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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-03-05

THE Minnesota legislature is fol-
lowing the practice of legislature
having an irresistible desire to
regulate anything and everything in
sight. The committee that has been
vestigating department stores has
prepared a bill much after the style
of that introduced in the Illinois
legislature taxing department. stores.
This tax is arranged on the cumula-
tive plan, and amounts to $4,000 on
twenty lines of goods. 1t is held that
such taxes are not taxes on property
and hence that the provisions of the
constitution as to equality and uni
formity do not apply. While the bill
is aimed at the great department
stores in the large cities, it seems
that it may be double edged knife
that will cut deep in all directions,
as country stores are simply depart
ment stores on small scale, carrying
FIVE or six lines of goods which ac-
cording to the provisions Of the bill
would bring their tax up to from
$3.50 to 81 900, or beyond profitable
line. If the bill makes an exception
in this respect, then it would be d
question whether or not the courts
would not hold it a species of class
legislation of an aggravated sort.
The difficulty in putting such meas
ure upon the statute books, is TO define
just where the country stores leaves
off and the department store begins.
This is fine point to settle. The
progress of the bill will be watched
with interest, but it is hardly pro-
bable that it will reach place on the
statute books at this session. In case
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IN THE CHAIR.
President MCNineyT q kes
the Oath of Office.
and Outlines His
Policy
Extra Session OF Con-
greSS March 5th-A
Strong Financial
Policy.
Rights Of American Citi-
zenS to Be Maintained
AJrOad.-War Not
Wanted.
Special to the DAILY FREE PRESS.

Special to the DAILY FREE PRESS.
WASHINGTON, March 4.-Shortly
after II o'clock at noon the oath of
office was administered to VIM. Nc
Finley as president Of the United
States. He then proceeded to deliver
his inaugural address. He said the
sponsibilities of the high trust to
which he had been called, always of
grave Importance, had been augmen
ted by prevailing conditions. The
first thing to do was to get sufti-
Gent revenue, and to this end an
extra session Of congress would be
called for March 18th.
He favored a commission to devise
some scheme for sound financial sys-
tenn, and would do all in his power,
also. to bring about international BIZ
metallism. He favored civil service
reform, the restriction of immigra-
tion, the principle OF reciprocity, a
war on law breakers, whether indi'
viduals or corporations, the upbuilding
of merchant marine.
Mr.. Mckinley outlined his foreign
policy as follows:
sit has been the policy of the
United States since the foundation OF
the government to cultivate relations
of peace and amity with all nations,
and this accords with my conception
of duty now. We have cherished d
policy of noninterference with the at
fairs Of foreign governments, wisely
inaugurated by Washington, keeping
ourselves Ge free from ENHANCEMENT
either as allies or foes, cOntented to
leave undisturbed with them the set
Element of their own domestic co.,
Germs. 1t will be our aim to pursue a
firm and dignified foreign policy, which
shall be Just, impartial land evel
watchful of the national honor
and always insisting upon the enforce
ment of the lawful rights Of our citi.
zens everywhere. Our diplomats
should seek nothing more, and accept
nothing less, than is due US. We want
no wars of conquest. We must avoid
temptation of territorial aggression
War should never be entered upon
until every agency of peace has failed
Peace is preferable to war. In almost
every contingency arbitration is the
true method Of settlement"
He then referred to the arbitra
tiop treaty with England the ratiffca
tion of which he advocated.
Mr.. Mckinley closed with another
VOW to do his whole duty.
The delivery was followed by tire
mendous applause from the immense
gathering.
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Personal.

j. M. Root, of Duluth, is in the city.
Attorney Cray is in Sioux City TO-
day.
E. l. P. Staede went to New Ulm
today on business connected with a
contract there.
E. E. Miller, of St. Peter, and Thos
Bease, of Grand Forks, were regis
tered at The Saulpaugh today.
At the Clifton House: J.R. Miller,
D. A. Fallman, Fairmont; J. D. Lang,
Eola, S. D; D. Charlesworth, Eagle
Lake.
Hon. John Flittie, of Mayville, N.
d., was visitor to Monkato today.
He is slated for fat South American
consulate at the hands of the new adj
ministration.
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Mr.. Fletcher opposed granting the

