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Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-03

j. b. Robertson & Bro, of near
Laddonia, owned most of the stock
in the big combination sale of
Shorthorn cattle at Vandalia last
week. The Robertson boys believe
in the best of everything that can
be produced on the farm.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-03

A dispatch says that great ex-
citement has been caused by the
unearthing at Lawton, Oklahoma
by miners in the Wichita Noun
tains of an S5-pound nugget, so
per cent pure gold. 1t was found
in Devils Canon, the scene of one
of the ancient mines of the Span
iards, where many crucibles have
been unearthed recently.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-03

The present census is the first
one to report the bcekeeping in
dustry of the country, aud shows
that one farmer in every eight
keeps bees. The annual value of
the product is over Sc, 100000.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-03

A Centralia man expressed II
fine jack to the State of Maine the
other day. Express on the ami
nal was $3J.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-03

The world is eating more sugar
at the present time than ever be-
fore and the consumption is in
crcasing in greater proportion than
the increase in population.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-03

Overwhelming evidence IL ON
file with the Interstate Commerce
Commission showing that the rail
roads of the country have granted
rebates of from 81 to > cents per
hundred pounds to the Beef Trust.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-03

When Paul Kruger heard of the
death of Cecil Rhodes he simply
said; THE Lord giveth, the Lord
taketh away, Blessed be the name
of the Lord -
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-03

The MESSAGE is under renewed
obligations to that prince of good
fellows, G.. B. Horton, south of
Martinsburg.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-03

B. II. Fennewald, of near Mar
tinsburg, had "A consignment of
cows on the st. Louis market last
week which he sold at S. 80.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-03

Col. ID. w. Hughes, som C
months ago, wanted to start a
washing machine factory in MeXi-
co. Our business men would not
take hold, so he went to Vandalia.
The Leader, of that town, publish
ed column article last week with
this heading: "a Growing Indus
try. The Hughes Washer being
shipped to all parts of the country.
Experts pronounce it Il great in
vention-it is a washing machine
that will wash" So you see Mex
leo has missed it again.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-03

n. B. Barnes, of this county,
who taught the Peek school in
Monroe county this winter, is at
Kirksville studying osteopathy.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-03
NUMBER 22
AS to Vaccination.


Anyway, there are doctors here
who will tell you that vaccination
will not make you immune to it
nor prevent the spread-we mean
the brand of smallpox we have
been having in Mexico. Maybe,
tho, the trouble is people have not
vaccinated often enough. A Mex
leo paper published an article re-
Gently from the New York Sun
which contained this statement,
that some people are immune to
smallpox even tho they have never
been vaccinated, and others again
resort to vaccination every mouth
in the Health Department of
New York City.
All the above seems to prove
nothing; but we quote here fro m
Prof. Alfred Russell Wallace, LII.
d., +. X. s., n trained statisti-
elan, and one of the ablest scien-
tifc men of England, who, in his
latest great work. entitled "The
Wonderful Century" has devoted
II chapter to the discussion of vac
cination.
Prof. Wallace has made a very
exhaustive study and analysis of
the statistical problem as it per-
tains to vaccination and smallpox.
Under the caption, Vaccination Il
Delusion--Its Penal Enforcement
Il Crime" he has devoted more
than one hundred pages to con
sidcration of the most trustworthy
statistics on II large scale relating
to these subjects. In the preface
of "Tnc Wonderful Century,"
Prof. Wallace says: "The vaccin.
alton question has been discussed
at the greatest length for several
reasons. 1t is the only surgical
operation that in our country has
ever been universally enforced by
law. 1t has recently been inquir-
ed into by Royal Commission
whose majority report is directly
opposed to the real teaching Of
the official and national statistics
presented in the detailed reports.
The operation is admittedly the
cause of many deaths, aud of n
large, but unknown, amount o.
permanent injury. The only re.
ally trustworthy statistics on 4
large scale prove it to be who'll,
without effect as preventive OF
smallpox, Many hundreds of per
sons are annually punished for re-
fusing to have their children vac,
cinated; and it will undoubtedly
rank as the greatest and most per
nicious failure Of the century,
He sums up his ease in the fol
lowing words: Fl venture to thin,
that | have here so presented th,
best of these statistical facts as [
satisfy my readers of the certai.
and absolute uSrlcSsncSs of vac
cinalIOn aS IL preventive of Smal.
poX; while these same facts reE
der it IN the highest degree proba
A bile that it has actually increase,
susceptibility to the disease. The
teaching Of the whole evidence i.
in one direction. Whether we cX.
anime the loug-ooutiuucd records
4 of London mortality, or those o
: modern registration for England
n Scotland and ireland whether IS,
. consider the control experiment
or ourlnI test afforded by uuyac
ciuatrd Leicester, or the still NOR,
rigid test ia lh" other direction oI
the absolutely rc.1aruuatcd Arm,
aud NlNl, the conclusion i- in cy
.rrl ca. jH. umr: that 'u~rua
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-03

