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Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-20
FOUL MURDER
 AT DOUGLAS
WOMAN OF THE UNDERWORLD
Head Is Crushed in With Machinist's s Hammer Throat Is Cut, and Ear In BarbarOus Manner.

Mystery surrounding the murder of Babe" Brown, a woman of the underworld found dead in her crib No. 16, on Upper Front street at Ju- reau yesterday afternoon remains un- solved, but a number of clues are be- ing ferreted out and there is likeli- hood that developments will follow soon.
 The coroner's jury which investi gated the murder yesterday evening found a small hammer, reeking in blood, but could not find the knife with which her throat had been cut.
 That the murder was premeditated is almost conclusive. That the mur- der was committed in broad daylight. some time undoubtedly around Il o'clock yesterday forenoon is anothe: deduction.
 The murderer must have commit ted his bloody deed while in frenzy of rage. The woman was beaten over the head on both sides, the blood squirting from the wounds with sucn force as to spatter the walls and cur 'tains of the windows. Not content with beating the woman oyer the head. five blows were administered on the chest. Then. in another fit of madness, the murderer took out an exceedingly sharp knife. slashed tho throat, one ear and nose.
 After finishing his crime the mur- derer went to a wash stand and wash |. ed the blood of his hands and arms. The officers working on the case are mystified in the rifling of trunk and leather coin receptacles. The latter were slashed at the bottom; why IS |, mystery, as the conte1ts could have been poured out from the tops.
 The Brown woman recently arriv- ed here from Anchorage, where ehe went under the name of Jennie. ."- Juneau Empire.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-20
|sUFFRAGET;rEs 1WANT
 t' MORE RECOGNITION

LONDON, Dec. 2O.-Mrs. Emma- line Pankhurst. the militant suffra- gette, saw some of MT. Lloyd-George's chief supporters yesterday. as she does not desire a reconstruction of the cabinet achieved without the cause of women being taken into ac- count. The Asquith ministry pessed through trying ordeal while the militant suffragette campaign was at its height, but 8 truce has been de- clared on militant methods during the war. The suffragettes foresee that the new cabinet may survive the war and have much to do in shap- ing the future situation of women.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-20
TWO KILLED IN
 MINE EXPLOSION
THREE HUNDRED MEN ESCAPE
Mine Rescue Crew Enters Workings and Brings Out Killed and Twelve Miners Who Were Seriously Burn- ed by the Explosion.

VINCENNES, Ind, Dec. 20.-By an explosion which occurred yester- day in the Oliphant coal mine here two miners were instantly killed and twelve were badly burned. More than three hundred miners were employed in the mine when the accident occur red, but a majority of them escaped without injury. Following the explo- sion the mine crew penetrated the un- derground workings of the mine and brought out the killed and injured.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-20
Reject PrOpOsitiOn

LONDON Dec. 20.-Premier Lloyd in his address to the House of Con- mons this morning stated that the first act of the new ministry would be to reject the peace proposal of the Central Powers. He declared that peace was possible only upon terms laid down by the Entente Allies, and they must know that Germany is prepared to accede to a complete restitution of the Belgian territory to that country. a full reparation for the losses to that country and effec- tual guarantees for permanent peace in Europe.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-20
ALLIES ID REJECT
 THE GERMAN NOTE
WILL MAKE CONCERTED REPLY
French, Italian and British Officials Announce that Only on Terms Dic- tated by Allies can Peace be NegO- tiated.

PARIS. Dec. 20.-Prenier Brian in an address before the French Sen ate this morning stated that the En- tente Allies would make a concerted reply to the German peace proposal known to that country and her allies that it would be impossible to take their request for peace ser iously, and pointing out that the terms in which the German note is points to the conclusion tn # the Central Powers are not sincere in their professed desire for the end ing of the war.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-20
CHICAGO BOYCOTT CUTS
 DOWN PRICE OF BUTTER

CHICAGO, Dec. 20.-Boycott agi- tation, together with the federal '!n- vestigation of food prices. had con- siderable effect today on the butter market here. Wholesale quotations of creamery butter on the Chicago butter and egg board showed a fall varying from Sc to 1c on some grades as compared with yesterday. It was explained that consumption of butter had diminished and that supplies had materially increased.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-20
DELEGATE SULZER SENDS
 REGARDS TO FRIENDS

