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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-12-27
Washington Calls on the President.

Washington, Dec. 24.-Booker r.
Washington. president OF the Tuskegee
Normal institute at Tuskegee, Ala,
was with the president for consider
able time during the day. He was re-
celved in the cabinet room. While be
was talking TO the president Secretary
Hay arrived and Mr. Washington left
In company with the secretary. Mr..
Washington declined to make any
statement as to his business with the
president. bat It Is believed they dis.
cussad Southern appointments
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-12-27
MAcLAY MAKES FORMAL DE,
MANp FOR TRIAL BY NAVAL
PROCEDURE.
WILL STAND BY HIS RIGHTS
says He Has Broken No Rules and
the Civil Service Law Furnishes
Him Complete Proteetion--ls TAX.
Ina the Position He Does as Mat
ter of Principle and Not for the SAL
airy Involved.
airy Involved.

airy Involved.
Washington, Dec. 24.-Edgar Stan
ton Maclay, whose connection with the
schley case led President Roosevelt TO
request his resignation as special la
borer In the navy, made formal de-
mand during the day the trial by usual
naval procedure. He averred that his
case came under the civil service law
and that he could not be dismissed
without formal charges, trial and con-
yiction. The request for his resignar
ton was sent to him by Rear Admiral
Barker, commander of the maynard
at Brooklyn, and he replied at once by
letter. formally setting forth his posi-
ton.
Discussing the case Maclay said:
"I'he president cannot have me dis
missed under the law as l see 1t. /
do not see how he can force me out.
/ am protected by the civil service
laws enacted by congress. whose en-
kctments the president Is bound to
execute. / do not know positively, but
/ believe my position under civil serv-
ice furnishes me complete protection
SO long as / violate no rules Of the
service, and that have not done, and
that | have so stated In my letter to
the commandment In answer TO the re-
quest for my resignation. No, | did
not say that the president Is rs bad as
the car OF Russia. | have done moth
Ing more than write the commandment
asking that charges be preferred
against me, and viii do nothing moro
just now. have not been suspended
and am working here yet. as / have
been doing for Is months. have tried
to do my duty here and have broken no
rules and shall simply stand by my
rights. more for the principle OF the
matter than anything else, for my posi-
ton here pays me very little and Is
chiefly valuable because of the expert
ence and information 1t affords me as
material for my books"
Rear Admiral Barker forwarded
Maelay's letter to Washington.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-12-27
SAVED BY A WOMAN.
TALLER at Waiia Walia overpowered by
Prisoners Trying to Escape.

Walla Walla. Wash, Dec. 24.-Eight
prisoners in the county jail overpow-
cred Jailer Malone as he was locking
the cells for the night and were about
TO make their escape when Mrs. Susan
KEGS, wife Of the sheriff, stepped up
with a revolver and drove the nrtson-
ers back to their cells. Sheriff KEGS
and his family live in the jail build
Ing, and when Mrs. KEGS hea d the
connection she rushed to the rescue
OF the jailer and released him from
the prisoners, who were beating him
into insensibillty.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-12-27
THE MANcHuRiAN TREATY.
Diplomats at Pek!na Believe Russia
VIII Modify Her Demands.

Picking, Dec. 24.-Paul Lessar, the
Russian minister to China, has re-
quested the Chinese plenipotentiaries,
Prince Ching and Wang Wen Shao, to
present their objections to the Man
ohurian treaty (Which was discussed
here between NJ. Lessar and the Chi
nese representatives last Saturday,
In writing for transmission to his gov
ernment. The ministers of the foreign
powers here who oppose this treaty
consider this request to be a sign that
Russia is willing 10 modify her de-
mands.
The Chinese court has arrived at
Tsu How, within the boundary OF Chi
Ii province. where It was welcomed
by numerous officials.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-12-27
NOTHING IN 1T.
Steamship Company Has Bought No
Rights In Nicaragua.

New York, Dec. 24.-Emil L. Boas,
general agent of the Hamburg Amer
lean line, who has been In Europe ar
ranging for line of steamers to the
LeVant and who returned during the
day, said of the report that by reason
OF the purchase of the Atlas line the
Hamburg-American line claimed some
rights in the Nicaragua district:
There is nothing in the story. In
deed, it was specifically stated in the
contract of the purchase with the At
las company that we did not secure
certain concessions claimed by the
Pacific Transportation company, which
runs a line of steamers from Grey
town"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-12-27
Robbers Carry Off the Payroll.

