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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-03-05
From Tuesdays Daily.

The annual union literary meeting
of the Jerusalem, Salem and Lake
Crystal Welsh churches was held IN
the Lake Crystal church yesterday
afternoon ana evening and proved a
very successful and enjoyable affair.
The church was crowded to the
doors and standing room was at a
premium as the event Is one of
much interest TO the Welsh people,
many of whom attended from this
city and took part in the excellent
programs. The best talent from the
three churches competed for the
twenty prizes which were awarded
for the best songs, drawings, cary.
ing, fancy work, ETC., and at the
close of last nights program those
In charge found that they had $3.50
in the treasury after paying all ex.
penses OF the entertainment, includ,
ing the valuable prizes given. This
money will be used toward the meet.
ing to be held next year.
Owen Morris Presided.
Hon. Owen Morris of st. Paul pre-
sided over the entertainment. and
Hugh G.. Roberts of this city acted
as adjudicator on poetry compost
tons and G. A. Thornton of st. Paul
OH music. Evan Jones, William JEFF
frys, George G. Pierce and Owen
Morris of st. Paul, as a quartet
gave some beautiful songs.
The prize for the best mixed quar-
tet was awarded to Z. n. Jones
Thomas Jones, Misses Fanny Morris
and Jane Z. Jones of this city. The
choral competition was, won by the
Lake Crystal choir. under the di
rection of William Jones, and the
solo competition was won by John
Z. Price OF the Jerusalem church
The tenor solo competition was wor
by John b. Jones of Jerusalem, who
sang The Holy City," and the so
prano solo competition was won by
Miss Winnie Hughes of Lake Crys
tai.
Competition on Dolly.
In the competition on crochet
doilies, the first, prize was won by
Miss Susy Jones Of Lake Crystal
and second prize by Mrs. r. W.
Thomas of Jerusalem. A committee
composed of the Misses Mabel Jen'
kin Hughes, Martha Thomas. Mar.
garet Hughes. Margie Williams and
Pricilla Hughes awarded the prizes
The officers present at the meeting
were John r. Jones. Salem, presi'
dent: Rev. David Edwards, chair
man: VIM. r. Morris, st. Paul
president; VIM. r. Roberts, treas
urer; w. o. Hughes, secretary.
Between the afternoon and even
ing sessions TIE Bara Birth, or sup
per. was served at tho A. .. U. w
hall.
Those from Mankato who attended
the meetings we're Rev. w. +. Ev
ans. Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh G. Rob
erts. Mr.. and Mrs. Griff Roberts
Mrs. Hugh Jones, Mrs. Anna Fritz
Mrs. lie Glare, Mrs. Fl. ]. Roberts
Mrs. John Edwards. Mr.. and Mrs
John c. Roberts and daughter
Blanche, Mr.. and Mrs. E. y. Jones
and daughter Jane.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-03-05
High School Corn JUdging /.
Contest For Free Press Gun

The
IN
Spring
high school The placing OF the
perfect individual.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-03-05
From Tuesdays Daily.

John Bowe, former mayor of Candy.
Mimi, prominent business man of
that city and one of Minnesota
most famous globe trotters. and sol
diers of fortune, has Joined the Brit
fish army and is training with his regi-
ment in preparation for war, accord.
ing to a letter received from him yes
terday by Otto Raths, says The st.
Paul Pioneer Press - 49, .-
The letter, written at whitehaven.
Cumberland, England, February 10,
brought the first news that Mr.. Bowe
is outside the confines Of Minnesota.
However, II did not cause surprise
for Mr.. Raths knew OF the propensi-
ties of the Candy man for globe trot-
ting. naA a. SEES
. The two have been friends for sew
eral years and during the Spanish
American war Bowe was private in
Company b of the Thirteenth Mime.
sofa infantry, of which company Mr..
Raths was sergeant.
Puts John p. Jones In Bad.
MIR. Bowe writes that he has en-
listed in the Fifth battalion of the
Border regiment, and is billeted at the
Pack Horse Inn and has been march
ing up and down the town OF White
haven for several days. He writes
that whitehaven was threatened with
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-03-05
From TUESDAYS Daily.
Birthday Celebrations.

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. c. Mueller and Mr..
and Mrs NJ. Lunkehimer jointly
entertained a party OF friends at
the fotmer's homie in Limetown on
Sunday afternoon, In honor Of the
birthday anniversary of Miss Lucille
Mueller and August Lunkehimer.
The afternoon was pleasantly spent
in playing games. and several piano
selections were rendered by Miss
Inez Mueller. A delicious supper was
served. a feature Of which was two
handsome birthday cakes. Mrs. L. c.
Mueller and Mrs. M. Lukehimer were
assisted in serving by Mrs. F. Och.
land and Mrs. Joseph Ficks.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-03-05

teEday;I Mr. wiser was bop on
February 20, but the caIendar Shows
no such date this year. hence he
put the celebration oxetl tnith March
1. The party last night was very
pleasantly entertained.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-03-05
Cash esIanee. $3,44e, s04..

