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Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-03-08
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STAND FAST FOR AMERICA.

We reproduce the following from "The Visitor, published
monthly in the city of Watertown and edited by Rev. W. S. OMeara
expresses a sentiment that, as We view it, should be entertained by
all patriotic American citizens throughout the world
The Catholic Church, Bishops and priests, scrupulously avoid
interference in political affairs, or participation in political discus
sion. 1t is the function and mission of the church to preach Christ
Gospel to men-not to exploit political, social or economic propa-
brawlng that seem to be the inevitable concomitant of every discus
sion of public affairs have no place in the serene atmosphere that
belongs to the worship Of God.
But a great crisis confronts our nation. It is neither a
partisan nor political crisS,-it is neither a social nor an economic
problem. 1t is a question of patriotism-of love of our country, of
devotion to its free institutions, of loyalty to the Stars and Stripes,
Eatlon.
The invasion of the rights of American citizens on the high seas
by any foreign power is an insult to the honor of the nation. By
international law, the lives and property of neutrals are protected
by weIldefned rules, sanctioned by the usage of civilized nations
from time immemorial, which clearly demarcate legitimate warfare
from piracy. As a neutral, this nation has the right to demand that
these lmprescrlptlble rules and usages of international law, shall pro-
tet its nationals against any and all beIigerents.
Ii has come to pass, rs one result of the unfortunate cataclysm
which convulses Europe, that one of the be[igerents boldly chal-
lenges American rights on the high seas-and the president of these
United States, in performance of his constitutional functions, has
severed diplomatic relations with that belligerent.
This may, or may not, result In war-but, whatever the out
come, 1t IS the solemn duty of every American to stand by the
president Of the United States. In this hour, racial, religious, p.
Itcal, social, economic differences must give way to the holy duty of
patriotism. Whosoever, in this grave prospect that confronts our
nation, voices words of discord, dissent or doubt. whatsoever insin-
yates dsparagement of the nations chief executive, now speaking
for the whole nation, is aisoyal to the nation and unworthy of the
dignity and freedom of American citizenship.
Fervent1y we pray that this cloud of war that lowers on the
Horizon may pass away,-fondly we hope that the fires of Christian
civilization shall, in this land Of ours, be kept burning on the affairs
a peace,-but, II this is not to be, if the nations honor can not
continue nnsulied by foreign aggression without an appeal to arms
then, as our fathers went down to Valley Forge and Gettysburg, to
Concord, Lexington and Antetam, in blood and death, for the cause
OF human freedom, SO now. we Americans all, will walk with our
president to the end of the chapter in his assertion and yindicahon
of Americas honor
STAND FAST FOR AMERICA!
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-03-08
LIVE STOCK SALE SUCCESS.
More Than $4,000 Changed Hands
When Association Mees.

Huron, S. Done of the most SUE
cessful livestock sales ever held in
Beadle county was conducted at the
state fair grounds pavilion here by the
Beadle County Livestock Dealers as
ISOLATION. Over $4,000 changed hands
during the afternoon, the highest
price paid for any n animal being
received by F. E. Matzke. of Virgil,
who disposed of a prize Hereford bull,
Bonnie Lad, which sold for $500. Mr..
Matzke sold a herd of six Herefords,
which brought him an average price
of $27S.
The sale was attended by a crowd
of about 500 people, including leading
cattle men of the state and north
west. The sale was in charge OF Auc-
tioneer ]. Garfield West, who rendered
excellent service. Mr.. West was az
sisted by John Judge of Mitchell. G..
C. Fullenweider clerked the aisle.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-03-08
A LA

