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The Mankato free press., 1923-06-29
TRUMAN FIDDLER WON
Veteran Musician Has Been Playing
Violin Over Sixty Years

ASSOClaIeQ fISSS DiSpdtcn.l
Fairmont, Mimi, June 23-Closing
with a grand ensemble in which
twenty five musicians Of by-gone
days scraped their loudest on "Tur-
key in the Straw" and beat time
with a mighty rythm that shook the
platform. the old time "fiddler's con-
test" held here was today declared
the most interesting entertainment
in a long time. The event drew an
audience Of more than 1000 to the
county fair grounds last night.
Playing on a violin which he
owned for half a century. Ira An.
derson of Truman. eighty years old,
won the grand prize. Mr.. Ander-
sons Irish Washerwoman." ar
kansas Traveller, Girl left Be-
hind Me" and "Old Baldy" won the
unanimous verdict OF three judges.
Mr. Anderson told the crowd that
the reason he won was because. he
had the most practice. 1--WE been
fiddling for sixty years, Anderson
said. Young fellows are new at
the game" go
The Mankato free press., 1923-06-29
MANY AFTER POSITION
Applications For School Head Re.
ceived BY Mrs. 3. D. Smith.

AppItCdIlOH6 FOT oCHOOi hS.
ceived BY Mrs. 3. D. Smith.
A large number of applications for
the position of superintendent of the
city schools Of Mankato have been
received recently by Mrs. B. D.
Smith, president of the board of
education. Mrs. Smith stated this
morning that a meeting Of the board
would be called in the near future
to select one Of the applicants for
the position.
The applications have come from
we'll recommended men in the state
and in other states. The board has
been greatly handicapped in the Sc
lection of a superintendent through
the resignation Of r. H. Brown, who
was first selected to replace Super
intendent e. S. Selle, resigned.
A committee meeting was held
yesterday afternoon and a number
of the applications we're gone over.
Applications for the position as in
structor in athletics was also consid-
cred. These applications will be
turned over to the new superinten-
dent when he is selected.
The Mankato free press., 1923-06-29
TRIUMPH MAN MISSING
Friends Of Murray corbin Are Wor-
ried Over His Absence

Fairmont, June 22.-After an un =
explained absence OF over a week,
friends of Murray Corbin. one of the
best mechanics and most popular
garage men Triumph has ever had,
are considerably worried for his
safety and concerning his where
abouts, says The Fairmont lnde-
He left Triumph by car early last
week in company with Mayor
Wage of Monterey who was driv-
ing to the twin cities on business.
When they arrived at Minneapolis,
Corbin told Wage that he would
return by train as Wage expected
to return the next day or so. He
made no mention to Wage or to
anyone here as to what his business
was going to be in the cities nor as
to where he was going to stay. But
as he was always Of quiet disposi-
tion, no one thought anything OF the
matter at the time.
When he failed to return by Sun
wonder. When all trains were in
Monday, there was still more sur
prise. Up to this date, no word has
been received from him. AS far as
we are able to learn, no one has any
idea as TO his reason for leaving
town, and the impression is that he
has been waylaid in the cities and
that som ething of a serious nature
may have befallen him.
He has enjoyed prosperous bus
mess at the Service Garage, his fin
ancial affairs were in first class
shape as he had continued to reduce
his capital Indebtedness ever since
he first bought out the Service Gar
age business several months ago.
He was we'll liked and respected
and hasn't an enemy in the world as
far as anyone knows.
Mr.. Corbin came to the Twin VII
lagos several years Ago after service
at the front with the Canadian fore
es in the world war. No word was
left with his assistants at the garage,
and they expected him back In a
day or so after he left. Mrs. ]. A..
Ringeisen. where he has been board
ing, is without information regard
ing him as he said nothing to her
when he left town. Nearly every
one is of the opinion that he was
waylaid by robbers in Minneapolis
and was murdered and his body
concealed or that he was so badly
beaten UP that he has not yet re-
covered. Friends are contemplating
getting In touch with the authorities
and instituting search for him. Il
Is to be hoped that nothing serious
has happened to him, and that he is
just taking a little vacation and will
be back on the Job soon.
The Mankato free press., 1923-06-29
HELP FORD DISABLED
VETS COMES first
National Head Body Expresses
Views Upon Arrival In
Minneapolis
IAssoeiated Press Dispateh.l


