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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-11-19
Ten Vessels Wrecked

Detroit, Nov. ia total of at
least ten vessels and 173 lives were
lost in the great lake blizzard that
enveloped the Great Lakes from Sun.
day until Tuesday, according to a
compilation today of reports received
from various points. In addition 21
other vessels were partially or wl:o!.
ly destroyed, their crews escaping.
Vessels owners financial losses will
probably approximate $3,OOO,OOO.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-11-19
MAKING SLOW PROGRESS
Secretary Bryan Denies Report OF
WarIike Intentions

Washington, Nov. 14.-Secretary
Bryan exchanged messages early to-
day with Charge O'Shaugnessy about
the reported concessions which mem.
ters of Huertas family have :nsimat-
ed he would make to the United
States.
Efforts to recall John Lind from
Vera Cruz to Mexico City to discuss
the American memorandum demand.
ing that the new Mexican congress
should not convene, were taken here
to indicate that the group surround
ing huerta would suggest a comrro
mise arrangement whereby the new
Mexican congress would meet but not
pass on concessions or other meas
ures calculated to continue Huerta in
power.
Secretary Bryan declared today that
none of the instructions to John Lind
contained any statement of the alter
native the United States would pur-
sue in the event of Huertas failure
to meet this govrnment's demands for
his retirement. Mr.. Bryan made this
statement in response to inquiries as
to the truth of a recent report from
Vera Cruz that Mr.. Lind had deliv-
cred a note to General Euerta inform
ing him that If he didn't abdicate the
presidency by tomorrow noon the Un-
tied States would blockade Mexican
ports.
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conservation congress, which begins
here tomorrow.
Secretary Lane spoke particularly
of the need for state aid in dealing
with promoters of private irrigation
projects in western states and the
protection of settlers. Protection of
Indians, drainage of S0,0O0,000 acres
of swamp lands in southern states,
and development of unoccupied lands
In the west, were other problems in
which the federal authorities need the
help of the states, the speaker de.
clared.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-11-19
WILL NOT RESIGN.
Huerta Oismisses Cabinet Minister for
Advising Him to do So.

Huerta Oismisses Cabinet Minister for
Advising Him to do So.
Mexico, City, Nov. 16.-What doubt
remained regarding General Huerta's
intentions with respect to compliance
with the American demands for his
own elimination was removed from
the minds of most Mexicans and for
eign residents by his peremptory dis
missal today of Manuel CARA Aldape,
the minister Of the interior, who was
looked upon as the head of the Huerta
cabinet.
Aidape led that groupe of the cab.
met which held the conviction that
it would be best to accede to that
portion at least of Washington's de-
mands which meant the total abandon
ment of power by the provisional pres
ident, and he is said to have been the
only one with sufficient courage to dis.
cuss the international situation frankly
with his chief.
1t was he who called at the Amer.
ican embassy recently and induced
Nelson O'Shaughnessy, the American
charge d'affaires, to send to Washing
ton his appeal for the reopening of the
negotiations. Senor Aldape's resigna-
tion was demanded at cabinet meet
ing at President Huerta's house early
this morning. Huerta is said to have
reiterated at this meeting the state
ment that he would not resign, that
with him it was case Of life or death,
and he was disposed to play out the
game.
Mexico City, Nov. 15.-President
Huerta was unable to bring his new
congress fully to life today. The
chamber of deputies today effected
temporary organization, but the sen.
ate proved reactionary, and the lack
of quorum prevented organization.
General Huerta and his friends,
however, profess to believe the great
er part of their work is done, because
the newly created lower house has
formally, and, in their opinion, legally
met. The senate, they think, can be
induced to move into line Monday,
when the senators are summoned to
meet again.
Long after the hour fixed for the
senate to convene today, the roll call
showed only 81 senators present, near
ly all of these being generals in the
army. Twenty-Five are necessary for
a quorum.
None of the Catholic senators were
present. This is understood to have
been due to an agreement among
them that the party should not par
ticipate in the senatorial session.
These senators are regarded as influ.
entail, and their refusal to attend is
regarded as indicative of the attitude
Of the church party.
Regardless of rumors, and notwith.
standing the insistence of farseeing
friends, General Huerta appeared
more determined tonight than at any
time during the last week to retain
the presidency, and carry out his
plans of installing the substitute con-
gress.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-11-19
National Debts Increased

