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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-01-08
Statement by Mr.. RobeI.


Mr.. Robel said on behalf of the
people of North Mankato that they
would be satisfied with grade bridge,
and with the switching removed from
Main street He spoke of the work
that was being done everywhere to
make roads level and do away with
hills. Mr.. Pass plan however, was to
build new hill. II was to produce
a castle in the air AS for filing in
the river and moving to the west, the
permission of congress would have to
be obtained before that could be
done. Congress would not let 1t be
done.
IF you are going to build castles
in the air." said Mr.. Robel, you will
never get bridge"
J. r Brandrup remarked that 1t had
often occurred to him that the rail
road people had taken great care TO
prevent accidents at the Main street
crossing. The only real danger was
in the switching OF the Milwaukee
trains. II that was going to be done
away with. an overhead bridge would
not be needed. : The overhead bridge
would damage the. Saplpaugh property
and would probably Prevent the, cree.
ton OF fine building on therno,
side OF Main street assa bas i
I Mayor Meyer remarked thathe lln-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-01-08

ter If the meeting would simply take
a favorable vote.
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Notice of Annual meetino.

The annual meeting of the stock.
holders OF the Mankato State bank
will be held at their banking rooms
on Tuesday, January IL, 1915. for
the election of directors for the en-.
suing year. Polls open from two to
four o'clock in the afternoon.-F.
Kron, president; L. Schoyen, cash.
Ter.
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The above figures are based upon
actual valuation. and are. absolutely
accurate. | hope that we will not
only keep up this record, but even
considerably improve IT,
Prom all | have said upon this
subject IL should be apparent that
the city is In a splendid condition TO
take up the matter OF building a
new bridge, without running any
danger OF involving the city I'm
heavy debt. putting a stop to nec-
essarys local improvements or in
creasing our tax rate. The fact is
that IL the city would borrow $4,000,
or $4,000 for this purpose and have
the bonds therefore mature in annual
payments the debt can be paid by
the city without its ever feeling II.
And would like to say here that
whenever I'm the future the city's
bonds are issued they should be is
sued TO mature In annual install
ments, as in this way they are quite
likely to be paid off and wiped out,
whereas il they are issued In lump
sums for a long period of years
when they do come due there will
be no money to pay them. and the
old refunding process will be resort.
ed TO. +"
Another Matter.
I'VE should also bear i'm mind an
other little matter connected with
the bridge. II new bridge is not
built II will be necessary now to
replace the floor of the old one. /
have here the estimate OF the cost
of this Improvement which will
amount TO $2,71O. We were also
obliged this summer to repair the
walk on one side of the bridge. The
walk on the other side Is also in bad
repair, and Is now closed mp, and
the bridge needs other repairs. The
cost of repairing the bridge will pay
the interest on n considerable sum
OF money for quite number OF
years.
The Legal Phase.
"A legal question that arises. in
this matter Is: Can. the council is
sue bonds Tor this bridge under sub.
division three of section IS OF our.
charter, or do we, have to act under
the state laws, which require the
question to be submitted to a vote.
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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

From TUESDAYS CaHv
Bertram II. Fuller of Kittson county
TO William Wittmers of Blue Earth
county, west one-half of southwest
quarter Of southwest quarter OF sec.
ton Il. Lime township, 1850.
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Mr.. Bekke Wants Paving.

NJ J Bekke, the North Front
street hardware merchant, arose and
said he would like to ask for the
paving of North Front street beyond
Washington. .r..
Mayor A. G. Meyer said the coun.
Gil wanted to pave two years ago,
but the people would not stand for
t. All that was needed was tn BRING
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-01-08
From Tuesdays Daily.

