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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-12-31

On the following afternoon the Live
Stock association meets. The annual
address will be given by Charles ?.
Craig of Duluth, president of the body.
The chicken question will be taken up
in discussion by j. NJ. Drew of the
Minnesota agricultural college. "Wheth
er or Not There Is Profit in Short
fed Cattle?" is the subject of talk
to be made by W. A. Cochel of Pur-
due university. The association has a
business session in the evening
Officers of the agricultural society
viii submit their reports Thursday
morning. In the afternoon the sheep
breeders will flock together Their
president, Thomas Keogh will deliver
the principal address. In the evening
is scheduled the meeting of the Cattle
and Swine Breeders association
Friday, the last day of the meeting,
the agricultural society will adjourn
to the experimental farm, where
speeches will be made in the live stock
pavilion. The Horse Breeders associa-
ton and the Minnesota stallion regis
tration board will have a joint meet
ing there.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-12-31

Charged with murder in the first
degree, Joseph Vigue is on trial at
Standpoint, Idaho, and ii found guilty
must atone for the crime with his
life. Vi2ue is accused of the murder
of his wife, Mrs. Maggie Vieue and
the case is of interest locally from the
fact that Mrs. Vigue's maiden name
. was Maggie Linster, VINO was reared in
Belgrade township, and whose father,
Nicholas LiEster, still resides there.
Acted Rather Queer.
Readers of The Free ll..s III rcc2il
the crime, which was a monstrously
. brutal one 1t was committed Oh
Feb. 3, 1909, and took place at til"
Nigue home about two and a hals
miles from Cocollalla, Idaho On the
day CT the murder Vigue did not go
to the woods to work as was his
usual custom, but stating that he did
mot feel well, stayed at the house.
A little before noon he told his wife
Ito prepare. dinner, and at the same
time acted queer.
Murder Was Most Brutal.
In ceiling of the affair later, Nigua
irelatcd that, at his Command Mrs.
Vi3ue became frightened and attempted
to run from the house, when he fol
lowed her and struck her over the head
with a Winchester rifle, which he
| had snatched up as he started in pur
suit. At the first blow the wo-
man fell PROSTATE, but her inhuman
husband did not stop pounding her
until her head had been beaten to
pulp. While still gasping Vigue drag
ged the woman back into the house,
and threw her body through trap
door in the floor.
Children Told of Murder.
The couple had six small children,
Three were at school when their mo-
were in the house at the time. At
ter their fathers frenzied deed, they
ran outside, and through them word
of the Staying was noised abroad. A
brother of the murderer was the first
to reach the house. He lifted The
body from the cellar and washed the
blood from the face and while he was
thus engaged a constable placed Jos.
Vigue under arrest.
Made No Denial of Crime
The latter made no denial of his
crime, and has since been in the
county jail at Standpoint. Last Fri
day he was placed on trial for muir
der, and it is understood that the
defense will attempt to show that he
was insane when he killed his wife.
During the summer Nicholas Linster
sent to Idaho for his five graudchild-
rem, but che eldest son. Fred Vigue
remained at Standpoint to testify at
the trial.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-12-31
Miilard Hall DESTROYED.

Willard hall, the home of the college
of dentistry and part of the college Oh
at the University of Min
nesota, was almost totally destroyed
by fire shortly after seven o'clock Fri
day night. The total loss to the state
and the students will reach about $l4O,
600, 10 per cent being approximately the
amount of insurance.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-12-31
Takes Management of Nicollet

w. S. Beard, formerly connected with
the Saulpaugh hotel at Mankato, will
succeed F. E. Zonne as manager OF the
Nicollet hotel. He will assume his
duties on March l. Mr.. Zonne recently
disposed of his his interest in the hotel
to the Shattuck estate
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-12-31
Funeral of Mrs. Latin.

