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Evening journal., 1916-03-28
SLAPPING AT WILMINcroN

II EhH are TWO siaps at Wilmington which we find
A IN the current number of the United States Re
view. weekly journal of insurance published in phi
adelphia:
The combined volunteer fire companies of Wiln,ing
ton Del, have selected pasterer for chief Of the s
department IL Is incomprehensibe that the extensive
and valuable interests of the city do insist unon
the fire service being placed upon paid and dependa-
Bile basis and under competent and experienced admin
sfration-
100000 fire March was the second destruc-
tive blaze in Wilmington. Del. within short period
that emanated from accumulation Of waste paper
In mercantile establishment. How much longer viii
systematic inspections in the business sections 10
guard against avodable burnings be ignored in VIII
mington?
We respectfully refer the above our city officials
and volunteer remen for suitable reply because such
criticism if permitted TO unchallenged, is harmful
to any community.
Evening journal., 1916-03-28
aver TWO Can LIVE
AS CHEAPLY AS ONE

BERKELEY. Cal. March 2S.-Two
can live as cheaply as one. so far as
food is concerned. according to Uni
versity Of California experts who have
been conducting an investigation into
the relative cost of living.
Even the addition of twins. the eX-
perts find, would still leave the head
of the family even on the food ques-
ton where he was before being mar
ried
A young man with salary Of $1,000,
says the experts. in a report made
public here. spends at least $500 for
board and $3.50 for lunches and sup
pers and they declare that with this
salary he can provide food for a wife
and two children.
Evening journal., 1916-03-28
A Never Failing Way
to Danish Ugly Hairs
aids to Beantvl

No woman is immune to superluous
grOwths. and because these are likely
to appear at any time, it is advisable
to always have come delatOne powder
handy to use when the occasion
arises. A paste is made with some of
the powder and water and spread
upon the hairy surface; in about 2
minutes this is carefully removed and
the skin washed. You will then find
that your skin is entirely free from
hair or fuzz. Be sure, however, TO get
real delatone
Evening journal., 1916-03-28
aSOCIAL AsPECT OF EDUCATIONn

A. n. Andrews, of Arden, will ad-
dress members Of the School and
Home League Of the Handy school
district. on Friday evening Of this
week. on the Social Aspect of Educa-
ton" Frank Harrison. Of the single
tax colony. will sing several solos
during the evening.
Evening journal., 1916-03-28
GENERAL DrpONTs BOON.

From the Harrington Journal.
Sayl did you notice that the Ma
tional Committee is backing r. Cole
man DUPONT for the Presidency? He
is a staunch Republican. Get us?
The only man Delaware ever pro-
duced, that was big enough to be a
possibility for the Presidency Of the
United States, is a Republican: a Re
publican who put Delaware on the
map"
Evening journal., 1916-03-28
PLEASING TO KENT REPUBLICANS
From the Dover Republican.

From the Dover Republican.
The endorsement by the Republi-
cans Of the Fifth District of Alden r.
Benson, Of Dover, and John w. Her
ing, Of Milford. as delegates from Kent
county, to the Republican National
Convention, should, and will. we be-
lieve, meet with general approval. 1t
would be hard to find two men who
more thoroughly represent straight,
honest Republican principles than do
Alden r. Benson and John w. Herring.
Evening journal., 1916-03-28
FURNISHING NEW
BOAT QUARTERS.

The furniture for the Offices of the
Peoples Steamboat Company, opposite
Shipley street wharf. will arrive this
week. The rooms will be comfortably
fitted out.
Evening journal., 1916-03-28
TAGeART APPOMTMENT OrFENDs DEMOCRArs.

THE appointment by Governor Ralston Of Tom
Taggart to succeed the late Benjamin Shvey, as
Senator from Indiana nsures the election of Re-
publican Senators from Indiana to the next Congress-
according to the view OF those best posted cond-
tions in the Hoosier state.
Tom Taggart is probably the most perfect living
specimen of that type of political boss which the
product of the fortunately outworn and discarded
style of machine politics. Like most men who achieved
"boss-ship" in the old style politics, he is a of
considerable personal charm and magnetism but his
staunchest friend cannot truhfully deny that he is
reactonary OF the first water
That his appointment to the Senate will prove
pugnant to the Indiana voters including many Demo
Gratis is asserted with the utmost confidence It could
not be otherwise unless it true that the leaven
OF progress had made impression whatever the
voters of the Hoosier State.
That il had made impression whatever on the
Democratic machine in Indiana is well recognized by
those the inside, but nothing could more enec-
lively have brought that fact home 10 the voters, not
OF Indiana alone but of the country than the naming
OF Tom Taggart as Senator
The announcement OF Mr.. Taggarfs appointment
cast gloom the White House, for some OF the
abost Democratic politicians compelled to admit
the President that it practically certain to put
Indiana in the Republican column at the November
election.
Evening journal., 1916-03-28