MINNEAPOLIS, June 23.-Rslief for
the disabled soldiers Of the world
war must come before any other
program involving benefits to form
er service men Is even thought Of
and the disabled veterans Of the
World war are prepared to put up
bitter end fight for 1t, declared
Captain c. Hamilton Cook, Of Buffa-
10, n. Y, national commander Of the
disabled American Veterans associ-
alton, upon has arrival here today
to preside the national convention
which opens Monday.
"The veterans business has dis
mally failed in its mission to speed
the rehabilitation of the disabled
.ex- service men," said Commander
Cook. "The situation respecting the
men they have been attempting to
has come when there must be a
showdown"
Bitter opposition to costly battIe
monuments will be exerted by the
disabled veterans. Commander Cook
declared, while the government is
remiss in it's duty to its sick and
manned defenders.
Commander Cook declared that
"red tape and political pull have
worked havoc with veterans. This
is responsible for the woeful in.
competency OF the veterans bureau
The wearisome, non ending process
ses a man has to 90 through before
he can be given rehabilitation has
discouraged many man from going
near the bureau. And the petty poll
tics played by congressman in pay
ing political debts with appointment
of incompetents to positions In the
bureau otter depriving service
men Of jobs is almost a national
disgrace"
The Mankato free press., 1923-06-29
Case Was Dismissed

Rochester, June 23.-The liquor
case against Fred Nekom was dis
missed by Judge e. G. Callaghan in
the Olmsted County district court af
ter Attorney Halloran had asked the
court to take note Of the fact that
the indictment against him was not
specific enough and did not allege
any definite crime. On or about
February % investigations reveal
ed that five jugs OF so. called moon
shine whisky and two bottles con-
tanning the same were cached on the
Nekom property. Nekom, however,
is being tried on another charge OF
selling property which had pre-
yiously been AFFIXED by mortgages.
Several complaints were made
against Nakom previous to this in
dictment.
The Mankato free press., 1923-06-29
Killed By Train

Hanley Falls, Mimi, June "a
Marcus Larson, seventy years old
was killed while walking on the rail
road tracks near Hazel Run. The
man was seen walking down the
track toward the train but the en-
gineer believed that he would step
from between the rails and it was
too late to stop when it was found
that 10 did not hear or see the
train.
Larann was thrown some dis
tance from the track and died Q
few ItVurs after the accident In the
hospiral at Dawson. .-.....
The Mankato free press., 1923-06-29
Arrested On Girls Complaint.

ST. James, June 22.-SeVer Jacob
son was taken into custody today on
a complaint signed by Miss Rose
Lorenz, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred LorenZ of this city, charging
him with the parentage Of her child,
born last April. Jacobson was ar
raisned before Judge Clement. His
preliminary hearing was set for next
Tuesday, June 26. The young man
was released from the custody of the
sheriff when he furnished bonds in
the amount of $500. Jacobson, IL
will be remembered. was recently
acquitted in district court on a car
nal knowledge charge signed by this
same girl.
The Mankato free press., 1923-06-29
VoIstead To Tour Europe

Granite Falls, Mimi, June 22.-
Andrew j. Volstead, former con-
gressn1an. is making plans for an
pany with his daughter, Miss Laura
Volstead. Leaving here early in
August Mr.. Volstead will go to Den
mark as a delegate to the Anti-A-
coholic convention to be held there,
as one OF ten delegates from the
United States. Following the con-
vention they will tour Europe Wis.
itiIlg the scandinavian countries and
also spending some time In eeAthern
Europe before their return
The Mankato free press., 1923-06-29
KILLED IN AUTO ACCIDENT
Oakes, North Dakota Man Met
Death When Car Overturned
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatc

Watertown,> S. =, June 22.-James
Seidel of Cakes, n. D., is dead here,
and George Wright and Ray Sawyer
are held in Jail at Hayti as the re-
suit of an automobile accident near
Hayti, late last night. States At
torney Lindstrum Of Hamlin county
is conducting an inquiry into the
owership Of the car which bore a
Nebras ska number. Wright Is slight
" hurt and Sawyer is uninjured
Both men say their home is in Cal
ifornia. Seidel was rushed to a
hospital at Watertown after being
taken out from under the car which
overturned on a grade, and died a
few hours after arrival.
The Mankato free press., 1923-06-29
Farm bureau Picnic success

every feature was attained at the
Watonwan Farm Bureau annual
picnic held at the Fair Grounds
Tuesday. The weather was ideal
and the crowd the largest that has
attended Farm Bureau picnic.
Lloyd Hudson, county agent, Miss
M. Regan, boys and girls clup Seaa-
er, and the officers OF the Farm Du-
reau and their committees may well
be congratulated on the success OF
the undertaking. Everything W."
carefully planned and went accord
ing to schedule with not q dull min
ute during the day.
The Mankato free press., 1923-06-29
viii BE Welcomed Home

Madelia, June 2S.-The Twin City
Madelia club was expected to arrive
in this place this afternoon. A
hearty welcome will be extended
mem bers Of the organization and
royal eMtertainmnt accorded them.
A picnic supper will be served In
FIander'e Park.
The Mankato free press., 1923-06-29
pa,uninn the Teeth

Portland, Ore, man pawned his
wife's gold teeth. and corn on the :
cob just getting ripe, too:
The Mankato free press., 1923-06-29
Governor preus, WIN Speak

Owatonna, June 23-Governor j.
A. o. Preus will tonight address the
Luther league, which is In session
In this city. The governors brother,
Row. j. Q. K Preus, Byron, Mimi, is
president Of the league.
The Mankato free press., 1923-06-29
Earmlnn oceunatIon

Farming was the occupation Of
more than half the population of
France befoce the war.
The Mankato free press., 1923-06-29
Rubber Bricks the Late

Rubber bricks are the latest. II
used, mother could sit the baby out
| in the street to bounce.
The Mankato free press., 1923-06-29

Found In Polar Regions
Bacteria are found even In the vir-
gin soil Of the polar regions.
Evening star., 1923-12-23
Christmas Day Festivities
In Plans of the Diplomats
Ambassadors and Ministers to Entertain Mem
bers of Official Families-Secretary and
Mrs. Hughes Honored

Ambassadors and ministers are
planning to entertain members Of
their staffs at Christmas, most of
them giving midday feasts on Christ
mas day. Last night the ambassa-
dor Of France, and Nine. Jusserand
entertained the Secretary of State
and Mrs. Hughes at dinner, the event
being almost the last formal party
in the corps until after Christmas.
The ambassador OF France and
Nine. Jusserand entertained a dis
tinguished company at dinner last
evening in the embassy in honor of
the Secretary Of State and Mrs.
Hughes. The other guests were the
ambassador Of Japan and Nine.
Hanihara, the ambassador OF Cuba,
Senior de la Torriente; Senator and
Mrs. Irvine L. Lenroot, Senator Sell
den p Spencer, the minister OF
Ecuador and Sonora de Elizalde, the
minister of Uruguay ana Nine. Va
rela, the minister OF Siam, Phya
Buri Navarasth; Representative
Stephen @. Porter, former Attorney
General and Mrs. George w. Wick
ersham, Prof. and Mrs. Henry Field
Osborne, Mrs. Henry F. Dimock, Mrs.
Frederic A. Keep, Mrs. Willie, Miss
Sara Lee, and the counselor Of the
embassy and Mime. de Laboulaye.
The ambassador and Nine. Jusse-
rand will entertain the members of
Evening star., 1923-12-23
Many List for Christmas
Night Ball for Charity

All Of the boxes for the ball which
will be given Tuesday evening at
Rauscher's for the benefit of the
Children's Country Home, which is
the annual Christmas night ball. have
been taken. The complete list in
cludes the President and Mrs. Cool
idge, who have accepted box: SEN
ator and Mrs. James w. Wadsworth.
jr., Senator and Mrs. James Couzens,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Letter, Mr., and
Mrs. John Hays Hammond, Col. and
Mrs. Morris Ernest Locke, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lyman B. Kendall, Col. and Mrs.
Robert Nj. Thompson, Col. and Mrs.
stephen l.. H. Slocum, Col. and Mrs.
Herbert j. Slocum, Gen. and Mrs. John
A. Johnston, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
OBrien, Mrs. Richard II. Townsend
Mrs. John r. williams. Mrs. Edward
C. Walker, Nine. Hauge and Mr.. N. H.
Luttrell.
Mrs. wadsworth. wife of Senator
James w. Wadsworth. jr., Is chair.
man Of the COMMITTEES on ttcketA :,
Evening star., 1923-12-23
Teas and Luncheons
Feature Festivities

