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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-04-17
ART HISTORY CLASS.

Miss E. E. Kenyon, of Minneapolis,
met the ladies of her classes after her
lecture on Saturday afternoon and or
gained the art history class as fol-
lows: Mr. and Mrs. L. w. Beattie,
Mesdames Andrews, Brandrup, Hunt,
Clark, Cray, Ewing, Fox, James, Miss
Jones, Miss Lewis, Mrs. Lunn, Rausch
Searles, Snow, Taylor, Misses Mea-
CHER, Severance, Thomas, and DR.. and
Mrs. Webster, with several others yet
to hear from. The balance of those
giving in their names expect to take
the Spanish history course, although
some of them are very anxious to go
into the art course, and it may end
in all doing so. Twenty-Five names
have been handed in for the full
course of ten lectures and quite a
number of ladies and gentlemen have
signified their intention to take part
of the lectures. This they can do
at any time during the course. The
The program for each meeting will be
announced in these columns before
each lecture. The art class has been
divided into two sections as con-
venience to some who could not
otherwise attend. The first section
will meet at the home of L. P. Hunt
tonight at 1870, the second division at
the same place OIL Saturday afternoon
at $3.50.
The lecture of each meeting will be
different so those who desire can at
tend both and thus get through in
five weeks instead of ten.
The following is the program for
the art history course:
l. Early, Egyptian, Assyrian and
Greco-Roman Art.
II. Painting in the Middle Ages.
Including Early Christian Art.
III. The Italian Renaissance.
~. Schools of Northern Italy.
V. Florentine Schools of XIV and
XVI Centuries,
VI. The Venitian School of Art.
VII. Spanish Art and Artists.
VIII. German Art from XIV to
XVII Century.
TX. Flemish and Dutch Arts and
Artists.
X. The Twelve Famous Paintings
of the World.
The lectures on Spain will be given
at the residence of Rev. L. w. Beattie
on Tuesday afternoon at three
o'clock.
This class is not fully organized but
will meet for that purpose as stated
above. If there are enough who de.
sire the course the first lecture will
then be given. If they still feel that
they desire the art history class then
the two divisions of that class will
constitute the course. Readers of
this paper will be kept fully posted
upon all arrangements for these lee
lures SO that they may have an op
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-04-17
THAT FREE SILVER MOVEMENT.

Jerry j. in his political write-ups
for the Minneapolis Journal says there
is movement on foot in this con-
gressional district for free silver
showing, and that failing TO control
the Republican congressional conven-
tion, they will bring out an independ-
emit candidate whose previous afhlla-
tions have been with the Republican
party. The item states that the move
ment will open with a big silver mass
meeting at Mankato or some other
convenient point in the district. A
distinct silver movement from Re
publican source in this district is a
creation of imagination only. The
leading free silverites OF the party,
Messrs. Frank Day, Jacobson and
Lind are too good Republicans to en-
ter into any such move. While they
disagree with their party on the silver
question, the FREE PRESS does not
believe that they will leave the party
because of that, and that is what
such movement would amount to.
Republicans differ on great many
questions. In fact there is no promi-
nent public question but what they
differ on as regards details. 1t is so
with the tariff. There are some Re-
publicans who believe in high duties,
and others who believe they should
not be quite so high. And so they
differ on the money question. But all
unite in the belief that the Republi-
can party can better deal with all
questions of public concern than any
other political body in the land. No
stronger fight could be made upon
she silver question than was made
two years ago, when McCleary had a
majority of about $500 over all opposi-
tion, and there is no evidence that the
free silver question is any stronger, or
as strong today as it was then. But
the silver question is not the only one
before the people today. There are
others of as vital Importance to be
considered. Aside from all this, Sill
yer has no more true friend in con-
gress today than the present repre-
sentative from the Second district.
While he stands opposed to independ-
emit free coinage by this country alone,
he is not opposed to the largest posi-
bic use of silver that can be main
tanned at a parity with gold. On
this point he has been grossly misrep-
resented, and sayings have been at
fributed to him which he never ut
tered.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-04-17
Will Have a Good Following
Tracy Republican

The people of the Second district
seem to have made up their minds to
one thing at least, as regards state Of
ficers, and that-is that they will pre-
sent candidate for Attorney Gener-
al, with such solid backing that
their unanimity of itself will be felt
throughout the entire state. B. d.
Smith of Mankato will go into the
convention with following from this
district rarely seen in political con-
test, and without boasting the Second
Congressional district has an enviable
standing in the deliberations of the
state at large. Mr.. Smith is an able
attorney and is well known, not only in
the district but throughout the state,
and he will go into the campaign and
do valiant service for the state ticket
as well as for the national ticket. Mr..
Smith was brought out as candidate
by his home paper, the FREE PRESS,
since which time words of commenda-
tion are heard from all parts of the
district.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-04-17
THERE is room for vast civllizine

THERE is room for vast civllizing
power in Russia. 1t has population
of 125, 100000, of which only II per
cent can read In all that country
there are only 900 newspapers, but as
matter of course their circulation is
not very extended. Russia would do
much more for the cause of humanity
if, instead of struggling to extend
her borders she would turn her at
tention to the education of the
masses she already has. But this of
course would not conform with course.
With education would come greater
restlessness under tyranny and the
final overthrow of the one man power.
Hence for the pleasure of the few,
this dense ignorance.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-04-17
PUSSIA'S LATEST GATE.

