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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-08-08
Yankee Machine Gun Crews Turn
Loose Hail of Bullets
on Germans.
UNABLE TO GET AWAY
teoehes Are Caught In Terrible Fire
While Advancing 10 Attack
Force of American
Bridge Builders.

With the American Army on the
tAisne-Marne Front, Aug. IAN en-.
tire battalion of German infantrymen
land machine gunners was wiped out
iby the American machine gunners
protecting a location on the Vesle
river, west of Fismes.
The Germans at the time were get.
ting into position to attack group
of American bridge builders who were
approaching the location.
Some bridge material already had
been moved near the south bank of
the Vesle and the Germans apparently
discovering this fact, had sent a bat.
talon to hill position to prevent the
Americans carrying out their plan. A
detachment of crack American ma
chine gunners previously had taken
an elevated position commanding the
location and opened fire when the
Germans appeared,
No American Casualties.
Observers reported they did not see
a single German get away from the
1eaden hail, and according to the last
accounts not even enemy stretcher
bearers approached the scene. The
Germans replied SO feebly with their
fire, because of the surprise, that
there were no American casualties.
With their backs to the Aisne, the
Germans continued preparations today
for what may be either stiff resist
ance to give them more time for fur
Their withdrawal or a definite stand.
Minor actions among the American
portion of the front and in the adjoin-
ling French sectors marked the day.
Fismes Still Strongly Held.
The little force of men who were
sent into Fismes still maintains its
!foothold, although it is not yet across
the river, which flows through the ex.
IRENE north portion of the town.
Under a heavy barrage all their
wounded have been taken out and dur.
ling the night food was taken to them.
Foe DeIuges Town With Gas.
The Germans have been unremitting
in their effort to dislodge the Amer.
leans, bounding the town with shells
and deluging it with gas.
Numerous efforts have been made to
retake the position, but in every in.
.stance the position of the American
fire, both of the supporting artillery
and the small arms of the infantry
within it, drove back the enemy.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-08-08
MALvY IS CONVICTED
Former French Interior Minister
Will Be BaniShed.
High Court Finds Prisoner Guilty Of
Holding Communications With
the Enemy.

Paris, Aug. 7.-For holding COM
munication with the enemy, Louis j.
Malvy, former minister of the interior,
has been found guilty and sentenced
to five years Punishment. The sen.
tence, however, does not carry civil
degradation.
Louis j. Malvy, minister Of the in.
terror in the Viviani BRAND and Ribot
cabinets, was reckoned one of the
most astute political figures in France.
The high court dismissed the charge
of treason or completely in treason,
but found Malvy guilty of disregard
ing, violating or betraying the duties
Of his office.
1t was proved, according to the YER
dict, that he was guilty of the plan
fomented in France to destroy the de-
tense of the country by undermining
the morale of the nation and destroy
ing discipline in the army by Great
ing seditious newspapers, the dissem-
nation of pamphlets and speeches and
lectures.
The Judgment said Malvy was aware
of this criminal undertaking, which
was declared to be the principal cause
of the mutinies of May and June,
1917.
It was in July, 1917, that his posi-
ton was first assailed. At that time,
nj. Clemenceau, now French premier,
charged that M. Malvy was spreading
"Defeatist" propaganda among the
troops, and M. Malvy's resignation Of
his post as minister of the interior
was announced early in August.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-08-08
FOE CALLS YANKs "SATANs"

"Impudent Audacity" of American
Soldiers Amazes Germans.
Amsterdam, Aug. 7.-"Satan" is the
pet name for American soldiers among
the men in the German army, accord
ing to Lieutenant Banks, an Official
war correspondent"
In letter to the Dusseldorf Mach
richten he tells of a skirmish between
a German patrol with an American
patrol, who by their "impudent au-
dacity' had been giving the Germans
much trouble. Both parties were hid
den in shell craters, he says. and
stalked each other for 10 hours, with
the result, according to the story, that
these wounded American "satans"
were brought in. For their work their
captors received iron crosses.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-08-08
Y. M. CA. Triangles
can be Found Where the
Fighting is the Hottest

