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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-01-21
From MONDAYS Daily

From MONDAYS Daily
Two boys, in the custody of the
state, one having been committed to
the state training school at Redwing,
and the other to the state school al
Owatonna, were at the police station
this morning, awaiting the arrival OF
agents from these institutions.
Both boys had been placed on farms
near Hastings, Mimi, end both had
run away. They said they ran away
because they were homesick
The two boys were Willard Pierce,
fifteen years old, belonging at the
Owatonna school. and Irving Burns
aged fourteen, belonging at the Red
wing school. The latter said he had
been committed to Redwing, for a
petty theft committed while he was
with gang of other boys.
The Pierce boy said his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Dry Pierce, live at Winnie
bago. where the father works in a
livery barn. He was found by Patrol
man Bienapfl at the home of his aunt
on South Front street in Mankato.
The Burns boy was found at the home
of his mother on Poplar street.
Both boys complained that they had
to work very hard on the farms, ami
at length they concluded they would
run away and try to get back to their
relatives. The Burns boy said he was
raid Sc month for his work on the
farm. The Pierce boy said he drew
no wages at all.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-01-21
rr~,, Mondev's DALI

Fr~-, Mondev's DALI
Chicago, January 1T is stated
here that John l.. Updike of Califor-
mia. brother of Furman Updike. whose
two sons, Irving and Herbert. arc
under arrest on the charge of plot
tirg to kill their parents, is here u
have the bows exonerated 1t is said
that he will produce evidence to
show that the fathers greed for mon
ey Temporarily unbalanced his mind.
Evidence will be brought forth. it is
said, to show that the father threaten
ed i to disinherit his son Herbert.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-01-21

aus plCCO VI TIC VIII Uc SlNtH
Friday night, January %. There will
be dancing music and, cards.
Miss Bertha Just spent Sunday at
her home in Rapidan.
Garfield James of Judson was in
the city on business today.
Major w. w. Smith of Sleepy Eye
was a guest in Mankato yesterday.
George Keith of Amboy and E. G..
Keith Of Idaho, were in the city on
business today.
DR.. G.. A. Dahl will return from
Minneapolis tomorrow afternoon and
be ready to resume his practice. He
has fully recovered from his recent
operation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry G. Killing
left yesterday to visit friends at
Mount Ridge, Kan, and La Junta,
Cal. expecting to be gone about four
weeks Mr. Killing is bridge and
building carpenter ON the Omaha
railroad.
Mrs. Eleanor Porter, and daughter,
Mrs. Frank Clague, of Redwood Falls
who were guests over Sunday at the
VI tllO LII oOil Stllu uduSA-
ter, Attorney and Mrs. Miles Porter,
left today for Jacksonville, Fla !,
where they will spend the remainder
of the winter season, and will re-
turn home by way of Maryland. They
will be joined at Jacksonville by Mr..
Clague in the course of week or
more.
F. NJ. Currier, Roy Allison and j.
E. Reynolds, who went to Chicago to
interview the officials of the Chicago,
Milwaukee and st. Paul Railway
company in regard to extending the
Alphabet" road into Mankato, re-
turned to this city yesterday. The
committee will have report to make
to the Commercial club at its next
meeting Meanwhile communica-
ton is expected from Vice President
Bush relating to the proposition.
]. R. Snow has gone to Des Moines,
Ia, to attend the meeting of the Pho
tographerS' association, and will be
absent until Thursday. The North
western association and the Iowa as
ISOLATION combines at their last meet
ing, and during the election of Off
The Des Moines meeting is for the
formal installation of officers and the
transaction Of important business. 1t
will be decided at this time where the
next convention of the association viii
be held.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. L. Kennedy went
to st. Paul today. Mr.. Kennedy at
tended the meeting of the State As
sociation of County Auditors at the
Hennepin county court house.
j. c.. MARROW, local agent of the
Hinman milking machine, spent last
week in Minneapolis, attending a
convention of the Minnesota Imple-
nnent Dealers association at the
West hotel. On Wednesday, jan
uary ~, there was a meeting of the
men representing the Human mixer,
This was also at the hotel. This was
accompanied by banquet. Great in
terest was taken in the new auto
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-01-21
From MONDAYS Caiiy.

from MONDAYS Da!IV.
FL Paso, Texas, January IL
The corpse of General Rodriguez,
the Villa general who was recent
Iy executed, is on display at the
Juarez custom house. Attached
to the body is piacard, stating
that his fate is the same as that
which will be meted out to all
who rebel against the carranza
government, or who disturb the
peace.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-01-21

