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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-17

That Democrat who was so quick to
advise Mayor Taylor to put none but
lifelong members of the party on
guard certainly believes in the old say
ing: ''To the victors belong the spoils.'
And no doubt the gentleman in question
has an idea that very strong political
machine of the bourbon stripe could be
built up by such method.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-17

1t is said that after he received the
news of the decision of the court in the
merger case James j. Hill denied himself
to all callers There are moments when
the best of us like to be alone.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-17

For good house, well located in Man
kato, viii exchange cheap land or an i'm
proved farm. Give location and best
price at once. Box 78, Madelia, MINI.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-17
Railroad Time Tables.

Going East.
IIChicago Mail and
Passenger, No. Ar. Dep.
504 ...............5:05 a. m. 700 a. NJ
ssLocal Passenger
No. 6............. .......... 100 p. m.
sChicago Express
No. 502.. 4:35 p. M. 4:45 p. N.
s'Local Passenger
No. 2.......... 7:45 p. m. ..........
mo. 90 for New
Ulm ........... .......... 1906 a. m.
s'No. "a for New
Ulm ............ .......... 1900 p. m
Going West.
ssLocal Passenger
No. 5........... .......... TOO a. m
sDakota Passenger
No. sos. ........ 1910 a. m. 1850 a. m.
minnesota Mail
No. 607. ........ 700 p. m. ..........
llLocal Passenger
:, No; sol. 11:25 p. m. 1855 p. M.
No. 50 from New
Ulm ........... ISIS p. m. .......
sDaily. ssDaily except Sunday. lIDafly
west Of Mankato
CHARLES E. JOHNSON, Agent,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-17

The Minnesota legislature is to be
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-17
PICKED FROM COUNTY PRESS.

The Mapleton Enterprise was issued
by the correspondents this week, and a
very clever number it was, too.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-09
MORE FOR SUMMER SCHOOLS.
Peabody Education Fund Discontinues
Free Tuition at Nashville College.

The trustees Of the Peabody Education Fund held
their annual meeting at the Fifth Avenue Hotel
yesterday and in the evening had dinner.
Court presided at the business session.
The treasurer J. Pierpont Morgan made his an
report. showing the fund Of s. to be in
tact. with the annual increment of about $4,000
added. This latter amount represents the sum
available for the purposes Of the trust.
Some sentiment has developed in favor of greater
diffusion OF the funds among the rural sections Of
the South, and less concentration Of it popula-
ton centres, as at Nashville In short, there has
been q feeling that the colleges at Nashville and
other points have absorbed a Extraordinarily
that sentiment. the board voted discontinue the
scholarships free tuition at the Nashville Col
leea after 1905. Heretofore when aid given
tu the way Of free tuition, it involved the obliga
lion TO repeat the the year following Notice
has now been served that this precedent will no
longer be observed.
None will now lie devoted more literally TO the
maintenance Of summer schools. which are practi-
callv rural normal schools. for the training OF
teachers during the school vacation season. Since
the death OF Or. Curry the office Of general agent
had been administered by his assistant, Mr.. Glenn,
of Georgia The board filed the vacancy by the
Unanimous choice Of DR.. Green. who served with
out conpen satioI in that capacity for three years
fx-tsoveruOr Porter, at the request OF the board.
will act for another year as president OF Peabody
Normal College. d position he has held for
wears The officers Of the board reelected
Jnstice Melville W. Fuller; first vice-chairman Jo-
serb II Choate: second vice-chairman. Daniel g.
Gilman. secretary, DR. Samuel a. Green. and treas
ure- J.. PierpOIt Morgan
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-09
DENIES THAT MR.. PAYNE wEPT.
Mr.. Eggers Also Says Postmaster General
Did Not Threaten to Resign.