Walter ]. Smith. state treasurer
yesterday reported a balance OF s3.-
$4,000 on his books at the close of
business for February. The revenue
fund held balance o: $4,000, 900.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-03-05
From Tuesdays Daily.

FROM tuesdays OShy.
Rev. o. J. Arthur. pastor Of the
Swedish Evangelical Lutheran I'm.
manuers church, returned to Manka.
to today from Minneapolis. where he
has been attending the Swedish
Lutheran Minnesota conference, which
opened last week Tuesday and con
tinued to last evening.
Officers were elected by the con.
ference as follows: DR.. p. 4. Matt
son. st. Peter, president: DIR. c. J.
Petri. Minneapolis. vice president
Rev. l.. Idstrom. Eveleth. secretary
DIR. G. Rast. Carver. treasurer. The
meeting was largely attended.
Andrew Rudberg also attended as
delegate from the local church.
Rev. Arthur preached at the Luth
eran university church i'm Minneapo
lis last Sunday. He was reelected
secretary on Bible reading in the
public schools.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-03-05
From Tuesdays Dany.

Major Albert E. Pfaender of the
Second battalion of the Second In.
fantry, Minnesota National Guard.
was in Mankato last evening and
inspected Company II. This was
preliminary to the federal inspection
which will be held on March 22,
by Captain Danforth Of the Fourth
Infantry. U. s. Major Pfaender said
this was the fourth company that
he had inspected during his present
tour and the attendance was the
best of all. There were fifty-one
men In line. The major also re-
marked that Company Fl. had fine
Armory building with the largest
drill hall On the state outside the
twin cities and Duluth. He also
coniplimented Captain A. o. Scott
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-03-05
/ the stan Of non-comniissioned

s"O sun vi hVt-SohihHASS
officers. Boz ~ - G, ns'eit'8
-oTalfe rBsl -aa.- ss.z ,s5es a.
From Tuesdays Daily. ii9to
Interviews with prominent
county optionists today seemed
to indicate that nothing will
be done at present toward call.
ing a special election In Blue
Earth county to vote on the
question Of whether this shall
be wet or dry county.
Officials in a position to know
have estimated the expense Of
holding special election on the
question OF prohibition OF the
liquor traffic in Blue Earth coun-
~ and have come to the conelu-
sion that the entire cost Of the
election. together with the regis
tration, would be in the neigh
borhood Of $1,40o to $500.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-03-05
Birthday Party.

John wigley entertained party
Of gentlemen last night at his State
street home in honor of p. X. Wis
er. who celebrated his birthday yes
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-03-05
From Tuesdays CalIy.

From Tuesdays Caiiy.
Removal from Office OF Superin-
tendent j. n. Tate of the state
school for deaf mutes at Faribault
will be recommended by the house
committee appointed to investigate
the affairs Of the school. This infor.
nation was obtained from an authori.
tative source, says The st. Paul Dis
patch.
Besides recommending the dismis.
sal OF Superintendent Tate the com.
mittee will recommend severe cen.
sure for the board of directors OF
the school, and will denounce the
inadequate medical attention accorded
inmates of the institution, IL Is un.
dcrstood.
The committee II reported To be
OF the opinion that while Superin.
tendent Tate largely is to blame for
conditions at the school. the board
OF directors made a reprchcnsible
error by failure TO give greater at.
tention to the school and by placing
so much power i'm the hands of Tate.
Members of the committee who
are making the investigation. denied
tile above story. These representa-.
tives were North, KonZen and Tie.
gen.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-03-05
Paul Gcntling spent yesterday on
BUSINESS mt Minneapolis.

