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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-17

The opinion seems to be growing
that the community of interests"
idea received considerable of shock
in the Wall street shake-up last week.
A g community of interests seems to
be all right if it does not step upon the
toes of some large investor in some
particular property. When it does,
look out, for then it is millions against
millions and the man of small means
had best let speculative operations Sc
verely alone while the big contest is
on. No doubt a community of inter-
ests' idea would be all right if it
could gather in all of the interested
parties, that is all who are in control
of big properties. But the "commun-
ity of interests which is said to be
at the bottom of the big fight last
week was not built that way. 1t was
built along line that would take in
great railways that stretch across a
continent, but it had apparently no
ISO lOI OIAOI SlCdU pal dllCll IluCS duu
it is alleged, and this is probably true,
took no notice of the effect their "com-
munity of interests would have upon
these lines. This of course means war
between the different "communities"
in the great competition as it did in
the days of individual competition. 1t
is indeed doubtful whether success
full combination of the community of
interests" can be formed by operators
of several great parallel lines, except
that few can perform the feat of
freezing the balance out. Whether this
can be done or not where millions are
at stake backed by millions is a prob
lem for the future to solve. The result
from last weeks contest indicate it
will doubtless be sometime before the
fears of some are realized, of the great
railway lines of the country all being
combined under one management. 1t
is proposition somewhat too vast
even for this day of great combines
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-17
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Warranty deeds fled
James E. Hickey to Kate J. and
Marguerite NJ. Kelly, west 1-3 of north
56 feet of lot one, block %, Warrens
add. for $500.
James E. Hickey to w L. Grant,
east p of west 2-3 of north 56 feet of
lot one, block %, Warren's add, for
$500.
Elizabeth J. Thomas to Gaynor and
Robert F. Jones, So, nw4, and sw4,
ne4, sec. 80. and se4, neil, and
ne4, ne14, sec. 80 and sell, seA,.
sec. 10, Judson, for So, 900.
Hans Rosenberger to Frank E. An
derson, NE, lot six, block two, Man
kato city, for $500. -
A. NJ. Mutt to Kate L. Robinson,
lot eight, block two, Hunts fourth
add. to Lake Crystal, for 500.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-17
COMPANY TAKES ACTION.
Another Meeting Tonight to Elect Mill
fary Officers.


The military company met Tuesday
and voted to endorse the answer made
Monday by Col. Mead to Col. Bob
Letter, that Mankato would have COM
pany ready to be mustered in at the
first opportunity. About forty mem
bers were present and all were en-
thusiastic over the outlook. About
eighty names have been secured, and
it is expected that nearly all of these
will go in.
Another meeting will be held to-
night for the election of military Off
GERS. There has been some talk of b.
G. Taylor for captain, but he has in
formed those who have mentioned the
subject to him that he does not desire
an election, as he has not the time
needed to devote to the office
1t is now considered certain that the
company will be mustered in in time
to go to camp this summer. The next
thing to be done is for the adjutant
general to issue an order for the mus
tering out of some other company and
the mastering in of this company.
Then mastering officer will be de-
tailed to muster in the company.
This will probably be either Col. Bob
Letter or Col. Mead.
There are over forty applica tions
pending from towns that want to get
into the national guard. Mankato was
the last one to apply, and in this case
at least..it is true that ''the last shall
be first.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-17
STATEHOOD FOR CUBA.
How Senator Morgan WOuId Settle The
Vexed Cuban Question.
ST Touis GIoho namocrat

