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The Mankato free press., 1916-04-28
Several EiIinas Today.

st. Paul. Mimi, April 21.-Several
filings were received by the secre-
tary of state today. Sydney Ander-
son of Lanesboro filed to succeed him
self as congressman of the first dis
trict Judge of the Seventeenth district
trist judge of the Seventeenth district
A.. c. Praxel has filed for the legisla-
ture from the Fourteenth district.
The Mankato free press., 1916-04-28
From FRIDAYS DaI,y.

Washington, April 21.-The admin
istration is now investigating the re-
ports that German agents have been
behind the trouble that has been
given to the United States by Mexi-
cans. 1t is stated that the object OF
the German government in doing this
is to keep the United States busy in
the western hemisphere, and to pre-
vent arms and other war supplies
from being shipped across the ocean
to Germany's enemies.
The Mankato free press., 1916-04-28
Kinderaartners Were Entertained.

Pupils of the kindergarten room OF
the Pleasant Grove school were en-
tertained at a pretty birthday party
in their room yesterday afternoon, by
little Miss Ruth Alice Hughes, daugh-
ter of Judge and Mrs. Evan Hughes,
in honor of her sixth birthday ami
versary About forty little guests
were present, and spent the hours
from two until four with merry games.
A delicious birthday luncheon of
things dear to children's hearts, a
feature of the menu being hand
some birthday cake, closed the pleas
ant party.
The Mankato free press., 1916-04-28
Odd Fellows viii Celebrate.

The ninety seventh anniversary Of
the Order of Odd Fellows will be eel
ebrated by the local lodge Friday.
April %. The speakers for this oc-
casion will be Rev. Edward Constant,
Professor Hancock and Grand Master
F. M. Payne of Pipestone.
The Mankato free press., 1916-04-28
Parker College Reunion.


Winnebago Enterprise: Plans are
now under way for big reunion of
the Parker College alumni in Winnie
bago on June 6. Professor Hilton Ira
Jones, a graduate of Parker, and now
teaching at the Dakota Wesleyan I'M
versity, Mitchell, S. D., has sent out
circular letters broadcast, tracing all
the "old grads Of Parker, and re-
questing them to be on hand on June
for the reunion. In his letter. Pro-
fessor Jones had the following to say:
"A great gathering of the alumni
and friends of Parker would not only
furnish the joys of reunion, but
would do much by showing the board
that we are hand and heart back Of
their plans to put Parker on the map
as fine Christian college"
The Mankato free press., 1916-04-28
Mankato Girl Assisted at Party.

The following is taken from pa
per in Des Moines, Iowa:
Theodore Karle, the young tenor
with the New York Philharmonic or
chestra, was the center of interest at
an informal tea given yesterday by
his brother and sister, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Johnston, in their apartments
in the Jefferson.
The friends made by the guest of
honor during his brief visit in the
city last autumn were welcomed dur
ing the afternoon and evening and at
seven o'clock a three course luncheon
was served to the twenty guests who
happened to be present at that time.
The tea table bore large bowl of
American Beauty roses and at the
hosts place, in honor of his birthday
anniversary, stood blazing and or
nate birthday cake, decorated in the
yellow chickens and bunnies which
seem to be symbolic of Easter.
Mrs. Johnston was assisted in re-
ceiving her guests by Mrs. Walter
Neuman and by Miss Marjorie Ger
ZACH of Mankato, Mimi, who is the
house guest Of her aunt, Mrs. J. E.
William Prescott of the Jefferson.
Mr. Karle will be complimented at
dinner this evening by Mr.. and Mrs.
Johnston, who will entertain six
guests before the Philharmonic con-
cert. American Beauty roses will be
used to decorate the dinner table.
One of the guests will be Mr.. Royal
Dadmun who will sing the part OF the
high priest in Saint-Saen's opera,
Sampson and Delilah,' at the Col
iseum tomorrow evening.
The Mankato free press., 1916-04-28
Mills Candidate For Reelection.

Judge Ira B. Mills has filed as
candidate for reelection to the board
of railroad and warehouse commits
sioners. Mr. Mills has been a mem
Der of the board for many years, hav-
ing been appointed by Governor
Knute Nelson and he has served con-
tinuously since. He has been val
liable man on the board. $3.50
The Mankato free press., 1916-04-28
Party For MaIcomb Simonds.

