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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-02-10
HOUSE TANGLED UP.
Question of Adopting Committee Report
Discussed at Length.

Question of Adopting Committee Reports
Discussed at Length.
The house drifted into tangle over
the question of adopting reports of COM
mittees, and nearly all the session was
taken up in talk and roll calls. The
trouble started over the report of the
committee on taxes and tax laws, which
recommended indefinite postponement
of H. F. 1913, a bill to relieve mortgagors
from double taxation. Mr.. Foss, it's
author, moved that it be printed and
placed on general orders, and after con-
siderable debate it was so ordered-93
to TO- Five minutes later Pederson's
anti-pass bill was reported adversely
and it's author asked the same favor
granted Mr.. Foss. This started long
argument on the question of turning
down committee reports and the house
finally refused Mr.. Pederson's request.
A reconsideration of the vote on the
FoSs bill was had, but its author won
again-64 to 43.
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
We're 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.
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CITY TREASURER'S REPORT.
The following is summary of City
Treasurer Williams report for January.
On hand January LIST. -.
MAPLETON ITEMS.

Balance on hand. Feb. 1st.-....
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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-03-25
HEAVY FIGHTING
Has Been in Progress North Of
Manila for "a Hours with
Usual Result.
ENEMY'S LINE BROKEN
Filipino Forces Scattered in All Directions,
Though Fighting Bravely-American
Loss Less. Than 20 Killed, Though
Having l30 Wounded.

Washington, March 25.-The follow
ing belated dispatch was received at the
War department this morning:
Manila, March 24.-The city is quiet
and business progressing with no indi
cations of excitement. There is fighting
far beyond the city limits. Firing car
not be heard, but old battle lines sur
rounding the city cannot be safely un.
covered.
(Signed OrIs.
Later advices at the War department
state that heavy engagement was in
progress between the American and in
surgent forces when the dispatch was
sent. Twelve thousand insurgents are
engaged.
General Otis description of the battle
is contained in the following cablegram
received this morning:
Manila, March 25.-McArthur with
two brigades is advancing on Novaliches.
To the northwest of Caloocan, in the
center of the insnrgent lines at day
break this morning, advancing rapidly
and successfully from Novaliches, Gen
eral Macarthur will swing to the left and
strike to Poto. The brigades fronting
Caloocan will press forward at the prop
er time, and General Hale's brigade, on
the old line north of Pasig, is demon
strating west of the pumping station.
The enemy is $4,000 strong on the lines
(SigneO OTIs.
The American loss is now conserva-
lively estimated at 16 killed and 1870
wounded. The insurgents losses were
very heavy.
Elaborate preparations were made for
the movement. General Wheaton's bri-
Harrison Gray Otis and General Hale's
brigades were massed behind Hales,
under cover of darkness, and Otis and
Hale's brigades advanced close upon
ed. Wheatons and Halls brigades oc-
cupied the vacated positions. At 4
o'clock the American troops breakfast
ed. The Filipinos. noticing the camp
fires, their buglers called to arms. At
daylight Otis and Hales brigades ad-
vanced from Laloma church straight
through the rebel lines, cutting the enc
my's force in two. Upon this occasion
the rebels adopted the American tactics
of holding fire until the attackers were
about 1000 yards distant. The rebels
also fired lower than usual The Ameri-
cans fired volleys with terrible effect,
and then rushed forward, cheering and
carrying everything before them. Nc
Arthur's division was swung through
the line, driving the rebels away on all
sides, and Wheaton's brigade, in ac-
cordance with instructions, remained in
the trenches. Before joining the move
ment at noon Wheatons troops devel-
oped strong opposition between Mala-
bon and River Tuliahan. The brigades
commanded by Generals Harrison Gray
Otis and Hale advanced on Novaliches
and Polo, strongly intrenched towns.
Meantime Halls brigade swept the
country clear to the water works, the
foothills and Singalon, capturing San
Francisco del Monte and Mariquina.
Late in the afternoon the Montana
regiment and Sd artillery crossed the
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-03-25
WHAT BECAME OF The DOODLE?
Oklahoma City Is Trying to Find Where
Money It Appropriated to Defeat Leg
islation in Favor Of Guthrie
Hoe Como