The funeral of Mrs. Julia Latin,
who died on Friday morning. took
place yesterday afternoon at 2.3O
O'Clock at the Centenary Methodist
church, and was attended by many
friends and relatives. Rev. w. y.
Jameson oficiated, and music was rem
dered by the church choir. The inter
ment was at Glenwood cemetery
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-12-31
Peace Prevailed in Mankato.

The police spent very quiet Christ
mas. There were no DRINKS or disor
derlies; no complaints and the spirit
of peace prevailed everywhere in Man
kato. Sunday was equally as calm
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-12-31
Pigs Bring Good Price.

James Mullin, superintendent. of the
poor farm, yesterday brought to mar
ket fourteen pigs six and one-half
mouths old that brought $22T.5s. He
received $7.65 per hundred pounds.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-12-31
PEOPLES PULPIT.
CHRISTMAS
JOYS.

''The Angel Said Unto Them, Fear Not;
For, Behold. | Bring You Good 1idings of
Great Joy, Which Shall Be to All People;
For Unto You Is BON This Day. In the City
Of David, Savior, Which Is Christ the Lord
n uke II. 10. ~.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-12-31
You Bet It Is.

St Paul Pioneer Press: Isn't it
about, time for some one to start a
crusade to secure safe and sane Christ
mas tree celebrations?
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-12-31
HELPFOR THE NEEDY v|GUE NOW ON TRIAL
CHARGED WITH THE BRUTAL
MURDER OF HIS WIFE.

She Was Formerly Maggie Linster, Who
Was Reared IN Belgrade Township,
Nicollet County; Her Father Sill
Resides There; the Husband Com
mitted His Awful Deed Feb.
of the Present Year.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-12-31
GOOD BOOK; GOOD FRIEND.

i Lyman Abbott: A book is a
= friend; a good book is good
i friend. I will talk 10 ven when
j. you want il 10 talk, and it will
+ keep still when you want it to
+ keep still-and there are not
j. many friends who know enough
T. to do that. A library is "a col
J lection OF friends Saas
j HE EEyEs as
= :. ! 4. + (. !. Z. i + j. i. i. I.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-12-31
Hogs and Cattle.

South st. Paul, Dec. 29.-Hogs. 900;
steady. Range 500 to $50; bulk,
500 to S.25. Cattle, ESQ; steady to
strong. Sheep, 100; strong to 10 cents
higher.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-12-31
FIVE MEN KILLED IN AN
EXPLOSION.

Especial to The Free Press
Reading, Pa, Dec 29.-Five
men were killed by the explo
sion of a boiler at the new plant
of the Metropolitan Electric
company in West Reading.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-13

presentations OF Judaism The divfxio. :.
the Jews into orthodox and reform 4. ~.
leading The orthodox division inc,rA.-
fOrmalistss or those who observe 80
without understanding their ethical t.,.s
ing. and some Of whom do not live M, !.
the ethical concepts Of our beaufifuI =
ligion. 10 also includes those vho w.
transmute those ethical teachings fn,o -
duct and who observe the ceremonies xt,.
a consciousness OF their ethical vain.
The reform section OF Jews Is divides 49,
az least two divisions. reform and ras,~,,
Reform Jews originally objected 70 cA-,.,-
ceremonies. and introduced certain inn.--
tious. Radicals question certain doc.-.-.-
besides. Reform Jews are content us,,
conference which Includes "inna.y-.-.
voting upon vital questions. Orthod,r r.-
ask for a conference OF natur. rnf,s.
matured scholarship.
The conference OF American rabbi.
solutely correct I'm It's idea OF inSts,,,,--
some authority FOR general spiritual z,,s
ance. The orthodox conceds this Ruf -.
latter contend that matters affecting an
Jewry should be acted upon by con,.-
ence representing all Jewry. English, Prem.
and German Jewry. where the enviro,r.,,
IL the same "a here. as well as the Arn.r-
ican Jewry- H- PEREIRA MENDgs
New York. Dec. 10. 1888
New-York tribune., 1909-12-13
CATCHERS
CORNELL FOR REFORM
Faculty Demands Changes in
Football Rules.
lBy Telegraph TO The Tribune ]

