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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-11-07
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Carl Schwanke transacted business
at Sank Centre Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harsh of Osakis were
in town Saturday on business.
Henry Phelps was Sank Centre
visitor between trains Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Toilet Johnson visit
ed friends here Sunday evening.
R. N. Smith transacted business be-
tween trains at Sank Centre Tuesday.
Leo Bentfeld was down to Sank
Centre on business one day this week.
Fred Moehring was Sank Centre
visitor on business one day this week.
Drs. Meyer and Gilkensen of Osakis
were in town on professional business
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Konczak are
visiting their daughter at Devils Lake
this week.
Andrew Radermacher, Joe Pischke
and Joe Cans were Sank Centre visi-
tors on Friday.
H. J. and A. B. Bentfeld visited
relatives in New Munich and Freeport
two days this week.
Albert Rothe and August Schwanke
and families of English Grove visited
at the Opitz home here Sunday.
Joe Bentfeld of st. Paul was in
town on business and looking after
his farm interests, one day this week
Jonas Didier left the first of the
week for Chicago, ILL.,, where he is
visiting relatives at present for few
days.
M. ]. Faber of Chicago, ILL.,, visited
at the Jonas and John Didier homes
leaving for Minneapolis the first OF
the week.
M. F. Miller and Mrs. Lemke were
in town Saturday evening in the mat
ter of the United War Workers Cam
paign.
Harriet Erwin accompanied by he1
cousin, Vera Jameson of Sank Cen
tire visited at the Wagner home two
days this week.
John Hector visited Roseau. and
Northern Minnesota points this week
looking after his farming interests in
that part of the state.
John Kramer shipped three car
loads of stock to the South St. Paul
markets from this station Tuesday
for the Farmers Equity Society.
The Red Cross held their meeting
Wednesday with little better attend
ance than usual and it is hoped that
no wthe rush on the farms is over
that meetings will continue to in
crease in attendance. -
Mrs. Ed Gallagher and children OF
Wolf Point, Mont, came down Friday
for few weeks visit with her par
ents at the George Moore home north
of town.
Mrs. Cans received the sad news
that her son Fred, student at ST.
Johns University of Collegeville.
MINI. died at that place Monday
morning of influenza. The news of
Fred's death was great shock to his
many friends in this community
where he was so we'll and favorably
known, having resided here since
childhood, and the sorrowing relatives
have the deepest sympathy of all.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-11-07
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS top

Ray Kircher, who was very sick
with pneumonia, is recovering nicely
School closed in Dist. Fl last week
on account of so many people being
sick. .
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Coyle Were out
last Sunday to see Mrs. Coyle's mo-
Their.
Mrs. Frank Martin, who has been
on the sick list, has improved so she
is up and around again.
S. Christie had the cement floor put
in his barn last week and Christ
Schultz is now painting the barn.
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SUSSEX, RIVAL
OF SALISBURY
Georgetown Lawyer An
nounces Candidacy for
United States Senate
has been. CHAIRMAN OF
COUNTY several YEARS

james NJ. Tunnel. OF GEORGETOWN,
town. chairman Of the Sussex county
Democratic committee, has announced
himself as a candidate for that party's
nomination for United states senator
Mr.. Tunnel, who is a lawyer, Is the
FIRST Democrat formally 10 announce his
candidacy against Senator Willard Sauls-
bury, who is a candidate for renomina-
ton
Il Is reported that one other candi-
date at least may announce himself for
the Senatorship within a few days.
Since Senator salisbury made his
speech at the s0-called Victory dinner"
OF Democrats In this city. three weeks
ago. in which he characterized some or
those opposed to him as political prus-
slams" there has been considerable talk
among Democrats OF opposition TO SEN
atOr Saulsbury's denomination. Many
Democrats feel that Senator salisbury
went considerably too far in his "pollti-
cal prussian" talk and has hurt himself
by il, and would also hamper the party
II it should approve OF such talk by re-
nominating him. Some Democrats fear
the Salisbury speech viii prove the
same kind OF a boomerang as Vice
President Marshall's did in Wisconsin.
Mr. Tunnel for many years, has
been an ardent supporter Of Senator
Salisbury and has been looked upon as
the head OF the Salisbury organization
in Sussex county. He and his friends
will make a fight 30 secure the support
OF the sixty votes OF Sussex county In
the Democratic convention against
Senator salisbury There is no cannon
flaging OF the dissatisfaction among
Democrats In Sussex county over the
way In which Senator Salisbury has
handled the patronage. The latest Demo.
crat Of influence reported TO have lined
+ up against Senator Salisbury In thal
county, Is samuel Jt Furnass. o
/ Bethel, former State Senator and for
mer deputy United State Marshal
Mr.. Tunnel sent out the following
Continued on Page sixteen)
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Contingent Called to Fort Slocum for
Military Training Is Given Patriotic
Farewell. Carpenter, Called, Pleads
for Exemption for Children's Sake
and Gets Last Minute Release. Little
sDan" Farren in Line
MAYOR HEADS PARADE:
COMFORTS FER THE BOYS

