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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-04-25

David B. Hill, in his Jefferson day
address charging President Roosevelt
with webbing on all public questions,
and no fixed opinion upon any, was
certainly one of the amusing features
of that occasion. If there is man OF
politician in the country who has
wohbled more on public questions, Oh
played the demagogue to a great
er extent than d. B. HILL
it would be hard to find him
Even Bryan has had hard work tt
rival the big Democratic chief from
New York, though it must be admit
ted he has done we'll in that line.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-04-25

Having turned it over to the syndi-
Gates, the administration will let go
of Cuba This is freedom on ''trust, =
SO to speak-Albert Lea Standard.
And if the administration and Re-
publican majority in congress had
decided to annex Cuba contrary to the
resolutions adopted by congress at the
time war was declared, the Democratic
organs would have felt just as bad as
expressed above, because our promise
has been fulfilled. They will not be
suited either way.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-04-25

Gov Van SAINTS political managers
seem unduly anxious to make the
"merger" the paramount issue. Are
they afraid to have the governor run
on his record. -Waterville Advan ce.
Not at all. The action against the
merger is part of his record. But
as to all features in the conduct of his
office, he will measure up we'll with
his predecessors, and his administra,
tion has been much more in the inter
ests of the people, than was that Of
; his immediate predecessor.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-04-25

If the Democrats hope to get ahead
of President Roosevelt they will have
to get up in the morning. They had
hoped to make some political capital
out of the beef combine, only to find
that the president and his attorney
general were looking into it with the
view of prosecution for violation of
the Sherman law. Again they were
in hopes thai field for scandal that
could be attached to the administers
tion, only to find that the president
and Secretary Root had ordered the
most searching investigation and the
bringing of any guilty before court
martial The prospects ahead fol-
Democracy are surely not bright.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-04-25
MANKATO FREE PRESS.

The ST. Peter Herald thinks John
Lind will have everything his own
way if he is nominated for the COVER
norship by the Democrats this year,
and Ed. Paradis, of the Midway News
says that Editor johnson is simply
talking through his "merger bonnet. ;"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-04-25

Madison Lake New Era: Chas.
Rhode, of Woodville, Wis, is here
this week looking up location for a
creamery. He seems quite favorably
impressed with the situation. We
earnestly hope that Mr.. Rhode may be
90 impressed that he will locate here.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-04-25

The American Economist, the organ
of the American Protective Tariff
League, classes reciprocity as an Off
spring of free trade. The Economist
ought to read up the Republican plat
form,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-04-25

To points in Utah and Colorado via
Chicago Great Yves ern railway. Free
chair cars. For full information ap-
ply to any Great W stern agent, or j.
p. Elmer, general passenger agent,
Chicago, Ill.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-04-25

And now some of the Democratic
papers are claiming President Roose-
velt has no backbone because he &C.
cepted Commissio Evans resigna-
tion. They seem hard to suit.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-04-25

The new pension commissioner is
poet. 1t may come handy for him.
He can hurl poem with deadly effect
at the pension attorneys when they
get too overbearing.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-11-29

King AleXanders Suit
country IS the smallest among the
truly independent states of Europe
Servia is certainly several places
higher in the monarchical hierarchy.
The prince of Montenegro was there
fore DESTROYS of having the king of
Servia for a son-in-law, and thereby
greatly increasing his prestige in the
Balkan peninsula, The alliance was
agreed upon.
Inc poor princess, only is years old,
innocent, inexperienced, was sent
forth, accompanied by a suitable es-
sort, to meet her future husband at
his capital, Belgrade.
The meeting of the afIianced pair
was arranged The princess stood in
her reception room erect, radiant
model Of Montenegrin beauty, to await
the king.
The king shambed forward. grin
ming, stumbling, knock-kneed. hardly
able to see.
Mon dieu, mais vous etes impossi-
5le!" cried the princess, speaking in
French, as she is accustomed TO do,
The cry came from her heart and
was the first impulse Of an innocent,
unspoiled nature The princess
turned away from the king and put her
arm around her dy-in-waiting.
King Alexander mumbled few lame
words Of welcome and tried TO cover
ap the rebuff by suggesting that the
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-11-29
TILTED A REAL KING
Montenegro Princess Drew Line on
Alexander Of Servia.
PeremptorIIy Refused 10 Marry the
spIay-Footed. knocked-Kneed
Monarch Of Europe's Most
Turbulent Kingdom.

