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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-08-15
CITY OF STONES AND SAINTS
Old Spanish Stronghold Of Avila Has
Long Been Known by That
Peculiar Cognomen.

Avila is an ancient Spanish strong
hold now known as the city of stones
and saints. The stones are prominent
enough in the high wall, broken by cir
cular towers, which surrounds the city
and in the past kept out undesirable
visitors. Some people say, however
that the term stones refers to the
stone pigs which decorate the city in
unexpected places. No spot is too
sacred for these roughly carved pigs,
which fact recalls the tradition that
when paganism> ruled in Avila these
grotesque animals were themselves OBJ
jects Of veneration. But today they
provoke only jests in spite Of their at
titudes of naughty aloofness.
The saint part of the stones and
saints epithet is adequately represent
ed by Santa Teresa, the most beloved
saint Of Spain, who spent most of her
life in Avila. Santa Teresa started
her career of saintliness at seven
years of age, when she tried to get
herself martyred by the Moors outside
the CITY Walls. oAe was uelSrreu
from achieving this at the critical mo-
ment by her relatives. Later, tradition
states, she was transported to heaven
and given instructions on building and
running convent, after which she re-
turned to earth and spent the rest of
her life carrying out the celestial or
ders, and thereby winning the lore of
the people. -. - s.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-08-15

G. F. Macdonald of the st. Cloud
Times for As years, passed away Satur-
day evening at his home at St. Cloud,
following an attack Of cerebral hemor-
rahge ten days previous, at an age of
rs years. G. F. Macdonald was a big
man, a type of the courageous pioneer
who laid broad and deep the founda-
tions of Minnesota. Always strong
partisan, he became strong and in
fluential factor in tho affairs of his par
ty. He made the st, Cloud Times one
Of the great papers Of the state. He
was loyal to his city, his county and his
state. His loyalty to his country he
proved upon the battle field and his con-
slant efforts for civic Righteousness. He
was hard hitter, but generous and
high minded. Few have ever welded a
more trenchant pen, but the words of
praise and appreciation came from it
more readily than those of criticism
Minnesota has lost one Of it's foremost
citizens.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-08-15
RAIL CORRUPTION CHARGED
Brotherhoods Lay Allegations Before
Committee of Congress.

Brotherhoods Lay Allegations Before
Committee of Congress.
Washington, Aug. 13.-z-The railroad
brotherhoods, through their counsel,
Glenn E. Plumb, laid before the house
interstate commerce committee their
charges of corruption in, the manage
ment of the railroads under private
control. The. charges were that many
of the great railway systems had been
plundered systematically by the tinan-
cial. interests and that the railroads
illegally held millions of acres of pub
lie lands,
Eighteen representative railroads Of
the country, the brotherhood attorney
asserted, issued stock aggregating
$450,414,000 between 1900 and 1910 as
bonuses. These same railroads, he
further charged, were controlled in
whole or in part by the Morgan inter-
ests, the Rockefeller interests and the
Gould interests
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-08-15

congress upon t1os question: OF tne h19h
cost Of living. This address covered
prac tically ell phases Of the situation
and met with the unanimous approval
not only of the country at large but Of
Congress as we'll! There was but one
criticism offered by Republican mem
bers Of the house and the Senate of the
suggestions made by him, to the effect
that no permanent arrangement could
be made until the matter of the peace
treaty was definitely settled. The u. s.
Senate-like every other aggregation
of Individuals Or profiteers- perfect
~ willing that others shall be censured
or regulated, but no censure, regula-
ton or advice must be rendered them.
It will be remembered that commencing
with March 18th Republican senators
and representatives demanded that the
President call Congress in special ses-
sion for the purpose of dealing with
local economic conditions. They insist
ed that upon Congress, and not upon
the Executive, devolved the duty Of
negotiating legislation for the stabili-
zation of American commerce and iv-
ing conditions. On May Is, Congress
met upon call of the President. For
nearly three months that body has been
in session and has given beautiful ex-
hibition of pigmies rolling political pea
nuts. Their entire time, outside Of
passing appropriation measures made
necessary by the Republican flibuster
Of the regular session, has been devoted
to efforts Of putting the President in
the hole politically. No effort has been
made to stabilize business conditions,
or to place the country upon firm fin
ancial and commercial basis. It was
necessary that the President appear
before them and make suggestions as to
what steps were necessary, what laws
should be passed, and how they should
be applied in order to prevent an I'M
minent calamity. AS matter Of fact,
Congress has demonstrated that with
out the guiding hand Of the President
it is not even workable rubber
stamp.'' In his address on Friday,
President Wilson covered the ground
thoroughly; in brief, he paid attention
to retailers, wholesalers, manufac-
turers, employers and employees. He out
lined what additional laws were nee
essary, and laid stress upon the fact
that strikes in the labor world would
only make matters worse and those who
soug ht to employ threats or coersion
were only preparing their own destruc-
ton. It was a magnificent address,
which helped to more thoroughly es-
tablish the prestige Of President Will
son, not only in America, but through
out the world. Also it has served only
to emphasize the lack of any cohesive
plans Of the Republicans in power to
further the interests Of the country up
on their initiative. It is possible that
the Senate, when Senator Cummins
wrote the President for the purpose OF
passing to him the ''buck' which they
so happily affirmed he had attempted to
pass to them, made the mistake OF their
political careers.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-08-15

