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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-11-19
KEEP ON HITTING LEAGUE
ADVICE ATTORNEYGENERAL
LANCER, NORTH DAKOTA
Fighter of ToWnIey Warns Min
nesotans Over Confidence
e.. Following Victory,

MY advice to the people of Min
nesota who do not want what we
have in North Dakota in the way Of
A. c. Townlsy domination is to keep
up an organization and keep 1t at
work all the time"
These were the words OF William
LANCER. attorney general Of North
Dakota who describes himself is the
man whom Townley hates the most
Of all men on earth"
Mr.. LANCER paid mysterious fly
ing visit to st. Paul last night.
While here he conferred with J. A. o.
Preus. governor elect, Attorney Cen
eral Hilton, Superintendent of Banks
+. E. Pearson and others.
Warns of Overconfidenoe.
You have Just won great victory
in Minnesota" LANCER told Mimi
esota Republicans yesterday. But do
not sit back and congratulate your
selves too much. Townley keeps busy
all the time and his hundreds of or
ganizers win be busy In this state the
next two years"
II claim part of tho credit for the
Minnesota victory. helped to keep
Townley so busy in North Dakota that
he did not have time to go to Mimi
esota."
LANCER predicted that Townley will
be quite busy in North Dakota for
some time. 81.
I'VE have the North Dakota house
Of representatives by three votes"
LANCER said. 1T is a tie In the SEN
ate with one vote contested. II we
win in that contest, we will have the
senate"
Asked IL there will be any investi-
cations In the North Dakota lower
house Of Nonpartisan league activi-
ties, Mr.. LANCER said: Plenty"
LANCER net Preus at the Capitol
yesterday afternoon. Last night he
paid tribute to the man who defeat
ed Dr. Henrik Shipstead Nonpartisan
League candidate, SO decisively.
I'VE took heart in North Dakota
when we read the Minnesota results"
LANCER declared. "Preus is a real
man. He has constructive ideas. His
fine one. 1t Is up to the Minnesota
legislature to put 1t through"
The North Dakota attorney general
recently published a book detailing
the history of the Nonpartisan league
leaders and their plans of operation
in North Dakota. A second edition
Is about TO be published. H..
Hilton Silent on Conference.
In its preface LANCER calls ,atten-
,tion to North Dakota's "anti liar
act" which provides a jail penalty
for any one who shall ten or publish
a falsehood about a North Dakota
public official. LANCER then follows
with care to Townley to arrest him
under the anu-liar act.
Mr.. Hilton declined last night to
discuss the purpose OF his conference
with LANCER.
SUIT against Minnesota for food
damages advanced on the calendar so
that he may try it before the expira-
ton Of his term, January 2.
LANCER returned last night to Bis
marck, N D.
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DEATH OF F.. L. BODE

Prominent Banker at Fairmont Sue
cumbed to Long Ilir<s.
Fairmont. November 15.-Fred l.
tionai bank. Fairmont. died Friday night
The cause of death is obscure. Al
ways OF frail physique, Mr.. Bode ap-
peareds to break down from overwork
early in the summer. His malady baf-
cal athorities but showed pronounced
tubercular symptoms. He rallied from
time to time for, short periods. when his
condition would give hope Of ultimate
serious stages. His spirit was brave and
optimistic and when his condition
would permit he visited cheerfully with
friends who called.
ent place in the affairs of the commun-
ity and county. AS a young man, just
out of college, he came to Wilbert in
1900 as the first teacher in the paroch-
ial school at that place. His personality
ard work was such that he became
greatly en6eared to the people Of that
large congregation and served them
faithfully for many years. While at
Wilbert he married and established his
first home there.
After several years of hard work as
a teacher. to which his physical strength
was unequal, he cane to Fairmont and
became editor of The Martin County
Zeitung which work he carried on for
about two years. He became a candi-
date for register Of deeds in 1910 and
was successful TT the election, being
successfully reelected until he volutar-
lily retired from office January 1. 1918.
to become vice-president OF the newly
organized Citizens National Bank.
Mr.. BODIES last illness first manifest
ed itself last February. although he did
not abandon his work at the bank until
late in June.
Fred Bode was good and successful
citizen-a good citizen IN that he took
commendabla interest and active mart in
all public affairs. successful in that he
did not live for self alone. at the same
time prospecting in his business ventures.
His qualities were best reflected in his
home and family life. which was ideal.
Hts interests centered wholly Ground his
wife and children. five in number. Miss
Adelia is a junior at Carleton. The
Others are at home. There are three
sons and two daughters.
The funeral will be held tomorrow aft
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kIaues-OIinuer.

