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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-05-24
PICKED BY OFFICERS
VALISE IS SEARCHED
Two Gallons Of Booze Was
Found Therein
BOY is FROM IOWATOWN
Police Believe the Young Fellow
Had INDUCED In Some
CamoufIage

Lloyd Dean, a young man claiming
to be eighteen years of age, was pick
ed up by officers this morning as he
was about to board the train for St.
Paul, carrying a suitcase containing
two gallons or whiskey Although the
BOY had ticket for St. Paul and
claimed he was bound for that city,
officers are Of the opinion that he
bought the ticket, merely as a blind,
intending to so as far as st. Peter
and then take the next train down
into Iowa.
When arrested, Dean carried a
twenty-five caliber revolver, all
chambers loaded. He stated that the
gun was not his, but that a stranger
had asked him to carry it to the train,
because his own pockets were full.
Dean said he met the stranger on
the Saulpaugh hotel corner. When
asked for his registration card, Dean
stated he was but eighteen and did
not need to register. He said his
home was in Whiting, Iowa, but he
had been visiting a brotherinl in
ST Paul for the past week and came
down to Mankato to see the town.
Cheap Booze in Mankato.
Questioned regarding the booze,
Dean asserted it was just as cheap
here as anywhere. After he had been
released, later in the morning, he adj
mitted to The Free Press that he
came here just to get the booze,
bought the suitcase he carried it in
here at local store. He stuck to
the story, however, that he intended
to take it to ST Paul but had no
answer to make when asked why he
did not buy it there.
Officers at the police department
are of the opinion that Dean was
member of gang of four who came
into the city to get booze. The men
all intended to start out on the train
to st. Paul. One of them boarded the
train and got away before the police
saw him. Two others came to get
their suitcases, filled with booze. saw
the officers and claimed the suitcases
did not belong to them. Dean had
already picked up his and was taken
to the station. The other two suit
cases are held at the passenger de-
pot. one contains two gallon jugs OF
whiskey and the other three gallons.
Young Dean was asked when he
came into the city and said he ar
rived thisimorning from ST. Paul. He
was told there was no train from the
twin cities this morning. The boy
then said it might have been during
the night, be was so drunk he did not
know when. he got in. The whiskey
Dean had bought cost $14, he said.
It was held by the local authorities,
as minor has no right to carry liz
uor.
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GIVEN LIBERTY
CHARGE FAILED
DisloyaIty Accusation Was Not
Very Well Founded
OFFICERS SET HIM FREE
But Fuldaite Had Plenty of
Booze; Advised To Return
Ito Saloon

Charged with having said that "he
was for Germany and for the father
land" Herman Wolfe, farmer who
lives near Fulda was locked up at
the local station last evening about
$50 o'clock for making disloyal re-
marks. Wolfe, according to his own
statement this morning, came into
the city last evening about six
o'clock, intending to remain here
until six o'clock this morning when
he would take the train to Fulda
During the evening, Wolfe states
he dropped into Olson's saloon OPP
posite the police station. Two men
asked him to play game of cards
and he did so, winning two of the
three games. One of the men bought
the drinks and Wolfe states, to show
he was good fellow, he did like
wise. The fellow then wanted to
borrow so cents until the next day.
Wolfe informed him that he was
going to leave town cary the next
morning and would never get it back.
Denies MAKING Statement.
The next thing l knew the police
arrested me and took me to the sta
tlon," said Wolfe. 81 don't know
what | am here for. | never spoke
of the government or the war or
anything else
The man stated that he and his
brother and sister had each bought
bonds and that he had relatives in
the army. Wolfe was born in Chica-
go, Illinois but his parents both
came to this country from Germany
Il worked for the American Steel
works at Joliet, H., and could show
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UNITED Press Dispatch.1

