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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-02-03

If the bill now before the legislature
to increase the gross earnings tax on
railroads from three to four per cent be
comes law, the state tax levy will be
reduced about one-half mill We are
gradually approaching the point in this
state when all the runnin. expenses OF
the state government and institutions
will be paid by taxes On corporations
In many of the older states this fortu-
nate condition already exists. When
this is accomplished many of the evils
of taxation will be done away with
Each county will then simply levy tax
es for it's own running expenses and i'm
provements and the valuation can be
fixed without injustice to other coun-
ties. At present an effort is made by
the state board of equalization to equal
ize the valuation throughout the state
but it must be admitted that it is only
little more than an effort.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-02-03
Swamp Land Pointers.

So much of the morning was taken
up in debate that the house accom-
plished little. A number of resolutions
were introduced, however, two of which
were important. Mr.. Elwell of Anoka,
in resolution, requested that the state
auditor be asked to furnish information
as to the number of acres of swamp
lands now held by the state, as to any
legislation adopted for systematizing
the improvement of such lands, and as
to the approximate number of acres of
state swamp lands in the several coun-
ties. He orally set forth the general
object of the resolution, which was
passed. Mr.. Elwell claimed that for
every dollar expended in draining these
lands the state would receive 10.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-02-03
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

fake Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
rhe1 genuine has L. b. Q. on each tablet.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-10
THE CUP DEFENDER
is NEARLY COMPLETED.
Large Force Of workmen Busily at
Work Preparing for the
Launching.

BRISTOL, r. l., May s-The frame oi
the cup yacht Columbia is nearly all
shut in and she looks as II not more
than another days work would be re-
quired to add the few plates that are
missing on the bow and stern. The stern
piece, which is cut from one piece OF
robin bronze, was fitted on Monday and
fastened with a few bolts. In shape It
differs very little from that Of the De-
fender, and has about the same slant in
ward
The work of riveting is progressing very
well. A large number Of men are en-
poyed and the clang of their hammers
can be heard a long distance. The work
on the interior of the yacht such as
putting In the bulkheads, traces, deck
beams. ETC., is not yet completed, and
this will delay the laying OF the deck
fews days
1t will probably no, be known for two
weeks just when the Columbia will be
launched.
About 20 feet of the steel mast is about
Completed. 1t is fastened together in
sections by bolts and rivets. The mast
Is 2l inches In diameter and a workman
crawls inside TO assist in rivetlng It.
The Columbias crew have done con-
siderable work since their arrival, one
week ago. The defender has been painted
inside and her spars have been scraped.
The sides of the boat are now being
scraped
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-10
Many Rebels Found Dead In the
Trenches From the Shock of
Bursting Shells.
SECURING THE COUNTRY
American and British Soldiers In
Search of Lead From Which
Natives Make Bullets.

4APIA. Samoa. via Auckland, May a.
Everything is quiet on the island. oper.
ations have been suspended pending the
arrival OF the joint commissioners from
San Francisco.
After the cessation OF hostilities a de-
tachment OF British soldiers visited the
battlefield OF vailiema. where they re.
covered the American machine gun that
had been captured by the rebels. The
rebel forts at LOttopa and vailiema were
two miles long and OF great strength
being reinforced by trenches and rife
pits. II was found that several rebels
had died in the trenches from the shock
Of bursting shells. but without having
been wounded.
After an armis,Ice had been agreed up
on the rebels left the forts singing war
songs OF the vanqulshed.
The country Is being secured by Brit
ish and American soldiers in search OF
lead. from which the natives might
make bullets
A British planter. who has been a pris-
oner in the hands Of the rebels for six
weeks, has arrived at Apla. His expert
ences during his captivity were fright
fu.. Many times the rebels threatened
TO behead him.
Captain Sturdee. the ranking British
naval officer here. in company with a
missionary, went through the rebel lines
unmoIested. They found everything
quiet. pending the arrival Of the joint
commissioners who are to arrange the
terms OF peace.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-10
NEW MERCHANT FLAG
PROVIDED FOR CUBA
THE United States Designs Another En-
sign to Displace the Spanish
Emblem.

