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The Mankato free press., 1914-12-18
THRILLING TALES
.BATTLEFELDS
Childs Photograph Saves Lieu
tenants Life-Russian Sol
diers Run Great Risk
For luxuries.
CORRESPONDENTS at the front
mr. tnaroopod fp ohsp,1pa nlaeeS

~ CORRESPONDENTS at the front
or marooped in obscure places
~ while the great European con
fiict RACES manage daily to get
through the wary censors some little
grimly humorous or tragic side lights
of the war. Here are some Of the lat
est and best:
This is the story told of an Austrian
''oberlleutenant' In charge of a body
of troops that had halted on q point
near the Austrian frontier preliminary
10 going into action against the Rus
slams. The military post had Just pass
ed along the lines. distributing bundles
of letters, and the oberlieutenant had
received n neat package of letters, post
cards and photographs from home for
distribution among his men.
He united the string that held the let
tiers together and was running his eyes
over the names OF the rnen 10 when
they were addressed when he heard
the bugles call TO action a body OF men
near him. Expecting work for him-
self and for his own command In a
few minutes. he hastily thrust tile let
ters into the pocket Of his blouse be
low his military coat, thinking rs be
did so that perhaps some Of the mer
The Mankato free press., 1914-12-18
DEITz MAY SECURE PAROLE
Probably Will Get His Freedom as
Christmas Gift.

Madison, Wis. Dec. 1s.-Governor
McGovern Is considering committing
the sentence of John Deitz, defender
OF Cameron dam, serving life term
In the state pentientiary.
The governor has been looking up
the Deitz records for some time and
IL Is said by those close to him that
he wishes to take some action that
will result In freeing Deitz as Christ
mas gift.
II investigation shows Deitz' record
ht Waupun has been good the govern
or may commute the sentence to ten
years. II this is done the law pro-
yides he may be paroled after serv-
ing half his term. He has served
about four years.
The Mankato free press., 1914-12-18
FGER SENATOR ACCUSED
sixhers Also Charged With Using
Mails TO Defraud.

mington, Del, Dec. l6.-Formel
Unl States Senator Richard Ken
neh Delaware and six others wer
inSd by the grand jury in Unitd
StB district court here on chargs
ofhspiracy to defraud by use Of pe
mi in selling worthless insuralce
inhr fire insurance companies.
other defendants are: Fafner
III Senator Daniel NJ. Ridgfey,
Dware; Frank w. Anthony, Book
Il his son. Claire Webster Antony.
N York; Harry A. Woodcoek. New
y; r. Frederick Brennan. fook-
Hand BENJAMIN ID. Jacobs. ahs B.
nell Jacobs. New Work.
-
The Mankato free press., 1914-12-18
THINKS BOTH COASTS SAFE
Commander Stirling Before House
Naval Committee.

Washington, Dec. 16.-Preparedness
of the United States TO defend the
Panama canal in case of war was the
subject of a series of questions put
to Commander Stirling. commanding
the Atlantic fleets submarine fiotilla.
at Hhe hearing before the house naval
affairs committee.
The commander expressed the optn-
ion that in addition TO the navy a
la'ge mobile army would be required
tc protect the canal and keep II open.
Questioned about the Pacific coast
he declared he thought both coasts OF
he United States were equally safe
as long as the canal could be kept
open for passage of the fleet.
The commanders testimony that
the battleship was the prime factor
in naval defense attracted earnest in
terest in the committee.
The Mankato free press., 1914-12-18
BRisH WARSHIP
FOLLOWS DRESDEN

Saag0 Chile. Dec. 16.-An official
constellation received here from
PunArenas announces that the Ger
Inanruiser Dresden left here Sun
day ening.
TT communication adds that the
Britt cruiser Bristol arrived at Pun
Ia Inas Monday, but left imme-
diatk
The Mankato free press., 1914-12-18
Respect Your Bread" +"

A dispatch from Copenhagen TO the
London Times says the German gov
ernment has published instructions for
universal distribution enjoining econo-
my in the use of food. especially bread
Some of these read:
Respect your daily bread; then you
win always have It, however long the
war lasts. Eat war bread known as
The Mankato free press., 1914-12-18
Appointed . Guardian.