The only living princess who has
Tilted king has become engaged to
another man.
She is Princess Aenia Of Montene-
gro. Her engagement to the divorced
grand duke Of Heksc recalls the most
sensational and piquant episode Of
modern royal society
True, it was only hing Alexander Of
Servia whom she Tilted, but he IL
real king and there are not many Of
them.
So overpowering was the sensation
Of disgust which this misshapen. OBJ
noxious little monarch aroused in the
beautiful princess that she literally
ran away from him, gays the Chicago
American.
1t is well known that royal marriages
are arranged by families and states
men and that the personal inclinations
of the two principals have little to do
with the matter. The wishes Of the
girl in the case are least Of all con
suited. Princesses are brought up to
believe that it is their duty to submit
,
parents and elders in the matter Of
marriage. But even in the heart of a
princess there may turk a spark of re-
bellion and in this case ii burst forth
Three years ago Alexander of Ser
via was securing the imperial, royal
and princely courts Of Europe seeking
for bride. He needed one sorely, for
his throne is very insecure, and with
out an heir he cannot expect to hold II
permdne1t \. After making person
al application at the court Of Russia
and at several others, King Alexander
ascertained in the most unmistakable
manner that he was not desired s a
relative by any Of the great reigning
families of Europe.
He then made overtures for the hand
Of the beautiful Princess Xenia, the
seventh child and fifth daughter Of
Prince Nicholas Of Montenegro. This
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-11-29

civil war and in 1866 was mustered out
with the rank of major. The next
year he secured a captaincy in the reg
ular army. and from that time until
the Spanish-American war his adj
vancement was slow. He made a
reputation, however, as an engineer.
On the outbreak of the conflict with
Spain he was appointed brigadier
general Of volunteers and was elevat-
ed to the like rank in the regular sery-
ice in 1900. He was military governor
of Porto Rico in 1s99-190O and made a
good record in that post. He is the
author Of several monographs on
Porto Rico. Gen. Davis was ordered
from Porto Rico to the Philippines,
where his work has been highly COM
menda BILE.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-11-29
WHEN PRETTY FEET SUFFER.
Those Who Have to stand All Day
Fare Worse Than Those Who
Can Walk About.

1t is pity that certain employments
deprive many women of their inalien-
able right to pretty feet. New York
doctors protest that they do nof find
the situation among shop girls quite
so deplorable here as it is reported
by a St. Louis specialist, but they adj
nit that standing for hours at a
stretch certainly does have tendency
to produce Indebtedness, states an
exchange of that city.
"By this DO not mean that you will
not find hundreds of pairs of pretty
feet among shop employees" explained
one doctor. "Some Of the prettiest
feet in New York are this moment hid
ing their charms behind the counters
of our big stores, but some of the ug-
lest ones are concealing their deform-
tiles in the same place
Most people who are on their feet
all day are bound to have trouble over
the shape and size Of their eXtremities
Those who stand fare worse than
those who walk about, for the move.
ment and circulation tend to prevent
the fatness which SO many clerks
complain of. For that reason, the
waitress, for example, will find that
her feet retain more of their natural
virtues and acquire fewer vices than
the shop girls"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-11-29
HARD ON THE CONDUCTORS.
when the Times Are Good, Passen-
gers on street Cars Hand Them
Lots of Bills.

The only persons in town who have
a Qrudge against prosperity are street
car conductors, Their aversion &c
prosperous conditions is explained IN
this wise: Good times bring bills.
bills mean the handling Of much
change, and change means woes innu'
merable on the part of the harassed
conductors, says the New York Times
Il can't remember the time when
we fellows have been called upon tc
change as many bills as we have han.
died in the past six months" said one
of these public servants one day last
week. "Of course there are no hard
and-fast rules to 60 by in any business
but in general you can tell mans
financial condition by the size Of the
coin with which he habitually pays
car fare. Reckoning from that stand
point, the times that are hard on the
general public are clover for the con-
ductor All he has to do then is to
go around and gather in the five-cent
pieces, and as a consequence our men.
tai condition is such that we appear
really angelic. But just let a wave OF
prosperity strike the country and the
passengers take a fiendish delight in
Fostering US with one and two-dolfar
bills. Two-dollar bills are the favorite
street car currency these days, and to
meet all the demands made upon my
pocket i have to start out from the
barns with about one-third my own
weight in small change.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-11-29
WILL RE-
GEN. George w. Davis Designated
Commander OF American Army
I'm the Philippines.

When Gen. Adna r. Chaffee is re-
lieved Of the chief command Of the
American forces in the Philippines he
will be succeeded BY an officer amply
competent to fiji the position The
coming new commander is Gen.
George Whitefeld Davis, who was pro-
NOTED some time ago to be major gem
eral. Gen. Davis, who is GO years old,
will have but nine months 10 serve as
head Of the army IN the archipelago,
as be will be retired for age in July,
1908 The general is one Of our sue
cessful soldiers who never had West
Point education. He enlisted in the
volunteers during the first year Of the
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-11-29
mead Head Mail Matter.

