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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-02-03
Dice Tossers Staged
Thriller In Rochester
Guns Were Pulled And Other
Acts That Would Figure
Well In Movie

Rochester, Mimi, February l.
How a dice game, starting shortly
after midnight Saturday night and
continuing until nearly noon Sum
day at the CNrence Gates pool room
on Broadway, in which the actors
drew revolvers and fired them off,
one of the principals was robbed of
a sum that is said to approximate
$500 and in which strong intoxicat-
ing liquor was served to the victim of
the game, was brought to light in
justice court at the trial of Charlie
Burns, the lightweight boxer and
wrestler After the court had heard
some startling disclosures OF the no.
torious Sunday morning game, Burns
was found guilty of gambling and
sentenced to pay a fine of $25 and
costs or spend twenty five days in
the county Jail. He paid the fine.
Burns was arrested late Sunday
afternoon on the complaint of Chief
McDermott on the charge of gam
bling. w. w. Kerwin the man who
was the victim of the game, was the
first to take the stand. When ques-
toned by City Attorney Spillane, he
told the story of the game, which he
said, began shortly after midnight He
entertained the building at that time
and three others went to the base
ment of the building and began to
shoot craps. The game continued for
some time, according to the tesu-
mony, and drinks were passed
around
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-02-03
PROPOSED DAM AND LAKE
NORTH OF MOUTH OF BLUE
-. EARTH; BEACH FOR BATHING

is not the case with the poor peo-
pie who never see "a lake from
one years end to anothar. 1t is
to afford a place for those
situated in moderate cirmumstan-
ces. place of easy access for
bathing and boating that the lake
would be formed. II Is proposed
to make the dam about five feet
high. 1t was pointed out by
Speakers at last Tuesday nights
meeting that the food stage of
the Minnesota is thirteen feet.
For that reason there would be
no danger of flooding the farm
lands along the PROPOSED course
of the lake by the buildiE- of the
proposed dam.
The necessary legislation has
been passed by the state legis-
lature. The only thing that the
government requires is that it be
presented with a plan of the pro-
posed dam and the location of it.
If the plan is voted upon favor
ably this evening, the work of
constructing the dam will be
commenced as soon as possible
so that the ice can be used in
crossing back and forth across
the river
The accompanying cut Is made
from a picture made by A Ander-
son the local artist and engraver
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-02-03

from actual pictures taken from
the heights opposite the mouth of
the Blue Earth river on the Mic
billet side OF the Minnesota. OF
course in Mr.. Anderson's picture
he supplies the water as it would
look If the lake were full. The
faint line across the water on the
extreme left of the picture repre-
sents~ the proposed site of the
dam, about where ferry used to
be located several years ago. A
little to theN right Of the island
one sees the Blue Earth opening
toward the south, while on the
extreme right is the Minnesota
extending toward South Bend.
Committees appointed by the
Civic and Commerce association,
the Kiwanis club and city council
met at the city hall last night and
discussed at some length the pro-
position of the forming of a lake
on the Minnesota river. j. b.
Nelson was present to represent
North Mankato, which is greatly
in favor of the daming CT the river
for the formation of 4 lake.
City Councilman Christ Steiner
would favor the proposition, he
said last night, provided no liti--
CATION would result from it. Con-
tinuation of ths discussion will
be held this evening at the city
council meeting.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-02-03

At to-night's meeting of the
city council the question of the
feasibility of damming the Mime
sofa river about 1900 feet forth
OF the mouth OF the Blue Earth
river for the purpose of forming
a lake which would extend up the
Minnesota for a distance of at
least six miles, and from the
mouth OF the Blue Earth river up
that stream 20 the Minnesota
Pipe and Tile companv's plant
will come up. Along the latter
stream it is proposed to form a
bathing beach, about where the
city sandpits are now located.
Committees from the Mankato
Civic and Commerce association
and the Kiwanis club appeared
before the city council last Tues
day night and presented the pro-
position to the council members,
all Of whom favored the project,
but asked time to go into the le-
gal phases Of the question At
that time il was stated that a
suitable dam could be installed
on the Minnesota at the point
mentioned for about $1,000.
1t was pointed out at that time
that those blessed with the dol
lars and cents to be able to af-
ford an automobile, can drive to
any of the nearby lakes and en-
JOY lake breezes in summer. That
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-02-03
ROBBED OF HIS DUCATS
Man Seeking Treatment At Rochester
L. AAld Lin

