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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-05-11
WOULD CUT DEPARTMENTS
Governor Plans to Eliminate Several

Governor Plans to Eliminate Several
State Bureaus, Is Report.
Governor Burnquist in state
ment yesterday confirmed the an
nouncement of his consolidation
plans for the oil inspection, hotel in
spection and state fire marshaPs de-
partments, but declined to discuss the
details.
Still another move to consolidate
departments is contemplated.
The fastest plan is to merge the
office of the state forester with that
of the immigration department, put
ting both departments under State
Forester w. T. Cox.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-05-11
Towing Burning Steamer.

United Press DiSpatch.l
Boston, Mass, May British mot
or steamer Sebastian, which took fire
off Nantucket early today, is being
towed by a Norwegian. steamer to
Newport, r. l., followed by several
British patrol boats, who are ready
to take off the crew, in case the fire
gets beyond control.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-05-11
FOLD TALE OF WOE
Man From Worthineton Said He
Had Eeen IlI-Treated.

RAD E'een III treated.
A man, past the prime Of life, Civ
ing the name of Andrew MartinsOn,
and his address as WorthingtOn,
complained at the Omaha passenger
depot office today of bad treatment
he received in Mankato. He said he
came here Monday with $3.50. He
took some drinks in saloons and his
money disappeared. All he had left
was his return ticket to Worthington
He did not know what had become of
his money. Perhaps he lost it. He said
he last night undertook to sleep on
one of the trucks at the depot, when
somebody told him to get off or he
would De thrown into the river Mart
inson said he had several children
who were farmers around Worthing-
ton
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-05-11
SHERIFF IS NOTIFIED
Given His Instructions Relative to
Draft Regulations.

Draft Regulations.
Sheriff Anton Osten today received
an official notice from Adjutant Gen.
eral F. B. Wood, naming the sheriff,
the county auditor and the county
physician, as the board of control of
Blue Earth county to take charge OF
the matter of making preparation for
CONSUMPTION for the United States
army in Blue Earth county.
This board is to name registrar
for each of the election precincts in
the county and is also to select a
place of registration. Sheriff Osten
went out in the country this after
noon to get some work done along
this line.
More particulars about the con-
scription will be known. after the
president of the United States makes
his proclamation in regard to it.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-05-11
BEARING SUPPLlESFORALL
German Interned Steamer Flies the
Stars and Stripes.
limited Press Dispatch.

United Press Dispatch.
New York, May 9.-Flying the
stars and stripes, the first of the
German interned steamships to be
seized by the United States govern
ment and put to use in the war,
sailed today from an American port,
bearing provisions and supplies of
many kinds for the allies.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-05-11
Rest Home For Knights.

United Press DlSnatch.I
Redwing, Mimi, May 9.-The
Knights of Columbus at the convention
here yesterday appointed committee
to solicit funds for the establishment
of rest home at Rochester This
is for the Knights who go to Ro-
chester to receive treatment.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-05-11
German Plots in Central America

TTTnited Press Disnatch.
Washington, May 9.-The state de-
partment has evidence that Germany
is continuing her plots in Central
America. Just what countries are af-
fected and to what extent these plots
are carried on is not stated.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-05-11
WILL BUY SECOND HAND SHIPS
First Move of Uncle Sam to Combat
Submarine Menace.
UNITED Press Dispatch

IUnlteC ITeSS If5pdlCn.J
Washington, May 9.-The billion
dollar fund that will be devoted to
combating the submarine menace
will first go in part to the purchase
of second hand ships and the con-
struction of new ones. This was de-
cided upon at conference held to-
day between President Wilson, thir-
ty members of the house and senate
and members of the shipping board.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-05-11
WILL MOVE TO CITY HALL
City Officials to Take Up Quarters in
New Building.

Mayor Lee Champlin, other men,
bers of the city council, Architect
George Pass, ST., and others looked
through the city hall building yester-
day, and it was agreed that the
council, city clerk, city engineer and
certain other officials that are to oc-
cupy the second and third floors,
would move over to the new build
ing next week after the council
meeting.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-05-11
ALARMING DAILY EXPENSE
Statement Made in London BY An
drew Bonar Law.
ASSOCIATED Press Dis

ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.l
London, May 9.-In moving vote
of credit for 5OO,OOO,OOO pounds in
the house of commons today, Andrew
Bonar Law, chancellor of the eX-
chequer, said the alarming feature of
the figures was that they represented
total daily expenditure of 7,450,000
pounds.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-05-11
COULDN'T SEE THE JOKE
Mill City Man Got Sore When
"Euchered" Out of Ten Cents.

