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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-08-04

The political writer of the Mime.
apolis Tribune In the Saturday morn
ing issue of that paper says:
There was large gathering of the
supporters of Capt. Van SAINT in st.
Paul Thursday. Among those on
hand were Van SAINT himself, L. P.
Hunt, E. e. Smith, Senator G. P.
Reeves, Senator ]. ]. Ryder, Senator
]. 81. Smith and q number of others.
The Tribune writer must have had
several pairs of eyes as well as vivid
imagination if he saw Mr.. Hunt in
consultation with the above named
gentlemen. We confess to having
had the pleasure of shaking hands
with Capt. Van SAINT in Minneapolis
and with Senator Reeves in St. Paul
None Of the other gentlemen men
toned were seen by the editor of the
Free Press, and if any conference"
was held he was not "of it" neither
was he sin it," In another paragraph
the same writer assumes to give out
this sentence: "Now comes L. P.
Hunt, of the Mankato Free Press,
with the statement that he is for Van
10 t.
this assertion than there is in the
one relative to Mr.. Hunts connection
with conference in st. Paul. The
editor Of this paper has not come out
with the statement that he is for
Van SAINT or anybody else for gov
ernor. 1t may not be improper to say
in this connection, however, that Mr..
Van SAINTS action in the last cam
paign, after his defeat in the Repub-
lican convention, made for himself a
warm place in the heart of every
loyal Republican, whether an original
Eustis supporter or not. People ad-
mire the kind of political stuff of
which Van SAINT is made. They like
man who thinks more of party sue
cess than of personal ACKNOWLEDGMENT.
1t takes large man, who comes out
Of a convention whipped to finish,
that will strip his coat and plunge
heart and soul into a campaign to
help his opponent to success. A small,
1aa1rOao man does not rise to such a
height. This is said in simple justice
to Mr.. Van SAINT, without reference
to the position the Free Press may
take in the campaign later on. Several
good men are talked of for governor,
and we shall bide our own good time in
making choice between them.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-08-04
WHAT MUST THE HARVEST BE.
The international Automobile Race

France claims to be four years ahead
of America in the manufacture of auto
mobiles, and naturally expects to win.
So did England in 70, and Spain in 9S.
Well see about the race. Result is the
real criterion. Judge automobiles,
medicine or anything else by tLeir
works and you will not go astray. Take
Hostetter's' Stomach Bitters for in
stance. Behind it there is a fifty year
record of cures of stomach ills. There
are innumerable limitations of it, which
by their failure to do as they promise
serve but to enhance the value of Hos
letters Stomach Bitters. 1t will cure
dyspepsia, indigestion, constipation,
biliousness and nervousness. See that
a private Revenue Stamp covers the
neck of the bottle.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-08-04

Another turn in the grain Inspector
ship controversy was taken Saturday
when Mr.. Clausen handed in his resig-
nation to the warehouse commission.
He was led to this step by the refusal of
Gov. Lind to support him in the dis
charge of his duties. The resignation
takes effect at once, and it is expected
that the board will elect his successor
this week,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-08-04

The cry is now going up from the
harvest fields Of the northwest for
help. Thousands of men are wanted
at good wages, to help secure the big
crop, but help seems to be scarce and
fears are entertained enough cannot
be secured to handle the crop as it
should be. Every able bodied man
who wants work can now get it, and
all he wants of it, at good wages.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-08-04

not care to run on the ticket next year
with Bryan. G.. Fred has certainly ex-
hibited strong evidence of returning
reason. w. Jennings is making too
good thing at $1.0O per to give any
consideration to where his mental
rumination might land him if givens a
fair shake. In other words he don't al
low his think tank to approach think
ing attitude.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-08-04
CONGRESS RESPONSIBLE.