Dance at EIks' Club.
The next regular dance under the
auspices of the Elks will be given
Friday night, January %. There will
be dancing music and cards
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-01-21

johnston u ciiS 'OLoty.
WiIfred Johnston was the first of
the bows to confess. He told cutie a
story last night. giving the sheriff the
circumstances of the affair. He said
the four boys had been talking amcns
themselves about guns and revnlvera
and where thev right ret hold Of
them Raymond, be said. remarked
that they could get suoh things at
Fred Days store and they all went
Friday evening over to the village.
First they went to the Eagle Lake
show house, but found that it was
closed. Then they went to DR.. Cook S
drug store and BOUGHT % cents worth
of cigars. Then thew SAID thev. want
ed to buv some flashlights. DR.. Cook
said he had none hut th"v could get
them over to Fred Day's st"-a rev
went over to the store and found it
locked That was about ten O'Clock.
From that place they went over to
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-28
KENNEL CLUB
LAYS PLANS

An enthusiastic meeting Of the Sc.
attic Kennel club was held Wednes.
day evening, at Its headquarters. 207
University st. This meeting show.
ed a large increase In attendance,
and az the result OF n membership
campaign the total membership was
brought m to- 60 One hundred ls
the goal in membership for which
the club is aspiring. :.
Undoubtedly. the most important
report heard was on the subject of
a suitable auditorium in which to
hold the spring show. and after con.
siderable discussion a well-known
location In the heart OF the retail
district, or Second ave, was chosen.
This excellent exhibit hall. together
with the fact that the Spratts Pat
ent. Ltd, are to furnish all bench
ing and the selection of one OF the
most noted dog judges in the East.
viii be some big attractions offered
to both tho exhibitor and spectator.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-28

LOS ANGELES. Jan. 2s.-Mor'
ris vasqnez. known 10 Coast fight.
ers "a Matty Rice. IA in a fine fix.
lie married "one OF the best III.
tie women on the planet" recently.
She thinks he can fight and wants
him to whip ten men. Just as =
starter 10 career. 4 black cat
blasted Matty's hopes FOR greatness,
and now he Decent know what 10
do. He's between two fires--his
wife'a love and the bother OF super
stition.
II vas in my dressing room Jus,
before my last fight" explains
Jatty. ~ hen rirht in front Of me
jumps a big black cat. Rirht then
and there thought of losing the
tight because Of that cat. My
thoughts came true. for my oppo.
nent slipped me lucky punch and
II was curtains for me. It's been
that way since.
Il swore off fighting and got mar
ricd. But. 10 nv surprise. my wife
thinks can fight. She wants me
10 whip ten men Just IA a starter.
! guess III have TO, for her sake
Her confidence in me IL rather wip-
ing the idea OF that black cat and
bad luck out OF my mind. am
getting ready to meet any 1is- pound
boy who'll FIGHT me"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-28
HERE 1T is
Here, There and Everywhers
Short Sport

Mickey Mckay Will not be In the
Vancouver lineup Saturday against
the Seattle ice hockey squad. Re-
ports Indicate that the youngRer In
suffering with sprsined ankle.
George Metx9er and Harry Harper
have been released by the Los An
geies baseball club. Metzger has
been captain for the last few sea
sons.
Clint GInnoid defeated Johnny Gill;
roy. In Brown &c HuIen's threecush-
ion tournament. Thursday night, rs
TO "a.
The franklin iIehtweiehts took
trimming at the hands OF the Broad
way Midgets Thursday, 81 to Is.
Lovett starred.
Tom Jones has accepted terms for
Jess Willard to train ct Hot Springs.
Ark. for his bout with Moran.
Now they are trying 20 sell the
New York Giants TO Lon q. Hooker.
attorney for the ST. Louis Nationals.
Hooker denies the accusation.
Snohor,Ish lost At basketball q
Wenatchee Thursday night, ~ to IL.
West. the losers star. was severely
burned by an oyerheated stove and
could not play.
Winlock and centralia taneie In
the first basketball game of the sea-
son for the Centralia team Friday
night.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-28
High School Basketball

