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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-06-15
OLD SETTLERS PICNIC
Quite Number Of People Will Attend
From Mankato.
Erom MondaX,S Daily

Quite a number of people are going
to Old Mapleton tomorrow to attend
the old settlers picnic. The Orpheus
club will leave in autos from the Elks
clubhouse at $50. The club would
like very much to have all who are
going in autos to leave from the
same place at the same hour, SO that
the Mankato contingent can make the
trip together.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-06-15
Governor ,fNas Witness.

Minneapolis, June s11,-Governor
Burnquist testified today in the trial
of Frank McCool, charged with the
murder of Policeman George Connery,
regarding the confession of McCool
made in the governors office soon
after his arrest.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-06-15
DEFEAT FOR MANKAT0
Rochester Wailoped Badly the Man
kato Bows From This CITY.

Mankato was defeated by Rochester
at the Mayo baseball park in that city
yesterday afternoon by the score OF
II to 5. The game took place before a
very large crowd. The game proved
to be intensely interesting. The Man
kato pitcher, Estell, was gotten for a
total of seventeen hits. Carl and Jay
Nicholson of Mankato played on the
Rochester team. A large - number OF
people from Mankato attended the
game, many driving the whole dis
tance with their autos. One auto party
consisted of Mr.. and Mrs. Mike
O'Brien, Mr. and Mrs. William O'Bri-
en-, Herbert Hauck and Henry Devens
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-06-15
ARREST THE sLACKERs
Orders Issued to Police Department
BY the Federal Government.

Washington, June 11.-Orders were
issued today to police departments
in all parts of the country to ar
rest all slackers. The days of grace
allowed by the provost marshal gem
eral within whiea those, a little tardy
in the registration might perform this
duty has expired
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-06-15
II TANGO PARTY IN GOTHAM
Dancing Masters Are Looking For
Something New Uuder Sun.


T'QolBdSIQ ss9Ld p9l!ull
New York, June 11.-For the next
few days New York will be one large
tango party" with the best dancers
Of the country working overtime to
find something new under the sun"
in the way of dances and music dea-
Ters from all over the country work
ing equally as hard to keep time"
with the dances.
The International Association of
Masters of Dancing, are holding their
annual convention here winding up
with grand balI' Saturday even
ing. About 500 delegates are attend
ing "
Between 300 and 400 unsteady in
clined" are also here attending the
convention of the National Association
Of sheet Music dealers lasting three
days. fss
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-06-15
EDWARD BoskEY INDICTED

He Is Said to Have Circulated Anti
CONSUMPTION Literature.
Edward Boskey, reported to have
once been a resident of Mankato;
now believed to be residing in New
Ulm, was Indicted by the federal
grand jury at st. Paul yesterday on
charge of having circulated anti
CONSUMPTION literature. Boskey is a
writer for The Referendum, published
at Faribault. An order has been is
sued by the postoffice department at
Washington denying to The Referen-
dunn the freedom of the mails.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-06-15
General Pershinq Confers.

UNITED Press Dispatch
London, Eng, June n,7General
Pershing today had conference with
the British war staff at the war head
quarters,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-06-15
NoRTHcLlFFE HAS ARRIVED
British Publisher Comes to America
On War Mission.
TUnited Press Dispatch. I

IUWteu TfeSS DlSpdICh.I
New York, June 11.-Lord North
cliffe, the weliknown British pub
Usher, has arrived here, having made
the trip at the request of the Brit
ish cabinet to continue in detail work
that was begun in this country by
the British war mission.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-06-15
sHERK MAKE PRESIDENT
Mankato Man Elected to the Head o
Epworth League.

