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Evening star., 1923-04-27
Traffic Tied Up by Most Sc.
rious Outbreak of Sabotage
Since Occupation.
FRENCH NIP PLOT TO RUN
BY CUSTOMS BLOCKADE
Trainloads of Coal and Merchant
disc Consigned for Interior of
Germany Are Seized.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
DUESSELDORF. April e7-Five
separate bomb explosions on the
Ruhr railroads during the night cut
railway. telegraph and telephone
communications, temporarily disor-
ganizing traffic. French headquar-
ters said the explosions had caused
the most serious damage since the
beginning Of occupation.
During the confusion the Germans
made series of efforts to run the
customs barrier into interior Ger
many. but large quantities of goods
which the Germans were trying to
get through were seized by the
French.
Troops Narrowly Escape.
The explosions tore up sections of
track and blew down the wires along
side in each instance In one case
near Bomann French troop train
heavily loaded had a narrow ESCAPE.
The explosions cut the line from the
eastern Ruhr to Duesseldorf. which is
much used for troop movements and
the carriage Of supplies. Four other
lines were cut in the vicinity OF
Hattingen.
The destruction will delay trans
portation for several DAYS while the
damage is being repaired
BESIDES these cases OF violence the
French authorities report that an at
tempt was made to wreck passenger
tram near Mayence by placing huge
pieces OF iron and steel on the tracks.
Much Merchandise Seized.
The German efforts to run the
French customs barrier into unoccu-
pied Germany resulted in the largest
haul OF merchandise made since the
occupa ton. The French seized six
motor trucks loaded with bolts OF silk
valued at $1,000. 900 900 marks that
had just left the silk mills near
Vowinkel
SET for them in this case. They as
serted Frenchmen came TO them and
oHered for consideration to show
how the customs blockade could be
run along certain road left un-
guarded at night but that when the
silk caravan they arranged to send
arrived at this road a detachment Of
French soldiers surrounded the Ger
mans and confiscated the entire outfit
Two Trainloads Captured.
trucl>load of scissors. knives and
other cutlery from Solingen likewise
was seized in the same manner in
this district. This consignment was
valued at 700,O00.000 marks.
Two trainloads Of goods also were
seized last night while trying to run
the gantlet
The French at Aplerbeck got nine
teen cars loaded with coal and mer-
chandise consigned to Berlin. while
the Relgians at Glapbech seized a
trainload of manufactured articles.
Free Travel Closed.
COBLENZ. April 27.-The fnteral-
lied high commission in the Rhine
land closed the door to free travel be-
tween Germany and the occupied ter
ritory today by adopting limited pas
sage back and forth to those possess
ing permit issued by the allied au-
thorities.
This measure was taken. French
officials said. to block the entry of
German agitators and encouragers of
massive resistance into the Ruhr and
Rhineland.
Evening star., 1923-04-27
OIL LAW TO BE TOPIC.
Commission to Discuss Action at
Coming Session.

BY the Associated Press.
Despite the unwillingness Of Amer
lean officials to comment on the nesy
oil concession law under considera-
tion at Mexico City. it is known that
the subject is we'll 10 the front in
the preliminary discussions in prog
ress here relative to the forthcoming
sessions of the new Mexican-Amer-
lean commission.
All along the State Department has
watched closely every move on the
part of Mexican officials designed to
give positive guarantees against
confiscatory application of article %.
Whether the statute which passed
the Mexican chamber of deputies last
night is regarded here as containing
these guarantees in adequate form.
officials will not say, but the reports
from the Mexican capital appear at
least to have had no depressing in
timism here over Mexican-American
relations.
Commission to Depart.
1t was announced today that ar
rangements would be completed at
once for the departure for Mexico City
of the two American members of the
commission. Charles B. Warren and
John Barton Payne, who will be ac-
companied by Matthew Hanna. chief
of the Mexican affairs bureau of the
State Department.
They already have gone over the
whole ground with Secretary Hughes.
and probably will be ready to leave
Washington within a few days.
Dispatches from the Mexico City
government have been received at
the State Department asking when
the American representatives would
be ready to begin the negotiations.
A reply will be made this week. Of
ficialiy advising the Mexican authori-
ties Of the time OF the expected ar
rival of the American delegation in
Mexico City and stating that they
will be prepared upon arrival to i'm
mediately start discussions.
Evening star., 1923-04-27
ARREST SHIP CAPTAIN.

