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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-11-04
WORDS OF A PATRIOT.

Here is what W. HI. Eustis said to
the people of Duluth in reply to the
false charges that have been made
against him by the Democrats in re-
ference to his attitude toward the
Swedes and the G. A. B., and every
word has the ring of truth and
sincerity:
First the opposition said
1 was a hater of the G.. A.
r., and then they said was Halter
Of the Swedes. Ii was said of me
that 1 had said at Omaha that Mime
sofa would be good state If il were
not for the Swedes. The story is
false in every particular and extreme
ly malicious. Such thought never
entered my head at Omaha or else
where. | have proven the falsity OF
the statement by witnesses whose
word will not be questioned. why
try to prejudice men Of that magniti-
cent race, Simply because my oppo-
nent is Swede. Ii my opponent
was an Irishman presume the story
would have been that / hated the
Irish Laughter and applause. DO
not believe That John Lind wants
any such INSCRIPTIONS political work
done in his behalf. We have been
friends for years. l have enjoyed his
hospitality and he has enjoyed mine.
TIL recently we have worked to-
gether as Republicans. When it be-
comes necessary for me to make per.
sonal attacks on somebody you will
have to get another standard bearer.
Applause. Even in the state of New
York they are making fight on that
gallant soldier Theodore, Roosevelt.
They are fighting him with batteries
of mud and slime. VIII t does 1T
mean when political party or ag-
gregation of politica parties have to
resort to resort to such low prin
ciples? l want no one to vote for me
except for the reason that l .am an
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-11-04
TO THE CON
STITUTION.

There are to be four amendments
to the constitution of this state to be
voted upon at the coming election
synopsis of which are given herewith:
l. An amendment to section l of
article IA, providing that ma Jrity
vote of all the electors present and
voting at any election shall be suffi-
cient to carry any proposed amend
ment. This is simply to make clearer
the language of the present language
Of the constitution.
g An amendment to section Sc, ar
ticle 4. allowing cities and villages to
frame their own charters, This is in
the direction of home rule.
3. An amendment to article 9, pro.
viding for the establishment of state
road and bridge fund and the appoint
ment of a>state highway commission.
This is in the interest OF good roads
and in line with the platform of the
last Republican state convention.
4. An amendment to section s, ar
ticle Z, granting to women the right
to vote for library boards and making
them eligible for such Offices. This is
in the direction of placing the man.
agement of public libraries in the
hands of women, where of right it
should belong.
These amendments will doubtless
all be adopted as there is no possible
reason why they should be voted
down Be sure and put your X after
each one of them and not let them go
by default
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-11-04

receive. They simply pledged to
work for policy that would conserve
to the best interests of all the people.
They held that when our Industrial
interests were prosperous the farmers
would receive better prices. The Re.
publicans kept their pledges. and the
prosperity they predicted has return.
ed. The farmer is today getting more
for the product Of his farm than he
did under the administration of free
trade Democracy. And there is
another thing in connection with this
in which the farmer is congratulating
himself. and that is that the 60 cents
he is getting for his wheat buys more
of all that he needs for his family,
than S1.20 in free coinage silver would.
But by the way Mr.. Herald, you fel.
lows predicted IN 1895 that if the Re.
publicans won and the gold standard
was continued that wheat would not
bring 25 cents per bushel. How about
that?
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-11-04

