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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1916-08-09

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seriously i'll a few days last week.
Electrician Ed. Duncan of
Redwood Falls was a business
caller here Wednesday.
DR.. Emma Aldrich entertained
the Degree of Honor Lodge
members at her home Wednes-
day afternoon and evening.
Louis Moe assisted his father
in-law, Mr.. Just, of Wood Lake,
with harvesting a few days last
The Guneison and A. A. Dan
ielson families are camping for
a week at the Otto Flom grove.
Herman Williams purchased a
touring car last week from 10
cal dealers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cole and Eden
Tinnesand returned from a visit
to Granite Falls Saturday af-
ternoon.
Prof. Oscar Johnson arrived
home from North Dakota for a
vacation after which he will ac-
cept a position in a bank in
North Dakota.
Kettle Johnson was bothered
not a little by an infected finger
during few days of last week.
Martin Cole had quite seri-
Gus time with blood poisoning
in the hand, the most of last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Kriebs of
Bellingham, departed for home
Saturday via Granite Falls af-
ter few days visit here and at
Wabasso with friends and rela-
tives.
Ina Darud, of Granite Falls,
called on friends here last week.
Game Warden Fred Simpson
is on the sharp lookout for soon
ers in the game shooting line.
B. Monsoon, of Vesta, called
here in a business way Thurs
day.
DR.. Emma Aldrich was pro-
/ fessional caller at Seaforth last
Thursday.
The Ole Knutson family of
Delhi were callers here Wednes-
day at the Hjeldness home, Miss
Christine remained for few
additional days.
And. A. Davidson, formerly
of Hancock, Mimi, is here Wis
iting relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Bonner and
children Of Lucan visited at the
Abraham home here Thursday.
Grandma Bonner returned with
them for short visit.
Mrs. D. Weilage, son and her
daughter of Wabasso were bust
ness callers here last Friday.
Announcement Of the engage
ment of Rev. Christian SaEdag-
er and Miss Clara Ellingson was
received here Saturday.
Mrs. r. P. O'Brien, wife of
DR.. O'Brien of Minneapolis, was
here last Friday on land deal
with one of our citizens.
Mat. Scanlon is now owner of
a touring car.
w. j. Jennings was over from
Renville County bright and early
Monday morning.
Mrs. A. DeFrance and Miss
Florence Davis passed through
here Saturday on their way to
Seaforth.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Payne and
son, Russell, and Mrs. Russell
Sr. were shoppers here Satur-
day evening.
Axel Hultquist and Mr.. Sand
berg were business callers here
the last of the week.
Adolph Leonard and Otto Mel
son left Saturday for Lake She
tex for a few days. outing. They
will return Tuesday accompanied
by Otto Leonard who will visit
here a few days. q
Elmer Taubert, Earl Fish and
Jas. Hjeldness returned Satur-
day from a weeks outing at
Green Lake.
r. E. Crying and L. T. Braaf-
ladt made a business trip to
J Redwood Falls Saturday.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1916-08-09

for the office of Representative
from Redwood Co. Your vote
and support will be greatly ap-
preciated and l promise you my
test services in return.
C.. M. BENDIXEN,
Morgan, MINI.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1916-08-09
F. Yiek transacted business
at Lamberton Wednesday.

20 There's a break in the clouds
tor the south Of us, perhaps the
sun win shine through.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-24

the election as President of the United States.
1t then developed that the Democratic National
Committee had financed the campaign of the
Prohibtionsts and directed where that campaign
should be made. Senator German in the flush
OF great Democratic victory did not deny that
his had been the genius that placed a Republi-
can at the head of the Prohibition party and in
fact directed that campaign as an annex to the
campaign for Mr.. Cleveland. II was also gen.
orally conceded that Gen. Butler was only a
stalking horse to affect the vote in New York.
James G. Blaine was defeated for the Presi-
dency BY this Prohibition campaign, and not by
the detection OF the Mugwumps who voted di-
rectly for Mr.. Cleveland The Prohibition COM
mittee already announce that they have in sight
100000 campaign fund and the first big con-
tribution of $4,000 came from Southern Demo-
crat. 1t may be that the Democrats are trying
to make history repeat itself, with Indiana as the
prize, and the seats of both Senators Kern and
Taggart in danger The Republicans might also
study political history and definitely locate J..
Frank Hanlcy before the election instead of wait
ing until the votes have been counted
The Washington herald., 1916-07-24

