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The Mankato free press., 1922-06-30

O'Connor were reported to have
been driven to the rear part OF the
Four Courts building and the belief
that they could not hold out much
longer was expressed in official
quarters.
Fowler's Hall in Parnell Square,
held by the Insurgents, also was
besieged and after fire had broken
out there shortly after noon, the
Irish vacuated it and moved to a
hotel in the vicinity where they be:
gan throwing up defenses.
Unofficial estimates were that
fifteen men had been killed and mum
bers of combatants wounded up to
the early afternoon and ii was ru-
mored that commandant O'Connor
of the irreguiars was among the
wounded.
Tried To Save Building
The artillery fire upon the Four
Courts was sparing in quantity from
the desire to save the ancient
building as far as possible and dur
ing the hour from noon TO one
o'clock not shot was fired from
the eighteen Founders from which
high explosive shells were being
sent into the structure.
Business proceeded almost as usual
in Dublin while the fighting was
going on. The citizens congregated
in crowds along the quays and on
the bridge over the Liffey to watch
the progress of the fighting. but
there was little to see. The posi-
ton of the building made a direct
attack difficult. The tramways
alcng the quays and on the heights
on the opposite side of the river
from the four courts suspended
service, but everywhere else traffic
was progressing. Even the shops in
close proximity to the Four Courts
were open.
Saving of Ammunition
The irregulars of the Four Courts
were outstanding their ammunition.
the forenoon was confined for the
most part to sharp shooting by men
concealed. along the route.
There were some casualties
among the crowds watching the
lighting, several spectators being
struck by sniper's bullets. Three
persons were wounded near Fowl
ers' Hall.
The free state troops were rein
forced by lorry loads of soldiers
from Mulligan and Germanst0wn
and the four courts was invested on
all sides
IrresuIars TAKE Buildings
Several buildings near the Four
Courts were Communicated by the
frregulars this afternoon.
Belfast, June 8.-Unconffrmed
reports received here from Dublin
this afternoon said the gates and
the main entrance of the -Four
Courts had been blown down and
some of the walls almost levelled.
The Mankato free press., 1922-06-30
Would HaDe Poultry
Hou ses, Fair Ground
Breeders and Fanciers Discuss
Proposition At Meeting
Monday Night.

-Fanciers and Breeders association
members held meeting Monday
evening AT the offices OF w. A. We
ber, secretarJ,. and treasurer Of the
association at tSe corner of Front
and Spring streets. The main pur-
pose of calling the. meeting was
for the passing of resolutions OF
coincidence and respect Sor the late
John w. Kollman, president Of the
association, who died about two
weeks ago at this city. 1t was voted
at the meeting 20 draw up resolu-
tions OF that kind to be spread on
the minutes of the meeting. and
to have copies OF it sent to the rela !
tives and members of the family OF
the deceased.
president John W. Kolfman was
forN a great many years prime
try industry 1t was, through his
efforts several years ago that the
Southern Minnesota Poultry associa
ton was formed, and later develop
ed into the present organization
known as the Breeders and Fanciers
association. At the time of his
death Mr.. Koilman was president
of theI later association.
C. o. Wilson, vice president of
the association, presided at the
meeting. Considerable discussion
was INDUCED in regard to the nee
essity Of a poultry house at Man
kato fair grounds. = was thought
that II the Mankato Fair associa-
ton comes ont big in its Fourth
of July celebration that perhaps It
can see its way clear to erect a
poultry house, which is very much
needed on the fair grounds.
The Mankato free press., 1922-06-30
NO ARRESTS IN SHOOTING
Authorities At Sea As To The
siayers OF John =. Major

