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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-04-24

marked change in the factory at the
end of three months.
The sales of the power trip ham,
mer has increased, during the past
four months, thirty-fiye per cent over
the sales the first four months of
1913.
Seventy men are now working In
the factory, thirty of whom have
been added recently. The pay roll
has been increased so per cent in
the last sixty days and now is $4,000
a month. Five more skilled mechan-
les win be added to the list OF EN-.
ployes next Monday morning
Most OF these men have families.
but the scarcity of houses, is max
ing Il impossible for them to bring
their families to Mankato. There is
constant demand for houses on the
part OF these people, who want good
homes, but no houses are to be had.
The census will be taken In Man
kato next year. and 1t behooves Man.
kato people to see that there are
sufficient houses to provide homes
for the people who now are not
able to have their families in the
city,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-04-24
A. J. BUSCH IS DEAD
after LONG ILLNESS
Well-known Resident Succumb.
ed About Three O'clock This
Afternoon

A. ]. Busch, one OF the oldest and
best known residents and business
men OF Mankato, died at three o'clock
this afternoon at his home, 1O2 South
Fifth street. Mr.. Busch had long
been III with a complication OF di.
seases. He was seventy.seven years
old.
Mr.. Busch was proprietor OF the
A. ]. Busch company, wholesale
grocers. He was identified from time
to time, however, with many other
business interest, and was interested
IN one of the local banks.
He is survived by his wife, four
sons and two daughters, Fred j.,
Henry and Frank J. Busch OF Man.
kato, Joseph Busch of Milwaukee, Mrs
George Klein of Mankato and Mrs.
John McT<asy of lie Sueur.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-04-24
Died OF HEART DISEASE
Daughter Of Conductor John Mccarthy
Died at New UIm Late Yester-
day Afternoon

The fourteen year old daughter OF
Conductor John Mccarthy OF the
"scoot', between here and New Ulm,
died yesterday afternoon at about five
o'clock at the family home in New
Ulm. The little girl had been Ill for
some time with rheumatism and heart
trouble, and Mr.. Mccarthy returned
to his run yesterday after having a
weeks vacation because of his daugh.
ter's illness. The little girl seemed
much improved yesterday morning,
but became suddenly worse during
the afternoon and died at FIVE O'Clock
before her father reached home from
his run.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-04-24
MANY HOUSES SOUGHT
Prospective Dwellings Are Rented Be.
fore Ground Is Broken For
Their Foundations

For week past there have been
no house advertised for rent in the
column OF the Free Press. but there
have been many inquiries for houses
This Is the condition throughout the
city. Many people are looking for
residences. but there are none to be
had. Nearly every house which 81
being built. or which Is to be built
during this season has already been
rented, and still other people are
vainly seeking homes.
One man who a few days ago an
nounced his Intention of building
two houses to rent at about $50 q
month, rented both houses before
ground had been broken for the
foundation of either. This is only ar
example of what Is going on con
stantly in Mankato.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-04-24
HAVE AN APPEAL BOARD
Commission TO Adjust Insurance Rates
Advises ]. A. o. Preus, Head Of
State Department

st. Paul, April 22.-The next leg.
islature may be asked to establish a
board OF appeals to fix fire insur.
ance rates i'm Minnesota. XIX
The decision of the United States
supreme court Monday, holding that
the Kansas fire insurance law,
which provides for a board OF this
nature, is constitutional, will give
Minnesota the same opportunity to
fix rates, according to J. A. o. Preus,
state insurance. commissioner.
This is the most important de
cision In regard to fire insurance
ever handed down." said Mr.. Preus
1T means that the legislature car
assume supervision over ratemakins
institutions in Minnesota by es
a board Of appeals fol-
that purpose"
The Kansas law provides that the
insurance commissioner shall fix tho
maximum to be charged by insur
ance companies.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-04-24
LARGE ORDER FOR Lime
Fowler & Pay VIII Ship Three Carloads
OF Product to San Francisco,
California

Fowler & Pay win tomorrow ship
three carloads of lime for San Fran
cisco. The lime viii be used in the
construction OF buildings for the
Panama Canal exposition. Mankato
lime is getting famous. Orders ar.
now coming from more distant points
than ever before. The order for the
lime to be used in the construction
of the exposition buildings was Sc
cured in competition with other con
Germs.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-04-24
NARROW DEATH ESCAPE
Two Men With WeIl-Dissing Outfit
Crashed.Throush The Bridge at
Delhi, MINI.