Ithaca. N Y, Dec. 12.-Upon the out
come of the meeting OF the rules COM
mittee on intercollegiate football will
depend the future of football at Cornell.
The university faculty took decisive ac-
ton at a secret meeting held yesterday,
1t was learned to-day. and came out
square-tocd for reform.
There was a divergence Of opinion. hut
1t is understood the recommendation
adopted was presented by Professor
Woodruff and that Dean Frank Irvine,
Of the College of Law, favored II. II is
also taken as a notice TO Professor L. N.
Dennis. who is a member OF the rules
committee. 10 use his influence to bring
about change if Cornell is to have foot
ball after next year.
The resolution passed is as follows:
With a view to securing greater safety
of life and limb and higher standards Of
honor and fair play. it is the insistent
opinion Of this faculty that the continu-
ance OF football as a game for under
graduates depends upon an effective re-
vision and enforcement OF the rules reg
ulating the game. This opinion applies
further to the selection OF officials and
70 the conduct Of players and coaches"
New-York tribune., 1909-12-13
NEGRO RIDER MODEST
Wmgfeld Returns in Second
Cabin, Though Rich.

james Wingheld. the American negro
jockey who has been winning races at Mos
COW for Mr. Lazaroff, the Russian oil man
arrived here yesterday IN the second ga hin
OF the French liner La Lorraine. Winpneld
has accumulated considerable money during
the three years he has been riding abroad
ana ne had enough cash with him vester-
DAY 10 engage all the suites in the first
cabin, but the wealthy Jockey modestIv ex-
pialned that he travelled second 10 avoid
any unpleasantness that might arise in the
first cabin.
Wingheld does not care much for French
but he says he has mastered Russian and
German and found persons speaking tbesa
tongues IN the second cabin. He said he
had ridden 103 winners. and won the race
TOT the Empress's Prize of $1,000 AT 81
petersburg. Wingheld said ne would ride
next year AT Warsaw for the Prince Lon
bomirski. and would go direct to his home
In Lexington, Ky.
j. Richards. OF Detroit another srneric,r
Jockey. who has been riding for Lazarort
came over in the first cabin of La LORRAINE
lie said he had a successful season. and
would ride next year In Germany for Count
Palm.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-13
COMMENT ON CANE.
Canadian Football Discussed
and Andlgzcd.

The exposition of Canadian football on
Saturday resulted in a lot Of talk yes
terday that was more definite in it's dis
closure OF the impressions created by the
game than the comments offered hastily on
the field. Few could be found 10 favor
adoption OF the game as a whole. or even
I'm its essential parts. but there were plenty
to say that American players. using the
Canadian rules, would work havoc with
preconceived ideas of the game as IL is
played across the border.
There is nothing in the rules or the
Canadian game that I can see" said one
old college player. ito compel man to
cry Held" when he is going to be tackled.
Imagine young Mr.. Coy, for instance, see
ing Mr.. Browne or Mr.. Houston, OF Har-
ward. about 10 tackle him. meekly calling
Held" and stopping I'm his tracks
There is the essential difference between
Canadian and American football It's a
difference of spirit and OF men more than
OF rules. I would Ike for the purposes. of
experiment, 10 see a team made ND Of
American college players, after a couple OF
weeks 10 get acquainted with the rules
meet good Canadian fourteen. 1 think
the score would be about 40 tries 10 .
rouges, or whatever the reckoning properlv
is. And it's a good game, too. It's an ex-
cellent game being really American foot
BAN in an undeveloped and unsclentifc
stage
There may be. and probably is a lot o,
thoroughly scientific play in Canadian foot
ball There really wasn't so much OF /,
according 10 those who know that game on
Saturday. but that is easily explained. I
have seen infinitely better. surer. quicker
and cleaner passing in English Rugby. which
Is, 20 my mind a better game than that of
the Canucks. anyway. / do like the rule
protecting the receiver OF a kick But the
other features OF the game. save for the
simplhcation OF penalties, do not appeal
much 20 me. Restriction Of tackling and
OF interference / do not favor
The punting is inoessant. OF course, but
II one likes that there is no reason vhy IL
should not be used under our present rules.
! wondered all season what would happen
II some team tried the return OF a kick bv
the man catching the ball. I think il would
prove wonderfully successful play.
"One trouble with many critics OF the
game is that they don't understand the
functions OF a rules committee The COM
mittee should not dictate styles OF play. II
cannot compel a team 20 adopt kicking
game II IL doesn't want 10. That is ths
function Of coaches and captains.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-13
ON SOCCER FIELDS.
Brooklyn Too Strong for
Ne1carE an Fast Game.

