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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-07-03
WANT DITCH COMPLETED
From Wednesdays Daily.


Matters connected with the con
struction Of county ditch, No. rs tool
up the attention of the board OF eoun.
ty commissioners yesterday. This
ditch runs through Decoria, MacPher-
son and Mankato townships, and
about forty property owners were
present at the meeting. as was also
Attorney Guensmer of the firm, Brown
& Guensmer of Minneapolis.
The ditch has never been .complet.
ed. which Contractor Chris ,Ericksa
admits, and the property owners also
claim that no part OF the ditch was
constructed according 10 plans and
specifications. The board has afror
time to time asked the contractor to
complete the ditch, and under the
advice of the county attorney abou
-four. weeks ago. the board passed a
resolution requiring the contractor
and HIS. bondsmen to complete work.
and n this was not done the board
would resell the work and charge
amy. extra cost, II there would be any
-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-07-03
PROVIDES THREE wARsHTPs
President Wilson signs Naval Appro.
.... priation Bill.

washington, July President VII
sons signature to the naval appro-
priation bill authorized the construc-
ton OF two super-dreadnaughts and
fourteen auxiliary war vessels and
the building Of a third huge battle
ship with proceeds from the sale OF
the Idaho and Mississippi.
Secretary Daniels. pointing out that
the bill carried half a million dollars
less than last years appropriation.
said retrenchments had been accom-
plished through economies and In
sistence upon competition"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-07-03
Fined For Speeding.

Engril Nelson was fined seven dol
lars In police court this morning by
Judge comstock for speeding with an
automobile. Mic Wines, recently
convicted of the same charge, declared
he eoud bring In witnesse to prove
his innocence. Sentence was defer.
red to give him q chance to do SO.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-07-03
Has Purchased Farm.

l.. p. Wood of Delavan has pur-
chased the 40 acre Oiinger farm on
the Indian Lake road through the
Zuel-Wood company. The consider
alton was $4,000. Mr.. Wood IS
brother Of w. c. Wood of this city
and will take possession OF his
farm September 20.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-07-03
URGE. APPROVAL ;0F. CANAL
Minnesota and Wisconsin Officials
I'd Present Arguments. "a.

Et~f 2" .s
Washington, July Approval OF
the proposed st. Croix canal was
urged upon the army board here by
the Minnesota canal commission.
Senator Nelson, Representatives. Stew
ems, Davis and Smith Of Minnesota,
members Of the Wisconsin canal
hoard and Representative Lenroot Of
Wisconsin joined Z in the protest
against the adverse report of the
local hoard at. hearing. Governor
Eberhart, Frank J. waterous of st.
Paul and State Senator George II.
Sullivan OF saltwater were the Min.
nesota commissioners who were
heard.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-07-03
Final Hearino This Afternoon.

The city board of equalization held
its final hearing this afternoon on
real estate assessments. This prac-
tically completes the work of the
board.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-07-03
cHARl;ER DENIAL SET 49,.
., sr ASIDE 5r REFEREES.

u" w FL N NV u =
Maids on, Wis, July IA
referee board composed Of the
governor. attorney general and
secretary Of. state voted to re-.
verse the action Of Commits
sioner OF Banking A. E. Kuolt.
in refusing "a charter to a new
bank at Mosinee. Kuolt, act
ing under a law of 1918, decid.
ed that the village was ade-
auately supplied. The referee
board believes the law Is un-
constitutional. u
!. .s.i.g,.aa. La.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-07-03
THREE PERSONS
I, HURT IN BLAZE
Flames Destroy half a Block
Between Twin Cities.