eff you want to know what the Y.
M. C. A. means to the soldiers, go
where the fighting is hot" is the reg
luar reply Of the American soldiers in
France, according to cablegram re-
ceived yesterday by the Y. M. c. A.
War Work Council telling of more
secretaries who have been under
liquid fire attacks, as well as gas and
shell fire. The American Expedition
airy Force officers have sent scores
of letters to the Paris headquarters of
the 'fY' praising the work of the Red
Triangle workers and declaring them
to be indispensable.
John D. Antinis, of No. 238 Pine
Street, Springfield, Mass, was gassed,
though not seriously, during a heavy
gas attack on wood in which he re-
manned at his post in 'Y" dug-out.
Thomas S. Barber, Of No. 905 Bleek-
er Street, Utica, N. Y, displayed con-
spicuous heroism through severe
bombardment and gas attack. Thomas
T. Richards, of No. 324 Main Street,
Scranton, Pa, went through liquid
fire and gas attack in a manner win
ming for him reputation for heroism.
More than hundred "Y" secre-
taries are in advanced positions and
dugouts under constant shell fire.
There are no cutters and they refuse
to be relieved, saying that where the
troops go the Y. M. C. A. will stick.
They have been accepted by the Army
as part of itself. The officers have
written that the "Y" men shirk no job.
The motor trucks carry up supplies at
night under fire to the post exchanges
beneath the trees, in the open and
without shelter. They deliver the
Paris editions Of American newspa-
pers and daily distribute free choco-
late and cigarettes to men without pay
or going into battle. They act as
bankers for the Army, cashing humid
dreds of thousands Of French pay
checks and send the money to America
for the soldiers, whose implicit cons
fidence they hold.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-08-08
No More Fees for Post
masters for Securing
Recruits for Army

Word was recently received from
the office of the Adjutant General at
Washington by Major John D. Yost,
Recruiting Officer for the Minnesota
District, to the effect that the order
authorizing the payment of five dol
lars to postmasters for all accepted
Army recruits secured by them, has
been rescinded. This affects second,
third and fourth class postmasters
which includes practically go per cent
of the offices in the state.
The five dollar fee for postmasters
has not been an especially big incen-
tive to the men in this state to in
crease their recruiting activity. In
many cases the fee hassbeen returned
to the government, and any number
of postmasters have turned the
amount over to the recruits they Sc
cured to spend on their way to camp.
Major Yost states that he does not
think a postmaster in the state
relax his efforts to secure Army re-
cruits because of the change, and is
counting on the same hearty co-opera-
ton of postmasters in the future that
he has had in the past.
The recent appeal to Civilian Re-
cruiting Committees for more men
and increased activity to make up the
July slump was answered by the Fari-
bault Committee with ten men the day
the appeal was received. This is a
record that every committee in the
state will have to work hard to beat.
The Minnesota District was practical
ly forty per cent below its average
for the month of July, less than 700
men being secured during the month.
The slump is general, however, all
over the country.
Changes in the draft law within the
next few weeks will doubtless send
hundreds of men into the Army who
are anxious to choose their branch of
service. There is no question but
that the draft age limits will be raised
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-08-08
FIGHTS PRISONER EXCHANGE
German Paper Says America Would
Reap Most Benefit.

ncdp .WoSI DSncHI.
Amsterdam, Aug. 7.-Discussing the
proposed exchange Of American and
German war prisoners, the Nachricht-
en- of Hamburg advises the German
government to. reject all such over
lures on the following grounds:
First, the Americans, by this agree
ment, would enjoy exceptional treat
ment which besides being unfair to
the other prisoners would enormously
facilitate recruiting in America.
Second, assuming that the Ameri-
cans have taken fewer prisoners than
the Germans it would be natural for
the Allies of America to make up the
requisite number of prisoners, which
would indirectly enhance Americas
reputed achievements This, the ar
ticle says should be prevented"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-08-08
Body Required TWO Graves.

