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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-06-24
THE COLUMBIAN ANNIVERSARY.

In lew weeks America Will colo-
brate the 400 anniversary of its dis
covery by Columbus. 1t will be a
great event, one of the most remark
able in the worlds history. The cele-
bration of this anniversary will not be
confined to the opening of the Column
bian Exposition only, but will be par
ticipated in by people all over the
country, and especially by the public
schools. And what an anniversary it
will be, and what an advance in the
worlds progress it will mark. AS we
take survey Of the great nation
which has been built up here in this
western world, and contrast it with
the nations of the old world, it seems
almost incredible that we can count
but little more than a century for it's
age, and that four centuries ago, this
was vast wilderness, the home only
of savages.
But the 400th anniversary will find
us the most powerful nation upon the
globe, and one of the foremost in
manufactures, the arts and science.
1t will find in this young nation that
push and enterprise that has meyer
before been exhibited in the history
of the world.
AS we enjoy the luxuries of today it
| is hard to realize that when the
fathers of the revolution founded our
republic none of the conveniences
which surround us, were known to
them; that in all the centuries which
had elapsed since the beginning of
the Christian era but little progress
had been made in changing the sur
roundings of man, and that the great
inventions which have done so much
in lifting up our civilization represent
the work of but little more than
fifty years.
Would all these great changes have
happened had the old world remained
ignorant of the new worlds existence?
We speak of the voyage of discovery
that Columbus made, but do we stop
to realize its Importance, and the ef-
feet it had upon the history of the
world and the life of men? 1t was
opening of new era in mans life,
and marked the commencement of
the growth of liberty True, the new
plant had hard struggle at first, but
the atmosphere of the new world was
too bracing for the despotisms of the
old world. They would not bear
transplanting, and so freed from
them man grew broader and larger.
He took on kindlier spirit; thought
| less of self and more of his fellow
man, and as this feeling grew, the
desire came to help him in his trials,
and at every turn today we note the
results. Nothing will more mark the
progress that has been made in those
four centuries than the great eXposi-
tion for which preparations are now
being made in Chicago, for here will
be gathered the evidences of the cos
tums of all ages.
The celebration of Columbian day,
Oct. 18th, ought to be participated in
by all, and everywhere the schools
should be encouraged to take part in
celebrating the anniversary of the
| event which marked the Inaugural
tion of the most progressive era in
| the worlds history.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-06-24

WAsECA Radical: The Peoples party
of the Second congressional district,
on the 9th inst. at Mankato, nomi-
mated farmer L. G, Long for congress,
and adopted the sub-treasury scheme
entire. That sub-treasury scheme for
loaning government funds on wheat
and oats, by government officials, will
prove fatal to the new party, and
ought to. We want no such class
legislation.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-06-24
THE season of 1892 bids fair to rival

ldE SCdSOu VI 1OOI OlIlO lolA w IL Oh
mast years in disasters of all discrip-
lions. Floods, cyclones, railway and
other disasters have followed each
other in swift succession, and the
loss of life has been appalling, while
the amount of property swept away
or destroyed runs into the millions OF
dollars. Man talks of his power; how
he can harness the lightning and
make it do his bidding; how he can
issue his command to steam and it is
executed; calls for some convenience
and it is inyented. But before the
elements he stands helpless, insignifi-
cant-a mere atom. His commands
are ignored, his boasted strength is
gone, and he realizes that there is
power he does not understand and
cannot overcome.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-06-24
THE Democratic free traders keep

THE Democratic free traders keep
on insisting that tin plate can
not be manufactured in this country,
yet the Welsh manufacturers of tin
plate keep right on making arrange
ments to remove their plants to this
country. AS capital seldom goes
where it cannot accomplish some
thing, the free traders must be mis-
taken in their idea of the situation.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-06-24

THE Minneapolis Times says that
if England was ever afraid that the
United States would get her South
American trade away from her through
the policy indicated by Blaine
that it is plain she thinks
now with Blaine out of the
Cabinet the danger is averted. Eng
land may think this, but she will find
herself badly mistaken. The reci-
procity feature will continue right
along though another man may oc-
cupy Blaine's chair in the Cabinet.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-06-24
Will Change Their Occupation.