In a letter to the Prospector Dele gate-Elect Charles A. Sulzer expresses his sincere thanks to the paper and to his many friends in Valdez for the support given him and the Democrat ic party during the recent campaign and states that he deeply appreciates all the efforts put forth in his behalf and extends his kind personal regards to all his friends here.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-20
GERMANS LEVY HUGE
 WAR TAX ON RUMANIANS

LONDON. Dec. 20.-It Is reported here that the Germans have levied an enormous war tax on the residents of Bucharest, which Is being exacted to the last penny. It Is also reported that Rumanian money must be stamp ed as German, for which thirty per cent of the value of the notes in cir culation must be paid in gold or se- to the German government.
 Ten million pounds sterling is said to have been exacted from the resi- dents of Craivo.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-20
APPROVE
 PREM|ER'S STAND DEMAND TERMS OF GERMANY Premier Says If Germany Wants Peace, Now is Time to Make Terms KnOwn-AvOids Snare of Abrupt and Sweeping Refusal.
DEMAND TERMS OF GERMANY

LONDON, Dec. 2O.-The newspsp CTS in this city completely approve of the course adopted by Lloyd George in regard to the German pro- posal for peace. His statement that if Germany wants peace now is the time to state her terms meets with the support of the entire press. The Manchester Guardian, in commenting on the situation, says that the Prem fer has avoided the snare, and de- mands explicitness.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-20
WITNESS OF LINCOLN'S
 ASSASSINATION IS DEAD

NEW YORK. Dec. 20.---Col. Will liam Withers, leader of the orches- tra in Ford's theatre in Washington, D. C., the night Abraham Lincoln was shot, died here yesterday. When Booth limped down the back stair way of the theatre in his effort to es- cape after he had fatally wounded President, Mir. Withers blocked his way. Booth stabbed him in the neck. Col. withers was 80 years old.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-20
No Terms Specified

ROME, Dec. 2O.-Minister of For eign Affairs Sennino, in an address before the Chamber of Deputies to- day, announced that the peace note from the Central Powers presentc no conditions for peace negotiations. If such conditions were submitted later they would probably be consid- cred, but under the present condi- tions there was nothing to discuss.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-20
DAMAGE SUIT NOW
 ON IN DISTRICT COURT

This morning the case of Tony Pas .us vs. Ellamar Mining Company was taken up in the District Court before Judge Bunnell. This is an action for damages for per sonal injuries alleged to have been received by the plaint', while in the employ of the company. and is one of the cases in which Judge Brown was disqualified from hearing.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-20
NEW BATTLESHIPS
 ARE 10 BE TORPEDO PROOF

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20-The new ,battleships to be constructed for the United States [ government will. ac- cording to experts. be'practically tor pedo proof. Tests have shown that 1t will require ten torpedoes of the type now in use to destroy one of the new battleships. whereas two are sufficient to sink the present day battleships.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-20
AOJOURNS OVER
 THE HOLIDAYS
COMMISSION TO TAKE A REST
American Members Mexican Commis- Expeditionary Force and Border
 Patrol to Suppress Lawlessness.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 20.--The Mexican Commission today adjourned over the Holidays. The American members of the commission are in- sisting on the exact program outlined of the American occupation by the expeditionary forces of their present position in Mexico and the mainte- pance of the border patrol until such time as the outlaws have been sub dued.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-20
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
 SOLD FOR TWO MILLIONS

NEW YORK. Dec. 20.-Madison Square Garden, famous as the center Of many important public meetings and athletic exhibitions was sold un- der the auctioneer's hammer here for $2,0O0,000. The structure was pur- chased by the New York Life Insur- snce Company whose representative. Edwin Devlin, was the only bidder.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-20
STRANGE CRAFT
 CEASES AOR|AT|C BELIEVED IS GERMAN RAIDER White Star Liner Is Pursued for Six Hours Last Night, But Finally Sue ceeds in Eluding Pu-suer and Gets Into Port Safely.
BELIEVED IS GERMAN RAIDER

NEW YORK, Dec. 2O.-The White Star liner Adriatic dodged into port this morning and reports having heen chased for six hours last night by a strange craft, believed to have been a German commerce raider. The Ad- riatic changed here course several times and finally succeeded in escap- ing her pursuer.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-20
Food Grafters Caught

BERLIN, Dec. 20.-Police reports of the Berlin district for the past month show that 371 food specula- tors were punished during that per iod for trying to make more money than the law allows.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-20
VETS WIN BY
 BIG MAJORITY
ARE NOW AHEAD BY 15,OUC
Incomplete Returns from Yesterdays Local Option Election Show That Vets Will Win by Substantial Majority

