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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-30
GALLINGER IS CRITICAL

Senator Gallinger of New Hampshire, republican leader, said this morning:
 II am in favor of creating law as a result of which the interstate commerce commission or some other authorized body will consider the complaint of labor before labor shall demoralize the country as result of a strike.
 However, we may not succeed in put ting such a law on the statute books prior to March 1. In September We saw the power of organized labor. We saw organized labor, sitting with revolver and watch in hand demanding the passage within a limited time of the so-called eight-hour law We saw how successful were the threats of organized labor
 Against the Presidents programme, or ganized labor is grimly preparing to do battle. Can Congress, which once sur rendered now prevail? That is the ques- tion.''
 "G. 0, P. REAL OBSTACLE
 The republican leader is evidently under the impression that it will be with diff culty that the strike-prevention legisla- ton is enacted before March 4.
 Senator Bankhead is also in doubt. But he doesn't figure organized labor the principal stumbling block. He believes the republicans will prove to be the main bstace.
 Do you think the republicans will ar dently support the measure?'' he asked.
 It was plain that had he replied to his own question, his answer would have heen in the negative
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-30
WHY EMBARGO IS WANTED

Washington, November 29.-(SpeciaD- The Brooklyn Times, regarding the eff fort of Representative fltzgeraid or New York to establish food embargo. declared there's nigger in the wood- pile.'
 According to this newspaper, published in the home borough of the representa- tive, MT. Fitzgerald. anxious to leave the House is grooming himself under the tutelage of Charles F. Murphy, to enter the race for controller of the city of New York. Plausibility is lent the theory of the Times by the fact that some tContinued on Page TveIveS
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-05-19
Vernon Center
from FRIDAYS Daily.

From Fridays Daily.
John Halverson has rented the
Bailey house on Main street, and the
family are making preparations tC
move into the same this week.
A.. c. Gray has finished thing his
ten acre lot in the eastern part OF
the village. The Tiers left yesterday
and Harry Bailey is at work filling
bitches. F. r. Lowell has got a going
on the thing business, and likes ii
SO well, do1't suppose he'll stop until
his whole 240 acre farm will be tiled
He ordered another car load of tile
last week. Mr. Mcmahon is out at the
Klavis farm experimenting the laying
Of big contract.
1t has been known for some time
that there was a possibility of a
change TO take place in the pulpit of
the Methodist church and that Rev.
w. r. Palmer, enc of the strongest
men in the conference, and lecturer
of wide fame and popularity was to
be called to more important work,
and Tuesday Harry Halverson, church
secretary, was informed that the
bishop had called Rev. w. r. Palmer
to the Parker college association to
take charge of the finance and other
important departments. Mr. Palmer
will spend the most of his time travel
ing and lecturing in the interest Of
this college Mr.. Palmer is spending
part of the week in Winnebago look
ing over the situation. He will leave
here the first of June and his place
Will be filled by an able western man
who has lately come into the con-
ference, DR.. Coke, late Of the Columbia
River district conference. 1t is SAID
whatever is, is best, and while we
sincerely regret the removal of Rev.
and Mrs. Palmer from this village,
seemingly at most inopportune time,
we must take our medicine and ex-
tend to his successor hearty greet
ing and cooperation from the church.
Mrs. Wendlandt suffered painful
accident Tuesday afternoon, which
will confine her to her room for
some days. Standing on her steps
which is about three feet high, the
wind blew with such force that II
pushed her off the step. She fell with
such force as to bruise her face and
side and sprained both her ankles,
one very badly. This morning she is
quite comfortable, but her locomotion
is at standstill.
The Misses Eva Nelson and Celia
Marie Cox spent Sunday afternoon
with Lydia Annis in North Vernon.
just before the storm, Ross Anniso
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From Fridays OaIIv.

