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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-28
TIMBER LOSS WAS HEAVY
From Saturdays Daily.
ASSOCIATED Press Dispa

ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.1
ST. Paul, May 22-The recent for
est fires near Craig destroyed 10000
worth of logs and cedar products
awned by the Minnesota Cedar and
Logging company, John H. Nelson,
forest ranger at Deer river. reported
today to state forester w. T. Cox
The loss on state timber in the same
fire was small. The origin of the
fire has not been established
Ranger Nelson predicts that the
fire hazard in the Craig district
which was swept last year by tor
nado will continue through the sum-
mer and recommends the continuing
maintainence of a special patrol
service there.
Rains during the last few days
have been light, the ranger said, but
have results in some Improvement
in the general situation. Forester
Cox today prepared the resolution
adopted by the state forestry board
asking the state board of relief to
continue to provide funds with
which to pay fifty five extra patrol
men after June1. The resolution
probably will be acted upon by the
relief board late next week, it was
said
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-28
EFFECT CHURCH MERGER
Welsh Presbyterians Are Joined a
Conference Sessions.
ASSOCIATED Press ID

ASSOCIATED fTeSS DlSpdtCu.I
Philadelphia, May 22.-Presbyter-
ians accomplished giant stride to-
ward church unity today when the
merger with the Welsh Calvinistic
Methodists. also known as the Welsh
Presbyterian church, was officially
consecrated. This action and de-
cision to wage unceasing war against
dissertation or legalized attacks on
Sabbath observance marked today's
session of the general assembly, the
governing body of the Presbyterian
church in the United States.
The union with the Welsh church
was consummated with the seating of
twenty-five delegates. The merger
transfers $1,000 communicates to
the Presbyterian church with $50
churches, 100 ministers, 600 elders,
six synods and sixteen presbyteries.
Under the terms of the consolidation
Welsh ministers are entitled to the
same provisions as the Presbyterian
clergymen. The decision to fight for
Sabbath observance came after the
Rev. DR.. H. L. Bowlby. secretary of
the Presbyterian committee on Sab
bath observance had declared a con-
certed movement is being made all
over the United States to keep Sun
day open"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-28
SURVEY ALASKAN LANDS
New Country In North Fast Opening
To Settlers.

To Settlers.
Anchorage, Alaska, May 1.-[By
The Associated Press]-According to
the report of Alexander T. Vogelsang,
acting secretary of the interior, over
1,000,0 900 acres of agricultural land
has been surveyed in the territory of
Alaska to the end that it may be
available for entry and patent under
the public domain laws. A consider
able portion Of this land is within
country traversed by or tributary to
the government railroad now being
constructed in Alaska
Under the coal lands leasing law
enacted in October, 1914, coal lands
in the Boring River, Cook Inlet, Ma
tanuska and Nenana coal fields have
been divided into leasing blocks or
units, ready for sale. The two last
named fields are tributary to the gov
eminent railroad.
New townsites have been estab-
lished upon the public lands along the
line of the railroad and lots for bust
ness and residential purposes dis
posed Of through the Land and Indus
trial Department of the Alaskan En-
cheering Comm ission.
AS soon as arrangements are COM
pleted for traffic on the government
railroad large numbers of settlers
are expected to rush into the agri-
cultural districts.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-28
SIMS IN PRAISE OF NAVY
REAR ADMIRAL ADDRESSED
THE WAR COLLEGE
Urges Creation of Public Conf.
dence In Work of This
Fighting Force
N.Y.
From Saturdays Daily.
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.1

