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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-15
JOHN BULLS KIND WORDS.
Gratified by Resolution to Pay Behrin'
Sea Award.

Sea Award.
London. June 15.-The Times this
morning in an editorial which pretty
fairly presents the feeling expressed by
the other morning papers, says:
1.-THE resolution to pay the Behring
Sea award is another gratifying in
stance Of the growth of the spirit of
friendship and justice toward England
in quarters where until recently such
feelings were rarely exhibited
1T is proof of the good feelings
which we cordially recognize and recip-
rocate as well as a good omen for the
establishment Of those closer and more
cordial relations between the two cOun
tries toward which the best minds ON
both sides of the Atlantic have been
steadily moving"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-15
GEN. LEES TIN SOLDIER STAFF
MADE UP OF SONS OF THEIR
DISTINGUISHED ADDIES.
The First Regiments Extended Order Drill
Hospital Corps Organized-Discharg-
ed as Physically Disabled.
OErom Our Wan Correspondent


G First Wisconsin passed away young
regiments flags has been half mast
sbeenc suffering Monday he
was hospital performed
later he died His body will be taken to his home
I So sa esss a s T sp " physically P %a ni
S 1n for campaigns places new Others win
be and it probably that the number of discharges will
then, Al s III losing s% % n larger ns%S s 9s x %@s process Many
shs 1 Ar , cGm"ny ( P na T Go
Gs ard = 9 : Sheriff. : : Henderson" f''' Company =
a Fg "sa aap%n '5 d t ss ''" Carolina troops
to-day
THE EXPEDITION TO PORTO RICO
Rico has become decidedly interest
Washington confirmed IN Grear
gu w ID & intention sa ] now .ni sa@P here Porto
They within Scores To-
Pf f ~et 7 Vt" esan H %
s snsitoas psf1 timer There ,y that a so % p
in shape roun asnye R and Tampa m w0 sAP s %
here least least ten days t" t, weeks Longer !, The regulars
necessary Porto Rico deferred least until
y "os Fl. s 5s,so s Fl
1opl on the other THAT this speedily e
pe is has s fae1 comparatively force required
done several regiments spared Ran
decisive i've. POSSIBLY 5 ,he
y Zoo be the
gs I taken m%3 9 him him the n cR s sa
oas to take IN the real freeing campaign
credited By is napprop
corps .' had i sFl along
as's soldiers 1S and feather bed generals army corps
GENERAL LEES TIN SOLDIER STAFF
ideal Lender Not only has he the
or CIVILIAN might be proud as Kpne
another It is with one 5 Io notable f em wS qe
little recommend them beyond fact that h % the s0ns Of s
n se csFn ~So ea m speak but little English and ar
ponent strong political rather than because
Than other one thing said prominent army l officer
Seventh The officers whose ngnes is either DO not kno" no"
that he had been chcbamau and he had seen
into camp there badly squBG na 1ns 4 an
yet they Nsn h had to wait more " hn wreck and
North cns i, aye S % three Te s o nn still
REGlMENrAL EXTENDED ORDER DRILL
was 1 5sg e sss a%a6 sSa the r hort" point S'a %
in 'ios' and Ssd
h' Bat af ana dr Hss Of
THE HOSPITAL. CORPS ORGANIZED.
Hospital organized By DR. Mans chief % General Lges
and pyass North caranns ~sntyS
twelve companies the regiment and recommendation the
cafon a resmn TO the Hospital army
sss Hospital fs v"Is1 william @ he Durham
s sss }'~3ss Ss5S I.Is3 E5 + S:s"s
Company Company T. H. T1s William & W Hines
Company As4ue, Wolf Edward Mcconnell
Company Hsyaesvh aGP'F r. Buchanan spa
i. Franks, Mnarda s. Williams
Comma / AL Theodore
Compa X (Raeigh)-Thonas L. Marlborough
Compan l. (ConcodAonzo B. Moore
Compan NJ
leaving vacancies in their companies be filed by new re-
peru day nss ns
TWO NEW REGIMENTS COMING
Two and
The will tonight Ex
Of
When will
eneary1
Norwood the Durham has applied
and Prel
onica Motif
THE CONFEDERATE MONUMENT.
TO
army This which
ments unveiled
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-02-25
The Rush to Klondike

