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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-04-05
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

The Presidents message will go
down into history as one of the great
est of American state papers.
1t was a little verbose and some OF
its punch was lost by reason of its
verbosity, but the President rose
nightly to the occasion, demonstrated
his craftsmanship, and manifested a
lofty American idealism in words that
burn.
His arraignment of the acts of the
German government, while without the
slightest trace of bitterness was UNI
answerable and his reasons for prompt
and decisive action on the part OF this
government were urgent and convinc-
ing.
There was not a trace of partisan
ship or partyism in the message
nothing but Americanism.
1t is bugle call to action to which
all American citizens, irrespective OF
birth, locality or party atflllatlon
should promptly respond.
1t was not message of party
President but of President of the Unit
ed States.
1t clearly sets forth that the situa-
ton has really passed beyond his con-
troll and the control of the Congress
and is now in the hands of the people,
and it is up to the people to see that it
is handled in such way and manner
that will reflect honor on America
and rebound to the welfare Of the
world. AS the President so clearly set
forth, the issues of the war are no
longer national but universal.
Never has President faced a grav-
er crisis and he has acquitted himself
right worthily.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-04-05
1T is WAR

After almost an endless series of
notes and diplomatic negotiations be-
tween this country and the imperial
government of Germany, in which
everybody seemed to be going some
where but never arriving, the crux
has come and we are actually at war
with the German empire.
l. is true that no formal declaration
of wal has been issued but resolu-
ton has been passed declaring that N
state of War exists"
Just what the difference is between
a declaration OF war" and resolution
declaring tina. "a state of war exists,
is hard for the ordinary mind to dis
cover. Substantially it is this: In case
of formal declaration of war the mil
itary and naval forces OF the Unlteo
States would have the right and they
would be expected to attack Gern1a"
military or naval forces wherever they
were found regardless of whether they
were assembled for a purpose hostile
to this government or not. They would
also have the right and would be ex-
pected to take forcible possession OF
property belonging to the GermaL
government wherever such course
was possible.
Under estate of war" the United
States will take measures to protect
its personal and property rights
against German aggression By force
of arms but the military and naval
forces of the United States would not
take aggressive action unless those
rights were actually assailed or in ac-
tual danger of being assailed.
During the early days of the re-
public the President and Congress de-
clared that estate of war" existed
with France, but no formal declara-
ton of war was ever issued by either
country and with the exception of a
few minor brushes between vessels at
sea, no hostilities ever took place.
The probabilities are, however, that
as soon as the official action of the
United States is conveyed to the Eur
opean governments through the recog-
nized official channels that Germany
and probably Austria and Turkey will
issue formal declaration of wal
against the United States. Whatever
criticism may be offered of Germany
it cannot be said that it is hesitan
nation and there are many reason
why actual war would be more favor
BILE to her than state of war. In an
actual war this government would be
compelled to muster all of its re-
sources of men and material for its
own use; under state of war, it could
if desired, contribute immensely of its
supplies to the enemies of Germany.
This country might as well realize
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-04-05

first as last, that we are facing war,
grim, actual, costly, deadly war ano
no man can fortell how it will end or
when it will end.
We are practically safe from invas-
ion from Europe but every effort OF
skillful intrigue will be exercise to
arouse Mexico and possible some of
the South American countries against
us and we may have to strike and
strike hard.
It is useless, at the present time, to
discuss whether the present condition
could have been avoided or not; it is
here and it must be faced. Every eff
fort must be used to place the country
in a state of defense. 1t is the duty
of every citizen to aid. Under present
conditions it is treason to cavall and
criticize because such action affords
aid and comfort to the enemy.
Peace is desirable and war regret
table but times there are in history
of all nations when there are worse
things than war and better things than
peace.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-04-05

bird photoplay, entitled "Her Souls
Inspiration" This effective screen
drama will be the attraction on Sunday
with Ella Hall appearing as the little
girl who was born with music in her
feet. Dancing was her souls inspira-
ton, to become famous as a dancer
was her ambition and when she final
ly gained everything she sought and a
nice husband beside, the mission of the
story is closed, as all Bluebirds should,
with everybody happy.
Monday afternoon and night Clara
Kimball Young in "The Common Law
is the attraction and attraction is the
right word to use. Miss Young is
famous as an actress although she has
not been seen here very many times.
Most people have read the book and
will be doubly anxious to see the play.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-04-05
WOULD CONNECT CHICAGO
WITH NEW YORK
The Type Used in One Year to Publish
Endorsements of DOan's Kidney
Pills.