Man Seeking Treatment At Rochester
Is Held Up.
Rochester, Mimi. January SIN
the broad light nf day. a transient in
the city was robbed of $3.50 near the
boat house in Mayo park by two dar-
ing bandits. At 1880 last evening,
Arthur Duthy. guest Of The CONNER
cial hotel appeared at police head
quarters and reported the robbery,
giving the details of the bold hold up.
Duthy was walking in the park yes
terday and as he drew near the boat
house, a man stepped up in front of
him and held a gun under his nose.
Another man stood behind the victim
He was asked if he had any money,
and according to his story, declared he
was penniless. The two men grabbed
his arms and went through his pock-
cts and heeced him of $3.50 in cash
and then went their way.
The victim of the stock up artists
did not report the affairs until 7:3O
last evening, which gave the men
plenty of time to leave the city or to
go into hiding heforo the notice got
on the trail When asked why he did
not Immediately report the robbery,
Duthy said that he did not know
where the police station was.
He came to Rochester for treatment
and went TO the clinic this morning
for an examination after which he re-
ported the details of the hold up.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-02-03
EDITORS OF STATE
FRAME UP TOPICS
Annual Meeting Will Be
Held Feb. II and 18
PROGRAM Is OUTLINED
Prominent Newspaper Makers
To Take Part In The
Proceedings

Newspaper makers, idea incubators
and thought moulders from all parts
o. Minnesota will gather in Mime
apolis February IL for the fifty sixth
annual convention OF the Minnesota
Editorial association. The program
for tie meetings February 16 and Is
was made public yesterday by the ex-
ecutiye committee through President
Philip Liesch of New Ulm and Sec
rotary John e. Casey of Jordan. Rail
roads have granted rate of a fare
and half for the round trip.
Sessions Of the convention will be
at the West hotel. There will be the
usual entertainment features. Women
of the convention party will be guests
of the Minneapolis Supply Mems as
sociation Friday, February II, at a
luncheon and matinee theater par
ty. Friday Rome G. Brown will be
host at dinner for association mem
bers and their families at the Raids
son hotel.
Welcome For The Visitors
Mayor George q. Leach will well
come the convention at the opening
dena Pioneer Journal, first vicepres-
ident of the association, will respond.
President Liesch will give his annu-
al address and Secretary Casey will
present his report. Richard S. Wilcox
of the Brainerd Tribune will talk on
Country Correspondence" At the
afternoon session the big feature will
be a discussion on Advertising From
Competing" Towns" Three editors, b.
dolph Lee, Long Prairie, and Howard
Folsom, Taylors Falls, will contend
that such advertising should be ac
cepted, and other editors are invited
to uphold the negative side.
The Farm Bureau
Neil M; Swanson, publicity manag-
er for the Minnesota Farm Bureau
federation, will talk on THE Farm
Bureau and the Newspapers" and
state, school of printing, Brookings,
will tell How We Are Training
Printers" The rest of the session
will~be given to discussion of the le-
gislative report and reports of COM
mittees on school of journalism, by j.
e. Morrison, Morris; neurology, AL
yah Eastman, St. Cloud: auditing, J..
vertising, by Herman Roe, Northfeld
Paper BY "Bess" Wilson
There will be one session Saturday,
beginning with a paper on The Sec
ond Generation" by Bess M. Wilson
of the Redwood Falls Gazette. Then
will come the annual election of Off
GERS, and their installation.
The National Editorial association
trophy will be presented to Herman
Roe for the best showing in the ma
tional membership campaign. Gunnar
B. Bjornson of The Minnesota Mascot
will present the report for the resolu-
lions committee, and A. o. Moreaux
of The Luverne Herald for the mem
bership committee. Mayor l.. c. Hodg
son of St. Paul will present his report
as historian of the association.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-02-03
HoLD-UP IN GAMBLING DEN.

Rochester, Mimi, January 81
Charlie Burns, lightweight boxer, was
arrested late yesterday and brought
before City Justice Anderson charged
with gambling for moaey. His trial
was set for today
Wild rumors were atloat to the eff
feet that bold hold up had been ac-
complished last night, when a group
of card players were robbed by mask
ed men and $500 in cash taken from
the participants. 1t is stated that the
identity of the masked men is known to
the card players, but. that they refuse
to divulge their names for fear OF
becoming implicated in an alleged
gambling deal.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-02-03
Guilty OF Foroery.

