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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-02-12
Germans Are Attempting !,
Batter Their Way Through
Russian Lines 80

From Fridays oauv.
Petrograd, February 5.-one
hundred thousand Germans are
attacking the earthworks west Of
Warsaw, 2 u 10 officially apnoonc-
ed.> One Of the greatest battles
OF the war 10 developing. -.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-02-12
From Fridays pslIy
Miss Macbeth Delighted Large Al

> ufence.
! A full theatre greeted Florence
Macbeth, last night upon her return
to Mankato after, an absence OF
nearly year. during which she
gained new laurels both at home
and abroad. 'yhen she might even
now be filling other engagements aud
adding lustre {, her already BRILL
ant reputation, I'D not the fortunes
OF war decreed o arwise
Not only was i e-c a large audi
ence of Mankatoites assembled to
do honor TO this young singer, but
scattered through the house. might
be seen the faces OF many friends
and acqnaintances from neighbor.
ing towns. The inclemons weather
seemed TO have no terrors for any.
one.
That Miss Macbeth was pleased
10 be singing again for her old
friends was evidenced by the en-.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-02-12
Verdict For the plaintiff.
from Saturdays DaIiy.

Late yesterday. the jury that tried
the suit OF Mrs. Mary II. Rose
against her uncle. Clemens Letter
man. for pay for services as a
housekeeper and for board. brought
in verdict IN the sum Of ss9ssa ID
favor OF thss.plaintiif The amount
sued for was s743. f'1-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-02-12
From Fridays Daily.

DIR. W. II. Rowe. for a quarter
Of n century The leading. citizen of
-. James, died ut his home In that
city yesterday. lie has been prom.
inent in politics. in the national
guard and in his profession, in each
of which he has performed well his
part and won an honorable name.
DIR. Rowe has been afflicted with
diabetes for years and. this is doubt.
less what caused his death. .,r
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-02-12
From Fridays Daily.

From FRIDAYS Daily.
ST. Peter. February Sin a very
short time st. Peter will be plunged
into a municipal campaign that
promises 10 be every bit as sultry
as the one that was waged year
ago. Last Saturday the wet forces
began circulating a petition for the
submission of the license question TO
the voters. and on that day and
Monday IL is understood that up.
wards of l25 signers we're secured.
The petition has not Yet been pre-
scented to City Attorney NJ. Z.
Stone. E
Interest is beginning to be taken
in city politics. Friends OF Mayor
Philip Dick are anxious to have him
become a candidate for reelection.
and rumor Is being circulated to
the effect that Ed Bornemann. for
merly ST. Peters chief magistrate,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-02-12
Newlyweds Visit Mankato.


Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Jones Of
Lake Crystal. 4 newly welded couple,
visited today at the court house as
the guests OF Mr.. Jones' brother.
David A. Jones, the custodian. who
makes his home in. the building.
The groom is young man who
runs a restaurant at Lake Crystal.
The bride was Miss Margaret Jones.
daughter of William NJ. Jones of
Lake Crystal. The marriage took
place last Wednesday evening. at
the home of the brides parents. The
ceremony was performed by Rev.
David Edwards, pastor OF the Welsh
Calvinistic Methodist church at Lake
Crystal. The attendants were Miss
Edith Jones, sister OF the bride. and
Walter Jones, brother OF the groom.
The bride was arrayed in white
crepe de chine and carried bridal
roses. The bridesmaid was dressed
i'm pale apricot colored silk and car.
ried white carnations ID. VI. Jones
of Mankato sang. Miss Edna Cole
of Lake Crystal played the accom-
paniment at the piano.
The young couple received a splen-
did array of beautiful and useful
wedding gifts. The wedding present
Of the groom 10 the bride consisted
of fine piano.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-02-12
women's Guild Held Annual Meeting

The annual Women's guild meeting
of the st. Johns Episcopal church
took place yesterday afternoon at
the home of Professor J. NJ McCon.
nell on Byron street. Over fifty
women were present. Reports for
the past year were satisfactory. The
women earned 5000 during the year.
There is n total membership of sew.
enty-ive.
II was decided to make the May
festival an annual feature. Officers
were chosen for the ensuing year
as follows: President. Mrs. J. A.
Johnson; vice president, Mrs. A. NJ.
Prefer: secretary and treasurer,
Mrs. r. +. Davis.
After the business meeting supper
was served. This was in charge Of
committee. consisting OF Mrs. J..
A. Johnson and Mrs. Lee Wood
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-02-12
From Fridays Daily.