Of the many kidney remedies on the
market today, none other is recon-
mended like Doan's Kidney Pills. Fifty
thousand benefited people gladly tes-
tify in the newspapers of their own
towns. Forty-five hundred American
newspapers publish this home proof of
Doan's merit. The type used in one
year to tell this wonderful story would
make a solid column of metal twice as
high as the worlds highest mountain.
Placed end to end the lines of type
would reach from New York to Chi
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-04-05
Caughren Theatre Notes

Good things are lining themselves
up more and more with reference to
the films at the Caughren. The week
started out right with Graustark and
has also seen the opening of the serial,
"Gloria's Romance" Mr.. DuBeau has
concluded that the public wants fea-
lures in preference to anything alse
and he proposes to give them what
they want.
Friday night Dorothy Gish returns
in "The Little School Ma'am." Miss
Gish is one of the most popular screen
actresses and will unfailingly draw a
crowd. In this play she takes her US
ual role of Southerner. The irony
of fate takes away her source of in
come and places her in northern vii
lage teaching the young idea. The
heart element enters in good earnest
when a young playwright comes to
town and becomes interested. Trouble
follows as always in the course of true
love, but after plentiful developments
she finally marries the actor.
The years of Mary Weston's girl
hood were seasons of continual happi-
ness. Mary was born with music in
her feet and she danced into her
"teens" as light hearted as a blue
bird. Then her mother died and soon
her father followed, leaving Mary to
battle with adversely and studied vii
liany. How Mary succeeded in win
ming the fulness Of her hopes and hap
piness has been disclosed in the Blue
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-04-05

Pills at different times and have
always found them to be just as
represented. Doan's Kidney Pills.
have always brought me fine re-
lief from backache and kidney
weakness"
Price Soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Wesley had. Foster ilburn Co..
Props, Buffalo, N. Y. adv
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-04-05

cago. These miles of good words told
by 100000 tongues sound glad It'd
ings to any Sank Centre sufferer who
wants relief from kidney and bladder
ills. Here's a Sank Centre case. Don't
experiment. Use the remedy endors-
ed by people you know.
Alan Wesley, retired farmer, Birch
ST., Sank Centre, says:
81 have used Doan's Kidney
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-28
ASSEMBLY
HAS Big
PROBLEM
(B. II. d. Paulson.l

Bismarck, N. D., Feb. 2S.-The house
appropriations committee wrestled all
day with the budget act, the most
important change recommended from
the bill as it passed the senate. being
the elimination of the $4,000 ap-
preparation for a new dormitory at
the Mayville normal school.
The bill that would authorize the
Mayville normal to transfer $4,000
from accumulated funds to be used
with the proposed $4,000 direct ap-
preparation for the consideration OF a
new dormitory. was killed yesterday,
but reconsidered. and will come back
with amendments that will cou-
template the construction Of only a
$4,000 building. This issue may be
brought to bear in the prospective
closing hour contest over appropria-
tions.
with only two more days Of the ses-
sion, the appropriation situation has
critical aspects.
The house has the budget act still to
be acted upon and great grist Of other
bills are in the senate, while the total
amount Of appropriations in contem-
plation remains uncertain.
All told, the bills introduced in the
would carry $10,000,000 ap-
preparations, that figure. of course, in
cluding numerous Implications.
II house Nonpartisans fall in line
with the Nonpartisans in the senate in
opposing the $1S1,000 appropriation for
the Dickinson Normal schol, a serious
situation may develop as it relates to
the whole financial problem, for the
senate majority stands firmly by its
decision to start the new normal school
on a sound basis. ~
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-28
RECALL
PETITION
IS SHORT

