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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-02
The bill before the state legislature

The bill before the state legislature
to prevent the manufacture and sale
Of cottolene in this state, is another
measure that ought to be put to
sleep! The bill is an amendment to
the lard law and provides for the
striking out of the clause excepting
cottolene from the prohibition against
substitutes for lard. Cottolene is not
an article deleterious to the health,
and the state would have no right to
object to it on any other ground. On
the other hand many can use it who
cannot use lard. Nor is the public
led to believe it is buying lard when
cottolene is purchased. 1t is an ar
ticle of merchandise that sells solely
upon it's own merits, and is properly
branded so that people at all times
know just what they are getting. A
bill to prohibit the selling of corn
meal, because some people might get
it put off onto them for flour would be
as sensible move as this.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-02
SEEDING HAS BEGUN,

A gentlemen from Wells today said
that he noticed seeding going on near
that village. Representative Mic
Juliar was in from Decoria today and
said that if no rain falls the farmers
will begin seeding there next week.
No rain is wanted, as the ground is
well saturated. He also reports the
roads as not very bad. The snow is
nearly all gone.
The streets in the city are drying,
and if the rain will hold off, there
will be very little mud by the end of
the week.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-02
The English Sparrow.

This is an imported bird Of the
street. | know of little to recommend
him to public confidence and protec-
ton. He is happy in crowd and
loves mob. He is always a dirty
vagabond. He steals food from all
other birds. The male is little bully
and his mate cowed and submissive
wife. That story about his destroy
ing all the worms must be taken with
distrust. There are more worms in
America than when the English bully
arrived. Put it in the arbitration
treaty that he shall go back from
whence he came. He has been known
to whip his wife and has been seen to
murder his own brothers. l suppose
somebody will come forward to defend
him, for as Bill Erwin says, he never
yet found murderer so vile: but some
woman would come along and send
him flowers,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-02

YESTERDAY was the last day for
the introduction of new business in
the legislature. In the house yester-
day afternoon, the total number of
bills for the session reached 9S4, and
in the senate 500. Minnesota will not
stagger during the next two years be-
cause of a scarcity of law.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-02

At Oak Cliff he used to plumber my
orchard and rob my cherry trees. He
1pursues every other bird in the most
vicious manner, and often fights them
to death. He is piratical depreuator,
hunting the nests of other birds and
often tearing to pieces the little cal
low young. One of these vicious jays
fought the orioles in my yard at Man.
kaJo last summer to death, killing
two of them, one before my eyes, and
in spite of my efforts to protect the
sweet singer. He has been known to
kill and actually devour small birds.
He is ruffian among the feathered
tribe. He possesses no virtues which
will counterbalance his vicious dis
position, at least none of which l have
any knowledge. He is the Ishmaelite
of the feathered tribe and the shark
of the skies. He should be condemned
and destroyed as plunderer and
murderer.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-02
Wo0dpeckerS.

Ihave somewhere read that America
is the land of woodpeckers. They are
large family, and we have our share
in Minnesota. They are insectivorous
and woe to worms or Larvae under bark
or in decaying timber. Every boy in
the land knows the redheaded wood
pecker, His plumage is tri-colored,
red, white and black. He hoyers with
predatory fondness around orchards
and cornfelds. The sweet apple trees
and cherry trees were his delight when
1 was boy. Audubon tells story
that hundred have been shot in
one day out of single cherry tree
and still the robbers came. While he
is thief wherever fruit is most
luscious, yet Audubon tells of whole
handsful of bugs and caterpillars
taken out of the stomachs of these
birds. We used to call them the "red-
heads with their bright cardinal
caps. l hardly know what economy
they serve in our state. At one time
more than one state offered a small
premium for their destruction. |
thinkKentucky was one of the states.
l believe, however, that more careful
Investigations 60 to show that they
are the most powerful foe of millions
of destructive vermin, and ornitholo-
gists now plead for their preservation.
They offer US no songs, but give us
Sharn Shrill note for muSic
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-02
domestic habits charming, Spare
and encourage this vivacious, social
The Whip-Poor-Will.