Piles Cured in 6 70 IA DAYS
Druggists refund money IL PAZO ONT
MENT fails TO cure Itching, Blind. Bleeding
or Protruding Piles. First application gives
relief. soc.
Evening journal., 1916-03-28
nR. REEn AGAIN AT GRACE.

DIR. KEED AEAIN At GKAIE.
The Rev George Edward Reed, ID.
D.. former pastor of Grace NJ. T..
Church. Will preach in the church on
next Sunday morning. 1t is expected
that many friends Of Dr. Reed will
attend the services.
Evening journal., 1916-03-28

The Association Of
American Advortis.
ers ia composed Of
all the great adver-
tisers OF this coun-
try. The Associa.
tion endorses only
such papers as sub.
nit 20 lie examina
tion NJ any moment,
and positive proof
must be submitted
The accompanying
certificate, No. Aist.
has been issued 20
thia paper.
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lard's relatives and friends were pre-
sent. Supper was served at mldnlgnt
and after playing games and music
the guests departed, wishing her sue
cess. Miss Ballard will soon depart
for California where she will finish
her musical course at the S. d. A.
college at Humboldt.
An auto party composed of Mrs.
Agnes Watts and son, Frank, Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Watts and Mrs Will Watts
sister, Mrs Minnie English, took a
trip to Window Sunday, going in the
morning and returning in the evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Harris de-
parted for their winter vacation trip
on Tuesday morning. They will visit
at Jordan for three weeks before go
ing on to Harvey, N. D., where they
hope to arrive in time to spend Christ
mas with their son, who resides there
The Rapidan Cemetery association
held its regular meeting last Wednes-
day at the home of T. o. Gorberg. A
large number of members and their
families were present A fine lunch
was served and pleasant and social
afternoon was enjoyed.
Mrs. Agnes Watts and little Clara
and Joe Pearson, will depart Monday
noon for Redwood where they will
visit relatives for a few days.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-12-22
CHARLES J. MACBETH DIES
BRIGHT,S DISEASE VICTIM
From Fridays Daily.