NEW YORK May "A special 10 the
Herald from Washington says; Cuba
has been provided with a new hag by
the United States government that was
designed for Cuban owned vessels en-
gagged in coastwise trade. II IS not de-
sired TO give these vessels the Ameri-
can nag. as that would b. a step in
the direction Of annexation, nor the flag
OF the Cuban revolution. for that wouiI
De a step toward recognition. Accord
lngly the new ensign consists merely OF
"A blue field with a white union.
The vessels which will fly this flag
were formerly Spanish. In order to
preserve to the Cubans the coasting trade
OF the island. a privilege Of much great
er value to them than their slight par
ticipation in the foreign trade. reg
ulation was made when the military oc-
cupation OF the island began. permitting
residents who owned vessels to continue
In the coasting trade on condition that
they abjured allegiance TO Spain. This
regulation covered probably nine-tenths
of all the vessels owned in Cuba.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-10
ORDINATION OF BRIGGS
HAS BEEN POSTPONED.
His Opponents on the Watch TO Pre-
vent a Private Ceremony by
bishop Potter,

NEW YORK, May 9.--No public an.
nouncement having been made on sun
day for the time and place OF ordination
Of DR. Briggs, the belief has become
widespread that his ordination to the
Episcopal priesthood has been indeh-
nitely postponed Among DR. Briggs
most ardent supporters, the conviction is
dinauon can hardly be performed prior
10 his departure for Europe on May Is,
With so short a time intervening before
next Sunday, the day originally set for
the ordination It is held that the bishop
cannot row give what might fairly be
considered due notice Of the ceremony
A clergyman who has followed the course
of events closely, says that a simple So
hutton Of the difficulty would be to force
Blshop Potter TO refrain from naming a
new date for the ordnation-ln other
words, do nothing
This course would commit neither the
bishop nor DR.. Briggs, and for the pres
eni. at any rate, would allay the spirit of
hostility to the ordination; on the other
hand the bishop would be saved from the
responsibility of immediate action
That Bishop Potter should privately
ordafn Dr, Briggs is regarded as a con-
tIngency not TO be regarded, Assurances
have been given that due notice of the
ordination will be offered, II is agreed
that Bishop Potters wisdom, spirit OF
fair dealing and appreciation OF the dig
nifty of his high office will forbid that
he should have recourse to anything
that might be considered as savoring OF
subtcrfuge,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-10
MUST BE CERTIFIED.

WALLACE, Idaho, May 9.-Today no
tices have been posted throughout the
district requiring all the men working
underground TO secure certificates Of good
character from Coroner Frances. Outside
the mines at Wardner none are making
a pretense of working except the Helena
Frisco There are no hopes of running a
full force in all the mines for six months
or more. County Commissioner Stimson
has been placed under guard with Com
missioner Boyle and Sheriff Young.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-10

who made the arrest. was dismissed from
the United Btetes service for his conduct
This satisfied the Dominion government.
but Measher has since. through his coun.
sci. asked for reparatlcu. Mr.. cowan
member Of parliment from Essex. moved
for the correspondence In the matter las,
night. and said that the Canadian gov
eminent should demasd the exiradl,ioh
OF Avery for trial for kidnapping Mea-
CHER. and also that compensation should
be given 10 Meagher from the United
States government.
Solicitor General Fitzpatrick said that
when the papers came down they would
satisfy everyone that the United States
government viewed the arrest as wholly
unJustiiiable
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-10
CARNEGIE'S REASONS FOR
SELLING HIS BUSINESS.
Not Afraid of the Trust, But DESTROYS
of Spending His Old Age in
Peace.

NEW YORK, May 9,--A dispatch to
the Tribune from London says; Andrew
Carnegie, asked to give his reasons for
selling his vast interests in the manu-
facture of iron and steel, referred with
endorsement to an interview with him
printed in London paper today
In this interview, Mr., Carnegie was
asked II he had sold from fear or dis
like of the trusts and was quoted as
saying: THE trusts have never fright
ened me and the Carnegie Steel Company
has no reason to be afraid of them, as
it is the greatest property of its kind
the world has ever seen or probably ever
will see. did not sell out because bust
ness was not prosperous; It never was
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-10

30 prosperous nor were its prospects ever
30 good. ! sold IN pursuance OF a policy
determined upon long ago, not 70 spend
my old age in business, struggling after
more dollars. / believe In developing
dignihed and unselhsh life after sixty
Mr.. cafnegie's attention was called 10
a paragraph In London paper which
referred to his famous declaration. "That
70 be rich Is 10 die dlsgraced," and he
was asked what he was going to do
with tho ;iOo.OO0.Oo he had amassed.
''Tell that editor" replied Mr.. Carnegie.
TO watch and see. hope ! shall not
justify the definition. sometimes de-
served, Of a phIlanthrOplst as man
with great deal OF money but very
little sense"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-10
TREATED AS FOREIGNERS

SAN FRANCISCO. May 9.-United
States immigration Commissioner North
has refused to permit the landing OF ten
native FiiipinoS who arrived here few
days ago on the steamer City of Picking.
The natives are under contrae. to ex-
hlbit in New York museum Commits
missioner North takes the position there
fore. that because of their agreement to
place themselves upon exhibition they
are contract laborers and as such are
not entitled to land in this country. on
the other hand the Filipinos claim that
they are actors and not laborers. They
will probably appeal the case to Wash
ington.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-10
Was Bound for Seattle With a
Party Of Gold Hunters and Is
Thought to Have FOundered.
NEARLY ALL SEATTLEITES
The Party Was Induced 10 Go North
byISiory Of a Convict Who Want
ed 10 Secure His Liberty.

