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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-12-06
Court Decides That He Is The Son OF
Mrs. Bertha James.

Francis ID. Valley, twenty five years
old, an X-ray operator in the Mayo
clinic at Rochester, Mimi, was
awarded the $4,000 estate of Mrs,
Bertha James by, Judge Brindley.
Valley proved, the court held, that he
was the only son and heir of Mrs.
James and that he had been given 70
Mrs. John Little of Faribault, Mimi,
the day of his birth in a La Crosse
hospital. The story OF his birth was
not revealed to him until the day after
Mrs. James died.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-12-06
Session to Be Held In City On Decem-
Der 81

Breeders association will hold an an
nual meeting in Mankato on Saturday
December 81. Directors of the asso-
ciaticn held meeting at the home
of Arthur Mitchell in Rapidan last
Saturday evening, and made arrange
ments for the meeting. 1t was de-
cided to invite Professor A. j. MCGUIRE
of the university farm to give an ad
dress. He is a prominent extension
man and successful dairy farmer.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-12-06
Tribute to Those who Lost Lives On
Tuscania and Otranto.

Isle OF Islay, Scotland, November
2.-[By Mail. AS a memorial to the
American soldier victims of the tor
pedoed Tuscania and the Otranto
which went or the rocks near here,
the American Red Cross is having
made granite monument, $50 feet
high.
The shaft will be placed on the
highest headland on this island, fac
ing the four cemeteries where lie
the Tuscania and Otranto victims.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-12-06
City Enriched BY Fellows Who Were Ar
rested Saturday Night. ss.

Forfeited bail money by men who were
arrested Saturday night and released or
leaving cash bail amounted to con
siderable sum in the municipal court
this morning. Earl Duling forfeited a
cash bond of $50 for failure to appear
SO, having been arrested on the charge OF
driving motorlvehicle while under influ.
ence of liquor; L. Juleson, arrested for ls1,-
orderly conduct forfeited cash bail of
$50 and Clarence -Radbougfi forfeited a
like amount for failure to appear on a
charge of drunkenness. Saturday after
noon Jens Sorenson was arraigned be-
fore the court and fined S1O365 for dis
orderly conduct and for resisting an Of
ficer when he was arrested.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-12-06


Lee De Rosia went to st. Paul to-
day on short business trip.
Mrs, A. Randall of Lake Crysta
was shopping in the city today.
Mr.. AMI Mrs. Roy Johnson of Ma
della were in the city on business TO
day.
E. r. Wenans OF Sioux Falls, S.
Oak, was business caller in the city
today.
Mrs. z. Artgetsinger of MarletOI
was business caller in the city to
day.
Miss Agnes Becker, who attends nor
NAL school, went to Faribault today tC
visit her sister.
Mrs. J. H. Falkar of Rochester
spent Sunday in Mankato. Mrs. Fax
Ter, formerly resided here.
H. II. Flowers, president of tn;
First State bark of Cleveland, wa:
in the city on business today.
Al POeske of Sioux Falls, S. Oak.
formerly of this city, visited friends in
the city over Thanksgiving Day.
M. and Mrs. l.. G.. Evans Of TracN
Huron, S. OAK, where they will make
their future home.
Aaron Morris of the Tracy Produce
company, formerly with the Mankatc
Fruit House, was a business caller in
the city today.
Merle Harter, who attends the mill
tary aviation school i'll the Overland
building, st, Paul, was home to spen(
Sunday with relatives and friends.
Judge of Probate Evan Hughes lef
this morning for ST.. James where he
will act for Judge of Probate Schuep
pc of that city who is ill and will un'
dergo an operation.
Ernest Dupke and Carl Johnson, two
Blue Earth county men, indicted by tho
county draft, board in August, arrived
home last evening having been discharg
ed from Camp Grant. They state thai
about 800 men were discharged from
this camp last Saturday.
Miss Emily Boegen, of Litchfield
Mimi, who has held position for thu
past sever months as telegraph OPP
orator for the Great Northern rail
way at Pagns, N D., is visiting at thu
t home of her uncle and aunt, Mr.. am
Mrs. J. n. Lang.
Minarie Mihalguk, young Russian
who was indicted by the county draf
board in June, arrived home with ;
discharge from Camp Custer hi:
morning. Private Mihalguk reported
at the draft board office and it wa:
found that his record was eXcellen
while he had served in the army.
Attorney Miles Porter and famil!
moved to Minneapolis this morning
where they intend to make theil
home hereafter. Mr.. Porter will be il
Mankato for some time to come ar
ranging business matters before N
Joins his family in Minneapolis. HI
intends to practice law there as SOor
as he is permanently located. Mr.
Porter has long been one of the lead
ing attorneys in Mankato and nil
friends will regret the fact that he i!
leaving.
William Aiworth, formerly. employ
ed in the county srveyor's office ant
later by the Commonwealth Powel
company, arrived home last nign
after receiving his discharge from @h'
army camp at Fort Benjamin Harri
son. Alworth was at the court house
visiting old friends this morning. HI
states that his company had thei
equipment all packed and we're ready
to cntrain for the first lap Of thu
journey overseas when the peace
news was received
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-12-06

