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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-31
THE INSULAR CASES.

The Chicago Record Herald of Fri
day morning published what pur-
ports to be forecast of the action the
United States supreme court will take
regarding what is known as the Porto
Rico or insular case. The Record
Herald claims that the decision in this
case will be handed down on Monday,
and that it will be in line with the
government contention of the case,
that is that the constitution does not
necessarily follow the flag and that in
the case of our new possessions, the
constitution is not operative only at
the pleasure of congress. How much
the Herald correspondent knows about
this matter, that is not enjoyed by
others is hard to say, but it seems that
in administration circles it is deemed
entirely probable that the decision OF
the court will be handed down before
the court adjourns for its summer va
cation, in which event it would neces-
sarily mean that Monday next would
be the day. In the same circles little
doubt is expressed but that the deci-
sion will be favorable to the govern
ment The Record-Herald prognosti-
caion is that while the decision favors
the government it will not be a unani-
nous opinion Just how the court
will stand is of course unknown, but
it is forecast that there will be two
OF three dissenting opinions. 1t is I'M
derstood that the opinion of the
majority in this case will be written
by Chief Justice Fuller, but it is said
there may be at least five individual
opinions, but some of these will be
concurring opinions, which will more
fully express the views of the writers
on certain points, than is done in the
opinion of the majority. The case is
one of the most important that has
been before the court of late years,
and whichever way the decision is
cast, it will mark an important epoch
in our history. While the precedents
since the organization of our govern
ment have been practically in favor of
those who have opposed the view of
the government in this case. The
government, however, made out "a
very strong case, and 1t would seem
that decision along the line followed
by the government counsel would be
good law as we'll as good common
sense. At the same time, it must be
admitted that there are many good
and very plausible points on the other
side, as was shown by the counsel for
that side. An authoritative decision
upon this point is greatly needed, es-
pecially in view of the fact that we
are now in possession of outlying ter
ritory and the supreme court has pur-
sued the right course in taking consid-
cradle time in formulating its opinion
upon that point.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-31
STATE AID FOR SCHOOLS.

The following interesting item rela-
tive to the state aid rendered the
semi graded and rural schools from
the Winona County Teacher, will be
read with interest:
Under the law of 1899, granting
state aid to semi-graded and rural
schools, each semi-graded school
complying with the provisions of the
law. was to receive 500 aid and each
rural school $40.
So many of these schools complied
with the requirements last year that
the appointments for this purpose
was too small to give each school the
full amount to which they were en-
titled and each semi graded school re-
ceived only $57. 90 instead of 500; and
each rural school only $780, 60, instead
of $75.
The last legislature took steps to
make up this deficiency and an appro-
priation was made so as to give $42 Al
to each of the semi-graded schools, re-
ceiving aid for the school year ending
July 81, 1900, and to give $14 40 to
each rural school entitled to the aid for
the same year. This gives these dis
tricts the full amount contemplated by
the law Not only did the legislature
make up this deficiency for last year,
but amended the old law so that this
year each semi graded school that has
fully complied with the requirements
of the law will receive 5000 state aid,
and each rural school that has fully
met the requirements of the law will
receive 500. Surely the state is will
ing to help the common schools if they
are willing to help themselves. The
Sappor1lonmenI Ior Ine purpose mas
been enlarged, and if it is not large
enough to give the amount contemplate
ed by the law, each will receive an
equal share.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-31