Il
st. Clairsville, o., June 2S.-
John II. Major, a steam shovel op-
orator. shot to death yesterday DUR
ing an alleged attack by striking
miners upon an automobile in which
ne was riding oNjth two compan.
Ions, was errOneouSly SAID 70 nave
been an employe Of the Catherine
Coal company. at Uniontown Mai
or was employed at the Union Coal
Stripping company, with operations
near Lafafferty.
Major was going to the Union
Coal company strip mine at the
time he was shot, according to
county officials which investigated
the affair He was said to have ig-
nored a request of a mine union Of
ficial that he cease work as Q
steam shovel operator, having de-
clared, according to the officials.
that he was financially Interested
in the mine.
With Major at the time of ais
death were Clyde Major, his nep-
hew, and Clark Story, beth Of
whom were wounded. All are from
Hendersburg.
No arrests have been made In
connection with the shooting, Shef-
i'll r. T. Lynch declaring that he
has been unable 50 far to determ-
inc who did the shooting. About
200 men were said to have been in
the crowd which intercepted the
auto and from which the shots
were alleged to have been fired.
The Mankato free press., 1922-06-30
REUNION OF VETERANS
Former Service Men OF Eighty.
Eighth Division To Gather
IAssoclated Press Dlspatch;I

ASSOCldleC ITeSS DlSpdICul
Fort Smelling, June 2S.-Several
thousand former soldiers, from the
states of Illinois and Montana, vet
Grams of the SSth division will at
tend the reunion here of the Glover
leaf division as it is known, Sep
tember /, 2 and 8. E
Governors of the several states,
General John ]. Pershing, Calvin
Coolidge, vice president Of the Uni
ted States, and Hanford MacNider,
commander of the American Legion
are among the prominent guests
invited.
This years reunion is the second
the preceding annual get together
taking place at Des Moines, Iowa,
last September, when Charles Briggs
of st. Paul was elected chairman
of the SSth division association Re-
duced rail rates have been anpounc.
ed for the former service men who
will attend the convention
Delegates will be furnished on ar
rival with badge, tickets and pro-
gram, and assigned to army bar
racks at the fort, Just as in war
days. Renewing OF old acquains Z
tances viii keep the veterans busy
the first day, according to present
plans. Athletics, motion pictures,
singing. vaudeville, concerts by re-
gimental bands and other enter
tainment features are planned. Free
admittance to the Minnesota State
Fair has been granted to the ex-
soldiers OF the SSth on September 2
and a massive parade within the
fair grounds will be staged.
Each Sregimental Organization viii
hold it's separate reunion banquet
Saturday night at Fort Smelling. Ad-
dresses by governors of several of
the northwest states are scheduled
for Sunday afternoon, to be fol-
lowed by election of officers of the
division association. An athletic
field day will be put on.
The Mankato free press., 1922-06-30
LEAVE LIFE WINES ALONE
That Advice Is Given To Young
80 sters BY Robert z. Brown.

That Advice Is Given To Young
-s'z sters BY Robert z. Brown.
AS warning to the public, Ro-
bert E. Brown. manager for Man
kato, of the Northern State Power
company, today made a statement
concerning the dangers lying in
handling high tension wires, fol:
lowing the report of the death of
Ray Enz who was killed Saturday
when he touched p high tension
wire. while bathing In the river
near the plant OF the Minnesota
Pipe and Tile company. Manager
Brown said that whether the in
sulation is good or bad on a wire
carrying the voltage that is car
ried in the company lines. death is
almost a certainty if the person
touching the wire has his feet in
the water or has wet hands. He
said that the only time it is safe
to touch such wires is when the
hands and feet are entirely dry and
then there should be exercised the
greatest care. 1t is an excellent
practice, according to Mr.. Brown,
to leave live wires entirely alone
aud in case one is found in dan
gerous position it should be re-
ported to the police at once or to a
representative, of the power com
The Mankato free press., 1922-06-30
Threats To Non-Union
Miners Are Reported
Men Urged To Leave Their
Posts In The Herrin
Districts.
rAssocia.ed Press Dispatch.l