L
Minneapolis, May 9.-When a
young men entered a local saloon re-
Gently and asked for contributions
for the Red Cross he succeeded in
getting ten cents from one of the
patrons of the place. But when the
donor received this receipt: "You
are now a member of the Jewish navy.
Your contribution will be used to buy
schooners for the Dead Sea- Don t
get sore but pass this on" he re-
fused to see the joke and had the man
arrested by Lieutenant P. d. Cook, in
charge of one of the First Regiment
recruiting stations here. The man
who gave his name as E. H. Brough-
ton, was locked up in the county Jail.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-05-11
BREAK ON STOCK MARKET
Entire List Was Affected in the New
York Exchange.

New York, May "a severe break
in stock market price today carried
the market down from two to six
list. The liquidation appeared to be
provoked chiefly by the publication of
the governments taxation policy.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-05-11
JOHN A. KOONZE DEAD
Former Resident of Mankato Passet
Away in California.

John Henry Kruse is in receipt of
letter from Charles Koonze, cashier OF
the First National bank at Long Prai-
RE, telling of the death Of John A.
Koonze of San Diego, Cal, formerly
of Mankato. The latter made his
home for years in Mankato, living at
Fifth and Plum streets. He moved
70 San Diego about ten years ago. He
was eighty-five years old. The
son says his father died suddenly last
Saturday
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-05-11
WILL HAVE PIGS FOR PETS
Boys And Girls in Ohio to Raise Re-
fined Porl<ers.

Columbus, O., May 9.-Any Buck
eye boy or girl who wants to raise a
pig will receive substantial encour-
agement from the state of Ohio
Hundreds of children are planning to
have pigs for pets, taking them at
the age of twelve weeks or younger
and feeding and caring for them un-
til they become unwieldy. County
fairs will offer prizes for the pigs
with the best manners
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-05-11
VICTOR CARLSTROM KILLED
First Aviator That Ever Made Sue
cessful Flight From Chicago to
Gotham
United Press DISPATCH.

New York, May 9.-Victor Carl
strom, the first aviator that ever
made a successful fight direct
ly from Chicago to New York, was
killed today at Newport News, ac-
cording to dispatch received today
by the Aero Club of America.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-05-11
BALL GAME ON SUNDAY

WatervilIe to "Put On the GLOVES"
With the Mankato Team.
Fans will witness ball game pc
tween Mankato and Waterville on
the local diamond, fair grounds, next
Sunday at 2:i3O o'clock. This will be
the preliminary game for the season.
Waterville is reported to have a
strong aggregation. 1t played Farl-
bault last Sunday and the score was
4 to 0, in favor of Faribault. On
Sunday, May 20, the Faribault team
will open the season here with the
Mankato team. A parade will pre-
ccde the event at the fair grounds.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-05-11
Thaw Extradition Denied.
I United Press Dispatch. ]

Harrisburg, Penn, May 9.-Harry
K. Thaw may stay in Pennsylvania
Governor Brumbaugh today denied
extradition papers that would take
him to New York state.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-05-11
HANDLED THE RIFLES

Wahkato Civilian Auxiliary Were
Given Drill Last Evening"
Rifles were handled at last nights
drill Of the Mankato Civilian auxiliary
in the Mankato armory. Lieutenant
Spicer instructed the company in sew
eral movements, including order
arms, port arms, right and left
shoulder arms, present arms and the
like. The company drilled from 1870
to $50 O'Clock and no small amount
of instruction was given in marching
movements. The next drill will take
place at 1880 o'clock tomorrow even
ing.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-05-11
SUNBEAM FOR A. 0. U. w. HEAD
Well Known Fraternal Man May Be
Selected At Omaha.

