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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-04-19
NEGROES ARE ORGANIZING.
Intend to Take an Active Part in Gu.
Cuban Politics,

Intend to Take an Active Part in Gu.
Cuban Politics.
Havana, April 17.-Rumors are prev
alent that the negroes intend to take
an, active part in politics and that an
organization is being perfected under
the leadership of Juan Hualberto
Gomez.
1t is reported from the Eastern prov
inces that negroes are aspiring to po-
litical Offices and will seek the same
at the coming municipal elections.
Politicians here fear that this move
ment will result in the election Of sew
eral negroes as mayors, as the whites
are divided by party lines, while the
negroes are. always united.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-04-19
MANKATO'S LOSS,
CHICAGO'S GAIN.
MOrey E. Stern, Proprietor of the club
Clothing Store," is Retiring From
Business and Will Move to Chicago.

For the next sixty days his entire
stock will be sold regardless of cost
This not only includes his stock of
clothing and gents furnishing goods
but his store fixtures, lease on build
ing, and the lease on his resid ence,
located at the corner of Second and
Byron streets
Every one is familiar with the fine
line of goods he has always endeavored
to keep in stock, and this affords an
opportunity of life time to the trade
of this community.
All goods after July list will posi-
lively be sold in bulk to the highest
bidder, as arrangements calls him tc
Chicago at that time.
We are sorry TO have our friend,
Morey E. Stern leave, but we wish
him success in his new enterprise.
Master Arthur Funk Of Iowa Falls,
SC hic r1no1a w
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-04-19
GENERAL WOOD TO COME.
Will Visit Washington When the Gu
ban Dedication Does

Will Visit Washington When the Gu
ban Delegation Does.
Washington, April lit was stated
at the war department that General
Wood would come to Washington if
the Cuban delegation came. Nothing
official was known regarding the ap-
pointment of the delegation from the
convention, but when the matter was
first under consideration General
Wood was cabled that the president
was to leave Washington about April
% to absent about six weeks and
that any arrangements for the visit
of the delegation would have to be
made with this fact in view. 1t is
now thought probable that the Cuban
delegation will see the president be-
fore he leaves for the West.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-04-19

johnson & Asplund have commenc-
ed to lay cement curbing along South
Second street, between Cherry and
Byron streets. This is part of the
Improvement which that part of the
street is to undergo the present season.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-04-19
The Charter Commission Cannot
Agree on B. P. w.
II Reconsiders Its Previous Action, But
is Unable to Do Anything
More.

anything else and the section stands as
it is in the present charter. -
The commission devoted the first
part of it's meeting to the considera-
tion of special assessments. The judi
ciary committee recommended that
this section of the present charter be
left as it is. as it now follows the
general law.
Mr.. Farr moved that the section be
left as it is, to correspond with the
general law.
Mr.. Bashaw favored having the as
sessments payable through period of
years.
1t was explained that the present
charter provides for this, allowing five
years.
' Judge Severance said that the city
can obtain the ownership of land
bought at forfeiture sale and can sell
it.
The motion was carried unani-
mously.
The chapter relating to the board of
public works was then taken up.
Mr.. Farr explained to those who
were not present Monday night that it
was proposed to make the city engi-
neer the servant of the council and
the president of the board of public
works the responsible head, and to
have him assisted by the assessor and
treasurer in making assessments.
Mr.. Halstead suggested that the city
recorder be made member of the
board instead of the treasurer He is
clerk of the board and has to be pre-
sent at the meetings of the board. any
way.
Judge Severance raised the objection
to this that the recorder is also the
clerk of court and has to be present
when there is anything going on at
the court.
Mr.. Young suggested that the treas
urer be allowed 800 more a year and
that it be made his duty to be in the
Office from a. m. until p. M, which
would allow the president of the board
to devote more time on the streets.
Mr.. Bashaw said that he liked the
idea of keeping the assessments under
the city officials: He had never favored
speciaI. commissions: He would have
only one head TO the department,
either the engineer, or president of the
board, -. -. . $50.
-.Judge Severance said that the city
engineer could devote his spare time
to overseeing city improvements under
the direction ofssthe council. as -
MIR. Young saIa tnat.she was opposed
to dividing the responsibility between
the engineer and president. .Hessmoved
that the previous action Of thesscharter
commission relative tossabolishing. the
board Of public works and devolving
its duties on the, city engineer be re-
considered.
Mr.. Bashaw voted "no" and the rest
voted "aye"
Mr.. Bashaw said that he thought
that the commission had spent time
enough on this chapter, as it had been
considered at the last four meetings
He had voted "no" for this reason,
but was willing to change his vote to
faye"
This gave the necessary eight votes,
and the motion was declared carried.
Mr.. Young said that man could
not be forced to serve on special as
sessment commission and he did not
think that many would care to serve
voluntarily. 1t was proposed now to
make the president of the board of
public works responsible and the engi-
neer subordinate. The assessor and
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-04-19