Washington, Nov. 13.-Saddled with
debt, the nations of the world are
feeling no less than individuals the
pressure of the ''high cost of living"
This is clearly set forth in a report
issued today by the bureau of for
eign and domestic commerce dealing
with the national debts of the prin-
cipal governments. The aggregate
debt is upwards of forty-two billions
of dollars, an increase OF 20 per cent
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-11-19
Gifts for Miss Wilson

Washington, Nov. 1.-THE family
circle at the White House is busily
engaged these days in opening boxes
breaking seals, and unraveling pack.
ages of every size and shape-all con.
tanning presents for Miss Jessie
Woodrow Wilson, who is to be mar
ried Nov. Is to Francis B. Sayre.
Some of the gifts have come from
officials in distant lands. Strict secre-
cy however, is being maintained as
to the nature of the packages.
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Will Not Serve 2s0 Years

Washington, Nov. 13.-The 280-year
prison sentence imposed on c. M.
Summers, president of the First Ma
tional bank of Juneau, Alaska, for
misapplication of funds, was set aside
today by the supreme court.
The indictment charged Sc offenses
and the trial court sentenced him to
five years on each. The supreme
court held that only one count should
have been included In the indict.
ment.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-11-19

in the last decade, and double what
it was forty years ago.
The debt of France is the heaviest
of any single government. Then
comes Russia, the United Kingdom,
Italy, Spain, British India, Japan, Ger
many and the United States in the
order named. The debt of this coun.
try grew a little more than one hum
dred million dollars in the last ten
years.
The rates of interest on this vast
volume of Indebtedness are a source
of special comment in the report, and
range from to 10 per cent.
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Alleged Breakfast Food Trust

Chicago, Nov. 14.-The federal
grand jury began investigation today
of the affairs of the Quaker Oats
company. 1t was in the district at
torney's Office. This was sequel to
the governments civil suit for the
dissolution of the so-called breakfast
food trust, which was filed last June.
In this suit the government charged
that the Quaker Oats company, after
absorbing the Western Cereal COM
pany, controlled 80 per cent. of the
oatmeal and byproduct trade of the
country. The company operates large
plants at Decatur, ILL.,, and Fort Dodge
Iowa.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-11-19
HUERTA MAY RESIGN
Washington Officials Believe Mexican
Dictator Will Quit

OISIdeOT VIII UUII
Washington, Nov. 13.-Proposals
made to the Mexican constitutional
lists through William Bayard Hale,
President Wilson's personal repre-.
sentative and final demand that the
new Mexican congress be dissolved
because of the question of its legality
transmitted through John Lind at
Mexico City, brought the Mexican sit
uation forward another step today.
Lifting the embargo on arms is one
of the prominent possibilities If the
constitutionalists and the American
government can arrive at a satisfac-
tory understanding. There is hope
on the part~of many officials that the
mere opening of negotiations with
the constitutionalists and the extern
sion of moral support to their cause
may influence not only Huerta's re-
tirement, but the choice of a provis-
ional president, who would be accept.
able to the constitutionalists. No Of
ficials would comment on the devel-
opments early today but on Huerta's
0A0WCA W IlC IdIc COIuluuulCdVlOu UO-
pends the next step on the part of the
United States.
Mexico City, Nov. 13.-Members Of
President Huerta's official family are
working diligently for the re-opening
of negotiations and claim to have
the consent of General Huerta to
make concessions which they believe
will be satisfactory to the United
States.
1t is believed that General Huerta,
through his counsellors, purposes to
present plan in the nature of a SUBJ
stitute. He is said to be reconciled
to the idea Of resigning from the pres.
idency, but wants to submit his res
ignation to the new congress, the
body which President Wilson has de-
clared. through Mr.. Lind, must not
convene.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-11-19
Proposes Cold Storage Limit

