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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-04-10
SOME TIrlELY SUGGESTIONS.

EDITOR FREE PRESS.
1t is highly probable that the vote
on the water bond proposition yester-
day does not express the sentiment of
the city on the question of supplying
the hill district with water, but is
rather a rebuke to the unbusiness-like
methods Of the city council. If the
council wish the people to vote bonds
for this or any other purpose, they
should first take the people into their
confidence. The proper way would be
first, to cause specifications to be
made of the improvements suggested,
and submit these to the people, TO-
gether with exact costs as evidenced
by contractors bids, or in lieu of this,
estimates from competent authori-
ties. Then the voters would have an
intelligent business proposition to
consider.
This is the second time within few
months that the council has asked
the voters to bond the city for sum
of money for an ostensible purpose,
without giving any evidence that the
money would be used for the purpose
for which it was asked, or that the
amount asked would be more or less
than the sum required.
There is also another phase of the
question. For a number of years an
nual extension of water mains have
been made amounting to thousands of
dollars, and two or three years ago a
new pump was bought at an expense
of about $4,000 00-if the figures are
correctly remembered. This has been
done out of the annual tax levy, with
out increasing the indebtedness of
the city. The tax levy ordered by the
council for this year exceeds that of
any former year by from $4,000 to
$4,000. The question naturally
arises, if water works extensions
have been made heretofore, costing
$4,000 to $1,000, why cannot the hill
district be supplied this year in the
same from revenue exceeding by at
least 81 200 that of any former year?
There is no question but what the
residents of the hills are entitled to
and should be provided with water, but
the authorities should provide it in a
business-like way. If bonds are really
required for this or any other purpose,
the people have right to ask and to
know the reason for their issue. the
amount actually required and all the
data in the matter. 1t is evident
that the ''stand and deliver, method
does not meet with popular favor.
| VOTER,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-04-10
BONDS DEFEATED.

The unexpected did not happen
yesterday. The voting of bonds I'M
der any administration, and for any
purpose, however worthy, calls forth
strong opposition, but the voting of
bonds under the present administra-
tion is looked upon with more than
usual suspicion by the taxpayers, be-
cause of want of confidence in the
authorities to expend the money judic-
iously. The defeat of the proposition,
therefore, was really to be expected
by those who had kept in touch with
public sentiment on the various
features entering into the subject.
Hardly man in the community, pos
sessed of any considerable humani-
tartan instincts, denies the needs of
the drought stricken district, but many
think that means less expensive can
be adopted for furnishing water.
Then, again, if the proposition had
called for ten or even twelve thou
sand dollars-which sum is adequate
for the hills district-a great many
votes which went against the bonds
yesterday would have been cast for
them. 1t was feared by some that
the extra amount demanded would be
spent for mains in outlying districts
where the needs were not great, and
this argument was used to good effect
by the opponents to the measure. The
action of the council Saturday night
in expressing a determination to put
in a city lighting plant if the illegally
issued bonds can be sold, also mill
tated against the water bonds, as it
was no doubt intended it should when
railroaded through. The people of
Mankato don't want the city to put in
municipal plant IN the face of such
liberal offer as was made by the
home company, but the apparent de-
termination of the council to ignore
their wishes and to squander from
twenty to twenty-five thousand dol
lars of the taxpayers money for some
thing not wanted, was another cause
for losing the water bonds d good
many votes.
When one stops to analyze all the
conditions entering into yesterdays
contest, the result was most fiattering
to the bond proposition. TWo-thirds
is most discouraging majority to
tackle, and the fact that a majority
was secured shows that our people are
not altogether lost to the fact that
people who do not reside within the
heart of the city are entitled to some
consideration in an effort to live.
The exceptionally light vote shows
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-04-10
If asked the question "Have 20

If asked the question "Have you
got a stomach?" it would be safe on
general principles, to answer Eyes. "
But if you are sure of it; that is. if
you ever felt any distress after eating
or any pains of whatever description
in the region of the stomach, you
have got something more than an or
binary stomach; in other words, you
have got a deceased stomach. The
stomach is powerful muscle, and
the proper remedy for tired muscle
is rest. Try the Shaker Digestive
Cordial, for this product not only con-
tains digested food, which will nour-
ish the system without any work on
the part of the diseased organs, but it
aids the digestion of other foods as
we'll. You can test it's value in your
case for the trifling sum of 10 cents.
Sample bottles at this price are car
ried by all druggists.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-04-10

IT is claimed that eX-Mayor Eustls
is gaining ground in Hennepin county,
and his friends feel confident that he
will have the support of a large ma
jority of the delegates in his guberna-
torial fight when it comes to a show
down. Minneapolis could do no
prouder act than to give Mr.. Eustis
her undivided strength. There is not
more worthy or deserving Republi-
can in the state than he, nor one who
would fill the guberatorial chair with
more grace and distinguished ability.
The fact that the politicians and close
corporate political rings are against
him should prove an element OF
strength, rather than weakness. IN
his candidacy. There is nothing OF
the demagogue about William Henry.
He is as honest in politics as he is in
business, and he is as straightforward
in business as any man living. He
would make a model governor.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-04-10
WHY PROTECTION IS POPULAR.

