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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-07-09

Minneapolis. July WORKERS OF
the Anti Saloon league continued yes
terGay to count names OH the petit
tions circulated Monday. According
TO Rev. George u. Stafford $500 sig
natures have been turned into head
quarters on lers than two-thirds OF
the petitions sent out. Many churches
and practically none Of the country ne
titions have been heard from. I'm all
these places. he says. manv si1na-
lures were obtained. whi'h will bring
the total well above 1000 and pos
sibly To 5000.
Possibilities Gr an effort to obtain
signatures In st. Paul for a county
option election IN Ramsey county de-
veloped yesterday when Rev. l.. A.
Johnston issued a call ia members OF
his ccngregat' on asking them to sign
a petition which will he presented at
prayer meeting Thureday evening In
his church. tn" Fret Swedish Luth-
eran church Of 81. Paul.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-07-09
FROM thursdays Daily.

Chief of Police Kiugherz today re-
ceived from the chief OF police at
Candy. MIMI. an inquiry for the
whereabouts of Olaf Lundring. aged
nineteen. five feet nine inches high.
weight about 100 pounds. with blue
eyes. thin face and n small scar on
the chin. The boy is wanted at his
horne In Candy. because his father is
undergoing a serious operation in the
Mayo hospital In Rochester.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-07-09
From Thursday's Dans.

Ten Niroliet county farmers from
the neighborhood Of Nicollet spent
the day in Blue .-arth county looking
over the tile bitches. Matt Meurer
was chairman OF this delegation. The
visitors were guided In their quest
of information during the morning by
Paul Radichel CT the North Star Con-
crete company and in the afternoon
by County Surveyor Roy III. Allison.
They went about in two automobiles.
The investigation is the result of a
mass meeting that was held at Mic
ollet last Tuesday night to discuss
the question of installing tile bitches
I'm that neighborhoOd. About eighty
farmers attended that meeting.
Three viewers. Jess Mobiles of Yer.
o Center. Scott Grover Of Sterling
and A. J.. Roberts of Mankato. to-
gether with County Surveyor Roy II.
Allison. this morning went TO look
over the location of the %pronoaed
county ditch No. 81. between Penn
berton and st. Clair.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-07-09

Farmers club people are planning to
make use of the state fair this fall
for a series Of conferences at which
the principal subjects of discussion
will be the plan for a state federation
OF farmers clubs.
At the farmers and makers
short course. which was held at the
Minnesota college OF agriculture last
January, the question of organizing
such a federation was taken up. While
sentiment seemed to favor such a
union. II was decided wiser to post
pone action until short course week
next January. leaving the matter to
be investigated by q committee In the
meantime. This committee met a few
days ago and decided upon a series
of conferences at the state fair to be
held every afternoon. except Satur-
day. at four o'clock. The subject for
Monday will be Farmers Clubs and
What They Have Done" Tuesday.
County Federation of Farmers clubs
and County Farm Bureaus" Wednes-
day. What State Federations are Do
Ing" and What a State Federation
Of Farmers Clubs Can DO for Mime
sota:" Thursday, is a State Fedora
ton OF Farmers Clubs D~esirable?"
Friday. Formers Clubs and What
They viii DO Next Winter"
All of these discussions will be lead
by members of farmers clubs. IT. is
expected that through this conference
sentiment will be c~rystalized In the
subject of federation and that by the
same means members of farmers
clubs throughout the state will gather
inspiration for the promotion of great
work in their several communities.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-07-09
Supervision Of Phones BY State
Railroad Board

From Thursdays Daily.
That Mankato has had an ex-
ceptionally prosperous year end
ing today Is shown by ~postofiee
figures announced today by Post
master A. J.. veigeI. During this
year the sales Of stamps, en-
veiopes and postal cards have
amounted to s7o,4s7.os, against
$63.522.75, showing an increase Of
s6,964.33, or eleven per cent,
nearly. Many reports Of postof-
fees In eastern and western
states have shown decreases, ow-
ing TO depressed business condi-
tions. The northwestern states,
however, show up better.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-07-09

