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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-11-02
SHIPS WILL Be BUILT
WITH MUCH RAP|D|TY
Statement Made Today BY
Chairman Hurley of the
Shipping Board

Washington, October 31.-American
ship yards will complete 100000 tons
of ships by March 1, Chairman Hur-
ley of the shipping board told con-
ference of Atlantic coast builders
and government officials called today
to discuss the speeding up of ship
building program. 'In the entire
1915 we turned out little over $780,
600 TONS" said Hurley, and 1--WE will
achieve in the next four months far
more than was achieved in twelve
months"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-11-02
TURKISH BANK NOTES
They Are More Popular Than Stamps
in Old London

London, October 16.-[By Mail. J.
Collecting Turkish bank notes bids
fair to surpass stamp collecting in
popularity and by the time the wal
ends there will probably be more
varieties of the former than of the lat
er. Some of the Turkish notes are re-
,markable. Many have on one side All
illustration of Kut ell Amara and on the
other the words "this town always
remain in the hands Of the Turks
thanks to the heroism of our soldiers
of Germany" Kut fell to British as
saults some time ago.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-11-02
N. D. STATE OFFICIAL TAKEN
Secretary Of State Accused Of En-.
bezzIement.

Bismarck, Oct. 31.-Secretary Of
State Thomas Hall and E. M. Walla,
automobile register clerk in the secre-
tary of states office, have been ar
rested on an embezzlement charge
sworn to by Attorney General Will
liam LANCER. The arrests. it is said,
were the result of an examination of
the books of the automobile depart
ment of the secretary's office made
by the state bank examiner and which,
1t is alleged, showed shortage of
$500.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-11-02
Great Aerial Raids.

UNITED Press Eispatch.1
London, Eng, October 31-During
the past forty Eight hours British
naval air-planes carried out the
greatest of aerial raids that have
taken place since the war opened.
Two hundred or more bombs have
been dropped.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-11-02
COUNTY TREASURER RESIGNED
Mobiles Official Refuses to Buy Liberty
Bond; Quit Office.

Bond; QUIT Office.
After refusing to buy any Liberty
bonds on religious grounds, County
Treasurer Harm Rust of Mobiles county
resigned his office, it was reported
from Worthington today, says The
Minneapolis Journal. Mr.. Rust is of
German ancestry. He told the Lib
erty loan workers he would cheer
fully give $1,000 to end the war, but
could not contribute to it's prosecu-
ton. He is a Baptist, and members
of his church say his convictions on
the subject of war must be individ-
ual, as they do not represent the
denomination. The county commits
sioners yesterday elected Joseph Co.
win of Adrian to fill the vacancy.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-11-02
NO.AFTER.WAR BOYCOTT
That Is the Dictum of President
Woodrow Wilson.

UNITED Press Dispatch.1
Washington, October 31.-President
Wilson's dictum that there must be
no after-th international boycott
is winning it's way among the powers
of Europe. The sentiment that was
very prevalent in favor of closing the
principal ports of the world against
German trade is now largely given
UP, having been abandoned by all the
important powers. President Wilson's
declaration against any such boycott
it is believed, will go far towards re-
establishing world amity.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-11-02
Closing of Elein Butter Board.

UNITED Press GiSnatch.
Washington, October 31.-The clos
ing of the Elgin, ILL.,, butter board is
being considered by the administra-
ton. 1t is planned to have the func-
ton of this body taken over by one of
the federal bureaus.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-11-02
Secretary Baker Would
Have All Redheads in the
F0rceabroadCMbMem
UNITED Press Dispatch.l

UNITED Press Dispatch.l
Washington, October 31.-An-
ticipating the ascent of his club
to national fame in red headed
blaze of glory, President n. M.
Clemmer of the Clemmer Red
Head club of Spokane wired Sec
rotary Baker: Understand Amer
ica's first shot in war fired by a
redheaded gunner"
whats his name? Want to
make him honorary member"
To which Secretary Baker,
camoufIaging that interesting bit
of military information replied:
"Don't know name. Suggest you
make all redheads in expedition
AIRY force honorary members"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-11-02
HertIins Declines the Place,