We notice that much sharp criticism has been INDUCED in with
reference to the attitude of Senator LaFolette of Wisconsin in his
opposition to the granting ofsspecaI powers to the president In the
present crisis.
We do not know the exact situation in Washington. It seems
that the entire citizenship of the country should be standing back
of the president.
But Senator LaFolette, in or opinion, is a patriotic citizen,
despite his alleged political eccentricltes. We are 10th to believe
that he would place himself in the position Of a stumbling block
merely because his constituents are largely German or of German
descent.
The Germans themselves, with rare exceptions, are going to-
stand with the government, even though the government may be
compelled to engage in warfare with their mother country. q
Before passing judgment upon Senator LaFollette in this mat
Toilette has to say about it. We regret that the senate at WASH
ing ton refused to permit him to make an explanation of his attitude.
In times Of great excitement there is a tendency to condemn too
hastily. Public sentiment is an overwhelming force. Not many cen
turtles ago it burned human beings at the stake. 1t, occasionally,
does so now.
We stand with the president in this crisis-but at the same time
we concede Senator LaFollette the right to follow the dictates os
his conscience within reasonable limitations.
whom the editor OF The Saturday News has known for many years
One of them is Charles N. Day, the brilliant and fearless editor of
the Sioux Falls Argus-Leader. Another is the Hon. A. Q. Ringsrud,
OF Elk Point, formerly secretary Of the state of South Dakota. Both
charities and correction, and both are able, independent and loyal
citizens. The third is the new commissioner of insurance, Van
the state upon their appointment-and since we're a part of the
state were congratulating oursdf. But this measure of praise
for only three of the appointees should not be taken a a criticism
OF the others, for we're speaking only of those whose longstanding
friendship has served to impress US with the sterling character Of
the gentlemen mentioned.
"
state which inferentialy called upon the new state appointees to
render the administration the best service in them, adding, in
best of their ability for the state. The trouble with political news.
papers is that they have an eye single for service" in behalf of the
administration whatever that administration be or whatsoever
happens to be 1t, II it's the administration that they stand for. What
a glorious thing it would be if people in responsible positions would
only have an eye single to the welfare of the government which they
serve instead Of merely serving the administration.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-03-08

Ills 1t true that MI. Dubwaite and
Mrs. Twobble are no longer on SPEAK
ing terIns4s'
Yes, and fearthe breach win
never be headed.
What aid they ian out abouts.
ssThey met on re street one day.
Mrs.. Dubwaite saidsto Mrs. TVobble:I
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-03-08

Housekeeper: You tell me you
aired his blanket before you put it on
the bed. and it's still quite damp"
Domestic: "Lor', ma'am, it must "a
been perspirin'.'-Passing Show.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-03-08

may ignore unless he be crippled or inhibited by religion.
That being so, none need hesitate to recommend the service to a
Young MAJ whose circumstances will permit enlistment. The army,
like the navy. is a great forge in which iron men are made, men who
are needed in this life, gentle as a child and strong as a lion. And
the country needs them and it needs the help of it's citizens to get
them.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-03-08
THE REPLY.

By Henry a.. Wise Wood.
HARK! The challenge rings again!
Grid We, sons of the Minute Men;
Drop the mallet, plough, and PEN
Gone, the rights your fathers earned;
Split, your blood your treaties burned;
Sunk, your ships your friendship spurned =
UP, MEN, UP!
Slapped, the patient Yankee face;
Cowed and shrinking in disgrace,
He's offered peace, and a.vassal's place.
UP, MEN, UP!
Why stand we in a coward spell,
Atremble? Is war worse than He'll
Than the infamies they would compel?
UP, MEN, UP!
MOI There are those who will not yieldi
There still are men whose hearts are steeled
By blood from our every battlefield 80
UP, MEN, UP!
Amazed, they stand, their cheeks afame
10 see the nation wear it's shame
As il shame were its pious nm!
UP, MEN, up
On, Godl To think we've sunk so low
We dare not strike a righteous blow
We dare not, lest our blood shall flow!
UP, MEN, UP!
How pitiful to fear to be
A nation. We, whose destiny,
Our sires said, was to be free!
UP, MEN, UP!
They liel Who say tbs manifest
The Wanted of the West
Has made of this a coward s nest
UP, MEN, UP!
"a coward s nest SO vile with fear
And ~selfishness, they say, that here
There's naught Of manhood to revere
UP, MEN, UP!5
That naught is sacred; naught but mirth,
And comfort, money, else is d~earth;
Tradition, honor, nothing worth
UP, MEN, up
They liel say, who thus defame
My country, and deny the flame y.
OF sacrifice will cleanse it's shame
UP, MEN, UPl
Prove you, they lie prove you,who are
NY unit men press yes our star
To the zenith! Let your answer be :etis VAR
UP, MEN, UP SM @
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-03-08
SIGN OF GOOD DIGESTION.