Burnstein and Brace were the
Guam msinstays in the West Seattle
game. Altho he IL supposed to be
a guard. Bnrnstein makes about AZ
many field goals during a game as
does any Of his teams forwards.
He Ii without an equal In the art
OF blocking forward among the
high school guards.
West cattle can never be depend
cd upon to play a steady aud con.
sissent game. II they would put q
little more time on their plays IL
would help them out In winning
some OF their future games.
Kenneth Swinton. the West Seat.
tie captain. Is about the most rella.
BILE player on the squad. In every
game that he has played this season
he has been the mainstay OF the
team.
Niece OF the same team IL err.
rattle in his playing. Once he is able
to locate the basket. he makes the
going hard for the opposing guards.
Broadway has found a good for.
ward In the person OF Claude Ram.
say. the giant forward. In every
game that he plays his name has
been found among the scorers lists
for his team. This is his first year
on the first squad
West Seattle can never be depend.
each other In the lincoln gym Friday
two OF the tallest centers In the
high school league will be oppo-
nents. Frazer. the Ballard center.
Is the tallest high school center
who has ever played in high school
circles. His opponent will be Neal
Day. and Frazer will have his hand
full In keeping his smaller opponent
from running wild In the way OF
anneSing field goals.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-28
STAR AQUATIC
PERFORMERS TO
COMPETE SOON

A great deal OF interest II being
manifested In the City Amateur
SWIMMING Championships 20 be
held At the Washington natatorium
on Feb. 10. The number OF entries
already received are more than
were anticipated. Good cotnpeti-
ton Ia expected. As the best aquat.
&c stars In the city are entered.
Such stars az Arthur Wide. a
former Y. " G. A. swimmer. and
9zoyd Tindsli. =. A. A. G. relay
swimmer. will compete. Wilde is
considered the fastest Splinter in
the city.
In the women's events. Miss
Thelma Miller In the favorite.
Miss Miller Just recently return
cd from California. where she has
been swimming with some Of the
best women swimmers on the
Coast and she has improved great.
~ In her swimming Following IL
the list of events: Junior boys
under Is years. Is and 50-yard
dash. Senior events. 80. 100. and
2z0-yard dash: 5e-yard back stroke:
6o-yard breast stroke. and plunge
for distance. Ladies' events. so
and 100-ysrd dash. Junior girls I'M
der is years. 50-yard dash.
Entries will be received nj the
office Of the Washington nata-
forum.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-28

May See
Cornell

SPOKANE. Jan. IA game be.
tween Washington State College and
UofneiI University In Gpokans, Iexs
fall. TO decide the football cham
pionship OF the world" IN the plan
OF Robert n. t"Bob") Kipp, APP
pointed chairman Of the sports com.
mittee OF the Spokane Chamber OF
Commerce by President W. g. Nc
crea.
Il have two intimate friends on
The Cornell athletic board" said Mr..
Kip recently. "and they acre very
much taken with the plan when
put II up 10 them. Cornell would
not make the trip across tine CONT.
nent for a single game. but would
make a tour much like that made
by Syracuse last fall. meeting three
or more Middle Western and West
ern teams. In this way the cost to
any one OF the colleges would not be-
prohibitive. We will hold 4 meet
Ing this week 10 get the matter I'M
der way and expect 10 have a def.
mite plan to submit 10 J. r. Boiler.
physical director OF Washington
State College. when he comes 10
Spokane, on February TO-"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-28
nv JIMMY GRANT

Broadway defeated the frankiin
five in tho most important game
played Thursday by tho score of
80 TO rs. Broadway did what no
other team has been able 20 do,
namely. 20 ou'nass the Rainier val.
ley squad. The Pine ~. school
guards showed too much checking
power tn suit the Franklin for
wards. while their o~n men shot
baskets from any angle.
In the other game played. Queen
Anne showed West Seattle farther
down in the race by handing them
q licking in the Quay gym. TO the
tune OF GALS. The West Seattle
five were outclassed in team work
and I'm passing. The Quay five To-
Gated the basket from any angle.
Dick Munson. the lanky Broad
way center. made up for his poor
work in the Broadway and Queen
Anne game by piling UP u points
In the Franklin game. MunsoR 3
playing kept Broadway within scor
INK distance OF the Franklin squad
during the first halt In that time
he had made Is out OF Broadway y
total OF 10 points.
Lou La Fray was another one
who found himself yesterday. In
the Quay game he made but one
basket. Thursday. playing against
Efaw, the Franklin star at guard. he
annexed four good field goals. His
passing was big factor In deter
mining Broadway's victory.
Davies. who has been out of has
ketball since the season began. on
account of an injured ankle received
in the Broadway and Franklin foot.
ball slaughter. played his first game
yesterday His showing was good.
considering the length of time that
he has been away from practice.
Benson and Burkman were the
stars for Franklin. the former max.
ing nine fouls and two field goals.
Burkman. playing the other for
ward. made two field goals. besides
being In all OF the Franklin rallies.
Queen Anne defeated the West
Seattle squad without the helm OF
Johnny O'Neil, their captain.
Clarke. who took his place. played
a very clever game.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-28
no new MEN FOR
SEATTLE HOCKEY
TEAM THIS YEAR

