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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-03-10
MICH COWS IN STATE
Minnesota Ranks Third With Her To
tai Number, $500
Associated Press Dis,

ASSOCIATED Press DiSpa tch.
st Paul, March minnesota, with
its more than one and one half million
milk cows reported - Swned in the
state, ranks third in the list of states
of the union reporting the number Of
cows according to report issued in
the office Of Paul H. Kirk, statistician,
Minnesota Co. Cooperative reporting
service.
The report which was completed as
of January /, last, shows that there
are 1,578,000 milk COWS in the state,
valued at approximately $75,740,000
Wisconsin leads the nation with q
100000 milk cows and New York is
second with 1.695,000 of these milk
producers
Minnesota. the report points out,
shows a wonderful gain in the num-
Der of milk cows registered over the
past year, when -1,532,00O of these
cows were reported, a total gain Of
$4,000 head. The average cost per
head of the cows during January was
s4S. In addition to this large number
of milk cows reports for January,
there were 1,343,000 'other cattle'
accounted for in the state. These
according to the statistics, were val
ued at $24, 174,000 or SIS the head
The tractor and the automobile,
hO"CNCI, arc ACoNy III loduo
into the horse population of the state
This friend of mankind" is slowly
losing the fight against the ultra mod
ern methods of transportation, and
yearly is showing a decrease in the
once large number.
The report for January shows that
there were 905,000 horses in the state.
as compared with $4,000 during the
same period in 1920 and $4,000 in
1921. The total value of these ami
mails during January last was given at
6S. 100000.
Mules, however are holding their
own nthe fight for supremacy. There
are 10000 mules reported in the state,
and this number has remained stat
ionary for the past three years, in
Guiding the report of January last
They are valued at $4,000. The re-
port shows that there were $4,000
sheep in the state during the Jan
uary period, and these were valued at
60 400 O00
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-03-10

people are concerned and the beauty
spot of Mankato would be left to the
enjoyment OF the few who can afford
autos. Property in West Mankato,
Dukes addition, and in the inter
mediate districts would drop at least
one third, in value and the working
man who lives in Dukes Addition but
works in West Mankato would have
to give UP, his job and vice versa 1t
would prevent many new people set
thing in Mankato as the only cheap
and roomy building places are in the
suburbs. 1t seems the property own
ers could well afford the little extra
paving between the tracks and the
city at large pay for the upkeep for
the great benefit derived from the
Street Railway, In property values
and in making Sibley Park. the fair
grounds, the stock pavilion, etc, &C
cessible to the. people,
After all, the men of the council
are only the servants of the people
and they should be given to under
stand the attitude OF the people.
which, il the attitude of many people
with whom / have talked is an indi-
cation, is greatly in favor of helping
the Street Railway company in
whatever way possible in order TO
keep them going. Raising the fares
has been suggested by one Of the
aldermen, but the line is not long
enough for a raise as, in that case,
only those living al the extreme
ends would ride and the income OF
the company reduced 10 lower level
than il is at the present time. II
would also add to the expense of the
people who want 10 visit the park,
fair ground, stock pavilion, etc
II ] am not mistaken, the CONNER
ciai club went on record as being in
favor ef granting the Street Car com
pany the relief asked for and it seems
to me that the wishes of this body -.
men composed of the principa! tax
PAYERS of Mankato ought to be consid
cred instead of any personal feelings
members of the Council have in the
matter. Thanking you taking up so
much of your valuable space. Sin
cerely yours, Frank P. Hoerr.
closed as far as the majority OF the
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-03-10
MANKATO DEBATERS
OUTTALKED FARIBOS

Mankato high school wound up
the debating and discussion con-
test season with ,honors, at the
High School auditorium. Last
night was the last debate of the
season. and Mankato came
through with flying colors. win
ming here from Faribault, 81,
and in Faribault Mankato won
FL Mankato is splendidly rep
resented by those who are on the
teams. The affirmative team
that remained here is composed
of Evelyn Cuddy, Marion Daley
and MyTe Jones. The team that
went to Faribault is composed of
Ross Paden, Edgar F1eckenstein
and Maurine Boie.
The subject debated was RE
solved: That the United States
Government should regulate by
direct control the price of fuel
commodities in the United Sta
ties, constitutionality granted"
Members of the Faribault team
that came to Mankato were Rob-
win Peterson. The affirmative
ert Pierce, Gordon Roth and Ed
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-03-10

