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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-01-16
CURED OF THEFT HABIT
CLAIM THAT SURGEON
KNIFE DID 1T ALL
Assertion BY Man Convicted OF
Crime; Petition to the
Pardon Board

Asserting that a surgeons knife has
made him honest Fred Waterstratt,
twenty two years old. serving an in
determinate sentence for theft in the
| Saltwater state prison, is seeing
clemency from the state board OF par
dons. Waterstratt's petition is one
| of eighty three TO be heard by the
state pardon board at its quarterly
meeting held today in the office of
the governor, ST. Paul. The calendar
contains cases of forty-six prison,
thirty reformatory, three workhouse
and two pail prisoners and include
those of two women. Twenty six of
the petitioners were sentenced from
Hennepin county fifteen from Ram
sey county, two from ST. Louis county
and thirty-four from scattered coul-
ties of the state.
The Theft Cases Predominant.
| Prisoners convicted of theft out
number those sentenced for other
offenses, according to the calendar.
The classifications indicate five mur-
der cases, two manSlaughter, thirty.
nine grand larceny. six burglary, ten
! robbery, one abduction, six forgery,
/ two gambling, two assault. six statu-
| tory crimes. and one each for con-
cealing mortgaged property, receiv-
ing stolen property and aiding pris-
oner to escape.
I Waterstratt was convicted in st.
Paul last July on the charge of grand
larceny in the second degree and
sentenced to not more than three
wears in prison.
1 Served Term in St. Cloud.
He had previously served six
months in the ST. Cloud reformatory
for burglary. Waterstratt claimed
that at the time of the crime he was
suffering from mental depravity
caused by brain pressure resulting
from a skull fracture sustained in a
railroad accident when he was thir-
teen years old. The prisoner was
operated on at a st. Paul hospital be-
fore he was taken to Saltwater and
removal of piece of skull bone three
inches in diameter, he claims, has
corrected his tendency to steal.
His Brain Pressure Held to Blame.
DR.. l.. E. Dougherty, st. Paul, one
of the surgeons who attended Water
strait, has reported that the brain
pressure was sufficient to cause al
most any train of mental symptoms
and that he does not believe thai
Walterstratt was responsible when he
committed the offense for which he
is imprisoned.
The pardon board consists OF Gov
ernor Burnquist. Calvin l.. Brown anC
&c. l.. Hilton, attorney general.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-01-16
STRONG CAST IS DATED
PAUL GILMORE AND HIS
COMPANY
"The Miracle Man" Will Be
Presented At Kato Theatre
January 18th

Published originally as novel by
Frank L. Packard, and later drama
tized by George NJ. Conan, and pre-
scented with phenomenal success on
Broadway. 1.-The Miracle Man" will be
seen at the Mankkato theatre on Sun
day. January IS, with an exceptional
cast, headed by the well known actor,
Paul Gilmore, who last season
appeared in the leading role in the
Better OLE"
AS a motion picture this absorbing
story has been hailed by the critics
as one of the finest productions ever
seen ON the screen. But II must be
understood that this is the play, not
the picture that is now coming here.
With scenes laid in the haunts OF
New York's underworld, in village
on the side of a giant mountain and
on the shore of a roaring ocean, the
possibility for scenic investiture are
readily understood.
But the chief interest is the strik-
ing story, which centers about the
venerable figure of an old patriarch,
who is credited with the power to
heal the sick and make crippled limbs
whole again. To him come doc"
Madison and his band Of crooks from
New York, with the idea of cashing
in on his powers. But 1t does not
work out as they calculated. for hid
den away in each of them is leayen
of good, which slowly comes TO the
surface under the influence of then
wholesome environment. In a most
marvellous way the criminals are re-
claimed from the paths of crime. A
cast of unusual ability enacts the
various roles, including. Ted Mclean
Dixie Blair, Mile Freeman, Bessie
Dainty, Frank Readick, Cameron
Clemens, Hal Crane, Helen Adair, and
Albert Anderson.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-01-16

