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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-02-26
KYLE ELECTED.

The South Dakota senatorial dead
lock was brought to sudden close
Thursday, by the election of Senator
Kyle to succeed himself. This un-
expected turn of affairs was brought
about by the aid of the Republicans,
who seeing there was no possible hope
OF elccting Congressman Plckler, or
any other Republican, made an agree
ment with a sufficient number OF
Kyle's followers to stand by him. and
they would 60 over to him. Accord
ingly this was done in the joint seS-
sion yesterday, and Senator Kyle
elected almost before his opponents
knew what was being done. This is
another crushing blow to Senator
Pettigrew, who has been engineering
the fight against Kyle, and working to
secure the election of man who
would obey his dictates. 1t is report
ed that Gov. Lee, who was working
with Pettigrew. is so beside himself
with anger that he hardly knows
what to do, and declares that the re-
suit of the senatorial election has
killed the Populist party in that
state. From this point of view it
would seem that the Republicans had
made a good move for their state.
They were unable to elect man from
their own ranks to that position, and
visionary and impractical as Kyle may
be in many things, he is undoubtedly
not only the most conservative, but
most able man among the South
Dakota Populists. The radical ele-
ment of ,that party has waged vi
cious and unrelentless war upon Kyle,
which in the final outcome helped
him more than'it hurt him, The re-
bound from last falls silver campaign
seems to have hit most of the leading
Republican boilers square below the
belt.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-02-26
PATRIOTIC EXERCISES.
Dr. Davis and Capt. Keysor Entertain
High School Students.

Patriotic exercises were held at the
high school Monday. The exer-
cises consisted of solos, essays and
declarations by members of the high
school.
Two members of the school board
were present, Capt. Keysor and DR..
Davis, and each responded to an in
vitation to speak, from Principal
Searles. The former spoke of hearing
Revolutionary war stories from his
grandfather, who spent the winter
with Washington in Valley Forge.
Today is the first time the Captain
has honored the high school with a
speech, and he will undoubtedly be
asked to speak often.
DR.. Davis made few we'll chosen
remarks and showed a copy of the
Ulster County Gazette, which contain
ed an account of Washington's death
and burial.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-02-26
and place it in front of anything that

and place it in front of anything that
they think will lead to prosperity.
The free coinage people howl about
prosperity not returning, when 1t IS
the last thing they want to see, I'M
less they can have their way. They
would prolong the hard times OF the
past three or four years indefinitely,
if in their power, il by so doing they
thought they could finally win for the
white metal. The suffering and in
convenience of the country is nothing
to them, if their greed and seltishness
can prevail. But the country has
pretty effectually spotted them, and
they will not succeed by standing con-
tinually in the path attempting to
block return of prosperous times.
Their selfishness has become too evil
dent.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-02-26
THEIR LITTLE GATE.

There is general desire on
the part of number OF
senators to secure vote in
the senate upon the bankruptcy bill
before the 4th of March, in the hope
that it may become law. 1t was
for this purpose that Senator Nelson
moved that further consideration of
the arbitration treaty go over until
after March 4th, when there will be
plenty of time before that body for it's
consideration. Senator Nelson does
not think there is any show whatever
for the passage Of the TOrrey bill, but
Is OF the opinion that with the arbi-
tTation treaty out Of the way there
will be a chance for compromise be-
tween the Torrey and George bills
and that it would possibly become a
law. The principal opposition to the
passage of any bankruptcy measure at
present, is coming from the extreme
treme radical silver senators. The
same element opposed the measure in
the house, and they hope to effectual-
" block it in the senate. A promi-
nent Democratic senator is reported
to have stated that this oposition OF
the' radical silver men is on the
ground that the passage OF such a
measure might improve conditions,
and prevent all possible hopes of sill
yer being an issue for the next four
years. There is doubtless considerable
truth in this, a year ago these same
men stood in the way OF possible
chance of returning prosperity, by re-
fusing to allow the enactment of a
bill that would give the government
sufficient revenue TO meet its needs.
They put up silver as their little god,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-02-26

In discussing the matter of reap
portioning the legislative districts,
some of the members of the legisla
ture suggested an increase of men,
bership. Don't do it. The member
ship of both houses is large enough
now for all business purposes, and
equitably apportioned would give a
population of several million sufficient
representation and better legislation
than larger!number would. An increas
ed membership would give more talk,
a greater expense to the people, with
decreased chances for practical re-
suits.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-02-26
WEYLER AND FIAT T1ONEY.

