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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-21
SUGGESTION BY YOILAND

The Free Press is very much i'm
pressed with a declaration made by
Fred Voiland, member of the Voiland-
Engle company, clothing and gents
furnishing dealers in Kansas City
who, is firing of the constant aviation
Of the prices of merchandise. In ar
interview with one Of his home town
newspapers Mr.. Voiland said:
There has been much talk
about reducing prices on wool
clothing, which have advanced
enormously during the past few
years. But little has been done.
Every time the manufacturer sent
In an invoice the prices were still
higher.
II the retail clothing men of
the country would only make a
definite stand against the await
ing prices the manufacturer
would be forced to reflect on the
elements that control prices.
These are labor and textiles.
That same Identical thought has
been in our own mind for many
months. We have impaired it to a
few merchants in private converse
tons with them. They agreed to the
proposition and declared that some
thing should be done along the line
indicated.
There is a splendid opportunity fol-
The retail merchants to combine in
the interest Of the buying public-to
stand out against the "far-reach" OF
the manufacturers. The merchants
have it in their power to bring down
the prices of clothing and other art
icles of wear. This can be done II
they will all stand together. Will
they assert themselves?
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-21
OPPOSE TAX ON GRAIN
Dealers Declare Plan Pr
Would Wreck Their Bushes
IASSociated Press Disnatch ]

Washington, May 1S.-House repub
hcans were notified today by repre-
sentative Towner Iowa, chairman of
The party conference committee, that
the soldier relief legislation would
be considered at a party caucus to
be held tomorrow night.
A tax on deals in grain futures,
proposed in connection with soldier
relief legislation would disrupt the
grain markets, representatives of
the Chicago board of trade and the
MINNEAPOLIS chamber of commerce
told the house ways and means com
mittee today. Conditions in the
grain trade, they said, would resem-
bic those existing as to the country's
sugar supply.
Charles H. Candy, former presf-
dent OF the Chicago board, said the
levy proposed of two cents on eve
ry $40 of future sales, would be
equivalent to two thirds of a cent on
every bushel of grain. It would pro-
duce too little revenue to Justify
chances of destroying the grain trade
he argued. Elmer Schlesinger, of
Chicago. a lawyer, said the tax
would be burdensome to smaller
grain dealers operating on a narrow
margin. He predicted that the sta
bilizing effect in trade which he said
was produced by grain EXCHANGES
would be interfered with and he
characterized the tax as a stem foe
ward government supervision Of eY.
changes, not unlike wartime restric-
tons.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-21
RAISED TO SA|NTHOOD
JOAN OF ARC PAID TRIBUTE
BY POPE BENEDICT
Impressive Ceremonies Are Held
To Commemorate This
Event
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch

Rome, May 16.-Joan of Arc, the
shepherd lass who in 1929 was called
from the peaceful fields of Domremy
to lead the armies of France to vic
tory against the English and Bur-
gundians, today was exalted to saint
hood.
Impressive ceremony and ancient
name to the roll of the saints. After
Pope Benedict had been enthroned in
st. Peters, dignitaries of the church
advanced and voiced the claim that
the pontiff should inscribe the name
Of Joan of Arc in the sacred list.
Monsignor CALI replied for the
pope, saying he must first invoke d.
vine blessing on the event. Then
chaplains intoned the. litany OF the
saints. Then Pope Benedict again
seated on the throne, listened to a
ficials of the canonizaton. After pray
er, the pontiff remained In reverent
silence for f,>ace, and then rose as
the first notes of Creator Spiritus"
were chanted by the choir.
Request Is Granted:
For a third time officials demanded
that their supplications be granted,
Monsignor CALI answering that, as
the pope was convinced "this thing
was plcdSinS " Ocu, NC hdu uCSiuSu
to pronounce the sentence of canoni-
cation" Then Pope Benedict announc-
ed to the Catholic world the solemn
fact of the addition to the body Of
the saints of Joan of Arc, ordered in
the name of the holy trinity, that her
memory be held in pious devotion by
the church and called upon surround
ing ecclesiastics to witness the fact.
He at once directed the consistorial
advocate to draw up the deed of an
nouncement; and left the throne, in.
st. Peters announced the happy event,
and the bells of all the churches of
Rome answered. The rite was con-
cluded by celebration of mass.
Procession Was Impressive.
The impressive procession that
marked the beginning of the cere-
monies was then reformed and slow
ly wound it's way back to the Vati-
can, passing through reverent, weep
apostolic benediction. Great emotion
was shown by member of the family
of Joan of Arc, who had places in a
tribune with members of the French
senate and chamber Of deputies,
municipal councillors and other
French pilgrims.
Seldom has Rome, accustomed as
it Is to pageantry, seen a more bril-
liant spectacle than that witnessed
when the pontiff entered st. Peters
today. Among those seen taking part
in the procession, were Archbishop
Edward J. Hanna of San Francisco;
Bishop John p. Carroll of Helena,
Montana; Daniel M. German of Boise,
Idaho and Paul Joseph Nussbaum Of
Corpus Christi, and Fathers Edward
Higney of Newport r. l; John ]. Con-
nelly of Wilmington, Del, and John
A. Butler of San Francisco, besides all
the students at the American college
in Rome.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-21
LEGAL FIGHT OVER Child
WHO SHOULD HAVE CUSTO-
DY, FATHER OR MOTHER
Habeas Corpus Proceedings Are
Brought In Case of Walter
Warren Eberhart
From Fridays Daily.