st. Paul. July 1.-Three men were
injured and damage estimated at $ss,-
100 was wrought by fire which swept
through half a block in the Midway
district, destroying a lumber shed
with Its contents. levellng a big horse
barn and damaging the three-story
Columbia hall building, 1s27-1ss1 Uni
versity avenue. All the losses are
covered by insurance. -....4....
The blaze, the origin of which is un-
known, started in lumber shed be-
longing to Brooks Bros. The build
ing was about 100 feet square. Henry
Ragness, employed In the shed. gave
the alarm after he had discovered
flames In the center Of the building.
Before the fire was under control IL
was announced that the burned build
ing will be replaced with better strue-
lures Immediately.
The Barrett & Zimmerman build
ing, wholly OF frame construction,
burned even more rapidly than did the
lumber concerns shed with It's wooden
contents.
Two Hundred Horses saved.i
About 200 horses which were lsta-
bled In the barn were removed in time
to escape injury. Quantities Of feed
and many sets Of harness burned with
the. barn. ... 70. SIC 4. 49,. 40. g.
The Columbia hall building, brick
structure located between the Barrett
& Zimmerman barns and the lumber
shed. caught fire at the rear of the
second and third stories. Christopher
Severance. night Waterman at the
barns. had a room in the apartment
occupied by Mrs. John Seymour and
her son, on the second floor Of the
building. ...... '..... .... ....
Severance was asleep when the fire
started and when the flames swept
through the windows into his room
he was burned severely about the head
and body. He was removed from the
building and taken to Cobb hospital.
Fred Lindstrom, janitor OF Column
bia hail., suffered minor burns while
trying to extinguish the flames in the
third story. a. ....- .-s -.-r
Andrew McGeary, pipeman at. No. IA
engine house, was cut by glass while
squad Of firemen were working In
the wreckage. McGeary. was treated
at a nearby drug store and went to
his Home Nlgu "ih ~ 'F,' a.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-10

There camo one winter an epidemic
| OF typhoid, anu there was smallpox
and scurvy. It was then that DR.. Vert
made the Journey to the sea board in
winter for RELIEF. No man had ever
tried to make the trip in winter. With
pack of eight dogs and a guide,
| which changed at every village-for
no guide will go farther than one
village from home-he made the long
journey In the darkness. Two ships
were sent by the government In relief.
AS a result OF DR.. Wert's work. the
postoftice department has established
mail routes, SO that the people in
| northern Alaska who before, got mail
only once year, now get it four or
i've times year. DR.. Vert was sent
out under the American board of mis-
sions of the Congregational church.
1t was he who taught the Indians in
| Alaska and Dakota and elsewhere the
use of elks for driving.
The evening program was q half
hours concert by the Hamilton band
and an illustrated lecture by DR.. Vert
on the Panama canal and the San
shown many beautiful pictures Of the
scenic west. as we'll as pictures Of the
construction Of the canal.
Among the Keokuk people who at
tended the chautauqua yesterday were,
Mrs. B. F. Smith, Mrs. F. c. Johnson,
Mrs. Riley. Miss Birdie Riley, Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Laubersheimer, Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Dooley, Mrs. Bert Clark.
Allen Collision, o. B. Towne, Miss
Mamie Fulton, Miss Isabel Herbert,
Miss Helen Sheppard, Miss Genevieve
Publisky. Miss May Milestone. Mr..
and Mrs. w. ]. Fulton. Mrs. Harriet
Fulton. Miss Emma Fulton, Mrs. Da-
y1d E. Reeves, Miss Nellie Reiner,
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. West, Miss
Mary C. Collins, Mr.. and Mrs. II. E.
Ratcliffe, DR.. and Mrs. E. NJ. Hanson.
Mondays Program.
Morning:
1O-11-Bible study.
Afternoon:
2:3O-Williams' Jubilee Singers.
3:OO-Noah Belharz, the imperson-
ator.
Evening:
s:Oo-Fun concert by the Williams
Jubilee Singers.
Tuesday.
Morning:
1O-11-Bible study.
Afternoon:
2:3o-Full concert by Regimental
Quartette.
7:3O-Regimental Quartette.
S:O0-Lecture, DR.. Byron Piatt,
Our Social Diseases"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-10
CITY NEWS.

