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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-04-04
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS.
Of The County Board OF Commits
sioners OF Blue Earth County.

Special Session March 21st. 1919
All members ~ the board met at 8
a. NJ. pursuant 10 adjournment.
Mayor Champ'in and other city of
fcials spoke relative to the expense
incurred in controlling the influenza
epidemic and caring for its victims
at Bethany Academy and elsewhere
The city will submit an itemiZed bill
and il will be considered at some
future session.
Charles E. Whitney reported as tn
certain thing on State Road No.
and returned $500 which had not
boon expended
NJ. ]. Mullin and Chas. +. Jones OF
the town board Of Map,eton appear
ed relative to low Grade and over
flow from the Maple river near o. w
Healy's. The beard viii view the
situation later.
Conn. Olson moved and Comr
Foley seconded that the considera :
ton Of the bids received at last meet
ing for an elevating grader be post
noned until The Special session Apr
3rI and 4th. 1919.
The board adjourned at IL M
uEtll l.. on II. M.
The board resumed business al
1:3o p. NJ. pursuant to adjournment
The object Of the afternoon session
was to consider the matter of con-
structing permanent hard surfaced
roads and issuing bonds if necessary
to pay part of the cost.
The number of Interested partie;
present was so great that the meet
ing was adjourned to the council
chamber at the Mankato city ball
which made a very satisfactory
place to consider the matter.
Harry Davis of the State High
way Commission was present and al
the request of the chairman. he Elk.
planned the Babcock road system il
detail.
Almond Flo b. F. McGregor. Geo
e. Austin, V. J. Greiner. Leon Sale
IT., Robt. A. Haedt. Frank Simon
H. e. Hanre, Chas. A. Whitney
! Fred c. Wilbur, and others spoke or
the subject.
E. F. McGregor moved th't the
commissioners go ahead with the
bond issue The motion was seconded
and on rising vote being taken
seventy two were On favor of and
six opposed tn the motion.
Chairman Sanger thanked those
present for their attendance and evil
dent interest.
On motion. the board adjourned
until A. NJ. April 3rd 1919.
MATTHIAS SANGER,
Chairman
Attest:
/ c. l.. Kennedy.
County Auditor.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-04-04
LONG WALK WAS FATAL
Joe Fields. suecrmbed While on His
Way to New Sanatorium.


Way to New sanatorium.
The infirmities Of old age and over
exertion caused by the long tramp
between town and the scene of his
future labors brought the life span
of Joe Fields to sudden termina-
ton last Tuesday afternoon, his life
less body being found on the spur
track leading to the sanatorium by
Fchildren OF Thomas Hutton, return
ing from school between four and
FIVE O'clock, says The Worthingson
Progressive. Mr.. Hutton summoned
IDr. C, p. Dolan, county coroner, by
phone and that gentleman, accom-
panied ny DR.. j. T. Smallwood and
Grant Breeding, Immediately went
TO the spot and conveyed the remains
10 the Breeding undertaking parlors.
The only clue to the mans identity
gGS the customary recommendations
from an employment agency at Man
kato, found on his person Informa-
ton was at once requested from the
Mankato office as To relatives who
might be notified, and Friday the
body of the unfortunate man was ship.
Ped to Jackson in company with his
nephew, w. w. Sandon, one of the
Sandon Brothers OF Mankato, famous
as musicians and theatre managers
in that city. Mr.. Fields had formerly
lived at Jackson and was the owner
of burial plot there. He has been
residing with relatives in Mankato
this winter. and learning of the fore
casted opening OF the sanitorium here
had applied through the Mankato
agency for a position as carctaker.
Arriving Tuesday afternoon on The
limited from the north. he tried TO
hire livery team to take him out to
the institution. hut there was none
available. so he concluded 10 walk.
Midway between town and the sana-
forum grounds he met J. NJ. Rice,
chief derk Of the institution. who Ci7
rected him on his way 10 the imildI
ing. Mr.. Rice likewise being COM
PEELED 10 walk, as the road was then
;mEassable for anything but a team
and light VEHICLE. 1t was clearly a
case of exhaustion
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-04-04