From Fridays Daily.
Habeas corpus proceedings were
held before Court Commissioner Evar
Hughes this morning at the cour,
house to determine the custody Of
the child of DR.. and Mrs. w. w. Eb-
erhart. They are disputing as to who
should have the custody and care OF
their boy, Walter Warren Eberhart
about four years of age.
Some time ago Mrs. Eberhart
brought an action for divorce against
her husband in the local district court
before Judge w. l.. Comstock, who
denied the motion for divorce, hold
ing that she was not entitled to the
separation on the grounds furnished
in the case. In ruling on the case
Judge Comstock stated that If the
plaintiff saw that she could not con-
stantiy live with her husband, she
was TO have the custody and care OF
the child from November to May OF
each year, and the father OF the boy
the custody and care of the child from
May to November. Both father and
mother OF the boy by the ruling OF
the court, were permitted during the
time that the other had possession of
the child to call and see him at fire.
'quent intervals.
Father Took Possession of Boy.
On May 2, the father took posses
sion OF the child, believing that he was
entitled to do SO under the orders OF
the district court, and because he was
the father Of the child and naturally
hn hnU'C q
Judge Comstock was out of the city
attending a term of the district court
of Watonwan county at st. James, the
attorneys for Mrs. Eberhart went be-
fore Court Commissioner Hughes and
procured a writ of habeas corpus, re-
quiring DR.. Eberhart, the father OF
the child to bring him into court y
show what should be done with the
lad, and asking Court Commissioner
Hughes to require DR.. Eberhart te
release and give the child in custody
of his mother, until the appeal Mrs.
Eberhart has made to the supreme
court from the decision of Judge Com
stock has been decided by the high
er court.
Objection Is Raised.
The writ was returnable at ten
o'clock this morning. DR.. Eberhart
through his attorney, objected to the
jurisdiction of the court commission
,er in the proceedings, and claimed
that the matter should have been TAX
en- before the trial judge in the d.
vorce proceedings pending between
the couple, especially in view of the
fact that Judge Comstock was pres
ent in court this morning when the
writ was returnable.
The plaintiff, through her attorneys,
claims that the decision of Judge
Comstock in not granting a divorce,
and his ruling as to the custody of
the SON is in allegiance pending the
decision of TIE supreme court on the
appeal.
Attorney J. w. Schmidt appeared
for DR., Eberhart, and Attorney s. B.
Wilson and Attorney CT. Laurisch
appeared for Mrs. Eberhart.
Court Commissioner Evan Hughes
took the matter under consideration
until four o'clock this Afternoon.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-21
BOOKS FOR EVERYBODY"

1t is one Of the sad commentaries
on life and the much boosted advance
in civilization that only a trifie more
than forty five per cent of the popu-
lation of Minnesota has access to
free public Libraries, leaving more
than 100000 persons not provided
with free library service. American
Library association officials declare
that this lack, as revealed by stats
tics of public library development
recently compiled by P. P. Claxton,
commissioner of education, will give
residents of Minnesota a conception
of the benefit to be derived from the
Books For Everybody movement
launched by the association. To de-
vote to the task of making public Ii
brary service vital influence in every
American community, the American
Library association is gathering a
Books For Everybody" fund of ST.
900. 0O0
The report for Minnesota shows
1913 Libraries that are classed as free
ublic Libraries, containing 926,1O5
volumes and serving a population of
S43 persons, leaving 1,132,43S persons
without access to libraries. In the
judgment of tho bureau of education
the smallest library that can usually
be depended upon to render an ade-
quate service is one of 5000 volumes
Only thirty five libraries in the state,
measured by this standard, can be
termed universities of the people"
They serve 804,s27 persons, with L.
270,SS1 persons practically deprived
of the help of on institution which,
more than any other, promotes adult
self education. In fifty seven coun-
/ ties there is no library with as many
as 5000 volumes, Twenty nine coun-
ties each have library Of this size,
which might serve as nucleus for a
county library.
The county library law enacted by
the Minnesota legislature paves the
way for the form of library service
recently endorsed by Commissioner
Claxton and advocated by the Ameri-
can library association as the best
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-21
AMBOY MAN SUFFERS
COLLAR BONE BREAK
Henry Crook Severely Injured
In An Auto Accident Late
Yesterday