was about to expire, a number Of favor
ite sons names were brought forward
with enthusiasm for presidential nomina-
ton.
President Jackson was influential
enough to secure the nomination by the
Democracy of Martin Van Buren, for
president. Van Buren had in opposition
several favorite sons. One was General
William Henry Harrison, Of Indiana, an
other was Daniel Webster. of Massachu-
setts, and that was the only time the lat
ter was ever voted for as candidate for
president Still another was Hugh L.
White. while Associate Justice Mclean,
OF the supreme court, at Washington,
was nominated for the presidency as
Ohio's favorite son.
There were so many OF these favorite-
son candidates that il was apparent long
before election day that Martin Van
Buren would easily be elected, as he was.
The most popular Of the favorite sons
was General Harrison. who carried Yer
mont, New Jersey, Maryland, Kentucky,
Ohio, and Indiana. Massachusetts gave
her electoral vote to Daniel Webster.
Tennessee and Georgia gave their cleo
toral votes to Hugh L. White, while
Judge Mclean got no electoral vote.
Four years later, there were no favorite
son candidates excepting the regular
Democratic candidate. Martin Van Buren.
and the regular WhiS candidate. William
Henry Harrison, who was elected.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-24

One OF the interesting features as
sociated with presidential nominating
conventions was unknown prior to the
wear lS24 This feature first appeared
after the realignment of the old national
parties-the Federal and the Democratic
Republican-began Immediately after the
so-caled ERA Of good feeling" which
was the popular name given to the two
administrations OF James Monroe, for,
during those entire administrations, there
was very little partisan activity.
Monroe, in obedience to unwritten law
as it was recognized at the time would
retire to private life after his second
term was completed. Then began the
feature of our presidential politics which
is colloquially known as "favorite sons"
There were three of these favorite sons
nominated by state conventions and in
other ways in 1924. There were John
Quincy Adams. Andrew Jackson and
William H. Crawford. There were so
many OF them that no one received a
majority of the votes in the electoral COL
lege, so that the election of the presi-
dent went to the house of representa-
tvs, Adams being chosen. The choice OF
vice president was made by the senate,
which nominated John e. Calhoun.
There were favorite sons in 1882, but no
one of them stood any chance of election
In view of the fact that Andrew Jackson
was a candidate for reelection.
By 1896, when Jackson's second term
The Washington herald., 1916-07-24
The Herald's Army and Navy Department
Latest and Most Complete News Service and Personnel Published
in Washington.

In the matter of the construction OF
new war vessels authorized in recent
legislation, the navy is confronted with
a serious cost situation (which may lead
the bidders who are asked for contracts
20 run their figures past the point con-
templated by the trainers Of legislation.
This new type of war vessel involves a
world of intricate detail work of which
little is known insofar as cost Is con-
Cerned. Bidders, It is believed. may feel
the absolute necessity OF playing on the
safe side by running up their bids. par
ticularly If they are called upon to name
a sum for completion of the ship.
At this time the Navy Department is
not in possession OF information concern
ing costs which would be OF much help
to contractors. The new vessels will be
larger than any other class Of war Ves-
sells now in existence and they will also
greatly surpass existing types in speed
and power.
This conspires to make the element OF
cost an extremely conjectural PROPOSE
tion. for which no tangible basis can be
found easily.
Considering the novelty of the type of
the new vessels and the requirements OF
power and speed, there seems every rea-
son to believe that the bidders will adopt
the "safety-hrst" policy and cover them
selves with unusually high bids, par
ticularly when the cost of building ma
terial stands as high as at present
It has been proposed. therefore. that
Congress authorize the Secretary Of the
Navy to contract for any or all Of the
new ships upon the basis Of actual cost,
plus a reasonable profit which would be
fixed in advance. In such a case, 1t
seems that all element of direct cOmpe-
tition would be eliminated, unless rival
contractors saw fit to compete on the
matter Of profit. At first glance. this new
method of determining the actual cost
of a vessel. plus a profit percentage,
would seem to be an excellent idea, but
On the other hand, 1t might be extremely
difficult for the navy TO TX actual
costs" particularly in a private yard.
A plan to afford increased opportunities
for students at the Coast Artillery School
at Fortress Monroe to acquire better
knowledge of horsemanship, is favored by
Col. l. \. Haynes. Coast Artillery Corps.
commandant of the school. In hie annual
report, Col. Hayes has this TO say OF the
riding question:
The riding horses at Fort Monroe
were made use of during the year to give
all student officers. systematic instruc-
ton in equitation. The number Of horses
for use at the Coast Artillery School
should be increased to twenty-four. so
that the class of forty officers, divided
into sections, could each obtain FIVE and
one-half months training.
1t is found that a large number of the
officers who attend the school as students
have had practically no instruction or ex-
perience in riding-some have never rid
den at all. During the past three years.
with no interference 10 the academic and
practical work of the school. systematic
The Washington herald., 1916-07-24
The St. Paul Convention.