It is now stated that Russia is back
of the movement for the expulsion OF
the missionaries from Turkey. All
missionaries, both protestants and
Catholic must CO. and it is said that
5n their places will be sent Russian
representatives of the Greek church.
The move is shrewd one upon the
part of Russia, and if it succeeds will
mark bold diplomatic game in which
Russia will be good many points
ahead. The matter dates back to'the
time when the powers of Europe made
3 move to stop the Armenian mas
Sscres by a display of naval strength
before Constantinople. 1t has never
been understood just why the move
ment so quickly collapsed, though it
has been suspected that Russia had
something to do with it. The story
which comes in relation to the expul-
sion of the missionaries is, that when
the naval display was made, Turkey
threw herself into the arms of Russia;
mat the latter country Immediately
saw the great advantage she had, and
immediately proceeded to make her
sermS, and these terms were, that
some excuse should be found to rid
Armenia of the missionaries, and rep
Eesentatives of the Russian Greek
Ghurch should be substituted. In this
way the st. Petersburg authorities
saw that they could commence the
Outstanding of Armenia and gather
30 Russia new strength in the east.
The excuse for eXpelling the mis-.
sionaries is, that they incite the
Armenians to uprisings against the
Turks, and are at all times creating
aiscontent amorC them. This is the
theory which is put forth, and the
manner in which The Turkish authori-
sles are proceeding against the Rev.
Geo. 2. Knapp, would indicate that it
Is in the main correct. If Russia can
ill Armenia with representatives of
her state church, she can in time build
upa powerful influence there in her
favor, and make it practically Rus
san province without the danger of
stirring up the irritation through
Europe, that any other scheme of
gaining possession would. If it wins,
she will gain though cunning, shrewd-
Bess and diplomacy, what might have
failed through more bold movement,
De resort to war. How the powers
Of Europe will relish the move remains
80 be seen. Doubtless they will pro-
test, but in the face of the fact that
they remained inactive while the cold
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-04-17
THE Wabasha Herald says: "Tel

The Wabasha Herald says: "Ten-
nessee Republicans have declared in
favor of Mckinley for president over
the home candidate, Gov. Bradley
and another "favorite son" has dis
covered that parental affection is not
always to be relied upon" The Herald
seems to have gotten its geography
somewhat mixed. Up to date Gov
Bradley has always been supposed to
be Kentuckian, and doubtless the
Hon. HI. Clay Evans will somewhat
resent this reported invasion of his
in Tennessee soil.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-04-17

In speaking of Mr.. B. D. Smiths
candidacy for the attorney general
ship, the Rock County Herald says:
Wherever Mr.. Smith is known his
candidacy will have earnest and hearty
support. The high rank he has won
among the ablest attorneys in the
state is sufficient evidence of his
splendid qualifications for the posi-
tiOD, and his high character and I'M
questioned integrity give ample guar
anty that the people will find in him
faithful and conscientious champion.
He is in every way worthy of the
position to which he aspires and he is
man whom all good citizens should
delight to honor"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-04-17
What is Rupture

In every human being there are two
openings one on each side of the lower
parUs of the abdomen called "Inguinal
Rings" through which passes the
Spermatic Cords or Fallopian Tubes,
and are formed by the muscles and
ligaments. When they fit close around
the cord it is an impOssibility for any
one to have Rupture. But when,
from any cause, these muscles become
relaxed from and the opening too large
all that prevents the intestines from
coming out is the lining membrane or
peritoneum, and severe strain, cough
or sneeze will force them out, when it
is called Inguinal hernia, and if it fol-
lows the cord down into the scrOtum,
it is called scrotal hernia. There it
will be seen there is nothing torn or
rent, but simply relaxed muscles and
strained membrane.
Our theory of cure is to retain the
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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-04-17

THE end of the present session of
congress is in sight. The house has
only two more appropriation bills on
it's hands, and when these bills are
out of the way, there will be nothing
to keep congress in Washington Every
long. With the senate as at present
constructed, the quicker congress can
get out of the way the better.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-04-17

If S. CLARKsoN's recent trip to the
Pacific coast does not seem to have
done his candidate any material
good. Oregon has just declared for
Mckinley, and it is thought the
other coast states will follow it's eX-
ample.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-04-17