uOmcSUlC udUlUo Cudi hlhS' SPoiO
and encourage this vivacious, social
singer. 80
The Whip Poor-WilI.
This is bird singular and cele-
brated over all over country for it's
plaintve reiteraions Of his one con-
tinued call morning and evening. 1t
seems to articulate the words whip
poor-will. He comes pretty early in
the spring, and sounds his monotonous
but agreeable note as the dust of
twilight comes on, or in the early
morning. He is an old and dear
friend, and we who heard him in youth,
in other states, are glad to hear him
in our new home. l have heard them
at Oak Cliff when they seemed to be
the lullaby of childhood. 'They are
bird that is hard to find, and are not
in danger of being shot. Indeed, you
seldom find them in the daytime. He
is said to migrate in the night. This
strange bird will take care of himself.
The Quail.
Who does not love to see the quail,
that robust little partridge? He has
come iuto our vigorous climate, fol-
lowing our grain fields and pushing
his way to the north, following immi-
grafton and civilization. When l first
came to Minnesota there were no
quail to be seen. Now they are be-
coming quite abundant, especially in
Southern Minnesota. They remain
with us during the winter but suffer
greatly by our extreme long, cold
weather and deep SHOWS. They lay
from fifteen to twenty-four eggs.
They build their nests pretty early in
May and incubation lasts about four
weeks. The flesh is white, tender
and delicious. EQUAL upon toast" is
considered dish for Epicures. This
makes them conspicuously exposed to
the ravages of the gun. 1t is a shame
to destroy many of them in our
climate. They could easily be ex-
terminated by our hunters. Let US
spare them for the present. Who does
not love to hear the CHEEKY call of
"bob-white" from the rail fence2 His
gamut of notes consists of two only,
but they are sharp and sweet and a
delight to the farmer and his boy, who
who answers them by whistling so as
to deceive the bird itself. Spare the
quail until they become more numer-
GUS in our state.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-02

THE foreign manufacturer will
agree with the free trader that the
tariff is taX-on him.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-02
The Blackbird.

This noted depredator is not liked
by the farmers. He is not a black
bird, but really the purple grakle. -
They will be upon US early in April
in infinite numbers. He sticks pretty
close to the farm house and cultivated
fields. He is especially the foe of our
cornfields and pursues our corn in all
It's progressive stages. He pulls it up
when sprouting, and tears open the
kernels in the milk. Bad as he is
ornithologists put in a plea for the
robber. They contend that he follows
the early pillow and destroys millions
OF noxious worms, grubs and caterpil-
lars that would otherwise multiply
and consume the products of labor.
They insist that he has mission for
good. He can't sing worth a cent, but
is easily tanned and can be taught to
utter a few words. His big brother is
the crow.
L have thus enumerated and de-
scribed the principal birds of our
state. The song birds appeal to every
noble sentiment for their preserva-
tion and protection. The ornithology
of our state is remarkably good, and
of it we may be justly proud. The
trees of our lakes and streams offer
delightful retreats for the feathered
songsters. Let us teach our children
to cherish and love them as we do our
favorite flowers, and their sweet
music will repay us thousand fold.
='ee- sE -Est j. FL. BAKER.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-02
Other Birds.

We have other singing birds which
regularly visit Minnesota. The blue
bird, which is social little fellow
and really good singer. He comes
early and has kindly welcome from
every good soul. There are some brown
thrushes charming singers and good
worm catchers. Never shoot a thrush
for they are honorable members of the
rural choir. There is little yellow
bird very domestic, building in our
currant bushes at Oak Cliff, and an
animated pleasant singer. Never
harm this beautiful bird so graceful
in his manners and dressy in his
feathers. There are also some tramp"
birds whose names 1 do not know, and
whose characteristics 1 have not
studied. But there are other familiar
birds, not singers, which should be
mentioned, some good and some of
doubtful advantage, such as the fol-
lowing:
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-02
SNEAK THIEVlNG.

Sneak thieves are about IN the city.
Last night Geo. M. Phillips clothes
line was robbed Of some underwear,
and Rev. Father Prior also lost some
articles of clothing.
Several wood piles have been visited
during the hours of darkness and have
diminished in sizelike a snow bank un-
der March sun. One lady saw two
men engaged in removing wood from
a neighbours pile on South Broad
street few nights ago.
MIR. and Mrs. j. II. Welsh's little
girl fell down the area beside D. L.
Clements & Sons store this forenoon
striking only one of the steps.
She was carried into the store con-
siderably bruised, but apparently
not otherwise injured. 1t was mar
row escape, for the fall was a long
one for little child.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-02
The Wild Pigeon.