Abel Crook, counsel for II. c. Hallenbeck said
yesterday that while he did not think the indict-
rnent against Mr.. Hallenback would hold water
there would be investigation Of the transfer Of
the money order blanks printing contract from
Mr.. Hallenbecks firm to Paul Herman, and he be-
lieved that there had been a violation of the law
in the award of the contract to Herman AS TO
the charges against Nj Halenbeck. Mr.. Crook
said If there had been any violation of the postal
printing contract at the time il held by Mr.
Hauenbeck's firm Herman himself the man
guilty Of wrongdoing, since he was the man In MI
Halenbeck's employ who attended to the Milling or
the orders certified TO the correctness Of the goods
delivered and made out all the bills.
John H EgEerS, OF the Winthrop Press VINO
headed committee of the Society Of the United
and Postmaster General Payne in washington
against granting the printing contract 10 Herman,
said Yesterday that the protest was made on the
ground That the law would ne violated IN Inc aNdIu
Of contract TO a who, a former employe
Of the Hailenbeck firm. had helped 10 make up the
bid Of the firm and then had resigned and had put
plainly dishonest. and, besides, Herman did not
have the required printing plant 10 I'LL the contract
Regarding the visit Of the committee TO the Presi-
dent and 10 Mr.. Payne. MIR. EggerS said:
The committee presented the protest Of the
United Typothetae to President Roosevelt. The
President expressed himself as being in sympathy
mittee awaited the arrival Of the Cabinet. and the
President then brought Mr.. Payne into his Office
ana me committee presented thelr case 10 MI
Payne During the course or the conversation the
President said: That's what ] want. ] want him
(Herman) turned down Mr. Payne did not threaten
or suggest his resignation. He entirely self
possessed and acted toward the President and the
committee in kindly. courteous manner. He did
not say that he was pledged 70 Herman. He did
down. l never agreed to make an afidavit and
never was asked 10 make one.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-09
CHINA GRANTS OPEN DOOR
Continued from first page.

Arthur and has arrived at Masanpho. south OF
Corea, where the japanese fleet is anchored.
The Russian ships are within the Masanpho
Harbor alongside Of the japanese ships. Sew
eral brigades of Russian troops have been moved
forward to the Corean boundary and are now
encamped on the border.
Diplomatic negotiations are still being con-
sidered at Toxic. These do not relate to the
evacuation of Manchuria by the Russian troops,
but to the future of Corea.
The "Patrie'' to-day in a special dispatch from
Darmstadt gives interview with Alexandra
Savinsky, the secretary Of Foreign Minister
Lamsdorf who it is claimed. spoke on the
authority of his chief upon Russo-Japanese re-
lations NJ. Savinsky is quoted saying:
Our agents at Toxic have informed us that
Japan desires war and is prepared for it We
have enough troops in Siberia to resist all the
japanese forces"
Regarding Turkey and Bulgaria, NJ. Savinsky
said that the accord between Russia and Austria
was stronger than ever, and that he did not be
lieve war between Turkey and Bulgaria would
occur.
Yokohama. Oct. S-According to all Chinese
reports to-day, the date fixed for the evacuation
Of parts of Manchuria by the Russian troops.
passed without a Russian move toward the
evacuation of Manchuria. In the mean time the
Russo japanese negotiations regarding COrea
and Manchuria are going on at TOXIC petWeeh
the japanese Cabinet and the Russian Minister,
Baron de Rosen. The baron is acting under
direct instruction from Admiral AleXieh, Vice
roy Of the Far East. The prospect is considered
doubtful unless Russia makes substantial con-
ceSSiOnS The rumOr OF the japanese rtJectIoIl
of the Russians demands is officially denied
The press to-day was officially warned against
indulging in sensationalism. China is understood
10 be waiting for the result Of Japans negotla-
tions before treating with Russia further Tor
the evacuation of Manchuria.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-09
SOUTH AFRICA IN LINE.
.SzDports Mr.. ChamberIdin's Fiscal
POLICY.

Cane Town. oct. S.-Interviews with leading
men in the South African colonies show that
the general trend Of opinion strongly favors Mr.
Chamberlain's Glasgow programme. Reports
from Bloemfontein. orange River Colony; Pie
terrnaritzOurg. Natal. and Pretoria. Transvaal
show that the proposals are keenly discussed
everywhere. IT is expected that preferential
duties in the case Of South African wines and
fruit viii greatly benefit those industries. The
Dutch. who essentially are pro.ectionists, viii
support the principles OF reciprocity.
Glasgow. oct. S.-AIr. Chamberlain is losing
no opportunity OF spreading his fiscal gospel
He started this morning a days visit TO
friend in Fifeshire, Scotland, and was welcomed
on his arrival at Cupar by large crowd Of peo-
pie. The former Colonial Secretary in a short
speech which captured his hearers remarked
that 10 one had benefited more than himself in
the past by the support OF the working class,
and he hoped 10 have the same confidence and
support in his present undertaking. Upon the
right solution OF the great question he had
raised depended the continuance Of the work
mans employment. Without n fiscal change the
worker would have TO decide between accepting
an insufficient wage and leaving the country
The sentiment Of his fellow citizens in the col
onies must also he considered. They were not
and moral support, he said. that enabled Great
Britain to hold up her head during the recent
war in spite Of the criticisms of foreigners.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-09
4 NEW ALLIANCE.
Treaty Concluded Which Is Result
of King Edzcard's Diplomacy.