Especial to The Free Press.
Pipestone, Mimi, February LIN the
old, entered plea of guilty to the charge
of forgery in the first degree and was
sentenced to serve seven years In the
saltwater penitentiary. Kolstad was EN-
deed for which he has now been SEN
fenced G. l., Kirk, charged with second
degree forgery, was sentenced to three
years in the st. Cloud reformatory.
Henry Debates. found guilty on car
nal knowledge charge ives sentenced to
two years at Saltwater
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-02-03
LiUe American Legion
Post At Lake Crystal
Monday Evening Witnessed An
Excellent Program;
News Notes
Especial to The Free PressJ

Lake Crystal, February 1.-The ].
W. Roth Post No. "a Of Lake Cry
stall started the New Year with a
bang, Monday evening January 80.
Over sixty members were present at
the first regular meeting Of the year
at their newly overhau1ed hall over
the, Nickel pool hall. After going
through the preparatory and newly
adopted ritual work a very exciting
and fun producing program was con-
Quoted by Lee Norman with his able
assistant, Emile BredeSon. Following
the program which produced consid-
cradle laughter and merriment among
the boys all members greatly enjoyed
the fine lunch served by the feed
committee.
The Legion boys have spared Meth
er time nor money in the remodeltng
of thier new hall and have built
fine large stage, furnished with all the
paraphernalia necessary to enable
them, or anyone else, to put on some
plays this winter for the benefit of the
community.
The membership teams, captained
by H. &c. Johnson and Milo Spencer,
are showirp keen competition in their
work for new members, both teams
showing good results. The loosers
in this competition for membership
will give a feed to the winning team
at the next business meeting Feb
ruary q. The post and auxiliary plan
a home talent play, hard time party
and several musical numbers between
now and the beginning of the hot
months. The commander of the Lee
gion reports that the buddies are GO
Ing strong and everything appears
very favorable for a 100 percent Lee
gion throughout the coming year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thorwald Lindsoe
announce the arrival of nine pound
baby boy at their home January 3Oth.
The monthly meeting of the Ladies
Presbyterian Sunday school class
number three will be held at the home
of Mrs. David V. Jones, on east
Humphrey street this Thursday af-
ternoon.
Mrs. c. A. Johnson is visiting with
friends and relatives at the twin CT
ties. 1t is reported that Atty. John
son soon tired of the novelty of batch
Ing, consequently he goes regularly
to sample his mothers cooking in the
south part of the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. ID. Holden are re-
joicing over the arrival of a baby girl
at their home.
Mrs. M. M. Nickel has consented
to fill the vacancy at the John Nor
man school and win teach the re
mainder of the term
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-02-03
Incentive To peposItIne Money.

ISpeclaI 70 Inc Free Prcss.I
Luverne. Mimi, February During
the first three weeks of January a local
bank offered to add four cents to every
penny dated. 1895 to be brought into the
bank and placed on a savings account.
A large number lof the children as well
as grownups. took part in the contest
and as a result the bank practically got
a corner on all the pennies of that date
in this section of the state. Donald
Kiscker an eleven year old boy of Rush
more deposited the most pennies hav-
ing forty of then which gave him a
savings deposit of ST.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-02-03
Increased Use of Roads
Has Made Changes
VIEWS FEDERAL EXPERT
Heavy Vehicles Has Caused In
usual Wear And Tear On
RoadWays
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch. ]

