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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1900-01-19
Installed Their officers.

The Odd Fellows are now controlled
by new set of officers, the installation
taking place Thursday evening. The
following were installed by G. c.
Halphlue:
Noble Grand-O. J. Fish.
Vice Grand-Geo W. Warne.
Secretary-N. J. Nielsen.
Treasurer--R. D. Prescott.
Warden-J. B. Slater.
Conductors. B. Sphinx.
r. S. to N. CIV N. Hollands.
L. S. to N. G.-H. o. Fish.
l. CO. Kanouff.
o. &C.. W. Law.
r. 8. S.-A. j. Curtis.
L S. 81. W. Plotner.
L. S. to V. CT. L. Logan.
At the conclusion of the ceremoniei
the Rsbekahs took possession of the
lodge room and emptied their vel
filed baskets on the tables in the ban
quet room. The Odd Fellows were
greatly pleased with the way in which
the ladies surprised them and always
stand ready to be taken unawares or
occasions of this kind.
Both lodges are getting in fine shape
to entertain the grand lodge of each
order when they meet in Mitchell thi,
summer.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1900-01-19
Let Us Tell
You a Few acts
And you consider them and then dropyin and
then let us show you that we have the goods
and are doing what we advertise.

We have about 25 Fur
Scarfs on hand that sold
from $1.70 up to $500. We
place them on sale for three
days for so cents on the 81.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1900-01-19
A Surprise Party.

A very pleasant surprise was given
to Miss Mae Perry, by her class mates,
at the home OF her sister, Mrs. E. w.
Doyle, Friday evening. Refreshments
were brought, and very pleasant time
was enjoyed by all.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-09-21

ton before the country, the really para
mount issue, does not need any de-
Tense by the Republicans That issue
is whether present prosperous condi-
tions shall be cast aside and the hard
times induced by the free trade and
free coinage agitation brought back
again. The comparison of present
times with those of 93-97 needs no
defense. There are no idlers now ex
cept from voluntary purpose. In
stead there is constant call for for
help from all quarters. Yet when it
comes to the matter of defense on the
questions before the country Mr..
Bryan, if he can be candid, must
admit that the Republicans are put
ting up pretty strong defense where
ever it is called for. Another thing
they are not shifting from one thing
to another as he has been doing of
late. The Republicans have no ques-
tion to put behind the door as Mr..
Bryan has done with the silver ques-
ton at times, after he demanded it's
insertion in the Kansas City platform.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-09-21

this reverse would not be the case if
the gold standard was approved of,
but fate has had relentless way of
slapping him in the face as to his pre-
dictions. There is work everywhere
for all who want and every laboring
man now has full dinner pail, where
four years ago many of them were
obliged to look for a free lunch coun
ter. The Bryanites cannot deny this,
but they are attempting to break its
force by holding that the Republicans
are putting the dollar above the man.
They say that all the Republicans
have to offer to the laboring man is a
full stomach, and that the slave had
that but was not contented. No, the
slave was not contented, because he
pined for liberty, which the Republi
cans gave him. The workingman has
liberty, but that liberty is worth little
to him on an empty stomach and
nothing to do with which to earn
something to stay his hunger.
The Republican party championed a
policy that opened avenues which en-
abled him to secure labor at fair re-
turns by which he could not only Sc
cure the necessities of life, but many
of the Injuries The higher elements
in life are not attained ON an empty
stomach. With a full dinner pail which
has been given him, the workingman
has been given the chance to attain
higher things in life, a chance which
the Bryanites have never given him,
and for which their policy holds out
no promise.
1t does not seem possible that the
people will vote to change the condi
tions which surround them today for
those which free coinage, free trade
and anti-expansion would bring about,
and we do not believe they will. There
is too much intelligence abroad in the
land and the memories of the recent
hard times are too fresh in the minds to
be so soon overcome. Ridicule the
full dinner pail as the Bryanites may
it is the foundation of better things. of
greater progress. 1t gives vigor to the
body and helps to build up will and
determination which a free coinage
free lunch counter cannot compare
with as an invigorator The vote for
the full dinner pail is vote for an
opportunity for greater chance in life,
for broader opening everywhere, and
the Bryanites will not make any ad-
vance by attempting to ridicule it.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-09-21
AN ISSUE THAT FAILED.