II has been stated that l.. 8. 'Cof.
fin Of Fort Dodge, Ia, had bequeathed
Parker college OF Winnebago the sum
of $500. The college, however, may
never get the money as Mr.. Collins
daughter, Mrs. Carrie Rutledge, has
filed an objection to the win. She
claims that her father was OF -un.
sound mind when he made the win
and the two codicils attached, in
which about $4,000 was left to vari,
Gus colleges, relatives and institu
tons. and that he was under the
guardianship Of the court ut the time
The objection In plain words means
that the will Is To he contested. Mr.
Coffin left Mrs. Rutledge with one
half Of the remainder Of his estate
after the other requests were paid
His estate was involced nj over
100000. He provided In n codicll
that II any member OF the Rutledge
family contested the will they should
receive nothing under its provision
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-02-12
Entertained Her Roomers.

Mrs. Ida Lang entertained the
young ladies who have rooms at
her residence by a theatre party at
the Grand last evening. Twelve
guests were present and after the
show refreshments were served at
the Candy Kitchen.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-02-12

Building operations In Mapleton
promise to be lively the coming
year Among the contracts already
let is one 10 the j. n Nielsen Con.
struction company OF this city. by
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-02-12
rrnm fridays Daily.


p. NJ. Ferguson, manager OF the
Mankato Citizens Telephone COM
pany. was In ST. Paul yesterday nj.
tending the state Legislature in the
interest OF the Minette telephone
bill. This. bill.' said Mr.. Ferguson
today. provides for placing all tele-
phone companies under the jurisdie-
ton OF the railroad and warehouse
commission. 10 regulate. rates, toll
line connections and other matters.
This bill is being favored by all the
independent telephone companies In
the state. The bill in question Is a
very important one to all telephone
users in the state. This Is the same
bin that Governor Eberhart vetoed
two years ago. We hope this legis.
lature will be able TO make Il q law.
while in st. Paul heard Senator
J. W. Andrews speech on county
option. II was a splendid address. 50
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-02-12
From fridays Daily.

Negotiations are under way between
the Coughlan company of this city
and Mrs. Thomas Breen of st. Paul.
for the purchase by the Mankato con-
Germ Of the Breen stone plant at Kaso-
In. The report that the deal had been
closed is not correct. and the state
ment published that the considera-
ton was $4,000, Is also said to- be
erroneous. .IIowever,Tit Is likely that
the Coughlan company will complete
the deal In the near future and IL so
stock in the company will he taken
by Mankato parties. and several out
side people.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-02-12

y. NJ. Sprague. for the construc-
ton OF one story bakery build
ing, 25x75 feet. TO be built on the
lot next door to- the Office of the
Mapleton Enterprise. The new bak-
cry will cost in the neighborhood of
$3.50. and work will commence Mt
once. the contractors having prom
ised to have the building completed
by May /.
A new hardware store for Doc
bert Bros, will be erected In the
near future. these gentlemen hav-
ing purchased the Schweitzer cor
ner from Frank Keuhl for o con.
sideration of $500. The lot Is
50x150. and the proposed store will
cover the entire site. II will he
constructed of brick. and will he
two stories high. and in the rear
win be n tin shop and a garage.
while the basement will be used for
storing cars.
Several thousand dollars have
been already subscribed for n new
opera house. and In case the SUBJ
scription reach q figure anywhere
near what such n building will cost
the difference will be borrowed. and
the building constructed in time for
opening next fall.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-02-12