Paris Oct. SIT was learned in authoritative
quarters this evening that the terms of the
general treaty of arbitration between France
and Great Britain have been concluded between
Foreign Minister Delcasse and the authorities
in London. All the substantial features of the
treaty have now been settled. There only re-
main minor questions of detail and the signing
of the treaty. These formalties are so far adj
vanced that the treaty is considered to be an
accomplished fact to-day. The advanced stage
of the negotiations has not yet been communi-
Gated to the public. The treaty follows the gem
eral lines OF the Hay-Pauncefote Arbitration
Treaty which to considerable extent served as
a model. 1t is pointed out that the Hay-Paunce-
fote treaty. although rejected by the Il ,ited
States Senate serves the useful purpose of
giving a basis for this important Angio-French
treaty.
The officials also view the negotiations as owl
dence of the sympathetic attitude of the United
States France and Great Britain on the prac
teal adoption of the theory OF arbitration. The
treaty is mainly significant In being the cu,ni
nation of the rapprochement between France
and Great Britain after centuries OF warfare
the maintenance OF defensive ornaments and
the recent animosities growing out Of the Fasbo
da incident and the South African War II 10
also significant of the tendency toward a re-
arrangement of the European political alliances
change of visits between King Edward and
Presi lent Loubet and the visit OF Baron d'Es
tourneles de Constant and the French Parlia
mentarians to London.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-09
ADMITS JOHNSTON WILL.
By 1t Her "SW1tual Baby" Gets
Bulk of Estate, $50 900.

At the close OF the contest yesterday in the Sur
rogate's Court Brooklyn. Of the viii OF Mrs Char
lotte Johnston. who died at her home No. 407
Cum berland-st in March last, the az eighty
three years. leaving the bulk OF her estate. valued
at S35 GO 10 Miss De Monde. "A public school
teacher. OF No 173 Madison-st.. Surrogate Church
announced his decision. upholding the will
The Will contested by Mrs. Emma p. Saw
telle who would have been the residuary legatee
except for the alleged undue influence which, she
said. had been exercised over Mrs. Johnston by
Miss De Monde, whom Mrs. Johnston had called
her spiritual baby and celestial child
Surrogate Church decided that OF the wit
nesses had testified that they themselves possessed
any knowledge OF undue influence having been ex-
ercised by the defendant. All the testimony In that
direction had been hearsay evidence. and he would
therefore. admit the will TO probate.
At the hearing Yesterday Miss De Monde testified
that her knowledge of spirttualiSm came through
reading. She had heard Mrs. Johnston and Miss
Sawtelle talk about counterpart and affinity
but had never fallen In with their views OF spir-
ttuaiism.
The witness declared that she knew nothing OF
the amount OF Mrs JOhnstons estate. except that
she had turned the whole affair over 20 her law
yers She knew the contents of the first of the
three wills. but UP to three weeks ago only knew
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-09
ITS NEW HOUSE OPENED.
President Butler Praises the Columbia Uni
versity Club.

That the Columbia University Club is one Of the
best Ideas of recent years. and that it has not been
a drain on the universitys treasury was the asser-
ton made by President Nicholas Murray Butler at
the opening Of the clubhouse at No Is East
Twenty-sixth-st. last night. DR.. Butler declared
that the clubs influence good was ALREADY felt
in the attendance at various class meetings attn
letic contests and commencement exercises
The present clubhouse, which supersedes the
former one at No. Al East Thirty-sixth-st. is the
Of about 5000 In addition 10 several novel
features, II possesses nineteen rooms, a billiard
hail in the basement. reception. grill and dining
rooms on the main floor a library board room nd
sleeping rooms.
Established in the summer OF 1901 the club now
has a bout seven hundred and ffty members many
OF whom were present last night. The guests in
cuded besides President Butler. PIofessor V1basi-
err John H. Pine. Magistrate Cornell Dean Van
Amringe. William II. Morley. coach of the mi
Bangs. most OF whom made speeches These were
entirely informal DR.. Butler made no reference
to COlumbias need Of so 600 600 The fas,,vities
continued until a late hour.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-09
BIG4MY. STORY DENIED.
Hrs. Johnston Nay Be Released on
IS 900 Bail.