Leayenworth Kan. Dec. 24.-T'wo
masked men with drawn reyolyers en-
tered the Office of the Alternately fur
niture factory and got away with the
entire payroll, amounting to between
$500 and $500. The robbery occurred
when the men were about 10 be called
In for their tri-weelSly pay. Three
shots We're fired at Omar Alternately
and the clerks, but none took effect.
The robbers escaped without being
identified.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-12-27
WILL HAVE TO GO ANYWAY.
Presidents instructions Regarding
Maclay Will Be Carried Out.

Washington, Dec. 24.-Secretary
Long said that he had not yet re-
ceived the reply of Mr.. Maclay TO the
request for his resignation. Pending
its receipt the secretary said he did
not wish to enter into a discussion OF
the matter for publication. In his in
formal discussion of the matter Sec
rotary Long made 1t perfectly plain
that the presidents intentions in re-
gard to Maclay would be carried out
regardless of the latter's declaration
that he is protected by civil service
rules. It is expected that ii he does
not resign he will be removed sum
marily.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-12-27
VIII BE a Total Loss.

Ludington, Mich, Dec 24.-The
wrecked car ferry Muskegon Is slowly
sinking into the sand and the prospect
of saving the steamer and cargo grows
less every hour. The government In
spector Of hulls from Grand Haven
made a survey and says she is broken
IN two and viii be q total loss.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-12-27
Was a crlmean Veteran.

Usage City, Kan, Dec. 24.-William
Fay, who was an English soldier In the
Crimean war, died here during the day,
aged more than 100 years. Until a
fsw weeks ago his mind was vigorous.
The old man wandered off during the
last weeks cold wave and was badly
frozen. This was the direct cause OF
10
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-12-27
AMERICAN RAILROADS.
Interstate Commerce Commissions
Preliminary Report.

Washington, Dec. 24.-The prelim-
mary report OF the interstate COM
merce commission on the income ac-
count of railways IN the United States
for the year ended June 30, 1901, shows
returns of railway companies operat-
Ing 1928 miles of line. The passen-
ger earnings of these railroads were
$426, 9o9,210 and the freight earnings
s1,114,740,7 70. The total gross earn
ings were s1,57S,164, 203. or 1921 per
mile of line, against S1,4ST ,044,S14 in
1900. Operating expenses amounted to
s1.023, 156.2S1, or S5,323 per mile Of
line, making net earnings S355,091 .024,
or $35, 577,218 ii excess of the fiscal
year 1900.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-12-27
LITTLE HOPE OF PEACE.
General Kitchener Sends in Reports of
Sharp Fighting.


London, Dec. 24.-Lord Kitchener.
In dispatch from Johannesburg.
sends reports of sharp fighting in the
Orange River and Transvaal colonies
The engagements occurred Dec. IS,
10 and 20 at points widely apart. The
casualties. so far as known, aggregate
about $50, equally divided, but heavy
British losses, the totals of which have
not yet been reported. have occurred
In the Transvaal.
The news convinces the newspapers
that 1t is hopeless to expect peace In
the Immediate future. That this IS
also the government view OF the situa-
ton is apparent from the fact that be-
tween now and January the drafts Of
troops proceeding to South Africa
from home and from the colonies ag-
gregate 1900 men.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-12-27
AIaer,s CONDITION FavorabIe.

Detroit, Mich. Dec. 24.-The follow.
Ing bulletin has been given out by the
surgeons attending General Alger:
General Ayers condition is favor.
able; pulse rs, temperature 1913.
Spirits good and he Is suffering less
pain than at any time since the opera
ton was performed" :
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-12-27
Lanan Has a surnIua

Toxic, Dec. 24.-The Japanese
budget shows surplus OF 1850, 900
yen, which. together with the proceeds
from the Chinese indemnity. the gov.
ernmen proposes TO devote to redeem
ing the national debt. the building OF
railroads and telegraphs and the res
toration Of the naval maintenance
<t,ud
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-12-27
FAvoRs FRENCH IDEA.

