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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-02-26
From Tuesdays Daily.

\ resolution endorsing the Dunn
law. but calling for an amendment.
was adopted late yesterday afternoon
by the Blue Earth County Rural
Mail Carriers association. meeting at
the city hall. The carriers want the
law amended SO as to make the
chairman of every town board re-
sponsible for the proper expenditure
on the roads OF the road tax money.
A penalty for neglect Is demanded.
Several who spoke in favor OF the
resolution declared that some of the
towns absolutely neglected to spend
on the roads the money collected
from the farmers as road taxes The
money was allowed to accumulate In
the town treasures. II was said, some
of them having as much as $1,000
slowed away. and keeping 1t idle, in.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-02-26
viii Entertain Tomorrow.

The womons' Home Missionary So
ciety OF the Methodist church will
be entertained by the Mesdames
Kendall. Huettl, and Hartman at
the home of Mrs. Kendall. corner of
State and Byron streets on Wednes-
day afternoon at three o'clock. All
ladies of the congregation are cor.
daily invited.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-02-26
From tuesdays Daily.

Mrs. Hugh G.. Jones. who is at
st. Joseph's hospital. is slowly re-
covering from her illness. She is not
allowed to have much company yet.
II is hoped by her many friends she
will soon be well enough to receive
callers.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-02-26
Educational Day Program.

The Christian Endeavor society oil
the Christian church will hold an
Educational Day program ut the
church this evening. and an interest
ing program will be rendered. To
morrow evening prayer meeting
will be held by the society.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-02-26
From Tuesdays Daily.
Mankato Masons Give Party.

Mankato Lodge No. II, A. +. and
A. NJ, entertained at a very pleasant
Washington birthday party at their
hall last evening. about 800 guests
being i'm attendance. The large hall
was beautifully and appropriately
decorated In flags and bunting. and
gave as patriotic an effect as could
be wished for. The feature of the
program was splendid address by
Owen Morris of st. Paul. past grand
master of the lodge, who spoke upon
the life of Washington. He was at
tended with great interest and ap
probation. A pleasing musical pro
gram was also rendered. Solos were
sung by r. F. Wood and ID. NJ
Jones, and quartet composed OF
Evan Hughes. Frank Blyler. d. NJ
Jones and /Sidney Davies rendered
nice selections Following the pro
gram refreshments we're served, and
the remainder OF the evening spent
with a social dancing party.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-02-26

for the Woods Mercantile company.
has severed his connection with that
firm. and will enter the employ OF
l.. T. Block. who will conduct a gen.
eral store i'm Amboy.
Miss Ella Dettwyler spent Sunday
at the home of Alfred Salisberg.
August Wendt one of AmbOy's
most popular citizens. is seriously
i'll at Emmanuel hospital. Mankato.
His many friends would be pleased
TO see him restored to good health.
Mrs. Nelson Latin. an honOred
resident of Amboy. died February IA.
after long and useful life. Her
maiden name was Eliza J. Parks. and
she was born in Moors Forks. y. y.
March II, 1914. In early womanhood
she came west to Shelby township,
Blue Earth county, Minnesota, where
she engaged In school teaching. Later
she was married to Nelson Latin,
and four children were born to them.
who were: Mrs. Walter llubner. Mrs.
Aida Gjinl. Myron y. Latin. and
Mrs. Roy Latin. Mrs. lIubner pass
ed away twenty-one years ago. but
the other children survive their
mother. together with two sisters
and two brothers. Mrs. Latin was
member OF the Willow Greek
Methodist Episcopal church and In
her earlier years was active In
church work. She was kind friend
and good ncighbor, ever ready To
help when called upon. and will be
greatly missed by her many friends.
Henry Madison. proprietor OF the
Madison Dycing and Cleaning Works
! at 324 South Second street. closed a
! deal late Saturday afternoon, puf-
/ chasing the business and equipment
of the Wysong Laundry. which has
been operated at 1l9 East Jackson
street for about eighteen years.
Mr.. Madison has leased the prop
erty on Front street, formerly known
as the "Tivoli.' and adjacent to
| the American Express company Of
fee. This is a very desirable loca.
cation. facing two streets. with EN-.
trance at both Jackson and Front
streets. and will be occupied by Mr..
(, Madison with his dry cleaning plant.
and laundry business complete. as
soon as the removal from the pres
ent quarters can be accomplished.
The laundry business is now being
handled by the new owner. who will
do everything in his power to give
satisfactory service. and expects to
be taking the laundry orders in the
new location by next Monday morn
ing. The dry cleaning plant will be
operated at the building on Second
street for the present. and the same
careful attention will be given to or
, ders during the change in buildings
as heretofore.
| The laundry department, with rs
present equipment, and new and up
to-date machinery and fixtures which
J will be added. together with the dry
cleaning plant in connection. will
give one of the finest laundries and
, dry cleaning shops in the state.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-02-26

