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The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1916-07-08
USES AND ABUSES OF LEADERSHIP
AND NEWSPAPERS

The Reno Evening Gazette is owned and managed by
Sam Piatt, candidate; George Sanford, his business part
ner and chairman of the republican state committee, and
Sanfords brother. It SAYS:
In the contest against Senator Newlands, regarded as the
strongest a of the democratic party, he (FlatD cam within
forty yoteso of election. He = = = carried w more
ties than did his distinguished opponent.
The Tribune is not a party newspaper, nor has it
any candidate for any nomination, republican or demo
cratic, nor has its columns been used to further the nomi-
nation of any candidate. 1t regrets exceedingly, as every
fair-minded republican of the state will regret, to see the
Gazette used to further the nomination of any republican
over any other republican, for if there is any one news
paper in the state that should hold itself free from this
charge it is that particular newspaper.
While the Tribune shall not oppose the nomination
OF Mr.. Plat, it will lend its best efforts to prevent the
abuse of the columns of the Gazette or any other repub1-
can newspaper by the state chairman, by Mr.. Plat, or
by ANYBODY else who may control it. And it considers
the above statement of Mr.. Platt's strength an abuse, as
evidenced by the last official report of the secretary OF
state. According to that report, pages 4S and 40, there
were II republican candidates and II democratic candi-
dates, including Mr.. Newlands and Mr.. Plat, after elimi-
mating the office of the clerk of the supreme court, tor
which there was but one candidate; the state printer, Tor
which there was no republican candidates; the attorney
general. for which there were republican and progressive
candidates: the university regents, for which there were
republican, democratic, socialist and progressive candl-
dates. Arranging the II candidates in the order OF the
number of votes received by each, the result was as fol
lows.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1916-07-08
WOES OF THE WAR EXPERTS

The course of the conflict in Europe is very perplex-
ing for the military experts, who daily prognosticate flu
ture operations after a ~post-mortem analysis of recorded
movements. The fate of armies and nations is patiently
e%xpounded by these prophets, who OBVIOUSLY dope out the
future and settle for the moment at least great problems of
strategy and tactics. The difficulty so far has been that
neither side to the war has paid a great deal of attention
to the plans laid in American newspaper offices. but have
gone on furnishing one surprise after another. The STU
dent OF war in the future will find much to occupy his
serious attention in the real maneuvers of TODAY. which
comprise the operation of armies on a magnificent scale
with a combination of old and new methods that is most
engaging to the professional. For the present the amateur
warriors may esteem themselves highly and continue tbe;r
euesswork, but they are serviceable only as affordino
.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1916-07-08
DEMOCRAT

Mr.. Plat was 10th in a list of II; Nj. Newlands was
9th in a list of II. Was Mr.. Newlands 'the strongest man
i'll the democratic party?
received $50 more votes than Senator Newlands. Holmes,
Mcmillan, Roberts, Kyle, Eggers, Able, Curler and Stln-
son each received hundreds of votes more than Mr.. New
lands. And either, on his test of strength at the polls,
would have beaten Newlands. But Platt did not. There
was one man, and one only, Joe Lozano, IN the republican
list of II, who received fewer votes than Sam Platt.
x X X
If conditions ever existed when issues overshadowed
the personality or ambitions OF candidates., those condl-
lions are present.
If party success ever called for capable management,
that call is louder now than most OF us have ever heard.
What would we think of the manager or a Dail team
struggling for the national pennant, who in a crisis would
pick as a pinch hitter the player who batted at the bot
tom of the list in the last preceding struggled
The newspaper of which Mr.. Plat and the chairman
of the state committee are the owners and managers says
MI. Newlands carried two more counties than dld ms
distinguished opponent But that is comparing MI;
Platt's vote with that of Mr.. Newlands only. Compared
With ever the average of their parties, MIR. Platt carried
bv 40 votes two counties, Lincoln and Lyon, with a total
republican vote of 66I. while Mr.. Newlands lost every one
of the 70. The GaZette's strongest man IN the democrat
ic party ran 1920 votes behind the average OF his party
and 3272 behind the highest vote of his party. And yet
he beat the man whom Chairman Sanford and the Nazette
would put up as their pinch hitter IN the present cam
paign. While the other republican newspapers OF the
state are following, in relation to NOMINATIONS the uSual
policy of "hands off" the Tribune regrets the necessity
to correct such abuse of the columns OF the one news
paper to which the republicans of the whole state nave d
RIGHT to look for guidance and intelligent effort toWdlu
party success. The advocates of the convention system
are apt to see in this situation an argument IN thelr laVor.
And hasn't Mr.. Plat, or Mr.. Sanford, supplied the argu-
ment?
The Tribune is saying things it disikes to say, but
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1916-07-08
THE OTHER SIDE OF MEXICO

