The Mankato free press., 1915-05-21
From Mondays Daily

'N'' '''S'Sdy So"v
Governor W. s. Hammond has is
sued his Memorial day proclamation
setting aside May 81 as n legal holi-
day. He suggests that between 12 m.
and 12:O5 y. m. the bells OF the city
he tolled in honor of the soldier dead
ana that all persons stand uncovered
during that period. The proclamation
follows:
With each succeeding year the
ranks OF the Grand Army OF the Re-
public grow thinner; those men who.
mere, than Ia half century ago. took
up arms-not for the purpose of con
quest. but to preserve government
founded upon the theory that all men
are created equal-are one by one
passing to the great beyond.
1T is but proper that we who are
the heirs OF their heroic deeds should
set apart a day on which to show
our appreciation of the worth OF their
labor. and TO strew upon their last
resting places flowers as tokens of
sweet remembrance.
Nor are we unmindful OF the valor
ana patriotism OF the veterans of the
Spanish American war and the SOL
diers OF our country who have given
their lives to maintain the honor of
the nation and In defense of its flag.
Let Bells Be ToIled.
In 1911 the Grand Army of the
Republic. at its forty-fifth 'cncamp-
ment. ordered that as a part of the
tublic exercises on Memorial day.
fags be placed at half mast. that bells
be tolled from IL noon to 1905 y. m.
anu that comrades stand with uncov-
cred heads during that interval of
time. Each ensuing year this simple
Dut impressive ceremony has been OBJ
served by the Grand Army. This
would seem a proper manner in which
to show honor to our soldiers who
nave died for home and country-not
only by the remaining comrades. but
by the public at large. joining in this
silent testimonial of respect-especiai-
~ at this time. when so many men i'm
other lands are giving their lives on
the battlefield.
we behold today one-halr of the
world drsncheh i'm blood In the erea,
est and most cruel war OF history. and
silent tribute Of respective min
u;es or memories-cannot 90 other
wise than call to our minds the cruel
ties OF war and the blessings of peace.
1T is fitting that we should Join our
fellow citizens I'm an appropriate me-
mortal to our patriotic dead: there
fore. Winfield s. Hammond govern
or OF Minnesota, hereby designate
Monday. May 81, 1915. to be a public
holiday, and ask that the day be OBJ
served In becoming manner"
May 81 is designated for the observ-
ance because May 30 falls on Sunday.
From Mondays DaiIy.
Minnesota's second rural life con-
ference will be held at university
farm. ST. Paul. July q to 30. The first
conference OF this kind held last July.
while not largely attended. revealed
the possibilities of such meetings and
developed a great deal of enthusiasm.
As result very large attendance Is
expected. this year and a program OF
interest has been prepared.
The leading speaker will be Charles
Otis Denies OF McClellandtown. Penn.
a man who has made q careful study
OF the country life movement and who
Is a speaker in great demand by such
conferences. Mr.. Bemies Is on the
program for four lectures.
On the program also are men who
have done exceptional things I'm Min
pesota. Among these are T.. H..
Edwards. n pastor OF Castle Rock.
Minn.. and +. c. Hickman of Byron.
MINI. The latter will discuss the
rural church and country life. and the
former will lead the discussion on ru-
raj life problems I'm general. A. NJ.
Locker. secretary OF the Minnesota
school union will talk of the