Jackson Republic: The Democratic
and Alliance papers are denouncing
that monster of enormity, the McKin-
lew bill. Don't do it, gents; don't
do it; but go right to work and have
your members of congress repeal it;
and act at once, for they will be in
other business next year.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-06-24

The storm in Chicago the first of
the week played havoc with the
Democratic wigwam, but it will prove
a mere breeze to the storm that will
strike the Democratic party next
November.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-06-24
1 BELIEVE that the protective poll

l BELIEVE that the protective poll
cy, as it is called, has, united with
our financial policy, contributed more
to the development and growth of
our country than any other; that
without reasonable protection for
American labor it would have been
impossible to develop our vast indus
tries!-John Sherman.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-06-24

GEN. DRYENFURTH wants congress
to make an appropriation of S25, 900
so that he can continue his rain-mak-
ing experiments. The General had
better keep out of the northwest with
his rain attractions or there will be
trouble
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-06-24

IN Germany they are erecting mills
for the manufacture of meal from
American corn. The machinery used
is of American manufacture. Thus
does the field grow wider for Ameri-
can products of all kinds.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-06-24

THAT bad feeling in Republican
ranks, which the Democrats have
been talking about, doesn't seem to
appear. The Republicans have a
good ticket and sound platform, and
are entirely satisfied.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-06-24

lTsis again reported that Archbish-
op Ireland will be made Cardinal
by the Pope. Such a move would
prove most satisfactory to his Mime
sofa friends.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-06-24

CH4s. A. DANA, of the New York
Sun, says that the Democratic party
of New York is united. Yes, we no
ticedthat the two factions clinched
In the fight.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-06-24

A MUGwUMP journal is trying to
prove that Mr.. Cleveland cannot lose
New York. Of course he cannot. No
man ever yet lost what he never had.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-06-24

IT is currently reported that Gen.
Baker will be the candidate for the
Govefnorship of the Anti-Subtreasury
wing of the Alliance.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-06-24

ENGLAND and Chilli don't like Har-
rison's nomination. However, the
choice wasn't made for their particu-
lar qualification.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-06-24

PRESIDENT HARRISON was officially
notified of his nomination Monday.
The people will officially notify him
of his election next November.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-04-02
ANNUAL INSPECTION.
President Huntington Formally Opens Il
Great Pecos CANYON Bridge.

President Huntington Formally Opens the
Great Pecos Canyon Bridge.
YUMA, AriZ., April &c. 7. Huntington
OF the Southern Pacific Company and party
passed through here to-day on the way to
San Francisco, it being the occasion of his
annual inspection. The party left the
Southern Pacific road at Eagle Pass to 60
over the Mexican International Railroad as
far as Venadito, from which point they
went over the Monterey and Mexican Gulf
Railroad TO fulfill an engagement there in
connection with the Mexican International
interests. The party drove about the city,
visited the historic Bishops castle on the
mountain and then returned TO the United
States.
The next stay was made at the Pecos
bridge, which spans the canyon of the same
name and the construction of which throws
out several miles of road that formerly fol-
lowed the winding course of the Rio Grande.
This bridge is the Hottest In America being
335 feet in height, with length Of 21S0 feet
Two rails had been removed in order to
prevent any train from running over it
before the arrival CT the Huntington party
on Wednesday, which was the first to for
mally open the brigde for business.
President Huntingt0n's special ap-
preached the bridge from the East and
Manager Towne's special approached from
the west and congratulations were ex-
changed over the bridged chasm. photog-
rapher climbed down into the canyon aud
took several views of the bridge and train
in the sky above. The party consists of
President Huntington and wife. Lieutenant
r. p. Schwerin and wife, Miss CampbelIs,
a. \. Towne, general manager, Chief En-
gineer William Hood. George E. Mills, pr-
vate secretary to President Huntington, and
y. A. Worthington, secretary to Mr.. Towne.
The party will arrive In San Francisco on
Monday
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-04-02
RAINEY's LITTLE PLANS.
He VIII Strive TO Save His Polite;
Friends.

