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The Mankato free press., 1906-10-19

and carries himself with great dignity,
although he is a very pleasant gentle
man to meet He was delighted with
Mankato and spoke enthusiastically of
Minnesota's resources and the states
magnificent appearance. 10 The Free
Press Mr.. Fairbanks said that he was
more than pleased with Mankato.
The vice president reached the city
from st. Paul at l0:40, the train be-
ing trihe late. He was accompanied
from st. Paul by Congressman J. L.
McCleary who went there this morning
early to meet his guest. Russell Kaing,
private secretary to Mr.. Fairbanks, is
one of the party and will accompany
the vice president on his tour through
the west. He is taking stenographic
notes of all the speeches delivered Ell
route.
The Concordia band welcomed MIR.
Fairbanks who was given a seat i'll
w. L. Hixon's automobile as soon as he
alighted from the train. The other Oc
cupants of the auto were Congressman
McClcary, General Baker, S. b. Wilson,
Mr.. Kaing, and Mr.. HiNon. Other autos
furnished by f. B. Kent, Mark Fancher,
C H. Saulpaugh and Alba Lewis con-
tanned prominent citizens of all politi-
cal parties who assisted i'll welcoming
MIR. Fairbanks. a hasty trip was made
to the theatre and there every seat
was occupied, many ladies being anX-
ious to see and hear the vice presi-
dent. A number of gentlemen were
seated on the stage.
S. B. Wilson. chairman OF the repub-
'lican county committee, introduced Mr..
McCleary who presided over the meet
ing. Mr.. McCleary said that the United
States had produced some distinguished
men. Some men had been born great
and others were born in Ohio. He then
introduced Mr. Fairbanks, who was
born in Ohio and later moved to Indi-
ana.
Mr.. Fairbanks was received with
round of applause. He stated that he
was born in Ohio, but that his best judg-
ment had prompted him to get as near
to Minnesota as possible. Since getting
into this state today he learned that he
had failed to get to his proper des-
tination years ago. 1t was good thing
to be born in any state of these United
States. He was glad to meet the peo-
pie of Mankato and this section He
The Mankato free press., 1906-10-19
CARD FROM A SOCIALIST.
He Defends Johh w. johnson and
Relates IN Incident.

Mankato, Minn., Oct. lO.--To the Edi-
tor of The AIankato Daily Free Press.
/ do not doubt moment that you'll
give voice to the truth and therefore I
ask you to inform your readers about
the following facts:
John W. Johnson, the candidate for
governor on the socialist labor party
ticket, did not deceive the voters of
Minnesota.
Mr.. Johnson, a friend of mine, was
speaking on the streets of AIankato as
the candidate for governor for the So
cialist labor party before either John A.
johnson or A. L., Cole had the nomina.
tion, and you'll find a record of it in
your own paper. 5a
Frank Days rinsinuations that some
other party had hand in Mr.. Johnson's
candidacy is simply ridiculous and re-
fleets on the sincerity of the democrats
in this matter
The social labor party has never made
a pact with any other party and such
insinuations as forwarded by Mr.. Day
will with all laborers who know this,
be strong argument against the dem
ocrats for STOPPING to such low tactics.
The social-labor party, also hates to
be confounded with the social democrats
or public ownership party of this state,
both of which are simply reform par
ties which believe in the impossibility
to change bad into good by degrees, or
i'll converting thieves by telling them to
steal less and so gradually reform.
The social-labor party and it's bona
fide candidate for governor, John W.
johnson, stands uncompromisingly for
the abolition of wage-slavery before it
holds any. economic reform possible and
effective
John w. johnson, to my personal
knowledge, knows more of economics
and has better heart for the builders
of this country than, either John A..
johnson or Mr.. Cole will likely learn
to have.
Perfectly aware of the fact that this
truthful statement will not be given
such widespread publication as Mr..
Days circular letter through the papers
of the country, l appeal to you to- pub
lish this in, the name of truth and JUS.
tice and fairness, as we have not yet
the control of the daily press. Yours,
Ed. Bosky, socialist.
The Mankato free press., 1906-10-19
BALLOT JUDGES SELECTED.
Council Holds Special Meeting to
Comply With New Law.
Co. non