vpposile arms OF the government.
Harding's effort TO frame a plan for
reorganizing government departments
in a sweeping way has also met OPP
position. thus far largely from Cabin
ct members. who are relunctant to
allow anw OF their bureaus to be
transferred to other departments
Congressional opposition is likely to
be even more aggressive when the
proposals reach Capitol Hill.
/ Plans for the ship subsidy TO build
up merchant marine with the aid Of
money from the Federal treasury are
expected 20 develop hot fight within
the party ~ Congress. ...
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-03-10

side al, Faribault was defended
by Bertrand Coughlin, Harold
Brazil and Wilmert Wolf.
Judges of Debates
Judges at Mankato were Dr. J.
A. Hancock of the State Teach
ers' college, Superintendent Roy
Strobel OF st. James and Princi
pal Coffin of st. Peter high
school.
The judges at Faribault were
Professor John Redding, Carleton
college; Professor G.. S. James,
Pillsbury Academy; Frank Slad-
er, Shattuck school.
The Mankato debaters were
strong in rebuttal and won the
admiration of the audience for
the manner in which they pres
ented their arguments.
Mankato and Faribault meet
once a year for a debate, which
is entirely part from any of the
district or state contests. Man
kato always looks to Faribault
as one of its best friends and are
always happy to meet Faribault
in any game or contest.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-03-10
BOOZE SALE RULING

Seller, Solicitor, Receiver or Jobbe,
Liquor Can Be Prosecuted
st. Paul, March 4.-Colonel A. F.
Pratt, assistant attorney general, to-
day advised p. N. Konzen of HaIlock.
acting Kittson county attorney. that
he can prosecute the seller, solicitor.
receiver or jobber of alcoholic beyer-
ages. Konzen reported that quaint
sold In that vicinity and that it con
tains 20 per cent alcohol. While
there are printed instructions eau
tioning persons against using it IN
ternany, it is stated on the bottle
that ii does not contain wood aicoh 81
according to Konzen. He asks as 10
whether he can prosecute persons
and firms selling it.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-03-10
CUT THROAT WITH RAZOR
insane Patient at Rochester Hospital
Killed Self Last Night -
IAssnciated Press lllsnaIch.l

... ASSOCIATED Press Dlspauch.J
ST. Paul, March AFTER cutting
the sign of the cross on his breast
with q safety razor blade, Fred Wei
denftammer committed suicide last
night at the Rochester hospital for
the insane, the state board of con-
troll announced today. He died twenty
minutes after he had slashed his
throat and both wrists.
Weidenhammer was sent 10 Roch-
ester June 30 1921. Relatives in
Chicago were notified
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-03-10
Surprise For Capt and Mrs, GoodeII

Captain and Mrs. e. Goodell were
pleasantly surprised at the Salvation
Army barracks last evening by about
thirty four of their friends. Cap
tain Goodell has been on a furlough,
and as there were no officers here was
sent here to the city to take charge OF
the Mankato corps until the ARRIVAL
of Captain Redgrove. They have
been having success in every way,
and it is with great regret that their
many friends have to bid them good :
bye again. AS Mrs. Goodell is in
need of change, they are being
sent south. The evening was spent
in a social manner, and at ten o.cIocK
delicious refreshments were served
Mr.. and Mrs. Goodell were presented
! with silverware The guests depart
ed AT IL o'clock, wishing them COD :
speed, good health and success IN
their new home.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-03-10
LIQUOR EVIL REFORM
Stafford Says Prohibition Has Been
Most Astounding Success
ICmIeQ FreSS DlSpalcn.l -ts
Dor.I MrraI NDrnhshtfinn

To ITINCN 1LsPINNII,l
ST. Paul, March 6.-"Prohibition il
most astounding success This was
the statement Of George B. Stafford
head of the Minnesota Anti Saloon
league. at was the greatest reform
ever attempted" said Mr. Stafford
land has been The most successful
The per capita consumption In 1911
was twenty gallons, and compared
with consumption in 1921 of abou;
one half pint. The liquor evil mas
been the. greatest evil since the he
ginning of time. and if we can extri-
cate ourselves FROM the tenacles OF
this octupus within generation
We are doing wonderful"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-03-10
ISSUE FLOOD WARNINGS
Families Living On Mississippi Flat.
Given Timely Caution.