The best route for the North sea
Is around Scotland.
--Te Statement ey Germans. -
Berlin, February 5s-The German
official statement says: Strong
Russian attacks against the posi-
tons recently taken by the Germans
to the east of Bolimow and east Of
Lowicz were unsuccessful. We have
taken prisoners In that vicinity:
Since February /. twenty-six officers
and about six thousand men. On
the East Prussian frontier renewed
Russian attacks south OF the Mcneil
river were repulsed."
b, How washington Takes u.
Washington. February 5.-Ger-
many's declaration of a naval war
zone around great Britain and Ire
land. including the English channel
and the Northern passage by
the Shetland islands. Is regarded here
as one of the most serious develop
.ments of the war.
Three Million Soldiers. ..
London. February 5.-The army
estimates. to which parliament will
devote the first part of next weeks
session. give the number of effective
men I'M the army, executive of those
serving in India, at 100000.
"snipers' Are Bad Actors.
Dunkirk. France. February 5.-The
activities OF the highly efficient Ger
man sharpshooters have been res
ponsible for a large proportion Of
the casualties in the French and
British armies during the past two
months Lieutenant II. G., Vouzier of
the French army. writes of these
sharpshooters:
During the past three weeks
have lost moro men by the sniper
than did In three stiif engage
ments. Our position is not unlike q
golf links,--haif mile from the, club
house we are bunkered and nicely
under cover. but Immediately one
of us shows n head n bullet whizzes
past. In one day ten we're hit and
for the life of us we could not To-
cate the place where their snipers
were concealed. At last we found
H.; four hundred yards In front of
MS In the open were several prom
inent tufts of grass; one of my men
fired into one of these tufts, and n
sniper fell into view mortally wound
ed. A hundred yards IN the right
was another tuft which We demolisl1.
cd with a fnslllade Of shots. When II
was dark We found there two dead
Germans. who were warmly clad and
wrapped in rugs. , g
I'VE decided TO initiate the tao
ties OF, the Germans. Two of our men
volunteered to become water rats, just
as the Germans had become field
mice. Under. cover of darkness they
wormed themselves into the bank Mt
the water edge of .stagnant pond.
and the next day they picked of
many Germans before they were
discovered "
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-02-12

Missionary Society Entertained.
The Ladies' Missionary society OF
the Welsh Calvinistic Methodist
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-02-12

Engwald Larson and Thea Soren.
son we're married by Rev. Moss at
the Trinity Lutheran parsonage last
night at eight o'clock. Mr.. and
Mrs. p. Norllnger acted as witnesses.
Mrs. Norlinger Is. sister of the
groom. .
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-02-12

Berlin, via London, February s..
The entire German press, sreets
with satisfaction the admirslity's
declaration that the waters sur.
rounding England, Scotland and
ireland have been included 4 In
the war. zone. The headlines
Of several papers speak of the
announcement as a blockade.
The. Post declares II to be a
blockade and must be so con-.
sidered. Neutral shipping" says
The Post, is given time. to
take refuge In safe harbors. Only
after q measured period do all
the merchantmen going to and.
from the British Isles run into
danger. To be sure, the men
and freight, not only or British
ships, but under neutral flags,
are doomed to sink" -.
The Tagiische Rundsehau says.
I'VE have accepted Eneiand's
battle conditions. We let Eng
land play It's role and assume
ours with all It's rights and OBJ
legations. Let him guard him.
self who feels like coming be-
tween u.s."
London, February 5.--Although re
sarcasticaiiy to the Germans
threat to bottle up the British Isle,
by the means of submarines a,
paper blockade" England is stirred
by the latest development as ha,
seldom been since the outbreak O
hostilities. The press unanimousl,
all other war news
while the foreign office statement In
iicates that the government authori
ties take. the German threat as on,
prompt counter stroke
As the statement says. the authori
lies are considering "more stringent
measures against German trade"
Some English papers declare tn,
German announcement rightfully en-
titles the British government TO de
clare contraband all foodstuffs DIES
tined for Germany
One OF the most furious battles o.
The war Is now at It's height along
the lussoGerman front west OF War
saw. Large bodies of German troop.
have been brought up for Field Mar
shall Won Hindenburgh's third des
perate effort to batter his way
through the Russian line. The losses
ire enormous. In the Carpathians
he Petrograd war Office admits that
he Russians rctreated one section
,ut elsewhere Russian successes are
Warning BY. Germany.
Berlin, February 5.-The admiralty
'ays: England Is on the eve OF
numerous troops and large
Quantities Of war material to France
against these English transports we
viii proceed with all the means OF
at our disposal" Neutral
hipping Is earnestly cautioned
lgninst approaching the northern and
Western coasts OF France as In these
waters such vessels run serious dan.
.er Of being confoanded with those
-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-02-12
Edwards-laub