VANCOUVER, B. c., April 27.-Capt.
Cuuragem of tic American fishing
schooner Sloan. which was fired on
Tuesday by Canadian fisheries pa
troll, has been captured at Kyuquot
harbor, according. to advices received
here. Three members of the schooner's
were believed to he still at large.
!. NJ. YOrke, who was wounded when
the ptarol fired al the vessel. died
lster. The shooting was the result
II the schooners failure to stop when
that the fishermen we're poaching.
Evening star., 1923-04-27
IN PRESIDENTS NAME.
Ambassador Herrick Presents Hon
ors to Army Officers.

PARIS, April 27.-American Am
bassador Herrick today presented, in
the name of President Harding, the
distinguished service cross to Col
Blanton Winship. now attached to the
reparation commission. and the dis
tinguished service medal upon Col
Nelson Dean Jay.
Evening star., 1923-04-27
MEXICO MOD|F|ES
DISPUTED OIL LAW
U. S. Optimism Over Yielding
Policy Continues in
Face of Par|ey.
By the Associated Press

By the Associated Press
MEXICO CITY. April 21-A new
petroleum law. designed to develop
article - of the federal constitution
so as to satisfy objections raised by
foreign oil interests against the al
legged confiscatory Interpretation OF
that article. was passed by the cham
Der of deputies last evening. The
vote was l69 TO .
The deputies approved provision
granting the federal government ex-
elusive control of the oil industry.
bur refused to adopt a clause giving
individual states the right to par
ticipate in the proceeds of oil taxes.
Concessions Confirmed.
The most important provision of
the new law confirms petroleum con-
cessionS legally obtained prior to
May |. 1917. when the present con-
stitution became effective This ar
ticle. which had previously been ap-
proved by the chamber. provides that
such concessions must be revalidated
within three years from the date of
the promulga ton of the statute. The
closing debate was heated. The meas
ure now goes to the senate.
Evening star., 1923-04-27
MEXICO PAPERS SUSPEND.

MEXICO CITY, April 27-For the
first time in the history of Mexican
journalism the newspapers of the
canital = will not publish on May /.
The press syndicates decided last
nieht April 80 to midnight May !.
Evening star., 1923-04-27
DC. MAY GETPOWER
FROM VAST PLANT
Great Area to Be Covered by
Project on Susquehanna
River.

power project adequate to cover
district including Washington.
Baltimore, Philadelphia, Trenton and
Wilmington is to be constructed on
the SusqueIanna river between
Perryville and Conowingo. Nd, il was
disclosed today with the filings Of an
application by the Susquehanna
Power COMPANY with the federal
power commission. The proposed
plant will develop $50 900 horsepower
and its power will be sold TO cities.
towns and industrial centers within
radius Of 100 miles.
To Build Great Dam.
The company is subsidiary of
the United Gas and Electric Corpora
tion of Baltimore. and 100000 has
been secured to finance construction
and operation. A da m is to be built
across the Susquehanna rived. at
tidewater TO be 103 feet high and TO
furnish the head of water sufficient
to generate 100000 horsepower.
The project will be located in Cecil
and Hartford counties. in Maryland.
and in Lancaster county, Pa. The dam
site is to be located about seventy
FIVE miles from Washington, near
Havre de Grace. Md, and water for
the project will be drawn from a
drainage area in Pennsylvania of 2s,-
040 square miles.
Evening star., 1923-04-27
WEATHER.

Generally fair and mad tonight and
tomorrow; gentle solfherly winds.
Temperature for tweYty-four hours
ended at 2 pm. today Highest. 6S
today.
Enil renort on pape -s
Evening star., 1923-04-27

The Stars carrier system covers
every city block and the regular edi-
ton is delivered to Washington homes
as fast as the papers are printed.
The Mankato free press., 1923-06-29

from the community IL begun in the
fall than would be shown during the
past very busy spring.
The twenty minute free period
each day has held permanent
place in our school life. Before the
auditorium was completed. the time
was ordinarily used by advisers,
each of whom had a group OF twen-
ty- five pupils selected in equal NUM-
bers from all the three grades. The
groups elected officers who were
usually in charge of the meetings.
This gave frequent opportunities for
parliam entary practice. Under the
direction Of advisors, two cam
paigns. one in thrift and the other
in right study habits we're conduct
ed. Accounts were kept for one
month to determine the best savors
the best earners and those who
spent money the most wisely. Self
analysis blSnks concerning study
habits were filed out, and various
material on the value of education
and right study was handed to the
pupils in mimeographed form"
The Mankato free press., 1923-06-29
HEAVY LAKES SHIPPING
Increased Activity over That OF
Last Year Is Reported
Associated Press Dispatchl

