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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-10-22
From Thursdsy's oaliv.

''N @SSst SNoo9StottOHs
The local Building and Savings as
ISOLATION has been a great factor I'm
the upbuilding Of Mankato I'm the way
or residence and business blocks, hay-
ing made Il possible to assist those
In saving by advancing them money.
The loans made on new buildings
by this association during the last
five years. including this year to July
], amount to s265,ss0. Loans made for
the purchase OF improved property
during the same period amount to
si07.3l5. and the total loans made for
the same period for new buildings,
purchase Of improved property, and
replacing Of other loans on improved
property. amount to s519.624. .. -
This is a magnificent showing and
the money loaned has been an inspira-
ton TO many n man and woman to
save and provide themselves with a
home by monthly payments at a low
rate OF interest That this associa-
ton has been of inestimable value to
the community. all who have dealt
with Il can testify. Hundreds have
become taxpayers and better citizens
or having had this financial assistance
advanced.
James Wilson Is president. and ID.
O.. willard. secretary and George
Bowen. treasurer, OF the association.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-09
BRYAN TRUE TO HIMSELF
AS A PRIVATE CITIZEN

Secretary Bryan'S letter of resig-
nation was as follows:
MY Dear Mr.. President:-it IS
with sincere regret that L have
reached the conclusion that L
should return to you the commits
sion of secretary of state with
which you honOred me at the be-
ginning of your administration.
'.Obedient to your sense of duty
and actuated by the highest mo-
tives, you have prepared for trans
mission to the German government
a note in which cannot join with
out violating what i deem to be an
obligation to my country, and the
issue involved is of such moment
that to remain a member of your
cabinet would be unfair to you, as
1T would be to the cause which is
nearest my heart, namely, the
prevention of war.
II, therefore, respectfully tender
my reSigna ton, to take effect
when the note is sent unless you
prefer an earlier hour. Alike de-
SirouS of reaching a peaceful SOlu-
ton of the problems arising out of
the use of submarines against mer-
chantmen, we find ourselves differ
ing irrecOncilably as to the meth
DDS which should be employed.
1T falls to your lot to speak Of
ficially for the nation; L consider
1t to be none the less my duty to
endeaVOr as private citizen to
promote the end which you have in
view by means which you do not
feel at liberty to use.
I'm Severing the intimate and
pleasant relations which have eX-
listed between us during the past
two years, permit me to acknow1-
edge the profound satisfaction
which it has given me to be
associated with you in the i'm
pOrtant work which has come be-
fore the state department., and to
thank you for the courtesies ex-
tended.
with heartiest good wishes for
your personal welfare and for the
success of your administration, L
am, my dear Mr.. President, very
truly yours,
(Signed "W. j. BRYAN"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-09
VILLA WILL QUIT
Wilson Note Prompts Him to
Resign Army Leadership.
To Open Negotiations With
Carranza to End Fighting.

Ell Paso, June 9.-General Villa to-
day announced his readiness to resign
from the leadership of the convention
alist army and eliminate himself from
Mexican politics to prevent American
Intervention in Mexico.
His statement was inspired by Pres
ident Wilson's note to the Mexican
factions. Villa promised to open peace
negotiations with Carranza.
Il am willing absolutely to eliminate
myself from Mexican politics and to
resign my position as leader of the
ConventiOnalist army, If such action
is necessary in order that American
Intervention in Mexico be averted."
Villa said, in a formal statement
telegraphed here from his field head
quarters:
'I have always been and will con-
tinue to be ready to serve my cOun-
try in any capacity and if my retire.
ment is deemed necessary for the best
interests of Mexico, L stand ready to
take the step and to work in the har-
ness as a private citizens.
''I will at once take steps to open
negotiations with General Carranza to
the end that further fighting may be
avoided and complications with a for
eign nation averted.
'I hold nothing but the highest re-
gard for President Wilson,"
Villas formal reply to President
Wilson's note has not yet been com
pleted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-09

