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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-02-21
When it comes to the matter of mis-

When it comes to the matter of mis-
representation Representative Burleson
of Texas does not let Wheeler of Ken
lucky get away with him. He attack
ed the president the other day, heaping
abuse upon him charging him with be-
ing inconsistent in his attitude toward
trusts, and said that in his message
he did not live up to the statements he
made in his Minneapolis speech last
September. If Mr.. Burleson could drop
his craftsmanship and desire to make
cheap political, long enough to carefully
look over President Roosevelt's record
as to his public declarations upon
trusts, he would find that the presi-
dent has pursued a very consistent
course respecting them. He has at all
times advocated publicity as to the
workings of trusts, and their close su-
pervision and general government, if
state supervision failed. No man has
been more consistent in this respect
than has the president. But Burleson
was out to hit the administration and
no to deal in facts, hence the president
real record was of little moment to
him. About the only difference be-
tween Burleson and Wheeler is that the
former was careful not to burn his
fingers by launching out upon a
wholesale abuse of foreigners and
foreign nations as the gentleman from
Kentucky did. In one respect he pos
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-02-21

full to keep in the dark. In all of their
illustrations as to the burdens of the
increased valuation, they have used the
present tax rate. Second, after show
ing how the proposed code would in
crease burdens by SO charging the
listed valuation, they then turn
around and insist that such provi-
sions could not be enforced. We have
yet to hear of any one who has ex-
pected, or even intimated that the new
measure if enacted into a law, would
make people any more honest than
they are now or any more willing to
pay taxes. But the fact remains that
if the measure were stripped of a few
of its inquisitorial features and amend
ed in a few minor particulars, it would
be a vast improvement over the pres
emit botched up condition of our tax
laws. Even though but little improve
ment were made over the present laws,
further than to improve the machinery
of their enforcement through state
tax commission and county supervi-
sor of assessments, a long step forward
would be made. This with the pen
alties provided for not listing at full
value, would not only secure a much
larger valuation, but it would provide
the machinery whereby much property
which has heretofore escaped listing
would be uncovered and placed upon
the tax rolls. 1t Is really one of the
most practical features of the measure,
for it provides power which will
have simply this one matter in view.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-02-21
FROM IDAHO.

The Free Press is in receipt of the
following letter from DR.. E. j. Davis
of Weiser, Idaho, under the date of
Feb. 18th in which he says:
I herewith enclose you dollar for
renewal subscription for the Free
Press. Its city locals county and
general state news, enables me to keep
in touch with events transporting at
our former home. Hence we anxiously
look for its arrival, as welcome Wis.,
itor, and peruseit columns with
avidity. 1 mail you copy of our local
papers, it's what I call the Thounder
Mountain edition of the Weiser Signal.
We look for Cripple Greek rush to
that new EIdorsdo in the early.spring.
There are several routes to it, but
the one by way of Wesier, Council
and Warren's is conceded to be the
shortest and best. Gold seekers are
passing in and out daily at the present
time by this route. The Davis
family continues to enjoy good health
in this mild climate, and the longer we
stay in Weiser the better we like the
town and people. We are pleased to
be able to say that our business VEN
ture has passed the experimental stage
and now feel that it is established on
permanent basis. If you should
happen to pass this way we would be
pleased to have you and any of our
Mankato friends drop off and make US
a call. With kindest regards to all
enquiring friends, I remain,
Yours truly,
e. J. DAVIS.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-02-21

1t is said that the understanding in
Washington is that the senate will
amend the war revenue reduction bill,
so as to retain the tax on bucket shops.
The tax was originally intended as a
repressive tax and has had that effect,
though the revenue therefrom is insig-
ni6cant. Another feature of the war
revenue taxes which ought to be retain
ed is the provision for the inheritance
tax. 1t is solely tax on wealth, is a
just tax, and operators in field
where other taxes seldom fall, or are
evaded. The senate ought to include
that in its amendment.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-02-21
The Washington Minneapolis Journa

The Washington Minneapolis Journal
correspondent says several Minneapolis
gentlemen were in conference yesterday
with Senator Nelson relative to ex-
tending an invitation to Minister WI
to visit Minneapolis in April next as
the guest of the several commercial
bodies of that city, and also to give
lecture. If the chances are that WI
will accept such an invitation it will
be extended. 1t is known that he is
very much interesed in Minnesota and
this portion of the northwest, because
of the growing trade with the orient.
1t is thought that if possible for him
to do so, he will accept.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-02-21

It is estimated that with reciprocity
with Cuba our trade with that island
would grow to point where we would
eventually control nearly 800, 600, OOo
of it. This would more than over
come any injury Which the concession
upon sugar would make to our farmers
providing that it inflicted an injury,
which is extremely doubtful
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-02-21