DR.. G.. A. Cahoon preached the con-
vention sermon at the, Mankato dis
trict Epworth league convention at
Winnebago Yesterday. At the conven-
ton, Jay Sherk was elected president
for the coming year. The next annual
will be held at the Centenary
Methodist church in this city.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-06-15

Liberty Loan Bond Solicitors.
Liberty loan bond solicitors all re-
port at Children's Room, public IL
brary at 7:30 tonight.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-06-15

Mrs. l.. R. Brunz of Amboy was in
Mankato Saturday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-06-15
Mrs. Maybe John Elected
President Of Society
KATO BODY IS ON LIST
Successful and An Inspiring Con.
venti0n Was Held During
. This Week

From Saturdays Daily.
Mrs. Maytie John, Garden City presi-
dent.
Miss Marie Foster, Mankato, vice
president.
Mrs. Million, Lake Crystal, secretary
Mrs. leafie Warren, Vernon Center
treasurer. .~ -..
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-10-26
Petain Reaches Bank of Oise-Aisnc
Canal, Eight Miles From Laon---
Foe, Demoralized, Resists
Feebly
PRISONERS TAKEN TOTAL $4,000;
RAIN OF GUNFIRE PRECEDES BLOW
Germans and Austrians Employ 100000 Men
Against Italians and Win West Bank
of Isonzo---Battle Still Rages
With Great Violence

LONDON. Oct. 25-The Germans almost denoralzed by
the brilliant victory of Gen. Peain troops Tuesday have
failed to come back in their usual counter attacks to-day
they suffered another smashing blow from the French who
their lines northeast of Scissors to the OsAsne
Canal about mile and half further norh taking the vii
age and forest of Pinon and the village of PargnyFan
The French within eight miles of Laon their present
objective.
More than 1000 German prisoners taken to-day.
making the total for this operation than 20O0 in ad
dition to 20 several of them large howitzers
Reports from Copenhagen that the French victory likely
retirement Hndenburg line Hints
that the
fortified line which
Withdraw orderly French
drawa likely be hurried under his driving blows than
reported against
Italians the onzo but that they
they claim Rome admits loss 1t that
south of Tomno which the
still raging and the Italians making
sistance to the German advance.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-10-26
ADDED PRIVATIONS .
HIT GERMAN PEOPLE
Vegetables and Coal Scarce
Scant Skirts, Wooden Shoes.

CopESHAaEN. Oct. 25-Some OF the
pros poets which the German people are
called upon TO face the coming winter
are officially announced in to-day's Ger
man newspapers as follows:
There is only enough shoe leather for
the use of miners. fishermen. canal
workers and few allied trades. The
manufacture OF leather footwear for the
rest of the population will soon be sus-
pended. They will have to get along
with wooden soles and cloth uppers.
There is a big shortage in vegetables
and no hope of any material improve
ment in the fresh vegetable supply. The
turnip must again he one of the main
stays OF German diet this winter. al
though to less degree than las; year.
The fuel problem has not been solved.
despite all the efforts for its solution.
and the city populations may expect to
notice the results OF this fact keenly
from time to time. The coal commits
sioner prophecies that the pinch will be
felt here and there within the next few
days
The railway administration Of Saxony
announced that railway travel will not
be allowed without special permission.
Soldiers in the home camps are limited
In their weekend furloughs, and Satur-
day and Sunday trips Of mothers and
sweethearts to see the boys in camp are
stopped to cut down railway travel. The
rrussian railways probably will follow
suit.
Finally, after the fashion plates for
winter are out. the Government has de-
creed that women's skirts must be made
with reduced amount OF material
which will necessitate their being made
both shorter and tighter.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-10-26
GERMANS USED
CRACK TROOPS
Made Desperate Effort to Hold
Off Drive Of the French
Forces.

PARIS. Oct 25.-The decisive victory
OF the French north Of the Aisne is Of
far greater Importance than the extent
Of the ground gained and the number Of
prisoners and guns captured would in
dicatc.
In the first place. the Germans have
been cleared out OF positions from which
they have been delivering constant
series Of attacks. Secondly, they have
lost the high plateau dominating Fort
Malmaison. which forms the real key OF
the ridge between the Aisne and the
Ailette valleys and Is OF the greatest
value for observation purposes. Thirdly.
the capture Of the village OF Chavlsnon
brings the French within six miles, as
the crow flies. Of I.aon.
The section beyond the Chemin des
Danes which heretofore has been hid
den is now open to French observation.
The capture of Malmaison means that
the Germans have lost their hold on
the heights of the Aisne despite their
stubborn defence. which vas in propor-
ton to the great importance which they
attached to that position. They had
massed a tremendous force of artillery
there and brought up their best troops
including three divisions OF the Prussiar
Guard and one division OF Ravarian
Guards.
Even these picked troops cracked un-
der the terrific bombardment OF miles
OF the heaviest French guns which con-
tinued without letup for sixteen days
smothcring the powerful German artil-
lery. raking every inch Of ground, crush
ing the Germans In their underground
shelters and blowing their formidable
defence works to bits.
So shaken and unnerved were the
German Guards that they surrendered
by hundreds "a soon as the French
reached their trenches. without offering
any resistance Evidence OF their de-
moralization was found In army orders
promising rewards Of money and iror
crosses for doing their duty. which Is
in striking contrast to the former rigid
and frequently brutal methods employed
by the German officers.
The French have consolidated ths
positions taken. The Germans as vel
have failed TO start the usual counter
attacks, but are heavily shelling 'h'
new French line, particularly in thu
neghborhood of Naudesson.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-10-26
BRAZIL PARLIAMENT
IN WAR VOTE TO-DAY
President in Messase An
nounces Sinking of Ship.

