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Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1898-12-16

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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-18

The Adrian Democrat in summing
up the first years administration of
President Mckinley in speaking of
the passage of the Dingley law says:
The work was done and the bill
hurriedly signed. And still the SUD-
shine and content Of prosperity lin
gered behind the heavy clouds of ad-
versity and business stagnation. In
stead of the mill doors flying open
and columns of men and women
marching into them and resuming
their tasks, the few operatives who
were in them walked out and the
doors were closed and locked tighter
than eve
It has been well said that none are
so blind as those who won't see. Evil
IDENTIFY the Democrat does not want to
see signs of prosperity. The Dingley
law has not closed the doors of a single
mill or factory, but or the contrary
has been the cause of the opening OF
many, and the increasing of the force
at work, in those that were running
on part time. One has only to read
the commercial reports to find that
the 'heavy clouds of adversely and
business stagnation" are fast passing
away and that the volume of business
transacted is swelling to enormous
r oportiOns.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-18

The Northwestern Banker, of Des
Moines, Ia, is speaking of the revival
of business says that president A.
B. S%tickney. Of the Chicago Great
Western Railroad a fnancier of no
mean repute, as well as one of the
most practical, prominent railroad
men in the country, at a recent cham
Der of commerce dinner given in st.
Paul, responded to the subject. 'The
Basis of the Next Boom" He said
that the basis of the next boom was
to be found in the reduction of in
terest rates to 3 per cent. He show
ed that the last boom succeeding the
panic Of '73 was largely due to a re-
duction of the interest rate from s to
5 per cent, and the consequent great
stimulus given the development of
the country, by the cheaper use of
money. Similar conditions with an
other great reduction in the rental of
money, will, in his opinion, give US
another season of great prosperity"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-18

England has expressed her SYM
pathy for the United States in the
Cuban matters, and it is said would
like a sort of an alliance in which she
would give this country help in case
it should want it. in return for help
from this country in the difficulties
that are likely to loom up in the
Orient. The people of this country
are ready to accept the sympathy Of
the English people, but do not need
any of their held in the matters now
demanding attention. No doubt
England would like to lend her navy
to the United States in return for our
navy in the Orient should she have
trouble there. But Uncle Sam is not
changing work of that kind. The
United States has important trade re-
Iations in the far east that will de-
mand much attention in case the
European powers carry out their seem
ing intention of dividing China up be.
tween them, but 1t is hard to see just
how Americas interests will be bet.
tered by joining hands with England
in what may prove great war. Eng
lands sympathy is all right, but hel
conversion to such a sympathetic
mood as to our interests in Cuba is
rather sudden.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-18

A Washington dispatch says that
so active has been wal preparations
that our sea-coast cities have been
placed in good shape and are now
amply protected. A we'll known
naval official is quoted as saying that
no Spanish vessel would now pass the
big guns at Sandy Hook, and that the
coast defense guns, supplemented by
the powerful monitors can prevent
injury to any of the large cities along
the coast. Every point along our
coast where the Spanish could pos
sibly obtain coal has been strongly
fortified 50 that it will be impossible
for them to get coal outside of the
two islands they own, and these
would doubtless soon fall into the
hands of this country in event of war,
Spain would at once be placed a long
distance from coaling supplies.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-18

The Mankato Free Press reads the
riot act to Eli Warner, chairman Of
the state central committee, for COM
ing down to Blue Earth county and
Logging for Van. The Free Press pro-
perly believes that the chairman of
the state central committee should
remain neutral. This is the position
which this paper took in regard to
Tams BiXby two years ago and was
dorsed by the best Republican papers
of the state.-Fergus Falls Journal.
The Free Press is quite right now
where was it then?-Alexandria Post
News.
Occupying the same position it
does now We strongly opposed the
activity of the state central commit
tee in the interest of any n man or
faction, as a glance over files will
show. The Free Press is glad to see
it's contemporaries in line.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-18
THE GOLD is COMING.