Mr.. Fletcher opposed granting the
request, as long as there are poor
children in Mankato who cannot at
tend school for the want of proper
clothing. He thought that The
poverty at home should be relieved
first, and iC would then be time to see
about helping the poor of other coun-
tries. The nations of Europe stand
in tine way of settling the eastern
question, and should lend helping
hand to the ArmenianS.
DR.. Davis was opposed to establish
ing such precedent in collecting
from the children.
The other members sustained these
views.
The pay of Mr.. Osborn as substi-
tute for Miss Crawford during the
latter's absence while attending her
fathers funeral was above after
some discussion.
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Spring Medicine is necessity which
Hoods Sarsaparilla grandly supplies.
1t purifies and vitaliZes the blood and
thus gives tone and strength to the
whole system.
Hoods Pills are the only pills to take
with Hoods Sarsaparilla. Cure all
liver ills.
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WONDERFUL are the cures by
W Hoods Sarsaparilla, and yet they
are simple and natural. Hoods Sarsa-
parilla makes PURE BLOOD.
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING.
The Members Place the Local Poor
Before the Armenians.

The regular meeting Of the school
board was held last night, all of the
members being present except Messrs.
Cray and Parry.
Supt. Kenaston's monthly report
was read, and the following is sum-
mary:
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it should and the courts should hold
it constitutional, the question as to
whether it would regulate the evils
complained of would be a problem
for the future to solve.
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For Sale or Trade,

The Sontag hotel property, corner
Front and Washington streets. For
further particulars enquire at hotel
Daily camera., 1897-07-17
To Mine at Sunshine.

w. B. Root, president of the Colorado
Mining Exchange, and c. w. Sanborn,
have bonded from S. A. Gihin, 100 acres
of land east of Sunshine, near Frank
w eist's Schiller mine. Mr.. Root told a
reporter of this paper that there were
fully 80 disclosed veins on that "agrlcul.
tu raj" tract and he had interested some
Denver gentlemen in developing some
of them. He went up to put men a,
work sinking shafts, ETC., today. "lf
had that property within few miles OF
Cripple Geek" said Mr.. Root, Il could
get unlimited capital to develop it or sell
out at an enormous margin over the
price OF our bond to Mr.. Giffin. And ye,
it is precisely the same character of ore
and shows much more promise of paying
than thousands of acres which have
brought fabulous prices In the Cripple
Creek district. | am inclined to believe
that mining men are beginning to recog.
nize the fact more and more that gold is
where you find It and that tits worth jus,
as much an ounce if produced in Boul.
der county as though dug from the
bowels OF far-famed Cripple or the
Rand"
Daily camera., 1897-07-17
DECLARE FOR SILVER.
The Resolution Passes the Trans Mississip
Congress by 244 to 46.

The Resolution Passes the Trans Mississippi
Congress by 244 to 46.
Salt Lake, Utah. July I7-Yesterday
was day of excitement is the session of
the Trans Mississippi congress. The
subject was free silver, and the principal
factors in the discussion were California
and Colorado-the latter state with a
host of silver advocates won the day, and
after struggle by the California dele.
gates under the leadership of T. L. Ford,
in opposition to the measure. The con.
gress, by vote of nearly five to one,
adopted the majority resolution declaring
for the free and unlimited coinage of
gold and silver. at the ratio of Is to I,
without the cooperation of any foreign
government.
This action was preceded by about
twenty speeches, the principal ones be.
ing delivered by c. S. Thomas of Colo
rado, and T. L. Ford of California. Hon.
w. !. Bryan spoke IN favor OF the major
ity report and threw the convention into
a wild state of enthusiasm.
Daily camera., 1897-07-17
Broke His Ankle,

While digging cellar under wv. H
McLeod's house this morning, Harold
Garwood had his right ankle broken by
cave-ln.
Garwood has been working on the
ce liar for several days and expected to
finish up today. He had undermined
some of the soft dirt, so that he could
cave it in and SO expedite the work, when
the mass came down unexpectedly bury.
ing his right leg in such manner as to
break the bone. His left arm was also
cut up considerably. DR.. Giffin was
summoned and set the bone. While the
break is pronounced not dangerous
one, the chances are that recovery will
, be very slow, and it is feared that the
bad results will be lasting. Mr.. Gar
wood is now staying at Mr.. Mcleod:
house.
Daily camera., 1897-07-17
PASSED The ORDINANCE.
The Western Union Secures the Form Of
Franchise Desired.