AT the request of W A. Bedbury
OF Lake Crystal. Judge Evan Hugh.
es OF the probate court late yester.
day appointed Henry Krous Of Yer
non Center as guardian over Mr..
Bedbury's property interests. Mr..
Bedbury is sixty-four years old. and
though OF sound mind. he Is anxious
to have his business affairs cared Tor
by some younger person.
The Mankato free press., 1914-12-18
FROM EUROPES
ESCAPE CENSOR
Kaiser's Youngest Son, Wound
ed, Thanks Corporal Who
Helped Him-Conserv-
ing Bread Supply.

break the armistice and FIRE on our
man we would reply instantly and
kin the corresponding Frenchman as
he was leaving the trenches. This
agreement with the Frenchmen works
amicabIy, but with the English we
have not attempted It.
"sThe trenches are so close together
that the Frenchmen can hear us sing
ing our songs. They listen, and when
The Mankato free press., 1914-12-18
BODY IS FOUND ON PILOT
Section Hand Is Killed by Northerr
Pacific Train.

Glendiye. Mont. Dec. 16.--when the
North Coast limited arrived here the
body Of man was found lying across
the pilot OF the locomotive. Investiga,
ton proved he was Benjamin Rosland,
a section man. and that he was struck
while riding a handcar near Hedges,
thirty miles east of Glendiye.
Two men who we're riding with him
escaped by jumping. The engineer
did not see the men.
The Mankato free press., 1914-12-18

Warsaw. Dec. ls.-Notwf snoins
the proximity of Warsaw ne pat
tie front the business OF CITY 's
proceeding as in times OF sse; Al
though tho sound of cannding may
be heard ct times Christi crowos
throng the streets. shofnd cafes
are decorated gaily ande holiday
spirit has dissipated the sm OF war
The Mankato free press., 1914-12-18
TosAcCO MARKET SLUMP
Reduction In Acreage In wisconsin,
Forecact.

La Crosse. Wis, Dec. 16.-Unprd
dented dullness in the tobacco mar
in Western Wisconsin has causes
slump in prices and VIII result
great reduction in the acreage plaf
next year. The fact that Eastern
bacco concerns are doing little 90
packing In wisconsin this years
discouraged many OF the growerf
The Mankato free press., 1914-12-18
MORE TROOPS TO
| BOUNDARY Line
President HurIlng Reinforce
Tnents Into Arizona.

Washington, Dec. 16.-Further dem
onstratipn was made by the United
States government OF its determine
tion not 70 tolerate continued firing by
the Mexican factions at Naco. Sonora,
into American territory.
President Wilson instructed Seere'
tary Garrison to comply with the re,
quest of Brigadier General Tasker II.
Bliss. at Naco, Ariz-, for reinforce.
ments to handle a possible emergency
situatiunI
The general understanding in ad
ministration quarters was that as soon
as the additional American forces
were placed in position on the inter-
national line the United States would
return any artillery or infantry fire
which might come from Mexican terri
tory.
AS II will require three days for the
troops TO reach Naco the Mexican fac
tions virtually have that period within
which to comply with the American
demands or be shelled out OF their
position.
Total Force About 5000 Men.
Heinforcements ordered wiz bring
the total force of the American army
at Nacop to about 5000 men, including
eleven troops of cavalry, three regi
ments uf infantry and six batteries OF
artillery with twenty-four guns.
General Hill of the Carranza fac
tion has /, 500 men and General May
torena of the Gutierrez government
$500 troops.
After a conference between Briga
dier General Scott, chief of staff, and
Secretary Garrison, the Eleventh
Eighteenth and Twenty-second in
fantry regiments, each to carry ra
tions and supplies for ten days, and
not less than three machine guns
were ordered from Texas City, and
Batteries A, B and c from Fort Sill
Okla to Naco. Ariz.
Between 100 and $50 Mexicans
many OF them once prominent Off
cially, have been secretly executed iT
Mexico City within the last few days
according to an official report, which
reached the United States govern
ment from one of its agents there.
The Mankato free press., 1914-12-18
RED CROSS AID FOR TURKS
Additional Contribution Of $4,000 .,
Sent.