In their third game Of the National
League championship series the eleven OF
the Brooklyn Football Club defeated the
Scottish-Amertcans. OF Newark by the
score Of goal 10 o at Marquette Oval. in
Brooklyn. yesterday afternoon. The Scot
tish-Americans played an aggressive game.
The Brooklyns. however. were on their
mettle and. although they started the
game two men short. they kept their adj
versaries at bay until reinforced
Five minutes before the close of the
first half the home team scored the only
goal OF the game through 4O-yard run
by O'Halloran. the inside right The work
OF j. Garvin in goal for Brooklyn was
phenomenal and to his many saves the
Brooklyns owed their immunity. Caldi-
cott' at right back. was most serviceable
al critical stages OF the game.
The lineup follows:
New-York tribune., 1909-12-13
DRIVE In A PANIC
RUNAWAY THE CAUSE.
DenUer Uins Fresh Ldurels on
the Speedzcay.

Ii seemed yesterday that there must be
an epidemic OF runaways on the Speed
way. for the spectators along the curb
were thrilled by seeing Frank Arnold.
Of No. 325 West Soth street, who was
driving a powerful bay gelding. dragged
up on the sidewalk. where his road wagon
was overturned. and left lying on the
gravel. while his horse pursued his way
down the walk. dragging the overturned
wagon behind him and spreading panic
as he went. II was just below High
Bridge that the horse became frightened
and Mr.. Arnold lost control OF him The
horse made straight for the river, and after
smashing into the iron fence started down
the walk. where he was finally reduced 70
order by Patrolman Mexican, on his vet
eran saddler Chicken. Mr.. Arnold was so
severely injured that he was unable to
drive home. and Mexican was compelled
10 put him in charge OF a friend who was
driving on the road before he led the re-
fractory animal down the drive 10 the
stable.
The keen. bracing air put all OF the
horses on their mettle, and some thrilling
brushes were trotted and paced on the
upper stretch in the morning. Nathan
Strauss Denver. 2:1f4, had things pretty
much his own way. and twice defeated
Edward Bottenuss fast little brown mare
Rose Electrite. Rose has been steadily i'm
proving, until now she is travelling with
the top-notchers and usually proves the
winner. She met her Waterloo. however,
when she tackled Denver. and although
she gave him a splendid race. she was just
a little shy OF speed and finished a length
behind in each encounter. In the first
heat Denver carried Rose 10 a break in
the second quarter. but she kept her feet
in the second heat and reached even terms
al the quarter post. The big gray out
trotted her. however.
James Murphy's Kim. 21ss.. also man
aged 10 put Rose Electric in the ranks Of
the defeated, although the mare finished
strong and was not more than half length
behind at the post William Scott's Kitty
Wilkes won some good brushes. finishing
ahead OF Thomas Lawsons Jap, Hugh Ri
leys Lucy and George Huber's frankie
Pandit. frankie. however. did not propose
10 stay in the ranks OF the defeated and
won her next tilt. which was with Andrew
Crawford's new bay colt. The Spoiler. Mr..
Crawford in turn defeated Thomas G.
Kinds latest acquisition W. G. Caldwell
and Lucy finished ahead OF George HUI
DCi . LeAc AAldAGs q CHcSNlul lAlLcc-ycdA-
old. with the manners Of a veteran cam
paigner. This was Lake Altara's introduc-
ton to the Speedway contingent. but he
acquitted himself most creditably and won
a series of brushes with Thomas Russelrs
brown youngster. Luke
Nathan Strauss Malacca. with Charles
Straus az the reins. met his oldtime rival,
Hylie Bird. owned and driven by NJ Aron-
son, but he refused to surrender his Iau-
rels won last week, when the two measured
strides.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-13
RIGHT EASY WINS AT JUAREZ