Rochester Post and Record Miss
'F'lorence Macbeth. the: vocalist. was
a guest at Rochester function this
afternoon, Mrs. W. d.. Sheldon was
hostess to the Study class at her
home on South Monroe street. IL
New Britain herald., 1915-12-30
DRASTIC INVASION
 OF PRIVATE RIGHTS
Berlin Die Posts View Regarding Great Britain's Decision for Com
 pulsory Military Training.

Berlin. Dec. 30, via London, 1:1O D. m.-The decision of the British government in regard to the compul- sorry military service is attracting wide attention in Germany. Berlin news papers comment extensively on it. The Morgan Post says conscription means a complete breach with the ideals of the British, and believes it is not certain whether it can be carried out without affecting affairs of state seriously.
 The socialist newspaper Verwaerts refers to the decision of the British cabinet as one of far-reaching sig nif1cance, saying: "The militia rism which it desired to conquer compels the island kingdom itself to take refuge in militarisnl.''
 The Vorwaerts believes conscrip- toin will succeed after a hard fight
 Die Post refers to conscription as the most drastic invasion of private rights which the Rriton could con ceive, and says the attitude of parlia- ment may cause the question to as- sume great importance in England's internal politics.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-30

over a year and on the advice of his physicians will give up his work, which requires close application and is confining. For a time he will take a complete rest and later may engage in some form of light outdoor work. He is much interested in poultry and may later conduct a small poultry farm.
 ' MT. Blake is a native of Edinburgh, Scotland, and it was in that great center of Scottish trade that he learned the dry goods business. In 1871 he came to Boston and worked in that city for a year and then went 10 Brown, Thompson & Co.'s in Hart ford, where he was employed for eight years. In 1879 he went to Wheeling, West Virginia and was in business for himself there two years.
 Tn 1881, he came to New Britain where he at once became associated with the firm of Pullar & Niven, well known as the Boston Store. The firm was then located in the old Rogers block a few doors north of the present location. He has been manager of the store for the past fifteen years or since the death of Thomas PuIlar in 1901. Over thirty years ago, MT. Blake married Miss Jennie Mitchell, daughter of the late Reuben Mitchell, and two children were born to them, both daughters. They are Mrs. Waldo s. Hart of this city and Mrs. Claude Sibley of Niles, Ohio. MT. Blake has never been affiliated with politics or been identi- fled with fraternal organizations, his store work requiring his close atten- ton. He leaves the firm with the most pleasant memories and associa- tions. As manager of the Boston store, MT. Blake has been popular with the employees and has won the esteem and respect of his employers and it is with much regret that the news of his retirement was received.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-30
SONS OF ZION MEET.
Speaker From Palestine Gives Ad-
 dress at Gathering in Institute.

SThe Sons of Zion held their regu- lar bi-monthly meeting at the Hebrew Institute last evening. President L. Kirshnitz presided. Receipts were re- ceived from Rabbi Meyer Berlin of New York for the s125 recently sent from here for the relief of the Hebrews i'll Palestine. L.. Lipsky. chairman of the executive committee of the Federation of American Zion ists. sent a communication asking local Hebrews to appoint committee of seven to distribute Zionist certif- cates at twenty five cents each among the local Jewish men.
 M. Bernstein, recently arrived from Palestine, addressed the gathering on The Lack of Immigrants to Pales- tine," and expressed a hope that at the close of the war large numbers of Jews would go to that place.
 This evening MT. Bernstein will ad- dress the Followers of Miriam on "The Jewish Women of Palestine
New Britain herald., 1915-12-30
ORDER OF NOTICE OF HEARING

District of Berlin, ss; Probate Court New Britain, December 30, A. D. 1915.
 Estate of Thomas H. Brady. late of the town of New Britain, in said district deceased.
 Upon the application of Nellie T. Brady and Patrick McCabe, praying that as Executors of the Last Will and Testament of said deceased they may be authorized and empowered to sell and convey certain real estate as per application on file more fully appears, it Is Ordered-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office, in New Britain, in said district on the 4th day of January, A. D.. 1916, at o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given of the pendency Of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publish ing this order one time in some news paper having circulation in said district. and by posting copy of this order on the public sign-post in the town of New Britain, in said district, and return make to this Court of the notice given.
 Attest,
 BERNARD F. GAFFNEY.
 Irdpo
New Britain herald., 1915-12-30
LITHUANIANS ELECT.

