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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-01-02
LEE TO Be CANDIDATE


Minneapolis. December 31.-"I ex-
pect to be n candidate for governor
and will probably flle within the
mex. two weeks" said William 4.
Lee OF Long Prairie. who was in
Minneapolis today checking UP tho
political situation. THE only thing
that will be In the way OF my
filing will be the possibility Of get.
ting together on one anti-adminis-
tration candidate, which at this time
seems quite remote. believe that
the sentiment throughout the state
in favor Of a change In the admins
tration is stronger than It was two
years ago." said Mr.. Lee.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-01-02
Nev, Years Eve Wake.

The New Years eve wake at the
Swedish Lutheran CHURCH will COM
mence at eight o'clock this evening.
An address by Rev. s. c. Fransen.
a former pastor will be given and
there will also be a musical pro-
gram. At twelve o'clock refresh
ments will be served.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-01-02
New Years Eve 70 Be Marked
By Gay Festivities
HILARITY WILL RUN RIOT
Even Philadelphia Is Likely 10
Witness Time of Its Life;
Doings Abroad
Especial to The Free r'ress.I

lSIf'ciil 10 ne EItt
New York. December 3i.-Joy will
be unrestra ined In the city tonight
owing To the fact that Mayor Kline
has been rather generous TO the
applicants for all night licenses.
when there Is no scarcity OF liquid
refreshments in the restaurants and
hotels. the new year is always
ushcrcd In with great gaiety. The
late Mayor Gaynor put more or less
at Il damper on the New York feStlv-
tiles while he was at the city hall.
seeing TO II that all save n few OF
the places where drinks were sold
closed promptly at | Il. M. Mayor
Kline has not issued licenses In.
discriminatory. but hc has not re-
fused any requests of places OF good
reputation.
Philadelphia to be Lively.
Philadelphia. December 81 Phila-
drlphia will live down its traditional
reputation for slOwnnss tonight. for
preparations have been made To
celebrate the incoming of the New
Year with great deal of noise and
FUN Every hotel and restaurant in
the city has been taxed to supply
The demands for chairs and tables.
and special attractions i'm the way
Of cabarets and tango contests have
been provided for the amusement OF
the patrons OF these places.
london's Joy Restrained.
London. December 1.-The man
ayers of London hotels are exceed
ingly put out because OF the order
ISSUED for them to close at s a. m.
on New Years eve. This will have
the effect OF putting the lid of
lOndon's celebration OF the New
Year, and general complaint has
been sent 10 the authorities as a
result Of the order
U. S. Will Flash ITS 1e14."
Washington. December 3i.-New
Years greeting will be flashed at
midnight TO all the world by the
United States navy tonight. The nav,
al observatory will send through the
Arlington radle stations time signal
markin accurately the end of the old
yead and the beginning of the new
All mariners. shore stations and even
amateurs within the range of the Ar
lington station are invited TO listen
for the signals
Signals Will Flash.
The signals will begin at ll:55 D.
IN. The beat of the transmitting
clock at the naval observatory will
be automatically repeated by the
Arlington station with the exception
OF the twenty-ninth, fifty-fifth. fifty
sixth, fifty-seventh. fifty-eighth and
Iifty-nineth s@cCnds of each minute
In the lfty-ninth minute all beats
after the forty-ninth second will be
omitted until midnight. which will be
indicated 10y the beginning of q
signal Of about one second and one
third duration.
For the information OF those de
string to receive these signals Il Is
announced that the wave length to be
employed is $500 meters.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-01-02
SNOWFALL IN GERMANY
Berlin Is Covered With the Beautiful
lis the Heaviest Fall in Thirty
Years

TN-s"TIHI"H ITrfH II~IHT'T-I
Berlin. December 3l.-Thc Ger
man. capital Is covered with four
teen inches OF snow this non and
the fall continues. Only once N
thirty years heavier storm was
recorded here. A number Of pas
scnger trains crowded with people
homeward bound for the New Year 5
are blocked in drifts with the pas
sengcrs prisoners. Severe weather
prevails throughout Germany. also
France. Spain. Portugal and Italy.
Scores of inland towns are cut OF
and many deaths are reported
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-01-02
TENEMENT HOUSE FIRE
Five Men and Three Women Were
Killed; Girl Rescues the Family
And Then Dies

New York, December 3l.--FiNc
men and three women were killed
in II tenement house fire, 9G Monroe
street. in the crowded East Side.
Fifteen persons were seriously In
jured. by jumping from fire escapes
Many escaped over the roofs Of ad.
joining tenements. Gussie Mazzin,
after assisting her father, mother
and FIVE younger brothers to a place
OF safety lost her head and re-
turned to her own room, where she
was found dead through suffocation.
The police allege the fire was the
work of an incendiary
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-01-02
Postponed Sharp Trial.