Mr.. Hotchkiss of the Hennepin
Mortgage company, Minneapolis, was
in Mankato yesterday on business.
Mrs. Kenneth Crane and Miss
Ethel Thomas of Garden City were
visitors in this city on Friday.
Miss Lizzie Wilmes of Eagle Lake
spent Friday with friends in this city.
Mrs. ID. Nelson of Rapidan was a
visitor in Mankato yesterday.
Mrs. l.. Pierce of Good Thunder
spent yesterday with friends in Man
kato
Mrs. E. w. Gleason and Miss. Abbie
Gleason were among the out town
visitors here on Friday.
Misses Sarah Cole and Emma Koch
of Winnebago were visitors in this
city yesterday. f'@@ u,
Miss Laura McCargar of Judson
was Mankato visitor on Friday.
Mrs. A. C. WILDER and Mrs.. G.
Wendlandt of Vernon Center visited
with friends here on Friday.
Mrs. L. R. Norman of Lake Crys-,
tai was visitor between trains in
this city today.
Mrs. Albert Haase and Mrs. A. H.
Werner of Blue Earth spent the day
in this city.
]. E. Palmer superintendent of the
Great Western road to st. Paul, w. c.
Gross. superintendent of maintainence
of way of st. Paul, B. w. Quick. divi-
sion agent at Redwing, were all in
the city attending to business matters
yesterday.
Conductor Ray Reynolds of the
Great Western line has returned to
this city after enjoying a vacation for
several days.
Car Foreman II. C. Finger of the
Great Western line here, who was in
jured sometime ago, has recovered
sufficiently 20 return to his work.
Good Thunder Herald: Mr.. and Mrs.
IT, W. Kiesel and son of Mankato were
Sunda. visitors here. They have been
spending the holidays with relatives
in Jackson. ]. w. was in the home
ly" man contest at Mankato and as
the dark horse was for time top
notcher, but P. M. Ferguson has now
been declared the winner. pete" is
not SO homely as he might be, even
if the votes so declared.
Madison Lake Times Joe Kern
came up from his farm near Mankato
Friday for brief visit. Jos is about
to remodel his house, install electric
lights and all the ether doc dads and
civilized comforts he can think of and
make his place into one of the kind
you read about in thee country gent.
And we'll Eet a cookie Mrs. Kern will
have something to say Wheniit comes
to arranging for the chicken departa
ment.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-01-16
REX CIGAR STORE ROBBED
Burglars at Night Obtained S14.5o
From The Cash Register.


Burglars visited the Rex Cigar store
1OS South Front street, last week.
Entrance was gained to the building
by smashing window in the rear
of the store. The providers made their
way to the front part of the store and
are reported to have looted the cash
register of 14.50,which had been left
there.
Evidently fearing to- turn on the
electric lights the burglars are re-
ported to have used a tallow candle
as a light which to carry out their
operations The stub of the candle is
to have been found near the cash re-
2ister.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-01-16

City Engineer Harvey Dart re-
turned from st. Paul Friday evening.
While there Mr.. Dart. whos,is presi-
dent OF the Minnesota Surveyors and
Engineers society. arrangedlfo for the
annualf convention of that society
which will be held i'm Minneapolis on
February q 10, 20. and n with head
quarters at the. West Hotel.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-30

they are likely to be disappointed IN
their dear ambitions.
There is a forbidding sign for men
in positions OF authority since they
will meet many crises and viii be
troubled by OBJECTIONS among their
supporters or their subordinates. It
is not an suspicious day for political
initiative.
Repeatedly astrologers have given
warning that plots and intrigues
would be numerous as the summer
advanced Secret dictators will d.
rect and misdirect various organlZa-
tons and women should be particu-
larry careful about joining new So
cieties or clubs. According TO GER
tain psychic laws new power attracts
sinister forces and the voting priv
uege viii cause many strange IN
trlgues to be inspired.
Labor continues subject TO influ-
ences for discomfort and for troubles
Of various sorts in which leaders
may be discredited-
Women at this time are subject to
a direction OF the stars for dual ac-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-30
XVII.



What sign Of the zodiac are per-
/ sons born under during the llrsL
. three weeks OF July?
2-What do birds lay white eggs In
| conspicuously placed nests, and tinted
/ ones IN sheltered places2
9-What characteristics are termed
Ieonine2
4-What kind Of wood makes the
best Goals for an outdoor fire2
6-Who IS the biggest farmer IN
I the United States2
! s-What are the insignia o. the
! Automobile Club OF American
Tin what direction should a trout
s-What is the tsst time Of the day
to cut flowers2
SLOW many orders are there Of
| the Camp Fire Girls OF American
1o-What great American harbor Is
/ called the Port of the Setting sun
Answers to Yesterdays XVII
The breeze comes from local
variations OF light nature In the gen
AN anodyne IS something that
! soothes OF relieves pain, the word
l being usually applied only to msd1-
/ cines that produce such results
/ S-The Boy Scouts OF America were
| organized in 1910.
"a sunshade hat is one with a
l brim that makes the use OF q paraSol
l unnecessary, and is FASHION OF
! Erandma's day come into favor again.
5-Relaxation is a complete let
] ting 20" or Ioosening Of tension, as OF
j nerves and muscles in perfect rest
6-Restoration IS supplying anew
reproducing. or restoring waste or
The famous tree known as Mark
Twain" is the tallest in the celebrated
l 1IaripOse Big Tree grove in the 4ose-
mite National park, standing Sa1 feet
( in height.
s-The city fathers Of Newark, \.
J.. have erected a tent city OF $4,000
/ tents to provide summer homes for
Z evicted tenants who could find no
other shelter.
s-The city OF Marietta. Ohio, was
named for Marie Antoinettes the beau
tiful queen Of France
ia pathescope is machine for
showing motion pictures in the home
or camp, which is as easily operated
as q victrola and is a popular amu5e-
lment.-Thompson Feature Service
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-30

