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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-08-25
CRITICAL FOREST
FIRE SITUATION
THIS IS STATEMENT OF
STATE EXPERT
MEN WORKING HARD
Heavy Rains Last Night Did Not
Fall Where Needed In St.
Louis County
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.l

Duluth, Mimi. August A.-"l
don't think there has been a more
critical forest fire situation in
Minnesota than there is today"
This was The statement OF H. g.
Weber, in charge of operations for
the state forestry department in
northeastern Minnesota. this morn
ing.
Heavy rains which fell in St.
Louis county during the night fell
where they would do the least good,
Mr.. Weber asserted. The streets OF
Hibbing had three. inches of water
and Duluth was oversupplied but
the fire zone was at Meadowlands,
where only one half an inch was
repaired, Mr.. Weber said. No rain
fell in the Cloquet district, Today
started out to be a. "scorcher" in
upper Minnesota.
Strong Breeze Blowing
A strong breeze is blowing
throuhout the fire zone, according
TO the forestry head, with thirty to
thirty FIVE miles an hour velocity.
The fire is from the northwest, &C
cording to Mr.. Weber exactly the
direction from which the disas-
trous ninety knot gale hurled fire
into the outskirts of Duluth and
destroyed many towns with severe
loss of life and huge property dam
age in 1913. b..
Never have we been better fixed
for men and equipment than we
are today, said Mr.. Weber: but
weather. The night was good one
and we got all Of our $50 fires un-
der control. They got away from US
yesterday"
Trucks To Remove People
81 don't think we'll have to move
any people, but if so, we are all set
to 60" said the forester. I'VE have
all kinds Of trucks"
More than 1000 men are on the
lines, equipped with six airplanes,
shovels, trucks, plows, tractors,
pumps and every conceivable kind
Of fire fighting apparatus. The pre-
vailing high wind and throughout
the fire district today, combined
with hot, clear weather, may cause
two or more of the $50 fires in the
northeastern Minnesota district to
join, and if they effect such juno
ton 1t was the opinion OF light lead
ers that away they'll go a'roar-
ing"
Dangers In Markham District
st. Paul, August 24.-Between
$50 and 800 fire fighters are con-
GENERATING their efforts in the Mark
ham district to stem the rapidly ad-
vancing flames which were whipped
into activity early this morning
when q southeast wind developed,
following a light drizzle of rain last
night, A. F. Opel, of the state for
estry department, st. Paul, was in
formed by rangers To-Day.
Rangers fear that the wind will
develop a higher velocity of speed
and are frantically working to put
the fire under control before later
in the day when such high winds
ars usual, they reported.
The city Of Cloquet has offered to
close all its industries and mercan-
tile establishments to furnish addi-
tional men to help fight the fires.
No action, however, was taken on
this offer at late hour this morn
ing .
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-08-25
Attack On Volstend
Was Quickly Dot0ned
Massachusetts Congressman Offers
Resolution Forcing Minnesota
Member To Resign
Associated Press Dispatch.l

= Washington, D. c., August "a
Resignation of Representative Vol
stead, republican, Minnesota, as
chairman and as member of the
house judiciary committee, because
of help alleged to have been given
him in the last election by the An
IT, Saloon league, was requested In
resolution presented and read In
the house today by Representative
Tinkham, republican, Massachu-
sets.
Immediately after reading the
resolution had been concluded Rep
resentative Mann republican Illinois
moved that 1t be laid on the table,
and the motion was adopted with a
loud chorus of ayes. 1
After the resolution had been
laid on the table, which move
amounted to killing it, there was a
demand, led by Representative Dy-
er. republican, Missouri, to strike
it from the record and this was or
dered 141 to 8.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-08-25
Overthrow Of Government
Advocated In Documents
Supposed Burglar
Mas "Mere Cop =

Night Desk Sergeant Len Muir
rill dispatched an officer post
haste to the Ari9 Electric shop on
North Front street this morning
at $3.50 after receiving call TO
the effect that some one had brok-
en- In there. When the officer sent
out from the, station arrived at
the Ario Electric shop. he noticed
some one in there, and cleared
his shooting irons for action. but
a moment later showed the pistol
back in its holster, when he saw
that it was Officer Lanehoff. who
had gone into the place. when he
found the rear door open.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-08-25
FEDERAL AGENCY "
FOR FUEL PLANNED
SENATOR CUMMINs HAS IN
TRoDUcED BILL
.BEWAIL POWERSTOI.C.C.
Distributor Empowered To De-
termine Facts Relative To
Prices and Supply
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch


