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tial sentiment in Minnesota, Mr.. Ham
mond said:
There is much sentiment in the
state for Bryan, in spite of the re-
ported statement that Bryan will not
be candidate. Governor Wilson of
New Jersey has made fine impress
sion in the state, both among re-
publicans and democrats, and the
democrats of the state, with Bryan
out of it, are almost equally divided
between Harmon and Wilson, with a
strong undercurrent for Clark, which
may, in a few months, control tha
state, and even the entire country.
The Bryan men are very friendly to
Clark. / came east part of the way
with Bryan, and his frequent refer
ences to Clark were highly compli-
mentary.
How did you find things political
ly, once you were in your home dis
trict among the voters rather than
among the party leaders?" was asked
Hammond
Sentiment Favored Revision.
81 was careful to do that very
thing-get among the actual voters"
announced Hammond" and I took
pains to question farmers, also bust
ness men in the cities and smaller
towns of the district. I was not long
in finding out that there was a
strong sentiment in favor of the ac-
ton by the lower branch of congress
in revision of tariff. / heard as many
republicans as democrats favor the
revision. While there is strong
sentiment against reciprocity, there
is not nearly as much actual resent
ment or complaint as l had been
led to believe, prior to my visit
among my constituents of Minnesota.
Farmers of the northwest even on
the Canadian line do not feel afraid
of Canadian competition.
What did you observe of repub-
lican political conditions in the
northwest" was asked.
Following for La Toilette.
"Of course the republican organi-
cation people in the state are for
Taft" was the reply, "but it will be
admitted among the strongest sup
porters of the president that there
is much sentiment against him in his
own party. 1t must not be overlook
ed that there is large following
for Senator La Toilette in Minnesota
and the adjoining state. The La
Toilette sentiment Is we'll understood
and appreciated by the regular re-
publicans of the Taft organization,
but they feel confident that they can
tighten things UP when it comes to
the question of delegates so that La
Toilette will not have a single vote
from Minnesota.
cit cannot be denied that La Fol-
lette has some able men on his side
in the state, but they cannot reckon
in a contest with the regular organ
ization crowd, which will be ably
aided, no doubt, by the full power
of the administration here in Wash
ington, and we all know what that
means when it comes to the actual
contest.
81 can hardly admit that there is
much actual enthusiasm for the pres
ident, but there is a general admis-
sion that he will have little trouble
in securing the nomination"
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From Tuesdays Daily:

From Tuesdays Daily.
William Edgar Cell was the head
liner at the Mankato chautauqua this
afternoon His lecture followed a
musical program nicely rendered by
the Clarke-Bowers company. These
people are artists of high order
and their selections appealed to
those who possess taste for the
classical style of music.
The lecture by DR.. William Edgar
Cell was greatly enjoyed.
Is a Splendid Lecturer.
DR.. Cell is a splendid lecturer. He
has travelled in most parts of the
globe. He has spent considerable
! time in Africa and it was on that
part of the globe that his lecture "A
Giant in Pigmy Land was based. DR..
Cell is noted as being one of the
worlds most famous explorers. He
has travelled extensively in almost
every part of the globe. He has
crossed China five times. He ira
versed the entire length of the great
| wall of China. He visited the pig.
mics of Congoland and learned most
of their ways. He spoke yesterday OF
witnessing the savages in all their
barbarsm. He stated he had seen
maneating cannibals eat human
/ flesh.
| Rich Fund of Travel Lore.
His lecture this afternoon proved
that he had rich fund of travel lore
with which to furnish an interesting
and able lecture. In his speech he
called attention to one fact of in.
terest to every student of human his
tory. He said he had yet to find the
tribe, be they cannibals or harmless
sort of a religion. He said that they
all had a moral standard and as soon
as that moral standard was discover
ed and complied with, it was just as
safe to associate with them as il
/ was with a man in Wall street.
DR.. Cell, among other things, de
plored the custom of giving free to
these people gifts, whether it be a
slate pencil or clothing. He thought
the best way to allow them to come
up themselves with only the moral
support of the white man. He said
he was not missionary. He die
not claim to be such, that he was
a scientist and that as such he view
ed the people living in Africa.
| Crowd at Chautauqua.
| The chautauqua tent was crowded
! last night and many stood up. The
air was delightfully."- cool, in fact
wraps felt very comfortable. The
Weatherwax brothers entertained the
audience for nearly an hour witt
songs and jests in their own mimi
table manner.
Rev. w. N Jameson introduced
Bishop Quayle of the Methodist churcl
as "a philosopher, seer and grea
prophet, and bird who would
soar"
j Bishop Quayle spoke for abou
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from Tuesdays Daily.