+. Herrin, Ills, June 28.-Reports
still were current today that main
tenance men were being warned by
striking union coal miners to leave
their posts at several mines near
here, but the rumors could not be
verified after investigation.
Union officials and miners denied
the reports which included one that
clerks and membes OF the office
force of a mine at Carterville, near
here who have been taking care of
the mine since the strike started
April l, had been told to quit their
Jobs and leave town.
Some mines in the districts are
being kept in repair by the clerical
forces who do not belong to the mi
ners' union, but the majority of the
mines are kept in condition by un-
Ion miners.
Despite the reported threats
against the caretakers, the situation
at all mines in the district was
quiet today. The condition of two
Of the wounded strike breakers in
the hospital here remained critical
and they are not expected to Live.
The Mankato free press., 1922-06-30
SCHOOL HOUSES SOLD
Buildings in RapIdan Conscitdated
District Were Disposed Of

Buildings in Raptdan ConSoltoaeeo
District Were Disposed Of
The four school houses OF the
Rapidan consolidated district were
sold yesterday The Spring Island
school was purchased by a group
of young men, who have reserved
the building for a community house.
The purchase price was 1850 and
S35 for the furnace. The Rapidan
Dam school house was purchased by
Charles Nelson for $360. He win
move the building to Rapidan.
where he will have 1t remodeied
into modern home. The land was
sold to Mrs. Dolly Nelson for $500;
the furnace for $25 and the wood
shed for $50. The Just school was
sold to Mr.. Herrlich for $3.50 and
the Jaeger school and land. one acre
at $170.50 to Mr.. st. John. Mike
Ryan was the auctioneer and W. I.
Councilman, clerk. The money
realized from the sale will he put
into the consolidated school fund
The new school is progressing
nicely. It is a fine building and viii
open for school duties in September.
All equipment and. furniture OF the
old schools usable will be put into
the consolidated building.
The Mankato free press., 1922-06-30
,KATO &C. PUTS
$500 INTO FUND
AID GIVEN TEN THOUSAND
( LAKES ASSOCIATION
BRINGING IN TOURISTS
Another Supply Of Fifty Man
kato" Automobile Plates
Is Received.

Ivan A. Copre of Saint Paul, exc,
cutiye secretary Of the Ten Thous-
and Lakes of Minnesota associa-
ton, appeared before the directors
of the Civic and Commerce asso-
citation yesterday and gave report
on the work done by that associa-
tion and solicited an appropriation
to help carry on the work this year.
The Minnesota legislature appro-
priated $4,000 when in session last
to the Minnesota Land and Lake
Attractions board, which board su-
pervises the work done by the Ten
Thousand Lakes of Minnesota As
sociation.
Two Year Period
This appropriation was made for
q two year period. The additional
funds required to carry out the
work, which is principally utilized
to advertise Minnesota as a nation
al Fairgrounds and recreation GEN.
ter, is secured from communities,
hotel and other establishments.
throughout the state
:, The directors of the Cfyac and
contribute 5000 for this year. Last
yCdI dUOuJ $fVV -Wdo SU0c&t4AS<NA W
the association together with bus
iness concerns such as banks, ho-
tells, restaurants, and confectton4ry
stores. Ted J. Karp, who is dt-
rector in the Lakes association. was
also present at the meeting.
Forum Committee Named
President A. J. Veigel announced
the appointment OF the following
members to serve on the committee
on membership meetings, viz,
Charles Z. Mayer, chairman. r. A.
Jensen, ]! z. Reynolds. e. w. VIII
lard, Mrs. G. M. Palmer, Mrs. 81. A.
Paterson, and Miss Sophia J. Lam
mers.
The Auto Pennants
It was announced at the meeting
that another supply of fifty Man
kato" automobile town Plates have
been received, and are now being
sold to parties desiring them for
their cars, the price being fifty
cents, pair which is less than cost.
wishing to secure these
plates, may get them at the offices
Of the. Civic and Commerce asso-
citation.
The Mankato free press., 1922-06-30
WOMAN IS HANDED
LIBERTYBY JURORS
DAISY CARPENTER FREED
OF MURDER CHARGE
JURY OUT SHORT TIME
Accusation of Daughter Founded
On Vindictive Spirit Is
Claimed.