Washington, May 21.-That Ameri-
can naval aviators are fighting with
the British off Heligoland Blight was
made public today when the war de-
partment announced that Stephen
Potter of Detroit, Michigan had been
killed in an engagement with seven
enemy planes at this point. The
statement said that Potter had fought
gamely against his opponents until
they damaged his plane and he was
last seen on the surface of the water,
when the machine burst into flames,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-05-24
RAIL HEADS WILL
LOSE Their JOBS
Federal Directors To Be Put
In the Positions
MAY REAPPOINT some
McAd00'S New Plan C0ntem.
plates Naming Boss For
Each Cooperation

Washington, May 22s---Rseieaal dr.
rectors of the railroad administration
were instructed today by Controller
McAdoo to recommend Immediately
federal directors for every railroad to
be responsible only to the railroad
administration to replace railroad
presidents and the chief operating
officials. Pending these appointments
the present managing staff will con-
tinue in control
Washington, May 22.-Director Gen.
eral McAdoo has relieved from active
duty as executive manager of his road
every railroad president in the Unit
ed States. A federal director for each
road, responsible only to the railroad
administration, will be appointed.
In many cases the president of the
road may be named federal director.
To safeguard the interests of stock
holders and maintain the individual
ity of each railway, federal directors,
whenever possible, will be appointed
from among the operating officers Of
the property, the director general an
nounced. This will avoid disrupting
any roads working organization un-
necessarily.
Huntington Removed First.
The first act of the director general
today in executing this new policy
was the removal of G. w. Huntington,
president of the Virginia railway, as
chief operating officer, on the charge
that he failed to carry out promptly
the Railroad administration instruc-
tons regarding the repair and main
tenance of his line.
This was thought to be the fore
runner of similar disposition of
number of other railroad presidents,
but announcement of the plan for
wholesale replacement of railway
presidents by federal directors came
as a general surprise at this time.
Must Become U. S. Agents.
A large proportion of present rail-
way presidents will be named to man.
age their own properties, but in all
cases the presidents will be required
to resign their official positions with
the companies land to become the ex-
elusive representatives of the United
States Railroad administration"
Consequently their salaries will be
paid by the government and they can
receive no pay from the railway cor
poration. 1t became known tonight
that most of Mr.. McAdoo's principal
assistants of the Railroad administra-
ton will receive more than $4,000 a
year.
1t was noted that Mr.. McAdoo, as
secretary of the treasury, receives
the usual cabinet members salary OF
$4,000 a year and is paid nothing
as director general of railroads.
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MEET OF CHURCH COUNCIL
EpiscopaIians of Minnesota Gather at
st. Paul Today
UNITED Press Dispatch.

IOHIttU- fTtSS DISpdICH.1 =
st. Paul, Mimi, May 22.-The sixty
first annual council of the Episcopal
diocese of Minnesota opened at Christ
church here today. Over 800 clergy
men and delegates were expected to
be in attendance from every section
of Minnesota, before the close of the
session
Corporate communion opened the
services today. Then came the
bishops annual address. Missionary
work for which $8,OO0,000 has been
raised was discussed. Whether the
church fiscal year will close Decem-
Der 80, instead of April 80. was to
come before the diocese late today.
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SHOOTING AT WINONA
RESULTS IN TRAGEDY

Winona, May 22.-JeaIous be-
cause of attentions he alleged
were paid to his wife, r. r. Stew
enson, night clerk at the Park
hotel and operator of a restaurant
at 113 Johnson street, last night
at the Home hotel, 40 Washing
ton street, shot and instantly
killed Elmer Mead, thirty-two
years old, taxicab driver for the
Baker livery. He attempted, also,
to kill his wife but she was un-
injured.
After the shooting, Stevenson
walked across the street, entered
the county jail and surrendered.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-05-24
EATING UP The CIRCUS
People In Saxony Are Feeding On
Doo and Camel Meat.