Washington, Nov. 14.-As a remedy
for the high cost of living Represen-
tative McKellar of Tennessee has in
troduced resolution to make unlaw-
full any interstate shipments of beef
veal, mutton, lamb, pork, fish, poultry,
butter, eggs, or any other perishable
foodstuffs after being kept in cold
storage more than 80 days. Fines
and Imprisonment are proposed as
penalties.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-11-19
Anti.Slavery Law Passed

Manila, Nov. 15.-An anti-slavery
law was passed today by the Philip
pine national assembly after heated
debate. The measure, which was
framed by William H. Phipps, the in.
sular auditor, reaff1rms the old Span
ish statutes against slavery and in
corporates the American laws. The
vote in opposition was small in spite
Of the warmth of the discussion,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-11-19
Investigate Cost Of Clothes

Washington, Nov. 14.-Federal in.
vestigation of the cost of manufac-
turning clothes, hosiery and knittings
was ordered today by Secretary Red
field of the department of commerce
Secretary Redfield previously had an
nounced his purpose to Investigate
the working of the tariff law to de.
termine whether the reductions were
harmful to American industry,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-11-19
Should Work Together

Washington, Nov. 17.-Scretary of
the Interior Lane, addressing the Ma
tional Association of Conservation
Commissioners here today. expressed
hope for greater cooperation between
state and federal authorities on con-
servation of natural resources. The
meeting of the state commissioners
was in advance of the fifth annual
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-11-19
New York Police Graft

New York, Nov. 14.-District Attor-
ney Whitman confirmed today the re.
port that he had obtained from a gang
purporting to steal wireless messages
confessions involving the payment of
graft for police protection to CIV
ilian in high authority at police head
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-11-19

The difference between the United
States and France is that when we
inaugurate president he kisses the
Bible and when the Frenchmen swear
one in he kisses his predecessor.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1913-11-19
Put Out Fire With Milk

Kansas City, Nov. 12-More than a
hundred gallons of milk were used by
firemen in an attempt to extinguish a
fire that destroyed the home of julius
A. Cane In Kansas City today. The
home was in suburb far from fire
hydrant. Firemen seized the milk
standing in cans on the platform of a
dairy nearby and poured it on the
flames.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-04-04
DEATH OF CHAs. BEIsE
From Fridays Daily.

From Fridays Daily.
One of MedO's most respected citi
zens, Mr.. Charles Beise, brother OF
August Bese of this place and
George Beise of Medo, passed away
on Monday morning of this week. af
ter an illness covering duration OF
a year and a half. says The Maple
ton Enterprise. The deceased was a
native of the Province of Pommer-
in, Germany, where he was born in
the, year 1874. At the age of six
years he came with his parents to
Dodge county, Wisconsin, where lie
attended school and grew to man.
hood, being one of a large family. In
1866 he came west to Minnesota, liy.
ing at Lewiston for some ten years
then going to Pierce City, Missouri
Later he removed to Minnesota but
after short stay went back to Mis-
souri, again, but not being content
came back to this state some ten
years ago where he made his home
up until the time of his demise.
| The deceased was man of indus
trious habits, integrity and character
land numbered a wide circle of &C.
lquaintances among his friends. He
was a member of the German Luth
eran church and his funeral was con
Quoted from the church of that de
nomination at Good Thunder We'd
nesday afternoon.
Mr.. Beise is survived by his wife
four sons and four daughters, -four
brothers and four sisters. Two OF
| the sons live at home. one in Doug
las county. OF the daughters, Mrs
George Ward resides III Medo, two at
! their old home in Missouri and one
in Illinois. OF his brothers August
RESIDES in Mapleton, George in Me-
do. William in Rochester, and Ber
nard in Fillmore county. The sisters
are Mrs. Minnie Detlaff of Butte
Mont, Mrs. Alvina Silk of Mayville
Wis, and Mrs. Albertina Barrier OF
Herman, Wis.
A good man and good neighbor
has gone to rest, but he has left be
hind him the heritage of we'll spent
life. Many floral offerings covered
his casket, testifying to the love and
esteem in which he was held by
those who knew him best.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-04-04
Garden CITY