At seven o'clock yesterday morning
occurred the marriage Of Miss Mayme
Geneyieve, daughter of Mrs Rather
Inc Klages and Mr.. Lawrence Olinger
at st. Peter and Pauls Catholic
church. Rev. Father Wells officiated.
The bride was becomingly attired
In handsome navy blue tricotine'
suit. beaver hat and accessories to
match. She wore a corsage bouquet
of Cecil Drummer roses. She was at
tended by Miss Julia Olinger sister OF
the groom who also wore a navy blue
suit with a corsage of pink roses.
William Klages, a brother of the
bride, was the groom's attendant.
After the ceremony the bridal party
drove to the home Of the brides
mother where an elegant wedding
breakfast was served. At twelve
o'clock delicious three course dinner
was served to relatives and intimate
friends of the contracting parties.
Mrs. Henry Schmitt had charge of
the table
Mr.. and Mrs. Olinger left last eve
ming for the cities and Milwaukee and
on their return will make their home
on the groom's farm near Eagle Lake.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-11-19
HARDING FOR RED CROSS
Says Humanity Needs Service In Peace
Just A In War.

Says Humanity Needs Service In Peace
Just AZ In War.
Washington. November 1Ss.-On the
eve OF the opening of the four0l annual
roll call of the American Red Cross an
appeal from Prssident-elect Harding was
issuod from the national headquarters
here. II reads:
Nothing that your membership roll
call for this season Is impending, have
wanted to express my very earnest SYM
pathy for your cause and my hopes that
It may be forwarded by the coming cam
pa,gn.
III In all the world there IL an organ
iEstion more entitled to DO regarded as
doing good universally and doing nothing
else at any time or any place, do not
know what II may be.
1T would be peculiarly misfortune II
the Red Cross. with Its magnificent or
ganization and splendid purpose Of use,
ful achievement, should lose any meas
ure OF its efficiency because the spcclal
interest and enth is,nsm of wartime has
ceased. Your organization has been
built to serve humanity. and humanity
needs It's service In peace Just AS 1t did
in war. Ny wishes for ell success go
out to you."
An appeal from vice President-elect
cslyi, Coolidge was also made public
There arc no large results withoNA
organized effort In no other way can
the mercy of mankind adequately bo ex-
pressed To that end tho Red Cross.
the greatest expression Of the compass
sion Of mankind. should have It's organ
ization maintained and supported"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-11-19
COLLINS IS NEAR DEATH
LITTLE CORPORAL TRAPPED
IN THE ICE FLOE
For Number of Hours His Motor
Boat Buffeted About On
Water

Trapped in the ice on Leech lake
on TWO successive days and barely
escaping death on both occasions,
Minnesota's newly elec,ed lieutenant
governor, Louis L. Collins, was near
ly lost to the service OF his state,
according to members of the duck
hunting party of which he was a
member, who returned to Minnsapo-
lis today, says the 81. Paul Dispatch
When the cooks blanket caught
In the mechanism of the big motor
boat which was bringing the party
into Walker last nihgt, from Part
ridge Point, twenty Ave miles across
the lake, she stalled in the middle of
the lake with the wind blowing a
gale and ice forming rapidly in tho
one narrow channel that a lumber
boat had broken through the narrows
to let her pass.
Race Against Time.
1t was race against time, accord
ing to Joe McDermott, ono OF tho
party, with the motor boat captain
striving 10 negotiate the twenty five
mile and back before the narrow
channel froze over again.
While every minute counted, the
motor boat rocked and driftei for
eight hours and night came on be-
fore Roadway could be made again.
Heavy snow was falling, and there
was practically no shelter on the
motor boat.
Finally Reach Walker.
The party finally reached Walker at
II P. M. Had they frozen in, they
could not have been rescued until the
Ice was thick enough to allow res
cue party to cross
On the preceding day the lieuten-
art governor elect had difficulty re-
gaining the shore when the rowboat
in which he was duck shooting with
Robert de Lurie, guide and d. L. Ger
hart OF Duluth was caught in the
rapidly formin ice of swamp They
finally crashed their way to land
through nearly An inch Of ice.
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were TRAMP[ED IN RUSH.
SIX CHILDREN CRUSHED IN
THEATRE MOB
Cries of>Flre Caused Some Wild
Scrlmmage For Exits; Young
sters Knocked Down
[Assoeiatsd pr-s. pisp.teh.l