The council held special meeting
last night and selected one ballot Judge
and two ballot clerks for each of the
voting precincts, as required by law.
The law says that they shall be ap-
pointed at least twenty five days before
election in cities of the size of Manka-
to, and yesterday was the last day for
their appointment.
The employment of these additional
officials will considerably increase the
election expenses. In selecting them,
the council so arranged it that there
are an even number of republican and
democratic judges and clerks.
The following were selected as ballot
judges and clerks:
First Ward-JOhn ID. Duane, Judge
Thomas Jefferson and John Kothoff,
clerks.
Second Ward-J. w. Schmitt, Judge
Wenzel Bienapa and Herman Bierbauer
clerks.
Third Ward-G. G. Phillips, Judge
Robert Lamm and S. X. Fowler, clerks
Fourth Ward-Charles III. Griebel
Judge; j. Max Wiser and DIR. +. L.
Stephan, clerks.
Fifth Ward-T. C. Peart, Judge; J. w
Fowler and Z. G. Nicholson, clerks.
Sixth Ward-Adolph Lille, Judge; C.
NJ. Fiero and Bruno Roemer Jr., clerks
The city recorder brought up the mat.
ter of city man to do the burying oi
dead animals, and wanted to know what
specifications should be used. City At
torney Daley replied that the ordinance
prescribes the specifications. The re-
corder will advertise for bids, and the
work shall include the hauling of the
animals to the burying ground and the
proper interment.
No other matter came before the
council, and the meeting was brief one
The Mankato free press., 1906-10-19
RAILROAD TAXATION.
What the Companies Earn and What
- They Pay to States. 44


They Pay to States. .a4
From Fridays Daily.
The amazing proportions of the rail
rrad business are again shown by the
latest report of the interstate commerce
&C mmissiOn, showing conditions in 1904.
At that time the total railroad mile
age of the country amounted to 2l3,,
9O4.34 miles, enough to circle the globe
eight times and to have enough over
to run a single track straight through
the earth, with about 5000 miles still
remaining to start on the voyage to the
moon ~
OF this mileage, the amount operated,
including second, third and fourth tracks,
was 297 ,O73.34 miles. The total number
o: operating roads was l,O86, though if
the figures went a little more closely
into this item it would be discovered
that practically all of = the principal
roads are grouped in the control of a
very few hands. And these hands are
reaching out for more, and showing a
disposition to ultimately join all togeth-
er into one great system.
The total number of employees was
], l,296,l2 who were paid $9l7 ,598,8l0, or
an average of about sos apiece an
nually.
The total stock was $G,339, ,S99, ,329,
fl,o .,roCc aor,;ro- ,,,aro cI Q-S ia OOI'
and the operating expenses were $685.
S96253. The roads cost $lO7S4, ,449, ,493,
and the equipment cost, 1927 0S7, ,63s.
A very interesting item is that of
taxation. The report shows that the
railroads paid in that year $6l,696,354
in taxes. Minnesota makes the railroads
pay tax of 4 per cent upon their gross
earnings. If all the railroads of the coun-
try did that, they would have paid S79,-
006,963.64 instead of $6l l,696,354. This
would indicate that Minnesota is keeping
we'll up in the procession in the matter
of taxing railroads, since they pay tax
in Minnesota greater than the average.
But the railroads do not pay enough
taxes, even at that. The impulse to fos-.
ter these gigantic industries led to light
taxation in the early days, and it is
slow work getting it up to what it
ought to be now that they no longer
need protection SO much as they need
regulation and restriction.
It has been stated, on good authority,
that the railroads of this country are
worth $l6,OOO,OOO,OOO. This must be
pretty much guess, because the real
value of railroad property is hard to
reach, so much. of it being the intangi,
BILE value of its franchise to do business,
but the figure comes from railroad
sources, and for want of anything better
it may be accepted for this purpose. 1t
has been fixed higher, but it has also
been fixed lower. Ia
If that $l6,O0O,OOOOOO were real esr
tate in the city of Duluth, it would be
assessed at approximately 40 per cent
of its actual value, and would be taxed
about 30 mills or per cent upon that
assessed valuation. It's assessed valua-
tion would be $4,000, 100000, and at s
per cent its taxes would be $l92, ,OOO, 900,
or more than three times what it actus
ally paid, and about $ll3,OOO,OOO more
than it would pay if it were all taxed,
as the Minnesota railroads are, ut 4
per cent upon the gross earnings.
There is evidently room for improves
ment in railroad taxation-Dul Here
aid. 81
The Mankato free press., 1906-10-19
THEY HUNTED ON SUNDAY.
Two Boys Arrested on the Charge Of
Violating the Law.