Guthrie, @. T., March 25.-The federal
grand jury, which has already indicted
three members of the territorial legisla-
ture for attempted bribery, has issued
subpoenas for five prominent citizens of
oklahoma City who came here during
the legislative session as cnstodians of
fund appropriated by the council of
Oklahoma City to be used in defeating
the bill fer erection Of temporary terri
torial buildings in Guthrie. The bill
was never introduced in the legislature,
but when the committee returned to Ok
lahoma City and were asked foran item
lied bill of expenditures, they replied
that to furnish such statement would
be "ineXpedient policy" The register
of the United States land Office at OKLA
homa City and a former clerk of the fed
eral court were members of the commit
tee. The grand jury will endeavor to
ascertain how the money was spent.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-03-25
BEEF! BEEF! BEEF! !!
Like Banquo's Ghost It Won't Down
and Governor Roosevelt Now
Has His Say,
CONSERVATIVE TESTIMONY
The Men Would Not Eat the So-Oalled
Canned Roast Beet, But He Was
Hungry Enough to Eat
His Hat.

New York, March 25-The army court
General Miles that beef furnished the
soldiers in the Cuba and Puerto Rican
campaigns was unfit for use, convened
In this city to-day. Major Lee said he
believed Governor Roosevelt would be
the only witness heard here. The court
is expected then to adjourn to Govern
or's island to hear the testimony of Off
GERS of the 18th infantry, stationed
there. Governor Roosevelt was sworn
When did you first hear complaints
about rations?" asked Colonel Davis.
We'll, it was on board ship at Tampa /
saw a man named Ash, from Kentucky,
throwing away can of so-called roast
beef | asked what was the matter. He
said he couldn't eat it. | told him not
to be a baby; that he did not volunteer
for good time, and ought to be able to
take what came. | thought no more of
the matter until heard complaints be-
ing made on all sides: then | made in
quiries, and was told the roast beef was
a part of the regular ration, and all the
volunteers We're complaining. l spoke
to Colonel Wood about it, and tried a
eat it,"
Governor Roosevelt spoke of the issue
of rations in Cuba, and said although
he did not like the canned beef and his
mo t,nf Tnf hn h. ND
any one say it was an unfit ration"
What did the meat look like?' asked
Colonel Davis. When the cans were
opened there was a covering of slime.
1t was unattractive; the meat was
stringy and did not agree with the men
who ate it, Gould you not eat it when
served with onions and potatoes?" II
think at that time I could have eaten
my hat if could have had onions and
potatoes. Men would have eaten any
thing with fresh vegetables. They
stewed the meat with mangoes and ate
it. Some of the men seemed to eat the
meat without difficulty or distress, but
it was not suitable for sick or half-sick
men," when did you begin receiving
refrigerated beef?" asked Colonel Da-
Wis. about July 90, when ashore about
month" Were the supplies regular"
Sometimes. We received them about
noon" What was their condition when
you received them?" ''Their condition
as a rule was good. The outside was
sometimes bad, but it seemed awfuly
good to u.s." What was the proportion
that was bad?" II can't exactly say,
but doubt if there We're more than two
or three issues when large proportion
was bad" Had you reason to believe
the refrigerated beef was treated with
chemicals before you received it?' Il
never thought about it until 1 returned
home. The meat seemed good to us.
We ate it and enjoyed it, although it did
undoubtedly give the men diarrhoea.'
Did you hear any complaints?" "Well,
l heard some of the officers and men
thought there was something wrong
with the meat, but l have known meat,
if kept for few days on hunting trip,
to have like effect. None of us was
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-03-25
Church Announcements.

