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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-11-18

allow these states, when organized, to
disfranchise minors. criminals, lunatics
non residents, .ignoramuses and women
Does not Minnesota disfranchise every
one of these classes with the exception
possibly of few ignoramuses? And
do not many people think these also
ought to be included among those who
are not allowed to vote?
The circular asks every recipient to
use what influence he or she can to
bring pressure to bear on the senate
committee on territories, which now has
the bill under consideration, to strike
out the word ''sex" from the paragraph
quoted. This would have the effect of
prohibiting the state from DISTINGUISHING
anybody on account of sex. In other
words, all women could vote. 1t would
be short and expeditions way of es-
tablishing women suffrage once and for
all in two new states, which would have
no power to abolish it.
The circular maintains that the brave
pioneer women, who have toiled by their
in the wilderness, should not be classed
along with felons, lunatics and chill
dren. The United States government has
no intention of insulting the sex that
has ever been mans helpmate, and who
whom he has himself lived and died,
since the world began. The legal phrase
ology is not chosen with any view to
rhetorical elegance or euphOny, but with
the idea of attaining clearness, conscise-
ness and accuracy of meaning. That the
word sex is Immediately preceded by the
word minority" and followed by the
phrase, conviction of felony" should not
be considered as an insult to women.
There is indeed one objection that the
circular very properly makes to the
passage quoted. If the state cannot dis
franchise any person for any other con-
ditions and qualifications than the ones
noted, then the state cannot disfranchise
a man for citizenship. The state
should have the power of DISTINGUISHING
anybody who is not a citizen of the
United States. This is a defect that
ought to be cured.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-11-18
Thanksgiving and the Babies.

Mayor Powell of Henderson, KY, fol-
lowing the action of the president issu-
ed a Thanksgiving proclamation. There
is nothing strange in this act, but the
old town by naming as the principal
cause of giving thanks, ''the most
charming crop of beautiful babies ever
born in the town since creation dawned
and the morning stars sang together"
The Duluth Herald gray matter" man
is of the opinion that the mayor of Hen
derson has touched upon a beautiful
sentiment and he proceeds to. wax elo-
quent over babies. 1t is foregone con-
clusion that The Herald man has trOt-
ted upon his knee the dimpled darlings,
for no man who has not done so, could
express himself so well over the bright
est Jewels of the household. What is
there that bounteous Providence can
bestow that is greater blessing than
the babies? We depend upon the other
crops for sustenance for the body, but
it is on the baby crop we must depend
for food for the heart. 1t is here we
find real love, real purity, real nobility,
and real truth.
This old world would be but dreary
desert were it not for the babies, and
the older one grows the more he APP
preciates this fact. 1t is by these that
the cookies of the heart are warmed. No
one knows the paths that lead to the
fountain of youth but the baby and
none else can guide us there to partake
of its healing waters.
The babe is pure gold; in comparison
all else is besest dross. The smile of a
dimpled child that is prompted by love
is worth all the treasures of the uni
verse and the caress of an infant hand
is like the touch of an angels wing.
The mayor of Henderson has discov-
cred the greatest consolation of earthly
existence. More executives should fol-
low his example in writing future
Thanksgiving proclamations.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-11-18

A Wisconsin university student who
shouted in high glee when the news of
Minnesota's victory reached his ears,
was attacked by fellow students and an
attempt made to throw him into the
lake. He warned the fellows to keep
away from him, but they did not take
heed. As result one of the attack
ing party was shot in the leg. The
young rough is not seriously injured.
The wound, however, will always re-
mind him that the persons and property
of others are not to be violated with i'm
punity. Were more students to defend
themselves with the proper weapons col
lege rowdyism would soon be thing of
the past.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-11-18
Protest of the Women.