The United Lithuanian society vt its annual m meetiDg in Lithuanian hall elected the following directors and officers Directors. Charles Kazlaus- kas, Stanley Bagdonas, Stanley Pra- nai1is, Charles Sauka, Julius Sinkevi- ,eia, Symonas Adomaitis, John Are- |ksciunas, Joe Malinauskas, and Joe RaAjiunas; president, Charles Sau- ka; vice president, Stanley Pranuitis; Treasurer, Symonas Adomaitis; secre- Itary, Stanley Bagdonas; Auditors Holm Aukciuimas, and Joe Radjui- has; general manager Charles Kiaz-
 huskas: Janitor Toe Laurinaities.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-30
RECEIVES ALMOST 5000.
Town Clerk Takes In Nearly That
 Amount in Eleven Months.

Exclusive of December. the receipts in the town clerks offices for the year total nearly $5,0o0. This sum in- cludes fees from every source, in- cluding dog licenses. The latter are kept separate as a portion reverts to the state treasury. April was the richest month of the year when the re- ceipts totaled s1.541.15. Of this sun, dog licenses netted $972 and fees $569.15. January came next with receipts of $4S2.so and May was third when s459.75 was taken in. The grand total for the year was $4,7s4.95 of which fees rrnreserted $3.360.56 and dog licenses S1,424.40.
 Fees arc received for recorting all documents and the issuance of mar riage licenses and doE licenses. By months the receipts were as follows: January s4s2.60; February s2Ap.so, March s256.s5: April s1.54t.16: May s45s.75; June, s293.45; July s3?b.2s: August s267.95: September &2ee.3o; October ss6a.s0; November s27o.25.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-30
REDUCE LENGTH OF BIG RACE.

Indianapolis, Ind, Dec. 30-The an- nual Indianapolis Motor Speedway au- tomobile race will be run over only 300 miles on May 30, 1916, instead of 800 miles as for the past five years, according to the entry blanks. which were sent out today. The purse for the race also has been cut from $50,- 600 to $3O,00O, the first prize being fixed at $12,OOo. There will be ten prizes, as in former years.
 Under now ruling, five cars of the same make may be entered in the race. In addition to a factory team of three cars, two additional cars of the same name may be entered by in dividuals not connected with the fac tory.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-30
City Mems

Join New Britain National Bank S Christmas Club tonight--advt
 l.. $. Wagner, Harold Engerbrecht and Ernest Schmidt, students at Con- cordia college, Bronxville, N. Y., are spensing the holidays in this city Ls the guests of Louis Wagner.
 A meeting of the anniversary com mittee of Court Friendly, F. of A., will be held at SIS this evening. The music committee will meet at 7:45 o'clock.
 The postponed annual meeting of New Britain council, F. B. L., will be held in Judd's hall this evening Officers will be elected. A large at tendance is expected.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-30
STORk BEATS DEATH HERE DURING 1915
New Arrivals Number 1926;
 Grim Reaper Gathers 572