Kodak Finishing. See Gandara-Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-30
FAST TINE IN
RACE TRY0UTS
Entries in Gasoline Speed
Events Make Fast Time
On Oval Track.

Entries for the Juarez race track au-
tomoble races on July Z are making
excellent time in tryouts around the
big oval speedway. Tuesday after
noon J. Mcnamara, promoter Of the
speed events held the watch on some
Of the fast cars and II was discovered
that many had broken track records
Some Of the tine made in tryouts
follow:
hour.
Mulberry, Duesenberg, 81 miles per
hour.
Trent Hudson, 81 miles per hour.
Rickerson, Revere, so miles per
hour.
Bown, Maxwell. 70 miles per hour.
Wiseman. Wiseman special. 7s miles
Der hour.
Gnpin, Mercer. 70 miles per hour
Nonyer, Buick, 70 miles per hour.
Five events are on the program for
the speedway show including a so mile
free for all. One special event, mo-
torcycle race against time by Joe
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-30
HOROSCOPE
THURspAY. JULY i. II.

THIS is a day Of contrary influences,
according to astrology. Although
Saturn and Uranus are in benefic
aspect early in the morning. Mars
and the Sun are adverse later. Mer-
curry is in friendly sway in the
evening
Great divisions OF opinions and
much chaotic thought are probable
at this time, owing to the planetary
conditions which have a strongly
designating influence on the human
mind.
While there will be a clarifying
OF sentiment on public matters there
viii be also grave dissensions even
among persons OF the same family
or organization
Mars and the Sun are IN an aspect
foreshadowlng trouble among lead
ers in church denominations, political
associations and Women's clubs.
This isc not a favorable influence
for soldiers, or for men and women
in any branch Of public service. since
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-30

tivities. home duties and public re-
sponsibilitles both increasing
Persons whose birthdate II Is may
have an exacting year. They should
be exceedingly careful in all impor-
tant activities.
Children born on this day may be
very fond Of company and excite
ment These subjects Of Cancer have
the moon as their principal ruler
Copyright, 1920, by the Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-30
MORE PROHIBITION AGENTS
NEEDED TO ENFORCE LAW

The prohibition force in FL Paso.
under J. H Fleming. agent in charge.
is inadequate TO combat the traffic in
Illicit liquors and drugs, in the opin-
ion OF W. H Kennedy, supervising
field agent for the southwestern pro-
hibition division
For this reason Mr.. Kennedy. who
was in FL Paso Tuesday for a brief
inspection Of the local force, has
promised AIr. Fleming he viii petit
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-30
NAVAJ0S LEAD IN
TRIBES CENSUS

Phoenix. Ariz., June so.-The Navajo
Indian tribe. in northeastern Arizona
numbers 1874. said to be the largest
single tribe Of Indians remaining in
the United States according TO an an
nouncement last night at the district
CENSUS office here With this emu
meration completed, district super
visor sam Bradner said his task was
finished and his office closed
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-30

ton Washington for additional men
for FL Paso.
Before leaving Mr.. Kennedy said he
considered this one Of the most i'm
portant points OF the Mexican border
10 be guarded against the smuggling
Of liquors and drugs, as there is a
heavy traffic in both at this place He
also expressed qualification at the re-
suits obtained by Mr. Fleming with
his small force OF men
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-30

system 70 be installed in Juarez will
be completed Wednesday afternoon. Il
Is said Y. e Ware, a contractor Of
FL Paso. will confer with mayor Fran
cisco D. Gonzales and the Juare1 city
council concerning the plans.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-30
TAMMANY WARD CHIEF
INDICTED For BRIBERY

New York. June S0.-Ihomas Shee-
han. Tammany chieftain Of the fourth
New York assembly district, was in
dicted by the Bronx county grand
Jury yesterday for alleged attempted
bribery OF a Juror in the case OF Dr,
Julius Hammer, who was convicted
last week Of having performed an IN
necessary operation on a woman who
subsequently died
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-30

Buck viii be on the program also.
Buck will ride q Farley No
one has been found speedy enough 70
challenge Buck. as yet, promoter Nc
Namara states
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-30
By DUNK Bolts.