There was a magnificent array OF
Ella borately costumed characters. The
undertaking was a big one and it has
REQUIRED a lot of hard work from those
who took part. 1t was adjudged a
success by the thousands of Topekans
and out of town visitors who attended
Mrs. Katherine Hand was in charge.
The program was divided into two
into periods of development of the
ond half of the performance dealt
with thirteen departments of college
work.
Rotary Club Stunt.
Indian Days were presented by
the Topeka Rotary club.
Fred Voiland, who was the Indian
runner, selected a site for camp IN
full view of the bi; audience. Then
came the members of the tribe includ-
ing "squaws'' garbed in true Indian
style and children.
George w. Hart was chairman OF
the committee in charge of the Rotary
stunt. The costumes of some of the
Mayetta Indians were used by those
who took part which included the
wives and children of the members OF
the business organization
Territorial Days
The Topeka Federation of Women
presented Territorial Days"
The program which was divided
into ten parts follows: Poems; Pose
the Lone Indian; Passing of the In
dian; Coming of the Prairie Schooner;
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-09
MUST HOARD Cash
All Americans i'm Berlin Are
Advised to Expect Split.
Saws Business Men Are Warned
to Discontinue Purchases.

Berlin, June 9.-American business
men here have received orders from
America to discontinue their pur-
chases and conserve their funds until
the outcome OF the Lusitania negotia-
tionS.
George Atwood, secretary of the
American chamber of commerce here,
secuted the idea that there is any
danger of serious break.
mo one here is at all afraid" said
Atwood. even if diplomatic relations
are broken off, American business
men will not leave Berlin
Atwood said he was asked by the
manager of big American concern
what he should do. He advised him to
stay. he said, and told him that the
best information he had, both from
American and German sources, indi-
Gated that an agreement on the Lusi-
tania matter was quite possible.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-09
FRANK MUST DIE!
Georgia Prison Commission Re-
fuses to Recommend CIemency.
Vote Stood Two to One Against
Accused Man.

Atlanta, Ga, June 9.-The Georgia
prison commission today declined to
recommend to Governor Slaton a COM
mutation of the death sentence of Leo
NJ. Frank, convicted of the murder
of Mary Phagan.
The commissions decision is not
binding on the governor, who, it was
stated, will conduct further hearings
before making his decision.
Commissioners E. L. Raney and R.
+. Davidson voted against a recon-
mendation for clemency. Judge T. E.
Patterson voted in Franks favor The
commission submitted its report to
Governor Slaton shortly before noon,
its contents Immediately being made
public by the governor.
The matter now is in the hands of
Governor Slaton
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-09
SHOWERS ARE GENERAL
Heaviest Rain Was at CoIdwater-2.O .O2
Inches.

Showers were general in Kansas to-
day. The rain was heavy in the west
ern and southern portions of the state
according to the government reports
covering the twenty-four hours end
ing at seven o'clock this morning. The
heaviest downpour was at Coldwater
-2.02.
The forecast called for showers this
afternoon and tonight and partly
cloudy weather Thursday with rising
temperature.
Promise of fine day was given by
the early morning conditions at To-
peka, but there was a sprinkle by 9
o'clock.
The stage of the Kaw river today
was 12.7 feet. the same Tuesday.
There was evidence of a slight rise and
subsequent fall in the course of the
night The Kaw river at Wamego was
at a "a foot stage, a rise of a fraction
of foot over Tuesday.
The temperature today averaged IL
degrees below normal for this date.
The wind is blowing at the rate of II
miles per hour from the southeast.
Following are the hourly temperature
= zf1crc for h.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-09
is hint To BERLIN
Paris Newspapers Think Bryan
Resignation Significant.
Wilson, Maintaining Ideals,
Keeps Eye on Realities.

Paris, June 9.-The news of the
resignation of Secretary of State Bry-
an, which reached Paris too late last
night for comment by the morning
papers, is given great prominence in
the evening editions, which publish
detailed sketches of his career. The
Midi refers to the retiring secretary
as a "pacificist at any price, and says
having been this all his life his resig-
nation should be regarded as a strik-
ing warning to Germany.
president Wilson," this paper con-
tinues, has developed a degree of
firmness of which he was not believed
capable. Happen what may, the sit
uation is becoming clearer. Let US
hope that Berlin will appreciate it's
great significance"
Information says:
president Wilson in maintaining
his ideals has not let the realities es-
cape him. The American character is
capable of firmness and resolution,
and Its determinations will not be
without consequence"
Crisis Says London.
London, June 9.-Secretary Bryan's
withdrawal has created an unusual
amount of interest and discussion be-
cause it has given a wholly uneXpect-
ed turn to political events in America.
The British press has shown a strong
disposition recently to refrain from
comment on the affairs of al lneutrals
which might seem in the nature of ad-
vice or dictation.
Nevertheless. President Wilson's s
policy has been watched with the
greatest eagerness. All the afternoon
newspapers give their largest head
lines to Mr.. Bryan, and the placards
on the streets call the event The
American crisis
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-09
WILSON, PRAISING BRYAN,
SORROWFULLY SEES HIM GO