UNITED Press Dfspatca1.1
Especial to The Free Press.I
ST. Paul, March with the heavy
snow in the northern part of the
state melting rapidly, flood warnings
were issued to nat jewellers, and
many families living on the Mfssjs
sippi flats were today preparing to
move out in case Of sudden rise in
the waters of that river.
District Engineer Wade said that
there is no danger of unusually high
water unless there is rain accom- !.
panying the melting of the snow with :
In the next few days. He stated that
the waters in the reservoirs at the
headwaters of the Mississippi river
the snow in the northern part OF fhe
state is much heavier than in the
southern part
Temperatures as high as sixty were
predicted for the next two days.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-03-10
Low insurance Rates

:, ISpttIaI 70 The Free Press
'Montevideo Mimi, March 4-Farmer
members of the Leenthrop Township In
surance company paid only 81 cents prem
lum on each $1,000 of insurance they
port or the company made at the annual
meeting held here This was a saving
OF $4,000 in premiums. it Is claimed
The company now has $500 members with
total OF $4,000 in force.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-03-10
FAMOUS DOPE ADDICT
Miss Ida Enright, Known To Medical
Science Held In Minneapolis

Minneapolis, March 4.-Miss Ida
EnIignt twenty eight, known to the
medical science the country over,
was in the city Jail here today
charged with soliciting the pur-
chase OF narcotics. She was arrested
by Joseph Branskey, federal narcot-
ic officer OF the northwest.
Miss Enrignt has undergone four
teer major operations for the pur-
pose of obtaining narcotic drugs,
according to the records &C the
American Medica! society. Afraid TO
risk another operation, this time s.
resorted to forged permits for the
purchase Of drugs, according to the
statement of Joseph Transkey. The
woman has proven that she can sim
ulate the symptoms OF MANI kinds Of
diseases. =.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1922-12-12
RAID OF
M00NSHINE
STRONG HOLDS

Covington, KY, Dec 12.-Prepara-
tions to mass 500 prohibition agents,
equipped with bombing planes an1
machine guns for an onslaught on
the mountain stronghold of "Bob"
Billiards. band of Menifee county
moonshiners, are being made by fed
eral authorities, according to three
officials who returned to Covingtor
from Mount Sterling yesterday. They
had been part of the possee of
fifty prohibition agents who were
repulsed after R. E. Duff and David
Treadway, prohibition agents, had
been shot and killed in three days
seige, of the moonshiners, near Slate
Creek.
The three officers, Elmer Correll,
James Weed and W. Huddleston, said
the war department would be appeal
ed to for two bobing planes, and
number of machine guns, pointing
out that only by bombing the entire
mountain, would it be possible to
drive the moonshiners from the
caves and natural barricades afford.
ed in the wild section of the state.
Belief that moonshiners from other
districts were constantly reinforcing
those entrenched in the Slate Creek
section, was expressed by Correll.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1922-12-12
LYNCH NEGRO
AND BURN HOTEL
(By the Associated Press)

Streetman, Texas, Dec. l2.--Strcet-
man was quiet today after the lynch
ing Of u negro man and the burning
of the only negro hotel yesterday.
George Gay, negro, 25, was shot. 20
death by mob after he had been
accused Of an attack on the white
woman earlier in the day. He was
taken from The sheriff's party which
was trying to get him to safety.
Chained to tree, his body was rid
died with bullets. More than 800
shots took effect and his body was
then left chained to the tree.
Circumstantial evidence only con-
nected Gay with the crime, according
to officers, as he was never definite
ly identified by the young woman as
her assailant. But evidence such as
identification of rags which were
used in stifiing the woman's screams
and the fact that the blood hounds
after being put on the trail went
directly TO the house where Gay
had been captured, pointed to Gays
implication, officers said.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1922-12-12
RENEW HUNT
FOR AVIAT0RS
LOST 5 DAYS
Cooperation Obtained From
Mexican Officials in the
Search
(By the Associated Press)

