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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-04-23
ALBANY
From the Enterprise.

About z o'clock Tuesday evening
William Walz fired the bullet of 25-
20 Winchester rifle into his brain
which ended his life instantly. The
entire village was highly excited and
surprised by the rash act committed
by him and soon after the suicide the
news was spread about town and
shortly hundreds of people visited the
scene. The cause of the tragic occur
renee is attributed to temporary in
sanity as it is claimed that he acted
queer at times for the last few days.
The fact is substantiated by several
remarks Mr.. Walz made to friends
that signifed his dependency over
some domestic matters. He had been
without work for the past three weeks
and during this time it is said that he
INDUCED in the amber fluid quite ex-
cessively. Previous to the awful end
Mr.. Walz labored contrary to his
wife's conversation and insisted that
she go to the bedroom. Mr.. Walz had
spent part of the day at a neighbors
house on account that she feared her
husbands queer actions. Upon the
persuasion of Mr.. Walz to get into the
bedroom, Mr.. Walz becomed alarmed
and fled to the Marshal's home. When
she returned she thought he went up
town but upon investigation she found
his body upon the floor in pool of
blood. Immediately she ran to her
neighbors and then summoned DIR.
Watson to the scene of tragedy. 1t
was found that one shot was fired but
that seven cartridges remained in the
rifle upon examination the following
morning. Coroner Pinault was noti-
fled at once and came Wednesday
morning. He examined the dead man
and decided he had come to his death
by suicidal intent. Mr.. Walz was born
in Germany on November 2, 1857 and
immigrated to this country when II
years old.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-04-23
Correspondence
BIRCHDALE

Emma Alderman is still very sick.
: Mary Palmer spent Sunday with
Art Holmberg
Jessie Parks visited with Olive Old
ham last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Schultz spent Sum
day with the Hawer family.
Miss Ida and Alvina Hartung visit
ed at the Martin home last Sunday.
Mrs. Sarah Stegner visited with her
sister Mrs. Fred Martin from Thurs
day till Tuesday.
J. F. Coyle finished the well at
Krueger's last week and and moved
his drilling machine ITO town.
]. Gettys left for Topeka, Kan,
where he was called to the bedside OF
his neice who is very sick.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-04-23

of such buildings as would conform, in
all respects with the requirements of
the State School Board in relation to
accredited high schools. In order to
comply with the wishes of the people
as expressed at the meeting the board
OF Education finds it necessary to
raise $50, 100000 for this purpose and
to issue the bonds of the district. The
proposition of the bona issue will be
submitted to the people on May 9Th.
II the proposition carries, the money
will be loaned from the state at A per
cent. per annum, the first bond matur-
ing July LIST, 1919 and the last on July
LIST, 1888. Ten of these bonds to be de-
nominations of 100000 each, one of
which will become due in each year,
beginning in 1919, and ending with
July LIST, 1928. The remaining five
bonds to be the denomination of 49,
10000 each, one of which will become
due in each year, commencing with
1929 and ending with 1888. 1t is es-
timated that the advantages to be de-
rived from the erection Of building
which will comply with the require
ments of the High School Board will
more than pay the interest on the
loan, as state aid is granted to school
districts having such buildings, only.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-04-23
MELRosE
From the Beacon.

A mass meeting of the electors OF
the Independent School District OF the
City of Melrose held at the City Hall,
on last Tuesday evening was very
large and enthusiastic gathering. The
sentiment was very freely and gener-
ally expressed, that since it is neces-
sary to build at this time, the building
should be built with reference both to
the present and future needs of the
district, and in keeping with the size
of the city in which it is to be situat-
ed. The meeting, by practically a un-
animous vote, directed the Board Of
Education to provide for the erection
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-04-23
news
ITEMS OF LOCAL INTEREST GAR
NERED FROM HERALD's
EXCHANGES.
ALEXANDRIA
From the Citizen.

Mrs. Bronson's recital, under the
auspices of the Sewing Society of the
Congregational church, was given
Wednesday evening in the church
auditorium. The program was di-
fficult one, containing selections from
several operas. Mrs. Bronson's inter-
probation and execution of them was
excellent, showing a voice of 1exibil-
ity and considerable power. Mrs.
Bronson possesses a very finely train
ed voice. The gross receipts of the
recital were about forty-two dollars,
half of which goes to the society for
the new piano fund.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-04-23
ROUND PRAIRIE
From the Long Prairie Argus.