The Hercules Powder plant at
La Motto, Pike county, is the
largest in the world.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-03

VIM. Sterrett, of near Santa Fc,
will move to kingman county,
Kan.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-03

Big apple crop prospect for
Missouri this year.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-03

Rev. a. +. Burch will represent
William Jewell College in II debate
against Baker University of Bald
win, Kansas, May 10th. The
Burch boys are great dcbatcr,,
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-03

Pay your subscription for the
building of the new Methodist
church.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-03
Cecil Rhodes is dead.
Yours Truly,
A. +. BURCH.

The candidates speak at Beagles
tonight.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-03

We are glad to learn that Joe M.
Kendall reached his destination in
Colorado all o. X. He is located
at Littleton, II miles sou Invest Of
Denver. Says he has met a num-
Der of Audrain people in that see
ton already. He likes the coun-
Try.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-03
Emmons' cattle sale next Thurs

Next Saturday is stallion day in
Mexico.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-03

"A Centralia negro gets eight
dollars per month pension.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-03

Planting corn next program with
the farmers.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-03

Experts say that the new 800
bank note is an example of high
art. 1t may be too high for many.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-03

Every article in the drug line
kept at DR., Patterson's drug
store.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-03

Talk of Prof. H. A. Gass for
Superintendent of Schools.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-03

Educate Your Bowels with CaEcaretg.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever
iOc, CSC. IfC.C. {. fail, druggists refund money.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-03

Land buyers from adjoining
States are here after Audrain dirt.
Mexico Missouri message., 1902-04-03

Little over three weeks when the
disappointed candidates will en-
bark on that trip up Salt River.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-11-28
Florida and the South.

Again the great Southern railway
offers to the public unexcelled service
to Florida and all southern tourist
points. Limited trains, elegant sleep
ing, parlor, dining and cafe cars.
aThe Florida limited leaves Chicago
daily in the evening. arriving jack
sonville the second morning, less than
thirty-fve hours en-route, passing
through Cincinnati, Chattanooga, At
lanta, Macon and Jesup, and making
connection at Jacksonville with trains
for east and west coast points in Flor
ida. Pullman sleepers Chicago to
Cincinnati and through Pullman
sleepers, Cincinnati to Jacksonville.
Another limited train leaves Chica-
90 daily for Jacksonville in the morn
ing. passing through Cincinnati. Ashe-
vile and Savannah, q daylight ride
through the famous ''land of the
sky. Parlor cars to Cincinnati, and
through sleepers from Cincinnati to
jacksonville. Arrive Jacksonville
9 10 a. m, making connections for east
and west coast points in Florida.
You can also go via st. Louis or
Louisville.
: Winter tourist tickets at greatly re-
duced rates now on sale.
For full particulars see your nearest
ticket agent or write, or call on J. s.
Mccullough, N. W. p. A, 225 Dea
born street, Chicago. Ill. G.. B. Allen,
A. G. P A., st. Louis. Mo.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-11-28
FAVOURABLE" HEART DISEASE
SOON CURED.