John L. Sunbeam of Minneapolis
who is attending the annual conven-
ton of the Nebraska A. o. U. w. in
session in Omaha, is being mentioned
as a candidate for grand master
workman of that Jurisdiction, accord
ing to word received asst night by
friends in Minneapolis. He has been
a member of the Nebraska organiza-
ton for several years. If elected he
will be head of two fraternal organ
izations in two states. Last week he
was reelected state consul OF the
Minnesota camp of the Modern Wood
men of America.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-05-11
Joffre In Philadelphia.
limited Press Dispatch,

UHIttU FTtSS DISpdtCT.t
Philadelphia, Penn, May 9.-Gen-
eral Joffre, former Premier Vivani
and other members of the French
war legation visited in this city to-
day on their way to New York.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-05-11
WAR WILL NOT HAVE
BAD EFFECT ON THE
BUSINESS, IS BELIEF
UNITED Press Dispatch.l

Washington, May 9.-There is
p no ground for fear that the war
will paraIyze business over the
country, according to statement
made today by w. S. Clifford, d.
rector of the council of national
defense. He said that war mere
Iy adjusted the business of
the country. While less could
be spent for Iuxuries, more would
have to be spent for necessaries.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-05-11
french TAKE TEUTON
BATTLE Line QUICKLY
This Occurred Over Front Of
Three-Quarters Mile
REGAIN FRESNOY GROUND
tremendous Los
fered Today BY Germans In
Vain Attacks
Associates rress Dispatch.

Paris, May 9.-The French last
night captured the first line of the
German trenches over front Of
three-quarters of mile, northeast
of Chevreux, near Craonne, the war
office announced.
British Headquarters in France
Via London.-[Staff Correspondent of
The Associated Press. Most of the
ground lost by the British in the vi
cinity of Fresnoy has been regained
the Germans barely holding Fresnoy
village itself.
Re-take Fresnoy Ground.
UNITED Press DispatCh.l
London, Eng, May 9.-Some of the
ground around FresnOy, which the
British lost yesterday under the ire
. mendous German attacks. was re-
gained today, according to an an
nouncement made by Field Marshal
Haig. The Germans vigorously coun-
ter attacked, but were dispersed by
the British artillery.
Paris, France, May 9.-Tremendous
losses were suffered today by the
tGermans in vain attacks on the new
Fly won French positions on the Che
min des Danes. French artillery and
machine guns literally ground the
German attacking columns to pieces.
Berlin, Via London, May Ger
man and Bulgarian forces admins
. tered a severe defeat upon the en-
, tente forces in Macedonia the army
!. headquarters announced. Fresnoy on
the Arras front was held by the Ger
mans against fresh British attacks,
the statement adds.
Tide of Battle Turning.
United Press Dispatch
London, Eng, May 9.-The tide of
battle about Fresnoy seemed today to
be turning in favor of the British.
The British were yesterday elected
from the positions that they had here
by the superior weight of German
forces. Several of these positions
were today taken back, but not all
of the losses bad been regained when
General Haig made his report early
this afternoon. The German posses
sion of their positions here hampers
the British movement at turning the
German flank.
London, Eng, May 9-Since April
] the British forces on the Western
French front have captured more than
10000 German soldiers, 257 guns, 227
trench mortars, and 40 machine
guns, according to a statement made
Continued or page Two.)
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-05-11
Quake Felt In Illinois.

st. Louis, May "a distinct seis.
mic tremor was felt in dozen South.
ern Illinois cities.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-05-11
FLOUR S16,2O PER BARREL

It's Advance of $t.60 in the Past
Three Days.
Minneapolis, May 9.--Fancy Patent
flour sold at $500 per barrel today.
This is new record price and an
advance of SLIGO in three days.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-05-11
EGGS IN COLD STORAGE.
Less Number Now in the Refrigeratora
Than Year Ago.

IUnited Press Dispatch
Washington, May 9.-The govern
ment today reported that the eggs in
cold storage on May 1, 1917, were 25.2
less than those in cold storage in
the country in May, 1915. On May
1, 1917, there were 1,S45,117 cases of
eggs in $50 large storage houses.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-05-11
PREMIER AND CHINESE
CABINET URGE BATTLE
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.l
Picking, May 9.-Premier Tuan
Chi-Jui and the entire cabinet
addressed a secret session Of the
Parliament today, urging the
adoption Of a resolution dA"i-

---...0rrru 10 a Standing
committee for consideration on
Thursday. Much opposition to
the resolution developed. The
opposition takes the ground it
does not want war until the
cabinet is reorganized and
strengthened.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-05-11

State Has Big Roll.
The state had nearly 100000 to
IFS credit yesterday.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1917-10-05
Honey Vinegar.