RIO JANEIRo. oct a5-Parlament
will vote tomorrow on the question OF
authorizing the Government to declare
that state of war exists between Ger
many and Brazil and also on all neces-
sary legislation for the Carrying on OF
war
Wenceslao Braz, President OF the re-
declaring Il Is impossible to avoid noting
the state Of war which Germany has i'm
posed on Brazil He purposes the seiz-
,ire OF German warship now in the
port OF Bahia,
The majority Of the Chamber dis
cussed the relations between Brazil and
Germany and counseled the Chamber
to approve the Presidents message. Th"
Parliamentary Diplomatic Commission
also discussed the message. which II is
considered probable the Chamber will
adopt.
The Presidents message announced
the torpedolng OF the ship Macau. II
said that this was the fourth Brazilian
ship that had been sunk and that the
circumstances of this sinking had been
aggravated by the arrest of the CON-
mander OF the vessel.
'It Ia impossible. gentlemen, to hdve
any doubts regarding the situation or
to escape now from the state of war
which Germany forces upon us, the
message continued. The prudence with
which we have acted. far from. weaken
ing our attitude, confers on us the nee
,ssary authority to accept the facts
as they are,
III the Congress agrees to such ac-
ton the Government will seize the Ger
man warship at anchor in the port OF
Bahia and arrest the crews OF the Ger
man merchantmen, which We will then
utilize
"'rhe time seems 10 he at hand to give
legal status to the defensive position
forced upon us by events, to strens ther
the national defence and to shape oui
external policy in accord with the as
gressious threatening Brazil"
The torpedoing of the brazilian shiT
Micau formerly German steamship
, in tie !iay of liiscay, with the cap'ur'
of the captain, is causing considerable
comment
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-10-26
JAPANESE-AMERICAN
WAR BOGIE GIVEN UP
German Expert Tells Teutons
They Needn't Hope for II.

CoPENHA0EN. Oct. oa.--Capt. Won
Salzmann. military critic and Far East
ern expert Of the VossisChr Zcitu,lg Of
berlin. warns his readers that they no
longer have tho right to count upon a
future war between Japan and the
United States. which has become n nxei
idea with the average German and a
definite element in the Governments po-
litical calculations. This element. the
Captain writes. must he eliminated for
IA long time at least and Germany in
stead must count upon Japan to enter
into the Paris economic agreement and
participate in an anti-German post
bellum business war.
Capt. Won Salzmann takes his text
from the recent speech in London of
Viscount Chinda. japanese Amba ssador
to Great Britain, in which he warned
against German intrigue for the purpose
OF creating friction between Japan and
the United States. The Captain also re-
fers TO the negotiations at Washington
Of Viscount Ishii. head Of the japanese
mission to the United States.
He says Japan and America, taking a
lesson from the European conflict. ap.
parently have determined II Is hest to
settle their problems by arbitration and
friendly agreement rather than by costlN
host ,ities. and that /; looks ~ thong II
these nations would come to an agree
m"nl resarding China
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-10-26
BOOTBLACKS RAISE
SHOE SHINE PRICE
1000 Union Msn,bsvs Vote to
Double ChdrSs.