however, SHOW up better.
Three laws enacted by the state
legislature last spring went into effect
today and Mankatonians are indirect
~ affected.
The most important is that which
gives to the railroad and warehouse
commission supervision over the
rates and service OF all telephone
companies operating I'm Minnesota,
This is the first step the common l.
wealth has taken towards state con
troll of public utility corporations and
the outcome will be watched with
much interest.
There Are nearly 1900 telephone
companies in the state. a large ma
jority of them being farmers lines OF
the so-called "wire-fence" variety.
The commission has the same juris-
diction over these semi private con =
Germs as u has over the big companies.
That there will be much grief
for the commission I'm connection
with the enforcement of the new law,
because of the great variety OF in
terests involved and the difficulties
presented by its strict terms, Is gen
orally conceded. Nothing thus far has
been done except to appoint J. w
Howatt of Minneapolis telephone SUI
pervisor. He will be delegated with
the task OF organizing q bureau and
II Is not likely that any real attempt
at regulation will be possible for
some months.
Workmen's Compensation.
The amendments to the working
mems compensation act passed by the
last legislature also go into effect to-
day. One of these increases the maxi
mum compensation allowable from
so to S11 a week. and another in
creasing the minimum from So to
So. so. The average minimum in
other states is 81. 10. and as a large
majority of the accidents carry the
minimum award. the increase in that
amount is important.
The third new law is that requir-
ing railroads and other public serv-
ice corporations TO pay their en-
ployes twice each month. This was
passed by the Legislature after q bit
ter fight. \
On August l. the beginning of the
fiscal year the law abolishing the
state game and fish commission be-
comes effective. This act provides
that the duties OF this commission.
oldest of the state boards. shall be
taken over by a game and fish COM
missioner. The ageIit is Carlos
Avery OF Hutchinson, and Governor
Hammond has announced that he will
he the new commissioner.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-07-09
BECKER is REpRlEvED.
Alleged Murderer Granted Respite BY
Governor Whitman.

New York. July Charles Becker
has been reprieved until July rs.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-07-09
From Thursds,,'s 0,,,,

Some OF the local dog owners have
been seized with a sudden and whole
some fear of the loss Of their dogs
through the neglect that the owners
have shown in the matter OF getting
a license. The scare has resulted
from the publication Of the city
health officers order. Early tits
morning seven new dog Licenses were
issued.
One dog owner stated today: 1T
would be well TO have the ordinance
I'm regard to the licensing of dogs en-
forced more strictly than has been
done heretofore. IL Is notorious that
while some of the dogs have been
licensed each year, there are many
that have not, and have been run -
ming at large. Some dogs of real
value have been running at large
with license tags that were issued
years ago. This Is a very unfair con =
dition OF affairs and should be rem
edied. All should pay or none"
Twelve OF the local postoffice en-
ployes, eight rural carriers, two
clerks and two city carriers. obtain
ed increases In salary today. The
raises are as follows:
Rural Carriers. C.. Watts. S1.1SS
to $1,000: James s. Thompson. ST.
12S to $1,000; Alfred T. Johnson, ST.
$50 to s1.152: Frank +. Watts, ST.
176 TO 81 loo; Daniel +. Thomas, ST.
164 to $1,000; Henry l.. Ulmen, ST.
1852 to $1,000: George J. Rose. ST.
176 to $1,000; Herman Born, 81, 100 to
$1,000.
Clerks-Glenn w. Shoemaker, ST.
100 to $1,000: Frederick M. Kranz,
$500 to 5000. .
City Carriers-Elmer III. Conklin,
5000 TO $1,000: Henry +. Schwickert.
5000 to $1,000
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-07-09

Thieves entered the manufacturing
plant of the Kiel company at Albert
Lea some time during last Monday
night or early Monday morning. gain
ing entrance through n of the win
dows. and after thoroughly ransack-
ing the place stole an overcoat. a
pair of trousers and some valuable
tools. The thief or thieves, evidently
were well trained and careful, for
when the proprietor opened his Of
flee In the morning he found that n
lhalf burned cigarette which had been
left OH top OF a pile of orders and
started to burn them. had been en-
tinguished before the blaze could
spread. The roll top desk vas badly
damaged by being forced open with a
Jimmy and books and papers had been
thrown around during the search for
money. The electric wires In the en-
trance had been disconnected by the
thieves. who undoubtedly feared that
they might come In contact with live
wires during their search OF the
premises.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-07-09
krumpcs- Donahuc.