During the last two or three years
very great improvement has been
made in the treatment of diseases of
the heart. Cases formerly considered
incursble now readily yield to new
remedies. The we'll known specialist
in treating heart diseases Franklin
Miles, M. D., LII. B., of Chicago,
will send % 30 worth of his new
Special Treatment free to any of our
afflicted readers.
This liberal offer is for the purpose
of demonstrating the unusual curative
powers OF his new Treatments for
heart troubles, such as short breath,
pain in the side, oppression in the
chest, Irregular pulse. palptation,
smothering spells, putting of the ankles
or dropsy.
They are the result of twenty-five
years of careful study, extensive
research, and remarkable experience
in treating diseases of the heart,
stomach and nerves, which often COM
plicate each case.
The Treatments are prepared ex-
pressly for each patient, as the result
is very much more certain and salts
factory.
Few physicians have such confidence
in their remedies. And there is no
reason why all afflicted persons should
not avail themselvs of this liberal
offer. No death con es more suddenly
than that from heart disease. Thous-
ands die unnecessarily each year be-
cause most physicians do not under
stand these cases.
Mrs. Frank Smith of Chicago, was
cured of heart dropsy, after FIVE lead
ing physicians had given her up. Mr..
Keister of Chicago was cured after
failure of ten able physicians
A Thousand references to. and testi-
monials from bishops. clergymen,
bankers, farmers and their wives will
be sent free on request. These include
many who have been cured after from
| five to twenty or more physicians and
professors had pronounced them I'm
cursble. " Among them are d. A.
Grocs. 504 Mountain street, Elgin, ILL.,,
Mrs. Sophie Snow breg, No. 2S2 21st
Ave. s., Minneapolis, Mimi. Mrs
A. P. Colburn. Blessing, Ia. Mrs. M.
B. Morelan, Rogers, O., the presidents
of two medical colleges, etc.
Send at once to Franklin Miles. M.
D., LII. b., 201-205 State ST., Chi
cago, Ill.,, for free treatment before 1t
is too late. and please mention Man
kato Free Press.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-11-28
MUCH CREDIT GIVEN GOMEZ
Popular Cuban General Takes a Hand
in the Difficulties.
CALLS THE COMPANY DOWN
And Then He Proceeds to Condemn
the Organization That Precip-
itated the Trouble.

Havana, Nov. 26.-The Central La
Dor union has decided to call off the
strike, and committees were appointed
to inform the various unions of this
decision. There probably will be a
complete resumption of work at once.
Much of the credit for the settle
ment of the strike is due to General
Gomez, who headed the committee
which consulted the officials of the
Havana Commercial company, against
whom the strike was first directed.
After the conference, General Gomez
and the majority of the committee ex-
pressed themselves as satisfied at the
stand the company had taken. The
officials maintained that they had not
Disseminated against Cuban appren-
tees, the fact being that the COM
pany's books showed that over 80 per
cent of it's apprentices were Cubans.
The company would maintain and
even increase this ratio, but it refused
to treat with the Central Labor union
in matters pertaining to its employees.
The officials said that they always
were willing to meet committee
made up of workers from their fac
tories and they agreed to open the fac
tories again if the men returned to
work
General Gomez and the committee
afterward met the Central Labor
union and the old warrior did not
spare words in his condemnation of
the action of the union in calling out
the workmen. He said it was revo-
luton and not strike and that the
war veterans stood ready to take up
arms in support of the government in
order to maintain order. That ended
the strike as far as the Central Labor
union was concerned. 1t did not care
to brave General Gomez's wrath, and
word was sent out as soon as possible
to have the men return to work. There
may be some difficulty with the local
unions but the backbone of the strike
is broken
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-11-28
AN ACTIVE ARMY AND NAVY.

The frequent practice of army and
navy has been by many misunder-
stood. The real purpose was not to
impress the rest of the nations of the
world. but to keep those branches of
the service active and in good work
ing order. The president is strongly in
favor Of exercise for himself and for
others. A great many people would
be better off for some exercise, or, If
they have no time, for using golden
grain belt beer regularly with their
meals. A pure tonic like this will
work wonders with your health. Or
der of your nearest dealer, or be sup
piled by M. ]. Smith, Mankato.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-11-28
THE BIDDY SHOW
A Big Hen Party Due in About
Six Weeks.
Poultry Fanciers Of Central Minnesota
Getting Ready to Enter Their
Well Bred Birds.