and Alaska for 1897 has begun. 1t
will not be necessary to endure the
terrible hardships or to pay the eX-
cessive packing rates, in making the
trip this year that it was in 1897. A
good rail and tramway is now in
operation across the Chilkoot Pass; a
wagon road hewed out of solid rock
extends from Skagway to the summit
of the White Pass, and tramway is
in operation around White Horse
Rapid. The number of steamers be-
tween Puget Sound ports and Dyea
and Skagway and on the Yukon river,
has been so increased that there is
now large fleet.
The new routes via Cook Inlet and
Prince William Sound and Valdes
Pass to the head waters of the Copper
and Tanana rivers. opens not only a
large and rich gold and copper coun-
try near the coast, but also gives &C
cess to the Dawson City region as
we'll.
The Northern Pacific has the latest
and best Klondike and Alaska map
and folder published. It is up to date
in steamer sailings and also contains
the latest and most authentic in
formation obtainable. Send Chas. S.
Fee, General Passenger Agent, ST.
Paul, MINI. 2 cents for it.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-02-25
NOT THE BOILERS
Only Two Under Steam at the
Time of the Disaster.
OFFICERS OF THE MAINE WRITE
Theory That an Exploding Boiler CAUSED
the Wreck Is Finally
Disposed Of.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-The arrival
of mail in Washington from Key
West bringing several private letters
from naval officers lately attached to
the Maine caused q wave Of excitement
to run over the departments and the
Capitol, for there were all sorts of
rumors as to the contents of these let
ters, very few of which rumors, in
point of fact, had any sound basis. The
only feature, so far as could be discov-
cred, throwing any light on the cause
of the explosion contained in the letters
was the statement that the two aft
boilers in the after boiler spa ce were
all of the eight boilers of the Maine
that were under steam at the time of
the explosion.
Exploding Boiler Not the Cause.
This fact had negative value, for it
disposed at once of the theory that an
exploding boiler had caused the wreck.
The experts al say that by no posi-
bility could the ait boilers explosion
have wrecked the forepart of the Maine
and left the after part almost I'm.
harmed.
One of the letters, in speaking of the
disaster, says it was all over in five
minutes. The writer was ashore and
heard the noise. He hastily took a
boat and started for the Maine, arriv-
ing there in about % minutes. Then
all was quiet and smooth, and, in fact,
as he said, in five minutes after the
blast the Maine was in about her pres
emit condition,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-02-25
INFORMATION MEAGRE.

Little Given Out Regarding the Proceed
ings of the Court of Inquiry.
HAVANA, Feb. 24.-The United States
court of inquiry into the loss of the
Maine met at II o'clock and examined
DR.. Heneberg, Paymaster Ray, Chief
Engineer Howell of the battleship and
several other witnesses whose names
are not oDtainable.
Another visit was made to the wreck
by Captain Sampson, president OF the
court. The captain says he has no idea
of the length of time the court will re-
main in session here. 1t all depends
upon the testimony and new features
requiring further investigation may de-
velop at any time. ...
Captain Sampson added that, sooner
or later, every survivor of the Maine
will be examined by the court, which
seems to imply that sessions for that
purpose will be held at Key West.
Although this information is meagre,
it is absolutely all Captain Sampson
viii give to the press.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-02-25
PLEASED THE MOB
Zola'S Conviction and Sentence
Applauded at Paris.
POLICE PROTECTION NECESSARY
Exceptional Measures Taken to Save the
Novelist From the Fury Of
His Denun ciators.
POLICE PROTECTION NECESSARY

