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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-27
The New York rJournal publishes

The New York FJournal publishes
an editorial under the head "Is Com
mander Mckinley Asleep" land goes
on to say that "feebleness of purpose,
bewilderment of mind and an amaz-
1ngly unsanguinary disposition mark
the Washington end of this conflict"
and the writer wants Mckinley to
wake up. The Minneapolis Times re-
prints the article with the comment
that it reflects its views in the case,
and we presume that it does, Efor the
view Of the times has been to find
fault with the conduct of the war
from the first, consequently the Jour-
nal article is Smeat for it. If the
small-bore fellow who wrote the
article could be brought to a state of
consciousness so that he,could note
fully what is going son, !she would
doubtless be amazed to find that it is
he who has been asleep, and that the
authorities at Washington have been
very much awake for the Spast few
months overcoming obstacles so that
this country can be placed in fight
ing condition Doubtless matters
have not been conducted as they
ought to have been, simply for the
reason that there has not been the
proper equipment to 60 ahead with,
and war equipment is som ething that
cannot be produced in a day or a
week. The Journal was one of that
class that howled for war, and abused
the administration shamefully be.
cause it did not plunge the country
into war at once after the Maine dis.
aster, when it had no munitions to
conduct it with, and since war has
been in progress it has abused the
administration because things have
not gone to suit it's fastidious notions
However, matters will move right
along to the end just as though such
dyspeptic croakers did not exist.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-27
WATER FOR HIGHLAND PARK.

Ed. Schumacher offers to place a
windmill on Bunker hill, to pump
water from the city's deep we'll there
for use on Highland park, and to
build a tank, the entire cost to be
about 5000. The city can then lay
pipes to any part OF the park and
keep the flower beds and shrubberY
wet. This proposition will doubtless
soon be presented to the council. If
Highland park is to be made sue
cess, water will be necessary, and the
proposition is worthy of considera-
tiOn.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-27
BIKE CLUB ORGANIZED.

A bicycle club has been organized,
composed of those of the Normal
school faculty and students who have
bicycles. Prof, Cox is at the head OF
the club, and some thirty or forty
members have been enrolled.
The club took its initial
ride last evening, going to Indian
Lake. 1t is proposed to take ride
to st. Peter Monday afternoon,
Memorial Day. The members will
doubtless derive good deal of pleas
ure and much healthful exercise from
the rides ga,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-27
A NEW CANDIDATE.
w. A. Whsle, of Good Thunder, Comes
Out for Auditor.


w. A. Whsle, postmaster sof Good
Thunder,is in the city Wednesday, and
among other things announced that
he has decided to become candidate
for county auditor. subject to the ac71
tion of the Republican county con-
vent1on. 1t has been rumored for
several days that Mr.. Whsle contem-
plated this move. Up to this time
it had not been thought that Auditor
Gunders would have any opposition
for denomination.
Mr.. Whsle, besides being post
master. has filled the Office Of town
clerk for eight years, and of school
clerk for four years. He has resided
at Good Thunder for eleven years,
has many warm friends over the
county, is qualified to fill the office to
which he aspires satisfactorily, and
if nominated would no doubt be
elected. und
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-27

The dispatches from abroad Sun.
day, state that Spain would like to
see general confagration of Europe,
with the hopes that in such an event
she would get out of this war without
any severe loss. SPANS wishes are
not likely to be gratified. 1t is not
likely that a general conflagration OF
Europe would save Spain now. She is
tottering to her ruin, and there do
not appear to be any props strong
enough to hold her up.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-27
RAISED $4,000,

The hospital subscription commit
tee held meeting last night and the
various subcommittee presented re-
ports. 1t was found that about 1000
had been raised thus far, and it is be-
lieved that the remaining $1,000 can
be secured, and to this end the commit
tee will continue it's work. Several of
the larger subscribers have revised
their subscriptions since making
them. All interested In this worthy
cause should be prepared to meet the
committee in liberal spirit.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-27
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CON-
VENTION.

The Democratic county convention
has been called to meet at the city
hall Thursday, June 9th. at 200 p. M,
for the purpose of electing delegates
to the state, congressional and judi
cial conventions. The basis of repre-
sentation is one delegate Tor each
twenty-five votes or major fraction
thereof cast fer VIM. j. Bryan for
president in 1896. Primaries will be
held in the various towns and voting
precincts between the hours of 700
and 500 o'clock p. M, Saturday, June
1th
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-27
WHEELING ACCIDENT.
Miss Grace Brown Suffers Some Painful
Injuries.

