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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-05-15

Hodson, junior president, and the
committees in charge OF the prepare.
ton, for the manner in which things
were done. The seniors leave the
juniors their best wishes In the re-
mainder of their high school career.
Spring Musical at Union School.
A Spring Musical was given at
the Union school yesterday after
noon when more than a hundred
parents and adult friends OF the
school we're present and enjoyed the
program. Each grade OF the school
gave one number. and each number
was wonderfully well carried out.
The Kindergarten children opened
the program with folk dance and
Ray Kammerer sang little Mother
Goose Song. A folk dance was given
by the first grade, and the second
grade and third grade pupils united
In giving a May Pole dance, A
Hungarian folk dance. "Csardis" was
given very effectively by the fourth
and eth grade children.
The boys OF the fifth and sixth
grades sang vacation song, and
appeared In real vacation costumes,
fish poles, and base ball bats being
in evidence The program was
closed with a cantata Directing the
Gypsy Queen" sung by the glee
club OF the fifth, sixth and seventh
grade girls. Eva Crane sang the
part OF the gypsy queen and Mar
celia Kammerer also sang solo
part. The girls all wore gypsy
costumes and made a charming
picture. Several pretty dances form
ed an interesting part of the
cantata.
The entire program was beauti-
fully done and the parents were
delighted with the efforts of their
children.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-05-15
VIOLENT EARTH
QUAKE In SICILY

catania, Sicily, May GA vio-
lent earthquake greatly resemb-
ling that at Messina in 1908, oc-
Cured late last night and de-
strcyed about a dozen entire
villages in this vicinity. No es-
innate of the number of casul-
ties has been made, but II is
known that the damage 10
enormous and the death list
probably Is great. 49, -
The great gravity Of the disas-
ter was not realized until morn
ing when reports came from the
surrounding country. The vii
lagos Of Llnera and Consentlnl
are transformed into heaps Of
ruins. r,.- -
At Zsfferana every house was
destroyed. -s -re- =.
An enormous damage was
caused at Santa venerine.- Roofs
fell In and walls collapsed in the
hamiets Of Santa Maria, Am
n1alati, carico, Guardia, Man
sano, Santa TeeIa and Boneiardo.
The villages of Santa Maria,
and Versine catcna were RACED
to the ground. .... a.-...,q
Fifty persons are known TO
have been killed at NLinera. Co..
Among the ruins Of PassSpe-
mo, eongiardo and Maiati twen-
t. bodies have been found.
The vicinity Of catania prob
ably has suffered more than
any other section Of the world
from volcanic eruptions and
earthquakes. catania itself Is
built on a bed Of lava at the
foot Of the volcano of Etna.
Nest of its streets are paved
with lava. With a population Of
14c,oCo catania is the largest
city In Sicily.
Cambridge, Mass, May g.
Scientists at Harvard said the
SiciIian earthquake was Of vol
canic origin as there is no rec
ord Of any disturbance during
the past twsenty-four hours
shown by the university sells
r1osraph and shocks Of a vol
canio nature seldom extend far
beyond the locality in which
they originate.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-05-15
From Saturdays Daily.

y
Local shippers have received no.
tice from the state railroad and
warehouse commission of hearing
that will be held in the office OF the
commission at st. Paul on the morn
ing of Wednesday, May 13, on a.
new set of freight rates that the
commission intends to put in force.
The feature that most interests the
Mankato shippers Is that OF making
a through rate on carload lots on
the basis of So per cent of local rates.
This means that when a shipment
is made over two lines of railroad,
the goods travelling part Of the way
on one road and the rest OF the
way on another, the through rate
shall be So per cent OF the sum OF the
rates on each of the two local hauls
of which the ,through haul Is COM
posed. This really amounts to quite.
a reduction In the rates on shipping
over two or more roads. Heretofore
the through rate has been nothing
else than the sum of the local rates.
On less than carload lots the new
through rate is ninety per cent of
the local rate.
o.. Expect Notice Soon.
Local shippers expect official no
| tice soon of a new order that has
been issued by the state railroad
and warehouse commission in regard
to switching rates from suburbs 0?
cities.
Before the eastman law went into
effect the brickyards and stone quar-.
ries just outside the city limits, those
of Fowler & Pay, the Widell COM
pany and T. r. Coughlan, had a
switching rate OF 50 per car for
transferring cars from the loading
points where they were to be ship
ped out OF Mankato. To make the
same haul into Mankato for the use
of the material inside the city 1t
cost So per car.
Under the eastman law for about
thirty days SIC to SIS per car had
to be paid for this haul, whether
the car was to be disposed of i'm the
city or hauled to some other city.
/ New Order Issued.
About a month ago a new order
was made by the state railroad and
warehouse commission, changing the
Interpretation of the law so that cars
that were to be shipped out Of the
city could once more have the
switching rate of 50 per car. How
ever, II still costs those having
quarries and brickyards outside OF
! the city SIC to SIS per car " ship
| into Mankato for consumption in,
side the city This, the managers
declare, virtually bars off from Man
, kato business those who have to
, make the railroad haul into the city
) A dispatch has been received from
/ st. Paul stating that new order Of
: the commission has restored the 5;
per oar rate for industries just ont
side the city but within the city:
{ industrial Zonel
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Suit to Quiet Title.
From Saturdays Daily.