G. Fl. Saulpaugh may take up the
stone and plank walks around his. hotel
and.. putt downsa cement walk on both
sides. This. would hessasgreat..improve-
inent.-. Stone. blocks have--a..f acu]tyaof
tagging so as to allow water .and---dlrt
.accumulatess in the .-center.ssof.. the
walk.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-04-19

Some twenty of the friends of Miss
Blanche Keene gave her very pleas
ant surprise Tuesday, it. being her
birthday Refreshments were Served
and very pleasant evening was passed
by all present.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-04-19

Mr.. Richard Lewis and wife of Jud-
son were in the city Wednesday and
paid the Free Press call. Mr.. Lewis
settled in Judson in 1868, and has never
missed an issue Of this paper since
Friends of Mrs. Lewis will be panied
to know that she has suffered a great
deal with her eyes for some time. She
has now placed herself in the hands
of Doctor James, and has confidence
that he will be able to perform cure
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-04-19
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Warranty deeds filed:

Warranty deeds fled:
VIM. E. Williams to Hans P. Han
son., lots four and..ssfve, block one,
Davis & Crays addition, Lake Crys
tai, for $500.
Hans P. Hanson to Hugh g. Owens,
same, for 81, $50.
James W. Farrell to Louis Ander
son, west fifteen acres of lot one, and
eight acres of lot two, section twenty
seven, jamestown, for 81, $50.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-04-19

Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Rausch ent en-
tanned party of forty-fve at their
pleasant home, $50 Byron street, Tues
day evening in honor of Miss MaryCar-
ney and Prof E. W. Bohannon, whose
marriage is to occur tomorrow eve
ming. The evening was spent in play
ing "63," and the prizes were won by
! Mrs. FL. A. Patterson and Mr.. Frank
Brett. Delicious refreshments were
served, consisting of chicken salad,
sandwiches, ice cream, cake and
coffee.
The different rooms were tastefully
decorated with palms, smilax and cut
flowers. among which marguerites
were conspicuous. The affair was a
very enjoyable one.
Mrs. J. W. Anderson, residing al
sO9 Pleasant street, arranged a sur
prise party in honor of her daughter
Edith's eighth birthday, at four Q clock
Tuesday afternoon. While the young
lady was at neighbours S, about thirty
of her little girl friends took posses
sion of her home. = She was sent for,
and it is needless to say that she was
most pleasantly ; surprised. Dainty
refreshments were served, and at six
O'Clock the little ladies went home
leaving their young hostess. q. many
tokens and wishing her many returns
of the day.
Some twenty of the friends of Miss
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-04-19

Master Arthur Funk of Iowa Falls,
Iowa, is visiting his uncle, W. A
Funk, for week.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-11-28
CUT AND slAsnfD WITH KNIVES
BOYS RESENT THE PUNISHMENT
OF ONE OF THEIR
NUMBER.
OTHER PUPILS FLY IN TERROR
BLADES REPEATEDLY PLUNGED
IN HELPLESS TEACHERS.
BODY.

St. Joseph, Mo-, Nov. 23-Four limos
cent looking boys, who for two years
nave been pupils in the Cawood tMo.)
public schools, are now pronounced TO
be murderers, having, it is alleged,
stabbed their teacher, John Montgom-
cry, to death with pocket knives.
The quartet are the sons of promi-
nent families. Their names are Virgil
and John Miller and Roy and Joseph
Bedford. The oldest is alleged to be
under fourteen years and the youngest
nine years old.
President Montgomery yesterday ems
deavored to enforce the discipline Of
the school when one of the Miller boys
violated some minor rule. The pupil
defled the teacher and was
Being Soundly 1hrashed
when the other three boys joined in an
assault with open pocketknives. Prof.
Montgomery was cut and slashed
abou. the face, arms, legs, and several
times the blades were plunged into his
body. When he was no longer able to.
resist his assailants they are alleged to
have continued to use their knives. The
other pupils We're panic-stricken and
fled from school, and it was by this
means that several men We're attracted
to the scene.
Montgomery, weltering in his blood,
lay on the floor of the schoolroom. He
was scarcely able to talk, and news is
received here that he died four hours
after the assault.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-11-28
TROOPS WILL MOVE ON THEM
MILITIA PREPARING TO ENFORCE
WITH ARMS TIE COURTS
ORDER
INTENSE EXCITEMENT PREVAILS
RESISTANCE EXPECTED FROM THE
STRONGHOLD OF THE
STRIKERS.