When you see a cheerful and happy
old lady you may know that she has
good digestion. If your digestion is
impaired or if you do not relish your
meals take a dose of Chamberlain's
Tablets. They strengthen the stom-
ach, improve the digestion and cause
a gentle movement of the bowels. OBJ
tainable everywhere. Adv. 3a-42
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-03-08

A Penalty for Burning.
Sixty days in Jail is the penalty for
throwing away potato skins in Ger
many. Shall we make it the chair
over here?-Portland (Me.) Argus.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-03-08

The only cheering thing Florida
sees about the cold wave is that it
side-swiped California, too. Macon
Telegraph.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-03-08

Villas departure for Japan is just
timed for the cherry-blossom season.
1t was either that OF Palm Beach
New York Evening Post.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-03-08

why did you spell bank with a
capital, Bobby?'
"Cause pa says a bank ought to
have a big capital."-Boston Tran
script.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-22
Shipping Board Prepares
For After War Business

Washington, Dec. 22.-The shipping
board is preparing to put the United
States into active competition with
japan for the vast Pacific trade now
being diverted to our shores because
of war conditions, John A. Donald,
shipping board member, testified TO-
day before the senate commerce com
mittee, investigating shipping condi-
tions.
Donald said the difficulty of getting
goods from the far east through the
Suez canal and thence to London and
the closing of Hamburg as com
mereial port, has caused eastern com
meree to flow directly to the United
States.
So that the United States may share
in this commerce now, and after the
war, Donald said, a Norwegian motor
ship, burning oil, has been put into
the Pacific trade, and other motor
ships are 10 be sent there.
We believe the motor ships, using
California oil, viii overcome Japan s
advantage Of cheaper labor and cheap.
er tonnage, said Donald.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-22
Thousands Of Soldiers
Leave Camp Lewis Today

Camp Lewis, Tacoma, Wash, Dec.
22.- Several thousand soldiers are
leaving today or are preparing to leave
for their homes on Christmas furlough.
For those who are not so fortunate
and who viii be compelled to remain
here, TaeoISA citizens have arranged
program of entertainment. On
Christmas eve "tree of light" will
be given at the eantonment and it is
expected fully $4,000 soldiers will at
tend, in addition to thousands of
civilians, friends and relatives of the
men. The 361st infantry band viii
play, tRe soldiers chorus N.ill sing
yuletide carols and a number of art
lists from the city viii participate in
the program.
A second ''tree of light" entertain
ment viii be held Christmas night in
Wright Park, where massed ehoirs
from different churches and individual
artists viii sing anthems. Many of
the soldiers viii be Christmas dinner
guests Of Tacoma citizens and those
who remain IN camp will be treated
to an elaborate feast at Uncle Sam 8
expense.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-22
l. W. W. Plotted to Poison
Livestock Of Southwest

Chicago, Dec. 22.---Rock salt and
bran, containing poisons and disease
germs, were shipped out of st. Louis
to cattle dealers throughout the south.
west by agents of 1. w. W.. federal
official here charged this afternoon
He said evidence of this plot was OBJ.
tanned in the raid on the organiza.
tion's headquarters here last week.
The official declared that several
cattle had died and others had con
tracted the hoof and mouth disease
as result Of the plot.
At the time Of the raid, fifteen I.
W. w, members vere arrested and
three wagon-loads Of correspondence
and records confiscated The /. w.
W's all of whom resided in Chicago,
are still held.
George Vanderveer. chief council of
the I. w. W., today asked United
States Commissioner Mason to issue an
order against further raids on the
organizations htEdquarters He al
legged that a large quantity of his per-
sonal mail had been seized Mason
took the request under advisement.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-22
One Hundred Cher1ians
VIII Play Santa Claus

Tomorrow over hundred advance
agents for Santa Claus will 90 scurry-
ing about the city, seeking places and
needs which Santa Claus might over
look unless he knew before hand Just
where to call and just what to leave.
These are the plans that have been
worked out by the Christmas cheer
committee of the Cherrians. Then on
Christmas eve Santa Claus will call at
the places where his advance agents
have been and over hundred chill
dren and their fathers and mothers
viii have a taste Of real Christmas
cheer.
The decorating committee of Cher
rians have been delayed in their work
of dressing the tree on the court house
square by reason of the nonarrival Of
materials from Portland. The mater
ials were expected to reach here today,
however, and a force of men will i'm
mdiately be put to work getting the
tree in shape for illumination Christ
mas eve. Three hundred red white
and green electric lamps will be strung
about the tree on streamers, having
an Illuminating effect equal to 1900
candles. The tree win be illuminated
each evening from Christmas eve to
New Years eve. No presents will be
placed on the tree this year.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-22
AMERICAN DEATH LOSS