Mrs. Nelson OShaughnessy, the wife of the Ameri-
can minister to Mexico, during the period of the downfall
of Huerta, has printed a series of letters she wrote at the
time. and they throw some important side-lights on the
present situation. She holds two influences responsible
for the troubles in that country, as they affect us, oil
and John Lind.
OIL is a comprehensive term for the American ex-
Dloiters who have been trying to grab the best of the nat
ural resources of Mexico. Oils and minerals and the
Standard oil interests have been the typified eXploiters,
but associated with them have been bands of petty plum
lerers. They have made the name of America hated in
that country and they have been trying to shape things
so that America would have to intervene-clean up Mex
leo, as the phrase runs, which means, largely, make it pos
sible for the %plunderers to hold to their plumber.
And John Lind, he was the silent personal repre-
sentative OF the president of the United States another
Colonel House, who has been smelling out secrets for
the president. Lind was not elected by anyone. He was
Just the presidents personal spy, and the president took
his view of things, against the views OF men experienced
in Mexico. 1t was Lind who filled the mind of Wilson
with %prejudices and hatreds against Huerta, who, Mrs.
OShaughnessy says, was a man OF courtesy, tact and
flawless international attitude" He was not a drunk
ard, as Washington has pictured him, and, we are told, he
did not murder Madero.
But to down Huerta, Lind advised Washington, and
Washington took the advice, to lift the embargo on arms.
That started a new era of bloodshed in the afflicted coun-
try, and has led to the present troubles when the Lind
Washington guns are used or may be used, against their
donors, the American people. "A hot Indignation lnVades
me- wrote Mrs. OShaughnessy. "as MIR. Lind drops out
of the most disastrous chapter of Mexican history and re
turns to Minnesota.
We all want peace in Mexico. but those of us who
are glitter with a modicum of horse sense realize very
clearly that matters have now drifted to that point where
we shall have to fight to get it. Intervention is demanded
not only bv our ancient assumption of the duty of policing
the western hemisphere, but also by the knowledge that
until there is peace in Mexico there is no safety tor our
citizens along the border. The task before us is not a
pleasant one, but it must be faced with fortitude and
earnestness.
They are now said to be looking for a Shakespeare of
the screens. That is to say, for a man who will write film
scenarios as great at Shakespeare's plays. 1t is all right
to be looking for that sort of a genius but it will be still
better not to be disappointed if he does not arrive during
your life time.
death to the Gringoesr' echoes fiercely in spots in
Mexico. Execution depends on catching the Gringo with
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1916-07-08

Over 100000 has been disbursed amono war vic
TINS by the Rockefeller fund. The fact that some Of the
money succors afflicted humanity tends to brighten the
elevated figures on the gasoline scoreboard.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1916-07-08

One suicide already of a Kansas militiaman in order
TO get away from a prospective call to service in Mexico
Collection of the war toll does not wait for battle.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1916-07-08

Death to the Gringoes!' echoes fiercely in spots in
Mexico. Execution depends on catching the Gringo with
his back turned.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-03-03