Gen. Weyler is man after the
heart of the paper and silver fiatists
in this country. He. believes in fiat
money, and more than that, he be-
lieves that it should circulate at it's
face value, consequently he has issu-
ed an order to that effect. The issu-
ing of paper money has been quite a
business of late in Cuba, and the au-
thOrities there have in contemplation
the issuing of another installment of
some S10,O00,000. Gen. Weyler seems
to have the same idea of the natural
laws of trade that the Populists and
free coinage people in this country
have. He labOrs under the delusion
that all you have got to do is to say
that thing shall! be done and it will
be done. Later on he will be con-
siderable wiser upon this point. just
as he is on the matter of putting
down the Cuban revolution inside of
six months. Just as we'll might he
have included in his proclamation an
order that south winds shall hereafter
blow from the north, and just as sue
cessful would he be in having it
obeyed. Through fear he may pos
sibly get few to pay some attention
to his orders for while, but the
natural laws of trade will assert
themselves, and his fat paper will
pass for just what the credit behind
it is worth, and not cent more. The
premium on gold will not be affected.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-02-26
Stop-over Privilege at Washington.

A ten day stop over at Washington,
D. c., is now granted on all through
tickets between the East and West
via Baltimore & Ohio r. r. Stop
over will also be granted On the re-
turn journey made on round trip
tickets, but not exceedidg ten days.
Passengers will deposit their tickets
with the ticket agent at B. & o. r.
R. Station in Washington, who will
retain them until the journey is to be
resumed, when they will be made
good for continuous passage to desti.
nation by extension or exchange.
This arrangement will doubtless be
greatly appreciated by the travelling
public because it will permit the
holders of through tickets to make a
brief visit to the National Capital
without additional outlay for rail
road fare.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-02-26

EDISON claims he has discovered a
substance that, in connection with
the X ray, will disclose to the eye OF
the surgeon the most delicate tissues
of the interior of the body. Edison
rarely makes a claim until he knows
he can fulfill it, and if he has made
such discovery he has accomplished
that which will add greatly to his
fame and prove most invaluable to
medical science.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-02-26
A Few Facts.

If you are going to Utah, California
or other western points, the Union
Pacific offers better facilities than any
other line. Here are a few of the
trouble:
First. Double daily service to Den
yer, Cheyenne, Salt Lake and Pacific
Coast points
Second. Fastest time to Utah and
California points by several hours.
Third A solid train, the ''Over-
land Limited" runs on time every
day in the week, making the trip tn
San Francisco in q DAYS from Mis-
souri, River. ego. Il. ABBOTT,
Gen'l Agt.. Sioux City, Iowa.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-02-26
The Hot Springs.

Located in the Black Hills of South
Dakota have wonderful medicinal
properties for the cure of rheumatism
neuralgia, and kindred ailments, and
should be investigated by all suffering
from such troubles. First-class hotel
accommodations and baths. Tourist
tickets on sale daily and especially
low rates on the first and third Tues
days of every month. Full informa-
tion furnished on application to
ticket agents G. & N. w. R'y.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-02-26

mitted authorizing the council to con-
tract for lights at a price not to eX-
coed S75 for five years. These PROPOSE
tions would then be before the people
upon their merits, and the taxpayers
could decide which one they wanted,
and their wishes carried out.
Further THIN this, the council or at
least those of that body advocating a
city plant under all circumst ances
should then place before the people a
definite statement as to what will be
done, what kind of plant would be
put in providing the people wished it,
and an approximate cost for first
class institution. Any reputable firm
dealing in such machinery, if given an
idea of what the people want, would
give an approximate estimate as to
it's cost, and Prof. Shepardson and
other experts could approximate very
closely what such lights would cost
the city.
The FREE PRESS believes that S75
contract for five years would be, all
around, the most advantageous to the
city.
But which ever way the people
might decide the question of illegality
as to the bonds, would be eliminated
and it would be known just what the
people want today in the light of the
information that can now be obtained
as against the ideas of a small number
of the voters two years ago.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-02-26

IT is said that new ten inch gun
recently mounted at Washington
sends projecJile weighing575 pounds
for a distance of six miles and that on
striking the water it threw column
of water at least a hundred feet high.
A few shots from such a gun would
keep most any of the steel tubs of
the great navies of the world from
sneaking around the coast line.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-02-26
Personally Conducted Excursions

Leave Sioux City every Friday via
the Union Pacific. No change of cars
to Odgen, San Francisco or Los
Angeles. Special attention paid to
ladies travelling alone. Ask your
nearest agent for Central Route folder
or address GEO E. ABBOTT,
Gen'l Agt. q. P Ry.,
Sioux City, Iowa.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-02-26

The New York Mail and EGpreSs
says: "Give US the truth about Cuba?''
Doesn't the Mail and Erpress expect
little too much at this time? Weyler
is not going to tell it, and the au-
thorities at Washington don't seem
to know much about that island, or if
they do they won't tell.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-02-26

WHAT sight that must have been
to have seen Sovereign refusing to ac-
cept revolution. 1t must have been
sight that would have made Caesar
weep weeps.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-02-26