Phoenix, Ariz., Dec. 12.-With the
cooperation Of Mexican officials as
sured and additional airplanes ex-
pected to arrive in Arizona during
the day, army officers stationed at
different points in the south of the
state early this morning were pre-
pared to redouble their efforts in the
search for Colonel Frances C. Marsh
all and Lieutenant C. L. Webber,
army aviators, who disappeared
while enroute from San Diego, Cali
fornia to Tucsom Arizona las.
Thursday.
Although five days have elapsed
since the aviators left San Diego, a
systematic search of the desert
country of western Arizona has fail
ed to bring to light single definite
clue to the whereabouts and the
search from this time on will be di-
rected to points farther south and
east.
Four airplanes yesterday penetrat
ed 80 miles into Mexico but discov-
cred no trace of the missing men. .
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1922-12-12
GOLVA LADIES
ARE WINNERS

Beach, N. D., Dec. 12.-The Beach
Town Criers went to Golva, spelled
the ladies of Golva and surrounding
country-or tried to-and came
home ingloriously defeated, leaving
Mrs. o. j. Grips the lone victor Of
the strenuous mental gymnastics be-
tween town and country Dr. Foster
tried gallantly to save the day for
Beach, but couldn't spell asparagus
and retired leaving the lady to be
cheered to the echo by the big crowd
present, and to be carried around
the hall by her admiring compat-
riots, Z.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1922-12-12
SENATE BODY
INFORMED ON
CREDIT BILLS
Takes of Consideration of
Various Measures Pro-
posed for Farmer Relief
(By the Associated Press,

Washington, Dec. 12.-Proponents
OF various farm credit bills appear
ed today before the senate banking
committee at the opening of hear
ings on credit legislation.
Senator Capper, Republican, Kan
sas, chairman of the senate farm
bloc, opened } the hearing with an
explanation of his bill to widen the
credit facilities of live stock grow
crs authorizing cooperative livestock
loan associations. He was followed
by Senator Lenroot, Republican, Wis
consin, n member Of the joint con-
gressional agricultural commission.
who outlined to the committee the
Lenroot-Anderson bill containing
provisions indorsed by administra-
tion officials.
Among those present at the hear
ing were Eugene Meyer, director of
the War Finance Corporation, and
members of the Federal Farm Loan
board.
Senator Capper said his live stock
loan bill would meet the needs of
both large and small live stock grow
ers,; but did not deal with the credit
requirements of the general farmer.
The bill provides for cooperative as
sociations with $250,0OO capital,
whose paper would have discount
privileges with federal reserve banks.
The small live stock growers, he said
could obtain loans through such
associations, and he did not believe
that the bulk of capital of the asso-
Citations would come from the indus
try but from banking and business
interests of the community.
Senator Kendrick, Democrat, Wyo-
ming, endorsed the Capper bill, tell
ing the committee it would have saw
ed millions of dollars if in operation
during the recent slump in the live
stock industry.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1922-12-12
WEBB ELECTED
PRESIDENT OF
ASSOCIATION
Well Known Merchant Is
Named to Head New Club
For the Ensuing Year
TAKE OTHER ACTION
Discuss Various Problems
And Plan to Get Work of
Club Under Way
TAKE OTHER ACTION

Will H. Webb was elected presl-
dent Of the Bismarck Association Of
Commerce at a netting of the direc-
tors held last night. f. 3. Cox was
elected sirst vice-president; Dr. NJ
o. Ramstad, second vice-presldcnt
and j. l.. Bell treasurer.
The directors, with all ten pre-
sent, held a lengthy discussion, 60
ing over all the affairs of the AS
sociation OF Commerce up to date
and discussing plans for the future.
The directors hope to obtain a
secretary for the club quickly, and
to get the program for the ensuing
year under way. Several applications
for the position Of secretary are on
hand and it is probable that 'direc-
tors will have personal interviews
with some of the applicants before
announcing their decision. r.
A budget committee composed of
E. B. Cox, r. W. Lumry and P. j..
Meyer was appointed. A committee
to formulate the program from sug-
gestions recently advanced was ap-
pointed, consisting Of J. E. Kaulfuss,
J. J. M. Macleod, DR.. R. S. Towne
and E. v. Lahr.
One of the immediate questions
discussed was assisting the Bis
marck- Kidder Holstein circuit, by a
committee composed of Judge
Christianson, J. l.. Bell, Carl Nelson,
John French and E. B. Cox.
The directors elected II new
bringing the membership
to. 48S. 1t is hoped soon to put the
membership over the 500 mark. It
already is one Of the largest men,
berships in any city of this size in
the United States. The assured in.
come Of the club, was reported, at
$12,050.0O annually. Eighty-nine per
cent of members have paid some
portion Of their dues, a remarkable
record in the campaign, it was re-
ported by the American City Bureau.
These include some out-of-town
subscribers who are dependent for
action on the home office, and
several local firms, who under a
governing policy of yearly budget
ing, cannot subscribe until January
l, 1923. Total collections to date
to $6,06439, or SO percent of
the, total years income.
1t was, reported that the per
capita cost of the membership CAM
paign was the fifth or sixth lowest
in the history of the
American City Bureau, a remark
able record.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1922-12-12
TAKE NARCOTICS
VAULED $4,000
(By the Associated Press.