There has been more or less specu-
lation as to how long Europe could
hold off without sending gold for the
large balance on our exports. 1t
seems the time has come when some
of it must be paid. Henry Clews, in
his review of the business situation
for the past week, referring to it says:
cat last the large floating foreign
balance due to this country has proved
too ponderous to yield to the various
arrangements for postponing it's set
Element, and gold is therefore flowing
in from Europe in large volume. The
amount shipped and engaged for ship
ment since the influx set in is about
S15,O OO, 900 and the low rates of ex-
change Indicate no immediate abate-
ment of the movement. 1t is helped
by large supplies of produce bills; but
the main cause appears to lie in the
fact that this deferment of settle
ments has reached the limits of finan-
cial convenience. How far the move
ment may run, it would be difficult to
estimate. II it were to be measured
by the amount due to us, the imports
of gold would be extraordinarily large;
but the European banks could ill
afford to part with any very large
sum in view of the moderate supplies
now on hand and the existing threat
ening arrangements in European poll
tics, which must be causing a good
deal Of liquidation of internal &C.
counts. AS we have, on this side of
the Atlantic, no pressure for money,
but rather a plethora, the probability
would seem to be that, so soon as the
Withdrawals begin to make themselves
severely felt in London, arrangements
may be made fora further extension
of the credits we are now granting to
Europe. At the same time, it is to
be considered that we have now
reached a period when the proportion
between imports and exports usually
causes the foreign exchanges to bal
ance againt US, and the factors con-
tributing to that condition may be
expected to have a certain influence
in that direction soon, though far
from sufficient to liquidate the bal
'ance remaining due to this country"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-18
WILL RECOGNIZE CUBAN
INDEPENDENCE.

Washington dispatches are to b
effect that in connection with n
Cuban consular reports which are to
be transmitted to congress within a
few days President Mckinley will
send a message in which he will ask
congress to recognize Cuban indepen-
dence. There seems to be little
question but that it was the inten-
tion of the president to have taken
this step some time in the early part
of this week, but the Lee incident
and one or two other matters caused
the delay Of a few days. 1t is stated
that the presidents first idea was for
direct intervention, but due consulta-
tion caused him to change from this
plan. Justice Harlan is said to have
informed him that direct %interven-
tion would establish a most disagree
able precedent for the United States
that might lead 1T into trouble with
European nations in the future over
their possessions on the American
continent. Recognition Of Cuban
independence will accomplish about
the same thing and prevent any danger
of a future skeleton that might prove
very troublesome. 1t is safe to say
that congress will not delay long in
passing a resolution of recognition of
independence after the receipt of
such a message. There seems to be a
feeling prevalent in Washington that
in case of such a move by this coun-
try Spain would declare war. If she
should decide upon such a course she
will find this country prepared for it.
As a matter of fact whether she de-
clares wal or not Spain would have to
get out of Cuba very oon after such
action was taken, as it would give the
Cubans a chance to openly secure the
munitions of war that she needs,
and with such an opportunity the
Cubans could easily give Spain more
than she could attend to, as they have
already kept them well engaged.
There has been a disposition on the
part of many newspapers and some
people to criticise President Nc
Kinley because he did not recognize
Cuban independence long ago. 1t is
an easy matter for one far removed
from the scene of action to criticise,
and especially when the responsibility
does not rest on his shoulders. The
position President Mckinley occupies
is not an easy one. 1t is an easy
matter to rush the nation into serious
trouble. 1t is not so easy to get it
out of such a predicament. Occupy
ing the position he does the president
has a much better opportunity to
keep informed as to how matters
stand and when is the most Oppor-
tune time to act then do people
scattered we this broad land, and
there is no question but that he is as
DESTROYS of having the barbarous war
fare stopped and the inhuman prac-
tices of Spain put an end to as is any
ene,a and we believe that he can con-
fdently be relied upon to make a
move that will tell when the right
time comes.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-18
For the seven months ending wit;

For the " months ending with
January our exports reached S706, $780,
Ill, an increase of S65, 900, 900 oyer the
same period of the previous fiscal
year. The increase in manufactured
exports for this period was Sc, 200 900.
This latter item of export is calculat-
ed to cause cold chills to run down
the spinal column of a free trader as
he notes the dismantling the alleged
Chinese wall built by a protective
tariff,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-18
THE TRAMP