PARIS, Feb. "a. M. lola, on trial
since Feb. charged by the govern.
ment with making ibelous comment
upon the conduct of the Esterhazy
courtmartial, was found guilty on all
counts and sentenced to one years inn
prisonment, and to pay fine of 5000
francs.
M. Perrieux, the manager of The
Aurore, in which paper M. lola pub
ished his charges against the conduct
of the Esterhazy courtmartial, was con-
demned to four months imprisonment
and to pay 5000 francs fine.
M. lola, on hearing the verdict.
cried, 'sThey are cannibals." His sem
tence of one years imprisonment and a
fine of 5000 francs is the maximum
punishment.
Frantic braves greeted the announce.
ment of M. Zola's sentence and scene
of intense excitement followed. M.
Laborie, M. Perreux and some of the
others present embraced M. lola.
In the meanwhile all the approaches
to the palace of justice had been
cleared, the police commissary charged
with the safety of M. lola having de-
clared that he could not guarantee the
latter's safety until the streets were in
thorough control of the police.
Anti-Jewish Feeling Strong.
Exceptional measures were taken as
the public emerged from the assizes
court Outside the building there was
terrific cheering, especially upon the
appearance of the officers who have
figured in the trial. They were almost
carried in triumph as shouts of death
to the Jews" resounded on all sides. A
number of violent fights ensued and a
police secretary was slightly injured.
The mob seemed to be dellrious,
shrieking cheers for the army and
bowling "Down with the Jews" with
ferceness.
M. lola emerged from the court at
7:80 p. M, and his appearance was the
signal for tumultuous denunciations and
insults and shouts of down with
Zola," death to Zola.'' The crowd
made mad rush after his carriage, but
strong bulwark of police interviewed
and saved him from the fury OF his de-
nunciators e. rzia
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-02-25
Cuban Belligerency Amend
ment to the Diplomatic
Bill Ruled Out.
Senators Say War Is Likely but
They Do Not Desire to
Preoipitate 1t.
Bitter Attack on New York
Society by Congress-
man Mahany.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-While the
senate had under consideration the dip
lomatic and consular appropriation bill,
a sharp debate was precipitated by Mr..
Allen (Neb. }, who offered as an amend
ment the resolution passed by the sem
ate a year ago recognizing the belliger-
emit rights of the Cuban insurgents.
The debate became general and occu-
pied nearly four hours. In the course
of reply to the preliminary statement
by Mr.. Allen, Mr.. Morgan Gala. said
that this country's relations with Spain
at the present time were seriously
strained and that Intervention by the
United States, which year ago would
have been inoffensive, would now be
almost a cause of war. He expressed
the opinion that the Cuban affair
would eventually be submitted to the
arbitrament of the sword between the
United States and Spain, but he
Did Not Want War Precipitated
by rash acts of legislation. Mr.. For
aker CO., thought the day not far dis
tant when the time for action by
this country would arrive and that the
chief magistrate of the nation ought to
rejoice that the legislative branch of
the government was prepared to sup
port him in asserting American rights.
Mr.. Thurston (Neb.) ccunseled calm
ness and prudence, for he believ ed that
the country was rapidly drifting into a
war with Spain. 1--WE ought to have
patience" said he, ''and wait as great
and powerful people, not in fear, but in
hope that some satisfactory conclusion
of the present difficulty may be
reached" Mr.. Hoar (Mass.) main
tanned that the floor of the senate was
no proper place for
Discussions of International Affairs
and that no senator ought to utter any
thing that might not well be uttered by
the president of the United States. He
expressed his willingness, however, to
give his support to the executive should
the time for action arrive. Mr.. Aliens
amendment was ruled out of order and
the appeal from the ruling taken by
the Nebraska senator was laid on tn g
able by vote of 81 to 5.
Early in the day Mr.. Allen offered a
resolution providing for committee of
five senators who should go to Cuba
and ascertain the precise situation on
the island. Under the rules it went
over.
Both the military academy and the
diplomatic and consular appropriation
bills were passed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-02-25
DENOUNCED BY MAHANY.
New York's 400" Holding High Revel
While the Nation Mourns.

New York's 400" Holding High Revel
While the Nation Mourns.
WASHINGTON, Feb. PA variety of
subjects occupied the attention of the
house during the consideration of the
sundry civil appropriation bill. Mr..
Mahany of New York made an attack
on the patriotism of some of the social
leaders of New York, whom he said
held hightrevel while the nation was
bowed down with grief over the loss of
life resulting from the Maine explosion.
Later the Southern members, who have
for years been fighting the appropria-
ton for .'informers" on illicit distiller-
les, succeeded in killing the appropria-
ton int committee of the whole, but
Chairman Cannon gave notice that he
would demand an aye and nay vote in
the house.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-02-25
ATTENDANCE LARGE.

Convention of the Student Volunteer
~ Movement Meetssat Cleveland.
CLEVELAND, Feb. 24-There are ], 800
student delegates and 500 missionaries,
professors and representatives OF mis-
sionary societies in attendance at
the third international convention Of
the student volunteer movement.
Among the many distinguished people
attending the convention are BISHOP
Baldwin of Huron, DR.. Edmund Buck.
ley Of Chicago, Rev. DR.. d. J. burrell
of New York, and Rev. DR.. Frances K.
Clark of the Society of Christian En-.
daaVOr
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-02-25
Bids Asked For.

