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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-01-21
FIGHT DEPOSIT
Dempsey and Carpenter
Put Up Guarantees
BOUT IS TO BE IN JULY
Contract For Big Mill Not
Violated
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.1


New York, January 19.-All the
principals have posted the deposits
required under the terms OF the con
,lact, Richard declared, and the con-
tract has not been violated in any
way. Plans for the bout are being
continued by the promoters, he as
serted, and it is now expected to
stage it July 2.
San Francisco, January 19.-For-
feits of both Jack Dempsey and
Georges Carpenter for $4,000 have
oeen posted to insure their meeting
for the heavyweight boxing cham
pionship OF the world. according t.
Jack Kearns, manager Of Champion
Dempsey, denying reports that the
principals had failed to post their 10
felt money.
Dempsey is residing at Kearns'
home in Oakland, across San Fran
cisco Bay, where he is training dur
ing his visit to the west.
Say Match Is Declared Off.
New York, January 19.-Officia
confirmation was lacking here early
today of the announcement printed in
The New York Times that the heavy
weight championship boxing bout be-
tween Jack Dempsey, the title hold
er, and Georges Carpenter OF France,
had been definitely called off. Ell
fects to reach Tex Richard and Will
liam A. Brady two Of the promoters
were unavailing. The third promoter,
Charles B. Cochrane, is in England.
The bout was cancelled, according
to the announcement because of the
failure of the principals to deposit
forfeit moneys, as stipulated in the
contracts recently signed. The pro-
motors agreed to deposit 100000 as
a guarantee of good faith, while the
deposit $4,000. Mr. Cochrane is
said to have been the only one to
make a deposit. although Carpen.
tiers manager is reported to have
posted a check for his share in
French bank. The contract called
for the money to be deposited not
later than November 20 last at local
trust company. No time extensions
were granted. The announcement
created i1rore Ia boxing circles in,
this city In many wen Informed
quarters there was a disposition TO-
.elieve that the reported cancelia
ton was only temporary expedi-
emit and that new contract would be
drawn up.
Carpenters Money Up.
Paris, January 19.-Georges Car
pentier's forfeit as a guarantee foy
the contract he siened with Jack
Dempsey for bout to decir"
heavyweight championship of the
world, is being held by the Morgan
Harjes Bank of this city. 1t was de-
posted with this institution on No
yember %, last and is equivalent to
$4,000.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-01-21

EAasaciafad Fze&1 atch, ].
ST. Pall, IS i q
ings on 81 <ifectirg chambers 81
commerce, D14rds oil trade or ex-
changes, whose members deal in
grain, livestock and other farm pro-
ducts, will be had early next month
before joint meetings of the house
committee on markets and agricui
tural committee of the senate, under
arrangement announced today by tbs
respective chairman, representative
lLiias Nordgren and senator Ole Sa
geng. a. H..r
The First Measure. .
The first hIaring> at 1880 p. M,
February /, in the house chamber will
be given on F. No. 20, which would
declare chambers of commences,
boards of trades and like exchanges
to be public markets, and regulate
heir conduct. Passage OF this meas
ure would force such organizations
to admit TO membership the patron
age dividend paying sales agents,
which are barred under present rules.
At the same place and hour, the fol
lowing night, the joint hearing vii.
take up H. F. No. % and H. f. No. 81,
these being anti future bills. These
bills would declare future trading to
be gambling, and so forth.
Re-drafted Marketing Bill.
The house committee on markets
and marketing today redrafted the
bill presented by the pre- session com
mittee to enlarge the duties and pow
ers of the state commissioner of ag-
riculture and incorporate change
tentatively agreed upon at previous
meetings. Chairman Nordgren said
the committee tomorrow will take
final action on the bill.
Reports Completed Today
Reports of the interim commission
on workmen,s compensation complet.
ed today recommends a separate COM
mission to take over the state labor
department and administer the law.
The report recommends that the
compensation law be administered by
a commission rather than by the
state labor department. This has
been a bone OF contention between
members of the legislature and the
workmen who are most vitality in
tsrested in the administration of the
law. The members Of the interim
committee however, are unanimous
in favor of commission. Other
points are to be reviewed by the
members when the bill Is completed.
1t is expected that there will be q
lively fight in both houses between
separate commission and the advo-
Gates OF administration by the state
labor department.
State Industrial Insurance.
Representative George Nordlin of
st. Paul. one of the authors of the
bill providing for state Industrial in
surance, introduced in the house
yesterday afternoon said this morn
of the State Federation of Labor, and
he and the others expect 1t will be
Endorsed by labor organizations
throughout the state. The authors
are all city members, who were
elected as representatives of labor
with the backing OF labor's Nonpart-
isan league. The former members
of the league will be interested In the
measure insofar as they only prom
ised during the campaign to support
labor measures in return for the sup
port of their ticket at the polls, 1T is
renOrted 81
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-01-21
HOTELNANFOONDGOI1Y
One of the Cases Tried Before
Judge x. M. Lands At
La Crosse
Associated Press Dispatch]