Camden, N. j., Aug. because
there was no hearse here or in Phil
adelphia large enough to accommodate
an especially constructed coffin 81
feet long, the body Of Joseph Yam
muck, was carried to a cemetery in
a dray, behind which his relatives rode
in carriages. Yanniuck was feet
10 inches tall Physicians attributed
his death to abnormally rapid growth.
which Slapped the mans strength. Two
graves Of ordinary size were united to
accommodate the body.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-08-08
Yankees Free ciyiIlans.

. With the American Army on the
Vesle, Aug. THE Americans who
CAPTURED Fismes were members of the
Same organization that occupied Cou.
1onges-C ohan and Dravigny during the
advance north from the Marine. At
Coban all the civilians left behind in
she French retreat last spring were
found in the village church. They had
been kept under guard there by the
Germans, who occupied the village.
All personal belongings of any value
were taken from the civilians by the
senemy.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-08-08
$4,000 For Vocational Work.

Washington, Aug. 7.-Authority to
recruit 10000 volunteers for vocational
training with army training detach-
ments at educational institutions has
been given by the war department to
the committee on education and spec
ial training. The campaign now au.
thorized is part of the program for
training 100000 men between Noyem-
Der and June 80 next in automobile
driving and repairing, gun assembling
electrical communication, sheet metal
work and other occupations essential
to military operations.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-08-08
FIFTY WOMEN ARE ARRESTED
Attempt to Stage Suffrage Demonstra-
ton Broken Up. *

tlUn broken Up g
Washington, Aug. t. Some 80
women attempting to stage woman's
party demonstration against delay in
the Senate in action on the woman suf-
frage amendment were arrested by the
police at Lafayette Square opposite
the White House.
The women, many Of whom partici-
pated in the banner carrying demon
strations before the White House sew
eral months ago, sought to carry out a
speech-making program without per-
mits from the police. The police ap-
peared with patrol wagons just as
Miss Blanche Mcpherson of New York
was beginning the first speech.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-08-08
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to take this means of
thanking our friends and neighbors
for the sympathy and kindness mani
tested during the recent death and
burial of our beloved son and brother.
We wish especially to thank the choir
members Of the church.-Mr. and Mrs.
E. Breher and family.
SOCIETY
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-08-08

If you are going to have any repair
ing or electric wiring done remember
the Electric Supply Shop will do it
prompt and at the right price accord
ing to Underwriters rules. Phone Is.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-08-08
ESCAPE FROM FOE PRISON

Twenty-Five British Officers Work
Nine Months on Tunnel,
Amsterdam. Aug. 7.-Twenty-nine
British officers recently escaped from
prisoners camp at Holzminden, &C.
cording to the osnabrueck Tageblatt,
through subterranean passage which
It took nine months to dig.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-08-08
SECRETARY M'AD0o PLEASED
Rejoices at American Victories Over
German Armies.

German Armies.
Minneapolis. Aug. William G..
McAdoo, secretary Of the treasury and
director general of the railroads, re-
freshed from long vacation in the
mountains, passed through the Twin
Cities on his way to Washington.
The secretary stopped long enough
to express his admiration for the
triumph Of American arms in France,
and his confidence in the American
people.
We've got them on the run over
there and, as the slang expression
goes, well run them ragged" he
said.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-08-08
HENRY WATTERsoN RETlREs
Famous Publisher Sells the Louis
Vile Courier Journal.

Vile Courier Journal.
Louisville, Aug. THE Louisville
Courier Journal and the Louisville
Times, held by w. N. Haldemann and
his sons and Henry Watterson since
the foundation of the two papers,
passed into the hands of Judge Robert
Worth Bingham Of Louisville, accord.
ing to announcement in the Times.
Henry Watterson ends his active
connection as editor of the Courier
Journal, but will continue to serve in
an advisory capacity. The announce
ment indicates that no change of edi.
torial policy is contemplated.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-08-08
ITO DECLARE WAR ON JAPAN
BoIshevik~ Government Is Considering
Such a Step.

