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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-06-08
THE FOREIGN BORN POPULATION
AND THE CENSUS.

In the census now being taken the
enumerators will endeavor to ascertain
where each person, and the parents of
each person, were born and. if the person
was not born in the United States, in what
year he came to this country, the number
of years he has been here, whether he has
been naturalized or not, and if not. wheth-
er he has taken out naturalization papers.
The tables made from the answers to
the inquiries respecting birth place show
the number and distribution of the foreign
born residents of the United States. the
number of them born in each of the great
countries the amount of intermarriage be-
tween these foreigners and the natives, the
proportion of the foreigners who settle in
the cities and those who seek the country,
their ability to read and to speak English,
and the law abiding character of the popu-
lation. 1t is sometimes said, for instance,
that crime is specially common among the
foreign population. But this statement
can not be supported by the census figures.
Few crimes are committed by persons un-
der fifteen years of age. and vast numbers
ri A. ~, ID thor
fore can not commit crime. When COM
parison is made between the native pris-
oners and the natives over fifteen years of
age, and the foreign prisoners and the for
eign population over fifteen years of age,
one finds that the proportion of persons
in prison is about so per cent greater
among the natives than among the foreign
born population.
Another point brought out clearly by
the census figures is that immigrants move
but comparatively short distance. The
Canadian immigrants live mainly along
the Canadian frontier, and the Mexicans
mainly along the southern boundary, Thus
in 1880 the Canadians were in a plurality
among the foreign born in Maine. New
Hampshire, Vermont. Michigan, Montana,
and Washington The Mexicans. on the
= =
leo and Arizona. The Germans, however,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-06-08
THE SoUTH'S DEVELOPMENT.

John Barrett, ex-minister to Siam, and
we'll known as writer on economics and
eastern questions. recently took trip
thr ough the south, and in speaking of the
industrial advancement there says
"If man is skeptical about the proba-
bilities and possibilities of the Southern
States evolving from their former condi-
ton, where raw materials and agriculture
materials were dominant, into a newer
condition, where manufactured products
and diversified interests shall bring per-
manent prosperity and higher civiliza-
ton, he should Immediately study the sit
uation on the ground From Richmond,
Va, to Atlanta, Ga, along the line of the
principal railways, it seems as if it were
impossible to get out of the sight of new
cotton mills, either in operation or in the
course of construction. These mills are
practically the growth of the last decade.
Take Charlotte. N c., for example. When
I was there in 1888 it boosted of but one
mill of small capacity, in which the work
was intermittent. Today it has twelve
large mills running night and day, yet
hardly able to keep abreast of the orders.
Atlanta again in its present prosperous
physical and financial make up and grow
ing population, well illustrates the great
strides that the New South has been max
ing. A six story structure there was being
torn down to make room for twelve story
skyscraper. The mills, the throngs upon
the streets, the push and progress every
where in evidence-au told the story of
the prosperity that has come to the inhabi-
ants of the city and that part of the coun-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-06-08
VARIOUS OPINIONS.
IG. FEELS NATURAL AGAIN,

st. Cloud Journal-Press
Ignatius Donnelly is himself again. He
opens his campaign by calling Bryan and
Towne pair of fools.
ACTED WISELY.
Lamberton Star:
The Blue Earth county central commit
tee acted wisely when it set the date of
their primaries SO many days in advance
of the convention. McCleary will carry
that county, and it will have such an in
fuence on the remainder of the district
that Mr.. Funk will doubtless pull his name
from the race.
NOT EQUAL TO BRYANs ECLIPSE.
Fairfax Standard:
The eclipse of the sun travelled across
the country at the rate of thirty-fve miles
a minute. That is pretty rapid, but is
nothing compared to the rate the eclipse
of Bryan will travel next November.
GIVES THE STATE PRESTIGE.
Freedom County Times:
The election of Senator Davis to head
the Minnesota delegation to Philadelphia
with Senator Nelson, Samuel Lord and
Thos. Lowry as the other three delegates
at large, will give the party in this state a
prestige in the national convention that
could not have been secured in any other
way. 1t was wise move, and rightly met
with the unanimous approval of the con-
vention.
SIMPLY BUNCoMBE.
Window Reporter:
The Republican state convention could
not spare a word of sympathy for the
Beers. Its platform is silent regarding the
desperate struggle for liberty and self
government in South Africa-Albert Lea
| Standard.
Neither the Democratic or Republican
parties have any duty to perform toward
the South African struggle, neither has
this government. This sympathy question
has no place in American politics. whatev-
er may be mems individual wishes of sym
pathy. 1t is simply buncombe and moth.
ing more.
THEY WILL ALL RETURN.
Hutchinson Times: f.
Minnesota's congressman have started
on their return to Washington. This may
seem an unnecessary statement, in view of
the fact they are there already. We mean
| that they have started for the next con-
gress. Some of them have been renomi-
nated-the rest of them will be-and that
means they will return to Washington for
another term.
CAN DEPEND ON THE REPUBLICANS.
Anoka Union:
Trusts are the outgrowth of the business
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-06-08