Young people of the Christian En-
deavor society of the Christian church
held pleasant party in the church
parlors last evening in honor of Mall
colin Simonds, who has gone to Tex
arcania, Texas, to take charge of sing
ing services during a series of re-
vival meetings, the first of which will
be held on Easter Sunday Mr.. ST.
monds was to have been guest at the
party, but he left Mankato on the
$50 train and consequently the af-
fair was a farewell party without the
honor guest. The young people de-
voted the time to writing letters to
Mr.. SimOnds, whom the trains were
carrying farther away from them each
moment, and these letters will be
forwarded to him in the south. A
pleasant hour was enjoyed in playing
games, and the serving of nice re-
freshments brought the party to a
close.
The Mankato free press., 1916-04-28
Little Girls Proved to Be Charming
HosteSses.

Little Misses Beneta Barney, daugh-
ter of DR.. and Mrs. Paul Barney and
Marcella Kennedy, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. c. l.. Kennedy, were host
esses yesterday afternoon at a pret-
tily arranged Easter party in honor of
their classmates, the pupils in the
second grade, taught by Miss Holmes
in the Pleasnt Grove school, the af-
fair being held in the school, room a
delightful time was enjoyed in sing
ing songs, playing games. and with
The Mankato free press., 1916-04-28
AT Battle Craft to Be Toned Up
For Sea Duty
blue JACKETS AT WORK
Thirty War Vessels Will Reach
The Top Notch of
Efficiency
ASSOCIATED Press Dlspatchf

From fridays OaFfs.
Boston, April 21.-Seven thousand
blue Jackets at the Charleston navy
yard were put in overalls today for
the purpose of making thirty war
vessels in the harbor ready for sea
at the earliest possible hour. 1t is
authoritively stated that virtually
every ship would be at the top notch
of efficiency in fifteen days.
Ships Ready to Sail.
TINTED Press Dispatch
Philadelphia, Penn, April 21.-Or-
ders have been received from Wash
ington by the League Island Navy
yard to have the two big battleships,
Connecticut and Rhode Island, ready
to sail within twenty four hours. The
collier Br'ltus, one of the largest that
the government possesses, has been
ordered to the Pacific coast.
Washington, April ,21.-It was Cffi-
cially announced today by the navy
department that during the coming
summer there would be maneuvers by
the American warships in the At
lantic, far exceeding any maneuvers
that ever were held by the Ameri-
can navy before. Attack and defense
Of New York and Boston will be spe-
cial features. ..iau
"Give The Girls a Chance" is the
subject that Mr. C. w. Arnold, super
intendent of the Northwestern Socie
ty for the Prevention of Vice, Of Min
neapolis, announces for his lecture
tonight at the Christian church, and
his aim is to show that in many cases
she has no chance for her liberty, in
some of the traps that are laid foi
her by vicious agencies. Mr.. Arnold
is not unknown to Mankato audi
ences, he having advocated law
some years ago that has nearly elimi-
mated one class of mischief that has
been most disastrous to young men
and women OF, the state.
He seeks rather to eliminate the
hidden causes of crime than punish
criminals and shows up how the great
mass Of people have been hood
winked by agencies that have held
up their heads as legitimate avenues
of business. His revelations as to
the sources of crimes leaves the
parents of young people with an idea
that perhaps they have been exceed
ingly remiss in their duty in pro-
tecting their children against evil in
fuences.
Mr. Arnold is very desirous that
the business men of MankatO shall
hear him and promises some revela-
tions on the lines of immoral infiu-
ences that have to. do with drawing
trade away from home enterprises
The lecture is free, but an Offering
for the work will he taken
The Mankato free press., 1916-04-28
From Frida,'s Daily.

From Fridays Daily.
A number of republicans from the
third district are endeavoring to get
H. H. Flowers of Cleveland, speaker
of the house, to run for the republi-
can nomination for lieutenant COVER
nor, says The st. Paul Pioneer Press
Several of them were in st. Pau
and Minneapolis yesterday canvass
ing the situation, but mostly they
were in communication with other re-
publicans over the third district
seeking to bring pressure to bear up
on Flowers, who is rather reluctant tc
get into the game for any office this
year. The issue will probably be de-
cided within a day or two.
The third district already has one
candidate for lieutenant governor in
the person of DR.. ]. A. Gates of Ken
yon, and if Flowers gets in there will
be lively fight unless Dr. Gates car
be induced to pull out.
The Mankato free press., 1916-04-28