Redwood Falls, Mimi, April 22.-
John Porter and Michael Morley oil
this city. well diggers. narrowly es
capped death yesterday when heavy
wagon which they were driving
crashed through a bridge near Del
hi, drowning the team Of horses
wrecking the bridge and leaving the
well-digging apparatus tangled
mass in the Minnesota river, thirty
feet below. The men fell between
the horses and were held fast In
the water until nearly dead. Boil
were badly kicked and are suffering
internal injuries.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-04-24

Vera Cruz. April 22.-Renewed fight
ing of guerilla character has result
ed in Mexican soldiers, many intoxi-
Gated being left without commanders,
all the Mexican officers with the ex-
ception Of one having fled the icty with
General Mas. Admiral Fletcher for
the sake of humanity tried in vain to
find some responsible head to COM
mand the withdrawal Of the Mexican
soldiers to prevent unnecessary blood
shed. The Mexican troops with one
seventy-five millimetre gun took a
position at the corner of Esteban Nor
ales and Main streets. Then the
American forces were commanded to
advance to take the entire city under
guns Of the American battleships.
Mexican rifiemen were hidden behind
Continued on Page Two.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-04-24
Collection OF Garbage,

Mayor Meyer said today that the
collection of garbage would probably
be started early next week. A man
with team will be hired and he will
be supplied with the city's garbage
wagon. The garbage will be dumped
as before at the foot OF Rock street
on the river bank.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-04-24
Candidate For Representative.

F. C. Schultz, of st. Clair is an
nouncing himself as a candidate for
Legislative representative from Blue
Earth county. Mr.. Schultz Is assist
and secretary OF the Mcpherson
Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance COM
pany and is well known throughous
the county.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-04-24
Gas Ordinance Committee

The special committee OF the city
council, appointed to draft a new
ordinance regulating the price OF gas
and the conduct Of the business of
selling that article. held a meeting
late this afternoon In the Office of
City Attorney Arthur Schaub. The
committee consists OF Mayor A. @.
Meyer and Councilman A. @. Lack
and @. r. Bradley.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-04-24
May He A Candidate.

II Is rumored that Charles +.
Herzberg of Lyra township, former
member OF the legislature. VIII
again seek TO he elected a member
OF that body.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-04-24
Autos In MInnesota.

There are 59.001 automobiles IL
censed in Minnesota, the $4,000
mark having been passed at ALSO
p. m. yesterday when A. J. Berthi-
aume, clerk in the Office OF Secretary
of State schmahl finished the work
for the day.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-04-24
looking For Teachers.

City and village school superin-
tendents of many parts OF this and
nelghboring states have been visit
ing the Mankato normal school to
get teachers. OF late two or three
superintendent have been coming
almost every day.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-04-24

L. Gunstrom has been awarded the
contract for modern dwelling to be
constructed for Emil Thyse on North
Fifth street between Franklin and
Lime.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-04-24
"SOUSED' MEXICAN SOLDIERS LEFT
WITHOUT COMMANDERS ORGANIZED
BY FLETCHER so THEY CAN make
THEIR RETREAT IN GOOD ORDER
Stars and Stripes Are Now
Flying Oyer Vera Cruz
RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WITHOUT DEFEAT LOW
HOUSE.

Washington 22-The without debate and without
committee in the senate substitute for
usyina
which practically unanimous. The
until allow time for the
ing Mexleon resolution will be signed by
Speaker Immediately the White House
where II will be signed by the president
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-04-24
Filled FOR Reelection.

Albert NJ. Schneeberger Of Pleas
ant Mound today filed for reelection
as county commissioner OF the
fourth district.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-04-24
Kind o. NeQIleT ThuI
Experts Hove Predicted

Generally fair tonight and
Thursday, with probably show
ers; warmer In west portion
of state tonight. The local
barometer this morning had
its indicator inclining towards
the side Of fair weather and
away from rain.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-04-24
. . - . = . = = = = =

Vera Cruz, April 22.-With the stars
and stripes waving over all but the
central portion of Vera Cruz, which
was occupied yesterday after clashes
with Mexican federals In which four
American invaders lost their lives,
and probably two hundred Mexicans
were killed after serious fighting on
the part OF the Mexicans, seemed con.
cluded early today and the situation
awaited further orders from Washing
ton or. definite action from Huerta's
soldiers. The water front, customs
house and all important piers In
Guiding those under the terminal
works from. which extend the rail
roads TO the capitol were occupied
by troops who patrol the vicinity.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-04-24