IUnlted Press Dispatch.
London, Eng, October 31.-Dis-
patches from Amsterdam this after
noon asserted that Count Won Hert-
ling had refused to accept the Ger
man CHARACTERISTIC because he was
not supported by majority of the
reichstag.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-11-02
RED CROSS MEETING
Enthusiastic One Was Held at WAL
dorf Last EVENING"

Mayor l.. L. Champlin of this city
and Attorney Robert Brown of James
vile addressed large and enthusi-
astic Red Cross meeting at Waldorf
last evening, and the sum of $127.0O
was raised for Red Cross work The
meeting was very largely attended
by the loyal people of the town, and
was held in the new Waldorf school
house, which was recently built al
a cost of about $4,000.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-11-02
BEAUTIFUL HOME BURNED
Residence of Senator Frank Putnam
Blue Earth, Damaued.

Blue Earth, October 31.-The beau
tiful residence of Senator F. e. Put
nam of this city was seriously dam
aged by fire yesterday afternoon. The
senator was at Fairmont on business
and his wife also was away from
home. The loss was estimated about
So 600.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-11-02
SHOT DOMESTIC CHICKENS
Two Young Men Paid Well For Their
Hunting Yesterday.

Hunting Yesterday.
Two young men Of Mankato were
hunting yesterday morning along a
road in Belgrade township and at the
farm of George Smith they came
across a flock of domestic chickens. A
shotgun was discharged into the flock
and the lads loaded the fowls that
were killed, six in all, into their auto
mobile. They were seen by Joe Enz. a
neighbor, and the result was that aft
er they drove away with their booty,
the authorities were at work on the
case. The Mankato police department
rounded up the young men and OBJ
tanned from them a complete confess
sion. This morning they not only paid
the farmer for the chickens they had
stolen, but paid fines of $21.25 each in
the court of Justice of the Peace Ros-
Ter of North Mankato.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-11-02
HOOvERTOTAKE CHARGE
FOOD SUPPLY HOUSES
On the Morrow He Becomes the
Feed" Dictator of This
Country

Washington, October Blood Ad-
ministrator Hoover tomorrow be-
comes the director general of every
big. food mandatory and every big
food storage house in the country. He
will have control of 10000 big bust
ness men who are engaged in such
lines.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-11-02
Merchant Food Representative.
limited Press DiSpatch.I

Washington, October 31.-The food
administration today announced the
appointment of the merchant repre-
sentatives of the various states. Ben
nett Buchanan of st. Paul will have
this post for Minnesota.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-11-02
Suspect Teutonie Spies.
rIInitad Proee nisnafch

Memphis, Tenn, October SIT is
believed that Teutonic spies have been
endeavoring to poison the water sup
ply here with germs Of tetanus. Five
deaths recently occurred here from
this disease.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-11-02
TEACHERS ARE GATHERING
Minnesota Association Is Holding An
nuai Session in MINNEAPOLIS.

UNITED Press Dispatch.1
Minneapolis, Mimi. October 81
Hundreds of Minnesota school teach
ers are arriving here today for ses-
sions Of the state teachers association
convention which opens tonight.
President Burton of the University of
Minnesota and DR.. Edward A. Steiner
of Grinnell college are on the program.
More than four thousand teachers are
expected by Thursday. Sessions end
Saturday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-11-02
THOUSAND NATIVES DROWNED
There Was Widespread Distructic

There Was Widespread Destruction
In Natal, South Africa.
London, October 31-Abnormal
rains in Natal, South Africa, culmin-
ated Saturday and Sunday in fierce
rainstorm, Reuter- dispatch from
Durham, Natal, says there was wide
spread destruction, overlooking of
rivers and the drowning of many.
A Central News johannesburg dis
patch says that British Indian natives
were drowned 1t is believed the
number will reach a thousand
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-11-02
consdon inheritance Tax.

ASSOCIATED Press Dtspatcn.l
st. Paul., October 31.-The Inherit
ance taxes on the estate of the late
Chester A. Congdon of Duuth were
fiyed at $16S,177. The value Of the
estate taxable in Minnesota is $6,010,-
653.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-11-02
CALLED To LITCHFiELD

Rev. o. J. Arthur Invited to Passionate
of Swedish Church There. :.
Rev. o. J. Arthur received word to-
day from Litchfield, Mimi, that he had
been called to the pulpit of the Swed-
ish Lutheran church in that city. Rev.
Arthur is at present pastor of the
Swedish Lutheran church of Man
kato. He has not decided yet whether
he will accept the new call.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-11-02
Prohibits Death Penalty.

