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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-17

The city Of Chico, Butte County, GAL,
Is the scene of an occurrence so marvel
GUS that, with reverence, it has been
compared to the miracles of old. The
Daily Record of Chico first brought the
case to public attention and a searching
investigation by the San Francisco
Examiner has served to establish the
truth of story, that, although miracu-
lous, is beyond doubt or question.
Caused by Paralysis.
John Hunter, who has suddenly
become one of the most interesting per-
sonages on the coast, is veteran Of the
civil war, through which he served in
%. @, of the 120th Illinois Volunteers.
He is sixty-one years Of age, by occupa-
ion carpenter and builder, and resides
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-17

There has been a great hurrah made
by some of the more radical of the
Schley papers, that the admiral only
received $149 as prize money out of the
naval captures of the Spanish-Ameri-
can war. This sum was his share for
the capture of couple of small sail
ing vessels. Admiral Schley's share of
prize money at the battle of Santiago
was over So, 900. The navy department
had nothing to do with awarding the
prize money. 1t was awarded by the
court of claims as directed by an old
law of congress.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-17

Mayor Low is said to have disposed
of million dollars worth Of high class
bank securities of various banking in
situations of New York city before as
Stunning the Office of mayor. This was
quite sacrifice as it is not probable
he can make as good investments for
such sum of money in other lines at
once. What change in the picture
this is from the way that Tammany
representatives have been doing bust
ness. The mayor cannot now be
charged with any personal interest in
the selection of repositories for MUM,
ecipal funds.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-17

While the Red Wing Republican
does not favor the move on foot to
change the national banking act so as
to allow the smaller banks to make
loans on real estate security, 1t has a
high opinion of Congressman McC lesry
as an authority on matters of finance,
and says of him in this connection
whatever Mr.. McCleary has to say
on any financial subject deserves and
will receive respectful hearing. In
deed, any financial measure that he
might recommend wonld gather great
we light from the mere fact Of his ad-
vocacy. He is one of the authorities
of the country on matters relating to
currency and banking. He fought
the battle for SOUND money with an in
telligence and vigor that gained for
him national renown, and he has the
confidence of all conservative people,
therefore his Investigations in this
new direction will be followed with
great interest. -
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-17
THE MAYOR OF CHICO
And Other Prominent Citizens Endorse
Mr.. Hunters Statement.

And Other Prominent Citizens Endorse
Mr.. Hunters Statement.
Hon. o. L. Clark, now serving his SEQ
ond term as mayor Of Chico, told the
Examiner representative that he con-
sidered Mr.. Hunters recovery nothing
short of miraculous. Mayor Clark said
he believed the cause Of suffering hu-
manity could be helped by any publicity
given the remedy which restored John
Hunters health.
The Rev. w. G. White, pastor of the
Chico Presbyterian Church, Of which
Mr.. Hunter is a member, said: ''The
recovery Of Mr.. Hunter seems very re-
markable and his present condition is
the wonder Of his friends"
Mr.. A. Fl. Grew, cashier Of the Bank
of Chico, was willing to corroborate Mr..
Hunters sworn statement. 81 had
never expected to see him recover any OF
his lost faculties, much less to see him
able to walk, see and work, as he now
is" concluded Mr.. Grew.
The postmaster Of Chico, Mr.. W. W.
Wilson, said: 81 was at Mr.. Hunters
house and saw his pitiable condition
with my own eyes. have also seen
him today, walking the streets and prac-
tically well. I know that he would
not make an untruthful statement, nor
would he mislead anyone as to the means
that brought about what we all con-
slider one of the greatest cures OF tho
age."
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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-17
Views From Exchanges