Washington advices are to the effect
that Secretary Hay has served notice on
Great Britain, that the United States
will guarantee the neutrality of the
interoceanic canal it proposes to con-
struct across the American isthmus.
and will also guarantee equal tolls
to the vessels of all nations. Secretary
Hay has, after interviews with num-
Der of senators, arrived at the belief if
a new treaty is to be negotiated with
Great Britain it must be in straight
forward, simple terms similar to the
above statement. If Great Britain
wants a treaty. it will have to be along
these lines, and must be negotiated be-
fore next December. If it is not so
negotiated before congress meets, it is
altogether probable that one of the
first matters of business that will en-
gage the committee on foreign rela-
tions will be a resolution abrogating
the Bulwer- Clayton treaty. This
seems to be the sentiment of leading
senators of both parties, and they have
so informed Secretary Hay. 1t is
quite probable that new treaty will
be negotiated along these lines as the
secretary's outline is said to meet the
most important objection Great Bri-
tain had to the Hay Pauncefote treaty
as amended
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-31
OLD ARMY GUNS.
Those Which Have Kept Gaurd at Dry
TOrtugas Sold at Auction by War
Department.

DSPoi
Naval officers are greatly exercised
over the action of the war depart menr
in disposing at public auction of the
valuable guns at the old army fort at
Dry Tortugas. The place has finally
come into possession of the navy de-
partment, having been used for time
as a quarantine station. The war de-
partment surrendered possession of the
site only after considerable correspon-
dence
The guns which had been placed
there, while of an old pattern, were
still of considerable use. They would
have served the present purpose of the
naval coaling station and rendezvous
which is being established. The navy
department is spending nearly 81, 600, :
600 in equipping the place and in
dredging an anchorage for the largest
vessels of war. 1t is proposed to make
it supply depot, as we'll as coaling
station, and it will be used in connec-
UlOn WIFI Iuo SIdClOu dt My WEST Luz
the assembling of vessels in time of
war required for the protection of
gulf ports.
The sale of army guns appears to
have been surprise to the naval
authorities. The sale was not extern
sively advertised, it is said, and the
guns, which are worth at least $3.50,
900 were sold to the highest bidder for
$15, 900. The contractor was given go
days to remove the old material.
Dry Tortugas will be garrisoned by
marines, the first assignment to that
port being Is men and two officers.
Later so men and an additional officer
will be sent there.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-31

The action of the board of trade Mon
day in appointing a committee
which shall have solely in mind the
question of street railway for Man
kato, was a wise move, and is more
likely to result in some definite action
in that direction than anything that
has yet been done, and the selection of
Mr.. c. N Andrews as chairman COM
mittee, was we believe most FORUM
ate one. Mr.. Andrews showed by his
remarks that he is much interested
in the move, and that he has good
idea of the conditions which call for
some mode of rapid transit Much
can be done by live, energetic COM
mittee in bringing about an agitation
which will result in the location of
street railroad in our midst, and it
very much looks as though the first
practical step in move which will
result in such a railway for Mankato
had been taken. 1t was shown that
street railways in small cities, many
of them smaller than Mankato, are
paying property. and we believe that
a line could be made to pay here.
What ought to be done in connection
with a street railway line in Mankato
is the extension of the line to Madison
Lake and Lake Washington. The sum-
mer traffic of such line would be
large, and it's Saturday and Sunday
business would during most of the
season tax it's capacity. If the COM
mittee will do some practical work
along such line, there are good
chances for its being successful and
and opening up an opportunity for a
paying investment.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-31

The country will agree with j. j.
Hill that the great matter of sea trans
portation which is a growing feature
of our nations business and is bound
in the near future to become a most
important factor in our intercourse
with the orient, should pass over the
waters of the Pacific, and be con-
trolled by the United States. There is
no reason why the great trade OF the
orient should not be developed by
American brains, push and energy
and with American capital. Mr.. Hill
is pushing in the right direction and
American energy and capital ought to
follow him closely in this work.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-31

The Illinois Central road has made
arrangement whereby it will run its
trains into the twin cities in the early
fall over the Minneapolis and st.
Louis tracks from Albert Lea. This
means new outlet for the northwest
over this great system. 1t would be a
great thing for Mankato if it could
persuade that road to enter this city.
If the proposed north and south road
were built, il is altogether probable
it would be operated by the Illinois
Central system. 1t would pay Man
kato to put forth an extra effort to get
the line of road built between this city
and Albert Lea. With that division
built and in operation, it would be
much easier to push it up north.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-31