New York, November ia cru
sade for stricter enforcement OF the
city ordinance. forbidding motion pio-
ture proprietors to sell tickets to
minors. unless accompanied by parents
or guardians, was started by the po-
lice today. as result OF the panic on
the lower east side last night, when
six children were trampled to death In
q mad rush, following false fire
alarm.
The police department sent warn
ings to all movie houses that tine orr
dinance would be strictly enforced
and violations would be vigorously
prosecuted.
Bernard Weinberg, and Max
Schwartz, proprietors Of the Gather
Inc theatre and Joseph Polivani, jani-
tor, were arrested after the tredegy
last night. They were charged with
criminal negligence and they were
held without bail for arraignment
this forenoon.
Smoke Caused Panic.
Most OF the twelve other younsters.
seriously injured, when older chill
dren, men and women bowled them
over In their scramble toward the ex-
It's, were said to be In critical con-
N@S N&AAy tSoAy. hO peAAk1S W.
Cured, when some of the curling
shadows cast on the screen and
catching the odor of smoke, yelled
fire" and dashed simultaneously for
liberty. The smoke was caused by
the janitor IN starting a fire In the
furnace. In the confusion that fol-
lowed scores of little tots were hurled
to the floor furnishing a wailing,
writhing carpet over which the others
escaped. Rescuers said the children
were SO intertwined that four or FIVE
chung together when an attempt was
made to pull one out
Grand Jury to Probe.
A grand jury will investigate yes
terday's panic in an east side motion
picture house, District Attorney
Swami announced, stating he had
learned certain theaters employed
professional guardians" to get around
city ordinances which prohibit chill
dren under age attending performance
es alone. Mr.. Swami said these guar
dians" bought tickets for children and
escorted them to their seats, reporting
again outside the theatres for further
dutY
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-11-19
HOME brew DEALT BLOW
Litigation Over Order Is Ee-
pected BY Prohibition En-
forcement Officers
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.l

Washington, November 12.-Prohi-
bition enforcement officers through
out the country have been instructed
to prevent the sale Of malt and hops
to others than bakers and CONNECTION
ers, but details Of the order, which
tightens the ban on home brewing
were lacking today.
In the absence of Commissioner
Kramer, officials at the prohibition
enforcement bureau said that the
sale Of hops and malt as component
parts Of home made beer had been
ruled to be in violation Of the Volstead
Act. They would not discuss, how
ever, details of the new order, which
is said to have resulted from con-
struction placed on the law nearly
two months ago.
Ruling 10 Sought.
A document was sta.sed at that
time, through regular channels, fer
the purpose of obtaining a decision
from the treasury In the matter, but 1t
has not yet been approved by Sec
rotary Houston. Officials admitted
the exisitance OF the proposed trea.
sury ruling. but would not comment
on Il.
1t was said at Commissioner Kram-
er's office, that the litigation was ex-
pected to result in an order to de-
termine Jurisdiction of the govern
ment. The bureau, it was said. Is
convinced that sale Of malt and hops
Is a violation of the prohibition law
and Is Prepared to test It,
VIII Start Test Case.
Columbus, Ohio, November H.
Suit to test the recent, ruling of the
prohibition enforcement bureau, pro :
hibiting the sale of malt extract and
hops to any one except confectioners
and bankers was to be filed In the
United States court here today by a
local distributing company.
Counsel for the company declared
they will carry the case through to
the United States supreme court. e
They have no ground to stand on
and no doubt will lose the case" said
James A. Shearer prohibition director
for Ohio.
Malt and hops dealers here assert
their products are not the main com
ponents Of home brew.
1t was asserted by Timothy g. Ho-
gan, former attorney General one OF
counsel for the plaintiff, both malt
sugar syrup and hops, principal pro-
ducts sold, have many medicinal
purposes, and much suffering will be
caused II the sale is prohibited"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-11-19
SUPPER THEN PROGRAM
EX-SERVICE MEN ENJOYED
ARMISTICE DAY EVENT
Old-Time ,"ChoW"; Exercises
Came Afterward; Dance and
Excellent Music 3.