May was the driest month known in the
northwest since 1861. The precipitation
for the month at the twin cities was only
"a of an inch against the general average
of 8 inches. That for May 81 was only
about one-ffth that amount. In some To-
calities the drouth has been broken by
copious rains. The protracted drouth is
commencing to effect the dairy interests. as
the pastures have not really had good
start.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-06-08

The only objection the Democrats car
bring to the trust legislation proposed by
the Republicans is that the latter is no
sincere. This is truly heavy argument
If the legislation meets the case, what diff.
ference does it make whether the Republi
cans are sincere or not. The trouble will
the Denis is. they are in hox. For cam
paign purposes they don't want any legis
lation at this time.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-06-08
talk for various western men was for

| talk for various western men was for
the purpose of dividing sentiment and
keeping real strong western candidate
out of the field. Whether this will
prove successful or not remains to be
seen. In the meantime several eastern
senators state that if it is decided to
put up an eastern man he will be an in
vincible candidate. It is thought by
some that this means that some of tie
leaders. Senator Platt, of New York,
among the number, are still intent upon
naming Gov. Roosevelt for the place.
There is no doubt but that he would
prove most popular candidate. There
is no question but there are interests at
work in New York that would like to
get Roosevelt out of the way as guber-
material candidate, because they can.
not handle him as they can some men.
There is no question but that these in
terests have been at the bottom of keep.
ing the Roosevelt boom alive and before
the public all the time against his earn
est wish. While Gov. Roosevelt would
make a most acceptable candidate with
President Mckinley, it seems as though
he would do the party more good as a
candidate for governor of New York,
which in connection with the national
ticket would put New York beyond all
question Of doubt in November next,
no matter what the Democrats may do
at Kansas City. There are a number
of strong men who can be named for the
vice presidency, but it is questionable
whether the Republicans of New York
could name man for governor who
would prove as strong as Governor
Roosevelt.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-06-08

A move is being made in Colorado, the
object of which is to bring large colony
of the defeated Beers to that state to settle
in the Valley of the Platte. The Unior
Pacific company proposes to give one mil
lion acres of land for this purpose, nc
charge being made for this purpose. Ar
agent is now on his way east to meet the
Boer commissioners in regard to thi:
scheme.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-06-08

try. While other great interests are be-
ing pushed forward and developed, it is
cotton that is receiving the first and great.
est attention. Over hundred new mills
are in the process of construction or about
to be started today in the South"
The South has probably seen the great.
est period of development during the past
three or four years that ever occurred in
its history.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-06-08
CALL FOR REPUBLICAN COUNTY CON
vENTION.