From Fridays Daily.
Charles James Macbeth, a promi-
nent and well-known resident of this
city, passed away in Chicago yester-
day morning, death being caused by
Brights' disease from which he had
suffered for number of months. He
was born in st. Paul, near Seven Cor
ners, and would have been fifty
four years of age the twenty eighth of
this month. When three years of age
he came to Mankato with his father,
and grew to manhood in this city, his
interests being closely identified with
those of Mankato, which he always
looked upon as his home town, and
where he made many friends and ac-
quaintances. He received his educa-
ton in the schools here, and after he
grew up he was associated with his
father in the cattle business After
the death of his father he continued
the business alone, and was known
all over the northwest as a cattle
buyer, and one of the most widely
known of the business men of Man
kato. He was a member of the local
lodge of Elks, and was popular man
in fraternal circles.
Mr.. Macbeth suffered a period of
illness last spring, but apparently
made a good recovery. The latter
part of August he was again stricken,
and became seriously ill. Mrs. Mac
beth, who was in New York at that
time, came to Mankato Immediately
to be with her husband. Miss Flor
ence Macbeth arrived home from her
CONCERT tour in the west on November
%, expecting to spend a few days
with her parents here, and her faith
er expressed a wish to 60 south for
the winter, as he appeared to think
that the milder climate would have a
beneficial effect. On November 26 Mr.
and Mrs. Macbeth and daughter
started south. Upon their arrival in
Chicago Mr.. Macbeth suffered a col
lapse, and became very seriously ill.
The family remained in Chicago where
the sufferer was given every medical
attention and loving care possible, but
continued very ill for two weeks, one
day appearing to be a trif1e better,
and the next day relapsing into a
more serious condition. Last Tues
day evening the physician in attend
ance stated that Mr.. Macbeth was do
ing very well, and he hoped that he
might yet recover from his Illness
Acting upon this encouraging re-
port from the physician Miss Macbeth
went to Minneapolis to fulfill her con-
cert engagements. She was to hive
sung there tonight and tomorrow
night with the Symphony orchestra.
During rehearsal Wednesday the
were informed of the
death of Mr. Macbeth, and friends lat
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er broke the sad news to her. She
came to Mankato last night and is
staying at the home of her aunt and
uncle, Mr.. and Mrs. John Macbeth in
the Security fats. Mrs Macbeth ar
rived in Mankato this morning accom-
panying the remains, and was met
at the depot by a small funeral
party.
Deceased is survived by the widow
and daughter, Miss Florence Mac
beth; brothers, John Macbeth, city,
and Colin Macbeth, Denver, Colorado;
sisters, Mrs. Charles Fox, Lake Crys-
tai, and Mrs. Kell, st. Paul.
During the concert tours of his
daughter, and while she was study
ing abroad Mr.. Macbeth travelled
quite extensively. He was with his
wife and daughter in Europe, spend
ing most of the time in Italy during
1912, and also visited in France and
England. The summer of 1918 he
spent in Holland, and became very
fond of this picturesque country, Oft
en- expressing a desire to revisit it.
Later he returned to his home in
Mankato, where the latter months of
his life were spent.
Funeral services will be held Sat.
urday afternoon at the Presbyterian
church under the auspices of the Elks
lodge. The remains are now at the
undertaking parlors of the Johnson
Boman company, but after today will
be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Johr
Macbeth, Security flats, until the
funeral
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addressed the Community club last
Thursday evening, spoke to the hish
school for few minutes Thursday
afternoon on the subject of "The
Minnesota State Prison"
Mrs. Charlie Cheadle visited
school one day last week.
A delegation from Lake Crystal
inspected the consolidated SchOOl
last Wednesday afternoon.
The English III class was inter-
ested last week in the discussion OF
ghosts. This is the result of read
ing Hamlet.
The English II class has
started the reading of Evangeline.
The seniors are very busy select
ing suitable class play.
Paul keenan, has been unable to
write his spelling and Latin lessons
on account of spraining his thumb.
Last Saturday evening double
Leader game of basketball was
played with LeSueur Center on the
local floor The boys played a splen-
lid game and defeated the Center
boys by a score of 25 to 8. The girls
played a very good game, but were
defeated by a score of Fl to 6. The
line I'D for the two teams is as fol-
lows:
Girls: Hazel Flowers and Irene
Dickie, forwards; Luva Perkins,
center; Marion Allen, guard; Alma
Ballman, Dorothy Jaeger guards.
Boys: Harry Allen, Edward Ball
man, guards; Ralph Tilley, center;
Cary Zimmerman and Paul keenan,,
forwards.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-12-22
STATE LIVESTOCK BREEDERS
They Will Hold Meetings at Univer-
sity Farm January 3-5.
eron Saturdays Daily.

The State Livestock Breeders
meetings will attract over 1900 people
to the university farm at ST. Paul
January 3, 4, 5. On January the
Minnesota Sheep Breeders assOcia
ton will hold it's annual meeting and
discuss sheep breeding and it's de-
velopment. w. F. Renk of Sun Prairie,
Wis, and others will take part in the
discussion. The Minnesota Swine
Breeders association will also meet
in an annual session on January 3.
On January the Minnesota Livestock
Breeders association will hold its an
Iual meeting. Professor c. F. Curtiss,
dean of the Iowa Agricultural COL
lege, Ames, Iowa, will give a discus
sion. DR.. c.. w. Gay of the University
Of Minnesota and others will speak
on important livestockk topics.
Thursday evening, January 4, every
live-stoc breeder is invited to attend
the annual banquet to be held in Min
neapolis. On January will be cattle
day, when the Minnesota Hereford
Breeders association, the State
Angus Breeders association, the Min
nesota Jersey association, the newly
organized Minnesota Ayrshire Breed
ers' association and the Minnesota
Red Polled Breeders association will
hold meetings.
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Kasota
From Saturdays Daily.