The Western Union Secures the Form of
Franchise Desired.
The council convened in special ses-
sion last evening to reconsider the fran
chise for the Western Union Telegraph
company, the one passed at the last reg
ular meeting being regarded by the COM
pany as unsatisfactory.
The new ordinance permits the COM
pany to place poles and string wires In
any part of the city for the purpose of
telegraphy or other improved electrical
appliances. The ordinance provided tor
the ordinary city police regulations, and
grants the city the right of stringing its
fire alarm system 20 the poles. The form
is uniform, so the company claims, with
that granted in every city in the United
States into which the company enters.
The council upon convening last even
ing, passed to reconsider the former
ordinance and having voted it down, pro-
ceeded to tine consideration of the new
form, Mr.. Coan made vigorous pro-
test against the clause allowing the city
10 place its fire alarm system on the
poles, as he saw in this clause chance
of city liability in event of an accident
! and consequent damage suit. Mr.. Fisher
made a demand for clause to compel
, the institution of the office at once OF
else the loss of the franchise.
The ordinance was amended so as to
omit the clause permitting the city to
string its wires OH the company's poles
and clause was inserted compelling the
stablishms snt of the office by Sept. Ist
With these changes the ordinance was
pa ssed and the counil adjourned.
Daily camera., 1897-07-17
Debs Didn't Appear.

Fairmount, W. Va, July 17.-There
was great disappointment over the fail
ure of Eugene V. Oebs to attend the
meeting of the coal miners today and the
operators are correspondingly jubilant
The meeting was postponed to give
Sovereign, Ratchford and the others
time to deliberate. 1t is understood that
the operators have arranged plan for
the arrest of Debs to prevent his pres
ence at the meeting.
Daily camera., 1897-07-17
WILL LYNCH HIM.

Negro Horse Thief and Murderer Pur-
sued by Posse.
Cussetta, Ga, July IA negro thief
and murderer is beng chased by posse
headed by band of trained bloodhounds,
The man stole horse at Girard, Ala
bama and was pursued by the sheriff,
who overlook him near this place. yes
terday. The negro resisted and shot the
officer, killing him instantly. Word of
the crime was received this morning and
the sheriff and posse started in pursuit
He will be hung if caught.
Daily camera., 1897-07-17
Conference Called for Monday,

Youngstown, O., July IA conference
has been called by the iron manufacture
ers with the amaIgamated association
representatives for Monday at 10 a. m.
The manufacturers refuse to state the
object of the meeting, but the members
of the association believe that the manu-
facturers intend to sign the scale pre-
sented
Daily camera., 1897-07-17
TODAY 5 NEWS.
STILL IN THE RACE.
The Story of McLean's Withdrawal from
the Senatorial Race Denied.

Cincinnati. July 1.-THE report that
John r. Mclean has withdrawn from
the senatorial race is not credited by his
friends, who say that the program origin
ally outlined will be followed. Mr.. Nc
Lean is going to Hot Springs, West Vir-
ginia for short time, and from there to
Bar Harbor, where he will remain until
the fall campaign begins, when he will
return to Ohio.
Daily camera., 1897-07-17
Policemen Sue for Back Pay.

Kansas City, Kas., July 1.-THE police
men of this city have begun suit for back
pay under the eight hour law. The
suit involves many thousands of dollars
and will probably cause action in other
cities if successful.
Daily camera., 1897-07-17
SEIZED A TRAIN.
Illinois Coal Miners Forcibly occupy s
Freight Train.

ST. Louis, July 1.-THE miners of
Southern Illinois are marching from
place to place to see that no mines are
working. Last night at Pana, crowd
of $50 men seized train to 60 to Nor
reaqua and the train men were unable to
drive them off. There are over 1000
m en- moving about, but they claim that
their movements are peaceable.
Daily camera., 1897-07-17
Negro Murdered and Robbed.

St. Louis, July 1.-THE dead body of
Marcus Yates, colored porter at the
Wabash station, S years old. was found
this morning in the depot. He had been
murdered and robbed. No clue to the
perpetrators has been discovered.
Daily camera., 1897-07-17
vii, Report the Tariff Monday.

Washington, July I7-The. conferees
on the tariff have agreed to make the
committee report on Monday. and the
abse Mt members have been telegraphed
to be present.
Daily camera., 1897-07-17
Eastern Star Excursion.