Claiming that passage in the bill
now before congress, to unite Oklahoma
and Indian Territories into one state and
New Mexico and Arizona into another,
contains an injustice and an insult to
women, the National American Woman
Suffrage associa ton has sent out circu-
lars all over the country in an endeavor
to get the offending provision changed.
The passage in question reads as fol-
lows:
"Fifth-That said state shall never
enact any law restricting or abridging
the right of suffrage on account of race,
color, or previous condition of servitude,
or on account of any other conditions or
qualifications, save and except on ac-
count of illiteracy, minority, sex, convic-
ton of felony, mental condition, or resi-
dence; provided, however, that any such
restrictions shall be made uniform and
applicable alike to all citizens"
1t is quite plain that this section al
lows the state to disfranchise women,
but it does not prohibit the state from
giving the franchise to women if it sees
fit. 1t allows the state to make sex
a reason for abriging the suffrage. Yet
it does not compel the state to pay any
attention to sex in granting the right of
suffrage. The new states are both grant
ed the same right that belongs to ev-
cry other state in the union. The cir
cular complains that this passage "would
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-11-18
Must Take Notice.

The Kansas City Star is of the opin-
ion that the country will make mis-
take if it attempts to ignore the extra
ordinary strength of the socialist vote
in Illinois. In Chicago alone ,Debs re-
ceived as many votes as were cast in
Kansas City on Tuesday for all candi
dates. In the state he received half as
many ballots as were cast for Parker.
There is only one inference from such
a showing. Many people are evidently
losing hope of correcting abuses under
the present industrial system, and they
are ready to 60 to the extreme of social
revolution in order to remedy existing
evils. %
The great majority of thinking men
are agreed that the remedies proposed by
socialism would involve the country in
troubles far more serious than those that
exist today. But the trend of opinion
shown in the Debs vote will not be
checked so long as present evils are al
lowed to persist. The enormous concen-
tration of wealth in the hands of few
men, made possible by illegal or unfair
practices, the formation of trusts that
use terrorism as club and then raise
prices-these and other tendencies of the
times are responsible for the spread of
socialistic doctrines. So long as legis-
lators continue to let well enough alone
the cause represented by Mr.. Debs will
flourish.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-11-18
KERNS AND HEBRON.
News Notes From Two Of NicoIlet
County's Towns.

News Notes From Two Of NicoIlet
County's Towns.
For the benefit of the Congregational
church at Kerns a basket social will
be givein next Friday evening at the
home of William H. Sharp. All are cor
daily invited to attend. Ladies will
please bring a supper or two. A royal
good time is expected.
A very pleasant entertainment was
given at the Belgrade school house last
Thursday evening The last feature was
a spelling match. Twenty-Five words
were given out and all who had a
pencil and paper took part. Prof. Torn
gren, F. f. Johnson and Miss Bergstine
were the judges. Miss Hazel Sharp, a
twelve year old girl, was the only one
whose paper was perfect. Supt. John
Sanders was present.
Mrs H. C. Randall is very low, but
hopes are entertained for the best.
Rev. Brown of Mapleton has accepted
call to the Belgrade Congregational
church and commenced his labor last
Sunday. He will move his family into
the parsonage this week. There will be
service every Sunday morning and eve
ming hereafter.
The bridge at Judson is about COM
pleted and will be ready for travel this
week, but the road across the marsh on
Judson side will not be ready for at
least month. Quite crowd of people
visited the new bridge last Sunday af-
ternoon.
Miss Ella Hodson, teacher at Mankato,
spent Saturday and Sunday at her home
in Hebron.
Miss Gertrude Drake, who has been
very sick for several weeks, is improv-
ing.
Mrs L. z. Torrey and daughter, who
have been visiting with the family of
B. E. Drake, returned to their home in
Wisconsin last Thursday.
C. R. Weller and family spent Sunday
in Hebron with Mrs. Weiler's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Tidland.
John McPhail of Nicollet spent Sun
day with the family of E. j. Rood.
R. Rist and family spent Sunday in
Hebron with friends.
Miss Lena Sharp took snap shot
picture of Carrier William Whitcomb on
Route last week. Look out, Billy. The
young ladies are laying for you.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-11-18
Tariff Win Be Revised.