Did Senator Tom Taggart have a finger in
the prohibition pie baked at ST. Paul last week
Mr.. Taggart is of the clever politicians of
the country, and in addition to the electoral vote
OF Indiana there are two Democratic seats in the
Senate at stake. Mr.. Beveridge and other Pro-
grcssve leaders in the State have declared their
support OF the Republican ticket, and prohibition
offers the best chance for third ticket in Indi-
ana. J. Frank Hanley was the Republican gov
crnor Of the State eight years ago and was not
given a second nomination He did what he could
to embarrass the Republicans in that campaign,
succeeded in defeating the Republican candidate
for governor and very materially reduced the
Republican majority for President. But Mr.. Han
ley has ever since claimed to be Republican
He has never acted with the Prohibitionists who
supported third ticket. His temperance work
has been with an organization which repudiated
the Prohibition party.
If Senator Taggart had a finger in this pro-
hibiton pie and helped to pull out Republican
plum at St. Paul, he had a good precedent to
follow. In 1884 Senator German, as chairman
OF the Democratic National Committee, inspired
and assisted the Probitionists in just such a
game and he the Presidency for the Demo
Gratis. In that year the Prohibitonists nominated
as their Presidential candidate, John P ST. John
who had been the Republican governor of Kan
sas, and they had good campaign fund. They
did not make their campaign in Kansas and the
West, but in New York which was the pivotal
State for which both Republicans and Demo
Gratis were contending To the surprise of Re-
publican politicians Mr.. St. John received $4,000
votes in New York and Gen. Ben Butler, candi-
date OF the Greenback party, 1900 votes. Mr.
Cleveland had plurality of 100 over Mr.. Blaine
was given the electoral vote OF New York and
The Washington herald., 1916-07-24
The LOGIC OF IT.

The LOGIC OF 1T.
So much there is in living here that passcth un-
derstanding,
With each dawning moment in rare lowell
ness expanding,
Why should we weaken in our FAITH and
scornfully disdan it
Because our little finite minds unable to explain
it?
The world is here before US, and the skies are
filed with glory;
And Love, the all-persistent repeats the old, old
story.
We see balanced, ordered plan for season after
season,
And wonders all about us quite beyond the reach
of reason.
Is all Of this for nothing? Is this wealth of liv-
ing beauty,
Is all mans sense OF honor, and achieving sense
OF duty,
Are all the stress of living, and the growth of all
the ages,
To end in the futility of blank and empty pages?
Naught holds for me less logic than the vain and
foolish doubling
OF all the Hosts of Reason their denials loudly
shouting
Who'd plunge us in the darkness of black an
Inhalation,
Because. forsooth, the Fathers Faith de6es all
Explanation.
tCopyright Igcj
The Washington herald., 1916-07-24

Washington has been called the most beauti-
ful city in the world. With its beauty the city
has a high percentage of cleanliness. Credit
for this cleanliness might be roughly divided
between Congress, the municipal government, the
high intelligence OF residents and the civic work
ers who for years have been waging war on
alleys, flies, neglected back yards and other
places where filth and disease breed. 1t is time
that We pause to give credit and thanks for our
city's cleanliness. The city has just recorded its
seventh case of infante paralysis. This is not
above the average number in summer for several
years, and not one of the seven cases has been
serious. While Washington is escaping almost
unscathed, New York and other cities are hav-
ing the worst battles in their histories The
National Capital is learning the truth of the
maxim OF the health department that cleanliness
Is next to healthiness
The Washington herald., 1916-07-24
STATE TRAINS GIRLS
TO BE HOME MAKERS