From the Long Prairie Argus.
The Round Prairie Farmers Assoc
citation held their meeting on Tuesday
evening, April 7th, and had one of the
largest crowds that ever attended one
of their meetings.. There were over
one hundred present. The home talent
play was excellent and enjoyed by all
The next meeting will be held on Apr.
21st. A good program is being ar
ranged for this meeting. After this
meeting a basket social will be- given
and the proceeds from the same will
go towards the Round Prairie Base
Ball Team. Everybody is welcome
and ladies, don't forget to bring their
baskets.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-04-23

Having bought q home in Sank Cen
tire, I would like to exchange any one
of four farms for one near Sank Cen
tire. have an improved farm Of 420
acres in Horton township, Stevens
county, southwest Of the village Of
Hancock; 100 acres under cultivation
two miles south Of Donnelly, Stevens
county; 160 acres under cultivation
five and one-half miles southwest OF
Fergus Falls, and 100 acres two miles
northwest Of Glenwood, Mimi ,. r.
Ellis, Sank Centre, MINI. adv 40tf
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-04-23

Mrs. Fred Mossman anc son Pau
returned from Sank Centre Saturda!
after spending few days there visit
ing relatives.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-04-23
HOBOKEN

Miss Rosa Cassow is spending the
week in town with Mrs. F. A. Nelson.
Floyd Parkinson, who has been un-
able to attend school since Easter, is
improving.
Mrs. Allan Vessey and Mrs. w. B..
Reed visited with Mrs. Sanford Smith
Monday afternoon.
C. H. Child has been confined to the
house for few days during the past
week, but is able to be at his work in
the depot again.
H. L. Wood, the motorcycle man of
Grey Eagle, called on his grandpar-
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Reed, Tues
day of last week.
Mrs. Michels and daughter, Mr.. and
Mrs. Bremen and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
Child and family spent Sunday even
ing at Mrs. Bowman's.
Mr.. Rosenberg and family are NOV
ing into the house just vacated by c.
C. Sutton. The former has just come
from Nebraska and expects to engage
in bushes here.
Miss Anna Anderson has just ar
rived from st. Johns, N. D., for two
weeks vacation with friends and rel
atives, here. She spent Monday with
Mrs. C. M. McCullum.
On Tuesday evening Mrs. R. w.
Borland and Mrs. C. M. McCullum
gave a farewell party at the home of
the latter for Mr.. and Mrs. c. C. SUIT
ton who are soon to leave for Mon
tana. Nearly forty guests were pres
ent and an enjoyable time was spent
in social converse, after which de-
lightful lunch was served and all de-
parted wishing Mr.. and Mrs. Sutton
the best of luck in their new home.
Those present were: Messrs. and Mes
DANES C. M. Bryant, w. c. Woodruff,
M. Mcintyre, C. G. Sutton, Sanford
Smith, C. H. Child, M. L. Bremen, Geo
Bowman, Scott Reed, R. w. Borland,
C.. M. McCullum, Charles Bruce,
Christ Cassow, E. A. Lagergren and
Mrs. Blakeley, Mrs. Perkinson, Mrs.
O'Brien, Miss Rosa Cassow, Miss
Anna Moore and Miss Anderson of
st. Johns, N. D., Mr.. Lou Sutton,
Kenneth McCullum. Geo. Weeland and
August Cassow.
sa.f r Il Y
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-04-23

Klar and Frank Koterba spent Sun
day with the Koterba boys.
Miss Anna Rouslang went to West
Union Sunday where she will spend
some time with her sister, Mrs. Ben
Servatious.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Weiner, Mr.. and
Mrs. Herman Weiner, went to Royal
ton Thursday to attend the funeral of
Andrew Weiner.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Gritzmacher and
family, Title and Anna Ripka, and
Celia Schooner spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Gritzmacher.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-04-23
GREY EAGLE
From the Gazette.