The Fairmont News is led to believe
the world is becoming more unseIfish
every day: Hear it: The promoters
of the trolley line from st. Cloud to
Mankato don't want much. If the
people along the route will build and
equip the road and give them money
enough to run it rev years they will
kindly consent to take it as present
1t seems to US that men are becoming
more unselfsh every day. II
Red Wing Republican: When Prof.
Loeb gets his discovery for indefinitely
prolonging life into working the life
insurance companies will have to seek
new job.
Duluth News Tribune remarks that
just as Joel Heatwole, he whose classic
contour of countenance shames the
busts of Antinous, thinks he has
launched a promising gubernatoriaI
boom, along comes the Anoka Union
and handicaps him with the sinister
support and whitening panegyric of
Olpease.
The Fergus Falls Journal: Down
near Owatonna, a farmer has discover
ed gold dust in the water which he
pumps from his we'll. The Pelican
Rapids gusher will have to do some
hustling if it expects to keep at the
head of the procession.
Anent the move being made in some
quarters for one cent postage the
Mower County Transcript says: The
postage rate of two cents for letters is
plenty low enough under present con-
ditions. To attempt one cent letter
postage means a deficiency of sos, 900,
900 annually. Let the authorities cut
off abuses Of second-class mail matter
and improve the rural delivery and
other lines Of present service. The
first lowering of letter postage should
be the old rate of one cent for drop
letters in all postofices, free delivery
offices included.
Concerning the Younger brothers
the Fairmont Sentinel says: The
Younger brothers have asked for an
unconditional pardon, and we hope
they will get it. A quarter of CEN
fury in prison is enough punishment
for any of Gods creatures.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-17
FARM INSTITUTES.
Prominent AgricuIturists Announced
to Take Part.

Minneapolis Journal:
Superintendent o G. Gregg has just
returned from the farmers institute
at Litch6eld, and declares the insti-
tute to have been a record breaker in
town which always turns out full
attendance. An exchange of speakers
has been arranged with other states
and the plan is q success. Among
those who will come to this state dur
ing the winter is DR.. @. d. Smead of
New York, who is known to be one of
the best authorities on the rearing and
feeding of horses. He has been max
ing study of the great central horse
markets. AS an expret horseman he
predicts that very soon we shall be
confronted with horse shortage. His
talks this winter will call the atten-
tion of the farmers of our state to this
fact, and at the same time give clear
and concise instructions relative to the
quality of horses which must be bred
in order to meet the demands of the
market.
Superintendent B. W. McKeen Of
Maine, who for many years has had
charge of the institute work in his
state, makes decidedly useful mem
Der in this new force. He is dairy
man with large experience. He will
be particularly valuable in calling the
attention of the land owners and far
mers of Minnesota to the need of pre-
serving and adding to the fertility of
their soils before they suffer depletion
by that cropping system which has
nearly destroyed many farms in the
eastern states. He also will speak con-
corning ensilage as cheap winter
feed.
A. w. Trow of Chenille has the
dairy circuit in charge He is assist
ed by Cal Husselman of Indiana.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-17
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There is a provision of the consti-
tuition which provides that if two
thirds of the states made application
congress shall call constitutional con-
yention for the purpose of proposing
amendments to the federal constitu-
tion, which when ratified by three
fourths of the states, shall become a
part of that document. 1t is said that
already six states have passed resolu-
tions to that effect, the main reason
calling for such action being the cleo
ton of senators by direct vote of the
people. The resolutions of these six
states have been filed with congress
during the past few weeks and is said
to have caused something Of furry
among congressional leaders, the. more
so as there are said to be some thirty
states which have passed resolutions
fsvoring the election of senators by
direct vote of the people, and should
they follow it up with request for
convention, one would have to be
called. 1t is said that steps will be
taken to head off this unconventional
so prevent a convention being called.
The reason given therefor is, that q
convention if called would not step
with an amendment for direct elec-
ton of senators, and possibly one or
two other matters, but would doubt
less be in session for the best portion
of a year, and that the uncertainty
caused by what the convention might
do would have bad effect upon the
business world. Possibly there is some
thing in this. Certainly if t can be
prevented the people have no desire to
have national constitutional con-
Vention upon their hands from six to
twelve months. The necessity Of any
such thing can be easily prevented If
congress will pass a resolution pro-
posing an amendment to the constitu-
ton for the election of senators by di-
rect vote of the people. Also one pro-
posing an amendment giving congress
authority to legislate in regard to
great combinations of capital. If these
two matters were put before the peo-
pie, all such agitation would at once
cease. And that is about the only way
the movement can be headed off. The
cure lies in the hands of congress,
will it take it up?
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-17