Headed by the First Infantry Band
and accompanied by Mayor Lawson and
officials OF the local exemption boards,
flfty-six Wilmington men and thirty-one
from the State outside Of Wilmington,
called to the cOlors under orders from
Provost Marshal General Cr0wder,
marched to French street station this
morning, where they boarded special
coaches attached TO the Colonial EX-
press, for New Rochelle, n. y. The men
arrived there at o'clock this after
noon and after a march Of one mile,
will arrive at Fort Slocum, n. Y.
Today's send-on 10 the conscripts
was equal TO any previous demonstra-
tions accorded the thousands Of men
who have left this state for the various
army camps and forts.
The feature OF today's parade was the
appearance in line of Daniel J. Farren,
Jr. the 4-year-old son OF Daniel j. Far
ren, chairman of Local Board No. 3.
The little fellow marched with The men
who left here last week and since then
he has been waiting anXiously for to-
days send-Of. The presence OF the lad,
aitired in a natiy sailors uniform, ere
atod much favorable comment.
Officials of Ne. board were worried
for awhile this morning for fear that
30 would b9 necessary TO use force TO
compel one Of the men 10 go with the
contingent This man. Harry Carpen-
ter, a guard at the DUPONT plant at Car
noys Point. aged % years, supports two
children-a boy. aged 2, and girl, aged
years-at the Home. for Friendless and
Destitute Children. OF Riverve,y. Car
penter also had an aged mother. Ho
claimed on his questiounaire that DE
was their support. The claim was dis
Evening journal., 1918-05-01
S. B. F0ARD DIES
AT AGE OF IA
to THE EVENING JOURNAL

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
MIDDLETONN, Del May samuel
B. Foard. one OF Middletowns most es-
teemed citizens. died in Baltimore. Md,
yesterday after having been there sew
eral weeks for treatment. He was "a
years old Mr. F0ard was the oldest
son Of Richard T. and Susan jefferson
Foard. who were well-known residents
Of Bohemia Manor, and lived at the
Foard homestead. near St. Augustine.
from his birth until he grew 10 man
hood. when he removed 10 Chester
town. In 1890. Mr. Foard. with his
family. removed 10 Middlet0wn. and
and had been engaged in the grain
business with his son. under the lrm
name Of s B. Foard and Son. for many
years He has been a members OF St.
Anne's p. r. church and the funeral
services will be In charge Of the Rev.
Percy l.. Donaghay Mr.. Foard leaves
a widow. one son, Julian II. Foard, and
daughter, Miss Susan Jefferson
Foard
The funeral will be held at the Foard
home. on Cass street, on Friday morn
ing at a o'clock, with interment at
the cemetery at st. Augustine P. e.
church.
Evening journal., 1918-05-01
NEGRO NEAR FIRE
At RISK OF LIFE
Pushes Burning Auto Away
From $50 Gallon Gas
oline Tank
PROBABLY AVERTED
ELSMERE HORROR

Risking his life in blazing gasoline, a
Negro whose name was not learned,
proved himself a hero late yesterday af-
ternoon when an automobile owned by
Charles Schneckenburger Of Oak Grove,
caught fire while standing alongside a
tank Of $50 gallons Of gasoline in front
OF the Lyman grocery store at Elsmcre.
The automobile caught fire from a
spark.
The Negro pushed it away from the
gasoline tank. Had the tank on the ma
chine exploded the flames. no doubt
would have cnveloped the Negro and
communicated the flames TO the frame
structure nearby.
The machine was occupied by the
owner and his son at the time. and they
jumped from the blazing car. The ma
chine WIS badly wrecked The entire
body being consumed in the fire.
Evening journal., 1918-05-01
WORKERS SCALDED
BY Escaping STEAM
Locomotive Backs Car Into
Blumenthal Co. Engine
Room, Smashing Pipes
VICTIMS SAID TO
BE RECOVERING