There is a growing feeling in Washing
ton that President Roosevelt will call
an extra session of congress for the pur-
pose of revising the tariff. This session,
if held at all, will be in the spring, fol-
lowing the regular session of that body,
OF immediately otter the presidents in
auguration on March 4th. The republi-
can party has made a promise to the
people that the tariff shall be revised
and not upward, as was advocated by
the congressman from this district. Mr.
McCleary cannot take his reelection as
an endorsement of his extraordinary po-
sition on the tariff question. That gen.
tleman knows as we'll as we all know,
that republicans of 1.-The second district
voted to retain him in congress rather
than have this district represented by a
democrat, who in the very nature of
things could do nothing of Importance
for his constituents in the face of large
majority of the members against him,
and the further fact that the admins
tration will continue to be in republican
hands. The Free Press maintains, as it
has maintained for the past two years
and more, that the majority of the peo
pie of the second district are in favor
of revision of the tariff, and this paper
is more than ever convinced that re-
vision can be made by the republicans
in congress I'm a manner that will not
seriously affect the industrial situation.
Furthermore, the people of the second
district are in favor of the removal of
the tariff from lumber, and in expressing
this belief they are not fearful of any
detrimental effect lit will have on the
products raised by the farmers on this
side of the Canadian line. The bugaboo
raised by the ultra protectionists prior
to the primaries will disappear as the
ice fades away under the warm rays of
Old Sol. There is no reasonable excuse
or reason for the maintenance of this
unwarranted tax of So per thousand
which gives the lumber barons an OPP
portunity to rob the home builder of
that sum. -
President Roosevelt is known to be in
favor of a proper revision of the tariff
He has stated his views on this question
more than once, and The Free Press calls
attention to his declaration along this
line in his letter of acceptance. Presi-
dent Roosevelt will not 60 back on his
promise to the people. By an over
whelming vote the people have expressed
their confidence in him, and he is not
the man to betray that confidence. The
Free Press made the prediction several
months ago that the president, at the
proper time, would recommend to con-
gress a revision of tariff schedules, and
at no time has this paper felt the least
in doubt but that that prediction would
be fulfilled. All sane men recognize
the bald fact that the tariff cannot be
revised in hurry. The work will re-
quire careful thought and due consider
alton of the needs of the different Sec
tions Of the country. There is no de-
mand that radicalism take the place OF
good business judgment in the rearrange-
ment of the schedules. We all are aware
of the bigness of This country, its many
interests, and their diversity. They
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-11-18
BUDGET FROM BEAUFORT.
News Notes, Social Items and Per-
sonal Gossip Gathered There.

News Notes, Social Items and Per-
sonal Gossip Gathered There.
Monday evening Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis
Pierce delightfully."- entertained in hon.
or of Mr.. and Mrs. Drake and Mrs.
Beams of New York. About twenty
people, young and old, were present.
Various games, particularly finch and
pit, were features of the evening A
delightful supper was served All en-
joyed the happiest kind of social
time.
Miss Ida Graft left Wednesday for
Mankato, where she expects to work in
the City hotel.
Elmer Getty and Abner McMahan are
buying poultry at the highest market
price.
John Bolinger is building some Chin
neys for Mr.. Clapshaw of Medo.
William Waddell and family of Man
kato spent Sunday with j. N. Waddell.
o. Mullin is buying poultry.
Mr.. Healy of Mapleton made bust
ness trip to Beauford Thursday.
P. Howly is having his granary re-
shingled
Harry Olson is reported on the sick
list.
Elmer Getty and Abner McMahan are
busily engaged in picking chickens,
ducks, geese and turkeys.
Zale Burgess, who spent the summer
with o. Mullin, has returned to his
home at Eagle Lake.
Mr.. Drake and his son, Harry, depart
ed Tuesday for their home in New York.
Mrs. Drake and Mrs. Beams will re-
main for some time yet.
Mrs. Albert Swartout of Walnut
Grove left on Tuesday. She has been
the guest of the Pierre people during the
past two weeks.
Monday was pay day at the creamery.
Twenty four cents was the price paid
for October's butter fat.
Mrs. Rudolf Bier, who has been con-
fined to her bed for some time, is able
to be out again.
Theodore Frantz has bought forty acres
from Fred Hoff in Decoria township.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-11-18