Maj. and Mrs. Parker w. West en-
tertained at dinner last evening in
honor of the minister of Bulgaria
and Nine. Panaretoff, when their
other guests included the minister of
Persia, Mirza Hussien Khan Alai; the
charge d'affaires Of Austria and Nine.
Prochnik, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Nc
Kenney. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Nor
ment, DR.. and Mrs. Davenport White
and Mrs. Emerson Howe.
Maj. and Mrs. West will entertain
at dinner Saturday evening, January
5, when their guests are asked to
meet the Secretary of the Interior
and Mrs. Work.
Miss Rosalie Drake. daughter of the
assistant secretary of commerce and
Mrs. J. Walter Drake, will be the
guest in whose honor Mrs. e. Lester
Jones and her daughter. Miss Cecil
Lester Jones, will entertain at tea
this afternoon from to o'clock.
The guests include debutantes OF
this season and last and many OF the
young men home from college for
the holidays.
Mrs. Drake will preside at the tea
table, assisted by Mrs. Leonard Block
and Mrs. F. Addison Brastow, I'd.
Mrs. John Stewart McLennan will
entertain at a buffet luncheon today
for her daughter, Miss Mildred Tytus.
in compliment to Miss Elizabeth Hit
and Miss Helena Lodge. The guests
will include the seasons debutantes.
Mrs, McLennan, Mrs. Eugene Meyer,
jr, and Mrs. Henry Leonard will be
3oint hostesses a4-Aedance Thursday
Evening star., 1923-12-23

Rickard. Mr.. Herbert Hoover. 5r,.
the Secretary's older son, Will not
have a vacation long enough to per-
nit his coming home.
The Secretary OF Labor, Mr.; James
J. Davis. and his two older children,
James and Jane, will return to Wash
inRton tomorrow after passing a
short time with the children's grand
mothers, one In Pittsburgh ana one
in Sharon.
Senator and Mrs. George Wharton
Pepper will spend Christmas in their
home IN Philadelphia, where they
will 70 today. They will not return
To their apartment at the Powhatan
until after New Year day.
Mrs. Robert N. Stanfield, wife of
SENATOR stanfield of Oregon, Joined
her husband at the New Willard Hotel
Friday morning, and today they are
taking possession OF an apartment at
240O 18th street. Mrs. Stanfield re-
turned in time to attend with Senator
Stanneld the first Friday evening
dancing class in the red suite at the
New Willard.
The assistant Secretary of the
Navy and Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt
have as their guests for the holidays
Mrs. Roosevelts mother, Mrs. Henry
FAlsxandag, Of New York. e.s
Evening star., 1923-12-23
ENGAGEMENTS to Wed
Mark the Calendar
Of Holiday Period
Betrothal of Miss Anthony,
Daughter Of Congressman,
to Lieut.. Sawtelle Among
Announcements.