John Macbeth, who was yesterday
appointed by Sheriff Anton Osten as
his deputy, left early today for Wa.
terloo, Iowa, to take possession of
Edmund T. Mccain. wanted here to
answer to the charge of passing a
worthless $50 check at the Saul.
paugh hotel.
Since the death of George II. Lang
the sheriff had but two deputies. I'M
i'll he made this appointment yester-
day.
Sheriff Osten himself left early to-
day for Rochester, Ind, to bring
back. Andrew J. Sewell, wanted here
for wife desertion.
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Martinson Is Re-appointed.
From Tuesdays Daily
Mayor Nye of MINNEAPOLIS, has re-
appointed Oscar Martinson chief OF
police OF that city
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lspent for permanent public improve.
,Snents especially along Fourth
street, the sum OF $1S.155,i6,
eve can see. therefore. at a glance
that our city's finances are on a very
comfortable and easy basis.
Necessities Are Relieved.
Another matter should be eonsid-
cred in this connection. A few years
ago the city OF Mankato was con-
fronted by the necessity of a great
many public improvements, especial
ly paving and storm sewers. This
necessity is now greatly relieved; the
most expensive public Improvements
are now made: we have paved streets
storm sewers. curb and cutters and
parks; and the city can turn some
of its attention to other problems.
do not mean by this that there should,
BE ne ne more more paving or or street mPrSSye
ments. but do call your attention
to the fact that the most expensive
of this kind OF work is done, because
so much has already been accomp-
lished.
1--WE should also take look at the
bonded Indebtedness of the city. A
very erroneous opinion exists among
some of our citizens that we are very
heavily bonded. This is not the truth,
as the figures will show you. The
total bonded Indebtedness OF the city
is $1Si,400. or this sum SCI 100000
are water bonds. The water depart
ment is now showing an annual sur
plus or profit OF from seven to eight
thousand dollars. So the obligation
of this s67,0C0.00 need not rest very
heavily on the shoulders OF our tax.
payers. There are also S25,000.00
bonds for parks and sewers. $4,000
bridge bonds and $1,000 miscellane.
Gus bonds. These bonds are I'm an
nual payments and are being taken
up by the sinking fund as they be-
bonded Indebtedness SGT 900 railroad
bonds which were issued forty years
ago, and renewed twenty years ago
Last fall we borrowed this money
from the state at four per cent in
stead of five per cent, and issued
the bonds to mature in annual pay.
ments after the first five years so
that at the end of twenty years this
old debt which has already been
twice paid by the city in interest
will at last be wiped out, and
wiped out by the sinking fund
We shave already seen that at
without any additional tax levy.
this time there is in the sinking
fund ready to pay off bonds as they
mature the sum of S19,351.O1, all o;
which with the exception of S91.37)
is invested and drawing six per cent
interest.
Low Tax Rate.
Personally believe and always
have believed that a city can have
no better recommendation than n low
tax rate, and believe that now that
the city has completed so many of
its most needed improvements there
cannot be any reason why we should
not by economy and business methods
be able to materially reduce our tax
rate in the future from year to year
However. a comparison OF our pres.
ent tax rate with other cities of our
class cannot help but make us feel
proud of our city, especially when we
compare the improved conditions OF
our city with that of others. Last
year an accurate comparison of tax
rates based on official figures pro-
duced the following table:
L., ,.ihn,,lA 10
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the matter before the city council by
petition.
Mr.. Bekke moved for the appoint.
ment of a committee to push this
project and the motion was carried.
From Tuesdays Daily.
Mrs. Martin Schwartz, an aged
lady, who has made her home. at the
Catholic home for old people in this
city, died at the hospital at $3.50 p.
m. yesterday. death being due TO old
age, deceased being ninety-three
years old at the time of her death.
The funeral service will be held
Thursday morning at eight o'clock ut
st. Peter and Paul's Catholic church,
and the remains will be shipped to
Faribault. where interment will be
made Friday In the Catholic GENE.
terry beside the husband who pre-
coded her in death many years ago.
The only living relative so far as
known is Max Hoefer of st. Peter
a descendant, whose illness will pre-
vent him from attending the funeral.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07
ONEONTA VISITED
 BY SERIOUS FIRE Six Frame Buildings Are DestrOyed-Damage Els
 timated at $20,000