Henry Crook of Amboy was severe
ly injured in an auto accident on the
road between here and South Bend
yesterday afternoon about five o'clock.
but the other four occupants of the
seven passenger Buick car escaped
with minor injuries, and were able
later in the evening to return to their
homes in Amboy. Mr.. Crook was TAX
en- back to this city to one of the local
hospitals, where upon examination it
was found that he had suffered a frac-
ture of the left collar bone, severe
Commissions on the back, right chest
and stomach.
The machine was running at a high
rate of speed when rounding the
curve near the overhead bridge across
the Omaha railroad near the Sorell
place in South Bend, and turned
turtle. Mr.. Crook was pinned beneath
the car and was injured as stated
while the other occupants were
thrown clear of the machine. The
car was somewhat damaged, but was
later repaired at the Midway Garage
at South Bend, and the other four
men returned to their homes
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-21
SCHOOL NOTES
FROM ST. CLAIR

M. H. Coe, the county club leader,
spoke to the boys and girls of the
School Garden Army club Wednesday
afternoon. At the suggestion of Mr..
Coe we are going to try and interets
some of the boys and possibly girls
in pig raising contest This kind of
work is surely worth while in a COM
munity.
The whole of the school lawn is
being moved this week. We expect to
keep the lawn moved all summer.
The school lawn will be at the ser
vice of the public this summer for
any social gatherings which they
might wish to hold here. We also plan
lawn so lets get ready for some real
tennis games.
I Eagle Lage has asked us to give
the school play in their village and
we have decided to present it there
On Tuesday evening, May IS.
State examinations will begin Fri
day morning and continue through
Thursday of the following week.
The Lone Scouts met on Wednes-
day evening and made plans for a
The school district had their teach
ers, books and school equipment ready
for the very first day of school sure
ly you ought to be just as prompt in
paying your tuition. We are very an
xious that this should be settled at
once and not wait until school closes.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-21

rates as have been in the United
States, and It is assumed that they
will duplicate any further advances
which may be made in this country
Even in Australia, which was a out
as remote from the theatre of hos
tilities as any part of the world, all
the government railways have suffer
ed severely from the effects of the
war and have had to make advances
in their rates. although we have no
detailed information as to the exact
percentages of increase"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-21
BANKERS TO HOLD SESSION
Second District Meeting Will Be Held
at Redwood Falls.

Redwood Falls, May 19.-The Sec
ond congressional district bankers,
about 200 strong, will be here June 9
and 10 and arrangements are being
made to have an elaborate program
for the occasion. Their headquarters
will be at the armory.
Among the well known speakers
chosen for the edification of the
knights of the coin handlers" are
Mayor L. G. Hodgson of st. Paul,
Hon. M. J, Bowling of Olivia, and C.
NJ Babcock, who will speak on the
proposed highway law. The local
committee having the matter in
charge will do it's best toward furn-
fishing entertainment for the city's
guests, and Mayor Smith will hand
them the keys of the city; also invite
them to make themselves thorough
ly at home. Ramsey Park will be
toured and the courtesies of the COM
Eercial club extended to them.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-21
GERMAN INDEMNITY FIXED
Conference At Hythe Decides Upon
Sum To Be Paid.

lASSOcldtoQ FTeSS DlSpdtCn.l
Paris, May lit Is understood in
official circles here that the Anglo
French conference at Hythe, which
closed yesterday, decided that the
sum total which Germany should pay
as reparation would be fixed at 120
fillion marks gold, approximately
100000, 100000.
1t is also understood that it was
decided Germany would be permitted
to issue bonds covering her indebted
ness to the allies, payable in annual
installments. Such action, it is point
ed out, would enable France to dis
count a part of her claim on Germany
and permit her to settle her debts to
the United States and the allies.
These decisions together with the
action taken postponing the Spa con-
ference with the Germans to June 81.
comprise the definite conclusions
reached by the French and British
premiers and their advisors, accord
ing to the understanding there. All
the other details of the arrangement
made to be settled by the financial
delegates, still working on them.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-21
PLEADING FOR RELEASE
Committee Seeks Freedom For Al
Conscientious Directors.
TASSOciatpd proSc Djcpatch