Miss Johanna Krumpos and Mr..
.IChn &. Donahue were married last
evening by Judge W. A. Plymat.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-07-09
Fake Race Lure
Then Land Deal

From Thursdays oaIiv.
William Beyers, the Minnesota
Lake farmer. who figures promi-
nently In the story told below, Is
about fifty years old and has been
resident Of Vivian township,
Waseea county, about all his life.
u Is understood that he denies
the alleged fake a part Of the
tale. Mr.. 5eyers Is we'll known at
Minnesota Lake. He Is a weli-to-
do farmer and 10 held In high re-
speet by his friends and aequaint-
ances.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-07-09

Grand Army of the Republic will
hold the forty ninth annual encamp-
ment In Washington. ID. g., Septem-
Der % to October 3. this year. and
the fiftieth anniversary of the grand
review win be held at the same time.
This may be the last encampment
OF the Grand Army. and will GER
tainly be the last one for many Of
the aged veterans of the Civil war
of 1861 to 1865. The young soldiers
of that faraway day, who survived
the horrors of the war, have grown
feeble and gray with the passing
years. and dropped from the ranks one
by one. until but a remnant remains
of what was once known as the Grand
Army of the Republic. The surviv-
ing old soldiers OF those historic
times will meet again, coming from
the four corners of the states, and
will note the absence OF many of
their former comrades, as they real
lie that Time is indeed the most
changeful of magicians. and although
His work is gradual it is sure and
complete.
, 1915-05-08
IHe Editor of the st. Croir Bu7etin.

IHe Editor of the st. Croiu Bulletin.
D,arSir,I was agreeably surprised tor,a an
n ticle about sporting intelligence by MIR.
Romeo l.. Dougherty in West End News OF
Yesterday; and still more so to learn that his
communication had been inspired right here,
for really judging appearances one would
conclude thut all ports, even to the ordinary
cricket was quite dead in St. Croix. | here
ly beg to endorse the encouragement offered
Nv the aforementioned gentleman and to
emnhasize the fact that nothing is more
beneficial to our young men than QUITO T
sport which combines a reasonable amount
Of exercise with it, ana nothing more eijoEN-
bic to participants and oulookers alike than
a day Of athletic-ports.
Some years ago Rev. Yanier then acting
Rector in West End, arranged and carried
through an exceedingly successful and pleas
ant day of this kind when similar events MS
those suggested by the Mr.. Dougherty were
contested. The prizes st that time were OF
Nous useful and in some instances valuable
articles and the funds we're collected by po-
nnlor subscription and proved more than
adequate in combination With the gate en-
trance fees and the charges for entering rs
participants in the events.
Trusting that this will help to encourage
frmness in the project whether held here or
in St. Thomas
Iremain with hanks for space
LOVER OF SPORT.
CAristiQnsted 6 5-19l5.
, 1915-05-08
~TELEGRAAIS
ST. GROIN STATION.
lCensorod nj Jnm0lcn.)

London, May. 5th-Desputches from Attn
ems state that reports renchn9 there from
different sources say that the operations 10y
tbe Allies against the Dardpnelies are devcl-
onjno favoumbly and that heavy fighting
continues, in which the Turks are constantly
being beaten, the guns Of the fleet ci1lca-
ciou-y aiding he troops. The Allies have
occupied sevord villages bat all are III RUNS,
the Turks burning all villages as they retire.
Various special dispatches from Mltyiene,
vim Athens. say that he Allies have occupied
AIaidos.
AdvIces from Petrograd state that the
spcctacular advance OF the Germans along
the Ltudredzel front from The Baltic, near
Iibau, south e%astcrIy to the northern tri6u-
{apies of the n onen, continues uncn' cked,
but this does not disturb the Russian acti.
witty south Of the Niemen, where constant
successes are being won by the RusSlanS.
The German movement IL the Baltic pro-
vince is designed to sever the commitment
tious with Libuu and thus cripple the Rus
sian right wing but this IS not regarded Sc
riously by the Russians, in as much as the
flooding 10y the Niemen entirely separates
the Germans from their base aud from the
other German armies. There are two fields
of operations, one on each side Of the river,
and therefore as isolated from each other as
though a thousand miles apalt, although ac-
tually adjacent. The Russians characterize
the German advance north OF the Alemen as
Il comic opera aft tir, designed to induce the
Russians to hurriedIy tramster troops thlther.
Southwark, particularly at Oatroleuka, Sera-
fin. Je,novortz and the whole region be-
tween the river Skrwa and the river PISA
the German offensive has assumed n more
formidable character and has been -
bv intense aud prolonged artillery tire. On
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-12-23
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Old Bills Gift
Blu Octavia Roberts