Blue Earth. MINI. December 81
The trial of John Sharp. former
president of the State Bank OF Com
merce at winnebago, will come last
en- the calendar in the district court
here, the change having been made
because all the attorneys were not
in court yesterday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-01-02
CONFER WITH GOVERNOR
Labor Leaders Discuss The Copper
Strike Situation With Mr.. Ferris at
Lansing, Mich, Today
IAssocIaled &c pisp1tchl

Lansing, December 3l-John Nit
chell, vice president of the American
Federation ole Labor, Clarence Oar
row. counsel OF the Western Fedora
tlon of Miners, and a number oil
other distinguished labor leaders
arrived here to be In conference with
Governor Ferris concerning the
strike situation in the copper dis
trict.. Governor Ferris returned from
his home at Big Rapids for the meet
ing with the labor men this after
noon.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-01-02
EleetlOns on New Years Day.
IspecIal to 1he f'ree Pres. J

Charleston. ". va. December 81
Although tomorrow Is a legal holiday
I'm West Virginia, many cities and
towns of the state will hold mu-
nicipal elections. The election statute
states that elections shall be held
in all cities and towns created under
Chapter 10 of the code the first
Thursday In January. which falls on
January !, next year.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-01-02
Testing Mankato Gas.

Victor Roerigh, city chemist. St
Paul, was IN Mankato today making
an examination Of the gas supply
and its quality. The test was made
In several parts Of the city. Mr.
Roerigh will report to Mayor Meyer
later. The report will be laid be.
fore the rate commission.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-01-02
CUTS WORKING HOURS
Receivers Of the Frisco Railway System
Favors About Twelve Hundred
Employees
Especial 10 The Free rress. ]

st. Louis, Mo-. December 31.-An
order reducing the working hours of
more than 100 employees OF the
Frisco railway goes into effect to-
morrow. The rule provides that II
emergencies arise aud extra hours
Of work become necessary the EN-.
ploycs shall be paid overtime. This
action is entirely voluntary on the
part OF the receivers and Is given
recognition OF the loyalty and co
operation In the new agency plan
Of the Frisco Railroad.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-01-02
Splendid Grain Market.

That Mankato is splendid market
for grain is shown by the following
item taken from the West Medic
correspondence OF The Mapleton
Enterprise: Oscar Birr finds II
profitable to haul his wheat to Man.
kato. gaining one pound on dockage
and four cents in price on q bushel.
Mapleton. q few years ago. paid
within one cent Of Mankato. We be.
lleve a little competition Is neces-
sary." u
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-01-02
New Haven Saves s2,sss,7es.

TSP.vHI 10 Inc ffee fTess,I
New York. December 31.-By
passing its dividends today for the
first time i'm forty years. the New
York. New Haven and Hartford rail.
road saves on the present basis of
8 per cent s2.356.76s on the quarterly
dividend. New Haven stock Is largely
held In the New England States
fully so per cent being owned by
women and estates.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-01-02
Detroit Sank increases Capital,

Detroit. Mich. December 31.-The
Detroit United bank today increased
It's capital from S250.000 to 100000
and the name Of the institution
was changed to the United Savings
bank Of Detroit
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-01-02
Don't Get Full Pensions.
Especial to The Free Press.

Jefferson City. Me-. December 81
State Auditor John p. Gordon is
making out checks for only s1s.S3
to confederate pensioners today. In
stead OF $50, the amount they are
entitled to. The full sum cannot be
paid because of the exhaustion of
the appropriations OF $4,000 made
By the last legislature
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-01-02
Q = = = = +*+ . = = + &
Kind o. EsJl1gF Inaf
Experts Hove Predicted

Mostly cloudy tonight and
Thursday: no important
change in temperature: mod
crate to brisk southerly winds.
Maximum temperature at
Mankato during the past p
houre, Sc degrees: minimum,
IS degrees.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-01-02
No Paper TOMORROW.