The last refuge OF the INDECENT, the
hve cent shoe shine, has surrendered 70
the II. G. of l.. A delegation from the
shoe Polishers' Union OF Greater New
York. Inc. 1902. visited The Sun ONCE
Yesterday and broke the news. On and
after next Sunday the cost OF having a
pair OF black shoes shined will be 10
cents. the same as for russets, the
spokesman said.
The spokesman further averred that
the union has 1000 members. and at a
meeting at 75S Ninth avenue had voted
the increase. sadly, because the boot
blacks great heart beats In sympathy
for the public, but sternly, because It
had to be done. The price of materials
has gone skyshooting. II was explained.
bootblacks' helpers have to have more
wages. and because Of the number that
have gone to war and the high pay Of
fered in other occupations. 1t Is hard to
get any young men for helpers at all.
Old men have been drawn to hll the
shoe shining army. With families TO
support. they have to be paid commen-
surately.
The union also voted that none Of its
members would work after , =. NJ. on
Sundays. Twice 1t has had a bill passed
at Albany fixing this limit to Sunday
labor. but GOV. whitman has vetoed il.
Now the bootblacks have made a law
Of their own.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-10-26
BRYAN CHANGES ARMY TALKS.
Forced to Omit Dry and sun
Speeches at Camp sherman.

CHIrrICoTHE. ohio. Oct. 25.--Refueed
permission TO speak on prohibition ana
woman suffrage in Camp sherman be
cause of a ruling against political
speeches within its boundaries, William
j. BRYAN to-day addressed thousands or
ohio and western Pennsylvania CON
scripts along patriouc lines in two
speeches there. Later. two miles from
the camp. on the Court HOUSE steps IN
this city, the former Secretary or state
delivered his dry speech. addressing II
directly TO soldiers, a number OF whom
We're in his audience.
Guard your baggage train by voting
dry" was the theme of Col Bryan's
address He maintained that II the
Government enforced prohibition unon
ito armed forces as an efficiency move
II was necessary also for the munitions
and other workers AT home. without
whom the soldiers could not be sue
cessful in battle.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-10-26
Fund Over $780, 900
100000 Drive Is On

THE sun Tobacco Fund went
over the top-the 100000
top--last night. A check for
$4,000. sent by the American
Junior Naval and Marine Scouts
as small preliminary payment
on the proceeds Of their cam
paign, did the work. All honor
TO those enthusiastic, patriotic
youngsters.
With the century mark passed
another goal is disposed of. A
good many friends of the fund
have projects in hand which as
scr the continued climb of the
fund, and with ever gathering i'm
petus. The amount is one for
qualification and for consecra-
tion also. The drive for $780,
900 is now on.
The rush for seats for the BIG
SHOW at the Hippodrome, Sum
day night continues. Repeatedly
that colossal benefit entertain
ment has been referred to as the
Greatest Ever. With additions
TO the list Of stars and new
features in prospect, the descrip-
ton is now more than ever fit
ting Read about it on page 6.
Then go to the HippOdrome.
Sixth avenue and Forty-third
street. and reserve your seats.
Meanwhile, forget not the con-
tribution boxes in the United and
schultz cigar stores. They're
there to receive your coupons and
certificates, and every such de-
post means a gain for the fund.
WARNING. THE SUN To-
hacco Fund has no connection
Ni'h any other fund. organiza-
non or publication. II employs
no agents or solicitors.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-10-26
RUSH AS END NEARS
New York Takes $4,000.
600 of War Bonds
in Day.
SOUTH DOING BETTER
e90O.OOO.OOO To-day and To-
morrow Sought Here-Banks
Get 5 Days to Report.