An unfortunate accident occurred
at about nine o'clock Tuesday, at
the corner of Front and Cherry
streets. The road roller had been in
use in the alley by W. M. Fairs lum-
Der yard, and was returning. When
it tried to make the turn from Cherry
to 90 north on Front street it could
not quite make the turn and stopped
at D. L. Clements & Sons corner,
At this moment, bicycling party Of
six were riding south on Front street
close to the west side of the street,
going two abreast. A horse and buggy
was being driven north on Front
street close to the east curbing.
The engineer started to back the
roller up, to cramp it and get IN a
position to turn the corner. The
street was dark, the electric lights
not having yet been turned on, and
the sudden putting and creaking Of
the engine caused the horse to take
fright. The animal was in front CT
j. A. Lewis & Sons store and made a
sudden leap to the left and was un-
controllable, turning toward Cherry
street on the run and going west on
that street. The two leaders of the
bicycling party, Geo. Darrow and
Miss Grace Brown, were then nearly
across Cherry street. They had no
opportunity to avoid the horse,
which SHE'D upon them as quick as a
flash, Mr.. Darrow was on the side
toward the horse, and the front
of wheel of his bicycle was struck and
considerably damaged, but he escap-
ed without injury.
The horse then struck the front
wheel Of Miss Browns bicycle, and
wheel and rider were both caught in
the thill or front wheel of the buggy
and dragged down Cherry street for
three rods. Then Miss Brown became
released and fell between the buggy
wheels, one of the rear wheels passing
over her back. She was nearly rem
dered unconscious by the shock, and
was carried to DR.. Andrews office,
where it was found that no serious
injuries was inflicted or bones broken.
She received some severe bruises,
which are painful, and Is Frustrated
by the affair. The wheel was some
what damaged,
1t is not known who was driving
the horse, as the last seen of him his
horse was running down Cherry street
City Engineer Thompson complains
of many of the drivers of horses, who
persist in going close to the steam
roller, thus endangering people on the
street. 1t has been found necessary
to put up fences where the roller is at
work, and this does not always suffice.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-27
SMALL BARN BURNED.
Fire Department Called Out
Again Last Night.

A barn on the alley between Second
and Broad streets, just south of
Madison avenue, was found to be on
fire at 9:15 o'clock Monday evening,
and an alarm was sent 10 from box No.
H. The structure was small one, and
was practically destroyed, although a
stream Of water was turned on as
soon as possible. Tue loss will not
exceed $50.
The barn belonged To Frank. Hen
line and was on prOpeIty rented by a
Mr.. Heller. 1t was vacant and was
used as play house b. Il number of
small boys of the neIghoorhood. 1t
is not known how the Tire started.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-27

Mrs. Will Craver returned to the
city last night from Fort Ripley. She
reports that there are hopes that her
sister, Mrs. L. Caswell, awill recover
from the severe burns which, she re-
ceived some days ago. sMrs. Caswell
was taken to the hospital at Brainerd,
where she is receiving treatment.
E. w. Gates, Of Garden City, was in
Mankato today.
Judge j. II. Quinn, ofiWells, was in
the city yesterday afternoon.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-27
COURT CASES SET.

When the calendar was called in
the municipal court Wednesday, the
following cases were disposed of.
W. McMullen VS.. II. P. Jensen, tria
May 31st.
J. A. Arnold VS.. W. G. Hoerr, trial
June 7th, 1000 q. M.
d. L. Clements VS.. f. o. Brown, or
der for judgment for $20.3S.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-27
WILL BE CUT.

All Communication Out of Cuba Sew
cred Today.
Special to the Daily Free Press.
Washington, May 25.-It is expect
ed that the only cable communication
left between Cuba and Madrid will
be cut today.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-27

The Duluth News-Tribune remarks
that Mr.. McGinty at the bottom Of
the sea, is waitinglimpatiently for Ad-
miral Cervera. And it might be ad-
ded that the American people are
waiting as patiently as they can for
the latter to 60 there.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-27

The arrival of the battleship Oregon
at Barbados is welcome news that all
are glad to hear. The next import
ant news from Oregon will be the re-
suit of the election which occurs there
on Tuesday, June 7th.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-27
OPEN TO ALL.