From Tuesdays Daily.
A rubber stamp and Frank S. Bait.
ley, some time secretary of the st.
Paul democratic committee, now sec.
rotary of the department of public
property at the state capitol, were
principals in a little salary raising
sketch enacted at the new capitol
last April, discovered only this morn
ing by State Auditor Iverson when
the May, June and July vouchers of
capitol expense came to him for his
approval, says The st. Paul Dis
patch.
Over the large and imposing rub
Der stamp of "E. E. Corliss, by Frank
s. Battley" Mr.. Corliss' salary as
custodian of the state house was
boosted from $1,000 to $4,000. Mr..
Corliss is one of the original capitol
commissioners and, together with
John Boland, has the reputation OF
knowing every stone in the build.
ing"
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Chronic Diseases of Men and
Women a Specially

Space forbids the mention of but few of the
Chronic Diseases which treat of both men an<
women. III you are nervous, excitable and irritable
Respondent weak and easily tired out. If You have
lack of energy want of confidence deposit In urine
OF IL you a woman and have headache backach
pain in side my treatment remarkably success
ht,ch ardc
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-07-14

presents a good appearance and
seems to be not the kind of man that
ordinary criminals are
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Busy With Rubber Stamp.

The little rubber stamp salary
boost which brought State Auditor
Iverson to his feet in amaZement
this morning did not end with Cor
liss. John Boland, who saw the first
shovel of dirt taken out of the site
of the new capitol, was reduced to
second assistant custodian and his
salary was cut from $112.50 to 500
a month, and G. A. Peterson, who
comes from IMankato, was showed
UP to first assistant at an increase
of salary from SIP to $125 month.
But where did Frank S. Bottley
get in on the rubber stamp boost?
His salary was gently raised from
$110 to $125. All the janitors receiv-
ing SIS were boosted to $S5 a
month, and those getting $50 scared
to $40 per month.
Governor Will Stand for Boost.
The April force was reduced from
$50 to $50, and the saving made in
the pay roll spread over the remain
der by the aid of rubber stamp
and the signature of Frank S. Bait
ley. Under the old scale the monthly
pay roll amounted to $2,0S965. The
revised vouchers place it at $2,141.67.
State Auditor Iverson Immediately
communicated with the governors Of
fee.
1t is said that the increases would
be officially approved by Governor
Eberhart. They have been in exist
ence since May, but this is the first
time that the auditors office has had
chance to locate them. Mr.. Iverson
has asked for revised List of capt.
toll employees and the new salaries.
No Offense Committed.
st. Paul Pioneer Press: No serious
offense has been committed in the
salary raises of the caretakers of the
new capitol, according to State Audi
tor Iverson. 1t was reported yester-
day that F. s. Battley, secretary TO
the custodian of the capitol, had
used rubber stamp to boost sal
aries, but Mr.. Iverson said that all
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-07-14