Harper's Weekly, which from the
first has been opposed to the policy Of
expansion, and severely criticised
President Mckinley for the part he
has taken in it, has recently some out
in a strong editorial on the RESPONSE
bility for the military situation in
the Philippines and places that re-
sponsibility where it unqu estionably
belongs, upon congress. 1t holds
that the president has done his duty
so far as it has been in his power,
but that congress refused to do the
duty that devolved upon it. That it
was asked early in the war with
Spain to increase the regular army,
but refused to do it. And even, says
the Weekly. when it did act so far as
the war with Spain was concerned, it
authorized that the additional men,
both regulars and volunteers enlisted,
should be only for the war, and made
no provision whatever for an emery
ency. The Weekly points out that
had congress increased the regular
army to 10O,O 900 men, when first asked,
the government would not have been
embarrassed by anything that has
yet occurred in the Philippines.
Here is a statement Of the case
which the critics of the administra-
ton should keep in mind. The pres
ident has done everything in his
power, but has been severely ham.
pered because congress did not do its
duty. The law which finally increas-
ed the regular army to IS, 900 men and
authorized the raising of $1,000 vol.
unteers, was not passed for almost a
month after the trouble in the Philip.
pines broke out. The Weekly points
out, however, that it did not
reorganize the present staff system,
and holds congress to blame for many
of the evils the army now suffer from.
The administration was left with the
adjournment of congress with only
the regular army of about 27,00O men
with which to prosecute the war in
the Philippines, and garrison Cuba
and Porto Rico. The volunteers
must be replaced and mustered out as
soon as possible. In the meantime
it has recruited the regular army to
the full limit of $4,000, drilled them,
and has been hurrying them forward
to take the places of the volunteers.
The job has been no easy one and the
wonder really is that the situation is
in as good shape as it is today.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-08-04
THE ROAR OF THE SPOILSMEN.


There has been a great deal of noise
from the fusion leaders over the selec-
ton of Mr.. Clausen for the position of
grain inspector for another term. Of
course the most of their vituperation is
aimed at Gen. Becker, because he is the
man by whose vote it became possible
for Mr.. Clausen to remain. In their
rage they declare that Gen. Becker
voted for Mr.. Clausen in return for aid
given by Congressman Fletcher and
Senator Davis in getting his son ap-
pointed q lieutenant in the regular
army Those who know the General
know him to be too honorable man to
.Stoop to any such agreement.
Gen. Becker has been member of the
railroad and warehouse commission
ever sinceit consisted of three members
He has had long experience, and knows
full well the value of experience in
dealing with the grain inspection de-
partment and the danger that would
come in mixing politics up with it, He
voted for Mr.. Clausen for just the rea
son that ne gave Gov. Lind, because he
was the best qualified man for the place.
Of course it is not expected that the fu-
sion leaders will look any farther than
merely the spoils part of the matter.
That has been as far as the present state
administration has looked in all of the
appointments thus far made. Politics
aave been first aud business secondary
matter They wanted the places under
Clausen, hence they wanted Reishus in
TO dispense them. Qualifications cut no
zee.
But Gen Becker could not see it that
way As member of the commission
ae has seenMinnesota wheat brought up
in the matter of grades to the best in the
zWorld. A Car of wheat stamped as No.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-08-04

The twin city papers state that
Lieut.. Gov. Smith on recent visit
there announced that he would be a
candidate for the Republican nomi-
nation for lieutenant governor next
year. Mr.. Smith has made a model
official, and it is not likely, from pres.
emit indications that he will have any
particular opposition for the place.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-08-04

Bro. Pease, of the Anoka Union, an
nounces that he will support the Re.
publican candidate for governor next
fall, whoever he maybe. This will proba-
bly, be agreeable to Candidate Pease to
know the Union will not bolt him
should he succeed in getting the nomi-
nation.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-08-04

Last year Colorado produced S24,-
600, 900 worth of gold, and this year it's
gold product is expected to approach
close to 100000 And there has not
been one-tenth the fuss made about this
that there is over the 5000, 600 which
it is said the Klondike will produce at
great expense of wealth and life.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-08-04

1t appears that George Fred Williams,
of Massachusetts, knows when he has
had enough. He is reported to have
given out the information that he does
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-08-04

The st. Paul Dispatch says there is
a persistent rumor that Gen. Pope,
public examiner, is going to resign,
but can find no foundation for the
rumor, and it is safe to say there is
none,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-08-04