WHEN Jules Verne wrote his book
"Around the World in Eighty Days,
people looked upon it as simply the
dream of his imagination. 1t can now
be accomplished in about fifty days,
and it is said that when the trans
Siberian railway is completed the
time may be reduced to forty days.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-04-17

IT is claimed that W. @. Whitney can caryy
New York and Indiana. If so he can be the
next president of the United States.-St. Peter
Herald
No doubt of it, providing he can
get enough additional votes in other
states. However, it is one thing to
claim, and another to carry. New
York and Indiana are more than
likely to be Republican states this
wear.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-04-17
NINE TO THREE.

w. E. Harvey, of Fairmont, was in
the city Friday afternoon, and states
that the jury in the Freund case
stood nine to three for acquittal that
morning. 1t had reported twice to
the court, and expressed the opinion
that it could not agree. 1t was the
general impression at Fairmont, that
an agreement could not be reached.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-04-17

SENATOR MANTLE, of Montana,
says the west has been Disseminated
against by the protective tariff.
Strange it was not discovered until
the free silver senators had to have
an excuse for their action in defeat
ing the consideration of the emer-
gency tariff bill.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-04-17

Col. w. III. ROBINSON, chairman of
the Republican state committee OF
North Dakota, says that the Repub-
lican party of North Dakota is over
whelmingly in favor of Mckinley for
president.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-04-17

BROOKLYN objects to greater New
York because of Tammany. Being a
clase neighbOr, it knows something
about that organization. Brooklyn
shows good sense.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-04-17

IT now looks as though both New
Jersey and Maryland would be for
Mckinley. In spite of rumors to the
contrary the Mckinley boom goes
marching right along.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-04-17

THE move to drive the missionaries
out of Turkey is said to be creating
much Indignation in London. Strange
that the bloodthirsty acts of the
Turks few months ago did not have
the same effect.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-04-17

IT is said that Senator Hill would
like the Democratic nomination for
governor of New York again this
year. The Senator must enjoy being
hit hard between the eyes.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-04-17

SENATOR QUAY says that he does
not want to fall outside the breast
works and that is probably the rea-
son he wants to get on the Mckinley
band wagon.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-04-17
April II, 1896.

the logical candidate of his'party for
the presidency. He can represent
the matter of treasury deficit and
the bond issuing policy better than
any man in his party.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-04-17

AS ONE reads of Holmes confession
he feels that capital punishment for
some Williams is not bad thing to
have in vogue.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-04-17

Gov. CLOUGH has designated Fri
day, April Oath as Arbor day. Prepar-
ations ought to be made for it's gen.
eral observance throughout the
state.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-04-17

The fact that the patronage dis
pensers are opposed to him, is one Of
the best things in favor of Major Nc
Kinley.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-04-17

THE continued talk about Harri-
sons nomination at ST. Louis, is CIV
ing Messrs. Quay and Platt series of
cold chillS.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-04-17

RUSSIA to the powers-I am run
ming things in Turkey now. What
are you going to do about it?
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-04-17

blooded massacres were being perpe-
trated, and allowed the whole matter
to play into the hands of Russia, 1T is
to be doubted that they will make
more than public protest now.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-04-17
SPECIALIST
What is Your Disease?

If you have PILES you know it by
the protusion or hemorrhage atstool.
If you have bearing down, aching or
burning in rectum, if constipated, or
have attacks of diarrhea, numb limbs,
burning in soles of feet, itching about
anus, if you are feeble and worn out
poor stomach, lame back, poor memo
ry, feel respondent, as soon die as live,
as you feel, your trouble is RECTAL
ULCER, which is the immediate
cause of Fissure, Fistula, Polypus,
and Structure and Consumption.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-04-17

DELAvAN has placed it's saloon
license at 81 1000.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-04-17

portunity to attend any or all if they
so desire.
The price is $3.50 for the full course
of ten lectures in either series, or
three lectures in either series will be
given for S1.00 if any one wishes only
a few lectures.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-09
A HEATED PLUNGE2 BURSTS.
TWO MEN INJURED ONE PROBABLY FA
TALLY.
EMPLOYEES OF THE SOUTH BROOKLYN STEAM
ENGINE WORKS HURT BY AN EXPLOSION
PROBABLY CAUSED BY SUPER