But what of .'the necessity apparent
ly increasing, for more revenue to meet
the growing expense Of the governments"
"a reduction of the schedules along
the lines contemplated would undoubted.
1y increase the revenue" replied Mr..
Babcock. "That holds true of nearly all
tariff duties. The per cent rates, for
example, are in many cases prohibitive.
The government derives no revenue at
all therefrom. At low figure, which
would meet all the requirements for
protection, there would be importations,
and accordingly money would flow into
the treasury.
"The proposed revision by lowering
schedules, should, in my judgment, in
crease the revenue 10 per cent, which
would suffice for all the needs of the
government"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-11-18
Strenuous Bob La Toilette,

The stalwarts in Wisconsin received
an awful drubbing. Bob La Toilette,
that intrepid leader of the regulars, half
breeds, some people call them, is re-
elected governor by majority of over
$4,000. And why shouldn't he be? He
is an able man, fighter, man who
loves his friends, and who is loved by
them for the enemies he has made. La
Toilette has completely knocked the
props out from under the stalwart
forces and Senator Quarrels ought to
be able to see his finish. La Toilette
will probably be sent to the senate in
his place.
La Toilette has the nerve to make any
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-11-18

Republican newspapers continue to
discuss the causes which led to the de-
feat of Robert c. Dunn. Why waste
gray matter in that direction! The duty
of republican newspapers from now Oil
should be to lend their efforts to healing
up the sores. Time is fleet of foot and
two years will have passed away before
we are aware of it. The republicans
will be called upon to nominate a candi-
date for governor who can win. The cry
from now on should be, let's get togeth-
er. Let all factions bury the Ratchet.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-11-18

There is a chance for the poor boy
in this country yet, notwithstanding the
wall of the calamity bowler. John A..
johnson, the governor-elect of Mime
sofa, was poor boy, who made his way
in the world, battling for place against
adverse circumstances. Robert G. Dunn
was poor boy who achieved position
and honor despite the fact that he lacked
dollars. The poor boy always will push
to the front if he has in the making of
the man.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-11-18

must all be considered with care. 1t is
hoped that the party leaders. will get to-
gether with a view to adjusting the
rates in such manner that all these in
terest will be dealt with fairly and that
some of those industries that have long
since outgrown the need of the nursing
bottle shall be made to walk along with
out the aid of tariff prop. eit5E
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-11-18
Changes in Ownership.
From Wednesdays Daily.

The Sentinel will continue publication
under practically the same management
as heretofore. A movement is on foot,
however, for some changes in ownership,
which will be announced later, provid-
ing the negotiations 60 through. Day
and Aldrich will continue to hold con-
trolling interest in the paper.-Fair-
ment Sentinel.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-11-18
RAMBLER AUTOMOBILE.
First 1905 Model Makes Its Appear
ance in Mankato.
From Wednesdays Daily,

Conner Jones has received fine new
automobile, of the Rambler make, as
sample, he having recently secured the
agency for these machines. He and the
expert rode with it from Minneapolis
Monday, and it was seen on the streets
yesterday and today. 1t is certainly
beauty. 1t is propelled by sixteen
horse power engine, and has a speed ca
pacity of forty miles an hour. 1t is of
the 1905 model, with side entrance to
the back seat, and is painted an olive
green. The machine sells for ST $50.
This machine will be valuable addi
ton to the number of automobiles in
Mankato, and another season will
doubtless see large increase in the
number owned by Mankato people.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-11-18