Judge Foster in the Court of General Sessions.
yesterday fixed bail in the OF Mrs. Mary Lay
ton Johnston. charged with defraudins the United
States Playing Card Company, at $500. with the
permission to her attorney 10 make motion TO
have it reduced $500. if it is found tmpossiols
to obtain it.
On Wednesday the grand jury returned five IN
dictments against the woman. charging forgery
and grand larceny. and yesterday she was taken
into court from the Tombs Prison 10 plead TO them
Through her counsel. l. J. Kersburg. plea of not
guilty made, with the privilege OF Withdrawing
it and making such motion they might desire
by Monday of next week. The lawyer also gave
notice that he would make a motion 20 inspect the
minutes of the grand jury, alleging that In the
magistrates court the defence had no oppor-
tunity OF presenting its side of the case
The defence contends that officer of the com
pany is the guilty person. and it was stated be-
fore Judge Foster that the defence had witnesses
and books to prove that statement when the In
dictments were presented.
Of DR. Johnston. and the stories that there is an
NJ r .bJir1 Sai5 a. - 80 Gao, Ur Johnston
earlier in the day. and that the doctor was sat
would stick TO her to the last He said that there
"ns 9 9h rored 9n sr6 SI2Ty GT that
Dr. Johnston IS about 20 close his villa at Larch-
ON Nav , f5r The seas6 s Which viii Close on oct
Der % and 1t is said that his mother. Mrs. Anna
DR. Johnston will not discuss the report that he
has another wife in Passaic. y. J. In fact. MEM
her Of the Johnston family at LarChmOnt will
reporters. There were no signs of life around the
Larchmont cottage last night. and efforts to see
any one there failed 1t stated that DR.. John
ston was in Manhattan endeavoring TO get pail TOR
his wife.
1t was not until yesterday that the announcement
was made in Passaic that Mrs Albert Mix John
ston was a resilient of that city. and that she
the first wife of DIR. Johnston
Mrs. Johnston believes that Or. Johnston Is the
husband who deserted her after their marriage
in Paterson Mrs. Johnston has not been her
home No. 200 BlCOmfeld-ave.. for several days. IL
said the house last night that she with
friends in New-YOrk and had been in Yonkers visit
ing. Garret Pulls refused 10 say anything about
his daughter and while admitting that she not
in this city. refused confirm the report OF a
tive that She was with friends In YOnkers or New
York. his daughters alleged marriage with Dr.
Johnston.
II have been investigating this matter" he said
land If there any real facts they will out
in due time
Mrs. Johnston until short time ago was the
orEanist Of the First Congregational Church and
was well known in musical circles IN this city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-09
DISCUSSING CHAMBERLAINs PLAN.
Sharp Criticism by Liberals - Colonial
Opinion Favorable

London. oct. 9-The discussion Of Mr.. Cham
berlain's proposals continues keen, but so far
the Liberals have made no organized attempt
at coUnter-campaign. Mr. Asquth, the Lib.
eral leader spoke at Conderford, an iron and
coal centre in GlouCestershire yesterday, and
contended that it was impossible 10 retaliate on
the protected countries without taxing food or
raw material and experience proved that re
taliation did more harm to the retaliators than
the victims Of retaliation. The adoption Of Nj
Chamberlain's proposals would foment Quarrels
with the colonies. II was calumny on the
colonies 10 say that the unity Of the Empire
was impossible without preferential tariffs
James Bryce. N. p, speaking at Lancaster.
expressed similar opinions. and characterized
Mr. Chamberlain's statements as ''grotesquely
untrue and worthless
Gerald Balfour. President Of the Beard OF
Trade, addressing a meeting at Leeds Teas-
serted thai the government pledged TO
give effect 10 the fiscal reform proposals until
after an appeal 10 the country had been made,
ana he intimated that after Mr. Chamberlain
had concluded his mission il might be found
that the taxation Of food was within the range
Of practical politics.
Sir Charles Upper, the Canadian ex-Prerier,
presiding at a meeting in London, expressed his
complete approval of Mr. Chamberlain's policy.
The newspapers are industriously collecting
colonial opinion Of the fiscal question, which so
Tar is not unGuly enthusiastic although largely
favorab bic to Mr. Cham berlain's proposals. Al
fred Deakin. the Federal Premier Of Australia
says that the proposals are so precise and prac-
ticsl that they require an equally precise re-
lly. The FEDERAL government would announce
its definite response in about three weeks as a
basis for the coming federal election campaign.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-09
BEAVERS AGAIN ARRAIGNED.