He VIII Strive Save His Political
Friends.
Politicians are considerably exercised over
the fact that the Fire Commissioners have
decided TO take the department out of poll
tics. In this city the men who serve as fire.
men have so long been mixed up In primary
fights that it would amount almost to revo-
luton TO see them pulled out. and their
friends feel that it is a reflection on their
"Jakies." As stated in THE CALL several
weeks ago, the Commissioners have made
up their minds to pass a resolution to CON-
pei the members Of the department to keen
away from the polls at the primaries. and 1t
Is safe to assume that it will prove effective.
The question is being asked on all sides.
w ho Is back OF the new meye?"
The answer IS plain. Sam Rainey Is the
man who is pulling the wires. and his rea-
sons Tor doing so are not dlfficutto fathom.
Whatever may be said of Raney, so tar as
his record is concerned in politics lie is
loyal 10 his friends, and now that Buckley
has gone by the board the former is auXieus
that the men who have stood by rim should
be taken care OF. Several OF them have
good places, and il Is the desire that they
should remain where they are. District
Engineers Dougberty, Sullivan and Shaugh-
messy owe their places to RaiEey more than
any one man, and the latter, now that he is
out OF politics. wishes to see them cared for.
As 1t Is, however. he knows full well that
II they take any active part in politics they
are likely 10 be asked TO resign, and the
plan is to tie them up so that they cannot
take hand.
If this is done their friends can 90 to the
next Legislature and say that they have
voluntarily retired from the field, and nos
sibly save them from decapiIation. This
may not save them. but 1t is the only hope
left and will be worked accordingly.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-04-02
wHITNEY's REMOVAL.
1t Will Not Precipitate War, as
Charged.

1t Will Not Precipitate a War, IA
Charged.
Ambrose Watson. who was removed some
time ago from his place as clerk of Police
Court at the orders of Kelly and Crmmins,
took his place to-day as contract clerk In
the Off Of Superintendent of Streets Gil
leran while Whitney walked the streets and
said nothing, The removal of Whitney was
in the way of reprisal for the decapitation of
Watson. and Ii was expected that war would
follow, but looks now as if nothing further
would be done.
Sheriff Lanmeisier was credited with hay
ing said thai be would resent the action of
Gllleran by removing all the friends of
Burns and Wilson now in his employ, but
this he gow denies.
When seen Yesterday he said: 81 was
very angry when j FIRST heard of Whttney's
removal and Threaten ed to retalliate, but |
have cooled down little and have decided
not TO take any action. / have known Mr.
whitney Tor years and found him at all
times man OF good character and stand
ing, and when | was told of his treatment /
was very indignant No removals will be
made in this Office for political reasons and
the men who are here now will remain un-
I'll the expiration Of my term of office"
County Clerk Blattner spoke in similar
strain and stated most emphaticaiy that he
would throw no one out.
"ln my Office" he said, there are at
present several men who are friendly to
Colonel Burns, but they are competent men.
and see no reason why should ask them
to resign"
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-04-02
Omiaoas Documents Served Upon Fresno
County Farmers.
SOUTHERN PiCIFICS LiTEST MOVE.
The Great Peeas Canyen Bridge Opened Shooting
ARRAYS at Oakesdale, Davenport and
Virginia City.
Special to TIE MORNING CALI.