Representative Daniel Read An
thony Of Kansas and Mrs. Anthony
announce the engagement of their
daughter, Eleanor Havens. to Lieut.
Donald w. Sawtelle, U. s. A., sta
toned at Fort Myer. Miss Anthony
Is one of the most charming girls OF
the congressional set. and is a grad
uate of Miss Benefits School, at Mil
burn, N. Y. Her father is the nephew
OF Susan B. Anthony.
Mrs. Effie H. BRAND, widow of Capt
Christian BRAND. u. s. A. announces
the engagement OF her daughter
Josephine Olga. to Midshipman John
Fillmore Addoms, u. S. N.
Rear Admiral and Mrs. Spencer
Shepard Wood announce the engage
ment of their daughter Marguerite to
Mr.. John Howard Mott Potter, son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Mott Potter OF
New York.
Miss Wood made her debut in Bos-
ton several winters ago, and is a
member of the Junior League.
Mr.. Potter was in the class of 1919,
Union College, and saw service dur
The wedding will take place in the
spring.
Mr.. Frank A. MacNichol an
nounces the engagement Of his daugh-
ter Frances Gertrude to Mr.. Edward
j. Webb, 3r., Of Philadelphia. No date
has been set for the wedding.
The engagement OF Miss Anne Web
ster Wilson, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. Frank Wilson of .Kensin gton,
Md, to Lieut.. William H. Buracker of
the United States naval air service,
was announced yesterday at a lunch
con party.
Guests were Mrs. Richard L. Waters
Of Germantown, Mrs. Wilson L. Town
send OF Kensinston, Miss Eleanor Ray
MauHhlin of Boyd. Mrs. Clyde Stout
Miss Ruth Laughton, Miss Edith Ray
Baul, Miss Emily Koons and Miss
Edna Buhrer OF Warrington, and Mrs.
Hsary 1seesA Ma .IohasT &Tucksr,
Evening star., 1923-12-23
Some Cabinet Heads
Leave the Capital
e..
For Holiday Period
Secretary, and Miss Mellon
Going to Pittsbursh-Sec-
retary and Mrs. Weeks
Among Absentees.

The Secretary OF the Treasury. MI
Miss Ailsa Mellon, will leave Wash
ington tomorrow for their home In
Pittsburgh to remain over the holi-
days. Mr.. Paul Mellon, son Of the
Secretary, will also spend the holi-
days at the Pittsburgh home.
The Secretary of War and Mrs
Weeks left last evening for Boston to
remain over Christmas with their son
and daughter-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs
Sinclair Weeks.
The Attorney General, Mr.. Daugh-
erty, is visiting his mother at Wash
ington Court House, Ohio. He will
return to Washington to pass Christ
mas day with Mrs. Daugherty at
Wardman Park Hotel.
The Postmaster General and Mrs.
Harry s. New will spend Christmas In
Washington and will have guests
dining with them informally.
The Secretary Of the Navy and Mrs.
DenDy anu their ShiiuAoh VIM ASieAha
in washington for the holidays.
; The Secretary Of the Interior and
Mrs. Work will return to washington
at the end Of the week from Evans.
TON. Ill. where they went to spend
Chrfstmas with their son.in-law and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert w.
.Bissell.
I The Secretary Of Agriculture and
Mrs. Henry G. wallace and their fam
lily will spend Christmas day with MI.
and Mrs. Judson c. Welliver at their
home near Rockville.
!. The Secretary OF Commerce and
Mrs. Hoover will have with them for
the holidays their son. Allan Hoover:
The United States minister to Poland
been their guests for several weeks,
aiSo- viii bS with them Tor the holt
days. a. will Mr.. and 0xs. Edgar
Evening star., 1923-12-23

, the embassy stafr at dinner Christ
mas night.
The ambassador of Spain and
Sonora de Riano will have the MEM
bers of the embassy staff and their
wives dining with them Christmas
night at the embassy.
The ambassador of Belgium and
Baroness de Cartier will give their
usual Christmas day dinner, when
| their guests will include the men,
| bers Of the embassy staff.
The ambassador of Germany and
Frau Wiedfeldt will be hosts to the
! members of the embassy staff and
their wives at dinner Christmas
night.
The minister of Norway and Nine.
Bryn will entertain the members of
the legation staff at dinner tomor-
row evening, when the usual Nor
wegian Christmas celebration will be
held.
Sonora de Elizalde will entertain the
members Of the legation staff at
luncheon Christmas day.
Sonora de Elizalde will receive
Friday afternoon, January 4, at the
legation.
The minister of Switzerland and
Nine. Peter will have the members
OF the legation staff to dine with
them Christmas night.
The minister Of Sweden and Nine
Wallenberg will be hosts to the
members Of the legation staff tomor-
row evening, according to the Gus
tom of the Christmas celebration In
Sweden. The minister and Nine
Wallenberg have as their guests the
formers nephew and niece. Mr. and
Mrs. Marcus Wallenberg of New
York; the Swedish consul general al
New York, Mr.. Olaf Herman Lamm
and their son, Mr.. Bertin Wallen-
berg, who iB q student at Harvard
The minister of the Serbs. Croats
and Slovenes, DR.. Ante Tresich Pa.
vichich. returned yesterday morning
from q pix.wsek tour OF California,
1continusd On FIFTH Paxsel
Evening star., 1923-12-23