The report Of the board of trade of
Bradford, England, shows that during
the tirsttwo months of 1896, the exports
of wooden materials into the United
States from there were larger by S248,-
600 than for the first two months of
the year 1895. And still there are people
who wonder why industrial affairs in
this country DO not improve more
rapidly than they do. But this coun-
try, nor any other for that NATTER
cannot import large quantities of
goods and keep on manufacturing
them at the same time. Every dol
lars worth of imported goods displaces
dollars worth of home manufactures,
or rather makes it's manufacture I'M
necessary, and consequently that
much less work for labor here.
Another bad thing about this increas-
ed importation is that large portion
of it is made up of worthless shoddy
goods, made in many instances from
disease tainted rags, and these goods
take the place of honest wooden goods
to the extent of millions of dollars
This is one of the worst features of
the step toward free trade. In fact
free trade and large importations
mean deluge of shoddy goods. In
| this connection it might be noted that
the commercial agencies of the coun-
try, report an increase of failures, and
that this increase is largely, if not en-
tirely, confined to manufacturing Cir
Giles. 1t is the cry of the free silverite
that this increase of failures is due en-
tirely to our financial condition; that
if there was free silver coinage, this
trouble would at once be averted
The fallacy of this may be noted at
once by the fact that free silver dol
lars might be SO plenty that they
could be carried around by the basket
full, but they would not keep manu-
featuring concern from going to the
wall if the market for it's produce
were usurped by the cheap, shoddy
product of a foreign concern, which is
paying greatly reduced wages to it's
labor. The fact of the matter is, that
under the Democratic economic idea,
as promulgated by the present ad
ministration and it's followers, many
lines of manufactures in this country
have got to reduce the wages of their
employees to the level of European
wages, or else 60 out of business. 1t
is not so much an increase in our
money volume, as it is question OF
markets. And the same is true as re-
CARDS the idle workmen; all the free
silver that could be coined, would not
get them work, unless the industries
were protected against the cheap Ia
Dor of the world. Either this must
be done, or else American labor must
sink to the level of the rest of the
world, where Roger @. Mills declared,
in 1888, it was the purpose of the free
traders to put it. The industrial
classes of America have had taste OF
the experience during the past three
years and that is the reason INC
Kinley and;Protection" is such popu-
lar cry today.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-04-10
WATER BONDS DEFEATED.
They Lacked 342 Votes of Having a
Two-thirds Majority.

The water bonds were defeated at
the special election held Tuesday,
although they had majority of 90
votes. They received 526 votes, to
434 against, bat a two-thirds majority
was required to carry the bonds.
With the vote cast against the bonds,
it woul have required 1858 votes in
favor of them to have been successful,
or 342 votes more than they received.
The vote by wards was as follows:
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-04-10

-Chas. W. Hunter, of Chicago, in
structor Of guitar, mandolin and
banjo, is in the city, and has decided
to locate here. He is said to be a
very fine musician, and will be well
coined in our midst.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-04-10

The sugar crop of Cuba will not ex
coed 100000 tons, as against 1000, 900
tons which is the ordinary crop. This
means loss of about $50, 600, 900 to the
island. The tobacco crop will prove
but little better. The war is an ex
pensive one both to the Spaniards and
natives, and the sooner ended, the bet
ter all around.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-04-10
MUSICALE AT RAPIDAN.

Mrs. f. G.. Davis, of Rapidan, as
sisted by Miss May Beebe, of Lake
Crystal, entertained their friends
with musicale, at Rapidan hall,
Friday evening, April Sd. Notwith-
standing the bad condition of the
roads over fifty guests were present,
Lake Crystal being well represented.
The following splendid program was
well rendered and much credit is due
Mrs. Davis and Miss Beebe:
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-04-10
The Pilgrim--Easter Number.

Is now ready. Everything in it is
new and original. 1t contains articles
by Capt. Chas. King, q. S. A., Ex-
Gov. Geo. w. Peck, of Wisconsin, and
other noted writer's, and is an enter
tanning number, well illustrated. The
ticket agent of the Chicago, Milwau-
kee & st Paul R'y has a limited num-
Der to dispose of at the rate of ten (1O)
cents each, and those desiring copy
should call on him without delay.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-04-10
Majority for, 10.