From Saturdays Daily.
Rev. T. r. Paden of Mankato will
preach in the Presbyterian church
next Sunday afternoon at the usual
hour.
E. E. Boutell is again reported to be
quite seriously ill.
Nels Ecklund and family and Mr..
and Mrs. E. B. Nelson mOtOred to
Eagle Lake Sunday and called on
friends.
The Woman's Missionary society of
the PRESBYTERIAN church met with Mrs.
N. M. Reed Thursday afternoon.
Little Armand Vernon is recovering
from his recent severe illness.
Mrs. Oscar Ecklund and Mrs. Matt
Micheals and children of st. Peter
were guests of Mrs. Frank Komers
Wednesday.
Mrs. E. B. Nelson was a Mankato
shopper Wednesday,.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Lamberton and
children spent Sunday with friends In
the country.
DR.. Lagerstrom of St. Peter will
discontinue his music lessons here
until after the holidays.
Ladies bring lunch baskets and
gentlemen bring pocketbooks to the
box social to be kiven in the school
gymnasium Friday evening. There
will also be basket ball game be-
tween LeSueur and Kasota.
]. E. Davies spent several days of
the week in the twin cities. 4,e.,
Mrs Nels Olson, who underwent
an operation at Rochester several
no1y SC ipip ell h1,t is,
not yet able to return home.
Kasota friends of DR.. w. H. Powell
were panied to learn of his death
which occurred in Minneapolis We'd
nesday afternoon following an illness
of but a few months. Deceased had
been resident of Kasota for the past
twenty years when, owing to fail
ing health, he and his wife moved to
Minneapolis. The doctor leaves many
warm friends here and elsewhere,
WHO will miss him n.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Manske and Mr..
and Mrs. Louis Manske and children
visited Kasota relatives last Sunday.
The thirteenth chapter of the serial
play will be presented at the hall
Saturday evening, entitled "a Fight
for Fortune"
The Degree of Honor elected Off
GERS last Tuesday evening as follows
Chief of honor, Mrs. n. M. Reed; lady
of honor, Ella Gripp: G. of c., Mrs.
H. Severson; recorder, Hannah Mel
son; finances, Mrs. c. E. Rydeen;
treasurer, C. E. Rydeen; usher, Mrs.
Anna Mason; assistant usher, Hazel
Wistrom; inside watch, Hive Peter
son; outside watch Albert Rydeen;
trustee for three years, S. T. Ecklund;
pianist, Mrs. George Larson. Mrs.
Hattie Hurley, grand lady of honor
of ST. Paul, was present at this meet
ing and at the close refreshments
were served.
Miss Ora Davidson of Mankato is
IA week end guest of Kasota friends.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-12-22
SHORTAGE OF CROPS
SHOWN IN REPORTS
United States Agricultural Department
Gave Out Statement Which Puts
Wheat Production at More Than Six
Hundred Thousand Bushels
UNITED Press Dispatch.I


Washington, December Is. = This
United States bureau of crop esti-
mates today issued statement,
showing an unexpected shortage in
most of the staple crops of this coun-
try. All hope that returns from the
American farms late in the year
would decrease the earlier estimates
of shortages has been abandoned. On
the contrary, the developments have
only emphasized the shortage. The
shortage is quite noticeable in wheat,
corn and oats.
There is an increase, however, in
the tobacco crop, which exceeds that
of the year 1915 by 100,000,000 pounds.
The orange crop is also large, eX-
ceeding that of 1915 by two and a half
million boxes. The crop of hay also
shows a good increase.
The total wheat crop of the United
States for the year 1916 is estimated
at 639,S66,000 bushels, against 1925
1000 bushels in 1915, and an aver
age of 72S,225,O0O for the past five
years.
The total corn crop of the United
States for the year 1916 is estimated
at 2,5S3,241 900 bushels, against g.
a9.793,000 bushels in 1915, and g.
1872, 457 900 bushels as an average of
the past five years.
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Kerns
From FI!day's Daily.

