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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-04-19

The Mankato Manufacturing Co.
has just turned out a fine dray for
the Creamery Package Co., being the
lowest of four bidders. The dray is
the largest in the city and regular
metropolitan affair. 1t is in use to-
day.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-04-19

Scrofula, salt rheum, and all d.
seases of the blood, dyspepsia, head
ache, kidney and liver complaints,
and catarrh, are cured by Hoods Sar-
saparilla, the great blood purifier
Hoods Pills cure jaundice, bili~ usness,
sick headache, constipation and all
liver ills.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-04-19

LoRIN CRAY,
Attorney for Administrator.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-04-19
MankatO Savings Bank.

MankatO, Mimi.
Pays 5 per cent interest on deposits. Lends
money only on real estate mortgages.
L. G.. N. Fletcher, President
George E. Brett, Vice President.
j. G. Cotton, Cashier.
TRUSTEES:
L. q. III. Fletcher, Geo. E. Brett, Geo. I. Barr,
a. II. Hedderly, James Mcmillan, &c IL.
Fletcher, VIM. W. Davis, Jr
The record-union., 1895-03-23
EMPEROR WILLIAM 1.
Anniversary of the Grandfather of
Germany's Present Ruler.

Anniversary of the Grandfather of
Germany's Present Ruler.
BERLIN, March 22.-The RejchSaRzeiqe
this morning, upon the occasion of the
anniversary of the birth of Emperor
William l., grandfather of the present
Emperor, publishes decree addressed
by Emperor William to the Chancellor
of the German Empire. The Emperor
says:
30 this day. sacred to the memory of
Emperor William l., l feel with special
keenness the necessity for making some
provision, as he would have wished, for
the men who, obeylng the summons OF the
commanders and rejoicing in the sacri-
flee, staked life and health for the father
land. l would therefore regard 1t with
greater satisfaction if the officers, sur
geons, officials and men of the army and
navy, who, IN consequence of the wounds
received in 1870 and 1871, or in consequence
of injuries sustained during their time of
service, forfeited claim to second
years active service, in the calculation
OF their pensions, could henceforth have
the difference thus caused made up to
them. 1t would also give satisfaction if
the nome commissioned officers and men
who took an honorable part in the cam
paigns of 1870 and 1871, or in the wars
waged by the German States before 1870,
and who are needy, could be granted as
slstance in the future. do not lose sight
or the TACT that circumstances admit OF the
claims of only a small number of men,
and that these only are considered. But
1t Is my earnest wish that the gratitude of
the Fatherland should at least be mani
tested toward those in positions of in
digence,p
The record-union., 1895-03-23
THE CUBAN REVOLT.
Story of an Attempt to Fit Out a
Schooner for the Insurgents.

Story of an Attempt to Fit Out
Schooner for the Insurgents.
New YORK, March "a sensational
story was af1oat to-day to the effect that
an attempt was being made in this city
to fit out large American schooner for
the insurgents at Cuba. 1t is stated that
the name of the vessel and the address OF
the men who have organized the tilibus-
tering expedition are in the hands of the
Spanish Consul.
1t is said that about two weeks ago the
Spanish Consul was informed that a sus-
plclously large number OF men had been
employed to go to Cuba. 1t was neces-
sary that these men should be citizens of
America, otherwise their employers had
no work for them. The men were to be
given free passage to and from the island,
food supplied them and were to be paid
salary of so per month. OF those who
were hired the ones who appeared to be
entirely trustworthy and likely TO keep
the secret were told the true nature OF
the expedition.
The plan was changed, it was said, and
1t was arranged to send the men to Cuba
on steamer OF one of the regular lines
running to Colon, instead of the char
tered vessel. The latter was then to be
loaded with munitions of war and if pos
sibIe the cargo was to be landed on the
east end of Cuba, at the scene OF the pres
ent disturbances
The details Of this plan, it was claimed,
were learned through detective who
had formerly been in the employ of the
Haytian Government during the late rev.
olution on that island.
Arturo Baldasano, the Consul l-General.
who was told of the plot this evening,
said very decidedly that there was not a
word of truth in the story.
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Three Men Found Dead in a Box
Car in New Mexico.
SUPPOSED TO HAVE SUFFOCATED
BY COAL GAS.
Sensational Story Affoat at New York
of an Attempt Being Made to Fit
Out an American Vessel to Aid the
Cause of the Insurgents in Cuba.
Special to the RrcoRu-Uxrox.

