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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-06-14
FOR SWIMMING.
Seven Little Boys Brought Before
Judge ShissIer.

Officer Kelley took walk up the
Minnesota river from the bridge Fri
day and rounded up seven little
boys who were in swimming, all
naked save one who had on sort of
bathing suit. They were taken be-
fore Judge Shissler at 1:30 o'clock this
afternoon and he gave them a talking
to, explaining that they had violated
the ordinance and that they were
liable to fine of from 81 to 800, or
imprisonment III the county Jail not
to exceed ninety days. He said that
the object of the law is to prevent
bathers from exposing their naked
ness to passers-by, and cautioned them
to violate the ordinance no more.
Then he discharged the boys, and half
of them went out weeping, all prom
Using not to go in swimming again.
The ordinance under which the ar
tests were made is an old one intend
ed to prevent the water of the Mime
sofa and Blue Earth rivers being pol
luted, at the time the water supply
was drawn from the river. The ordi-
nance prohibits bathing in the river,
driving in horses, etc. Now that the
city no longer uses the water, we
doubt greatly whether the ordinance
would hold good so far as it applies
to those who go into the water in
decent bathing costumes. Swimming
is healthful exercise, and it is an &C
complishment which is often of use
for the preservation of life. Every
boy and girl ought to know how to
swim. Then, again, there is the
sanitary benefit. Many of the boys
along the street would not get bath
half often enough were it not for the
river The river is there, it is vi lit
tie benefit if it cannot he used for
the purposes for which God intended
it, and we hope that the officials will
not stop bathing when due regard to
decency has been observed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-06-14
BOARD OF TRADE.
GEN. POPE REPORTS HIS SUCCESS
WITH THE RAILROADS.
A Resolution Adopted Thanking Him
for His Efforts.-The Census Com
sidered and Committee Appointed
to Look After 1t With Commercial
Club Committee.

The board of trade held its regular
meeting Monday,morning.
Chairman Andrews, of the Union
depot committee, stated that the
committee is still at work, and that
there might be something substantial
to report at the next meeting.
ChairmanPope of the transportation
committee, made report regarding
freight rates, similar to the published
accounts last week. He reviewed the
efforts made during the past eight
years to secure proportionate rates.
He said that if the rates go up again
they will go up proportionately, sbut
there are such strong influences at
work for low rates that they will
probably never advance, but will
probably decline. Gen. Pope stated
that although there had all through
been powerful influences at work to
belittle the work and destroy public
sentiment, still the board of trade had
stood loyalty by the speaker, and he
wanted to congratulate it upon the
success secured.
j. A. Willard moved that the board
of trade extend it's thanks to Gen.
Pope, and request him to make con-
else statement of the rates eight
years ago, the reductions made from
time to time, and the present rates
secured, in order that there may be
something tangible on the records.
The board had nothing material to re-
munerate Gen. Pope, but he ought to
be materially remunerated. He has
been working for principle, and this
is what makes the rates likely to be
permanent. By working for our
selves, we might possibly have Sc
cured reduction before this, but it
would have fiuctuated and not been
on permanent basis.
The motion was carried
Chairman Shoemaker, of the COM
mittee to interview the council on the
electric light bonds, reported that the
, council had promised to give some in
| formation.
NJ. G. Willard suggested that some
thing might be done in regard to the
census. He did not expect the census
to show more than 10000 population
unless something is done. He believed
that there over II, 900 people here.
L. Longini rendered his resignation
as director of the board of trade,
owing to his going away, and his ina
bility to attend the meetings after his
return. 1t was accepted.
A discussion of considerable length
regarding the census followed. DR..
Andrews moving that committee of
three be appointed to act with SINH
lar committee of the Commercial club
and look after this matter. This was
carried, and Geo. t. Barr, H. 2. Jen-
sen and G. A. Chapman were appoint
ed. The Commercial club was re-
Quested to appoint committee to act
with this committee, and the board
| adjourned
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-06-14
REELECTED.
The Normal School Faculty Reelected
With one Addition,