From fridays Daily.
A number of young people from the
neighborhood attended a social last
Friday evening at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. August Johnson.
Marietta Kaneff and her school will
give a box social and a fine Christ
mas program at the Lundgren school
house Friday evening of next week,
December %. Everyone is invited to
attend.
Mrs. Charlie Severance, Mrs Elmer
Burnett, Mrs. Harry Burnett and Mrs.
Frank Loucks spent last Wednesday
afternoon with Mrs. Peterson.
c.. c.. Busby and daughter, Beulah,
attended a funeral at Vernon Center
Saturday @
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Parsons enter
tanned Mr. and Mrs. Chester Steel for
dinner Sunday
Aron Michels went out near Good
Thunder Sunday and visited at the
home of his brother, Eli
Harold Murden is working for c. G..
Busby
Mrs. F. E. Budde, daughter, Mary,
and little son, Frank, drove to Nicol-
let Saturday and visited relatives.
Chicken thieves were in the neigh
borhood Saturday night and made
visits at Elmer Burnett's and Lorenzo
Rist. They got away with some
chickens: These thieves had horse
and buggy.
Mrs. George Brown and Mrs. C. H.
Loucks and son, Harry, made a trip
to Mapleton Saturday. Mr.. Loucks
spent the time visiting with II. c..
Hotaling while the ladies attended the
church fair. Mrs. Brown met num-
Der of friends and the day was one
long to be remembered.
M. Busby and son of Vernon Center
spent Sunday night at the G. G.. Bus
by home.
About thirty friends and neighbors
stopped at Will Clark's home Monday
evening after reminding him of his
birthday, they took possession of the
house. Games were played and nice
refreshments were served. Will was
presented with book in honor of the
occasion. Everyone had good time.
Miss Stella Steel of District No. 8
will give her Christmas program at
the church next week Thursday even
ing, December q, at 7:30. Everyone
is invited to attend. The program
will be given next week.
James Loucks has the mumps.
Cecil Wright of Guthrie, who came
for the wedding last week is visiting
Cora Johnson.
Jane Parry and Irene Hanson visit
ed Lucy and Naurie Culp Sunday
Penelope Hanson spent Sunday
afternoon with Cora Johnson.
Rev. George E. Brown preached a
very interesting sermon Sunday morn
ing and Mrs. Jefferson sang solo,
The answer to the question at Sun
day school last Sunday was found in
Job 1928 The next question is
"Where is the Scotch word clout found
in the Bible?" This is the last ques-
ton to be given out.
The Mission Study club will meet
at the church next Sunday afternoon
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MANkATo FREE PRESS
Judson
from Saturdays Daily.

rom Saturdays Daily.
Richard F. Jones and wife and little
daughter left for Chicago Tuesday
morning and from there for short
visit to Wisconsin.
William Roberts has been ailing fol
some time, but is some better at pres
ent.
Mrs. Idris Davis spent few days
at Mankato with friends.
George Roberts and wife of Cambria
attended the funeral of Mrs. John Ed
wards at Minneopa.
Miss Marguerite Rodekuhr spent
several days at st. Peter with hel
uncle, Mr.. Meyers.
Miss Mary CLOSER of North Man
kato spent Sunday with friends, re-
turning Monday.
A. E. McCarger is putting up an
ice house for his future summer use
John B. Jones accompanied by Will
liam Krummel made a trip to Madison
Lake Monday.
Wesley Vrooman broke his arm
Sunday in attempting to crank his
car.
Miss Ethel Williams of Minneopa
spent Sunday with her cousin, Mrs.
Elma Johnson.
Mrs. John Williams has been visit
ing with Mrs. William Owens at Man
kato also with her daughter, Mrs.
Anna Williams.
Mrs. Herman Woller has been sick
for several days, obliged to be bed
but is now better.
nil
surprised last Saturday evening by
the members of the Ladies Aid So
ciety Mrs. Swanson is president OF
the same and as an appreciation OF
her efforts with the work, this affair
was given in the basement of the
church. Nice refreshments were
served and all had a nice time.
This community was struck with
grief early Tuesday morning by the
sad news of the death of Evan Argyle
Evans, which took place at Bis
marck, N. D., following an operation
for appendicitis. Mr.. Evans was born
and raised here, being the son of E.
T. Evans and wife. He was married
about fourteen years ago at Chaseley,
N. D., and lived there since, where
he owned a large farm and nice
home. He was forty years old last
November, a fine man of good habits.
He leaves to mourn his death his
wife and eight children. the oldest
being thirteen years and the young
est twenty-one months, also his faith
er, T.. T. Evans of Minneapolis. three
brothers and four sisters, namely.
Corners F., Edwin and David c., all
of Judson, Mrs. R. o. Roberts of
Lake Crystal, Mrs. John M. Jones.
Miss Esther Evans and Mrs. David
Roberts of Judson. The young widow
as we'll as all the relatives have the
sympathy of all. Conner and Edwin
Evans left Tuesday for North Dakota
to be present at the funeral of their
brother.
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GUILTY OF MANSLAUGHTER
industrial Workers Made That Plea in
Court at Duluth.
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch 7

IAssoc1ated Press DISPATCH
Duluth, December 15-Several In
dustrial Workers of the World, held
here charged with murder in connec-
ton with the killing of Deputy Sheriff
Myron during the iron mine strike
last summer, appeared in court today.
and pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
Three of the eight appeared and
were sentenced to terms of not more
than twenty years in the state peni-
tertiary at Saltwater. The charge
against two others, and one woman
were dismissed. Continuances were
ordered in the remaining cases.