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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-10-10
SUFFERED GAS ATTACK
ERNEST GETTMAN AMONG SOL
DIERS THUS SERVED
North Dakota Man, lust Back
From France, Visiting
In Mankafo

Private Ernest Gettman. son OF
Mr. and Mrs. William Gettman of
Williston, N. D., arrived in Mankato
Tuesday evening, after having been
discharged from the army at Camp
Dodge, Ia. He is now visiting friends
and relatives here as the guest OF
Councilman and Mrs. w. r. Ham
NETT, his uncle and aunt. Private
Gettman was with the first American
troops to arrive in France and was
in some of the early fighting. He
wears three gold stripes, for eighteen
months overseas service and one
wound stripe, having been gassed In
the battle of Cantigny.
Two years ago tomorrow he left
home with the North Dakota nation
al guards. On December fourteen
the troops embarked for France, go
ing to Liverpool and thence across
the channel to Havre, France. On
January 5, Private Gettman Joined
the famous first division as MEM
Ter of Company Of the 26th regi-
ment, at Manacourt.
Took Over First Sector.
On March Z the division took over
their first sector at Toul and were in
the heavy fighting along this front.
He was in the drive at Cantigny on
May % and on May 20 was severely
gassed in the fighting on this front.
Sent to the rear to hospital the
wounded men were sidetracked in
the confusion Of battle and it was
many hours before they finally
reached the hospital base for medical
attention. Until June %, Private
Gettman was confined at the hospital
at Blois, France, most Of the time.
He was sent to Tours to guard Ger
man prisoners on July Is, being un-
fit for regular service at that time.
Later with other troops he was
sent to Bordeaux and remained there
until the signing of the armistice on
November IL. December he left
st. Aignon, again with the First d.
vision for Germany. They arrived
at the Rhine December and re-
manned on guard duty in that coun
try until August Is of this year.
Private Gettman arrived with the
First Division on September and was
in the parade when General Perish
ing rode down the streets of New
York at the head of his own division.
He will remain in Mankato over the
week end, leaving for North Dakota
the first Of next week.
D.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-10-10
YOUTH lSBADlY INJURED
JOHN DONOHUE FALLS
FROM HORSE

Thrown from a horse which he was
riding, when the animal became
frightened by two passing tractor.
young John Donohue, aged eleven
years son of Mrs. Martha Donohue of
this city, was severely injured yes
terday afternoon. The boy suffered
a fracture Of the skull and all during
he failed to regain consciousness.
Boy Slightly improved.
This morning he was reported as
Icing slightly improved and was able
to talk little. Mrs. Donohue and
her son were visiting at the bone Of
Mrs. Z. Bohan, her mother, yester-
dag afternoon. The Bohan home is
in LIE Hitler During the afternoon
the boy mounted a horse and was
riding near the road Two passing
tractors frightened the animal and
it is believed that the boy was thrown
to the ground as the horse reared in
fright. 80
No One Saw Accident.
No one saw exactly how the ac-
cident occurred, but Mr.. Donchue
and Mrs. Bohan noticed the riderless
horse and upon going out of the
house saw the boy lying unconscious.
He was Immediately rushed to st.
Joseph's hospital where it was nee
essary to perform an operation. DIR.
]. s. Holbrook is attending the boy.
The accident happened about three
o'clock in the afternoon.
Condition Is Unchanged.
Late this afternoon John Donohue's
condition was reported to be un-
changed. 1t was said at the hospi-
tai that he was in very critical
condition and not yet out of danger.
w. e. Polzin happened past the
scene of the laccident shortly after
it occurred. He stated this morning
that the boys head was badly crush :
ed from the blow it would sappear he
received either by the horse stepping
on him or kicking him in the head.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-10-10