La Crosse, Wis, January 49,
Joseph Carr, operating a hotel at
Mercer, this state, was found guilty
by a jury in United States court be-
fore Judge Lands, of having in his
possession and selling liquor. The
evidence showed that the liquor was
sold to a federal prohibition agent
~ Harry Crawford, bartender.
Leo DE Mars, George Smith and
Albert La Hare, the latter two min
ors, were found guilty of having
liquor in their possession and on a
count charging the transportation OF
Vashburn to Ashland, the jury found
them not guilty. ..
Trial of Charles Lum of Milton
Junction, charged with having in his
possession and operating still start
I'D this morning. The still is the
first offered in evidence at this term
Of court. Lum's defense is that the
window the house was open and
the still must have been placed In
the house by some unknown parties.
Case Goes to the Jury.
The case against George Smith
and Edward J. Kelly, arrested at
Chippewa Falls on a charge of trans
porting liquor and having intoxicants
in their possession, went to the jury
at $50 Wednesday following night
session of court in which arguments
were made. Kelly and Smith were
arrested December 3, when George B..
Staten and l.. Cuddington of the
Gray Motor company, Minneapolis
arrived in Chippews Falls to reclaim
two automobiles sold to Smith and
which, it was said had not been paid
for.
Henry Morris, Superior. charged
with having liquor in his possession,
changed his plea to guilty. Alex
ander Weaver pleaded guilty to pos
session Of liquor and the court noll-
ed a charge of transporting one pint
of rnoonShine.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-01-21
THE WEATHER

Mankato: Maximum temperature for
the past twenty-four hours, thirty-two
above; minimum 10 above. Local barorne-
ter hand to-day indicated a decided
movement toward rain or snow. To-mor-
row the sun will rise at 1885 A. M. and
win set at 4:49 P. M.
Minnesota-Cloudy and unsettled to-
night and Thursday; rain or snow in
extreme east portion tonight; somewhat
colder Thursday and in west portion to-
night.
North Dakota-Unsettled weather to-
night and Thursday; colder tonight and
in east portion Thursday.
South Enthusiastically fair tonight
and Thursday. Colder tonight and Thurs
day in east and central portions.
Internationally fair tonight and
Thursday, except probably rain or snow
west Of the divide; colder tonight in
day in west and central portions.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-01-21
LOOK INTO TAX SYSTEM
That In Minnesota Being Investigat.
ed by Southern Men.

IAssoclaleu tress Dispatch.l
St. Paul, January 19.-Howard D.:
Thomas Milling of louisiana mem
bers of the taxation and assess
Inent committee, are in conference
with the Minnesota tax commission in
vestigating the taxation system OF
this state. 49,,
Mr.. Milling, Chairman said his
commission proposes to reorganize
the taxation system of that state
during the constitutional convention
in March at which time the state
constitution will be revised ana
amended. The committee is to Wis
it Illinois, Wisconsin and other
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-01-21
STOPS LANDING OF CABLE
Western Union Restrained From
Preceding With Work At
Miami, Florida
ASSOCIATED Press n;sn.t,,

New York, January 19.-FederaI
Judge Hantoby issued a Temporary
Injunction, returnable next Friday.
restraining the Western Union Tele-
Florida. -.
The Injunction also restraints the
company from using the three cables
between Key West and Havana in
congestion with messages between
the United States and Brazil and
rom splicing the line from the Bah
ADDS to Cuba.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-01-21
Several Employees Packing
House Were Injured
WAGE CUT IN THE PLANT
Adjutant General Rhinow On
Scene And Is Investigating
Situation
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch1