An action to quiet title to certain
piece OF property in Givens' addi-
ton was instituted this afternoon
by Attorney c. Z. Phillips on be-
half of Charles ID. OFT and Lee L.
Champlin against George w. Givens,
J.: b. Paxton and the city of Man.
kato. City Attorney Schaub said
late this afternoon that he had not
looked the matter up but he did
not think the city had any title or
interest to defend.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-05-15

Real estate transfers were recorded
by Register of Deeds Fowler today
as follows:
Roscoe Conklin to Joseph p. Meu-
rer. both of Blue Earth county. scnth
half OF lots IL and IL, Owens adj
dition to Mankato. also all OF lots
one to ten. inclusive, Of same block,
$4,000.
Howard T. Hazel to Frank Thurs.
ton. both of Blue Earth county,
60.Gs acres in south half OF north
west quarter of section 26. Garden
City township. and west 2s acres
Of southwest quarter of southeast
quarter of section %, same town
ship, except north four acres OF
west ten acres, $4,000.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-05-15
From Saturdays Daily.

Adolph Rindelaub OF this city
VIII visit In st. Paul over Sunday.
U. G. Argetsinger of Mapleton was
in the city on legal business today.
Frank Busch returned today from
a weeks stay at Mudbaden sanitar.
ium.
Miss Lillian Hughes is spending
the weekend with friends in st
Paul.
Miss Faith Graham of Pembertor
is the guest OF ner aunt, Mrs. J. ID
wager.
William Carey OF Minneapolis ar
rived here today for a visit with
relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. M. Stoddard OF
Pipestone were in the city on bush
ness today.
Arnold Paul Of owatopna has ar
rived In Mankato to take charge OF
his brothers bureau at Emmanuel
Sanatarium.
Charles NJ. Quiggle Of Amboy
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Normal Faculty entertained.

Mr.. and Mrs. F. Lyle Soaring and
Mr. and Mrs. J. NJ. Mcconnell en-
tertained the members of the nor
nal school faculty at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Soaring last evening.
There were about forty guests and
an informal social evening was
spent There was also music. The
hodse was very pretty in decora-
tions of yellow, marsh marigolds
being the flowers used. Light re-
freshments were served. ~ q.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-05-15
Two Large Law Suits
Grow Out Of Bump