Special 10 The Washington Head
StorTs, Conn. July 23.-To aid the young
women OF the State who desire 10 prepare
for a broader and more intelligent under
standing OF home life and its needs. the
State OF Connecticut. through its agricul-
tural college here, is starting q School OF
Home Economics. Offering q two-yesr
course. This Is designed for the training
Of young women in the science and art Of
household management
No girl who takes this course can COM
plain that she could not boil water at a
pinch. or get a substantial breakfast In
case the cook suddenly gave notice. Tia
State is planning 10 equip her for first
class wife and mother g. for an inde-
pendent and skilled hacheSr girl.
Under the new schedule she VIII re-
ceive: CD Elementary instruction IN bac-
teriology. chemistry. physics. botany and
horticulture; O. vocational instruction IN
design. sewing, dressmaking. millinery,
cooking, laundering and home nursing.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-24
True Neutrality.

What is this government that claims above
all countries that it is the government of the
OF the President, elevated to his high position
through the will of the people, they say, but in
reality by politicians and fnanciers. The holder
OF this position has more power than any ruler in
the world except the Gar of Russia. The Cab
met is the Cabinet of the President, and onIv
responsible to him and not to the Congress.
William J. Bryan, the Secretary of State, re-
signed his position because he did not agree with
the hostile policy of the President against Ger
many. But, il we turn eyes to Switzerland,
Sweden, the Western States of the United States
and to real Americans there we find from the
very beginning true neutrality.-Koelnische Zei-
tunR. Koeln
The Washington herald., 1916-07-24
HARVARD SELLS ITS
OLD COLLEGE HOUSE
pecial to The Washington Hrrs,d.

Special to The Washington Hrrsd.
Cambridge. Mass, July 23.-Harvard
University has disposed of the College
House, one of its oldest dcrmitories. and
the purchasers will tear down the old
building and erect a modern structure
which is to include a family hotel, the
first one that city has had for several
years.
In the deal it is said that Randolph
Hall, a Gold Coast dormitory, was one
OF the parcels exchanged The college
authorities are planning to buy other
private dormitories and thus control ex-
clusively the housing Of the student body.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-24

instruction in eqUitation under a com
petent instructor has been given.
This has been OF great benefit, but
the limited numbers Of horses has pre-
vented more than ten officers riding at
a time. With a class Of forty. this does
not afford opportunity for sufficient in
struCtion. Every officer OF the army. re-
gardless OF the arm. should be able 10
ride; the orders OF the War Department
now in force, require the examination Of
an officer for promotion to include test
of his skin in horsemanshIp.
Under this condition, all officers should
be given some opportunity 10 learn and
practice themselves in horsemanship.
This school affords the best opportunity
that young officers Of the Coast Artillery
Corps can have for acquiring skill in
this important part Of an officers train
ing.
1t seems altogether likely that there
will be n animated discussion Of the
matter Of the proposed change in the
method Of promotion OF naval captains
and comma nders. when the clause re-
lating to that subject in the naval sp-
propriation bill cornes under considera-
ton.
The amended measure now provides for
a promotion board to pass upon the cases
Of captains up for promotion. the board
to consist Of mine flag officers Of the
line Of the navy, who shall be selected
by the Secretary of the Navy from the
first twelve on the rear admiraIs' list"
When the composition OF this board
was first discussed in committee. it was
originally contemplated 10 make up this
board Of the nine senior rear admirals
but this idea underwent revision after /;
was pointed out that one or more OF
these nine officers might beat distant sta.
tions and that getting them together
would be under some circumstances ar
awkward and difficult task
Senator Weeks was not inclined to favor
the plan of selecting the board from
the first twelve on the rear admirals' list
but he was especially anxious that the
board he composed Of senior rear ad-
mirals. as It was altogether possible that
the selection OF junior rear admirals
might place men on the board who were
Naval Academy classmates OF the senior
captains awaiting advancement.
The whole matter. however. will be
gone over very carefully in conference
It is believed, and advantage will be
taken Of the earlier consideration OF
various plans.
In the meantime, however. officers
throughout the navy are eagerly and
heated!y exchanging views on the matter
of promotion by selection, versus promo.
tion by seniority. This new idea Of pro-
motion by selection seems to be receiv-
ing the serious consideration Of Congress
The service itself seems hopeleSsly di-
Vided on the question. the yourg officers
being inclined to favor the selection idea
which is rejected by the older men as
rerniCious. There seems a likelihood that
Congress may dodge the whole issue al
this time and leave promotion by senior
ity in effect for the present.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-24
TWO SOLDIERS QUARREL;
FIGHT STRANGE DUEL
Special to TIE Washington Bera,d.

