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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1919-12-11
FUEL SITUATION
SERIOUS HERE
DEALERS HAVING DIFFICULTY
IN HANDLING SOFT COAL
SITUATION
PLANTS MAY CLOSE DOWN
MILLING COMPANY AND WATER
AND LIGHT PLANT HAVING
TROUBLE
The fuel situation in Sank centr

The fuel situation in Sank Centre
is very serious.
The shortage in soft coal here may
result in general shutdown of man.
ufacturing institutions, and unless re-
lief is forthcoming within the next
week, there is a probability that the
city will be left without water and
light service.
At the plant of the Central Mime
sofa Milling Company, the situation is
dangerous. William Parker, manager
of the plant, announced Sunday that
unless he could receive supply of
coal this week his plant would neces-
sarily have to be shut down. And in
all probability would be closed down
before the end of the present week.
A fuel shortage at the city water
and light plant is reported and may
make trouble, before the end of next
week
Monday morning, it was stated at
the plant that the pumping house only
had three day supply of fuel and
that the plant itself had only weeks
supply of coal in it's bunkers.
A shortage there will mean the clos
ing out of the water and light supply
very soon unless a remedy can be
found.
Sank Centre coal dealers too, are
facing a crisis this week. Many of
them complain of a shortage of soft
coal while Herman Hagen, of the
Farmers Shipping Association stated
Monday morning that his difficulty
lay in receiving and delivering his
hard coal orders.
Under recent ruling of the Fuel
Administration dealers are only. per-
mitted to sell one weeks supply of
soft coal. A consumer with weeks
supply of fuel on hand may not re-
plenish his supply.
G.. w. Steiner of the Steiner Lum-
Der Company in an interview Satur-
day said that his company had re-
ceived but two cars of ten car or
der of soft coal and that there was no
telling when the balance would be re-
ceived. He said that his concern was
having little trouble in receiving hard
coal and coke, but that present restric-
lions made the soft coal situation hard
to take care Of
HI. G. Wakefield of the Borgerding
Lumber Company and John Hansen of
the Hillerud Company both said that
they were experiencing trouble in get
ting releases of soft coal for delivery
but that so far as they knew their
customers were not experiencing
much trouble from the fuel situation
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1919-12-11

the court for years gave way to weep
ing, as did many of the jurors anC
even Attorney Epstein and the court
Mr.. Schwab said. Saturday was q
hard day for the directors. There
were long hours Of waiting for the
verdict to be returned. The pail thai
was cast over downtown ST. CLOUD
Saturday afternoon and early evening
was only marker for what had oc-
Cured in federal court. Court attach
es of long standing, Judge Lands
Attorney Epstein and the jurors came
out and shook hands heartily with
the st. Cloud men.
at is stated that Mr.. Pandolfo will
appear week from today before
Judge Lands on the motion of his
attorney for dismissal of the case. If
this is denied a motion for a new trial
will be argued. In the event this is
granted later date will be set. In
the event the motion for new trial
is denied an appeal to the circuit
court of appeals will be taken and il
will require probably six months to
get the matter before that body.
"The officials and directors who
were acquitted are:
Charles d. Schwab, Peter Thiel-
man, G. E. Hansomb, bankers, Hugh
Evans, wholesale grocer; II. C. Erwin,
Jr., flour miller; Fred Schilplin, pub
Usher; Charles S. Bunnell, real es-
tate dealer; Charles F. Ladner, vice
president; John Barritt, secretary, all
of st. Cloud; Norman A. Street and
George Heidmon, Chicago patent at
torneys, and H. S.. Wigle of Spokane,
former vice president and a stock
salesman"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1919-12-11
RETURN FROM ST. PAUL

Miss Corene Schroeder and Louise
Bergman returned Saturday from
st. Paul, where they attended short
course at the Horticulture building at
the Farm School. This was the prize
awarded the girls last fall at the
State Fair, having won in the canning
contest. While in the capitol city the
girls were escorted through the cap
itol which was very interesting.
Miss Idella Jenc was the other
member of the team, but was unable
to attend because of illness.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1919-12-11
MRS. O.. H. DooLITTLE DEAD.