Tomorrow being New Years day,
and a holiday. no paper will be is.
sued from The Free Press Office.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-01-02
Services at Swedish Baptist.

The New Years wake at the
Swedish Baptist church begins at
$3.50 o'clock tonight.
Evening star., 1914-12-13
FARMS.
FOR SALE.

NEW. JERSEY FARMS-HIGHLY IMPROVED
fruit, garden and poultry farms; country seats:
Delaware river mansions: between Phila. and
New York: unsurpassed markets and soil. A.
W. DRESSER. Burlington. N j.
Evening star., 1914-12-13
Troop Z Visited.

Troop was visited Thursday night
! by Field Executive Aplin and Deputy
E. L. Maschmeyer. Mr.. Aplin reports
that Scoutmaster Feland is making
good progress with his scouts. and is
receiving valuable assistance from
three scouts transferred from other
| troops.
Evening star., 1914-12-13

turn has entertained them with talks
on Indian life. A talk of this kind is to
be given at the home of Mr.. Lugenbeel
Tuesday hight for the entertainment
of Troop Sc. 1t is to be illustrated with
lantern slides.
Red Fox James is twenty-siX years
old He has an engagement to see
President Wilson Wednesday.
Troop No. FL.
I'VE held our regular meeting Satur-
day night at our hall. After the regu-
lar business and the presentation of
merit badges we had a drill and other
scout activities.
Thursday night the following scouts
acted as ushers at the Naval Battalion
inspection: Howard Galley, Steve Will
liams. William Kroll, Kenneth Harries
and Denslow Eggleston.
"A special meeting was held Friday
night to practice drill and the cere-
mony of trooping the colors, which we
intend to use as an opening ceremony
at our meetings.
Our scoutmaster has made an en-
gagement with the owner of Wildwood
to go with him and select site for
our log cabin, which We expect to
obtained couple of large Indian pic
lures which we now have in our hall
I'VE have lots of room for more pic
lures and need more books for our
library"
Troop No. IL.
Troop II of st. Matthew Chapel held
a meeting Thursday for reorganizing
and e1ecting officers. Officers elected
were: Leroy Dietz and William Fla
herty. patrol leaders: Luther Wood and
John Reese. assistant patrol leaders:
Leroy Dietz, secretary, and Clarence
Raum, treasurer.
After election of officers We were
preparing for the tenderfoot examina-
ton, which Will be held the first week
in January"
News From Troop Scribes.
Communications have been received
from troop scribes as follows:
Troop AZ.
Last Thursday night twelve members
of Troop No. Al participated in the big
bear feast Arriving at our destina-
ton in due time we went to Troop 24s
headquarters, where we were received by
Scoutmaster Kidwell and his troop. In
all. six troops Were present and about
s o'clock all fell in in numerical order
and marched three times around the
blazing campfire at half step. led by
Troop 24S drum and bugle corps.
The boys then gathered round the
fire in large circle with the many spec
tators behind. while number O. speech
es were made Then all provided them
selves with sticks in preparation for the
big event of the evening. The bear meat
was distributed cooked and then the feast
started.
This practically concluded the even
ing's program and short while later we
were escorted to the cars by Troop "a.
Cheers were freely exchanged by all the
troops. and a few minutes later the
party broke up, all the boys expressing
themselves as having had ''one boss
time -
Evening star., 1914-12-13
New scoutmaster in Charge.

Scouts of Troop No. 80 now are under
! charge of their new scoutmaster. Clay
l.. Jennison. Regular meetings are
being held at the Church of the Ascen-
sion, 18th street and Massachusetts,
avenue northwest. Scout George Grif-
fifth of this troop soon hopes to be able
to have his name enrolled on the list
of Eagle Scouts of the city.
Evening star., 1914-12-13
Northeast scoutmasters Organize.
Planning Mass Hike.

| Deputy Field Executive Maschmeyer
of Division No. is planning mass hike
for the scouts under his charge He
| expects to select a route that will
touch a number of spots of historical
interest.
Evening star., 1914-12-13
EDUCATIONAL.
OUT OF WASHING;TON

MONTROSE-A SELECT PRIVATE SCHOOL In
the country for girls and small boys. Delight
fully located in the most healthy part Of MaRy.
land. Terms very moderate.
MISS HARDEY. Highland. Nd.
Evening star., 1914-12-13
Trouble for Jim.