National Business League Approves
Commercial School in America.
Chicago, Dec. 24.-The executive
committee of the National Business
league at a special meeting here adopt
ed resolutions favoring the establish
Ing Of a French Industrial and COM
mercial school In the United States
The resolutions set forth that the Gre
alton and permanent maintenance of
such school would strengthen the
already cordial relations between the
United States ard France. 1t was
agreed that copy Of the resolutions
be transmitted through the French
ambassador to the French minister OF
commerce.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-12-27
SEVEN MEN KILLED.
Explosion of Fuse Box Sets Fire 20
a London Electric Train.

Liverpool. Dec. 24.-An explosion In
fuse box set fire to train on the
electric overhead railway at Dingle
station Several OF the railway en-
ployes were terribly burned and seven
were killed.
1t appears that the burning train en-
tered a tunnel stored with stacks of
creosoted railroad sleepers. These
were also set on fire and the tunnel
became a blazing furnace. The fire
brigade had the greatest difficulty IN
extinguishing the flames. The corpses
o. the men killed were carried from
the tunnel
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-12-27
HER HUSBANDS AFFECTIONS.
Wisconsin Woman Gets $1,000 for
Them in North Dakota Court.

Cando, N. D.. Dee. 24.-The jury in
the case of Irene C. King VS.. Mary D..
Hanson for alternating the affections
OF Mr.. King returned a verdict for
81, 1000 damages. Mrs. Hanson has a
hotel at Rice Lake, Wis, and King
was in her employ.
AS the laws of Wisconsin do not
permit one woman to BRING an action
against another for the alienation Of
the affections of the husband of the
complainant the action was brought in
this county and an attachment was
levied on Mrs. Hanson's property
here. An appeal will be taken.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-12-27
JENNIE JUNE" DEAD.
Well Known Authoress and Club Wo-
man Passes Away at New York.

WEI FNIFOVFIE FNUkIIOII oo aIIu NIUU WE
man Passes Away at New York.
New York, Dec. 24.-Mrs. Jennie
June" Croly, journalist and organizer
Of woman's clubs. died in this city
from heart failure. Mrs. Croly, who
was 72 years old. was born In Eng
land. She became newspaper writer
In this city under the non de plume
vide reputation. She organized
Sorosis over 80 years ago and through
her efforts the Federation of Woman's
Clubs In this country was formed. At
the time q her death Mrs. Croly was
president : the New York Women's
Press club.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-12-27
NO AGREEMENT YET.
Terms of Miss Stones Release VIII
Not Be Settled for Ten Days.

Terms OF MISS SIoneS hcieaSe VIII
Not Be Settled for Ten Days.
Constantiuople. Dec. PA cowe-
spondent here of the Associated Press
was informed at the American lega-
ton that no agreement had yet been
arrived at with the brigands who hold
Miss Stone captive concerning the
missionary's release and that 1t was
unlikely that anything would be set
tied In this connection for another 10
days.
Advices received here from Sofia are
to the effect that NJ. Tsilka has heard
that Nine. Tsilka, his wife, is doing
well. but cannot be moved for another
week. The same advices say Miss
Stone is well.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-12-27
Liabilities s2.oo3,e44, Assets Zero.

Chicago. Dec. 24.-Robert Berger.
former partner Of Edward s. Dryer,
the banker who after several trials
was convicted of embezziement Of
funds OF the West park board OF Chi
cage, filed a uetition in bankruptcy
during the day, scheduling S2,Os5, 6a4
liabilities There are no assets. All
the debts are connected with the Tall
ure OF the banking house OF T. y
Dryer & Co. In 1896.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-12-27
iNsuRREcTIoN IN CUBA.
ProPhesied That One viii Occur Be-
fore a Year Has Passed.

fore Year Has Passed.
Lexington, KY, Dec. 24.-"You will
zee insurrection on the island of Cuba
before year has passed. said DR.. F.
o. Young. who has Just returned from
visit to his brother, Lieutenant Lu-
Glen Young, who has recently been re-
ueved as captain Of the Havana port,
but not yet resigned. DR.. Young says
that the thinking class of Cubans de-
sire annexation and that If the ques-
ton was submitted to vote 1t would
carry. AS matters stand he predicts
that the Cubans viii prove incapable
81 self-goyernment and that their I'M
restrained prejudlces and the ignor-
Ence and discomfort Of a certain class
viii soon result in uprisings. He says
that a number Of officers to whom he
talked shared this view that annexa-
ton was the hope of the island.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-12-27