Mrs. o. H. Doolittle, former resi-
dent, died at her home in Lake City,
Mimi, Tuesday morning, Dec. 8,
1919, at Z o'clock, after an illness
extending over several months with
cancer. Mr.. and Mrs. Doolittle left
Sank Centre about two years ago and
have been making their home at Lake
City for some time. The deceased is
survived by her husband and three
children. The funeral was held at
Lake City this Thursday afternoon.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1919-12-11
Train SERVICE
SHOT To PIECES
FUEL SHORTAGE MAGISTRATES
M OBLIGATION OF ALL Ex-
listing SCHEDULES
PROBABLE ONLY TEMPORARY
NO. A, EAST BOUND ON GREAT
NORTHERN ONLY TRAIN
TAKEN OFF HERE

Sank Centre has lost only one train
as result of the general discontinue
ence OF service caused by the coal
shortage condition which has i'm
paired shipping conditions all over
Minnesota this week.
The only change made here on Mon
day was the taking off of train No.
which arrives at z p. M, over the
Great Northern from the west.
1t was announced on Monday that
there had been no change on the Nor
thern Pacific over the branch
Train service out of Melrose suf-
fered more than did Sank Centre.
Trains Nos. and 6 from Melrose
to st. Paul We're taken off Sunday,
night. Both of these were locals and
their service was great accommoda-
ton to travellers in this vicinity.
Word was received here Monday
evening that the Great Northernn had
made arrangements to have train No.
80, the flyer that passes thru here at
4:35 a. M, make the stops that train
No. had been making. This change
in program will to some extent ease
the passenger service situation be-
tween Sank Centre and st. Paul.
st. Cloud lost seven trains. The
st. Cloud Jounral-Pres of Saturday
said:
Train service over both the Great
Northern and the Northern Pacific
lines. operating through st. Cloud,
will be greatly reduced on Monday.
The following are the trains to be
temporarily Discontinued:
Great Northern
Nos. and 6, locals between Mel
rose and st. Paul.
Nos. Al and AZ, locals between ST..
Cloud and Sandstone.
No. a, coast train, from Barnes
vile to st. Paul, through st. Cloud at
8:27 p. m.
Nos. Z and 8, Winnipeg flyers, will
do local work between Melrose and st.
Paul.
No. II, local arriving at st. Cloud
from st. Paul at 1885 M, leaving
st. Paul at sos, will run on special
orders. Because of the discontinuance
of other trains the demands on this
train will be so heavy that it is ex-
pect to be unable to run on schedule
time.
Northern Pacific
No. 1, North Coast Limited, going
west at 80 p. m.
No. 2, going east at 5:35 a. m.
According to information received
today, the diversion Of coal from the
lake ports to points east and south
of Minnesota, has been discontinued.
A message received from Congress
man Knutson states "R. FL. Ashton,
Chicago regional director, advises
that no coal originally intended for
Northwest is being diverted to points
south.-Knutson."
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1919-12-11

DIR. and Mrs. E. j. Lewis left Tues
day for Washington, d. c. where they
will spend several weeks with their
'tson, Sinclair Lewis, who is spending
he winter in the capitol city. The
plans of DIR. and Mrs. Lewis is not
complete, but they expect to be gone
all winter. Mr.. and Mrs. G. W.
Roberts are occupying their home
during their absence.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1919-12-11
STORY HOUR.