Washington, d. c.. August "a
Establishment of a federal fuel dis
tribution agency to meet the coal
emergency and the extension of
broad powers to the interstate
commerce commission with respect
to the issuing or embargoes and
priorities, is proposed in bill in
troduced today by Senator Cum
minis, republican, Iowa. chairman
of the senate commerce committee.
The Office of federal fuel distrip-
utor" would be created by the bill
and that official would be empow-
cred to determine facts relative to
fuel prices, shortages and supplies
generally, production and market
ing methods and the reasonable
ness of profits taken within the In
dustry. He would make reports on
his findings to the interstate COM
merce commission which could act
khe4e<1n q q - YER & <.zE -
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-08-25
studebaker car stolen

The police department received a
telegram today from the Sun In
surance company of Chicago, notify
ing them of the theft Of 1920 mo-
del Stuedbaker touring car said to
have been stolen August q. In Min
neapolis. The owners name or the
number of the car were not given.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-08-25
ROUNDUP OF GAMBLING
New York Police Are Making Gotham
Safe For Travelling Men

lJmleo FreSS .DLSpaLcn.i
New York, August 24.-New York
must be made safe for the travelling
man, the police decree today. Cen
eral alarm from the roundup of
gambling stands was sent out after
the raid on luxurious uptown
apartment.
The house detectives of a big ho-
tel, which caters almost exclusively
to commercial travellers. conducted
the raid. He had been told by many
guests that two beautiful blondes
count money in crap games.
Accompanied by one of the VIC
tins the detective knocked on the
door. LET us in" he shouted. eco
to hell" came a. voice from within.
"Come on seven, sweetie needs a
permanent wave" The waiting
party got in over the fire escape.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-08-25
Call. Meeting Mine Workers

Spring1, eld, H., August 24.-Pres-
ident Frank Harrington of the ILL.,
nois mine workers has called a state
convention of the miners. to be held
in Peoria commencing September
II, according to unofficial reports
emanating from district headquart-
ers here today.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-08-25
Frustrated By Heat

Mrs. Paul lnghram Of Phoenix,
Arizona, was Frustrated by the heat
about nine o'clock this morning
while in the National Bank of Com.
MERGE but after treatment at the
Mankato Clinic was pronounced as
making a rapid recovery and no
permanent i'll effects are anticipat-
ed. Mrs. Inghram is the guest of
friends In Mankato.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-08-25
Order Fire Escapes for Armory
IA .snciafAd .Prnss Dispatch.l

st Paul, August 24.-George P
Nettleton. state fire marshal today
ordered that fire escapes be placed
on the national guard armory at
Winona. Use of the building for
public gatherings will be prohibited
until tie FIRE regulations have been
complied with. Mr., Nettietnn said.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-08-25
.Prohlbits Pheasant shooting

Governor J. A. o. Preus has Is
sued an order prohibiting the killing
of Chinese ring necked pneasants
in Minnesota. Reports to the state
game and fish commission show
ton if not protected. The order
becomes effective October Is, and
will continue in force until the close
of the 1925 session of the legisla-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-08-25
LEONARD TO MEET WHITE
Lightweight Champion Now Nurs-
Ing Injuries From Recent Bouts

[Associated Press Dispatch
New York, August 24.-Benny
Leonard is ready to defend his
lightweight boxing championship
against Charley White, of Chicago,
challenger, as soon as he RECEIVERS
from injuries sustained in his last
few bouts, his manager Billy Gibson
said today.
Leonard's eye was cut and pi-
vot tooth knocked out in his con-
test with Tender. An infection in
the mouth set in after his bout with
Ever Hammer and the title holder
is still under the care of surgeon
dentist as result.
Leonard will fight White during
the outdoor season II he is pro-
nounced fit in time. Otherwise the
bout will be staged as an indoor at
traction.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-08-25
ReceIve MAN sY TRUCK.