From Saturdays Daily.
Two lawsuits, both growing out
OF the automobile accident which
took place on the St. Peter road
near the north end of the city on
the evening Of Saturday, April 20,
have been instituted against II.
Glenn Allyn and his father, George
w. Allyn, as co-partners of the
Mankato Auto company. ... .s
George yoss of lie Sueur. who
was driving the carriage which was
struck by the automobile that H.
Glenn Allyn was operating has sued
for S1.165, and Miss Grace Reth-
will, also OF lie Sueur, who was
with him in the buggy, has sued
for $500. - ..
The Allyns are fully protected
against actual loss, even IL both
the suits should go against them
to the full amounts claimed by the
plaintiffs, by an insurance policy
with the Maryland Casualty com
pany in the sum of $4,000.
what Complaints. ..t
Both the complaints allege that
MIR. Allyn was driving the auto in
a careless and negligent manner, on
the left side. of the road, and at
a rate of speed between forty and
sixty miles an hour. A.. ...
Mr.. Voss claims that the buggy
was broken and totally destroyed,
that the horse was injured, that he
himself was thrown to the ground
and rendered unconscious for sever.
al minutes and that his body was
wrenched and twisted. He asks
800 on account of the destruction
CT the buggy, $50 for injury to tho
horse, SIS for the spelling OF the
harness and $1,000 for injuries to
himself.
Miss Rethwill alleges that she was
thrown to the ground with great
force and violence, that her face was
bruised and disfgured, one leg was
lacerated, her chest, shoulder and
back injured and bruised, certain
muscles and ligaments wrenched
torn and twisted, and her Who'll,
body bruised and severely marret
with such force as to render hei
unconscious, and that her wearing
apparel was torn and ruined.
She asks $50 on account of tn,
destruction OF her wearing apparel
$50 for hospital and medical car,
and $1,000 for serious and perma
nent injuries.
Both suits have been brought b,
Attorneys A. r. Pfau, Jr., and c. J
Laurisch.
Miss Wisen Goes Home.
Miss Johanna Wigen, the youn
woman who was dangerously injure
in an automobile accident on tn
ST. Peter road on Saturday evenins
April 25, and has been treated at s.
Joseph's hospital ever since, ha
now so far recovered that IL wa
planned late. today to take her I
her home on North Sixth street
Ever since the accident, Miss Wige
has been unable to use her RICH
eye, and II was feared for a tim
| that the sight was totally destroyed
but II has gradually returned, an
now she can see her fingers, whe
they are held near the eye. It
hoped that her sight will be con
pletely recovered. The skull fra,
lures. which she received, seem {
have healed perfectly.
Miss Julia A. Haser. who was ais
IN the automobile when II turne
over. has been confined to her HON
on LIE Sueur street In West MAJ
kato ever since, her ankle havin
been baGi- wrenched, but she is r,
ported to he making good progress
though, TIE wound is still bandage,
Hopes arr entertained that her n
covery VIII be complete. 3D.. 1.-.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-05-15
maebeths Held Family Reunion.

Miss Flossie Macbeth, accompa-
MED by her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. c.
J. Macbeth. returned early this morn
ing from Sioux Falls, S. d., where
during the previous two days they
had been visiting Mrs. Macbeth's
two sisters, Mrs. Alfred Berkholder
and Mrs. Clark Rowe. This family
reunion was attended also by Mrs.
Macbeth's two brothers, Elmer Mon
fore and Peter Monfore. both OF
Springfield, s. D.. the latter being
accompanied by his wife. This is
the first family reunion that Mrs.
Macbeth has. hal during the last
seven years.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-05-15
sanauet For High School Seniors.


With the building handsomely dec
Grated and everything prepared so
rs 10 leave no stone unturned in the
mai ing up OF q most enjoyable even
in. the junior class OF the high
school banqueted the seniors last
night. This is an annual event and
never before was il done in more
proper style.
The main entrance and front of
the lower corridor were decorated
with palms. flags and many other
devices all combining TO bring about
an excellent effect and these made
a good impression upon the visitor
from the beginning. Up the main
stairway the decorations were equal
~ as attractive and also I'm the up.
per hall Here were placed a num-
Der of seats and from these in the
early part Of the evening the guests
wer entertained with victro!a Sc
lections.
The crowd began TO gather short.
lily after six o'clock and by seven
when the banquet begun about two
hundred people of the faculty. school
board. junior and senior classes were
present.
II will be remembered that some
time ago the girls of the upper class
es. upon suggestion of the faculty
advisors. unanimously agreed to limit
the prices OF gowns for the banquet
and commencement to eight dollars.
Anyone present last night not aware
of this fact could never. have con.
jectured II upon seeing the display
OF said gowns. They showed much
ingenuity along the line OF sewing
and indicated that at least in a
number OF instances. training In this
branch Of domestic science had al
ready been put into practical use.
At seven o'clock the people ga
thered in the music room, which had
been equipped for q banquet hall
Here four long tables had beer
spread in a way that melted the di
gestive organs of the guests upor
sight Evidences Of the class cleo
trician. Harrison Schmitt, wer,
everywhere In the lighting of tn,
tables and the room, the old gas fix
lures ha.:ng been almost all re
moved O. d the room electrical,
wired.
Then followed the mulch locke,
forward to repast served by tn
PRESBYTERIAN ladies in four courses
and IL fulfilled its mission In salts
fying the most critical Margare
Schmitt acted as toastmistress and
after the usual introduction an,
greeting and the equally essentia
Railing out of the first speaker
called on the Junior president. Jay Hot
con. who gave toast to the senior:
Likewise Bernice Morrow was Gale
and toasted the juniors. Miss Jess
PAYNE. in behalf of the faculty. an
Judge Evan Hughes In behalf G
the school board likewise responde
to the call for the toasts.
Dancing in the gymnasium follow
ing this was By no means a srial
part OF the program and those VIII
professed the love for tripping light
over the smooth surface. danced
the fullest of their desire. TIL
party broke mp at about 1880 afte
thoroughly enjoyable time.
The decorations and lighting I
the gym" were very beautiful a
they were eISewhere aud much credl
is due to Miss Esther Daniels. fas
ulty adviser to the juniors, ia
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-05-15