Speclal 10 the hFCOREl-UNIOS.
DENVER, Marc pa special to the
NeaCs from Trir .ad, Col, says: This
morning Section Foreman Norman of
the Atchison Railroad at AtSpringer, n. NJ. =.
while inspecting cars, made the horrible
discovery of three dead men in a box
car standing on the side track at that sta
ton. The men were seen last night
about the depot and carried with them q
common timers stove. 1t is supposed
that they took up quarters in the car for
the night and started fire with charcoal
in the stove. The doors were closed, and
presumably the men were suffocated by
gas.
When found the bodies were just be-
coming cold, and had been dead but a
short time. On one of the bodies were
letters addressed to George Curtis, who
had relatives living in Maricopa, n. NJ.
He had 81 in money. On another body
ceaseds name was James Murphy, but
nothing more that might establish fur
ther Identification. The other body had
nothing whatever that would lead to its
Identity.
They were all fairly well-dressed men
OF about 30 to 80 years of age, and were
probably on the hunt for work. The
bodies were taken in charge by the Cor
oner and an inquest will be held to-
morrow.
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The Intention of Congress Changed
by Errors of Clerks.
SERIOUS DISAPPOINTMENT TO AMBI-
TIOUS PLACES.
Letter From United States Minister
Baker Confirms the Report That
the Notorious Mexican Revolution
ist and Outlaw Garcia Was Killed
While Trying to Capture the Bar
racks at Bocas Del Toro.
Special to the RECoRD-UNIoN.

Specldl 10 Jne hECORD-UNION.
WASHINGTON, March 22-An error by
some Congressional clerks in making
up the copy of the sundry civil ap-
preparation bill sent to the President
has materially changed the intention of
Congress in providing for the establish
ment of two military posts. 1t also in
wolves the rivalry of the cities of Seattle
ana Tacoma, Wash, and probably will
result in favor of Seattle. When the bill
was pending in the House Senator
Squires, who lives in Seattle, gave notice
OF an amendment for the establishment
by the Secretary of War Of a post on
Puget Sound. This would mean a post
at Seattle, as General Otis, in command
of the Department of the Columbia, had
| already reported in favor of that point.
Representative Doolittie. who lives at
Tacoma. then offered an amendment in
the House for post at Puget Sound, with
a proviso that its location should be de-
termined by board OF army officers,
none of whom should be stationed in the
department where the post was located.
| This was adopted in the House. The
Senate struck out the proviso for an
eXaml nation by an army board. Senator
Roach of North Dakota offered an amend
ment in the Senate, which was adopted,
providing for the abandonment Of the
military post at Fort Y Yates, and the es-
tablishment OF post at Bismarck, y. D.
When the bill was in conference au agree
ment was reached To restore the DOoIittls
amendment, with some slight moditica-
tions, which necessitated it's being re-
written.
1t now appears that the provision for
| board OF army officers to examine and
report upon the best site applies TO the
Bismarck post, while the Secretary may
| go ahead and locate the post on Puget
| Sound at his discretion. The department
cannot act on what may have been the
| intention of Congress, but must construe
| the law and apply it as it reads. 1t will
| be serious disappointment to a dozen
| or more ambitious places on Puget
Sound which were getting ready to pre-
sent their claims for the post to board
to be appointed for that purpose. Now
| the claims will be presented TO the Secre-
| tary, who will probably be governed by
! the advice OF the army officers who have
| examined the matter, and the last annual
report of General Otis, which recon-
mended post at Spokane aud another at
Seattle, will have grea' weight. The
! Spokane post was authorized in the army
| appropriation bill.
The record-union., 1895-03-23
REPORTS NOT VERIFIED
Concerning Trouble Growing Out ,
the Nicaragua Affair.

