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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-10-31
Jury FOR MEMS CASE
TWELVE MEN DRAWN
IN FEDERAL COURT
Suit Is For 100000 and Against
Number of Rock County
Residents

Late this afternoon the jury was
drawn in the case of Henry Mems OF
Rock county VS.. o. P. Huntington
ct al. Some twenty five defendants
are named in the complaint. This
is the first of the suits for damages
of 500 0OG to come up as result
of the alleged activities of group
of loyal citizens in Rock county. The
plaintiff in this, action claims he was
deposited from his home and other
wise misused and damaged by the de-
PENDANTS.
One Case Is Dismissed.
Much time was taken in the draw
ing of the jury. All yesterday aft
ernoon was consumed by Pierce But
Ter, attorney for the defense in ques
tioning the jurors. Attorney Tom
Davis of Marshall, Mimi, question
ed the jurors for the plaintiff this
morning Case No. on the calendar
that of A. c. Finke VS.. o. E. Fergu-
son ct al, another suit for 100000
damages against large number OF
defendants, was dismissed, without
prejudice and by consent" late yes
terday afternoon.
Jurors in the Case.
Jurors in the case are: Alex Grant
Fairmont; Henry Rollins, Pcmber-
ton; Axel Rask. Darfur; j. j. Nal.
mey, Heron Lake; A. +. King, Red
wood Falls; y. P. Berg, Granite Falls
August label, Minnesota Lake; ST.
mon Koblinger LIE Sueur; Charles
Steward, Sherburn; Charles l.. Lar.
son, Winthrop; E. c. Eaton, Winth
rop; B. A. Trumbell, Pipestone.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-10-31
PLAN MURDER
PLOT is UNCOVERED AT
CLEVELAND
Police There Arrest Six Persons
Who Contemplated Destruc-
ton BY Dynamite
limited Press pispatch. I

Cleveland, October 29.-Plans to
dynamite, murder and MAIN were the
aims of seven persons arrested here
last night and today before they were
successful in starting their campaign
of terrorism in this city. Arrests were
made through the orders of Chief of
Police Smith. Six Of those arrested
were men. One was a woman.
Among the plans which the men
are said to have plotted was the blow
ing up of the central police station
and the wrecking Of many other
prominent places. With the arrest 81
these seven followed q roundup Of al
FOREIGNERS In the city. ~
Officers are said to have found
enough explosives to blow up dog
sen buildings. Warnings have been
sent out for police in other cities to
re or guard against such outbreaks as
threatened here.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-10-31
HENRY W|LTGEN IS DEAD
WELL : KNOWN TAILOR
DIED EARLY TODAY
Stricken With Pneumonia At
Rochester, Where He Went
For Treatment

Henry Wiltgen, well known Man
kato tailor, who had been in business
as merchant tailor in this city for
the past twenty five years, died at
he Mayo hospital at Rochester this
morning at 1880 o'clock. Death was
due to a sudden attack of pneumonia
with which Mr.. Wiltgen was stricken
after going to Rochester for an ex-
animation as to his general condi-
ton.
Death came after he had been at
Rochester Cor five days. Mrs. Wilt
gen, wife of deceased, Miss Lorraine
Wiltgen, his daughter and Mrs. p.
were all at Rochester when death
came. Mr.. Wiltgen was fifty three
years of age and had lived in Man
kato for the greater part of his life.
He was born on a farm in Belgrade
township and grew to manhood there
coming to Mankato while still a
young man. He worked as tailor
for short time in the twin cities
and then came to Mankato, where he
had been located in business for the
past twenty five years.
The Surviving Relatives.
The xife.. Mrs Henry Wiltgen.
xIa0sIfef MISS Eorane Or aIsaaeapos I
lis and four smaller children. who
live at home, together with one
brother, Martin Wiltgen of this city
and three sisters, Mrs. P. F. thinner
Of Omaha, Mrs. George Jost of Lin
coin. Neb.. and Mrs John A. Lor-
entz of Belgrade are the surviving
relatives.
Henry Wiltgen was the son of the
late Peter Wiltgen of Belgrade. He
was known to wide circle of
friends and acquaintances in Man
kato and vicinity who will deeply
regret to learn of his sudden death.
Mr.. Wiltgen was a member of the
Knights of Columbus, the Modern
Woodmen of America and the Elks.
1t was expected that the remains
would arrive in Mankato from Ro-
chester tonight. Funeral arrange
ments will be decided upon after the
remains arrive in Mankato.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-10-31
THE RADICALS
THIS MUST BE DONE TO
SAVE UNIONS
Meeting of the Heads of Organ
izationsIs Called for
December 10
UNITED Press Dispatch.l