Oneonta, May 6-(Special.) )--Fire or unknown origin completely destroyed what is known as the old Frame Row in the heart of Oneonta late tonig ght. Six buildings were burned to the ground and several others damaged before the flames could be gotten Ua- der control. The estimated damage is $20,000 with practically no insurance. At 1 o'clock this morning. the fire de- rartment had the situation well in hand.
 The fire originated in the Snuff Dry Goods company and had secured ccn- sidera bic headway when discovered at about 11:45 tonight A high wind han 6icapped the efforts of the local fire department and the blaze quickly sprea ad to the adjoining buildings. The l. H. Lowrey warehouse, the Haygood Real Estate company, the Oneonta bakery and Frank McPherson Grocery company, the Snuff Dry Goods com pany and local moving picture thea tre were all destroyed. with very little stock or furniture saved. The flames quickly ate their way through the hiehly infiammable wooden structures and for a time threatened other per eions of the city. Several buildings, incIudings the Blount County Bany building and the Oneonta Hardware company, were damaged
 : Frame Row is situated on the main street of Oneonta and composed the last of the old frame buildings which, under a recent city law, were to have been replaced by brick structures.
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noon at which there will be number of prizes given to the best athletes. This athletic meet is being held under the aus pices of the University of Alabama which institution will give several medals. The events and prizes are as follows: l00- yard dash, medal presented by Univer- sity of Alabama; 40 yard dash. presented by Rogers haberdashery; ss0-yard run, gold cuff buttons, presented by U. Schwab- acher; running high jump, medals present ed by University of Alabama; standing broad jump, medals presented by univer- sity; chinning bar, medal presented by university; mile run, pearl handled knife presented by Jack Clay; potato race (girls), bottle of prefume presented by the w. D. Taylor Drug company; three legged race, box of candy, presented by Lewis Read Drug company; sack race. pocketknife, donated by Morton Hardware company; monkey race, tie. donated by the Union Pawn shop. nail driving (girls), box of stationery donated by Fulton Drug company, couple race, box of candy do- mated by Pegram-Patton Drug company; shoe race, baseball, donated by Perkins bicycle shop; ball throw Qndoor balD girls, silver mesh bag, donated by Brick & Lefkovits; bicycle race. tie, donated by Julian Brick; 50-yard walk tgirls), hand painted dish, donated by Long-Lewis Hardware company; 1-mle relay race, each class to enter four runners and each runner to run A-mile, one quart of grape juice, donated by Randle x Milton. For the highest individual score the High School Athletic association offers two bronze medals, one to class of boys weighing 150 pounds and one to class weighing 100 pounds. The first six events count on score, first place five points. second place three points and third place one point lawn party will be held in connection with the meet and tempting refreshments will be sold, the proceeds to go towards the publishing of the High school annual the kalista.
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II. s. WILL PROTECT ITS TREATIES WITH CHINA
tcontinued from Page One,

ever, that the United States by point ing out that it had no intention of surrendering treaty rights with China may be endeavoring to dissipate the notion that has existed in some parts of the far east that the United States would remain entirely passive with re spect to any treaties between the Uni ted States and China which might be violated by acceptance of some of the Japanese demands.
 Silent on Notes
 Officials have declined to reveal what was said in recent notes to Japan CT China by the United States
 It has been understood for sometime, however, that the United States thought the way would be cleared by mutual concessions and compromises 10. modification of the Japanese de- mands so that they would not cen travene the Root -Takahira agreement for the open door in the far east or treaties between the United States aud China. The belief has prevailed tha the negotiations would end satisfac- torily and that the talk of drastic measures merely was circulated for it's influenSxN' on the Chinese plenipoten- tiaries. Chere still was nothing to in- dlcate tonight that the United States government had lost hope of a friend ly settlement.
 The Japanese ambassador referred as he was leaving the department to "eXaggerated reports" From this and other information available in Japan csc quarters the impression was gained chat so far as the Japanese embassy was concerned it did not anticipate any armed clash in the far east.
 There was wide speculation as to the conferences between Secretary Bryan and the diplomatic representatives of the two nations at odds. Both the Jap anese ambassador and Chinese minister were understood to have cabled their governments after talking with Secre- tafY Bryan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07
Recipes for Wrinkles
 and Bad Con,plesions

or all the beauty recipes that have been published, here are two that have successfully stood the test of time.
 Wrinkle RemoNer-One ounce DOW dered saxolite. dissolved In F pint witch hazel Use as q wash lotion. It brings insta ntaneous results.
 Face Peeler-Pure mercolized wax applied at night like cold cream only not rubbed in; wash off in the morn Ing. 1t causes the wornout scarf skin to come off in tiny, almost invisible flakes. little each day until the fresh youn Q under-skin is wholly in evidence The beautiful rose tinted complexion thus obtained is not to be compared with one made over with cosmetics If the old skin is marred with freekles. pimples or other blemishes. these defects are of course discarded with the skin itself An case. ii any
 The ingredients named are inexpen- sive and can be found in any drus
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07
STATE EPISCOPAL
 DIOCESE ID ENTER
 SEWANEE PROVINCE