The wild Pigeon.
What has become of all the wild
pigeon? They are universal Ameri-
can bird, and have been found from
the Gulf of Mexico to Hudson's Bay.
They are not singers, having only a
cooling note, and do not belong to
natures great tree orchestra. But
they are pretty bird with their fine
slate-blue color, with changable gold
and green on the neck. Wherever we
have lived this bird is an old acquaint-
ance. But the most remarkable
characteristic Of the pigeon is their
getting together in numbers which
surpass belief. 1--WE have had these
pigeon roosts"'near Mankato. What
is now called "Pigeon Hill" received
it's name from the fact that it was
once the rendezvous of fabulous num-
bers of these birds. / have aided in
killing them thereimyself in early
days, and men came in wagons and
with guns and poles, and filed bags
with them, and even fed them to their
hogs. Some sailed them down. The
weight Of them sometimes even broke
off branches. There was once a
pigeon roost in Belgrade. The stories
told of their numbers in various parts
of the country are almost incredible.
In their flight they would darken the
sun, and their numbers estimated into
millions. and even billions. Their
camps were scenes Of uproar and con-
fusion. People came from far and
near to the Observation-Disclosures. Under
the dark masses of pigeons they would
set pots, with sulphur, and kill them
by the wagon load. What has be-
come of them? Are they extermi-
mated or scattered by our advancing
settlements? Perhaps the food cues
tion has separated them, as acorns
and beech-nuts have become scarce.
The Blue Jay.
This coxcomb of the woods wears a
brilliant dress, but possesses devlish
This bird comes to us
early and remains late, sometimes
even all winter. He is no singer and
makes no appeal to the ear. 1 think
it was Wilson, the ornithologist, who
compared his voice to the ''screakings
Oh an INCREASED wheelbarrow. L have
no love for the bluejay, aud will tell
you why from my own observation.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-02

Let us not overlook the dear little
domestic wren. He will build his nest
right under your caves or in an old hat,
or in little box on the end of pole.
He will sing and MARBLE in your very
ears. He hates cats. On the farm we
used to dine on the piazza, and this
social little singer would come right
over our heads to feed the young that
were within reach over the table. He
was all confidence, peace and truly
sociable. He is an industrious bird
and will raise two broods year. They
are the best of friends to the gardner,
destroying caterpillars, all soxioun
insects and larva. Their note is not
loud but sweet and pleasant, and their
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Thomas ". keene the eminent

Thomas ". keene the eminent tragedian who Is announced at the opera house for next Thursday and Friday nights. is the owner of q famo historical place where he lives on Staten Island, N. I. It is located at Castleton Corners, one of the most beautiful spots on the island. Mir. Keene has passed his summers there for several years. rne house is an old fashioned structure and part of 1t was used ns the head quarters of American generals dur ing the Revolutionary War and for that reason the mansion possesses peculiar interest. Many people from New York and elsewhere have visit ed the spot to see this celebrated house. Mir keene has filled it with many relics of bygone days and mementoeb of his career on the stage. This collection is very inter- esting and one might spend hours with pleasure and profit looking at the various relics and hearing their history. Historians relate that under one of the apple trees which stood in Mir Keene's garden, and which was finally cut down because of old age and decay, Revolutionary generals held a very important con ference regarding the line of their campaign against their foreign foes. There are no other trees standing, however, that while suffering from advanced age possess almost equal historical interest. The tragedlan fl nds in his beautiful and somewhat s ecluded country hone pleasant spot to pass the summer days in seeking relaxation and physical strength from the exaeting duties of his professional travels.
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EXerting Themselves.