From Saturdays Daily.
William A Manthei of Good Thun
der was in court this forenoon to re-
ceive his sentence for grand larceny
in the first degree, to which he
pleaded guilty yesterday, in the
embezzling of something over $500
OF the funds left by his former wife
for their son, he being the guardian
Mr.. Manthei's present wife and
adopted daughter were in court.
w. R. Geddes made a strong plea
for leniency, and gave the entire
history of the case, and made a
showing that appealed to all in the
court room. He said that he had
advised Manthei to plead guilty be
cause he was technically guilty, al
though he did not consider him NOR
ally so.
Gave History of Case.
Mr.. Manthei had lived in Coco
Thunder for more than thirty years
and had learned the blacksmithine
trade and had followed it in Good
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A resolution was adopted condemn
ing the sidewalks on South Front
street along block fourteen which
have not been recently relaid with &C.
ment. One of the latter is also con-
demned. as it is crumbling.
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ready to pronounce sentence today.
He wished to do what is Dest for
the interests of all, and would pro-
Iounce sentence Wednesday at
a. m.
Judge Pfau called Mrs. Mauthei
forward and questioned her. She
said that Manthei had been real
good husband, and supplied al
things needed in the household, and
had not drunk too much nor mis-
used her in any way. She had never
seen him drunk. She had little
pI property, but it was incumbered.
They had no children of their own
but had adopted a little girl, who
was present in the court room. He
had always treated his boy well. The
boy was now away at school and
would be gone two years.
May Suspend Sentence.
1t is said that Manthei has been
drinking more than was brought
out today, but that otherwise the
statement made in court is fail
review of the case. Judge Pau, II
he can see his way clear to spend
sentence, will no doubt do so upon
, Manthei's agreeing to abstain from
drinking and to keep at work and
support his family.
1t is said that Manthei's relatives
and friends proposed to repay the
bondsmen, but that this was not sat
isfactory, as it was thought that he
ought to be punished, besides. He
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1911-01-06

Competition. it was urged. was absolutely
essential to the development Of the city
and they added that one of the reasons
for the attitude they had taken was be-
cause -the Interborough company has
proved itself unworthy of the public trust
by showing continued bad faith in its
negotiations with the Public Service Com
mission. by it's utter contempt Of reasona-
BILE regulations and in many other ways.
even going so far as to offer fragrant
defiance to the commission on the day
OF the prepara ton of this report"
The special committee of the Chamber
Of Commerce on new transit plans made
q report yesterday which did not favor
spending the city's money on indepen-
dent roads. II is pointed out that under
the existing laws the city has effective
control over the transit situation. The
committee adds:
II IL, however. apparent that the city's
control might be weakened If il embarked
on the construction of expensive lines
which could not become self-supportine
for years.
The report insists that the city as a
corporation cannot afford 10 proceed
in violation Of the principles which govern
private enterprises. that cost shall be
kept to the lowest possible point and the
largest possible revenue derived. Any
other course will tie up the city's credit
limit its capacity for other public works
and retard its growth and development :"
the report said. The effect Of the report
Is that the city should not build indepen-
dent lines with it's own money unless il
can be shown that such lines would be
profitable from the outset.
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AT ODDS OVER PATRONAGE.
President Tries 10 Reconcile difference.
Between Kansas senators.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 5.-Presid.nt Taft
tried to-day to reconcile the differences
between Senators Curtis and Bristow of
1 Kansas The President went so far as ia
turn over the Cabinet room in the execu-
tive offices to the two Senator, and took
a personal interest in the conference
which lasted for more than an hour.
There are four Federal jobs in Kansas
TO which appointments are to be made
When Senator Bristow jumped the reser-
walton last year Mr.. Taft turned to senator
Curtis. an old line regular. Since Mr.
Taft's declaration that he will restore ali
patronage to insurgents. Senator Bris-
tow has come into his own again. The
two Kansas Senators. however. are as
far apart now al they were last year.
The President sought to have them
agree on candidates for the four vacant
places but they oculd not. Both Senator's
admit that at present it looks mpossible
for them to get together and the President
is somewhat embarrassed, as he has an
proved recommendations made by Sena-
tor Curtis for three of the four places but
is unwilling to send them to the senate
and have them held up by senator Bristow.
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REPf BLICiNS TO CAI(lS.
They viii Decide what Action 10 Take on
AppOri itOnment and ship Subsidy B,II.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 5.-A series Of eau
of the House to determine upon a plan
of party action on the apportionment.
the ship subsidy bill, and the Longworth
bill introduced to-day providing for the
creation of a permanent tariff commits
sion. The Administration il particularly
interested in the tariff commission bill
and the subsidy measure. II is not in
terested in the apportionment act, and
will make no representations to the Con-
gress leaders concerning it
President Taft and the House leaders
realize that as things now stand there
is no hope for the ocean mail subsidy bill
This measure has been fought in the
past by Western Republicans, notably
those from the Northwestern States,
such as Minnesota. Iowa. Wisconsin and
the Dakotas The President has been
discussing the subject with these mem
bers. but with what result will not be-
known until noses are counted in eau
still determined opposition to the measure,
action on il will be again deferred.
As to the tarih commission BILL the
President feels pretty well assured that
il will have the support OF practically
all Republicans There are some minor
questions in controversy that will be
threshed out at one of the proposed
caucases The watchdogs of the treasury
do not take kindly to the suggestion
that emanates from the White House
that an appropriation OF about $4O0. 600
be- made available for the tariff board
The exact amount to be allowed will be
discussed in CAUCUS
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having begun AZ IA mule driver on that
stage route.
In politics Senator Elkins played more
conspicuous part twenty years ago than
he has recently. He was Blaine's de-
voted admirer from the dav they first
met in the House of Representatives.
while Blaine was Speaker. up to the time
they served together in President Harri-
sons Cabinet. and Mr.. Elkins was the
mediator of the differences that arose
from time to time between Harrison and
Blaine
4 brief service will be held here to-
morrow and the body will he taken to
Elkins. W. Va. where the interment
will be. The following committee from
the Senate will attend the funeral
Messrs Scott of West Virginia Hale
and Frye of Maine. Aldrch of Rhode
Island. Culiom of Illinois. Gallnger of
New Hampshire. Lodge of Massachusetts.
Bacon OF Georgia. Tillman of South Caro-
lima. kean of New Jersey. Bailey OF Texas.
Foster of Louisiana. Stone Of Missouri
Crane of Massachusetts, Carter Of Mon
iana, Smith of Maryland and Root of New
York
A committee from the House also will
attend Cardinal Gibbons was one of
senator Elkinss closest friends and he
may attend the funeral
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GORE BRIBERY CHiRGES.
Senator la Eollctt STcstihes In Corrobora-
tINn Of the Oklahoma senator.