1t was disclosed by examinations
made in the Washington city post Of
fee, coyeringa period of about two and
a half months, that 979,s2o pieces of
paid matter and 100000 pieces of IN
paid. Tor ''franked'0 matter of all
classes went through, the unpaid mat
ter on some days running as high as
1876, 900, $4,000, 100000 $4,000 and
i22, 900 pieces. while the percentage
per day would often go to about 80,
crawling up as high as 90 per cent. on
a single day, and averaging s524 per
cent. every day.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-11-29
A UNIQUE CEREMONY.
First European Cremation ia Siam
Described by an Intelligent
Eye witness.

DR.. Peter Gowan, physician to the
king of Siam, who died recently, was
cremated according to the rites Of the
Buddhist religion. Dr. Gowan, who
spent the greater part Of his life in
Siam, and was for many years physi-
clan to the king Of Siam, gave up his
practice and joined the Buddhist
priesthood, devoting his time TO teach
ing the priests the art Of healing. The
doctor had long suffered from asthma.
and did not long survive after joining
the monastery. Before his death he
expressed the wish that his body
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-11-29
APOSTLE REED SMOOT.
Mormon Leader Who May f3e Elect
ed TO Repres emit Utah in United
states senate.

Reed Smoot, apostle of the Mormon
church, who is practically assured of
election to the United States senate
from Utah as a result of the spirited
campaign he waged, is but little over
40 years, wealthy and popular,
His father was one Of the pioneers
who crossed the plains with Brigham
Young, and was an early settler Of
Provo, Mr.. Shoots present home. His
wife is a daughter of II. S. Eldridge,
leading banker of Salt Lake City.
She brought him a fortune, which he
has increased by careful handling.
until he himself is reputed to be mil
lionaire. He is a banker and manufac-
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-11-29
volcanic Eruptions on the Moon.

Messrs. Loewy and Puiseux, of the
Paris observatory, in issuing some adj
ditional plates of their Photographic
atlas of the moon, refer to the recent
volcanic cataclysm at Martinique and
ST. Vincent, and say that study Of the
lunar surface leads them to think that
eruptions, quite as intense as the
greatest recorded on the earth have
occurred on the moon. repeated at
long intervals in the same places. But,
favored by condition of calm and
dryness, they have been more durable
in their effects, and the more recent
deposits superposed upon the earlier
ones are distinguishable by their dark
err tone and less extended boundary"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-11-29
STONE DWELLING HOUSE

ten rooms and attic 40 by so feet,
kitchen IS by IS feet, barn 10 by 40
feet, and shed 10 by so feet; new ten
ant house, six rooms, also all other
outbuildings such as chicken house,
corn crib, wagon house, granery and
ice house The farm is all under good
fencing, and all new, tnade of stone,
picket and.wire. ssThe farm is principal
ly watered by Mill Greek which runs
through place; also two artesian wells,
two large cisterns. Orchards of 800
trees coming into bearing. Is adapt
ed to the cultivation of general farm
products, stock and fruit. l would call
particular attention to wide vein OF
low silica limestone which runs
through the entire farm, and which
will no doubt develop into valuable
qua. ries in the near future.
Any one desiring first class farm
and comfortable home should see this
farm before locating. The owner will
be glad to show allow any one inter
ested over the farm and any informa-
ton concerning same will be given
by me or X. Poole, my attorney Mar
tinsburg, w. Va.
TERMS.-One third cash on day
of sale, balance in two equal pay
ments of one and two years respec
lively, deferred payments to bear n
terest at rate of S per cent annum and
a lien retained on property sold to
secure their payment.
JACOB JOHNSON.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-11-29

should be cremated. The ceremony
attending the cremation was most i'm
posing. The king, as mark of sig
nal respect for the memory of his late
physician, sent a gilded state ear,
drawn by two black horses, on which
the coffin was placed. On arriving at
the temple the body was placed on the
top of pyre surrounded by elaborate
floral tributes from the ladies of the
royal palace, while beneath were
wreaths placed both by European and
Siamese friends. After viewing the
coffin the company, which included a
large number of Europeans, adjourned
while the rites of the Buddhist faith
were gone through. The chief of the
temple then delivered a sermon lin the
Siamese language) eulogizing the mer-
itorious services rendered by the de-
ceased. At the conclusion Of the
buddhist service, one of the kings
brothers. specially deputed on behalf
e his majesty, then proceeded 10 l.rkt
The 70 re. af;er which most Of the com
pany present, European and Siamese,
placed sandal sticks and flowers on
the pyre. A grand display of fireworks
ended the moGrnful proceedings.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-11-29

turer and is interested in large num-
Der Of other enterprises.
Throughout Utah officials of the
Mormon church electioneered for him,
while he had the assistance also Of
Senator Thomas Kearns, whom. it is
said, he is TO help in return two years
hence. His candidacy split the repu3-
Hcan party in the state, for many werr
opposed to the idea of electinc q Nor
mon apostle. These supported openly
the democratic legislative cah13a7 b.
who would vote for the return of Sen
ator ]. L. Rawlins, il elected. On he
other hand, many Of the Mormon Gea-
ocrats who are susceptible to ecclp-
siastical influence in politics were
brought over to Smoot.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-11-29
Kew chance for bachelors.