There seems to be a divergence of
opinion on the tax bill now pending
before the state legislature. About
the only feature of the proposed code
that meets with anything like har-
monious sentiment among the members
is the creation of a permanent tax
commission. There are about as many
proposed amendments to the consti-
tuition as there are statesmen, and
after each has had his say as to what
the effect of the various features of
the aforesaid amendments will be, it
will be spring seeding time.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-02-21
Product of the Glove Tree,

The limbs of the Glove tree being
very brittle, peculiar four-sided lad
der is used. As fast as the buds are
collected they are spread in the sun
until they assume a brownish color,
when they are put into the storehouse
ready for market. A ten-year-old plan
tation should produce twenty pounds
of cloves to tree. Trees of twenty
years frequently produce upward of 100
pounds each.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-02-21

The bill repeating the war tax passed
the house yesterday very unexpect-
edIy,a day ahead of the expected time.
After the rule presented by the COM
mittee on rules for it's disposition had
been adopted Mr.. Richardson, the
leader of the Democratic side arose
and moved that it be put upon its
passage, as the rule cut off amend
ments from the house and there was
no further need of continued debate.
There were no votes recorded against
the measure.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-02-21
THE WINTERS EVENT,
The Farmers Institute to be Held at
Mankato on March 7 and 8.

DR.. J. G. Curryer was in the city
Monday making arrangements for the |
farmers institute to be held in this
city on March 7th and 9Th next. He
says that. Supt. O. C.Gregg intends to
make the coming farmers institute
in this city the strongest. most help
full, as well as entertaining one ever
held in the city. He has secured the
most able corps of workers he has ever
had in the field and it will pay every
farmer for miles around to make. note
of the dates and be sure to be on. hand
at, that time. - ,.or,,,-- -.-..
CO. The following gentleman, specialists
in their line, have been secured, and
others are being arranged for:
Forest Henry of Minnesota will ex-
plain his money makingsystemof rails
ing and feeding pigs, and his equal. in
this line simply cannot. be found.
Corn. must go with pigs, and he. will
also tell you how last season he raised
more thar, three. times. as much per
acre, on 6fty-five acres. as farmers gem
orally had.
The noted Supt. of Maine Institutes
B. ". .McKeen, - will handle the. dairy
questions such as methods, proofs,
raising and feeding. Such. men cost
the....stste money. -. -. You will--miss
a rare treat if you do not hear. Henry
Van Dresser of New York tell how
b....stock kept him poor, and. better
breeding paid for his farm and made
him famous the country over. Again,
his original and entertaining way Of
telling about his mammoth poultry
plant, some 5000 laying hens, will
be one of the striking features of this
great meeting.
The ladies' are not forgotten. They
will find many of the talks interest
ing, but especiallythose of Mrs. W. F.
Wilcox.
Ohio's well-known clover ani
:. tillage farmer, T. B. Terry, will
tell how he made poor rundown farm
produce large crops, getting the fer
tility practically for nothing from al
and earth. He has had thirty-tw
Years experience in forcing nature t
fill his pockets, and twenty years in in
stitute work through fifteen states.
s. J. Fairfield of Iowa knows potat
culture from A to q and will tell 20
= all about the latest and best methods
And he will show pictures of severa
valuable contrivances that are in us
= on his farm; for example, a gate
etc., that will let cattle and horses g
out of yard and pigs and hogs are KEEP
in.
Every session will be enlivened b
the popular songs of Prof. L. @. job
= onnot, several of them new and com
posed especially for the uuuasion.a Yo
rarely have the chance to listen to S
sweet singers graduate of two grea
Conservatives of music.
Remember the days, and let no mem
. Der of the family miss a minute of an
session. Morning sessions begi
3 at 10; afternoon at 2 and prompt o
time.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-02-21

Mrs. Charlotte N. Bucklin died at,
the home of her brother, Chas. Keith,
at 235 Locke street, Saturday aged
forty-nine years. She had resided in
Mankato for ten years, was highly re-
spected, and leaves one son, Geo.
Bucklin.
Funeral services was held at the
house at three o'clock Sunday after
noon, Rev. Geo. W. Davis officiating
and the remains were shipped to
Lanesboro, Mimi, Monday on the 6 a.
m. train over the Milwaukee road.
Mrs. Edwin Reed of Cambria, who
had resided in the county since the
sixties, died Thursday of apoplexy,
aged seventy-nine years, and the fun
eral occurred Saturday. She was a
widow, and left a family of grown
children, Daniel of Slayton, Frank
and Shell of Cambria, Mrs. John Lewis
of Otter Tail county, Mrs. Dargh Of
Washington state, Mrs. Chas. Corey Of
northern Minnesota, and Mrs.
Joseph Gilley, at whose home she had
been living in Cambria. The deceased
had many friends who will regret her
death.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-02-21