At least 10000 Republicans voted for
John Lind in 1898. Has he done any
thing to induce them to repeat the blum
der in .-Fairmont News
Haven't heard of his doing anything
wonderful. Have you?
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-08-04
: VARIOUS OPINIONS.
so IT CAN IN EVERYTHING.
Morris Sun:

so IT CAN IN EVERYTHING.
Morris Sum-
Perfect harmony in Republican cir
cles can be instantly and effectually re-
stored-if the other fellow will only be
good.
WHAT THE LEADERS SHOULD RE-
MEMBER.
Alexandria Post News
The people have not lost confidence
in the Republican party, nor have the
Republicans lost confidence in their
party managers but they will not fol-
low blindly, and will only endorse
them where they act wisely, honestly,
fairly and for the best interests of the
greasest number.
MAY STRIKE IT FIRST.
Minneapolis Journal:
When the city hall bell at Cannon
Falls taps three times it means duck
for the cyclone cellar" Some day the
cyclone may get at the bell first.
WHAT MUST THE HARVEST BE.
Wabasha Herald:
Our manner of celebrating July 4th
causes the loss of hundreds of lives each
year, makes thousands of cripples and
destroys property to the value of thous-
ands of dollars. The Chicago Tribune
collected statistics of the recent celebra-
ton from $50 cities and towns in the
country Its tables show 80 dead, 1851
injured, and property destroyed by fire
to the amount of $442, $40. If $50 towns
make showing like this, what must
be the harvest in the entire county?
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-08-04

The kissing bug is still working the
Of the photographers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-10
MUSICAL AFFAIRS.

Why really good entertainers should be ig-
nored and the less talented rake in the shek-
els is the question that must have appealed
to each one Of the few who attended the
concert given by Blatchford Kavanagh and
"Roney's Boy" concert company at Plym-
outh Church last evening. As if to atone
for this neglect, each number was greeted
with enthusiastic applause. The programme
bristled with classic gems and the encore
numbers. while lighter in vein. at no time
reached the commonplace. The Boys. OF
Jamie Crippen. contralto (aged ten years.,
Master Arthur Goff. cornetist (aged ten
years., and Master Percy Scarborough, sax
ophone, clarionet and violin soloist (aged
thirteen years., rendered their numbers
with the ease. grace and finish of artists
thrice their age Master scarborough Is quite
a musical prodigy, playing his three instru-
Kavanagh, who was known a few years
ago as the boy Patti" has lost all trace of
the clear soprano he once sang and has de-
veloped into a high baritone with a medium
register that thrills one with the feeling il
conveys Mrs. Harriet Dement, Packard.
dramatic soprano. sang several songs with
perfect enuDciation and a voice quality that
Airs. Packard's duets with Mr.. Kavanagh
and Master Crippen were the gems of the
entertainment. Such sympathetic quality
blended into one. until one forgetS that two
are singing. is rare indeed. Mr.. Henry h.
Roney. the manage of the company, is also
an accomplished musician and aquitted HIM
self Of the hankleas task as
with much credit. His parts at times were
extremely difficult and were played with
delicacy and tact.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-10