Duluth, Mimi, June %. - The
Great Lakes shipping business, held
to a late start due to the delayed
opening of navigation, is booming.
Vesselmen point to the total coal
and iron ore tonnage handled dur
ing May as evidence of the increased
shipping activity over last year.
The coal receipts for May, the
first month Of the 1928 navigation
season, totaled approximately l.
100000 tons This is one of the
largest monthly receipts total on
record, marine men said.
The total ore tonnage shipped
from the head of the lakes exclu
sive of Escanaba, Mich, was 5,741,-
791 tons. This is four times the
tonnage handled during May, 1922. ~
The difference in the ore and coal
tonnage for the opening month
gives an idea of the percentage of
boats travelling light" from lower
lake ports to the head of the lakes,
according to vesselmen. One of the
few months to pass the coal re-
ceipts mark set during May was
October, 1922, when every available
craft was pushed into service to
bring 1,771,535 tons to the local
docks.
The Mankato free press., 1923-06-29
MAKE THE FOURTH
SAFER FOR PEOPLE
Theodore Williams Discusses
Need Of Protection lnde-
pendence Day

"In spite of the increasing popu-
larity Of the Safe and Sane idea,
every Fourth of July brings destruc-
tion of life, limb and property"
Theodore Williams, local insurance
man, said. 1T is not possible to urge
the people of Mankato too strongly
to see to it that celebrations are
conducted with every care for the
safety of the children and the pre-
servation of our homes and other
buildings.
"In recent years the so-called
harmless sparkler has achieved a
dangerous popularity" Mr.. Williams
said. Although it's sparks may not
cause ignition. the wire holding the
sputterlng material becomes incan
descent and when in that condition
yill set fire to infiamab bic material It's
chief victims have been little girls
wearing tiimsey dresses. A number
have been burned to death because
of these harmless playthings."
The paper balloon tnat uses kero-
sene soaked waste to heat the air it
contains was mentioned by Mr.. vii
liams as another dangerous toy. He
said that the balloons frequently
drop upon infiamahle roofs and other
combustible materials.
Statistics of the National Board of
Fire Underwriters for the six years
1851 show fire losses of $2,501,
094 from fireworks, firecrackers, etc"
said Mr.. Williams. Some people
still try to prevent the elimination
Of what they believe to be one of
the chief joys of boyhood' But a
Joy which, since the signing of the
Declaration Of Independence, has ia =
ken toll in excess Of the casualties
suffered and the wealth expended in
the war that upheld that Declaration
Is a joy that comes at too high a
price. Patriotism surely does not
need to find expression in mere noise
making. A parade never started a
conhagration; pageants, drills and
singing contests are all good fun
without danger. - ......v,......
II hope that on July the people
of Mankato will be, able to look back
at this years Fourth without regret
for single accident or a single
fire"
The Mankato free press., 1923-06-29
Mystery of the Dicer
Picked Up In .Sibley
Police Woman Discovers Dark
Secret; Got On Wrong
Scent

Miss Irene Kiekenapp, Mankato
policewoman, is going to write
mystery story, which she will weave
around a straw hat that she found
in Sibley Park, Thursday night. 1t
was a mans hat and almost new.
Miss Kiekenapp had taken ride to
the park late at night with a lady
friend. They were strolling along
admiring the scenery by flashlight,
when suddenly the policewoman es-
pied the "dicer." She picked 1t up.
gave it the once over, and with
chuckle she remarked: That piece
of headgear looks like the one worn
by Felix McKusick. All! All! old
boy. what brought you to the park
at this hour Of the night, and how
did you come to lose your hat? ?"
That was her soliloquy. THE old
timer must have been given a
chase" quoth the police lady. II
have the goods on him." and again
she chuckled gleefully. Using her
fiashlight, the police woman discov-
cred the initials, &c. e. c." on the
hatband. Nix; they do not stand
for Felix McKusick. Guess l am on
the wrong scent"
The policewoman brought the
head piece to the police station,
where il awaits the owner.
The Mankato free press., 1923-06-29
home, commemorat

their beautiful home, commemorat-
ing the event. E.f
The annual meeting of the Mis-
sion Circle was held Thursday even
ing at the home of Mrs. F. w. Wash
born. The following are the new
officers: Presidents, Mesdames A. r
Cotehrman and II. R. Halverson
secretary. Lilly Halverson, treasurer
Jane Neill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Steele and
three children of Sherburn stopped
off in town Thursday for short call
on friends. They were motoring
through to Anoka.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. B. Cornish OF
Faribault, Mimi, are here for a week
visit with his sisters Mrs. Vesta
Armstrong and Mrs. H. c. Kraus
and family. Mr.. Cornish has dis j.
posed of his business interests in the
city, and as yet is undecided as to
where he will locate when he Zen =
ters his vocation.
The Mankato free press., 1923-06-29
ENDED LIFE WITH ROPE
John Schroen Hanged Self At His
Home In Martin County.