Winona, MINI, anuary 19.-Adiut-
ant General w. F. Rhinenow, arrived
mere today from ST. Paul to inyesti-
gate the strike situation at the Inter
state Packing company, where a riot
last night resulted in minor injury TO
several persons.
General Rhinow Immediately went
officials and tht management of tha
packing plant to determine whether
IL would be necessary to place state
troops in command of the Situation.
Cause of the Strike.
LABOR leaders declare the strike
was caused by reduction of ten
cents an hour in the wages of the
Workmen. About 100 men are re-
ported on strike. The riot last night
hundred persons, including a mum
per or women and children, inter
cepted automobiles containing EN-
ployes who did not join the walkout.
me roremsn of the plant and the
office force were in the cars, on their
way home from work.
While the, police riot squad was
I removing obstacles that had been
placed in the road, the offices charge
rocks, bottles and other missiles
were hurled at the persons in the
automobiles. Three employees of the
packing plant. it was said today. were
. The police force decided the situa.
ton was beyond it's control and turn
ed 1t over to Sheriff George Huck.
VINO Immediately communicated by
teiephone With Governor J.. A. o.
Preus and Adjutant General Rhine,
now: The strike has been in effect
Will Try To Settle Strike.
Efforts will be made late TODAY bv
Adjutant General w. F. Rhinenow to
settle the strike following the walk
out OF about 100 employees a week
ago.
General Rhinow came here from
ST. Paul today in response to the ur-
gent request Of Sheriff George Huck.
VINO took charge of the situation last
n1ght, after a crowd of men. women
and children are alleged to have
stoned group OF company employees
VINO did not go on strike. s
RhinoW Held Conferences
In conference today with city AMI
county officials and the heads Of fhd
49, eReEal RhinQw gaf11 &
he had conferred with f7|{|}:.=| s ~
'tives OF the striking er1pl0yee ir, q,
EFFORT to effect Compromises II w.r
indicated In authoritative Quarters thar
no immediate necessity was seen far ,
the presence Of state troops. EVERY
thlng was quiet today and the pres-
ence OF General Rhinow is expected
10 avert further trouble. unless a
conferences. 'ne
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-01-21
Elect Woman Treasurer.

ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.l
Montevideo, Mimi, January 10
Miss Blanche Kurtz was elected city
treasurer Of Montevideo yesterday,
complete returns today showed. She
is the first woman to hold a munich
pal elective office here. ]. R. Burnip
was elected mayor for his third con-
secutiYe term.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-01-21
STATE FAIR DATES.

Board Decided On September TO ~;
o canfield Is Secretary;
St Paul, January l9.-Secertatty
Thomas n. Garfield OF the Mlhnssoo -;
State Fair was re- elected secle orgsn Z.
s sat,on meeting of the fair board yes.
f tN The date of the Fair was set
for September 5 to 10. L; II; Po M,G OF
tbe Northwestern National bank. MIN
neapolis. was re elected treasurer.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-01-21
This Aristocratic Bull
Rides the Swell Car
Ormsby Sensational Recently Sold
To Eastern Parties For
$4,000
ESPECIAL to The Free Pressl

Albert Lea, Mimi, January a.
ormsby Sensation, bull calf, sold
by Sloan Bros, Holstein breeders
near Glendale to julius Schmidt,
HoIstein breeder of New York, for
$40, oGo recently, left his Minnesota
home for the east in a special pas
senoer coach the sides Of his com.
partment padded SO that he would
not bump his aristocratic head,
and a guardian to watch his every
mcve. The bulls passenger fare
wac $500, and the attendant In
ualfi IS day 10 81 by and sec
So zl51I dilrln0 zke iearnsy.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-01-21
ARE DROWNED
DAM NEAR. MEXICAN TOWN
GAVE AWAY
Two Hundred Persons Injured
When Water Swept Over the
Lower Land
Associated Press Dispatch.l

IAbSOCIdIcu IOSS I1Sk7e1 1S11'5
Mexico City, January 19.-More
than one hundred persons were drow-
ned and more than 200 others were
injured In the disaster yesterday at
Pachuca when two dams above the
city. broke and torrents Of water
- ut y IN IL EIower sections of the
were rendered homeless.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-01-21
TWO Men End Lives.