1t required"but fifteen minutes
yesterday evening for the jury in
the State against Daisy Carpenter
to bring in a verdict of acquitting the
defendant of a charge Of first de-
gree murder preferred in an ind
ictment of the grand jury. The
allegations of the state were that a
OF Mrs. Carpenter on March IS,
the birth of the child, it was killed
by the defendant It was alleged
that the child was suffocated and
strangled.
The defense contended that the
child died OF natural causes inmed,
lately after birth and that Daisy
Carpenter was in no way the cause
OF the infants death.
For the state, the principal wit
ness was Viola Carpenter, a daugh-
ter of the defendant, who aas,> ac
cording to testimony, had some
little trouble with her family and it
was the contention Of the defense
that 1t was a vindictive spirit on
the part of the daughter that caus
ed the accusation
How Verdict Was Reached
One juror on the case who de-
cItned to have his name used, said
today that after the first action
electing Nels Nordgaard foreman
OF the jury. the first ballot was tax
en- which showed nine for acquittal.
two for conviction and one blank.
The second ballot showed eleven to
one for acquittal and the next TAX.
en- Immediately brought a verdict
for the defendant.
The same juror stated that in the
opinion of the jury members there
was not sufficient evidence to war
rant a conviction and that there
was no strong feeling for conviction
on the part Of any sitting in the
charges against Mrs. Carpenter s1e
was released from ne county Jail
wnere she has been incarcerated
since the time of her arrest and re-
turned with several of her daugh-
ters to her home in Butternut Val
ley.
Attorney c. o. Daley represent.
ed the defendant during the trial
and County Attorney C. E. Phillips
conducted the prosecution. Jurors
who sat ON the case were Carl
Franske, Nels Anderson, Earl Pag
enkopf, Martin Sturm, o. j. Lee,
Dan Brown, Alfred Smith, George
]. Huffman, Jerry Jones, Herman
Muellerleile,, and Adolph Tolzman,
and foreman, Nels Nordgaard
Osniandson Is On Trial
For the third time Marcus Os-
son is on trial in district court for
the alleged offense OF carnally
knowing one Ruth Hainka, fe-
male child under the age of eigh-
teen years. On two former occa-
sions in the same court juries dis
agreed in the case. Ruth Hainka
was brought to the court in this
county yesterday by an attendant
from the Girls school at Sauk
Center and will be the principal
witness for the state in the third
Osmandson trial.
Jurors sitting on the case are
Earl Duffield, Mrs. G. H. Schendel,
Edith Chase, Ernest Boehland, Ed.
Grogan, D. L. Bowen, Bernard Hen
nessey, George A. Hooson, Theo-
dore kopischke, Jessie Bequette,
E. NJ. Pressnall and Hugo Johnson.
The Mankato free press., 1922-06-30
RilIinu-Z Zimmerman

Before a background of palms,
ferns, ismilax and roses the wed
ding of Miss Marie Henrietta,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Adam
Killing, 908 East Mulberry street,
became the bride of Mr.. William
Zimmerman, son of Mrs. Ferdinand
Zimmerman of Nicollet at two
o'clock today at the home Of the
brides parents. To the. strains of
Lohengrin's Wedding March, the
bridal party took its place under
an arch which had been constructed
of smilax and roses and under
en-. Rev. A. Ackern1an, pastor OF
the German Lutheran church per
formed the ceremony in the pres
ence of near relatives and friends.
Little Dorothy Killing, niece of the
bride carried an ivory basket of
sweet peas and roses. She looked
very sweet in her white organdie
dress. Miss Hilda Zimmerman, sis
ter of the groom acted as the brides
maid and Mr.. John Killing, brother
of the bride was bestman. The
bride wo.e a blue crepe dress trim
med with white and she wore a
white picture hat with accessories
to match. She wore a corsage bou-
Qu6C OIL Tea roses. ne urlUSSlhdlu
was dressed in navy blue canton
crepe with hat to match and she
wore a corsage of pink roses. The
home was beautifully decorated for
the occasion with flowers and ferns.
Following the ceremony .recep-
tion was held and those who as
sisted were the Miss Loretta Goble,
Zita Guth, Mrs. H. Currier~ and Mrs.
Fred F'rogley. The table was dec
Grated very artiscally with large
wedding cake forming the center.
At each cover a small bouquet Of
flowers was placed The young
couple were the recipients of many
beautiful gifts of cut glass and
silver.
Mr.. and Mrs Zimmerman left on
the evening train for the cities and
Duluth and win be at home after
July Is. Friends and relatives Of
the happy couple wish them happi
ness and prosperity.
Out of town guets present were
Mrs. Ferdinand Zimmerman and
daughter Hilda and sons Edwin and
Emmanuel. Martha and Eleanore
Stolz and Ruby Ginkel, all of Mic
olelt and William Killing of Mime
apolis, brother of the bride.
Mr.. Zimmerman is employed at
the Lampert Lumber company.
The Mankato free press., 1922-06-30
Picnic WAS Outlined

