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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-11-12
AMERICAN CARPETS.
Domestic Mills to Make Administers and
Other Pile Weaves.

One result of the Dingley tariff bill
will doubtless be the manufacture of
whole piece administer and other pile
carpets in the United States. Under the
Wilson bill these goods paid duty Of
40 per cent, while under the Dingley
bill they pay 80 cents per square yard
and 40 per cent ad valorem, duty
which practically prohibits importa-
tions excepting on the higher priced
goods. Some of the low priced Saxony
goods have been sold in America at
about 81. 10 per square yard, SO that the
effect of an addition of 80 cents per
square yard duty on their cost is obvi-
Gus.
1t is reported that one of the largest
American three-quarter goods concerns
has loom already i'll operation expert
menting on the production of these pile
carpets in one piece Another concern
has successfully produced large pile car
pets in solid colors and will have them
on the market for next season. Other
manufacturers are inquirlng into the
matter, and 1t seems certain that Amer
lea will shortly produce these carpets
on power looms Textile Mercury Eng
land)
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-11-12
THE CHAINLESS COLUMBIA
The First One Arrives i'm Manka-
to and is much Admired.

The first chainless bicycle has reach
ed Mankato. 1t is Columbia and is
on exhibition at J. A. Lewis & Sons
store, where it has attracted great
deal of attention today and been ad-
mired by all who have seen it. A. e..
Burnett, representing the Pope Man
ufacturing Co., arrived in the city yes
terday afternoon with the wheel, and
will remain until tomorrow afternoon
in order to give everybody a chance
to see it. The chainless has been
much talked of in recent years, but
people have hardly looked to see the
difficult problem solved so soon. The
wheel looks more substantial, more
symmetrical and trimmer, than the
chain driven wheel. 1t weighs rs
pounds, and there are three gears, &C.,
Y and 81. The &C gear is for ladies'
wheels, and Mr.. Burnett believes that
the majority of gentlemen riders will
take the 70 gear.
L TIC CudluICSS ulOFCc lcp'oAy dho
without any apparent friction. Ball
bearings are used aon the gearing
wherever practicable, and the cog
wheels are the strongest and most
scientifically fashioned that can be
made, and is believed will outlast any
other part of the wheel. The gearing
is dust proof, and seldom needs olling.
The great trouble with chain gears
is that they become covered with dust,
thus adding greatly to the power lie.
cessary to be expended in wheeling.
The new ohainless will sell for $l25
and the chain wheel for SIS.
The Pope company places great con,
fidence in the success Of its bevel
gearing. The chainless makes less
noise than the chain gear and there is
no tendency to bind in hill climbing
The teeth of the bevel gears roll upon
each other and and do not slide.
The chainless wheels have been
given a thorough test, by thousands
of miles of riding, and have proved
the claims put forth for them. They
are already being placed upon the
market in large cities, fourteen hav'
ing been sold in Minneapolis. We
look to see them common upon our
streets next year.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-11-12
A GREAT CONVENIENCE.
I Interchangeable Mileage Credit
System Goes Into Effect
Nov. 10Th.
ad juSted.