A terrific crash, accompanied by
white clouds Of steam. threw the em-
ployes Of the F. Blumenthal Company
morocco manufactures at Front and
Monroe streets into a near-panic short
Is before A o'clock this morning. For
a moment the workers and the neigh
borhOOd thought the whole plant was
going up in an explosion The main
supply pipe for steam burst without
warning. scalding two men, James
Bouldon OF No COS Tatnall street,
fireman, and George Russell Of No 303
Seventh avenue, a gateman, and cutting
Off the power so that the entire plant
had TO shut down for the time being
Mr. Boulden. who was the worse
hurt Of the two. was taken TO the
Homeopathic Hospital where he was
reported at noon 90 be resting COM
fortahly, and his condition was not
thought TO be serious. Mr.. Russell
was taken 10 the Delaware Hospital.
His condition Is also reported TO be
good
The factory buildings were not in
iured by the bursting Of the pipe, and
repair work was begun Immediately.
The plant will be open for work as
usual tomorrow morning. The locomo-
tive backed a coal car into the companys
engine room. causing the explosion. The
officials OF the company refused this
morning TO make any statement con-
cerning the explosion.
There was great anxiety felt on the
part Of people who had relatives work
ing in the plant and who heard the eX-
plosion, fearing that there had been
loss OF life. and FOR a while wild stories
went the rounds Of the neighborhood OF
many men carried ont 10 ambulances
and in a dying condition. The two men
who were injured were able 70 walk
TO the ambulance
Evening journal., 1918-05-01
COUNTY ASSESSMENT
TOTAL Sl32,13O,SO9
WiImington'S Assessment
More Than Two-thirdS
Of Entire County
BRANDYWINE AND
CHRISTIANA SOAR

After working steadily since last July
in preparing the assessment Of prop
eriy Of the county. the New Castle
County Board Of Assessment submitted
TO the Levy Court this morning It's fig
ures showing the assessment under the
new full-value plan in every hundred
OF the county for county taxation pur-
poses.
As shown by the report submitted
today the assessment OF real and per
sonal property totals. 1892. .i3O,S09; dog
tax. 81 ,6665O and oapitation tax. $685.
so.
This is an increase OF s42.20S. .6M in
the assessed value OF real and personal
property in the entire county
The increase in assessment in Whining
ton alone for county purposes is s22.-
96iii2. The total assessment for VIII
Continued on Page Seven)
Evening journal., 1918-05-01
AUSTRIAN rulers
TO MEET KAISER
Future of Ukraine ard Bal
kans May Be Subject Of
Conference
YOUTH WHOSE BULLET
STARTED WAR, DEAD
Bv the United Press

BY the United Press
ZURICH. May emperor Carl. For
eign Minister Burian and their STATS
arc going TO German headquarters 90
confer with the Kaiser, according 10
advices received from Austrian sources
today.
The greatest importance Is attached
to the conference. 10 IS believed the
future Of Ukraine and the Balkans VIII
be discussed.
THE HAGUE May i.-Gabroel Prin-
cipc. whose assassination of the Aus
train Archduke Francis Ferdinand at
saraievo. was one Of the causes OF the
great war, died Tuesday OF tuberculosis
at the fortress of Thereinstadl near
Prague, it was learned here today.
Principe. then a youth OF IS. shot
the Archduke and his morganaiic wife
the Duches Of Hapsburg, on the main
street OF Saraievo, Bosnia on the morn
ing OF June %, 1914 He used an auto
matte pistol, firing into the royal auto
mobile as it passed. The Archduke WAS
shot through the head and the Duchess
through the throat The shooting close
~ followed another attempt at assassi-
nation A bomb was thrown into the
/ Archduke's automobile. but he vardod
It on with his arm and 10 ffll under
the machine following
The assassination resulted in an Aus.
trian ultlmalum TO Serbia which wa.
accused OF insiigaling the plot. Befort
Serbia could reply the general mobili-
zations Of the European armies began
Evening journal., 1918-05-01
HOLD TWO FOR
ALLEGED H0LD-UP

