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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-01
WHY NOT ANNEX CUBA?


Some of the hot-headed Cubans have
ordered Uncle Sam to get out of Cuba
bag and baggage by June 1st. They
say that if our troops do not leave by
that time it will prove that the gov
eminent at Washington does not intend
to do the square thing by Cuba. On
the other hand Gomez, who has always
been looked upon as fire brand, a
restless, disconnected man, who is
never happy unless stirring up re-
volution, has had an interview with
Gen. Wood in which he said that the
United States troops must not leave
Cuba at present. If they do he says
he will go with them. Gomez holds
that those who would have the
Americans leave at once, are not so
much interested in the welfare of
Cuba, as they are in their own per-
sonal interests, and that the with
drawal of our troops would mean
revolution there within a few
months. The fact of the matter is the
United States never ought to withdra W
from Cuba. The Teller provision to
the war resolution was mistake of a
most serious nature, and if carried
out is bound to battle Cuba in blood.
The Chicago Inter Ocean recently gave
a number of instances where in enter
ing upon important matters the United
States made pledges not to do certain
things, but time worked changes
which made a change of policy imper-
ative. 1t called attention to Lincoln S
declaration not to disturb slavery, and
then the issuing of the emancipation
proclamation within two years there
after. The matter in one case is not
different from the other. The Teller
declaration was matter of sentiment
that was not demanded 1t should
never have been adopted. The ques-
ton is does the trend of events de-
mand that the folly of this sentiment
be carried any farther. The treaty of
Paris pledged this country to the es-
Establishment of a stable government in
the island. 1t is doubtless beyond
question that stable government
there can only be maintained by the
strong arm of the United States. There
would likely be trouble even with the
United States in command ther g, wit
Cuba as a part of the union, even
had the Teller sentiment never been
thought of. There is bound to be
trouble when the United States with
draws. Our troops should never be re-
called from the island. A territorial
government ought to be formed
and the treaty pledge fulfilled. The
trend of events really demand it, and
that the Teller sentiment folly be car
ried no farther. But the probability is
that the wisest thing for the future of
Cuba will not be done, and that the
experiment of a republic, one of the
cruelest possible for the island, will
be carried out.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-01

There seems to be quite a general
approval on the part of the press of the
state in favor of the appropriation of
another million for the completion
of the new capitol at St. Paul. Many
think it was mistake that the work
was begun on scale which, with the
change in the times, prevents the
building being finished within the
original sum named. But no one could
foresee the change that was destined
to come in the price of material or
that the change would be brought as
rapidly. But under the present cir
cumstances it is conceded on all sides
that it would be grave mistake to
finish the interior in manner that
will not correspond with the magnif-
cence of the exterior. This building
will in all probability stand through
the present century at least, therefore
it should be taken into consideration
in granting the additional million
asked for that the building is not for
the present only, but for the future as
well. There is no present large ap-
preparation asked for, but simply a
continuation of the tax by which the
original two million is being raised,
until it reaches the three million
mark.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-01
COUNTY RECORDS ENDANGERED.

A business man has called our atten-
ton to the way in which the records
in the vault of the register of deeds
are exposed to vandals or fire. This is
the only vault in the court house that
has an outside window. 1t contains
almost priceless records, yet there are
no bars or iron shutters to guard them
at night. Any one with ladder could
break the window and get them. The
index book of all the acre property in
the county lies on desk just in front
of the window. 1t could not be re-
placed without great expense and
labor, if it should disappear or be de-
stroyed.
Previous county boards have been
very careless to allow this condition to
continue, and one of the first acts of
the present board should be to place
proper and reasonable safeguards at
the vault window to protect the re-
cords.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-01
CD. Geddes was over from Madison
Lake today.

Lake today.
Hugo Roos of New Ulm was in the
city over night.
H. G. Hotaling of Mapleton was
Saulpaugh guest last night.
Miss Margaret Diamond is able to be
out after ten days illness.
Jno. G. Thro left yesterday on a
brief business trip to Chicago.
l. N. Griffith has been confined to
his house for week with the grip.
Remember the auction sale at VIM.
Just's, Rapidan township, on Friday,
March Sth, of horses, cattle, sheep,
hogs and farm implements.
At st. Paul yesterday, Frank Ware
of Amboy was elected grand represen-
tative by the grand encampment of
Odd Fellows
Parties wanting a family Jersey COW
or pair of Hamiltonian drivers
should attend T.. G. Peart's auction
sale, March 18th.
, Tom Kennedy, a brakeman on the
Omaha, was killed at Bingham Lake.
He slipped and fell under Car, sever
ing his head. He has family at West
Superior.
Lake Crystal Union: Madelia has
smallpox patient who formerly stopped
in this place. They wrote and wanted
Lake Crystal to pay for his care. Our
authorities declined, on the ground
that he is single man, and his home
is where he gets his washing done.
The next best thing to do, the Madelia
people say, they will charge the care
of the man up to Blue Earth county.
They will have good time before
they receive their pay.
| Potatoes have been enjoying good
demand since last fall and bring fifty
cents bushel in Mankato. Mime
sofa contributes much toward sup
plying other states, Michigan some,
and northern Wisconsin great deal.
Missouri is one of the best markets.
No matter how fair the sun shines,
how propitious the season, or how big
the Democratic majority, Missouri al
ways comes to the front with big de-
mand for Minnesota potatoes. Kansas,
Nebraska and Oklahoma are not far
behind, and the poor crop conditions
in North Dakota last year forced the
fickertails to buy most of their tubers
here
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-01