including four American nurses
Spent the night in a barred cell with
a window into a corridor, once used
for observation of dangerous man
iacS
Monday AT No. 90 C. C. s. the
station had arrived only three days
before and the sisters had arrived
only two hours previously. They
were already getting their quarters
into shape. The wards were ready for
the patients who We're expected that
next day.
AT No. l C. c.. S, a little farther on
greal preparations were being mad:
to take care of hundreds of walking
wounded, Tents Mege being laced to
gethel;Sroads made, duck boards put
down and supplies put in place.
Met General Gorgas and quoted
him to himself before ! knew it was
he, much to his amusement Visited
No. SO Stationary Hospital which oc
cupies an old prison, famous as the
place of confinement OF Dreyfus
The wards, though cheerless and cold
adapt themselves to the use of a. hos
pital Mission hut in tn court are
also used The matron's office is the
condemned cell.
81 was deepy touched by an Incl
dent related by Dame Mccarthy, We
were crossing a railroad track and
she pointed out five graves near by
They were the graves of British
nurses killed in the performance OF
their duty. One story in particular
seemed to me especially heroic. Ii
was during the air raid. One of the
paints who was suffering from shell
Shock became very nervous. The
nurse came to him, sat down on his
bed and sang him soothing songs while
the bombs were falling. She quieted
him, but bomb struck the hospital
and killed her. He was unhurt."
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-12-06
Struck BY Train on Rock Island
Road Near Medford.

Nathan Brand was killed by a
southbound Rock Island train on the
Steele and Rice county line near Med
ford. Mr. Brand was collecting milk
over the country for the Skinner
Dairy of Fairbault driving motor
truck, ard when crossing the tracks
near Medford, the fast train struck
the truck broadside, and the driver
was caught and dragged for a dis
lance with the debris of the truck
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-12-06
Petition in Probate Court.

Petition has been filed in the pro
bate court for the settlement of The
estate of the late. Josephine Roemer
The estate cnre'~ts of $500 in real
estate ard $4,000 in personal prop
cry, making a total of $4,000. The
heirs to the estate are, Bertha Klein
schmidt, Henrietta A. Koke, Lydia
SPENCER and c. B. Roemer.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-12-06
Five Hundred and Nine Sent From
Mankato to Soldiers Abroad

Five hundred and nine Christmas
packages have been sent from Man
kato to the men overseas by parents,
relatives and friends. These yuletide
remem5rances arebnow en- route to
New York where they will be shipped
across the water. ~
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-12-06
Leroy Kenneth Homes Made Su
preme Sacrifice for France.