work. graduated from lover and over and
Trimming to the most beautiful embroid-
cred handkerchiefs. doylies and fans. In
the books will be found the original design
made by the child and the finished article
on the same page There are miniature
dresses. with full skirts and elaborate
bodices. boned and bound with as much
taste as the finest modiste would send from
her shop for milady to wear. Suits for
men. coat, vest and trousers, working
clothes or dress suits finished in every de-
tail: all sorts of extras, such as walters
aprons. fronts for the protection of clothes,
i'm different lines Of work and the lace
work. applique and drawn work. lace
corners or odd shapes set i'm linen, put in
with fancy stitches. Embroidered initials,
such as only the French seem to know how
to put on fine handkerchiefs and like arti-
cles. are to be seen in variety. There does
not seem to be any kind of needlework I'm
the world that has not its counterpart in
this exhibit. 1t Is interesting in itself and
there are hundreds of ideas to be gained in
seeing it. How to mend a gingham apron,
darn a. damask tablecloth. patch a garment
from tulle TO broadcloth and make close
scanning necessary 10 ind the repairs is
Just what these little children show in the
thousands of pieces OF work that may he
seen ali of to-day and tomorrow i'm the
assembly hall at the Propylaeum. The
small entrance fee is simply to defray he
expenses. 1t is worth twice as much to see
the needlework.
The exhibit will not be open in the even
ing.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-10
BOGUS" ON THE FACULTY
THE vILEST ..TAkE-OFF-, ISSUE AT
DE PAUW SINCE 1855.
..Father" Millender One of the Old
est Methodist Preachers i'm the
State, Dead-Other State News.
,ecial to the indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
GREENCASTLE, Ind, May "a college
bogus appeared on the streets of this
city last night that is causing a great deal
OF trouble and comment. 1t was put out
during the early hours of the meeting, os-
tensibly by students. and is a reflection on
the faculty. Beginning with President III. A.
Goblin, the following are roasted" in a
lively way: Prof. ". V. Brown. DIR. Edwin
Port. Prof. II. b. Longden, Col. j. r
Weaver. Prof. Frank S. Ditto and Prof.
John Walker. Prof. w Z. Smyser and Prof.
A Stephenson are eulogized. The ~languag
used in the bogus is vile and of a most
contemplate character. There has been no
unusual friction between faculty and stu
dents. except some questions as TO cap and
gown matters en- graduation day, and the
appearance of the anonymous circular.
which is pasted in all the public places, has
a half dozen prominent students were ex-
PEELED from the university for producing an
obscene bogus. has an instrument of that
kind caused so much talk. The perpetra-
tors arc keeping dark and are being severe
ly condemned by citizens and fair-minded
students. Some sensational developments
may be expected should the authors of the
bogus be found.
The programme of the sixtieth annual
commencement of De Paw has been issued
and is as follows:
Thursday. May 1SLCommencement of the
School of Military Science.
Thursday, jun 1 to Saturday, June 3
Term examinations.
Sunday, June 40 a. M. annual class
meeting. conducted by DR.. w. II. Hickman.
vice chancellor; 1870 a. M, baccaiaureate
sermon, Rev. Edmund NJ. Mills, D.. D., New
York city, corresponding secretary of the
Twentieth Century Thank Offering Com
mission" 1880 p. m, annual SERMON Rev.
Henry w. Bennett. d. D., Anderson, Ind.
Monday. June SIS a. M, devotional exer-
cises in Meharry Hall; 2 p. m, meeting of
the joint board of trustees and visitors;
8 p. M. festival of the School of Music.
Monday, June 5 to Wednesday,, June r
Exhibit of the School Of Art.
Tuesday. June 6S a. m, devotional exer-
cises in Meharry Hall; $3.50 a. M, business
meeting of the Society OF the Alumni; 1890
p. m. annua luncheon of the Society Of
the Alumni; 1870 D. M, class day exercises
Of the senior class; 4 p. m, business meet
ing Of the Society OF the Alumni: s p. m.
reunion and campfire of the Society of the
Alumni.
Wednesday, June 7-Commencement day.
1870 a. m, address before the graduating
class by the Hon. Wallace Bruce. Brooklyn,
N. Y, followed by the comforting of de-
greeS.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-10
Indiana Notes.

Cut worms are destroying the corn around
Matthews. Farmers have stopped planting.
waiting for hotter weather, when the grub
will develop into a fly.
The Mccoy viii case at Rushvile has been
compromised. Mrs. w. L. Hamilton sougne
TO set aside the will Of her mother, Mrs
Margaret Mccoy, because of alleged I'M
soundness of mind.
Mrs Grant Powell, of Rushville. has SUED
for divorce. alleging that her husband viii
not allow her to attend church and frequent
ly comes home intoxicated and discharges
firearms in the house.
Rushville merchants are making prepara-
tons 10 give a big street fair early in July.
II VIII be the first exhibition OF the Kind
ever givfn there and its promoters expect
to make il a great card.
Chaplain w. j. Vigus. OF the One-hundred-
and-sixtieth Regiment, has been secured to
deliver the Decoration day address at Lafon-
taine, Wabash county. He had several other
invitations. but did not accept
Stephen ]. Bailey c.. A. r. Post, at Port
land. will give a camp fire On Thursday
night. concluding with a banquet. The de-
psrtmert commander and the adjutant gen.
eral of Indiana will both be present.
George Stewart, owner OF the Stewart roll
ing mil in Marion. went to New York city
Saturday and made the transfer OF the fac
tory 10 the recently organized trust, the Re-
Public Steel and Iron Company Stewart
sent back orders TO start the factory ct once
with a full force, which was done.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-10
COUNTRY CLUB ELECTION.
sunday Golf Will C~ontinue-F. II. Hord
New President.