New York, Dec. 12.-Narcotics
valued at $4,000 and the names
and addresses of about 1000 persons
said by the police to be selling
agents and addicts were seized here
today.
Among the seized letters and cards
Deputy Commissioner Simon said
was one from a we'll known motion
picture actor of Hollywood, Califor-'
MIA, indicating that the doctor had
acted as a selling agent. California
auth horities were notified of the seiz
ure and requested to make an inves-
tigation.
William Williams, in whose apart
ment the drugs were found, was ar
rested.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1922-12-12
POST ELECTS OFFICERS

Washburn, N. D., Dec. 12.-The
Victor B. Wallin Post No. IL, Ameri-
can Legion elected their officers for
the coming year at their meeting
Monday night. The new commander
who takes the place of the retiring
commender, Archie Fahlgren, is NJ.
Tellefson. The rest of the new Of
ficers who were elected are: Vice
mander, Hugh H. McCulloch;
Adjutant Harris Robinson; Finance
Officer, Dan Schulz, Jr., Chaplain,
L. R. Burgum; Historian, Ed. Buff
fington; and Sergeant at Arms, Olaf
Lee.
After the business meeting the
Post entertained the Women's Auxi-
liary with an oyster supper at the
hotel.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1922-12-12
FATE OF THIRD
PARTY WILLBE
DETERMINED
Radicals in Session at Cleve.
land Refuse to Recognize
Workers. Organization
(By the Associated Press.),

Cleveland, Ohio, Dec. 12.-. Adop.
tion of platform for future politi.
cal action. representatives of the
resolutions committee and decision
of the credentials committee as to
whether representatives, Of the workers
party Of America will be seated con-
fronted delegates at the second
days session of the conference for
progressive polite action, at this
mornings session.
1t is understood the question of
the formation of a third party will
come before the conference with the
expected introduction of a resolution
favoring such movement by the
farmer-labor party. Secretary Sted-
man Of Chicago, said last night that
socialist delegates favored third
party.
Socialist delegates said they would
watch the progress of the farmec-
labor resolution and in the effect uf
its defeat would offer one asking
the conference to put presidential
and vice-presidental candidate in
the field in 1924, and to call meet
ing at future date for that purpose.
Another question to be decided
was the seating of representatives
from various local trade and labor
unions. This question came before
the convention late yesterday and
was referred back to the credentials
committee. 41} .
At meeting of the credentials
committee last night it was under
stood it was unanimously decided
not to recommend seating of repre-
sentatives Of the workers party.
The first business before this
mornings session of the conference
for progressive political action was
the report of the committee on Gre
dentials which decided that "since
the workers party of America was
not in harmony with the principles
of the conference their representa-
tive be not seated"
The report was adopted. The mat
ter had been referred back to the
credentials committee late yesterday
for further consideration.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1922-12-12
GOV. RUSSELL
WINS 100000
DAMAGE CASE
(By the Associated Press)

Oxford, Miss, Dec. &c. NJ. Nc
Neil Of Counsel for Miss Frances c.
Birkhead who yesterday lost her
suit for 100000 damages against
Governor Lee M. Russell, indicated
today that an appeal would be taken.
Miss Birkhead had asked for $780,
900 damages-50,000 each on two
counts-one charging seduction and
the other impairment Of health as
the result of an alleged operation.
The verdict for the defendant was
presented just % minutes after the
conclusion of arguments and a
charge given the jury by presiding
Judge E. r. Holmes.
Mcneil would make no statements
as to further action in addition to
indicating an appeal would be taken.