SENATOR TELLER thinks the arbi-
tration treaty needs long discussion.
Does the senator at last recognize
that the silver question is thoroughly
tired out aud needs rest?
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-02-26

WE believe that the Inauguration ceremonies
which occur a week from next Thursday at
Washington should be simple and impressive
ST. Peter journal,
And they will be. Mr.. Mckinley is
essentially a man of the people.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-02-26

THE SiouXCityJOuraaL remarks that
sit is easy to destroy the tobacco
trust. Just let everybody quit using
tobacco" The trust will continue in
business indefinitely, if that is the
only way it can be killed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-02-26

On March 4th next, the great mis-
take of four years ago will be fully
corrected. The American people will
think twice before they repeat such
a mistake.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-02-26

THE United States senate seems to
hold secret sessions so as to give the
senators something to talk about when
they get out.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-02-26
What They VIII Give 1t.

New York Mail and Express:
Some of the German scientists are
hunting for the germ OF epilepsy.
They will give it fits ii they ever
catch it.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07
Early Usc OF the L,low.

Flowing was undoubtedly first done
with forked stick, the long arm be-
ing harnessed, In some primitive way,
to an Ok or team Of oxen, and the short
arm pointed for the purpose Of pene-
trating the ground. The pillow is one
Of the oldest Of agricultural impie-
ments, and it Is curious fact that, in
Oriental countries, the same kind Of
pillow Is used now as was described by
the writer's Of 1900 years ago. The
pillow represented on the Egyptian mon
uments Of 5000 B. G. may be seen in
the Valley Of the Nile to-day. Our
patent office has over 10000 models Of
plows. In Egypt, Syria and India there
is but one, and that the one which has
been in use for thousands of years.
The pillow described by Virgil, 81 B. c..
is in use in many country districts of
Italy to-day.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07
. no Army Untfor,lm, Ma,y,. Bc 0rav.

The Army UNIFORM May he Gray.
1t may be some years yet, but would
not be, surprised II the time came when
the color OF the uniforms of all armies.
that Is, the uniforms of the fighting ar
mics, would be changed to gray. or,
what will be better. dried grass color,
says an army afficer who has given
much attention to the subject in an
official way. Statistics show the pro-
nounced colors in uniforms operate
against their vearers In that 1t makes
them conspicuous. Many Of the long
est-headeA officers of our army favor
\ change Of color, for the uniform--that
is, the uniform for fighting service For
dress parades. sof course, there is no
need Of changing the blue. Our senti.
ment Is strongly in favor of 1t. and will
continue that way, though our expert
cnce has been that blue. and especially
dark blue, has caused the death Of
thousands Of men who might have es.
capped death were they not SO easily
distinguished.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07
Cecil Rhodes Dislike 70 Women.

Often mentioned is Ceci; .shodes' dis
like to women, and the fact that he
will not allow female to serve him in
any way. He had a secretary to whom
he was much attached. One day he
announced the fact that he was going
to be married. The chief was thunder
struck, and after glaring at him for a
second, growled out: Where the devil
am to get another secretary"' and
then walked out of the room and
banged the door. His innate goodness
of heart, however, prevailed after a bit,
for he presented the bride with some
lovely diamonds; and when. soon after.
he left for England, he lent the young
couple his carriages and horses, so that
the offending bride was enabled to re-
turn her wedding calls at his expense!
1t never occurred to him. however, to
keep his favorite secretary on. The
mere fact of his marrying put that quite
out Of the pale of possibility!
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07
PEcuLtAesF,Es-oF THE euFFseo
Their Mad Dash to Destruction When
ttanxpeded.s

Their Mad Dash to Destruction When
ttanspeded.s
One popularity OF tho buffalo, now
almost extinct, was Its habit when
stampeded, Of dashing blindly forward
against. over or through anything that
might be In the way. When running,
q herd Of buffalo followed it's leaders,
and vet these leaders lost ihe power Of
stopping or even Of turning aside. be.
cause they were constantly crowded
upon and pushed forward by those be.
hind. This explains why herds would
dash into mire or quicksands, as they
often did, and thus perish by the thou
sands. Those In front could not stop,
while those behind could not see the
danger toward, which they were rush.
Ing. So. too, they ran into rivers. OF
into traps made for them by the In
dams, or against railroad cars, or even
dashed into the rivers and swan blind.
~ against the sides Of steamboats,.
The buffalo were fond of rolling in
the dirt, and to this habit. practiced
when the ground was wet. are due the
buffalo wallows which so frequently
occur in the old ranges, and which
often contain water after all other
moisture, except that of the streams, is
dried up. These wallows were formed
by the rolling Of a succession Of buffalo
In the same moist place. and were often
quite deep. They have often been de-
scribed. Less well known was the hab.
it of scratching themselves against
trees and rocks. Sometimes a solitary
erratic bowlder, FIVE or six feet high
may be seen on the bare prairie, the
ground Immediately around it being
worn down two or three feet below the
level Of the surrounding earth. This is
where the buffalo have walked about
the stone, rubbing against 1t, and where
they trod loosening the soil, which has
been blown away by the wind, so that
in course Of time deep trench was
worn about the rock. Often single
trees along streams were worn quite
smooth by the shoulders and sides of
the buffalo.
When the first telegraph line was
built across the continent, the poles
used were light and small. for trans
portation over the plains was slow and
eXpenive, and 1t was not thought Sec
, essary to raise the wires high above
the ground. These poles were much re.
sorted to by the buffalo to scratch
against, and before long great many
of them were pushed over. A story Is
told of an ingenious employe Of the tel
egraph company, who devised plan
for preventing the buffalo from dis
turbing the poles. This he expected to
accomplish by driving into them spikes
which should prick the animals when
they rubbed against them. The result
| somewhat astonished the inventor, for
it was discovered that, where formerly
one buffalo rubbed against the smooth
telegraph poles, ten now struggled and
| fought for the chance to scratch them
selves against the spiked poles, the
iron furnishing just the irritation which
! their tough hides needed.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07
A Generous senator.