The Stuttgart Free Press thus speaks of the Jefferson County Fair:
 Our Pine Bluff neighbors are ex- erting themselves to the utmost to make the Jefferson County Fair a big success. The exhibition opens on Tuesday next and continues until Saturday. A splendid program has been arranged and all promises will be faithfully carried out. The man. agement is made up of the solid citi- zens of the Bluff City. and the F. P. feels justified in assuring it's readers tkat no fear need be felt on this score. We have every assurance that Stuttgart citizens will be more than welcome, and no doubt this county will return thecompllment of fairly liberal attendance of Pine Bluff peo- pie on our Fair held last week"
 We beg to assure ourneighbor that all will be welcome.
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oratorical Association

There will be a regular meeting of the Pine Bluff Oratorical Asso- citation, Monday, October 18th, at the court house, at 8 o'clock. There will be debate upon the following subject:
 Resolved, That the United States should recognize the belligereney of Cuba.
 Also an oration and declama tion. Every body is invited to at tend. Admission free.
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Mayor D. C. Bell has returned from the Monticello Fair, which closed yesterday, whither he had been lu the interest of tho Jefferson County Fair Association. MT Bell thorough ly advertised the Pine Bluff event and says there will be q large at tendance from down the Valley road
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Chrysanthemums in Bloom.

On sterday afternoon GRAPHIC reporter had occasion to visit the Bellwood Flower Nursery, opposite the cemetery, and while there he was shown through the green houses and grounds by the courteous pro. prietress, Mrs. c. A. Starr.
 The green houses have recently been reconstructed and enlarged aud Mrs. Starr now has over l, 200 feet under glass. The reporter found the department where the flowers are propagated very interesting.
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FANCY CREPE l PAPER FOR ]. DECORATING
 ] BOOTHS AT THE ] FAIR GROUNDS,
 . FOR SALE BY,
 ] |S.A.ROSENBERC, No. IF W. 2D AVE.
No. IF W. 2D AVE.

Mr. ". A. Anderson, of Bolly Springs, Miss, is visiting a friend @ in the city. Mir. Anderson is an elegant gentleman, and we would be glad to have him arrange to stay among us.
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Judge and Mrs. W. NJ. Harrison, Jr., and son, Jerry, will arrive in the city tonight from the Indian Terri tory, and will in future make Pine Bluff their home. They will reside on West Third avenue.
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He also saw the first chrysanthe- nuns in bloom this season. Ia a few days the chrysau themums will be ID full bloom. There were also many beautiful palms and rare ferns
 It IS a treat to go through the houses and grounds and have Mrs Starr show her flowers and plants
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J. Ed. Murray Camp,

All members of this camp are earnestly requested to meet at the court house Monday night at 2 o'clock to attend to important mat ters pertaining to Old Soldiers Day at the Fair.
 ti. E. VALIANT. Yice-Com. c. c. NEWMAN, Adjutant.
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Vending, on "Stonewal! Jack son.. at Merrill Institute, Tuesday night. Don't miss him. 1t
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Mr T. E. Goldsby. of England, was sss Pine Bluff visitor Saturday.
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Mir. Harry Harris. of wahbaseka Fs registered at the Trulock.
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Mr. and Mrs. J. c. Taylor returned Saturday afternoon from Nashville where then had been viewing the
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LOOK FOR THE FACTS demonstrated by experience. Thousands and thousands of people suffering from eneeta ot Impure blood have been cured by Hoods Sarsaparilla.
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Mr. A. NJ. McGchee, of MeGehee, gsssid Pine Bluff a visit yesterday.
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Mr. and Mrs F. A. Jarvis, of Noble E.sake. registered at the Trulock Sat ugday'
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Hoods Pills act easily and promptly on the bDwela. Cure sick headache. 25c. '
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Sir. John " Sheehan. of Little EIock. is in the city.
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CITY ITEMS.

CITY ITEMS.
 Col. Nell. Williams was ifi the city saturday.
 Sir. John " Sheehan, Of Little flock, is in the city.
 Mir. Harry Harris. Of wahbaseka, Tis registered at the Trulock.
 Mr. T. B. Goldsby, of England, was ss Pine Bluff visitor Saturday
 Nr. A. NJ. McGchee, of McGehee. Ess&id Pine Bluff visit yesterday
 Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Jarvis, of Noble Lake. registered at the Trulock Sat snvtay'
 Mrs. E. II. Flemming, of Little HOck. will visit her mother, Mrs. B. Y. CIegg, in this city, Monday.
 Mr. John L. Mills will arrive in the cdty this morning to spend the week with his family and to take in" the Fair
 Mrs. Joe Altheimer and daughter, atiss Hennie, returned today from szn extended summer tour to Chicago ssad the Vest
 Chancellor James F. Robinson re- surned to Lake Village Saturday umorning, after holding court here for 9z1e past week.
 Et is rumored that a certain young 8ady residing on Fourth avenue will sssson change her boarding house to ssue on Second avenue.
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SHOES: g:

Our shoe stock Is so large that we could not do it justice to give 1t a write-up, we, however, would beg to state that we have all our shoes made to order, nothing but leather enters our shoes, we guar antee every pair we sell, and handle the well-known brands of Ziegler Bros, ladies and children s fine shoes.
 Banisters world renouned men shoes.
 A complete line ofmen's Good year Welts at $4, s and s. 50; while our line of satin cali at $2, SI,75, SG.5o. SIPS aud IS is full of style and solid wear.
 Childrens' School Shoes
 We have the never rip. nothing better and has the latest improve ments.
 Button, 12 to ?. $I35, 8 to II. $1.25.
 Lace, t2 to ?, SIPS; 8 to II. SI.I5.
 Ladies medium priced geuine dongola, all toes, button or lace at SIPS and $I.5o will bear youi careful inspection
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Col. Nell. Williams .Yaa iii ttile city saturday.
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Mrs. E. II. Flemming. of Little HOck, will visit her mother, Mrs. B. Y. Clegg, in this city. Monday.
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VINE BLUFF DAILY GRAPHIC.

ZINE BLUFF. ARK. OCT. lS. 1887
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Mr. John L. Mills will arrive in the edty tbis morning to spend the week with his family and to take ill" the Fair,
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Clothing.

We have many thousand suits to select from-all prices-strctly all wool mems suits at $, S7.so, '$Io sI2.5o. $I3.5o, $f5, $I7.5o and S2o. Clothing is the hafdest thing 10 buy A good suit will last long time and look well while it lasts, makes man have fine appearance and will i'm prove his figure, while q poorly made suit will only hang on a man and make him look like his suit was made before the flood and is the guy of his friends. Our clothing is made by experienced tailors, trimmed with the best of trimming and will retain its shape as long as it lasts, every suit war ranted to give satisfaction.
 Strictly one price to all; your money back fyou want it. No trouble to show goods. Country merchants and peddIers will do we'll to cal at our store before purchasing their goods.
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Et is rumored that a certain young 8ady residing on Fourth avenue will sssson change her boarding house to aeFae on Second aVenne.
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i9il iaks a;ie 2l;l; Paeilie Slole "a a0a Piek-nss sl.4
The Lamar register., 1897-10-23
The Tax Levy.

The democratic organ makes a
lame attempt to answer our article of
last week on the 80 mill tax levy by
stating that the tax title men have quit
buying all OF the delinquent tax list,
and that Prowers county has bought
it in and carries it. III this is true,
why do they continue to advertise
this property in the annual tax list,
just for the purpose of presenting
the county treasurer ard the Sparks
with several hundred dollars of the
public funds each year.
During the three years of republi-
can government in this county the sv-
erage assessed valuation was 81 ,3O0,-
600 and the average tax levy 223 mills,
making the amount raised S29, ,250
per year The democrats raised the
cry of robbery, and carried the coun-
ty on the pledge of economy. The
result is that for four years with an
average valuation of S1,425,0O0 the
tax levy has averaged 2Sa mills, the
annual amount raised being $40, l25
The Lamar register., 1897-10-23
Santa FE ROUTE.
New and I'm proved Train Service.

Denver to California in two days.
Two fast trains daily to Kansas City
and Chicago.
Seven hours quicker time to New
Mexico, Ell Paso and Mexico.
These are some of the improvements
offered to Colorado travellers by the San
Ia Fe railroad.
The through sleeping and chair car
service has also been extended.
Fred Harvey's dining cars and houses
are too well known and liked to need
mention.
Going east, west or south from Colora-
do the best route is the Santa Fe.
Excellent local service between Den
YER, Colorado Springs, Manitou and
Pueblo.
For information and reservations call
on any agent, or address,
J. p. HALL, General Agent,
100 Lawrence Street, Denver, Colo.