Mrs. Fred Mossman anc son Paul
returned from Sank Centre Saturday
after spending a few days there visit
ing relatives.
Albert Bucher, formerly of Sank
Centre and well known to many of
our rural readers, has recently pur-
chased a meat market at Lusk, Wyo-
ming. Mr.. Bucher spent a few days
visiting friends at Sank Centre last
week.
H. T. Austin, representing c. D.
Marshall & Co., of Sank Centre
agents for the Paige, Mitchell and Lo.
zier cars, was in this village Monday
with a demonstration car interview.
ing prospective automobile purchas'
ers.
H. T. means Tony !.
Guy Eckel was injured Saturda.
when his team ran away and he was
found unconscious. He was moved t.
his dwelling north of the village ant
for some three hours remained uncon
scious. The injury was caused wheI
he attempted to place the wagon ton
que to the neckyoke, and as the team
became frightened the neckyokt
struck Mr.. Eckel across the forehead
knocking him to the ground. The &C
cident was not noticed until his wife
noted his absence and his injury dis
covered. Services of a doctor were
needed and toward evening the injur
ed man was able to be about again. 1
was fortunate for Mr.. Eckel that thu
accident did not prove of more serious
consequences.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-24
Enforcement of Dead.Letter Law,

one OF the easiest things to do in this conn
TRY Is TO get law enacted. The average Amer
lean community is too indifferent to the work
OF its legislators. 1t seems neither 70 kno0, No.
care "hat the motive, character or influence Of
law may be- The result often is that statuta
hooks are eneumbered with a lot OF freak or an
practicable legislation without apv ser,o,,.
tnought OF ever being enforced Soma NJ thee
Jaws are rahroaded through for spite, some for
Special interest some for polite appearancas
ie' "hiie II is easy TO slip freak legislation ort
our statute books. II is difficuIt 70 %, =, N,s
once 1t is there. s'' II OIL
The people of Galesburg. ILL., ara ius, NON
having some experience with dead-Iattau t..
~ seems the Sunday law in Illinois is ~ . -.
piue and rigid sort, although one might how, =.
'Oiu 'nSt 70 know It. Galesburg. like Tho
average American city, struggled alon 49,
iulV unul merchants In outlying sections ot tho
81" oes~n 10 enjoy too much advantage over
the larger dealers downtown, who invoked The
dead-letter law and insisted on a test Tho
downtown merchant. OF course Is not permitted
TO open Sundays, 80 the other fellow must close
The mayor has called for moral and financial
support In enforcing the law TO the letter Tho
pouce officers, therefore. are instructed To pre-
vent so much as the sale of a newspaper. soda
water Ice cream or cigar on the Sabbath day.
or course, this does not mean anv ercan-
uona' moral uprising on the part OF Galesburr
out SIMPLY as reports indicate business isaI-
ousy and retaliation. II is the inevitable con
sequence OF freak law-making
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-24
Giving Their Whole Case Away.

The most significant political straw that has
come to our notice is a suggestion BY the outlook
in its current issue. Remember that It Is the
Outlook from whose staff Colonel Roosevelt has
Just retired as contributing editor, with mutual
assurances OF continued cooperation. The sug-
gestion is that II is incumbent upon President
Wilson to fill the existing vacancy on the su-
preme bench with democrat.
That the president will appoint a democrat
is naturally to be expected, but the reasoning
offered by the Outlook is particularly interest
ing. The supreme court should be made up
for the sake OF avoiding any question Of polit-
ical bias" 1t tells us. "as nearly possible of
an equal number OF democrats and republicans.
It is not only proper. but desirable, that the
new justice, whoever he may be, should be a
democrat" There's contention whatever
that the supreme court should be made up Of
an equal number OF republicans, democrats and
bull moosers. Not hint Is conveyed that to
avoid political bias, the bull moose party should
have recognition.
II the bull moose party we're regarded as
permanent political factor, would not the Out
look, which in politics voices the sentiments Of
its recent contributing editor, be urging the ap-
Dointment OF a member Of that party to the
present supreme court vacancy? The very fact
that 1t is making no such demand is convincing
proof that It sees no basic political division in
this country except between republicans and
democrats,
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-24
Tel Jed Sokol.