athletical and recreation hall, big
Mosque, but they never use it foI
some reason. That's the way it is in
the army. IT they hadn't one they
would be raising cain because ii
wasn't here. AS it is, there's have
been no limbs broken so far but I
guess the old mosque will be COM
ing in again. We have had to Put
uD twice since | have been here, once
when II blew down in the wee small
hours and bad fine old time put
ting ii ND in the dark Thea other
time was when some idiot cut tine
ropes. If we had been able to lay
hands on him his life wouldn't have
teen worth much.
don't think we will be in the
army OF occupation. At least hore
not, but am darn anxious to get
back home again. This bully beef
and hard tack is no joke when YOU
get it for about two weeks at time
with quart of water day Any
way am not worrying now as we
have pretty good chuck in the hospi-
tai but am swimming the lead to
stick here for bit as | am waiting
for nv company from up the line and
tlten the grub will be a little better.
Well, Mr.N Hatcher, time to parade
again now. Expect 10 hear retreat
blow any minute and then on the
double to the square TO stand there
like mummy for fifteen minutes
yvhila tho old man IookS ZIG over (CO-
mel is Inspector). so will now close
TOPPING this will find you all in good
condition and wishing you all the best
of luck. remain as ever truly yours,
+. j. Frogley.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-04-04
DIED WELL ALONG IN YEARS
Mrs. Henrietta Feigner, Among Old
est Residents in Minnesota.

q
Mrs. Henrietta Feigner, one of the
oldest residents of minnesota, died
last evening about 7:30 O'clock at
the home of her great nephew,
Henry Westpahl, in LcTay township,
near Eagle Lake, death being caused
by infirmaties dne to her age
She was born in Germany on May
20. 1S20>ard was ninety eight years,
ten months, and seven days. old at
the time OF her death. She had lived
in Blue Earth county for about fifty
years, practically ever since coming
to America. Her husband died many
years ago.
Surviving relatives are 'her niece.
Mrs. H. Wcstpahi, Eagle Lake, great
niece. Mrs. Emil Rhode, North Man
kato; @rd great n6phews, George and
Henry Westpahl of Eagle Lake. Fun
erai services will be held at the
Westpahl home tomorrow afternoon
ut one O'Clock.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-04-04
PETITION FOR F. E. MORSE
Friends Want Former Soldier APP.
pointed City Attorney.

Attorney Frank u, Morse OF this
city will be the next city attorney, il
the new council. elected next Tues
day, heeds a petition which is now
being circulated among the lawyers
OF the city. asking that Mr.. Morse be
appointed TO this position. II is re-
ported that a majority of the mem
bersN Of the Mankato bar have signed
the petition Attorney Morse but re-
Gently returned from the service. He
held the rank Of lieutenant and was
IN the service from the opening OF
hoStilities ".
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-04-04
tNcr1incca IN eor;h,,,f,

The rcnTnaes = tn Fa,,hau,t nrf.
MARIE: Mavor: John A Bakken. r.. Al
Pcnadt. Councilmon. George T.. An.
derson- Hadley p. Bell, Bencon Brown
Fred Emge, Arthur +. Hutchinson
Fred A. Kiekenapp, H. p Leach, Johr
Peterson.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-04-04
DEBATE AT MAPLEToN

Alden Takers VIII Meet At Former
Place For the Contest.
Alden and Mapleton debaters will
meet in Mapleton next Tesday ami
thresh out the question i.Resolyed.
that all disputes between @apital and
labor should be settled in. legally es-
tablished courts of arbitration" The
affirmative side will be taken by Miss
Alice Peterson, Burdette Wendt and
Maurice henderson, The negative
side by Miss Jessie Howe, yeryl Eb-
ert and Franklin Snyder.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-04-04
"Gradesp From aAdaie- School.

Fred Buchholtz, Mary GroIl, Myron
Ward and Lillian Weaver. all of
Mapieton and Pearl Hanson of st,
Feter, were among the sixty eight
graduates who Received their Ill
nlomas. presented to them by Dean
+ W. Thatcher of the School Of Ag-
Iiculture yesterday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-04-04

Washington. D. c.. March Sl:-The
war department issued a casualty list
today in which there were 103 casual
ties reported. The Minnesota men are
as follows:
Died of disease, Privates Joseph
HatlesNad, Fertile; William J, Peter
son. Blooming Prairie.
Killed in action. previously Reported
missing, Corporal James w. Adams
Waubun.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-04-04
BEST BUTTER MAKERS
minnesota Men arc Declared to 81
Worlds Champions.

Worlds Champions.
Minnesota butterm&kefs for the
fourteenth consecutive year were yes
ierday declared the worlds champ
ions. according to = telegram received
from James Sorenson. state dairy and
food commissioner, attendine the an
nual meeting of the National Creamery
Buttermakers association mt Cedar
Rapids. iowG- The telegram announc-
ed that 5he Minnesota Butternlakers
association had been awarded the 500
silk banner offered for The state hay
ing the highest average butter score
lie minnesota association CONNECTED
with every state in tho anton
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-04-04
!. German Peaee .peIeaates.