A Duluth dispatch says that the re-
suit of the recount of the mayoralty
vote has given Truelsen, the Demo-
cratic candidate, a majority of one,
outside of the doubtful ballots If those
in dispute are allowed by the court as
Mayor Hugo's council claims they
should be, Hugo will be one ahead.
If they are thrown out, as Truelsen
claims the court will order, then
Truelsen will have several ahead and
be mayor. A close rub for comfort
either way.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-02-21

The attention of our readers is called
to the adv. of Chris. Dsnielson, in
which he calls attention to his line
OF farm implements, wagons and bug
gies, which appears in this issue. Mr.
Danielson carries q large and well
selected stock which he has bought
right and will sell at lowest terms. Our
farmer friends will do well to give
him a call and look over his stock
when in need of anything in his line.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-02-21

The senate has passed the bill provi-
ding for permanent census Office.
AS it provides for the retention OF
some 1000 employees in the classified
service, who were appointed without
examination, it remains to be seen
what the president will do with it.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-02-21

The ransom for Miss Stone was paid
some two weeks ago but the kidnsp-
pers have thus far failed to produce
the lady. Can it be that the bandits
are going to destroy the traditional
axiom that "there is honor among
thieves by retaining possession both
of the money and Miss Stone2
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-02-21

The deal to buy the Danish West
Indies has been closed. The treaty
recently negotiated between this coun-
try and Denmark was on Monday rati-
fed in the senate without opposition.
The price paid is to be 30, 600, 600.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-02-21

Rumor has it that negotiations for
the transfer of the Minneapolis & st.
Louis road to some large system is a.
Stunning definite form. 1t is also said
that negotiations are again on for the
Chicago Great Western. 1t is claimed
that the Hartman interests are after
it this time.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-02-21

And now comes the report today that
Miss Stone has not been released, but
that she will be as soon as the brig
ands can arrange for their own safety,
when once she is out of their hands.
This information is through the state
department at Washington.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-02-21

Next Sunday, Feb. 90, Rev. f. E.
R. Miller will preach in the Baptist
church at Kennedy bridge. Owing
to his work in Austin last week he was
notable to keep his appointment Sun
day, Feb. 16. Everybody invited to
the meeting.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-02-21

John Burns labor leader and MEM
Der of parliament, in recent addr ess
to working people in London, advised
his hearers to "think more and drink
less" Burns gave good advice, that
could be followed with profit.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-02-21

Frank Day wants to back out of the
Philippines. But then that is species
of the new Democracy of which Frank
has of late years been most strenuous
advocate.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-02-21

For sale-Pure, clean Mimi. No. 1853
seed wheat and red clover seed at 81. 90
and So. 90 per bushel respectively,
including sacks. Lewis P. Mueller,
400 North Second street, Mankato.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-02-21
Society.

The Pink party announced for last i.
Saturday evening came off as an
nounced, and on schedule time. It
was without exception the best kept
secret as to "WhoH Where2 Whatf"
that ever came off in the city. The
invited guests were called for by
four horse rig from Pays livery, and
no one knew of the place of destina-
tion, save two of the party and it is
ndless to say that. they were as noisy
as anyone in laying the affair at the
door of their neighbors. Tin horns
were not wanting among the passen-
gers and a breezy time was had for an
hour in making the circuit After
twenty odd people had been loaded in
to the way on the homes of each of the
occupants were stopped at as a silent
intimation that here was the "Whof
What? Where2" but about the time
the party would get ready to disem-
bark the driver would start up again,
and then again all were at sea as to
"Whst next?" Finally the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. 81. A. Patterson was
/ stopped at for the second time and the
party had been so often fooled that il
took considerable persuasion on the
part of Mrs. Patterson to get the folks
out. Finally, the curtains of the home
were raised and brilliantly lighted
apartments were revealed. Then every
body recognized who, what and where
they were. Mr.. Patterson had been
kept in blissful ignorance of his wife's
arrangements and he was therefore as
much surprised as any one. Mr.. Geo.
T. Barr had assisted Mrs. Patterson
and these two worthy people were the
only ones who knew "where we were
at The pink costumes were
varied and tasty. The rooms were
decorated in pink, handsomely so, and
much of this work was done by the
Misses Robbins after Mr.. Patterson
had been elected, so to speak, from
the premises. Sixty-three was in
dulged in to late hour after which,
genuine oyster supper was served in
pink plates, with hot coffee served in
the latest pink style. Altogether it
was highly enjoyable affair and re-
, fleets great credit upon Mrs Patterson
and her assistant, Herr Barr.
D A farewell reception to Rev. and
i Mrs T. NJ Edmands will be rendered
them on Wednesday evening at the
l home of Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Ray
9 on Lincoln street from 80 to II 100
O'Clock. All members oil. the congre-
D cation and other friends are invited.
t Rev. Edmands and family will depart
for Wahpeton, N. D., the middle of
? next week.
: Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Dackins were
, iven surprise party Saturday at
D their residence on Fifth street by
t about fifteen couples, the occasion
being the tin anniversary of their
: wedding. The occasion was very
Y pleasant one for all concerned.
Cards have been received announc-
ing the marriage of George L. Van
Duyn and Miss Jane Handsaker, at
Waterloo, Ia, on Feb. 18th. Mr..
Van Duyn, or Ivan" as he is better
known among his friends, represents
the Standard Paper Co. of Milwaukee,
Wis, and is one of the most genial
land popular boys on the road, and
his friends, who are numbered by the
hundreds, will wish him and his
bride pleasant, happy life. They
will reside at Waterloo.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-02-21
DEATHS ROLL CALL.