Agent Moore, of the Milwaukee
road, has rec eived acopy of the joint
instructions to agents, which is of
Importance to many Of our business
men, 1t has to do with the new in
Interchangeable mileage system which
has been adopted by large number
of the railroads, including all four of
the roads that pass through Mankato.
The system goes into effect Nov. 18th.
The mileage book system is continued
as at present, individual LOCO mile
tickets limited to one year being sold
at S25, and individual 1000 mile re-
fund ticket being sold at $50, with
refu nd of $40, provided the ticket is
used according to the contract within
one year. The Interchangeable mile
age credit system is in addition to
this, and consists of an individual
credential containing the names of
the lines over which the interchange
applies, contract, etc. Credentials
will be sold at SO cents each and will
be limited to one year.
Provided all the conditions of the
contract are complied with, including
the personal use by the purchaser of
the credential of regular oneway
tickets to the extent of 1900 miles or
more, within the required period, over
any or all lines within the territory
defined, he will receive on application
to the mileage bureau a refund of the
diff ereDce between the amount paid
less bridge and transfer arbitraries,,
and net fare of two cents per mile for
the distan ce travelled. The territory
covered by the system is Minnesota,
Iowa, Wisconsin, Northern peninsula
of Michigan, Illinois. that part Of
Missouri on and north of the main
line of the Missouri Pacific railway,
that part of South Dakota lying east
of the Missouri river, North Dakota,
also between Missouri river points,
Sioux City to Kansas City, inclusive.
A business house having travelling
men will by this system put up but
SO cents instead of $3.50 for each man
on the start. Some Of the local bust
ness men, who have not Travelled
enough on one road to bu a mileage
book, will take advantage of the new
system and travel for two instead of
three cents mile.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-11-12

NEFF wants it ''distinctly" under
stood that the Lake Crystal Union
will support no other ticket but the
Republican Ye gods, what gall!
Preach Demo-Pop. free silver free
trade doctrine, and still try to make
people believe it to be Republican !
The Union editor must take his
readers to be void of reasoning powers
if he thinks he can chuck such nol-
sense into their minds. The Union
hasn't written line of Republican
doctrine in three years, and it's fawn-
ing cry that it will support ''no other
ticket but the Republican" will fool
no one. The holding of position on
the State Board of Equalization is no
more an indication of Republicanism,
than is the writing of free silver edi-
torials, Mr.. Neff. Do you under
stand?
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-11-12
CLOTH RETURNED.
Honest Mrs. DOnahue Had
Bought it of the Thief.

The bolt of cloth which was stolen
Saturday morning from A. j. Busch &
Sons corner was returned to the store
Saturday evening During the day a
man whose description corresponds
with John Abbott, the fellow who
stole a pair of shoes from @. Fl. Austin
81 Sons store, called at Mrs. Donahue's
house, on North Second street, and
offered to sell her bolt of cloth. He
told her that he was peddling goods
and that this was the last piece that
he had with him. He offered to sell
the entire bolt for Is cents. Mrs
Donahue saw a bargain, and as she is
a poor woman, she took the goods. At
supper time she read in the FREE
PRESS the account of the theft of a
bolt of cloth from Busch & Sons
st, re, and it occurred to her that very
likely her purchase was the same
piece of cloth. She took the bolt and
sought Chief Wagon, and his sample
corresponded. The cloth was then
returned to Busch & Sons store, where
it was identified as that which had
been stolen in the morning.
Mrs. Donahue deserves credit for
the honesty which caused her to so
promptly restore the goods to their
rightful owner. She is out the pur-
chase price, which she can i'll afford
to lose. II Abbott is the thief, he
should be held to answer for it.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-11-12
Amusing Old Saws.

1t will be difficult also to convince many Re
publican business men who have the best of
reasons for knowing what paraIyZlng effect
the Mckinley tariff has had upon certain lines
of trade that any change IN the existing order
will be for the worse. New York Evening Post
1t is amusing to study these old saws
and sayings that the free traders pro-
mulgated five years ago Won The
Evening Post acknowledge, even at this
late date, that business men have expe-
rlenced "a change for the worse since
1892? If not, send few reporters
round and inquire. But then The Even
ing Post would not publish truthful re-
niles
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-11-12