Special to TIE Washington Bera,d
Paris, July 23.-In a front-line trench
a few yards from the enemy, two young
French officers of aristocratic descent
quarreled before witnesses
Realizing that in war time their lives
belonged to France. the officers decided
one a duel" in which the enemy should
be the one attacked.
1t was agreed that as SOON as ore of the
officers had been wounded honor should
be considered satisfied. Each man took
two bombs. climbed TO the Parapet and
threw the bombs in the German trench.
The enemy retaliated and soon one OF the
officers was wounded in the leg
The Washington herald., 1916-07-24

Indiana probably will be the Verdun of the
coming campaign. The State has furnished a
Presidential candidate for the Prohibition party
and Vice Presidential candidates for the Demo-
Gratis and Republicans. Further, the State is to
elect two United States Senators, one for a
full term and the other for four years After
it IS all over, Indiana at least will know it has
been in the fight
The Washington herald., 1916-07-24
WHIsKEY PLoUGHED UP.

Girard, Ala. July 25.-with NJ S.
BaUghn. law agent in charge OF the
liquor raiding operations in this county,
standing guard with a loaded gun.
Deputy DAILY ploughed up 100 pints OF
whiskey in a sweet potato patch four
miles from this town.
Some OF the corks Of the bottles were
found blown out believed to have been
due to the effects Of the extremely hot
weather recently. How long this whis-
key had been buried is not known
The Washington herald., 1916-07-24
STEALS FROM MOTHER
TO HAVE GOOD TIME
'recial to The Washington Herald.

STeclaI to The NashinEton Herald
New York, July 23.-Charged with steal
ing the life savings of her mother,
amounting to 21s. a part of which she
spent at Coney Island. Helen Pizzo. 19
years old. was arraigned in court and
held for examination Wednesday. She
was arrested when she went to keep an
appointment with a man named Jack"
who, in reality. was Detective Pegnan.
More than 800 of the money. according
to the detective, has been recovered.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-24

According to the Housekccpers' League, the
canning season is now at its best and sugar and
tin will be going up; fruit is cheap this
year and commercial canned fruit will be higher
next year on account Of the increase in the cost
Of tin. Let US can all we can.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-24
HUGHES SUMMER HOME
CONDUCIVE TO OLD AGE
pedal to The wasninr,on Rsr.ld

Bridgehampton, y. Y, July c3.-Com-
menting on the general air OF restfulness
which prevails here. Charles z. Hughes
remarked today that one thing in its IA
vor was that 1t was conducive to long
life
He referred to the great age Of some Of
the residents in Bridgehampton, and ad-
mitted that the inscriptions on any num-
Der Of the tombstones in the village ceme-
terry made excellent studies in at least
medieval history
The Washington herald., 1916-07-24

The property held for the Church Of
Christ in Topeka, Kan. will revert to the
original owners should there come into
existence within the body any choir or
other organization. according to the
terms of the deed by which the prop
erty was conveyed for church purposes,
and which has Just been fled for record
The Washington herald., 1916-07-24

The death Of James Whitcomb Riley makes
another dent upon the surface OF Americas liter
ary field that time will ne'cr eradicate
There was only one >of his class-James Whit
comb Riley.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-24

Certain members of the House and the Senate
Of the United States, having become involved
in preparedness" debates have about concluded
that it is sometimes dangerous to be safe, from
parliamentary viewpoint at any rate
The Washington herald., 1916-07-24

The negro population Of the United
States is approximately 100000 the
larger part Cprobably lo.0oO.ocW beins In
the Southern Stst>-
The Washington herald., 1916-07-24

Villa troops are routed by Carranzistas in
fight south Of city OF Parral." So near and yet
so far
The Washington herald., 1916-07-24

By eliminating 1000 grade crossings since
1902 at a cost OF S7o,ooo,ooo, the Pennsylvania
Railroad has set fast pace in the race for
safety first.
The Washington herald., 1916-07-24
MONDAY, JULY "a. 1915.
A Line O Cheer Each Day O the Year
By JOHN KENDRIcK BANGS,

First printing Of original poen written dail'
for The Washington Herald.