The Duluth Herald says the voting
machine works like charm, and it has
come to stay. Voting machines should
be used in all cities of any Importance.
They would prove to be money savers.
And the result of the election could be
made known Immediately after the polls
are closed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-11-18

w. L. Douglas, the shoe man, has been
elected governor of Massachusetts,. He
is a democrat. Roosevelt carried the
state by a tremendous majority. Doug
lass has been persistent advertiser, and
this no doubt had much to do with his
election. Moral, it pays to. advertise,
both in politics and in business.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-11-18
ROBBED OF DIAMOND.
Mankato Man Gets Worst Of II In
Crowd at St. Peter.
From Wednesdays Daily.

Mr.. Hoffman, proprietor of the Aliga-
tor restaurant, which he recently open
ed on North Front street, was robbed of
a diamond shirt stud valued at $l75
while in the crowd at st. Peter Monday
night. He wore the diamond, which was
a fine one, securely attached to his neck
tie. He has pretty good idea when and
where it was taken and is inclined to
suspect certain party, but there is no
evidence upon which to base legal action.
Mr.. Hoffman regrets the loss the more
because he had given the diamond to
his wife, who had intended to have it
placed in ring.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-11-18

A young man who shocks girl now
and then stands much better show of
being popular with her than one who is
always model of propriety.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-11-18

A man always hopes that mis- daughter
will follow in the footsteps of her moth
er but he is not particularly anxious
that his son will take him for model.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-11-18

A woman always smiles with satisfac-
tion while she is spanking her young
son for acting like his father.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-11-18

The Leader is new venture in the
newspaper field at Easton. The ini-
tial number was published on Friday Of
this week, by Earnest L. Peterson The
issue shows liberal advertising pat
ronage and will no doubt be given local
support by its citizens.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-11-18

A true wife would rather her husband
would succeed than to succeed herself.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-11-18
POINTERS FOR MEN BY EDDY.

No girl ever loved another girl so
much that she wouldn't take her beau
away from her if she got chance.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-11-18

A girl seldom requests young man to
call again that asks permission to kiss
her.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-11-18

Carve your Thanksgiving turkey with
one of Martin & Hoerr's new carving
sets.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-11-18

No woman, however religious, ever en-
joys church service if her husband per-
sists in looking at another woman dur
ing the sermon.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-11-18

When girl can succeed in making a
man think he is cleverer than the rest
of mankind he is her slave.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-11-18

At this time of the year, you ought
not to expect young lady to give def
mite answer to a marriage proposal till
after Christmas
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-11-18

When a girl calls you bear it is
time to do the hugging act.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-11-18

A woman would rather know her hus-
band was in Jail than not to know where
he spends his evenings.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-11-18

No girl ever loved another girl so
much that she wouldn't take her beau
away from her if she got chance.
A man always hopes that mis- daughter
will follow in the footsteps of her moth
er but he is not particularly anxious
that his son will take him for model.
A young man who shocks a girl now
and then stands a much better show of
being popular with her than one who is
always model of propriety.
A woman always smiles with satisfac-
tion while she is spanking her young
son for acting like his father.
A girl seldom requests young man to
call again that asks permission to kiss
her.
A true wife would rather her husband
would succeed than to succeed herself.
No woman, however religious, ever en-
joys a church service if her husband per-
sists in looking at another woman dur
ing the sermon.
A woman would rather know her hus-
band was in Jail than not to know where
he spends his evenings.
At this time of the year, you ought
not to expect young lady to give def
mite answer to a marriage proposal till
after Christmas
When girl can succeed in making a
man think he is cleverer than the rest
of mankind he is her slave.
When girl calls you bear it is
time to do the hugging act.
The Leader is new venture in the
newspaper field at Easton. The ini-
tial number was published on Friday of