From stations north of Denver as far
as Fort Collins to Idaho Springs and re-
turn Wednesday, July 2Ist. Extremely
low rates for the round trip. Ask the
Gulf agent about it, if you have not seen
the bills
Daily camera., 1897-07-17
An Officer Fatally Shot.

Cincinnati. July ia duel occurred
last night between Policemen Frank
Elsinger and John Grady in which the
off Ger was fatally shot. Grady received
four wounds, none fatal.
Daily camera., 1897-07-17
Trov Budget Goes Up IN Smoke.

Troy, N. Y, July I7.-Shortly before
midnight fire broke out in the building
of the Troy Budget, edited by ex Sena-
tor Chas. T. Macarthur, and completely
gutted it. The loss is $4,000. Several
fremen were seriously injured by the
falling of q floor.
Daily camera., 1897-07-17
Shot at a Prayer Meeting.

Marion, ILL.,, July II During the
course of prayer meeting short dis
tance out of town last night, Sylvester
H ampton shot and killed D. J. Price.
The quarrel was the result of family
feud,
Daily camera., 1897-07-17

To Cure Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Dromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. Only Is cents.
Daily camera., 1897-07-17
Employ Non Union Men.

Knoxville, Tenn, July 1.-THE coal
operators will open the mines at Pine
vile with non union men. Trouble is
expected.
Daily camera., 1897-07-17
No New Features in the Strike.

Columbus, c., July 1.-THE second
week of the miners strike closes with no
new important developments, though
many valuable accessions have been
made,
Daily camera., 1897-07-17

Silver Quotation.
New York, July I7-Silver is quoted at
6o4 today.
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF WILLIAMSBURG.

COUNTY OF WILLIAMSBURG.
By J. L. MCDONNELL Jr. ESQUIRE,
Prohate Judge.
WHEREAS T. n. Smith has made
suit to m-. TO grant him letters Of AL
miniStration of the Estate Of and effects
of Mrs. VI. j. Smith. these are therefore
To ri.e aud admoiiSh all and singular
the Kindred the creditors of the :said
Mrs. VI. j. Smith deceased, that ther lie
AMI appear before me. in the Court of
Probate. To be held at Ningstree ). {.
Oh june Ith after publication thereof
at IL o'clock i'm the forenoon. I, show
cause. If any they have, why the said
administration, should not be granted.
Given under my hand, this 2ith day
Of May Anno Domini, 1897.
Published OH the a.th day Of May
1887 in the County Record.
j. Z. MCDOWELL Jr..
2t. p. J. W. Z.
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Il is now Greater New York.
When Governor Black signed ,he
caar'er, the second city of the
world sprang into being. The
official existence ofthis giant city
will begin January L 1898. The
first mayor will be elected some
time in next November, with a
salary of $4,000. Only five
States in the Union have greater
population than these cities now
combined and creating Greater
New York-the popula'oin being
1900, 900. 1t might be we'll 10
state that under the new charter,
the cities of New York, Brooklyn,
Queens. Richmond and Wesches-
ter, are combined into one, form
ing The new and second in size
city of the world. The assessed
valuation of the Greater New
York is s2,746,SS2,943, the city
is 35 miles long and 10 miles wide.
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p.imarv at which they themselves
were selected. and will in no way
he pied ced 10 vote Tor the n"m!-
nee of any other primary. Such
an elelion could only suggest a
bnt there would be no
warranty of his election by the
legislature.
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The State Press Association
mel in Newberrr. Al lis annual
gathering. last Tuesday. There
are men pr.$en, from every see
lion of the State and the "pehcil
pa>hers" al every sect end creed
are in close communion. Ee!i-
gions and political views are lef,
at home. and every one is the
brother and fellaw-Scr!be of every
either editor. and all work togelh-
er Tor the good OF the newspaper
fraternity of the state.
The Association this year will
hear addresses from the Rev. A.
}. S. Thomas, of the Baptist Conr-
ier; r. I. Jays, Esq. of The keo-
wee Courier, Walhaila; Mr.. Louis
Applet, Of the Manning Times;
Hon. Patrick Walsh, of the Au-
gu>ta, Ga.. Chronicle: Col. K. y.
Thonpron. of the Walhalla Cour-
ier; Maj. &c Darlington. of the
Spartanbarg Herald; Gen. }. L.
Stoppeibein, of the Summervill
News: W. W. Ball, Esq, of the
GreenSille News. and several
others. The pleasures of the
meeting will constitute, among
other things, a banquet by the
citizens of Newberry. carriage
drives by the citizens, banquet
rendered by Mr.. j. I. Harris, Pro-
prie,or of Harris Springs, at the
Springs, banquet at the Thorn
well Orphange by the ladies OF
Clinton, ETC., etc. These meet
ingS are always a souce OF great
pleasure TO the poor, careworn
editors. and are looked forward
to for year in advar rce.
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CITATION.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
cJUNTY OF WILLIAMSBURG.
By j. Z MCCONNELL. JR., EsoULRE