John Schroen Hanged Self At His
Home In Martin County.
Fairmont, June 23.-John Schroen
forty nine. Jay township farmer
committed suicide shortly after noon
Thursday by hanging.
His body was found in the hay
NOV by his wife. who cut II down
Mr.. Schroen's neck was broken, ac-
cording to DR.. S. F. Hermann. who
was called to attend. He had at
tached the rope to a rafter, and
Jumped for a twelve foot drop.
Mr.. Schroen had suffered mental
alterations for some time, according
to friends, who said he labored un
der the hallucination that he was
about to lose his farm. He owned
his farm. and it was practically clear
of incumbrance. His debts and OBJ
legations, it is said were mostly
imaginary.
1t is understood that he had
threatened to take his life before, as
great vigilance was exercised by
members of his family, to see that
he was not left alone for any length
of time. Some time ago, all the
firearms at his home were taken
away.
The Mankato free press., 1923-06-29
FRIDAY, JUNE 90, 1923

she came to the village to reside,
living with her son Robert until this
spring she returned to her old
home. At the time of her death she
was visiting at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Peter Roerig, where
she passed away Tuesday morning,
about three O'clock Of complication
of sterling quality a -considerate
neighbor and loving and kind
mother. Her presence will be great
ly missed in the home circle. She
leaves to mourn her departure,
three daughters, Mrs. Anna Filter,
Mrs. Ernest Franska and Mrs. En-
mat Roerig Of this place and three
sons Charley Of Pemberton, Robert
OF st. Clair and Frank who resided
three sisters, Mrs. Charley Schostag
Of Mankato. Mrs. Moore and Mrs.
Sophis Robran of Lyndon Station,
Wisconsin and one brother Fred
Gerbe of Wisconsin. besides a large
number of friends who extend to
the bereaved family their heartfelt
sympathy.
Mrs. Olga Fitzloff who was en-
ployed as nurse at the Roerig home
Tor Mrs; Sodamen, returned to her
A large crowd and good behavior
is the report given of the dance
held In the town hall, Friday even
ing of last week for the benefit of
the baseball team The Ali Star
orchestra furnished the music and
Albert. Schostag was appointed
special marshal for that evening.
The receipts for the evening was
very pleasing to the baseball boys.
Sunday, June "a, the home ball
team will play the Vernon Center
boys on the baseball diamond and
on July first they will play the
Eagle Lake team.
The members of the Evangelical
Aid and a large number of friends
and neighbors were entertained al
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Julian
at the regular semi monthly meeting
Of the Aid Wednesday, June 90.
The. ladies spent the afternoon in
sewing on various articles and at
the close delicious lunch was
served by the hostess. She was as
sisted by her daughter Alice and
Laura.
The Mankato free press., 1923-06-29
CITY HEADS ADJOURN
Faribault State Convention Closed
With Election of Officers.

..:sso"iated Pres D'sp M
Faribault, Mimi, June 22.-Carl
H. Schuster, Biwabik City attorney,
was elected president Of the Mime
sofa League of Municipalities at
the closing session Of a three day
convention here yesterday. He sue.
ceeded L. c. Hodgson, former mayor
of st. Paul.
Detroit, Mimi, was chosen as the
1924 convention city. More than 300
delegates were in attendance at the
tenth annual convention OF the
league, which is said to be record
number, 157 Minnesota cities and
towns being represented.
Other officers elected were: r. J.
Lindberg, mayor Of Detroit, vice.
president; Richard r. Price, Uni
versity extension division, secretary
treasurer; and Norris B. Lambie of
University OF Minnesota, executive
secretary. Directors of the league,
all reelected, include George Policy,
Winona. .-. ..
The Mankato free press., 1923-06-29
REUNION RAIL VETERANS
Old Employees Great Northern Sys-
tenn Meeting At ST. Cloud.