Petrograd, Russia, October 81
Premier Kerensky today announced
a prohibition against employing the
death penalty against troops at the
front.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-11-02
HENRY FORD LOST OUT
Did Not Succeed in His Suit Against
the Dodge Company.
UNITED Press Dispa
~ Mitch nat0har

IUnlteu PrtSS IiSpatCII.J
Detroit, Mich, October 31.-Henry
Ford, in a decision filed today, lost
out in the great DodgeF Ford suit
started against him by the Dodge
Brothers to keep him from devoting
the profits of his company of the year
1915 for the erection of great smelt-
er plant.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-11-02
limited Press Dispatch.1

With the American troops III
France, October 31.--The Italian sit
uation is being discussed with most
intense int crest by both officers and
men. There is hope that the Italians
will beat back the Teutons, but the
tremendous possibilities are evident.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-11-02
Services in Guild Hall.

A service will be held in the Guild
hall parlors of the st. Johns Episco-
pal church tomorrow. ALI Saints day
at 10 a. m.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
Special corre.pondenc. o, Til. star.

special Correspondence Of The Star.
ALEXANDRIA,. Va. July 21-The 125
Regiment. commanded by Capt. Conrad
Johnson, will be mustered into the
federal service beginning next We'd
nesday morning at the armory. Orders
to this effect have been received from
Col. w. ]. Perry. commanding the regi-
ment. Probably within a week or ten
days after being mustered into service
the company Will be sent to the can
Torment at Admission, Ala. where 1t
viii go in training
After being mustered into the federal
service the company will be quartered
at the armory and meals served at that
place. This company. or. at least. a
majority of its members saw service
on the Mexican border last year. After
an absence from this city of nearly
seven months the company returned
home January II last from Browns
vile. Tex. and was rendered a big
Although the election for the various
state officers is but a little more than half
month OF. there Is apparently little or
no interest being manifested here over
state politics. Just now the army draft
Is paramount in the minds Of majority
OF citizens: Probably never before in the
history of a state election. especially
where there was a three-cornered fight
for gubernatorial honors, has there been
less interest manifested than there has
been In this campaign thus far.
Dr. Arthur Snowden, this city, has been
appointed by Gov. Stuart a member of the
local exemption board in connection with
the draft which will be made shortly
This board has control of those called be-
fore 1t from this city and Alexandria
county.
Workmen are now engaged in remod-
cling the Daingerfield residence on the
west side of Washington street be-
tween Prince and Duke streets. which
will be used for a nurses homo and
executive Offices for the new Alexandria
Hospital, which institution it adjoins
This work soon will be completed. The
new hospital has practically been COM
pleted and soon will be open for in
spection to the public before it is oc-
cupied.
Everything is in readiness for the all
day picnic which will be given Monday
a Humes station, Alexandria county,
under the auspices OF the congregation
of st. Mary's Catholic Church. 1t is
expected that the affair will be largely
attended. Special attractions, including
music, have been arranged for.
Fairfax county will be required to
furnish 1877 men on the first draft, this
being based on it's population given in
connection with this draft as 1859 It's
gross quota is III and credits are given
for total Of fourteen.
The funeral of Ezra Bayliss will take
place a o'clock tomorrow afternoon
from the residence of his son, 8. l.
Bayliss. 424 North Payne street. Ser
vices will be conducted by Rev A. f.
Speilman. pastor Of Trinity NJ. E. Church
The congregation of ST Joseph's (col-
cred) Catholic Church has contributed
the sum of $25 for furnishing a ward
for colored persons in the new Alex
andria Hospital. The money has been
turned over to Mrs. Frank T. King.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22
CHICAGO GRAIN.