Such Step.
London, Aug. Tt is reported from
Moscow, by way of Berlin, that the
tBolshevik government in Russia is
considering declaration of war
against Japan, says an Exchange
Telegraph dispatch from Copenhagen.
Premier Lenine, the message adds,
has up to this time been opposed to
such action, but it is believed that
Russia will be compelled to declare
war, Notwithstanding the fact that
the people are opposed to any new
war"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-08-08

and lowered, and will likely include all
men from 10 to 36 years of age. Men
can still enlist at any recruiting office
and get into any branch of the service
they desire.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-08-08
KILLED BY HAND GRENADE
Army Captain Loses His Life and Nine
\ Others Are Hurt.

Alexandria, La, Aug. Z. During
hand grenade practice at Camp
lBeauregard Captain Arthur A. Diettel
of the Hath engineers was killed and
three lieutenants, sergeant and five
.,privates were slightly injured. Diettel
was from New Orleans.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-08-08
BAD TEETH CAUSE DISEASES
Surgeon General Gorgas Thanks Dom
lists for Their Services.

Chicago, Aug. speaking at the
twenty-second annual convention Of
the National Dental association, Sur
geon General Gorgas said that bad
teeth are one of the most prolific
causes of disease in the army. He
congratulated the delegates on the en-
thusiastic response of the dental pro-
fessfon to the call for war service.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-08-08
WITH THE CHURCHES

Zion Lutheran Church.
Sunday school at 9:45; services at
500 p. m. Julius A. Stein, Pastor.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-08-08
ZEPPELIN BURNED IN RAID

Was Attempting to Make Attack on
the English Coast.
London, Aug. Tn raid on Eng.
land by German airships, one Of the
enemy craft, Zeppelin, was brought
down, it is officially announced.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-08-08
Church of the Good Samaritan.

Church of the Good Samaritan.
Rev. Arthur Goodger, Rector.
Services Sunday, Aug. 18th. Morn
ing prayer and sermon 1880 a. IN.
Sunday school 1900 to 100 p. m.
Meeting of st. Mary's Guild at Mrs.
Wilson's on Thursday, Aug. 9th at
2:3O %. m.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-08-08

Stearns County Fair, Aug. 21-24.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1918-02-15

As food for armies in the field de-
hydrated products are almost ideal.
One of the most important features of
the food conservation movement in
Germany since the outbreak of the
war, a writer states, has been the prac-
tice of dehydrating fruits and yegeta.
bles and Germany's efficiency in con-
nection with the conservation of that
country's limited food resources is
strikingly demonstrated by the fact
that, after more than three years iso-
lation from the world markets upon
which she formerly depended that ma
ton still manages to feed it's inhab-
itants.
In June, 1914, there were 480 deny
drafting plants in Germany, treating
annually about a quarter of a million
pounds of potatoes alone. In a food
conservation campaign organized at
the time Of Germany's first declara-
ton of war 246 new dehydration
plants were added. 100 of which were
aided by government funds.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1918-02-15
gnA &nm,A
Simplicity In Hats.

Hats have taken unto themselves the
general prevailing idea of simplicity,
and, save for ostrich feathers, which,
when they appear, usually make the
whole hat, are plain in line and void
of any elaborate trimming. Often
blocked silk hats are seen with dressy
clothes, and they have a way Of maxi
ing a charming face look just a shade
more charming. Brocaded toques OF
military line are noticeable, and there
are the ever-present picture hats, often
mushroom in shape, and artistically
irregular.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1918-02-15

Since it is expected that the every
day ~serviceable dress Of today, will be
quiet as to color and simple in con-
struction, great demands are made up
on the ingenuity of designers. Their
c~leverness must come to the rescue
to redeem frocks from somberness and
lift them out of the commonplace. In
the face of these restrictions, they
have done wonders with the means at
hand. We are more charmed with their
original ways of doing things than with
any of their past achievements. They
have thought out ways of combining
black with gray or beige or any neu-
trail color, that more than reconcile
us to the absence Of bright color. 9th
er dark colors are managed with the
same cleverness.
The dark blue, one-piece frock shown
In the picture is a fine example of good
designing. Imagine it in velours or
duvetyn with gray duvetyn providing
the needed contrast. A band of the
gray set in about the neck makes place
for a cut-out applique in blue. The
front of the bodice Is extended below
the waistline and two large disks of
the gray cloth find the best of posi-
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1918-02-15

LEST We FORGET
Nation Does Well to Honor the
Memory of the Founder of
Its Glorious State of In
dependence.