st. Louis Globe Democrat:
Senator Morgan of Alabama has
published long article arguing that
"the true answer of the Cuban con-
stitutional convention to the Plat
amendment, if the delegates have the
moral courage to make it. is demand
ed of the Cuban people to be admitted
into the American union as state.
The senator proposes that the conven-
ton shall prepare constitution
adapted to this result, to be submitted
for ratification to the vote of the peo-
pie. as was done in California. In Mr..
Morgan's opinion, Cuba is certain
eventually to be such state, and he
would proceed to the contamination
without delay. He dwells upon the
fact that California was admitted as a
state September 8, 1850, without pass
ing through a territorial stage and
without an enabling act of congress
authorizing the formation of a state
government. Two years and three
months after California was acquired
it was admitted as a state, It's popu-
lation at the time was $4,000, chiefly
Mexicans, Spaniards, negroes and In
dams, all speaking the Spanish Ian
guage. There was, however, a la rye
body of American gold hunters in
California, and they cast the most of
the 10, 061 ayes Ito 81 noes) by which
the state constitution was ratified
The position of Senator Morgan is
that the freest government Cuba can
possibly attain is to become state in
the American union, and that this
would realize in the highest degree the
purpose of congress on the eve of war
with Spain. Any other condition for
Cuba he pronounces ''a vain and de-
ceptive illusion" He holds it to be
indisputable that Cuba can not become
an independent nation without the
consent of the United States and could
not maintain her independence with
out our assistance that the time when
Cuba can be trusted as separate SOW
ereignty is not in sight, and never will
be, and that congress should never
consent to recognize such separate SOW
ereignty. THE necessary and newt
able result of causes that are unchang-
able, A" Senator Morgan says, will be
that Cuba will be incorporated within
the limits and jurisdiction of the
United States, and this situation will
be reached through the free and volun-
tary consent and earnest wish of her
people. This may be delayed, but it
will be the final result In word,
Sentaor Morgan would not withdraw
the military government from Cuba
until annexation, which he believes to
be Indispensable, Games about, and he
would grant statehood at the outset
His article marks another phase of the
Cuban problem. Probably few sena-
tors will agree with him that terri
torial probation for Cuba should be
waived.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-17

It is said that the matter of who
really controls the Northern Pacific
W i'll not be settled until J. Peirpont
M organ returns from his European
trip which will be about June Sd or
4th. The situation as it now stands
gives the Hartman interests a ma
jority of the Northern Pacific stock.
The Morgan interests seem to control
the common stock. Just what the final
outcome will be is looked upon as
somewhat of problem. With the pre-
ferred stock entitled to vote the Harri-
man interests will lead, but some look
conflicting interests before the annual
meeting next January.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-17
POSTOFFICE INSPECTOR.
Charles SChwanenberg Receives Hand.
some Promotion.

Chas. Schawnenburg, the gentle
manly and efficient money order clerk
at the postoffice, has received the ap-
pointment of postoffice inspector, to
date from June 10th. The salary is
81. 200 a year, with an allowance for
expenses. Mr.. Schwanenburg does not
know yet where he will be detailed
for duty.
The promotion is deserved one.
Mr.. Schwanenburg has been employed
in the postoffice for eleven years, and
has done his work faithfully and we'll.
That he will give satisfaction in his
new and more responsible position
there is no question in the minds of
those who know him.
The position of money order clerk
will be filed by promotion from the
present Office force.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-17
THE APPEAL ARGUED.

The appeal taken by Azella F. Smith
from the decision of the district court
at the second trial of her suit against
Geo. T. Barr as administrator and
Hubbard & Palmer was-argued Tues
day in the supreme court. Thos. Hes
sian of LIE Sueur appeared for Mrs.
Smith and A. R. Pau Jr. for the
respondents. This action is the one
involving the sale of large quantity
of Southern Minnesota land, and the
district court found for the defend
ants.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-17
WAS AWAY.
Peter Peters Denies That He Was in
Mankat0 April 9th.