Juarez Mexico. Dec 12-The Monte
yuma stake OF $3.50. at one mile. the feat
ure OF to-day's card. resulted In an easv
victory for the l 10 shot, Right Fasv
Right Easy and Jeanette NJ were held az
a prohibitive price over Spooner. the onIv
other starter. Right Easy broke i'm FROM
and was never headed, winning eased nm
oy nye lengths. with Spooner about IN.
same distance before Jeanette NJ. Tbe
summaries follow:
o., First race selling: Ave turlongs)-Resronse-
tklce). 20 l. second Mike Molletr Io5 fs,r,b'V
nGlal. 70 l. third Time LOO
Leinlan, Kyle. Brunhilde. Nav Genevieve c,oo5
intent. intent. Banlady. Tommy McGee ana Bob Lynch
Second race Iseven furlongsl-Fred Mulbol,s,.
10 SSihsIp 70 :. won: ibson. lo5 1Strung1 Z
- l. Aeeond. buna. 1o5 (Archibald). IS ~ I
phit fhlid Tine; l;3o Hickey. Reclaimer. Airs
Posing and Hancock also ran -''iS'
e.d I 10 rae tsellins' six fuIongs) Old
nSa, ne il9 3Archihald) II 70 l. won: T. NJ Frye
Etrl. 20 ? third. Tine. liz. Hannah Ion,sa
harysL Little Usage. Apologize ana Gray also
Fourth race che Montezuma Stakes. one ,,,.,
10 (Beneseoten). I 10 I. second: Jeanette M az
IWilsonl. l 20 0. third Time. I.tssS O,IS
tlni'r afire starters. Right Easy ana Jeanette NJ
Eifth race (nve ana a half furlonrs,-K,,.
Oohat llS tCreevy). 70 5. won; Marse Ab- es
U'aIheri: 20 =. second: Mailman los M
SSshey5 Ssi 3 - :, third, Time. os S-5 Arch Old
nan, Colone! Bob. PastoTiza and Virginia Lind
sey also ran Marse Ahs ana Mailman coupisd
SKIN race selling; one mile ana a sixteentb,-
t,S.s. ySrNi.s. 20 ~ SMolssworthl. q 70 i. won; IN.
l02 q. Wilson,. 20 q third Time Isl f..n.
Bury ane The Thorn also ran.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-13
Wbife Sox Best FielderS
George Mullin Rated Leading Pitcher
League in Official Figures