Miss Nellie Edwards, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Edwards of
Judson. and Mr.. Fred W. Laube,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. G. J. Laube. also
of Judson. were united, in marriage at
1890 today, the ceremony being
performed by Rev. w. r. Evans,
pastor OF the Welsh church. at his
homo. lO3 State street The at
tendants were Miss Anna Laube.
sister OF the groom, who acted as
bridesmaid. and Mr.. Richard Ed
wards, brother of the bride, as best
man. The bride wore daintily
pretty gown OF white embroidered
wolfe. and carried a bouquet of pink
carnations. Following the ceremony
the bridal party drove To the home
In Judson, where reception and
wedding celebration were held this
afternoon, and will continue with q
party and supper this evening. Roth
bride and groom are popular in their
community and have many friends
who join in congratulations and
well wishes. They will make their
home upon the Williams farm near
Judson.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-02-12

church was delightfully."- entertained
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. II. G.
Roberts on Van Bfuht street We'd
nesday afternoon. About tweny la
dies we're present. After the bust
ness meeting two-course luncheon
was served. Those assisting In enter
tanning the company were Miss Anna
Jones and Mr.. Joe Lewis.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-02-12

Owatonna. MIMI. February o..
News dispatches from this city stat
ing that J. NJ. Darnell, famed as the
marrying minister" has been In this
city since his vain attempt to secure
a marriage license in the twin cities.
have been proven false. and It has
been found that, further than STEP
ping Off on the Rock Island station
platform to bid Mrs. Ruth Soper
Darnell goodbye on the return from
that futile trip. Darnell has not been
here. News stories OF a hurried de-
parture for Chicago several days ago
after a secret entrance into this city
have been found TO be Incorrect Mrs.
Ruth Soper Darnell Is al the home %
her parents In this city and further
than stating that she will make no
attempt TO join her husband for M
least a couple OF weeks, offers no
information. Their infant son Is seri:
ously III here. this fact substantial.
ing Mrs. Darnell's statement. Dai!
nell is believed TO be at some point
in Iowa, in which state he has been
since leaving Minneapolis. 500.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-02-12
Celebrated Birthday Anniversary.

ScttSa trt s"pe&t Stb'Nutoatys
Mrs. Ernest Mahlke OF North Broad
celebrated her birthday Anniversary
yesterday afternoon the occasion be,
ing marked by very pleasant party
held at her home by the ladies of
the German Lutheran Aid society
and other friends. about thirty guests
being present. The rooms and tables
were artistically and beautifully dec.
Grated with cut flowers, the color
scheme being carried out with masses
of yellow. tulips. carnations and foil
age. Festoons OF smilax hung from
the chandeliers, and we're prettily ar.
ranged among the table. decorations
The afternoon was spent socially, and
delicious luncheon was served by
the hostess at FIVE o'clock. many of
the guests remaining TO spend the
evening and enjoying pretty instru-
menal and vocal musical numbers.
The ladies presented Mrs. Mahlke
with a handsome gift as n token OF
their esteem. and she also received
many other useful and pretty presents,
including postal cards and flowers
from absent relatives and friends.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-02-12