Lexington, KY, January 31-The
wear and tear on the old type or
improved roads by the neavy vehicles
during the World war created new
problems in highway engineering and
IN highway transportation, Dr.. John
-. I1gert, U. S. Commissioner of Ed
ucation, said in addressing the Re
gional Conference on Highway Eco
omics and Transport at the Univer-
sity of Ketucky here today.
Since the war the Improvement of
highways due to the increased use OF
the roads for transportation has laid
heavy burdens upon the highway en-
gineers of the nation" DR.. Tigert
stated. AS a result, the Federal
Bureau of Public Roads and the State
Highway departments, charged with
the expenditure of hundreds of mil
lions OF dollars from state and feder-
al aid appropriations, find themselves
unable to cope with the problems OF
the day by reason of the entirely in
adequate number of properly trained
highway engineers. In many in
stances but not by any means in all,
these engineers, now serving in var
louS capacities, are not properly
equipped by. reason of lack OF
training to discharge the functions
of their office.
"At these conferences the stimula-
ton of highway engineering and re-
search has been encouraged and all
state interests in highways and high
way transport are coordinated from
the standpoint of the new highway
program.
consequently, one Of the major
functions Of tn Highway and High
way Transport Education Committee
is the preparation Of basic data for
collegiate courses in highway trans
port. Not only shall we seek to
solve the problem through the col
leges and universities of the country,
but demand is being made upon the
committee for course in civics
touching upon highway transport and
economics for use in elementary and
high schools. -.....,
I'm order to accomplish thess
tasks efficiently the committee is CO.
operating with the highway division
of the National Research Council, the
National Safety Council automobile
clubs, women's clubs and Civic
bodies.
ITO meet these needs there is u
growing demand for better trained
highway engineers, especially those
who are fitted to undertake the COM
plicated problems involved in build
ing and administering the great proc
gram of improved highways, which
is so indispensable for the continued
development Of the highways of the
United States"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-02-03
PETERSON PLEADS GUILTY
lie Appeared Before Judge w. L
Comstock Yesterday Afternoon,

comstock Yesterday Afternoon.
Floyd Peterson, arrested by the po-
lice on December Is, on the charge of
stealing army pistols from the Man
katO <armory, appeared before Judge
w. L. Comstock in the district court
Yesterday afternoon. and entered a
plea of guilty to the charge. He is
to come W for judgment and sentence
Monday forenoon.
George Bongart, arrested by the
Mankato police on January 2, and
later bound over to await the action
of the grand jury on the charge of
selling liquor. pleaded guilty before
Judge Comstock in the district court
yesterday. He was sentenced to paw
a fine of $3.50 and spend thirty days
in the county jail. In default of the
fine he is to spend an additional three
months in jail.
Theodore O'Hare arrested Monday
on the charge of selling liquor, and
bound over to await the action of the
grand jury, pleaded guilty to the
charge before Judge Comstock in the
district court yesterday afternoon. He
will come up for sentence later.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-02-03
Usury Was Alienation.

ISptCIaI 70 The FTte Press.
Pipestone. Mimi. January 31.-The first
case in which usury was charged to be
brought before court here in a num-
Der of years was settled by a jury which
decided against the plaintiff In the ac-
tion. A. M. Kendall of Jasper sought
pay a $1,000 note which he held against
him. BIN showed that the amount of
commission that Kendall had charged
him when the note was issued, added to
the annual interest on the loan, brought
the total interest to be received by Ken
dahl above the amount allowed by law.
and the jury decided that BIN need not
pay the note.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-02-03
WILLOW CREEK MUTATIONS.
Creamery Association VIII Hold Meeting

Willow Creek, January l31.-Born, to
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Tom on January 81,
a baby girl. and to Mr.. and Mrs. Rudolph
Zempel. a baby boy.
Quite a number of relatives and
friends of the Zastrow family of Man
kato attended the funeral services of
Miss Alma Zastrow last Sunday. In
terment was made last Monday in the
cemetery here north Of st. Johns Luth-
eran church.
The Willow Creek Creamery associa-
ton will hold its annual meeting on Feb
DE called TO order at one O'Clock.
Mr. and Mrs. w. +. Vandrey attended
the funeral of Mr.. Arndt at Fairmont
who for many years lived on a farm.
three and half miles east Of Lewisvile.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-02-03
PLAY WITH INDIANS

Cleveland, February 1.-Pat Nc
Nulty of Cleveland, Captain elect of
the Ohio State university, baseball
team. has signed to play that couring
season with the Cleveland Indians #
was announced by E. s. Barnard. brs
mess Manager. McNuity is an ont
fielder and left handed batter. I,ast
year he played with an independent
team at Lynchburg. KY.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-02-03
Plans For Convention.