Mrs. Emma Richie, who makes
her home at the Webster residence
on Glenwood avenue, received a mes
sage Saturday announcing that hel
son, Leroy Kenneth Holmes, hac
ben killed in action during a recent
battle in France. Deceased went into
service from Deer, Lodge, Montana
and went to France with the 91st
division last April. He was a mem
Der of the 361st Infantry.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-12-06
ENTERTAINED FOR SOLDIER.

Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Roemer, 722
North Broad street, entertained a few
friends Sunday evening in honor 6f
Sergeant Charles L. Huettl, who is
home on ten day furlough from
Camp Grant, Ill. The evening was
silent in social way after which a
Dutch lunch was served. Sergeant
Huettl will return to camp Tuesday
evening.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-12-06
Behaves ENTERrAINEp.

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Wigley of Minnie
Upa entertained a company of Relatives
and friends at their home on Thanksaiyl
ing day. At p. m. a course dinner was
served. covers being placed for fifkeerl
people. The afternoon was spent socialNgI
Misses Esther Williams and Opal Stnhhs
of Mankato were among the, guests.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-12-06

Reached No. Al Stationary Hospi-
tai at 1870 p. m. This was an old
lunatic asylum. There had been ITO
wounded brought in that morning.
Only twenty-fou nurses on the staff,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-03
Big Costs for a Big Task.

Evidence that the United States is
headed for a big contribution to the
fighting strength Of the anti-German al
lance is to be seen in the estimate of
$4,000 100000 for the Army cost for the
next fiscal year, submitted by Secretary
Baker. This gigantic sum represents
plans for an increase in the military or
ganization beyond previous calculations.
But the fact must be faced that in this
war the American reserves are the forces
upon whom rests the burden Of victory.
The only question now is whether we
are to provide the means for putting
these reserves in action quickly or
slowly. The situation in France today
demands decision and speed. 1t takes
time to recruit and train. the forces.
Oar sold crs should be moLiliZed as
rapidly as they can be handled here and
transported to Europe as fast as ships
can he found to carry them. Organiza
ton by driblcts will not win the war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-03

bearing their full share of the burden
of the expenses Of the District. just
now, when times are hard and real es-
tate values are depressed, think they
are being taxed too high, because the
assessment of real estate is too high"
Thus the committee absolutely de-
stroyed both contentious upon which re-
peal of the half and half law was de-
manded by its assailants. Since the
reasons for its repeal have failed and
since no need is shown to exist which
will be met by its repeal, why should
it not in consistency be permitted to
stand in respect to other future ex-
penses as well as in respect to the
funded debta
In 1915 only twenty senators voted
for this repeating rider when influenced
by the inaccurate representations quot
ed, which have since been completely de-
stroyed by the evidence before the joint
committee and that committees report.
Now that the reasons for repeal have
been thus demolished, why should any
senator vote for repeal! Only sixteen
senators voted for repeal i'll 1916.
The Senate vigorously rejected this
proposition when many believed or
feared that the half and half law was
unfair to the nation. Why should not
the Senate reject it still more vigorously
this year, when the law has been demon
strated to be absolutely fair9
Balaain of old, when called upon as
prophet to eu~ic the conG"c-.ng israeli
ties, against his own will did bless
them. The JOINT committees report, in
voked to destroy the half -andhalf law,
demolishes every reason assigned for its
death, and, like Balaam, bestows not a
curse, but a blessing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-03
Rushing to Buy Bonds.