John Vandegrift, Charles pennell, John
Mitchell and John Smith were jointly
before Judge Churchman in
Municipal Court this morning with
highway robbery Horace Johnson told
the court that he had been with the
men yesterday drinking. Last night,
johnson said, he came out Of a saloon
at Second and Shipley, and when on
the sidewalk, he alleged, all the de-
PENDANTS except smith struck and ohoked
him and took the greater part Of $50
from his pockets.
Oficer Devenny testified that he ar
rested the men and saw them strike
Johnson
After Judge Churchman heard all the
evidence he dismissed pennell and held
the other two defendants for trial In
$1,000 each.
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allowed the board having found that
Carpenter does not live with his wife at
No. 1902 Market street
This morning when Carpenter appear
ed at The old Court House TO have his
case further reviewed by the local ex-
emntion board. he was accompanied by
the two small children, which he had
taken from the home. Carpenter told
officials Of the board and newspaper
representatives that he would rather
take forty years in jail then leave his
children and 90 into the army.
Carpenter. who is a MilmingtOnian.
served three years In Company ", First
Delaware Infantry and was with those
troops on the Mexican border shortly
before the men were 10 leave today
the officials OF the board informed Car
penter that his case had been held up.
while a furthr Investigation was made.
Carperier left the building With his two
small children just as the call for the
men 20 assemble was issued.
The men who LETT here today formed
in king street, the right resting on
Tenth street and with their band. they
marched down Market street TO Front.
10 French street station The men Of
budiuf Nus. anu carried large Dan
ners IN the colors Of the boards. while
every man wore on his coat lapel the
ribbons designating what boards they
were from Those from Board No. 3
did not march with the others. how
ever. walking 10 the railroad station
in groups. They were checked up AZ
the railroad station by officials. how
ever
Tie send-off accorded the men as they
marched down Market street was ful
CONTINUED on Page Sixteen)
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TO URGE Speed UP
OF ship BUILDING
Shipping Board Officials
Here Tonight TO Present
Government Plan
FILENE, COLBY AT
MONDAY LUNCHEON

George Gray, chairman Of the local
War Shipping Committee, viii preside
at a public meeting in the Hotel du-
Pont at o'clock this evening, when
Bainbridge Colby, member OF The
United States War Shipping Board, and
Edward A. Filene. chairman OF the War
Shipping Committee Of the National
Chamber OF Commerce viii discuss with
WilmingtOnians the methods and i'm
portance Of speeding up the construc-
tion OF ships In aid OF the governments
war program. AT men in Wilmington
who are interested in advancing the
interests Of their government. and es-
pccially employers OF skilled labor or
skilled executives are urged 10 attend
The present critical aspect of the war
renders imperative the utmost contribu-
tion OF men and materials from the
United states toward the common
cause. and the extent OF this contribu-
tion depends entirely on the ship tom
mage available, since no amount OF men
or munitions can be OF practical use
unless they can be transported 10 the
scene OF action 70 is for this reason
that the National Chamber OF Com
merce and its local organizations have
been moving every possible effort to
insure shipyards having FIRST call upon
the service Of skilled labor and trained
executives everywhere That ships are
built.
Commissioner Colby. Chairman Filene
and other distinguished men who are
endeavoring 90 organize this movement
arrived here at 1922 O'Clock This morn
ing over the Pcnnsybania railroad. and
were entertained 40 luncheon at the
Hotter dupont boy The Chamber Of Com
merce and the War shipping Committee
of Wilmington district.
Evening journal., 1918-05-01
.S293 FOR TOBACCO
FUND FROM SHOW
Speakman Minstrels Bring
In Substantial Sum
Tor Smokes"
REQUESTS THAT 1T
BE REPEATED SOON

The successful performance Of the
speakman minstrel and vaudeville at
the New Century Club on April 20, adds
s293 TO the Our Boys in France Tobacco
Fund. This represents the entire re-
ceipts less the necessary expenses Of
giving the entertainment. Those fortu-
nate enough to witness the perform
ance were unanimous in their opinion
that they had seen one OF the best
amateur entertainments ever given in
Wilmington. Several hundred persons
were unable 10 get into the crowded
house and were turned away uisap-
pointed
The members Of the organization are
almost entirely employees Of the speak
man supply and pipe Company ana a
great deal Of the entertainment was
original
So pleasod were those who witnessed
the performance that many requests
have already been received by the man
aqement and a repetition OF the show
NAV be given in the near future. Of
0cials and directors 81 the organization
follow. Homer C.. Boozer, manager and
director: Joe HaverbecA stage manager
and director; Joe Carlin, assistant stage
manager and director; y. p. McClees,
Ir. secretary, treasurer and director;
g r. Rhodes, property man and direc-
Tor. Elmer Cox director; Tohn Berg
sirom. musical director; Harvey VII
uams. wardrobe manager; ~ " Gem
nell. director; J. Fraser diNctor; j.
Lougbridge, stage carpenter and diroc-
tor. Percy Solomon, director.
The following contribution ne the
tobacco fund is ACKNOWLEDGED
Previously acknowledged ....- .si2i25
Proceeds OF Spcakman Minstrel
and Vaudeville ............... 2g%OO
r..., 90 doto .sf.3i7. q
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BISHOP LEWIS AT
STEWARDS MEETING