At the regular meeting of the E.
F. u. lodge last evening it was de-
cided to discontinue the meetings
during July and August. A picnic
was outlined for July 3, at Squirrel
Nest Grove, Lake Washington, for
all e. F. U. Members and their fam
lilies. Each member is asked to
bring family dish, sandwiches and
dishes. Coffee and cream will be
furnished. All are asked to meet at
the Odd Fellows hall at 1:30 p. m.
The Mankato free press., 1922-06-30
WILL PROBE BLACK RUST
Federal Expert Will Investigate
Traces Found In This State
IAssociated Press Dlspatch:l

- Associated Press Dispatch
Minneapolis, June pa federal
epidemiologist will investigate the
finding of traces of black stem
rust on grain crops in certain Sec
tions of central Minnesota, in an
effort to determine the cause of
the rust, it was announced today
by the conference for the Proven
ton of Grain Rust here.
The conference declared in some
of the counties where rust was
found the state had completed its
survey of the barberry bush men
ace, and all known barberry bushes
have been dug up. An effort will
be made to ascertain If there has
been a sprouting of new bushes,
an acknowledge source OF rust.
The Mankato free press., 1922-06-30
WAS MODERN EVE
ST. Paul Residents Saw Real Pre-
sentation September Morn

IUnited Press Dtspatch.I
st. Paul, June zS.--Police today
admitted ST. Paul is a city beau
tiful, but far from being a garden
of Eden. A young woman about
twenty years old. insisted that it
was summer and that she was Eve,
regardless of the fact that her
husband refused to play Adam.
Clad only in straw hat and
smiles she sailed forth in the VII
cinity of Courtland and Rose
streets. Police arrived after the
young lady had insisted on board.
ing aIstreet car over the blushing
protest OF the conductor. They
covered her with a blanket and
held her for examination.
The Mankato free press., 1922-06-30
DRUGGISTS MUST REPORT
Should Make Statement To inter-
nal Revenue Collector :,


Captain Frank J. Nenno, chief
deputy revenue collector for the
Mankato district, stated today to
The Free Press that all drug hand
lers, who come under the Harrison
narcotic law must have their re-
ports in the hands OF the revenue
not later than Saturday July first.
This would include all physicians,
veterinarians, hospitals, sanitoriums
ETC., will have to report all opiates
and other narcotics in their pos
session on that date,
The proprietors of all pool halls,
billiard halls, owners OF auto liver
les, pleasure boats, will have to
file reports during the month Of July
with the. revenue officer.
For any further information re.
garding the above, call the United
States revenue office at the post.
Office building In Mankato.
The Mankato free press., 1922-06-30
Says Rail Strike inevitable.

IAssUCIattq FTtss DIspztcn:
Minneapolis. June2S.-R~ H. Henning
president of the Federated Shop Crafts
OF 81 North West Railroads who re-
turned from Chicago today where he
helped count strike ballots Of shopmen,
said that a strike was inevitable July
/. unless the railroads agree to the
shopmen's demands.
The Mankato free press., 1922-06-30
Prnnress of Corn

NV. Olson Of the Jones Ford
road in South Bend township has
sweet corn in his field that is al.
ready tasseled and he hopes to be
able to pick some ripe ears by July
Fourth. Mr.. Olson lives on the
old Lackerby farm.
The Mankato free press., 1922-06-30
WILL CONSIDER OFFER
DR.. Soute May Be Called To Head
University Wisconsin