A Republican County Convention for the
county of Blue Earth, and State of Minnesota
will be held on Thursday, the 2lst day OF June
the city of Mankato, in said county, for thepu
pose of selecting twenty-one delegates 10 repre-
sent said county in the Congressional Conven.
Mal,kato, to nominate representative to Con-
gress for the Second Congressional District,
and to select twenty-one delegates to the state
Mimi, June 18th, 1900, for the nomination OF
State officers.
The representation in said county convention
will be in accordance with resolution auopteu
nv the county committee of said county, to-wit
Each election precinct will be entitled to one
delegate for every Twenty-Five votes, or major
fraction thereof, cast for President Mckinney IN
election precincts in said county are entitled to
representation in said convention as follows:
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-06-08

Some of the anti-expansion papers are
declaring that sentiment toward the per-
manent holding of our new possessions is
changing, and quote Senator Hale as an
illustration But this is an illustration
that does not illustrate, as the Senator has
been one of the solid ants all the time.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-06-08
AN ECHO FROM THAT "MULBERRY
TREE"

Lake Crystal June 4.
Neff, has heard the sound of the going
in the tops of the Mulberry trees" and
judging from the article in last weeks I'm
ion, ''they take the cake, has been struck by
the wind and is mad. Most assuredly the
Free Press takes the cake-the best pair at
cake walk always do-and having received it
by the patronage of dozens of pleased Gus
toners here during the past week land by
the admission of the Unions EDITOR they
believe in keeping it. Dirt. yes. plenty
of it-good rich soil-that's what makes
the Free Press potatoes so large. mealy
and sweetly favored. It's better than the
mud" used by the moulder of public
opinion who has sat in battered old chair
at the rear end of the Union Office for
years, taking fresh ''chaws of baker" to
stimulate the end of his anatomy where
some ideas ought to be located in order to
think of something mean to write about
Congressman McCleary and Postmaster
Hunt.
After writing dozens of derogatory squibs
concerning these gentlemen. scholars and
statesmen, he finds himself alone, the only
one possessed of his opinions. Against
he re nomination of McCleary for con-
gresham from this district, no man can be
found in this community, except the afore.
! mentioned moulder. which shows that the
sheet is run to suit himself alone. and no
notice is taken of the opinions OF the peo
pie who furnish support for publishing his
confused theories The one Individual
no we will take care of later on, desires
to say that they have acyclone cellar-and
its good one-so does not fear "twisters. ;"
There are some dark spots that may be
brought to light if the cyclone comes later
on.
LAKE CRYSTAL RESIDENT.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-06-08

The fusionists are laboring awful hard
in their attempt to convince the country
that Minnesota is doubtful state. The
only doubt there will be in regard to Min
nesota is the size of the majority it will
roll up for Mckinley.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-06-08

1t seems that the recent failure of two or
three big cotton firms was caused by spec
ulation by members of the firm. We have
been expecting to see the fusionists lay it
to the gold standard, but perhaps they will
insist that the latter was the cause of the
speculation.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-06-08

situation. and no party is to blame for
their formation. Mark this: the Repub-
lican party will clip their wings. destroy
their influence better than any other polit-
ical organization. You can always depend
on the Republican party taking care of the
interests of the masses.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-06-08

Ali county conventions in the district held in
the several counties for the selection of dele.
gates to the said congressional convention
shall be held on the 21st day of June, 1900.
All primary elections for this convention
must be held in accordance with the primary
election laws of this state.
Dated this goth day of March: A; D. 1900.
G. L. BENEDICT,
Chairman Republican Congressional Commit
tee. Second District.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-06-08

Washington dispatches state that the
talk in that city is again changing to-
ward an eastern man for the vice presi-
dency. and that it is alleged that the
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-06-08

Primary elections will be held in the several
election precincts for the purpose of electing
delegates to said convention on Monday, the
18th day of June, 1900. from the hour OF 6:3U
O'Clock D. M TO the hour of 80 O'Clock p. M
HARRY PADDOCK,
Chairman of said Committee
D. S. EVANS,
Secretary of said Committee.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-06-08

st. Cloud Journal-Press:
Ignatius Donnelly is himself again. He
opens his campaign by calling Bryan and
Towne pair of fools.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-06-08

its history.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-06-09
Frisco RuIIetin.