Washington, October 29.-The
double task of fighting the radical
within the labor movement and safe
guarding the interests of the wage
earners will be put upon the meeting
of union heads when they gather De-
cember 13 at the call of President
Samuel Gompers of the American
Federation of Labor. Gompers, heads
of the federation, heads OF the rail.
way brotherhpds, will all gather but
it has not yet been decided IL farm
ers will be allowed in the sessions or
not.
The letter slmmoning the meeting
calls attention to the fact that labor
pledged its support to the govern :.
ment during the war and that the
DAYS of reconstruction are more
frought with dangers than those OF
war
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-10-31
DEAD BODY UNDER BARN
Remains of Joseph Scala Dis
covered; Has Been Missing
For Three Years
limited Press Dispatch.l

Albert Lea, October 29.-The body
of Joseph Scala, aged thirty and sim
nary, twelve miles east of here this
morning. The young man disap-
peared three years ago. The body
was discovered as farmers moved
the shed aside for an auction sale to
be held.
When the building was moved the
scull of the dead man rolled out. Au-
thorities were Immediately notified
and the skeleton of the young man
was found in a shallow grave under
the shed His own forty four CALLER
revolver and Sc in money was found
nearby. The man was identified by
his brother Ignatz Scala.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-10-31
MAKING AN ADVANCE
Bolsheviki Are Reported to BE In
Petrograd Offensive.
TUnited Press Dispatch.1

IOHiCSu T I0SS IISPdtCH.1
London, October 29.--Bolsheviki
troops in an offensive on the Petro-
grad front are reported to be making
advances. Krasnoe- Selo is reported
to have been recaptured. Dispatches
from Viborg say that Colonel Elven-
gren of the Finnish forces, captured
Toksovo, seventeen miles from Petro-
grad in an unauthorized raid over the
Finnish frontier. The Firms had
previously agreed not to join in the
attack on Petrograd.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-10-31
VIOLATIONS BYGERMANY
Provisions of Armistice Are
Tabooed; Punishment Is Dis
cussed BY Council
UNITED Press Disnatch.l

Paris, October 29-Germany was
definitely charged with violations of
the provisions of the armistice in a
report of the supreme war council to-
day. Following the issuance of the
report members of the council went
into conference to decide on what
punishment should be melted out to
Germany.
Reports of military violations were
made by Marshal Foch, Commander
Fuller of the British navy reported
naval violations and M. Celle report
ed where financial agreements had
been violated.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-10-31
LOWER PR|CES---COM|NG
Herbert Hoover Holds Out This
Hope Because of the
Harvest
UNITED Press Dispatch.l

Washington, October 29.-Lower
prices of foodstuffs must come in the
United States within the next few
months, Herbert Hoover told the
public today. He stated that when
this years harvest comes in it will
bring 100000 to 20,000.000 tons
surplus of foodstuffs in this country.
Wholesale prices are now somewhat
down and he predicted that this sur
plus would cause an immediate drop
in retail prices.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-10-31
REJECT AMENDMENTS
Proposals Made Ely Senator Were
Defeated Today.

lUnlteu HreSS DlSpdtcH.
Washington, October 20. The
senate rejected the last amendments
to the peace treaty today when it
defeated the Shields amendment and
the Moses amendment. The vote on
the Shields measure was defeated 81
to 40, and the Moses measure 36 to
AZ. The amendments previously re-
jected were the Shantung, Fall and
Johnson amendments. Senator
Shields measure was to give the
various empires of the void one
vote in the League of Nations.
BY a vote of 81 to q the senate
this afternoon voted to table the
Sherman amendment. The second
Johnson amendment, much the same
as the first one introduced was then
taken up for consideration.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-10-31
LOST HIS Handicap

o. M. Olson of New UIm Reported
It to the Police.
o. M. Olson of New Ulm reported
to the local police this afternoon that
he lost black leather handbag
from his car, somewhere between
the Union depot and Belgrade hill.
A reward is offered by Mr.. Olson for
return of the lag to the police sta
ton.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-10-31
WILSON IMPROVES
No More Bulletins Will Be issued
About the President.
limited Press Dispatch.