New York, May 22.-Camel meat,
Cog meat, and horse meat are being
eaten in Saxony by the poorer
classes, according to the Berliner
Tageblatt of April Z, a copy of which
has heen received here.
The camel meat is being sold in
Zwickau and comes from the Mohair
camels of the Hagenbeck menagerie,
which gave show in Zwickau in
March. The camels were sold to a
butcher because of lack of fodder.
The larger camels gave from 800 to
400 pounds of meat.
Consumption of dog meat and horse
meat has increased greatly owing to
the war time scarcity of meat, and
the price, also has gone up. Dog
meat sells for two marks, rs pfen-
nigs a pound and horse meat at one
mark, so pfennigs.
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there was puff Of smoke and Pot
ter disappeared.
British reports relating OF the en-
gagement state that Potter bagged a
big German sea plane single handed,
six weeks later, on April 25, he was
killed in a battle with seven Teuton
single seaters. Potter was in a Brit
ish plane and he and comrade flew
out from Hinderlight when they
sighted two Germans. They at once
engaged the nearest plane. In a
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WAS CLOSE TO DEATH
PatroIman Mic ThiIgen Had Narrow
Escape From ichtnino Bolt

Patroman Mic ThiIgen Had Narrow
Escape From Lightning Bolt.
Patrolman Mic Thilgen had mar
row escape from a bolt of lightning
last evening in the rainstorm, and he
stated that for a time he thought
bocl1e plane was dropping bombs
over the city. Mr.. Thilgen had gone
out in his yard on North Broad street
when the storm came up to see that
a brood of young chickens were un-
der cover.
Before he could get to the house
again the storm struck. A sudden
flash of lightning must have struck a
tree about twenty feet from where
Mr.. Thilgen was standing. The bolt
went from the tree to wire clothes
line and three poles supporting the
line were knocked in as many diff
ferent directions about the yard.
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Grace Had Headache.
UNITED Press Dispatch. ]

United Press Dtspatch.I
Waukesha, Wis.,, May 22.-Grace
Lusk had a severe headache today
which may prevent her from appear
ing on the witness stand late this
afternoon. Witnesses called sought to
prove that these severe headaches at
fected the mentality of Miss Lusk.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-05-24
MANKATO HAS DONATED
S17,621 TO RED CROSS

Mankato has raised $17,62f.79
for the Second Red Cross War
Fund, according to figures given
out at 2:30 p. m. today. More
money pledges are coming in.
Reports from the county are not
yet complete.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-05-24
COURT HAS FREED
JUNKIN OF CHARGE
Nonpartisan Leaguers Scheme
Failed of Purpose
BOOK OF LOYAL intent
Issued To Let Pet pie Know
What Lindbergh Said of
War Activities

jackson, Mimi, May PA. c.
Townley and Joseph Gilbert, presi-
dent and manager of the Nonpartisan
league, were indicted by jury in
district court here today on charges
of conspiracy to violate section 463
of the Minnesota laws of 1917.
The indictment is based upon a
speech Gilbert made at Lakefield,
jackson county, on January rs, 1918.
In speech to farmers of jackson
county, Gilbert is charged with OBJ
structing the draft and Liberty Loan
and Red Cross work.
In addition to the indictment of the
two men, Gilbert is charged with vio-
Is,ting seS- ion 463 of the Minnesota
laws of 1912.
The men were repre- sented by Arth-
ur LeSueur, st. Paul attorney.
A. C.. Townqey, president of the
Nonpartisan league, spent Monday
night at the Fairmont hotel on his
way to appear in court at Jackson.
With l. w. Saruelson, Mr.. Town
ley drove to Fairmont. Due to the
heavy rain he was forced to leave
his car in garage and go to jack
son by train.
The Nonpartisan leader expressed
himself as we'll satisfied over the
political situation. "Ret your money
on Lindbergh," he said "He is a
sure nominee over Governor Burn
quist. at will be Lindbergh against
Wheaton.
ToWnIey and Gilbert were before
the court yesterday afternoon and
asked for the statutory time on which
to plead. This was granted. This
morning a demurrer was interposed
to the indictments. The arguments
were made and the court granted the
parties two weeks in which to file
briefs. The defendants gave bonds
in the sum of $1,000 each. The jurors
have been dismissed until October
z, when the. cases will probably be
tried ), q .ss;A
ST. Paul, May 22-Charges against
Tom Parker Junkin of violating the
corrupt practices act were dismissed
in municipal court yesterday by
Judge ]. w. Boerner, who ruled the
defendant had not intended to violate
the act
Junkin was arrested on charges
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ARGUED THE O'HARE CASE
Action Is Before the United States
Court of Appeals