Dan Bard's family at Elysian is
quarantined for smallpox, also one other
family. Mr.. Bard is at the head of the
we'll known dance orchestra.
Peter Ulman's team ran away from
his farm near the poor farm this
morning. He traced them as far as
the city and then lost the track.
@. g. Swanson, the ice dealer, 315
W. Front street, wants wood choppers
Timber is easy to cut. Two miles
and half from city limits.
A heavy explosion occurred in the
business section at two o'clock this
morning. The police thought that it
might have been caused by safe
blowers and made vigilant search,
but could not locate the place where
the. noise came from.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-01

There'will be work in the third rank
at K. of P. lodge tonight.
The United States government has
brought suit against the Milwaukee
road and six other defendants to re-
cover land grants The case is on the
calendar for the April term in this
city.
Before and after trying other re-
needles use Rocky Mountain Tea this
month. Twill keep you well all sum.
mer A great spring blessing. J. G.
Thro.
Money to loan to any amount, with
out commission at 6 per cent on ap
proved real estate or other securities
Mankato Savings Bank, Mankato
MINI.
The snow has gone rapidly under
the warm sun today, and sleighing il
a thing of the past
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-01
COL. JOHNSON IN.
He Enters the Race for Mayor, Making
No Promises.

Col. johnson is willing to accept the
Republican nomination for mayor. He
impaired this information to a Free
Press reporter today in reply to a
question. Said he: 81 have been
hammered at by people toerun until L
have finally told them that [ will &C
cept the nomination. Insdoing so, L
will make no promises, and don't want
to have my hands tied. Isswon't spend
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-01
ADVERTISED LETTER LIST

List of letters remaining uncalled for
at the post Office at Mankato, MINI.
for the week ending Feb. %, 1901.
Anderson, Miss Edith Marie Ander-
son, j. 81; Austin, Miss Harriet.
Barlow, Melvin; Barr, Mrs. VIM
Barney, Frank Bates, James.
Cowles Miss Marie.
Engle, Ed. G.
Fox, John.
Gardner, 81. P; Graves, Frank.
Hanson, Fred Helm, August
Karde, E. W.
Lampland, Oscar; Lank, Mp
Mayer. Lydia.
Near, John.
Orcutt, George.
Peterson, Miss Tinna.
Redman, Mrs.
Sanchez, S. Sanger, Miss Ida
Smith, B. j; Swanson, Mrs, carpet
,weaver).
In calling tor the above letters please
say advertised" and name the date
of this list. One cent extra will be
charged for each advertised letter.
Letters remaining unclaimed at the
exp ration of Is days from date will be
sent to the dead letter Office
L. p. HUNT, Postmaster,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-01

Mr.. Roller was in the city yesterday
fternoon on his way from Cincin-
natl to Denver, where his wife is stay
ing and experiencing some benefit from
the climate. While in the city, Mr..
Roller superintendent the removal of
his stock from $50 South Front street
to SOC South Front, Sheriff Gerlich be-
ing present as the actual possessor of
the stock. The removal was made
necessary by the fact that the Thackery
livery stable is being moved to $40
South Front street, which is the iron
warehouse south of Odjard & knott s
store.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-01

any time or money to get the Office,
but will take it if nominated and
elected"
Col. Johson is a very popular man
and good citizen, and would make
a first class mayor. His advent makes
it race between him and Aid.
Meyer, and will add interest to the
campaign.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-01
THE DEATH LIST.

John L. Lewis died at his home in
Lake Crystal Tuesday night, aged
about sixty-nine years. He had been
a sufferer from asthma and lung trouble
for several years, and these brought
about his death. He was an old soldier
and an early settler, having farmed
for thirty-fve years in Cambria and
resided in Lake Crystal for about ten
years. He was highly respected by
all who knew him, and his death
causes much regret. His wife and
one son and two daughters survive
him. The son and daughters are mar
ried, and the former resides on the farm
in Cambria. The funeral will occur
Friday afternoon.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-01
A NEW MAGAZINE.
Illustrated Weekly Magazine to be
Launched in Chicago Early in March.