THE TRAMP PROBLEM.
Henry E. Rood, writing in the cur
rent Forum on 'sThe Tramp Problem"
saws that he knows of but one remedy
for the solution Of the tramp problem
that has beer tried that was a sue
cess. and that was so Objectionable
that it was abandoned and is not
likely to have many advocates. This
is what he calls the Railway plan
from it being tried at Railway, New
Jersey. The place was overrun with
tramps, being situated on the main
Ii ne of a great railroad and the usual
method of arrest1ng and fining
tramps had no effect upon REFRESHING
them whatever. Finally the mayor
had notices posted through the city
warning tramps that they would be
arrested on sight and put to hard
labor on the street in chain gangs.
This was treated as a joke by the
tramps, who proceeded to beg from
house to house as usual. They were
arrested, and the writer states that
they were doubtless the most sur
prised Migrants who eve visited New
Jersey, when they found themselves
the next morning, forced to mend
and clean streets, each man wearing
a ball and chain riviSed to one Of his
ankles. The news spread rapidly and
was published everywhere in the
newspapers, and within a few days
tramps were unknown in Railway.
And, though the method was aban-
doned because it was Objectionable
and because legally there was no
power to enforce it, but the city has
been rarely visited by tramps during
the past six years. Mr.. Rood thinks
that if farmers and the residents of
small villages would hold meetings
whereby they would agree that "for
the period of one year no tramp not
actually suffering shall be given food,
clothing or shelter unless he perform
in advance sufficient work, at the
prevailing rate of wages, to pay for
what he receive" and that if notices
of such action could be posted in con-
spicuous places and also sent to the
local papers, from where the news
would ind it's way into the Asso-
ciated Press dispatches. that these
localities so acting would o be rid
of tramps.
1t would seem that this scheme
would be worth trying at least. There
is nothing that the confirmed tramp
hates worse than he does work and
his visits to a locality where he would
be obliged to work for what he got,
would soon be few and far between.
A plan somewhat similar wa tried
a year or two ago we believe, in the
villages of Renville county in this
state, and possibly it extended into
the rural districts. This consisted of
the issuing of tickets by the village
marshal to the various h~ouseholders,
who in turn presented n to any
tramp who might call. This ticket
was good for one meal if presented to
the marshal. Although a large num-
Der of tickets were given to tramps,
few, if any, were ever presented by
them to the authorities for redemp-
tion, and tramps soon became a scarce
article through that region, although
in the villages of adjoining counties
they we're as numerous as ever.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-18

The papers say that Secretary Gage
is preparing the plates for another is
sue of government bonds OF $3.50, 000,-
600. The Dingley bill is doing its own
talking and next fall the people will
do their own voting.-Albert Lea
Standard.
When telling half of the truth why
did you not tell all of ito the effect
that the plates were not to be used
nor bonds issued only in case of war
You know that unless there is war
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-18

there is no need of a bond issue, and
that instead of issuing bonds the Nc
Kinley administration will be paying
them off. Yes, ''the Dingley bill is
doing it's own talking" and talking
with a surplus, just as promoters pre-
dicted it would. Why don't the
Standard let it's readers know that it
is yielding a surplus, and is now likely
to right along.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-18

Miss Edith Hackney, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. J. Law, for
the past two months, departed for
her home at St. James Saturday
night,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-18

For once, at least, the eyes of the
people of the state are looking toward
the Second district. There's nothing
like a convention to stir up the curl
osity and anxiety of politicians.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-18

If Spain ever had any notion that
she could bluff Uncle Sam, she has
evidently found out her mistake.
That prompt ante of $50, 600, 900 did
Bhe business.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-18

President Mckinley has fully de-
monstrated to Americans and the ma
lions of the world that he is the right
man In the right place.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-18

The new Spanish minister, who has
arrived in New York won't talk. In
this respect at least he is an improve
ment over his predecessor.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-18