! SEATTLE. May s.--lt nov seems prob
able that the schooner Loyal. which
sailed from Seattle one year ago for kot-
zebue Sound, Alaska. with Y persons on
board II lost She was due 70 return
last fan. but her nonappearance caused
no particular anxiety. as 4, was thought
the party might have decided to winter
in The north This consolation has been
taken away by the receipt Of letter
from 81. Miehaels. dated September 10,
iSN. 10 which Il was stated that the
schooner would sail for Seattle In two or
three day.. Tho letter has just been re-
lceived by Mrs Isaac Taylor. Of this
clty. whose husband was aboard the
schooner
! Captain G. u. Jones OF the schooner
Moonlight who sailed from 81. Michaels
September H. says the Loyal sailed be.
fore him. He stopped at Dutch Harbor
two weeks but heard nothing % The
Loyal He reports the schooner 10 have
been In q bad condition, and there Is no
question IN his mind that she foundered
In one Of the storms that prevailed in
the Behring sea the latter part OF Sep
tember.
Those who sailed from here on the
Loyal were:
J. +. Anderson. leader OF the expedition.
He has wife and Ave children living
In this city.
o D Butteraeld formerly chief OF po-
lice, Seattle.
4 Scandinavian named Captain John
son, who was chief navigating offcer.
Hagen T. Weiks. assistant navigator.
--- Nelson. Of Seattle.
- Donihue OF Seattle,
Isaac Taylor a cigar maker. Seattle
There were four others whose names.
with one exception. are unknown one
Is said 10 have been a Nebraska man.
The exception was named Stevens and
IN connection with him an interesting
STORY is told.
He was prisoner In the state peni-
tentiary a, Wala walla. where Addle-
man and Butterneld were turnkeys He
claimed TO know OF spot In Alaska
where gold could be found. On this
representation he succeeded In getting
friends to secure his pardon and organ
ized an expedition II developed from
letters received after the expedition left
mere that stevens had misrepresented
things. owing TO the trouble he caused
he was put ashore on an island this side
OF KotEchue Sound. with a supply ot
provisions ANA his personal effects
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-10
TINE OF PAYMENT FINED,
First Distribution of Money to Cuban
Soldiers win Commence Today.

NEW YORK, May "a dispatch t
the World from Havana says:
At conference on Monday between
Governor General Brooke and repre-
sentative OF General Gomez the time
for the distribution Of he three million
dollars to Cuban soldiers was fixed tC
begin May 10 and continue until the 18th
The first payment probably will be
made at Narmiana ON wednesday. The
soldiers will be paid in companies with
their commanders, Soldiers without
arms will also receive pay.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-10
CRUISER BUFFALO STILL
IN NEW YORK HARBoR.
Refrigerator Ship Glacier and Three
Transports 10 Sail for Manila.

NEW YORK. May 9.-The cruiser Buf-
faio. from Manila. will not 20 to the
nayyyard for several days. Paymasier
Martin. OF the ship. got money at the
nayyyard yesterday and will pay on and
discharge the time-explrsd men abroad
the ship. The matter over. the Buffalo
will 20 20 the yard for an oyerhaullng.
The batileship Texas. OF Admiral samp-
sons squadron. Is ordered 10 the navy
yard from her anchorage OF Tompkins-
willie. and will move tomorrow. She will
80 into the new timber drydock for clean
;ng and painting.
Tn refrigerator ship Glacier has been
ordered TO Manila and will leave with
in a few days loaded with stores for
Dewey's squadron She will also take a
large quantity Of ammusltion. The cruis-
Ter New orlenas will leave the navyyard
tomorrow for New Orleans.
The navy department has decided 20
send three OF the large transports TO
Manila 10 assist In retS-ning the yolun-
teers 10 the United States The boats
will be the Meade. the Thomas and one
'other not yet chosen. but probably the
Logan. No definite orders have been IS
sued yet for The sailing Of the boats for
Manila, They will go Via the Suez canal.
and it is believed by some that regiments
OF regulars will go out on the boats.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-10
THEIR PLANS ARE IDENTICAL.

J WASHINGTON. May s-The United
States and Great Britain will stand to-
gether in the advocacy Of the adoption
Of scheme for the settlement OF inter
national disputes by arbitration. which
win be presented to the disarmament
conference at its meeting at The Hague
on the 10Th OF the present month. The
American delegates. headed by Ambas-
sador White. are equipped with fairly
well-digested plan for the execution OF
this long cherished program, while the
British delegates are prepared with a
plan which Is almost Identical with the
American project.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-10
A NEW COAL BARGE.