From the Boston Transcript
Farmer texcitedly entering village
inn)-What do you think. Enry? The
bones of prehistoric man ave been
discovered on Jim Whites farm.
Inn Keeper-Iou don't say. Well. L
'opes poor Jim will be able to clear
'isseIf at the crowner's inquest
Evening star., 1914-12-13
THos. J. OWEN & son, Aucr1oNEERs.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
REAL ESTATE. KNOWN AS 2726
STREET NORTHWEST, WASNINGTON

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
REAL ESTATE. KNOWN AS 2726 )
STREET NORTHWEST. WASHINGTON.
d. c.
By virtue Of certain deed of trust duly re.
corded in Liber No. 1855. folio 30 ct seq. of
the land records of the District OF Columbia,
and at the request of the party secured thereby.
the undersigned trustees will sell at public anc-
tion, in front OF the premises on MONDAY.
THE TWENTY FIRST DAY OF DECEMBER.
AID. 1914. AT HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK
PM. the following described land and premises.
Columbia. and designated as and being lot
numbered thirtyeight 1881. In William H.
Man0gue's subdivision of part Of square twelve
hundred and fifteen u215). as per plat of said
subdivision recorded in BOok A. r. Shepherd. page
237. Of the records OF the office of the surveyor
of the District of Columbia. together with the
improvements. consisting Of twostory and
basement brick dwelling with attic.
Terms OF sale: One third OF the purchase money
to be paid In cash. balance in two equal in
stallments. payable in one and two years. with
interest at six per centum per annum. payable
semi-annually from day of sale. secured by deed
OF trust upon the property sold. or all cash: at
the option of the purchaser. deposit of $3.50
will be required at time of sale. Taxes to be
cording to the record or deposit will he refunded
and sale declared of. All conveyancing. record
ing. ETC., at cost of purchaser. Terms Of sale to
be complied with within fifteen days from day OF
sale, otherwise the deposit will he forfeited to
the trustees. and the trustees reserve the right
to resell the property at the risk and cost of de-
faulting purchaser after five days advertise
in Washington. d. c.
RALPH L. HALL,
CHAS. p. STONE.
del2-d&ds Trustees.
Evening star., 1914-12-13
Forced Economy.
From Judge

I rom Judge.
Little Mary (plaintively, as she sadly
surveys the meager dinner)-Has Lent
come again. mamma:
Her mother-No, my child; papa has
bought tickets for the grand opera.
Evening star., 1914-12-13
FOR EXCHANGE.

EQUITY OF $500 IN NEW HOUSE. 6 ROOMS
and bath. X L. ave and ST. ne. for auto
mobile or anything: present owner will rent
same; make Offer Address Box AZ. Star
ONCE
TOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-pOWSTOW
property: thrce-stOry brick: modern bath. will
he business line. bargain WARREN
COCHRAN. 5i4-5l5 BoUd building Ia
FOR EXCHANGE-IF YOU HAVE VACANT
lot that is costing money to carry aud want
turn 1t into profitable investment / vii,
give you a well rented, substantial, modern
mouse in exchange. Value of house, $3.50
Has Il trust IL of $1,000. Lot must be In
city apd suitable for building purposes Ad.
dress Box II. Star Office.
SPECIALITY OF REAL ESTATE Ex-
changes-A large. active list of residences
business and suburban properties. apartments
building lots and farms. We have advap-
tageous propositions for you.
4. r. FOX COMPANY. 1911 H st. NV.
Exchange department.
Evening star., 1914-12-13
Troop "a.

Troop "a has had a busy week. First
as the guests of Troop IA of Randle
Highlands and then as the hosts of
Troops IA. II, ;, Al. As. so and 1 of Cap
itol Heights. We. took part in bear
roasts. The meat was furnished by
Col. Randle. who has just returned
from hunting trip out west.
I'VE had L !~fse campfire. around
which we gathered and roasted our
bear meat Several .oeeches were
made by Col Randle. Scoutma ST er
Marshall and MI. Grant OF the Chamber
of Commerce Mr.. Grant talked on the
subject of The Worth of the BOY
Scout to the Business Man About 400
spectators were present.
December IS we expect to attend a
scout rally and are preparing some
stunts for the occa sion''
Evening star., 1914-12-13
Troop so.