Tyler, MINI. August 24.-The towns
along this division OF the Northwestern
When the night passenger trains were
discontinued west of Tracy plans. were
made with the postal department to
have the mail carried west from Tracy
by truck
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-08-25
CHARGED With Speeding

fine of $40 this morning in the mu-
nicipal court. when he was arraign
ed and entered a plea of guilty to
speedins, which charge was IRE
ferred against him by Traffic Of
ficet Henry Kachefmeyer last night
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-08-25
DECISION FOR MCLEAN
St. Paul Boxer Fought Midget
Smith az Eveleth LAST Night
IAsSociatsd Press Dispatch -.

JAsSociatsd Press Dispatch;! !.
series of delays here last night pre-
vented Midget Smith of New York
and Stewart Mclean of St. Paul
from getting into the ring in the
main event of the American Legion
boxing show here until well after
midnight. When the ten rounds
had been completed the majority of
newspaper men at ringside gave
the ST. Paul fighter the decision.
Four rounds were credited to Smith
by some critics, while others
thought he had only won two.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-08-25
Collins Brother Kidnapped
FTIrifAd DraaS riSnafrh

Dublin, August 24.-John Collins.
brother of Michael Collins. slain
leader, was kidnapped by rebels to-
day. Released later Collins de-
clared the insurgents were gloating
over the death of his brother. 81.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-08-25
Jackson Training For Bout
TAseoctatcd Press Dispatch.1

New York. August 24.-"Tut"
yarbson. negro heavyweight of
Washington Courthouse. Ohio will
Snish training in New York for his
tNftecu round contest next Tuesday
t.vtth Harry Wills. chslieger for
TscS Dempseys title. Jackson is ex-
eSsed ne-n tomorrow
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-08-25
TEAMS OFFERED IN PLENTY
Number of Them Apply For Work
On Road; No Chance

Those in charge of the graveling
work on the st. Clair emberton
road are faced with an unusual
employment problem at this time of
year, according to statement made
today by Highway Engineer ]. w.
Hruska, here are now sixty teams
and men employed in hauling gravel
for the job and in addition to this
exceptionally large number foremen
have turned away offers of not less
than fifty teams whose owners we're
willing to take road employment.
The. job is seven and half miles
long and it is expected that all
graveling will be completed within
the next two months. Grading is
completed and nothing but the lat
est phase of the work remains un-
d0ne
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-08-25
Love Sick Youth Takes Poison
TIInited Press DISPATCH.

st Paul, August 24.-Despondent
hecsuse his girl had turned him
down, Henry Hef; twenty two, took
poison tablets at his, home near
10 at the city hospital. He refused
- diynlge the girls name.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-08-25
ATTACKS COAL RAToNMG

Michigan, Fuel Administrator Re-
turns From Trip To Washington
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch;
Lansing, Mich, August 24-Coai
cor Germs close to the federal tuel
administration are getting theirs
and getting it first" William w.
Potter. state fuel administrator
charged in a statement today fol-
lowing his return from Washington,
where he endeayered to obtain a
greater allowance Of priority coal
for Michigan.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-08-25
coNvICTs STILL AT LARGE
Sioux Falls Prisoners Who Made
Getaway Steal Another Auto

Sioux Falls, s. D., August 24.-The
four escaped convicts now at large
In the wilds of Northeastern Ne
braska, about midnight last night
stole another Ford car from a farm
near Monowi, Neb., and headed
west, according to reports to the
state prison here this morning. The
car had three yellow wheels and
bore Nebraska license g. 664. Both
and Of Nebraska have Joined the
posses in pursuit Of the men.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-08-25
Adolpll Mueller Reported
Fatally HurtAtCrOokstOn
-Four Diggers Gassed
Bottom ofDeepWeH
Hunted Press pispatch.l

Hibbing, Mimi, August 24.-/
we'll at the bottom of which
they were digging, two miles
west of here, Wednesday. Three
of them died and the fourth
may survive.
Mike Gabinika, forty five;
Marso Dundervich, thirty three
and Steve Lover, thirty two,
could not be revived, when TAX.
en- from the we'll. Joe GIabiter
may recover.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-08-25

EIks' Band Concert
The Elks' Band will give con
cert at Sibley park this evening
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1922-04-18

A thankful heart is not only the
greatest virtue, but the parent of all
other virtues.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1922-04-18
SEASONAL GARDEN TIPS