The presidents letter to Mr..
Bryan was as follows:
MY Dear Mr.. Bryant accept
your resignation only because you
insist upon its acceptance; and
accept it with much more than
deep regret, with a feeling of per-
Sonal sorrow.
sour two years of close asso-
citation have been very delightful
to me. Our judgments have ac-
corded in practically every matter
of official duty and of public duty
until now; your support of the
work and purposes of the admin,
iStration has been generous and
loyal beyond praise; your devotion
TO the duties of your great office
and your eagerness to take advan-
tage of every opportunity for SER
vice it offered, has been an example
to the rest of us; you have earned
our affection, admiration and
friendship. Even now we are not
separated in the object we seek,
but only in the method by which
we seek it.
''It is for these reasons my feel
ing about your retirement from the
secretaryship of state goes so much
deeper than regret. 1 sincerely de-
plore it. Our objects are the same,
and we ought to pursue them to-
gether. L yield to your desire only
because L must. and wish to bid
you Godspeed in the parting. We
shall continue to work for the same
causes, even when we do not work
in the same way.
"With affectfOnate regard,
"Sincercly yours,
(Signed) WOODROW WILSON,"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-09
What DOES THE CABINET
Shift MEAN To MEXICO?

New York. June 9.-MexicanS
here generally coincided today in
the opinion that the resignation of
William j. Bryan as secretary OF
state would not affect the policy of
the United States toward Mexico.
General Victoriano Huerta, when
informed of Mr.. Bryan'S resigna-
tion said:
THAT is something should
not talk about. i am Mexican
and it is none of my business 1t is
Interesting news"
E1 Paso, Texas. June 9.-An-
nouncement of the resignation of
William j. Bryan as secretary of
state created a stir among Aneri-
can officials and representatives of
the various Mexican factions. The
opinion generally was expressed
that it forecast a firmer attitude to-
ward Mexican affairs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-09
Born March 10, 1860, at Salem,

Born March 10, 1860, at Salem,
Ill.
Graduated Illinois college, vale
dictorian of his class, 1881.
Admitted to bar july, 1888.
Married Mary Elizabeth Baird,
October L, 1884.
Removed to Lincoln, Neb., 1887.
Elected to congress 1891, serving
until 1895.
Democratic nominee for United
States senate 1898.
Editor Omaha World-Herald
1S94-fSe5.
Made his cross of gold speech,
Democratic national convention,
Chicago, June, 1896.
Nominated for president by
Democrats, Chicago, 1896. Made
famous $4,000 mile campaign tour.
Defeated.
Organizer of volunteers for Span
.ish-American. 1898.
Second nomination for President
July 4, 1900, at Kansas City, Mo.
Established the COmmOneT, 1901.
Toured the world, 19O5-O6.
Big reception New York on his
return, August 80, 1906.
Third nomination for presidency,
Denver. 1908.
Forced nomination of Woodrow
Wilson for president over Clark at
Baltimore convention, June, 1912.
Became secretary of state under
Wilson, March 4, 1913.
Resigned as secretary of state,
June 8, 1915.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-09

Kansas Settlers Home; Pony Express;
Original Early Stage Coach: Tableaux;
Underground Railway. and Kansas
Epitome.
Henry McAfee drove a real prairie
schooner At his side was Edward
Garvey. A pony express was one of
the interesting features
Children of the Early Days" were
presented by early day descendants.
They included Mrs. James A. Trout
man. Miss Frances Washhurn, Miss
Mary Juliet Hughes, Jane Mills,
Marcia Mills, James Bowen, George
Root, Douthirt Wolf and Guy Brier-
AS the newcomers in the schooner
stopped to settle their home, along
ca me the pony express. James c.
Hughes featured in this phase of the
pageant Next was Shown the stage
coach, driven by j. E. Wilson. With
him rode Frank A. Root and some of
the descendants of the original town
site choosers of Topeka Governor
and Mrs. Arthur Copper. c. K Holli-
day, Mrs. DeWitte c. Nellis, Mrs Will
liam J. Curtis and George Stone were
stage. coach passengers. A bit of his
CONTINUED Page ski
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MANTLE UPON
SHOULDERS OF
ROBT.LANSINC
President Likely to Confer
Honor on Counsellor.
Lane, Mentioned by Gossip,
Needed at Present Post.
Note IS SENT ON ITS WAY
Resignation Takes Effect With
Sending of Note.
Document To Be Given Out
Here on Friday.
Lane, Mentioned by Gossip,
Needed at Present Post.
NOTE IS SENT ON ITS way
Resignation Takes Effect With
Sending of Note.
Document To Be Given Out
Here on Friday.