Washington, Dec. 22.-First Glass
Private Harold .Ainsworth in the signal
enlisted reserve corps. was killed in
an aeroplane accident abroad Deeem-
Der 10, the war department announced.
His father, Albert Ainsworth, lives at
223 Kenyon avenue, Swarthmore, Pa.
Two deaths from natural causes
among General Pershing's men also
were announced:
Private Oran &C. Hooker supply
train, December IL, father, J. c. Hook
er, Colorado, Texas.
Private First Glass William r..
o'Brien, machine gun battalion, scar
let fever, North Walpole, n II.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-22
Court House News
|: 4 * 4 \ 4 4 \ 4 4 x 4 4 :

"Peace on earth, good will to men, "
sentiment seems to have struck even
the legal fraternity, for there is but
little trouble started for anyone at the
court house This morning an action
was begun by Mary R. France against
Robert Z. France to compel the pay
ment Of. $445. The suit is based on a
former decree ordering defendant to
pay certain sums and this action al
leges that these have not all been paid.
Miss Ruby Kennedy, G. L. Story and
+. II. Strublc compose the roll of honor
in the war registration headquarters
today. The last two are just males, but
Mrs Frank Brown in charge Of the de-
partment says they work almost as well
as the women folks.
Tie board of legal advisers for reg
istrants is kept busy all the time and
is getting away with its work in good
shape.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-22
|HOOVER'S STATEMENT
is FINALLY RECEIVED
WHEN WILSONAPPEALS
For More Than Week Food
Administrator Has Been
Prevented TeStifying

| Washington, Dec. 22.-After reeeiv
ing long statement from Herber
Hoover, answering critics of the foo,
administration, the senate sugar prob,
committee refused 10 officially recog
nize it this afternoon.
because Mr.. Hoover will testify
later, the committee decided the state
ment win not be accepted" F" Chairman
Reed said after an executive session
Reed has asked Hoover to appear be
fore the committee, Gin person" mex
Friday.
President Wilson personally appealed
to the committee to accept the state
ment today that the. country might heal
Hoover's s side of the sugar controver
Isy.
For more than a week Hoover ha.
been prevented from testifying before
the sugar committee, while serious
charges were launched against his su
gar administration by Claus A. Spreck
els and others.
Today he was to appear at noon, bui
after an executive session, Chairman
Reed of the committee announced
Hoover s testimony would be postpon-
ed until next week.
| 1t was then the president took a
hand and after communicating his
wishes to the committee, it was decid-
| ed to let Hoover deliver his answer TO-
day. Hoover submitted a long state.
ment Immediately
Reed refused to give out the state
ment for publication. tie said Hoover
was not allowed to appear today be-
cause several western beet growers
Representatives who have been await
ing to testify for several days, desir-
ed to leave Washington tonight.
As it was designed as his testimony,
Hoover hesitated to- give out the state
ment unless the committee permitted.
Between disturbances over admitting
Hoover's statement, the committee
heard some sugar beet growers.
A resolution of a Los Angeles coun-
ty, California, grand jury, declaring
the acreage Of sugar beets would bo
Igreatly reduced next year unless the
refiners would raise the price paid the
farmers, was read by Thomas L. Wool
wine.
kilograms to President Wilson and
Herbert Hoover telling of the situation
in the west were sent by Woolwine No
vember 30, and these were read into
the record.
'Refiners profits are so excessive" "
the telegram read, "that one company
with a capital of $5Q0,000 made about
100000 last year and another com
Ipany, capitalized at $1,250,000 made
|$90600O.'' .
By the food ADMINISTRATION recent
decision to establish commission in
Los Angeles to determine a fair price
for sugar beets, tha growers represent
atives said they believed Hoover had
found remedy for the situation in
the west.
During the recess the representatives
declared their statements that tie
price of sugar beets was kept too low
by the refiners were not attacks on
the food administration.
"The exact facts were never pre-
sented to Hoover until recently" 4" Wool
wine said.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-22
AT GRANT JUNIOR HIGH

On Friday afternoon of December
20, the Grant Junior High school held
their entertainment after the first
period of study. We greatly appreei-
ated the picture of the famous
"F'rances Willard" given us by the
w. G. T. U. After Mrs. Colley pre-
sented us this picture with a very in
teresting speech the program con
tinued until almost three O'Clock. AS
the students left the building not IT,
return until January 2, 1918, there
was a Merry Christmas to every one,
on their lips.
Jessie Edwards, reporter.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-22
FAMOUS POOL PARLoR BURNS