Every Man Will Have Chance Under
the New Call.
Special to the Daily Free Press.
Washington, May 25.-Secretary
Alger says that the additional volun-
teers called for today will not be re.
cruited from the national guard, but
that enlistments will be open to all.
Regulations have not yet been pre-
pared as it is considered that no hurry
exists.
The decision to make the call was
reached yesterday at the cabinet
meeting. There is continued evi.
dence to indicate determination to
press the campaign vigorously.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-27
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real es-
tate were filed Tuesday:
Edgar Treanor ct al. to Albert II.
Jordan, part Of lot seven, block four,
Mapleton, for 5000.
Arson Mallory ct al to Chas. l..
Cole, east half of southwest quarter of
sec. 25, Shelby, for SO 900.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-27

E NJ. JuIip, competent black
smith, has located at 11S East Hick-
DRY street, opposite Pay s. Sons barn,
and is prepared 10 do general black
smithiog. lie makes horse shoeing a
speciality. aud guarantees his work To
give perfect satisfaction.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-27

A Washington dispatch to last
nights Minneapolis Journal says that
A. w. Petrich was yesterday appoint
I'd postmaster at Vernon Center this
county, vice o. 81. McMicheal, re-
moved.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-27

The jollifcation that took place not
only in Mankato, but all over the
country Saturday night, over Samp-
sons reported victory, will all have to
be done over again, but then the peo-
pie are equal to the occasion.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-27
BOTTLED UP.
Secretary Long Believes Cervera Is
at Santiago.

Special to the Daily Free Press:
Washington, May 25. - Secretary
Long said this morning that no word
had been received regarding the bot
thing up of the Spanish feet at San
tiago de Cuba. While Secretary Long
has no official adVices, he says that he
fully credits the press dispatches, and
believes that Admiral Cervera is
cooped up at Santiago, with Commo-
dore Schley on the outside.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-27

We began think for few days that
the rainy season had set Inst. Paul
Dispatch.
And it seems it has. There is a
great and continued storm of rumors.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-27

Polo has left Canada, but the work
he had in hand is being directed by
others, and the spies will continue to
swarm,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-27
EnliStmentS Will be Open to all
Last Cable Out of Cuba
Cut Today.
Long Believes Cervera's Fleet
is Shut up at Santiago.
Watched by Schley.
THE OREGON LOCATED.

Said to be at Jupiter Inlet, Florida,
by Navy Department.
Special to the Daily Free Press
Washington, May %. - Secretary
Long, of the navy department., has
received an Official dispatch ANNOUNCE
ing the arrival Of the Oregon at
Jupiter Inlet, Fla.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-27

The European concert is not sue.
cess in attracting the worlds atten.
tion just now.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-05-27
ANOTHER CALL
The President Asks tor $4,000 nore
Volunteers.

Special to Daily Free Press.
Washington, May 25-The presi-
dent has issued proclamation calling
for $4,000 more volunteers. This
makes total army strength, in
Guiding regulars and volunteers, of
two hundred eighty thousand.
The Oregon left Jupiter Inlet, Fla,
this forenoon.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-08-25
MIs AND THAT.

Fax has been successfully grown
aear Victoria, Tex.
In Milwaukee there is full brass
band composed exclusively of po-
hcemen.
In London, out of 100 widowers
who marry again, IL marry their
housekeepers.
Among the foreign sailors in The
British marine 5000 are Scandina-
VANS, 5000 Germans and 1000 Rus
slams.
The international postal congress
elected the fact that two-thirds Of
the mail of the world is addressed in
English.
Codfshes weighing 26 pounds have
been caught lately in the Penobscot
river. whence their species disap-
peared 80 years ago, driven away by
sawols. from the lumber mills.
Padlochs are being manufactured
with an auxiliary chamber which car
lies ar explcsiye tc be ired by a
ha,ame- inside the lock and give an
alarm when the lock istampered with.
The original greenirg-apple tree is
still standing On the farm of Solomon
browne at Mount Hygeia, in North
Foster, r. T. The tree was 8 very
ole one when the farm was sold in
1901.
The trustees of New Hampshire
savings banks. are required to have
the books Of all depositors examined
and verified every third year. The
examination must be made by some
person who is not the treasurer OF
his clerk.
Debtors IT. Siam, when three
months in arrears, can be seized by
the creditors and compelled to work
out their Indebtedness. Should a
debtor run away, his father, his wife
or his children may be held in slavery
until the debt is Cancelled.
There is al Arabic proverb that
''the date tree wants water at its feet
and fire at its hesd." Experiments
made in irrigated parts of southern
California and Arizona show that
good dates can be raised in this coun-
try.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-08-25
PRESERVES FOR WILD BIRDS.
A Good Suggestion for tn, Preservation
of O1r Feathered Friends