THE postmaster was seen this NOM
1 ing sweeping off the front porch at
the postoffice, and would have made
much better progress but a crowd
gathered and began to wonder what
his motive was.
Cricket Hicks is missing. he must
have followed the dramatic show COM
pany away from Tickville Tuesday
night, as he was heard to declare that
he was going to get even with the
villain for treating the widow woman
so rough In the third act If It took
him all summer.
>
It is feared that Fletcher Henstep Is
losing interest in the things Of life.
Last Sunday somebody came in
church late and Fetch didn't even look
around to see who it was.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-30
TEACHER CONVICTED ON
STATE ANTI-GERMAE LAW

Aurora. Neb., June 30.-Robert 7.
Mayer, was found guilty yesterday IN
county district court on a charge OF
violating a state law designed to
In Nebraska schools Mayer was
charged with teaching German dur
ing school hours in n parochial school
He was fined S25 and costs, but
stated he would appeal to the su-
preme court.
CONFER on JUAREz SEWERS.
Plans for the new $4,000 sewerage
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1920-09-17

The picture above shows some OF
the gambling paraphernalia seized by
the Michigan State Police in one
OF their raids on the so-called sport
ing" fraternity. Investigation has dis
closed that many OF the pieces OF
gambling apparatus are ingeniously
devised to cheat the sucker" who
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1920-09-17
TROOPERS RESCUE
Uht ORDINATE GIRL
STATE POLICE BREAK UP DRUNK
EN- DE6AUcH IN CEMETERY
NEAR LANSING.

Three youths and three young wo.
men were brought into the State Pc.
lice headauarts-. at East Lansing the
other night b. u detail OF troopers.
One OF the girls was badly In need
of medical attention because OF wood
alcohol poisoning. The young men
and the girls were all stupefied with
liquor and the one young woman in
question was In commissions when
found by the constabulary. The sex.
tette was rounded up near Mt. Hope
cemetery. where the six were making
a nights orgy Of It.
The screams Of one of the girls at.
tracted the attention OF a woman In
the neighborhood who called up Cant
High. In command OF the constabulary
at East Lansing during Mai. Marsh
absence. A detail was Immediately
sent The young woman suffering
from commissions was hurried to Lam.
sing and given medical attention. Her
companions were taken to the CITY
JAIL and allowed TO. sleep OF their
debauch-
An automobile in which the sextetts
had ridden to Mt. Hope cemetery was
also brought to Lansing by the con.
stabulary The party was well sup
Piled with whiskey and lemon extract.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1920-09-17
vson,iscuous Planting OF Flowers,
! Trees, and Shrubs 10 Not to Be
Recommended.

The main planting OF any country
place should be Of trees and shrubs
Flowers should be u led ms decorations
They may be throw In freely about
the borders of the place; not in beds
tn the center of the lawn. They show
OF better when seen against a back
ground; this background may be fo-
Mage, a building. rock or fence.
Where to plant flowers Is really
more important than what to plant
ItI sront of bushes. in the corner by
tfe steps, against the foundation OF
flie residence or hothouse along a
fence or walk-theSe are the places
Tor flowers. A single petunia plant
against a background of foliage is
worth dozen similar plants In the
renter Of the lawn. Too many flowers
make a place overgaudy. Too much
paint may spoil the effect of good
building. The decoration Of yard
as Of a house, should be dainty.
The open-centercd yard may be
picture, Sthe promscuously-plant
yard may be nursery or forest. A
little color scattered in here and there
pats tile finish To the picture. A dash
Of color gives spirit and character to
The brook or pond, to the ledge OF
rocks. to the old stump or to the
pile Of rubbish.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1920-09-17
(Aug. 81, Sept. 3, 10, II, 1920
STATE OF MICHIGAN