FRESNO, April IAN apparently we'll
founded report is circulated to the effect
that the Southern Pacific Company pro-
poses TO disposseSs tie west settlers all
along the line from Whites bridge to
Huron. One of the agents OF the railroad
corporation made his appearance on the
west side a few days ago. armed with
batch Of subpenas. and proceeded to serve
them upon the settlers.
The agent employed in serving these SUBJ
penaS bad l19 Of them.
This unlooked-for action on the part of the
railroad company is blow in the dark.
The settlers do not know what 1t means, but
il looks ominous, Some of them who have
been served with the papers have already
perfected their claims and have received
their patents from the Government for home
stead. presumption and timber claims.
1t is believed that the railroad company,
having completed its extension along the
west side to Huron, intends to lay claim TO
alternate sections for ten miles on each side
of the track, in accordance with the law of
Congress governing such matters, and that
certain lands as far back as the 20-mile
limit will be claimed by the company as lien
lands in place of such pieces as may have
been disposed of already by the Govern
ment. For several years past the country
from Whites Bridge to Huron has been SET
tied by poor and industrious farmers.
under the land laws of the United States.
and this attack upon their property by the
railroad corporation will be hard blow for
them TO bear Most of them are very poor
and have invested all their savings. not TO
say their time and labor. upon the holdings
now cultivated by them. Many cannot
afford the expense OF going back and forth
to Los Angeles every time the case is called
in court, and the service of ominous looking
suhpenas without an explanation of the
nature OF the proceeding has aroused deep
feeling Of hostility toward the railroad COM
pany. 1t begins to look like another Mussel
SIoaph affair
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-04-02
THE DUKES WON AGAIN.
Gienalyin's Giants SueeHhlb to the Heavy
Hitting Of the San jesse Team.

Los ANGELES, April 1.-The third game
of the Los Angeles-San Jose series was
played to-day and was won by the visitors
in 10 innings. by score of to 3. Los An
geles was first at the bat, and from the way
things started out it looked as though it
would be a slogging match. the locals
knocking out three runs before they were
retired.
San Jose then took a turn and did some
heavy hitting on their own account, and
when Jerry Denny showed up at the plate
with two men on bases he received an oya-
ton which he acknowledged by sending the
ball over the left-feld fence, bringing in the
two mpn and scoring home run for him
self, the runs getting stopped at this point
until the last half Of the tenth inning, when
San Jose captured one run and the game
This was the first ladies day." and the
grand stand was crowded. The story of the
game is told in the official score, as follows:
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-04-02
ALMOST OUT OF DATE.
April Fool Jokes Seem TO Be
Losing Their Grip.
Some Of tbs More Antique Preserved by Noah
Are Still Able to Do Feeble
Duty.

Ever since the days Of Captain Noah. the
greatest sloppy weather sailof of whom
there is any record to date persons possess
ing rich veins of humor have done much to
make life miserable for their less gifted fell
lows on the first day Of April with the use
of ante food jokes handed down from the
days of King Rameses and sprung on new
generation Of humorists by the iovial Noah.
1t was Noah who preserved the custom OF
All Fools day. to which no satisfactory
origin has been assigned Some assert that
Herod used to play pranks on the populace,
but no record has been kept of the jokes. 1t
is highly probable that he introduced the
sawdust package on the sidewalk du ring the
earlier struggles Of the custom, and later on
invented the fat pocket book trick with a
string and small boy attachment, both of
which jokes are successfully played even
unto this day and generation.
Old Confucius was also somewhat OF a
joker in his younger days. 1t is reported OF
Con that while yet in his teens he used to
get up early in the morning Of April I and
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-04-02
IROQUOIS TAKE A HAND.
They Decide to Aid i'm Harmonic.
ing Affairs.
No Changes to Be Made at the City Hall in
Return for Whitney, Removal-Rainey
and His Friends