ICnitcd Press, DIsnatch;
Berlin, March 27--General Won
Wrisberg, war minister of Prussia.
and four other military officers will
head the German military delegation
to the peace conference. at Versailles.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-04-04
Some Was Meaninaless.

INssociated Press DisDatch.l
st. Paul, March 81. Governor
Burnquist vetoed the bill to desig-
nate MY Minnesota" as the official
state song He said il was not
grammatical and was meaningless.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-04-04
Total Number OF Soldiers discharged

Associated Press I'sIsa ep'.
washington. March 27.-The. en-
listed men discharged to March Is.
tntallcd 1357,294 Over $4,000 were
discharged the week ending the
fifteenth
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-04-04

Clerk of Court George G.. Krost
granted marriage license today to
Jens Anderson of FaribauIt. and Elix-
abeth puffney Of Mankatc.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-04-04
DRAYMAN Is INJURED

Edward Ottersons the Victim ct Acct
dent AT Winnebaqo.
Edward Otterson, the city dravmal
<of Winnebago. was severely injured
Yesterday morning when the bread
mixer which he Was un'oadin@ from
his wagon at the back endof a bakery
Slipped off Of the plank and fell on
him. AS a. result of the injuries nc
is paralyzed from the waist down
Reports this morning stated that ne
is some better.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-31
PHILA.- A.-ANTWERP
SERVICE RESUMED
Red Star Line Will Continue
!, Trade Cut Off by
a, the War

Philadelphia, Jan. 31.-The Red
Star Line will resume fortnightly
service between Philadelphia and
Antwerp, Belgium, the first sailing
to be by the steamship Rogier, leav-
ing here February 20.
P.sF. Young, general manager of
the International Mercantile Marine
Company, which operates the Red
Star steamers, said in making the
announcement yesterday that the
Rogier is new vessel of $500 tons
capacity. She was launched re-
Gently from the yard of Caird and
Company, at Greenock, Scotland,
and has just finished her trial trip
on the Clyde after having had her
engines and machinery installed.
The Rogier, which is a cargo car
rier, will come to Philadelphia in
ballast and will load here within a
few days. Mr.. Young stated that
her entire capacity had been booked.
1t Is understood that a large part of
her cargo will be building material
for the restoration of buildings in
Belgium ruined by shellfire during
the war.
Red Star sailings were disco.-
tinued shortly. after the United
States entered the war, and the
news of their resumption was greet
ed by shipping men and port Off
cials as an increased utilization of
the port facilities of Philadelphia.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-31
British Cabinet Meets
to Discuss Labor Troubles
By dssociated Press

London, Jan. 31.-The cabinet met
yesterday to discuss the labor trou-
bles. 1t is understood that the min
listers decided against Intervening at
present in the strikes, on the ground
that they have not been authorized
by the trade unionists and that,
therefore, Intervention would be un-
wise. 1t is the view of the ministers
that the men, in the absence of the
usual strike pay, are not likely long
to keep up the movebent, and that
the government, therefore, should
confine its action to preserving or
der.
At the meeting the ministers dis
cussed a telegram received from the
provost of Glasgow, containing the
request of the strikers for the gov
ernment to intervene to secure for
them forty-hour week. Andrew
Bonar Law, Lord Privy Seal, on be-
half of Premier Lloyd George, sent
reply to the provost declining to
intervene
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-31
WAR EXPENSES
REMAIN HIGH;
LOANS LOWER
Presentation of Bills For Com
pleted Material Cause of
Situation
By Associated Press

Washington, Jan. S1.-Although
nearly three months have passed
since the signing of the armistice,
the American governments war ex-
penses show no signs of decreasing
materially, except in loans to AL
lies. +.
In January the treasury paid out
about $1,000, 100000 for ordinary
war expenses, exclusive of allied
loans, or only $40, 100000 less than
in December, s55, 100000 less than
in November and considerably more
than in any month heretofore.
Officials explained that this was
not to be taken as indication that
production of war materials Is con-
tinuing at the tremendous rate of
several months ago. Manufacturers
now are presenting their bills and
receiving payment for materials de-
livered long ago, however, and this
keeps up expenses.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-31
Hines Declares He Will
Retain Price as Assistant