Put one quart of honey into eight
quarts of warm water. Let stand and
ferment until 1t is clear, then strain,
and the vinegar Is ready for use. This
is especially delicious for fruit salads
In summer.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1917-10-05
BELLE OF THE BAZAAR.

nEsIGNERs are making a big effort to adapt peasant costumes to coming
J fashions. The whole series, showing the evolution of fashions, Is a fasd-
mating procession of dolls dressed in all the coming fabrics, silk like
the new outdoor silk that is inspir ed by the Russian theme, printed khaki
kools pussy willow satns and indestructble voles and grapes. You will see
lots of frocks built IN the sam idea when the spring comes again. Meantime
why of rush the season a bit and have the dolls that will grace the Christmas
bazaars dressed In these advance fashions? Wouldn't any little mother take
her heart this knitting doll? She lis wearing n Of the mauve tinted
printed khaki kools, with a fascinating little apron Of gold indestrucHble Grape
stencled in the mauve and pointed with silk tassels. Please observe that her
sleeves are quite the correct thing.
Does it not give a human touch to this doll when you realize that she "does
her Bit not only by heralding spring modes and materials. but also by giving
10 a nnp ra yval NEST nvd cross benefit, while she induEiously knits for
the soldiers and makes some little girl happy 1t LIE INT Time she Turns her
own price back into relief funds?
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1917-10-05
AMONG The CHURCHES

AlnUNU luE VuUnUHM y
SUNDAYS SERVICES AT THE
CHURCHES ALL OF WHICH
EXTEND A HEARTY WELL
COME TO VISITORS.
HOLLYWOOD M. E. CHURCH
Corner Roberts and Pacific Avenues
Rev. J. G. Edwards, D. D.
Preaching by the pastor at 1890
Sunday-school, 2.3O.
Sunday evening service at 7.45
O'Clock, preceded by Epworth League
song service at Z o'clock.
Prayer Meeting Wed. Ev'g, 7.45
Seats free. All are welcome.
WILDWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH
Corner Maple and Pacific avenues
Rev. Irwin FL. Fisher, pastor.
Morning, 1870 a. M, Sunday school
$50 p. M; Evening, 7.80 p. m. Prayer
meeting Wednesday evening, 7.80. A
hearty welcome extended to visitors
Supported by voluntary contributions
HOLLY BEACH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Corner Pacific and Burke avenue
Holly Beach.
Morning preaching service at 1890.
Evening 7.45.
Sunday-school at 2.30.
Wednesday evening prayer meeting
at 7.45.
ST. SIMEoN's-BY-THE-SEA PROTESTANT
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Rev. A. @. Bailey, 3D., Rector
Corner Pacific and Maple
Wildwood, N. J.
You will find a cordial welcome and
a thoroughly churchly service.
SERVICE LIsT-sUNDAYs
7.30 q. m, Holy Communion.
$50 a. M, children's church.
10 a. M, morning prayer.
1890 q. M, holy communion with
sermon.
7.8o p. M, evening prayer with SER
mon.
WORK DAYS-DAILY
700 a. m., holy communion, except
Wednesday,. "Wednesday 900 a.m.)
SAINTS DAYS
Holy communion 100 and 900 a. m.
Church open all day for private
prayer. The Rector stands ready to re-
spond to any call for his services, no
matter from whom the requests may
come; aud no charge Of any Kind is ever
made for any service he may render.
LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE OILY
TRINITY
Rev. H. P. Gresham, pastor
Holy Trinity Chapel, cor Atlantic
and Poplar avenues.
Sunday-school 1000 a. M.
Morning Service, II 90.
Evening service 7.30 p. m.
Visitors Welcome
ST. AIMS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
st. AIMS Roman Catholic Church
corner Of Magnolia and Pacific ayes.
Mass on Sundays at 8 and 10 a. m.
8 lnday school 2 p. m. Evening ser.
vice 7.30. Rev. Father Maroney Rector
EUREKA BAPTIST CHURCH (colored)
Spencer avenue, West Of Railroad
Services Sunday morning at 10 30
Sunday school 2.30, evening 7.30.
Rev. j. T. Cooper, pastor.
ANGEL VISIT BAPTIST CHURCH
(colored)
West end of Garfield avenue
Rev. M. D. Stamford, Pastor
PASTORS residence, Whitesboro, Cape
May County.
Preaching every Sunday morning at
II o'clock.
Sunday-school at 2.80ip. m.
Evening service at 8 O'Clock.
AsBURY A.M.E. CHURCH (colored)
Holly Beach ave., corner Young
Sunday services
Preaching 1920 am. and 500 m.
Children's Service, $50 pm.
Christian %endeavor, 7.3O p. m. All
welcome. Rev. A. l.. MeQuaid, pastor
D
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1917-10-05
Fresh Salads.

