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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-03-09
BOOZE HAS CAUSED
TROUBLE IN FAMILY
O. E. 0smundson Was Brought
Before the Police Judge
This Morning

Just a few minutes after o. e.
Osmundson, living at 120 South Sixth
street, had been found guilty in the
municipal court at the police station
this morning of having been drunk,
had been placed under a sentence of
sixty days in jail, this sentence being
suspended for six months, and had
promised to stay out of saloons and
behave properly, his wife, on whose
complaint he was first taken into
custody, came back to the station,
crying and complaining that her hus-
band was again abusing her Officer
Nicholas Thilgen at once went out to
re arrest the man.
Osmundson is about sixty years Old.
He and his present wife have been
married about year and half. They
have been living with their two boys,
one the son of the wife and the other
the son of the husband. Last night
about twelve o'clock Osmundson came
home strongly under the influence OF
liquor. According to his own admis-
sion, he called his wife names, but
denied that he was drunk, though he
admitted that he had been drinking.
After being found guilty, and placed
under suspended sentence, Osmund-
son was asked by the judge whether
he understood that he was to keep
entirely out of saloons. Certainly |
do, Walter" he said. "You must know
me. ] knew you from childhood. | can
let liquor alone if l want to. But. l
am going to get q divorce from that
woman
Before the trial Osmundson said he
and his wife had had a~great deal OF
trouble. He said he owned the place
where they lived and that he sold his
farm in order to buy it. He accused
his wife of not treating his children
right.
Osmundson was arrested again this
morning by OFFICER Thilgen and locked
up at the station. Arrangements We're
made to have his matter taken up by
Judge Plymat again this afternoon.
Judge Plymat this afternoon decided TO
Sond OSDnundSO0 iail for thirty DAVIS
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-03-09
MRS. FRED HERvEY, RECENT
BRIDE, WAS HONOR GUEST.

Mrs. Fred Hervey, a recent bride,
was the guest OF, honor last evening
at a pleasant surprise party, held at
the home of her aunt, Mrs. F. G..
Heinze on Locust street. The rooms
were prettily decorated with potted
plants and ferns, and twenty-five la
dies were present, including a number
of the old friends of the Mrs. Hervey's
mother, the late Mrs. HI. Himmel-
mann. The time was spent socially
and with cards, Mrs Flora Ring win
ming first prize in the card games. A
pleasing musical program was render
ed during the evening. Mrs. Edgar
.Roebke sang several solos, accom-
panied upon the piano by Miss Clara
Stahl, and trio composed of Mes
DANES Mike Dempsey, John Win
theiser and Edgar Rookie sang sever
al beautiful selections. Mrs. Hervy
was presented with a number of
handsome and useful gifts by her
friends, and at the close of the party
dainty lunch was served by Mrs. W..
Rose.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-03-09
Says JAPAN
SEEkSSQUARE DEAL
Statement Is Made BY Promi.
nent Resident of Mikado's
Country
GEORGE MARTIN.

New York, March, 1.-The way to
trouble and the way to permanent
peace between United States and
Japan as pointed out by DR.. Toy
ozichi Yonaga il a statement to The
United Press.
"Japan's attitude toward the Unit
ed States" said Yonaga, who is
looked upon as the ablest spokes-
man for the Japanese government,
lin the United States today, depends
entirely upon the treatment that
the United States accords the $4,000
Japanese within it's borders. That
is the only possible thing that could
disrupt the long standing friendship
between the two nations.
"And it is such small thing and
so easily settled if properly dealt
with at this time that there is not
THE slightest occasion for Japan and
the United States to quarrel. All
Japan wants is a square deal for
her $4,000 countrymen in this land
Those of us east of the Rocky
mountains get a square DEAL Those
west of the range do not. We Jap
anese among you who have given
the matter fair thought, recognize
and admit that there is an unde-
sirable element among the $4,000.
"Sixty thousand of these are To-
Gated west of the Rockies The I'M
desirables are there and it is this
group of ignorant and unthinking
Japanese of the common laboring
class which has caused prejudice
and mistreatment of the Japanese in
that section of the country"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-03-09
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to the German government. More
than half of the destruction to ship
ping that has occurred during Feb
ruary must fall to the submarine
monthly before a real danger line OF
defeat may become visible to the al
lies.
If the Germans have put forth their
best efforts during the last month 1T
is probable that the February record
cannot be seriously surpassed while
the submarine campaign proceeds.
On the contrary the increase of pre-
cautions by the allies including chief
Iy new mine fields off the German
coast, the most effective arming of
merchant men and the FASTENED con-
struction of new ships ought to give
a slowly increasing advantage to the
allies. Germany's largest total OF
victims occurred during the early days
of February before the British gov
eminent had made fully ready to
meet the new menace. The rapid i'm
provement of defensive methods has
been shown by the rapid falling off in
submarine victims during the last
days of the month.
The. restrictions upon imports into
the United Kingdom announced by
Premier Lloyd George on February
%. are in themselves more than sur
ficient to counterfeit the additional
effects of submarine warfare.
In proportion to their numbers the
merchantmen of the allied powers
can take care of themselves. 1t is the
unarned neutral shipping that pro-
portionately has contributed most
seriously to the increased q, sjnkings
since the submarines began fire on
all vessels at sight. If neutral yes
sells arm themselves and defend their
right to traverse the seas, there will
be a still further drop in the subma-
rine victims.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-03-09
LETTER HAS STIRRED
CAPITAL; THtPLOTT|NG
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch


Washington, March 1.-ReveIa-
tons of how Germany, expecting
war with the United States as a
result of the ruthless submarine
campaign, plotted to unite Mexico
and Japan with her for an attack
on the United States, has stirred
the capital to its depths. Men,
bers of congress, many of whom
have been hesitating to deal with
Germany in the present situation
are carefully studying the docu-
mentary evidence of the intrigue
which it was proposed to separate
Japan from the allies and add
the United States to the list of
nations which Germany hopes to
see conquered in her dream of
world domination.
The evidences at hand are if
Mexico, as Germany suggested,
communicated to Japan the pro-
posal for an attack on America,
it would be met with a reception
at Toxic quite contrary to what
had been expected.
1t is thought here that Ger
many's announcement that she in
tended to withdraw from the
Pacific as part of making peace,
it was carefully planned long ago
to attach Japan to Germany's
schemes with the prospect of not
only occupying the German pos
sessions in the Pacific and adding
to her domination in that ocean,
but the settling of the long stand
ing friction with America.
Observers here believe the
breakdown of the scheme, so far
as Japan is concerned was signal
ICED when the Mexican govern
ment suddenly reversed its at
titude and announced that it
had no intention of cutting off
the British supply Of naval fuel
oil, as Indicated in Carranza's
proposal to make peace by cutting
off the exports of food and mu-
nitions from the neutrals.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-03-09
/ PETER JOHN KLAGES DIES
Former Railroad Man Died at His
Home This Morning.


Peter John KlageS of North Front
street, passed away at his home at
2:15 this morning after long and
serious illness with diabetes and
gangrene of one of his limbs, having
been under doctors care since rep
ruary 8. Mr.. Klages was born IN tnls
city June 4, 1861, the son OF MI. ana
Mrs John Klages, pioneer settlers IN
this territory. He grew to MANHOOD
in Mankato, received his education In
the schools of the city, and was mar
ried in 1885 to Miss Catherine Miller.
They continued to make their nome
here. and Mr.. Klages was yardmaster
in the Omaha yards for twenty-s seven
years.
During the past five years he has
been engaged in business on North
Front street. He was member OF
the Sons of Herman lodge, ana a
large circle of relatives and friends
will mourn his loss.
The surviving relatives are the
aged mother, Mrs. Fredericka Klages
who lives with son at the corner OF
Rock. and Fourth streets, the widow
and children, Miss Ida and Clement
Klag4s at the family home; Mrs.N r..
v. Larson, ]. L. Klages, and w. A.
Klages, Mankato; two brothers, A. M
Klages and George Klages, city; two
sisters, Miss Lizzie Klages, and Mrs
Marie Fleming, city; and two grand
sons. The body will lie in state at
the home of the son of the deceased
J. l.. Klages, 1923 North Front street
until the day of the funeral.
Funeral services for the. late Peter
Klages, will be. held Saturday morn
ing at nine o'clock from st. Peter and
Paul's Catholic church. Interment in
Calvary cemetery.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-03-09
DEATH OF MRS. T. J. JONES
We'll Known Lady Was Former Resident
~ of Mankato.