raul GcntllnS spent yesterday on
business ut Minneapolis.
II. F. Moore OF Amboy was
business caller I'm the city today.
Edward Barnes Of Vernon Center
was In the city on business today.
W. W. Elingman left for Mont
gOmery today ON short business
trip.
George l.. Smith. mayor OF Fari.
bault. and Attorney Reyes were in
MankatO today.
Richard Wood has returned from
visit at the home Of his sister,
Mrs. j. +. Van Camp at West Con.
cord. MINI.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. J. Griffing are
the guests of the the latter's par
cnts. Mr.. and Mrs. George Black
on Broad street.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Z. Lambert are
entertaining the formers father. L.
s. Lambert. who recently returned
from a trip for his firm.
Miss Lydia Sydow of Fairmont
spent yesterday as a guest at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Blum and
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Szamet.
A. C.. Dunn left this noon for
Minneapolis, where he will spend
several days on business for the
Dunn Door Catch company.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles wentz OF
Revere. Mimi. are guests of the
formers parents. Mr.. and Mrs. N.
J. Wentz on Van Brunt street.
A. Z. Salisbury Of State street
has returned from a visit with his
daughter in New Hampton, Iowa,
and also another daughter in Mime
apolis.
John Halberg and son departed
this morning for Texas. They will
visit Galveston, Houston and other
points OF interest. They win be alb
sent some time.
| o. II. Hubmer OF Decoria has made
arrangements TO move with his fami.
ly to Ernick, Wells county, South
Dakota. where he has purchased a
farm of $50 acres.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Lindauist and
daughter Alice OF Devils Lake, s.
d., who were guests for the past
two weeks at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Farm in Belgrade
have gone to Minneapolis for a
short visit before returning to their
home.
Mr.. aud Mrs. o. w. Lindquist and
daughter. Alice, Of WautoDa, Wis.,,
who have been the guests Ut Charles
Farm and family In Belgrade for
two weeks, left today for Mime
apolis, where they will visit few
days before they return to their
home.
: John A. Craig of Tracy returned
last evening with dogs from Sioux
Falls. s. d.. where he exhibited
Boston terriers. Golfers. Airdales,
fox terriers, aud Irish settlers. He
was very successful, and landed
eighteen first prizes. lie received
prizes for the best collie at the show,
the best transporting dog. and a
handsome loving cup for the best
dog at the show. any breed. The
Airdales exhibited were from the
kennels OF DIR. Dodds OF this city
Mr.. Craig will take his dogs to
Grand Forks next week to enter
them in the dog show TO be held
there
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-03-05

the opening of the annual mid-year
council Of the church. c' =
Bishop Quayier of st. Paul. DIR.
Frederick Carl Eisefen. Professor
Thomas Percival Byers of Boston.
and President Samuel Kerfoot OF
1amline university spoke.
The council was opened formally
at 1880 p. m, yesterday with DR.. F. A.
Cone OF Mankato presiding and W..
Z. J. Gratz of st. Paul and Dr.
Eiselen as the principal speakers.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-03-05
Quilting Bee.

Mrs. j. W. Kalbow entertained a
number OF friends at quilting bee
Monday. and after the quilt was
finished dainty refreshments were
served by Miss Sarah Kalbow. Those
present were Mrs. ii. Barrot, Mrs.
B. Brooks and son, Mrs. Ada Gay
lord, Mrs. Carl Birr and daughter,
Mrs. l.. Coult, and Misses Lulu Krog-
gel and Susie Bohlke.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-03-05
Crystal Wedding Anniversary.

Mr.. and Mrs. william waddell of
Spring Island celebrated their crys.
tai wedding anniversary. last Satur.
day. the day being made more happy
and enjoyable by friends and neigh.
bors who gathered at their home
and gave them a surprise party. The
guests came laden with baskets. and
after a pleasant social evening.
nice supper was served. Mr.. aud Mrs.
Waddell were presented with three
handsome pieces OF cut glass. and
the guests departed for their homes
with best wishes for many happy re.
turns OF the day to their host and
hostess.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-03-05
clews Are Sliqht.

Chances for the apprehension Of
the persons who blew the safe
In the Madison Lake postoffice early
this morning seemed very slim at
a late hour this afternoon. Marshal
James A. Thayer of Morristown. at
the request Of Sheriff Osten, kept
his eye on two strangers, who came
by the Dan Patch this morning to
Morristown from WaterviIle. The two
men were we'll dressed and we're
peddling soap. This afternoon they
took the train back TO wateyyille
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1915-04-22
Women and Children

Ratine Dress Goods, several colors and
usually sells 18c to zoe, Bargain
Basement Sale Price &c
100 pairs hand turned juliet rubber side)
Shoes, sell everywhere for $3.50,
Bargain Basement Sale Price 119
l lot Big Misses Patent Baby Doll Shoes,
all sizes, to z, worth $40, Bar
gain Basement Sale Price LAG
Same in Gun Metal 1.49
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1915-04-22
Won1en's Shoes

l lot Women's Vici Kid Butcher Shoes SO
l lot Wcmens Patent Leather, 2 strap
Slippers SO
l lot Misses Mary Jane gun metal Shoes,
sizes 3 to g. worth $2.00. Bargain
Basement Sale Price 1.6
l lot Patent and Gun Netal Baby Doll
Pumps, all sizes, worth $2.C0,
Bargain Basement Sale Price II
bigI1ack OF Ladies Oxfords, FUNDS and
Shoes, all sizes in the lot, worth
up to $3.50, Bargain Basement
Sale Price 98C
Evening star., 1915-12-22
WAR OFFICIALLY REPORTED
TURKISH STATEMENTS.
CONsTANTINoPLE. December 20. via
London. DecembeR IA