VIM. R. Hearst, who runs the San
Francisco Examiner, and also the New
York Journal and Chicago American,
published the following in the Ex-
aminer on the 27th of April 1899, and
which represents public opinion very
fairly:
We trust that Mr.. Bryan will yet
range himself in line with the national
aspirations for expansion. The time
has come, as it comes at intervals to
every vigorous nation-as it has come
to ours on several former occasion
when the old boundaries are too con-
tracted for the pulsing life within
them, and when the health of the body
polite demands that room. The pop
ular instincts understands the need for
these periodical expansions, and every
genuine statesman understands it,
too
The popular instinct of nation
cannot be changed in sixteen months,
nor can a creature of expediency be
converted into statesman by an ap-
peal to the truths of history.
Mr.. Bryan may think he is close to
the people, and that his silly talk
about Imperialism moves them, but
he will soon find out that Americans
areas much in favor of expansion to-
day as they were when they applauded
the acquisition of the Louisiana terri
tory by that noted imperialist,
Thomas Jefferson.
The Bryanites are already noting
their mistake and are attempting to
shift to some other issue. The fact is
anti-imperialism and militarism were
only seized upon to distract if possible,
public attention from free coinage of
silver in which the personality of VIM.
J. Bryan is so closely bound up in.
But it has not worked. The people
have longer memories than that So
now they must swap horses in the
middle of the stream and climb astride
the Tammany ice trust, and from that
illogical standpoint try and belabor
trusts. But here in making their at
tack, they are at once placed on
the defensive by the action of the
representatives of their party in voting
in favor of the trusts against the pro-
posed constitutional amendment. True
Mr.. Bryan attempts to defend this
move, but it is very lame and on par
with his feeble attempts about imperi-
alism. Through all their doings the
ghost of free coinage looms up threat
ening the prosperity of the nation if
Bryan is elected.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-09-21
THE FULL DINNER PAIL.

From every quarter comes the re-
port that help is scarce. Farmers and
threshers are being greatly bothered
in getting sufficient help to carry on
their work. It was not thus four
years ago, under Democratic rule.
Then idle men were to be found at
every corner. The country was full of
men who wanted work. They were
looking for the opportunity. The
ratio then was about 16 men to job.
Now the ratio is reversed. Bryan said
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-09-21
A DILEMMA FOR MIR. BRYAN.

A good deal has been said about
Mr.. Bryan's moral responsibility in
the matter of the treaty with Spain
for the Philippine islands. He advised
the ratification of that treaty. With
out the Democratic votes which he in
fuenced in its favor, the treaty could
not have been made He is therefore
morally bound to help execute it in
good faith and can not escape such re-
.sponsibility.
But leaving that aspect of the matter
wholly out of consideration, it would
seem that Mr.. Bryan, as president,
would be legally barred from executing
his proposed policy in the Philippines
The constitution of the United States
says that ''all treaties made or which
shall be made under the authority of
the United States shall be the supreme
law of the land. -
The supreme court has upheld that
provision unfinchingly. Acts of state
legislation or acts of congress which
conflict with treaties are always treat
ed as utilities. The obligation which
the constitution puts npon the presi-
dent to ''take care that the laws be
faithfully executed binds him to the
execution of all treaties
How then would Mr.. Bryan have to
deal with the Philippines under the
treaty?
Section four of the treaty under
which we acquired the Philippines
pledges the United States to give
Spanish ships and Spanish merchan-
disc access to the ports of the Philip
dine islands on the same terms as
those of the United States for the per-
Tod of ten years. That is part of our
supreme law which the president
is to see faithfully executed.
Plainly then for ten years at least
our authority must be maintained in
those islands. Mr.. Bryan could not
withdraw American authority within
that time without violating our su-
preme law. Yet according to his
theory, he would have the United
States leave the islands as soon as pos
sible after his election and throw our
treaty obligations to the winds.
On the other hand, if he would re-
-cognize the obligations of the treaty,
there would have to be at least ten
years of government without the
consent of the governed . There is
no escape from it.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-09-21
FRUIT PLENTY.
The Apple Crop Seems to Have Been a
Very Large One.