.gs of Mankato.
Word has been received of the death
of Mrs. Thomas ]. Jones of Judson at
her daughters home at three o'clock this
morning. Mrs. Jones was formerly of
Mankato.
:. Mrs. Margaret Jones, wife of the late
Thomas j. Jones, was born at Factory
Oakland, near Llanrwst Denbeighshire
North Wales, in January, 1887. She VISA
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. William r.
Price. They emigrated in 1843 to the
vicinity Of Utica, N. Y, and thence after
two~years to Racine, Wis. In 1847 they
moved to Cambria Wis, and from there
in July of 1855 to South Bend. Mimi,
where her father formed a partnership
with the Hon. d. c, Evans in the milling
business. In 1857 she was married to
Thomas J. Jones of South Bend after
which they settled on farm there,
where they lived until eighteen years ago,
when they moved to this city. Her hus-
band died about eight years after they
three daughters. all living in Minnesota,
Mrs. Thomas Roberts of Judson, Mrs. Will
liam Morgan of Mankato, and Mrs. John
Williams of Minneapolis. There is one
son, Thomas Jones of Albert Lea. There
are also three sisters, Mrs. Holman and
Mrs. James Hughes, both of Mankato,
and Mrs. Foot of Lake Crystal
The funeral will be held from the
home of Mrs. Thomas Roberts. daugh-
ter of the deceased at Judson. Saturday
at 11:30 a. m and from the Zion church
at one O'Clock. Interment at Minneopa.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-03-09
CHECKS were BOGUS
WARRANT IS ISSUED
Some Bad Paper,Handed Out in
Springfield; Matter Made
Good
From Thursdays Daily.

Last Saturday afternoon Marshal
Jack Foster of Springfield was not
flied that certain checks which were
cashed by M. l.. Nolan, a represen-
tative of the Unique Advertising
company of Faribault, Mimi, were
worthless, and he Immediately in
stituted a search for Mr.. Nolan,
whom he located at Lamberton. He
drove to Lamberton where he ar
rested Mr.. Nolan and brought him
to Springfield, says The Springfield
Free Press.
It appears that Mr.. Fosters in
formants failed to state that the
checks were drawn by the Unique
company, per A. w. New
ton and Mr. Foster understood that
the checks had been drawn by No
Ian. Nolan's version of the matter
is that he was employed by one Of
the proprietors of the Unique Adj
vertising company to work this
territory in conjunction with Mr..
Newton, the manager, who came here
u week previous. They worked to-
gether in this and adjoining towns,
the advertising proposition being
the painting of signs to be hung in
halls and theatres.
Last Friday Mr.. Newton was in
need of funds with which to pay the
hotel bill of himself and Mr.. Nolan,
as well as Mr.. Nolan's, wages and
some expense money for himself, so
he gave Mr.. Nolan three checks for
$35 each written on checks of the
First National bank of Springfield,
but with the Springfield" crossed
out and "Faribault" substituted. Mr..
Nolan used one check to pay the
hotel bill at the Springfield hotel,
cashed one at. the First National
bank and the third at Mate Randalls
saloon and gave Mr.. Newton $35
and, retained $35 for himself. Nolan
then went to Lamberton, where he
is well acquainted and has broth
err in business.
Investigation revealed the fact that
there was no bank at Faribault by
that name and Mr.. Randall and the
clerk at the hotel notified Marshal
Foster, who arrested Nolan as above
stated.
Mr. Nolan's explanation was ac-
cepted and he was released He stat
ed that he intended to lay the matter
before the county authorities at New
Ulm, to which city he went Sunday
afternoon He intended to have Mr..
Newton arrested, if possible9as he is
out sos on account of the worthless
checks. He made good with the
parties to whom he endorsed the
checks in this city.
Newton's home is supposed to be
in St Paul, but he had planned on
opening an office in Faribault March
L. Monday County Attorney Fred
erickson authorized the issuance of
a warrant for Newton. and the sher-
iff is looking for him.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-03-09
EDSAlL WILL FILED
ESTATE IS $4,000
Commends the People of His
Diocese to the Protection of
Almighty God

Minneapolis, March 1.-THE will
of the late Bishop Samuel Cook
Edsall, in which he commends the
people of his diocese to the "pro-
ttection of Almighty God" was filed
today in Hennepin probate court
In the estimate accompanying the
petition to file the will, the value of
the estate is put at $4,000 in per-
|sonal and $1,000 in real estate.
Bishop Edsall left $500 in trust to
the Minnesota diocese Of the Epis-
copal church, the income to be used
in the Grace Harmon Edsall .schol
arship at st. Mary's hall, Faribault.
This scholarship was established in
memory of Mrs. Edsall and helps
deserving students at the school.
Household furnishings are to be
divided between the two sons,
James Kirkland Edsall and Samuel
Harmon Edsall, with the suggestion
that the daughter, Mrs. Mary Louise
IHetherington, be given such articles
as she particularly desires. A ma
hogany dining room set is to go to
James Edsall and portrait of Mrs.
Edsall to Samuel Edsall.
In his will Bishop Edsall suggested
THAT if either of his sons enters the
ministry silver service, presented
to the bishop by the people OF his
diocese, be given to this son, as
well as such books as will be useful
to him.
The remainder of the estate is to
be divided equally among the three
children.
The will ends as follows:
81 commend my family and my
diocese to the protection of Almighty
God, and my own soul to the par
doning love of Jesus Christ, our
Merciful Saviour"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-03-09
VERDICT IS DIRECTED
FAVOR OF PLAINTIFF
Termination of An Action Before
The District Court; vOlk
Versus FELTON,