Athens, Ga, June 2S.-Dr, A. NJ.
Soule, president of the State Col
lege of Agricultural here, has been
asked if he will consider an offer
to become president of tae Univer.
sity, of Wisconsin and has replied
in the affirmative. he stated last
night.
The Mankato free press., 1922-06-30
MAY FoREcLosE BONDS
ST. Cloud Auto Property Held AS
Security BY 200 Men.
[Associated Press Dispatch.l [

IAssociated Press Dispatch.l
st. Cloud, MINI, June 2S.-Two
hundred bondsmen of the @. S. Pan
doIfo property met in the city yes
terday and expressed sentiment
which may result in an early FORE
closure of $350,000 bonds held
against Pan Addition of fifty homes
and portion OF the Pandolfo Man
ufacturing company, according to
James j. Quigley, attorney for the
bondsmen. Pandolfo's pleas for a
continuance of time were un-
needed
The Mankato free press., 1922-06-30
Farm eureau Picnic

Especial TO The Free FFSSSI
Pipestone. Mimi, June 2S.-Over three
thousand people attended the annual
Farm Bureau picnic which was held in
the campus of the government Indian
school here A program of field sports
was carried out and F. w. Murphy of
delivered and address.
The Mankato free press., 1922-06-30
RUN DOWN BY CAR
Minneapolis Man Met Accidental
Death Yesterday
IUnited Press O:spatch.J

ST. Paul, June 28.-His eyes i'm
paired by gasoline, James Heenan,
/. o, o. F. lodge treasurer. was run
down and killed by an interurban
car here late Tuesday. Heenan
encountered two. bandits last Sat-
urday, who threw gasoline in his
face and robbed him of $3.50. Heen-
an had been to have his eyes treat
ed when he was Killed
The Mankato free press., 1922-06-30
STEAMER Is FLoATED
Vessel South American Has Been
Sand Bar In Lake Erie
I IAssociated Press Dispatch.

IAssociated Press Dispatch.1
Cleveland, o., June 2S.-After
being aground four hours on a
sand bar, near Kelley's Island in
Lake Erie, the steamer South
American, with 500 passengers
aboard, was fioated at daybreak this
morning and started for Cleveland.
The steamer went aground about
midnight in a dense fog, that
blanketed the lake and made shore
lights invisible.
The Mankato free press., 1922-06-30
cuts out chautfuaua

Sleepy Eye, Mimi, June 28.-S1eepy
Eye viii not have a chautauQua next
year. This was. decided when it was
found that the chautauqua just held had
been a money losing proposition. 1t was
impossible to secure sgners for a
course next year.
The Mankato free press., 1922-06-30
1922 AUTO LICENSES

Total Number Greatly Exceeds That
Of Previous Year.
UNITED Press Dispatcn-]
st. Paul, June 2S.-Mike Holm,
secretary. of state. today announc-
ed that automobile licenses this
year had exceeded the total tax
last year. Taxes to date amount
to over $S,40t.000 compared with
$5,616,113 for last year. The total
tax this year will exceed $11, 1,00o.-
The Mankato free press., 1922-06-30

Mrs. c. D. Sanden of Minneapolis is
in the city as the guest Of her parents,-
Mr.. and Mrs. Mike LAWN.
The Mankato free press., 1922-06-30
FIGHTINGFORFOUR
COURTS IN DUBLIN
FIERCE BATTLE HAS BEEN
RAGING IN CITY
DEATH LIST IS LARGE
Irish Republican Army and Ir.
regulars Under Rory o'Con-
nor In Siege.
[Associated Press pispatch. !

IAoSOCIdttU FIeSS DISpdlCH.I
Dublin, June 27.. - Machine
gun and artillery fire was still
In progress at this hour. The
provincial government has i'm
posed a censorship upon tele-
grams.
"The boys are giohous and
will fight for the republic till
the end" said a communicate
issued this afternoon by Rory
O'Connor, commander OF the
insurgents under attack in the
Four Courts. He said the only
casualty sustained so far by
the insurgents were three
slightly wounded.