lASSOClateQ IreSS D1SpatCh.I
Newport. R. l., May 22-Rear Al
miral William S. Sims, president OF
the naval war college in his address
at the graduation of this years class
today, said that, barring a very few
cases "our navy personnel not only
responded to all requirements, but
exceeded our most sanguine expec-
tations in the endurance. zeal and
loyal initiative they displayed" in the
world war.
This applies" he added, mot only
TO the forces in the war zone, but to
the navy IN general, and particularly
TO the very intelligent and skillfull
handling of the transport services in
effective cooperation with the forces
Urges Good influences.
He urged the members of the class
to explain to the officers under their
command the great influence tIey
might exert for good or for evil
upon the civil population in wartime.
This is matter" he said (which
concerns the peoples confidence or
lack OF confidence In thei: military
exerted through the unofficial opin
ions expressed by officers to their
civilian acquaintances. and by the re-
Election of these opinions in the press.
That these opinions had a marked
influence upon the conduct of the
late war, there can be no doubt, nor
can there be any doubt that this in
firence was determinal.
Critics Are Legion.
Admiral Sims said that during the
war he received many letters of cri-
ticism for leading members of the
government" naval officers and civil
ianS.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-28
LEG CUT OFF AT KNEE
Serious Accident Occurred To
]. A. Johnston, Mankato,
In Chicago
From Saturdays Daily.

TtSu' SataIoay . Sobys
James A. Johnston of 317 Madison
avenue. this city, while working in
the Northwestern railroad yards at
Chicago yesterday evening at 4:55 as
a switch tender. had the misfortune
to have his right leg cut off at the
knee, according to a telegram sent
here last night by Superintendent NJ.
]. Boyle of Winona. The accident
happened at Lake and Rockwell
streets in that city.
1t was only three weeks ago that
Mr.. Johnston left Mankato to accept
the position as switch tender, which
had been secured for him through the
influence of William Spornitz. local
joint agent of the Northwestern and
Omaha roads at this city. What
makes the accident more serious than
usual is due to the fact that Mr..
Johnston lost his left arm. while
working in the capacity Of brakeman
in the local Northwestern yards abou:
twenty five years ago.
The wife of the injured man was
notified of the accident, and left for
Chicago this afternoon.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-28
ROBBED HOTEL TILL
Hotel Clark at Redwood Falls Tried
to Make His Getaway.

T1OISI StdTk dI hCeWOOQ dis FlSQ
to Make His Getaway.
Redwood Falls, May 24.--The night
clerk at Hotel Ramsey, formerly of
Minneapolis, who went by the name
of Jasper Donovan, stole the contents
of the till which was something over
$40 in money and also some stamps
and clothing and lit out afoot for
Morgan latter the last buss from the
Minneapolis and st. Louis train had
arrived early Friday morning.
Sheriff Louis Kise was notified
early in the morning and went to
North Redwood and Morton thinking
that the fugitive from justice might
have tried to get to the cities by the
railroad.
Deputy Sheriff Harry Beatty went to
Delhi for the same purpose but moth
ing had been seen or heard OF the
thief
Later Mr.. Kise heard that a man
had been seen footing it down the
track toward Morgan. The Sheriff
went down to that city and located
his man and brought him to this city
and locked him in the county jail. He
pleaded guilty before Judge C. F.
Martin, and was bound over to the
grand Jury. 1t is understood that the
thief will be taken to New Ulm the
fore part of this week and receive his
sentence by Judge Olsen.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-28

Robert e. Stewart, travelling pas
senger agent Of the Milwaukee road
with headquarters at st. Paul, call
ed on friends in this city yesterday
afternoon.
NJ. E. Simmons. travelling passen-
ger agent of the Western Pacific
lines with headquarters at Omaha
spent yesterday in this city in the
interests of the road he represents.
Archie F. Kramer, a travelling
representative of the Yawman and
Erbe Manufacturing company of Ro-
chester, N. Y, is home on visit
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Kramer.
Albert Lea Tribune: Chris. Stein
er. one of the city commissioners Of
Mankato was in the city enroute to
Charles City, Ia, where he Will at
tend the funeral of his niece, Mrs.
Reko who died suddenly at that place
Mr.. Steiner made The Tribune call
while in the city. This is one of the
gentlemen Of Mankato who received
the Albert Lea council members and
a few other Albert Lea citizens so
Hospitality at Mankato about two
years ago. The Albert Lea citizens
went to Mankato to look over the
water supply and the city's big res
ervoirs Mr.. Steiner along with 9TH
err Mankato business men took a day
off to accommodate the Albert Lea
bunch. The local visitors have al
ways remembered the courtesy ex-
tended by the Mankato men at that
time.
Edward Ario made business trip
to GAINESVILLE this afternoon.
w. A. Streater returned yesterday
from an auto trip to Lamberton and
other nearby towns. He states that
all corn planting has been completed.
and small grain never looked bet
Tor
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-28
iiuoE