To keep lettuce fresh after washing
place 1t In a brown paper bag, twist
the top of the bag tightly to exclude
the air. Keep in a cool place. Elk
Guiding the air seems to keep the let
tuce crisp and fresh.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-13

Bee Want-Ads Produce Results.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-13
Espionage Bill Sent 4
To President Wilson

Washington, June l2,-The admin.
stration espionage bill was finally ap-
proved by the senate today without a
roll call and sent to the White House
for the presidents signature, Provis-
ions for newspaper censorship had
been struck out and material modifi-
cation in other respects had been
made. WV
The most important legislation re-
tanned gives the president authority
to embargo exports. The law would
punish espionage by death or long i'm
prisonment; penalizes interference
with foreign commerce; provides for
enforcement of neutrality; authorizes
seizure OF shipments OF arms designed
tor unlawful purposes; fixes penalty
tor injuring vessels in foreign com.
merce or disturbance OF foreign rela-
tons and imposes ne restrictions
upon passports.
Other provisions are for censorship
OF the mails and extension of the use
OF search warrants.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-13
Alrplane is Answer .
To Submarine-Peary

Washington, June l2.-Rear Ad-
miral Robert Z. Peary told sub
committee Of the senate military COM
mittee today that the airplanes was
the cheapest and quickest answer 10
the submarine, and that if 1000 air
planes were sent abroad they would
do more to curb the submarine
menace than anything else that could
be done.
With the same concentration OF
effort as Won Tirpi,z exerted TO de-
velop the submarine in Germany, I
think we will have an answer TO The
submarine and quick decision OF the
war" he declared.
Admiral Peary appeared in support
OF bill to establish department of
aeronautics with place in the cabi-
net. The general opinion among ex-
perts, he said, is that the war will be
decided in the air aud that soon air.
planes will be fighting in brigades OF
IRON 500 to 1000 fiers.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-13
Pershing and Staff
Guests of Ear! Derby

London, June l2.-The elaborate
plans that had been made for the
entertainment today of the enlisted
men of General Pershings party were
cancelled this morning because of a
military order that all the men re-
port at local hospital for inocula-
tons which would occupy the entire
day.
While General Pershing and his
staff were guests of the Earl of
Derby, the minister of war. at
luncheon this afternoon, Lord Den
man escorted the other American Of
fcers through the House of Lords.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-13
French War Bill Now
One Hundred Billion Francs

Paris. June 1.-THE French Cham
Der OF Deputies has already voted
l00,000,000,000 francs in war credits,
according to a report made by Raoul
Peret, reporter for the budget COM
mittee of the Chamber of Deputies.
This sum includes the credits for the
third quarter OF 1917 and 7,000,000.000
francs advanced to Frances allies.
The report says in part:
THE committee has introduced new
in the pending bill. The
government asked for 9,84j,0O000O
francs and the committee increased
the figure to 9.S71 100000. The reve-
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-13
Waltz, Fox Trot and One
Step Are LEADING Dances

New York, June l2.-The waltz,
fox trot and one-step will continue
to hold sway as the "5ig three"
dances, according TO dancing instruc-
tors here attending the fourth annual
convention of the international Asso-
citation Of Masters OF Dancing. While
the instructors are sure Of the per-
formance of the three dances, it was
announced today that at sessions of
the convention, which will continue
throughout tie week, many new steps
viii be demonstrated. About 200
members of the ASSOCIATION are at
tending the convention.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-13

nue. receipts are more and more sat
isfactory and the national defense
bonds are increasingly successful. The
total sales OF bonds for March, April
and May total 2,960,000,000 francs.
Finally, the committee endorses
the intention OF the governmen. to
introduce series OF measures which,
according to estimates, will bring in
over a billion francs. These new
sources are de led to cover the per-
manent expenditures, in which hence
forth shall be included payments in
connection with the national debt
over two and a half billions interest
on the funded floating debt and over
two billions fc;: military and civil pen
sions.
"As for war expenses. they will be
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-13
Registration in New York
More Than One Million

Albany, N. Y. June l2.-New
aorks total registration was 1885,
s73, according to telegram sent
today by Governor Whitman to Pro-
yost Marshal General Crowder. The
indicated possible exemptions were
737,8O9. The states estimated eligi-
bles numbered i.l00,206.