Memory of the deeds of vaior per-
formed overseas by the American
boys in the World war was reviV-
ed last evening at Mankato Armory
where the ex- service men OF this
city and surrounding country were
the guests of the ladies' auxiliary OF
Lorentz Post No. IL. American Le-
gion, of this city at a regulation ar
my supper, followed by singing, reci-
tations and a dance which was en-
joyed until midnight. An abundance
OF army Sum-" cheese and mac
aroni, bread and butter was prepared
by two army mess sergeants, Leo
Fallenstein and George He'll. Strange
to say last night the boys took
liking to the gold fish" and several
additional cans of the provinder
which YVES scorned overseas was de-
voured with a relish by tina veter-
ans.
Then Followed the Program.
Following the serving of the mess,
the jolification of the evening was
proceeded with. Miss Margaret Con-
slant, instructor of elocution at the
Mankato normal school, gave num-
Der of readings which were greatly
appreciated Judge Harry A. John
son and Edward. Carey of this city
told a number of dialect stories
which kept the boys in roars Of
laughter DIR. Hiram Lloyd led In
a community sing, ably assisted by
Scotty Downie, a travelling represen-
tatiye of Aeolian Vocation company
OF Minneapolis, who happened to be
in the city last night calling on trade
Mr.. Downie was a, memEer OF the
One Hundred and os Thirty Fifth In
fantry, and on many previous oc-
casions during the trying days around
La Mons cheered the boys up with
his Scotch songs. The singing or
DR.. Lloyd and Mr. Downis was per-
haps one of the most pleasing fea-
lures of the program. Following the
literary and musical program, dane
ing was enjoyed until midnight.
The ladies of the auxiliary c' Lor-
entz Post are to be complimented for
the manner Ia which the boys were
entertained. ttLast nights program
was indeed a very fitting close Tor
the celebration Of Armistice Day..
Owing to the sudden drop OF the
mercury, which was last night nov.
ering about at the zero mark, l.
street demonstrations were carried
OlIf
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-11-19
PROBLEMS or FARMER
They VIII BE Discussed Al Meeting
IN sleux falls

They VIII BE Discussed At Meeting
in sleux Falls
Sioux Falls, 8. D., November 18.--
Correspond ence OF The Associated
Press1--Problems affecting farm or
ganixations will be discussed and
acted upon at the annual meeting Of
the Farmers Grain Dealers assooiG-
ton which IL to be held here Decem.
Der IA, IL, and Is. Senator Lenroot
Of Wisconsin, will address the con-
vention In the evening of the sec
end day on the subject Of the Great
Lakes and st. Lawrence river tide
water project
OF the national association will de-
liver an address on general trans
portation problems In the afternoon
OF the second day, and Charles Lat.
chaw, secretary Of the Ohio associa-
ton will follow with an address on
collective purchasing.
G. o. Drayton, president Of the
Farmers Equity Union OF Illinois,
and J. r. Toward. president Of the
American Farm Bureau federation
are among other speakers on the
program.
Protection In marketing, the es.
Enlistment of q wholesale purchas :
ing association, terminal elevators,
commission companies and national
bonding and auditing associations
are among the main features to be
gone over by the convention.
Election OF officers for the coming
year will close the session. It Is ex-
pected that more than one thousand
persons will attend.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-11-19
VERDICT FOR COMPANY
Supreme Court uphoIds Decision In ST.
Louis County Suit.
+ Associated Pres DisDatch1

b. . lASSOCldIeQ fTSSS D!SpdlCnJ
st. Paul, Mimi. November 1.-THE SUI
preme court today upheld the st. Louis
county district court in the case of Chris
tina Brown as Administrative in estate
Of John A. Brown. deceased against the
Duluth South Shore and Atlantic rail-
way. In which case there was verdict for
the defendant on the ground that John
A. Brown. deceased. was negligent in the
accident which caused his death.
Brown was locomotive engineer on a
passenger train operated by the defen-
dant railway. On February z. 1913. he
was leaning out of the engine cab win
dow and was struck by a coal loading
platform at Siney Mich. suffering injur-
les which resulted In death. The plain
tiff contended that the railway was re-
sponsible because on engine injector was
in bad condition and he was watching It
while leaning out Of the window.
The jury held that the engineer was
negligent as he had been on that run for
many years and knew OF the loading plat
form. which cleared the cab by more than
q foot.
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SOME OLD-TIME SCENES
They Have Been Presented to State
Historical Society. ~

st. Paul, November IA "trip
over the site of the Sioux Indian
massacre at New Ulm and the
scenes of the Indian conflicts AT Fort
Ridgley and Birch Coolie in the
early sixties is made possible: by.
collection of photographs Of the in,
teresting sports connected with that
period which is on display in the
museum of the Minnesota Histori-
cal society huildisg, st. Paul.
The collection CONSISTING OF 12e
scenes, is the gift of A. T Adams,
Minneapolis who Photographed them
last summer when he and a party
of friends made study of the bat
tlehelds. Many Of the scenes OF the
old buildings which figured proml-
nently as places Of refuge for the
whites still are to be seen.
The collection, according to w. M
Babcock, curator, is one IT the most
complete In existence, and viz! Do
valuable to historians in obtaining a
detailed description of the various
scenes of the Indian fighting.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-11-19
NEWS FROM BLUE EARTH
. Standard Bearer Society Organized;
the Stories of Interest.
Especial to The Free Press. :