The Ladies' Aid society held its
regular meeting at the home of Mrs.
Walter WilkinSon Wednesday after
noon, but was not very largely at
tended owing to so much sickness
in the neighborhood. The next
meeting place has not yet been de-
Mrs. NJ. Phalin is visiting Miss
Esther OFT in North Dakota for a
few weeks.
P. ]. Harvey is seriously sick at
Emmanuel hospital. At this writing he
is reported to be slightly improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Crowley and
daughter were Mankato callers
Mrs. Elva Mosher called on Mrs.
George OFT Monday afternoon.
Several neighbors kindly assisted
George OFT with his blowing Tues
day.
Q, Mrs John Nenora visited her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Klabel
Saturday and Sunday.
The Farmers club meeting was
quite largely attended Saturday
night. The program consisted of a
speech by the county, agent. Mr..
Mr.Coe. Mr.. Tanner and Mr.. Cate also
ing will be held at the school house
Saturday evening, June 10.
Mr.. and Mrs. George OFT have e.
turned from Rochester where they
have been consulting the doctors in
regard to Nona's lame hip. 1t was
first thought to be tuberculosis Of
the bone, but after several consulta-
tions it was decided that is q d.
sease of the muscle and nerve or
possibly a light case of infantile
paralysis brought on by the whoop-
ing cough. She is now improving
and Is able to walk about the house
alone.
Mrs. Elgin Boutwell, is quite sick
at the home Of her father with the
measles.
Louis Tietz visited his brother,
Arthur Sunday.
Miss Marie Musser is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Herman Buchholtz be-
fore returning to her home in Col
orado.
B. L. Miller and daughter Alma
were st. Clair callers Wednesday
afternoon.
Corn planting is just about COM
pleted in this vicinity.
DR.. ]. l.. Macbeth and Miss Sadie
Eaton of st. Clair were quietly mar
ried in the twin cities last week. The
news of the marriage came as a
great surprise to friends and &C.
quaintances in this vicinity.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-28
CHARGE OF FORGERY
That Is Made Against One Woman In
Mortgage Transaction.


Mortgage Transaction.
Entanglements in alleged high f.
nancing rivaling the work of their
sterner brothers have brought one
woman into criminal court on the
charge of forgery, with another as
the complainant, while the accused
charges that the complainant is the
one guilty of the crime, says The
st. Paul Dispatch.
avenue, wife of Theodore J. Strupp,
was arrested yesterday on the charge
of uttering a forged instrument in
the shape of a mortgage, to which
1t is alleged her husbands name was
forged. She was arraigned in police
court today. on the charge and the
case was continued until Thursday.
Mrs. Strupp, according to the
charge, negotiated a loan of 81 900 in
August, 1916, through Thomas J. Nc
Dermott, attorney, for his client,
Caroline T. McDermott of Blue Earth
county. The mortgage covered prop
ington and the money was to be used
to remodel three houses.
Mr.. McDermott paid her $500, it is
alleged, and was to pay the remain
der as needed. At the time the mort
gage was presented to him, Mr..
Strupp, it is alleged his wife said,
was in North Dakota, but she
brought in the mortgage with his
name signed to it.
The mortgage was assigned by
Mrs. McDermott to Mrs. Barbara
Lucius, 407 Niederhoefer street, and
when the latter attempted to fore
close it in Dakota county district
court in February, the husband con.
tested it on the grounds that he new
er signed the mortgage. Mrs. Lucius
charges that Mrs. Strupp forged her
husbands name and likewise Mrs.
Strupp charges that Mrs. Lucius sign
ed Mr.. Strupp's name to the mort
gage. The Dakota county court re-
fused to foreclose the mortgage.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-28
SEVERAL AUTO SMASHES
Winona Is the Scene Of Series O
Bad Accidents.