Washington, May ia commit
tee appointed by the socialist party
present a memorial asking for the
release of conscientious directors
still held in prison. The delegation
was headed by woman, Elvina S.
Berkeley, California, and the other
members present were Herman D.
Kent, Of Wisconsin, Carl Parsons, of
Minnesota; Joseph W. Schwartz, of
Ohio, and Abraham TWIN, of New
York. Citing President Wilson's
message to congress in November
1918, saying, Thus the war comes
to an end" the memorial said, con-
tinued confinement of conscientious
DIRECTORS lis manifestly unjust"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-21
CONSIDER WAGE RAISES
Increases Are Under Amusement BY
Railway Wage Board.

I fObko DIpPtttSH-I
Chicago, May Reconsideration OF
wage ticHei
men, flagmen and brakemen began
this morning before the railroad labor
board.
e. T. Whittier who yesterday pre-
scented statement outlining the
views OF the railway managers, today
offered detailed figures to show the
wages received by the various class
es of employees during the past sew
en- years.
will, if granted, cost the roads $276,-
872,23, he told the board. The de-
mands of all classes of railway EN-
ployes aggregate about one billion dol
lars
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-21
DEATH OF J. w. CHAMBERS.
Aged Resident Died From The Re
suits of Ganurene in Leo.

John w. Chambers Of 363 Fulton
street, passed away yesterday noon al
one Of the local hospitals, where he
had been taken two weeks ago fol-
treatment for gangrene in the left
leg. Mr.. Chambers was born in Ohio
eighty, three years ago, but had been
past. He Is survived by his wife and
two children, Mrs. Emma Cheadle oil
Cleveland, Mimi, and j. w. Chambers
of Hector, MINI.
The remains were taken to Cleve-
land for burial tomorrow afternoon al
two o'clock from the Methodist church
of that village. The remains will be
laid to rest in the Cleveland cemetery
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-21
FIRES SWEEP MICH GAN
Forests Are Wiped Out BY Raging
Pace OF Flames.

Escanaba, Mich, May 18.-Forest
fires are raging between this city
and Negaunee, Michigan and much
damage Is threatened unless the
rain which started yesterday checks
the flames. Persons coming from
the north report that the fires may
be seen from the trains. The Es-
canada fire department was called
out yesterday on the state road
where the fires came so close as to
endanger property of farmers. Wat
er was available and the firemen
were able to extinguish some of the
flames.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-21
ADRIAN MEN ARRAIGNED.
Taken Before Commissioner Tempt
n On Federal CHARGE.

On Federal Charge. -.
Peter N. Pass and John J. Kerns Of
Adrian, Mimi, were arraigned before
United States Commissioner John
Temple on the charge of violation of
the Volstead act, in the operation of
whiskey still at that city. The de-
PENDANTS were each bound over to
await the action of the federal grand
jury at the October term of the Unit
ed States court at this city. Their
bonds were fixed at $4,000 each, which
they furnished.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-21

Consolidated School Voted.
Triumph and Montrey voted on sa.
turday night for a consolidatea
against consolidation. %
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-21
WOOL GROWERS SOCIETY.
Martin County Sheep Raisers Have
Organized Association.

Organized Association.
Martin county farmers organized a
Wool Growers association at a meet
ing Of twenty sheep raisers at Tru-
man. The following directors were
elected: Gene Wheeler and w. H.
Wilkins, three years: A. E. Mau and
Herman Keuker. two years; w. J. Ry-
der, one year. Officers were elected
as follows by the directors: A. e.
Mau. Ormsby. president: Gene Wheel
er, Truman. vice president: W. H.
Wilkins, Fairmont, secretary trea
urer.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-21
SENATE STANDS FIRM.
Refuse To Reeede From Action Re.
garding Passports.

IASSUCIdIeu Press D1Spatch1
Washington, May 1S.-Upon the
motion of Chairman Lodge of the for.
eign relations committee the senate
today without record vote refused 10
recede from its amendment makine
permanent wartime passport ree1IIae
tons. The diplomatic and Consular
appropriations bill then went back To
conference although the house refus.
ed yesterday to accept the AMEND.
ment.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-21
Takes Un Pastorate

Rev. H. Plantikow of Minneapolis
will take up the passionate of the Zion
Evangelical church at Farihault this
week,
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