Lovers of good literature and es-
pecially those who have long deplored
the fact that the west has brought
forth so few magazines of literary
merit will be delighted to learn that
there is afoot in Chicago a project to
establish first class literary review.
On March 9th it promises to blossom
out in full fruitage. The name of the
magazine is to be The World Review,
and its arrival will be eagerly awaited
by the readers of the Free Press.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-01
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Warranty deeds filed:
Louisa Tauer to Herman c. Jeske,
undivided one-sixth of west twenty
acres of ne14, ne4, sec. IS, Cambria,
for 800.
August Ochs to Gotleib Tucholl,
nw4, sw4, sec. 81, Pleasant Mound,
for 81, 900.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-01
THE LATEST in ELECTRIC LIGHTS.

Not more than 10 years ago the cleo
trio light was considered a novelty.
Who cannot remember standing out in
the street awaiting the first turning
on the the current in their city or town /?
Today large force of men is at work
wiring the beautiful buildings of the
Pan American exposition, stringing
wires about the grounds, in order that
the wonderful display of lighting a
great exposition may be made by
means of electric current transmitted
distance of over 20 miles.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-01
BOUGHT MILK ROUTE.

Frank Henline has bought out JOSEPH
Salter's milk route and will take per
sonal charge of it April list. Mr.. Salfel
retires from the milk business after
many years with the good wishes o.
all.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-01
SETTLED THE LOSS.

Geo. Pond has reached a settlement
with the insurance companies for the
damage by smoke to his clothing
stock, caused by the fire in the base
ment of his store last week. He re-
ceives 1920.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-01

Puny children with weak constitu-
lions can attain an unusual degree of
bodily and mental vigor by taking
Rocky Mountain Tea this month made
by the Madison Medicine Co. 35c.
J. G. Thro.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-01

The annual town meeting day oc-
ours on March. 10th.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-01

The year old daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Raschko died this morning
of brain fever, at their home, ...1O5
North Front street. The funeral will
occur at two o'cock tomorrow after
noon from the residence.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-01

=, Mr.. and MRS. Frank Wandersee of
Lime town lost their two year old
daughter at six clock last evening of
brain fever.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-01

There''will be work in the third rank
at K. of P. lodge tonight.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-06
OBSERVA7fONs OF NEW STAR.
Prof. Porrine Photographs It With tho
 Grossly Reflector.

Lick Observatory, California, Dec 5. -On account of unfavorable weather conditions observations of the interest ing nebuIa surrounding the new star Perseus have not been obtained for several weeks. The clear sky of last night was taken advantage of by Pro- lessor Perrine to secure photograph of it with the Grossly reflector, the ex- posture lasting five and one-half hours The extraordinary motion in the nebula discovered by him on November 10 and confirmed by Ritchie, of the Yerkes ob- servatory, on the day following, contin- ues unchanged for the two principal condensations. They have. moved out ward certainly more than half a minute of arc in the last three weeks. The third condensation has greatly changed it's form, but nevertheless it's motion outward appears to continue. The strong mass of the nebula nearest the star seems to remain unchanged both in position and appearance.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-06
-FlNDING IN SCHLEY CASE.
Court Reported to Have Found Him at
 Fault on Five Counts.

New York, Dec. 6.-The Press this morning prints a dispatch from it's Washington correspondent which says:
 Rear Admiral Schley has been found at fault on five counts by the court of inquiry. This comes from a person who is in position to learn the opinion of the three admirals on the different spe- citications of the precept
 "It is not known precisely on what five counts the court has determined to criticise Schley's conduct.
 ''The five specifications regarding Schley's conduct officially outlined in the precept, and upon which 1t is be- lieved Schley has been criticised are Nos. 3, 4, 5, and 10."
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-06
As We Bought It, So We Sell It, Nearb HaB
 Py1ce.

It's your opportunity to save from SAYS to $8.5o. Every suit of the entire offer ing you'll find in this seasons style. Every garment you will find made up in the most artistic and workrlanlike manner known to tailors.
 Every suit is free from i'm perfections of either dirt or disorder, and in fact a money saving of 32 per cent to A per cent to those who invest.
 Buying one or more of these suits may be rightfully con- sidered a11 investment, not an expenditure.
 Women's Dvessavg .S0a, ,43c -Of soft warm Eider-down, ,i1l all the desirable colors and nicely finished.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-06
NEW HAVEN VESSEL ASHORE. Tine Four Master Estello PhiMncy
 Aground and Leaking Badly.