In the suit of Albert Volk against
Ellen FELTON,, on trial before a jury
yesterday in the district court, a
suit over the possession of a four
foot strip of land, fronting on Will
lard street, Judge Comstock late
yesterday directed verdict in ia
vor of the plaintiff.
The next case to be taken up for
trial was that Of C. B. Wilkes of
Riceville, Iowa, against Carl Born
of Mankato. This is an action to
recover $725, claimed to be due for
moving house. The defense is
that the job was not properly done.
S. B. Wilson and F. E. Morse are
attorneys for the plaintiff and G. J.
Laurisch had the case for the de-
PENDANT.
Two suits brought by DR.. Robert
Fl. Monahan of international Falls
against B. E. Smith of Good Thun-
der were late yesterday consolidated
into one by the dismissal of the
first. This suit was brought over
an accounting between landlord and
tenant in regard to a farm near
Good Thunder Pau e Pau, II. A.
Johnson and C. j. Laurisch are at
torneys for the plaintiff and HI. L.
& j. w. Schmitt for the defendant.
Judge Comstock yesterday after
noon, on the application of Attorney
J. E. Regain, issued writ of habeas
corpus, directing the sheriff to bring
into court on Monday afternoon at
two o'clock William M. Cowen, who
was recently arrested, jailed and
held to the district court on the
charge of passing bad checks. Mr..
Regain contends that the man is
not being properly and legally held.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-03-09
STERLING YOUNG LADY
MARRIES WINNEBAGO MAN.

Yesterday afternoon a prettily con-
Quoted home wedding took place,
where Miss Cleo N. Taylor, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Taylor of
Sterling township, and Mr.. Eugene
Ballard of Winnebago city were unit
ed in marriage by Rev. Ross T. Pa
den, the ceremony being performed at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Ellis of 303 State street. The bride
was attended by her sister, Miss Lor
ma, and the groom by Alvin Larson of
Amboy. Mn and Mrs. Ballard left
today for Whnebago City, where they
will make their home for some time.
and later they will go to the farm OF
the brides aunt, Mrs. Edith Slater
near Winnebago city, which Mr.. Bal
lard will operate.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-03-09
DEATH OF JUDS0N LADY
Mrs. Gwilym Pugh Died Recently; Fu-
neral Was on Monday.


neral Was on Monday.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Gwilym
Pugh of Judson was held last Monday
afternoon at Jerusalem church. 1t was
largely attended The floral offerings
were handsome. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. III. c.. Griffith, Rev. e. w.
Griffith and Rev. d. Edwards. The pail
bearers were David C.. Evans, John III.
Roberts, Llewellyn Jones, Idris Davis,
David Roberts and John B. Jones.
Mrs. Pugh was the daughter of Ed
ward j. Roberts and wife of Judson and
was born April 8, 1898. She had always
lived in that vicinity She was married
to Gwilym Pugh January 10, 1915, who
is left to mourn her death with an eight
month old daughter Besides these rela-
tives she is survived by the following
brothers and sisters: Bunyan, William,
Edward and John Roberts Mrs. Ed. Hol-
lander, Mrs. T. Thomas, and Bessie Ro-
berts, who have the sympathy Of all in
this sad hour. Mrs. Hollander- of Min
neapolis will care for the little daughter
for a time at least. Hha
Among those from Mankato who at
tended the funeral were: Mr.. and Mrs.
r. f. Jones, Mrs. HI. r. Jones and son.
e. N. Jones, Mrs. Thomas Jones. Mr.. and
Mrs. H. ]. Roberts, Mr.. and Mrs. R. I.
Jones and daughter. Mr. and Mrs.sJ. c.
Roberts. Mrs. d. w. Owen and Mrs.
Robert Jones.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-03-09
ROBERT JACHE IMPROVED
Recently Suffered ParaIytic Stroke;
Son and Daughter Home.