On Saturday, Dec. Is, story
hour will be given at the Public Ii
brary by Miss Dola Grundman. The
story hour work at the library will
be in charge of the students of the
Normal training department of the
public. schools. All young children
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1919-12-11
MODERNIZE EOUIPMENT

The Lee-G ingery Company have
recently added modern hearse to
their undertaking equipment. The
vehicle has white chassis with a
dark gray body, and presents very
attractive appearance.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1919-12-11

Mrs. Clara Pangburn and daughter
Viola returned TUESDAY from Cloquet
where they had been visiting the
past several days.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1919-12-11

Mrs. Boyd Littlefeld and children
arrived Monday from Dickinson, N.
D. for few days visit with Mrs. j.
&c. West, after which they will leave
for a visit with the lady's parents at
Little Falls.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1919-12-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Davis spent the
week end with Mr.. and Mrs. Max
Harris at Morris.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-11
CHINA'S PRESIDENT
FREES MEN'SL|PS
Telegraphs His Peace Dele
gates to DivuIge Japan'S
Secret Treaties.
INTRIGUING is CHARGED
By WILLIAM r. GILES
tabl@gram TO The Evening Star and
Chicago Daily News. Copyright. 1919.

PEkING. China. February 1.-THE
president has telesraphed TO the Chi
nese delegates in Paris that they have
the greatest freedom in carrying out
their plenipotentiary powers and are
permitted to divulge the twenty -one
Japanese demands and other secret
treaties as they deem fit. He believes
that China must approach the foreign
powers with complete frankness, not
only as regards secret treaties, but
thina's weakness. mistakes and the
she has to overcome. He
congratulates the dele gates on the
stand they have taken.
This attitude on the part of the
president arouses the strongest oppo-
sition by the pro-Japanese party.
which is encouraged by the japanese,
who have agents in every government
department. The Chinese diplomatic
commission, which was recently
formed and is composed of Japanese
sympathizers, has advised the presi-
dent to withdraw the present Chinese
delegates and replace them with Chi
mas foremost scholar. LANG Chi
Chao. and other officials accompany
ing him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-11
SEEK TOLEARN STATUS OF
100000, 900 RELIEF FUND
Presidents APPROVAL of Appropria-
tion for Famine Sufferers in Eu-
rope Not Yet Received.

Question has arisen as to when the
act of Congress appropriating $780,
O00. 600 for the purchase OF food for
the relief of the famine-stricken peo-
pie of Europe will go into effect. The
act was passed about two weeks ago
and forwarded by courier to President
Wilson at Paris. As the bill was pass
ed at his earnest solicitation, there is
no doubt that he will approve 1t with
out delay. SO far no word mas reach
ed here of it's approval, but action Is
looked for today or tomorrow. The
document then will be forwarded to
this city for record and preservation
at the Department of state.
1t is the general belief here that the
President will authorize Mr.. Hoover,
the food administrator, now in or near
Paris, to institute the necessary relief
measures at once without regard to
the possible attitude.>of the Treasury
tofhctplss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-11
STRIKE IN SEATTLE
Is APPARENTLY OVER
Soldiers and Special Policemen Will
Continue on Duty to Pro-
tect Property.

SEATTLE. Wash, February IL
The general strike in Seattle was to
all appearances over early today, al
though it was not to end officially
Until IL o'clock noon. Street car sys-
TENS and other public utilities were
operated to their normal capacity.
The official hour for ending the
strike was fixed yesterday afternoon
by the general strike committee. The
strike committee asked that all work
ers remain out until that hour
Striking street car men who re-
turned to their cars Sunday remained
at their posts. Others did the same
On the other hand. musicians and
stage hands at downtown theaters
after, returning to their work, went
out again last night.
The general strike was called in
sympathy with the strike of 25O0O
metal trades workers. The metal
workers still are out seeking higher
wages.
Soldiers remain to protect the city
and hundreds of special policemen
will continue on their beats and in
reserve until Mayor Ole Hanson and
Army oficials determine that possible
danger to property or to Seattle -citi-
zens has passed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-11
Knew of Intriguing.