The Country Gu held its annual meeting
yesterday and the proceedings were marked
by extreme harmony. 1t was expected that
some dissension might arise on account OF
the playing of Sunday golf. but ii seems the
opposition was largely confined to d. NJ.
Parry, who some time ago sent out a circu-
lar denouncing the practice, or else the OPP
position was won over by the players. II
was stated last night that Mr.. Parry's resig.
nation, which had been rendered. had been
accepted. The new directors chosen are
Walter l.. MiIlikan. A. +. Potts and w. W..
knight. There was no opposition to this
ticket, and log votes were cast. The direc>
tors afterward met and selected for presi-
dent, secretary and treasurer three of the
men most prominent in the enjoyment OF
Sunday golf. The new officers are:
President-Francis T. Hord.
Vice P~resident-Louis Reese.
Secretary-George Catterson.
Treasurer-Harry A. Murphy.
Chairman House Committee - w. w.
Knight.
The house rules permit the playing of golf
on Sunday and they will not be altered. The
club decided to hold the next annual meet
ing the last Saturday in October. 1900, so
the present officers will serve considerably
over a year. The. clubs finances were re-
ported in good condition.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-10
TWO SMOOTH YOUNG WOMEN
Arrested for Relieving ELI Kahn Of
His $125 Diamond.

Kittie Evans. a young woman Of steady
nerve, and Mabel Lane. a Young woman
with just steady enough nerve to be able
TO play well the game of follow yodr lead
err, will have to answer i'm Police Court
this morning TO the charge or stealing q
diamond stud from Eli Kahn, who. with his
father, is in the clothing business On West
Washington street. Kahn and another
young man picked up the two girls on
Monument place Monday night and the four
went TO one of the many saloons In the
downtown district where there are wine
rooms upstairs. While the quartet was
drinking Kahn lost his diamond stud, which
was worth sl25. He made a holler," as the
police lingo has IL, and called into the room
a bunch of ladies and gents During the
excitement Kittie Evans and her ally, Mabel
Lane, blew. the joint" (These quoted
phrases are colloquialisms)
Il don't believe you ever saw a diamond"
remarked one gent"
Kahn concluded that his affection for the
diamond stud was stronesr tnan MS dislike
to having his person@i affairs aired to the
public. SO he went TO the police with his
tale.
The untiring Cap. Collier, Thomas Drgan.
and the marvellous Vidocq, Adolph Asch.
went forth to find the two young Womou
yesterday. They had detailed description
furnished by kahn and his friend Last
night about 3 o'clock they came upon the
two young women down town. The two
young women took the detectives TO their
room on South Illinois street and kittie
Evans turned up the goods" She brought
the diamond from a closet. 1t had been put
In an old thimble and the thimble mashed.
At the police station the detectives and
Captain Dawson tried to work a confession
from the two girls. Kittie Evans acted as
the spokeswoman for the combination. and
she told the same story to the captain, TO
The detectives, TO Matron Gregoire and TO
the reporters.
He was just drunk enough TO say 1 could
have it," she said glibly.
did he take IT on and give II 10 your"
Ne L took IL off,"
The girls said their homes were in New,
York when they were at home" II have(
no home" said Kittie. They have been IN
the West and came to this city from Peoria,
Ill. They had a bill OF lading for a trunkfui|
Of household goods that a woman named
Miss Rheinhart was shipping TO them from
Peoria The detectives think the girls are
professional thieves who came TO this city
in the course OF their business. Both give,
their ages as twenty-one. They are fairly
good looking. but their faces have u shrewd
look.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-10

Special to the India apolis Journal.
OIL Ind Aar a.,

Special TO the Indian ma polls Journal.
BLOOMFIELD. Ind, May "a jury was
secured toe ay to try DIR. +. f. Gray for
the murder of Malissa Skinner. The jurors
are all farmers and are as follows: Andrew
J. Combs. Jacob Baughman. Henry Buck
ner, John w. Arthur, Aaron Combs, Char
ley Be ilari. Joseph H.. Pigg. William Brock,
John H. Moore. James Wells. william FL
gin and Ianiel T.. Axe. Webster V. Mofrett
made the opening statement for the state
and the Introduction of evidence will begin
tomorrow DR.. Gray reclined In a rocking
chair this Afternoon and paid no attention
TO the prosecutor as he told TO the Jury the
story OF TIE crime and the previous life led
by Gray. Considerable excitement was
caused here this morning by the following
cardboard end tackled 10 the trees IN the
courthouse yard and scattered profuseiy ia