washington. Dec. 16.-The Ameri-
can Red Cross cabled an additional
contribution. Of $4,000 to assist In
maintaining numerous hospitals in
Turkey. in accordance with requests
submitted by Ambassador Morgenthaa
at Constantinople.
The money viii be distributed
among the hospitals in Constantinoplk
and several missionary stations.
The Mankato free press., 1914-12-18
FORMER PReMIER's sof
DIES FROM Woufos.

Paris, Dec. ia son ofor-
mer Premier Barthou is lead
from wounds receives at
Thanh. Although only eifteen
years old young Barthe vol
unteered during the firs days
of the war.
He declined 10 acpt an
easy place on the war an and
requested TO be sentto the :
firing line. where he on the .
highest praise for couge from
his chiefs. Il
1. 4. = 4. 4. 4. 4. + 4. Z: !. !. : 1. .
The Mankato free press., 1914-12-18
HERRIck MAKES HIS REf1
Tells state Department Of situf
French Capital.

Washington. Dec. 1e.-My Il
Herrick, former ambassador tqhnee'
visited the state department. re-
port on his work during thrying
times I'm Paris.
The Mankato free press., 1914-12-18
DAMAGE a sliaht.

A spark from the chimney az the
dwelling at 5st Byron street, owned
by George s. kenneson and occupied
by o. Little set ere to the roof late
yesterday afternoon and the firemen
we're called. The damage was slight.
The Mankato free press., 1914-12-18
LITTLE GIRLS eE
SAVINGS TeElelANs.

!. Ashton, s. D., &c. 1s.-Two
I. little Ashton gp. daughters
I. OF w. L. Quinls heard their
+ father talking contributions
!. OF -four TO the ilgians.
+ The little Us had been
+ saving up tH pennies for
r Christmas. ry insisted on
1. breaking opetheir toy bank
4. and contribng their savings.
!. They hafenough to buy
+ three sacks flour. After the
+ purchase ny had but one
+ penny leftr their Christmas
1. shopping.f
!. ~
= + 4. + + + + - + + + 4. r 4.
The Mankato free press., 1914-12-18
HusTlNe DECLARED ELECTED
State csnvassins Board Gives certiH.
cate for Senate.

Madison. Wis.,. Dec. 1s.-A certifi
cate Of election was issued by the state
canyassing board to Paul o. Husting
Of Mayyille, as United States senator
from Wisconsin TO succeed Isaac
Stephenson on March 4, 1916.
Mr.. Hastings majority over Me.
Govern. Republican. Is SIT votes. He
thus becomes the first Wisconsin sen.
ator to be elected by direct vote OF
the people.
The Mankato free press., 1914-12-18

q The National Citizens bank has
resolved lot Of new one and ten
dollar bills. pennies, dimes and two
aud one-half dollor gold pieces 70
supply the Christmas demand for
new coins.
The Mankato free press., 1914-12-18