IF we today lived In a colony, ground
down by unjust laws, III passion
for national life secretly and trag-
ically burning, If Washington had
failed, had died In vain for the cause
which in fact he brought to lasting tri-
umph-then for poor sentimental hui
mainly he would shine with a luster
greater than now is his, writes Joyce
Kilmer in the New York Times. His
triumphed; the dream became a
reality, and therefore lost the charm
of the dream. Washington, dying on
his bed, in his honored old age, his
hopes realized, is a noble figure. But
he lacks the dramatic appeal of Wash
ington bidding farewell to his children
at the foot of the gallows.
By some strange perversity of hui
man nature the cause we consider ro-
mantle and picturesque is always a
Lost Cause. The names most deeply
loved are those of the fallen leaders
whose partisans met with defeat
Robert Bruce and Robert Emmett, Will
liam Wallace, Sarsfield and Sobieski,
that flair and fatal king" Charles l,
and his prosecuted and uncrowned
heirs. Children of Union soldiers
though we may be, our hearts beat
more quickly at the thought of Lee
than at the thought of Grant. We rise
when the band plays "The Star-Span-
gled Banner" but we rise and shout
when it plays "Dixie."
And it must also be acknowledged
that a tragic death endears a states
man to the generations that follow
want to be sure of posterity's affection,
see that your cause fails. Then the
conquerors will legislate against the
honoring of your memory, and that
will make your fame secure. But If
your cause succeeds, then at least see
that your death is sudden and violent.
Give the world a drama, a legend,
Washington triumphed. At York
town he captured Corvallis redcoats
and put an end to tyranny on our
shores. 1t is not forbidden to honor
his memory; the wearing of the red,
white, and blue is attended by no per-
lis. And so we take things for grant
ed; we forget the hideous dangers
through which we passed only some
hundred and two-score years ago we
take for granted our nationality, u
freedom, and the fearless warrior, the
enlightened statesman who gave them
to us. When we speak of Washington
as the Father of His Country we do SO
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1918-02-15

for existence is the support of the gor-
geous garniture of black satin rib
bon, brocaded with gold, which covers
the top of the hat. The ribbon is ar
ranged in a bow with two loops at
the front.
1t is noteworthy that each Of these
hats depends upon a single trimming
feature for its adornment, and that
they bespeak variety in new millinery.
One carries a plume, n a flower, and
one contrives its magnificence with
ribbon. Hats are worn far down over
the eyes this winter, and coat collars
far up about the face. Just about all
that is to be seen of the face Is a pair
of eyes, when milady cuddles down
into her fur collar.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1918-02-15

The last hats of winter, like au-
tumn leaves, herald their departure by
becoming more brilliant than at any
other time of the year. They abdicate
In favor of spring millinery much ear
lier in the year than they used to
for Fashion takes to satin or even
straw hats before the snow Is off the
ground. Anything that looks like
spring makes a strong appeal in the
lands of long winters, and furthermore,
Northern tourists hats, displayed in
Northern shops, lure women into be-
Ing Illogical. And there is no particu-
larly good reason why a flower hat, or
q hat of malines, should not be worn
In midwinter.
Two of the hats in the group above
are of velvet and the third is of satin.
At the center, a high, soft crown and
a wide brim, with easy, flowing hues,
make a lovely variation of the always
pleasing picture hat. A handsome os-
trich feather proclaims the return of
the plume to the best of places for it.
This hat is essentially beautiful; it
can never look out of date.
A hat with narrow brim and round
crown, shown at the left Of the group,
Is another becoming shape that is al
ways good style. 1t is gay, with a
spray of brilliant flowers, the black
velvet of the hat serving rs a wonder
full frill for their color and sheen. The
hat at the right is the most popular Of
small shapes, and is made in dark,
brilliant straw braids, as well as in
satin and velvet. Its first purpose is
to be becoming and its other season