A tremendous outpouring of orders
for zone more bond" has resulted from
President Wilson'S announcement that
although he had thought to the limit"
he would take another $50 bond on the
installment plan, as an example of what
the people may do to show their earnest
ness in waging this war. Estimates of
the full result of this inspiration cannot
be formed, but it is plain from present
indications that many millions have been
added to the total.
But the real success of this loan will
not be measured solely by the amount
of the subscriptions, but by the total
number Of individuals who take bonds.
While the second purchases swell the
money figures, the best result comes
when a man or woman who has not
heretofore bought a bond comes for
ward with a subscription. The new
conner is even more welcome than the
second conner
The first loan vas subscribed to by
100000 persons. Subscriptions to the
second loan were received from $780,
900 individuals. 1t is to be hoped that
the third loan will be taken by no less
than l5,O00, 300 American citizens. Sew
eral days ago it was estimated that there
were 1900, 600 names on the roll. This
rising roster of American patriotism is
the best possible answer that can be
given to the German challenge. E5f
The District, already we'll beyond its
quota, still has a chance to win the
blue star of double subscription. Its
total at the close of business last night
was $16,331 $50, with reports from four
banks missing. This amount came from
s0,959 individuals. The local subscribers
to the second loan numbered S4,388.
Reports today indicate steadily rising
enthusiasm. With the banks open to-
night and all day tomorrow the Dis
trict's loan figures, with everybody
working, may by the close of the books
establish record for the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-03

distress and anxiety caused by the vir-
tual concealment Of identity. It will
now be possible without question or
delay to know who hos suffered in the
fighting. If the enemy can gain any
facts of value from these lists he should
be welcome to it. If agents hound the
families of soldiers with opportunities
for the filing Of claims against the gov
eminent they can be quickly suppressed
by the publication Of warnings that such
measures are needless under the war
risk insurance system, and that ghoulish
activity Of this sort is moreover under
the ban Of public opinion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-03
New Street Rules.

Efforts to make the streets of this
city safer have resulted now in series
of amended traffic regulations, to go
into effect June !. The general pur-
pose Of these amendments is to lessen
the danger to pedestrians at carload
ing points and to lower the risk Of col.
lision between street cars and motors
at points of particular congestion. For
no vehicle can make the left-hand turn
at the intersection of 18th street and
New York and Pennsylvania avenues,
which will prevent the crossing Of car
tracks, motors and carriages. At the
intersection block t. the east the left
hand turn>is prohibited, but vehicles
may cross car tracks. Conditions have
become SO grave at these two crossings
recently that this limitation is neces-
sary, not only to prevent accidents,
but to permit the free passage Of street
cars.
Limitations are placed upon the park
ing privilege so as to clear the streets
to a large extent Of vehicles now left
standing awaiting use. The downtown
streets Of Washington have for a long
time been occupied as veritablc garages
for the storing of motors during the
day. These machines block the passages
and add to the dangers to which pedes-
TRANS and street car passengers are ex-
posed. Under the new skip-stop sys-
tenn, with the loading points in most
cases in midblock, the parking Of We
hicles adds seriously to the danger and
the new rules are drawn with view to
lessening this peril. Careful study of
these rules by all street users. particu-
.arly by motorists, is necessary, so that
when they 60 into effect month hence
they will be fully obeyed. They are
designed for the public safety and
should be scrupulously respected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-03
The Casualty Lists.

Resumption Of the announcement, Of
addresses Of American soldiers named in
tho casualty lists is wise and welcome.
The reasons assigned for concealing the
addresses were not convincing Of the
necessity. Little if any information
could possibly reach the enemy through
such a medium, and the harassing of
relatives Of dead and wounded men by
claims agents could not possibly have
been 90 SERIOUS q to justify the keen
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-03

Czechs and Slavs are abandoning the
Austrian forces. There are officials in
Vienna who feel like doing the same
thing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-03
The Call of Spring.

The Call of Spring.
When the gentle May came smiling and
the sky was mild and blue,
We were singing Of the Wild flowers all
bespangled with the dew,
But the clock had been set forward, SO
that industry might thrive,
Till Whist we think is o'clock in fact is
only S.
We hadn't time to look for blooms
which in the grass might lurk.
We had 70 get up early and we had to
60 to work
To protect the real instincts Of decent
human race
And make the "Word Of Honor" take
the "scrap of papers" place.
No more we go a-singing and a-dancing
on the green.
These May days bid US now observe .
vast industrial scene-
And by way Of reminder that we're
mortal one and all,
A touch Of influenza brings its grief to
great and small.
We've got to keep on working. There's
no time to take our case.
The only relaxation is moments pause
to sneeze.
We've got to tackle Germany and bring
hsr boss to terms;
And also find some method to eradicate
the germA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-03