BY May l it is safe to plant string
beans, cantaloupes, sweet corn and
cucumbers. The second planting of
such crops as peas, lettuce and rad
ishes also may be made about the
same time.
Cucumbers are best planted in hills
about four feet apart each way, spe-
cialists at the College of Agriculture
say. The soil in these hills should
be thoroughly prepared to a depth of
from to IL inches and fork of
well rotted manure placed in each
hill and covered with about two
inches of soil. From eight to ten
seeds usually are placed in each hill.
White Spine or Davis Perfect are
good varieties.
Planting to IL hills Of canta-
loupes extends the usefulness of the
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1922-04-18
FRANKLIN REDUCES
PRICES TO LOWEST
LEVEL IN 10 YEARS

Prices of Franklin cars which were
announced April Is are the lowest in
the history of the Franklin Compa-
ny's sixteen years manufacture OF
six-cylinder cars, with the single ex-
ception of a fourmonth period in
1916.
In the statement issued by H. H.
Franklin. reductions as much as ST.
500 under war prices are indicated.
Touring cars at $3.50 and sedan at
$3.50 are typical OF the new sched-
ule of prices applying to the entire
Franklin line.
I'VE determined to get under the
price level Of July, 1914, the month
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1922-04-18

the world war started. and also un-
der the level of March, 1917, the
month before the United States en-
tered the war;" Mr.. Franklin said.
80 today our basis is pre-war from
any angle you take it, This move
puts us in position to attain large
volume in the quality car field.
While confident with this price
reduction we are reducing overhead.
wage rates will not be disturbed at
present. AS far as inventories are
concerned. the Franklin Company
shows a favorable condition due to
selling well ahead of the industry as
a whole during 1921"
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1922-04-18
PREST-O-LITE Quality Up!
PREST-O-LITE Prices Down!

of light cars. Prices core
spondingly low on batteries
for every make of car.
These are not special mod
els; they are regular Prest-
O-Lite batteries, backed by
the regular Prest-O-Lite
guaranty. A definite, gen.
erous obligation, plus a
spirit that says the car
owner must be pleased.
Prest-O-Lite batteriesare
specified as original equip
ment by 81 leading manu-
facturers, and this list is
growing.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1922-04-18

Tanlac overcomes rheumatism by
toning up and invigorating the vital
organs, thereby enabling them to
eliminate poisons from the system.
Land & Priest.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1922-04-18

garden. Rocky Ford, Melted Gem and
Tip Top are good varieties. They
should be planted in hills much the
same as cucumbers
Although much ordinary field corn
is used for table purposes, many
people say there is no comparison be-
tween the former and the true vari-
cites of sweet corn when flavor is
considered. Golden Bantam, Adams
Early, Country Gentleman and Stow
ellis Evergreen are said to be good
varieties.
Pepper and tomato plants for ear
ly fruit should be ready to place in
the garden about May /. Both are
set from Is to "a inches apart in
rows that are "a to 80 inches apart.
thanLf,,I haart I. .1& onlx, Al, n
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1922-04-18

Here is a double bar
relied reason for buying
the Prest-O-Lite Battery:
Quality: The backbone
of Presto Plates. The
plates with peculiar por-
osity, combined with un-
usual hardness. Ready,
dependable power in
coolest weather; great
non-buckling heat-resisting
strength in summer.
Price: Our 1922 prices,
lowest in years.-$l9.90
is the trade-in price for a
battery for popular makes
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1922-04-18

Movie producers want someone
without country to play the inter-
national william. We nominate Gro
yer Cleveland Bergdoll.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1922-04-18

Instead of hitching your wagon to
star, suppose you get in touch with
the good roads movement?
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1922-04-18

GIRL WINS PRIZE FOR
POEM TO WATTERso


First prize has been awarded to
Miss Ruth Wilson for a poem TO
Henry watterson in contest con-
Quoted by the Kentucky Cardinal, a
RASCAL publication of the University
Of Louisville. The poem follows:
To Marse Henry
There's a bonhy flag a-wavin'
In the heavenly field today,
And there's singin' and rejoicin
Mid the ranks of Blue and Gray.
For every soldiers smilin'
At the lightness Of his pack,
And all his troubles vanish
Cause Marse Henry's comm back.
The band is playin' Dixie"
And the ranks are marchin' by,
AS our beloved Marse Henry
Joins the troops up in the sky.
Each pickininney angel
Dancin' round the heavenly throne
Seems to shout a glad home comm
For Marse Henry's comm back.
He has fought the valiant battle,
With his musket and his pen,
And he's takin' up his duties
On the heavenly press again.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1922-04-18