terday for Good Thunder to attend
| the funeral of Mrs. E. Flynn.
E. w. Goldenstar spent yesterday at
ST. Peter transacting business.
Ed Grogan,, local car clerk Of the
| Chicago and Northwestern, has gone
to Redwing on business trip.
Mrs. John Taylor of Rapidan re-
turned home today, after spending a
few days with Mrs. c.. w. Jessup
Miss Ida Pettis of st. Peter spent
the day as a guest at the nome of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Moss, III Cherry
street
c.. Lundquist, roadmaster of the
Omaha, went to st. Paul yesterday
to consult specialist for trouble
with his ears.
Special Agent Freeman of the
Northwestern National Insurance
company of Minneapolis, was in the
city transacting business today.
The Winona Independent of today
stated that &C. w. Eichstead and A.
G. Lack of Mankato, Mimi, are Wis
iting in Winona this week"
Robert Fenger, farmer CT Lothian,
Mont, who has been visiting in the
city as the guest of his brother, w 4.
G. Fenger, left for his home last
evening.
Mrs. j. R. Brandrup is absent OIL
a speaking trip, during which she
delivered addresses before the
womens' clubs at Fairmont yesterday,
and at Jackson today, and will
speak at Blue Earth tomorrow.
Frank Blyler, who assisted in put
ting on a minstrel show for the B r.
O. E. at La Crosse last week, is
spending several days greeting
friends in the city before leaving on
trip to Virginia, where he will put
on an Elks' minstrel show. Mr..
Blyler is meeting with good success
in his work. gs
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-03-03
Napoleon
From tuesdays oaIIv.

From Tuesdays Oaiiv,
The Baptist Church society of this
village has plans for remodeling its
present building into an ideal church
home. 1t provides for two additions
basement, to contain furnace room
kitchen, dining room, which can also
be used as class rooms. Also a gym
nasium and pastors study will be in
Guided in the new quarters. Certainly
it would be a credit to the community
but we do not believe it can be con-
structed for $4,000. Building material
and labor are much advanced over
what they were in the past.
Miss Minnie Keller, of l.. Troendles
force of workers, visited Mankato
Monday. I.
Mrs. L. w. Kruger and son,
Leslie, were Mankato visitors yester-
day.
Oscar Wolff and family left yester-
day for their new home near Anoka
Miss Margaret Ellis and Miss Vio-
let Wilkins were in Mankato yester-
day.
C. J. Laurisch is the first Man
katonian to contribute to Mapleton's
new opera house.
Grandpa Fricke, father of Mrs.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-03-03
FUNERAL OF MRS. HURD
Impressive Services Were Held Sunday
Afternoon; Were Conducted BY
Rev. r. w. Hobbs
From Tuesdays Daily.

From Tuesdays Daily.
Funeral services for the late Mrs.
H. A. Hurd were held at the Baptist
church Sunday afternoon at 2:3O, Rev.
r. w. Hobbs, the pastor, officiating.
The body lay in state for an hour pre-
ceding the services, which were beau
tiful and impressive. The Baptist
choir sang "Oh, That will Be Glory
For Me-" There's a Land That Is
Fairer Than Day." and Nearer My
God to Three and beautiful duet
was rendered entitled Hold Thou My
Hand, Dear Lord" The text of Rex.
Hobbs sermon was 10, and / Am
With You Always" and the talk Civ
en- was very touching and appropri-
ate. The pail bearers were Messrs.
julius Johnson, A. T. Carlson, w. A.
Smith, Elmer Glenn, B. G.. Cain and
C. l.. Kennedy. Relatives in attend
ance at the funeral were six daugh-
tiers, and one son, and Mrs. John Lu-
kens of Milwaukee, Wis; John L..
King of Jackson, Mimi; and Frank
Lang of this city, sons Law, and
Clifford Lang and Gilbert Lang,
grandsons of deceased; Mrs. Eva
Gum, Minneapolis, granddaughter. The
other SON Law, John Bishop, was
unable to attend, owing to his duties
in the mail service, and a daughter,
Mrs. Gertrude L. Gum, was delayed
enroute from Montana, and did not
arrive until Monday morning.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-03-03