AnnisLon May 6-(Special "A fight that has been in progress for two years came to close here this even ing when the Episcopal diocese of Ala hama, in council assembled, voted by a two-thrds majority to enter the province of Sewanee A resolution to this purpose was introduced yesterday afternoon by Rev. k. E.. Cobbs of Mont gomery, who led the fight for the change. The opposition was led by Bishop Beckwith, Rev. pr. w. N. Clay brook of Birmingham and Rev. T. J. Johnston of Mobile
 Debate lasted for five hours this aft ornoon, nearly every leader in the con- vention, lay and ministerial, taking part in the discussion.
 The fight was hard and character ized by much eloquence. Applause greeted the remark of Gardner Tucke of Mobile to the effect that women will be voting in this council in a few years"
 Tie council this afternoon voted to remove the church orphans home from Mobile to Spring Hill and provision Nill be made for endowing the instl- tuition.
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EVACUATE ALLY POSITIONS;
 20OO PRISONERS
 REPORTED TAKEN
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mile of the Russian Carpathian front has been rendered untenable by the steady. unchecked Austro-G German ad- vance.
 The Austrian cavalry and infantry fol- lowed the Gorlice turnpike and already have reached the Wisloka river The sup porting artillery dropped shells on the road from Semigrod to Jaslo. one of the prin- cipal lines of the retreat for the Rus sians in the Dukla region.
 The Russian forces have been in full retreat since dawn of May and are being closely followed by the Austrian Carpath- ian army, according to official advices reaching here. More than 5000 prisoners already have been captured by the Aus trians in West Galicia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07
SEE DANGER
 IN DOME ON CITY HALL

Ing consists of wood on the inside. This wood Is surrounded by concrete of sew eral inehes. Were the building to burn this dome, in all probability, would col lapse son account of the destruction of the interior woodwork and might in It's fall scatter masses of concrete from the site of the building to the Hotel Hillman. There is no question but that this dome, If ever the building catches fire, will be d source of danger to the public
 Also, there should be amendments to the building laws of the city as they ef- feet moving picture shows. In the east, operators of movies are required to keep the entire front of their theatres open. The pictures must be thrown high In order that under them the people, in the event of fire, might escape
 Tt is just as well to take cognizanee of these matters before a catastrophe oc- CUTS. And then the necessity of holding an investigation for the purpose of fix ing responsibility would be obvated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07
GENERAL MANAGER . FOR B|RM|NGHAM|S LATEST PROPOSAL Legislature Might Make Fred M. Jackson City's
 Executive Officer JACKSON SMILES
 WHEN QUESTIONED Generally Believed Judges Bill for Five Commissioners Will Co
 Through Unless Referen-
 dunn Is Called

Leading prohinitionists Of Birming ham have declared in favor of that form of municipal government which is known generally as the city man ager plan.
 It gpas reported yesterday that these leaders, were preparing to present their case to \the legislature in the form Of Birmingham bill. and with the un- oerstanding than in the event of it's passage thes lawmakers would select the first man ato preside as czar over Birmingham. ,In view of the fact that the legislature consists. chiefly of Hio- hibtionists, it is a safe prediction that a prohibitionist'sw would be named Col. Fred NJ Jackson twas mentioned in the gossip as the possible candidate.
 It is apparent that the people of Bir- mingham in respect to their govern ment are divided into four classes. The first would retain the present system with its three commissioners the sec ond. the proposed. system with five commissioners: thel third would revert to the aldermanic or representative plan and the fourihs would further cen tralize power and ,name municipal manager.
 Jackson Asks Questions
 Colonel Jackson as soon as the rc> port was current that he might be chosen by the legislature assfirst man. ager of Birmingham, was questioned by an Age Herald representative. He was reticent, however, and threw very little light on the subject. Neverthe- less, he was anxious to know the de- tails of the story which was the sub- ject of local gossip and appeared pleased when informed that several citizens had declared that they would be at the station as a reception com mittee when the Jefferson legislative delegation and the newly elected man. ager returned from Montgomery.
 Did these9gentlemen say that they would be al the station withi bomb or s brass band?" queried Colonel Jack- son.
 T didn't ask them" the reporter re piled.
 Well what did you infer from their replrks?p
 The reporter when pressed into a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07
WOMEN'S AXUILIARY
 ELECTS OFFICERS