Darlington. Ky. Nov. a4.-"Here we
are. What are You going TO GO with
u.s."
That is the reply expected by the
peace officers from the striking union
nllneworkers when they are ordered to-
day to break camp and disperse. Judge
Halls order TO the strikers becomes
operative to-day and the militia were
making preparations last night to ad-
vance on the camps and enforce the
order of the court by force of arms
lrstead of there being any indication
OF the miners losing strength, addi-
lions to their numbers continue con-
stantly. Another big tent has been
erected. y large force of men were
seen at work with picks and shovels
yesterday and it was generally be-
lieved that they were throwing up
breastworks. Intense excitement was
evident among the anxious watchers
outside the miners lines, and when 1t
was learned that the men We're simply
ditching their tents because of the
rain. corresponding relief was felt.
Judge Hill has prepared his order to
AGjt. Gen. Murray and Sheriff Hank
ing, directing them to proceed against
the camp if it is not removed and
abandoned.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-11-28

The American boy is ahead of the
English boy in the judgment of Sir
Thomas Upton, because he gets bet
ter chance to show what is in him. In
America the managers of large con-
Germs are often very youthful. In Eng
land their youth would be a disqualifi-
cation, since there man must look old
before he is thought to look wise. Sir
Thomas believes that to be ga great
error of policy in the affairs of a ma
ton, business firm or family" He
himself came to this country when he
was fifteen years old. He declares his
experience here "the best commercial
training ever had," and holds that sit
would be good thing to send every
English boy to America when he is
seventeen, and to keep him there for
couple of years. This is generous
and even iattering to us, but Sir
Thomas countrymen may find flaw
in the argument, reasoning from their
point of view-that after the English
boy had been here two years they
might not be able to get him back.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-11-28
THOUSANDS OF DRINKS.
Syracuse Brewery Throws Its Door
Open to the PuO.ic.

Syracuse Brewery Throws Its Door
Open to the PuO:ic.
Syracuse, N. Y. Nov. 23.-The UNI
usual spectacle of more than 1000
drunken men marching in line, or
trying to march in line, ;asr evening
was seen on one Of the main thorough
fares Of this city The men got their
"jags'' at a brewery which threw open
its doors to the public yesterday and
allowed everybody to GO in and take
what beer they wanted. The company
is making a new brew of beer, and it
decided to let the people sample it be-
fore Z was placed on sale. A luncheon
was also served, and after getting their
fill, MANY left to make room for 9TH
ers. During the day several thousand
persons visited the brewery. 1t was a
field day fo-' free lunch grabbers.
They were among the first on the
ground, and never left until the last
barrel was emptied. Then they all
went out together, hundreds Of them,
and staggered down Butter street,
singing and carousing. Notwithstand-
ing all this, there was almost no dis-
ORDER and not one arrest was made.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-11-28

Arizona is interested and the camp
of Dos Cabezas is in a fever of ex-
element over the discovery of a new
placer fields in the southern part of
Arizona. which are SO extensive and
rich that a small army of prospectors
expect to become rich. The diggings
thus far discovered are five miles in
length and three miles in width. A
party of placer miners just returned
found very rich dirt. Many claims have
been staked out, but numerous par
ties are Quitting. and there will be a
rush to locate all available ground in
the district outlined and prospect for
new placer ground. The gold discov-
cry was made by a sheep herder en-
ployed by George Vandewalker, who
picked up nuggets in a wash and filled
a beer bottle with coarse gold. The
Mexican continued herding sheep
meanwhile enriching himslef daily
with gold. During a debauch at Dos
Cabezas he showed considerable gold
dust. Friends were let into the secret,
and all prospered before the news
leaked out
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-11-28
CALBALLeS HAS BIG FORCE,
InsurEent Leader Has Five Hundred
Armed Men in Laauna.