Mr. Knox arrived in ST. Clair and
addressed them about the school con-
ditiCns in his town. The number
present indicated that the people are
eager to learn how to secure better
educational facilities for their chill
dren. .-. ..H...
When Superintendent Knox and
Superintendent Detamore, of the
Blue Earth county schools, ar
rived, the crowd numbered from 400
to 500 farmers and their families.
This certainly speaks we'll for the
people of st. Clair and vicinity and
inspired the speakers to use every
effort to do all in their power to help
these people settle their problem
Address BY Superintendent Detamore.
Superintendent Detamore was first
introduced and explained to the peo-
pie clearly his attitude in the, matter.
He stated that the talk Of consolida-
ton was not local matter, as so
many communities were asking aid
and that it was impossible to accom-
mOdate all the requests. Also that
he wished the people to clearly I'M
derstand that he was taking an act
i've part in the matter of cOnsolida
ton, because he knew there were ru-
raj school problems and it was his
duty to help the people get the mat
ter settled in their own minds. 1t
was evident Mr.. Detamore explained,
that something must be done and he
asked the people to cooperate with
him and their neighbor in bringing
about better conditions and to decide
carefully what they wanted to do.
Conditions in Cleveland.
| Superintendent Knox, the principal
speaker, is pioneer in consolidation
work in Minnesota and although
practically young man, has the sit
uation well in hand. He went over
the ground carefully and made no
rash statements. He simply told the
people how the work had been carried
ION and completed in other localities
and how the consolidated school had
| solved the problem in every one of
( his experiences. The taxes are very
| little higher at Cleveland than in for
mer years under the old method and
every detail has worked outato the
satisfaction of nearly all concerned.
| TIE state aid of between $4,000 and
$4,000 helps to eliminate many OBJ
stacles and the question of transport
alton of pupils has been worked out
admirably.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-03-03
ERNEST FRICKE IS DEAD
Died Suddenly While Dressing For
Breakfast; Was Father Of Henry
Fricke, In This City
From Tuesdays Daily.

From Tuesdays Daily.
Henry Fricke, clerk at the Stahl
house, was in New Ulm yesterday on
account of the sudden death of his
father, Ernest Fricke, eighty five
years old, who had been living in that
city at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. Herman Engelbert.
Ernest Fricke had a good supper
Sunday night and Monday morning
he arose as usual. He did not come
to breakfast, though called repeat
eddy. Later it was found that he had
dropped dead while dressing.
The deceased was for forty years
farmer of Belgrade, located eight
miles from Mankato. He came to
Minnesota from Hanover, Germany, in
1864, and for many years made his
home at St. Peter, being employed al
railroad work as section hand. Aft
erwards he took to farming.
Mr.. Fricke was a widower, his
wife having died in August 1914. He
was father, grandfather and great
grandfather. Four sons and two
daughters survive him: Henry
F'rlcke, Mankato; Ernest Fricke, Jr.
living in Washington state, in small
town about twenty five miles from
Spokane; Fred Fricke, Jasper, MINI.
Charles Fricke, North Mankato; Lena
or Mrs. Herman Engelbert, New
Ulm, and Sophie, or Mrs. Herman
Brochert, Mapleton. There are eight
cen grandchildren, many of whom are
married, and there are several great
grandchildren. These are the grand
children of Ernest Fricke, Jr., who
lives in Washington state.
Arrangements were made to bring
the body this afternoon to Mankato
where it will be taken care of at the
Landkamer undertaking rooms, until
this evening, when it is to be shipped
to Mapleton. The funeral service will
be held Wednesday afternoon at two
o'clock at the Mapleton Lutheran
church. The body will be buried in
the Lutheran cemetery there, beside
the grave of his wife.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-03-03
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
erorn ~uesday,s oarv-

Erorn tuesdays Dauv
julius Miller to Arthur E., Miller
both of Blue Earth county $4,000
northwest quarter of northwest
quarter of section So, Lime township
40 acres. f a&
julius Miller to Alfred H. Miller
both of Blue Earth county, $500
northeast quarter of southwest quart
er Of section IS, Lime township, AZ
acres. s'5
Henry w. Johnson to John H
Jones, both of Blue Earth county,
$500, south half of northeast quart
er of section IS, Butternut Valley
township, so acres.
John H. Jones to Henry w. John
son, both of Blue Earth county,
$4,000, lot three and north half of lot
four, and east 80 feet of north eight
feet and east 80 feet of north five
feet of lot seven, all in block three,
Hunts addition to the village of Lake
Crystal.
Wesley e. Jones of Boston county,
Oregon, to Fred G. Wendt of Blue
Earth county, Mimi, $500, south
half of northwest quarter of section
16, Vernon Center, and also west 60
acres of north half of northwest
quarter of section 16, Vernon Center,
40 acres.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-03-03
DEATH OF A PIONEER
Gustaf Jesse Came to Mankato Man,
Years Ago; Long In Employ Of
Northwestern
From Tuesdays Daily.