Americas second war loan Yesterday
swspt forward at rate probably un.
precedented II passed the $500. .0o0.-
~ mark at noon. according to a
statement by the Treasury Department,
and indications last night, one and a
scription books. were that the loan
would pass $4,000. .ooo. 900 before the
close Of business to-day.
Entering into the last phase OF the
how Of wealth which has been accumu-
hting In the twelve Federal reserve
districts since the campaign opened.
Last night the STATS OF the banks were
being swamped wis, this accumulation.
tn spite OF the fact they had been greatly
Increased for this work. To-day they
are making preparations to handle the
greatest volume Of subscriptions in their
history.
0vers1 bscription Vow the Goal.
Deprived by storms Of many patriotic
Gem monstrations planned for Liberty Day.
tie nation yesterday was aglow with
postponed celebrations. To-day more
demonstrations are being planned In a
last effort to drive home to the Ameri,
can people the necessity Of subscribing
Not satisfied by the certainty OF full sub
scr.ption. ofiicials now are driving fof
an oversubscription.
Returns received last night from the
R.l iaf t,lax,ph tho a.
timated subscription thus FAR at $3.415,-
ee0, 900 This figure was based. how
ever. on the returns for only part OF the
day and made practically no allowance
for subscriptions in transit to the banks
and those watch have been filed but not
announced Tho actual subscriptions
entered thus far were announced by the
Treasury Department at &2.025.543,3oO.
q figure too which included only part OF
the returns for the day.
The New York Federal reserve dis
trct yesterday passed the $l.0oo.oOO.O 900
mark. the figure at the close or bus'-
ness being placed at $l,075.000. 900. AT
the same time II was announced that
several more districts had been added
10 the list o. those which have thus far
oversuhscrbed their minimum allo;-
nents This list now includes New
York. 81. Louis Boston. Philadelphia,
Cleveland. Richmond. Minneapolis. Chi
Cage and Kansas City.
Wearing their minimum quotas are san
Frturisco Dallas and Atlanta. the last
two making such rapid strides during
The day that officials now are confident
that both will reacr their minimum
quota by the lime subscription books
ere closed Dallas may even reach her
ma%mum. but officials in Atlanta have
sven UP hope in this respect
Reports from the t'oston district last
right 100 late TO receive official tabula'
ron made it certain that Boston had
gone far beyond its minimum. Chicago
with record day, went "over the top
Cor approximately $5O,ooo.o0o. making
I, certain that it's maximum Of $780,
100000 will be subscribed by Saturday
Continued on Third Page.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-10-26
u. S. LEGATION BOXER
FIGHTS OFF GERMAN
John Moran Of Chicago At
tackled in Berns Street.

BERNE, oct. 25.--John Moran OF Chi
cago. confidential clerk in the American
Legation. was attacked yesterday eve
ming by an unidentified German speaking
man, who waylaid him near the legation
and struck at him savagely with a
loaded umbrella handle.
Moran's assailant was unaware that
he was attacking a former lightweight
boxer. and when Moran promptly de-
liyered IL counter attack the surprised
man fled
Some significance is given to the at
tack, for il Is thought possible Moran
NAV have been mistaken for a member
Of the legation who formerly was
stationed in GERMANY, and who recently
p, re- tcd q earning -.a' certain Germans
had designs again I him,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-10-26
GERMAN OFFICER SEIZED HERE
VI e N, her Of Crew Of Cruiser Geier
Taken 70 Ellis Island.

Jacob Won Horn. deck officer OF the
German cruiser Ge!er. was arrested yes
terday by agents Of the Navy Intelli-
gence Bureau and interned on Ellis
Island. The seizure was made In the
home OF an uncle in this city. with whom
the prisoner has been living. He had
been under surveillance for some time,
and every movement he has made mas
been checked up officially.
The Geier. n small cruiser. was driven
into the harbor OF Honolulu shortly
after the outbreak OF the war in 1914 by
the japanese battleship Hizen. Sub
seuuently she was interned. Won Horn
IL believed to have left Honolulu before
the entrance OF this country into the war,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-10-26
DEPUTIES VOTE CONFIDENCE.
Ballot supporting French Cabinet
stands 2ss to 1877.

PARIS, Oct. 25.--The Chamber OF Dep
uties to-day passed a vote of confidence
in the Government, cSS to 1877.
Political circles in Italy. says the
PETIT Pd,isen's Rome correspondent
are now convinced that Prof. Vittorio
r.. Orlando. Minister Of the Interior,
shortly will he called upon to form Il
national Ministry.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-10-26
GERMANS PREPARING FOR RETREAT;
ITALIANS SUFFER FUR THEIR RE VERSE
u. S. Army's Presence
Amazes Zeppelin Men

WASHINGTON. Oct. 25.--The
w presence of American troops
in France caused great astonish-
ment to the crews of the Zeppe-
Inns Lac and L-50, brought
down by the French last Satur-
day when returning from raid
on England.
Official dispatches to the State
Department said the prisoners as
serted that not one of them knew
of the landing of any American
expeditionary forces.