Washington, June 9.-Just aft
err o'clock this afternoon the
new American note to Germany
which caused the cabinet crisis
eliminating in Secretary Bryan's
resignation, started on its way to
Germany. 1t will be given out for
publication Friday.
simultaneously. William J.
Bryan'S resignation as secretary
of state took effect and he gavo
out a statement on his attitude.
Washington, June 9.-Robert Lans-
ing, counselor of the state depart
ment. today received his formal ap-
pointment as secretary of state ad in
terim. President Wilson appointed
him to act for thirty days. Mr.. Bry-
ans resignation becomes effective with
the sending of the note to Berlin.
Mr.. Lansing is a son-in-law OF John
w. Foster, secretary of state under
President Harrison. He is a lifelong
Democrat and has been an interna-
tional lawyer for many years.
No Immediate appointment.
While there is much gossip already
as to President Wilson's probable sue
cessor for the secretaryship, 1t is the
presidents plan to make no immediate
appointment. 1t would not be surpris-
ing if he made no change in the pres
sonnel for two or three months.
Secretary Franklin K. Lane of the
interior department has been frequent
ly mentioned as a possible successor
to Secretary Bryan, but the belief ex-
lists that he will not be chosen on ac-
count of his Canadian birth and the
fact that the president would have
considerable difficulty to find a man
to take over Secretary Lanes impor-
tant work On the Alaskan railway and
other projects.
Lansing Likely to Stay.
In well informed quarters it is con-
sidered likely he will retain Mr.. Lam
sing as secretary. To do so would re-
quire search for another counsellor, a
post most difficult to fill.
Mr.. Lansing has prepared memo
randa for practically all of the inn
portant notes that have gone to bel
governments since the Euro
pean war began and is looked upon
not only as an expert in international
law, but as a clear thinker and ad-
wiser
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DANIELS TO STAY
Rumors of Pending Resignation
Are FIatIy Denied.
Washington Believes Bryan's
Going Will Impress Germany.

Washington, June 9.-Reports that
Secretary Daniels had resigned or
would do so were current today, but
were flatly denied on all sides. The
report, it was said, grew out of the
well-known friendship and intimacy
in national politics of Mr.. Bryan and
Mr.. Daniels.
AS a matter of fact, nine members
of the cabinet stood SOlidly for the
presidents position as expressed in
the note. Mr.. Daniels was with those
who differed with the secretary of
state.
Some members even advised q
stronger phraseology than the presi-
dent had used, but on the final re-
vision the decision to send the note
was unanimous.
There was a well defined trend of
opinion in official quarters that the
resignation of Mr.. Bryan would go far
in impresSing Germany with the earn
est intention of the United States to
insist on it's rights.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-09
ALLIES HIT BACK
AnglO-French Resume Offen-
sive GallipOli Peninsula.
Fleet, Aided by AerOplanes, Is
BOmbarding Turk Positions.

Paris, June 9.+4:15 a. ma Havas
dispatch from Athens filed yesterday
says:
1.-The allies have resumed the often
sive at several points on the Gallipoli
peninsula since Friday, says a dispatch
from Mytilene- The attack was begun
in the morning by a general bonn bard
ment of the enemys positions with the
aid of the fleet. a fierce struggle all
along the line followed and the fight
ing continues.
"A squadron is protecting the land
ing of fresh troops near Seddul Bahr,
while the rest of the fleet ceaselessly
bombards the inner forts. The allies
aeroplanes are continually flying over
the peninsula discovering enemy posi-
tions and correcting the fire of the
fleet ana the batteries posted before
SedduI Bahr. Prisoners state that the
Turks expected reinforcements from
Constantinople today
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-09
IN FIGHT FOR TOP.
SavaEes Lock Horns With League
Leaders This Afternoon.
The Lineup.