At session Of the city commission
ers this morning City Auditor A. r
Watkins reported that he had checked
over the petitions, which had been
filed asking for a recall election to
vote on the recall of Commissioner
of Police ]. HI. Dahl, and that the Pc
titions were found to be insufficient
and that they had been returned to
those backing the recall.
Mr.. Watkins stated that the petit
tions were % names short. He said
however, that there were some names
that could not be read and that when
he knew what these names were and
when other names not shown on the
voters register, of people who might
have moved from one ward to another
since the last election, are added,
there might be enough to make up this
amount.
The only method OF checking, which
is provided by law, is with the voters
register which is constantly changing.
After theAreport was made Commits
sioner Dahl moved that the board
hold another meeting on Friday for
the purpose Of taking up the petitions
again, when 1t is understood that the
deficiency viii be made up. ..
BY acting on Friday the commits
sion can still get the election in on
the same day as the regular city cleo
ton. April 8. After that date 1t
would be necessary to call special
election.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-28
CANADA
'.-s ~.-..-s.
MASHNG
TROOPS
(By Associated Press.l

Icy ASSOCl&LSW 6TCSSsJ
81. Johns, New Brunswick, Feb.
2s.-Canada is making active prepa-
rations to take a prominent part in
the expected great allied offensive on
the western front this spring. Thous-
ands of troops have arrived in New
Brunswick within the last few weeks
for final training before embarking at
Halifax for England.
General Lessard, Inspector
general for eastern Canada, has been
here supervising the work of mobili-
zation. He recently was quoted as
saying that 100000 additional men
would be needed within the next few
months to Offset possible casualties in
the spring offensive and to keep the
Canadian division at full strength.
Among the troops ordered here is
the 198th battalion, commanded by
Lt.-Col. John A. Cooper, former edi-
tor of The Canadian Courier.
The presence OF large numbers of
troops has stimulated recruiting.
Churches have opened their doors to
recruiting parties and appeals from
pulpit and altar for Canadians ito
do their bit" are meeting with ready
responses.
OmcerS and men alllxe express con-
fidence that the war is approaching
its final stage and all are eager for
service at the front. Increased activ-
ity on the part OF German submarines
in the Atlantic has caused little con-
Germ. Officials point out that not one
life was lost in the transportation
overseas OF more than 100000 Cana
dian soldiers and they confidently ex-
pect this record will be kept up. The
transports are adequately armed and
couyoved
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-28
American Officials
Show Hot Resentment
at Absurd Statements
of German Chancellor

Iessness on eight hours notice after
months Of aacurances that she had no
intention Of taking such O. step.
The statement that Germany in her
Sussex note reserved a new course OF
action is declared wholly unjusti1ed
The United States specifically refused
to accept that condition and in de-
fault of any reply from Germany was
justified in believing that Germany
adhered to her point Of view. In Dip
lomacy the last note between two ma
tions is the binding note and stands
in all particulars until denied by one
or the other.
The chancellor's complaint that he
received only Reuters dispatches and
a verbal statement to the foreign min
lister as to the cause of tho break re-
calls that a note setting out the rea-
son for the action of the United States
was handed to Count Won Bernstorff
with his passports.
The statement condemning Presi-
dent Wilson for announcing an en-
barge on arms to Mexico and not to
Europe was dismissed as both absurd
and incorrect. The cases were held to
be in no way parallel as Mexico was in
civil war.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-28
American Who Lost
Mother and Sister
on Laconia Appeals
to President Wilson
Heart Rending Stories of Death Of Murdered Americans
Who Died After Hours Of Suffering in Icy
Waves, Told by Catholic Priest
CBy Associated Press,