HEATED STEAM.
BY the explosion OF an old steamship plunGer
at 3 O'Clock yesterday afternoon in the South
Brooklyn Steam Engine Works at Van Brunt
and Summit SITS. two men were injured, one Il
them fatally. The victims are Patrick Smith
fifty years old Of No. III King-st. and John
higgins, thirty years old. of No. 63 Summit-st
The bursting Of the plunger Is of the most
peculiar accidents of its kind on record The
plunger was part of a water cylinder which had
been taken out of steamship. 1t was about
two feet long. six inches in diameter and five
eighths Of an inch thick. Mr.. Reilly, the fore
man. had ordered the men to break IL up for old
metal, but warned them to be careful in the man
ner of handling II. The men took the piece and
placed it in an oven to facilitate their work
When 1t had reached high degree of heat. Hig-
gins took large pair Of tongs and pulled the
metal out, dropping IT upon the moist earth.
where It lay and sizzled. Smith stood near him.
watching the operation. AS 1t lay on the ground.
Smith took a sledge hammer and struck the
plunger heavy blow. In an instant it burst
with cannon-ke report.
There were twenty-five other men in the room
at the time. all of whom became panic stricken
and ran out of the building in a hurry minute
later several Of them recovered their composure
and came back to what damage had been
done. They found Smith and Higgins lying upon
the ground. Higginss right leg was go badly
lacerated that II hung by small strip of flesh.
He unconscious. Smith was found to have
had both legs badly fractured
When the ambulance surgeons from the Seney
and Norwegian hospitals arrived they -mputated
Higginss leg and aftcrward took him to Seney
Hospital Smith taken to the Norwegian
institution. Both men are married and have
large families. Two pieces Of the plunger each
weighing several pounds were found to have
holes
structure.
The explcs sion caused considerable excitement
in the neghborhood and attracted a large crowd
Just what caused the accident Is not known. but
the plunger must have absorbed enough water
from the moist earth 10 be converted into steam.
only needing a slight fracture To expand and
tear the plunger apart
Reilly said that he had cautioned both men
against just such an accident. but being anxious,
to finish the work soon as possible. they paid
no heed TO the admonition. II IL likely that Hig-
gins will die from the shock. Smith. however.
the surgeons say. has good chance for re-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-09
DIR. DIXON DECLINES TIE CALL.
THE PASTOR OF THE HANSON PLACE DAP-
list CHURCH WILL STAY IN

The Rev. Dr. A. G. Dixon. OF the Hanson Place
Raptist Church hes decided not 10 accept the call
tndered him by the First Baptist Church % Atlanta
Ga and 80 Informed the committee or that church
which waited on him yesterday Or. Dixon WAS
peen al his house. No. q South Oxford-st. last
night and spoke OF his reasons for declining the
call He said
Some time ago the FIRST Baptist Church OF AT,
lanta the most powerful and Influential church OF
that denomination perhaps OF any d.nOn'naton IN
the Souih-appo.ntel committee of MY 20 take
appointed subcommittee consisting or Governor
Norihen and Messrs Green. Abbott and MiidoN,
who 70 Brooklyn ana attended service at me
Hanson Place church. They GNrrwnrd informed
M that II would consider II unanimous call
would be extended me. With the exception Oi Gov
ernor Northcn. who vac detained at home by the
Illness OF mis- wife. this committee returned %
brooklyn yesterday 10 hear my decision
should 20 70 Atlanta. the queen city OF the new
South The climate Is delightful. tho city model
one 20 my mind. and Christian sentiment ~ pre-
dominant there. Moreover. our Church has more
than a quarter OF n million members in the state.
and be the pastor OF the most Influential church
in such a State tempting offer. on the other
hand. the Hanson Place church now has LOO mem
bers and there signs that Il has yet at
tancd its growth NY relations with my people are
most harmonious. and 1t would he no "xaggeration
TO that we are a unit.
Resides this my work I'm Cooper Union has 80 far
exceeded my anticipations and the field has shown
me such unsuspecie1 opportunities. that could not
bring myself to leave II. Though thoec service :
held from 70 y. m. on Mondays. my audi
the number Of non-churcheolng people thus reached
has strongly appealed 10 me 20 continue this Work.
and have already planned Ia resume this work
again In the autumn More ihan this. | expect
a preat privilege to be n citizen OF such n mctrop-
oils and a parfaker In ts growth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-09
UF1TU or ". II. BOLTON.

William H. Bolton. resident OF Brooklyn for
6rty wears died at his home. No SS Clermont-aVe'
Yesterday morning at O'Clock. from general de-
bItv Mr. Bolton had not been In good health TOT
six months. and gradually grew worse DESPITE s"e
-, =, h,s nhvscians He was seventy-five
years old. ,,. xo,,
Mr. Bolton was born in lower Broadway New
York In 1902 His business education was acquired
IN the office of Bolton. Fox e. Livingstone OF the
Uavre packet line Of steamers. OF when hrfh MS
uncle was senior member. .
About fifty years ago MT noi'o" "v
-, and had been in the storage business
49,, ever since his warehouse being at NO. Va
uuason-aye. Mr.. Bolton was hepuo"cA"' ~"N