InsurEent Leader Has Five Hundred
Armed Men in Lnauna.
Manila, Nov. "a. - 1t has been Of
lcially reported to Gen. Chaffee that
the insurgent leader Caballos has 500
fully armed men. including number
of American negroes, under his COM
mand in Laguna province, Luzon. An
insurgent officer has just been cap
tured, carrying papers dated Mauban
Laguna province, Nov. Is: and signed
by Caballos. The prisoner admits that
Caballos has 1000 men with him and
contemplated attacking Mauban. This
probably accounts for the fact that
yesterday the telegraph lines were cut
near Mauban and in several places the
supporting poles We're found to have
been removed.
News received here from the Islani
of Samar is encouraging. although up
to the present time there have been no
Wholesale surrenders of natives. The
Filipiros captured there by our troops
show evidences of suffering and hung
er. The coasts of the island are close
ly patrolled by gunboats and the use of
the scarchlight makes it almost impos-
sible for the natives to land food on
the island for the insurgents.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-11-28
TRAGEDY On THE STREET.
Attorney Is Shot to Death by Il Man
Whom He AssnuD.ed.

Joplin, Mo-, Nov. 23.-J. r. Grayston,
a prominent attorney, was shot and in
stantly killed late yesterday afternoon
by George f. Bayne, superintendent Of
the water works. Grayston and wife
have been separated a year or more
and Grayston, it is said believed Bayne
was intending to marry Mrs. Grayston
as soon as she was divorced. Eye
witnesses say that Bayne was stand
ing on the corner of Fourth and Main
streets when Grayston came up to him
and said: you'll have to get right out
of town. You can't live in the same
town with me- Grayston followed
this declaration with a blow of his
fist, striking Bayne in the face. Bayno
had his right hand in his overcoat
pocket and when struck drew a re-
volver and commenced shooting, firing
five shots as rapidly as the weapon
could be worked, three of the missiles
striking Grayston in the chest. Gray
ston walked across the street and fell
dead on the sidewalk. A stray bullet
struck Frank Gier, wounding him
slightly.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-11-28

Earl Fitzwilliam of England. who
began his S7th year few days ago.
has sat forty-four years in the house
of lords and received his training as a
parliamentarian in the house of COM
mons, which he entered sixty-fve years
ago as young man of %. The earl,
who is active in spite of his great age,
has been for some years the oldest of
the Knights of the Garter, which dec
Grafton he received from Lord Palmer
ston early in the COS, and he is also
in years the Oldest knight companion,
although he has not held that decora-
ton as long as the Duke of Cambridge,
who received his blue ribbon from Will
liam ".
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-11-28
Nurderous Captain Suicidex

Mobile. Ala. Nov. "a. - The British
bark Nirmar Wood. from Rio Janeiro
in charge of Mate Poe. anchored at
Mobile quarantine yesterday. and re-
ports that on Nov IS the captain,
named Morris. killed the vessels stew
ard. The body was buried at sea. The
captain kept in his cabin. pacing up
and down. When Informed that Sand
Island light was sighted at q. M Nov.
", he gave the mate the course. then
picked up sea lead and jumped over
board and was drowned.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-11-28
D1cklNsoN's uI.T1MATuM.
II Brixands Do Not Accept His Offer
He Will Give Tn the Task,

II Brigands DO Not Accept His Offer
He Will Give Up the Task.
Sofia, Nov. "a. Mr.. Dickinson, the
diplomatic agent here of the United
States. started for Constantinope.
there to confer with Spencer Eddy. the
secretary of the United Sta legation.
as to the best means of fastening So
luton in the deadlock which has arisen
in the negotiations over the release of
Miss Stone. Mr. Dickinson will prob
ably return here, bringing with him
cash with which to pay the ransom.
as the kidnappers insist this payment
be made in Turkish sold. Mr.. Dickin-
son is considering the advisahility of
presenting an ultimatum to the brig
ands in which he will fix ten da..'s as
the period within which $4,000 must be
accepted by the hrigands as Miss
Stones ransom. If this proposal is not
accepted by her captors. all dealing
with the bandits. so far as the United
States is concerned. will cease. Ac-
cCrding to the latest information re-
ceived here both Miss Stone and Nine.
Tsilka continue in rather good health.
They are concealed in a large village
near Dubnitza. whittier they We're
taken blindfolded. and where only rude
comforts are obtainable.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-11-28
SCHLEY ACCEPTS.
Will BE Guest of Honor at the Ham
iltOn Club Dinner.

