable to find any opposition to
the reelection of w. d. WaShburn to
the senate. Our representatives.
were instructed to cast their votes
and work for the reelection OF w ID.
Washburn. The people here are al
most unanimously in favor OF w. ID.
Washburn for senator and are grieved
at the course of our congressman, Nc
Cleary, in opposing the choice of the
Republicans in this district. You
will please express to w. d. Wash
burn our utmost confidence and wish
him God speed in his reelection to the
senate. | am yours truly.
A. L. CUMMINGS.
Eagle Lake, Jan. II, 1895.
The petition enclosed was sent out
by the Nelson managers to get signers
to oppose Senator WaShburn.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-01-18
THEY FARED WELL.

The legislative committees were
announced at the session of the legis-
lature this forenoon. The Blue Earth
county delegation Jared well. The
following are the committees they
are members of:
Senator Barr-Chairman of commit
tee on education. Also member of
elections, finance, normal schools and
public buildings.
Representative Gutterson = Chair
man committee on binding Irvine.
Also member of committee on rail
roads, and two or three other COM
mittees, the names of which we did
not get.
Representative Cross-Member of
committees on hospitals for the in
sane, public buildings, elections, SOL
dier's home, geological and natural
history survey.
Representative Juliar-C Committees
on agriculture, insurance, school for
detectives, and towns and county.
Senator Peterson, of ST. Peter, is
chairman of the committee on nor
NAL schools.
The senatorial contest is now on in
earnest, and things were red hot at
st. Paul at noon today, with Senator
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-01-18
TIE THIRTY YEARS TRADITION.

The Death of Mr.. O'NeiI1 and Defeat of
MIR. Holman Saved the Record.
TWAS fate which defeated Represent
ative Holman. The venerable Indianian
essayed to do what no one before him
had accomplished. The tradition that
limits service in the house of represent
atives to 80 years will receive increased
respect from Mr.. Holman defeat. At
the beginning of the present congress
Mr.. Holman and Mr.. O'NeiIl of Phila-
delphia had conversation about this
tradition. Mr.. O'Nelil asked Mr.. Hol-
man what he thought of it. MIR. Hell
man smiled at the man who was STA
ther of the house" and told him he was
all right for half a dozen terms. Mr..
O'Neill shook his head and reminded
Mr.. Holman of the fate that had over
taken Kelley, Randall and others just
when it seemed that they were sure to
break the record. Mr.. Holman afterward
told of this conversation and added:
81 guess O'Neill will break the record.
He is strong and hearty"
Before the year was out Mr.. O'Neill
was dead, and the tradition had received
one more proof of its weird power. Mr..
Holman then became father of the
house." Had he been elected this time
he would have exceeded the traditional
80 years limit as soon as ne passed the
Sd of next March. But he was defeated.
1t will be long time before the ira
dition will be tested again. With Mr..
Holman the last of the members nearing
the limit disappears. Mr.. Bland goes
out Of congress with % years to his
credit. Mr. Cannon of Illinois and Mr..
Culberson of Texas will have served 20
years each On the Sd Of next March. -
Washington Cor. st. Louis Globe-Dem-
Ocrat
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-01-18

THE st. Paul Pioneer Press of a
couple of days ago, in placing mem
bers of the legislature on the senator
ial question, put Hon. ID. E. Cross in
the McCleary column. The reporter
certainly got his name mixed, and
Mr. Cross desires us to say that he is
in St. Paul to vote for Senator Wash
burn until April if need be or until he
is elected or defeated Mr.. Cross is
one of the most earnest supporters of
Senator Washburn and he is decidedly
indignant that any one should pre-
sumo to class him for any one else.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-01-18
A FEMALE FLOGGER.
Second Exposure of Brutality For Which
England Has No Law.

England Has No Law.
Mr. Labouchere has been compelled
again to expose horrible scandal, which
there is no law in England to suppress.
1t is the work of professional foggers OF
girls, boys and men. The establishment
of the woman who advertises her serv-
ices at terms from shillings is described
In Truth as the result of call by pros
pective clients. The fogger showed what
she frankly called the torture room.
There is an iron bedstead, on which, she
explained, the victim is extended across
pillow. On either side are straps in
tended to meet across tie body and hold
the victim down, while the arms and
legs are fastened to the four legs of the
bedstead by contrivanoes like handouts.
Gags and pads used to stifle the cries of
the victim were also produced, the pads
being used for the young girls who are
liable to bite their lips under the tor
ture, and thus disfgure themselves per-
manently.
Among the instruments of flagellation
exhibited by the woman were two cat O.
nine tails, one consisting of thongs of
leather and the other of knotted cord,
about 6 inches long. There was also a
cat made of leather strap slit into
strips about foot long. Birches of or
binary pattern were also produced, these
being preserved in brine to keep them
supple. The flogger explained that she
no longer received children at her house,
but treated them at their own homes,
taking her appliances with her. The
torture room was reserved for big girls
and adults.
The last time Mr.. Labouchere ex-
posed this interesting industry he found
it impossible to check it by law. The
neighbors however, made the place so
hot for the fogger that she had to move
several times. Her latest address is
printed in Truth with the suggestion
that the same remedy be applied again.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-01-18
The LEGISLATURE.
Only Routine Business Trans
acted During the Brief
Session..
SOME BILLS OF IMPORTANCE
Measure to Tax Inheritances
Makes Its Periodical APP
pearanCe.