The National Dressmakers' associa-
ton will hereafter endeavor to find
husbands for worthy seamstresses
who are unable to conclude matrimon-
ial negotiations without help. This is
praiseworthy enterprise says the
Chicago Record-Herald, and should
be looked into by all bachelors who
are charitably disposed.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-11-29
Clothing Made of mark.

Shirts and hats that are never in
need of ironing are wora by the In
dams of the interior Of Bolivia.
They are made of the bark Of tree,
which is soaked in water until the
dber is softened, and then beaten
with stones to make it pliable.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-11-29
Coffee Causes Kindness.

Blindness is very common among
the Moors. At As their eyesight be-
gins to fail This affection is due, it
is said, 70 the excessive use of cof-
fee.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-11-29
The smallest screws Made.

The smallest screws used in
watch are so Ciminutive that it
woulI take 10000 Of them TO weigh
. pound
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-11-29
increase of Pensioners,

Legislation enacted by the last con-
gress will result in at least 10000 new
pensioners.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-11-29
2OS ACRES.

This farm is elegantly located right
in the heart of Berkeley County S
choicest farm land, on the line of the
G. V. R. K. Ia mile from station,
stores, mills, churches and schools.
Situated also on the Martinsburg and
Winchester Turnpike nearly midway
between said towns, being ten miles
from Martinsburg and twelve miles
from Winchester
The Improvements on this farm
are all comparatively new and among
the best in this and adjoining coun-
ties, consisting in part of large
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-11-29

(Mormon Leader Who May lie Elected
United States Senator)
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-11-29
THE nAKKETJ.

MARTIRsBUhI
GRAIN,
Coy,eefed EgetU FrIdd by AEer. Parks.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-06-19
ROYALTY ATTENDS
AT ASCOT HEATH
IMMENSE CoNcoURsE OF PEOPLE
ATTEND AND SEE AN AMERl-
CAN JOCKEY WIN.
IBY ASSOCIATED pREss.1

London, June Io.-Gold Cup day, the
most important from social viewpoint of
the whole Ascot week, attracted an i'm
inense concourse Of spectators to the
heath today. The royal procession. which
was identical with Tuesdays, arrived on
the ground about o'clock in the after
noon.
Queen Alexandra, the Prince and Prin-
cess of Wales and the Duke and Duchess
of Connaught and other members of the
royal family and the Windsor guests en-
tered royal carriages which, attended by
mounted cavalcade, drove up the course
to the royal pavilion, greeted on all sides
with salvos of cheers from the brilliant
gathering of people.
The array OF coaches and motor cars was
unusually great and the club tents and
the royal and other enclosures were filed
with ladies in dainty summer costumes,
Oriental princes in vari-colored ranment,
and distinguished visitors from all parts
of the world.
The all-ages stake was won by RENE
des Fleurs, ridden by Reilf, the American
jockey.
The Gold Cup, valued at 10000,
with Ga,ooo in specie, about two miles,
was won by the Duke of Portland's Will
liam III. Osboch was second and San
toi was third.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1902-06-19
PLAN OF SETTLEMENT
IS STILL HOPED FOR
Some Dissatisfaction Expressed by tho
Strikers Because the Date OF tho
Meeting Is Set for One Month Ahead,
but the Leaders Around Strike Head
quarters Believe II Is a Wise Move
Condition in Anthracite Is Unchanged.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, June Io.--Now that
the call Tor special national convention
has been made for July ", il is not ex-
pccted there will be any very important
developments III the strike situation until
that time.
!, is not unlikely, however, that some Of
the bituminous workers will take action
similar to that OF the Central Pennsylvania
district, which last night decided to cut
down the soft coal production from that
territory onc-third.
Dissatisfaction WAS expressed by the
strikers because the date was set a month
ahead. While the leaders around strike
headquarters will no, talk, it is believed
the fxing of the date for July ~ was a
wise move.
A partial curtailment of coal production
would have serious effect on the bust
ness of the country. aud IL is hoped that
during the next month some plan may be
devised by which sue a state OF affairs
can be avoided.
Conditions in the anthracite region re-
main unchanged.