j. w. True was injured at Wah-
peton, n D., last week, on the cars.
He is able to be out again.
Belgrade has paid it's share Of the
expense of the Minnesota river bridge
sidewalks, City Recorder Brown hav-
ing been handed a check for $500.
AT 500 p. m. boy with a lantern
entered a closet in Klelnschmidt's
saloon, where can of gasoline was
kept, an explosion and fire followed,
but was extiuguished before much
damage was done.
Fred Gentzell of Limetown, while
descending. from high box on his
wagon, slipped and fell heavily on the
wheel, severely injuring mis- hip. DR..
Brandenburg was called to attend the
injury.
VIM. Budde has purchased the
four houses on the lots recently pur-
chased by Laird, Norton & Co., and
has commenced to move them off. AS
soon as two are gone, the company
will commence to put up it's sheds.
st. Peter Free Press: A large
number of cattle in Brighton and Kill
kenny are falling victims to strange
disease which battles all medical skill.
A few hours after being stricken by
the disease the cattle fall dead. The
nature of the disease is not known,
and thus far all cattle affected have
succumbed 10 it's effects
Health Officer Hielscher's Octo-
Der report shows five deaths and nine
teen births, The deaths were one
male and four females, and the births
eleven males and eight females. The
death rate for the month per 1000
population was but "a. There were
no cases of contagious diseases under
treatment.
Agent Moore, of the Milwaukee
road, is distributing few beautiful
souvenirs of the road, giving illustra-
tlOnS in half tone and descriptive &C
counts of few of the many points of
interest along that popular road or
reached by it's connections. 1t is one
of twelve parts of set of photographs
of American scenery that can be OBJ
tanned from Geo. Fl. Heafford, G. p.
and T. A., Chicago.
John Abbott, the man who stole
one of the pairs of ladies' low shoes
from G. Ell. Austin & Sons store Sat-
urday afternoon, pleaded guilty to
the charge of petit larceny when
taken before Judge ShIssler late in
the afternoon. He was fned $3.50,
and being unable to pay it, was com
mitted to jail for ten days. 1t is be-
lieved that the fellow who stole the
other nair has skinned the town,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-11-12

John Carlson, who was arrested
Friday afternoon on the charge OF
drunkenness, preferred by his wife,
sent for that lady to visit him at the
city hall. When she arrived he was
profuse in his promises to 60 and sin
no more if his better half would with.
draw her complaint aud let him &c
this time. She finally, like her sex,
meier consenting, consented" and
John walked out of his cage free
man once more.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-11-12

Sudden Deaths on the Increase.-People
apparently we'll and happy today, tomorrow are
stricken down, and in ninety-nine cases out of
every hundred the heart is the cause. The king
of heart remedies-Dr. Agnew's Cure for the
Heart is within the reach of all, and if there
symptoms of heart disorder it should be used
without delay 1t relieves in 30 minutes, and
cures most chronic cases. Sold by N. Weed and
P. Follman.-25.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-11-12

Annie, daughter Of VIM. Slebert,
Of West Mankato, was taken with in
fammation Of the bowels three or
four days ago, and is very sick.
Judge Mead made an order of
license today to sell personal property
in the matter of the estate of Ellen
III. Rhoads.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-11-12
The New Political Regime.

Like a good citizen, President Nc
member rightly, his predecessor could
not find time last year to attend to that
important duty. Baltimore American.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-11-12
KEWSPHPE CHOPS
GOOD FOR AN OFF YEAR.