Mrs. Gates is enjoying visit from
her sister Mrs. King of Akeley, Mimi.
Mrs. Florence Parker has returned
home from her visit at Ida Grove,
Iowa.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Thurston are re-
joicing of baby boy at their home
Friday, March 81.
Wendall Chapman from the state
university is spending his Easter
vacation at home.
John Duffind has just become the
proud possessor of fine black Per-
cheron horse which he recently pur-
chased at Madelia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Money of Spokane,
Wash, are guests at the Sheppard
home. Mrs. Money will be remem-
bered here as Miss Ethel Mason.
The little child of r. Fl. Norton is
not gaining as fast as it was hoped
and they have taken it to Lake Cry
stall again where it is receiving treat.
ment. 1855
The Royal Neighbors on the losing
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side in the recent membership con-
test will entertain the winning side
and the new members at their lodge
rooms Tuesday afternoon, April l,
from three till six o'clock.
The w. c. T. U. will meet Tuesday
afternoon April LIST with Mrs. Atta
Wolverton who will lead the Bible
Study, after which Effie Peterson will
give Union Signal Review. A special
song will be given by Mesdames
Mayte John and Ella Bixby. Read
ing. Mrs. Eliza Truax
Miss Rose Stratton and John Pitch.
ford of Berlin, N. d., were quietly
married at that place Wednesday,
March 26, and expect to go to house
keeping Immediately on the groom s
farm near there. Miss Rose has hosts
Of friends who wish her JOY and hap
piness in her new home. The groom
is certainly to be congratulated in his
choice and the best wishes of all go
with them.
The Misses Bryson and Wilson
very pleasantly entertained the High
school Loyal Sons" and "Doorkeep.
ers," at the school house Tuesday
evening, March 25 from six till ten
O'Clock. Dainty, refreshments were
served and the rooms were very pref
tily decorated The affair was given
in honor of the Misses la and Ozella
Hart who will leave this week for
Centralia, Wash, their future home.
Mrs. Anna Hazel was genuinely sur
prised at her home Saturday after.
noon, March 22nd, by a joily crowd
of about forty Royal Neighbors who
came to help her celebrate her natal
day. A beautiful birthday cake, de-
corated by Mrs. Loring added much to
the pleasant surprise. The afternoon
was spent socially and a delicious
supper was served. as all came with
well laden baskets. AS a souvenier
of the day, each guest left birth
day card and best wishes of all for
many more birthdays.
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From Fridays Daily.
Celebrated Diamond Wedding.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Culp celebrated
their siytieth wedding anniversary at
Elysian yesterday when a large fam.
lily gathering was enjoyed. The Free
Press printed an account of the lives
of these two people several days
ago together with their pictures. The
Elysian Enterprise said of the an
niversary.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Culp celebrated
the sixtieth anniversary of their mar.
riage with a diamond wedding, when
the marriage ceremony of sixty years
ago was repeated at Longs hall yes.
terday afternoon, Rev. Westhaver of
ficiating. in the presence. of a large
party of relatives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Culp were married
at Burr Oak, Michigan, March 81,
1853. They came to Elysian October
10, 1869, and have resided in this
township and village since that time
Both were natives of Niagara county,
New York, and their parents were
again neighbors in Michigan several
years later. Mr. Culp is in his
eighty-sixth year. and the only time
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-04-04
GIVING OUT.
The Struggle Discouraaes Many 3
Citizen of Mankaro.

INC oIuSSic CioeouTd9cs "aHy
Citizen of Mankaro.
Around all day with an aching
back,
Can't rest at night;
Enough to make any one give
out"
Doan's Kidney Pills are helping
thousands.
They are for kidney backache;
And other kidney ills.
Here is convincing proof of their
merit:
o. NJ. Ward, 1873 Owatonna street,
West Mankato, Mimi, says: 81 have
tested Doan's Kidney Pills, procured
at the ThrO Drug company, and
have found that they possess great
curative powers in cases of kidney
trouble Being a locomotive engi-
neer, | am subject TO constant jolt
ing and in that way my kidneys
were weakened. l suffered from
pains in my back and there were
other difficulties which indicated that
my kidneys were disordered A
member of my family who had taken
Doan's Kidney Pills off and on for
years, suggested that l try them
and / did so. They had decidedly
beneficial effect. On one occasion
since then, have taken Doan's
Kidney Pills with good results"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
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New York, sole agents for the
United States.
Remember the name-Doans-and
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WEST DecoRIA-EAsT RAPIDAN
From THURSDAYS paily.