The welcome to the Tel Jed Sokol more
than 900 OF whose members are attending
their national gathering here, is both charac-
teristic of Omaha's hospitality and the Bohem-
ian type of genuine and strong
These athletes apty typfy the virilty of the
race rooted in one OF the proud ancestries OF
Europe. History reflects its own tributes upon
the Bohemian. He has met the ordeals and
vicissltudes of time about as well as any other
nationality, and had more Of them to meet than
most others. He has come through the crucible
with native powers intact, with spirit refined
and invincible, and so he is giving in a very
large measure to his adopted Land Of America
where prosecuted liberty finds peaceful home
and free institutions flourish unmolested the
fruitful results of his experiences Of old.
Here in Omaha and throughout Nebraska
we know how to value and appreciate these
traits, for they have helped in the fructfying OF
great purposes OF solid interests, Of those things
that go to make up strength and sobriety and
culture in society. Where better could these
societies go for their national assemblage than
here in this thriving city of the middle west. in
whose veins courses much of the blood of
these sturdy people? And how appropriate
that city, which has sent out and still holds
so many conquering Bohemian athletes, should
have the honor of entertaining the turner's from
all states
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-24
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eoAlsItE1 yao11 % 80

On account OF bad weather most or the events in
the nremens tournament had to be postponed
Forepaash's circus drew big crowd and carried
or bunch OF money.
The Union Pacifies did It to the Evansyilies aRaIn
oy the score of 10 to 3 Attendance about 1000
Miss zerllna Friedman OF Detroit Is visiting her
sister. Mrs Morris H. sloman. 2s2 Capitol avenue
Little Bessie and Beulah Leavtt. daughters OF
county Clerk Leavitt gave birthday party to about
twenty little friends
General Gown and family left for Spirit lake for a
few days pleasure trip,
Mrs Samuel Burns has gone on a months sojourn
N Colorado including Denver Leadville and Manitou.
Mr. and Mrs. George W. Ambrose eft for a few
weeks visit TO Boston and other eastern cities
The Maennerchor society. under the leadership of
H. Raven. dscoursed it's choral music at the T1voli
garden as a surprise 10 the propretors.
The school board is having fuss over the bids OF
y g. Potyin, grading contractor for the Long and
leavenworh schools refusing ac-ep, them for not
being pp 10 specifications
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-24
For New Convention ApportiOnment.


Among other duties devolving upon the COM
ing republican state convention is to register
approval or disapprovel for Nebraska Of the pro-
posed change in apportionment Of delegates to
future national conventions
To remove the objection to the overweighted
representation of southern states the republican
national comittee has formulated a revised plan
taking into consideration the vote for president
as well as the representation OF the respective
states In the electoral college. Bfore it can be
effective this apportionment must, by its terms.
be ratified by the states comprising a majority
OF the present electoral representation.
number OF republican state conventions have
already formally approved the new apportlon-
ment plan, including one or two OF the southern
states whose voting strength is cut down.
Although for the present II makes no differ
enee In the convention representation accorded
TO this state, the plan should be approved NV
Nebraska republicans because It is in the dirac-
uon OF fairness--in fact, because IL Is the fret
step by any political party to correct an unsot-
isiactory condition existing in the national con.
Ventions of all the political parties.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-24

LINCOLN, Neb., July 23.-To the
Editor Of The Bee In the editorial
columns OF your valued paper Monday
you charge that figures issued by the
state bureau OF labor and Industrial
statistics pertaining to the alfalfa crop
are not In accord with those figures is
sued by the government census. / regret
that you fail to give years that ;hes,
statistics we're gathered.
The Legislature Of 1913 placed the gath
erng Of farm statistics in the State
Board OF Agriculture, removing that duty
entirely from the bureau OF labor and
Industrial statistics Perhaps the depart
ment charged with the gathering Of sta
tistics concerning alfalfa could give ad-
dltlonal information which would con-
vince YOU that the report issued by that
department in 1918 was as nearly ac-
curate as that issued by the general gov.
ernment
I am calling your attention TO this
matter in order that you may do justice
to the department and place the blame
or credit, as the case may be, where IT
belongs CHARLES w. POOL,
Deputy Commissioner of Labor and In
dustrial staustcs.
Note-The figures were for years prior
to 1918 and taken from reports OF the
labor bureau.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-24
Letters From &" Political Heather