American consulate attachments hold
the other sections of the city.
The Mexicans were putting up a
stubborn defense and developing Il
after the Americans had taken their
positions the fight lasted several hours
which cost the lives OF Coxswain
Schumacher, Seaman Poinsett, Pri-
vate Haggard and Private Martin.
Six other Americans were seriously
wounded and others suffered slight
wounds. No foreigners, including
Americans. are reported injured.
The next action of the Washington
administration was uncertain early
today, although the dispatch of Rear
Admiral Badger with part of his At.
lantic fleet, which arrived here last
night, to Tampico, occasloned the be.
lief that they planned to seize the
Tampico customs house.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-04-24
wan Hold shootInq Match.

The Mankato Gun club will hold
a shooting match this evening at the
fair grounds. beginning at six o'clock
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-04-24
SENATE AoouTEo THE RESOLUTION.

indignities committed against the I'm
tied States" in Mexico. The resolution
was adopted after a stirring all-night
session as substitute for the house
resolution passed on Monday. The
administration leaders are confident
the house will accept II virtually with
out debate. Senators Crawford, Clapp,
McCumber, Nelson and Sterling were
among those voting for the resolution.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-04-24

The American forces are In
complete control Of Vera Cruz.
No non-eombatants injured In
the fighting there. This is the
word received In a dispatch
from Consul Canada this after
noon. -.t-r ....
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-04-24

President Wilson signed the
substitute resolution at 2:o5
today.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-04-24
COMIC OPERA SCENES
PLAYED BY GREASERS
Officers TO Tall and Uncut"
Leaving Men Behind
MARINES HAVE TAKEN TOWN
Charge 0'Shaushnessy Presented With
Passports BY Huerta; Situation In
War Zone Today
L0IeSI Bulletins Ile
MeIiC1l SlIuOIlOl

ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.l
Washington April 22.-sec-
rotary Bryan, while going to
the White House this after
noon, said he had received
no word from Charge o'shaugh-
messy since Monday. Anxiety
for his safety is felt.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-04-24

Washington, April 22.-when' the
house reconvenes at ten o'clock today.
1t VIII consider the administration
resolution passed by the senate at
3:3O this morning by vote of
seventy-two to thirteen, declaring the
president Is justified in the employ
ment Of an armed force OF the United
States to enforce his demands for
unequivocal amends for affronts and
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-04-24

President Wilson sent to con-
gress today a message asking
for an immediate appropriation
of s500,oo0 to be used TO bring
Americans In Mexico TO their
homes In the United States.
The Detroit times., 1914-11-06
TROwBRIDGE SCHOOL

Editorial gtam--Chief, Harry Yudkons
associates Lucflle F1nsterwaid, An
nte Goedman. Charlotte kuhnrefch.
Eva Pepper, LOrenn MfchelsOn, Harry
komsrs voler Prether.
The Trowpridge school was estab-
lished In 1889. The enrolment Of
pupils this year Is $50. which is a
great deal more than last year.
Miss Meyers. principal: first assist
ant, Miss Dean; recition. Miss Had
low, Miss Sweat. Miss Ableson, Miss
Nagel. Miss McEuen, Miss Mona
CHAM; Miss Miester, Miss Drouillard,
Mas Ingram. Miss Redden; kindergar-
ten. Miss Riedinger. director; Miss
waterbury. assistant; Miss Mahoney,
ungraded room.
The girls receive their cooking les
sons at Joseph Campau school. Their
teachers name Is Miss G. Fuerlong.
The boys receive their manual train
ing also at this school. Their teach
er's name is Fl. Morgan.
Two boys were bitten by a dog on
81. iAntoineSt. near Garfield-ave., last
week. II was not mad dog, but the
boys we're teasing him.
Albert Schultz Is. one of our new
est Pupils. his family having recently
moved into this school district. They
reside ut No. 336 Forest-ave.
The Detroit times., 1914-11-06
COLUMBIAN SCHOOL