Concerning Trouble Growing Ont O
the Nicaragua Affair.
WASHINGTON, March %. The trouble
between Nicaragua and Great Britain,
which has threatened to entanple the
United States, has not assumed the bell
Hgerent aspect made out by recent re-
ports. These untrue reports were to the
effect that Great Britain has assured that
there would be no encroachment on
American soil, and, with this understand
ing Great Britain may lombard Grew
town without the intervention of the
United States.
That Great Britain made any such rep
RESERVATIONS IS discredited by those best
advised on the subject. 1t is known
definitely that Sir Julian Pauncefote, the
British ambassador, has not seen Sec
retary Gresham on the Nicaraguau ques-
tIOn, and has no communication what
ever on the subject.
From the standpoint OF Nicaraguan of
nclaIS, the question is readily susceptible
OF peaceful adjustment, and there Is not
remote chance of a bonn mbardment of
Greytown. General Barrios, the Special
Envoy OF Nicaragua, who recently left
here for home, Will soon return to Wash
ington.
From the British standpoint the trouble
with Nicaragua IS one in which the inter-
ests of the United States and Great
Britain are united rather than opposed, as
when the British Vice Consul, Mr.. Hatch,
was expelled from Nicaragua several
citizens from the United States were also
expelled. The latter were allowed to re-
turn, but 1t IS believed an indemnity for
their expulsion was quietly paid.
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CLEvELAND's ADVISERS,
All Members Except Carlisle Present
at u Cabinet Meeting.

All Members Except Carlisle Present
at Cabinet Meeting.
WASHINGTON, March 22.-The Cabinet
meeting to-day lasted but two hours.
everybody being present but Secretary
Carlisle, who was in New York. The
session is said to have been uneventful,
and there is said to have been an entire
absence of friction between the men,
bers, although the principal subjects un-
der discussion relating to various COM
piications into which we have become
involved with certain foreign countries
were well calculated to exhibit diversi-
fled individual views. 1t is presumed
that the attitude Of Great Britain toward
Venezuela ana Nicaragua was canvassed
but, as far as can be gathered, the Secre-
tary of State had no new matter touch
ing them to impart, and it was not be-
lIeyed to be necessary to take any positive
action at this juncture in the proceedings
In view OF the more weighty matters
now engaging the attention of the Ad-
ministration, it is stated that foreign
Ministers in Washington are likely to be
for the present left undisturbed in their
relations with our Government.
No answer beyond purely perfume
tory one, acknowledging the receipt OF
our communication and promising to
make Investigations has been returned
by Spain to our demand in the Alliance
affair, and while under ordinary condi-
tiOns this might be resented by our Gov
ernment, disposition was shown by the
Cabinet to make all due allowance for the
fact Of the oYerturning of the Spanish
Cabinet, and the subordinates dare not do
anything to compromise the incoming
Cabinet.
The record-union., 1895-03-23
MANUFACTURERS.
Proceedings of the Convention Held at
san Francisco.

Proceedings of the Convention Held at
san Francisco.
SAN FRANCIsCo, March 22.-The labor
question is proving hard nut for the
State Manufacturers Convention to crack
The contention which began last evening g
over the resolution: THAT we declare
ourselves in favor of the organization of
labor" was continued when the cunven-
ton reassembled this morning. The en-
tire morning session was occupied in
heated discussion on this resolution and
a su bstitute resolution, which treated the
labor question in a friendly way. but did
not advocate the cause of organized labor.
The original resolution was offered bv
Delegate Eurusetn of the Federated
Trades, who is also a leading spirit in the
Sailors Union. The substitute resOlu-
ton was reported by the Committee on
Resolutions. The convention proved to
almost hopelessly divided, and finally,
just before the lunch hour arrived, on
motion OF George Cummings, seconded
by Charles J.. swift, the original resolu-
ton and substitute were both laid on the
table. Recess WAS then taken.
During the afternoon session resOlu-
lions were adopted, as follows: Urging
the Governor 10 sign Senator WithIng-
TOMS pure food bill; favoring legislation
10 exempt California built ships from
taxation; urging the san Francisco Har-
Dor Commissioners to use none but iron
OF California manufacture in the new
1orry building; petitiOning Congress to
permit dIstIllers to blend products while
in bonded warehouses; asking local
wholesale liquor dealers to patronize To-
cal dIstillers; asking the Regents Of the
State University TO keep up Yiticult-
uraI exhibit in San Francisco; urging the
Directors of the proposed san Joaquin
Valley Railroad 10 use as much California
material as possible in constructing the
road.
Directors of the permanent organization
were chosen as follows: Henry T. Scott.
shlpbuiIdiug; +. ID. Code, canning; i. c.
Williams, lumber; A. Mclaughlin,
brewing; John Hammond, carbuilding;
O.. W. snyder, cigars; w. +. Bowers,
rubber }. p. Currier, silks; Julian Sonn-
tag, powder; NJ. NJ. GIynn, labor: Rob-
ert >. Moore, iron; Louis Saroni, land:
James Sproule, seeds; y. Sbarboro Swiss
goods; }. Mills Davies of Los Angeles.
publishing.
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ATTEMPTED STAGE ROBBERY.
Messenger Haskell Uses His Shotgun,
Preventing a Hold-Up.