Washington Feb 2sPresident Wilson
cablegam Austin Y Hoy whose mother and sister
hRschuery4
Chicago, living
promotion Of American trade love the Hag believing s sgnH
My The Laoonia
been fpuy murdered the high
AAs American citizen outraged and such fully within
American brother bereaved call
from such grief feel of military
able fight u against these brutal
sins ! am at its call"
Liverpool 2s-The Sargent Grenada,
Laconia,
Catholic church who
the deaths of Mrs Mary Hoy and Miss Elizabeth Hoy Of Chicago and
Cedric p lvat Of London:
Hoy died the Of her daughter Her body clipped off
into the OF her daughters weakened The
daughter sueumbed minutes afterar and her body "
hours the daughter all the time braVe
which, coupled with the cold
gradually their They
After a Father Sargent continued;
die w. Irvine Robinson OF Toronto.
HE tossed about
until the gunWales
Then MIR. physically
him by throwing her wealth of hair about his
after he died she refused him although the
pIeadings
aboard the resung patrol from which buried The
aboard the patrol at which Ocated solemn and ne
4
Hoys pass away
died others of the thinIy
Altogether We
rescued In the middle OF the morning"
Father said his badly
Immediately Owing
unable the of the other
steadily notwithstanding
Father hard work the banu pausnq
administer the last when hs inistatons requed
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-28

An industrial course exposition, in
which the industrial course students
Of the North Dakota Agricultural COL
lege will give practical demonstrations
Of some Of the things they have learn
ed during their schooling, will consti-
tute the feature of the commencement
exercises Of the 1917 class and will
without doubt. be the first time that
such a feature has ever been present
ed in the entire United States.
It will be practical commencement
In which all the ''highbrow" Is elimin-
ated. There will be no flights of ora
tory on theoretical or idealistic sub
jects; there will be no dress-suit or
dainty gown stage feature in which
attempts are made to look attractive
rather than wise. It will be, however,
a simple. practical. North Dakota like
demonstration by the graduates in
which they will show to the public a
few Of the valuable things learned
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-28
GERMAN
PUBLIC
ISCALM
Stoical Indifference Would
Result if America En-
ters War
(By Associated Press.)

Berlin, Feb. ~, via London, Feb.
%. The prominence which
Chancellor Won Bethmann- n HoIlweg
gave in his address to The Reich
stag today to discussion of reIa-
tions with the United States 10
regarded here as indicating his
purpose to prepare the German
public for the eventualitY which 10
looked forward to in many quar-
ters. There was much confusion
of opinion and prophecy on this
point today on account of the con.
tinued absence of authentic news
from Washington as we'll as the
reports which are being received
in regard to the state of public
opinion in America. The German
press continues to serve up frag-
mentary, but sensational bulletins
indicating feverish war prepara-
tion in the United States.
At this hour il may be said that
a declaration of war from Wash
ington would find the German mind
quite prepared for IL. Less OF a
ripple would be caused here than
was oeeasioned by Rumania's
entrance into the war, and a final
break with the United States
would be likely to meet with stoicaI
indifference az far a. the public at
large 10 concerned. There is no
feeling that crisis 10 at hand,
but merely an ominous tension
which has been gathering intensi-
ty. The nation is now pinninq its
faith TO it's U-boat.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-28

Washington. Feb. 2s.-surprise bor-
dering on indignation was voiced here
early today over Chancellor Won Beth
Hoiiweg's speech to the Reichs-
tag. ~ .. (,
1 State. department officials are smaz-
ed that the chancellor should seek to
confuse German American relations
with q series of statements which they
say are palpably opposed to the most
obvious events in recent history.
4 The chancellor's statement that the
United States severed relations
"brusquely" is viewed as too absurd
for discussion. 1t is pointed out that
American correspondence had plainly
threatened such action; that Count
Won Bernstorff had said for several
days beforehand that he expected to
be dismissed and that the German
government had shown its realization
of the coming break by sending out
orders to disable its merchant ships In
this country.
It is also pointed out that while the
United States delayed three days in
taking the action 1t had clearly fore
shadowed in several notes, Germany
put into effect its campaign Of ruth
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-28
.Hyland Claims Bill
Would Build Up Great
Political Machine
tBy H. D. Paulson.,