San Francisco, Dee. 22.-Eddie Gra-
.ney 5 billiard and pool parlor, for many
years rchdczyous Of sporting men from
all parts Of the Pacific coast, was com
pletely destroyed by fire early today.
The damage is estimated at $4,000.
The building was owned by Rudolph
Spreekels. The Alhambra theater,
threatened by the flames, was saved.
Investigation showed that the fire
followed the explosion Of five gallons
of gasoline which became ignited
through defective electric wiring in
the switch board.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-22
COLONEL LEWIS
CONTINUED from page one)

system Crozerism, rather than Crozier-
that the country is suffering from. ]
was not in the ring; knew there wa,
ring because I had been invited tc
join.
Senator Weeks wanted toaknow lust
what he meant by "ring."
"You don't mean there is ANYTHING
crooked?' asked the Senator.
You don't charge pecuniary graft
do youl'
"Senator, there are other kinds of
graft than money graft, - was the reply
A man whose loyalty to his political
party Injuries his country is a CRATER
In this case it IS a case of loyalty to q
bureau chief that s damaging the ma.
ton.
System Is Old One.
FThe system has controlled the de-
signs and production of guns for the
past 38 years. l know, because 1 was in
service that long.
There s hopeless inefficiency due to
prejudice, narrowness, etc. There hasn t
been developed an ordnance expert in
the last fifteen years because of the
SYSTEM
Colonel, what S the reason for the
opposition in the ordnance department
to the Lewis gun?'' he was asked.
"They want to kill it; they want to
take the label off of it. but they will
never do it, he shouted.
The Lewis and heavy Vicl1ers, he de-
elared, would be the only machine gun
types to survive the present war. The
Browning gun, with the aid of official
nursing, - he declared, was able to pass
tests, but he prophesied that it would
never stand actual tests, claiming that
it would heat 7" under continued work
ing.
Refused Trial of Gun.
The colonel then reverted to another
instance, in August, 1912, when he was
refused permission to try out his gun
st army maneuvers in Connecticut.
''In response to a request from Gener-
al Seriyen, OF the signal corps to try
my gun out on an airplane,' said
Lewis, 81 had two guns made at NY
own expense and I offered to send my
Ecn to pilot the machine. This was be-
lore a gun had ever been mounted on
an airplsne, either here or abroad. Cen
eral CrOzier, however protested and re-
fused to furnish ammunition. l did not
feel like buying two thousand rounds
of ammunition and the gun was not
tried out
Colonel Lewis declared that q year
hence the United States would not have |
a million 1nen on the European front be j
cause our supply system can t arm and /
equip Them
Contradicts Other witnesses.
Despite statements of American /
who claim the Brown /
ing gun is the best fsbeeause they are
making profit out Of it, Lewis said 4
i viii be impossible to develop the gun /
2 to interehangability Of parts under
tn months
The Browning gun, Lewis said, was
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-22

on paper, he testified, but "nobody
knows what it will do" Manufacturers
who say it is "peerless arm, the best
in the world" =" he added" are fooling
not only themselves, but the govern.
ment.
"Mr. Hansen, of the Colt company
who testified before you that quantity
delivery of the Browning gun is to be
gin soon, is mistaken, i'll my opinion
All the manufacturers who think they
will soon begin producing Browning
guns in large quantities are going to
fall down. If you'll investigate a con
tract taken by one company for sew
eral thousand Vickers guns, many
months ago, you II find they haven t
all been delivered"
Borie said his company declined to
make the Browning gun, even after it
had been adopted by the government
as the chief machine gun for the Ameri,
can army.
He told how the government refused
to take Lewis guns firing British am
munition, although he could have deliv-
cred ten thousand of them by this time.
This, he estimated, meant loss to the
American forces equivalent to 100000
rifles, as one machine gun is held equiv
alent to fifty rifles.
"Of course it was preferable to have
the guns shoot American ammunition -
said Borie. "But I've been told the
army has practically no machine guns
and the training camps only a few.
These Lewis guns have been killing
people right along. They re perfectly eff
fective. They'd have been better than
no guns. And the Browning guns could
have been substituted when ready ,,