Fergus Falls, Oct. l3.-Officers were
up from Grant county last night with
warrants for the arrest of two Fergus
Falls boys on the charge of hunting
ducks on Sunday, in violation of the
Sunday law, being a specific offense al
legged against the law.
Local sportsmen are up in arms over
the matter, as nearly all of them hunt
and fish on Sunday and if the farmers
should put OH the lid some of the local
livery stables would probably have to
go out of business. One hunter declared
this morning he could raise ST 900 here
to fight the case if necessary.
The Mankato free press., 1906-10-19
BALLOT JUDGES.
Code Provides for q New Wrinkle at
the Elections.

From Fridays Daily.
\ special meeting of the council will
be held tonight to select a. ballot Judge
for the coming election. A ballot Judge
is new wrinkle and is provided for in
the new code.
The code provides that the councils
of cities of the first, second and third
class may appoint an extra judge and
two extra clerks in each precinct who
shall assist in the receiving and count.
ing of the ballots.
The Mankato free press., 1906-10-19
Farmer Held I'm.

Belle Plaine, Oct. l3.-Gus Hurtig,
farmer of this place, was held
up last evening on Bangson's hill,
couple of miles from here, by two men.
He had only $l2 on his person. at the
time. They took the money and threw
the purse into the wagon.
The Mankato free press., 1906-10-19

Ladies' Fur Coats.
Blended Rat Coats, one of the new furs and
very popular.
Near Seal coats are as handsome as Seal
skin, warranted not to rip or tear.
Our Astrachan coats are the bsst in the
market, warranted in every way. You run
no risk in buying them of US. It is the
most serviceab'e fur made into coats.
The Mankato free press., 1906-10-19
This store shows stock of Silks and Dress Goods equal
TO the best in the state always at reasonable prices
the country, but would put it in jeo

the country, but would put it in jeo-
pardy. - "ft '>'
Mr.. Fairbanks said he had heard a
great deal about Mankato, and was
ready to believe most. anything that he
had not seen of the town. He closed
by wishing everybody, in~Mankatos,-a a
continued need of prosperity. He said
in conclusion that atlieltsaying grace of
this country is in the agricultural re-
gions.
At the Normal Grounds.
The meeting at the theatre over, Mr..
Fairbanks and party proceeded to the
normal grounds where more than a
thousand young ladies and gentlemen
and small boys and girls awaited ahim
Many grown people were on hand. The
Hixon auto baked and could not make
the hill. This gave the vice president
an opportunity to walk and he was met
by swarm of younsters who were
anxious to grasp him by the hand. Nc
Fairbanks was at home with the little
fellows and gave each one hearty
shake.
The speaking took place from the
steps of the building. His address was
brief and referred to the great work
that is being done in, the public schools
Of this country. 1t was a wise thought
that prompted the forefathers to pro.
vide for the education of the young
SO that they could make this country
strong and great.
An enthusiastic normalite wanted to
know what was the matter with Fair
banks and the young folks cried out
'He's all right" Before departing from
the school Mr.. Fairbanks shook hands
with many more of the little and big
folks. AS the auto moved away the
vice president stood UP and waived his
hat to the crowd. 1t was indeed al
inspiring sight. 81
\ trip was made ON Fifth street be-
yond the hospital, thence on Broad as
far Us jackson, on Jackson to Front
and thence to the Omaha depot where
Mr.. Fairbanks held an informal recep-
tion until the departure of the train.
Mr.. Fairbanks and party left Oil the
l2:lS p. m. train and made rear end
speeches at Lake Crystal, NIadelia, ST.
James, Heron Lake, Window, Wilder,
Brewster, Worthington, Rushmore, and
Adrian, and this evening will speak at
Luverne. This concludes the. tour, for
Mr.. Fairbanks goes from Luyerne to
Freeport. III. --.4 .'.-s--s 49,.
c. o. Daley acted on the reception
committee in the absence of Mayor
Taylor. s.-...
The stage at the Afankato Theatre
was appropriately bedecked with pic
lures of Theodore Roosevelt, Vice Pres
ident Fairbanks and Mr.. McCleary.
Flags Were in evidence. The Concor-
dia band rendered number of selec-
tions both at the theatre and at the
normal grounds. f.e @a /,
At Lake Crystal the train was board
ed by committee from st. James,
headed by Mr.. Gibbs, and Vice Presi-
dent Fairbanks was escorted to St.
James. He spoke to good sized crowds
at Lake Crystal, Nfadelia, Brewster and
st. James.
The Mankato free press., 1906-10-19

A GUARANTEED cukE FOR PILES.
Itching. Blind. Bleeding. Protruding
Piles. Druggists are authorized to re-
fund money II PAZO OINTMENT fails
to cure in ss- to-: "a days. enc.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-03-29