Mexico.
SOMEWHERE, July 22-To the Editor
of The Bee: Maximllian-as stated in n
previous letter-landed at Vera Cruz Nav
p, 1854. He was shot at Queretaro June
10, 1861. So his career In Mexico was ex.
actly three years and three weeks in
length It 10 not my purpose to record
the details of that career Your readera
can find the outline in any popular en-
cyclopedia, or for a more thorough study
look to Halls "Maximilan" and to the
Diary of Princess Salm-Salm" for mis-
trial and last hours; to Taylor Maxi
milan and Carlotta," and to Burke's
Life of Juarez' for the record of his
unhappy career
In Macmillan OF Hapsburg there is
little to admire. He possessed physical
courage-that commodity is as cheap as
dirt. Most men possess f., and mono
possess 1t in a more remarkable degree
than pirates and buccaneers.
In London stands q statue OF Arch
bishop Cranmer holding his hand in the
burning flame. That act redeemed the
fame OF va0llating time-server. De-
spite the eloqoent TRADE OF Macaulay,
and the cold facts recorded by Angard,
such illusions as the line from Tom
Hood And my red right hard grows
raging hot like Cranmer's at the stake, ="
Rwakens q thrill OF admiration, which
eelpses tho record OF a misspent life.
Nothing in the life OF Charles | became
him like his death.
SO with MRximilian; ne deserved mis-
fate BY the Infamous Black Decree ne
had ordered the shooting without trial OF
any Mexican found in arms against his
so-called government. This threat had
been carried out by the butchery OF as
brave men as fell at Thermopylae or
Gettysburg. Macmillan was as vacll-
lating as James Buchanan He straddled
between the clerioals and liberals. until
Louis Bonaparte deserted him, when his
desperate situation coerced him TO make
terms with the churchmen. What secret
promises he made them will never he
known. on that beautiful June morning
when they led him out to die" he
showed to good advantage The three.
Maximilian, Mejia and Miramon, took
their places Macmillan took Miramon
by the arm and moved him 10 the right.
Take the place OF honor" ne said. He
told Meia-a pure Indian AMI the most
decent man Of the three-to look for his
reward in heaven
Maximilian was a great dealer in fu-
lures lie had secretly mortgaged Mex
leo 90 France. The ruling passion is
strong In death. When the officer OF
the squad, according to custom asked
MaXimllian's pardon for what he was
about TO do he replied that there was
nothing to forgive; an officer must obey
orders He handed gold coin TO esch
OF his eXecutioners. When Maximinan
was shot he turned upon his heel and,
utttrlng some expression in German,
died Instantly. Some understood him %
say: "Arme Carlotta," but at the time
he thought the empress dead What he
really said was; "Oh Mann! o Mann"
DER HEIDE
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-24
YE FORTUNATE BACHELOR /;
AMBITION.

Madame Jones-Smith- Brown aNpires to
social honors high.
50 scans the social columns each morn
ing with a sigh
The while that Mr.. Jones-Smith- Brown is
working day and night
To find the means for Madame Brown TO
make her upward flight
As she slowly sips her chocolate and
toasts her dainty feet,
Her bright eyes flutter over the closely
printed sheet
She takes note Of the headlines. but
leaves out all between
Until she finds what is to her the essence
and the cream.
That Is but the introduction, what mat
ters that to herr
Her interest begins with Among those
present were:'
Among the various doings Of the social
set, perchance,
At kerry's was a dinner, at the Rakeoff
was a dance.
But scarce a glance vouchsafes she to
the minutes or menu:
her time is much too precious; she has
other things to do.
lis not to be expected that she'd read
them. no, indeed!
with speed
Adown the line until she finds what does
appeal to her,
'Tis somewhere near the end, 'tis this.
Among those present were:'
There is the weekly meeting Of the ,lub,
NJ. T. !. D.,
Whose members meet together to discuss
society
And means to make il more select Then
there's the L. y. Is,
On charity intent. in whose bazars great
method lies
To coax the golden coin from those whose
aspirations lead
Them for the nonce to mingle with the
few and thus indeed,
Amid the ups and downs of life, IL NAV
some day occur
That Madame Jones-smith-Brownm may be
Among those present were:'
Ambition was not born today. All. no.
'1is nothing new.
ut lived long centuries ago. Twas Cae-
sars failing. too.
Twas born when first the race appeared
upon the earth sublime,
Twill only die when one is left to say
The world is mine"
Then should It mean to forge ahead and
push the rocks aside
To block the way OF others who are
struggling with the tide
Of humanity. and through the suffering
of the weak
To gain the summit of the hill, the goal
for which we seek2
Does It not really matter what sorrows
may occur,
II one but find his name inscribed
Among those present were"
Should not ambition be today to cheer
ones :eiiow man;
TO comfort grief. alleviate pain, and do
the good one can?
Should II mean to love ones neighbor:
stand by him as friend,
And in the time OF trouble a helping
hand to lend7
And when this journeys over and the
Book OF Life unrolled
To find Among those present ones s
name in flaming gold? DAVID.