! Select that new buggy now a,
Sherwood's.
| Phone 81 for case OF Leisy
beer when you're out.
Born, Sunday morning to Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Patterson, a baby boy.
John Sharkey and Hazel v. Car
ter, Of Sandusky, colored couple
were united in marriage by John
Leindecker justice OF the peace, on
Saturday.
Decorate your horse with Sc,
OF Sherwood harness.
A marriage license was issued
Saturday night to John Settler. %
and Virginia Baldwin. IT. They were
married by James 8. Burrows. jus
tice of the peace.
There is talk Of the development
Of a beach on the Iowa side OF the riv-
er near the foot of Anschutz mill. The
side wash Of the water il the lake
has brought the sand up GA the shore
there in way to make an excellent
beach.
An information was filed In the
court of Justice Leindecker by Will
lobe against Charles Hammond. Jobc
alleges Hamond threatened him with
a revolver and he wanted him put un-
der bonds to keep the peace. Hamond
was arraigned this morning. pleaded
not guilty and his trial was set for
Thursday morning He was put under
bonds of 5000.
Fort Madison Democrat: The
spring board which was placed in
front of the new ware house and
which has afforded a great deal OF
fun to the boys who swim there, will
be no more, but will be only a plea-
SAINT memory. The reason for abolish
ing 1t is on account of the
accide nt to the steamer w. w.
Saturday morning when it landed.
The steamer brought down a large
excursion from Burlington given by
the Chittendon and Eastman com
pany, and In trying to land, 1t ran up
against the spring board and tore a
hole about ten by twelve feet in its
side. The boat has been temporarily
repaired but carpenter will be Sc
cured on its return who will fix the
hole permanently. The local agent |
stated that on account Of this acci-
dent, no more spring boards will be
allowed on the river front where the
coats are accustomed to landing.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-08-10
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT.

am the Progressive candidate for
hernI at the general election to be
Aea tuesday, Nov. 8, 1914, and 1 will
appreciate your support.
JULIUS EICHHORN.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-11
a Kitchen butter ohurn.

The list Of useful virtues possessed
by the Mason jar as a household ia-
stitution has been lately increased hg
a very valuable addition in the shape
Of device which transforms the jar
into a very efficient cfurn. With the
aid OF such apparatus il is possible
for the thrifty housewife TO make her
own butter in such quantities as she
may require. thus assuring herself Of
a clean and pure article. which is a
table essential very generally apprc-
ciated. The manufacture OF butter
is an exceedingly simple matter. and
there can be no failure when certain
well understood rules are followed,
The cream. having been prepared. IS
placed in the jar, and the top secured
and the whole secured in a suitable
frame adapted TO rotate the bottle.
The labor is inconsiderabl bic. and in a.
very few minutes the butter forms
and is removed and nodded. TIE
invention is that of woman living n
Maine.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-11
THE LATEST IN PHOTOPLAYS

after much solicitation up the stairs
into the house.
The sequel to this mysterious ex-
hibtion is revealed a moment later,
when the screen discloses Beasley en-
terlng the room in which Sophia
sits in her wheel chair, with the
imaginary dog at his heels. Then by
means of what the moving picture
world calls "dissolves," the specta-
tors are shown what the imaginative
child sees-a beautiful collie dog ca
vorting about the apartment
Bardman rushes back to Beasley's
| political headquarters and informs
| the candidates supporters what he
has seen. Incidentally, Kate learns
/ that Beasley is giving an exhibition
of mind unhinged. They all hurry
to Beasley's house looking for a sem
sation They are not disappointed.
! They find the senator in full evening
dress standing at the foot of the
broad entrance to his residence. A
carriage drives continuously around
the block. Every time the carriage
stops in front of Senator Beasley's
house the senator advances and with
| a great air of hospitality ushers the
imaginary guests in at the door.
The eavesdroppers are, Of course,
amazed and rush to the windows
to see the rest OF the show. they
observe the senator enter Sophia
, room and present the imaginary
guests. Then the "dissolves' again
show what the child sees in all this
mysterious ake-believe.
Kate is the first TO discover the true
inwardness of what is going on. Pen
ltent and deeply moved she enters
Beasley's house inquiring:
You have so many lovely people
here tonight. Haven't you room for
just one fool
The senator and his fiancee are rec
onciled and Kate is presented to
Sophia. The child falls in love with
Kate just as she has fallen in love
with Beasley.
I'm tired of all these people, she
says. unceremoniously dismissing the
imaginary guests with a gesture, 'all
| want now is lust Won two
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-11
THE ARTISTS MODEL"