The Minneapolis Times in its weekly
review of business of the northwest
speaking of the fruit matters, says
"Heavy shipments of apples con-
tinue to come in, but demand is SO ex-
traordinarily large that this does not
have much effect on values. Buyers
are naturally combining orders to small
lots. anticipating that winter varieties
will be offered shortly and that fall
stock will soon be out of the market.
In west coast fruits big arrivals have
continued during the week with values
moderate on all lines Offerings in
grapes include splendid west coast
stock and Concords and Delawares, all
on moderate basis for values at this
season of the year. The movement of
Michigan peaches is heavier this week
with demand pronounced. Values hold
steady with the market active. Sweet
potatoes are in good supply and de-
mand as active.
"The first shipments of Cape Cod
cranberries have arrived on this mar
ket. The shortage in this variety is,
it is said, made good by the liberal
yield at Long Island, but that is
doubted. A reduction of one-half in
the principal producing section of the
country can hardly be made good in
the comparatively small boys of Long
Island. Jersey shippers are preparing
to ship more of their crop to interior
points without sending them through
New York than they have generally
done heretofore. The ample supply of
fresh fruits will prevent active sales
at high prices at first.
Reports from Missouri indicate
that the yield of apples will be the
largest in the history of the state. Re-
cent rains have benefited the crop
greatly, and apples have increased in
size measurably since the drought was
broken. 1t is said that Ontario will
produce 10, 600, 600 barrels of apples
this year This statement is question
ed, but everyone acknowledges that
the yield will be large.
Recent government crop reports in
dictate that the potato crop will not be
as large as anticipated, many potatoes
having been destroyed in the ground
in northwestern states, owing to the
unusually heavy rains the latter part
of last month. This is giving the sit
uation a firmer tone, although values
as yet have shown no advance. De-
mand for carlot movement is good. .
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-09-21

1t is now given out that Mr.. Bryan,
seeing the futility of continuing the
imperialist bogy, has abandoned that,
as well as free silver, and will saddle
his horse with the trust question. All
right. The Republicans will meet
Mr. Bryan and his party on this is
sue with the same promptness and
with like effect that they have the
other Demo-Pop fads. The Republic
can party is the only party that has
yet legislated against trusts, while the
Democrats in congress prevented the
administration from submitting con-
stitutional amendment for the approval
of the people to further curtail their
destructive methods. When it comes
to talking trust the first thing the
Denis ought to do is to melt that New
York Ice Trust controlled by the big
man of Democracy. By all means, the
opposition is being rapidly driven in
to mighty chilly quarters in this cam
paign.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-09-21

One of the features showing the
great prosperity of the United States
at present is that of its foreign trade.
The outlook now is that it will reach
the enormous sum of So, 800, 600, 600. For
the eight months ending with August
the exports reached the enormous total
of $9t5, 1877. 600. This is gain of
$123, 900, 900, over the same months last
year, and of $137, 600, 600 for a cores
ponding period of $685. 1t is estimated
that they will climb up to 81, 400, 600,
600 by Jan. list. Twelve years ago the
exports were only 1896, 600, 600. Last
year was the first year in our history
that the total. export and import trade
exceeded the two billion dollar mark,
and this year it is expected it will
pass last years figure.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-09-21
Fine Stock and Horses.

The exhibit of stock and horses
was avery fine one, and there were
some notable animals on the gro unds.
W. D. Richardson herd of Guernseys
and a herd of shorthorns, shown by
Mr.. Hall, of Madelia, attracted much
attention. There were number of
very fine horses and colts shown and
taking it all in ALL, the exhibit was
one that would do credit to any sec
ton The award of premiums in these
two departments were as follows:
HORSES, Glass standard bred, W.
81 Tenney, Mapleton, first L. D.
Ketchum, Garden City, second.
Glass 2-Carriage horses, Lester
Fleming, first = Mcqueen, Mapleton,
second.
Glass 5-French draft, VIM. Thomp-
son, Vernon Center, first L. D.
Ketchum, second.
Glass Sucking colt, J. A. Will
liams, Mankato, first; L. D. Ketchum.
second.
Mare or gelding-J. A. Williams,
fisrt; Thos. Edgerton, Garden City,
second.
Glass 6-Registered Clydesdales,
Geo. Lang, Mapleton, stallion, years
old and over, first and second pre-
MUM. Also first on stallion years
old
Glass 7--Grade draft. Geo. W.
Lamberton, brood mare with colt, first /;
R. o. Eberhart. Good Thunder, second.
Mare or gelding, years or over.
VIM. Thompson, first and second.
Mare or gelding 2 years old and over
"A M. Kendall. Garden City, first !;
v. A. Buckles, Garden City. second.
Mare or gelding, year old-W. c.
Lewis, first Robt. w. Hall, second.
Sucking colt-G. w. Swift. first /;
R. o. Eberhart, second.
Class thoroughbred French
coach. Brood mare with colt, r. o.
Eberhart, first w. L. Case, second.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-09-21

Mary Ellen Lease, who has come
out as strong expansionist has seen
new light as result of the prosper
ity of the past two or three years. She
says silver has nothing to do with the
oppression of the people and that the
gold standard will always remain. She
agrees with the administration policy
on expansion, and says Bryan simply
wants to be president for the money
there is in it.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-09-21

Senator Carter says that Montana is
among the possibilities for the Re
publicans and Editor Rosewater, of the
Omaha Bee, says that hard work is
very likely to carry Nebraska for Nc
Kinley. He thinks the Republicans
will elect their candidate for governor
and that with extreme hard work
their chances are good for securing the
Legislature This latter would mean
two United States senators.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-09-21

The Free Press inadvertently omit
ted to refer to the county treasurer
ship in its editorial reference to the
Democratic county ticket on Wednes-
day. For this, we are truly sorry, as
Mr.. Adolph Lille is worthy citizen,
and cuts much ice-in the season.
But as the ice season is now about
closed it is not believed that he can
cut political ice sufficient to defeat
his popular Republican opponent, Mr..
Lewis Davis
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-09-21
STATE.