Sealed bids for the construction Of
two stone piers for a bridge in section
%, town of Judson, will be opened at
2 p. M, Feb. rs, at the residence Of
the town clerk, J. Chas. James. A
certified check of $500 payable to
the chairman of the town board Of
Judson to accompany each bid. Plans
and specifications on file at the Office
of the county surveyor and at resi-
dence of town clerk.
The right to reject any or all bids
is reserved.
Signed j. CHAs. JAMES,
Town Clerk.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-02-25
ONLY WASTING TIME.
Again Stated on High Authority That
= Spain viii Never Sell Cuba

Again Stated on High Authority That
Spain Will Never Sell Cuba.
NEW YORK, Feb. pa dispatch to
The Herald from Madrid says: AS the
question OF the purchase of Cuba is
again being pushed in Washington, it
may be of use to state ON tie highest
authority that Spain will never, no
matter what government is in power,
consider any such suggestion, or any
compromise in Cuba beyond the broad
measure of autonomy drafted by the
Liberal government. This is an abso-
lutte, irrevocable decision. People who
suggest anything else are only wasting
time and arousing unfounded hopes.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-02-25
THERE WILL BE NO WAR.
Such In the Statement Made by Mark
Hanna In an Interview.

Such In the Statement Made by Mark
Hanna In an Interview.
WASHINGTON, Feb. A.-Sensational
reports having been circulated that
Senator Hanna had expressed the belief
that q conflict between the United
States and Spain was imminent, the
attention of the senator was called to
them. He emphatically denied them.
saying:
81 do not believe there is anything in
the Maine incident or in our relations
with Spain regarding Cuba that will
lead to war. am firmly Of the opinion
that the explosion of the Maine was
due to an accident, and think that the
naval court of inquiry will reach the
same conclusion"
"And congress will do nothing?"
"What is there for congress to dot
There is no information, except lot of
sensational stories, upon which to base
all this talk of war. Even the secre-
tary of the navy has no information,
and as long as the president and the
secretary of the navy and all the rest of
the cabinet keep cool and quiet, there
is no need for the rest of us to get
alarmed.
"No," said Senator Hanna, in con.
clusion, II honestly and frankly do not
see any reason for the excitement that
is being created. There will be no
war;"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-02-25
Escaped Murderer Kills -Four.

ALMA, Neb., Feb. 24.-Word has just
been received from Mascot, this county,
that Thomas Ford, who last week cut
the threat. of his brother-in-law. es-
capped from jail and killed four men be-
fore he could be oyerpowered. There
is intense excitement here and the
sheriff has left for Mascot.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-02-25
Through Sleeper

to California via Chicago, Milwaukee
& St. Paul Ry. in connection with A.,
T. & S. F. Ry. We run through
tourist car to Los Angeles and San
Francisco every aturday, also have
good service on other days. If you
want to avoid danger of snow block
AIDES take this route. For further
information call on or address
J.C. MOORE, Agent.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-02-25
want the Minneapolis.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 24.-Imperative
orders were issued during the day to
the painters working on the cruiser
Minneapolis, in dry dock at League
island, that they must finish her so
that she can be foated at next high
tide. The hayward was crowded dur.
ing the day with men desiring to en-
list, but only few were accepted.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-02-25
Lvncbed a NEGRO Burplar.

MAYFIELD, KY, Feb. 24.-A mob of
about 300 or 400 citizens of Mayfield
and Graves county gathered from dit.
ferent points in the outskirts of the
city and dragged Richard Allen, col
ored, out of the Jail and carried him to
the courthouse yard and swung him to
tree. Allen was arrested several days
ago for burglary.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-02-25
Merritt Inspecting Defenses.

NEW YORK, Feb. 24.-Major General
Merritt, commander of the department
of the East, has left for an inspection
of the defenses on the Allan tic coast
south of New York. His route is un.
derstood to include Atlanta, New Or
leans, Mobile, Pensacola and Savan-
nah
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-02-25
Harri,on viii Be Invited.

MINNEAPOLIS. Feb. 24.-R. G. Evans
has left for an extended TIP East. He
will stop at, Indianapolis and extend a
personal invitation to ex- President Har.
rison to attend the meeting of the r
publican league clubs In Minneapolis
March %.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-02-25
Deed of a 1b-Year.oid Bow.