At the Cathedral tomorrow March 26
Palm Sunday: First mass at $3.50 a. m; second
mass at $3.50 g. M. third and last mass at 9 80
a. M, with sermon; sermon and benediction
at p. m.
At the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe,
tomorrow, Palm Sunday: First mass at 6 80
q. M, sermon in Spanish; second mass at $3.50
a. M, blessing of palms, sermon in English
vespers and benediction at 8 p. m. Holy
Thursday, mass at 8 a. m. Good Friday, Office
at a. m. Holy Saturday, mass at 7 q. nj. p.
Gilberton, pastor
Services at the Presbyterian church to.
morrow as follows: Sunday school at 9: AS o.
m. preaching by the pastor, II a. m; Y. P. s.
C. L. will meet at $3.50 o'clock p. m.,; no other
evening service, F. P. Crichton, clerk of
session.
Second Presbyterian church, Spanish: Ser
vices every Sunday at 1880 p. M; Sunday
school at 10 a. m. Prayer meeting every
Wednesday at7:3O p. m. Everybody welcome.
M. Madrid, evangelist in charge.
At the Episcopal church of the Holy Faith,
divine service at II o'clock as usual tomor-
| row, Palm Sunday, or the Sunday next before
Easter. There will also be services on every
day during the coming week, Holy Week, at
! o'clock. On Friday there will also be usual
| services at II o'clock. Sunday school at 10 a.
m. tomorrow as usual. ]. l.. Gay.
| At the A. NJ. E. church tomorrow: Sunday
school at 10 q. M; preaching at II q. IN. and
| 7:45 p. IN. Glass meeting Friday night. All
are cordially invited. j. H. Redd, pastor.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-03-25

Talighan river going in northwest di-
rection towards Polo. Macarthur, with
the remainder of Otis and Hale's bri-
gades moving along south of the river
in position to attack either Novalches
or Polo, being within two miles of No
valiches and five miles from Polo. Hall S
brigade moved to Balac, protecting
Hale's right and meeting strong oppo-
sition. The Oregon regiment and part
of the Utah artillery under Lieutenant
Gibbs held the extreme left. The in
trenchments nearest Malabon suffered
the most severe attacks, including a
cross fire from the insurgents massed
at Malabon. The Montana regiment
near BalintanaO came up on a block
house disguised as a leper hospital
across the river, after marching
through the junges. Four men We're
killed and II wounded among Near
thurs artillery. Hampered by the thick
ness of the jungle, McArthur's and
Hale's staffs were frequently under a
calling fire, and upon one occasion all
of the officers except the generals dis
mounted being overcome by the heat
There We're many prostrations during
the day. The battle has been in progress
more than "a hours. War department
officials DO not attempt to conceal their
belief that the fighting has been very
severe, and American losses are no
doubt quite heavy.
KANSAS ATTORNEY WOUNDED.
Lawrence, kans., March 25-Captain
Adna G. Clarke, company H, Goth Kan
sas regiment, was wounded through the
shoulder in to-day's fight at Manila ac-
cording to cablegram received here
The wound, though severe, is not Sc
rious. Clarke is a graduate of Kansas
university, and member of the bar.
WHERE IS LAWTON?
Washington, March 25.-General Gree
ley, chief signal officer, received a ca
BILE dispatch to-day from Manila, saying
that the signal corps, with its tele-
graphic service, was north of Manila,
and in such shape that General Otis is
directing the disposition and operation
of troops from headquarters in Manila.
COLORADO OFFICER KILLED.
Pueblo, Colo, March 25.-A private
cablegram from Manila, received to-
day, says that Captain Charles B. Stu
art, company B, 1st Colorado volun-
teerS has been killed
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-03-25