WAsHINGToN. Jan. 5,-Senator La Fol-
lette Of Wisconsin was the star witness
to-day before the House committee
inquiring into the Gore bribery charges
In connection with lawyers contracts
with the Five Civilized Tribes of Okla
homa. Senator La Toilette testified that
Senator Gore told him of conversation
he had had with Jake Hamon. in which
Hamon had offered bribe. or AT least
made a proposition that amounted To an
attempt to bribe. The offer is alleged
to have been made in connection with
legislation pending last year providing
for the approval Of contracts made by
j. +. McNiurray with the Choctaw and
Chickasaw Indians.
Mr.. Hamon wanted Senator Gore TO
withdraw his opposition to the contracts
According to the charges. he suggested
that if Mr. Gore could see his way clear
to let the contracts 60 through without
protesting il would be worth s25 OOO TO
him, and possibly more. This is the sub
stance of the story as il was told To the
Senate by Mr., Gore a year ago. and Sena-
tor La Toilette said to-day that il was
substantially the story that Mr. Gore
Udtt W MN ~ iI'tli lfis
contracts were To have been taken up in
the Senate.
Jake Hamon has testified in substance
that instead of offering bribe he was
in fact practically solicited for loan
senator La Toilette corroborated the
abatement of Senator Gore that he had
made known the alleged attempt to bribe
him long before he made the disclosure
70 the Senate. Senator la Toilette testi-
Hed that he had advised Mr. Gore To max.
public statement of the case. Mr..
Gore was disinclined To do SO on the
ground he said, that the making of such
a charge would lay him open TO prose
cution.
A payment Of $3.50 900 made bv the
authority of Congress to the firm Of
McMurray. Mansfield Il Cornish for legal
services performed for the Oklahoma
tribes also came up before the House
committee to-day This payment i,
known as the big fee" There has been
a lot Of gossip in Washington about il
for long time. and tn. Indications are
that interesting light will be thrown upon
il before the inquiry in concluded
An officer of n local bank was on th.
stand to-day He testified that funds
derived from the big fee We're placed on
deposit in the institution with which he
is connected. He said that checks were
drawn against it in the sum of $25 90
These checks together with the ledger
notations of deposits. will be submitted
for the examination of the committee
to-morrow
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District Attorney yesterday. They said
That within a year Robin had sent for
and obtained from them number Of
letters and papers which would have
proved their assertion They said that
they have other letters and papers in
cludng gift cards and letters signed 10y
Robin These Will he turned over TO the
Dis! rict Ntotnev.
indictments to-day When questioned
about these indictments District Attor-
ney Whitman would only say
There will be- other indictments and l
think other defendants
" is Understood that up to dat" the
Grand Jury investigation has had 10 90
principally with Robins theft- from the
Washington savings Bank Of which he
was president and that his dealings with
the Northern Bank have been gone into
little if at all The Grand Jury has looked
into u loan made by the savings bank to
Robin on two unrccordcd mortgages.
one for 500 $50 and the other for $l92 25O.
on parcels of Bronx real estate. Robin
l. said To have succeeded in getting the
mortgages put away in the banks safe
without being recorded and then to have
gone on selling the land. Some of the
lots were sold outright and title given.
but most of them are said to have been
sold on the instalment plan. in which case
the purchasers do not get title until the
last in~tdlmcnt is paid. Purchasers who
bought outright and have title are secure.
but as To the others ii is a question. II
was learned yesterday that n few days
before the Washington Savings Bank
closed Robin had securities the face value
of which was about s.. 900, 900 in a private
vault IN downtown office " was said
that while the market value of these
securities is problematical and while
$50 900 OF the best of them have gone into
the possession of creditors the remainder
NAV have some value.
The District Attorneys Office did not
oppose the motion made before Justice
GoT yesterday TO have Robins compe-
tencv 10 manage his estate tried by a
Sheriif's jury. but Justice Col reserved
decision. probably because Dr. Robino-
vitCh's affidavit "a to next of kin IL under
scrutiny The District Attorneys Office
does not consider the result important a.
bearing on the criminal proceedings.
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TO NiME NOISE COMMITTEES.
Democratic Caucus to Favor Giving
Power TO " ays ami Means Committee.