REINBECK, Ia, Feb. 24.-Crazed with
the desire for revenge on account of
fancied wrongs. Richard Clausen, Ii
years of age. shot Minnie Foght, sis
ter of his employer, and then put an
end to his own life by hanging. The
girl will die.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-02-25
yizcaya Still Linrers.

NEW YORK, Feb. 24.-The report
that Captain Eulate of the Vizcaya had
received orders to coal his vessel in
haste was denied on the ship. From
what could be learned from the officers
the Vizcaya will in all probability re
main here until the end of the week.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-02-25
Cruiser Montgomery Returns.

TAMPA, Fla, Feb. 24.-The cruiser
Montgomery arrived here during the
morning from San Domingo. Captain
Converse said he had orders to go to
KY West at once and took on supply
oil coal and water.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-02-25
Marblehead Weighs Another.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 24.-The United
States cruiser Marblehead weighed an
ehor at 1880 a. m. and sailed for Key
West, where she will join the North
Atlantic squadron at Dry Tortugas.
The Marblehead took aboard here q
small quantity of coal
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-02-25
viii Develop the Claims.

DEADwooD, S. D., Feb. 24.-At Two
Bit the P. H. Smith group of IL claims
has been sold to company composed
of Homer Warren and associates o. De.
troit, Mich. The purchasers are men
of large means and plans for extensive
developments are on loot.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-02-25
TIER CONDITION CRITICAL.

In j~rfes of Mrs. whitney May Result
Fatally.
ATKEN, 8. c., Feb. 24.-The condi-
ton Of Mrs. William @. Whitney, who
was injured by being thrown from her
horse while following the hounds, is
serious. Evidence of paralysis has set
in. The best medical attention to be
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-02-25
Minneapolis & st. Louis Railway.

No. II and ~ waterville
and Faribault Accommo. 6:25 m $40 IA
No. 81 and 80, st. Paul,
Minneapolis and Red Wing
Passenger 2:2o m 100 D m
No, 80 leaves st. Paul 9:15, Minneapolis
$3.50, a. m. No 81 arrives Minneapolis 600 p.
m. st. Paul $50, p. m. No. II makes close
connection at Waterville for points south on
the main line.
Information regarding rates, routes, eto.
cheerrully furnished upon application to
W. NJ. BARR, Agent
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-02-25

Register of Deeds Bangerter is pass
ing out Havanas in honor of the ar
rival of fine daughter at his home.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-02-25
To Investigate the Wisconsin. Plan.

To Investigate the Wisconsin Plan.
ST. PAUL, Feb. 24.-John w. Mason
of Fergus Falls, and J. H. Block of st.
Peter, members of the state board OF
insane hospital trustees, are in St. Paul
arranging to go over into Wisconsin
and investigate the county system OF
caring for the insane.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-02-25
Busy on Government Work.

BALTIMORE. Feb. 24.-Work on a
number OF government vessels is being
completed at the Columbian iron
works, where force of 500 to 800 men
Is kept busy.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-02-25
Praise zola's Courage.

LONDON, Feb. "a. Tie editorials in
the morning papers, based on the spe.
cial dispatches from Paris. pay q unan-
imous tribute to M. Zola's splendid
courage and public spirit when fighting
against the heaviestsodds. stg4
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-02-25
The Bradfield Regulator Co.,
Atlanta, Ga.
New Route to Milwaukee, Shortest
Line, Best Service, Quickest Time
Via the M. & St. l.

Close connections made in the twin
cities with through trains for Mil.
waukee and intermediate points. Only
131 hours enroute. Give it a trial.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-02-25
WARSHlPs in NOTION

Activity Noted in Dispatches From vari-
Gus Points.
GALVESTON, Feb. 24.-The battleship
Texas and the gunboat Nashville sailed
from Galveston during the afternoon.
The Texas goes to rejoin Admiral ST.
sard's feet and the Nashville to Key
West for orders.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-02-25
Detroit Leaves for Key West.

States cruiser Detroit has left here for
Key West.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-02-25
Wrecking Boats Sail.

NEW YORK, Feb. A.-The wrecking
steamboat T. J. Merritt with the barge
Fred R. Sharp has left New York for
the scene of the Maine disaster in
Havana. These boats are owned by the
Merritt & Chapman Derrick and
Wrecking company, which has secured
the contract to raise the battleship.