an time victory is assured. And
why should not every Republican go
to the polls on next Tues
day. Not ssoHe should be lured
into the belief that the election this
year is not an important one. simply
because it is not headed with can
didate for the presidency. But in all
other respects it is just as important.
Why should Republican president,
elected to carry out policies advocat-
ed by the Republican party, have his
administration endangered by the pos
sibility of hostile congress, just be-
cause the election is not deemed as
important as when the ticket is head
ed by a presidential candidate. Hav-
ing elected a president the voters
should stand by him to the end Of his
term, give him congress that will
allow him TO carry out the policies
he has inaugurated, and then if they
do not approve of his course, take
steps for change at the close OF his
term.
The election this year IS as import
ant as any that has ever been held, and
every voter should see to it that he
goes to the polls. The Republican
party has presented the people with
most excellent ticket from congress
man to coroner, and the voters ght
to do their duty now by turning out
and seeing that it is elected. Every
man upon the state ticket is deserv-
ing of the vote of every Republican
voter. The Republican legislative
ticket Of Blue Earth county is an es-
pecially strong one, and should receive
strong support upon the part of the
people. Vote it straight. And the
same may be said also of the county
ticket. Every man upon it is most
capable for the Office for which he is
named, and will discharge the duties
thereof in a most efficient manner.
and should be elected by good vote.
Let every Republican remember
that no matter whatever else he may
do on Tuesday, Nov. 9Th, to be sure
and GO to the polls and, in the
magnificent victory that will follow
he will have the satisfaction of
feeling that he contributed part,
and so secured a continuance Of the
prosperity we are enjoying and the
maintaining of the policies that are
,, doing so much in the building up Of
our country, state and nation.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-11-04

Mr.. D. H. Evans, the Populist can
didate for congress is one of the most
rabid Frohibitionists in the state.
He has long been identified with the
prohibition organization, and has
twice been elected Mayor of Tracy on
the strength of his Prohibition views.
After the regular democratic candi-
date had refused to run, the Demo.
cratic committee was induced to
'endorse" the Prohibitionist whom
the Populists bad nominated in
order to complete their ticket, and
Mr.. Evans will be Labeled" as a
Democrat on the Official ballot,
although he is not now, land never was,
a Democrat. To hun dreds of good
Democrats who know these facts such
a state of affairs is not pleasing to say
the least, and they are going to vote
for Congressman McCleary, in whose
prominence in national affairs they
have a natural district as WELLS
state pride.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-11-04
UNPLEASANT EPISODE.
An Officer Has Trouble With Serving
Papers,

Sheriff Bowen called upon 81. l..
WaddellFriday to levy upon some land
under an execution. The interview
was not pleasant one, and Mr.. Bow
en- subsequently had Mr.. Waddell ar
rested on the charge of using abusive
language toward him: Waddell
pleaded not guilty and his trial was
set for Monday morning, He was al
lowed to go on his own recognizance
in the sum of 800. He then called
upon County Attorney Hughes for a
warrant for Mr.. Bowen's arrest on the
charge CT assault. He claimed that
Mr.. Bowen had leaped upon his back
and pounded him. Eye witnesses did
not see Mr.. Bowen do this and the
latter denies it. Mr.. Bowen states
that Mr.. Waddeil came at him with
hammer in a threatning manner, and
that he pushed him back as matter
of safety to himself. Mr.. Waddell
was not given warrant.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-11-04
EXPLAINS HIS POSITION.

Editor of Free Press: While 1
greatly appreciate the kindly manner
in which you introduced me in my
profession. as an attorney at law to
the people of Blue Earth Co. in
Thursdays issue of the Press, all of
which manifests generous public
spirit on your part. nevertheless there
is one feature which out Of a sense of
self consistency l should notice,
namely, the statement that l am
good Republican.
Now that depends on what consti-
tutes a Republican now a-days. 1t is
true have been identified with the
Republican party since boyhood; and
am still Republican if l can be SO
and practice as l always have the doc
trine of equal rights to all with
special privileges to none; IL l can
still be unalterably opposed to the alb
sorption of wealth by the few, and
oppose the consolidation Of the lead
ing railroads (which the people have
helped to build) into one great sys-
tenn, thus destroying competition, If
l can still object to great corpora
tions monoDolizing natural supplies
of food. and fire and light and water,
and then standing with lock and key
between the people and such neces-
saries until exorbitant prices are
paid; If l can still do this, and regis
ter my objections to the control by
the banks of the volume of currency
and ask that it be left In the hands
Of the government where the cOnsti-
tion placed it; if 1 can speak my
mind as above indicated on the ros-
trum or at the polls and be a good
Republican then l am one otherwise
l am not. j 0. ANDREWS.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-11-04
WHAT THEIR HOPES ARE.