From Tuesdays OaIIy.
Gustaf Jesse, an old and respected
resident of this section of Minnesota,
died last night about seven O'Clock,
at his home in Spring Island. death
being caused by cancer of the stom-
ach from which he had suffered for
some time. Mr.. Jesse was born in
Germany in 1854, and came to Man
kato when only eighteen years of
age. He was employed by the North
western Railroad company for a long
time, when the transportation of
cordwood was the most important
part of railroad traffic.
Later he worked for the Hubbard
Milling company for about twelve
years, and was faithful and trusted
employee. Eighteen years ago he
settled on farm in Spring Island,
and became a highly successful farm
er. He was married thirty-six years
ago to Miss Hulda Schwain of Smiths
Mill, who survives him. Mr.. Jesse
was a devout member of the Man-
kato Evangelical Lutheran church,
and was highly respected by his
many friends and acquaintance.
The surviving relatives are the
widow, and four children, Mrs. Emma
Rhodes, West Mankato: Fred, Henry
and Emil Jesse, on farm homes, and
four grandchildren. Funeral services
will be held Thursday, Rev. A. F..
Winter officiating Services will be
held at the home in Spring Island al
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-03-03
THIS IS PROSPERITY DAY
Several Factories In Mankato Have
Been Enjoying Months of Real
Good Times
From TUESDAYS Daily.

dSS0dJ Sditb'
Today is Prosperity Day." and
supposed to be nationally observed
by an extra effort at saving on the
part of wage earners, and prosper
ity" talk, instead of the complaint
about hard times"
Mankato as a whole has enjoyed a
year of undeniable prosperity, in
building, industrial, and business
lines of all kinds The Hubbard
Milling company reports very heavy
business this year, with more orders
piling up than can well be taken care
of, although the capacity of the mill
is as great, or greater, than many of
the Minnesota mills. The year has
been much better than the average
year, and the output has been ex-
ceptionally large. A big volume OF
business is indicated for the coming
season.
The North Star Concrete company
has had very large business this
year, perhaps the largest volume of
orders in their history. The plant has
been rebuilt, making it about three
times as large as formerly, and in
dications point to a record breaking
business in 1916.
The Mayer Brothers factory, the
Moss Shirt factory, the Hugo Shirt
factory, and the Minnesota Pipe and
Tile company are among the other
factories reporting similar increa Sc
in business during the prosperous
year just passed
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-03-03
INTEREST IN FACTORY
F. B. Farmer Has Purchased Part Of
The Business of Shirt Factory
In Mankato
From tuesdays Daily.

From Tuesdays Daily
F. B. Farmer has purchased half
interest from George Moss, ST., in the
Moss factory, III Cherry street, the
remaining interest being taken by
George Moss, Jr., making the two men
equal partners in the business. The
firm name has been changed to the
Mankato Shirt company, and the
proprietors will continue the manu-
facture of made-to- order shirts and
trousers. Since locating in Mankaro
the factory has been under the man
agement of George Moss, Jr., and has
enjoyed a large and ever increasing
patronage, having on hand at the pres
ent time more orders than it can fill
Mr.. Farmer, the new member of the
firm, is resident of Mankato, and
has now entered upon active duties
in his new line of business He was
formerly a member of the shoe firm Of
Fenske & Farmer. Messrs. Moss and
Farmer are enterprising and up-to-
date young business men, VINO are
sure to make the new firm one of the
most important industries in Mankato.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-03-03


probably result in reassessment oil
the district and prosecution of the
offending assessor. 1t was also stated
that if false statement made by a
taxpayer to an assessor was called to
the attention of the tax commission
the matter would be placed in the
hands of the county attorney for pros
ecution.
1t was said in conclusion that the
enforcement of the assessment laws
was primarily with the assessors of
the county and they were urged to see
that all taxable property in their re-
spective districts was listed and as
sessed in compliance with law, for
only in this way could the burdens
of government be equitably appor-
toned among those who should bear
them.