The state Normal school board
Saturday afternoon reelected the
Mankato Normal school faculty, from
president down, with the exception of
Miss Griffin and Miss Andrews, who
had resigned. A new position was
created, that of assistant teacher of
history and English literature, and
was filed by the election Of Miss
Sophie PendergaSt, of Hutchinson,
who is daughter of Hon. W. w.
Pendergast, state superintendent Of
public instruction.
Miss Pendergast is a graduate of
the Hutchinson high school, the Man
kato Normal school, and has nearly
completed course at the University.
She graduated from the Normal
school in 1889. She will undoubted-
ly prove very desirable addition to
the faculty, as she is a bright and
talented young lady.
There are two positions yet to be
filled, those of Latin and music and
elocution. President Soaring expects
to go east shortly to fill these posi-
tiOnS,
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to talk prices. We would have put in
increased power and made the prices
accordingly. The people said stop,
and we stopped"
Jno. c. Noe stated that meeting
of the street car company directors
would be held Tuesday to listen to
Mr.. Stewards plans.
Mayor Weaver was seen by Mr..
Stewart this forenoon, but does not
care to say anything for publication.
Mr.. Stewart states that he has seen
a few of our citizens and has received
much encouragement, and believes
that success may follow. The first
thing to be done would be to solicit
for lighting, power for motors, heat
ing, ETC., and when something definite
as to the returns on the investment
is known, then place the stock.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-06-14
TEACHERS ELECTED.
The School Board Fills Some Va
canCieS.

NdhNlCC.
The school board held an adjourned
meeting Friday to fill vacancies in
the teaching force. The following
were elected or transferred:
Miss Ida E. Tuberg, primary grade,
Franklin building, at S35 per month.
Miss Lydia Scherer, East Mankato
building, $40 per month.
Miss Ida Osborne, transferred from
East Mankato to fourth grade of the
Union building.
Miss Mabel II. Thomas, fifth grade
of Union building, $40 per month.
Miss Margaret Brophy, second grade
of Union building, $35 per month.
Miss Eva Smith, primary grade,
Pleasant Grove building, s35 per
month.
Miss Ethel Rice, primary grade, West
Mankato building, S35 per month.
The salaries of the science and
language teachers of the High school
were placed at $40 per month, and
action was postponed on these posi-
tions until Monday night.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-06-14
THE TENNIS TOURNAMENT.

The st. Peter tennis team and few
others drove down Monday afternoon.
The team is composed of Harry DAM.
els and G.. III. Ribble Jr., and III. l..
Stark and J. d. Johnson.
The other members Of the ST. Peter
party are DR.. J. w. Daniels, G. H
Ribble ST., P. w. Mcconnell, P. w
Latory, Miss Grace Ribble, Miss
Ella Ribble and Miss Carrie Hodg.
kins.
The ground was in fair condition,
Notwithstanding the rain.
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-Kasota people are going to grade
and gravel the road to the pontoon
bridge.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-06-14
WANTED-A MAN

in every section at once to sell staple
goods to dealers; no peddling; expert
ence unnecessary; best side line. S75
a month. Salary and expenses or large
commission made. Address with two
cent stamp for sealed particulars, Cliff
ton Soap & Manufacturing Company,
Cincinnati, Ohio.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-06-14
Honey to Lend.

on good farm land at Mankato
Savings Bank. 5]tf
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-06-14

For SALE-CHEAP-A scholarship
emitting the holder to pursue the
Shorthand Course" in the rMankato
Business college. Inquire of HI. L.
SCHMITT, 215 Y. M. 1. building, city.
3Otf
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-06-14

The Swedish Lutheran congrega-
tion of North Mankate will dedicate
their new church on Sunday, June
10th. A large number from this city
will attend the dedication services.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-30