Anniston, May 7.-The Woman's aux Hilary of the diocese of Alabama held its final meeting for the year 1914-l95 Wednesday afternoon at o'clock at Grace church. It was decided at this meeting to create the office of second vice president, and Mrs. J. J. Willett was elected to fill the place. The off cers of the auxiliary are appointed by the bishop and serve for six years. The present officers are Mrs. Frank Stol- lenwerck of Montgomery president. Mrs. Ellen Peter Brice of Tuscaloosa vice president; Mrs J J. Willett of An niston, second vice president; Mrs. S. D. Selye of Montgomery, secretary and treasurer; Mrs. Albert Wilson of Mont gomery, educational secretary. After an address by Mrs. Willis Clarke of Bir- mingham, in which she thanked the ladies of Anniston for the royal en- tertainment given the visiting members of the auxiliary an adjournment was taken until the next regular meeting in May. 19l6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07
Deaths and Funerals
Capt. Elmo Christman

Funeral services over the remains of Capt Elmo Christman who died ct 5:30 o'clock Wednesday morning at the family residence, 1929 Walker ave nue, East Lake, were held yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the chaI T of the Woodin Undertaking company in Woodlawn. Interment was in Forest Hill cemetery.
 Captain Christman was ST years old and had resided in East Lake for the past 8 years. He was a graduate of West Point and entered the union army in 1861 with the rank of second lieu tenant He had been promoted to a captaincy when the civil war was over.
 Captain Christman is survived by three children, Don. Leo and Mary. He was a member of the G. A. R. and at tended the annual meetings of that body until he was enfeebled by age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07
PROPERTY DAMAGE
 IN SOUTHEASTERN STORM

Jackson, Miss, May 6.-l1eavy property damage resulted from windstorm which passed over the southern central portion of Mississippi late today, according to un- confirmed reports reaching here tonight. Wire communication throughout this sec ton of the state tonight was crippled and no details were available. No casualties were reported. Several buildings were un- roofed in Jackson and trees and light structures in all parts of the city were damaged.
 Mobile. May 6.-Storm warnings were ordered displayed tonight on the Texas coast and east gulf coast from Mobile to Cedar Keys.
 Memphis, May 6.-Tdegraph and tele-
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phone service was interrupted. railroad schedules disarranged and in several sec tions plantation buildings were damaged by a wind and rainstorm which swept through Memphis and the surrounding territory late today Near Clarksdale, Miss. a number of farm buildings were reported wrecked and four negroes killed.
 Kansas City, May 6.-Rain which began to fall last night over the central west continued through the greater part of today Oklahoma, northern Texas, Kan sas, Arkansas and the greater part of Missouri. Iowa and Nebraska received from 1 to 21a inches of rain.
 Snow fell at several places in western Kansas, eastern Colorado and north into Nebra ska.
 The temperature tonight continues low.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-07
Mrs. Helene Hirshman

Columbus, Miss. May 6.--(Special) The funeral of Mrs. Helene Hirsnmun who died suddenly at her home, b0d south Fourth street last night, Was held at the residence at S:30 o'clock this afternoon, having been conducted ly Rabbi Simon Loeb of Temple B'Nai Israel. Mrs. Hirshman. who was al out 60 years old, is survived by two sons, Messrs. Albert and Louis Hirsnman of this city and a daughter, Mrs Albert Lee of Memphis MT. Louis Hirshn'an married a Memphis girl. his wife hav- ing formerly been Miss Carrie Rose of that city.