Messenger Haskell Uses His Shotgun.
Preventing a Hold-Up.
REDDING. March 22.-The first stage
robbery since the Ruggles brothers were
hung two years ago was attempted to-
night right on the edge of town. The
Redding and Weaverville stage was COM
ing up the last hill and while the driver,
Dick Heath, and Messenger Hask ell
were talking of the same robbery some
one on the right and little behind the
stage cried out, Hold up; hold, hold
up" Throw out that boxr' The mes
senger looked around just in time TO see
the flash of pistol, the robber firing
two shots in succession. Haskell opened
fire in the direction of the robber with
both barrels of shotgun and the driver
whipped up the horses and escaped. Has
kelI got out soon after and returned to
the scene, but could find no trace of the
highwayman. There were three passen-
gers inside the stage.
The record-union., 1895-03-23
PLEURO-PNEUMONIA.
The Dread Disease Makes Its Appear
ance in Kansas.

The Dread Disease Makes Its Appear
ance in Kansas.
KANSAS CITY, March GA special to
the Journal from Topeka, Kas., says:
Unless the judgment of Professor w. S.
Mayo, veterinarian at the State Agricult-
ural College, is at fault. pleuro-pneu-
monia has been located in Kansas. The
dread disease is said to have made its ap-
pearance at Geary, Waubaunsee County,
and in Morris County. For some time
past cattle In that part of the State have
been sick.
The matter was finally called to the at
tentlon of Governor Morrill, and the State
Sanitary Commission. Under instruc-
tlOns from the Governor, Professor Mayo
made thorough investigation, which
has included several pOst-mortem eX-
aminations. To-day he came to the Capt.
tai, accompanied by Professor Fairchild
of the State Agricultural College, and the
two were clOseted with the Governor for
some time. it was at first determined to
keep the matter quiet until the United
States authorities could be notified, but
several exaggerated statements got out
and 1t was finally deemed best to tell the
whole story, as being less alarming.
Professor Mayo reported that in his
judgment the district was affected with
pleurO- pneumonia. Eight head OF cattle
afflicted with the disease, he declared,
had died. About fifty head are now
suffering with it and about two hundred
head have been exposed.
The State Sanitary Commission accom-
panied Professor Mayo on his tour of
inspection yesterday, and also DR.. Protch-
ard. A rigid quarantine was esta blished
against the infected portions of the three
counties named, and it is the hope of the
authorities that they may stamp out the
disease without its further spread.
Governor Morrill, notified the authori-
ties at Washington tonight of the state
of affairs, and asked that an expert be sent
at once to verify Professor Mayo's dag
nOsis
The record-union., 1895-03-23
Special to the RECoRD-UNrox.

Y.
WASHINGTON, March %. - United
States Territorial rights in Alaska as
against the British claims there have
again been brought to the attention
OF the State Department. IL is true that
under the reports Of the American
Commissions and the Anglo Canadian
boundary Commission OF last year, Eng
land lays claim to large and valuable
portion OF Alaska, both in the interior
and on the seaboard, which had pre-
vlously been regarded as American ter
ritory.
1t also true that both of the commits
slons OF survey came to very nearly the
same conclusion regarding ihe questions
which they had been appointed to settle.
There were, however, diverse opinions
between them regarding certain matters
winch cannot be overlooked.
The fundamental fact to be kept in
mlnd regarding Alaska and the Joint
british and American survey of IL is that
the boundaries will not be finally settled
until they have been made the subject OF
diplomatic negotiations between the
Governments at London and at " ashiug-
tonI under the terms OF the treaty OF 1873
between Russia and Great Britain, by
which treaty our own rights must be- de-
termlned. Since the completion OF tho
survey, IL Is the negotiating authorities of
the Two powers IN interest that must at
tempt to determine the validity Of their
respective claims, IN SO tar as they may
conflict, and the English desire that the
4lne snail be drawn SO as TO cross some OF
the broad InIets in the southwest through
which they can obtain direct access 10
their own domains from the sea, and near
which they can establish tOrtitications.
that may yet be serviceaDle to them.
Prellmlnaries are being arranged for
the framing OF a new treaty between the
nlted States and Great Britain cuuceru-
ing Behrlng Sea seizures. The negotia-
tIOns VIII be carried on in WASHINGTON
Sir Charles Tupper, Minister of Marine
and Fisheries for Canada, and other lead
ing statesmen of the Dominion, Will come
here TO cooperate with Sir ulian Pauuce-
tote, the British AMBASSADOR, concerning
the terms Of the treaty.
The meeting Will probably be held this
faII. The perfected treaty is rendered
necessary by the inaCLlOn of Congress on
the Behrlng Sea seizure clause. Its pur-
pose Will be to create commission 10
hear all the evidence and determine the
amount OF indemnity to be paid the seized
sealers. After being signed the treaty
Will have to be submitted to the Senate
tor ratification, and unless there is an ex-
ira session, this cannot be ACCOMPLISHED
before next December.
Another phase OF the seal question
which may come up simultaneously with
the adjustment of the claims is the franz
Ing OF new modus Yivendi or other
means OF protecting the seals i'll Behring
The record-union., 1895-03-23
NOT a PLEASANT EXPERIENCE.
Dodging Around to Escape a Madman
Armed With q Pistol.