IT ST TATE
Governor
SAMUEL r. VAN SAINT. Of NVincna.
Lieutenant Governor
LYNDON a. SMITH. OF Montevid,.o.
Secretary Of Stale
PETER Z. HANSON, Of L.tchfeld.
State Treasurer
JULIUS H. BLOCK. of ST. Peter,
Attorney General
w. B. DOUGLASS, of Moorhead.
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
CHAS. NJ. START, of Rochester.
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
LORIN w COLLINS, of ST. Cloud.
Railroad Commissioners. year term
Jos. G. MILLER, of Two Harbors.
Railroad Commissioner, year term
IRA B. MILLS, of Moorhead.
Railroad Commissioner, 2 year term
CHAS. F. STAPLES, of w. St. Paul.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-09-21
MIR. Bryan said q few DAYS AGO Il

Mr.. Bryan said few days ago that
the Republican party was not prepar-
ed to defend its position on any ques-
ton before the country. That state
ment was made before he had read
President McKinley's letter of accept
ance. though in his reckless way of
speaking. Mr.. Bryan would just as
soon make such statement any time.
But in the presidents letter he will
find as strong defence as is needed of
every question before the people.
More than this he viii find his own
demagogical position pretty well rip
ped up the back. But the main ques-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-09-21
THE FACTS AGAINST HIM.
The Founders of the Republic We're Not
Anti-ExpansiOnists.---Wm J. Bryan.
THE FACTS OF HISTORY.

WASHINGTON urged the acquisition
of Canada.
HAMILTON'S VIEWS-"We ought to
look to the possession of Florida
and Louisiana. .
declared for extensive
empire and self government; and
acquisition of Cuba
JACKSON said Never cede any land
or boundary of the republic but al
ways add to it, thus extending
freedom. -
BUCHANAN said Expansion is the
future policy of our country an
only towards fear and oppose it. .
DOUGLAS VIEWS-'FAs fast as our
interests and destiny require addi-
tional territory am in for it. .
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN advocated
the acquisition of Canada.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-09-21
Two Good Farms For Sale

216 acres, formerly owned by Frank
Kennedy, miles southeast of the city.
Also so acres, formerly owned by
George Boeckman, 8 miles east of this
city. For terms and particulars adj
dress P. II. FINNEGAN,
Stahl Mouse, Mankato, MINI.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-09-21
COUNTY

For Auditor
EDGAR WEAVER.
For Treasurer
LEWIS DAVIS.
For Clerk of the District Court
STEPHEN THORNE.
For Judge of Probate
VIM. F. HUGHES.
For Register of Deeds
BENZ. BANGERTER, JR.
For Sheriff
FRED GERLICH.
For County Attorney
S. B. WILSON.
For Superintendent of Schools
w. E. FREEMAN.
For Surveyor
w. BROOKS.
For Coroner
E. r. KENNEDY.
For Court Commissioner
8. =. ..
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-09-21
For Sale.

Very choice farm Mile Laos county
loo acres. go acres under cultivation.
90 acres meadow. Splendid house.
large, balance timber All well fenced.
Reason for selling: Owner. old, re-
tire. For further particulars, address,
ALFRED NUM-, Princeton, MINI.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-09-21
CONGREGATIONAL

For Congress, Second District
JAMES T. M'CLEARY, of Mankato.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-09-21
LEGISLATIVE

For Representatives
GEO. W. NORMAN.
GEO. R. WILDER.
NELS INQUEST.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-09-21
NATIONAL.

For President
WILLIAM MKINLEY,
Of Ohio,
For Vice President
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
Of New York,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-09-21

For Commissioner
First District. RUSSELL.
Third District-R. S. HUGHES.
Fifth District-WM. BORCHERT.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-09-21

Our fall overcoats that are made
strictly up to date, have arrived at The
Model Clothing & Shoe House.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-09-21
Blue Earth Co. Fruit.

Unquestionably the center of attrac-
tion upon the grounds was the fruit
display which was under the superin-
tendence of H. G. Hotaling, of Maple
ton. 1t was the finest ever seen in
this county and visitors at the state fair