Some interesting comparisons are to be obtained from the compilation of vital statistics for the year just clos ing. The records at the town clerk s office are complete to December l, and many of this months records have been filed, but the statutes allow some latitude in filing reports of births deaths and marriages and the complete returns for the year cannot be obtained until some time next month The records show 1852 births against 572 deaths for the year the month of December being an estimate based on the monthly average. There were 5S6 marriages.
 Comparison with previous years shows that the grim reaper took less in 1915 in the Hardware City than in any of the five years preceding. Deaths among the sterner sex were in greater number, there being 279 males and PAS females The record by moAthg taffsA afpsflows> JanspaarYi 2s males, 12 females, total 35; February, 29 males, 20 females, total 49; March, 25 males, 2S females, total 53 April, 26 males, 21 females, total AT; May, 22 males, 19 females, total Al; June, 12 males, 25 females, total 37; July, 35 males, 30 females, total 65; Au- gust, 30 males, 27 females, total 57; September, 27 males, 30 females, to- tai 57; October, 31 males, 15 females, total 46; November, 19 males, 21 fe-, males, total 40; December, 23 males, 17 females, total 40, to date. In 1910 the deaths totaled, 654; in 1911, 593; in 1912, 594; in 1913, 5s4; in 1914, 620; and this year 572.
 Birth Figures.
 Births by month were as follows: January, 167, s7 males, 80 females; February, 150, males S7, females 63; March 167, males 96, females 71; April 14S, males 80, females 6S; May 14s, males 79, females 69; June 1s1, males 95, females S6; July, ITO, males 75, females 95; August 161, males S2; females 79; September 16s. males 94; females "A; October IFS, males S6' females 92; November 154, males 93, females 61.
 The births for the year number 1851 The record for previous years is as follows. Year 1900, 749 births; 1901, 7sO births; 1902, 7o9 births; 1903, 995 births; 1904, 1,134 births; Aooc, A,AoA I1IS, I5VO, I,Ioo UITIIS, 1907, 1,119 births; 1908, 1883 births; 1909, 1,5oS births; 1910, 1,6O5 births; 1911. 1,5S1 births; 1912, 1,75s births; 1913, 1,756 births; 1914, 1.945 births.
 Stork Opposes Woman Suffrage.
 In only two of the twelve months of the year did the girls exceed the ooys. In July 95 girls were born to 75 boys and in October 92 girls to S3 ooys. In all other months the fair sex fell below New Britain storks being opposed to suffrage For women. To date December has a record of 160 births.
 Marriages.
 The record of marriage certificates indicates that Dan Cupid had good luck at the matrimonial range, scor- Ing 572 bullseyes. In 1911, he this record The next year he scored 605 and in 1913 struck the nigh record with FPS. Last year, which was a time of industrial de- pression, only 523 marriages were re- corded. The record by months is as follows: January, 56, February 5s, March 1s, April 27, May 72. June 5s, July 51, August 4S, September 59, Oc- ,ober 75, November 61 and Decem- per thus far 16.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-30
FOUND DEAD NEAR TRACKS.

Greenwich, Dec. 30.-The body of an unidentified man found beside the tracks of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad tracks last night at Cepheus bridge, west of Greenwich, was lying in local morgue today awaiting identification. The man was large in stature, well dressed, wore a diamond ring and .n the pockets of his garments were found considerable sum of money and a gold watch, the latter bearing the initials IF. J. w."
New Britain herald., 1915-12-30
INVESTMENTS TOTAL. $50. .ooo.

The New Britain Investment Cor poratlon meet yesterday when reports were received covering a most success full period of three years. It is expect cd that the sum total of the invest ments and dividends to be distributed to the shareholders on January will reach $50,0O. On next Wednesday eve- ming meeting will be held when in vestments will be made for another three years business
New Britain herald., 1915-12-30
STRIKE STILL IN FORCE.

As yet there are no signs of a settlement between the officials of the North S Judd Manufacturing company and the striking foundry hands who left their work Tuesday because one of their number had been discharged for making trouble. Su- pcrintendent Herbert A. Johnson stated this afternoon that none of the men had returned to work and he has not heard word regarding a settle r, ent.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-30
"FAIRBANKS FOR PRESIDENT"

Indianapolis Dec. 30.-"FairbanlSs for president signs were posted in all hotels and throughout the business district today, and it was understood the name of former Vice President Charles w. Fairbanks would be placed formally before the nation as candidate for the republican nomina- tion for president at the party Love feast here this afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-30
FOR WAR RELIEF.

Tn aid of the German War Relief fund, a new system has been inaugur ated among the Germans in this city. Ten envelopes are issued to those who desire to contribute and every week one is turned in containing donors contribution. Each gives as he feels he can afford and in this way good results are being obtained.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-30
l,448 ARE ARRESTED
 IN ELEVEN MONTHS
(Continued from First Page.)