limited Press DISDaICh.I
St Paul, Mimi, May 22.-The
United States circuit court of appeals
here today heard arguments in the
case of Kate O'Hare socialist lecturer
convicted of disloyalty, at Devils
Lake, N. d., several months ago. M.
A. Hildreth, United States district
attorney from Fargo, was here to
argue the case for the state of North
Dakota Kate O'Hare, in addition to
lecturing is the author of several
socialist pamphlets which are still
being given free circulation
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-05-24
Thieves at Fairmont.

Thieves broke into the garage of
Rev. s. r. Mccarthy in Fairmont
Sunday night and tried to smash the
lock of S. A. Merritt's garage but
failed They undoubtedly were look
ing for high priced machine as the
pastors new Ford was left in the
garage.
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Relations Are Strained.
limited Press Dispatch. ]


London, May PA Dublin dis
patch reaching here states that the
Irish nationalists will return to par
lament within the next week. The
report says that relations between
the nationalists and the Sein Feiners
are stretched to the limit.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-05-24
Will Push AirpIane Probe.

OHItt-U ITF.SS II.
Washington, May 22-Attorney
General Gregory and Charles Evan
Hughes will push the airplane probe
much farther than was at first init
mated. Every angle of the probe will
be investigated and the attorneys will
not limit the efforts to show crimi-
nal liability but will press civil charg-
es as well.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-05-24
SPEAKER FROM TRENCHES
Corporal Harry A. Welcome Will Ad
dress People in Mankato.

dress People in Mankato.
Mayor l.. l.. Champlin received
word last night from the army re-
crulting station at ST. Paul, stating
that Corporal Harry A. Welcome, one
OF the men sent back from France
with a message from General PERISH
ing to the American people, and Ma
Jor John j. Yost, recruiting official
OF the Minnesota district, will be in
Mankato Friday night to speak to
the people of this locality. The time
and place of tie meeting will be an
nounced later. They will arrive from
Faribault by auto, where they will
speak Friday afternoon. Tomorrow
they will speak at Duluth and on the
range.
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Daniels Seeks More Money.

UNITED Press Dispatch.l
Washington, May 22.-Secretary of
the Navy Daniels today requested large
additional appropriations from the
senate for the navy department. In
one item alone he asked for eleven
millions for she'll testing.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-05-24
More PASSENGERS on CycIops.

limited Press Dispatch.
Washington, May 22.-An additional
list of passengers who were on the
Inflated collier, Cyclops was issued
today by the navy department.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-05-24
HOLLAND NOT SATISFIED
That Country Would Have United
States Do Better Explaining.
United Press Dispatch.1

Washington, May 22.-Holland re-
plying to the note the United States
sent that country explaining the
seizure of Dutch ships has intimated
that the explanation is insufficient
The reply apparently invites furrh-
er exchange of notes.
The United States takes the view
that Holland should send her ships out
for American commerce to Europe
instead of letting them lie idle in
port. Holland maintains that she does
not have to come after the commerce
in American ports.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-05-24
Pan Motor Company Wins.

UNITED Press Dispatch.1
ST.. Paul, May 22.-The Pan Motor
company of st. Claud won their case
in a hearing before the Minnesota
State Safety commission.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-05-24
MARTIAL LAW SLATED
Trouble in Bohemia; Many Persons
Are Inprisoned

IAssociated Press Dlspatch.1
London, May 22.-It is reported
here that martial law has been pro-
claimed in Bohemia. Many persons
are imprisoned.
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WILL CUT SALARIES
PAID TO RAIL HEADS
UNITED Press Dispatch. !