v.,,,.,,,. - u.,,. ~. -.
"nH"iH'ioN' Jan d WIN '"e return
oi Democratic representatives to-day
it became evident that the opposition
i. cr,mblinp 10 the pIan 70 max. tho
,a ;,r;,,. ,,ar,,o,s ~ ,h,, w., a,,,, No.,s
"'a'o' ", '''e"'oe'' ~ ''e "o,e anu "e"''
committee 10 De CHOSEN az the caucus
Of Democratic Representatives of
the Sixtv-second Congress to b. held
here M January 10 the members n, m.
''y';,. .,a, ,L, .,,.. '''r
ro''.'''''ter 10 se'e'' Tue 'o''''''''ees o'
the next HORSE
There has been an effort TO prevent
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Votes to Raise No BurIey In lOIl.

LEXINGTON. Ky. Jan. Sat n meet !
of the Independent Association of Wnlt
Burley Tobacco Growers of Kentucky ~,
Adjoining States to-day IT was decio",
by vote that no crop shall be raised !.
1911. This association is independent
the Burley Tobacco Society. of whic'
Clarence Lebus is president and whlc
has a large part of the 1909 crop pooled
The Burley society has as yet taken Il
action toward cutting out the 1911 Gro.
II will control something like As per cen
OF the white hurley raised. while the re
mainder will be pooied by the associatio,
organized to-day.