The Democratic estimate is that
the house elected on Nov Sth next,
will consist of 1S9 Demo-Pops and ITO
Republicans. In this estimate they
count upon two from this state, the
sixth and seventh districts, but they
will probably get neither. The
scheme of the Demo-Pops to drop
national issues and fight the cam
paign upon state issues. is fooliDg no
one. They hoped in this way that
things would quiet down and that
they would get the greater portion of
the gold Democratic vote. But the
scheme has not worked, While here
and there few gold Democrats have
gone back to the old party, the large
majority Of them have announced
their intention Of voting straight for
Republican candidates for congress as
the surest way Of defeating the cheap
money scheme. The slight detection.
Of gold Democrats is more than made
up by others who, finding that the
the predictions made by the silver
leaders in 1896 have not in any way
come true, while the promises of the
Republicans have more than been
fulfilled, have concluded to cast their
vote against cheap money The silver
issue was SET tied and sc tied right in
1896, and the people of the nation ought
to take no chances of waking 1t up again
by giving the opposition majority
in the next house, as a foundation
upon which to fight the matter all
over again in 1900. While there is no
question as to the result here in the
Second district, Republican voters
should make it point to turn out to
the polls on election day and help
make Mr.. McClearY's majority as
large as possible, for the moral effect
it will have upon the subject in 1900.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-11-04

Voters should remember in voting
forcandidates for supreme judges that
there are three places to.till. and.should
not fail to place an X after three Of
the candidates named for that office.
La the Republican candidates, John
A. Lovely, G. L. Brown and C. L.
Lewis the people will find three able
men, who will make most excellent
judges. They will not be swerved in
any way by prejudices, but will be
guided wholly by the law in their in
depreciation of all matters. By them
the rights Of the people will be most
carefully guarded. Be sure that you
place an X after the name of each
one of these gentlemen.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-11-04

The man Kelly, whom the Demo
Pops have named for Attorney Gen.
eral, would prove burlesque in that
position should anything so unfor.
tunate as his election happen. A
man who holds position as telegraph
operator may be all right to handle
lightning through the medium OF
modern mechanical devices, but he is
hardly the kind of man that the
voters will care to trust to look after
the legal rights Of great state having
great interests to protect. The Re-
publicans present for the office. of At
torney General a lawyer of eminence,
a man of sterling worth and high
character, and it is the duty of every
good citizen, whatever other candi-
date he may choose TO support, to
vote for W. B. Douglas. This posi-
tion, of all others, demands a lawyer.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-11-04

Every vote cast in congress by j. T.
McCleary has been on the side of the
money power,-Martin County Sen
.Jinel.
And as it has been conclusively
shown that it is the common peo-
ple," with their little savings, that
constitute the money power, we are
glad to see the Sentinel acknowledge,
what has all the time been well known
to the majority OF the voters of this
district, that Mr.. McClearv has care
fully looked after the interests of the
people during his congressional career.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-11-04
MANKATO FREE PRESS

American citizen, and because he be-
lieves in the principles that l repre-
sent and that l will honestly attempt
to represent the state for the best
interests Of all. A man that votes for
Lind because he is Swede, and for
no other reason, is not good citizen.
4 Applause 1t ought to make no diff
ference to any man what my nation
atty or the nationality of my oppo-
nent may be. 1t should be sufficient
that both Of US are American citizens
and the American voter should then
decide which of US he wishes to
support"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-11-04
ALL THAT'S NEEDED.