So deeply interested have the
friends Of Il.e fta-bs-eG Il ibe become
In tneir preservation, that efforts are
being made 10 establish preserves for
wild birds. Game laws have proven
wnoGv inadequate 20 protect mary OF
our most Interesting and attractive
birds, and many varieties are threat
eued with entire extinction. In Eng
land, Wclmer Forest IS suggested as
suitable park for this purpose. For
the last two or three years earnest eff
forts have been made to protect few
Of the most timid wild birds. .TIerons
have in consequence multiplied rapid
", and ether birds show decided evil
dences of increase. 1t would be well
for The congress uf the United States
90 pass g bill setting apart for this
purpose some of the almost useless
swamp lands in our domains. There
are many tracts of no great value
where wild birds OF all sorts could find
g refuge. The laws of protection
should be supplemented with provisos
iniiicting the Severest penalties for
their violation. 1t should be made an
offence TO kill a wild bird within GER
tain limit of this reserved forest. OF
course, tie birds would emerge from
their seclusion and fly about &he
neieh5orhood, but if they became
troublesome they could be driven back
by the firing Of blank cartridges. On
less some special measures are taken,
it VII require hui few years to drive
al of our choicest Wild birds from our
hedges, and they will in time perish
entirely at the hands of cruel and
avaricious Snortsmen.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-08-25
s. of V. Resolutions.

WHEREAs-It has pleased the Com
mander IN Chief of the universe to re-
move from our midst our esteemed
brother. H. C. Merhoff, and
WHEREAS, This camp loses one of
its best and most beloved members,
the community an upright and honor
able citizen, the county capable Off
cial. and the family kind and affec.
tionate husband and father, therefore
be it
RESOLVED. by the members of Fit.
cara camp No. 9, Sons of Veterans.
that we extend to the Borrowing family
and relatives our heartfelt sympathy
in their great bereavement, and it is
further
RESOLVED, that the charter of this
camp, and the membership badges, be
draped in mourning for q period of
thirty days, that copy of these reso-
lutions be furnished the city papers for
publication, and copy be given to
the family of the deceased brother.
LEON L. ROBERTS Capt.
F. E. BROWN, Ist Srgt.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-08-25

CALIFORNIA is drouth stricken this
year, and the people, especially the
farming classes, are having the hard
eat times ever known in the state.
The republican press has been rel BIC
ing because California state elections
recently went republican. is it not
the republican press that is always
telling US that ''crop failures make
pops" and "hard times make demo-
crats.' How about California?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-08-25
Commissioner MerhoR Dead.

On Saturday evening August 20,
1898, about AGO Henry Merhof died at
his home in Buffalo township, near
Heller, after an illness of but ten days,
with typhoid pneumonia. His death
was FASTENED by the formation of
large abcess. He suffered a great
deal for a few days, until the abcess
broke, when he became easier but
sank the more rapidly into the sleep
that knows no waking. All that medi-
cal skill could do was done to save the
useful life, but without avail.
Deceased came to this county about
II years ago. and was aged 40 years,
months and one day. He was mar
ried about ten years ago to Miss Dollie
Schwier. oldest daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Henry Schwier. and she and
three small children are left to mourn
the loss of loving and attentive hus-
band and father.
Mr.. Merhoff was, at the time of his
death, the member of the board of
county commissioners for the third
commissioner district, and had re-
ceived the unanimous nomination for a
re- election to position he bad so ably
and satisfactorily filled.
His funeral, which occurred Monday,
the 22d, at 3 p. m. from his late resi-
dence, was the largest ever seen in
that part of the county, the procession
from the house to the church being
over half mile long, while many vehi-
cles stopped at the church and did not
go to the house. Short services were
conducted at the house. At the Dunk
ard church Rev. ]. c. Berger of the
Presbyterian church Of this city,
preached a short but eloquent sermon.
after which Rev. Martin made a few
appropriate remarks. The remains
were then carried to the churchyard,
members of Fit. Zarah Camp, Sons of
Veterans. acted as pail bearers, and
all that was mortal of our friend and
brother, Henry Merhoff. was laid away
to await the great day of judgment
when one and all will be called before
the great throne to give an accounting
of their earthly tewardship.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-08-25

Sixty million bushels of wheat in
the hands of the Kansas farmers, and
the price going down! down! down!
What glorious privilege it is to live
under government of the gold
standard variety, with wheat at ii
cents below test! Aren't you fellows
glad yau voted, for the gold standard?
Now, honest Ipiun.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1898-08-25
Wasn't Looking for Damages.

After recent railway collision q
Scotsman was extricated from the
wreckage by companion who had es-
capped unhurt.
"Never mind, Sandy" his rescuer
remarked, cts Eothing serious, and
you'll get damages for it!''
"Damages?" roared Sandy. RHae
I no. had enough" Guild sskes, it's
repairs I'm seekin' ."-Tit-Bits.