Oyer in Graham county the county campaign is already on. Candidates 2rc already getting very busy. We note that W. T. Webb and Lamar Cobb may each ask for the democratic nomination and it is reported that Elder Birdno of the Guardian would like to represent Graham county in the council. For sheriff Geo. Gam, ble, who was treasurer for four years, seems to have Q good lead. For dis. trict attorney Frank Laine and A. F. McCailister. both of Clifton, are sup, posed to be after the position; Wiley E. Jones, of Stafford, is also a candi. late fer the position. Old Graham has many worthy democrats. The county has been in the hands of the democrats always. anu it has been well managed and is in excellent cen. dition.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-03-29

Ii the Republican leaders, so-called, had stopped to think a moment, they would have he5itated about attempt ing any appeals to party feaIty. There are few Republicans in Bisbee' tcday W no have any love for the welfare of the Territory in which they live, who can feel as much as a flntJer in their hearts for the Republican party. as it is led today. when they think of the Uawarranted, unreasonable, and .ccercive attemp. to force Arizona into ,he not-to-be-th hought-of alliance with New Mexico. There is very littla in .the Republican party today to which 5bc average Arizona Republican will undertake to "psint with pride" ,
Bisbee daily review., 1906-03-29
ELECTION IN TUCSON.

A special election will be held in Tucson tomorrow to vote on the prop osition to issue s200.000 in bonds to make Improvements in the Tucson wa ter works system and for other pur- poses; S150.000 of the bond issue is for the water system.
 In Tucson the city owns the water system, but Tucson has grown rapid ly in recent years and there are now important residence sections of the city not supplied by the water sys- tenn. 1t is to extend the water and make needed repairs and changes in the old system which necessitates' the bond issue. The city of Tucscn ppr- chased the water system several years ago from the original owners. issuing bonds to the amount of s112.000 in payment
 This is the third time this bond is, sue proposition has been submitted to the voters in Tucson; it has twice been defeated. The campaign is a warm one. The saloon keepers have formed an organization to defeat the bond issue to revenge themselves on the city council for its recent action in raising the saloon license in that city to s150.O0 per quarter.
 In case these saloon men succeed in preventing this bend issue the Gues 1 ton is a very serious one in Tucson and a real crisis will soon be reached in the water supply.
 Here is a case of municipal owner ship. where the necessary extension and repair Of the water system is prevented by the people refusing tc ! tvota tEC EeceaSa-y money.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-03-29
THE CITY ELECTION AND ITS MEANING TO alssEE.

With the ciJT election less than four days distant. i5 is about tine ina: the voters were making their scIcc. ten fer city officials for the coming two years.
 The election of officers to conduct the business affairs Of 9 municipality is similar to meeting Of the stock holders cf a corporation fer the pur, pose Of eiectins q board Of directors for the ensuing year.
 The first ctace- to be eiec.ed ia 2 pre- sldcnt of the corporation. which, in the city election GDproachirg, cor reaponC3 co the office of Mayor.
 The candidates for the rositi@1 arc Jddge J. Nj. O'Coaaeu and Dr c. L. Caven. Who iG TOUT cacica?
 The office of Mayor requires. ..y the first eisen-iaI, a man familiar with the lag. l. requires q mar who knows how to gc.vc the rox2t:ous legal questions that will arise during inc tenure Of his office; $ requires g man who is familiar will .h2 Tc-- rto.ial .st2eUtcs, and who can ga:Go the cty government Of Bisbee free from I2w suits, and rest secure in the knowledge that an ordinance. once put in efTsci, viii endure for al dime.
 The city government of Bisbea does not need doctor, b11 t does need q lawyer.
 The election of Judge O'Connell to the highest position within the gift Of he people of Bisbee will inspire the taxpayers with confidence in the city administration of affairs. It will be notice tbIt the safe Of bonds for sewer system will be conducted in stric. accordance with the law; it will mean that every contract with the city will be required to be carried out according to the terms of the agree meat, and. that the taxpayers of Bis bee vill receive full value for every dollar Of public money expended.
 Bisoee at the present time needs Mayor in the strict meaning of the word. The city is in sore need Of a man at the head Of city affairs who knows what he is doing and knows how to do it.
 Judge J. VI. O'connell is the man.
 If you had an important legal mat ter for solution, wouldn't you be will ing to trust the matter in the hands of Judge O'Connell? That's the ex- act condition of affairs in Bisbee to- day. Let's place the executive ad- ministration of city affairs in the hands of man who is capable of handling it. It's good business, and it's good sense.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-03-29