laSoOCldICo lCSo DlSpdICul
Winona, Mimi, May 24.-One per-
son is in the hospital, another is
seriously injured at her home and
four automobiles are wrecks today
as the result of Saturday night and
Sunday automobile accidents in
Winona. The most serious of the
accidents occurred on the Winona
dixie leading to the interstate bridg-
es.The injured are:
James Elder of Hastings, Mimi,
jaw broken and perhaps internally
injured, is in hospital.
Miss Winona Robb of this city,
ribs broken and internal injuries
feared confined to her home.
Eller, an automobile dealer of
Hastings, turned turtle with his car
last night about ten o'clock while
coming to Winona from the Wiscon-
sin side of the river. Miss Robb was
injured near Galesville, Wis, when a
car in which she was riding turned
over The other accidents in which
machines were damaged occurred in
the business district Saturday even
ing during the storm with only slight
injuries to the occupants.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-28
Spring Island

Spring Island is suffering an cpl
demic of measles. Nearly every home
has from one to four patients. Some
cases were very severe.
Richard Jones is building a fine
chicken house.
Alfred Kroeger has a new Overland
car.
Hats off to the faithful hen and her
ally, the incubator. Through their
combined efforts thousands of chick
ems are being Matched and the pros
poets of plentiful supply of deli
cious roasts and fries in the near flu
ture looks very bright
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Jaeger are back
from California where they spent the
last two wears
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-28
SELL KAISER'S PROPERTY
Throne Draperies Of Former Emper
or Placed on Sale

IAssOclated Press Dlspatch.J
New York, May 22.-Throne drap-
cries, the throne room hangtings and
furniture said to have graced several
of the erstwhile royal PALACES of for
mer Emperor Wilhelm of Germany
were put up for auction here today
- Permission to remove the former
German emperor's property, some
sixty five pieces, was granted, ac-
cording to Mr.. Povelsen, of Copen-
hagen, who brought the furnishings
to this country, only when he agreed
to be dictum Of the present German
government that proceeds of their
sale should be used to buy food for
resale in Germony.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-28
AFTER MOVIE TAXES
TAssociated Press Dispatch.

ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.I
Washington, May 22.-Internal rev.
enue collectors were instructed today
begin a campaign to force the pay
ment of admission taxes collected by
theatres and moving picture houses.
Reports to the treasury department
were declared to reveal that prob
ably five thousand such amendment
places had failed to turn in the taxes
collected from patrons.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-28
start EXPENSES PROBE.
CONGRESS TO LOOK INTO
POLITICAL "GREASE"
Orders For Witnesses Will Be
Sent Out at Once; Inqniry
To Begin
From Thursdays Daily.

ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch1
Washington, May 20.-Investiga-
tion of presidential candidates cam
paigns of both parties, including their
contributions and expenditures or
use of influence, was ordered today
by the senate. The resolution by
Senator Borah, republican, Idaho,
providing for an investigation by a
privileges and elections sub COM
mittee, was adopted without a rec
ord vote and with little discussion.
Orders For Witnesses.
With the membership of the inves-
tigating committee already chosen
tentatively, senate leaders said or
ders for witnesses will be sent out
Immediately for hearings late this
week If possible. 1t is proposed to
request a report of all presidential
campaign managers with their books
and vouchers showing contributions
and expenditures.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-28
DEATH OF CARL BUsKEY.
Aged and Respected Resident Passed
Away On Thursday.

away vi tHuTSOoJ.
Carl Buskey, aged and respected
resident of Blue Earth county, pass
ed away at Emmanuel hospital at
three o'clock Tuesday morning of
leakage Of the heart and old age.
Carl Buskey was born in Sweden in
1910 where he grew to manhood, TAX
ing up the trade of cabinet work. He
was married to Mary Anderson also
of Sweden. One child was born
there. They came to this country
fifty years ago and settled on their
farm, three and half miles east of
Eagle Lake, which was his home till
the time Of his death, his wife dying
in January of this year. He was a
kind and loving father, always hon
est in all his dealings. He leaves to
mourn his loss Erne of Mankato,
Mrs. Kump, Mankato, Albert of Eagle
Lake, Amanda and Will at home and
two sons dying when very small.
The funeral was held at the family
home Thursday afternoon at two
o'clock. The choir from Eagle Lake
rendered many pretty selections. He
was laid to rest in the Eagle Lake
cemetery beside his wife.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-28