Chicago. which finished fourth in the
American League race. led In team fielding,
according TO the official figures published
yesterday. and the Detroit champions were
third. Philadelphia being second. Boston
was seventh. although third in the race,
and the Yankees were a poor last. The
poor fielding of the Yankees and the Red
Sox. good teams otherwise. had much 10
do with their poor positions in the race.
George Mullin. OF Detroit. was the best
pitcher in the league. according TO the fig
ures. winning twenty-nine games and losing
eight. Cicotte. of Boston, was next TO him.
winning thirteen games and losing five.
Willett was third: Krause and Bender. of
the Athletics. were tied for fourth place.
and Quinn. the first New York pitcher in
the list. was ninth. Sutor. of Chicago:
criss. OF ST. Louis; Reisling. OF Washing
ton; Chesbro. of New York and Boston. and
Wolter. Of Boston. were pitchers with per-
feet fielding records. Walsh, Of Chicago.
was the leader among the pitchers taking
part in full proportion OF games
Isben, OF Chicago. was the leading first
baseman, and Chase stood tenth. Purtell,
also Of Chicago. was the leading second
baseman, but Eddie Collins. of the Ath-
letics. was the real leader. although he
stands fourth IN the official list. Bradley.
OF Cleveland. was the best OF the third
basemen, with an average Of .957, but FL
berfeld, of the Yankees. was second. at $50.
Turner. OF Cleveland. led the shortstops.
but played in only a few games. leaving
the real honors TO Mcbride. Of Washington.
Spencer. Of Boston. was the leading catch
er. but Criger. of ST. Louis. must be re-
garded as the real star in this position.
Parent. of Chicago. and Miller, of Washing
ton, who played in only few games. were
outhelders with clean records, but Lord, OF
Cleveland, was the best of the regular men.
The club fielding figures. the records OF
the leading pitchers. and the fielding &c
ords OF the leading individuals follow;
New-York tribune., 1909-12-13
THE FACTIONS IN JEwRY.
DR.. Mendes Replies to DR. Schulman's 5
Criticism.
To the Editor OF The Tribune.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: Under the caption OF The Author
ity Of the Rabbis'' YOU published a few
days ago communication from DIR. Schulz
man. OF this city. Kindly permit me TO
reply 10 the said letter.
First-Dr. Schulman criticises the Union
Of Orthodox Jewish Congregations OF the
United States and Canada for 'repudiatins
the authority OF the Conference OF Ameri-
can Rabbis to speak for Judaism" He then
states as follows:
The Conference OF American Rabbis
speaks with moral authority presuma bly,
for people who have confidence in the indi-
viduals that make up it's membership"
Age, deep learning in Hebrew lore and
law, experience. are necessary 20 give
moral authority" or 10 command conf
dence." Many OF the rabbis present had
not these qualifications, as the doctor Will
admit
Second-The subject OF mixed marriages:
The Union expressed and expresses no con-
demnation of the resolution passed that
mixed marriages are contrary TO the tradi-
tion OF the Jewish religion. and should bs
discouraged by the American rabbinats -
But the real point is that the Union ex-
pressed its regret that the resolution was
carried by a vote OF only AZ 10 . when
there We're over hundred members OF the
conference who reported on the frst dav.
and. according 70 DR. Schulman himself
there are more than two hundred consrers-
uons in the land represented In the con-
ference
Ihird-Dr Schulman saws, The Union
grasped with avidity misauoted and mis-
understood phrase of the president Of the
Hebrew Union College in order TO make btr,
assert that the Bible Is not divinel,, a.
thOritative." The Union simply savs h..
was So reported and asked that an ad1,-
tion 10 his own Reputation. the officers or
the conference and the faculty. OF that COZ
lege should also repudiate the statamant
especially I'm view OF his other uttsrarr.s
on former occasions.
fourth-Dr. Schulman's fourth ohi.ction
Is that the Union declared III Is trs,rr..,,,
and unhistorical aud a misrepressD,ati,,r
20 say that Israel does not constituta a
nation" Upon this DIT. Schulman re,oar,,s.
we say that In all free lands
where the Jew Is given political and civil
rights he should emphasize his reUrious
character as Jew. and not his national
character: that he should become a men,
Der OF the German. French. English or
American nation. as the case NAV be"
The orthodox Jew emphasizes both h,s
religious and his national Character R,t
his nationality Is spiritual. II Dr. schpI-
man really means that the lew has NO
national life. then he is az variance with
the prophet who declares that we ara an
eternal nation. as eternal as the sun. m,
moon. the stars. etc Jeremiah XXI. 81 \
Even II Palestine We're again a Jewish
state. the Jew in other lands would ae-
cord u only spiritual loyalty and never no.
hteal loyalty, The latter he would accord
solely TO the country OF his birth or adon-
ton.
And now word 20 your Christian read
sfs VINO must be puzzled about the various