Owatonna, Mimi, February PLANS
for the fourth convention of the North
western Association of Mutual Insurance
companies, which is to be held in Min
neapolis Tuesday and Wednesday. Feb
ruary and s. have been completed by
o. NJ Thurber of this city, secretary
of the organization.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-19

I Dear Santa Claus:
1 am a little boy nine years old.
have been a good boy except few
exceptions, I go to school and 1 am
| in the fifth grade. Will you please
| bring me a pair Of skates, a pair of
boxing gloves, some apples and
oranges, nuts and candy.
Your little friend.
JOSEPH ARIZONA.
Dear Santa:
I hope that you will come to see
me. I am ten years old. I want to
tell you what 1 want. want
doll, telephone, a great big ball.
And don't forget my mother or my
father. I think it Is time to close.
I will write to you next Xmas.
From your true little friend,
AGNES ANN DELLENS. --
Warrington, Fla.
Dear Santa Claus:
Am a good little boy and want you
to bring me a little sub chaser, like
my Uncle Sans, also bring me a
pretty blonde doll with "vampy' eyes
Don't forget my little friend Skey, he
wants a football. WIN close with
lots Of love,
From your friend,
Whitley ELLINGSEN.
Chipley, Fla.
Dear Santa Claus:
Just a few lines to you before I am
too late. am a big boy so there is
not many things you can bring me. So
I will be glad of anything you have
for boys my size. Don't forget my
grand mother, she lives in Pensacola.
also my Aunt Helen. as she tells you
to bring us lots of pretty things.
Your little friend,
L. L. KELLY, JR.
Dear Santa Claus:
1 am a little boy. only years old.
Don't cry much now. So please bring
me q horse, monkey, tools, and any
thing else you can spare for a good
boy.
DAN BABY.
Your little friend,
p. S. Don't forget my little sister,
she's eight years old.
Dear Santa Claus:
1 am a little boy five years old, and
sometimes am real good. and I want
you to bring me a coaster wagon,
electric car, train, and an air plane.
Please don't forget my little cousins,
Helen and Lucius Smith.
1 am your little friend,
HARRY EARL HEWES.
Warrington, Fla.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-19
CUT THIS QUILT IS WORTH
MONEY

Cut out this slip, enclose with &c
and mail it to Foley & Co, 1885 Shelf
field Ave. Chicago, ILL.,, writing your
name and address clearly. You will
receive in return a trial package
containing Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound for coughs, colds and
Group; Foley Kidney Pills for pains
in sides and back; rheumatism, back
ache, kidney and bladder ailments;
and Foley Cathartic Tablets, a whole
some and thoroughly cleansing ca
thartic for constipation, biliousness.
headaches and sluggish bowels. Sold
Reimbursement.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-12-19
Letters to Santa Claus

Dear Santa Claus:
am little boy seven years old.
have been a good boy. go to school
and l am in the second grade. Will
you please bring me a pair of box
ing gloves. some games, some apples
and oranges, nuts and candy.
Your little friend.
WATTERSON ARIZONA.
P. S.-And don't forget my good
daddy.
Dear Santa:
L am little girl nine years old and
would love for you to bring me a
mamma doll dressed in white with a
pink petticoat also a fountain pen.
Some fruits, candy and all kinds of
nuts. Don't forget my teacher Miss
Penn. Bye-bye wishing you a Merry
Christmas and a happy New Year,
Your little friend,
LOUISE MARTINEZ.
P. S.-Don't forget mamma and
Uncle Joe, and also some fireworks.
Dear Santa Claus:
L will write you a few lines to let
you hear from me. I want a little
SboHO AoI NiIiSlIIidS chliu. d HLlIS uOII
too, and little bed too and some
candy and some apples, some oranges
and some cake and beads and a bas-
ket, also a new dress and a story
book and an iron roster.
CATHERINE WILLIAMSON.
Dear Santa Claus:
am a little boy years old. l
have tried to be good this month.
Please bring me a doll and carriage,
tea set, horn and candy, nuts and
fruit.
Your little friend.
MABEL.
Dear Santa Claus:
You will be here pretty soon I ex-
pect so. 1 will tell you what I want
Xmas. 1 want you to bring ME a
bicycle. three Roman candles, lots
of fireworks and fruit.
Your little boy,
MACOLM SMITH,
P. S. Don't forget my parents and
brothers and sisters.
Dear Santa Claus:
/ have tried to be a good boy, so
please bring me a book of Black
Beauty, a football with my little
brother so we can have a nice time
playing together, a cap pistol and
some caps. some fireworks, some
candy. some fruit and some nuts.
From your little boy.
EARL GENTRY.