[ y 'ob oaUy.
| Third district bankers will meet
in st. Peter Friday, May 10.
The meetings will be held at the
| opera house. An automobile ride OF
the city and surrounding country
VIII be given the delegates at the
completion of the business session in
the afternoon. In the evening the
| three banks of the city will be hosts
OF the delegates at banquet to be
served at the Hotel Nicollet.
The following is the program:
Morning Session.
invocation, Rev. ]. NJ. Manner
A es s of Welcome, Mayor
Adolph Bornemann.
Response, Gordon C. Smith, presi-
dent third district group, vice pres
ident Stock Yards National bank,
South st. Paul
Reading of minutes.
Appointment Of committees.
Address, Advantage of a Country
Bank Belonging to the Federal Re-
serve Bank" Theodore Void, gov
ernor Federal Reserve Bank of Min
neapolis.
Afternoon Session.
Address, Rural Credit Legisla-
ton" o. NJ. Corwin, Wells G. Dickey
company, Minneapolis.
Address, American Institute of
Bank Clerks" g. H. Richards, secre-
tary Minnesota Bankers association.
Address, Value of the Dunn Law"
Mr.. Chas. A. Forbes, Minnesota
State Highway commission
Address, County Organizations"
Hon. A. H. Turrittin, superintendent
of banks OF Minnesota.
Legal Question Box, Judge Lorin
Cray president National Citizens
bank, Mankato, Minnesota.
The business meeting will follow
st. Peter District of the Swedish
Lutheran Minnesota conference will
hold the next district meeting in the
Swedish Lutheran church of this city,
commencing Saturday evening of this
week at eight o'clock with devotional
services, the sermon to be given by
Rev. G. E. Lindsten of Cologne, Mimi
Sunday morning during the regular
devotional period President o. ].
Johnson Of Gustavus Adolphus COL
lege, st. Peter, will preach. At p. m.
a discussion of church matters will
be held, the discussion being led by
Rev. l.. Malmberg of st. Peter.
Sunday evening DR.. G. Rast of
Carver, Mimi, will preach the
sermon. !;
Rev. j. E. Erickson of Waseca will
preach in the church at Belgrade
Sunday morning.
Rev. G. e. Lindsten of Cologne will
preach in the Judson church Sunday
afternoon
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Takes over the Coliseum.

L1iSSUCIdteU fTeSS DISpdtCu.J
Chicago, May 12.-The Coliseum
was today formally taken over by the
republican national committee through
its sergeant arms, William F.
Stone. Stone, who has moved his Of
fees there, will keep open house for
the army of visitors who are already
beginning to head this way.
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More Than Hundred Thousand
Job Handed Company
from Fridays Daily.

FROM fridays Oaity.
The Widell company was advised
yesterday that it was awarded a
large contract in Peoria, ILL.,, at the
bid of $11S,000 This is viaduct to
be constructed jointly by the Chica-
go and Northwest, the Chicago Bur-
lington and Quincy and Minneapolis
and st. Louis railways and the city
of Peoria. The viaduct when COM
pleted will be about $500 feet long.
The Widell company has also been
advised that it has been awarded the
contract by the Great Northern rail-
way for the construction of the
bridges on what is known as the lake
district, between. st. Paul and Du-
luth, which contract calls for the
construction of twelve bridges. 1t
has also been awarded the contract
for the construction Of eight bridges
on the Omaha railway between st.
Paul and Sioux City.
Many Other Contracts.
This is in addition to the con-
tracts that the company received
from the Chicago and Northwestern
railway the early part of the season,
consisting of the bridge work on the
Galena division, and Minnesota and
Dakota divisions, besides large
structure over the Fox river at Gen.
eva, III. The company is also oper-
ating the Stockton crushing plant for
the Northwestern railroad, at which
place it is turning out crushed stone
for ballast at the rate of fourteen
cars per day. This material is be-
ing used for track ballast east of
Winona
The above contracts, together
with the contract for the construc-
ton of the bridge at Mankato, as
sures the Widell company of good
seasons work.
WideIHs Contract in Mankato.
Just below the city end of Main
street bridge over the Minnesota
river, side track has been cOmplet-
ed for the unloading Of the materials
for the construction Of the new
bridge by the Widell company. This
side track is connected with the
Northwestern track by switch,
and runs right along the edge of the
fill
1t is expected very soon to receive
the southern lumber for the con-
struction of the cofferdams. After
this is received, the construction OF
the cofferdam for the abutment or
the bridge on the city side will COM
mence.
Over on the village side, the big
barge for the pile drivers is about
complete 1t is expected that this will
about Wednesday it is thought that
the pile drivers will come from chi
cago.
Derricks are about to be erected on
the city side, near the new temper
airy side track, for the unloading OF
material off the cars.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-05-19
Go to School Tonioht.