Dodging Around to Escape a Madman
Armed With Pistol,
VANCOUVER (B. O.. March 22.-Dodg-
ing around on a small steamer to escape
from madman armed with a revolver is
no pleasant experience, yet that was
what Michael Manson, Justice of the
Peace and owner of the steamer Stella,
and two mem bers of the crew had to do
for over two hours.
The steamer was anchored at Quathi-
aska Cove, Valdez Island, l50 miles up
the coast, when a man named James
LObb came aboard and asked for passage
to Salmon River. Manson intended to
start at ) O'Clock, so two mem bers of the
crew went to sleep in the pilOt-house
while he and the stranger sat before the
fire reading. About 2 o'clock Manson
went to examine the engines. Just be-
fore Manson left the stranger, who gave
the name OF Gossell, began talking
in a peculiar manner, but Manson,
thinking he had been drinking paid
no attention to 1t. He was lust
returning to the pilot-house when
he heard a shot. He Immediately ran up,
when another shot hit the lantern he was
carrying, completely smashing 1t, and
putting them in darkness. Two hands of
the steamer came running to Manson,
and told him that the stranger had sud
denly opened fire on them with a re-
volver. Grant, one of the deck hands
was shot in the thigh and badly wounded.
Gosseu was then approaching, and for
nearly two hours the mon had lively
time escaping from the madman. He
took up position in the pilot-house, thus
preventing escape TO shore, and would
suddenly appear on either side of the
steamer and shoot, If he thought he saw
one of them. He at last went ashore, and
Manson instantly got up steam and started
off to neighboring Indian ranch. Three
Indians were pressed into service, and
together they managed to secure the man
while asleep, and he was brought here
and lodged in Jail
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Here Garcia took quarters with an Amer
lean named Reynolds, and awaited the
expected arrival of the Colon bian exiles
from the interior. In this, however,
he was disappointed. as this Government
Immediately stopped communication
with Port Uahuita, and dispatched body
of soldiers by land to capture the revolu-
tionists. Garcia received warning of the
approach of the troops, and with sixty
followers EN- barked in two small boats
for Bocas Del Toro, Colon bia. Upon ar
irving at that point the party at once at
tackled the barracks, but was defeated.
Garcia and eleven followers, including
DIR. Pierera Castro, second in command,
and General Morecia, were killed. The
remainder of the party were taken pris-
Onors
The record-union., 1895-03-23
CONVICT ROSS.
Did Not Succeed in Escaping From the
san Quentin Prison.

Did Not Succeed in Escaping From the
san Quentin Prison.
SAN RAFAEL, March 22.-Convict Ross,
who is serving an eight-year sentence at
San Quentin for grand larceny commit
ted in san Joaquin County, and who was
found missing from the jute mill at noon
yesterday, was found this afternoon at
about l clock hiding under ventilator
on the top of the jute mill. The search,
which was commenced as soon as he
was missed, was kept up all night
around the jute mill. When caught Ross
at once surrendered, saying, well. you
have beaten me again; my game is up"
de was at once placed in solitary con-
tinement, where he will stay until the
meeting of the Board of Prison Directors.
His only means of escape from where he
was hiding was to climb OH the wall,
which he could reach from the top of the
jute mill. This is the second time he has
tried TO escape. The first time he was
caught digging under ground, for which
he lost all his credits.