CHICAGO. July 21-Assumed certainty
N the enactment OF minimum wheat
prices guaranteed by the federal govern
ment had a bullish effect today on the
,ents to s% cents net took place, and the
slose was strong, with July at 255 and
September at 227%. Corn finished heavy,
unchanged to IL lower at s3 to 1.s3A
September, and 1.I5b to 1lsh, Decem
per. The outcome in oats was n or to
lS up. and for provisions an advance OF
to go cents.
Wheat started upward almost as soon
rs the market opened. and there was al
10 time any important setback The
prospect that quick action would be taken
by Congress in fixing a minimum value
% be enforced at centers near to the chief
producing regions. was apparently a de
sided stimulus for bullish sentiment In
his connection due notice was taken OF
tdvices that further measures stabilizine
,anadian markets had been announced
Cnfayorable crop reports from the north
west continued to be a source OF anxiety
20 shorts. and II was said nlillers were
readily absorbing all the available offers
II new crop wheat in the southwest
Week end profit taking by holders Anal
q turned the corn market downgrade
litter display of surprising strength
Persistent demand for corn ready 10 he
ased al once formed the chief basis of the
temporary bulge. Realizing by longs re-
.eived some impetus from the fact tina,
weather conditions for the growing cror
iad become ideal.
New high price levels were reached TO,
sats- The big discount OF oats under corr
was factor. and so, too, were crop COM
plants from the northwest
Provisions rose with hogs and as a re.
tult Of an advance in quotations of meats
1t Liverpool There was a complete alb
fence of the liQuidating sales which have
,een noticeable Of late
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22
New York Bank Statement.

NEW YORK, July 21-The actual con
dltlon OF clearing house banks and trus,
companies for the week shows that the,
, hoIo sl44,s4b.7lo reserve in excess OF
regal requirements. This is an increase
OF $1o7,s00.770 from last week.
The statement follows;
Actual condition
Loans. discounts. etc, ss,761,s23.
decrease. $124.s97. 900.
Cash in own vaults:
members federal reserve banks GAY
$ss.s5s.ooo; decrease. s14.27s,0Oo.
Reserve in federal reserve bank q,
member banks, $4so.s54.ooo; increase
$91. $4,000
Reserve in own vaults:
state banks and trust companies III,
s143,s46. 900; increase, $3.50, 900.
Reserve In depositaries:
state banks and trust companies. $50
$4,000: increase. 1891 900
Net demand deposits. $685., o3o, 900
decrease. 7,7l7. 900. United States de-
posts deducted, s152,143.o00.
Net time deposits, S2O0.94s.Ooe. in.
crease, $s.3e0,00O.
Circulation. s2s, $50, 900; increase, 5000.
900. COG '-'''
$500. >N' "Ao W. Si'S''
Aggregate reserve. ss3s,s21, 900.
$107 .9oo,77O.
Summary of state banks and trus,
companies in Greater New York. not in.
ciuded In clearing house statement:
crease, $1.262,10O.
Specie, s61.438.1o increase, s11s,7oo.
Legal tenders. ss,sss,soo; decrease
Total deposits. s1,o1a,a2a, 500; decrease
Banks: Cash in vaults. s12,323.40O.
Trust companies: Cash in vault $40
oo3,3Oo. ''''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22
FINANCIAI-LoCAL AND OTHERWISE.

price fixing conferences 10 evidently de-
pressing tho larger steel trade, and this
makes for hesitation all through the line
Of other industries The copper trade
| Is depressed from tho Same cause. aided
| further by strikes. which have closed
| down completely some Of the great min
Ing properties. cutting OF income alto
gether.
The governments attitude has had
the effect of reducing prices somewhat.
| mainly In the metals where consumers
| are holding back orders awaiting price
settlements and evidently expecting
lower figures.
The stock market is especially sensi-
tive to the question Of product prices,
i since these vitality affect profits and
| earnings. While there is hesitation on
| these. the market Is using the bearish
| ammunition which may be available In
the International situation. The sub
marine danger Is still vital. Congress
Is heavy load to carry when quick
executive action is SO essential to ex-
pediting the end. Powerful blows must
be struck sharply and cumulatively,
but legislation delays will undoubtedly
drag the war out to long distressing
lengths.
Just, prompt and patriotic decisions
are needed. If these are forthcoming,
among other effects. business. with OBJ
structions removed, will spring forward
again prosperously. and it is undeni-
able that healthy prosperity is es-
sential to the successful prosecution
of tbs war 1t is evident how much
is now depending upon Washington.
The disposition toward tension in
money is having a retarding effect
upon business. Banks have not avail
ed themselves. to any adequate degree,
Of the federal reserve facilities for
rediscount, made necessary and advis-
able now when merchants find higher
costs doubling their needs in carry
ing stocks of goods.
The effect, altogether of the situation
which we have outlined. 1t must be
recorded. has been to produce a certain
degree Of pessimism amounting al
most to encouragement Customers
are limiting their commitments eau
tiously, and there is evident lack Of
confidence in the future. Whether or
not this is justified remains to be seen,
and depends largely, as we have said,
upon developments at the Capitol.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22
CLOTHING ALLOWANCE OFF.
Radical Change in Army Practice
Made During the War