George ". Beavers, ex-head Of the Salaries and
Allowances Division of the Postofice Department
again surrendered himself yesterday on another
Indictment returned against him recently in Wash
inglOn charging still another conspiracy defraud
the government through contracts made for sup
plies furnished TO the Postotflce Department. Ac-
cOmpaned by counsel he appeared before United
States Commissioner Shields and furnished 5000
bah for preliminary examination on October q.
The present Indictment alleges that Beavers. on
February q. 1901 accepted and received from Sem
atOr George +. Green and Willard D. Doremus
president and vice-presdent Of the Doremus Ma
chine Company. 5000 in accordance with a corrupt
and unlawful agreement among them that Beavers
procure the purchase by the Postofice De-
partment OF certain cancelling machines made by
the Doremus company at a price greatly in excess
of the actual market quotations.
Yesterdays Indictment is the first returned
against Beavers. In all. Beavers is now under
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-09
MINERS PROTEST.
Protection for England "WOuld
Lead to Rim They Say.

Glasgow. oct S-The Miners Federation Of
Great Britain. at meeting IN Glasgow to-day,
ana after q heated discussion, passed a resolu-
ton by So 10 : votes. that. in regard TO the
views OF the Premier and Mr.. Chamberlain, the
federation believes that the policy they fore
shadow in regard to protection would be a great
mistake. and would ultimately lead to the ruin
Of this country. and hereby resolves TO protest
against any alteration Of the free trade policy
which has existed for the last sixty years.
II is estimated that the majority represented
$4,000 miners.
London. oct. S.-Hugh Bell. managing director
Of the large iron firm OF Bell Brothers. Middles-
borough. in speaking to-day on the future Of the
British iron trade in competition with American
trusts, said that far his wide. practical
experience went. Mr.. Chamberlain had not a
single item Of information 10 Justify the opinion
that he had formed. Mr.. Bel added that sim
flsr forecasts Of the ruin Of the iron trade had
been current for three centuries.
An interesting return is published by The
Engineering Tines Of the result Of plebiscte
Of the British engineering firms. showing their
attitude toward the pending fiscal proposals as
follows:
For preferential tariffs with the colonies. &C
per cent: against, 20; doubtful, IA
For taxation Of imported foreign raw material
20: against, 43; doubtful. Il
For taxation Of imported manufactured ma
chinery and articles Of foreign origin, o.
against. %; doubtful. IA.
For taxation Of imports Of foods Of foreign
production, "a; against, B.; doubtful, "A.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-09
[ CONSUL DRAGGED IN.
McWade Implicated in the PhiliD.
nine CoOlie Scandal.

Manila oct. S.-The name OF Mr. Nc
Wade. United States Consul stationed at
Canton. is mentioned a beneficiary under
the contract unearthed by Mr.. Shuster. col
lector Of customs. in connection with the
scheme TO bring IN Chinese coolies under
the guise of merchants TO the Philippine
Islands through this port The collector has
accumulated other evidence TO connect other
consuls with the alleged frauds. The conspira-
tors have already issued. It is said. many forged
certificates assigning former residence in the
Philippines under which Chinese have been ad-
mitted here. Carl Johnston. who is also men
toned as a beneficiary under the contract, is a
brother Of Burlingame Johnston. the former
consul at Annoy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-09
MILLER AND JOHNS INDICTED.
Accused in Cincinnati of Taking Brides from
John J. Ryan.

Cincinnati. Oct s.-Daniel V. Miller late assist
ant attorney for the Postofice Department. and
Joseph Johns were indicted by the United States
Grand Jury to-day. charged with conspiracy 10
commit offence against the United States. johns
is an attorney at Rockville, Ind. where he was
arrested on May o. Miller was arrested the same
DAY in his office at Washington. The charge on
which the arrests were based was eNtortinE bride
from John J. Ryan. Of :. J. Ryan * Co.. turf
commissioners.
Miller ard Johns appeared in court and entered
pleas of not guilty. Johns made ms pea cohai-
iional reServng the right change II after read
ing the Indictment. Bail fixed at $3.50 each.
which both furnished. The chief witness before the
grand jury John J. Ryan