Kansas City Journal; The supposi,ion that
the recent Peary expedition failed to ac-
complish anything Is erroneous. Several Ice
bergs were sighted that had never been seen
before.
Pioneer Press: Lieutenant Peary is receiy-
Ing all the credit which Is reasonable to give
him Tor his perseverance and fortitude. But
he has gained nothing for science. and a
part, at least, OF the praise bestowed for his
courage should be given to his companion.
Matthew Henson, a colored man from Phil
a~delphia.
Chicago T~imes-Herald: OF course. a host
OF explorers, students and admirers will raise
a protest that Arctic exploration has vastly
increased our knowledge of natures laws and
OF the geography Of the earth. But without
detracttng from the value of the results or
batting in the least admiration for the splen-
ala courage and self-sacrifice Of over a CEN
fury OF seamen and scientists who have
pierced the frozen north, 1t must be pro-
tested that the game is not worth the candle.
Boston Globe: Lieutenant Peary has got
back within the limits of civilization again.
AFTER encountering incredible hardships, and
without gaining any important new informa-
ton IN regard to the polar regions. II as
suredly looks as IL the pole could never be
reached by any one of the old methods. The
balloon method, which has been suggested.
looks hazardous, IL not visionary. but IL
looks as II the pole could never be reached
either by land or sea, and the only access
to 1t left is by air.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-30

In accord with popular sentiment on
this subject. II Is very likely that this
will be one Of the first matters to which
the attention of the coming congress
will be directed and 1t Is not difficult
to forecast what the expression will be
In case Spain makes no better progress
toward crushing the insurrection than
1t has thus far done. 1t would seem
that the Spanish government fully real
ICES this, for it is making extraordinary
preparations for n decisive campaign
in Cuba as soon as the weather is more
favorable. There is every reason to
expect within the next ninety days that
Spain will put forth her strongest eff
forts to crush the rebellion and if the
insurgents are able to hold out for that
length of time and to show that they
can continue the contest indefinitely
they will certainly have a very strong
claim to be recognized as belligerents.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-30
TERMS T'D A

The report that our government has
informed the Spanish minister that un-
less the instruction in Cuba is crushed
out within three months the United
States will interfere with Il view to
bringing the contest to an end is
highly improbable. Such Il position on
the part of our government would be
altogether extraordinary and it is
hardly necessary to say would be very
vigorously resented by the Spanish
government. What right has this or
any other government TO fix n time
within which Spain shall put down the
revolt in Cuba or submit to Interior
ence by another power? Manifestly
such an assumption on the part of the
United States would warrant Spain in
appealing to other nations to give her
protection against what she would have
the right to regard as the hostility of
this country and there can be no doubt
that such an appeal would be listened
to by other nations. 1t is possible, of
course, that Secretary Olney may have
stated to the Spanish minister that I'M
less his government should demon
strate, within n reasonable time, it's
ability to put down the insurrection,
the United States might be disposed to
accord belligerent rights to the insur-
gents, but this is very different from
threatening to interfere if the revolt
should not be suppressed within a spec
flied time.
Washington dispatches say it is con-
sidered certain that unless the Spanish
army in Cuba is better handled than
Ii has been heretofore and some crush
ing blow Is given to the Cuban cause.
congress Will not be in session but n
few days before some resolution will
be passed expressive of the sympathy
felt In this country for the insurgents.
1t Is believed that such action would be
welcomed by the administration, which
Is anxious, 1t IL thought to put itself
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-30
STILL BARKfYG AT THE MOON.

Democrats have the right to protest against
an unfair attempt on the part of a minority
to trample upon the rights of a great ma
jority. The World-IIerald has a right to
enter this protest and it is our duty to pro-
test.-World.Herald
Democrats undoubtedly have a right
to protest against anything that is really
unfair and any movement that would
bring them into disrepute. But the
World-IIerald has no more right to
speak for the democrats than it has to
speak for the populists, for the repub-
leans or the pro~hibitionists. The paper
that for the paltry price of 1.5O0 papers
sold itself the day before election two
years ago in support of the dcrvish can
didate for sheriff. whose conduct Of the
Jail had scandalizcd the whole com
munity. has no right to protest in the
name of the party whose candidates it
betrayed. The paper that sold its edi-
torial columns to the tattooed railroad
republican candidate for governor last
year for a paltry $75 n day has no right
to protest against any reform movement
in which democrats are willing to sink
their ~partisanship in the interest of
honest local government.
The present attitude of the demi-
dervish organ is in perfect accord with
its well known mercenary and treacher-
Gus political proclivities. The hue and
cry which it is raising about Rose
waters dictatorship Is merely a subter-
fuge. The general committee of the
Citizens Reform league, which has the
active work of the local campaign in
hand, is made up of our most reputable
and prominent citizenship. Three
fourths of the members are business
men, identified with the building ND
and material progress of Omaha, and a
majority of them are democrats on
national issues. To accuse these men
OF being mere puppets is a gratuitous
insult, and to say that they will allow
any one man to dictate the candidates
they are to endorse not only impugns
their motives, but also reflects upon
their sincerity and assails their integ-
rity.
The men who make up the rank and
file of the democracy of this city and
county ave the patriotism and self
"abnegation to rcpose confidence in the
honesty of purpose of the men of their
own party who have become identified
with the citizens movement. The bogus
democrats who are sailing under false
colors will deceive nobody by crying
dictator. Let them keep on yelping
every time a dervish sets up Il howl.
They are doing no more harm thar Il
dog barking at the moon.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-30
WHAT THE