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Bill, more Familiarity "Old Bill'-he
had never been known to mention q
family name-looked around his
"haven of holiday comfort" as he
termed it, with a chuckle of supreme
satisfaction.2
Its great" he gloated, with only
one thing missing-a Christmas tree"
Bill was a character. The towns.
people designated him tramp. Some
how, however, the appellation did not
seem to fit. He did not drink nor
swear. He did not beg. His willing
ways had made him popular, and when
Bill was down on his luck" and
passed a doorway hungry.looking, his
wants were generally provided for I'M
solicited.
It was the day before Christmas. Be-
hind the patient CLEAN in "Old Bills"
eyes lurked some sentiment of memory
that impelled him to celebrate. This es-
pecial year he had been preparing for
the event with the eager ardor OF a
school boy. Bill had made no conf.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-12-23

Of jovial voice calling, the horns of
the reindeer quivered joyfully their
little feet paved the ground, then the
whole turnout seemed to leap into
the air, and like fash was gone!
Teddy rubbed his eyes. 1t was fun.
ny! He thought he was at the win
dow, but here he was in bed.
He sat up and looked around the
room. The fire In the crate had gone
out, but the gray light Of the morning
was beginning to steal through the
curtains. Teddy slid out Of bed and
crept softly to the fireplace.
The stockings were bullying In all
directions, as had been their exhi,arat-
ing wont in other years! He put out
his hand and touched one of them
gently. It was no dream! The stock.
ing was full to overflowing!
With a little signing, whispering
wheeze of Joy and relief Teddy clasped
his hands until the knuckles showed
as white as the snow outside. Then
with cry of absolute delight he
dashed into his mothers room.
She opened a pair of sleepy eyes at
the sound of the patter1ng little feet.
Teddy threw himself upon her, laugh
ing and sobbing.
ooh, mother, mother, mother!' he
cried. Gle come after all! Santa
Claus did come! Santa Claus did
come! He did, he did, he did Chi.
cago Daily News.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-12-23

ly, look out, here come mamma and
dad! Let's hide"
"All right, dear, tell me where"
Hastily she drew him behind cur
tain, and followed.
where's my girlie?" in a clear,
happy voice.
The mite ran oft and struggled in
her mothers arms. 49,
"You don't know who else is here"
she said Importantly. There's a
strange man, and-poor dear!-he
hasn't got a little girl, and he isn't
happy"
She ran back to the curtain and
dragged out somewhat dusty, shame
faced individual.
II came to see you-felt bit lone
ly- Hang it all! Jack, I want a
taste Of home life, and escape from
the eternal accounts. No." as the
clear, blue eyes of the baby were fixed
on him, that's a lie. I came here
to show OFF my wealth, and to make
you envious; but your little ray OF
sunshine here took the conceit out of
me. Hang it. man. take me in, for
PHYS sake, and let me be human this
Chrtstmas-tide. The money can go.
must stay here"
When Churton's man came back. he
was told that the master would Io7
be home for some days.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-12-23

the table He remembered the shape
and size Of the box. His eyes made
out one corresponding to it.
Merwyn gave it q fling through the
window, there was q fash, and outside
a defamation that shook the house
Some flying object thudded against
his head and he fell to the floor.
It was Christmas day when he
opened his eyes. He lay upon q couch
pulled directly under the chandelier
Daylight was streaming into the room
The wrecked window frame was bar
ricaded. His head was bandaged, and
seated at q little distance was Esther
"Oh, am so glad!" she cried as
she noticed that his eyes had opened
"The surgeon has just left, and papa
he says you saved US all and that you
are hero! And the beautiful picture
you intended for met was riddled
with window glass, butt found the
letter. Why did you write so sadly?'
Because because I feared to write
all the TRUTH Merwyn confessed.
The man who warned you told us
enough to have us guess the TRUTH :
spoke Ethel. confusedly changing the
subject, and then she followed the
glance of Merwyn. His eyes rested
on the mistletoe right over his head. 4
why this is Christmas morning
sure enough" fluttered Esther, "and
we are the first"
Ethel" spoke Merwyn irresistibly
/, II lows you!p
His arms were lifted towards hel
and world Of pleading was in his
] longing eyes. She did not hesitate
Their lips met that strangely beautifu
Christmas morn under the mistletoe
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-12-23