The one hope of the Demo-Pop COM
bination is that there will bea big
falling off in the Republican vote on
Nov. Sbh next. In this they realize
is their only hope of success. And as
they note the efforts that are being
made by the party leaders to get out
the full vote, they grow desperate.
And it is most potent fact that the
only danger there is for the Republi-
cans this year is the matter Of over
confidence. II they go to the polls
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-11-04

Think of great political party
that will sacrifice it's entire state
ticket, and would also trade almost
any other old thing in the way OF a
county or legislative ticket for votes
for the election of only one of its can
didates. And yet that is just what
the Demo-Pops are at present en-
gagged in doing. Anything will be
traded for votes for him. The sue
cess of such state Of affairs bodies no
good to the welfare of the state, be-
cause it would prevent that smooth
running of the business affairs of the
state SO necessary to its prosperity,
Thinking men will beware of a party
reduced to such straits.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-11-04

Senator Nelson and Congressman
Eddy are making the greatest cam
paign that the Seventh district has
ever had. Mr. Eddy will be re-
elected by a majority as large as that
of two years ago, while it is predicted
that Eustis will be able to hold the
district even. 1t will be remembered
that Mr.. Lind carried the Seventh
district in '96 by about 5000 over Gov.
Clougb. 1t is safe to say that the ''or-
phan" candidate for governor will find
a permanent home in NewUlm after
Nov. Sbh, apd thai he will again take
up the practice of law instead of pur-
suing the practice of deception on
state issues Mr.. Lind is very good
lawyer, but mighty poor compiler
of statistics and legislative en-
actments.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-11-04
Not single sound and substantial

Not single sound and substantial
reason has as yet been advanced why
any man on the Republican ticket
should be displaced for one of the op-
position. Every man named will look
after the duties of the office for
which he is named. 10 a business-lik
manner, and will always be on hand
when you want them. The affairs OF
Blue Earth county have never been
administered in better shape than
during the past four years by the Re-
publicans. Why experiment in a
change? There is no reason what
ever, and reports from all portions of
the county indicate that the Repub'
lican ticket will be elected from top
to bottom.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-11-04

Two years ago our Republican
friends assured the farmer that III Nc
Kinley were elected, dollar wheat
would bless his income.-Winona
Herald.
Hold on friend, you are entirely
mistaken. The Republicans made no
promises as to what the farmers would
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-11-04

If one-half what the st. Paul Globe
charges against VIM. ii. Eustis we're
true, the devil would be dispossessedN
of job instanter. But then the Globe
in political campaign cannot tell
the difference between mud and the
truth, and so more often uses mud.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-11-04

Boss Croker says the Tweed ring in
New York was dishonest; Croker is
founding bad precedent, which may
be taken up by some of his successors
regarding himself.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-11-04

For mud throwing the st. Paul
Globe is making a reputation that
must make some of the yellow kid
journals green with envy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-23
The Democracy's Decease.

Topeka Capital: "This convent on,
said Bale Waggener, sends the Dem
ocratic party in Kansas" We wildly
remember the great debate, one Of the
most momentous ever held In this
State, in Representative hall in the
the summer Of 1892 when Col. Harris
OF Fort Scott, a rock-ribbed Democrat,
earnestly warned the Democratic
state convention II it started on the
downward road Of fusion by nominal
ing the Pop ticket in that year there
would not in five years be a Demo-
cratic newspaper or a Democratic
party in Kansas. He was laughed
down and John Martins argument
showing the great temporary advan-
tages Of being swallowed by Populism
and paternalism carried the conven-
ton by small majority. Col. Har-
ris' prophecy has come true. And
the Republican party is stronger in
1898 than it was in 1890 or 1892 and
is growing stronger every year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-23
Two Ways Of Doing It.