From Thursdays Daily.
Mr.. and Mrs. Coult spent Sunday
at the home of j. l.. Little.
Miss Ada Mantor is visiting her
friend, Miss Lille Weber this week.
Frank Cotton is home after a two
months sojourn in Mapleton and Ster-
ling.
j. e. Swartout is hauling lumber
preparatory to building a barn this
spring.
J. E. Swartout has purchased new
piano of the Owen Music company at
Mankato.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Swartout and
children visited at the home of
Charles Bartsch Sunday.
Mrs. P. M. Brodersen was taken to
the hospital at Mankato last week,
the doctors finding it necessary to
amputate the finger above the third
joint. The trouble started from a
felon several weeks ago and has
caused Mrs. Brodersen much pain. 1t
is hoped that it will now heal and
soon get well.
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for treatment, and had been ailing
for the past three years.
Mr.. Kaufman was born at Man.
kato, Mimi, October 1, 1857, and was
fifty-five years of age last October.
When about two years old, he came
with his parents to Danville, where
he spent his early life. On Septem-
Der q, 1887, he was united in mar
riage to Miss Louise Benin at Blue
Earth and they settled in this village
where he engaged in the general
merchandise business. After the dis,
astrous fire which destroyed the part
of the business houses on the west
side of Main street, he erected the
Kaufman building, which is still
among the most substantial build
! ings in the village, and engaged in
the saloon business. Later, on ac-
count of failing health, he quit the
liquor business but continued the
place as pool hall and confection-
cry.
Six children were born to Mr. and
| Mrs. Kaufman. Two of them, AIDE
line and Roland, died in infancy. The
! four who survive the father are Mrs
| Henry, Edwin and Eldren, at home
Besides the widow and children, de-
ceased is survived by three brothers,
| Joseph and Frank of this place, and
Louis OF Mankato; and four sisters,
| Mrs Wabschall of Waseca, Mrs.
George Kilre of Mankato, Mrs. VIII
Griggs of Nassau, Mimi. Mrs. f.
! Larson Of this place.
| During his long life in this viii
| lage, Mr.. Kaufman was at all
! times found working for the upbuild-
| ing of the village. He was man
! of excellent and fine moral charac-
| ter. He met most Of the conditions
| and situations of life with joke.
He was practical, matterof-fact
man but always looking on the bright
/ side of life as he journeyed on. He
| believed that MEN and women,
youth and children, seek the friend
ship of the sunny faced" That "All
doors are open to those who smile"
Adversely did not daunt him but
rather he began anew with more
! firm determination to win. His death.
while not wholly unexpected came
| as a shock not only to the family,
but the entire community. Every.
where was the feeling that friend
had been taken away.
! Funeral services will be held at
one o'clock Sunday afternoon from
the residence, and 100 at the Ger
man Evangelical church.
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From Thursdays Daily.
Very Pleasing Entertainment.

Very Pleasing Entertainments.
After an opening selection by the
choir, and Scripture reading and
prayer by c. l.. Anderson, the audi.
ence at. the young peoples concert
at the Swedish Congregational church
last evening. listened attentively to two
piano duets. one played by Misses
Edna Lundquist and Esther Nyquist
and the other by Misses Ella Carl.
son and Ida Anderson. Miss Ruth
Lundquist played beautiful violin
solo. accompanied by Miss Edna
Lundquist at the piano. A plano solo
by Albert Pmbo and one by Miss
Edna Lundquist was also greatly
appreciated The girls quartet then
rendered selection and Miss Ellen
Hoaglund gave a very interesting
reading entitled Jacobs Lament"
Vocal solos were given by Miss Ellen
Carlson, who song Hold Thou My
Hand" beautifully, and by Arvid Al
berg. Mr.. Alberg sang "Springtime''
and "The Hunters Call" with much
expression. Misses Gertie and Olga
Swanson sang touching duet, en-.
titled ITO the Haven of Thy Breast
The program closed with another Sc.
lection by the choir. The entertain.
ment was well attended, and fur.
nished a very enjoyable evening for
those who attended.