lily removed to Minneapolis, where
he entered school and graduated from
the Central high school with the
class of 1895. Following his gradua-
ton he entered the fruit commission
business with his father, the firm be-
ing known as the Minneapolis Prod
ed with that company up the time of
his death. On October %, 1897, he
was unitedin marriage with Miss Ada
Merrick of GAINESVILLE, Ohio, the cere-
mony being solemnized in Minneapo-
lis where Miss Merrick was making
her home with an aunt. Mr.. and
Mrs. Besser then spent two years at
Duluth, Mimi, after which they came
to Mankato in 1900. and have made
this city their home ever since. Mr.
Besser had charge of the Mankato
Packing House for year, but after
that he returned to the work of trav-
cling salesman, and has been with
the Mankato Fruit company for about
nine years, proving one of the most
popular statesmen the company ever
had.
The surviving relatives are the wild
ow and little son, Merrick, the par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. George Besser of
Minneapolis and sister Mrs. c. R.
Hall. Funeral announcements will be
made later.
Statement of Physician.
The following is statement of the
attending physician, DR.. A. e. Soh-
mer, in regard to the death of Mr.
BeSSer:
"W. w. Besser died very suddenly
at 11:15 p. m. yesterday. His con-
dition was progressing satisfactorily
and he has been out of bed part OF
each day since Sunday.
There was no sign of danger, and
he was apparently doing well until
HOO p. m. last night, when sudden
ly heart failure developed and he ex-
niro6 in q faw minutac
The Mankato free press., 1916-04-28
From Fridays Daily.

tons in England, as seen by Mr..
Henry Gordon Selfridge, the
American who introduced the
American department store and
American business methods into
London trade with enormous fl
nancial success. Mr. Selfridge
long has been a close student of
international and European COM
mercial economics.l
London, April 11.-[By MALL
Europe will rise rapidly from the
ashes of war; Demobilizing the great
armies, restarting the machinery
and collecting the threads of COM
merce will take time, but the spirit
of revival will be much greater than
ever before.
The belligerent nations enormous
new machinery for making muni-
tions will, mostly, be adapted to
developing various manufactures.
This will be great asset.
| question whether labor will ever
permit a return of the pre-war low
scale wages in England, France or
Germany. | think the standard OF
labor has been permanently raised
throughout Europe / am very glad
of it.
Tremendous impetus has been
given to female labor. European
women have for years wanted a
larger place in the commercial world
They have it.
These women never again will Oc
'cupy dull, uninteresting places in the
home This will increase the supply
Of labor after the war perhaps fifty
per cent.
/ think increased production will
employ part of this increased supply
The European labor supply at the
beginning of the war was greater than
the demand. This was the reason fo1
the low wages. Still / think l am
right that wages are permanently
raised l think they will be raised by
the power of the trade unions. Europe
will, after the war, no matter if il
lasts two years more, have enough
money to do business. Those who
have been living on the interest OF
their money will suffer most. The
rich man who is active can afford tC
lose his money because he is contin-
ually getting more. 1t has been the
custom for a man to retire from OF
never enter business, just living upor
his small or large income, and seeking
"a peerage or baronetcy. Now he viii
find it wise and inviting to become
a business man who helps produce.
think society, so often snobbish ant
unintelligent in big affairs, will
The Mankato free press., 1916-04-28

ments were served by the two small
hostesses, assisted by the little
Misses Marian Nicholson and Con-
stance ComstOck, and Masters Moen
Force and Paul Nordgaard. The dec
orations were in Easter novelties, and
each guest was presented with a
pretty Easter favor. The happy aft
ernoon was greatly enjoyed by the
young people.
The Mankato free press., 1916-04-28
Program For Piano Recital.

The following is the program for
the piano recital by Miss Dorothy
Mitchell at Normal hall Monday
night:
Variations F minor Haydn
Etudes Symphoniques -. .Schumann
Nocturne B major ....... Chopin
Nocturne G major .......... Chopin
Balade A fiat major ........ Chopin
Rhapsodie hongroise No. 13. List
Clair de Lune .........., -. .Debussy
Paraphrase on The Waltz from "Die
Fledermaus" Strauss -Schuett
The Mankato free press., 1916-04-28
Lyric Male Chorus Will Make Tour.

The Lyric Male Chorus of Gustavus
Adolphus college at ST. Peter will
leave next week Thursday on tour
to twelve Minnesota and Wisconsin
cities, where they will give concerts.
The Lyric is composed of twenty two
active members, with Professor A. w.
Anderson as director. They will end
their trip at st. Paul May 6, and aft
er their return they will join the
Schumann Ladies' chorus of the
school in giving grand home con-
cert in ST. Peter
The Mankato free press., 1916-04-28
From fridays DaI,v.