Especial to The Free Press.1
Glue Earth. Mimi. November 10
"a STANDARD Bearers society was or
ganized among the people of the Me-
bfhodist church with a membership Of
dfty. The following officers were elect
ed: Supervisor, Mrs. W. 4. Bruss;
president, Miss Esther Fritze; vice
president, Miss Gene Snyder score
fary, Cora Snively; treasurer, Marion
Davis: pianist, Geneva Latin; Choir
ktster. Alice Rasmussen; auditors, Vi
Wan Stolte and Helen Ludtke.
Harry Holly last Tuesday sold two
OF his fine farms near Winuebago TO
William Harsh Of Bancroft. Thurs
day Frank Maxey sold his fino farm
just south Of Winnebago for SITS per
acre.
While running a wood saving ma.
chine James Caswcll, who owns and
runs the depot store. here at Blue
Earth, had three of his fingers badly
emasfed between two sticks that he
was saving at the same time.
A b. Cleyenger, who Is moving this
week to Hot Springs, Ark, has re-
signed his position on the city coun-
ell. Ed ]. Noes, \ merchant OF Blue
Earth, has been appointed In his
place. The former council tied on the
subjects Of Sunday movies and cigarct
licenses Az the mayor, who was In
favor Of both, cast the deciding vote
both have been tolerated for, some
weeks. II ID likely that these questions
will again be brought UP before the
council
John Andross Of Granada, although
q blind man, won out in the past ell
ection for county commissioner Of
Martin county.
Mrs. ]. J. Shannon of Blue Earth,
wife Of the manager OF this line Of
the Commonwealth Utilities COM
pany's work, Is seriously Ill and was
taken this week TO hospital In Man
kato. where she has since submitted
to an operation.
Guy E. Robertson and son went ov-
Or to Houston this week to help his
father, who Is ninety years old, cele-
brate his birthday anniversary.
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WILLIAM NEWTON DEAD
Well Known Man Who Had Made
Reputation As Cartoonist.

Redwing. November, 13.-News was
received in Red Wing of the death Of
William Newton, which occurred at
his home in Minneapolis. No par
ticulars were included in the message,
further information being obtainable
later.
BILLY" Newton as he will be re-
membered by his many friends, spent
the greater part OF his life In this
city. jolly and of q happy disposi-
ton he made very large circle OF
friends who will be grieyed to hear
from Redwing about eight years ago.
at which time he was travelling re-
preventative for a Minneapolis furnl.
ture house. Mr.. Newton also gained
considerable notoriety as talented
cartoonist. He originated the Billy
Prunes" cartoons which win be re-
membered by many Red Wing people.
Surviving are his wife and three
children. Mrs. Newton was formerly
Miss Christina Reichert OF this city.
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REAL ESTATE SALES.

Edward Grogol this morning sold to
u. Palmer the southeast one fourth
OF section eight, Butternut Valley for
the sum of 81 and other valuable con-
Herman Schonrock to Alvin Brands
the northwest quarter OF the north
east quarter Of section four. McPher-
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The cost Of the general election
Just past In this city win be about
$1,100, az compared with cost OF
$256.S9 for the Jnne primarieA Part
of the added cost In this city Was oc-
casioned by the neoessity OF building
and the hiring OF extra clerks to
handle the 1854 votes extra at the
general election. The former total re-
gistration Of the city was 1850. as
COMPARED with a total registration at
the general election az 5.404-
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Judge Lorin Cray spent yesterday

Judge Lorin Cray spent yesterday
in Amboy visiting with friends.
/. B. Fisher will leave this evening
for Chicago, where. he will purchase
winter goods. and will look over mar
kot conditions.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lamm OF Mime
apolis are SPENDING few days with
relatives and friends in the city. Mr.
and Mrs. Lamm leave Tuesday for
Seattle, Wash, where they will re-
main for some time.