BOSTON, Dec. 20.--Incomplete returns iron. the local option election held here recently show that the vets have won. The returns so far received show the vets to have a plu rality of 15,OOO and the complete re turns will undoubtedly give them a substantial majority.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-20
NINETEEN NORWEGIAN
 SHIPS SUNK IN MONTH

LONDON. Dec. 1s.-A Reuter- dis patch from Christfania says it is an- nounced by the Norwegian ministry that in November nineteen Norwegian vessels with a total tonnage of 33,- 993 were lost.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-20
BriCklayers Select Seattle

SPOKANE, Dec. 2O.-The Wash ing ton state conference of Bricklay- CTS. Masons ard Plasterers Interna- tional Union today choose Seattle as the next meeting place. The union ir Oregon was asked by resolution to -eciprocate with the Washington un- ion in the exchange of union cards.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-20
British Liner Sunk

LONDON, Dec. 20.-The Anchor Line steamship Caledonia, of s,223 tons gross. is believed to have been sunk. says an announcement made today at Lloyds Shipping Agency.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-20
TO INCREASE
 THE CHICAGO SUBWAYs

CHICAGO, Dec. 20.-The subway commission plans to include the con- struction of 53 miles of subway. 15S miles of elevated line and 525 miles of surface car line-all within the next nine years. The estimated ccst is $96,000,000. This was announced today.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-20
Gable Now Working.

After lying by for several days be- cause of the severe storm raging at sea, the Burnside finally succeeded in making the repairs to the cable yesterday afternoon. communication being restored about 3 o'clock yester- day afternoon, and the line is now in first-class working order.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-20
Ladies' Aid.

The members of the Ladies' Aid will meet in the lecture room of the Congregational church tomorrow~aft- ernoon at 2 o'clock. Mrs. M. H. Houser will be hostess. All ladies arc invited. XXI
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-20
Spokane Due Tonight,

The steamship Spokane left Sew ard at o'clock this morning for Val deg and will stop either at Latouchc or Ellamsr. She will probably reach here about 6:00 o'clock.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-09-29
MISS MARTHA COLLINS
THROWN FROM A HORSE
Well Known Teacher in the Kinder
garten Department of Normal
School Was Quite Badly fnjurea
from Saturdays Daily.

Miss Martha Collins, who has
charge of the kindergarten depart
ment at the normal school, was seri-
ously injured this morning when she
was thrown from a horse she was
riding, and dashed to the pavement.
Miss Collins and Miss Phelps, also
of the normal faculty, were horse
back riding this morning, and at the
corner near Warren street the horse
which Miss Collins was riding SHE'D
with her, throwing her from the
saddle, and then running away. Miss
Collins was taken to the porch at
the Fleckenstein residence, and was
still conscious, although suffering
great pain. Two physicians were
summoned, and she was removed to
Emmanuel hospital, her injuries be-
ing such that she was unable to
stand or walk, but was taken on a
cot.
Late this afternoon the attending
physician, DR.. j. S. Holbrook, re-
ported that Miss Collins was quite
seriously injured, and it was impos-
sible to say as yet if there were in
ternal injuries or not. Her back was
badly wrenched and she was much
shaken anG bruised, and is under the
care of a trained nurse. 1t is i'm
possible at this time to predict the
outcome of her injuries.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-09-29

held in the parlors of the Methodist
Episcopal church last night, and the
affair was a decided social success in
every way. Everyone entered into
the merry spirit of the affair, and
the games and stunts proved very
enjoyable. Among the most pleas
ing features were the rainy day race
and the paper sack reception. In the
latter stunt the guests encased their
right hand in paper sacks and en-
deavored to shake hands with others
who were present in get-acquaint-
ed game until the paper sacks wore
out. The most industrious partici-
pants succeeded in shaking hands
with eighty to eight-five people.
Those present were cordially in
vited to become members of the For
UNI class, which will meet at the
church at IL m. every Sunday, and
will hold parties every month, the
next social event to be halloween
party. Dainty refreshments were
served by a committee of which
Misses Mae Virgins and Hazel Ed
wards were chairmen. The social
committee was composed of Jay
Sherk, chairman; Misses Marjorie
Lee, Esther Snyder, Mildred Marjorie
lee, Mr.. Jensen and Dean Schweick-
ert.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-09-29
FROM FREE PRESS THRTY-FIVE YEARS AGO

Rev. DR.. Daniel Rice will preach
at the Presbyterian church next Sun
day morning and evening. Theme.
"The Death of the Present-Its
National Lesson"
J. H. Ray, cashier of the Citizens
bank, left for visit in the east a
week ago.
Captain Jack Keller was married
to Miss Lulu Bradley at the resi-
dence of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Bradley, Tuesday
morning, September 20. The parlo1
was handsomely decorated with
beautiful flowers, while suspended
from the center of the ceiling was
large bell made of pure white fra
grant flowers. Mr. Keller and bride
took the first train Tuesday for the
east.
The following appeared in connec-
ton with the death of President
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-09-29
Lake Crystal
From Saturday. Dairy.