One radical change that has occurred
on account of the war is the decision
of the military authorities, with the
approval of the President, to abolish
the clothing allowance of enlisted men
of the army. The new condition went
into effect July Is, and general orders
announcing the new method will be is
sued during the coming week by the
adjutant general. 1t will be made
known that during the period of the
existing emergency a soldiers allow
ance for clothing will be the quantity
of clothing necessary and adequate for
the service upon which he is engaged.
There Will be no equivalent in the way
of an allowance. affording. as in the
pest. an opportunity to effect individual
saving in that direction
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22
COTTON MARKETS.

NEW YORK, July 21.-Considerab BILE
irreguiarity was shown in the cotton
session rejecting bull support and
trade buying with an advance at one
time Of IS to Is points over last night,
while near the close a violent selling
of SO points from the highest, the
market being finally Irregular at a net
loss of 81 to so points.
The opening was steady at 10 points
decline to 10 advance and there seemed
to be some good buying In response
to reports of excessive rains over the
eastern belt, with the official forecast
indicating more for Sunday, and on
evidences Of further liberal purchases
by trade interests. both futures and
spots. Bearish reports from Texas,
however, where splendid rains have
fallen. coupled with disappointment
over the peace outlook. started the
flood of offerings in the last hour. and
were reached. producing a very I'M
settled market. Immediately after the
close. however. a much better feeling
prevailed and prices representing as
regular close were mentioned as having
been privately paid.
NEW ORLEANS. La. July 21.-A
tendency to sag was displayed by cot
ton on this market today, buyers Of
yesterday being inclined to even up
over the week end, while some short
selling appeared on the extension of
rains to the southern countries Of
Texas, where complaint of the drouth
has been most heard. The only period
OF steadiness resulted soon after the
opening when minor buying wave
was created by complaints from the
Atlantics OF too much rain.
Around the opening prices declined
20 to 80 points on the most active
months. From this there was a re-
action to level 3 points above yes
terday's close on October, the strong
est month. The hard spot was soon
passed over and the market did not
absorb well offerings from the long
side. The close showed q net loss for
the session of rs to 80 points. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22
Academy Alumnae Raise Camp Fund

The Alumnae Association Of the I'M
maculate Conception Academy. at re-
cent meeting, passed resolution te,
raise 500 to be donated to the COM
mlttee In charge OF equipping the rec
rention halls being erected by the
knights of Columbus at the various
soldier camps throughout the country,
The association has also organized a
knitting unit which will meet once a
week to mako sweaters, muff1ers. etc.
for the soldiers, as it's contribution to
the war relief work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22
LIVE STOCK MARKETS.

NEW YORK, July 2l.-Beeves-Re-
ceipts, 71s head; no trading.
Calyes-Receipts. a2s head; veals
14.ooa15.5o: culls, 100.
sheep and lambs-Receipts, 3,07o head
steady; sheep, s.o0a1o.o0; lambs, 1475a
Hogs-Receipts, 100 head; no trad
ing.
CHICAGO. July 21.-Hogs-Receipts
5000 head: steady; bulk, 1435a1b35
light. l4.loale 80: mixed. 14.05a1555:
heavy, 14.ooa1b.6o; rough, l4.ooa14.25;
pigs l126a1450.
Catle-Receipts. 1000 head; steady;
native beef cattle. s.4oaI4o5; western
steers. s.e6all.so; stockers and feeders
635a940; cows and heifers, 5.50a12. 90;
calves, 10.00a14.75.
Sheep, 1000 head: steady: wethers
775al1.o0; ewes. 7.ooa9.25; lambs. 1000
a16.00.