y" IOhItCu IOoS I0IS5PrICIf''
Washington, October 29.-"Presi
dent Wilson's Improvement steadily
continues" stated report from the
white house by DR.. Grayson today.
His eating, sleeping, digestion and
assimilation are all excellent. The
presidents condition is SO far i'm.
proved that we do not feel it longer
necessary to issue daily bulletins on
his condition. The people will be kept
advised of any change, should he be-
come worse"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-10-31
Pays ToAdUertise
Proof Read Story
Publicity About Spanking Ma
chine Brought In lmmedi-
ate Results
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.I

st. Paul, Mimi, October 90
If you are doubtful whether it
pays to advertise, read this: A
local newspaper recently printed
cut of device to administer
corporal punishment, which was
put on the market in the east. 1t
was called spanking machine.
A brief story listed its specifica-
tions and it's possibilities. A
short time after the paper was
put on the streets, a message we
received from Minneapolis wo-
man asking for the address of the
company marketing the ma
chimes. II must have one of those
spankers right away" she said.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-10-31
FIRE SWEEPING MINE
Twenty Men Are Imprisoned; Flames
Are Gaining Roadway.
rIInital Press DiSDatch

Canton, October 29-Twenty min
ers are imprisoned in Mine No. 2 of
the Youghogheny and Ohio Coal
company here. Fire sweeping through
the underground tunnels is gradually
gaining Roadway and fighters at one
o'clock had made but little progress
against the flames. Forty were en-
u]oyed in the tunnels but a number
made COOL escape.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-10-31
BEAUTIES Of NANKATO
THEY ARE PRAISED BY
FoRMHR MAYOR
EYESORES mot PASSED
L. |. champlils Bead Paper Be-
fore the Social sciene Club
Last Night

Making the nlQst of the Scenic At
fractions of Mankato and vicinity"
was the topic discussed at the meet
ing of the sociai Science club, last
night. Former Efayor L. L. Champlin
read the first pap Il. and he called at
tention to not oflly the beauty spots
which have mad Mankato famous,
but he also refer ed to several eye
sores that are bid on the handsome
face of Mankato. With but little eff
fort these blotchez4 could be elimin-
ated. M
Mr.. Champlin's 6aper follows:
"This is the 10bject which has
been handed to I1a for discussion,
and after conside}|rk 1t from it's diff
ferent angles, ave come to the
conclusion that it Il subject of con-
siderable magnitu4e and opens up a
great field for re1ection. l hardly
feel capable of the task imposed and
approach the subjSct with great tre-
ridation lest Il lexV9 the important
things untouched ID take up your
time with things |ch you will con-
slider of lesser int 16t am to di-
vide tire with Williams, who
will present phaS6 81 this question
interesting to all, md SO ] shall be
brief
"The scenic ALTERATIONS of Mankato
and vicinity are We many and var
led, and one has q TO take a short
walk or ride to "a much of them,
but to maI0 tie 1<t Of them de-
ponds larR1<T 3fpox< III personal likes
and dislikos e hIrI 10 tries. shall
dead with two ord phases Of this
Question most inter Ing to me, and
one or two WI j q most Offensive.
I believe the Sfs 5seS Is az ~ 49,
are practical and that he who would
serve its interests well should deal
with things which call for criticism
as well as those which merit praise.
81 am convinced that the most
precious possession OF man is the
sense of sight. To possess the fac
ulty of seeing the beautiful things
which God has created and placed
near us for comfort and pleasure,
and for the building UP of soul
broad enough and strong enough to
stand the storms of eternity, is the
greatest gift of the Omnipotent. TO
be lost to the beauties Of the world,
is to be as one in prison. and he who
will not stop to look is in worse
plight than he who cannot see. Inc
CONTINUED On Page Two)
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-10-31
la Toilette Bobs Up:

Washington, October 2D.Senator
la Toilette today made 4 bitter at
tack on the labor provis ions n the
peace treaty He declGr1 n <Y
were q menace 70 eTery 81 = q
male toiler - thl>
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-10-31
WOMEN TO ORGANIZE
Will Have Voters League In I
State of Minnesota.
TAssociated Press Disuatch

MINNEAPOLIS, October 29.--Minne-
sofa women took steps to organize a
state branch League OF Women yot-
ers at mass meeting of hundreds
Of women from all over the state.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-10-31
VISITED THE QUEEN
Mrs. Wilson Called On Royalty Dur
ing the Late Forenoon.
TJTp;fad Dracc nicna-,t,
UNITED Press DisDafch.i