By j. II MCDONNELL, JR-, ESQUIRE,
Probate Judge.
WHEREAS. J. y. Hendricks has
made suit IN NE, tn grant him Letters Of
Administration Of the Estate of and
effects of x. II. Cox. these are therefore
to cit. and admonish all and singular the
kindred and creditors of the said X. IL.
Cox deceased. that thew be and
personally appear before me in my office
in kingstrec, :. e.. on Friday, the 4th
day Of June, at II o'clock a. m. 10 show
cause If any they NAV have why the said
administration Shonld not he granted.
Givea under my hand and seal this 24th
day of May. \. ID. 1897.
Published on the 21th day Of May, A.
ID. 1897, i'm the County Record.
J.Z. Mcconnell, Jr.,
II. p. W.
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Smok. Pride of Darlington"
tobacco grown in South Carolina
and manufactured in Darlington.
For sale by ". u. E.wel!. Mana
ger.
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Are the oder meinuerS of the
Senate content to leave it TO Sena-
tor Tillman to move an investiSa
ton into facts and allegations that
seriously compromise the honor
of tha; bodyt Do they imagine
that the old Sugar Trust scandal
can be '.hushea up" when a new
and greater scandal is impending!
The country hears a great deal
about the courtesy of the Sen
ate.: Is it not high time to hear
something about his honor!-
New York World.
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How To Find Out.

Fill a bottle or common glass
with urine and IL, il stand twenty.
lour hours; :, Sedimcn; or settling
indicates an unhealthy condition
Of The kidnevS. When urine stains
linen it II positive evi'ence of kid
ney trouble. Too frequent desire
TO urinaie or pain III the back. is
also convincin" proof that the kid
news ami bladder are out of order
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WHAT TO DO.

There is comfort in the kIowl-
edge so often expressed. that DR.
kilmer'> Sw mp-Root. the great
&id"ey remedy tLltillS every wish
in relieving pain in The back kid
ney>, liver. bladder and evers
part Of the urinary paSsacSer. 1t
correcis inability 10 hold urine
and >calding pain in passing il, ol
bad effects following use OF liquor.
Wine or beer. aud ovrrcomeS that
unpleasant necessity of being com
PEELED to get up many times dur
ing the night to urint,e The
mild and The extraordinary effect
of Swamn-Root is soon realized
1t stands The highest for It's Won
derful cures o. The most distress
ing cases. Ii you need a medi
icins yon should have the best.
Sold by druggist, price fifty cents
and one dollar. You may have =
sample bottle and pamphlet both
sent free by mail. Mention
The County Record and send vour
address to DR.. kilmer e Co. Bing
hamlon. \. Y. The propIitorS of
this paper guarantee the genuine
ness of this offer.
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Now that CoOsaw, the agricul-
tural hall case, the railroad tax
cases and several other litisaiions
have shad their day and the
dispensary is on its last legs. after
standing lawsuits from It's very
inception; we wonder what will be
the next thing for the newspapers
10 fill column after column withs
Will governor EIletbe suffer the
sensational columns of our State
iailies, and the editorial columns
of the county weeklies TO be
without a State lawsuit ofgreat
importance to the taxpayers to
''harp on!" Surely something
will "turn up" before the Van
dercock case is decided.
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J0hnSOn'S Chill and Fe-
yer Tonic is q ONE-DAY
Cure. 1t cures the most
stubborn case of Fever in
"A Hours.

A county correspondent Of be
Greenville News gets off a SO
one as follows: The cool nighes
are against the little cotton, we
are told. 1t can't grow to do any
good until The nights get warm
enough 10 sleep without a blanket.
l have heard Ct people nearly
freezing themselves trying to sleep
without cover in. order to give
their cotton a chance 10 grow.