Washington, Jan. 31.-Director
General Hines announces that he
will retain Oscar A. Price as assist
ant to the director general, and has
given similar position to M. Brice
Clagett, formerly private secretary
to Mr.. McAdoo. He named H. A.
Taylor, formerly counsel for the
Erie Railroad, as his general as
sistant, and @. II. Parker. formerly
assistant comptroller of the Phila-
delphia and Reading, ais financial
assistant. :, ALE of these men were
connected with the Railroad Ad-
ministration under Mr.. McAdoo.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-31
International Socialists
Meet at Berne, Feb. 3

Bernc, Jan. 31.-The Interna-
tional Socialist and Labor confer
ence has been definitely called to
meet here on February 8. Seven
countries are already represented
here by delegates, who discussed
preiiminaries for the conference at
meetings on Tuesday and Wednes-
day. Among those present at Tues
days meeting were Herman Murl-
kenbuhr, Herman Mueller and Otto
Welz, German majority Socialists:
Carl kautsky, German minority So
cialist, and the French socialists.
Jouhaux and Demoulin.
During the discussions, Camille
Huysmans, the Belgian Socialist.
said the question of responsibility
Tor the war inevitably would arise
during the conference, and the ma
Jority of those present agreed with
him.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-31
ENGINEER MAY
| LOSE HIS LIFE
John LIKELY Suffers Frac-
i tured1Skull at Tyrone:
.5ss Saves Train

The prompt action of John J. Kel- j
ley, passenger engineer on the Mid
die division of the Pennsylvania
RAILROAD, of 924 North Sixth street.
in applying the air brakes on Quake
1er City Express near Tyrone wednes-.
day, probably saved his train from
being wrecked, but may loose his
life as result. He is now in a seri-
Gus condition in an Altoona Hospi-
tai, with a fractured skull, suffered
when struck by a swinging door of
a derrick.
Kelly miraculously escaped death
his fellow workers say. Kelly was
'engneer of a locomotive hauling
train No. 46 when he saw a derrick
with swinging door overlapping
the track his train was running on.
Kelly pulled the hand brake and
turned off the air valve thus apply
ing the emergency brakes. The
train stopped within several car
lengths but the derrick door struck
Kelly on the head. Kelly was ex-
amined and rushed to the Altoona
General Hospital.
Kelly's nosie is said to be fractur-
ed, he has possible skull fracture, q
ueep laceration on the back of his
head as we'll as decorations and abra-
sions of the fact. At Altoona hospi-
tai his conditions is reported as be-
ing serious A
With Conductor ]. B. Bixler, Kelly
was in charge of Quaker City Ex-
press, leaving Altoona at 6.23 p. m.
The accident happened at $40 while
the train was approaching RIM block
station west of Tyrone, and running
beside an eastbound freight train.
The door of the derrick was un-
fastened and swung out so that 1t
failed to clear the cab of the passen-
ger locomotive. Kelly was looking
from the window and was sruck full
in the face by the heavy object. He
was badly stunned. At Tyrone he
was removed from the engine and
DR.. w. S. Musser attended him.
Later he was taken to the Altoona
hospital.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-31
Reductions in Ocean Rates
Made by Shipping Board

Washington, Jan. 81. = Sweeping
reduction in transatlantic freight
rates on commodities carried from
south Atlantic and Gulf ports to the
United Kingdom, France, Holland and
Italy in American bottoms were an
nounced last night by the Shippinp
board. AZ the same time the board
nlaoe ls clear that the rate cuts an
nounced last Monday night applied
only to commodities loaded at North.
The new rates announced for South
Atlantic ports are frem 10 to I2 cents
inst higher than tSose for North Atlantic
ports is from 15 to 25 cents. sN'i
It was announced that the fixed
rate from gulf ports to the United
Kingdom would be reduced IL cent
per hundred pounds on starch. speits
err. sulphur, steel billets, lead biliata
pool.
A rate of sc cents a cubic foot for
whiskey in cases was added to fha
previously announced list of rates
from North Atlantic ports.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-31
British Are Watching