Charged with arson and with being
forty four years old, and Thomas
Daily seventeen years old, both resi-
dents of Pine Island, Mimi, were
arrested yesterday on the order of
Robert Hargadine, state fire marshal,
he said last night.
The men are accused of setting fire
to a small cottage, occupied by Jacob
Bergner, weight years old, and
Frank Bone, seventy y-eight, as the re-
suit of which Bergner lost his life
and his aged partner was severely
burned.
The fire occurred April but knowl-
edge of the crime has been concealed,
MIR. Hargadine said.
The building was owned by Alfred
Harkcun of Pine Island and was in
sured for $40O.
1t is alleged the men planned to get
the insurance. Deputy marshals are
investigating, and other arrests may
follow.
The accused were placed in the
Goodhue county Jail at Redwing
Mrs. Mamie Wigton Latourell of
Mountain Lake, former resident of
Mankato, died at Mountain Lake on
April 49, Mrs. Latourell and her little
son, aged twelve, used to live in Man
kato,- occupying rooms, over the Brell
store. Two years ago Mrs. Latourell
left Mankato and went to Mountain
Lake to keep house for her brother,
Bert M Wigton Mrs. Latourell was
born eight miles north of Mountain
Lake. She was thirty five years old.
Two weeks ago she underwent an op-
Grafton at Springfield, Mimi.
The Mankato free press., 1916-04-28

Henry G. Gerlach, Jr., has arrived
home from Goshen. Indiana, and was
accompanied by Milton Lotta, who is
his house guest at the home of his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Gerlach
After the Easter vacation both young
men will take a course of study in
the engineering department at the
|state university.
n. c. Haley, who for the past sew
reral years has been in charge of tele-
graph lines and repair work on the
Northwestern road and whose head
quarters have been at Mankato, left
Saturday with his family for Miller
South Dakota, where he has accepted
line repair work with the Northwest
ern Telephone company. His sue
cessor has as yet not been named.
John Burmeister of Minneapolis
formerly a resident of Mankato, and
brother of G. H. Burmeister and
nephew of H. P. Burmeister of this
city, is confined to his bed with a
broken leg and other injuries, and will
not be able to be UP again for about
three months, according to the fol-
lowing paragraph which appeared in
The Minneapolis Tribune yesterday:
John Burmeister. president of the
Northern Baseball league, will not be
able to attend the opening game be-
tween Duluth and Superior on May 4
at Superior, as he intended. Instead
he will be confined to his bed at his
home. Yesterday, while cranking his
automobile the motor backfred and
he was thrown to the ground His
left leg was broken in three places
and his back was badly sprained. He
will not be able to get up for two OF
three months, his physicians de-
clare"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-10-08
THE MARKETS
WHEAT PRICES
JUMP UPWARD
Market Closes Strong With De-
cember at $1.59 IL and
MAY at $1.58 "a

Chicago, Oct. Wheat prices took
an upward swing today, influenced
chiefly by emphatic official denials
that ambassador Gerards visit to the
United States had anything to do with
peace proposals. The market closed
strong, ! sc to sac net higher, with
December at $1.591s and May $l.5SA
Corn gained &c, oats finished un-
changed to a shade lower and provis-
ions unchanged to BIC higher.
Discrediting Of peace rumors SEEM
ed to be sufficiently ample to war
rant majority Of wheat traders in
abandoning the bear side as soon as
the market opened.
Announcement that no rain had fall
len in Argentina and that damage
from drought was being extended on
q broad scale did a good deal to
strengthen the wheat market here and
especially late in the session.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-10-08
MOTOR VEHICLE LAW
WOULD NET $275,0O0
Proposed Graded License Fee To
Bring More Money for
Roads 80

A motor vehicle graded license
which would net the states good roads
fund $275,0O0 is being drafted by tar
experts at the capital. The proposed
law, which would impose upon the
motor owner a very moderate assess
! ment, as compared with those in Other
states, cOntemplates a graduated
schedule beginning at So and running
up to $25 for cars OF over sixty horse.
power. The average license fee would
be IS the car, and inasmuch as North
Dakota is slated for $4,000 cars in
1917, the first years revenues would
aggregate a very nice sum. Even it
two-thirds Of the proceeds from the
automobile license were returned to
the counties in which they originate.
there would remain more than $50, 1000
which the state could utilize in meet
ing the requirements of the Shackle-
ford good roads bill.
To date 4O,125 automobile and 1909
motorcycle licenses have been issued
for 1915. The total revenue has been
1924, 1902. all of which, after the ex-
pense of administration, cost of tags,
ETC.. has been deducted, will be re-
turned to the counties The present
license fee is So fiat, whether for a
motorcycle or a twin'siX. With a
graded license fee averaging S., and
with an increase of $4,000 cars, which
may be reasonably expected, the coun-
ties in 1917 woul receive fifty percent
more as their share Of the license
l,,,1 3,ot0
a state good roads fund.
One Car to IS People.
The total number Of vehicles H.
censed in 1915 was 26,415. The total
to date for 1916, 41,434, including
"bikes," shows an increase of 1903.
Eased upon the 1915 census, there Is
now one gas rig of some type for
every fifteen citizens of the Flicker
tail state, which comes very near be-
ing a record. ..
With the coming of the motor car,
there has been a corresponding in
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-10-08
STOCK MARKET 81.
MUCH STRONGER
Total Sales Amount to 685,000
Shares; Slight Chill Elk
perienced

