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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-04-11

Boys who have been envying their
big brothers that went to the Reserve
Officers Training Camps have the
chance to 60 to training camp them
selves this summer. A regular train
ing camp for boys of the ages Of fif-
teen to nineteen years will be conduct
ed at Lake Geneva, Wis.
The cadet training camp on the
Plum Island, N. Y, military reserva-
ton was s1ch a success from every
point of view that demand was made
for a boys camp this summer in the
Central Department.
In addition a two weeks camp for
public school physical and military in
structors will precede the boys camp.
Trench warfare, trench digging,
bayonet practice, scouting, skirmish
fighting, bomb throwing. No Mans
Land charges, and all the picturesque
and exciting methods of modern war
fare will be studied by the boys at
the camp. Capt. F. L. Beals, of the
u. S. army, will be the instructor-in-
chief. Four camps Of two weeks each
will be conducted beginning June II,
which will give a chance to 1900 boys
in all.
The rolling hills and heavily timber
ed country an dbracing air on the
shores of Lake Geneva make the site
of the camp ideal for glorious vaca-
ton and for the study of military OPP
erations. In khaki uniforms and full
soldiers equipment the boys will hike
and fight, "dig in," make surprise at.
tacks and raids, sleep in tents, cal
hearty soldiers meals from army mess
kits and get the ideas of discipline
and efficiency that Mnderlie military
training.
A letter from Lieut.. Col. Harry A
Eaton of the Third Officers Training
Camp, Camp Grant, advises that he
will be very glad to inspect the camp
and assist in any way possible. "Sucl
camp as Capt. Beals proposes will be
most valuable" he writes. at vii
help very greatly to make our boys in
to alert, healthy and patriotic men
Capt. Beals' efforts deserve the mos
hearty support"
President Edmund ]. James, Uni
versity of Illinois, writes he is very
| glad to know the camp will be held.
Every city and district will have thu
privilege of sending a certain quots
of lads aged fifteen to nineteen year
inclusive. Applications should b
made here Immediately to Mr.. G. Hill
erud, Local Branch chairman of Thu
Military Training Camps Association
Applications should be made at ono
j according to the notice sent out.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-04-11
NelU Chimes Please Public
Merchants National Bank Install Clock that
Viii Be Great Convenience
i'll Be Great Convenience

The Merchants National Bank has
erected magnificent electric illumin-
ated clock in front of it's banking
house. The time-piece has fonr large
dials facing as many different di-
rections, and will not only add ma
terially to the appearance of the bust
ness section of the city, but will
,rSrove to be a great convenience to the
general public
The most distinctive feature of the
clock, other than its unusually artistic
appearance and the perfection of its
construction and mechanism, is the
complete set of Westminster chimes
with which it is equipped. These ring
every quarter hour and may be
heard practically as far as the clock
may be seen.
The big clocks are operated by
electricity from a master clock inside
the building. in the main banking
room. This is an especially handsome
Structure of bronze and plate glass
construction, with IL inch dial, and
guaranteed to keep practically perfect
time. Every minute the hands of the
big clocks are sent ahead one minute
by electricity governed by the master
clocl. within, the connection between
the two instruments being Ierfest anC
-insuring correct time on the large
clocks nthe outside as well as on the
master clock inside.
The clock is attached to the front
of Merchants National Bank build
ing at sufficient elevation to bt
plainly visible from all parts of thu
street. The clock is 10 feet il
heighth, by feet, 9 inches square, o.
dark bronze, with copper hood at toI
and bottom. All faces of the clocl
are alike, the dial being surmountet
by the words, Merchants Nation;l
Bank in large Illuminated letters
laid over pure pearl white glass, witt
crystal plate glass upon the outside
The dials of the clock are "a inches j,
diameter, on pearl white glass, will
crystal glass on the outside.
The officers of the bank offer tn,
following explanation of the beautif1
Westminster chimes of five tuba
chime bells, with which the clock i
equipped, giving interesting informa
ton regarding the chimes themselve
as we'll as explaining the object
which have prompted the bank t
offer the public the many advantage
to be derived and enjoyed from thi
beautiful clock
" AS a home institution serving tn
people of this locality enjoying you
good will and business favors, we hav
in the past endeavored to show OF
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-04-11
COUNCIL name DE-
PARTNENT HEADS
NEW CITY ADMINISTRATION RE-
TAINS CITY CLERK AND CITY
ATTORNEY.
MAYOR SELECTS THE POLICE
BONDS FOR OFFICIALS FIXED
AND PLANS FOR THE
YEARS WORK.