London, Jan. 30.-The discussions
of the Paris conference regarding tho
future of the former German colonie
Is being followed with intense inter-
est here. In some sections of The
press there is a strong feeling
against the British delegation fo1
what the Globe calls giving away
the empire" A great majority of
Englishmcn, the paper says, strongly
support Australfa's claim to the
islands of the Pacific and South Af-
rica's for possession of German East
Africa.
Indications that the claims of the
dominions arc not being supported
by the British government delegation
have caused some alarm. The Morn
ing Post for example, says:
"If the British delegates weakl;.
persist in this attitude they are not
only surrendering the British inter-
ests entrusted to them, but they are
sowing the seeds of such bitter dis
content as might disunite and dis
rapt the British empire"
49, Opposition IL Strong
The Pail Mall Gazette says 1t as
distinctly unfortunate that the rea-
sons advanced for. President Wilson
policy are not fully expounded SO
1--WE can see how far they counterbal-
ance it's somewhat Obvious draw
backs"
Tho Standard opposes the manda-
tory scheme for the Pacific isIanS.s
and German Southwest Africa, say
Ing the islands are necessary to safc-
guard Australia and South Africa.
It adds that Australia is as much in
terested in the Pacific islands as the
United states was in the Hawaiian is
lands when she snpevAd -sem.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-31
SALARY BOOST
FOR TEACHERS
Is APPROVED
Kiwanis Club Goes on Record
For Better Paid In
StructorS

The movement to increase salaries
of teachers in the public schools of
Pennsylvania was given official and
unanimous approval by the Kiwanis
Club of Harrisburg at their luncheon
in the main diningroom of the Penn
Harris Hotel held yesterday noon. At
the instance of William C. Alexander,
vice-president. the matter was taken
up and was referred to the civic and
welfare committee. This committee
includes AL. K. Thomas, chairman; II.
II. Hamilton, C. r. Beckley, William
Strouse, Irving b. Robinson and
Frank r. Downey. AS a result. it is
possible that campaign will be
inaugurated to secure the wage in
crease for the teachers.
William Strouse. of the New store
of William Strouse. won the attend
ance prize. a handsome hat given by
Fred b. Harry, halter and furrier.
I'm going to wear it with the label
outside. so everyone can see it." Mr.
Strouse declared. James A. George,
manager of the Victoria Theater, gave
as silent boost copies of the new
song hit, Mickey" T. e. Cleckner
of the firm of Fisher & Cleckner, pre-
sented the members with boxes of
matches.
William II. Boyer. the farmer
baritone, recently returned from
service in the Army. sang when the
Boys Come Home" and Somewhere
Voice Is Calling" He was accom-
panied by j. Stewart Black, Kiwanis
pianist, and organist at the Bethle-
hem Lutheran Church
feature of the musical program
was the singing of the newly-formed
Glee Club. which includes a number
OF prominent Kiwanians. led by ABB
ner w. Hartman, chorister at the
Messiah Lutheran Church.
Among the guests were Warren r.
Jackson, secretary of the Harrisburg
Chamber of Commerce, and Elmer H.
Ley. soloist at the Pine Street Pres
byterian Church, 4.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-31
OFFICIALS INSPECT

A special train consisting of an
engine and five coaches. carrying
high railroad officials, passed
through Sunbury over the Pennsyi-
vania lines Tuesday afternoon at
2.S0 o'clock, bound for Buffalo via
Erie, on AN inspection trip. The
party, which left Philadelphia in
the morning. included Elisha Lee.
Federal manager; r. l.. O'Donnel,
general manager; L. w. Baldwin,
assistant. to the regional director.
and other high officials. Division
superintendents. engineers, train
masters and others also .accompa-
MED the train over their respective
divisions. .
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-31

United States stands sponsor for the
scheme.
The American plan is to occupy
receptive position, favoring such
portions of the different projects ad-
vanced as seem desirable, though 1t
appears to be accepted that the basic
plan will be that which was framed
by Lord Robert Cecil and is to be
proposed by Premier Lloyd George.
An effort Is being made to hurry
the consideration of the league of ma
tions plan Of organization by the
special committee of the conference.
but 1t is not expected that the com
mittee will be ready to report at the
next plenary session of the peace
making body.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-31
Fuel Bill Completed;
Now Goes to President

Washington, Jan. S1.--Enactment
of the bill appropriating 500, 900
for the use of the Secretary OF the
Interior in investigating the prac-
ticability of a more general use of
Ignite and peat as fuel was com
pleted with the adoption yesterday
by the Senate of the conference re-
port. The ps~ IRE now goes to the
Prestdepr
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-31
SALARY RAISER COMPLETE
BN AssncinfeH prcrr

Washington, Jan. 31.-Legislation
to increase the salaries of federal
district judges to $500 a year and
circuit judges to $500 q year, was
completed and sent to the White
House with the adoption of a con-
ference report by the Senate.