The decision of the United States
supreme court sustaining the eleomar-
garine law of Ohio, is looked upon as
a forerunner of what it would do in
case congress should pass the CIRCUIT
bill. The oleo interests have hoped
that if defeated in congress they might
get relief in the supreme court but as
the Ohio law is more drastic than the
bill now before congress, they have
little hope from that quarter.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-17

jackson day was not so extensively
celebrated by the Democrats this year
as is usually the case. Perhaps it is
beginning to dawn upon them that
Democratic doctrine as represented by
the Bryan wing, is somewhat out OF
tune with that promulgated by bluff
"Old Hickory" Grover Cleveland,
however, connects this lack of party
patriotism to the "aflictive vista
tions'' that have overtaken the party
of late years. Grover is somewhat
ponderous in his phrases, but he
doubtless strikes near the truth in
this instance at least.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-17

the past four months are now complet-
ed and were accepted by the board of
regents on the 10th of december, al
though the work was practically com
plete on the first day of the month SO
far as Contractor Nelson was con-
cerned. Mr.. Nielsen commenced work
on these buildings the first week in
August and certainly did a very quick
job. No other state buildings of their
size and proportions have been erected
in so short time. At the same time
Mr.. Nielsen has done other work in
and about the city which reflects great
credit upon his ability to perform
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-17

Falls granite were used in it's con-
struction. The labor cost 81, 500 1t
is probably the largest building ever
erected in the state for the money. The
contract price was $34, 1877. 49,.
The fnishings and furnishings are
strictly first class and in harmony
with the solid and substantial ap-
pearance of the rest of this imposing
structure. 1t was built for a purpose
and the agricultural college is now as
we'll equipped for teaching mechanics
and imparting knowledge in the realm
of physics az any institution in the
northwest.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-17

good and rapid work. Among other
things he built the city's new brick
power house and chimney, the brick
chimney at the Brookings Roller Mills,
a brick residence for himself and
placed the steel trusses under the new
public school building.
Some conception of the size of the
building can be arrived at when it is
known that the roof covers half acre
OF ground and contains 800, 600
shingles. A half million brick, 10 cars
OF dressed stone and AZ cars of Sioux
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-17

The twin city papers state that it
was reported at the state capitol Fri
day afternoon that Gov. Van SAINT
would call an extra session of the
legislature to meet about Feb. 18th or
18th to consider the report of the tax
commission, which is now in his
hands.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-17

The Baltimore g Ohio railroad sys-
tenn will spend $50. 600, 900 during the
coming year in improvements. The
disbursing of this large sum denotes
the prosperity the country has been
enjoying which the roads have shared
in large traffic.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-17
Calgary and Medicine Hat see,

Calgary and Medicine Hat seem to
have lost their grip on cold weather
matters. and gotten into stray path
this winter. Still Medicine Hat has a
couple of months in which to do
business in before continued spring
weather can be expected.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-17
Prince Tuan's Soldiers in Pekinc.

London, Jan. 13.-The Shanghai
correspondent Of The Standard cables
that 1000 of the bodyguard of the dow
ager empress of China, who Joined in
the attack on the foreign legations at
Picking under Prince Tuan, returned
to Picking with the Chinese court.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-17

Down at Racine, Wis, the labor or
CARNATIONS have fled a protest with
the city council against accepting a
gift of 500, 900 from Andrew Carnegie
for public library building. 1t would
seem as though this was a mistaken
view for labor organizations to take.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-17

1t doesn't pay to fool with Uncle
Sans property. Two young men
meddled with rural delivery mail
box down in Iowa and it cost them
$3.50 for their fun. They won't do it
again.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-17
FINE BUILDING.
J. B. Nielsen, Of the City, Highly compli-
mented on His Rrookinqs Contract.

The Free Press is in receipt of q
copy of the Brookings Weekly Regis
ter, which contains half tone cuts of
the new state building just completed
by j. B. Nielsen of this city, concern
ing which the Register says:
The new state buildings that have
been in the course of construction for
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-17

Football seems to be profitable. The
Minnesota team is said to have cleared
about $40. 600 the past season.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-17

1t was reported to the police that
VIM. and George Alwine, aged sixteen
and eighteen years, are missing, not
having come home Monday night.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-01-17

Fairmont spent 500, coo in improve
ments during 1901. A good showing
for that thriving little city.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-21
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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-21
Shows Prosperous Condition.

Evening News.
The past few months have brought
more real estate transfers in southern
Kansas than any like period since
the country was first settled. And
that to, in the face OF failure OF
crops last year. There never has
been such demand for southern
Kansas lands as at present. The
demand has had a tendency to raise
the value of all farm and grazing
lands. But land in this county has
been valued far below any other like
lands in any county in the state.
That condition, however, is at an
end. Anderson county lands in
the future will be valued and classed
where they belong-among the most
valuable for agricultural purposes in
the west. The demand for land and
the amount being sold and paid fol-
certainly proves the exceptional
prosperous condition of the whole
country.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-21
ALTGELD'S FUNERAL.