The district stewards OF Wilmington
district OF the Wilmington NJ. f. Con-
ference. win have their annual meeting
at Asbury Church on Tuesday morning
next.
Bishop Lewis will attend the meeting
OF the stewards and at night will ad-
dress a public meeting in Grace church.
Evening journal., 1918-05-01
Halted Before Ypres and Her
Before Amiens, Boche Sounds
Out Strength of Southern
Positions On Western FrOsH
Thrust atNoyon May Indica
Drive There
AND FRENCH
ARE MORE CONFIDENT

The entire western battlefront quiet yesterday,
following the defeat inflicted the Germans m
the Flanders assault Monday.
Field Marshal Haig, N his official report last night,
said that except for local fighting al different points
there has been infantry action today" He added that
further reports confirm the fact that the enemy losses
were very heavy m his unsuccessful attack yesterday
The French, IN successful counter attack near
Locre, Monday night took 81 prisoners.
A violent bombardment, IN the region Of Hangard
En-Ssnterre south Of the Somme yesterday reported
by the French War Office. A German attack
pulsed in the Noyon sector.
The German War Office admitted the recaptre Of
Locre BY the French, and claimed the capture of British
trenches north of Voomezeele and Vertzbaat
Artillery activity N the KENNEL region continued
throughout the day, Berlin said.
Evening journal., 1918-05-01
my ANOTHER BOND


We must not fail TO give full support
10 ,he government in this hour OF its
greatest need. To make the Third
Liberty Loan an assured success
BUY ANOTHER BOND
One million dollars a day for the four
remaining days OF this week and the
Third Liberty Loan campaign will be a
success.
That Is the amount that must be sub
scribed by Wilmingtonians and residents
OF New Castle county II the maximum
amount needed In this effort Is to be
raised
According TO lOdays returns there are
1925 more subscribers needed and over
four millions OF dollars, but with the
handsome total sold yesterday, the
workers are optimistic that strainine
every effort. the goal which would
place Wilmington. the county and Stat
. the TOP of ihl column may be at
tanned.
II anyone doubted that the people o.
Wilmington are with the loan, an tha
Continued From First Pagel
Evening journal., 1918-05-01
MEMORIAL DAY PLANS.

Az a meeting Of the joint Memorial
Day Committee OF the Grand Army Of
he Republic last night Departmental
Commander James p. Alexander was
appointed grand marshal for the Me-
mortal Day Parade. Details OF the cele-
bralion were discussed. An invitation
or the Rev. Joseph Y. Irwin, pastor Of
Delaware Avenue Baptist Church, to
attend services at that church on Me
noral day sunday, May 26, was ac-
cOted.
Evening journal., 1918-05-01
AMERICAN AVIATORS DOWN BOCHE
PLANE AFTER THRILLING FIGHT

and nrd The Americans pursued the
albatross over The enemy lines. nrl1r
several hundred rounds The German
machine suddenly dived 90 earth.
srouins namr and smoke
The Nmceicans by this time were
dying so low ihat their planes vcr-
struck be- bullets nrcd by German in
fanirymen, bu' the, returned safely n
Inc American lines.
H0li. whose home Is IN ColfaS Iowa
was formerly a member OF The la
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By The United Press

By The United Press.
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY ~
FRANCE, April 31-Cap,ain Norman
Hall and Eddie R.ckc1backer. American
aviators. yesterday divided .he honor
OF destroying q Boche plane over the
German lines.
Each modcslly gives the other entire
credit FOR the feat.
The German nllno. am aihatross, was
sighted about o'clock no me evening
at a height OF $50 meters
As the two Amc~icaTs arose 20 tho
attack the enemy machine opened nrc
Evening journal., 1918-05-01
WIIIIAM c,INAMFF man.

William McNamee faiher Of MIS-.
Edwin Young, OF No 925 Shallcross
avenue. died suddenly at Hampton. Va
on Monday. The funeral will be held
from the home of Mrs. Young tomor-
row morning. High mass will be said
at Sacred Hearth Catholic church, and
intcrment in Cathedral cemetery.