While the vote was very light at
both elections, it has been shown that
among those who voted there was no
change of sentiment that amounts to
anything. The sentiment of COM
nous on proposition for it TO secure
two-thirds of all the votes cast.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-04-10

The first span Of the new Omaha
bridge over the Blue Earth river is
about completed, and the work is be-
ing pushed along rapidly.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-04-10
The vote by wards was as follows:

Majority necessary to carry, 434.
1t is remarkable how closely the
vote yesterday followed that on the
water bond proposition last July. The
vote then was as follows:
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-04-10
COMMERCIAL CLUB
SEVERAL IMPORTANT PROJECTS
GOTTEN UNDER WAY.

The .Sheriffs' Convention This rlonth
Proposition from Blue, Earth
City Cigar FactOry-A Shirt and
Overall Factory-Night Telephone
Service Discussed-The INSTALL
ment Plan i'm Levying Special City
improvements Favored.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-04-10

LaxoI is the best medicine for chill
dren. Doctors Recommend it in
place of Castor Oil.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-04-10

The trial of the civil suit of
Fowler & Pay VS.. Terry was postponed
from today until next Monday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-04-10

OumHGT NIgIIG OVtTdGuTe.. NtTHS DTU.
After delicious refreshments were
served the remainder of the evening
was spent in dancing, Kerns Bros.
orchestra furnishing excellent music.
1t was very pleasant affair and one
long to be remembered by those who
participated.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-20
Resolution of Miller w. G. Il. L.

Resolved, that we as a W. {. II. L.
extend our thanks to {. j. Holt for
the efficient work he did in our city
in the interest of our beloved organi-
cation, and temperance sentiment OF
our people, as well rs the reforma-
ton OF so many of our townsmen,
and we as a union of so can recon-
mend him as a man who will by the
help of God transform most any
community. " MILLER w. c. T. u.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-20

The PRESS made an error in the
last commissioner proceedings in re-
gard to the date of next meeting.
Some parts of the proceedings are
left standing, and just corrected by
change OF necessary figures. Butt the
last time this correction was not
made, SO the Jan. 1896 proceedings
said "Board adjourned to meet Nov.
8, 1896" 1t should have read
Board adjourned to meet March
10th, 1896"
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-20
CREAMIsRIES EVERYWHERE.

Iroquois Chief-Nearly every South
Dakota exchange that came to this
office last week contained the wei
come information that a creamery
plant was being agitated. There rs
no longer any question that South
Dakota is to be q great dairying
state, and all this time it should not
be forgotten that Iroquois establish
ed the first real successful separator
creamery plant in central South Da-
kOta.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-20
Appearances are often deceiving-

Appearances are often deceiving-
things are not what they seem-lies
and eXaggeration are continually set
afoat-imagination is unsafe-stick
to known truth, with the ruling fea-
ture of Jesus Christ's life, charity,
uppermost i'll mind. The world will
be better-your neighbor will be bet
ter-yOu will be better.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-20

To whom it may concern: l wish
to apologize for not having sooner
acknowledged the reception of the
''invalid's chair presented by my
friends, together with $3.50 which
accompanied a list OF the donors.
The chair is "a thing OF beauty and
n Joy forever" and from the bottom
OF my heart, my friends; l thank you
one and all. Very Truly.
GEORGE w. THOMAS.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-20

Someone, says an exchange, has
discovered that there is also a Mrs.
Monroe doctrine" When Mrs. Mon
roe was in the White House she set
the precedent of steadfastly ueclin-
ing to return social calls. At first
her attitude occasioned a great stir,
but she finally won, and to this day
the wife of the president returns no
social calls.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-20

The campaign Of 1896 promises to
be the liyeliest and most important
one to the people Of recent years, and
every man should be well informed
upon men and issues. The Press
and Inter Ocean will make q salts
factory combination for Hand coun-
ty readers-all for $3.50.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-20

| have on hand and for sale Lin,
seed Oil Meal. | will have in q few
days a fine lot of Millett seed for sale.
Also any kind of seed corr you want.
Oats, -four, bran, shorts and ground
feed always on hand. If you want it
| can furnish you North Dakota Blue
Stem seed wheat. +. MYERS.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-20
Teachers Exam nation.