Editorial staH--Chief. OIsa wagnerl
associates, John Kanard, Herietts
whitman. Howard Hudson, Evelyn
Amerman, Barrie Whipple, Nina Har-
rev, Olive Buehner.
Esther Beech, recited a poem en-
titled The Opening Of the New
piano" at. a Halloween party given
by the pupils of room c.
During q language period the teach.
or asked o boy who was reciting what
the gender of the noun ocean" was
and he promptly answered. Neutral
GENDER" We'll, that must be new
Kind OF gender" the teacher suggest
I'D. Eyes, ma'am," said the boy, "the
others are at war"
Al Halloween surprise party was
xiyen IN honor Of Kelsey Vaughan, sos
IA salle-aves by some Of his friends
Bernadine Beech, Of Room +, had
q marty In honor of her birthday. Ice
cream and cake was served to the
Mr.. benjamin Hooper, Of Seattle
Warrington, has returned to Detroit
10 make his home with his mother
Mn. n. Hooper. No. 4. Mohawk-st
A surprise party was given In hon
or Of Russell Baker, go Roosevelt-ave
Efehteen Of his friends attended the
party. RefYeshments we're served BY
MrE BAKER.
The Detroit times., 1914-11-06
HILLGER SCHOOL

Material staM@-Chiefi Wade n. Alleas
assOciates, Emily Pohlmeyer. Ders-
thy He'll. George w. Weinberg.
The boys of room A played prac'
tice game OF soccer football, Monday.
Percy Perry's side won with a score
OF to o. Mr.. Henniger will soon
have a regular team to play other
schools.
Our orchestra is doing well, and is
now composed Of Ave members. Sew.
eral more are expected to join soon.
The names of the members viii ap-
pear In our next item.
Milton Gordon entertained mum.
Der of his friends. Saturday evening
|it being Halloween.
Mrs. r. w. Hurst, of Sandwich
Ont, was the guest OF Mrs. Kent
Smith. who resides at No. So Ralfs-pl
The Detroit times., 1914-11-06
LOGAN SCHOOL

material stan--Chief, CIeah Jackson,
associates, Sylvia schults. Grace Pc
trowski. Harold Bennett. oliver Gregg.
Robert Dysars.
Nearly ali the rooms of Logan
school celebrated Halloween In some
appropriate manner. In the A-room
the girls gave party In honor of
the boys. The usual games were
played. While the pupils were at
luncheon they we're startled by the
appearance OF a horrible looking old
witch. After she had told SO for.
tunes she mysteriously disappeared,
but left behind her q feeling of sat
isfaction In everybody's knowing ex.
actly what the future held In store
for them.
Cleah jackson, of room A, gave e
Halloween surprise party 10 Alice
Schiller, Of room b. The following
persons we're present: Sylvia Schultz,
Ella Keil, Evelyn Nehrer, Harriette
Garvis, Raymond Sarminowski, Rus
sell Schiller, Alfred KeiL Edward Luz
cia, Andrew GArvin. They spent the
evening In playing games.
Joseph Myslensh has just returned
to school after two weeks absence.
He has been quite seriously iii.
Miss Watts, OF room ], gave the
play, "Hiawatha,' Monday afternoon.
The scene was laid In an Indian reser-
walton and the children were dressed
to represent the Indians.
Bernice Kelly, who lives at Cicotte.
ave., has just recovered from seri.
Gus illness, and is attending school
again.
The Detroit times., 1914-11-06

Editorial stan--Chief. Rosam end Gorstj
associates, Ruth Peters, kathleen
Fernly, Gerald Black, Floyd Lang
ley, Cushman Niece.
The many accidents resulting from
the carelessness OF automobile driv-
ers and the children attending the
Jefferson school. has resulted in the
Safety First measure Of installing a
trafic oflcer. at the intersection Of
Selden and Greenwood-aves.
The teachers OF the Jefferson school
who attended the annual convention
at Kalamazoo this year, were +. w.
Moe, principal; Miss Souther, 'irs.
Harrington and Miss Jessop.
The pupils OF room A have organ
lied four teams for German batball.
Two teams are for girls and two for
boys, and we will soon be ready 20
challenge any other school.
The chairman of the committees
were selected Tuesday, as follows:
Press committee. Rosamond Gorst:
music committee, Nina Paterson; EN-
tertainment committee, Ruth Peters;
social committee, George Gibson:
flower committee, Margaret Hitler;
lookout committee, Mabel Mowry.
The Detroit times., 1914-11-06