II was known before Liang Chi
Chao left that he was working in the
interest of Japan and that the Japa-
nese relied upon him and his party to
influence the Chinese delegates in the
interest of Japan and persuade them
not to divulge secret agreements and
other transactions.
The foreign minister on being in
terpellated by the house of repre-
sentatives admitted that the Japanese
minister Obata. had tried to force
the foreign Office to instruct the peace
delegates to cease their activities
against Japan, threatening that un-
less they did SO Japan would retain
Using Tao and would take free ac-
tion in Shantung province.
! Other reports are that the Japanese
minister stated that Japan had l.
900, 900 men and a large navy which
could be ready at a moments notice,
thus intimating military interven-
ton.
All the newspapers are against the
latest japanese attempt to dominate
China. and even pro-Japanese jour
nails admit that great blunder has
been committed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-11
MOVE TO PROTECT U. S.
MEN IN MEXICO

Action by the Senate foreign rela-
tionS committee toward protecting
American lives and property in Mex
leo was proposed in resolution in
troduced today by Senator Lewis Of
Illinois and referred TO the committee
Charges that under the Carrauza gov
ernment Mexican officials have mur-
dered Americans and are confiscating
their property were recited in MIR
Lewis resolution.
1t proposes that the foreign rela-
tions committee make an investigation
of the charges. through the State De-
partment and other sources. and, if
the charges are sustained, recommend
to the Senate any measures which it
may deem necessary to protect Ameri-
sran life and property in the southern
capuhltex
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-11
SPEAK IN LEAGUES SUPPORT.
Prominent Men to Address Gre1t
Lakes Congress Today.

CHICAGO, February 11.-Speakers
of national prominence were on thA
program today for the second day's
session of the great lakes congress
of the League to Enforce Peace The
meeting here is the third in series
of nine which will be held in the
United States within the next sixty
days for the purpose of arousing pub
lie interest in the subject and giving
organized support to the permanent
peace plans of President Wilson
Included in the list of speakers to-
day were Henry Morgenthau. former
ambassador to Turkey; DR.. Charles =.
Brown. Yale; Mrs Phillip North
Moore, president American Council OF
Women: DIR. William p. Berrell, chair
man of the national committee on
churches and moral aims of the war,
Herbert Houston, New York. and for
mer President Taft
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-11
BASS GOES WITH COMM IN,
Correspondent of The Star or With
Poland investigators.
BY Paul SCOTT MOWRER

By PAUL SCOIT MOWRER.
Cablegram to The Evening Star and
Chicago Daily News. Copyright, 1919.
PARIS, February 11.-John F. Bass,
one of the correspondents of The
Evening Star at the peace conference.
has been appointed the official press
representative attached to the allied
mission for the investigation of
Poland The mission. the American
members of which are Brig. Gen.
Francis J. Herman. Prof. Robert Ford
and Capt. Ewall. Gen. Kernan's aid
left Paris Sunday night on the first
express since the war to run direct
ro Warsaw. The train passes through
Zurich. Prague and Linz. and was due
to arrive in Warsaw early this morn
::r...
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-11
Will Remain Here on
Return Long Enough
to Sign Bills.
WILL NOT ABANDON
PEACE CONFERENCE
Intends to Give Personal Atten-
ton to Supreme Execu-
tive Council.