Washington. Nov. "a. - Admiral
Schley yesterday accepted an invita-
ton of the Hamilton Club of Chicago to
be its guest of honor al a dinner to be
given at some future date. The invi
tation was rendered the admiral by Mr..
Edwin A. Munger. president of the
club. The acceptance on the part of
the admiral was definite, but he stated
to Mr.. Munger that he could not now
name the day when he could attend
public dinner. A reception to which
as many as can be accommodated will
be invited will precede the dinner. Ad-
miral Schley also will attend public
function in his honor at Memphis,
Tenn. but no other than these two in
yitations will be accepted by him.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-11-28
BiSmarckers Alarm. =. :,

Sioux City. iowa. Nov 24.-Col. Fl.
NJ. Chittenden. the government engi-
neer here in charge of the upper Mis-
scurl river and Yellowstone Park. is
getting some amusement from letters
OF alarm received from Bismarck. n.
d. Citizens there think the Missouri
river there is giving unmistakable evil
cence of drying up. and the opinion Of
the engineer is solicited. Col. Chitten.
den says so long rs the Rocky noun
tains stand the Missouri will run.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-11-28

When is a cigarette not cigarette:
When it is a pipe. The answer to the
conundrum was given by English
magistrates. The taking of tobacco
pipe into a certain mine was prohib-
tied. A partly smoked cigarette was
found in workman's pocket. The
man was arraigned and fined. The
judges held that a paper charged with
tobacco was pipe within the mean
ing of the rule, 1t was an instance of
applied common sense. Human life
is of more value than literal construc-
ton. The petty court was merely IL
Illustrating working principle observ-
ed in tribunals of a more august or
ganization and larger jurisdiction.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-11-28
MANITOBA VICTORY.

Imperial Privy Council Sustains the
Provincial Liquor Law.
London. Nov. 24.-In an appeal case
of the attorney general of Manitoba
VS.. the Manitoba License Holders. as
ISOLATION, the privy council has decided
that the legislature of Manitoba has
jurisdiction to enact a liquor law.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-11-28
CORRECTIONS AND CHARITIES.
Capt. Faulkner of minneapolis I,
President.

1FCX1UChV.
Faribault, Mimi. Nov. 23.-The clos
ing session of the tenth Minnesota con-
ference of charities and corrections
was held at the school of the feeble
minded here yesterday. The election Of
officers resulted as follows:
President, Capt. Faulkner of Minneap-
oils; first vice president, Rev. Ambrose
McNulty. St. Paul; second vice presi-
dent. Robert Hall, Rochester; secretary,
Miss Anna S. Swanson, Minneapolis; en-
rolling secretary. ]. o. Bingham, St.
Paul; executive committee. Capt. Faux
ner, Minneapolis; w. A. Gates and Rev.
S. G. Smith. st. Paul; Mrs. George
WEIGH. Fergus Falls; Supt. F. E. Ran
dali, st. Cloud; Miss Grace Johnston,
Red Wing; DR.. Tomlinson, st. Peter.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-11-28
COLLECTOR HELD rr.
Kansas City Man Falls. in With Dn-
kOtn Thieves,

kOtn Thieves.
Redfield S. D., Nov. 2S.-Oscar Aus
tin. a collector for the Boyer Portrait
Company of Kansas City. was held up
and relieved of $40 mile and half
north Of here last evening. He was
driving into town at dusk and was
STOPPED by two men. He was pulled
from the buggy, thrown to the ground
and relieved of his money. The men
made the horses start toward town
alone and compelled Au ;tin to walk the
rest of the way. Austin has been
working in this county for over a week
and the robbery was probably COM
mitted by some one who knew he was
a collector. The sheriff is searching
for the two men. Austin was roughly
handled.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1901-11-28
UNDER STRONG GUARD.

Wisconsin Woman No Longer in
Fear OF Former I.nycr.
Kenosha, Wis. Nov. 23-Miss Matilda
D. Jacobson, VINO neS been guarded for
the last three weeks against the atten-
tons Of a former sutton, Attorney Chris
Jensen, was married here last evening
to Adolph G. Larsen. The marriage
was celebrated at the home of the
brides parents. The wedding passed
off without unusual accident. Jensen
making no effort to attend the cere-
mony