Washington, Dec. z4.-rhe treasury
department has drawn a warrant in
favor of Rear Admiral Sohley for SO.
334, his share OF the prize money due
him FIR the destruction of the Spanish
heet at Santiago July 3. 1898.
Governor Van SAINT OF Minnesota
has called a conference OF the gov.
eronrs and attorney generals of all
the Northw estern states interested in
the railroad merger to meet at Hell.
ena, Mon. pan. 40
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-12-27
SATISFACTORY TO AMERICA.
Submission of chiean-Argentine DIS
pute to Great Britain.

Washington. Dec 24-Both the
Chilean and the Argentine representa-
tives were at the state department in
reference to the controversy between
the two countries. The United States
government is watching the progress
of the negotiations and is standing
ready to aid In peaceful solution in
any way agreeable to both the parties.
The submission to Great Britain is en-
tirely satisfactory to the authorities
here and they probably will assist in
having both governments accede TO
this manner OF solution.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-12-27
HAD MANY POSTAGE STAMPS.
Man Arrested in New Haven, Conn.,,
for Chicago Postotiiee Robbery.

for Chicago postoffice Robbery.
New Haven. Conn, Dec. ga man
carrying dress suit case partly filed
with postage stamps, who was arrest
ed here, is believed by the police to
be an important capture. He is sus-
pected by them of some connection
with the recent robbery of the Chicago
postofiiee. The prisoner said that his
name was Henry Rantill, that he was
q resident of Providence, r. l.. and
that his age was So. ostage stamps
worth about Sis and a number of
gold watch cases were found In his
pockets and dress suit case. He is
held under bonds Of $4,000 on war
rant issued by the United States dis
trict attorney.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-12-27
CLAIM AGAINST COLOMBIA.
Liberals Loot an American Mining
company's commissariat.

Colon, Colombia, Dec. 24.-Durtng
the absence of the government soldiers
the Liberals returned to Nombre de
Qlos and looted the commissariat of
tie Manganese Mining company. an
American concern. They also threat
ened the life of the custodian of the
stores, who was forced to surrender
his keys. The company Is presenting
q claim TO the government for the loss
sustained by 1t. On the arrival OF the
United States gunboat Marietta at
Nombre de Dios, and subsequently
when the Colombian gunboat General
Pinzon reached the same place with
80 soldiers on board, the Liberals
again disappeared.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-12-27
TARIFF WAR IMPROBABLE.
American Products Have Too Firm a
Foothold In Germany.

FoothoId IN Germany.
washington. Dec. 24.-It is not prob
able that Germany will ever begin a
tariff war with the United States, ac-
cordlng TO consular report received
at the state department The subject
which interests the German press most
In connection with the new German
tariff bill Is the probable effect 1t will
have on the renewal of the CONNER
cial treaties in 1903. The sentiment
Is almost unanimously In favor or
first reaching an agreement with the
United States and using this as
basis for concluding treaties with other
natsons Our foodstuffs and manufac-
tured goods have gained such foot
hold In Germany that 1t will be a diff
cult matter to dislodge them
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-12-27
Haaen Released from Prison.

Sioux Falls, S. D.. Dec. 24.-By a
writ of hataas corpus Thomas e. Ha-
gen. sentenced from North Dakota for
soliciting brides while a deputy col
leetor of customs, has secured his re-
lease from the Sioux Falls peniten-
hary.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-12-27
aoer PrIaonera Have Measles.

Hamilton, Bermuda, Dec. 24.-The
Boer prisoners OF war landed on
several OF them are suffering from 8
mild form Of measles.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-12-27

- Red Wing s..mayor and city council
fixed.up "a skating rink. for. the youngs-
tiers of --that.city. :. That is where that
city.-gets-- ahead. of ..Mankato. . Perhaps
moye.in that direction .will..be made
here sometime. =
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-05
Baseball Notes.