Washington May .9.-The medi-
ators continued their sessions today,
and are satisfied from kilograms re-
ceived from Mexico City that the
Huerta delegates would sail today
from Vera Cruz TO Galveston, and
proceed direct TO Niagara Falls for
the opening of the conference May
IS. That the Huerta delegates
would start is taken as an indica-
ton that the point raised by Huerta
the observance Of the ar
mistice has not caused him to with
hold from the conference.
Arms Will Be Returned. sf
Washington, May 9.-On receipt
of, information from American Con-
sui Rodgers of Havana, the muni-
tions consigned to Huerta en- the
German ships will be returned to
Germany. This Is recommended by
the agents of the VESSELS" Secretary
Bryan announced. Apprehension
concerning the shipment OF arms to
Huerta has been averted.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-05-15
from Saturdays Daily.
Young People Entertained.

Young people OF the Swedish Con-
grsgational church were entertained
last night at the home of Misses
Elsie and Gertrude Olson, 1926
Fourth avenue.
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Enjoyed Costume Party.

Students of the eighth grade Of
the normal school enjoyed very
delightful costume party in the
school gymnasium last evening. An
interesting evening of fun was
spent and nice refreshments were
served. The costumes created con-
siderable merriment and there were
many splendid ones seen. The
teachers OF the department chaper-
oned the students.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-05-15
Funeral Of Captain Holmes.
from Saturdays Daily.

The funeral CT Captain L. NJ.
Holmes was held this morning at
the Christian church at ten o'clock.
Rev. c. w. Comstock and Rev. C.
b. Osgood, officiating. The body
lay in state In the church from nine
o'clock until ten o'clock. The pail
bearers were Oscar Scherer, DIR. W
p. Seaquist, William Shoemaker
William Craver, William Ever, s.
A. Rouse The service at the grave
was conducted by the @. A. r., Of
which Captain Holmes was mem
Der.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-05-15
WaIiace-P Putnam.

Waliace-Putnam
Madelia Times-Messenger: Our vet.
eran rural mail carrier, Mr.. A. Put
nam. was married in Mankato last
evening to Mrs. Ella Wallace, for
merly OF this place. They arrived
home on the nine o'clock train last
night, and will make this their
home in Mr.. Putnam's residence. We
wish these worthy people every JOY
and happiness.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-05-15

From SATURDAYS CaIiv.
Candidates for the county Offices
are beginning TO believe that cam
paignlng Is. a good deal like Gen.
eral Shermau's description OF war.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-05-15
Bach Pleaded Guilty.
ON saturday's Daily

In district court at slayton on
Wednesday. Emil Baach, the MUIR
ray county prisoner who was for a
long time confined In the Pipestone
county Jail, held for attacking an
auto-driver named Terry OF Tracy,
pleaded guilty to assault in the sec
ond degree
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-05-15
From saturdays DsIry.

Senator Tom eastman OF Ovation
M is wise He has eschewed pol
itics and win attend strictly to his
own private business.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-05-15
From saturdax,A nallx.

e. f. Soaring. secretary OF the
Commercial club, expects to be able
TO return to his office Monday. He
has been confined to his home for
a week by illness.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-05-15
Normal senior class Picnic.

The senior class of the normal
school went to Minneopa Park today
for the annual senior picnic. The
students left the normal school at
about eight o'clock this morning
and walked to the park. and re-
turned by train this afternoon.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-05-15
Y. N. c. A. Annual Banquet.