TURKISH SVAVGmGNI6.
CONsTANTINoPLE. December 70. via
London. December 22'
The enemy saw that success for our
attack against the north was un-
avoidable. and embarked the night of
December 1920 with all haste a part
of his forces Nevertheless, despite
the thick fog. the enemy could not
hinder pursuit by our troops during
the retirement.
The latest reports today say that our
troops SO thoroughly cleared Ana
farta and Ari Burnu of the enemy
that not a single soldier remained be-
hind there.
Our troops advanced to the coast and
captured great quantities of booty.
including munitions. tents and can
non.
The hostile attack at Seddul Bahr De-
cember 10 took the following COURSE:
vigorous fire from his land guns of
all calibers and from monitors and
cruisers against our positions. Then
, he attacked with all his forces our
right wing and the center of the laft
wing successively, but our troops
checked the attack and drove back
the attackers. with enormous losses,
to their positions.
CONsTANTINOPLE. December -. via
London, 1910 amt
There was local lighting on the Irak
front lin Mesopotamia) at Kut.el-
AuarA.
A hostile attack against the tenth sec
Evening star., 1915-12-22
g. W. o. MEN PAY OWN WAY.
Statistics Show 1,196 Out Of 1,72S
Are Self.Supporting.

Seventy per cent Of the students Of
George Washington University are en-
ployed and are working their way
through college. according to statistics
just compiled by Prof. Richard Cobb.
secretary Of the institution. This per-
centage is ono Of the largest. II not the
largest, of an educational institution of
its type in the entire United States
The statistics show that of the 1923
students enrolled in the nine depart
ments at the time the investigation was
made 1,196 were employed. leaving
only 527 unemployed. The number Of
employed and unemployed students in
the various departments are, respect
lively, as follows: Columbian College,
400, 245: College Of Engineering, It's,
"a; Law School. sos, s.; Medical School,
4, 1877: Dental School. 95. 13: College of
Pharmacy, Al. 1: Veterinary College, IS,
10; Teachers College, 114, 81.
Evening star., 1915-12-22
/ FRENcH srATEMFNT.
PARIS. November n, 2.45 p.m..

There were few events of importance
last night. In the vosges the attack
delivered yesterday by our troops
made it possible for us. to enlarge
'appreciably our positions on the east
slope of Hartmans-W -Weilerkopf. The
number Of Germans made prisoners
is now / 200, of whom twenty-one are
officers. They belong to six different
regiments
Evening star., 1915-12-22

Mrs. Virginia A Royston. eighty-one,
widow Of Elijah Royston. died yester-
day at the home Of her daughter, Mrs.
Clarence J. Boyd, in Baltimore. from in
frmities Of age. She was a native Of
Baltimore. daughter Of the late Robert
Sherwood.
Evening star., 1915-12-22
qIEltBEllEIgI
"La Boheme" Ends Opera Season.

The closing performance by the Bos-
ton Grand Opera Company at the Belas-
CO Theater last night brought La Bo-
heme" into attention once more with
proficiency of cast seldom given the
opera. Maggie Teyte, who is well
known in this city through her success
full concert engagements, gave especial
interest to the performance in the role
Of Mimi. Elvira Amazar lent graceful
vivacity to the character of Musette.
and Martin as Rudolpho repeated the
triumph he has scored at each appear
ance.
La Boheme" is a work whose nu-
merous prominent character types call
for exceptional wealth of talent in
the company. The appreciation of
every role was hearty, although the
attendance was less than 1t would
have been probably had the perform
ance been announced earlier as a part
Of the scheduled repertory.
Pavlowa and her company made their
farewell in a rainbow riot Of grace and
color. The Spanish dances proved a
marvellous display of costuming and
interpretive dancing, sometimes start
ling in original effect yet harmonious
throughout. The descent Of the cur
one Of the most brilliant and gratifying
musical engagements Washington has
ever enjoyed.
Morosco First Production.
Oliver Morosco is expected to arrive
tonight to, supervise rehearsals for an
other first presentation in Washington,
THE Cinderella Man, at the Belasco
Theater tomorrow evening. Mr.. Moros-
cos previous premieres here have been
occasions of great interest and he an
nounced some time ago that it would
be his policy to raise the curtain on
new productions in this city as often
az possible. 1.-The Cinderella Man" prom
ises to be a drama of sentiment and
action, employing a cast of exceptional
merit. Prominent in the cast Is Shelley
Hull, who attracted highly favorable
notice while leading man for Billie
Burke. A characteristic Morosco pro-
duction. comprehensive in scope and
complete In detail, is expected for the
new play, which will remain only for
three nights and a matinee.
Evening star., 1915-12-22
Was Born in Washington.