George e. Hayes, 2109 Fremont
avenue south, and Harold Sarver,
240 Fifth avenue north, Minneapolis,
committed suicide by shooting an
Minneapolis yesterday Saryer lett
Albert Lea for Minneapolis about
three weeks ago. He had money on
deposit IN bank in the latter city.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-01-21
AUDITORS AT GATHERING.
state Association Elects G. =. Neh
'nedy Vice President.

State Association Elects c. Z. Keh-
NEEDY Vice President; ..,o, .,
Minnesota's State AssO OoaatiOp in
e. paul Yesterday. The following
OFFICERS were elected:
Samuel Nelson, Kandiyohi county,
nrssident: Clayton Kennedy, Blue
Earth county. vice president; J: ~
Kasner. Benton county, secretary,
Archie Stromgren, Chisago, county
treasurer. 80 four
The executive committee OF Jour
appointed members members c conntV: G. W.
o 9spInm crow wing county; A; "
%anders' Kennebec county, and VIII
liam n. Holz, Nicollet county.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-01-21
Announces Appointment.

IAssOciated Press Dispatch.l
New York, January 19.-Governor
William P. G. Harding of the Fed
eral Reserve board, will be rendered
the presidency of the proposed trade
nounced here today by John McHugh,
chairman of the organization com
mittCe
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-01-21
Wires Worked Bad Today.

TAssociaied Press DlspatcnI
ST. Paul, January 19-Telegrapn
and telephone out OF Mlnneapoils
and st. Paul in all directions WERE
tvorking spasmodically today due to
q sIeet storm which centered over
Minnesota. Northern Iowa and West
ern Wisconsin.
Former Empress Weaker.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-01-21
INCREASING CAPITOL STOCK

Farmers Terminal Packing Company
Files Amendment Articles.
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.l
st. Paul, January 19.-The Farm
er's Terminal Packing company Of
st. Paul, which was organized in
Wisconsin with a capitol stock Of
$4,000, 900, late yesterday, filed under
the provisions of the Minnesota CO.
operative law, an amendment to it's
articles Of Incorporation, increasing
its capitol stock to $4,000, 900.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-01-21
ELECTORS WERE REELECTED
Old Officers Equity Cooperative Ex-
change Retained

ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch
Fargo, N. D., January 19.-Three
outgoing directors OF the Equity CO.
operative Exchange were re- elected
this morning at a session OF the
stockholders meeting here in con
junction with the Tri- State Grain
Growers convention. They are J. M
Anderson, st. Paul, president of the
Exchange; c. Bergh of Hendrum
Minnesota; and F B. Wood of Deer
ing. N. D.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-01-21
IAssociated Press Dispatch. !

Amsterdam, January 19.--The gen
eraI weakness and lassitude Of form
er Empress Augusta Victoria Of Ger
many, who was suffering another
heart attack, is increasing says the
latest bulletin from Doorne.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-01-21
QUAKE SHOCKS FELT

Residents Near Glen Falls Report
Them Lasting Three Minutes. -.
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.l
Glen Falls, N. Y. January 10
What are believed by residents to
have been earthquake shocks were
felt today for three minutes at Cor
NTH and Lake George.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-01-21
Twelve Men Arrested.

ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.l
Chicago. January. 19.-Twelve men were
arrested in connection with the theft of
registered mail bags at the union sta
ton.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-01-21
New York Liberty Bonds,

NeW YorK Efberty bondS.
New York, JauaTy 19.-Liberty
bonds closed: 8 1-2's, $92.56; first
AS. $3.50; second As $87.68; first
4 LIS, $3.50; second 4 las, $3.50;
third LAS, $1,000; fourth 4 LIS,
$3.50; victory 3-4's, 1912; vic
tory 4 3-4's, 1922.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-01-21
FLIERS HAVE HEARING
Court Of Inquiry for Balloon Fuaht
Being Held at Rockaway.
[ Associated Press Dismal

IASSUCldteu PTeSS DISPATCH.
Rockaway, N. Y, January 10
Lieut.. Walter Hinton, testifying this
afternoon at the inquiry into the
spectacular balloon fight declared at
one time while they were lost in the
woods he had consulted his COM
mander, Lieutenant Louis A. Kloor.
regarding the advisabilitv of disarm-
ing Lieutenant Stephen A. Farrell.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-01-21
DULUTH POULTRY SHOW.
Five Hundred Birds Have Been En-
tered in Annual Event.