The Mapleton village council on
Tuesday evening had up for con-
sideration the proposed franchise
for the Mapleton Electric company
and by a vote of two to two failed
10 pass the same, Alderman San.
born being absent in California.
Mayor Pagel and J. III. Wick voted
against the granting OF the franchise
and T. c. Busse and G.. n. Acker-
man in favor of granting the same
Alderman Wick thought the fran
chise should state the charges which
would be made for the electric serv.
ice and Mayor Pagel had many
objections thereto. including the
length Of the franchise. thirty years.
Alderman Alderman thought the oh
iections were all covered in tho
franchise itself and he had conf.
dence in his fellow.townsmen TO
believe that they would give the
people square deal, furthermore
as Alderman Bnsse' stated the stat.
ntes give the people control over
rates and the municipality wonld
have the right IN take over the
plant at the end of any five year
period by giving notice tn that effect
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-16

MIR. Lesner has represented the city
OF Norfolk in the State Senate cor sew
eral terms and is widely known in
state politics. He is known az a
htanch Democrat, and was an early
supporter of Mr.. Wilson for the presi-
dency.
In the Senate he has made an envi-
able record. having been the patron Of
progressive legislation. defender Of
the cities against the overwhelming
country majority in both houses, and
the author of much Legislation of spe-
cial importance to the Tidcwater sec
tion.
He was one OF the recognized floor
leaders in the Senate for several terms
against the passage of the enabling
act. but when n recent effort was made
in Norfolk TO have the Ministerial
Union Of that city take action in op-
position to his appointment as post
master. the ministers declined. and his
Endorsement for the position came from
all parts OF the city.
He had announced some time ago
that he would not be candidate for
reelection to the State Senate
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-16
War Costs England
$I5,OOO,OOODaizy
House Of Commons Votes Addi-
tionol E.250,000,0O0 for
Prosecution Of Conflict.

LONDON. June 15.-The House of
Commons this afternoon voted another
credit of f25o.0oo0oo E1.25o,oo0.o ooo).
making. with previous sums. a total of
fs62,ooo.0oo H4.3l0.oO0,O00 already al
lowed for war purposes
Premier Asquith said. in introducing
the credit measure, that from April /
TO June IL the expenditure had been
at the rate OF f2.66o.oo0 (s13.3oo.o .ooo)
daily. He estimated that the daily ex-
penditure during the currency of the
ne" credit would be not less than E3,-
oo"'ooo (*l5,000,ooe), for the reason
mat as war extended It's area. Great
britah's financial obligations to the
allies would increase
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-16
AIR RAIDS ON LONDON
Attempt. brought Formally to Atten-
tion of United States Government.

tfon OF United States Government.
WASHINGTON. June 15.-German
attempts to lombard London from air
craft were brought formally to the
attention OF the United States govern
ment to-day by Sir Cecil Spring Rice
the British ambassador. No request for
protest to Germany was made The
ambassador merely submitted to Secre-
tary Lansing a statement OF the acts
from the British viewpoint.
After referring to the growing fire.
quency OF raids in the neighborhood OF
London. Sir Cecil declared the great
city virtually was unfortifed abso-
lutely so as far as the residential dis
tricts were concerned.
The ambassador also pointed out that
a large number OF Americans and other
non English people are residing in
London. and also located there are the
foreign embassies and legations and
many hospitals and charitable institu-
tions. all OF which are greatly endan-
gered by Zeppelin attacks.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-16
IMMUNITY FOR BILLIARD
Granted by Federal District Court In
New York.

NEW YORK, June 15.-The Federal
District Court to-day granted immunity
to John l.. Billiard. FORMER director of
the New York. New Haven and Hart
ford Railroad Company, who was in
dicted with twenty other directors, past
and present, for alleged criminal viola
ton of the antitrust law
Billiard claimed immunity on the
ground that he had testified before the
Interstatae Commerce Commission and
the Federal grand jury which. in 1913,
indicted Charles s. Mellen, President
Chamberlain. OF the Grand Trunk Rail-
way Company and Chairman Smithers
on charges OF conspiracy.
The court denid the governments mo-
tion for Judgment OF conviction
against Edward d. Robbins, a director.
and former counsel OF the New Haven.
This. 1t was assumed. would result in
Mr.. Robbins standing trial.