Citizens. of Mankato should at
tend the go to School Night" at
the high school building tonight. The
hours are 1870 to nine O'Clock Some
very interesting features will be
shown.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-05-19

Arnold Brecht
Weary Wraggles, tramp ........
Holscombe, a detective ........
................. Henry RoesSler
Squar Brown, of the village ...
RUDE Miller, town constable ....
Joe Bloom
Fiddler Ralph Wadell
Mrs. Arabella Simpkins, deaf
Meadow 49,. -. Theresa Fischer
Betsy Brown, country MAIDEN.
Mae Catlin
Scraps, waif from the city 49,.
........M Mrs. Henry Greenwald
After the play fair will be held
at which articles will be given away,
which were donated by the business
men of Minnesota Lake. The pro-
ceeds of both the play and the fair
will be for baseball team for the
coming year.
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Open House Function.

Mankato high school will entertain
tonight at one of their popular open
house" functions, and classes will be
found at work in the different depart
ments under their instructors the
same as during the day periods. The
guests will be taken from one room
to another, and may visit every de-
partment and see exactly how the
young people study. The open house
will be of especial interest to parents
and friends of the students, and the
people Of Mankato are cordially well
coined to visit the school at this time
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From Fri6s,'s Daily.

From FriGs,'s Daily.
Washington, May ia statement
came today from the French en-
bassy at Washington that while
France was sincerely DESTROYS Of
peace, and was as willing to make
peace as any of her allies, she would
turn a deaf ear to any such terms of
peace as those laid down by the Ger
man chancellor, DR.. Won Bethmann
Hollweg, in his recent address on
that subject to the German reichstag.
The French embassy stated that
France would be glad to have the
United States make peace, but it was
evident from the latest German note
that Germany would like to use the
United States to obtain for her more
favorable peace terms than she could
otherwise possibly get.
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Wiener Roast Party.

Misses Gertrude and Dora Engelen
were hostesses last night at wiener
roast party held in Sibley park, about
twenty guests being in attendance. A
bonfire was built on the sand near the
river, and a nice picnic supper was
served, wieners being toasted over the
bonfire for the sandwiches. An hour
was enjoyed playing games, and the
affair was enjoyed by all present.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-05-19
Death of GAINESVILLE Man.

Chris Guyer, well known man of
GAINESVILLE, died there yesterday aft
ernoon. He had been retired from
business activities for several years
He had been in failing health for
some time. aszsy i4fs,
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From Fridays Daily.
Shower For Miss Eekman.

Shower For Miss Eckman.
Misses Hazel Clark and Erma Dau-
Der were hostesses last evening at a
prettily appointed parcel shower
party in honor of Miss Eva Eckman,
who will be June bride The af-
fair was held at the Clark home on
Broad street, the rooms being decor
ated with a profusion of jonquils and
foliage in a general color scheme of
yellow and white. Thirteen young
ladies were present, and a delicious
supper was served, the place cards
and table decorations being carried
out with jonquil designs, and table
bouquets of the flowers. Near the
chair occupied by Miss Eckman a
postoffice box had been arranged,
and large sign surmounted it which
read "Cupids Parcel Post" From the
center of the table a miniature path
led TO the box, and along the route
Mere placed little kewpies of various
sizes, all carrying packages to de-
post in the mail box, and the box
itself was already filled with gift par
cells, which were opened by the pros
pective bride and found to contain a
large number of handsome and use
full gifts. Following the supper the
evening was spent in playing bridge.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-05-19
TWO "GreasersD Locked Un.