Editorial stan-Chiefs Helen kentie
Assfstant-Charles Holc0mb. Ass0ci.
atesi sylvia Van sembrouck. Albert
johnston. James Gray, Harry Gsr'
man.
The boys OF the scnool soccer team
went through strenuous practice
last Monday. They showed up fairl,
well. although they yet have few
fne points to learn about the game
But when the time comes for action
they expect to give the best teams
stubborn battle.
Over 100 boys, under the care o.
Mr.. Goodling and two other assist
ants, went on trip to woods neal
Dearborn, where q happy day wal
spent. Games were played and some
OF the boys went on hikes" At the
end Of the day a farmer gave pump
kins to almost everyone. Although
tired after returning home. all de
cided that II had been day wei
spent.
The following is short poem writ
ten by James Gray. OF the A room:
Willie.
Willie Is q funny lad.
He's not like other boys,
Not like Mike or Joe or Tad
He plays with sisters toys.
Other boys 60 out to play
The rough and noisy games.
While Willie sits at home all day,
Playing sisters games.
Willie goes to school
And sits up stiff and straight.
And at the end OF school
He washes teachers slate.
And don't you think that Willie ought
To play with other boys.
And play the games that they are
taught.
And not with sisters toys?
The Detroit times., 1914-11-06
THOMAS SCHOOL

EditoriaI sta6-Chief, Lawrence Omanj
associates, Eleanor Bertram, David
Towall. Mabel Barth, MerreIl Osgood,
Harold willard
Mrs. J. @. Mckay, residing at 1854
Helen-ave., gave Halloween party
for her children Saturday evening, to
which a number of their little friends
were invited. Games were played,
prizes awarded and q delicious sup
per served, making the evening q
very happy one for the children.
A delightful party was also given
by Mrs. Charles, Oman under similar
conditions at their delightful home.
1876 Helen-ave. Nice prizes were
given as rewards for skill In the
games played. and fine luncheon
served to the happy kiddies.
Jones defeated Thomas school Oct.
20 in a game of football by score of
80 to 6. We expect to return the
compliment, however, after a little
more practice.
The winning team In room A play
ed the winners In room b. In q game
OF newcomb last week. A room win
ming by the score OF s to 2.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Fluker entertained
a party of friends Oct. 20 with Hal.
lowe'en games and amusements. The
decorations were beautiful and appro-
pirate for the occasion. Dainty re-
freshments were served and every
body had q .fne- time. s
Dorothy Scheuer, eight-year-old
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. Scheuer.
residing at Field and Medbury, Is
quite III, and Il Is feared she has APP
pendicitis. An operation may be nee.
essary, although 1t will be avoided II
possible on account her weakened
condition.
The Detroit times., 1914-11-06
ALGER SCHOOL

CAsefs Leroy Feuersteia. AssSetatess
Edith Mansbach. vera Meyer. 0ienn
stock. Cecil saiter. Margserite ksne
Dlnsmore Rice.
Alger school football team played
another game. Monday afternoon,
with the Palmer school team, on the
Alger grounds. The lineup was az
follows: Williams and Stock. ends;
+. Leeman and r. Leeman. tackles;
Sanders and Murry, guards; keeton.
center; Hatch, quarterback; Lewis,
fullback; Swicks, left half, and
Strong, right half. Both teams play
ed good game. The final score was
"a to 0, In favor Of Alger.
The Halloween party given by
Harold Stock, No. 261 Westminster
ave-, was great success. There
were SO boys and girls present. Re
freshments were served and many
games were played.
During the physical culture period
OF rooms A and b.. Tuesday, y new
comb game was played between -
bows OF rooms A and B, while ku
girls OF rooms A and b played q new-
comb game on their court. The boys
OF room A won, the score being IA to
~. The girls played such o good
game that It came out tie.
Mr.. Frederick, one of the assist
ant superintendents OF Detroit public
schools, was here, Tuesday. He went
to the different rooms to hear the
lessons recited, and when he came to
room A he asked many questions IN
the civil government lesson. He was
very well satisfied with the answers
given.
Gladys Sauer. Of room B, living at
No. 2l28 Brush-st., has moved TO
Cleveland, o. Gladys has always been
q good student.
The children OF room + are doing
very good work In the Courts tests.
Miss Corkins, teacher In the Alger
school. attended the teachers con-
vention at Kalamazoo.
Gerry Hanna. former graduate OF
the Aiger school, is now assistant
manager OF the student" at Central
High school.