The campaign has opened in South
Carolina in red hot shape Both sena-
tors McLaurin and Tillman, have re-
signed and have gone before the people
for reelection, and the indications are
that South Carolina will get such a
shaking up in the way of campaign,
as it has not had for years. Their
opening speeches at Columbia on Sat
urday were very bitter toward each
other, Senator Tillman declaring that
if McLaurin was chosen by the people
as Democrat, then he, Tillman, was
not one. II was from words growing
out of this statement, that led to
of both resigning and going before
the people for reelection. Their resig-
nations are to take effect on Nov. 10Th
next. Tillman was elected last year
for a six year term, while McLaurin
has two years yet to serve. If the
people of South Carolina are wise they
will decide in favor of McLaurin. But
it is hardly probable that they have yet
reached the point where they can cast
aside their prejudices and subscribe
to the advanced and progressive doc
trines which McLaurin advocates.
Tillman with his fire-eating qualities
and old-time Sunny South views is
much more likely to be found in the
saddle after the decision of the people
than McLaurin. 1t is altogether prob
able that McLaurin is too advanced for
the times in the state. and yet his
views will win out in the end. The
south is slowly waking up from its
long sleep of non progressiveness, and
will soon find, as indeed many of its
leading men today have found, that
the policies now in force in the nation
are best for it's material progress.
Then men like McLaurin will come to
the front.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-31
According to the Enterprise seventy

According to the Enterprise seventy
patrons of the Mapleton creamery re-
ceived over $3.50 each for their milk
for the past year. G. S. Wishart was
the largest patron and he received
$685. 33. The five largest patrons re-
ceived an aggregate of over So, 500.
Over $26, 600 was paid out altogether.
This indicates the value of the dairy
interests to the county. There are
some twenty creameries in the county
and while it is probable that they are
not all running on quite as extensive a
scale as this, yet they are all doing a
fine work in their locality. and help
ing to build up the wealth of the COM
munity. 1t is an industry that
should receive every encouragement.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-31
MUSTERED in.
New Military Company Belongs
TOM S. N. q.
Fifry-Eight Men Sign the Muster Roll
and Take the Ga h of AL.
legisnCe.