The Seattle Ice hockey squad
viii see no new additions this
season. Manager Muldoon has
been trying 20 line up Q couple
Of piaysra but has failed to
come 10 terms with either.
The more promising Of the
two ~ss . young fellow named
Kyle. who has his place Of rec.
idence In Denver.
Kyle evidently has the same
opinion Of himself as regards
the lee hockey game shas Benny
ksuff has Of his baseball aeiI-
lsy.
a letter received By Muidoon
states that Kyle will journey 20
seattle for $3.50 for the ress OF
the season ard a ticket to and
from Denver.
As Seattle has only seven
more games on the schedule,
MuIdoon does not feel that the
club can afford 10 pay the Den
YER kockeylss = salary sverao-
Ing over 500 per game and .
roundAtrip ticket to Denver In
the bargain.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-28

Monday evening. Moore thea
tire, January 81; second prize.
four best orchestra seats same
night. Ten other prizes OF two
., 'ts each for the 10 next bes,
~ h~ers, aleo for the same
evening.
Remember. "The Bird Of Par
sdlss" 10 the pretty Hawaiian
play that hes been 10 this city
before and has bseoms known
~ the most popular play ever
sssn In Seattle. II will intro
dves Mics csriotta Monterey, .
baseball fan fer fair. who will
b. sssn In the leading role Of
luana.
The contest opened Monday
snd will close promptly on
Friday night ~ . o'clock. Jan.
20. So dope out . tough one
for the umpire.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-28
MITCHELL and
BILLY wright
IN RETURN GO

Sid Mitchell. the Australian vel
terweight. and Billy Wright, the
local boy. will be pitted against
each other again next Tuesday al
the Elks' club smoker. AS these
two boys boxed whirlwind draw
at the last show. and as both are
anxious for another try at It, the
bout should be interesting all the
way.
Leo Houck, the crack local 12S.
FOUNDER. has been matched with
Leo Crevier, In the special event.
Crevier has been improving right
along. and Is confident that he can
give Houck a battle.
The main event has not yet been
decided upon. but will be annonnc.
ed In a day or two, says Manager
Schacht.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-28
EGAN MEETS
BILLY WEEKS

Just how good--or bad--Charley
Egan. Freddie Bogan's middle
weight hope. really Is. should be
proven Friday night when he hooks
mp with Billy Weeks. the vancou-
yer boxer. at Ellensburg.
According 10 the dope In Elleps.
burg. Weeks Is deped to have the
better Of the argument. "Blddy''
Bishop, the Tacoma magnate, will
officiate.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-28
WATCH SATURDAY STAR
FOR CONTEST WINNERS

Figure out the base sii play
or situation on the diamond
that would be the most difficult
for the umpire 20 solve. There
are many plays that require
quick thinking on me part Of
the indicator handler, but you
srs 10 trick him II you can. OF
eevrss. the play must be one
possible In baseball. but the
moro diffioait the better.
In ssndlno your Idss Of .
diffIcult plsy. limit your letter
70 30 vords. write on one side Of
the paper and slen full name
and address.
Addrsss ell Letters TO "Blrd
Of Paradise" baseball contest,
sporting editor. seattle star.
Prizes will be given ~ fol-
lows: First prize. ore box for
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-28
JUDGE M'CREDIE
AFTER EN- AGAIN

PORTLAND. Jan. 2s.---Judge Nc.
Credie IL on record today against
Sunday morning games at Vernon
park. Answering the shouts OF the
California maEnates who favor
doubie-headers every Sunday at
Portland and Salt Lake. he declared
the extra games played by the Cali.
fornia clubs were an advantage to
them. not a drawback.
Il have always accepted II as an
axiom OF sport that the home team
has a big percentage In It's favor. "
he said. Crowd. environment. psy.
chology. all favor II. n we play f2
fewer home games than the Califor.
MIA teams. how can this be an ad-
vantage for u.s.?
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-28
THE BIG JOLT"

The game may have greater
bunch
Than when both we're at their
best;
The game may have a grander
pair
To shoot against the test:
There may be those with finer
stuff
To lead the yearly skit:
But things will never be the
When Hans and Matty quit.
The future may produce some
That has both beaten down:
Some mighty pitcher may come
To wear the olive crown:
Some mighty slugger with the
kick
That deals the winning blow:
But things will never look the
same
When Hans and Matty go.
However good guy may be,
A better bloke comes soon:
There is no king whose reign
may last
Beyond fleetlng moon:
know the gap is soon plugged
up
Tho countless stars may flop:
But something goes no man
may fix
When Hans and Matty stop.
RICE.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-28
WASHINGTON BASKETBALL
SQUAD OFF FOR J GAMES