The Central Minnesota Poultry asso-
citation will hold its third annual
poultry show in this city Dec. 31st to
Jan. 4th inclusive. It has secured an
option on a building on South Front
street, and expects better and larger
exhibit than ever before, especially as
regards quality. Already number of
outside breeders have made inquiries
in regard to the coming show and
asked for premium lists.
g. A. 10th of Minneapolis, who
acted as judge last year, has been en-
gagged again, as his services gave gen.
eral satisfaction. He is an expert in
this line. The premiums offered will
be the same as last year. The associa-
tion should have the hearty co-opera-
ton of all interested in thoroughbred
poultry in making this winters show
success. Those new at poultry rails,
ing should not hesitate to enter their
birds. as ole fanciers often get careless
and lose the premiums.
Practically every variety of fowl
from the lordly Brahms or
Cochin to the pigmy bantum
will be shown. F. A. Fischer,
the secretary. is enthusiastic over the
outlook and predicts that this winters
show will be hummer
'Mest farmers have overlooked the
fact that poultry is the best paying
thing on the farm, said Mr.. Fischer
today. ST. M. Currier recently told
me that he made 100 per cent profit
on poultry on his farm and that moth.
ing else yielded so well. Thoroughbred
poultry bears the same relation to
scrub fowls that thoroughbred stock
does to scrub cattle. The farmers are
improving their poultry stock, but
there is wide field for further improve.
ment. The poultry show will be asgood
place for them to see the different
breeds and no doubt they could ar.
range to make purchases if they want,
ed to. which would be much better
than sending away and buying that
they could not see beforehand.
1t is to be hoped that all of the Local
breeders will have exhibits at the
show. They should not hold off on &C.
count of personal feelings but turn
in and help make the show big sue.
cess from every point of view. It will
help them build up their trade and
will help Mankato as center of well
bred poultry. Let everybody pull in
to line and show their local patriotism.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-11-28
CAMBRIA.

Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Roberts with
their little daughter, Grace. went to
Iowa City, Iowa, recently that they
might be present at the wedding of
their nephew. They reported most
pleasant time.
Miss Maggie E. Owens and Joseph
Owens of Lake Crystal are guests of
Miss Winnie, Williams.
The party given at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Morris Jones last Friday eve
ming was enjoyed by a number of
young people. A regular supper with
oysters was served.
Superintendent W. E. Freeman visit
ed schools in this township q short
time ago.
Mrs. B. D. Hughes with her little son,
Wendall, returned from Lake Crystal,
Monday.
Edward Jones weLt to Mankato Fri
day evening. he being member of
the jury.
The first literary meeting was held
last Wednesday evening. One of the
most important features of the pro-
gram was-the debate: Resolved, That
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-11-28
ORDERS A PRIMARY ELECTION.
Innovation in Kentucky by Democratic
State Executive Committee.

Innovation in Kentucky by Democratic
State Executive Committee.
Frankfort, KY, Nov. 26.-The Dem
ocratic state executive committee met
here during the evening and ordered
q primary election for the election OF
all state candidates. The primary is
called for May next. The calling of
a primary is an innovation with the
party in this state, conventions having
always been held heretofore, and the
opponents of it asserted that major
ity of the candidates and prospective
candidates for state Offices opposed
holding a primary, but none OF them
went before the committee to make a
protest. Committeeman Charles w.
Meacham, who dissented from the
committees action, has filed suit to
enioin the committee from ordering
the primary and sets up the claim that
the call is illegal and void and the
usurpation of power that the commit
tee does not possess under the present
party laws 1t also asserts that Chair
man Young and majority of the com
mittee have combined and conspired
with certain candidates for state Of
f1cers to hold the alleged illegal
primary and by fraud to prevent fair
expression by the voters.
Chairman Young and members OF
the committee were served with no
tees of the injunction before they left
the city. A temporary restraining or
der was granted and the case will be
tried before Judge Cantrill later.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-11-28
DEFENDANTS SAY
D. G. Robinson Tells His Story
on the Stand.
Saws He Wrote in D. D. Brewers
Name on the Note With Mrs.
RandalI's Consent.