Nobody doubts that one American
soldier can whip two or three "boches."
But there is no reason whatever for
compelling him to take on the handicap.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-03

The employment of convicts is a
proposition that suggests general .bene-
fit. The government needs the labor and
the men enjoy being occupied.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-03

Prussians are Smelling American sol
diers. but are not striking off any
medals as they did in the case of the
HELPLESS Lusitania.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-03

When Wilhelm Hohenzollern puts in
his plea his alienists will point to those
"supcrman' assertions as positive evil
dence of delusions Of grandeur.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-03

The liberty loan encourages thrift
and also insures against letting the prod.
ucts of that thrift fall into the hands
of Prussian tax collectors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-03

Mr. Hoover has caused a number Of
people to wonder how they came to
overlook corn bread as a luxury for so
many years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-03

There are still indications Of a de-
termination Of the people of eastern Eu-
rope to Russianize the government at
Petrograd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-03
Truth Crushing.

"Trdth crushed to earth will rise
again." said the poetry quoter.
EYES," replied Senator Sorghum; "but
sometimes she gets up so late that an
important train Of thought has gone
on without her."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-03

Sauerkraut is undeniably good food,
though very much in need of spelling
reformer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-03

It is wonderful springtime with coal
ard ice both going up at the same time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-03
A Believer.

"Do you believe in socialism,"
eyes"
GWhat do you understand by the
term"
"l merely believe there is such word.
don't pretend to understand it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-03
Appearances.

Appearances, we read in books,
To great deception often lead.
Potatoes are not much for looks,
But they are friends in time of need
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-03
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
In Patriotic Agreement.

"You and Zeb Spicer don't argue as
much as you used to-"
NO." replied Farmer Corntossel.
"This fight for world democracy has put
Zeb in line to be perfectly correct in
his political opinions for the first time
in his life"
"De person dat brags on hisse'f," said
Uncle Eben, ais mighty apt to find his
self in de position of a man dat adver-
tises big wifout bein' able to deliver de
goods"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-03
Base Ball
Supplies.

Supplies.
FEEDERS Gloves
75c to $3.50
Catcher's Gloves
75c to $3.50
First Baseman's Gloves
$1.5O to $3.50
$1.oo to $500
Chest Protectors
$500 to $500
Sliding Pads
$3.50 to $500
Bat Bags
$1.00 to $3.50
Base Ball Bases, Set
$500 to $500
Specials.
SIS $50 Base Ball $3.05
$l.25 Louisville nE~
Slugger Bats. NV
$1.5O Official League Base
Ball. guaranteed 81. IL
IL innings. .......~ ~
The above, of course, are
for the grown-ups-and are
regulation in every way; but
we carry also the smaller
sizes for the youngsters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-03
There's a Tangible Difference

You are not buying theory when you buy Saks Cot
They not made by rote: but by reason They
follow broad generalities-but specific adaptatl
Fashion in its true form; cut with that personal fl
which makes its appeal to you.
SO much for the charm of appearance And when
90 into the details of fabric and make; the ncetie
finish and ft you find the material superiorites of
Suits. You get the real meaning of the advantage
Saks-makemanshp.
Tailored to the>letter'-that motto
The Young Man, with his extreme ideas. is dire
catered to- SO is the Conservative Man. Each has his
individual notons-and this big bountiful assortmer
ours provides for them
The Flannels, the Serges-the Fancy Homespuns
Worsteds-n Single and Double-breasted models
distinctive character and definite effective ~
ness-and of an intrinsic value you'll not y
begin to equal anywhere else at. Ap@\
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-05-03
Pure Silk Hose.

In the shades you want
staple and fancy colors
thin as gauze; but
strong and durable. It's
a standard Hose we're
specializing %
for tomorrow .0SI
3 for $1.0o