'IIhI hE Ms " Nh DO.
In his speech at Marshalltown last
week Senator Allison said that the
next congress will be called upon to
provide additional revenue in some
form. "a modification of the tariff on
the lines of protection" said Mr.. AL
iison, sis hardly possible with Pres
ident Cleveland in the white house and
the senate without any party in the ma
jority. SO that revenues must be
raised, if at all, by some composing of
differences, as it scarcely seems posi-
BILE that the expensive method of selling
bonds to provide for current expcndi-
lures will be further resorted to-" 1t is
to be regretted that so distinguished Il
leader as Senator Allison did not avail
himself of this opportunity to indicate
what the republicans in the Fifty
fourth congress should do for the pur-
pose of increasing the revenues of the
government. The responsibility for
proposing legislation of this kind will
devolve upon the ways and means com
mittce of the house of representatives
and it must assume this duty regard
less of what the senate or the president
may do. The representatives of the
people in the house are not called upon
to consider whether the president will
veto their action or not. Their duty is
to adopt such legislation as they be-
lieve to be necessary to provide the
government with sufficient revenue
and having done this they need not
concern themselves as to what Mr..
Cleveland will do. If the president re-
fuses to approve legislation that will
supply the government with more
money because such legislation proposes
to give more protection to American
industries and American labor that is
Il matter for which he and his party
publicans in congress have their duty
to perform, regardless of what the ex-
ccutive may think or do.
The circumstances may not have re-
quired of Senator Allison any statement
or suggestion as to what the repub-
leans in the coming congress should
or would do. but it would not have
been to his disadvantage or to the in
jury of the party if he had indicated
the course which the republicans ought
to pursue in the Fifty-fourth congress.
Senator Allison is a party leader. He
has great influence and authority as
such. 1t is possible that he will be the
candidate for the presidency. A man
occupying such n position before the
country ought not 10 be timid regard
ing the policy of his party, especially
with regard to the "all-important ques-
ton of providing an adequate revenue
for the government. Senator sherman,
in his speech at the opening of the re-
publican campaign in Ohio, said that
the republicans in congress would pro-
pose legislation for raising more rev
cnue which would at the same time
give better protection to American in
dustries. Here was n declaration that
meant something and 1t undoubtedly
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-30
HISTORY.
TABIrKA noKE ON THE NEW WOMAN

washington Post.
It's time the new woman was comin
Or the comm woman was new,
For the old one is gettin' weary
Ana her patience Is most worn threw.
with milkin' and washin' an hoein'
An spinnin' to fill up her cup,
But the new woman's a-comin' a-ridin'
"A spinnin' wheel bottom side up.
Yeu Kin bet the new woman's a-comin'
Fer her limbs are already in sight
With trousers what some call boomers,
But | notice they set purity tight.
With a necktie an collar like men folks,
An a gay little cap on her nose,
ecu KIN see she has come in a hurry,
Fer she hain't brung along many clothes.
] bin urgin' Josiar tew get me
a wheel fer tew drive up the cows,
L could make me a pair of boomers.
But | am too old he allows.
III ! hint IL he's mad in n mint,
He says they would call me a Jay,
An suggests that / wouldn't be "in Il"
Because amt built that way.
But l say tew this comm woman
She better look out when she comes:
l want half the road when / travel,
NO matter how fast her wheel huns.
The old. woman may be a-goin';
This thought on yer mind better dawn
That the comm woman had better
Go slow till the old one Is gone.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-30
The Fourth District Judiciary.