The following jury was secured for
the trial of D. g. Robinson. the panel
being completed at z 10 o. M. Mon
day and the regular panel lacking one
man of being exhausted: Charles
Buskey, Robert l. Jones, F. Bloede, Ole
Helieckson, Mic Juliar, JohnN ordstrom,
Frank Heller, Davis A. Jones. Peter O..
Peterson, Henry Radke, W.B. Torrey,
and George Anderson. The taking
of testimony began this morning and
Mrs. Catherine Randall told how she
had accepted Robinson's note for $500
9 year ago last July Sd for one year at
eight per cent interest with D. D.
Brewer as signer as she supposed.
Daniel D. Brewer testified that he
had not signed the note and shat the
signature was not his. He had not au-
thorized the use of his name. Geo.
Atchison deputy sheriff testified as to
Robinsons arrest in Minneapolis
where he was staying at hotel under
an assumed name. The state rested
at II 45 a. m.
E. D. Wilmot was the first witness
for the defense and told of his connec-
ton with the matter which consisted
of his introducing Robinson to Mrs.
Randall, the former wishing to borrow
some money and the latter to loan
some.
d. G.. Robinson was on the stand
this afternoon for considerable
period. He testified that he had lived
in Mankato six years and in the state
eleven or twelve years. Before coming
to Mankato he had taught sschool
twelve years. He is thirty nine years
cid and in Mankato..was s.sgent for the
Mutual Life Insurance company OF
New York for five years and for the
New York Life two months. he
denied that he hadstold Mrs. Randall
that he wanted to borrow the money
in order to get married. He had told
her that he. thought.that there was
no question but that D. d. Brewer
would endorse the note as he had en-
dorsed several for him before. He had
tried to see Brewer to get his sigma
ture. but did not.6nd him.
When Mrs Randall called at Robin,
sons Office the last time, with the
money, he did not have Brewers sig
nature. She said that she was satisfied
with Robinson as local bank presi
dent had recommended him. Robin
son then suggested that he sign Brew
er's name TO the note temporarily
saying that he had no authority to de
so. No objection was made by Mrs.
Randall, and he wrote in Brewer
name in her presence, making no at
tempt to initiate his handwriting anG
knowing that the signature had NJ
resemblance. She was to return to the
effice the following Monday if she wal
not satisfied, but she did not come
Three or four weeks later Robinson
said he saw her on the street and sh,
said she had concluded Ito accept th,
note. May 3D. last he had offered tt
pay her $170 on the note and the bal
ance next day, with interest to date
but she wanted interest to maturity
He promised to take the note up tb'
latter part of June.
The suit of Gotleib Bisk VS.. Franz
Wright, Gotleib Schostag aud Others
was dismissed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-11-28

ebert, who left for his home on Mon
day.
Thursday evening Blind Boone and
his concert company are to give an
entertainment at the opera house.
The senior class of the high school
will give an entertainment at the
opera house. Orations will be given,
music furnished by ladies qusrtette.
Miss Agnes o'Malley, who has been
at the New York millinery store for
several month";. will leave for her
home in Wisconsin Friday morning
Miss Carrie Quinn of Wells spent
Sunday here with friends.
The new ahotel.is nearing completion
and it is.hoped will be ready for bust
ness January first.
Joseph Schlingerman of Winona was
in town Friday and took home mis-
son, Albert, who has been visiting here
for week and has been in very Door
health.
Mrs Leighton, who was injured
quite Severely this fall, by falling
down cellar, is gaining her health
| slowly.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-11-28
BELGRADE.

superintendent Sandberg visited the
schools of this place last week.
John Carlson died Saturday morn
ing at the age of eighty-fve. The
funeral was held at the home of his
grandchild, Oscar Mann, Monday p
10. The remains were inferred in the
Swedish Lutheran cemetery, Rev
Erickson officiating. The deceased
leaves three sons and one daughter.
Geo. Deegan is building new barn.
Mr.. Ref, the poultry man is put
ting up some new outbuildings in
Guiding good chicken house and
barn.
Charles Holt, who has raised two
acres of sugar beets on his farm, ship
ped carload last week to the ST..
Louis company of st. Louis Park,
MINI.
The-.Literary society at the brick
school house will meet Friday evening
instead of Thursday, Thursday be-
ing Thanksgiving Day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Lind of Lake
Prairie and Mr.. aud Mrs. Andrew
Lind of Oshawa visited with Gust
Gunderson S last Sunday.
Mrs. Lindholm will move into her
new house in North Mankato Dec. /.
We wish Mrs. Lindholm and family
all happiness in their new home.
Miss Swanson. the school teacher in
district 30, who has stayed with Mrs.
Lindholm, will stay at Frank Tan
quist's, who will rent the Lindholm
farm.
Miss Jennie Eklund, who has been
quite i'll with rheumatic fever, is able
to be up again.