Frank Isbell and his league leading
Des Moines Boosters arrived in town
this morning from Lincoln. where they
closed a series Tuesday, and this aft
ernoon they opened a foursome with
the savages at Western league park.
The series between the Boosters and
Savages promises to be by far the best
that has been offered the Topeka fans
since the season opened. AS the teams
now stand. Des Moines is leading the
league with a percentage Of GAL, and
Topeka IS second with $50. only 81
points behind And. by taking three
out of the four games, the Savages
can forge to top place
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vate citizen the means which the pres
dent does not feel al liberty to en-
ploy. I honor him for doing what he
believes to be right, and l am sure
that he desires, as I do, to find a
peaceful solution of the problem
which has been created by the action
of the submarines.
Two of the points on which we
differ, each conscientious in his con-
victions, are:
'First-As to the suggestion of
investigation by an International
commission.
''SecOnd-AS to warning Amer
leans against travelling on beIIig-
erent vessels or with cargOes of
ammunition.
''I believe that this nation should
frankly state to Germany that we are
willing to apply in this case the prin-
[Continued ON Page Ski
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An important Russian success in
Eastern Galicia is reported unofficial
ly in dispatches reaching Geneva from
the eastern front. The Russians are
said to have halted the Austro-Ger-
man advance on the Dniester river,
inflicting great losses on their oppo-
nents.
the Russians are steadily drawing
nearer the Vistula, possibly involving
a retreat by General Won Mackenzen
along his whole line.
Official Reports Lacking.
These reports have not been borne
out, however, by official communica-
tions from Petrograd or Vienna, which
show no striking changes IN Galicia.
A communication from the Petro-
grad war office indicates that the
German army which invaded the Bal
tic provinces has won further suc-
cesses. Having brought in reinforce
ments the Germans made a new at
tack and compelled the Russians to
fall back on the town of Double, In
the province of Kovno.
Another Allies Ship Sunk.
The loss cf another ship by the al
lies at the Dardanelles is announced in
an official report from Constantine
pie. It is said a transport was struck
by a shell and set on fire and that
later it sank. The report does not
state whether 1t was a British or
French transport and whether there
was loss of life.
The landing of new troops on Galli-
poll peninsula by the allies is reported
from Athens. r..
has been sunk by a German subma-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-06-09
KNOX BOOTH GIVES UP
Fugitive i'm Illicit Liquor Scandal
Surrenders.

Montgomery, Ala. June 9.-Knox
Booth, federal revenue agent. station
ed for several years at Nashville,
Tenn, surrendered to the United
States marshal here today. A war
rant charging conspiracy to defraud
the government in whisky revenues
was issued against him ten days ago.
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Nearly 1000 Persons Take Part
in Great Campus Event.
Most Spectacular Feature i'm
Many Years in Kansas.
GRADUATING CLASS THURSDAY
Commencement Reception and
Concert This Evening.
Fifty Educators Showered Com
plimentS This Morning.

The historical educational pageant
presented this afternoon on Washburn
campus by nearly 1000 persons was
the spectacular feature of the semi
centennial celebration of Washburn
college. It was preceded by a parade
in which those who played a part in
the scenes that followed participated.
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Former Secretary Contends for
International Commission.
Investigation of Trouble Urged
on President.
FOLLOWS PEACE TREATY idea
Points Out Germany Is Entitled
to Arbitration.
To Take the Field in Campaign
for Peace.

Washington, June 9.-Just as the
new American note to Germany was
started on its way over the telegraph
wires, Mr.. Bryan at his home gave
out this statement of his position:
my reason for resigning is clearly
stated in my letter of resignation,
namely, that I may employ as a pri-
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100 n. m,-Reunion of active and
alumni members of the
Washburn College and
Washburn Girls Literary
societies. Campus.
Reunion of active and
alumni members of the
Gamma Sigma and Aleth-
can Literary societies
Campus.
8 100 d. m.-Annual Concert by the
Department of Fine Arts
Chapel.
900 D. m.-Commencement Reception.
Presidents Residence.
Thursday, June 10.
10 20 a m-Graduating Exercises of
the Class of 1915.
(Trustees, members of the
faculty and the gradual
ing class will assemble at
Carnegie library at 10 a.
IN. and proceed to the As
sembIy Tent
- :OO m-AnnuaI business meeting of
the Alumni association.
Library.
100 n m-Alumni dinner. Thomas
Gymnasium. (Plates soc.
Reservations may be made
at the college office.)