From Saturday, Dairy.
James Thomas, wife and son
motored from Tracy and spent Sun
day with d. T. Owens and other rela-
| tives here.
Miss Hannah James visited her
sister, Rosetta, who is attending
Hamline university, last week.
Mrs. D. V. Jones and Miss Margar-
let Owens attended the funeral of an
uncle in Wisconsin last Wednesday.
The Lake Crystal Study club met
at the home of Miss Cole last Thurs
day evening when the work for the
year was started.
| Hayden Edwards left Monday for
Evanston, where he will attend
school this winter.
| Mrs. Dan Wright was Man
kato shopper last week.
Mrs. Wilmington of st. Paul is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Ann Owens.
Mr. and Mrs. Evan J. Devils enter
tanned the old soldiers and their
| wives at a six o'clock dinner We'd
lnesday evening in honor of Mr. and
Mrs. Pratt, who will leave next week
| to make their home in Mankato.
Owen Lewis, who for a number of
years has been in the employ of D.
IT. Owens as clerk in his general
store, has resigned and accepted a
position with Hugh Jones in his
undertaking and furniture store.
Fred Selle left his week to begin
his second year at Marquette col
| lege, where he is taking four
year course in the study of medicine
and surgery.
| Paul Wiberg leaves in a few days
for Minneapolis. where he will take
| up the study of dental surgery.
Adrain Moses left this week with
Fred Selle for Milwaukee, where he
will take up the study of dentistry
| at Marquette college.
The creamery company distribut-
| ed car load of salt this week to
| its patrons.
M. J. Barney has crew at work
on the old homestead on the Waton-
wan putting in cement floors, and
otherwise improving the barn to ac-
commodate more Holstein cattle. He
expects to build hog house, 26x100
and engage extensively in the rails
sx,rr ~ Tors
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-09-29

stock and machinery. He will re-
tire from active farming and enjoy
a well earned rest
Lou Kraus of the Watonwan was
in Albert Lea Tuesday
H. G.. KrauS of Vernon Center
took breakfast at the hotel Wednes-
day morning on his return from
Sioux City with two cars of sheep.
Mr.. Kraus has shipped in about
5000 sheep this fall, while the price
is very high, they bring a good re-
turn to the farmer as the feed they
eat usually goes to waste on the
farm every fall. These sheep will all
be returned to market in December.
Rumor has it that P. E. Kebman,
formerly with the Hunt Land COM
pany, has purchased the old Woods
hotel and will repair the building
and open it to the public this fall.
The third son of Mr. and Mrs. c.
S. Strom had the misfortune to break
one of his legs above the knee on
Thursday. The little fellow is get
, ting along nicely.
Paul Wiberg underwent an opera
zion for adenOids, also had his tonsils
removed by DR.. Fred Franchere this
week.
The Cozy theatre company are
placing guide boards on every cross
road and every turn, giving the ex-
act number of miles and tenths of
miles from the theatre to where the
| sign is posted. An arrow indicates
| the nearest route to Lake Crystal.
The streets of this city are simply
beyond description. 1t is shame for
the city council to allow this state
of affairs to exist. In short time it
will freeze and the great ridges
running down the center of each
street will prevent traffic during the
winter and teams and loads cannot
cross them in the spring. The council
| in making a contract for the sewer
construction should have provided
for the tamping of these streets by
| the contractor.
y There seems to be lack of know1-
edge among the people of Lake
Crystal regarding the city charter,
and the duty of it's officials, printing
of council proceedings and other
| legal business. BY carefully reading
The Free Press and watching the
council proceedings of the city of
Mankato, whose charter is identical
with that of Lake Crystal, they will
soon get posted on their city gov
eminent The charter provides for a
| full report each week of all discus
sions and proceedings in the council
chambers.
John l.. Evans has purchased a
new Ford car of W. E. Thomas.
Robert Hall was in the village
Monday with a load of fine vege-
tables grown on his farm near Good
1yh11,adaa. ~ ~ 49,. -.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-09-29
PRIZES WONATMEDOFAR