The new military company was mus
tered in Friday night with fifty eight
members. Col. Geo. W. Mead had
charge of the mastering in of the
company and administered the oath of
allegiance to the 6fty-six who were
present. All signed the muster roll
The recent election of officers was
irregular and another election was
had. Sch uyler Hawkes. was unani-
mously elected captain, and Ernest R.
Brown second lieutenant. Geo. Kenney,
who had been elected first lieutenant
at the previous election, was not pre-
sent and it was understood that he
will go to South Bend, Ind, to. accept
a position. Fred Day was elected first
lieutenant in his place. Mr.. Day has
been one of the active workers in Or
ganizing the company, and his cleo
tion was fitting recognition of his
services.
The organization will probably be
called FL company and assigned to fill
the vacancy in the Second regiment.
Col. Mead will turn the property of the
late st. James company over to Capt.
Hawkes. as soon as the orders are re-
ceived and Mr.. Hawkes. furnishes ST.
900 bond for the safe keeping of the
states property.
A vote of thanks for Coils. Mead,
johnson and Widell and others who
have assisted the company in getting
into the national guard was ado pied.
1t is expected that the city will lease
the L. Patterson hall, corner Front
and Cherry streets, as drill hall and
armory. The company will meet Mon
day night to drill and as often as pos
sible after that, to get ready for camp.
Col Mead and several others will
go to New Ulm this evening to attend
the inspection of Co. A and the%cele
bration of the 30th anniversary of its
organization.
The members of the new company
expect to receive 81 each from the
SUdIo U6lOl0 Gu0 SuShIlpLACAI, W apply
on uniforms.
The following is the list of those
who have signed the muster roll:
Geo. Anderson, Ernest R. Brown,
Ole Berg, Chas. 6. Colson, Ernest o.
Covett, Fred E. Day, Edward R.
Deebach, Ray E. Dolson, Daniel J.
Edwards, VIM. D. Funk, Henry R.
Griebel, James J. Giblin, Frances g.
Haskell, Schuyler G. Hawkes., Louis
Herzig, Samuel Hollmichel, Gotfred
Hansen, Winston Harris, VIM. L.
Hawkes., Fred L. Hansing, Abram j.
Harder, Henry T. Jensen, Lee E.
Jefferson, Joseph W. Lorenz, Burt w.
Lundberg, Elmer E. Mention, VIM.
Miller, Matt J. Moster, Henry Mad
son, VIM. B. Murphy, Herbert A.
Nyhoff, Michael H. O'Brien, John
o. Brien, Alfred Page, Joseph Prosser,
Walter E. Polzin, VIM. A. Patterson,
Garth L. Rice. Joseph P. Rodman,
Sumner Ryel, Richard L. Slower,
Walter W. Sexauer, Judd Stewart,
David A. Simmons, Jacob Simmons,
Chas. R. Thompson, Albert A. Trauns
burger, Monte Throdahl, Carl E.
Thorness, Eugene S. Taylor, Frank J.
Wagner, Chas. E. Watson, Silas Wat
son, Frank Williamson, Geo. A. lid
land, Benny E. Tidland, Arthur
Thorsnes, Louis Keith.
1t is expected that others will soon
attach their names to the list.
The company starts out with bright
prospects.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-31
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Griffith E. Owens to John T. Davis,
VIZ, sw4, sec. 2, Butternut Valley,
for So, 100.
Admetus Dennison to N. G. Root,
three acres in neil, sw4, sec. 9,
Shelby, for $3.50.
Jane G. Evans to Miriam Jones, lot
Z, block Ga, South Bend, for 81.
81. K. Rasmussen to E. J. Davis,
five acres in ne4, neil, sec. 26, Cam
bria, for 800.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-31
Card of Thanks,

To all the kind friends and neigh
bors who have rendered us so many
kind acts of sympathy in the death
of our dear husband and father, we
make grateful Acknowledgements. We
remember with special gratitude the
Y. W. G. T. U. of North Mankato
whose presents of flowers have greatly
comforted Jus. also those who SO appro-
priately decorated the church at Heb
ron and the singers whose music was
so beautifully rendered.
MRS. ABLE KEENE AND FAMILY.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-31
MAIL MESSENGER SERVICE.

Sealed proposals for carrying the
U. S. mails on messenger route No.
241O5S, between the postoffice at Man
kato, Mimi, and the Chicago, st.
Paul. Minneapolis & Omaha Ry.,
will be received by the Mankato post
office until June Z, 1901. For further
particulars inquire at the postoffice.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-31

The managers of the Pan-American
exposition have been most fortunate
in having Minnesota day come thus
early during the exposition. The Min
nesota editors will be there on that oc-
casion. And when they get home the
boys will give the show a write-up
that will stir up renewed interest in
the exposition and so help swell the
attendance from the northwest.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-31

In the case of August Miller, arrest
ed at Winona for fishing in the Missis,
sippi river with a seine, it is said he
will fight the case, and claim protec
tino under the federal law, which il
is claimed permits seine fishing. OLD
rivermen claim similar prosecutions
put forth by Wisconsin and Iowa have
m ct with failure.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-31

1t is said Mr.. Pettigrew has refused a
position with SIS, 900 salary attached.
Perhaps Mr.. Pettigrew can afford to
do this since he had become success
full Pluto in Wall street, but it would
seem that it would be much better to
take such position, and eschew poll
tics in the future. But then Mr.. Pet
tigrew probably knows his own bust
ness best.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-31
UNCONSTITUTIONAL
Porto Rico Tariff Law is so De.
clared by Supreme Court.
lnSular Case Decided Against
Government, and Porto Rico
Held to be Federal
Territory.