Heydon will be used behind the bat in
part of the game this afternoon.
Manager Carey has a team that should
land Buffalo at the top of the Eastern
League race.
Berte handles himself like a ball player.
He came from Cincinnati and has had
experience in the Interstate League.
Dibby Flynn showed yesterday that he
will make the fastest short stop in the
Western Association this year. He &C
cepted ten chances without an error.
When Fred Barnes arrived in town he
announced that he had recently Joined the
league of benedicts. that is under no na-
tional agreement protection and is not
mixed up in any war.
Bey seems TO be a likely youngster. The
young candidates for outfield positions will
have 10 work hard during the exhibition
games. for there are "A number that are
after a berth on the team.
Manag Watkins said last night that he
will use Stimmel and Barnes for two
innings each in to-day's game and will also
use Alloway and Sutthoff in the box again.
The game Will be called at 3l5.
Mike Kelly is showing Improvement over
last season. and IL his hitting during the
championship season is half as good as IL
was yesterday he will likely lead the West
ern Association bats:aen. Ii may be that
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-05
FOREIGN MISCELLANY.

At Leipsic 100 municipal physicians have
gone on strike for higher pay and more
considerable treatment.
Emperor William and Empress Augusta
Victoria. with the members of the i'm
perial family. celebrated holy communion
yesterday in the castle at Berlin.
This years coffee crop is about harvested
in Nicaragua. Its quantity is about half
the usual mount. but its quality is said
years.
All the professions which had been pre-
pared for holy week at Granada. Spain,
have been prohibited. and such professions
probably will be forbidden at Madrid.
Barcelona and elsewhere.
The Roman Catholic priests at Leon,
Nicaragua. have organized and are oper-
ating a lottery for the benefit of a hospi-
tai. The first prize OF $1.000 was won by a
priest. who turned his winnings over TO the
hospital.
The Trieste correspondent of the London
Daily Express reports anti-Austrian risings
diaries of the residence of the governor OF
Trieste. Count GOess, at Levico. in the Aus
trian TyrOl.
The American dentists I'm Germany. Nor
WAY, Sweden. Denmark and Austria will
meet in Berlin at Eastertide TO discuss
the most recent developments in dental
science. Among those who are expected to
Dresden. and DR.. Watson. Or. Miller and
DIR. Sylvester, OF Berlin.
The London Times has received the fol-
ton. New Zealand: France, after estab-
fishing a naval station In the Pacific and
increasing her warships TO five within a
few weeks. is now engaged In strengthen
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-04-05
alnrine and NnxnI Notcs.

The steamer Ophir. bearing the Duke
and Duchess Of CORNWALL and York, has
arrived at Alden.
The British steamer Costa Rica. Captain
Kelly. which left Kingston, Jamaica, March
p for Liverpool. via New Orleans, mas re-
she was ashore three days. Her cargo was
landed on Grand Cayman, pending the re
suit OF the survey there
Judge Advocate General Lemley at Wash
irgtOn has received a telegram from Com
mander Snow at San Francisco, saying that
the Union iron works will launch the
battleship Ohio on May IS. The company
has been informed that President Mckinley
and his Cabinet Will be present at the
launching.
A recent rapid development in the Rus-
sian merchant marine is recorded IN a re-
port received at the State Department from
United States Consul kehle at Stettin- Her
merchant fleet, whichaa few years ago
consisted Of a few steamers and about Hc
Finnish sailing ships. now numbers more
than 5000 steamships, including river
steamers. An imperial ukase recently put
H. forced limited the Russian coast trade
TO her own steamships.
The Navy Department has received for
transmission to the proper persons two
gold medals presented by the Life Saving
two British sailors. The inscription on the
medals. which is In the following terms,
Indicates the purpose OF the award: Pre-
scented 10 Edward Turner. seaman. of the
British ship Centurion. in recognition OF
his courage and humanity In swimming, at
great personal peril, to the drifting junk
flied with American and British wounded,
and braVely helping To save many lives, ar
Taku. China. June -. 1901 The other
medal is presented to Herbert George. of
the British ship Orlando. The medals rep
resent on their faces in bold relief the res
cue of the crew Of a vessel in the surf.