Duluth News-T Tribune:
Another matter that must be taken
into consideration is the fact that
Democratic gains this fall We're due
to hard work on the part OF the
Democrats as against comparative
Republican listlessneSs. Had the is
sues of 80 been set forward last Tues
day under similar circumstances as
hedged them last year, we believe Re
publican triumph would have been
even more pronounced than in '96.
For an off year the Republicans have
done better than the average of such
years.
SHOULD DO 1T GOOD.
Minneapolis Times:
The shaking up the Republican
party has received ought TO do 1t
good. 1t had settled down to the
firm conviction that its return to
power last November was to be prac-
ticaly permanent, and. 10, within
eight months that fond dream is dis
PEELED, and the indications Of ap-
preaching disaster are far too numer
Gus to be comfortable. The organs
may put on a bold front, as they un-
doubleday will. but the fact cannot
be concealed that ia some way the
new administration has proved a
diSap pOintment.
A MOST HEALTHFUL SIGN.
Window Reporter:
The most heaIthful sign of good
Republican ticket next year is the dis
cnSsiOn now going on as to the availa-
bility of candidates for governor and
other states officers. Whatever the
point may be which Jerry 1.-THE
Journal jOsher-haS started out to
make. whether to make or kill candl-
dates. it must be admitted that he
has stirred the state with long pole
and got everybody to talking politics
a year ahead of time. If the Republi-
can voters don't get out and nominate
a ticket. after all this discussion,
which won't turn the stomach OF a
horse, the pOpuliSt-GemOcratic ma
chine may stand chance of knocking
down the persimmOns.
THE MOST AVAILABLE CANDI-
DATE
Redwood Gazette:
w Dll6 the UdZeUUe Is uTIuly Cou-
WINGED that the one safe man to lead
the republican party of the state to
victory next fall is James T.McCleary,
a representative in congress from the
second district of Minnesota, Mr..
McCleary is the most available candi-
date for the reason that he is the
leader of his party in Minnesota on
the greatest political question of the
campaign - the money question.
While Minnesota has other excellent
men in congress Mr.. McCleary has
been looked upon as the oracle of his
party on that question. Aside from
this he is possessed of great executive
ability, has clean public and private
record, and the contest would be
made on party lines, so tar as he is
concerned.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-11-12
Good Thanksgiving Fodder.

Farmers can fatten their Thanksgiv-
ing turkeys on those free trade chest
nuts with which they have been SO free
ly supplied III recent years.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-11-12

Costs 10 Cents-But worth a dollar a vial
This is the testimony of hundreds who use DR..
Agnew's Liver Pills--They are SO sure, so pure,
so pleasant and easy acting. The demand for
this popular Liver Regulator is so great it is
taxing the makers to keep up with it.-25.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-11-12

THE Worthington Globe says last
Tuesday was Demoracy's day. Senator
German will not agree with it, nor
will the leading Democrats of Ohio or
Iowa,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-11-12
To the Ladies of riankato and Vicinity

Should my representatives call on
you kindly give them hearing, as
they will have something of interest
to explain. GEO. E. KEENE,
803-S05 S. Front ST, Photographer.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-11-12
Proof Against Gas.

1t is understood that the Hon. Will
liam Jennings Bryan has some difficulty
in understanding how it Is that gas ever
kills anybody -Terre Haute Express.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-11-12
Busy Mailing Lies to the Counter.

Prosperity has struck the political
carpenters They are working overtime
mailing campaign lies. Trenton Ga
Zette
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-11-12

TO CURE A COLD IN ONEDAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists Refund the money If it fails to 25c
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-11-12

j. W. True was injured at Wah-
peton, n D., last week, on the cars.
He is able to be out again.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-09-09

The readers of this paper will be pleased
to learn that there is at least one dread ed
disease that science has been able to cure
in all its stages and that is Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure now
known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
beng constitutional disease, requires
constitutional treatmeaT. Halls CAtarrb
Cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of
the system, thereby destroying the foun-
dalton of the disease, and, giving the pa,
tient strength by building up the constitu-
ton and assisting nature in doing its
work. The proprietors have so much
faith in its curative powers. that they offer
One hundred Dollars for any case thst it
fails to cure. Send for list of testimoni.
ais. Addres, F. ). CHENEY Co,
Toledo, Ohio.
Sold bv druggists, T5c.
Halls Family Pills are the hest
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-09-09
MOON

Married-On the 5th inst, at the
residence of w. P. Walden, Mr..
Perry Billiard to Miss Effie Nc
Gown, Rev. w. P. Walden officiat-
ing. We wish them long and
happy life.
Miss Addie Baggett, Of Douglas
vile will spend this week with rela-
tives and friends here.
We are sorry to learn that James
Arlington il suffering with typhoid
fever.
II. Dee Sorrells, OF Atlanta, Wis.,
tied friends and relatives here Sat-
urday and Sunday.
A. G. Moore closed his school
here Friday and mas sheen chosen
for the coming year. ScHooL GIRL.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-09-09

In Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and
America. the five great continents, Shaker
medicines are being used by suffering Eu
mainly for the cure oil sickness and disease.
Never was there such universal de-
meand. never such wonderful results.
Shaker Digestive Cordial, cure for in
digestion, is prepared from herbs and roots
and is natural remedy, which cures by
aiding nature and not by fighting her.
Shaker Digestive Cordial makes those
fat, who have become thin by not digest,
ing their food.
1t restores the spirits and the appetite o.
those ,wLo arc detected and tagged out
from the effects of Indigestion.
IT relieves the symptoms of dysper STA,
and, after using for a reasonable time
finally cures the complaint.
Sold by druggists. Trial bottle 10 eel is.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-09-09
DIR. Kings NEW DISCOVERY FOR
CONSUMPTION.

This is the best medicine in the world
for all forms ofcoughs and colds and tor
consumption Every bottle is guarantees.
1t wilfcure and not disappoint' It has NJ,
equal 'or whooping cough, asthma, hay
lever. pneumonia, bronchitis, Ia grippe,
cold IN the head and for consumption. 1t
is safe for all ages, pleasant to take. and
ABOVE al, sure cure. 1t is always we'll
to take DR.. Kings New Life Pills in con-
nection with Dr. Kings New Discovery, as
they regulate and tone che stomach and
bowels. We guarantee perect sstisfac
ton or return money. Free trial bottles
at Jas. W. Legg's Drug Store.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-09-09

The standing ofthe editoris never
appreciated until his spirit las
winged its flight to the realms Of
needless space. This iS clearly evil.
denced in the following letter of
coincidence sent by lawyer to the
widow of al editor: 81 cannot tell
how panied | was to hear of the
death of your husband. lie is in
heaven. We we're bosom friends.
but alas. we can never meet
again."
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-09-09

&1ave you ever noticed that when
you meet q doctor, te says: Glow
are you p A newspaper man in
quirers, "What do You know ?" But
a lawyer hits you on the back and
calculates, "What have you got ?"
And the preacher asks, "Where are
you going 2" That is the hardest
question o. all to answer.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-09-09
1t Saves the Croupy Children.

Seaview, Va. We havea splendid sale
on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, and our
customers coming from far and near, speak
OF j. in the highest terms. Many have
said that their children would have died
Of Group ii Chamberlain Cough Remedy
had rot been given.-Kellam L. Ourren.
The 70 and so cent sizes for sale by C. NJ.
Crosby, Druggists
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-09-09
GILMORE.

M. Jim Brown, a farmer OF this
place, raised watermelon that
measured three feet and ten inches
long and two feet and seven inches
thick and weighed seventy pounds.
Beat that if you can.
Cotton is ready to pick at this
place. School Boy.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-09-09

Yellow fever has been:raging at
ocean Springs, Miss, for the past
two weeks. &ort two hundred
cases and number of deaths.
Towns are quarantining against it.
Among the deaths is DR.. w. Ii.
BeEiss, Of New Orleans, who went
to investigate it.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-09-09
Entertainment for Confederate Gene.

The ladies OF the Memorial Association
are making preparations fora grand en-
tertalnment and supper to occur mex
week. They are very anxious to finish
the work on the cemetery and will spare
no effort TO accomplish their purpose.
Some Of the best talent is promised for the
musical part Of. the programme and the
supper vii! be beyond criticism. Full par,
tIculars as to time and place will be given
next week.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-09-09
When you dispute WITH q fool he
is certain to be similarly employed.

DR.. Tichenor's Antiseptic makes friend
OF every one who gives it fair trial. Clean
pleasant, harmless, reliable. Externally
for cuts. burns, scalds, bruises. sprains,
etc. Internally fer collie, pain and de,
rrangement of stomach and bowels. Little
Wonder of the World. Household iayorite
wherever known. Crosby, the druggist,
will sell you bottle for 50 cents.