The ~populist judicial convention was held
in Omaha last Saturday and seven nomina-
lions fer the district judgeship made. A
nonpartisan course was adopted and the nom
inees are men from each of the three parties,
Five of them have served on the bench and
some of them have grown gray in the serv-
ice. The nominees are: EleaZer Wakeley
NJ. r. Hopewel!. George A. Magney, Edward
Dufle, A. N. Ferguson. w. w. Keysor and
w. A.. Redick. The convention passed a
resolution stating a"ttat in the selection of
the candidates for Judges of the district
court they refuse TO recognize party or fac
ton. believing that the judges should be
above the inhuente OF either" 1t has the
right ring and should be followed by the
republican and desabotatic conventions. JUS
tics should not be fettered by party confines
and judges should be free Of all party bonds.
which they cannot be unless nominated and
elected regardless of party and political be-
lief ".Ft
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-30
CHINESE DUPLICITY.

There will be no surprise at the re-
port that the" commission sent to in
vestigate the Chinene outrages have be-
come Disguised with the duplicity of the
officials and have about concluded that
the investigation will amount to moth
ing. No different result was to have
been expected, because the officials are
really the parties who are responsible
for the %outrages and they are most
naturally disposed to throw every pos
sible obstacle in the way Of an investi-
CATION, although processing to desire n
thorough inquiry. 1t Is said, and the
statement is highly probable, that the
Chinese officials are furious toward
Christians for giving to the foreign
consuls the names of the murderers
and that these informers are threatened
with vengeance after the departure of
the commission 1t is to be appre-
hended that the situation of the Chris
tians after the investigation will be
quite rs bad, if not worse, than before.
The friends of those who have
been punished or will be punished
for the outragcs will seek re-
venge and the officials will not discour-
age them. 1t is perfectly obvious that
if the task of Outstanding China is
to be continued there will have to be
more stringent treaty arrangements
than now exist for the protection of the
missionaries and the Christian powers
will have to adopt Il different policy
from that which has thus far pre-
vailed. 1t is Il work the rewards of
which up to this time have not repaid
the cost and there is little reason to
expect better results in the future.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-30
STATE FAIR A SUCCESS.

Fremont Herald: We are Just a little
proudor Of Omaha than we were two weeks
ago.
Wood River Interests: The state fair has
proven a grand success, II being the finest
display ever held In the state. The attend
ance was very large and all expressed them
selves as well repaid for the time and money
spent.
Plattsmouth Journal: The policy OF plac-
ing the state fair at Omaha has been viudi-
Gated, not only by the greatest fair ever seen
IN the state, but by tho enterprise shown by
omaha business men endeavorlug to amuse
and entertain the people who went to the fair.
Nebraska City News: Omaha made a COM
plete success out OF the state fair In spIte
of great opposition and is entitled to the
thanks OF all the people OF this state. The
business men came to the assistance Of the
fair managers In a much more generous
manner than was expected. and the whole
AFFAIR was on such a stupendous scale as to
surprise all.
Plattsmouth Journal: Men and women never
outgrow their delight in pictures, and the
grander the spectacle the more they delight
In 1t. Hence 1t was that the greatest crowd
ever assembled in Nebraska was on the
streets OF Omaha to witness tho parade in
honor OF King Ak-Sar-Ben and the Feast
OF Mondamin." The enterprise OF
Omaha is proverbial. but in the
preparation of this grand spectacle
her men Of busienss have clearly outdone
themselves. No such AFFAIR. prepared on so
grand a scale. was ever undertaken in n city
Of less than SOC, 900 people before, but IL is
now a part of history that the Feast OF
Mondamin' by the knights Of Ak-Sar-Ben
has been celebrated with great success, amid
the plaudits of delighted Thousands. Omaha
is more than ever entitled to the credit Of
being classed as a metropolitan city. She
has made a beginning In that direction which
VIII In futnra wars aAI mona tbAnganIa
to the visitors within her borders from abroad
and dollars to the Golfers Of her merchants.