Two Mexicans, Cornelio Diaz and
Ben Bella, were locked up this after
noon on the charge Of drunkenness
and disorderly conduct. v1s.... s.sa,.
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Carnation Club Entertained.

The Carnation club of Superior
Lodge No. 5, Degree of Honor, was
delightfully."- entertained at the home
of Mrs. William Julian, sos West
Fourth street yesterday afternoon.
Twenty members We're present. Nice
refreshments were served by Mrs
Julian and all had a most enjoyable
time.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-05-19
Minnesota Lake to Enjoy Home Tai
ent Play.

The Minnesota Lake Dramatic
company will present a three-ac
rural comedy at Kauffmann's hall en-
titled "In Swampscott Holler" Friday
evening, May 10: Following is the
cast: s~
Eph Cinchbox ....Henry Greenwald
Carleton Du Ruyter, rogue. 49,.
................. Howard TrJams
Willie Smith, a farm hand -. -.
...... Bennie Klaus
George Cinchbox, Eph' IS son ,....s
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-05-19
Ar Art Exhibit.

Ar Art Exhibit.
An art exhibit is being planned by
the faculty and art students of the
Academy of Our Lady of Good Coun-
sci, and promises to be of consider
able interest locally, as number of
Mankato young ladies will have can
vases on display. The exhibit will
include studies in oil, pastel, char
coal. and water color, and some very
beautiful pictures have already been
prepared for the exhibit, among
them large canvases which will at
tract much attention. The exhibit
will be free to the public, and will
take place the first week in June.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-05-19
John II. HEARLEY, UNITED PRESS
CORRESPONDENT.

Paris, May 12-Wanted, $500 Bel
gian war orphans. This is Amerl-
cas- latest appeal to battle-scarred
Flanders.
Rev. John B. de Vile of Chicago
today is hearlding it throughout Al
bert's tiny kingdom. The Belgian
American alliance commissioned the
Illinois clergyman to the task Re
ports of his progress have reached
the French capital.
Father de Vile personally is round
ing up the great throng of youngsters.
Boys and girls, ranging from two and
three to thirteen years, are his
quests.
Belgians and Belgian Americans,
living in the states, have supplied him
with the names and probable where
abouts of orphaned nephews, nieces
and grandchildren. All now are wait
ing to gather the little mOtherless
and fatherless chicks under the peace
full shelter of their own wings.
Not few "unhypenated" Americans
are also parties to the charitable en-
terprise.
The clergyman's searches are TAX
ing him into city and hamlet. Every
where he is forced to foot his way In
to avenue and byroad. War denies
him the luxury of either horse or au-
tomobile. Fifteen, sixteen and even
twenty miles he covers in single
day.
Very short and very stout, he
puffs along with much effort; but
with good old Yankee cheerfulness he
makes the best of it.
Railroad and ship tickets for the
brood already are provided. Father de
Vile in person will escort the $500
children to America. Afterward, he
will supervise their adoption, for
the most part in the south and west.
Wartime works of mercy are not
new to Father de Vile. Some months
ago he placed 600 Belgian war or
phans in childless American homes.
he had settled a colony
of Belgian farmers and their families
in the states.
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Fine Musical Program.

An especially good musical pro-
gram was rendered last evening at
Emmanuel Lutheran church, the af-
fair being a sacred concert given
under the auspices of Bethany La
dies college. Some of the best mus
ical talent of the city had been en-
gagged, and with the talent furnished
by the college very pleasing pro-
gram of nine beautiful selections was
given. Miss Nellie Nitzkowski pre-
sided at the pipe organ, and opened
the program with an "Andante in
G." by Batiste. The Bethany Double
quartet sang Come Thou Almighty
King" by Giardini. and Rats "Cava-
tina" was played by trio composed
of Mrs. Minnie Hubbard, violin, Miss
Nellie Nitzkowski, pipe organ, w. F..
Weimar, cello. ain Heavenly Love
Abiding" was given as a duet num-
Der by Miss Lora Lulsdorff and Mr..
Harold SLIDER. Meditation" by
Bach Gounod was played by Mrs.
Minnie Hubbard, after which the
Bethany double quartet sang "The
Lord is My Shepherd" by Warhurst,
Miss Susan Hantelmann being the
soloist. Miss Lulsdorff sang Send
Out Thy Light by Hawley, and was
followed by the trio who played
the beautiful "Traeumerei' by
Schumann. The program was brought
to close by the singing of "Holy,
Holy, Holy" by the Bethany double
quartet The concert was largely
attended, and proved musical treat
to the audience
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-05-19
Never Had Ring.