lton, first; Gertrude Rinerson, Sec
ond.
Eighth grade map drawing, Estells
Stroebel, first; Stella McComb, Sec
ond.
| Light breed chickens, Mrs. john
Groll, first.
Heavy breed chickens, Mrs. George
Krouss, first; Mrs. John Severson
second.
Ducks, Mrs. l.. Hobza, first; Mrs.
George Buchholtz, second.
Geese, Mrs. NJ Neary, first; Mrs.
A. NJ Richard, second.
GRAIN
Corn white, Victor Severson, first;
G. Blaisdall, second.
Yellow corn, Roy Goodrich, first;
Henry Grundmeir, second.
Pop corn, G.. Blaisdall, first; Merl
Blaisdall, second.
Sweet corn, J. w. Stroebel, first;
Roy Goodrich, second.
Oats, Nels Oftedahl, first; Sam
Mace, second.
Timothy, Harry Atcherson, first.
Barley, Nels Oftedahl, first.
Winter wheat, John Severson,
first; Mrs. Sam Severson, second.
Velvet chaff, Elmer Severson, first;
Louis Hobza, second.
VEGETABLES.
Pumpkins, Mrs. George Krouss,
first; ]. W. Stroebel, second.
Cabbage, J. C. Stroebel, first; Mrs :.
Kopke, second.
Tomatoes, Mrs. Kopke, first; Mrs.
George Krouss, second.
Onions, Mrs. Willis Weaver, first;
Mrs. Mycue, second.
Potatoes, Thomas Carey, first; ].
C. Stroebel, second.
Beets, A. NJ. Richard, first, J. c..
Kopke, second.
Carrots, Elmer Severson, first;
Mrs Mack Atcherson, second.
Watermelon, Mary Groll, first;
Mrs. Mack Atcherson, second.
Squash, ]. C. Kopke, first; Will
liam Ward, second.
FLORAL.
Bouquet, Mrs. Mack Atcherson,
first; Mrs. August Kopke, second.
Bouquet mixed, Mrs. P. F. Ofte-
dahl, first; Mrs. August Kopke, sec
ond.
Bouquet wild flowers, Mrs. August
Kopke, first; Mary Groll, second.
Plant, Mrs. R. F. Oftedahl; first;
Mrs. James Atcherson, second.
CLASS B.
Bouquet, Laura Ward, first; Arm
and Filter, second.
Wild flowers, Clifford Royce, first;
Cleo and Lucille Richard. second.
Plant, Ester Weaver, first.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-09-29
From Saturdays Daily.
INTERESTING VISIT WAS
MADE TO INDIAN MOUNDS

Mankato people who attended the
picnic on the site of the old Indian
village near Cambria yesterday aft
ernoon, enjoyed a very interesting
visit to this historic spot, as well as
a delightful trip and picnic supper.
Those who attended were Judge and
Mrs. Evan Hughes, Attorney and
Mrs. Thomas Hughes, Mr.. and Mrs.
B. D. Smith, Mrs. C. H. Cooper,
and Miss Field, H. B. Perrin, Miss
Alice Perrin, Miss Hattie Noble, Mr..
and Mrs. F. E. Soaring, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. H. Pay, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w.
Wigley, Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Lloyd,
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Jones.
The tour was made by way of
Judson, with a stop at the Indian
mound about two miles beyond,
which is to be opened by Professor
Nickerson the first of October Mr..
Nickerson gave the party an inter-
esting talk on the ancient Indians
and their customs, and exhibited a
number of the Indian implements.
elk horns, etc., which he had dis
covered, and which are supposed to
, be from four to five hundred years
old.
A picnic supper was held in the
shelter of the ravine, and the party
started for their home, coming by
way of CORTLAND and through Nicol-
let county, arriving in Mankato
shortly after dark and having COW
cred a distance of about fifty miles.
Two mounds on the bluff opposite
the big mound will be opened by
Mr.. Nickerson this fall, and it is
thought will yield some valuable
relics. Each pit excavated during
the present work was found to con-
tain charred corn. supposed to be
four or five hundred years old.
During the afternoon Thomas
Hughes told an interesting account
of an Indian mound opened near
Redwing, which revealed the re-
mains of an Indian war chief in all
his regalia, seated on his war horse
in an upright position. The value
of such research work to the histor-
ical annals of the state is apparent
to anyone who has ever visited these
interesting excavations.