UNITED Press Dispatch.i
Washington, October 29.-Mrs. Will
son paid an unexpected visit on
Queen Elizabeth of Belgium this
morning. She called at 11:15 o'clock
and later the two enjoyed ride in
the park. King Albert, Queen Eliza
beth and Prince Leopold visited the
bureau of engraving this morning
The queen also visited the Ameri-
can Red Cross headquarters.
Tomorrow the royal party will re-
turn to New York by train and not
on the presidential yacht as was
planned. This afternoon they went
tn Mount Vernon on board the May
flower and King Albert laid wreath
on the tomb of George Washington.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-10-31
DECLSEON OF THE COAL OPERATIVES TO STRIKE
REMAINS UNCHANGED, 1T is ANNOUNCED TODAY
COAL is TAKEN OVER
Railway Administration Command
eered Fuel in Colorado.
IIInitod Rrocr nicnafah

Denver, October 29.-The railway
administration today Communicated
all Ignite coal in the mines in Col
orado or in transit on railway lines
All Ignite coal to be mined during
the present week has also been COM
Wandered in advance. Hale Holden
regional director of the lines for
Colorado, issued the order taking
over the coal
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-10-31

Washington, October. 29-The ma
tional prohibition lid went on with
bang today. The government was
in a position to begin use of all the
drastic powers of the enforcement
bill. The first work of enforcement
of the bill lies with the bureau of
internal revenue. They will make
Investigations and then turn over to
the department of Justice for GRIM
inal prosecutions all violations they
discover.
Daniel Roper, commissioner of in
ternal revenue, who will have charge
of the precautions. will make reports
of wholesale violations to the at
torney general for prosecution. Roper
declared his intention of making the
nation bone dry. He issued an ap-
peal ito every loyal and patriotic
citizen in the United States to sup
port hin; in enforcement of the bill. y
For the present all employees of
the department who can be spared
from other work will be turned upon
this new duty.
mot to reflect this measure effect
lively would reflect On our govern
ment," stated Mr.. Roper. Collectors
he said would get in touch with gov
errors and mayors of every state and
city and urge them to impress upon
their sheriffs and local authorities the
need for strict assumption Of theH
responsibilities.
Final Approval For Enforcement.
UNITED Press Dispatch.l
Washington, October 29-Congress
gave final approval today to the bill
carving an appropriation for the en-
forcement of the prohibition enforce
ment measure. The measure was
PASSED in the form of deficiency
bill, earring a total Of $24,400,0 900.
This is to be used by the department
of justice to enforce the bill and
rarity to be used to bring down the
high cost of living.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-10-31
RATIoNING or SUGAR
This Is Said to Be Done, Said Her
bert Hoover Today.

IAssOc1ated. Press DlsDatcHJ
Washington, October 29.-Ration-
ing of sugar to manufacturers of
candy, and soft drinks is soon to be
suggested Ly the sugar equalization
board. Herbert Hoover told the house
committee.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-10-31
LIQUOR LIDS BANGED
NOISE COULD BE HEARD
ALONG THE LINE
CREAM CITY IS SAHARA
For First Time In Its History
Milwaukee Is Bone Dry; Law
Enforcement

Milwaukee, October 29.-For
the first time in its history this
city is dry. The saloons quit SELL
ing intoxicants at midnight with
unprecedented crowds bidding
the liquor farewell.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-10-31
RALPH COUCH.