Washington, May 22.-Over
million dollars will be Topped of
the salaries st railway officials to
make road improvements, secre-
tary McAdoo, director Of the rail-
ways announced today.
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ALLIES ARE BITING OFF IMPORTANT
POINTS; ENEMY FAILS TO REGAIN LO IT
GROUND; YANKS MAKE GAS AT JACK
PLUCKY FIGHT OF YANKEE
AvIATORS AGAINST NUMBER
TEUT PLANES; DEATH BATTLE
[Associateu rress Dispatch,

American Army in France May 21.-Capan
Honedale. Pa, brought German
klometes behind he German
Taylor of New York. de feaed boche desperate
fight 5000 the air.
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ATTEMPT TO RAID PARIS
German Aviators Killed Three Or
CityS Outskirts
Associated Press Dispatch

IASSCrFated PresS DlSpatch.J
Paris, May 22.-German aviators
made an Intellectual attempt to raid
Paris last night. Three persons were
killed and seven wounded on the
outskirts of the city, but the raiders
did not reach the city. The German
airplanes were hit by anti-aircraft
and fell in flames north of the city.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-05-24
Was An Acceptable substitute.

Washington, May 22-Wsth less
than two minutes debate, nm accept
able substitute of the Chamberlain
hill was voted today.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-05-24
BrazH to Open Banking House.

San Palo, Brazil, May 22.-Brazil
will open banking house in New
York in short time, it was announced
today.
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Filed in Martin County.

for superintendent of Martin county
schools to succeed C. j. Timms, who
has volunteered for Y. M. c. A. serv-
ice in France.
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BRITISH Av|ATORS
. SMASHING PLANES
English Account For One
Thousand Since March Fl
TANKS SHOW WEAKNESS
United States Troops Rout the
Teutonic Horde and GobbIe
Some Prisoners
TANKS SHOW WEAKNESS
ASSOCIATED PRESS SUMMARY

This third month of the German
spring offensive began today. The
allied armies are awaiting its con-
tinuance, and biting off important
positions. The enemy failed to re.
gain lost ground. British aviators
since March Fl have accounted for
1000 airplanes. The italians have
been victorious in several streno
local engagements between Piaye
and Lake Garda and they entered
new positions at capo siIe. North
OF Bagdad the Turk resistence still
is weak.
american Army in France, Nav Fl.
-German patrol parties were twice
defeated in actions Monday night
and this morning east OF Luneyille bv
Americans who captured two pris-
oners. The American artillery north
west OF Toul launched a terrific local
gas attack upon the German positions
within Gerechamp wood. Severe
punishment was inflicted. The sleep
ing Germans were drenched with
large quantity Of poisonous gas.
London, Official, May 22.-East of
Arras the German trenches were en-
tered at two points last night bv
our raiding parties. Prisoners and
machine gun were taken.
Paris, Official, May 22.-There is
artllie''y fighting of a violent nature
snEtheast of Andens
Successes For British.
UNITED Press Dfspo tch I
London, May 22.-Successes of
British moves to the south of Albert
ana west and south of Flanders were
reported to the British war depart
ment this morning by General Doug
las Haig. Successful raids were car
RED out at Dernancourt and in the
vicinity of the Mieppe forest.
AT Bethune the enemy started a
heavy bombardment and many gas
shells were thrown against the Brit
ish lines.
Abandoned Naval Base.
UNITED Press Dispatch
BerEe, May 22.-Germany has
abandoned the naval bases, used as
submarine station at Ostend and at
Aeebrugge. This is believed to have
been the result of successful raids
Dy the British navy in blocking the
channel to the ports and because
OF steady bombardment by British
airmen.
Along the American Front.
Tinted Press Dispatch.1
With the American Forces In Pic
ardy, May 22.-German troops oppo-
site this sector may resume the Of
fensive at any time. The quiet, day
and night, which has been so notice.
able lately, has led the Americans to
believe that general attack Is inn
pending.
Heavy artillery and aerial activity
is the only noticeable movement by
the boches. The situation has re-
sembled calm before the storm for
several days and major move Of i'm
portance is looked for.
German airmen are striving vainly
but desperately to push over the al
lied lines and get photographs of the
territory behind the lines. Their at
lacks have been repeatedly driven
off. Night bombardments have be-
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