"6OC .atal PreSS DlSpaCCn.J :,
Duluth, Mimi, January 19.-Thirty-
three entries representing nine cities
of Minnesota, Wisconsin and North
Dakota were listed in the twenty
third annual exposition of the Du-
iuth Poultry association, which OPP
ened today. =. IL
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-01-21
William Ellis Doing Nicely,

William Ellis, who was operated
on some time ago, returned to his
home last Saturday, and is getting
along fine.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-01-21
DRIVE is POSTPONED

co,,.etion For the European surfer
ers Begins On January so.
The drive for the sufferers in Eu.
rome, which was advertised to start
in Sfankato next Sunday. has been
nosononed until Sunday, January 81.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-01-21
NAME 1000 POSTMASTERS
Long List Sent to the Senate ia,
Confirmation

ASSOCIATED Eress Disatch.l
Washington, January l9.-Nomina-
tons of approximately 1000 post.
masters were, sent today to the senate
by President Wilson. This sweils the
already enormous list of nominations
made this session and on which re-
publican leaders have determined not
to act except where an emergency
exists.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-01-21
Taken M Suddenly.

Taken III Suddenly.
Miss Lueila Holmes, one of the
operators at the Citizens Telephone
company, was taken. suddenly i'll last
evening, and underwent an operation
at one of the local hospitals about
midnight
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-01-21
RETURNED la HaanItaI.

Rolf Julsrud, manager of the Free
Press advertising department. went to
the hospital again today and will De
there for few days.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-01-21
ARREST HOLDUP MAN
Minneapo,is Police Take In George
Burns For Bank Robbery,

Burns For Bank Hobpery..
Associated Press Dispatchl
Minneapolis, January 19.-fohce
today said that in the arrest OF Geo'
Burns, alias Quinn. allas Dnsen,
staged a daylight holdup OF a bank
in Grove City, Ia, month ago ana
obtained $4,000.
Burns, police say, has a prison rec
ord
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-01-21
I Returned TO Waterfowl

Returned to WaterfoWn
Mrs b. c. Broderick of Waterfowl,
who spent the past month at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Ellis, returned to her home
Sunday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-01-21
Bow Mas Born.

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Herman L.
Kunst,. 1425 First avenue, a boy
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-01-21
Spent Day in Cit,

Spent Day In City.
Mr.. and Mrs. James vii of Maple |
ton spent the day with Mrs. Willis
brother, William Ellis, who is con-
valescinx from an operation,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-01-21
CUTS OUT THE STRIKES
Judge higgins Tells of Court of In.
dustriai Relations.

ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch. I
st. Paul, January 19.-Judge w. l..
Higgins of the Kansas court of in
dustrial relations told the Minnesota
state senate today that since the
court had been established, there
had not been real strike in. the
state"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-01-21
Fargo VS.. Moorhead

Fargo, N. D., January 10 Moor
head Normal and Fargo college bask
etball teams play here tonight
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-01-21
ORDERS FOR LORD MAYOR.
Request That Be Delivered to lmmi.
aration Inspector

washington, d. c., January 49,
Counsel for Donal O'Callaghan, lord
mayor of Cork, who arrived in this
country recently without a passport,
was directed today by Secretary Will
son to deliver the lord mayor
promptly" to the immigration in
spector at Norfolk.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1921-04-28

Boyhood days without a hayloft are
like a play without stage. The auto
mobile has vanquished the big red
barn. as the cement bottomed pool
has the old swimming pool. The CEN
ter Of boyhood life has disappeared,
says Summer Session Kansan. Imag-
Inc the gang sneaking OFF from trust
Ing parents on a hot afternoon and
congregating In the shiny new garage.
Where can they conceal the forbidden
weapons, or the thumb-marked yellow
back that mother thinks has long
since fallen into the ash heap? Where
do they hide to escape the starched
shirt and stiff shoes and the partyi
Where are the circuses givenf The
train robberies plannedi And the
hair-raising stories repeated? The
care-free scenes Of boyhood are gone.
Imagination. has no field to grow and
expand In. Halt the joys Of youth
have vanished with the passing Of the
old red barn.