UNITED Press Dispatch
Boston, Mass, May 12.-Miss Laura
L. Johnson of Minneapolis, who is
suing Rev. Charles c. Wilson for
$4,000 for breach of promise, ad-
mitted on the stand today that she
never had an engagement ring from
him and that she had kept company
with other young men Of the Uni
versity of Vermont
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st. Paul, Mimi, May 12.-Archbish-
OPP John Ireland has addressed to the
parochial schools of his ch-diocese
a proclamation urging that more be
done by them for the proper observ-
ancea of Memorial day.
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EIks' Dance Tonight.

Jones Brothers Novelty orchestra
of Luverne has been engaged to fur
nish the music for the B. p. O. E.
dance at the Elks club house tonight,
and dancing will be continued from
nine until one o'clock. This affair is
the annual May party given by the
Elks, and is the last dance that will
be given by them this season. An
especially good program of dance
music has been selected, and Elks and
their friends who attend are assured
of very pleasant evening.
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Drill MeetiEc and Smoke Social.

Drill Meeting and Smoke Social.
Canton Colfax No. 9, !. o. o. f. will
hold q drill meeting tonight. Special
business will come before the meet
ing, and Il smoke social will be held
at the close Of the business session.
al officers and chevaliers are re-
quested 10 be present by order of the
captain.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-05-19

Attorney j. G. Redding Dead.
j. G. Redding, prominent attorney
of Window, is dead. He was one of
the first settlers in Window.
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Attorney Arthur Schaub has re-
turned from ST. James were he ap-
peared as attorney for Louis Wolf
in the case of William Getting vs..
Louis Wolf the plaintiff alleging
that Wolf was indebted to the estate
of his father, the late George A. Wolf,
to the sum of $500 on note which
he had given his father and which
it was alleged had not been paid
Mr.. Getting is guardian for Adam
Wolf, one Of the heirs. The defend
ant claimed that he had paid the
note a long time ago. and the evil
dence not being sufficient the case
against Mr.. Wolf was dismissed by
Judge w. l.. Comstock upon motion
by Attorney Schaub. Seager & Sea-
ger and E. c. Farnum acted as attor-
neys for the plaintiff.
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Rev. James E. freeman to Ad-
dress the Graduates
From Fisday's Daily.


Arrangements have been completed
for the speakers for the normal
school commencement. The bacca-
laureate sermon will be preached by
the Rev. John Walker Powell, d. D.,
pastor of the Lowry Hill Congrega-
tional church of Minneapolis. DR..
Powell was a student in the model
school under the presidency of Doc
tor John, his father having been a
pioneer preacher known as Father
Powell through this section of the
country. Old residents will be inter-
ested in seeing and hearing him; he
has a fine reputation as speaker.
This service will be held at the audi
forum on Sunday afternoon, June 4.
The Commencement Speaker.
The commencement address on
Thursday evening will be given by
the Rev James E. Freeman, d. D.,
rector of st. Marks church, Mime
apolis. Doctor Freeman has a great
reputation as preacher and orator.
He is one of the leaders in the Epis-
copal denomination and in the civic
affairs of the Northwest.
The diplomas will be delivered to
the graduates by Mr.. Leslie Welter,
member of the state normal board
from Moorehead.
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Washington, May 12.-In the meet
ing of the senate judiciary commit
tee today, the charge was brought
against Louis D. Brandeis, nominal
ed by President Wilson for justice of
the supreme court, that he had at
tempted to form trust of the to-
bacco and cigar retail business by a
plan to unite the United Cigar Stores
company with the Riker- Hegemann
drug stores for the cigar trade.