Bismarck. N. D.. Feb. 2s.-Has the
senate in passing house bill 81. placed
in the hands of the Nonpartisan league
he IN mower. the opportunity for build
ing up. at state expense, Of q power
full political machine?
Senator Hyland believes 1t has, and
he told his colleagues so late yester-
day afternoon In terms that were not
mild.
The bill removes from the jurisdic-
tion of the agricultural college the ap-
pointment of lecturers engaged in ag-
ricultura1 extension and farm insti-
tute work and places this power in
the hands of the commissioner Of ag-
ricu1ture and labor. An elective OF
fetal bill provides that 1t shall be
his duty TO engage such lecturers as
may be deemed necessary and con-
duct at least fifty farmers Institutes
each year." to instruct farmers IN var
ious things, not excepting and "espe-
ciaIIy such instruction az VIII tend to
promote the best marketing condt-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-28
Grain Dealers Get
Inside View Of the
Other Side Of Game
WHAT'S COMING.
This AfterMnoon.

This Afterwnoon.
Discussion-Ways and Means
Handling Light Wheat.
Leader-To be elected.
Paper - Thomas l.. Daniels,
Kansas secretary.
Subject-Reward Of Faithful
Managers and Directors.
Discussion-Value Of Home FL
nancing.
Observation-Disclosures ]. Bishop,
accountant-Uniform Bookkeeping
and Auditing.
General discussion.
Evening, 8 O'clock.
Entertainment by commercial
club.
Address-Frank M. Meyers, sec
retary, Iowa Farmers Grain Deal
ers' association. Subject Our Or
ganized Effort.
Paper-A. M. Steinhart Illinois
secretary. Subject selected.
Thursday, March lilo A. NJ.
(Managers' SESSION.
It is expected thai this fore
noon session will be devoted to
the managers and their needs. It
will be our pleasure to have the
managers appoint chairman or
have same done by the president.
Any part of this program will be
eliminated to give place for them.
Al committee will probably be ap-
pointed to arrange a program.
Paper-H. G.. Lockin, secretary.
Mutual Insurance Association Of
Mutual Insurance
Address-A. "A. Lane, state
Observation-Disclosures Of Model
Elevator.
Address-O. A. Sundlie, state
director Economy Handling
Farmers Grain.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-28
GERARD SAILS

Corunna, Spain, Feb. %, via Paris
Feb. 2S.-James w. Gerard, former
American ambassador at Berlin. sail
ed today on the steamship Infants
Isabel for Havana. The steamer ii
expected to reach that port March
or 8.
Mr.. Gerard was escorted to his boat
by the mayor of Corunna in place OF
the governor, who is i'll; the British
vice consul and the Cuban consul. The
Infanta Isabel was filed to capacity,
carrying $50 in the steerage.
William H. Gale. formerly Ameri-
can consul general at Munich, arrived
here today and with difficulty obtain
ed passage on the Infanta Isabel.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-28
Get $4O,ll2 in "Y"
Campaign, Excluding
Pledges Now in Mail
Expect Amount to Be Increased by Several Thousand
Dollars-Final Audit Tomorrow Jollifcation''
Dinner Big Affair With Much Enthusiasm

Two hundred workers in the Fargo
Agricultural college Y. NJ. G. A. finan-
ciaI campaign, brought to a close
with wit ast aipnsP aHens9g in sRe
successful in securing cash and
pledges to the amount OF $40,112, ac-
cording to a preliminary audit Of the
campaign committee this morning.
The committee will meet tomorrow
morning to clean up remaining details
Of the campaign.
The above amount does not include
a considerable number Of pledges
who is spending the winter In south
ern California, wired that he has COL
lected $125 from former North Dakota
residents in that section. A 800 pledge
is coming from the American Amuse-
ment Co, Minneapolis. owners of the
Garrick theater here, and e 5000
pledge from the Crane & Ordway Co.
is on its way. Another pledge Is COM
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-28
CONTROL BOARD
MEMBERS NAMED

Bismarck, N. D., Feb. 2S.-Frazier's
appointments to the board of control
to a special committee Of i've. 1t is
understood that : the senate will op-
pose the confirmation of more than
one. maintaining that Olson is the
only member of the present board
whose terms expire.
Governor Frazier late yesterday
named Berndt Anderson OF hurcha
Ferry, Ramsey county, and s.. j..
Nagle of Morton county to the state
board of control to succeed r. s. Lew
is Of Fargo and Sylvan L. Olson OF
Stanton.