DR.. and Mrs C. E. Carter of Aus
tin, Mimi, parents of Mrs. H. F..
Moore, left this morning in their car
for their home, after spending sew
eral days here. Carter More accom-
panied them to spend thej week end
there.
>Winnebago Enterprises Claude Peck
of\ Mankato was giving his friends in
Winnebago the once over Tuesday.
Claude and another young man own a
prosperous barbershop in Mankato
and Claude is also selling BARRIERS
supplies on the road
Mapleton Enterprise: Merle Cornell
surprised his people Monday night by
driving up by car from Mankato for
few hours visit With five others
he was driving through from Detroit,
Michigan, with cars for the garage in
Huron, South Dakota, where he is
employed as bookkeeper.
Mrs Henry Robel, ST., Mrs. Walter
Plymat and Miss Florence Robel who
motored to the cities few days ago
where they visited with relatives and
friends, returned last night.
st. James Plaindeafer: Mr.. and Mrs.
o. H. Ogee of Mankato were here
this week looking for a home for
themselves. Mr.. Ogee is superinten-
dent of the water Supply department
of the Omaha road and has been
transferred to ST. James as this is
now made the divi5ion point for that
work. He has charge of the road
west from here.
Mr.. and Mrs Harry w. Crawford
returned yesterday noon from Galena,
ILL.,, where they have been visiting for
a few days. They will be guests in
the city overtime week 2end before
going to their home in ST. Paul.
Mrs. Parker SaFer Of Estanola,
Canada, is making AN extended visit
at the home of her father, H. knott
on Van Brunt street. "
Major Tom Fox and wife will ar
rive in the city this evening and will
spend the week end at the Pitcher
home on Second street.
Attorney c. ]. Laurisch was in ST
Paul today arguing cases before the
state supreme court
Mrs Evan Hughes and two children
are spending the week end at Spring
Valley visiting Mrs. Hughes parents
there. While in Spring Valley, Mrs.
Hughes, who is state inspector for
the Woman's Relief corps, will in
spect the chapter of the corps there.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-10-10
BODY FOUND IN CIsTERN

Missing Girl at St. Cloud Fell Into
Water and Was Drowned.
st. Cloud, October 4.-The body o.
Ellen Forsted, aged four years,
was found in a cistern here today aft
er eight hours search. The mother OF
the child was washing yesterday
missed the girl and the community
started search. The mother placed
the cover back on the cistern presum-
ably shortly after the little girl fell
in it.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-10-10
BANDITS ROB BANK
Five Thousand Dollars Were Taken
From Kansas City Bank.

Kansas City, October 3.-The Union
Avenue bank of Commerce was rob-
bed by FIVE bank bandits at noon to-
day. The men made get with
SIS, 900. Police state that $1,000 was
dropped in the street. One police ar
rived in time to engage the bandits in
gun battle. Officers in three cars
followed the bandits.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-10-10
CHEERING FOR JOHNSON
Senator Continued His Talks Against
The League Covenant.
UNITED Press Dispatch.

San Francisco, October 2.-Senator
Hiram Johnson continued his fight
against the peace treaty and the
league covenant here today. He ad-
dressed large audience of women at
the Fairmont club. At the Coliseum
last evening 10000 Californians
cheered and shouted for Johnson.
When he was introduced as "the next
president" the cheering lasted for
more than fifteen minutes.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-10-10
BAsSETT AND FORBES SAID
TO HAVE TOLD POLICE
STATEMENT IN WRITING
Each Accused Other Of Striking
Blow; Details of Awful
Crime