ST. PAUL, Jan. 16.-The Minnesota
senate was in session for about an hour
and half. The time was passed listen
ing to bills and resolutions and transact
ing business of routine nature. Neither
house nor senate has yet got down to
business in good form.
The house confined itself entirely to
;he introduction of bills, if exception be
made of two communications received
from the Minneapolis and st. Paul Com
mercial clubs, calling attention to the
value of good roads and the benefits of
irrigation. In all 10 bills were intro
duced, some of them Of importance.
The funeral Of ]. l.. Merriam, father
of one of the ex-speakers of the house,
occurred during the afternoon, and it
was decided to meet at the capitol and
attend in a body.
Some Senate Bills.
The principal bills introduced in the
senate may be summarized as follows:
Senator Ozmun of Ramsey introduced
bill to prevent corrupt practices in
elections. This provides that no person
shall lend or give any valuable consid-
GRAFTON to any voter to procure the cleo
ton of any person to public office.
Senator Smith handed in bill relat-
ing to the receiving of deposits in in
solvent banking associations, making it
punishable with state Imprisonment for
five years to receive money when it is
known that the institution is insolvent.
Senator Wyman sent up bill to ap-
propriate 100000 for the deficiency in
the state university for the years 1898,
1894 and 1895 for current expenses, or so
much thereof as may be needed to take
care of expenses which have come as
result of the remarkable growth of the
institution during the past two years.
The municipal charter bill introduced
by Senator Howard, has as it's basis
system of council government. That
body is given both the authority and
responsibility of government. In adj
dition the bill is marked by various
other features among them the intro
duction of civil service reform.
Keller After Salaries.
Senator Henry Keller introduced
bill providing that the compensation of
the president of the senate and speaker
of the house be 5000 each, and senators
and representatives $500 each.
A bill was introduced by Senator Ell.
R. Spencer to establish state normal
school at Duluth. This school is to be
under the direction and supervision of
the state normal school board and the
city of Duluth is to give the state not
less than 10 acres in Duluth for the
building site.
Senator E. g. Potter of Hennepin
county introduced an important bill 1t
provides for changing the system of
paying taxes. Mr.. Potter would do
away with the 10 per cent penalty and
the per cent penalty of Jan. l. In
their stead he would provide penalty
of per cent for each month during
which the taxes We're unpaid, beginning
Jan. and continuing to the date of
SALE
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-01-18
A MYSTERIOUS HORSE BLANKET.
1t Has a Fine Crop of Hair Already, and
Growing Is Still Going On.

1t Has Fine Crop of Hair Already, and
Growing Is Still Going On.
Mr.. William Fl. Forbes Of Spencer
Corners, Fulton county, is the possessor
of a very old horse blanket, which diff
fers from its fellows in that it has a
we'll defined coat Of hair in various
stages of development, alive and grow
ing. While possibly of finer and silkier
texture, it is an excellent reproduction
Of horses coat, which the blanket
formerly covered.
Mr.. Forbes first discovered this pecul.
iarity in October last when taking it
down from the peg in the barn, where
it had hung undisturbed during the sum-
mer. He was naturally greatly aston.
ished to discover two patches of grow
ing hair, one on either side, where it
had been exposed to the light and air.
The hair is of a bright bay color and is
now fully an inch in length. Probably
the most peculiar feature Of the affair,
however, is the fact that the hair has
spread from the two patches until it has
entirely covered the blanket with fine
CROWN, varying IL SDdue ana COlOr. LII
has not only been subjected to critical
inspection by several reputable men,
but has undergone microscopic test by
two prominent physicians, of whom DR..
Henry c. Finch Of Brodalbin makes
affidavit, before Judge Gardner, "that
the hair, now growing on the blanket is
true hair and that the roots of the same
are alive and in process Of develop
ment. ALBANY Times Union.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-01-18
Nothing Will Surprise Them.

ST. Paul Pioneer Press:
The MankatO FREE PRESS is hum
mer. The annual edition would do
honor to city of 100000 inhabitants.
The aggressive editor proposes to put
up in the spring building that will
be second only to the newspaper build
ings of the Twin Cities Mrs. Editor
has been appointed to represent Min
nesota at the Atlanta exposition, and
the fraternity will await future enter
prise, prepared not TO be surprised
at anything.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-01-18
Demonstrated His Fitness.