Recently Suffered Paralytic Stroke;
Son and Daughter Home.
Robert Jache, who recently suffered
a paralytic stroke, affecting his right
side, was reported today as showing
considerable improvement, and isi
again able to move his right leg al
though his right arm is. still numb and
helpless. Armin Jache, who was away
on his run as baggage man for the
Omaha railroad from Minneapolis to
Sioux City, Iowa, is now home, as
sisting his mother in attendance upon
his father Miss Else Jache will ar
rive home from Minneapolis tomor
row. Miss Jache arrived home shortly
after her fathers illness but was
obliged to return to Minneapolis to
attend to business matters. The many
friends of Mr.. Jache will be glad to
hear that he is bearing UP well under
his affliction, and that there are
prospects of his recovery.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-03-09
EIGHT HOUR DAY CRITICS
Minnesota Cooperative Diaries Associa-
tion Condemns Bill.


st. Paul, March 1.-Resolutions con-
demning the eight-hour day labor bill be-
fore the legislature were passed by
unanimous reclamation at the annual
meeting of the Minnesota Cooperative
Diaries association yesterday at the OLD
capitol.
The bill. if passed would prevent farm
and dairy hands from working more than
eight hours a day. and would affect 15,-
600 employees of. the association, accord
ing to it's members.
The association chose the following as
new officers: J. r. Morley. .Owatonna.
president; A., o. Nelson, Willrnar vice
president: Robert Crickmore, Ovation.
ma. secretary; j. H. Lawrence. Itch
field. treasurer, and G. A. Morse, Sank
Center member of the board Of direc-
tors.
The headquarters of the association is
at Owatonna.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-03-09
SINKING OF BOATS SINCE
RECENT WARFARE BEGUN
Total Tonnage Sunk in Ruthless and
Unrestricted Work of Submarines
Amounts TO More Than Four Hundred
Thousand Tons; Serious Damage
Done to Allied and Neutral Shipping;
English Not Ready to Give Up Fight
From Thursdays Daily.

From Thursdays Daily.
Total tonnage sunk since the ruth
less submarine warfare began Feb
ruary I, 456,817.
British ships sunk, ITO.
Other beIligerent ships sunk, 20.
American ships sunk, 2.
Other neutral ships sunk, 81.
Total ships sunk, 1873.
Berlin press bureau reports of Feb
ruary &c, estimated January sinking
by submarines and mines at 22o
ships. Tota tonnage 43s, 5Go-91 Brit
ish, 70 other beIIigerent and neu-
trails SO.
Hostile ships sunk since the be-
ginning of the war 4,357 500 tons.
NeutraIs sunk or condemned 45e
ships, 641,Co0 tons.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-03-09
Munitions Contract Goes.

Washington. March 1.--Great Brit
ain has withdrawn her objections, it
was made known here and has
granted permission for the Hadfieds,
limited, an English munitions con-
Germ, to contract with the. American
navy for armor- piercing Shells
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-03-09
Forty Cents For Haircut.

Minneapolis, Mimi, March 1.-THE
high cost of living went higher in
eighteen loop barbershops today
when men with hair paid forty cents
to have it cut, and paid twenty cents
for shaves.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-03-09
Steamer Being Pounded.

Norfolk, Va, March 1.-The Ameri-
can steamer Raven is aground and is
being slowly pounded to pieces half
mile south of Bode island. On ac-
count of the thick, heavy weather, it
has been impossible for any rescuing
boat to approach the threatened ves-
sci.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-03-09
More Vessels Sunk.

LAssOciated Press Dispatch.J
Paris, March lit was officially
announced that the British steamers
Clan, Farquhar, Galagorm and Cas-
tie, the French schooner Marie Jo-
seph, and the Norwegian steamer
Sjostad, were sunk.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-03-09
/ w T MASON.

New York, March 1.-Germany's
campaign OF unrestricted summarizing
warfare has been in operation one
month today without demonstrating
it's effectiveness for bringing the al
lies to terms.
Serious damage has been done to
allied and neutral shipping but not
sufficient to give real hope of victory
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-03-09
PLACED IN QUARANTINE
United States Soldiers in Epidemic
of Pneumonia.
UNITED Press Dispatch.l

Ell Paso, Texas, March Thirty
thousand regulars and national
guardsmen have been placed under
quarantine at Ell Paso on account of
the outbreak Of an epidemic of pneu-
monia. This is 4 two weeks quaran-
tine. 1t will not affect the movement
of the national, guardsmen, as already
ordered to their various states for
out of the federal service.