If your battery shows
signs of weakening, no mat
ter what make, come
around and let our experts
diagnose its trouble. 1t
costs you nothing.
Well do everything we
can to wiring the utmost ser
vice from it to prolong its
life.
We never tell you that
you need a new battery un-
til you do. That's an I'm
variable rule of Presto
Lite, the oldest service
to motorists.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1922-04-18

A child is just a stomach entirel,
surrounded by curiosity
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1922-04-18

Sunday special: Any man will bite
If you use the right bai<
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1922-04-18

purchased. They are sold at all post
Offices and redeemed at the treasury
department by mail"
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1922-04-18

ROOMS FOR -RENT-Apply to o.
E. Evans. West High street. (46-tf)
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1922-04-18

There is joy and peace in heaven,
So let's soothe away our pain,
And remember through our sorrow
That earths loss is heavens gair
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-04-12
TOday's Events

Centenary of the birth Of Donald
G. Mitchell ok MaryeD, famous
American authot
North Carolina keeps a holiday to.
day in commemoration OF the pass
age Of the Halifax Resolution.
The celebration Of the Hebrew
Feast of Pesach or the Passover, be-
g.ns at sunset this evening.
The Prince of Wales is scheduled
to arrive at Yokohama today TO
spend a month as guest Of Japan.
NortA Carolina Republicans meet
in State convention at Winston-Sa.
lem today to prepare for the coming
campaign.
The case Of Frank Conley, forme!
warden OF the Montana State peni-
Tertiary, accused Of disappointing
State property to the value Of 5000
goo, is set for trial at Henela today
Lady Astor, famous as the first
woman member CT tie British House
Of Commons, sails for the United
States today to attend the conyen
ton of the League of Women Voters
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-04-12
Today,s Annlvefsarles

1777-Henry Clay, the famous Ken
lucky statesman, born in Han
over county Va. Died in Was%
ington, D. c., June 20, 1852
178O-The British opened fire on the
American batteries defending
Charleston, S. c.
1S11-Trading post of Astoria was
established on the Pacific.
1S22-Donald G. Mitchell, who at
tanned fame as an author un
der the name OF Tx Marvel
born at Norwich, Conn. Died
at New Haven, Dec. Is, 1908.
1861-Edmund Ruffin, a 75-year-old
Virginian, fired the first gun
against Fort Sumter.
1877-Transyaal Republic annexed
by proc amation to the British
empire
1919-The Peace Conference made
public summary of the
League Covenant draft.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-04-12
In the Days News

Lady Aston, Vno sails today to at
tend the Baltimore convention of the
League Of Women Voters, has be-
come so widely known as the first
woman to sit in the British parlia-
ment that the fact that she is an
American born and bred and mas
been almost lost sight Of Her girl
rood days were spent down in Old
Virginia, where she and her fayorite
hunter were familiar objects abous
the countryside near Richmond. She
was one OF the FIVE daughters of the
late Col G. d. Langhorne who be-
longed TO one Of Cle first families OF
the Old Dominion All Of the daugh-
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-04-12

ters were famous for their beauty
Miss Mamie Langhorne, the present
Lady Aston was the third daughter
Of the family In 1897 she was mar
ried to Robert Gould Shaw, member
Of a prominent Boston family, whom
she divorced in 1903. Three years
later she was married in London to
Waldor. Aston, Oldest son Of VIII.
liam Waldorf (later ViscounU Aston.
Upon the death of the latter in 1919
the son succeeded to his fathers title
and the former Mamie Langhorne
became Lady Aston
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-04-12
Today's Birthdays

Rt. Rev. Arthur c. A. Hall, Epsco.
pay bishop of Vermont, born in Berk
shire, England, rs years ago today.
Luke Lea, former United States
senator from Tennessee, born in
Nashville, 43 years ago today.
William b. Bafkhead, representa-
tive in Congress Of the Tenth Ala.
bama district, born in Lamar county
Ala, 4S years ago today.
George NJ. ONeil, catcher or the
Boston National league baseball
team, born in st. Louis, "a years
ago today.