| in very good health, and it took less to
! upset us than it would at any other
time" Did you attribute their i'll
health to the rations?" ITO a certain
extent, | suppose, yes. When left Gu
ba less than 20 per cent of the brigade
was fit for active work" What was
given the men on the voyage home as
rations?' Canned roast beef" ITO
what extent was ! acceptable?" "It
was utterly and hopelessly unaccept-
able Was any of it eaten?" "Some
was, but it could not be eaten by the
half sick, and well men did not like it,"
Major Lee was about to ask a ques-
ton when the governor interrupted to
say that he wished to speak of the talk
of 'embalmed beef" When we left
Tampa he said, two or three quarters
of beef We're put aboard our ship. was
told to put it in the shade. l understood
it was specially treated for the tropics,
but it did not last, and the investigation
board had it thrown overheard" Can
you remember brands or labels on the
canned roast beef complained of, either
that issued in Cuba or Montauk?" asked
Major Lee. Il do not think l can. Some
were Swift's, some Armour's, ] be-
lieve." Governor Roosevelt said he
submitted reports regarding the rations
through regular army channels, and
again on September 10. These reports
were omitted from the published rec
ords of the war department, but were
to be printed, so he said in the next re-
port. Major Lee applied to the court to
order a copy of Roosevelt's report to be
made a part of the minutes, and Cen
eral Wade ruled favorably. Roosevelt
said there We're some supplementary re-
ports made on September 49, which he
considered important. "They include,
he said, statements of two captains,
four lieutenants, the surgeon, and Cap
tain Brown, of the regular service"
"Will you tell u.s." asked Lee, what.
in your opinion, is the value of canned
roast beef issued at Cuba and elsewhere
as army rations?" Il wish to say un-
hesitatingly that it was utterly unfit
and unwholesome for troops. My expe-
rience proves beyond the shadow of
doubt that at its best the So-called
canned roast beef was unpalatable, and
at its worst it was uneatable and un-
wholesome
Court then adjourned to Governors
island,
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-03-25
Three Days' Retreat Closed.

The annual Three Days Retreat"
for young ladies Of Loretto academy
was concluded yesterday High mass
was celebrated in the Loretto chapel by
Very Rev. A. Fourchegu, V. c., and
also benediction given in the afternoon.
The exercises of retreat were conduct
ed by Rev. J. Deraches, who ever shows
untiring interest in Christian youth.
Highly and heartily appreciated are the
lessons conveyed by his well-adapted
instructions. The pupils hint that all
their spare moments for the next week
will be busily employed in preparation
Of welcome concert for their old friend
and new archbishop.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-03-25
SHIP CANAL OPENED.
A Vast Ooncourse of Prominent People, In
cluding Legislators and Capitalists,
Attend the Port Arthur
OPENING.


Port Arthur, Tex, March 25.-The
formal opening of the Port Arthur ship
canal took place to-day. Over 5000 Wis
itors We're present. The ceremonies
We're participated in by Governors Say
ers of Texas, Jones of Arkansas and
Stanley of Kansas, practically all the
Texas legislature, many members of
the Kansas Legislature, delegation of
foreign capitalists and several train
loads of eXcursiOnists. The programme
included an elaborate procession of
barges, tugs and excursion steamers.
The canal is 37,700 feet long, and will
connect Port Arthur, the southern
terminus of the Kansas City, Pittsburg
& Gulf railroad, which controls the en-
terprise, with Sabine pass.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-03-25
Entitled to Bail.

Hot Springs. Ark, March 25.-Chan-
cellor Leatherman has rendered decis-
ion in habeas corpus proceedings, that
the defendants, Sheriff Bob Williams,
Coffey Williams, Ed Spears. and viii Witt
charged with unjuntiiiable homicide by
coroners jury, were entitled to bail In
81, 600 each which was promptly fur
nished. These men are charged with
killing j. Z. Hart, Louis X, Hinkle, I,
+. Goslee, and Chief Police Toler in the
street fight of last week.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-03-25
Cuban Assembly Won't Dissolve.

Havana, March 25.-At secret ses-
sion of the Cuban military assembly. it
was resolved that dissolution at the
present time would be prcjudicial to the
interests of the army. Argument on
dissolution was postponed one week. 1t
was decided to send Seniors Hevia and
VillalOn to Washington to attempt to
gain the cooperation of the president
in the efforts of the assembly to raise
more money for the Cuban troops.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-03-25
New Census Appointments,

Washington, March 25.-Census Di-
rector Merriam has made the following
appointments William G. Hunt, Mas
sachusetts, chief statistician in charge
Of the population statistics; LIE Grande
Powers, of Minnesota, chief statistician
in charge Of the agricultural statistics.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-03-25
joseph Medill's Will.

Chicago, March 25.-The will of Jo-
seph Medill was made public to-day.
and disposes of s20OO,0OO in bonds and
realty, besides the editors stock in the
Tribune Publishing Company, valued at
81, 100000 This stock will be kept in
tact, and will eventually fall to the pos
session of his grandchildren. Many in
sttutions received bequests.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-03-25
Legislation Favoring the Santa Fe.

SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 25.-The
governor has signed the so-called Santa
Fe consolidation bill. The measure was
introduced at the instance of the Santa
Fe railway people to permit, as its ad-
vocates claimed, that corporation to
operate its system as whole, instead
of being compelled to go through the
medium of three or four different cor
porations. 1t was asserted that unless
existing laws were amended it would be
impossible to purchase line from Mo
lave to the Colorado river necessary to
cOmn|ete the syStem
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-03-25
Movement of Officers.

Havana, March 25.-Brigadier Cen
eral Hasbrouck has arrived, Major Cen
eral Wilson, military governor of the de-
partment of Matanzas will arrive to-
day. General Douglass, commanding
the 2nd brigade of the 1st division OF
of the 7th army corps, leaves Havana
Sunday for the United States. Colonel
Campbell will succeed him in command
OF the brigade.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-03-25
Weekly Bank Statement.

New York, March %. The weekly bank
statement shows the following changes:
Surplus reserve, decreased. $516,750;
loans, increased, $3.50, 900: specie, in
creased, $2O3,3 legal tender, in
creased, $129,soO; deposits, increased,
$3. 800 900: circulation, decreased, $780,
100. Banks hold $ls,557, ,425 in excess
of requirements.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-03-25
MARKET REPORT.

New York, March 25,-Money on call
firm at per cent. Prime mer-
camille paper, 3 a @ ~. Silver, 5c555;
lead, $4.2O.
Chicago.-Wheat, May, 7o35 q 7O%;
Sept, 69&. Corn, March, 34a5; May,
35N. Oats, March, 255s; May, 26%.
Chice ego.-Cdttle, receipts, POO; steady.
Sheep, $500: steady.
Kansas City.-Cattle, receipts, 200; un-
changed. Sheep, 500: steady; lambs,
$3.50 "a $500: muttons, $500 20 $500.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-03-25
Hurrah for the Light Blues!

London. March 25.-I In the Oxford
Cambridge boat race this morning, Cam
bridge won.
The distance was four and one-quarter
miles; time, 21 minutes and four seconds.
Cambridge finished strong, four lengths
ahead of Oxford who was in distress.
This is Cambridge's first victory in 10
years. She has "a out of So races rowed
tO her credit
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-03-25
Hold ur sienally Failed.

Stockton, Calf, March 25.-Two
highway men made an unsuccessful at
tempt hold up the Angels camp stage
near Altaville, Calaveras county. Mes
sengers Jackson's 8 and Mcconnell at once
began shooting, and bullet from Jack
sons rifle probably fatally wounded one
bandit who has been identified as Bob
Murphy, wood chopper. His com
panion will probably be captured.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-03-25
This Robbery Didn't Go Through.

Brady Island, Neb., March 25.-This
morning while Willard and Walter
Eavey were sleeping in IA store in which
the postoffice was located, they were
awakened by burglars and fired on them.
One robber fell. wounded in the hip; the
other escaped. The wounded man says
he is George Reed, of Shelby, la.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-03-25
Soldiers Leave Pana.

Pana. Ills.. March 25.--The last sol
diers in charge q Captain Couch who
have been doing riot duty here. took
their departure today. The situation is
now in charge of Chief Deputy Sheriff
Frank Cheney and 200 special deputy
sheriffs armed with Springfield rifles
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-03-25
Pants Makers Strike.

Philadelphia, March 25.-Fifteen hun
dred operators and pressers, members of
the pants makers union struck today.
Their demands include an increase of
wages, abolition of sub-contractors and
agreement that wages will not be re-
duccd,
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-03-25
Ex-Missouri Executive Dead.

Washington. March 25.-EX-Governor
Fletcher, of Missouri, died this after
noon
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-03-25
New York Volunteers Mustered Out.

Greenville, S. c., March 25.-After
eight months service in the volunteer
army the 2O3d New York regiment was
mustered out at Camp Wetheril today.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-03-25
His Outing Doing Him Good.

Thomasville, Ga, March 25.-Presl-
dent Mckinley will be in Washington
on Tuesday next. He is improving in
health.