He began reading aloud. 1t was OF
ian upper ROOM" Of master and his
beloved disciples, of supper never
to be forgotten in the memory of man
kind.
Bill stood like one transfxed. What
tender chord had been struck that he
closed his eyes! He was back forty
years in memory, at his mothers knee.
How vivid, how appealing-a picture
she had shown him of the Christ'child
in a manger, of the devoted father and
mother, as here before him, proto.
type of that holy eve so real, so touch
ing-the First Christmas!
A mighty thought moved him as he
quietly spoke:
Friend, upstairs you will find COM
fort till the storm is over. Call It a
Christmas greeting-see? and was
gone.
"1'll strike out for Farmer Dale's
haymow," shivered Bill, after half an
hours desultory wandering, and he
turned about-to start, to shout out,
and then to run.
For there in the distance the ia.
miliar farmhouse showed no illumina-
ton within, but beyond 1t glare shot
up-a haystack on fire!
Bill reached the farmyard. The
wind had blown the flames against one
gable Of the house and it was burn
ing. He ran to the stable for a pitch
fork. Then began a fierce battle.
Bucket after bucket of water he car
ried. The last spark was dashed out,
and Bill sank exhausted to the ground
as the farmer and his family, visiting
at a neighb6r's and attracted by the
blaze, came rushing upon the scene.
YES" declared Farmer Dale, two
hours later, as he showed Bill up the
stairs>and into a comfortable chamber,
this is your room, and you will sleep
here, and you're free boarder long as
you like, understand? Why, there'd
be no house to sleep in if it wasn't for
you!"
Old Bill was long time getting into
. bed. Like to child he sank into a
peaceful slumber, his softened spirit
in radiant dreams wandering through
that upper room" filled with the souls
of those, however humble, who had
helped to make true Peace on earth
good will to men"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-12-23

who would hail him simply as friend
and not as the celebrated General
Fernandez.
He came to a street corner where
he heard his own name shouted in a
shrill, childish voice close by.
''Huxtree there, people! Huxtree
poiper! Spend cent and read all
about General Fernandez the Mexican
butcher! He's murderin' women and
babies down there right now! Big
battle at Gharemo; three hundred
killed! Huxtree here, all about the
bloody General fernandez"
At first the dictator scowled; then
smiled queerly and approached the
ragged waif at the newsstand. She
was blue with cold and a-shiver be-
meath scanty rags. Below an old
shawl, her thin prematurely-aged face
looked wan and pinched.
the dictator-seized him as he sur
veyed her.
do you really believe that this
General Fernandez b as bad as all
that?" he asked her with whimsical
half-smile.
The street waif stared up at him
suspiciously
"Gwan away from here, you dude!
Can't y see I'm tryin' to sell my
poipers? Tonight's Christmas eve an
I wanna sell out so as to go in one
of the big stores an see Sanity Claus -
''How many papers have you left to
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-12-23

out, and was soon whirling toward
Jacks home.
Suddenly the auto stopped, and he
;got out, telling the chauffeur to re-
turn in an hour, not longer
IF am finished before, can spend
the time somehow" he thought.
Up the steps of the great apartment
The went until he came to door la
;beled AZ. Then he knocked, and get
ting no answer, entered very quietly,
finding the door not locked.
He looked round the tiny hall. and
then stepped into the first room.
Are you Santa CLAUSE"
The timid little query stopped him
in his wanderings, and he looked
down to his feet to see sunny.
haired, blue-eyed little mite gravely
regarding him.
But no, you can't be Santa Claus,
for he's ever so old, and has got a
white beard and a long coat, and a
big bag full of toys, and comes down
the chimney, and doesn't come till
after I've gone to bed, and-and-"
She paused in her list of details for
want of breath, and, the first time for
many years, Churton laughed heartily.
"You queer little mite," he said, I'm
mot Sanity. Who are you,"
I'm Gladys Churton, and I'm not
fqueer. I'm very well, thank you"
$50 you are Gladys" he said,
,''Where are your father and mother :"
They've gone out to buy some
things for me, and they told me to be
ever so good. They will be back soon. y
Churton looked around him. 1t was
$50 pleasant, so happy, evidently, and
the home he had left seemed to lack
a great deal. He sighed.
whats the matter, strange man.
Nothing, dear"
But there must be something.
always go like that when l want q
doll, and mamma won't buy it for me-
Is your little girl naughty"
II haven't got little girl"
Poor strange mani" with a cloud
ing of her sunny face. Then, sudden