Johnny Minc. a Kickapoo linguist and philosopher. whose real name is Mah-mequa-chC-ma -mah-che-mah-net. and who can speak ten different languag. es- is in Washington. in the interes;
 of the Mexican branch of the tribe.
 He is said to be the most accomplished Indian linsuist in the world He has some rather uncomplimentary opin- ions about the white mans govern mental methods, but he thinks the white mans wife is a person entirely above criticism. Not much difference between the white squaw and the red
 man." explained Johnny. They both
 raint, white squaw with white paint, End red brave with red paint They
 both have to wear feathers when they
 are dressed up: Indian hn wears eagle feathers. white Squaw wears any kind
 cf feathers she can get Tf'te souaws not much different frn-l the Indian"
Bisbee daily review., 1906-03-29
c. 6 4. ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual meeting of the Calumet & Arizona Mining company will be held at Bisbee April 9, and the annual meeting of Lake Superior & Pittsburg and Junction Mining companies will be held on the same date at Calumet
 The reports of the Arizona mining companies in which so many Duluth and other Lake Superior people are interested 1t is certain will be of q very encouraging character. Tine year has witnessed the showing lip of vast amount of new ore bodies, and the outlook for the fiscal year is said to contain promise of still bet. ter things.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-03-29

With J. M. OConnell for Mayor and P. J. Mccullough. who has had ex- perience in the New York City Street Department, in charge of the streets and trails of Bisbee, every property owner is guaranteed that each ward iE the city will receive new roads and trails in proportion to the amount of taxes paid from that ward. Mayor O'Conneli is on record in favor of better means of access to all parts of the city.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-03-29

Lote Gould, formerly of Douglas but now editor of the Mckinley Coun- ty Republican. exhibited some sore ness on account of the result in the Senate when the statehood bill was voted upon. Lote had been listening to ;he hot air artists in Albuquerque until he really believed that Arizona was to be swallowed at one gulp by New Mexico. We hope that Brother Gould will get over his soreness.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-03-29
WASHINGTON FUN.

Speaker Cannon called in Represen tative Mondell, of Wyoming, an in
 surgent leader, to the speakers room for a private talk. Look here, Mondell," said the speaker, "the republican party is for
 joint statehood for the four territor
 ies. We've got to have it that way It's in our platform, and" T don't need any mileage, MT | Speaker" put in Mondell. And we've got to put it through continued the speaker. unheeding You fellows are simply playing into ! the hands of the democrats. We must l decide this thing along national party
 lines, and by - we're going to dc | it."
 q don't need my mileage" repeat | ed Mondell.
 What in thunder do you mean by your mileage; what has that got tC | do with it?"
 | "I mean replied the inSurgent | that if I'm to decide matters here as you dictate I might as well send my
 proxy to you and stay in Wyoming l I don't need my mileage"
Bisbee daily review., 1906-03-29

AIanF people and some who have visited Washington during the state hood battle. give i- as their opinion that the joint statehood proposition is dead and for ever. God grant that this is true. Eut Arizona must not weaken ger determination to keep watchful and iuil Of fight for q few more years. h the campaign this fell the democrats and republicans shouiG renew their opposing decIara- tons against joint statehood. Both republican and democratic leaders have been faithigl ;a the fight to kill this 'lygrc-aeaced joint statehood IpcGa:e-. Now thc thing is to keep it killed.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-03-29

Bisbee al the present sage of prog ress needs a legal head at the helm. Dr. Cayen is a fine gentleman and a physician and surgeon who ranks high in his profession. but Bisbee dcCs not need a surgeon today neither does sine nccd a dose of medi- cine, but she does need at the head of her affair." one wh1 can prevent or forcstall legal CT anglements. O'Connell will be the right man in the right place.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-03-29

It is reported that every RepuDn- can colcred voter in the city is to be lined up al the polls on election day regardless of whether he has been i1 the city six months or not. The Democrats have appointed three chal- lcpge-s for the especial purpose of watching this dark town. vote and any attempt at illegal voting will lead to prompt arrest.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-03-29

F. A. Kirk who doesn't pay a cent of taxes in the city of Bisbee, has suddenly lesped into prominence ss the leader of the Republican party
 in Bisbee. He is ably seconded by MT. O'Brien who will be remembered as an '-also raa' in the last campaign iu this county. Kirk and O'Brien ex- pect to get into control of the Repub- lican machinery in Bisbee for the purpose of controlling nominations this fall, but at the present writing Chairman Cassidy has not seeen fit t, resign, as chairman of the county committee.