Troop so is doing finely. All of our
boys have registered and attend all the
meetings regularly, which is great
help to the troop. At our meeting last
Friday number of useful rules were
adopted by the troop. Rehearsals are
being held for the division rally to be
held in Anacostia December IS. Reds
Carter has prepared a yell which we
have adopted as the troop yell. 1t is
as follows:
"Rah, Rah, Rah,
Here we are,
Clean. brave and thrifty.
"5Of 5Or 5O'"'
Evening star., 1914-12-13
EDUCATIONAL.
IN WASHINGTON.
Gale School of Rhythm
Mary Gale Davis, Prin.
Strayer's Business College

OLD MASONIC TEMPLE. 9th and F sts.
Individual instruction in Shorthand. Typewrit.
ing. English. Bookkeeping. Accounting and Civil
Service. Day and evening sessions
Write. call or phone Main 1880 for catalo9ue.
Evening star., 1914-12-13
WANTED-TO BUY.
INVESTMENT PROPERTY.

\ LARGE TRACT OF TIAIBER AND COLONI-
zation land in Florida's famous fruit and vege-
able belt: price. $40 per acre to close
state. J. WALTER O'ROlLE J. p.
DAVIS. $40 Bond bldg. VI. 26:.
81 400 CASH FOR THIS 5000 TWO APART
m-rt brick nat. which is in fine condi,io
-outheast section: owner leaving city, Apply
DOSOHOE K SONS. 3l4 Pa ave 1is
/ Vh SALE~b1 oWSEIt; VERY Bt>I SEa-
ttou of northwest: 2-fami!y far. 223S De
catur place. between 22nd and 2,rd. Il and
= always rented, sis month buyer paid
800. compelled sell for S. 500. Apply
Evening star., 1914-12-13
Using Troop 1e Headquarters.

Troop % is meeting at the headquar-
ters of Troop 16 until j regular meet
ing place can be obtained. Deputy
Field Executive Grogan attended the
meeting of the troop last week and
introduced the new scoutmaster to the
hoYS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-01-23

Brewer, advocating the same fting he
fore the election. then. when 1Iected,
decides it was not submitted |kht, We
toed the bill the people had dpz led BY q
large majority and appointed th4 Judges.
But now think Earl sees th3t if this
measure could be passed, u light les
sen the chances Of Bilbo's el6ction. so
he has announced that III ~ Legisla-
ture will re-enact this bilb will let it
become law without his hture'
Well, / want to saysthaI don't in
tend my letters should infq|| the peo-
pie who take daily news bers, any
thing about proposed legislation, but
are intended for my conAGitaents who
do not have this privilege. 4
The Senate has reconsId5fed its ac-
tion about the people votng on the
question whether we viii have a Coristi-
tutional Conventional or bot and the
chances are that they viii oncur in the
House resolution and s,1h'6 It 1t to the
people and we will have o depend on
the Governor vetoing il. We are pass
ing quite number of necessary bills
and l expect we will get through by
March LIST to 10th.
The committee appointed to investi-
gate the charges against the !. l. & G.
reported on yesterday that they had
made thorough investigation of the
charges made by s. T. Payer and found
they were utterly groundless and en-
tirely without foundation. When the
motion was made to adopt the report, |
moved that it be adopted by a rising
vote, which was done, every member
standing. This endorses emphatically
the administration Of President Whit
field and in the management Of this
splendid institution. Now let us catch
Mr.. or Miss Payer.
Yours,
BIG BUD
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-01-23
Scales Takes Charge.

Jackson, Miss, Jan. II. -Adjt. Gen
Erie Scales, recently appointed by the
Governorto succeed Gen. Arthur Fridge,
resigned, is now in full charge and is
getting acquainted with the duties and
responsibilities of his new position. He
has the advantage Of the advice and
assistance of Lieut.. B. F. Mcclellan Of
the regular army, who is on instruction
and inspection service with the Missis-
sippi National Guard. which, added to
the good shape in which he found the
records of the department, makes the
opening Of his service easier,