I- t i -
 Lewes, Del, Dec. 5.-The four masted schooner Estelle Phinney, of New Ha- ven, found from Boston for Newport News in ballast is ashore about three miles south of Rehoboth, at Indian River. The vessel is well up on the beach and is leaking badly The steam pilot boat Philadelphia and the tug Mary Walker pulled on her this after noon and succeeded in moving her stern off shore slightly They will remain by the schooner and pull on her at the next high water which is about o'clock tomorrow morning The wrecking steamer North America IS on her way from Philadelphia and will perhaps be there at that time to assist.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-06
HUNGER DUTIES ATTACKED
HERB REBEL DENOUNCES NEW
 GERMAN TARIFF BILL.
The Wagon Maker Member of the Reichstag Both Provokes and En- thralls His sOpponents-Declnre There Are Two Nations in the German State, The Plunderers and the PluMdered- He Speaks for the Latter.

| Berlin, Dec 5.--The most insignificant looking man in the Reichstag, Herr Rebel, broke it's didatic monotony to- day and lifted the tariff debate to emotional levels. Herr Rebel spoke to the breathless galleries. He often pro- voked his opponents, but sometimes he even enthralled them.
 The wagon-maker is diminutive in body and has large head. Pulling at his pointed chin whisker he took the tribune after the peasant farmer, Herr Nissen, and as the representatives of 2,800,000 voters, he lodged the socialist protest against the hunger duties," as he called the tariffs on grain. The man seemed to grow bodily as he warmed up to his work. He spoke. as always. with astonishing ease and ra- pidity of utterance. His tuneful voice, instead of growing hoarser as the speech was prolonged. on the contrary, grew more melodious. Herr Bebel said that there were two nations in the Ger man state, the plunderers and the plundered.
 He said: "The imperial chancellor, Count Won Buelow, spoke for the for mer; I am speaking for the latter. Eff teen per cent. of the German people are engaged in arriculture. The chan cellor said the remaining S5 per cent were engaged in other occupations and that 72 per cent. of these latter were industrialists. The proposition of the government was to lay tax of between 60COo0,0O0 and 7OOOOO,000 marks on food in order to make more profitable the occupation of 15 per cent. of the people. Only one-ninth of the grain is inn ported
 Agriculture in Germany might be
 tContlnued on Sixth Page
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-06
TelegraphtC lirlefs

New York, Dec. 5.--Some weeks ago W. c. Whitney surprised the, turf world by an. nouncing that he would not again race horses in England, but, recently, he has changed his pans the Herald will say to- morrow, for he now announces that his trainer in England, John Higgins, will go back there .,e,f, after sojonrn at Hot Springs, winner, there will be seventeen horses at Heath house. ..-+'
 Ballston, N. r., Dec. 5.-Bank Examiner Graham said this evening that the examin- ation of the First National banks books and vouchers cannot be completed to per init the reopenlng of the bank before De- cember 15 at the earliest. Teller Fitch ans arraignment and examination before Commissioner Davidson awaits the arrival of District Attorney Curtss from Bingham ton.
 New York Dec. 5.-There was an inform al meeting to-day of the board of lady man. agers of the Louisiana purchase exposition. Among those present were Mrs. John M. uolcomb, Connecticut, and Miss Anna l.. Dawes, Massachusetts. It was the first meeting held by the board. There was mere ly q preliminary talk as to what 1t may be well for that body to undertake.
 Washington, Dec. 5.-President Roosevelt entertained another representative list of public officials at diner at the White house tonight, the guests including the following |, Secretary Root, Senators Foraker, Morgan, L0uSe ftHle lOckfell, fdlTDHnkS, MCEnefy, Quarles and Clapp; Representatives Robert Hit. Henry A. Cooper, William H. Moody and General Leonard Wood
 New York, Dec. 5.--The Commercial Ad- vertiser printed the following statement to- day made by James ]. Hill, president of the Great Northern rairoad: q have no intention of resigning the presidency of the railroad company. Furthermore ! am not going to give up my home or residence in St. Paul.
 New York. Dec. 5.-At the regular meet ing of the executive committee of the Me- Kinley Memorial association of the state of New York 1t was announced total sub scriptions now amount to S45.4 .495.
 Hamilton, O., Dec 5.--Mrs. George Dick, said to he one of the last four American widows drawing pensions from the war of 1872, is dead at her home near Elk Creek, this county. aged eighty one years.
 New York. Dec 5.A monument to the memory of Robert Fulton erected in Trinity churchyard by the American Soiety of Me chanical Engineers now in session here was unveiled to-day.
 Washington. Dec. 5.--Hon. Joseph H. Choate was on the floor of the senate to. day and was warmly greeted by many members of the body.