months when it responded to large number of calls. many of which were urgent ones. The patrol was driven a total of 1.955 miles. the monthly record following:
 January, 61 miles; February, s2 miles; March, 93 miles; April, IA miles; May, 256 miles: June, POS miles; July, 267 miles: August, 102 miles; September, 132 miles: October, S71 miles: and November 239 miles, total. 1.955.
 Most Serious Cases.
 By far the most serious police case that ever occurred in New Britain was the double murder of Father Zebris and Eva Gilmanaitis. The priest was shot and strangled and the woman was strangled to death. After a few weeks had elapsed Peter Krakas and Bernard Montvid were arrested in Wilmington, Del, for murdering a po- liceman there who had tried to arrest them for another crime. Evidence brought out showed them to be the murderers wanted hero. Krakas was hanged in Wilmington for the police mans murder, and Montvid was brought back here and hanged for the local murder.
 Another serious case was the killing In October of Julius Gruscha by Emil Fraiter. Following an unexpected quarrel between the two men, Fraiter shot and killed the other man. Re- gently he was sentenced to prison for manslaughter.
 The case of Dr. Gerard c. Mangini, sent to jail for thirty days and fined for manslaughter was not really :t
  or1 December 5, 1914, but it was at tl,e last June term of the superior court that the doctor was tried.
 During the month of last January, as in all other months, there were a 1 number of cases of assault, breach of ihe peace, etc, but the most serious case was that of discharging fire arms without a permit. In February the double murder was the most se- rious crime. In March the murderers were arrested. There were also some gas meter robberies here. In April an automobile was stolen. There were ! also chicken thefts and in June 1 assault with intent to rob was the 1 most serious. Enlbezzlement and theft ! were the most serious offenses in July | and reckless driving <, occupied the 1 limelight in August Many arrests l
 
 congregating, etc, were made dur ing the strike in September aI1d iai. Oc- 1 tober murder, robbery of gas meters and reckless driving were most seri- ous. Gambling raids, thefts of cleo tricity and burglary were the most serious crimes Tn November.
 One Policeman Dies.
 During the past year one super. P umary policeman has died, Clayton BroW1l having passed away only T couple of weeks ago. Other officers however, were victims of serious ac- cidents while on duty. Officer William O'Mara accidentally shot himself in the leg while making an arrest and at the Screw shop riot Supernumerary Officer George Ellinger received broken jaw. Supernumerary Officer Charles McGrath was also badly bat tered and had all his teeth knocked out at this riot.
 At present there are forty-seven regular officers, in the department in addition to Chief w. J. Rawlings, Captain T. W. Grace and Sergeants T. M. Herting, Samuel Bamforth and George Kelly. The supernumer erary force numbers forty-five men.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-30
MUSICAL PROGRAM TONIGHT.
A. M. F.. Zion Church Choir. and
 PlainvilIc Singers to Participate.

This evening at 7:30 o'clock the A. M. E. Zion church choir, under the direction of J. J. Williams and assist ed by chorus from Plainville, will render the following program at Gen. tral park:
 Holy, Holy, Holy
 The Brightest Day of All. D, Glorious Morn. - y+. No Room in the Inn.
 Bass Solo and Chorus-J. $. Gurley. How True a Foundation
 Evergreen Garlands.
 Glory to God on High.
 Doxology.
 The band concert, which was post poned will take place Saturday night.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-30
"DANDY'' PROBABLY KILLED.

El Paso, Texas. Dec. 30.-Pablo B. Stienez known as the Dandy" of the former Villa army and one of Gen. Villas most dashing generals, has dis appeared and is believed here by for mer associates to have been executed by his chief for failure to join him in the disastrous Sonora campaign.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-30
TO CALL NEW MEETING.

Owing to the inc1emency of the weather there were but few mem bers of the National Defense league present at the meeting in G. A. R. hall last night so no action was taken to- wards forming a permanent organlza- tion. new meeting will be called in the near future.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-30
PROTESTS CONsCRIrrr1ON.
Manctcstcr Guardian Scores Co.,ap,ll
 socy Military Service in England.

London. Dec. 80. 1O:35 a. m.-Al- though other liberal organs seem to be at least resigned to the idea of compulsory military service, tho Manchester Guardian, which is the most important provincial newspaper. declares:
 Nothing can be more unsatisfac tory-or we will say, Irrational than the way in which the government appears to be drifting into reversal of one of the greatest of our national traditions and dividing the nation, hitherto so splendidly united.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-30
J. A. BLAKE TO TAKE
 WELL EARNED REST
Has Been Connected With Boston
 Store Thirty-FiVe Years

After half century's connection with the dry goods business, of which thirty-five years were spent in this city with Pullar & Niven, John A. Blake will retire from the manage ment of the store Friday night and seek a well earned rest. Mir Blake has not been in the best of health for