The funeral of John P. Altgeld, at Chicago,
last Sunday, was probably the greatest funeral
ever held in that city. The body lay in state
in the library building all day, Saturday, to
which place it was accompanied by Governor
Yates and the other state officials Here, the
face of the dead statesman was looked upon by
many thousands of people, among them the
"tin-bucket brigade" who regarded John +.
Altgeld as their friend.
On Sunday, the body was consigned to the
tomb. Governor Yates, William J. Bryan and
CEas. A. Towne were among the honorary
pall-bearers. Although the rain fell continu'
ously, many thousands followed the remains &c
the cemetery.
At the grave, Mr.. Bryan paid glowing
tribute to his departed friend, and he was fol-
lowed by Mr.. Towne.
Many rich floral offerings were piled about
and over the casket, but none would have been
as much appreciated by Mr.. Altgeld, could he
have seen them, them, than the simple little
bouquets and single flowers brought by the
laboring men and their families.
A great man has passed away, but his many
great and good deeds still live to bless his
memory.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-21
MAGNANIMOUS BOERS.

General Methuen, the British officer who was
wounded and captured by the Beers, has been
released and sent home.
BY this act, the Beers phoved themselves
Christians. Would any other nation have done
as they did!
When Methuen was captured, the British
feared that the Beers would retaiate-pay them
back in their own coin. We refer 10 their in
human treatment and murder of Boer officer
short time ago. When this Boer officer was
captured, he was CONDEMNED to death. He was
taken to the grave that had been dug for him.
1t was his request that he be allowed to stand
by the grave and face the soldiers who were to
shoot him, but his request was denied. He
was placed in chair, blndfoded and tied to
the chair Then, fifteen British soldiers shot
one side completely away. The body was then
tumbled into the grave without coffin or shroud
The chair was broken to pieces and thrown in
to the grave, on top of him.
This was the act of the soldiers of a "Chris-
tan" nation.
The British feared that the Beers would re-
taliate and kill and maltreat Methuen in the
same way, but the brave Christian Beers put
the Britons to shame by releasing Methuen.
Could the British appreciate this kindly &C.
ton, they would bring Cronje, the Boer lion,
home from St. Helena. But will they? Scarcely!
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-21

GENERAL. MILES asked the war department
to send him to the Philippines. He said he would
close the war without any more bloodshed, and
with Justice to both sides. His proposition was
spurned by the department, and President
Roosevelt upheld the secretary of war. 1t is
evident from this action, that the administration
does not want the war to come to an end.
Army contractors and other administration pets
would lose their chance to bleed Uncle Sam.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-21
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Republican Convention.
T uesday's Evening News,

Tuesdays Evening News,
Delegates from all over the coun.
ty were in the city to-day to attend
the Republican county convention
which convened this afternoon al
the court house to elect set ~ dele.
gates and alternates to attend the
Republican State. Convention. The
following were chosen to represent
Anderson County:
DELEGATES.
NJ. A. Carmichael, George Cook,
Sonnet Kirk, G. W. Ladd, J. E.
Stevenson, j. G. Johnson, Ed F.
Ewing, George FREELY, Joe Carey
e. M. Elliott.
ALTERNATES.
J. B. Jones, H. w. Sterling. |. X
Reeves ]. w. Garrison, P. J. Powell
w. d. Hicks, J. ]. Craig. Joe Carey
and VIM. Ray.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-21

AN ice gorge sixty miles above Sioux City,
Iowa has caused the Missouri river to 60 dry
at that place. Ice is piing up, and when rain
comes or thaw sets in, there will be great des-
truction of property.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-21

SENATOR GALL1NGER, of New Hampshire,
made speech in favor of the ship-subsidy Dill,
Tuesday, in which he said that the bill "is no
worse than many other steals" That does not
make it right, however.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-21

KING EDwARE has begun taking snuff and
every time he opens his snuff box and puts his
thum and finger to his royal nose, lot of fool
Anglo-maniacs on this side of the pond sueexe
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1902-03-21

If YOU will read Irl Hicks almanac and his
magazine, Word and Works, you will keep
posted, in advance, on the weather. ~ has
predicted every storm we have hatS please sast
winter. bst Of