hoAo " AAhEAAIaA AANHH E11SNAehNANAA
GRAVES OF GERMAN OFFICERS IN BELGIUM
to whom letters and cards were ad-
dressed would never live through the
day to receive them.
All day long the officer was engaged
in the fighting, giving commands and
leading his men, and II was only to-
ward dusk. when the shrapnels had be
come infrequent and the big guns OF
the enemy ceased their thunder one by
one, that he remembered the letters
that had been given him TO distribute.
He put his hand inside his coat and
drew them out. Then he took bis tiny
electric lamp and In its beam scruti-
nized the addresses. AS he surveyed
the package he caught his breath In
surprise, and the cold ehills for a mo
ment ran up and down his back. A
Russian bullet had plowed its way into
the center OF the packet; the tip of the
bullet protruded n fraction of an inch
beyond the last card. A slight distance
farther and IL would have reached his
heart.
The oberIieutenant removed the bul.
let carefully and looked at the torn and
crumpled letters. The last one that the
bullet had penetrated contained the
photograph of a child. a smiling little
girl. Underneath was written In an un.
skilled hand. II bring you good luck"
Armistices In Trenches.
A German officer attached to the
great general staff In dispatch. a copy
OF which has reached London. men
tons curious system of arranging un-
Official armistices which has lately
grown up between the allies and the
Germans facing each other day and
night at close quarters in the trenches
in northern France. He almost makes
one believe that the French and Ger
mans. after weeks Of intrenchment
within few yards of each other. have
lost their animosities and regard the
great siege battle north OF the Alspe as
a sort of friendly match away from
home.
"From noon to O'Clock in the after
noon.r he says. "botb sides In the
trenches call an armistice. Ii is strict
agreement, quite unofficial. between
groups Of men In the front. firing lines.
and It has been honorably kept so far
by both sides.
when soldier has TO leave the
trench for some reason or other he
raises the butt end Of his rife In the
air as a signal to the enemy. The
enemy answers the signal in the same
manner. and there is mutual agree
ment to leave the trenches at the same
time. The understanding Is that the
German or the Frencbman shall be
allowed to leave the trench without be
ing arcd on. IL the enemy should
The Mankato free press., 1914-12-18
WIN Go to apsav Tomerrew.

Commitment papers have been
made for Stephen Mesh. who was
convicted OF forgery I'm the second
degree. and the sheriff viii take the
prisoner TO Saltwater tomorrow.
The Mankato free press., 1914-12-18
French Ask sso, o,ooo, 900.

Paris, Dec. 1s.-The cabinet has de.
cided to ask parliament to appropriate
seo.eeo,ooo francs tssO.ooo. .ooo) for the
relief OF the suffering Of the popuia-
tion In the departments of France re-.
Gently evacuated by tho Germans.
The Mankato free press., 1914-12-18

cleveland 10 have a playground
institute train teachers TO teach
children talay. .--..--.-..--.
The Mankato free press., 1914-12-18

Bein, Dec. 1s.-Included in the in.
fornlion given 70 the press by the
Germ ofiGial press bureau was the
follopg:
"Abrding b reports from Basel,
Switaland, General Russky, in com.
manda the Russian troops on the
Vistul frost in Poland. is suffering
from fseatery." -...
The Mankato free press., 1914-12-18

The United States in 1911 pro-
duced 22O,44s,3sl barrels Of petro-
leums . !,
The Mankato free press., 1914-12-18

a corporal asked permission 10 take a
couple OF his comrades and try TO
surprise one of the German scouting
patrols. When he returned aud re-
ported that his effort bad been sue
cessful his ottiecr asked him why he
volunteered for such risky work. The
corporal replied that the previous night
n friend had relieved q German officer
Of good supply of chocolate and a
flask OF brandy and he wanted to try
his luck" too.
"And what did you getf" asked the
officer.
The corporal grinned and showed
two cakes OF milk chocolate and i've
cigars. .H. 49,
y The Grateful Prince.
A letter from Prince Joachim. the
kaiser's youngest son, who was recent
" wounded in action against the Rus
slams In the east, to a noncommission-
ed officer who rendered first aid to
him was given out by the German in
formation service as follows:
My Dear Corporal-You surely must
have thought me ungrateful for not haV-
ing thanked you ere this for your Kind
aid. I would have done so long ago had
IL not been for my removal TO Berlin
Today the empress read me your letter
which was n source OF great Joy TO me
and her majesty. At the time when you
rushed on with your company l did moi
nnd an opportunity to thank YOU for your
faithful aid. / shall always be grateful
20 you for Il. That was true comradeship
I trust you are in good health when thii
letter reaches YOU Did Private Eve gel
a new package Of bandages? have re
preached myself for having taken his
And now farewell and remember me tS
all the boys Of the Eishty-third. my Cas-
| sci friends. and tell them that shall b'
back as soon as i am able TO get on my
| feet again. Your thankful comrade.
JOACHIM.
Prince of Prussia.
The Mankato free press., 1914-12-18
Another Record Smashed.