NEW YORK, May "a coal barge
unique in design Is being constructed at
the Nixon ship yards, Elizabethport, N,
]. The barge will be used by the United
States government and will load coal on
steamers either at their wharves or on
the open sea. by system of endless
chains, the coal being carried in huge
buckets and weighed in transit to and
from the vessel The barge is $50 feet
long and has a draught of ten feet when
loaded, She is 80 feet beam and is built
entirely Of steel. The hull is of unusual
strength and win carry 1000 tons of
coal
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-10
DEpBw DENIES THE TRUST.

NEW YORK, May Ex-senator Chaun-
eey NJ. Depew said last night in regard
to the reported possibility of railroad
trust being formed TO operate all the
railroads east of Chicago
There is nothing 1t It. We have ac-
quired no minor roads for that end and
the Pennsylvania acquired no other
roads, 1t is true that Mr.. Morgan bought
the Monon but that is not important in
this connection. The report in regard to
such a trust Is all bosh."
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-10
CASE OF BRITISH SHIP
TROOP IN WASHINGTON,
Her Owners Make an Appeal to the Brit
lsh Embassy 10 Take the Matter up
With the Government.

WASHINGTON. May 9-The owners Of
the British ship Howard d, Troop.
through their legal representative Roben
D. Benedict Of New York. made an ap-
peal today TO the British embassy 10 take
action In the case OF the captain and a
number OF sailors OF the ship. who are
alleged 10 have been Improperly treated
at Astoria, Ore.
Before taking any action. Mr.. Tower
British charge d'affairs, called on the
British consul at Portland for a report
on the subject. This will determine what
action, IL any, the British authorities will
take
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-10
DECISION IN FAVOR
OF THE JOCKEY CLUB.
Judge Murasky Decides the Arrest OF
the Bookmakers Was Made without
Due Process OF Law.

SAN FRANCISCO. May s.--The police
department received somewhat Of a
setback today when Superior Judge MUIR
asky decided that chief Lees ana his
men had exceeded their authority IN
breaking forcibIy into the Ingleside race
track. arresting the bookmakers and con-
ascating property without due process OF
Law.
In thus deciding In the Jockey Clubs
favor, Judge Murasky does not pass upon
the question Of the validity or invalidlty
Of the anti-bettIng ordinance The de-
eisiOn by Judge Goezlnger today win
doubtless have the enect OF throwing
the Ingleside race track open to betting
and racing again, temporarily. at least.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-10
JOHN r. SOVEREIGN
WAS TURNED DOWN.
MED Admission to Convention OF
the Confederation Of Labor.

SALT LAKE, Utah May 9-At the
convention OF the Western Federation OF
labor his afternoon J. II. Sovereign, OF
Wallace. Idaho, formerly master work
man OF the Knights of Labor, presented
his credentials as delegate today.
The credentials committee made a ia
vorable report, but attached letter to
the report attacking his loyalty to the
federation. The matter was then carried
to the executive committee and his ad-
mission to the convention was denied by
the committee by almost unanimous
vote
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-10
ENJOYING HIS VACATION.

HOT SPRINGS. Va May 9-Presldent
Mckinley has had a day Of thorough rest
and comfort at the Hotel Homestead
here, In company with Secretary Gage
and Senator Fairbanks. he strolled out
to GGf Links this afternoon.
They passed bright faced 'caddy,'
who, without the knowledge Of whom he
was addressing. stepped directly before
the president and said: Say, mister,
can YOU gimme de tonne" The president
drew his watch and In cheerful and
kindly way replied: "Just o'clock, my
hoy"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-10
oRAND couRr oe ronaEsrsRs.

TACOMA. May s.--The grand court Of
Forresters OF America meets here today
and all the delegates have arrived. To-
day and tomorrow win be spent In busi-
ness session. Among the important mat
OF officers. decision on change to bi-
'ennial instead OF annual grand courts.
and selection OF two representatives to-
the national court. f. Fitzgerald Of
Spokane. and II. G.. Stoelting ]. A..
westberg and Dr. l.. {. Neville all Of
Seattle. are candidates for delegates. A.
Mueller, OF Spokane. now grand sub
chief ranger, IS said to be slated for
grand chief ranger.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-10
MEAenrR WANTS DAMAGES.
Was Arrested Illegally by United
States Revenue officer

OTTAWA. May s.--The case Of Thomas
Meagher, no was seized on the Detroit
river near Port Huron tied to a bedpost
and afterward put in jail, where he lay
for six days came up in the commons
last night.
Deputy Collector Of Customs Avery,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-05-10
BOYS CLOTHING

The Assortment Neat Clothing which have gathered
this spring the most complete this town has Our
rapidly growing BOYS CLOTHING BUSINESS aided to
greater efforts and showed comprehensive
of Stylish Clothing that will stand rough before
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THE FRATEENITlES.

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