The old city administration passed
out of existence very quietly at eight
o'clock on Tuesday evening when AL
dermen John Brown, George O'Gara,
James Jenkins and Charles Perlin-
son completed their terms as alder
men and adjourned to council sine
die after cleaning up limited amount
of routine business hanging over.
The last piece of important Business
transacted by the old council was to
instruct the city attorney to defend
the action filed against the city to
set aside the result of the election
whereby the saloons were voted out
of business.
Messrs. Brown, O'Gara and Jenkins
have served as aldermen for a num-
Der of years while Mr.. Parkinson
came onto the board about three
years ago. All have served the city
faithfully; they retired from public
service of their own free will and
accord.
The new councilmen, Thomas Sulli-
van, II. S. Halverson and George
Bergman took their oath of office
and slipped into their new positions
with ease. Under the new charter the
board of aldermen consists of five
members. Messrs. Alex Jameson and
Gunther Hillerud with the three nam
ed above complete the council roster.
Mayor A. J. DuBeau, who was re-
elected for a two year term at the
recent election met with the new
council. The new charter provides
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-04-11
VETS CONTEST DRY VICTORY

and evening next week to allow farm
ers and other in the Sixth district an
opportunity to make their subscrip-
lions. The allotment of each man will
be on file at the Glib rooms. The sub
committeeman under Mr.. Dubois for
the drive are:
Sank Centre City-$60,000.
A. j. DuBeau.
H. w. Rice.
V. G. Wedge.
Sherman Strong.
M. D. Aygarn. "
AshIey-$30,000.
B. Deters.
A. D. Carpenter.
R. B. Kinsella.
Frank Kinse1la.
Tom Lynch.
Rayond TOwnsihp-$26,O00.
Paul Domke.
Dennis Egan.
Joseph Imdieke.
Frank Esler.
H. B. Deters.
Getty Township-$31,000.
Alex Botz.
. Chas. Kimmer.
Tony Van Beck.
Theo. Wiener.
John Allen.
Alvin Lamb.
Sank Centre TOwnship-$27,000
Henry j. Bergman.
Frank Unger.
Harry Hooper.
Geo. Grundman.
Last Friday Chairman Ladner sent
the following strong letter to each of
the committeeman in the county:
"Twelve months ago President VIII
son announced to the people of Am
erica that we were at war. In twelve
short months we have:
RAISED and equipped an army and
transported hundreds of thousands of
soldiers to the fighting lines of
France. We are proud of this record
but OUR work is just started. Don't
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-04-11
Training Camps for Students
High School Boys to Be Giuen Great
Opportunity this Summer

This district quota will be desig-
mated from the applications filed now.
In order to give the training to as
many boys as possible,t the training has
been divided into four camps of two
weeks each. Three hundred boys will
be in each camp. The boys will have
to provide themselves with khaki uni
forms, the same as boy scouts, and
will pay their railroad fares both ways
and $1.0O day for their subsistence.
The first camp open June 18th and
ends on July LIST. The second camp is
from July LIST to July 18th, the third
from July 18th to 18th, and the
fourth from July 10Th to August 18th.
The preliminary two weeks camp
from June Sd to June 18th for the
benefit of public school teachers and
physical instructors will give special
interval training to 300 men TO be
designated by the boards of education
of their respective cities or districts.
The men who take the training will
have the benefit of the most up to
date military instructions in their
special department of teaching and
will be equipped to give their classes
the full benefit of the course. Appli-
cations for this preliminary camp
should also be made to Mr.. G. Hill
erud and should be filed Immediately.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-04-11
MRS. BILLMEYER DEAD.