scraps"
Another Record Smashed.
The London Standards Berlin CORE
spondent says the Berliner Tageblatt
relates that in the Belgian village Of
Beyeren 80 Bavarian soldiers who
had taken part in the siege OF Antwerp
drank 1,4s5 liters of beer within two
hours.
Each Bavarian soldier thus drank In
round figures nearly twenty pints with
in two hours.
The Tageblatt has no other comment
than that II was satisfactory to ind
that Belgian beer was fit for Bavarian
consumption.
Young Germany.
Heinz Skrohn, who attends the pub
lie school at Prussian Battau, near
Neukuhrep, sent the following letter
of congratulation, which the Berlin
Tageblatt publishes. to General Won
Hindenburg on the occasion Of his
birthday anniversary:
Dear General Won Hindenburg-I read In
the paper that Oct. is tie anniversary
OF your birthday. The public school OF
Battau. Flschhausen county, sends Us
heartiest congratulations and hopes that
you win continue to give the Russians
good thrashing We very often play SOL
dier. but nobody wants TO be the Russ
saying that as such they get beaten NJ
too much. I am also sending you pic
| ture in this letter showing US lined up AZ
L IaaAar and have fhf
| iron cross on my chest. On another pic
| ture the girls are seen knitting socks foI
| the soldiers I would also like 10 have
| your picture, but a big one. please Ws
want 10 hang II up In cur classroom
| alongside OF the kalser's picture. When .
| few days ago the Russians were cofuins
/ nearer and nearer TO Koenigsberg mani
| people here became alarmed and moved
/ away We however, stayed at home anc
went 10 school every day. Our teachel
| here tells us every day what happens n
| the war We had a big celebration herr
/ after the battle Of Tannenberg. We so
all the flags together and marched through
the village. We boys would like to go q
/ war too, but are too email vet l an
only twelve years old. Please write mi
| that you got the letter. IL you have NJ
4 The boys hero are very anxious TO know
| whether ] win get reply.
Now, good luck once more In you ant
health from all the boys Of the publ
school OF Prussian Battau,. especially frcn
/ the captain. HEINZ skRoHN-
The following reply was received b!
! Heinz In due time:
Dear Heinz-Fiis Excellency Major Gen
eral Won Hindenberg wishes me TO than
you very much for your letter and tn
picture His excellency win have pic
ture sent 20 you and hopes that you vii
always be industrious boys despite III
war. cAEMMERER.
Captain aud Adjutans
The Mankato free press., 1914-12-18
Real Luxuries.

The way in which the Russian sol
diers will risk their lives for CON-
parativeIy small Injuries II evidenced
by the following story:
During the lighting In East Prussia
The Mankato free press., 1914-12-18

EIKG GEORGE OF ENGLAND TALKING TO
woUSDED INDIAN soLDIEBs.
we have finished they burst into song
and we listen TO them. We take Il In
turns to give these little concerts.
which are generally held during the
armistice. The FreDchmen seem fss-
clnated by one fayorite song IL is a
famous old students air from Heidel.
berg. The words were composed by
an officer In the trenches"
The song. freely translated. describes
life In the trenches In the rainy season,
the horrid oozy sound when the boot
Is taken OF. and the jet of mud that
strikes the ear when q comrade jumps
into a trehch, the last line of one verse
being ''The only things which are dry
are our throats and our humor."
Traitor Mayor Shot.
A British officer writes home from
the front remarking on the curious
avoidance by the Germans at first of
shelling the town hall at Ypres.
''Some suspicious were arnused by
It." he writes, ''and the place was
searched. In the vaults underneath
II. which are OF very great extent.
was found an enormous quantity of
German stores and ammunition suffi-
cient to last them a month and serve
as depot for their attack on Calais.
1T had been put there with the con-
nlvance OF the mayor at the time the
Germans were In occupation. This ex-
plains their desperate efforts 10 cap
ture the town again. The traitor may
or was shot Immediately afterward
the Geryans shelied the place and
smashed up the building and set it on
| Gre"
Real Luxuries.
| The way in which the Russian sol
diers will risk their lives for com
parattveIy small Injuries II evidenced
| by the following story:
j ra..~t.~ tho avhfiny L., rauf nr,soofa
The Mankato free press., 1914-12-18