When the Democratic administra.
ton in times Of peace SO mismanaged
the government that the revenue was
falling behind the expenses and it be-
came necessary to issue bonds, 1t sold
the bonds to a rich syndicate Of New
York bankers who made six or eight
million dollars out OF the deal.
When the present administration
In order to carry on patriotic war
found it necessary to issue bonds for
war expenses it made a popular loan,
issuing the bonds in denominations
Of $40 to $4,000 but giving the low.
est purchasers the preference. After
them must come the larger buyers
and the loan is already subscribed
several times over.
The bonds will 60 a premium as
soon as issued and the profits will 60
to the people, the small investors all
over the nation.
Which plan do YOU like better?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-23

Senator PETER, who used to argue
long and loud for Populism, sees diff.
ferently now. This is what he told a
reporter last week; II have no par
ticular relations with the Populist
party as at present constituted. !
am Populist, for believe in the
original principles Of the party. 1t
was my belief in those principles that
caused me to leave the Republican
party in 1890 and to do what | could
towards organizing the new one.
am as earnest an advocate Of these
principles as | ever was, but | believe
that the present Populist party will
inevitably be absorbed in thei Demo-
cratic party in the campaign OF 1900.
| am not Democrat and | cannot
follow the Populist party into the
Democratic ranks" PETER seems to
be good subject to 60 down to polit-
ical oblivion with St. John in connec-
ton with some fourth party.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-23

Southeastern Kansas is having q
regular, old-fashioned boom. The
advance has been larger in the past
twelvemonth than in the same time
before during the history Of the State.
The town OF lola has increased in pop
ulation during the past year about
1900 and has now about $500 people.
1t was but little while ago that it
was a mere village, now II has daily
paper and other metropolitan features.
The manufactures that are coming to
the State are for the most part locat-
ing in that section and are using nat
ural gas for cheap fuel to good advan-
tage. 1t may be said that this is the
most growing part Of Kansas and the
advance in prices Of realty has been
larger than anywhere in the West,
recently.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-23
A Worthy Effort.

The war department has recognized
the Army Christian commission and
given it permission TO carry on Its
work in all camps Of the United States
army. Evangelist D. L. Moody Of
East Northfeld, Mass, is secretary Of
the evangelistic department Of the or
ganization and is making an effort to
send we'll known ministers and evan
gelists to hold meetings in all the
camps, DR.. H. M. Wharton OF Balti-
more and DR.. l. D. Sankey are now at
Tampa; and Major D. W. Whittle,
DR.. A. c. Dixon, Rev. R. A. Torrey
and Mr.. j. H. Burke are at Chatta-
nooga. The generals commanding
have given them cordial reception,
and the men are attending the meet
ings by the thousand. The commits
sion is also distributing Bibles, Tesla
ments and good books among the
soldiers. The work is entirely de-
pendent upon voluntary contributions
and Mr.. Moody is sending out an ap-
peal for help through the press of the
country. 1t is cause that must APP
peal to every Christian.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-23
LLOYD & N0TT0RF,
Getting the Soldiers Home.

A correspondent asks what provi.
sion has been made for getting SOL
diers home after their term OF enlist.
ment expires and il discharged in q
distant part Of the world The gov.
eminent provides for the expense Of
such soldier through rather novel
method. The soldier is allowed in
cash the amount ofhis wages, rations,
etc., for the period Of time he would
occupy in walking home at the rate
of % miles day. This law was first
adopted in 1912 when walking or
horseback riding was about the only
means Of transportation, and it has
stood until this day with only a
change as to the number Of miles
soldier is supposed to walk. Up to
1864 it was 80 miles, but at that date
1t was changed to 25 miles day. 1t
may be interesting to know what
money would thus be paid to a Kan
sas soldier who received his discharge
at Manila. Estimating the distance
from Abilene to Manila at 5000 miles
1t would take the soldier at 20 miles a
day $50 days to reach Abilene. For
this period his pay would amount to
$l56,his rations to 1852, and his cloth
ing to $50, ora grand total of 1878.
1t is apparent that he would receive
more than enough to pay first class
passage home. However, the govern
ment reserves the right to transport
regiments to the place Of enlistment
before discharging them and this
would probably be done in this case.