Mrs. Johanna Billeyer, died Thurs
day, April 4, 1913, at the farm home
of her SON at the age of 90 years.
Funeral service were conducted Sat
urday afternoon from the Church Of
Our Lady of the Angels, the Rev. FIR.
Fearon officiating. Interment was in
the Irish Catholic cemetery. Mrs.
BilImeyer was born in Germany. She
came several years ago from Illinois
to Sank Centre where she has been
living with her SON, Frank Billmeyer
on the farm known as the Lockehd
place. Her health had been falling for
some time.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-04-11

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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-04-11
PERsHING CABLES APPEAL.

every dollar subscribed to the
third Liberty Loan is dollar invested
in American manhood" General Per-
shing cabled. Every dollar subscribed
as the result of seldenial means part
nership in the hardships and risks of
our men in the trenches. Every dollar
subscribed will confirm the determin-
alton of our people at home to stand
by its army to victorious end.
"An overwhelming subscription to
the third Liberty Loan will be pa
triotic expression in the ability of our
nation to maintain all we hold dear
in civilization"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-04-11

contest thereof, for the, purpose of hav-
ing the entire matter examined into
and investigated by the district court
Of this county.
Dated this 4th day of April 1913.
George A. Tanner,
G. K. Foslein.
James B. Ormond, Attorney for
Contestants, Morris, Mimi.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-04-11

Miss Bernice johnson left Friday
for Minneapolis where she was the
guest of friends over the week end.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-21
PRESS COMMENT.
FREEDOM OF THE SEAS.

The United States went to war with
Germany over the freedom of the seas.
That was the vital issue between the two
nations. Had the Imperial German Govern
ment respected the rule OF visit and
search; had ii refrained from employing
its submarines in ruthless attacks on
merchant ships, enemy and neutral alike;
had it respected the rights of non-com-
batants to life and property, no legitimate
cause of war would have existed.
From the day that the Lusitaha was
sunk until the day that the President APP
peared before Congress to urge dcclara-
ton of war against the Imperial German
Government, our controversies with the
Junker autocracy all turned on the free-
dom of the seas.
Now that the war has been won, now
that Germany has been defeated and
Prussian militarism has been obliterated
we are told by Senator Knox, Theodore
Roosevelt and other distinguished Re
publicans that the freedom OF the seas has
no place in the peace conference or In
the peace treaty. The one issue that VIC
must not deal with and the one principle
which w must not assert are the issue and
the principle on which we W mt 10 war.
1t Is a.s If certain emnentl statesmen at
the close of the Civil War had solemnly
declared that slavery and secession were no
concern whatever of tho American people.
Not being distinguished Republican,
the London Times is unable TO take the
advanced position held by the knoxes
and the Rooscvclts. The most influential
of all British newspapers is more than
willing to conccde that the United States
is not British colony and that 1t has
rights on the seas both in peace and war
which deserve consideration and respect.
The legal correspondent of the Times
goes so far as to insist that ''the law of the
past has been the same in both countries.
The prize courts in England and America
have followed the same rule. This agree
ment may be continued if there Is rec
ognition of the facts as they are, among
which are the unique position OF England,
and the scattered. fragmentary Character
of her empire.
That is the view Of most thoughtful
Engllshmcn, who desire a complete agree
ment with the United States on this ques
tion and arc wise enough to foresce that ii
such an agr mcnt Is not reached, serious
and needless differences are bound to
arise in the future between the two
countrics.-Ncw York World.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-21

work and a majority Of their trained
nurses 70 H. Mrs Phillips character
lzes the work Of these wonen as re-
markable
During the epidemic Of influenza,
orr public health nursing system re-
ported twice as many cases as we're rc-
ported from the average for the citv.
But with double the hurnber Of cases
20 discovered we had only half IS many
deaths as any corresponding section
of the city
The public health, nurses have Of
course, representatives in the occupa-
tional council. and their intimate knowl-
edge Of conditions among the people
render them among the most valuable
members OF that body
The Social Unit plan mas been IN oper-
alton for less than year, and even
yet all possible lines OF cooperation have
not been worked out. II is too early
70 say whether the idea has been IS
successful as prophesied by its pres
jectoYs: but il is certain that some phaso-
have worked out even beyond expecta-
tIons
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-21