The Free Press has received letter
from Peter q. Peters, 1410 Seventh
avenue South, Fargo, N. D., in which
he denies reports concerning his pre-
sence in Mankato after the Kron rob-
berry, published in local papers, He
says that he has been in Fargo ever
since March Goth last, and says that if
this is doubted, inquiry can be made
of the Fargo police. 'Dan, f" the big
yellow dog that it was claimed he had
offered for sale just before he left, is
still in his possession and he would
not take $50 for him.
Peters says that he intends to be
back in Mankato in December, 1901,
and will have another dog, and he says
he hopes that his Mankato friends
will not look down upon him if they
see him with the dog.
Peters is sarcastic in his references
to one or two of the Mankato papers.
which he names
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-17

Tueaday at the home OF Mrs. W. R.
Hammett, 206 Willard street, in honor
of her mother, Mrs G. S. Russell, the
occasion being farewell surprise
party of the neighbors and frie nds
These during the afternoon presented
Mrs. Russell with purse as remem-
berance. Mrs. Russell feelingly re-
sponded After this, dainty refresh
ments were served. Mrs Russell left
today for the home of her youngest
daughter at Wheaton, Mimi, to spend
the summer
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-17
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

Miss Nellie L. Willard of Currie was
in Mankato Tuesday.
Mrs. Milton Clark of Wells is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. E. W. Martin.
Attorney L. F. hammers of Heron
Lake was in Mankato Wednesday.
A. A Buck and G. J. Laurisch of
Mapleton were Saulpaugh guests over
night Tuesday.
Mrs. W. W. Quiggle and Mrs. J. 81.
Sherin of Winnebago City were in
Mankato Tuesday evening.
Mort Towsley of LIE Sueur, one of
the earliest and best known residents,
was in Mankato Wednesday.
Thos. Evans of ssSansDiego, Cal. is
in the city and is thinking of locating
here and going into business.
Hunts Perfect" baking powder is
commandments less and goes farther
--25c for ID. can-perfectly pure.
Geo. S. Hage of Madelia and James
Mclaughlin of Mapleton were Saul
paugh guests Monday night.
Fl. B. Perrin & Son have sold to
Geo. Nettleton handsome two seated,
rubber tired surrey, and also rubber
tired carriage.
Lewis Williams and wife, whose
+,,o, 1nx o. ,,.f
have made up and are again living to-
gether on the farm.
Phil Leas has purchased fine driv-
ing horse and rubber tired surry. He
has also purchased $50 row boat of
Joseph Dingle at st. Paul, and will
place it in the Minnesota river. Phil
intends to have few of the comforts
of life.
The Omaha road has constructed a.
stone culvert at the Givens street
crossing in West Mankato, and has,
planked the crossing in nice shape
The street committee of the council
desires that it place few loads of
clay there.
VIM Irving has not decided whether
to rebuild the partially burned struc-
ture on his property, formerly g. A.
Cedar's shoe shop. He carried 5000
insurance on the building, and places
his loss at somewhat more than this.
The adjusters have not yet arrived.
J. Olson succeeds Frank Root as con-
ductor on the Wells branch, having
made his first run yesterday. Mr..
Olson will make his home in Wells
He has been in the employ of the Mil.
waukee road for the past eighteen
years, and is very pleasant gentle
man.
DR.. J. M. Driver has accepted an in
vitation to preach the annual
memorial sermon for the local tent of
the knights of the Maccabees, at the
M. E. church on Sunday evening,
June 3D. This is the evening before
the convention, and for this reason
the service is to be held on that eve
ming instead of on June 9th, which is
the annual memorial day of the Mac
cabees.
An operation which will perhaps be
of some interest to the public was per-
formed at st. Joseph S. hospital Tues
day morning by one of our local physi
clans, assisted by local help. The
patient is a we'll known lady from
Rapidan, and her operation was for
gall stones, which have caused her
great deal of suffering the last few
months. Four hundred and seventy
nine gall stones of varying sizes were
taken from the gall bladder and gall
ducts.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-17
NO SECRET SESSIONS,

The Winona city council has voted
to have no more star chamber sessions,
but to admit reporters to all meetings
and committee meetings as we'll. This
is a move that the taxpayers and resi-
dents of Winona.will appreciate, and
is one that ought to be followed by the
Mankato council and school board
Officials never lose anything by taking
the public into their confidence.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-17

Mrs. Jas. Morrison, for many years
resident of Mankato but now of
Morris, is in the city for short stay
on business connected with the dis
posal of her property on Byron street.
The Minneapolis Journal says that
window glass has been advanced an
other 10 per cent, which makes total
advance of 30 per cent since the first
of the year. The assertion is made by
iobbers that the trust is providing
funds for the window-glass workers in
Europe who are on strike. The con-
tinuation of the sUrike prevents the
importation of window glass and give
the trust mono poly of the business
in this country.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-17
NO NEW DEVELOPMENTS.