The Probate Court for the County
Of Baraga.
At a session of said Court, held at
the Probate Office in the Village Of
L'Anse, in said County, on the Oath
day of August A. D. 1920.
Present: Hon. Joseph j. O'Con-
nor, Judge of Probate.
In the Matter of the Estate of
Carl (also known as Charles) Hart
vigh, Deceased.
Laura Hartvigh, executor of said
estate, having filed in said Court her
petition praying that the time for the
presentation of claims against said
estate be limited and that time and
place be appointed to receive, exam
inc and adjust all claims and demands
against said deceased by and before
said Court.
1t Is Ordered, That four months
from this date be allowed for credi-
tors to present their claims against
said estate:
1t Is Further Ordered, That the
3Oth day of December, 1920, at ten
o'clock in the forenoon, at said Pro-
bate Office, be and is hereby appoint
ed for the examination and adjust
merit of all claims and demands
against said deceased, and that notice
thereof be given by publication of a
copy Of this order once each week,
for three successive weeks previous
to said day Of hearing, in the L'Anse
Sentinel, newspaper printed and
circulated in said County.
JOSEPH J. O'CONNOR,
(SeaI.) Judge of Probate.
A true copy.
Joseph j. OConnor,
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1920-09-17
STATE POLICE PROVE. THAT
"M0ONSHlME" IS DANGEROUS
ANALYSIS SHOWS WHISKY MADE
BY AMATEUR DIsTILLERs IS
LIKELY TO CAUSE DEATH.

One thing which the activities OF
the vigilant troopers OF Michigan State
Police have demonstrated beyond a
doubt is that self-poisoning Is lux
ury In this State. Analyses OF the
potent spirits seized in many raids
prove indisputably that the great ma
5ority Of the "moonshine'' whisky made
and sold in Michigan Is highly poison
GUS. And yet its vendors obtain for
this vile and deleterious concoction
luxury prices.
In raiding moonshiners and destroy
ing Illicit stills. the State Police have
not only enforced the law as to pro-
hibition. but they have enforced that
against murder
Blindness. insanity, death-these are
some of the things which come in
the wake of drinking the stun which
money-eager men distill in secret
places to sell to the credulous and
the foolish. Ignorant Of the chemical
reactions of spirits and metals. these
moonshiners risk the penalties Of pris-
on in order to produce liquors 80 vile
that 1t seems strange that they can
find victims to buy them.
No matter what the sympathy OF
the individual may be with regard to
the prohibition laws. there can be no
difference Of opinion as to the need
of some force to ferret out the makers
of these criminal and crime-producing
beverages. The findings OF the chem
lists show that most OF the moonshin-
ers are potential murderers. whether
they know It or not
The service of the State Police In
this respect is a life-saving service.
even though 1t may win curses instead
OF credit from the persons whose
health and even lives would be periled
II they were allowed to secure the
raw, poisoned spirits which they crave.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1920-09-17
CATCHING BOTTLES ~
IS POLICE TRICK
MooNsHiNER's ATTEMPT TO DEG.
TROY EVIDENCE Is FoiLED
BY ALERT WATCHERS.

Catching bottles Of whiskey as they
were thrown through the window by
the wife of foreigner living Just over
the county line in Genesee county. the
other evening, State Poeice officers
gathered up enough evidence to war
rent arrest Of the couple for violating
the prohibition law. Three stills
were also taken. Corp. Cleghorn fig.
ured most prominently for the State
Police and the arrests which followed.
Sheriff Sprule had received a tip
that whiskey was being made and sold
at the place. His informant told him
that a large part Of the whiskey was
coming into his county. He communi-
Gated with Sheriff Chestnut OF Gene.
see county and the State Police and a
raid was planned.
Under-sheriff Pardee and Corp.
Cleghorn Of the State Police met I'm
der-sheriff johnson and several depu-
ties OF Genesee county at Lennon, and
drove to the house in question. AS
they approached. owners of the place,
who had been away. arrived. Both ran
into the house and second later bot
ties Of whiskey began crashing
through the window. The officers
caught all but one Of them.
Meanwhile. Corp. Cleghorn and dep
uties had entered the house and found
the still. The apparatus, together with
the whiskey. and two prisoners were
taken to Flint and the law-violators
locked up.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1920-09-17
STATE POLICE SEARCH
FOX ChILD'S SLAYER
WILL NOT GIVE UP UNTIL MUIR
DERER OF BEATRICE HIckox
rs FOUND.

Investigation Of the murder OF Be-
atrice Hickox, 13-year-old girl who
was slain near Potterville, Eaton coun-
ty, is being. carried on by the State
Police and, there il no intention OF
dropping the case until the murderer
has been made to pay the penalty for
his crime.
The girl was killed only a short
distance from her home as she was
carrying water to brother working
in the field. She was strangled and
her head crushed with q rock. The
search was taken up by Eaton county
officials and than the State Police
were called In.
The case developed angles Of a
mysterious nature and every effort
is being made to solve 1t.