Dupuy De LONE is still telling how
much he loves America. 1t is to be
hoped he won't die CT broken heart
because Columbia rejects his love.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-18

SPANS attempted bluff with a bob
bail flush, didn't work worth a cent
against Uncle Sans full hand with
ace up.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-18

f9The WEEKLY FREE PRESS is the
best paper in the county
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-18

1t has faithfully labOred for their prosperity and happiness, for
the Improvement of their business and home Interests. for
education. for the elevation of American manhood and true
WOmaDhOOd.
LII HAS told at the Preside, interesting and instructive stories
OF the dOings of the world, the nation and states.
LII HAS advised the farmer as to the most approved methods of
cultiVating and harvesting his crops, and the proper time to
convert them into the largest possible amount of money.
IT HAS led in all matters pertaining to the welfare of farmers and
villagers. aud for over half a century has held their conf
dence and esteem.
1t is the NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, and we furnish it
with the FREE PRESS one year for 81 ga, cash in advance.
Address. all order. to.~.~~~~The Free Press.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-18

Write your name and address on a postal card, send it to Geo. W. Best
Tribune office, New York City, and a sample copy of the New York
Weekly TRIBUrE will be mailed to you
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-18
WANTS AN EYE FOR Al

DeIanO Eagle:
It. is the utmost folly and the act of
unpatriotic citizens to weigh the life
blood of three hundred American
patriots with Spanish gold. Away
with such nonsense An eye for an
eye and a. tooth for a tooth.
The Advocate and news., 1898-11-02
Fall Flowing.

Fall plowing is one Of the best helpers
the farmer can employ for fertilizing his
land. What the land needs is nitrogen,
and nitrogen comes from the air. The
cheapest and best fertilizer Is the at
mOsphere. Good, deep fall plowing turns
the soil up to the atmosphere and lets the
air into and through the soil TO the depth
of the plowlng. For five or six months
after the land is plOwed in the fall, be-
fore 1t is seeded in the spring, these agen-
cies are constantly work as the farm
er's helpers, ferilizing and enriching the
soil. The frost even lends material aid
in this important matter, for freezing
and thaWing mellows the soil, thus per-
mitting the air to come in contact with
the finer particles. The sun, rain and
snow are also great helpers in this work.
Fall plOwing turns up to the surface
plant food which needs the action Of the
air, sun and rain to put it in condition
for growing crops. 1t also turns under
the surface Of the soil which has just
produced a crop and which needs an op-
pOrtunity to rest for season. It may
cost a dollar and quarter an acre to
get fall plowing done, but II it Is we'll
done ii will be worth five dollars an acre
to the farmer and his farm, for it will set
all these natural agencies at work and
they will put the soil in suitable condi-
tiOn for raising bountiful crop the fol-
lowing summer.
The Advocate and news., 1898-11-02
Revenge In Animals.

Animals have memories and will re-
member kindness and very often resent
an injury. Their dispositions are very
largely matter Of habit and education.
A disposition for revenge can be culti-
waited in many animals as we'll as a dis
position for docility. An elephant will
remember an injury and IL there Is an
opportunity will revenge 1t years after
wards. Bees have special hatred for
some persons and will assail them with
great fury whenever they go near the
hives, while many other persons can
handle the same bees without any danger
of being stung. We knew large pow
erful mule in the army that could only be
handled by one particular negro. He
had been tormented and abused when a
colt and had hatred for everybody else
excepting this negro, who had mastered
him and won his confidence. 1t is said
that there are more balky drivers than
balky horses, and there Is too much
truth in this saying. Animals learn
from habit and by doing a thing over
and over again II they have revengeful
dispositions 1t Is an easy matter to ag-
gravate and increase such dispositions
by mistreating and abusing them. Firm
ness, kindness and patience are the three
golden principles that should always be
kept In mind in handling animals Of any
kind. Most men would think it crime
to throw ten dollar bill in the fire, but
there are some men who would abuse
their dumb animals more than ten dol
lars worth in single day and not re-
allZe that they were committing a far
greater sin than to burn their money