New York, Oct. 7.--Rumors circu-
lated yesterday regarding peace over
lures by the Central powers lost their
effect in today's stock market. The
market experienced another slight
chill in today's twO-hour session. but
more than made up its lost ground.
closing with a strong undertone and
numerous net advances.
Much of the heavy trading of the
first hour, in which some stocks re-
coded one to three points, was attri-
buted to an eager short interest and
liquidation from interior points. 1t
was regarded as significant that rail-
les and actual gains were effected on
very moderate dealings as compared
with the heavy transactions that &C
companied the decline. Total sales
amounted to 6S5,000 shares.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-10-08
BIG FEATURE At
THE AUDITORIUM

"Where Are My Children" asks
the District Attorney of his childless
wife. She shudders and remains sill
ent. Later her name is found in the
books of the doctor whom her hus-
band has convicted of criminal Oper-
ations. One of scores of tense situa-
tions, tragic in their social signific-
ance which makes where Are My
Children" the greatest Of all photo
plays. With brilliant cast headed
by Tyrone Powers.
This marvellous production created
"a sensation on Broadway. Enthusiast
tically endorsed by Press, Public and
Clergy; by Rev. D. F. Parkhurst, the
best known clergyman in America; by
Father John ]. Hughes, Superior Paul
list Father Of the United States, and
others of equal prominence.
Every mother and father, every
young man and woman, married and
single should see this great drama
even at sacrifice. Watch for it at
the Auditorium next Thursday, Fri
day and Saturday.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-10-08
Explaining Catastrophe.

J "A rfve,year-old boy was joyously
Driving his pet dog hitched to a small
wagon one afternoon last week. A
woman passing said, 'That is fine
horse and wagon you have" ITS a
krain and engine" testify replied the
child. Returning two hours later the
woman saw the boy sitting on the side
Ealk beside the broken wagon. "Oh,
what has happened: said she sympa-
1hcticelly. ..The engine saw cat"
briefly replied the boy.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-10-08
NEW DICTIONARIES ARE
DISPOSED OF RAPIDLY

Appreciation of the offer of The
New Universities Dictionary being
made by this paper to it's readers is
shown in the steady increase in the
distribution, The popularity Of the
book has become more widespread,
as those who were among the first to
secure copy have told their friends
about the dictionary or have shown it
to them. Each day the distributing
clerks have been besieged by crowds
of coupon-holders. ..
Many comment on the work In
terms of highest praise.
II never spent ninety-eight cents to
better purpose in my life," a well.
known lawyer declared. II have long
been wanting just such dictionary.
1t is thoroughly up to date; gves q
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-10-08
Wholesale Slaughter.

HudsOn-"But look here, old man.
As far as can make out you're en-
gagged to four girls at once. The little
god With the arrows has been pretty
busy with you" %gudson-"Arrows?
The little beast has been using ma
chine gun on me"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-10-08
+. e. YOUNG

FOR SAlE-The Terry White house,
$40 Fifth street, rooms, hot water
heat, oak finish downstairs maple
floors, full basement, 100000: ST.
10000 cash, balance easy terms.
FOR SAlE-15,0OO acres on crop pay.
ments in various parts of the coun-
ty, also dozens of other pieces on
very reasonable cash terms.
FOR SAlE-Lots in Riverview Addi-
tion at the lowest prices for we'll
located lots in any part of the city.
Buyers fully protected in every
way. Prices $4,000 to 100000 for.
50-foot lots.
F. e. YOUNG
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1916-10-08
Preventive for Wrinkles.

Who was it that said "a good d.
yestiOn and a merry heart will do
more to prevent wrinkles than any
wrinkle cream invented?' Whoever
did say it is pretty nearly right, isn't
he?