The u Of W. basketball Friday rrornlnp
Invasion Of Oregon and California During nine days
will be played by the local quintet
The Willamette universsy Mutnorah Club, Oregon 40.
cies Stanford University California
The addition o. Ralph Robinson bsskss sosser
the five. strengthen materially.
The worked couple Of times before starting
their Journey.
One bad schedule making arranging Of
cares together.
California game stanford,
takes California again. This will give q
on while the locals playing.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-28
FULTON TO
BOX FLYNN
in SOUTH

NEW ORLEANS. Jan. "a. More
than usual interest will be focused
on the bout here tonight between
Porky" Flynn and Fred Fulton.
heavies.
Eyes OF F1stania win be watch.
Ing to see what kind of a showing
Fulton will make in his mix with
Flynn. Flynn, however. has been
beaten so much that he Is prac.
tically ont of the trial horse class
now. still. fans hope TO gather
some idea OF what Fulton can do
from the returns OF the match.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-28

I.umpirss TO Have School," reads .
headline. They need II. II what
rom. OF the fans say about them
n true. Some OF tho wlld-syed
rooters don't civ. the poor umps
credit for knowing the alphabet
We1t bet things looked dark 10 Roy
Morse when Howard Drew I'm.
tsh.d ahead Of him In New YORK
"Wednesday hight
Astonishing Se~s---Jcse cassblanes
Leads the chess tournament IN
New York. Nov. don't get e..
cited.
Fake Reporss--The Cleveland CLUB
has been sold. Pitcher Eddie
Plank has been released to Seat.
tie.
We note that $500 offer the ysnts
have made "iiomeRun" Baker.
Quite a tidy sum for a cripple.
aFlohs a. Eiks' Club" we read In
headline as We madly pursue the
Evening Breeze. Twas a story
about Tuesdays boxing smoker.
BATTERED" Nelson must not have
been getting much publicity late
liz. He has filed suit for divorce.
Jim 1sskesse may lose his leg on
account OF the way he slid To the
plate. Many players have lost
their jobs for the same thing.
This baseball game on Ice should
prove a good thing for the old
boys who are slipping.
It's hard TO tell whether Joe Tinker
IL favoring Frank Chance or get.
ting even with his old boss. Joe
has turned over three players to
Chances Los Angeles club.
We think pardoned would be bet.
ter word than released for the
players let 20 by the Cleveland
Indians and the Cincy Reds.
Joe mcGinnity hasn't fully decided
whether he win trade the Tacoma
club for railroad ticket out OF
town or give II to an enemy and
walk.
They tell Us that Billy was not
Wright for his last bout. but that
this time he will give Mitchell.
II 10 Understood that few more
draws in Portland Will see the
authorities draw the curtains or
the fight game.
Dates to remember-July 10, 1927.
This IL the possible date on
which the football coach for the
1915 season at the U. OF w. will
be selected.
Have you got used 20 seeing the
saloons onen on sundays yet?
Mike Gibbons 10 helping boost the
fight game. lie says under no
circumstances will he let his two
sons dabble In the manly art.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-28
JOE M'CINN|TY
WANTS TO STICK

TACOMA. Jan. 2s.--J. j. McGin-
nifty will BIO seen Mt the head OF
the Tacoma baseball club the com.
ing season. This IL the dope watt.
ed to the breeze from local base
bah headquarters today
Despite the fact that various re-
ports have been going the rounds
that Joe was anxious to step out,
such does not seem to be the case
Reports were circulated yester.
day that Ed. N. Watkins. former
owner. wanted to buy back the
club. McGinnity admitted that he
was about thru financially, but said
he had hopes OF securing new back.
ing and retaining the club.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-28
AT THE FRONT
In the Sport Zone re- E,;n ma,
7 ARTHUR YOUNGER graduate manager Of athletics at

7 ARTHUR YOUNGER, graduate manager Of athletics a,
the u. of w. is back in the village after secretve
sojourn in parts unknown Said parts having been
ported the vicinity Of Occidental college Los Angeles
Art about communicative the proverbal clam
when questioned his dongs away from home and the
why and wherefore Of the trip
strongly suspected locally however that the little jour-
had something do with the appointment of foot
ball coach a the local institution of learning
Younger absolutely and positively refused divuge any
info. but tipped off to the fact that
running and neck the hafmle post for the job Of
lordng big hulks in moieskns and knekegs
this fall at Washington.