exists. In square contest between
Mann and Gillett, the latter, in all
probability, would be defeated, notwith-
standing he is in many respects the better
man, much better fitted for an efficient
discharge Of the duties of the Office.
But there is probability that the
Republican opposition to Mann, now SO
manifest, may result in bringing out other
aspirants to the Republican caucus nomi-
nation for Speaker. 1t is apparent that
a great deal of Republican sentiment is
afraid of the "old gang" rule that would
be established by the domination of the
Senate by Penrose and the election of
Mann as Speaker of the House. One or
more Republican aspirants might pre-
vent the nomination of Mann on the first
ballot, and if he failed to win on the start,
his defeat would be highly probable. But
even in that event, Gillett's selection
would not be assured. Some Republican
member from the West or Middle West
Probably would be chosen.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-21
HONOR THE UNIFORM.

The glee with which few discharged
soldiers wearing the uniform during the
specified period subsequent TO their dis
charge from the service, have hailed the
opportunity to ignore passing officers by
emitting the customary salute finds no
response in the breast of thousand mem
bers of the Tank Corps whose demoboli-
zation was begun at an Eastern canton
ment the other day. These men left
camp with new unwritten law, adopted
Of their own volition, to the effect that
so long as they continue to wear the Army
uniform they will conduct themselves
according to Army standards. That is
10 say. they will salute commissioned
officers as usual. II seems to go without
saving that the salute will be returned.
These men seem TO have c4Ight the
right spirit Of both the uniform and the
salute Whether or not they fought, they
share in the glory Of the achievement of
the Army, which was due IN no small
measure TO military discipline, and If they
are proud Of their fellow-soldiers they
ought To retain wholesome respect for
themselves. The 'new idea of the Tank
Corps men is splendid demonstration
Of the morale Of Americans. 1t ls far more
likely 10 win sympathy than the petty
avoidance of military courtesy through
refuge in d techmcallty Portland
Oregon ian
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-21
THE WAR CORRESPONDENTS.

Praise from Sir Douglas Haig. who
does not talk about his own achievements,
the soldier without fear and without
reproach one OF the great leaders IN the
world war. may well he cherished In a
farewell interview with tho newspaper
CORRESPONDENTS of the allied and neutral
nations ut Cologne on MoEday the british
Ficld Marshal gave them credit for quail
ties of service, efficiency and loyalty
which they would never have ciaunej
for themselves: | know that YOU have
displayed untlrlng energy and contempt
for danger in following tho troops IN all
their offensive actions. know that you
have done your utmost 10 give accurate
and complete information 10 the public
through the great journals you represent.
1t was impossible to do more than you
gentlemen have done.
The American correspondents, Sir Doug
las Haig testified had written fairly and
generously about the behavior oi British
soldiers in battle and they the cor
respondents be said. had q large share
in producing the mutual esteem which
now exists between the two countries.
And the British commander showed that
he possessed both sympathy and vision
when he said, after observing that IN no
previous war had the relations between
the army and the press been 50 harmonious
Perhaps that Is one reason why we are
at this moment standing on tins bridge
over the Rhine.
The power Of the press has never been 50
triumphantiy manifested as in this war OF
the side Of the Western Allies, and it was
the highest wisdom TO permit corresponds
ents TO accompany the armies and write
freely, but within legitimate censorship
bounds, about the operation of the troops.
A democratic war with muff1ed press
would have been incornprehcnsible. The
correspondents forged link OF comrade-
ship between the soldiers Of the Allies b.
writing truthfully about their campaigns,
and faith in the triumph OF the common
cause never failed. The correspondents
did not violate the trust reposed in them.
SIR Douglas Haigs appreciation reflects
the judgment Of all competent observers.
New York Times
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-21
JUST FOLKS
By Edgnr A. Cues.
CHRISTMAS.