Winona Republican:
Mr.. Washburn has demonstrated
his possession of mind as broad and
comprehensive as the varied needs Of
Minnesota His record in this re-
spect as well as in all others for which
he may be rightfully called upon to
give an accounting as Senator, is be-
yond just criticism or reproach. We
regard him now as the fittest and best
qualified among the several eminent
and worthy gentlemen who are con-
tending for the honor Of succeeding
him. His experience, his knowledge
of public affairs, his standing in the
Senate, the interest which he has 81
ways shown in the wants Of his con-
stituents, his unsullied personal char
acter, all combine to render his con-
tinuance in his present seat for the
next six years desirable as measure
of political and general public policy.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-01-18
They Want WaShburn.
Blue Earth City Post:

Blue Earth Clty POSt:
Locally speaking there cannot be
said to be but very little, if any avow
ed Nelson sentiment on the senator
ial question in this community, an
so far as we have been able to Learn
by careful inquiry the same condition
exists throughout Fairbault county
This forenoon Harry MlDonald madt
a hurried canvass of the business par
of the city. taking Republicans, Dem
ocrats, and Prohibitonists, on the
choice between Washburn and Mel
son, with result of "a for WaShburr
and Is for Nelson.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-01-18

THE Duluth Neacs- Tribune says that
the question of currency is one of
business and not of politics. Does
the Neaus-ITibune suppose this fact
will for minute make any difference
with this congress which has not eX-
hibited the slightest business quality
since it was first indicted into office?
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-01-18
The legislative caucus for the non

The legislative caucus for the NOM
inatiOn of a senatorial candidate is
called to take place on Friday eve
ming, when it will be definitely known
how the matter stands. There was
little change in the situa-
tion up to this forenoon. The
WaShburn forces are confident
and felt that they would come very
near to, if they do not produce the
necessary Y votes to secure nominal
tion on the first ballot, while the
field is keeping up it's usual tactics of
anything to beat Washburn, and seem
to care little how it is done.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-01-18
BILLS IN THE HOUSE.
The Inheritance Tax Makes It's APP
pearance.

The Inheritance Tax Makes It's APP
pearance.
The most important bill introduced in
the house was one by Mr.. Foss provid-
ing for an inheritance tax. By it's first
section it defines its purpose as follows:
''To impose upon the transfer of any
property, real or personal, of the value
of $500 or over, or of any interest therein
or income therefrom, in trust or other
wise, to persons or corporations not ex-
empt by law from taxation, a graduated
and progressive tax The tax is ar
ranged for on property of both residents
and non-residents in certain cases, in
the following ratio: On property in
value from $500 to $4,000, 1 per cent;
property over $4,000, but not exceeding
$25, 900, 2 per cent; on all property over
$25, 900, but under $4,000, 3 per cent;
over $4,000, but not exceeding 100000,
4 per cent, and per cent on all values
over 100000. Property bequeathed to
educational and religious institutions
escapes the tax.
Some Other Bills.
alhOuS UllO OUllCI W6I6
measures providing for regular train
service on railroads within the state by
requiring them under penalty of not
more than $500 or less than 5000 for
every days failure to comply with the
law, to run one train one way each day
on the main line and every branch, an
other to prohibit the aiming of fire arms
at a human being, and others to provide
for the establishment of state fish
hatchery by an appropriation of 1000
and to supplement- former laws by APP
propriating 100000 out of the general
funds of the state for drainage.
Mr.. McGrath introduced bill for the
purpose of appropriating additional
money to opon closed water courses
leading in the Red River and it's tribu-
taries and for opening existing streams
in the Red River valley in certain coun-
ties in the northern part of the state.
The amount or The appropriation was
placed in total at 100000 and was to be
expended under the direction of the
board of audit as provided by existing
laws.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-01-18
Parts of Cyclone Rent Bill United.

An interesting relic of the cyclone of
last June was found by F. A. Stital of
Silver Lake in field ON section /, Rich
Valley township. 1t is two-thirds of a
$40 bill issued by the Belvidere National
bank of New Jersey. The other third
of the same bill was found a few days
after the cyclone by K. Glinboski, who
left it with the Bank of Glencoe. The
part found after lapse of five months
was six miles from where the first piece
was found and is in very good condi-
ton. -Minneapoli Tribune.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-01-18

The experience of the wheat-grow-
ers, cotton-growers and orange-growers
has fully demonstrated the fact that
the one crop system is all wrong. Di-
versitied farming is strictly in it.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-01-18

The Red Wing Republican speaks of
the swell defined rumor that Wash
burn will be withdrawn" That well
defined rumor, however, originated in
the camp of his opponents.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-01-18
Another Advance ON China.

Mayor Huffman of Mount Carroll has
issued an order to the force at work
sinking an artesian well for city water
purposes to continue drilling until they
strike water or China. The well is al
ready down a distance Of over /, 300
feet in snow white sand. Chicago Inter
Ocean.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-01-18

The wild cat currency scheme has
been killed, but the killing of it has
about used up what was left of the
Democratic party.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-01-18

MRS. HUMPHREY WARD is said to
be the best paid of the novelists. She
is said to have received 100000 from
her three books in the last six years.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-01-18

ST. CLOUD, Mimi, Jan. 16.-Twenty-
five men have been laid off at the Great
Northern shops in this city on account
of slackness in business.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-01-18

THEY would have hit it out in
South Dakota, if they had had an ex-
aminer to look after the public ex-
aminer.