The plot and actors in this picture
play are European. The actors are
Italian. The story has undergone
some notifications, not always happy,
to adapt it for production in America.
Ruth. a shepherdess, falls in love
with Harry Lester, an artist. while
Lester is sketching among the coun-
try hills. He brings her TO the city,
makes her his model and marries
her
In the city. Ruth's wit and beauty
win her many admirers. Her love Of
dress and jewels makes her eXtrava-
giant and eventually the day comes
when her husband is compelled to re-
fuse her an expensive bauble she de-
sires.
This is the beginning of the end of
her love. Soon she leaves the artist
to go to Langley. millionaire banker.
Lester, his heart broken and his in
SEPARATION gone, sinks into drunken
ness.
Want comes to him. but he is un-
able to work because he has lost the
model with whom he did his best
work. In despera ton he goes TO
Langley's apartments and appeals to
Ruth to come to him, if just for one
day, so that he may finish a picture
on which he is engaged.
Ruth refuses, but after Lester is
gone finds on the floor a note from
his landlord notifying him that he is
TO be evicted. Her heart is touched.
and she dresses hastily and steals
away TO his studio.
Lester has been drinking. He
reaches the studio after Ruth has ar
rived there. To play a trick on him
she removes from its PEDESTAL bust
he has made OF her and places her
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-11

There is real art in this tender lit
tie comedy. 1t is the best thing that
the Edison people, who aim for fine
rather than startling effects, have
done for a long time.
The story centres around a little
invalid girl possessed of an magma
ton of extraordinary vividness and
the expedients adopted to amuse her
by her soft hearted bachelor uncle
into whose care through the death OF
her parents she has been consigned.
The uncle is Senator Beasley. The
story opens with his nomination for
governor He is an easy-going man
and he accepts the leadership his
party has tenderd him with quiet
ness which the politicians interpret
as lack of enthusiasm. His fiancee,
Kate, a spirited, impetuous girl,
takes the politicians view. In an
early scene she upraids Beasley for
his apathy and partly out of pique
and partly with the hope of flashing
him into activity, breaks her engage
ment.
Beasley is plunged into grief after
his parting with the girl. His
melaneholic lneditations, however are
interrupted 10y lne receipt OF Il HleS-
sage announcing that his niece,
Sophia's last surviving parent is dead
and that the little girl looks to him
as her foster father.
The little girl arrives at Beasleys
home. She comes in a wheel chair,
for she is Ill, and the senator in their
first interview discovers that like
many children sick a great deal she
has an abnormally developed imagi-
nation. Beasley at first is at his
wits end to amuse her. Then he
hits upon the expedient of arranging
a series of imaginary events for the
child's edification.
Meanwhile Beasley has been so in
terested in Sophia that he has paid
no attention to the politicians. They
hold an indignation meeting in
which Beasley is unreservedly de-
nounced for the lackadaisical attitude
he has assumed toward his candi-
dacy. Incidentally the suggestion is
offered that the senator is not in his
right mind.
Bardman, the reporter. is able to
confirm this rumor. Passing Senator
Beasley's mansion he is astonished to
discover the senator whlstling to an
il-s S.,ary cSG Gnl. cc-:auetlas hirl
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-11

preparation of the one thing in life
ne longs most to possess.
Hendricks marries the girl. Grey's
heart is broken. but he is too much
of a coward actively to resent it. He
continues in Hendricks employ. His
master becomes involved in financial
entanglements and commits a Grim
inal act by concealing his assets from
creditors. Grey knows of this crime.
but Hendricks tells him they both are
equally guilty and warns him TO keep
their secret.
Meanwhile Hendricks has formed
an attachment for another woman.
While his wife lies dying he dimes
with her rival. Grey learns that the
wife is dying and, seeking Hendricks,
fnds him with the other woman. He
returns to the sick woman's bedside
and she expires in his arms.
Then. for he first time ne rebels.
He calls on the district attorney. con
fesses his own guilt, and accuses
Hendricks. The last scene shows the
clerk and Hendricks being led away
TO jail
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-11
THE CLERK"

This compact. well-acted play tells
the life story of man "born to be a
clerk" who. because he has learned
to love woman, rebels against that
destiny and involves himself and the
employer who has subjected him to
humiliating subserviency in a COM
mon ruin. The story ends unhappily,
but the types are well drawn.
The clerk is John Grey. He falls
in love with Beatrice, u stenographer
in the office in which he is employed.
He is a man of no initiative and little
courage, who all his life long has
taken orders.
His love affair with Beatrice is OF
the kind which finds its expression In
the tlmid pressing of hands in pub
lie parks, Hendricks. tie employer,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-11
EUening Star
Astrologer
TUESDAY, MAY l2. 1918.
COPYRIGHT, 1918.
The stars incline. but do not compel