The annual banquet and meeting
of the Y. NJ. G. A. will be held at
the association rooms next wednes-
day evening at $50 o'clock. A..
c. Gran OF La Crosse. formerly Sec
rotary of the local organization will
be present.
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Entertained For People From Away

Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Hedberg en-
-tertained party of guests last
evening at $3.50 o'clock dinner at
their home on South Front street
in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Barker
of Delavan, Wis, who are visiting
in the city. Mrs. Barker is sis
ter of Mrs. r. w. Hobbs. wife of
the pastor of the First Baptist
church.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-05-15
TOWN DADS FLEW
SAVE THEIR Thu H

Washington. May s.-Ameriean
Vice Consul siIIiman, reported
imprisoned by Mexican federala
at Saitiilo, is safe and we'll, ac-
eording 10 assurances made to
the French legation. in Mexico
City by Mexican war. ministers,
and transmitted to the state de-
partment here. ...
On board the United States
Ship California. Mazatlan, Mexi-
CO, May s,-sy .Wire.ess to San
Diego, caljt-The fall of mazat-
Ian seemed imminent today. The
city Officials embarked last night
on the Federal Gunboat Guerrero
and the Steamer Lirnantour. Both
are ready 70 sail to .salina Cruz.
BY Huerta's- order the list house
service on the. west coast of
Mexico has. been abandoned, the
coast being in darkness last.
night. ...-- .a o.
The American brig, Geneva
was captured on the high seas
April 2s BY the Mexican Trans
port kerrisan, according to in.
formation received. On demand
of Captain Masrudcr. Of the
United States Cruiser Raleigh
the brig was released. .E...
Washington, May. 9.-Secre-
tary Of War Garrison reasserted
today that as yet no additional
troops have been ordered to
Mexico. When asked whether
the orders have been issued for
the Fourth and Sixth brisades
at Texas City to make ready
to embark, he replied, "They
are supposed to be ready to EN-.
bark at moment's notice" --
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-04
ANANIAS THE FIRST DENTIST
Moaning Patient, Who Just Had Tooth
Pulled, Is Satisfied as to Identity
of First Liar.

The dentist says it's all right to tell
the story, Out that his name must not
be used.
His explanation of his modesty is
that 1t Is tdnethical to advertise. He
must rest under the suspicion, how
ever, of being afraid that his story
Is scarcely good advertising, even if
he does deny that he Is the principal
character.
A friend Of his-a dental friend
had 3ust pulled a tooth for a patient,
he says.
Doctor, you told me that it
wouldn't hurt to pull that TOOTH" he
said.
Il did," triumphantly acclaimed the
doctor What have you to say about
the matter?"
well, all l have got to say is"
moaned the patient, that Ananias
must have been the first Dentist
Louisville Times.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-04
HIS HAPPINESS IN DANCING
Footwork Did Not Bother Anxious
Pupil, but Rather Wanted Pro-
fessor to Teach Him Holds.

Daniel G. Reid, the New York CAPT.
talist, smiled when reference was
made to the modern dances. He said
he was reminded of the chief concern
of party named John Henry.
John Henry wished to wise himself
on modern dancing, and went to a
well-known professor for instruction.
At the first lesson the pupil didn't
show any great aptitude, and several
times the instructor was compelled to
call halt.
Just moment, sir! Just a mo-
ment!" he interviewed, for the tenth
time. THAT will never do"
Whats the matter?" responded
John Henry. Am / getting things a
bit twisted?"
Yes" answered the professor, "you
must watch your footwork if you wish
to learn the Dances
That's all right, professor" cheer
fully returned the pupil "You needn't
bother about the footwork. Just teach
me the holds. "-Philadelphia Tele-
graph.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-04
(To BID CoNTTNUEDJ
Boys VIII Be Bows.

Does the modern small boy really
care whether candy Is a trifie shop
worn or not? VIII strawberry cream
soda gurgle less deliciously down his
gullet because 1t foams in semi
Opaque glassf Can he resist the lure
of highly rouged candy. and will he
postpone gluing his Jaws together
with q stick of licorice while he con-
ducts an autopsy to detect the pres.
ence of lampblack in It? II he haa
attained all this mastery over his ele-
mental nature, as the council OF thu
Housewives league would have US be.
lieve, he must have become a most
insufferable young prig. Alas for the
days of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry
Finni