There was lively meeting OF the Iro-
quois Club last night, and in the course of a
discussion which arose over a motion made
by Harry Zemansky some sharp personalI-
ties were INDUCED In. Weller, the chair
man. started 1t by his peculiar rulings, and
before the matter ended Dan Reagan took
occasion to call him to task in a way that
aroused the formers ire. Reagan refused
to withdraw his statements or to make an
apology, and the meeting finally broke up
in confusion.
When the meeting was called to order
tee of five be named to appear before Che
State Central Committee at its next meeting
for the purpose of urging the adoption of a
plan to restore harmony in the ranks OF the
local Democracy.
Chairman Weller immediately ruled the
motion out of order and in doing so said
that he was prompted by the fact that the
club had decided some months ago to con-
fine its operations entirely to State and
national politics, and not to interfere in
local affairs.
Il am of the opinion that the chair it
wrong. retorted Louis Metzger, "and ask
the chair to withdraw his ruling in order to
allow discussion"
The ruling was withdrawn, but Cable
raised the point Of order that the club could
not interfere locally.
Pepper APPEALS.
The chair ruled the point well taken aud
Max Pepper took an appeal.
This seemed to nettle Weller, who looked
sharply at Pepper and intimated that he
considered IL Ia exceedingly bad taste for any
gentleman to raise dissension in the club at
such time.
Carl Spelling saw way out of the diff
Guilty by moving to table the appeal In order
10 choke off the discussion, but this raised
such howl of protest that he recalled his
motion.
Then Pepper took a hand and bluntly in
formed the chair that the ruling W as entirely
without precedent. A series of resolutions
to take The club out of local politics had
been defeated but short time ago. and the
action of the club had always been directly
opposed TO the principles laid down by the
chair.
Then Merle and Metzger INDUCED In
passage at arms, which grew very personal,
and vote was taken by which the chair
was oyerruled.
The chair named as the committee Messrs.
Thomas, Sullivan, Merle. Hooper and Vim
cent, the only members present who had
voted to sustain the chair.
This raised another howl, during the
course OF which Reagan accused the chair
of willfully avoiding his duty and fayoring
faction.
This was promptly resented by the chair,
who claimed that he had worked harder and
done more for the Democratic party than
any man in tie State.
During the wrangle which followed an
adjournment WAS taken
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-04-02
OBITUARY NOTES.


Charles Daniel Drake, late Chief Justice OF the
United States Court OF Claims, was found dead
In bed In Washington yesterday morning He
was 81 years old and his death was UNEXPECTED
as bis health has been generally good. he was
born In Cincinnati, April IL, 1911. a son OF
Daniel DRAKE, Md, q distinguished physician
common school education al Cincinnati and
spent short time St ST Josephs College In
dleton, Conn. From 1927 to 1880 lie was mid
shlpman IN The United States navy. and In 1888
was admitted 10 the bar In Cincinnati and
pTactlced his profession principally in ST. Louis
lnti! 1867, when he became United States s. n
ator from Missouri, which place he resigned 10
accept the appointment OF Chief Justice of the
Court OF Claims in Washington. He published
s veral legal works aud life Of his father,
Daniel Drake.
Ibe remains OF Judge Drake will be crenated
ana the ashes taken 10 st. Louis. This Is in &c.
COrdance with the terms Of his Will.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-04-02
FOR THE DEFENDANT.
The Suit Of Montgomery VS. sayrs Decided


The Suit Of Montgomery VS. sayrs Decided
Yesterday at Fresno.
FRESNO, April 1.-The case Of Alexander
Montgomery against A. L. Sayre, executor
of A. l.. Sayre. was decided in the Superior
Court yesterday by the jury bringing In
verdict for the defendant. The suit was to
recover on promissory notes. The amount
involved was over $4,000, including inter-
est, which was compounded quarterly.
This is the second trial of the case. The
first time the jury found for the defendant.
but the court set aside the finding and Or
dered the judginententered for the plaintiff.
The case was appealed. The Supreme Court
decided that the lower court had no right to
set aside the finding of jury, and granted
q new trial The case aroused considera-
bic interest here on account of the promi-
Denee OF tie litigants and the amount in
yoiyed.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-04-02
DRY GOODS.

* Store closes at p H. every evening except Sat-
urdaH when 1t rs kept open untHfO to accommodate
our numerous patrons.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-04-02

correct, but at other times it proves wholly
incorrect. By this he has caused many
fruitiess raids, and as raids are always a
source of more or less terror and Insecurity
to the Chinese. Mr.. Eidrdge has come to
the conclusion the Chinese informant is q
blackmailer. and the next time he returns
he will meet with a warm reception.
The Chinaman's method of levyipg black
mail, aided innocently by the Government
tell them that unless they pay him bonus
he will cause their place TO be raided. In
some cases he may give correct informa-
tion to insure certain degree of confidence
in him on the part of the Government
shori,ioe