What was said Tuesday regarding
the Chicago Great Western road S
right of way and surveying operations
applies today There is nothing new.
No options have yet been secured on
property, but the negotiations are pro-
ceeding. The surveyors are at work.
The first figures of the property
owners in the two half blocks sought
to be acquired are considered by the
road TO be too high.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-17

If the state fair management needed
anything else to insure a big crowd on
the first day they have engaged that
particular factor in the person of Vice
President Roosevelt, who will open
the fair on the first day. Roosevelt is
one of the most popular men in public
life today, and his presence will tax
the accommodations of the twin cities
in the crowd that will flock there to
see and hear him.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-17
4. H9sEafs S0PPLYhcUsE, Minneapolis, MINI.
Road ScrapeEs
SOCietV....

The marriage of Miss Anna M.
Groschan and Mr. Arthur Schaub was
solemnized at st. Anne's church at LIE
Sueur at six o clockTuesday morning by
Rev. Father Busch. Following the
service, a fine wedding breakfast was
served at the home of the bride. Mr..
and Mrs Schaub left on the nine
o'clock train forMinneapolis and other
points, and will return to Mankato
June list.
The bride wore castor colored
travelling gown, and looked very at
tractive. She is sister of Mrs. Robt
Jache of this city, and until recently
has been employed in J. B. & D.
Richards store. She is most esti-
mable young lady and it is a pleasure
to her many Mankato friends to know
that the city is to be the permanent
home.
Mr. Schaub is rising young at
torney, popular with all who enjoy
his acquaintance, and has bright
future awaiting him. The best wishes
of all will accompany him and his
bride through life.
The marriage was witnessed by the
relatives of the contracting parties
among whom were Edward Deebach
and L. c. Jache of this city.
The dancing and card party given
Monday evening at the A. o. o.. W. hall
by the Lady Maccabees was attended
by over 200 people. The M. A. G.
mandolin orchestra furnished the
music, and refreshments were served.
All had very pleasant time, and the
ladies cleared about $50. Progressive
cinch was played.
Monday evening Mrs. Hugh Jones wal
much astonished to see about twenty
of her neighbors laden with various
edibles enter her home on Byron street
to remind her that it was her birth
day. A piece of china was left as a
reminder of the pleasant occasion.
There was very pleasant gathering
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-17
NO CHANGES.
Charter Commits sion Dev0tes Another
Evening to It's Work.

Evening 10 lis Work.
Nine members of the charter COM
mission were present at Tuesday night
meeting, and chapter three was com
pleted and chapter four was partly
gone over. No changes were made in
the powers and duties of the council Oh
in the salaries of city officers as pre-
viously agreed upon by the commits
sion.
Some discussion was had over the
question of whether official notices
should be published in "a daily news
paper" or merely "a Newspaper. The
present charter provides that they shall
be published in daily paper, and il
was decided to leave it that way.
The commission will meet again to-
night at 7 80 p. M. and full attend
ance is desired.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-17
GRADING LOTS.

Messrs John N. Hall and Townsend,
who own property on Prospect
Heights, are grading down the section
on Clark street at the ridge. They are
putting the dirt into the ravine. Four
lots will thus be made where it was
previously inaccessible, and Mr.. Hall
expects to have no trouble in making
ready sale. There is no longer a
driveway up Prospect Heights via
Clark street.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-17

Edward Leland, the convict charged
with bribing public official to aid in
his escape from prison, was arraigned
in the district court at Saltwater
Tuesday morning and pleaded not
guilty. He had no attorney present.
and asked the court to appoint COM
petent one to take his case, as he was
unable to secure one himself
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-17
DEATHS ROLL CALL.