ASSOCIATED Press Diapotch
st. Cloud, Mimi, June 22.-Five
hundred members Of the Veterans
Association of the Great Northern
Railway company are holding their
thirteenth annual convention in st.
Cloud today starting with business
session at noon with special train
carrying most Of the veterans ar
rived from ST. Paul this morning.
Special Pullman sleepers from Seat
tie, Portland, Minot and Grand Forks
and other points on the system
brought the veterans from the west.
Following the business sessions, to-
day, President Ralph Budd, Vice
Presidents jerks and Countryman
and prominent local speakers will
address the veterans at banquet
at the Breen hotel. Tomorrow is to
be devoted to sight seeing. including
automobile trips to st. Johns uni
versity at Collegeville and the state
reformatOry.
The Mankato free press., 1923-06-29
PATRICK JORDAN
CALLED BY DEATH
Well-KnoWn Citizen Here Sue.
cumbed After Operation At
Sioux Falls

Patrick H. Jordan, age seventy
one years. and a resident of Man
kato for the past forty years died
at hospital in Sioux Falls. S. D.,
according to word received today by
relatives and friends in Mankato.
.lr. Jordan was operated on last
Wednesday morning for kidney
trouble. Doctors attending him as
sured his relatives that there was
no danger, but he died after a re-
lapse.
Mr.. Jordan server on the city
council of Mankato for two terms
and was a prominent man in the
civic and fraternal life of the. city.
He is a member of the Ancient Or
der Of United Workmen and Of the
Ancient Order Of Hibernians. Dur
ing the early period that the Ce-
Kentucky concern Mr.. Jordan had
charge of the plant and later with
the present concern. For several
years he was connected with the
Northwestern railroad, until the last
few years when he retired
Last December, Mr.. Jordan left
Mankato to live with his daughter
Mrs. Theodore Roster, at Harris
burg, S. D. The following are the
sons and daughters who survive:
Henry l.. Jordan. an engineer living
in Mankato; Robert H. Jordan, Jr.
and three daughters, Florence Jor-
dan, teaching school at Sioux Falls:
Mrs. Theodore Roster, Harrisbr.
S. D.. Mrs. Daniel St. Clair. Seatt!;. i.
Wash.
The funeral services will be hel(
In Mankato on Monday the body -
irving here tomorrow. 1t has not
been announced where the services
will be held from. or at what time.
The Mankato free press., 1923-06-29
TWo Horses
Died In Fire

Two horses were burned to
death and waron, and half of
the sheds owned by the Stand
ard Lumber company on Maple
street opposite the Standard Oil
company were destroyed by
fire which started in the sheds
at two o'clock this afternoon.
The estimated loss by Manager
HeideI Of the Standard Lumber
company was over $1,000.
The origin of the fire is un-
known. II was discovered by
Charles Alexander, driver Of the
team which were killed by the
fire. He was working in the
rear OF the building and noticed
smoke coming from the roof.
When he opened the door of the
barn where the horses were
flames and smoke shot up and
the building was a mass of
flames.
The fire department was called
and soon had the blaze under
control. One of the horses made
a desperate attempt to get loose
but failed. The other succombed
to the smoke and flames with less
fight. For time the fire en-
daneered adjoining frame build
ines and the oil covered ground
near the city tanks.
The Mankato free press., 1923-06-29
GOOD ROADS TOUR
Automobile Association To Nal

Automobile Association To Make
Trip To Hlbbina In July
The annual good roads tour Of the
Minnesota Automobile association is
scheduled for July 20 and Fl and
the route will be from Minneapolis
to Hibbing, with a night stop al
Grand Rapids. G. Roy Hill, secre
tary of the association, left today
on a pathfinding trip.
Luncheon will be served to the
motorists on July 20 on the shores
of Lake Mile Laos by the ladies oi
the American Legion Auxiliary al
Aitkin.
The state association on the tour
will award the $1,000 road improve
ment trophy to the county which
makes the greatest improvement in
its roads from now until the date
of the tour. 1t is expected thai
nearly 800 automobiles will make
the trip this year.
The Mankato free press., 1923-06-29
Looking For License sIaekers

Redwood Falls, June 23.-W. NJ.
Martin of the state highway depart
ment has been in Redwood Falls
and vicinity this week looking up
those who failed to get license tags
for their cars. The said official Is
also taking into tow those who
have been violating the law by run :
ming On one number A car was
taken from one party for running on
foreign auto license-that is a tag
from some other state. Cars are
taken from those who have no Ii
cense numbers and stored in a gar
age until they get the right kind OF
auto license. Quite a number in this
city and vicinity have paid fines for
the above violation of the automo-
bile state laws. The parties who arx
violating the Jaw are fined, and the
amount will go into the state trea-
sury.