Account Bienn al Conclave knights
Pythias, Detroit, Michigon, August 27
to Septem Der /, the Frisco Line will
sell tickets from all points in Kansas,
Oklahoma and Indian Territories at
rate of one fare plus $500 for the
round trip, Tickets on sale August
25, 25 and 27 with final return limit
September 5. By depositing the same
with joint the agent, Detroit, you can
get eXtons'o on on ticket until Septem-
Der IA.
National Eucampment Grand Army
Republic, Chicago, August % to Sep
tember l rate Of one fare plus 81 for
the round trip. Tickets on sale Aug
"a to 27 inclusive, with final return
limit September 1. By depositing
same on or before Septemb Der ., same
can be extended until September 30.
Tea hers excursion to Eureka
Springs, Arkansas, from Wichita,
Blackwell, Arkansas City, Winfield
and all intermediate points to Cherry
vale on June II good to return seven
days from date of sale, S. for thr
round trip.
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FRISCO LINE

Take the most popular route to ST.
Louis and all points east. Kansas City
and all points north and west.
Santa Fe trains make close connec~
tions at Oklahoma City and Wichita
for all points on the Frisco line.
ST. Louis and Kansas City mail and
express leaves Oklahoma City at 9:15
every morning; leaves st. Louis at s:lC
every evening and arrives at Oklahoms
City at $3.50 the following evening.
Through reclining chair cars With.
out change. Pullman palace sleepers
from Monet to st. Louis and Kansas
City. You can secure berths before
leaving Oklahoma.
Further information will be cheer
fully given by tie nearest agent or
B. F. DUNN.
Dist, Pass. Agt.. Wichita Kans
RvRoN SNYDER,
G. P. A. st. Louis, Mo.
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Eastern Oklahoma Time Card.
wOMEN's CLUBS OF GUTHRIE.

ACORN CLCB-Mrs +. X. Brooke, president:
n Mrs. j, Houston, secretary. Meets on
every Thursday afternoon.
CAMBRIDGE CLUB-Mrs A. H. Huston,
- President: Mrs n. NJ. Carter. secretary.
Meets every alternate Tuesday.
L LXCELSIOR CLUB-Mrs. Almont HixOn,
L President, Mrs. Geo H Dodson, secretary.
Meets every Monday afternoon.
CHAKESPEARE CLUB -MrsJosephW Wisby,
- President Miss Reese, secretary. Meets
each alternate Tuesday.
COROSIS CLUB-Composed of the society
- ladies led by Miss Helen Green. Meets
every Tuesday.
NHAUTAUQUA CLUB-Mrs. w L Rhodes,
- President Mrs. NJ Carter, secretary.
Meets every Thursday afternoon.
DANNER UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
. Miss Alma Carson, PRESIDENT Miss Anna
Hutchinson, secretary. Meets Saturday
evening.
CAPITAL UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
~ Mrs. Julia Ryan, President; Miss Mar
guerite Byrne, secretary, Meets every
Wednesday evening.
Oncers of City Federation-Mrs, Frank
Dale, President; Mrs. j j. Houston, Secre-
tarY
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Special Low Rate Excursions via the


Special Low Rate Excursions via the
Choctaw Route.
Biennial convention Of the National
Repu blican League of the United
States, St. Paul, Mimi. Tickets on
sale July 14th, 18th and 10th at one
fare plus So for the round trip. Tickets
are limited until July 2lst for return
passage.
Baptist Young People of America,
industrial convention, Cincinnati, Ohio
Tickets on sale July 10th, 11th and
18th at one fare plus 50 for the round
trip. Tickets limited for return pas
sage until July 18th, with privilege Of
extending until August 10th.
Knights of Pythias conclave, Detr' it
Mich. Tickets on sale August 25, 90
and 27 at one fare plus two dollars for
the round trip. Tickets are limited
until Sept. for return passage with
privilege of extending until Sept IA.
For any information regarding the
above named rates call on or write G.
B. Hart, G. w. A., G. o. & G., R. R.,
Oklahoma City; E. p. Kidwell, T.P.A.
Oklahoma City, Okla; or ]. F. Holden
Traffic Manager, Little Rock, Ark.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-06-09

WASHINGTON, June S.-Adjutant
General Corbin today completed pre-
liminary arrangements for the execu-
ton of that section of the military ac-
ademy appropriation bill which pro-
vides for the appointment of 100 ad-
ditional cadets circular letter was
addressed to each member Of the sem
ate by the secretary of war inviting
them to nominate a legally qualified
candidate for appointment as cadet to
the military academy from his state at
large and an alternate These ap-
pointees are to report at West Point
for examination July q. All success
full candidates will go into summer
camp after date.
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"WANTS"