Mrs. Henry Vahle died at st. Jo-
seph's hospital at 80 o'clock Monday
morning of old age. She was eighty
seven years of age, and had not been
in good health for six months past.
Her husband died about month ago.
One adopted son, Wendell Vahle, sur
wives her.
The deceased was one of the earliest
settlers in Mankato, having made this
her home for the last forty-seven
years. She was highly respected by
all who knew her. The funeral will
occur from st. Peter and Paul's
Catholic church at nine o'clock Mon
DAY morning.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-02-21

The Minnesota State Editorial associ-
alton will meet in Minneapolis Thurs
day of this week for two days ses-
sion. The program is an attractive
one, both from business and social
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-02-21

Elmer Mention died at st. Peter at
four O'Clock Saturday afternoon, of
appendicit 8, ard the funeral occurred
today. He resided in Mankato for a
time, and was nephew of Mrs. D. I
Bowen. He was a young man, sin
gle. and was well liked by all. He was
an accomplished musician, and gave
instruction while living in this city
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-02-21

Annie, the four-year-old child of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Olinger of East
Mankato died Monday, afternoon
of diphtheria, and the funeral occurred
at two O'Clock this afternoon.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-02-21

If the Legislature does as much in
the next two weeks, what will it
have accomplished toward settling the
fate of the tax bill. Mil
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-02-21
FRIENDS OF TAX BILL WIN FIRST
MOVE.

The friends of the tax bill won out in
the legislature yesterday and succeed
ed in recalling the bill from the tax
committee and making 1t a special
order for this. morning, The opponents
of the measure.ha agreed upon plan
but they failed to make 1t work.
Their plan was to get the bill and
the amendments recalled from the
committees and made special order
together. In this way they hoped to
crowd the tax bill one side, in short
make the constitutional amendments
the most prominent feature, and 80
let the tax bill fall by the wayside.
While this. action of the house does
not really signify that tax revision will
finally succeed. yet it does show that
the friends of tax legislation have the
whip in hand and that If they use their
power wisely they will be able to &C
complish something. Yesterdays
action at least places the consideration
of the tax bill upon its merits, and
the amendments upon their merits.
This is as it should be. In this way
each will receive fair treatment, and
neither will be sighted.
After all the noise that has been
made by the opponents of tax law re-
vision about the crippling effects of the
bill, if 1t should compel tie listing of
property at full value, there are one or
two things to keep in mind. While
the bill provides for tine listing of pro-
perty just as it does now, and further
prescribes penalties therefor if it is not
80 listed, it should be remembered that
there is OILY so much money to be rails
ed and this amount for revenue will
not be enlarged because of the new
measure. Therefore as the assessed
valuation is increased. the tax rate will
drop, a fact which the opponents of the
nronpsA.s nev code have hae.s- uaru- cnso--
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-02-21

President Scnaub of the big steel COR
poration is back from Europe. hnt he
LAS nUl IeG go or an interview as to
how he liked Monte Carlo.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-02-21

the gentlemen members of the press,
will be royalty entertained, and a
pleasant time is in waiting for all
who attend.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-02-21

For sale. carload Of horses and mules,
The Canton times., 1902-09-05
'ss33SSSSSS3a

ALI Taylor does not seem to
have 90 much trouble keeping
the office-seeking lion in check as
his brother, Bob. He find more
money and satisfaction on the
lecture platform than in politics,
and says he can't be induced to
tackle Brownlow for congress in
the first congressional district.
~ am out of politics, he de-
clares. There seems to be a
disposition on the part Of the
press to get the Taylor family
back into politics. Wegot out
Bob and I-seyeral years ago and
had then to go to work to make
a: living. We have both been
working very hard ever since,
and are doing as well as could be
expected We are independent,
at any rate, and intend to stay
out of politics for the present.
Alf may be depended on to keep
out of the political strife, but we
doubt the continued efficacy of
that bottle Of chloroform which
Bob says he carries to keep quiet
his senatorial lion. He is in
danger of breaking loose at any
time and when he does he is go-
ing to give other senatorial as
pirants trouble. Memphis News.