BY the Associated Press.
PARIS, February 11.-Evidence of
President Wilson'S intention not TO
abandon the peace conference upon
the ratification of the society of ma
tions plan was found in the disclosure
today that he plans to return from
Washington to Paris by March Is.
This Involves SO brief stay at
signing of bills during the closing
hours of Congress. 1t is understood
that Mr.. Wilson intends to give per-
sonal attention in Paris to the work
of the supreme executive council,
which promises to be the most impor-
tSnt Feature of the peace conference
after the disposal of the society of
nations.
Interesting developments in the
work of the supreme council OF the
peace conference are expected today.
The draft of the plan for "A society of
nations will be before the commission
for the second reading and IL is prob
able that it will be prepared for action
by a plenary session of the conference
late in the week. Unanimity continues
to prevail that the commissions report
will be adopted
Work for Economic Committee.
The supreme war council. although
hearing the claims of Belgian dele
gates in support of the French view
that their country should be protected
until on the same footing as Germany.
is expected TO refer this matter to an
economic committee. 1t is now evident
that the supreme war council will be
relieved entirely OF this question,
which Is regarded as an economic
rsnther than military question. -
The supreme economic council,
which Is about to be organized, Is ex-
pected to consider French and Bel
CLAN proposals that Essen and other
German Industrial towns should be oc-
cupied to prevent the manufacture of
H1unitions and arms. This is ques-
tion which bears on the ability OF
Germany to pay heavy indemnities
through products of industry and 1t
is the American view that the sup
preston of Germany's munition pro-
duction can be as well assured by a
system of authorized inspection by
entente agents. This would permit
German industries to continue with
safety to the allies.
Favor Cash Indemnities.
The French and Belgian plea that
they should be permitted to recoup
Their enormous losses by the destruction
OF their industrial plants through the
stoppage of German Industries until
France and Belgium have been re-
habilitated is met by the American view.
which is shared by the British. that
such losses should be reimbursed by
cash indemnities from Germany within
q reasonable time The supreme eco
ponnic council can regulate the distribu-
ton Of raw materials between coun-
tries so as TO insure France and Bel
gium OF a proper advantage over Ger
many and prevent the latter from gain
ing tbs worlds markets.
Once Invested of its economic features
arrangements for an extension of the
military armistice can be quickly COM
pieted-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-11
Hun Troops Flee From Bolsheviki.

COPENHAGEN. February 10.-The
German troops in Wfndau. IN cour-
land on the Baltic sea. 1ed in panic
when the bolsheviki took the city
last week. according to Berlin dis
patches today. Twenty-eight civilians
in Windau were killed by the tnvAd-
srs. who continued advancing a6eI.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-11
LITTLE TROUBLE AT BUTTE.
Only Minor Disturbances Reported
as Due to Strike.
,v the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press 49,.
BUTTE. Mont. February u.-only'
minor disturbances were reported tes
day by the police and military on
duty here because of strike befnG
called by two unions as a protest
against a recent reduction IN the
miners wages of 81 a day and for the
abolishment. of the system of employ.
ment used at the mines 81
The entire police force has been
placed on continuous duty for the
time being and the military is being
held ready for any emergency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-11
War Threatened if Secret
Treaties of the Nations
Are Revealed.
CHINESE ARE RELYING
ON PEACE CONFERENCE
Fear United States and British
Must Give All Their Time to
European Situation.
Rr the Associated press

BY the Associated Press.
Japan's attitude toward China in the
peace conference is causing grave APP
prehension among the representatives
of the other associated powers.
According to official diplomatic In
formation reaching here, Japan vir-
tually has threatened war if Chin
makes public secret treaties between
the two countries and fails to carry
out an agreement to make Japan the
successor of Germany in rights. prop
erty and concessions held by Germany
at the outbreak of the European war.
Relies on Conference. "a
China is relying on the peace cen-
ference, where her delegates are said
to have made an excellent impressiQn,
and is seeking support from the
United States and Great Britain.
Advices from the orient through
diplomatic channels say American
Minister Reinsch at Peking. seekinD
to reassure the Chinese foreign min.
lister with statement of the friend :.
ship of the United States governs
ment, was told frankly that the for
eign minister did not see how at this
time the United States or Great Brit
ain could divert their attention to the
orient when the European situauon
demanded so much attention. sssl.
Copies of Treaties Stolen.
When the Cninese peace oeiegSteY
arrived IN Paris. the lnformation no3
aNailao PIE oisctoSes. tney iepor.eo tn1<
tneir copies OF the secret treates w.
stoien from tnsIr -odssaee wniiS tney
were passins throueh Japan anu Con- Co-
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out iheir pur pose OF making e"oEA
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