According to astrology this is 9
day that should be passed in routins
activities. for the stars are not kinds
/ " in their sway Uranus and Mer-
curry are both in a mildly adverse
aspect and there is no positive IN
| fluence for good. except early IN the
morning. when Jupiter exercises a
kindly sway.
It is not d favorable date for en-
tering into partnership OF agree
ments. It is particularly bad fer
signing contracts, leases or legal
documents OF any description.
Under this astral government petty
worries are likely to be exaggerated
and small annoyances noticed un-
necessarily. Speech may be hasty and
quarrels with relatives easily pre-
! cipitated. Persons born between Mag
| % and June p are supposed to BE-
particularly susceptible.
Under this sign It = held thst
journeys, changes and removals arr
unfortunate. Unexpected obstacles
and disappointments are common
Travel abroad in the summer
months will be attended by many
unusual experiences, it is said, for
events that viii make history are
foretold. The weather in England
will be fine during June. but there
viii be storm periods the I'd, l3tl1,
and 18th.
At the summer solstiee Mars is in
the ascendant at Berlin, Rome and
Constantiople.
There is a prophecy that owing to
Mercury being in the tenth house in
ouaitile to Saturn. affairs in Ireland
will not be quiet during the summer
The viceroy and the Lord Mayor %
Dublin are both said to be subject to
| i'll omens.
The death OF elderly members Of the
royal families OF Germany and Italy
are foretold.
Financial anXieties among profess
sional men and women in the United
States are indicated by the stars
The autumn probably will bring 2
change for the better.
Promise Of good crops in the West
Is made. Floods and severe storms
will do damage in the MiddleweHt
and some parts Of the South.
Persons whose bi1thdate * IS arc
warned TO be conservative in conduct
ing their affairs during the coming
year There is an evil perteI1t fer
eoing security or for speculation. Loss
of money is prognosticsted.
Children born on this day will p7ob-
ably meet with many changes III life.
Their stars foreshadow vicissitudcs
Girls have the augury of maiT'iage
with kind but unlucky husband.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-11
Caddie's Opportunity.

Alfred Plus-Your caddie is miss
ing.
George Minus-where is the littie
beggar2
Alfred Plus-The other ooys say
he's gone fishing, because in the
morning round you dug him up such
a fine supply Of worms-Londea
Opinion
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-11

also is attracted by Beatrige. He finds
Grey and the girl sitting together on
a bench one Sunday, deliberately APP
propriates the girl and orders Grey
about his business. Grey lacks the
soiiit 81 resent this highaanded APP
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-05-11

mirror he thinks her the marble ~
self.
AS ne glances al the n1irror Rsstb
smiles. Lester thinks the bust -
hooking him and in a ~ Of drunken
fury Rings q heavy stool at II Ruth
Is felled BY the blow. but rex ives Ii
her husbands ems. AID skiiHs f1<x
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-06-25

WAS your husband cool when you
told him there was a Burglar in the
house," asked Mrs. Hammer. Cool,
replied Mrs. Gabb, Il should say he
was cool. "W'hy, his teeth chartered.
ENQUIRER.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-06-25
DIR, VIC. HOBBY
To GIVE FIFTH
Lecture TONIGHT

The lectures on sex education which
are being conducted by the Y. NJ. c.
A. health league will be continued
this evening. Doctor w. c. Hobby
will give his fifth lecture in the course
of six. 1t will take place in Cooke
hall. the Y NJ. c. A. assembly room,
at SIS.
A large number Of men and older
boys have taken advantage Of this
course CT lectures on such an import
ant but little discussed subject. The
health league feels well repaid for its
efforts and will watch for further op-
portunities to offer lectures on health
topics to the young men CT Honolulu.
The lectures tonight and next Thurs.
day evening conclude the present Sc
ries. Single admission may be secured
for each lecture ty those who do not
hold season tickets. Doctor Hobby will
give an opportunity for all those pres
ent to ask question on the subject Of
sex hygiene at the close of each lee
ture.