Colonel F. L. Minnigerode and staff
consisting of Major G. A. Dahl, Cap
tain Edward V. Nyuuist, Captain Roy
Bates, and Captain Edward Owen left
at noon today for Worthington, where
the militia company of that city will
be inspected this evening by Colonel
Minnigerode.
Mrs. w. G, P. Smith will leave to-
eastern cities
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-28
BONUS FUNDS DWINDLE
Small Amount Remains For Pa
Ements Rx The State
CAssociated. Press Dispatch

ST. Paul, May 24.-Less than $780,
900 was available today in the state
treasury for payments of state SOL
d,Ars' bonuses, it was announced fol-
living departures of bonus board
sdembers for New York city where
tMey will attempt to sell large is
sue of bonus bonds to supply addi-
tional funds.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-28
GEORGE Is GRANDPAPA.
Mr.. GIotzbaeh Of Sleepy Eye Ha
That Proud Distinction.

That Proud Distinction.
Il takes the ordinary man some
time to adapt himself.to Circumstance
George Glotzbach, Jr. Saturday att
ernoon George put aside his tape
measure and yard stick, starched and
ironed his blue denims and proceeded
to develop his paternal functions over
the eleven pound son that arrived at
his home that afternoon, says The
Sleepy Eye Herald Dispatch. George
has now mastered that beautiful song,
Hush, my child, lie still and slum-
ber." It is hard to say who is really
the most proud. Papa or Grandpa
Glotzbach. Here is luck to the young
man and his adoring parents
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-28
SMALL GIRL is CHOKED
Police Hold Suspect For Foul Murder
OF Child.

IAS5UCIdI6U TT6SS I1SpdICH.I
Rhinelander, Wis, May 22.-Gwen-
dolyn, five year old daughter of Her.
bert Sherman of Gladstone, Mieil.,
was criminally assaulted and choked
to death late yesterday at Powell,
Wis, near here by an unknown as
sailant, according to word received
here today. A handkerchief was
stuck in her throat. A man is said to
be held by Hurley, Wis, police as a
suspect.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-28
Hearing On County Ditch.

4 Final hearing on county ditch No.
10, which is situated between Amboy
and Mapleton, was held this morning
at the court house before Judge w.
L. Comstock
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-28

Winona, Mimi, May 24.-Three
persons are reported killed and three
badly injured in the tornado that
struck Fisher Hills, a short distance
from Minnesota, Saturday afternoon.
The killed and injured are members
of the Schlecht family, according to-
telephone advices from Minnesota
this morning.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1920-08-27
WEAK ROPE
CAUSES DEATH
AVIATOR AND PARACHUTE or.
ORATORS DROP 1000 FEET.

Milford, Ia, Aug. 27.-Upon in
vestigation it has been found that the
fatal accident here Sunday, in which
Captain Adair of Oelwein, was in
stantly killed was due to the break
ing of the rope that held the para
chute bag to the plane.
Capt. Adair's stunt was to drop
from one airplane by means of par
achute to another plane at a lower
level, thence to the ground.
AS he leaped from the plane pilot
ed by one of the Donaldson brothers,
the rope that held the bag from
which the parachute was to slip gave
way and the entire apparatus came
loose from the plane.
The accident happened about Q
mile from the Donaldson aviation
field, where the planes went up and
the highest plane, from which Adail
jumped, was between $500 and A.
600 feet from the ground. So small
did Adair's body appear that the ma
jority of the onlookers thought it was
piece of paper floating to earth
The parachute artist was dressed in
white tights to make himself more
conspicuous.
The impact of the mans body with
the ground left hole almost Ia
inches deep.
Mrs Adair, the widow, arrived in
Milford today to take charge of hel
husbands body. There are also five
children surviving, one of the son:
performing the same parachute tsunt
that his father did. The son gave
exhibitions during the past week a
! Wayerly.
1t is estimated that more than 25,
600 people had gathered from the
lake region and surrounding towns
to witness this daring stunt. AS fal
as is known it was the first time thai
double parachute drop had evel
been attempted.
One week ago Capt. Adair exhibit
ed in Milford at the Donaldson field
At that time he did his single para
| chute drop from an altitude of 2,50t
feet very successfully.