Washington, May 27.-The majority
of the supreme court today decided
against the government in the insular
cases. By the decision Porto Rico is
held to be territory of the United
States and not foreign country, and
the tariff law is declared unconstitu-
tional
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-31
President Mckinley has pardone

President Mckinley has pardoned
Alexander Mckenzie, who was COM
mitted to Jail for contempt of court.
This action was taken after consulta-
ton with the court through the state
department, and was based upon the
condition that Mckenzie complied
with the courts mandate. Upon his
doing so the pardon was issued. Nc
Kennels health is said to be in pre-
carious condition.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-31
Society,".

The Linden club held its last meet
ing Saturday evening until next Sep
TENDER. 1t was entertained by Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Kruse at their residence at
the corner of Fifth and Vine streets.
About forty were there.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-31

Hamline university is rejoicing over
an endowment fund of 500, 900, which
was started through the liberality of
J. j. Hill, NJ. G.. Norton of Winona,
and others. This will result in plac-
ing the institution upon solid fnan-
cial basis.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-31
B. E. ENCAMPMENT OFFICERS.

The regular meeting and election of
officers of Blue Earth encampment No.
8, I. o. o. F.. was held Friday evening
with the following results:
G. P, J. B. Nielsen S. W., Frank
Turrettin; J. W., W. FL. Wilcox; 81.
P, Soren Nelson secretary, John Will
COX; treasurer, II. R. Wiecking.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-31

Hoke Smith has been elected a mem
Der of the Atlanta school board. Hoke
Smith you will remember, after you
think awhile, was once unearthed by
Grover Cleveland and given a port
folio in his cabinet.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-31

Evan Hughes took a trip to Wells
and back Monday.
David d. Hiebert of Mountain Lake
was..a Saulpaugh guest Monday night
L. 81. Hughes of Cambria visited his
brot Fer, Judge. Hughes, over Sunday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-31

1t has been remarked that Mr.. Car
negie's mode of liberality of giving
away large slices of his great wealth
for the benefit of the masses, is not
patented. yet there are great many
millionaires who seem to act as
though it was.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-31

They seem inclined in Chicago to
make it rather sultry for "Dr. " Dowie
in spite of the late front breezes, and
from all accounts it would seem to be
high time that they did.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-31

Ohio reported an earthquake the
other day. Probably large number of
absent officeholders and seekers return
ed home suddenly.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-31

Things are said to be Frightening
up in Georgia. The watermelon has
appeared on the market.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-31

Judges Severance and Buck went
to Fairmont Monday to take part in the
trial of the will case.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-31
WILL REVISE.

Presbyterians Vote to Work
Over Their Confession of Faith.
Philadelphia, May 27.-The Presby-
terrain General Assembly, by unani-
nous vote today, adopted the report of
the revision committee, after slight
amendment of recommendation B. A
committee will now be named to make
the changes asked for in the confession
of faith.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-31

The Chicago Great Western placed
contracts last Friday for nearly 81, 600, =
900 worth of equipment. The Ameri-
can Car and Foundry company will
build 300 freight cars for the Stick
ney line and the Illinois Car company
will build an additional 200. Con-
tracts for another 200 freight cars and
for 20 freight cabooses will be award
ed within a few days. This will COM
plete the largest additions to the COM
pany's rolling stock ever made during
single year.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-31

The parties whose places of business
are on ground desired by the Great
Western for it's extension into the city
are looking around for desirable loca-
TONS Several of them may locate on
vacant South Front street property.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-31

E. J. Schureman of Newton, Iowa,
spent Sunday in the city.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-31
ANOTHER VIEW.
Foraker Act ConstitutionaI..-
Only Taxes Collected Previous
to Above Act Illegal.

Washington, May 27.-The decision
of the supreme court in the insular
cases only declares illegal those duties
collected prior to the passage of the
Porto Rican tariff act. The Foraker
act is declared constitutional, and
congress has power to levy such duties
as it may consider suitable.