Minneapolis, October 3.-Having
confessed to killing John G. Larson,
retired farmer of Slayton, August 80,
according to J. F. Walker. superin-
tendent Of police, Myron Bassett, aged
20, and Charles Forbes, aged %, both
of Minneapolis, were taken to Glen
coe. Mcleod county. yesterday to
face charges Of murder in the first
degree
Chief Walker said both men signed
confessions. giving details of the
cornfield murder OF which Larson was
the victim. Larson's body was found
buried under shocks of corn, near
Glencoe, death being caused by a
blow on the head.
Each Shows Yellow Streak.
Member Bassett nor Forbes will
admit Striking Larson on the head
the police declare. In the confessions
1t is hsaid, each maintains the other
struck the blow that killed him.
Forbes was arrested in Glendive,
Mont, last month by Detectives Mi
chaei, Duffy and James MCGUIRE of
Minneapolis. At that time Forbes is
said to have confessed to participa-
ton in the crime Bassett was taken
into custody in Seattle last week, but
refused to admit connection with the
crime until yesterday, Chief Walker
declared.
Judge Leary in district court yes
terday dismissed a writ of habeas
corpus obtained by John d. Great
house, attorney for Bassett and For
bes,. who waived his claim for the
men when the confessions were an
nounced.
1t was said yesterday that it is
probable Bassett and Forbes will be
retuned to the Hennepin county Jail
after being araigned in Glencoe.
The bassett Confession.
The confession of Bassett, as CIV
en- by the police, follows:
1--WE left Minneapolis July %. We
planned TO hold up some man who
was driving alone in his car The
first machine which suited US was
Larson's. We met him near Excelsior
on the morning Of July 29. We asked
him for a ride. II was in unifo"~' and
Larson said: ANY man in t'''ce
clothes can ride with me whenever
he wants to-
I'VE drove several miles before we
struck place on the road where
there were no other cars in sight. Then
Forbes, who was riding in the front
seat, tapped on the cushion with his
hand. That was our signal. pulled
my gun and we ordered Larson to
stop his car and get out. He obey
ed
Was Hit On Head.
while he was standing in the road
with his hands in the air another car
came into view. We made him put
his hands down until it passed. Then
Forbes struck him on the side OF his
head with a pistol. He was stunned
for an instant and while in that con
ditien we bound him with rope we
had with US. Before we gagged him
he regained consciousness. He beg
ged us not to murder him. He told
us to take his money, car or anything
Tut not to kill him as he had wife
and children.
I'm searching Larson we found an
elastic bandage on one of his knees
With that and his handkerchief we
gagged him. Then We carried him
into the co-nfeld and covered him
with shocks"
Forbes alleged confes~inn ia said
to agree with 80 me Taid to have
been made bv Rer"ett. with thu ex-
ception that r. IDS it was Bas-
sett who struck La. son.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-10-10
BUSINESS IN NORTHWEST
Fiattering Report Comes Out of Rail.
. road Directors Office.

Business conditions in the north
western region as reported the week
ended September %. The loading of
revenue freight amounted to 1890
cars, an increase of 1880 cars over
last year. Orders for cars of all class
es continue heavy. For the first fif-
teen days of September the movement
of cars out of the Pacific northwest
exceeded the inbound movement by
$500 cars. The movement of lumber
and forest products, 1857 cars, shows
an increase of over 5000 cars CONF
pared with 1918. A careful estimate
Of the ore tonnage for the week end
ing September q is 2,203,500 tons
compared with 2.125,641 tons a year
age. Building operations in the Chi
cago district have been renewed on a
large scale since, the strike of car
penters was settled.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-10-10

Mrs. E. H. Derby, who has been the
guest of Mrs. Fred Vanderbilt for
the past month, left yesterday for
Minneapolis. From there she will
leave for her home in Winnipeg, Can
ada.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-10-10
BUSINESS CONDITIONS, GOOD
Report Is Made ~ Head of the Fed
erai Land Bank.

st. Paul, October 3.-"The general
condition in the Seventh Federal land
bank district is one of prosperity"
said President E. L. Cormee on his
return here today. He said all crops,
forage aud hay were fine. with the
exception of wheat. Loans in Min
nesota, lis in number he said, for
the month of September totalled
$411, 800
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-10-10
TERRoRs AMONG FISH
Mankato Trio Who Make "lke" Wal
ton Look Like Piker.

Harry Palmer, doc" o. F. Nor
row and William Polchow are the
champions in the realm of ike" Wal
ton today. These expert manipulators
of the rod and line report catch of
twelve monster pickerel at Lake Mad
ison yesterday.
Mr.. Palmer landed pickerel re-
ported TO have weighed fifteen pounds
and Doc Morrow caught one weigh
ing about ten pounds, according to
the reports. All the twelve fish
caught are said to have been "big
ones"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-10-10

Mrs. A. C. Peterson and daughter
Gladys will leave tomorrow for Chi
cage. They will be gone about three
weeks.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-10-10
SHOT AT ITALIAN BOAT
Jugo- SIavs Attack Steamer EpiroI,
So II Is Reported.
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch. ]

IASSOcIateu PTesS Dispatch.
Rome October 1.-The Italian
steamer Epiroi with Italian troops
and some American officers aboard,
bound for Cattaro is declared b,
Tempo to have been shot at by Jugo-
Slavs.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-10-10

Mrs. c. D. Snow is spending aSfeW
days in Duluth attending a MissioA-
airy convention of the Presbyterian
church.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-01-14
TO GIVE OUT NEWS