DIR. johnson was born in Washington
November II, 1858, being the son of
Henry L. and Emily e. ]. Johnson. He
was a nephew of Charles Goodyear.
patentee of india rubber. He received
his degree in medicine from Columbian
(now George Washington) University
in 1882.
He was professor Of surgical gyne-
cology at Columbian University from
1889 to 1906, and professor of the
Washington Post Graduate School Of
Medicine since 1897; was consulting
gynecologist Of Providence Hospital,
the Woman's Clinic and the United
States Government Hospital for the In
sane.
He was a member of the American
Public Health Association. the Ameri-
can Therapeutic Society; had been gov
Colonial Wars: had been president Of
the American Colonization Society: was
a member of the Society of Descend
ants of Colonial Governors, charter
member of the University Club and also
belonged to the Aero Club of America.
He was author of many medical mono
graphs and was patentee of a safety
aeroplane, and a ship and aeroplane
compass and inclinometer.
He leaves his wife, formerly Miss Eu-
genie Reel Taylor Of ST. Louis, to whom
he was married June 10. 1901; four
brothers, William G., J. Burr, Fred
erick E. and Gerald M. Johnson, all of
this city, and two sisters, Miss jose
phine Johnson Of this city and Mrs.
John 8. Spruance of Wilmington, Del.
Evening star., 1915-12-22
'DR. HENRYL T. JOHNSON
DIES OF HEART DISEASE
Becomes III While Walking Home
From Meeting Of Hospital
Board Of Governors.
Represented the United States at
Many Important World Confer
ences Of Scientific Men.

DR.. Henry Lowry Emilius johnson. a
physician Of international reputation
and native Of Washington. died sud-
denly at his homo, 1921 Jefferson place
northwest, last night. He had been in
good health. apparently, until shortly
before his death. which was caused by
heart disease. When taken i'll he was
walking homo from q meeting Of the
board of governors Of a local hospital
He called a. carriage, in which he rode
to his home, death following soon after
his arrival there.
Funeral services are to be private, only
members Of the family attending. They
are to be held at Dr.. Johnson's late homo
tomorrow afternoon. the exact time not
having yet been set Other arrangements
have not been completed.
DR.. johnson represented the United
States Department Of State at the In
ternationaI Congress of Hygiene in
Berlin in 1907: at tho International
Sanitary Conference Of American Re-
publics, Mexico City. 1907; Interna-
tional Medical Congress. Budapest,
1909; was vice president Of the first.
second. third and fourth Pan-American
Medical congresses: was vice president
Of the first, second and third Interna-
tional Sanitary Conventions of Ameri-
can Republics; was a member or the
executive committee Of the interna-
tional hygiene exhibition in Dresden.
American Medical Association, 1898 to
1909, and was vice president Of 1t
in 1910-1911. He was also an ex-presi-
dent of the Medical Association of the
clinicai-Pathological Society of the
District
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-09
THE AUSTRIAN rYRoIA

Austrian Tyro1, which is today in the public eye because of the strain ed relations between Italy and Austria forms the subject of a lesson in war geography issued by the National Geographic Society. It says:
 Austrian Tyrol is one of Europe's healthiest provinces. Tn the northern parts the air drifts pure and cool, from the haunts of the glacier and pugent with fir and pine; and in the south it is soft with Mediterranean sunshine and fragrant with orange and lemon. This land of wonder fully close-Woven texture of noun tains, valleys and rock needles is claiming the worlds interest during these days of rumors of war as a pos sible addition to the already vast areas serving as theatres of war.
 '"TyroI is a. land of all deserving of the artist, the sportsman the vaca- tionist, and the mentally or physical Iy ai1ing; it Is a country where ma ture has been overlavish with beauty, where the timbered mountain should CTS are filled with game, where dan geroHs ascents may be made without number, where the choicest of tours are to be enjoyed at a far lower cost than can be. accomplished amid the more thoroughly eommercialized scenery of Switzerland. and where there are more than $50 registered