Those who desire TO take the o
lar examination for Il certificate to
teach school in Hand county, will
report at the office OF Co, Supt., in
Miller, 5. ID. at 9 o'clock a.. M, on
Friday March 6. 1896. ~:a~
9t3 LEVI MORTON, Supt.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-20

4. f. Bills removed his bank from
st. Lawrence to Miller this week and
is now opened up for business in the
old Hand County Bank building. He
resides in the Woodruff house, on
east third street.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-20

Protracted meetings are in pro-
gress at the Evangelical church, con-
Quoted bt Rev. Bates, assisted by
the presiding elder Rev. Movius, Of
Aberdeen, who will remain here over
two Sundays.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-20

W. II. Stewart, one OF the east side
Hand Co. rustlers, was in town Mon
day. He says farmers in his locality
are already preparing to put in a
big crop this spring.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-20

A ham-sandwich lunch car now
he obtained on Milwaukee trains
that do not carry regular dining
cars. A man who has a few of the
sandwiches can probably defend him
sci! against train robders-if he can
throw straight.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-20

The town and county seems to be
having a shaking up through relig-
ious and temperance activity. Now
when the political pot gets to boil
ing, it will be u continual round OF
pleasure"
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-20

Thos. Jones, of Florence township,
was in the county capital Saturday,
and reports IA bright new girl at his
home, and also one at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. is. Mcdonald, ofHow-
eli
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-20

s. Boatam and Chris johnson were
arrested Tuesday charged with keep
ing n gambling house. The trial will
be held Monday at the court house
before Squire ODER. =
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-20

Valentines few thick and fast in
this community last week, principal
ly of the comic kind. They made
some glad and some mad. The hide
Gus things should never be taken SER
iOusly.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-20

Mitchell chicken men have organic
ed ii county poultry association, for
the purpose of breeding the very best
chickens. This seems to be an age
to "organize, organize, organize"
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-20

Notice that bids will be received for
sinking an artesian well in Park
township is published in this paper.
Let the good, work go on. Every
township ought to have at least one
well for stock purposes.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-20
House for Sale Cheap.

A good story and n half building,
good as new for sale cheap, on sec.
31-11O-7O. Inquire OF Seth Wyland,
or address him at Miller. 7t3
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-20

Seth Wyland departed this morn
ing for IOwa-to see the old folks!
viii be back in about ten days. In
the meantime Porter will conduct
the hotel de Greenleaf.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-20

Washington's birthday, Feb'y %,
next Saturday. George was a
mighty good man-from this dis
tance-although he was probably
roasted in his day like good men are
now.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-20

All persons desiring to see X. 5.
Willett on real estate business will
find his office in the back room OF the
Miller bank. (the old Hand County
Bank bull ling.) Off
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-20

A twelve year oil girlnamed Olson,
was burned to death in Beadle coun-
ty last week, by her home catching
fire in the night. The rest of the
family escaped.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-20

j. b. Elfrink, OF Riverside town
ship, was doing business in town
Saturday. He thinks a good flock
OF sheep, and some milk COWS, would
be the winning investment.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-20

The newest fuel discovered is Just
plain everyday Irish pratles. They
are said to burn like hard coal"
If that is right, we can irrigate for
fuel.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-20

II. r. GreeYes & Co. sell Z bars OF
Perfect soap for % cents. Just like
the other fellow sold 6 for % cents
when he was closing out at cost. 4tf
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-20

An excellent assortment of all-new
wall paper at n. Johnson 4 Co.'S.
Call and see the new STYLES. 1Jtf
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-20

Less than two years ago Huron
established a creamery, To-day it
is paying its stockholders a divi-
dend.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-20
Land Wanted.

| want to buy some good quarters
OF Hand county land cheap for cash.
Write or call on me at Miller.
3tf q. III. CARROLL.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-20

When Baby was sick, we gave her. Castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried fer Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-20

The ladies of the w. c. 7. L. will
give reception to the pledge signers,
Thurs. Feb. 20, at s p. III. at the
court house.
Mrs. +. j. MILLER, Sec.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-20

Get the best for the money. The
Press and Inter Ocean during the
next lively II months for $50
cash.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-20

House paints, carriage paints, floor
paints, oils, varnishes, leads-all new
and the'best quality at n. Johnson
& Co.'S. 14tf
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-20

John Lawrence went to Highmore
Monday to work on the Highmore
Herald. g.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-20

Regular meeting of w. c. 7. |.
Wednesday Feb. 26 at 3 p. m. at the
NJ. l.. church.
Mrs. +. J. MILLER, Sec.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-20
For Sale,

Three thoroughbred short horn
calves, coming Il year old, entitld to
registry. f. r. SHELDON,
Bits st. Lawrence.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-20

Save your seed wheat by buying
our Family flour at S1.0O per Hun.
We are making it better than ever
this year. MILLER Bros. Go.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-20

Mrs. Williams returned last week
from Elk Point. She was accompan-
led by her grandson Ernest VIII
liams.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-20

Mr.. $. Nj. Martin, OF Washington,
chairman OF the Beadle county COM
m~issioners, was married recently to
Mary +. Djpple.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-02-20

S. b. Cawood, of Pleasant Valley,
had business here Saturday. The
Press and Inter Ocean suits him,
as well as hundreds OF others.