+ + + + + + - +++ + !.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-08-11
ANNA

The Anna Boy Scouts accompanied
Nv scoutmaster c. W. Horrell, went
TO DongoIa Saturday night, canpea
in their tents and on Sunday were
entertained by the Donso!a Boy
Scouts. The Anna Scouts put on
some drills that were OF great inter
est to the spectators who witnessed
them. They returned to Anna sun
Gay -vening
Miss Lizzie Stokes was the guest
of Mrs. Irving O. Themar, at Mounds.
Sunday
The funeral of Mrs Mary A, Per
r:Ee, an aged Anna citizen was held
at her home in this city Sunday
lnorning at $3.50 o'clock. followed hy
ibterment in the Jonesboro cemetery
The bereayed family have the SYM
nathv Of a largo circle of friends.
Mrs. Claude Hunsaker was the
guest of friends and relatives il
Cairo Sunday.
William Kaufman spent Sunday
in Carbondale where nc was tae
guest Of friends.
Murray Bliss is spending a few
DAYS in st. Louis this week.
The Moss Brothers Carnival Co,
Rave their shows in Anna at the
fan grounds. They are booked Tor
the entire week.
NJ. E. Garland. the east side
butcher, purchased a Ford automo-
bile from f. c. Finch, the Ford
agent here Saturday
Mrs Sadie IaSnnr has rnziznLl
Ter position aa telephone operator al
the Anna State Hospital exchange
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-08-11
PARENTS

MANY parents s,@e absolutely re-
spensible for an eXtrayagant son or
daughter, because they have not
given that son or daughter the prop
or encouragement to save at home
Encourage them to buy lot or two
IN Miller's addition They are then
certain to save at least $500 per
month out oil their monthly wage
earnings while the thoughtless fell
low spends his all. That almost any
one can earn money but few there be
who save it. That $500 saved and
well invested each month will soon
make you Independent. Adv I
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-08-11

feet and what ] did DO was by a great
effort [ could not sleep at night and
of course. felt very bad in the morning,
and had q steady headache.
After taking the second bottle / no
ticed that the headache was not so bad,
/ rested better, and my nerves We're
stronger. continued its use until ID
made a new woman Of me, and now
can hardly rcaize that | am able to 90
so much as / do. Whenever ! know any
woman in need Of q good medicine !
highly praise Lydia Z. Piukham Veg
etable Compound. " 49, Mrs. FRANZ
CLARK. 3l46 n. Tulip St, Richmond, Pa
Women Have Been Telling Women
for forty years how Lydia Z. Pinkham e
Vegetable Compound has restored their
| health when suffering with female Ills,
t This accounts for the enormous demand
for it from coast TO coast. II you aff
/ troubled with any ailment peculiar e
women why don't you try Lydia q
pinkham's Vegetable COMPOUND? 7
vii pay YOU to DO so. Lydia h. Fin,
aa.n 2leCicine Co., Lynn, Mass.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-08-11

Well has It been sa'3 that rent is
a debt that 5 never pad, and really
why pay rent all your lie when Sc
cash, and $500 per month invested
n a lot n Mller's addition VII soon
Int you in a position to acquire your
own home? Adv. It'll
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-08-11
K I. T. League.
The Making OF a Man.
All Paducah.

No university can make man. -. e.
Men may load themselves with lore
till they stoop beneath the weight Of
their accumulations. and yet fail to
lift a care from the heart of the weary
or impel a single soul an inch on its
way to Goo The real building Of .
man is within.-Dr Clifford
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-08-11
VASE peposIts Of POTASH salts.

Biologists have estimated that tho
great German deposits OF potash salts.
the only important ones IL
he world, VIII last at rAe present rate
+ exploitation CQe.006 FEARS.