Peace reigns upon the earth once more
And bells of Christmas ring again.
Joy dwcIls within each humble door
And love, cf all, Is king again.
Out of the fields of strife and pain
Comes childish laughter once again.
The living smile and are content.
The dead arc happy IN their rest,
For God and man their strength was
spent.
Once more the world is at its test,
All rlen return to gentler ways.
Each age shall know its Christmas days.
The heartache and the suffering pass,
a holy calm consoles the earth,
The lover smiles upon the lass.
And age may know its mellow mrth-
Fond hands now deck the Christmas
tree:
From hate and strife the world is free.
The child shall grow through happy
years
The bov shall he glorious man.
Though life brings sorrow with its tears,
War shall not mar the Masters plan.
The bloodshed and the suffering cease.
Each age shall know the JOY of peace.
Oh Happiest Christmas since the time,
Within a stable Christ was born
And first the bells beg to chime
The songs OF peace that glorious morn
God reigns in heaven, and once again
He has redeemed the lives of men.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-21
MILLION WORKERS NEEDED.

A preliminary survey of the industrial
situation made by the Department OF
Labor shows that at the present moment
about 100000 additional workers are
needed in factories, on the farms and on
the railroads Of the country. If this IS
an accurate inWex TO the situation, there
will be comparatively little difficulty in
getting the returning soldier settled III
comfortable and remunerative employ
ment and meeting the problems of re-
construction presented by the advent OF
peace.
II is the opinion Of expert business men
that the United States is upon the verge
of a great industrial boom, one which vii
grow gradually rs the demands for Ameri-
can goods multiply and the factories are
diverted from war to peace production
That boom has scarcely begun, and yet
ii is reported that there is room for 900
900 more workers. From this it may be
assumed that when industry gets into It's
normal stride the demand for men will
increase accordingly. Apparently the fear
that great numbers of worlmen in the
factories would be displaced by soldiers
and thus create an oyerplus of labor in,
certain lines is not we'll founded 1t
seems more likely that there will be work
for all Washington Post.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-21
THE EVENING SMILE.
CONSIDERABLY SOFTENED.
This war is dreadfnI !"

This war is dreadful !"
so it is replied Mr. Dubwaite
1'but it has made better neighbor
out Of me =
How is that"
''The young man who used to prae-
tice on the cornet morning, noon and
night IN a hall bedroom across the street
has been decorated Tor gallantry IN
France II he ever comes home and wants
10 resume practicing | won't say a word. :
: Birmingham Age Herald
"Do you know, | saw the Aurora
Borealis the other night for The FIRST
time = Did you my dear? Was 1t a
good show?"-Judge.
Mrs. SpendalI looking up from news
paper r)-''Whats sinking fund, Arthur"
MIR Spendall (fercely)-"Aiine isr'-
Buffalo Express.
Flatbush- your parro. talk
much?' Bensonhurst- He repeats every
thing my wife says" oh docs he talk
as much as tha % Yonkers Statesman.
why don't you like to play cards
with the colonel Because he forces
the other players always to make some
thing tr1mps He seems to have got that
overseas idea that they shall not pass
Baltimore American.
eve don't understand some oi the
things YOU said in that speech of yours.
said the constituent Then, replied
Senator Sorghum, gently YOU sho uld not
find fault with me What you do not
thoroughly understand you cannot in
telligently disapproyc Of Washington
Star
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-21
Rally TO the Red Cross.

The Red Cross campaign for an enIarg-
cd membership that shall include every
body throughout the country is drawing
to close Monday night will witness
the final rally and disclose the general
results.
In Delaware, especially in Wilmington,
the campaign has been going on finely.
But it might have been even better.
However, there is time left for a grand
closing rally, and the opportunity should
not be neglected Many Of our people
have responded in the most encouraging
manner, but there are others who have
not yet come TO the mark and attested
their admiration for the work OF this
great organization by enrolling them
selves as active, sympathetic members.
These should be reached and brought
into line by Monday night.
This drive is different from previous
Red Cross campaigns. It is not for money
contributions. II is only for membership.
The Red Cross desires that all the people
become associated with it, as an incentive
and support TO its noble purposes. IT
costs ONLY one dollar to become member
Of the Red Cross, and only one dollar a
wear TO continue membership indefinite
~.
So come forward, all ye who have not
yet done so, and join the Red Cross
Plank down your dollar and secure but
ton and the Red Cross stamps 1t win
make you feel infinitely better to do this.