Senator Ben Wade. Of Ohio, one of
the intellectual giants developed by the
civil war, carried his brains In head
AS bald as an elliptical billiard ball
But he always wore beautiful glossy
wig Of jet black hair. One day, just
after he had concluded a very strong
speech in Congress, he was waited up
on in the lobby of the Capitol by q
young woman.
Senator" began the young woman,
~ have listened to every word you
have uttered to-day with the greatest
Of interest, and oh! what a gallant man
you are! Would you object to give me
a curl of your hair to carry home to
Ohio with mey'
why, certainly, madam, you can
have it allv' answered the Senator, re-
moving the wig and handing it to the
astonished woman.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07
The Best Roofing Material.

The problem of roofing is one that has
Tong received the attention of builders
and property owners generally. To find
a material that would resist the action of
the elements, prove impervious to the ac-
ton of gases SO often generated in map
ufacturing establishments, and that
could be relied upon under the most trying
conditions. has received much attention
from ambitious inventors. From the
matched roofs of the early settlers the
evolution slowly progressed through vari-
Gus stages of shingles. tin, tar and iron
all of which have been found wanting in
many respects. To-day, after long ex-
perimenting, it is conceded that the only
material meeting all the requirements of
the perfect roof is Fay's Manila Roofing.
This material looks and feels like leather,
will not rust or corrode, is impervious to
the action of gases, and is absolutely
waterproof It will outwear the roof
of tin or iron, and in every way is by
far the most economical. 1t also forms
durable substitute for plaster on walls.
am is largely used for this purpose. Ev-
eryone who is interested in roofing, on a
large or small scale, can secure samples
Of this material by addressing The Fay
Manila Roofing Co.. Camden. n. ].
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1897-01-07
THE SAvORY ONION.
The Some what Despised Vegetable 10
Useful and WhOleaome

The Somewhat Despised Vegetable 10
Useful and Whoies some.
Few realize that perhaps the most
useful OF all vegetables, to the cook as
we'll as the housewife, Is the sayory
and healing onion. Soups, sauces,
chowders, made-over-dishes, in fact al
most every meat or fish dish that Is
served, Is seasoned with few drops
OF onion Juice, and one would wonder
what was wrong II this Juice was omit
ted. History classes the onion among
the oldest vegetables known and it is
spoken of with difference. The onion
was among the things the Israelites
longed for while in bondage, and a
tourist travelling through the eastern
countries writes that 1t is not to be
wondered at, as the onions grown in
Egypt are most delicious. A celebrated
medical authority says:
Onions make a nerve tonic not to be
despised. No other vegetable will SO
quickly relieve and tone up worm
out system, and they should be eaten
freely. particularly by brain workers
and those suffering with blood and
nervous diseases" He further saws:
Nothing will clear and beautify poor
complexion sooner than the eating Of
onions in some FORM"
II onions are prepared properly there
Is little or no odOr from them left in
the breath. and for lovers of uncooked
sliced onions it Is we'll to know that il
sprig Of parsley is dipped in vinegar
and eaten no unpleasant oder in the
breath can be detected. With SO much
to recommend it the onion in some form
should be found frequently upon the
daily menu.
Onions should be cooked always in
agate or porcelain lined vessels, for
ironware Ia liable to make them dark
cOlored. IL the onions are held under
water while peeling there will he no
shedding Of tears. To extract the Juice
from an onion, cut a thick slice from
one end Of the vegetable and press the
cut surface against the coarse crater,
moving the onion a little and letting
the juice run from the corner of the
crater. Cut or another slice Of the
onion and repeat until you have the
desired quantity.