The remains of John W. Bowe, who
died Monday at his home at Estelline,
S. D., of plurisy, arrived in the city
on the 40 p. m. train Tuesday,
accompanied by the widow and two
small children. The remains were
taken to the home of Martin Bowe, a
brother of the deceased, near st. Clair.
and the funeral services will be held
Friday at 10 a. m. from the Catholic
church at St. Clair.
The deceased was raised in Blue
Earth county, where a number of rela-
tives reside. He was about thirty
years of age and was engaged in the
drug business at Estelline. For a
time, he engaged in the drug business
at Madison Lake. He was popular
with all, energetic, successful in bust
ness and social life, and his death is
deeply deplored by all who knew
him.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-17

Mrs. ]. B. Morris and son returned
to their home at Emmettsburg, Iowa,
Monday, after a weeks visit with
the formers uncle, John Diamond,
and family.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-17

The remains of the late j. G. Smell
Ter, the brakeman who was killed north
of the city Tuesday morning, were
taken to Winona on the 10 a. N.
train, accompanied by 7. W. Murray.
Papers were found on the deceased
showing that he was a member OF the
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen,
and that he belonged to the organiza-
ton at Waseca.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-17

tory exactly 6sTeuresen6ed OF the hsndsomest steel
ranges ever and equal TO ranges that retail as
5O pay the freight agent Special $27,z6
and freight charges land charges if is with
order The stove weighs $50 lbs. and freight will average
t0 toe01or each 500 miles The highest product of the
stove makers art Without equal at any price; sold d.
rect 20 OF shnt x the price quoted by local dealers
IDS SIZE OF oven 2lEl6xS5, price S23-75. No. 719,
size 9 size Of lid No. 3, mber of lids
2SE55, size Of top 45N2S height of range so inches
height 60 top of closet 81 inches weight pounds price
S27sTTs No. 720 size $50 size of lid number of lids
size o. oven 2QH2lN5, size of top 4Sx2Sl height to
TOP Of range 80 in height TO top of closet 81 in, length
OF S box Tor wood p in, weight 49, price complete
with nigh closet and reservoir S2z Catalogue No.
"a size 800 size of LID 9, number lids of
2ONNS size of top 4SN2 height TO top of range So
height 20 top of closet 5 length of wood 25
weight 500 price complete with high closet and
vor S29.77 Every Is fully guaranteed. Send for
catalogue. All ranges described above with high
closets and reservoirs. We sell you ranges with
high closets without reservoir at from sI297 to $780,
Stove catalogue free.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-17

Net saving on 1927 investment. ace. sI07S
SEND NO MONEY If you live within 500 miles
of Minneapolis If farther send 81 Cut this ad
out and send BY return freight we will ship you
all of the above goods to your city, with the privilege
Of seeing them before paying your freight agent
.9z and freight charges. IF goods are found
as represented for what you would have pay your
merchant $1,000 for they be returned to at
expense All goods guaranteed, money refunded
Nothing less than complete lots sold Monthly price
list free. F
T.M.RoBERTS' SUPPLY HOUSE. Minneapolis, MINI,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-17

banker 81 and the freight charges and the goods are
yours No such bargain has ever been offered by any
one but we are bound to introduce groceries In
every place in the United States and this price cannot
help but do it. Merchants Our
Price. Price.
1 Sack of Washhurns Best Cold Medal
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-17
One Sack Washburn Gold Medal
EInur fnr 81 cents. z

when taken with, and as part OF the
following list. Order as Bargain
No. III. -
THESE GOODS, and we will pack
and ship to you at once. When
they arrive, if you do not find them
equal to goods that your merchant
sells for at least s15.45, return the
goods to US. If, however, you do
find these goods that we offer you,
worth s7.77, and equal to goods that
your merchant asks you Sl5.4o Tor,