Advertisements in this column &c per line
each insertion. No advertisement taken for
less than 25 cents.
Money to patent good ideas may be Sec
ured by our aid, address THE PATENT RE-
CORD, Baltimore. Md"
WANTED-lOOO Subscribers for the Okla
homa Leader one year and the Farm Journ.
al, hve years for SOC. Sample copies on ap-
plication.
WANTED-Bright boy 10 canvass tor the
Oklahoma Weekly Leader and Atlanta Con-
titution. Good paw to right party.
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Oklahoma Encampment No. l, l. o. O. F.,
meets the second and fourth Friday nights
In ea i E1onth. s. II. BATES, c. p.
E. f. MERTEN, Scribe
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Guthrie Lodge No s46, B. p. O. T.. meets
the second and last Tuesday id each month
IN Wood men hall. l. q. LEVY, z r
J. FOUCART, Sec'ys
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HAVE YOU BEEN TO THE
Hotel Royal,
Shawnee, o. r.?

1t has been refitted and refurnished
New electric lights and new water
system throughout, Well located and
near post Office and opera house and
in the business center of the city
Good sample rooms and everything
irst class. Do not fail to try the
Royal when you come to shawnee.
A. S. DOOTON. Prop
From Arkansas.
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There were 90 business failures in Can
ada IN May involving S9S1,2SO Of liabilities,
an increase Of 13 per cent In number and
OF Is pc rcent in liabilities over the same
month a year ago.
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Another
Big
Club Offer.

Live Stock Inspector, (Of-
fetal organ of Oklahoma
Live Stock Association 81 90
New York Weekly Tribune 1 90
Oklahoma Weekly Leader so
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80 Cents.

The Live Stock Inspector
should be in every farmers
home. 1t is the paper for the
stockman and farmer.
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LODGE DIRECTORY.

Capitol Lodge No /, Royal Tribe of Joseph
meets every Saturday night at 30 O'Clock
in Odd Fellows hall. Visising members
Will be made welcome,
II. B. REDER, w. p.
A. A. MEACHAM, Scribe.
The evening times., 1900-03-24
NEW GRAND THEATRE SAFE.
An Official Report on Arrangements
in Case Of Fire.

in Case of Fire.
By request of Senator Mcmillan the
Commissioners OF the District have caused
TO be investigated the appliances Of the
New Grand Theatre and arrangements for
exit in case OF fire. Senator Mcmillan
request was the outcome OF a communica-
tion addressed to him on March by
Charles q. Mortimore.
The Commissioners directed Fire Mar
shall William o. Drew 10 examine the con-
dition of affairs at the theatre and to re-
port the same TO them. This Mr.. Drew
did. and his report was as follows:
Il have made a thorough examination OF
the New Grand Theatre and find the con-
dition TO be good. the doors on the south
side are kept closed with a swinging bar
and on the west side by simple hook,
easily operated by a woman or child IN
case Cf panic On each side of the stage
and also in the fly loft are two lines o.
hose coupled 10 a staDdpipe, the water
always turned on and ready for use in
case of fire, with a competent man IN
charge of same. In regard TO passage
ways being used as a storage room, l find
that. what was formerly the main en-
trance on the Fifteenth Street side to be
not blocked with rubbish (as claimed by
Mr. Mortimore in his communication to
Senator McMillanl. A table. painter 5
easIe. and small step-ladder are in the
vestibule. but not in the way OF an audi
| ence should they wish to retire by that
| exit.
Il consider the avenues of escape ample
| and the house as safe as any theatre IL
| the city
| Major Sylvester. Chief of Police, alsc
submitted TO the Commissioners a state
| ment that in his opinion the complaint
made by Mr.. MortimOre was unjustifable
| for he said that as far as he could OBJ
| serve the theatre was quite safe.
The Commissioners today submitted tht
| report of the Fire Marshal and the opin'
ion of Major Sylvester 10 Senator McMil.
Ian, and stated that they approved them