washington, OCTOBER ZS.-Tne In.
ternational labor council after as
eembling this morning invited Ameri-
can representatives to take part in
The proceedings. They extended an
invitation for United States employ
ers to send one delegate and for en-
nloyees to send one to the meetings.
Under the peace treaty arrangement
the United States was to have four
representatives but the failure to
ratify the terms by this government
forfeited this right.
There were no American represen-
tatives present when the conference
opened. On behalf of the United
States Secretary Wilson called the
meeting to order at twelve o'clock.
Our heartstones are yours" he
told the conference, members. Cup
on the questions decided at this con-
ference depends largely the future
course of the world After Secre-
tary Wilson was done an official well
come in French was read the dele
gates. $500
Will Stick to Lewis.
UNITED Press Dispatch.l
indianapolis, October 29.-The coal
strike order stands. United Nine
Workers today met with the presi-
dents of all branches Of the organi-
zation to consider the presidents re-
Guest to rescind their strike order.
They will hold another meeting late
this afternoon but meantime the
strike order remains In effect. Pres
idents assured John L. Lewis of their
hearty support in the strike.
New Plans For Conferences.
UNITED Press Dispatch.i
Washington, October 29.-President
Wilson has the plans of new I'm
dustrial conference before him at the
present time Names have been turn
ell over to the president for considers
alton. Leaders Of the public group
Of the old conference will not be In
the new body at all.
RALPH COUCH.
Washington, October 29.-The first
industrial peace conference OF the
world met here today. Employers OF
every nation are represented by one
delegate and labor organizations by
one delegate. The world public r.
represented through government del
egates.
The conference ID styled as the
International Labor conference. Dele
gates are working on program con
taining FIVE points which viii be
presented. Among the first question:
til come up are those Of women ana
children IN the labor market and ~
forty eight ho1r week. 1Ielf III
four Will he IN n form II ~
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-10-31

Washington, October 29.-The
revenue agents today began en-
forcing the drastic provisions of
the prohibition enforcement law
adopted yesterday by the pass
age over the presidents veto for
bidding the sale or manufacture
of liquor of over one half per-
cent alcohol.
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MINERS IN ACONFAD
RAIL MEN MAN44ID THE
STEEL Workers
LABOR CONGRESS OPENS
More Than Thirty Nations Are
Represented In Meeting AZ
Washington

ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch] {.
indianapolis October 29-The
miners decision to strike Friday
at midnight stands annoupeed
after few hour conference 81
union officials. The presidents
proncuncement on the threaten
ed industrial war had no defend. !
er in the conferences, It was de-
clared.
Washington, October 29.-Fed-
eraI Fuel Administrator Harry A.
Garfield discussed the threaten
ed strike Of the bituniinous coal
miners today with Secretary
TumuIty at the White Heuse, he
having been summoned from
Williams college whers he ID
president. Garfield, who still
has authority az fuel admins
traitor, said he was In close touch
with the strike situation and ex-
pressed confidence that settle
ment could be reached without
waIkout Of the minsra He
declined to discuss the confer
ence with Tumulty.
indianapolis, October 2os-The
executives Of the United Mine
workers met here 10 take 6nal
action on the prssidentse appee)
that the nation Wide ;strl)ti 8 o( !
the hituminous usiners ofgl oF61<
for November I. - eel16d -
The full scale eoGo1f io6(I
ty-five 6lotflcf -
Of four raIIf06d q
and shop crafts tt4rttno t611&
taking strike v6te ~ the, 1901
employees operating trains II,
the steel district here to decide
whether they will engage III q
sympathy strike With the. steel
workers. II the strike 10 favor :
ed it will be called next Sunday
Washington, octoher 29.-Mere
than thirty nations are represent
ed in the international labor
congress created by the peace
treaty. The opening session was
at noon today, and il was adj
dressed by SECRETARY Wilson. :.
The Washington times., 1919-03-07
IF KIDNEYS ACT
BAD TAKE SALTS
Says BaGkache is sign you
have been eating too
much meat.

When you wake up with back
ache and dull misery in the kidney
region it generally means you have
been eating too much meat, saws a
well known authority Meat forms
uric acid which overworks the kid
neys in their effort to filter il from
the blood and they become sort OF
Daralyzed and lOggy. When your
kidneys get sluggish and clog you
must relieve them, like YOU relieve
YOUR bowels: removing all the
backache, sick headache dizzy
spells; your stomach sours, tongue
Il coated. and when the v-eaIuPr
Is bad YOU have rheumatic twinges
The urine is cloudy. full OF sedi-
ment, channels often get sore,
water scalds and you are obliged
20 seek relief two or three times
during the night.
Either consult a good reliable
physician at once or get from your
pharmacist about four ounces Of
Jad Salts; take q tablespoonful in
la glass Of water before brea kfaSt
for a few davs and your kidneys
will then act fine. This famous
salts is made from the acid Of
grapes and lemon Juice. combined
generations TO clean and stimulate
Sluggish kidneys. also to neutraIiEe
acids in the urine so it no longer
irritates. thus ending bladder
lad Salts IS a life saver for
regular meat eaters. II is mex
pensive cannot iniure and makes
q delightful. effervescent lithiA-
water drink.