evening for their schoolgirls dauRh-
ters. Miss Victoria Tytus, Miss Flor
ence Meyer and Miss Nell Thoron.
Mr. and Mrs. James w. Carmalt
VIII entertain at q dance New Year
eve for their schoolgirl daughter
Therese in their new residence, 1922
Massachusetts avenue. Mr.. and Mrs
Carmalt also have with them for the
holidays their two sons Leonard and
John.
Mrs. Byron s.. Adams, assisted by
Mrs. J. Craig King. wife of Mai j.
Craig King. United States Army, has
issued invitations for q luncheon to
be given on December 27.
Evening star., 1923-12-23
Christmas Party Given
At Grace Dodre Hotel

Last night guests at the Grace
Dodge Hotel were given a very de-
lightful Christmas party. The large
Christmas tree in the courtyard was
lights. and lent a brilliant touch OF
color to the scene. Singers from the
various community houses Of the
Young Women's Christian Association
rendered many Of the old carols that
have won such place In our Christ
mas music.
The feature Of the evening was a
concert given by Victor dolibart.
Helen Gerrer, vioilnist, and Katherine
Riggs, harpist. Katherine Weber was
at the piano. The program concluded
Christmas song Of songs, and the
mingled strains OF the voice, harp,
violin and piano brought the spirit Of
lChraStma8 VeeH mean
Evening star., 1923-12-23

lConttnued On Filth PaXsel'
Evening star., 1923-12-23
White House to Lead Way
For Simple Enjoyment of
Christmas in Washington
Boys and Girls at Home From School Will Dance
Way Through Holidays-Other Social
Events Planned
BY SALLIE v. II. PICKETT.

THE Capital kaleidoscope atmosphere
big vision of celebrating
d-fashioned New England celebration
White House the varied forms carried by the
foreign powers represented through
the President and Mrs Coolidge joined them early last week and
the historic mansion has never housed more typcy family
practically abandoned the White House until New Year day. when
the official reception will be held
VXTHILE
Christmas hospta1v within their own households other residents
Capital entertaining constantly schoolgirl school
element home for the holidays Future bellies and will
with few rounds the Chidrens Country
Home hall at Rauher Christmas night For fact the Younger
will fairly through Christmas day and night the Chidn
Home ball. its fashnabe following being preceded the after
Marine and the Junior Service
ciaton This the entire series will be given at the New Willard
Point spending the week Washington,
Thursday night Mrs William Coreoran Eus will small
Miss Hale Friday Mr. and Mrs William Newton Gulck will
dance the Metropolitan Club Annex for the atter daughter
Miss Adelaide Wotenhome Another interesting affair of Friday
night will ball young by
Berger Moran with her daughters Mrs Macarnd and Mrs McCone
assisting
THE Chdren Hospital ball of Wahngtons oldest and
most ds16 Of social social as s mat 5 The M New M
lard hert both % w Be m @ for the Many
os M e e ] m s Mrs. sa Wam hss s I M sna Far M
MISS WALLACE daughter Secretary of Agriculture and
5e ne Hail ss hs % Of
i o % M ] the viii ips Ss s % by Tss S. vnsss
Misy bEiI
% M a s W M ay ssa at at Twn oI & two Sa
Lee Mrs Leonard Block, Miss Dorothy Johnson Anna
M a the the M % ,hs ths A S Club
s NM 9s"s W,% h SsS
Evening star., 1923-12-23
Mrs Frank Roberts and Miss Helen
HAYDEN OF Baltimore,

The engagement Of Miss Dorothy
Meyers OF Cincinnati to Mr.. Eppa
Rixey. jr., formerly OF Richmond, has
Just been announced.
Mr.. Rixey, who In a kinsman Of Rear
Admiral Graysor, is q graduate of the
University Of Virginia.. where he re-
ceived his b. A. and NJ. A. degrees.
He is now engaged In business in
Cincinnati. Miss Meyers made q host
Of friends In virginia while o stu.
dent fot two 'ysArs At Sweet DfiAr