PARIS, Jan, lI-- A joint pre'S commuique is tobo issued for all n.t- ions regarding the peace conferences Herctofor the French and British cor rspondents had access to more newS than the Americans. President Wilson made such 8 strong hol'cr that the os. ta5liahment of the general press bur eau has rcultcd. President Wilson d. so told all concerned that he woul 1 himself give out certain news to tn" 100 OF more American correspondent; now in Paris, regardless of what the communiquc issued. President Wilson will communicate with the American newspapermen through Ray Stannard Baker, a magazine writer, who has been named publicity agent. The Pres dent will give details of the meetings to Mr. Baker which are not contained in the communique.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-01-14
CORDOVA GETS ADVERTISING

Cordova is receiving great amount )f advertising which according 70 ar rivals on the Alameda, will rebound to that city's discredit. For instance passengers for Cordova from Seattle must pay an additional S25 for tick at. This s25 is for the purpose of pay. ing the expenses of the quarantine a. Cordova. Also no matter if ore has had the flu or is perfectly healthy, whether they are only going through Cordova or remain there, all arc srh- feet to ten days in the cannery rca The wharf which has been called "Tho Hillside Inn." The cannery is tn pcs house or detention station. Chinlr'e' little children, white men, whit wo- men are all dumped together in 2 brG room, for ten, days quarantine. l. l. stated that several of the passong"~, arriving at Cordova have been m the five weeks, at their own expense but under guard.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-01-14
10 TELL. PEOPLE 0F HIS AIMS
 FOR PEACE
By Associated Press

PARIS, Jan., ll-Prc5dent Wilson
 Is considering speaking tour of the United State visiting many cities aad possibly extending his trip to the Pac- fife Coast. .Thi. t;:p wit probably oe taken after tho adjournment of Con gress ca,ly in March. President W'I- son will have time for this tour ,u the United States before returning ., Europe
 The object of the tour. accoding to announcement of President Wilson is to inform tho country rcgarding the proceedings of the conferences in Par is; sound out and encourage pubIi" sentiment regarding the fourteen peace principles which inc American president feclS has been acclaimed ty the European masses. President Vii sons friends believe that the popular expressions in Europe have had ! great influence upon European states mon.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-01-14
SPICER Is FOUND INSANE

R. F. Spicer, who left Seward on the Admiral Watson, was taken n charge by federal authorities upon ar- rival at Valdez and yesterday he waS adjudgcd insane and will be sent to Morringside on the Alameda.
 Spicer was around Seward for sev- eral weeks, but delusion that he was druggcd at Cordova couple 0f years ago while juryman has been prey ing on his mind and lately he had been both on a still and loud hunt fol the scalp of the Guggenheims. Spicer was watched while in Seward but ap- peared to be harmless but the author ties at Valdez, who were also on the watch for him, gathered him in upon his arrival there and concluded that a rest at Morningside would be most beneficial.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-01-14
OLD TIMERS ARE
 WITHOUT PENSION CASH

Pensions for pioneer women and men of the Territory are held up, awaiting an appropriation from the coming session of the legislature. The pensions are paid in quarterly in- stallments, and the payment due on the first of the year can not be paid. The next payment, on March 1, will also have to be passed until the legis- lature acts. This will place the depen- dents of the Territory out of money for nearly six months.
 The drain on this appropriation has been exceedingly heavy during the past year, which carried the total be- yond the expectations of the legislat- ure. As there has always been an un- animous opinion among legislators favoring these appropriations, there will be little trouble in securing m emergency appropriation from the ,e- gislature.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-01-14
EUROPE SMELLS OF FISH

STOCKHOLM, Jan, IA Smell O.! fish is all over Europe. In all homes, except where they have much cash, the Sniffy pelvasive aroma is mani fest. Fats are scarce. in Sweden the government decrees that all the lard of hogs and the suet and tallow of cattle and sheep must be handed over to the food administration. Before the government passes out these fats. they are mixed with fish oil
 Pork chops can be bought. But no strips of fat go with these chops.
 Whale oil butter is sold in Norway. Looks like cows butter, yellow and golden. Passes for butter till you taste it.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-01-14
WANT DUCHESS
 ID ibDICATE
By Associated Press

GENEVA, Jan, l4- The Rovolut- ioniSts forced an entry into Grand Duchess Marie'S palace at LuXcmburG last Friday and demanded that Sh" abdicate. She refused, according to aH- vices reaching here today, on the ground that Parliament had net re- quested her to abdicate.
 It is reported that the feeling against her is the result of the act hat she received the Kaiser and inc Crown Prince and also permittcd he sister to become engaged to the Grown Prince of Ruppercht. The people d". sire to be independent of German con trol.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-01-14
DEMANDING
 NEW TRIAL.
Ry Associated Press

CHICAGO. Jan, IA Over 1909 delegates representing practically ev- cry Intmational Union and Central Labor Congress are in attendance ai the International Workers Defense League conferenc here to adopt plan for obtaining new trial for Mooney and Billings, implicated in the bonlf throwing case at San Francisco ir 1916. The radical element is well re- presented. Delegates were checrcG when mention of strike to enforce the demands were made.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-01-14
SEWARDFLI
 MAY TRY OUI. AK MAIL PLANS
n,chinos. hut would nrcler ,en.

machines. but would prefer ten.
 Il tihnk if action was taken im- mediately we could make our trial trip on the 18th of March and also think We are the logical ones for the joh. IL would be but small matter % cX- tend the route to Nome and other in terior point after once established.
 Do not think this is a pipe dream because t would be the easiest thing imaginable if Washington would sane ton it and give uS the opportunity o' proving our contention
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-01-14
IN
 GERMANY
By Associated Press

BERLIN, Jan., 14- Order has been completely restored in cities outsids of Berlin, where the Sparticans cS- .ablShcd themselves.
 Forty-five Bolshevikis have been arrested in various places and one leader has been killed, several wound ed. All Sparticans are being di.arned as quickly as they are arrested.
 lt is announced that Dresden will forcibly prevent elections to the Nas- ional Assembly as long as the Ger mans are not united
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-01-14
FOR PROHIBITION.

WASHINGTON, Jan.. IA The states of Washington, Arkansas and Indiana have ratified the federal pro hibition amendment during the past seven days. There are now 26 states ratifying the amendment.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-01-14

Lieut.. Crit. Holman and Lieut.. Thomas Finnegan of Seward, arc anN- ious to be given sn opportunity to demonstrate the feasibility of an air plane mail service throughout Alas ka. Both are in the aviation servic" and both made good at the training camps. Lieut. Holman was among thu first to join the aviation service afre' the war was declared, and he quickly became So efficient that he was ra- tained throughout the war as a train CT at American aviation training fields
 Both Lieut.. Holman and Lieut.. Fin negan feel certain that alrplanes would be practicable as mail carriers in Alaska. Both of them have had years of experience in various parts of Alaska, and speak with experience.
 Lieut.. Holman spent a number ot years at Nome with his parents, ana then moved to Seward where his ta- ther was game warden for many years. He has been all over the Ter ritory and is familiar with it unde: both Summer and Winter conditions,
 Lieut.. Finnigan is brother O. Capt. J. J. Finnegan of Juneau. and has spent years along the coast or the Third Division and in the Inter for. He has been with the aviation service for some time. and won h'S commission in the Army some months ago by his work on the train ing fields.
 Lieut.. Finnegan writing to Capt. Finuegan about the plans of Lieut.. Holman and himself. says:
 Prom now on there will be little training done at the various aviation fields, and some fields will be dis continued entirely. The Government has more training planes than 1t can possibly use and many of them are equipped with HeSpano- Sulza motors iuSt the thing for an experimental tryout. These planes will travci DO miles per hour and can be easily constructed with runners for landing on snow and also with an auxiliary gas tank. SO as to be in the air for at least six hours. We figure the tram will take mail to Anchorage and from there, or any place where there IS a frozen lake so as to make a 'take-oft' we could 20 to Fairbanks in three anG half hours.
 "If this could be put through and the affair started as soon as possible, Crit and I would like to be recon- mendcd for the experimental work. We think we are fitted for this more than any other flyers on account cp our knowledge Of the country and is ..~rditionS.
 "The machines could be shipped this Winter and we could make several trial trips in March and April and then. after proving it to be a success, wc would apply for the Liberty motor which would carry 500 pounds of mail. The Hespano will carry 200 lbs, without in the least overlooking it.
 "A an experimental requiremens we would need not less than five