Republican leaders in Congress,
though their memories appear to be
rather short, ought not to assume that
the people have forgot the despotic
and reactionary tactics which they pun
ished eight years ago by driving Can
non and Aldrich and their retinue from
power. Czarism is less popular now
than it was in 1912.
Speaker Gillett seems to have learn
ed little from the history Of the last de-
cade. He is turning back to the prac-
tees, as his party also is reverting to
the standards, Of an age that is gone.
The Democrats gave the people full
share in the government, and there will
be no tolerance for the cabal or individ-
ual that attempts to substitute the sway
of person or Of a group for popular
rule.
Whether Mr.. Gillett's ruthless denial
of former Speaker Clark's right to be
heard in behalf Of the country was
prompted by pique at the wrecking Of
plans for adjournment of the House Of
Representatives, or whether it was in
spired by the hope of preventing an in
quiry into the cost of living is immater-
ial. It was bad taste and poor policy. It
was a resurgence of all that began by
defeating the popular will and ended by
overthrowing the Republican machine
only little time since. i IL !. :. :.,,..:
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-08-15
u. S. Aviation Department Urged
4. by croweIl Mission as De-
veIopment Plan. !
WOULD SAVE INDUSTRY 4 d!
Held to Be on Wane Since. End of
War-ProposaI Applies TO Com.
merciaI as Well az Military i
and Naval Efforts.

Washington, Aug. 13-Concentra-
ton of the air activities of the United
States, civilian, naval and military,
within the direction of a single gov
ernmental agency with an official
holding place in the Presidents cabi-
net at the head, is recommended by
the special American mission, headed
by Assistant Secretary of War Crowell,
which has been studying aircraft de-
velopments in Europe. =.
Secretary Baker disapproved Of the
recommendation for department of
aviation, holding that the mission
has, in my judgment, gone too far in
suggesting q single centralized air
service"
The proposed department Of avia.
ton, the mission asserted in it's report,
should be charged with full RESPONSE
bility for placing and maintaining our
country in the front rank among ma
lions in the development and utiliza-
ton of aircraft for the national Sc
curity and in the advancement of civil
aerial transportation and communica.
ton arts.''
Baker Gives Dissenting View.
In disagreeing with this feature OF
the report, Mr.. Baker said:
Army and navy aviators are spe.
cialists in the art; both the airplanes
and the pilots needed are of a differ.
ent type from those needed in civilian
undertakings. A separation of the air
service from tho army or the navy
would require coordination of their
activities in time of war, whereas eff.
fectiveness in military operation rests
upon the concentration and singleness
of authority, command and purpose"
The report of the mission, which is
divided into three parts, dealing with
general organization, commercial de-
velopment and technical development,
is based on studies made in England,
France and Italy.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-08-15
FOOD CROPS ARE HARD HIT

Drought and Pests Bring Sharp De-
creases in July.
Washington, Aug. 9.-With living
costs soaring, the nations principal
food crops showed sharp decreases
during July, resulting from droughts
and pests over much of the growing
area.
Wheat production fell off 221, 900, 900
bushels during the month, according to
the forecast of the Department Of
Agriculture; corn showed a reduction
of 27,O00,000 bushels; oats, 137,000,000;
barley, 100000 bushels, and white
potatoes, $4,000 900 bushels. Rice
alone of all the crops showed an
increase.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-08-15
SENATE .DEC0RUM IS UPSET
Unusual Demonstration in Connection:
With League Debate.

WITT League 0eUdtS.
Washington, Aug. 13.-The tradi-
tional decorum of senate procedure
was upset by an unusual demonstra-
ton Of approval from the galleries
following an address by Senator
Lodge of Massachusetts,, chairman Of
the foreign relations committee, as
sailing provisions of the league of ma
tons covenant.
For more than minute the gallery
spectators applauded and cheered in
violation of senate rules, and then
when order had been restored, they
interrupted with bowls and Kisses a.
speech by Senator Williams, Demo-
crat, Mississippi, in reply to Mr..
Lodge.
In spite of admonition from the
chair, there were more Kisses Minis
gled with applause, when Senator
Hitchcock, Democrat, Nebraska, Sec
onded Senator Williams speech.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-08-15
49,4ss Americans Killed in Action.

49,498 Americans Killed in Action.
Washington, Aug. 13.-Final casual@
ty reports from the central records Of
flee of the American Expeditionary
Forces in France made public by the,
War department, gave the total battle
deaths as 49,498, total wounded 205, 500
and prisoners 4,480. Recent correc-
lions in the list of missing have re-
sduced the number to only 127 Names.
as compared with 264,000 for France
and 121, 900 for England. To July Il
the army had reported 149,433 cases,
Of disabled soldiers to the War Risk
Insurance bureau. 5ES 15 I. Y
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-08-15

'tLeave it to Little Falls to get
around an obstacle.' Words heard by
a local man uttered by stranger at
Glenwood. The remark was due to the
fact that local men had driven over to
Glenwood with their cars to get the
Gopher Gunner band, so that they
would be here in time for the parade
the next morning, the regular train ser
vice not bringing them here until too
late. There is a great deal Of signif-
canoe in the remark. It means "Little
Falls makes good.'' And this was
again proven in the way the home-com-
ing celebration was put on.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-08-15
Chicago Plans to Sue Car Lines.

Chicago, Aug. 9.-While city ,attor.
neys prepared to file suits against the
surface lines for annulment Of con-
tract under which they agreed in 1907
to charge only scent fare, the street
cars and elevated lines charged 2
cents more than previously. The new
fares-7 cents on the surface lines
and 8 on the elevated-went into eff
feet by authority Of the state utilities
commission The new fares were
made necessary, the board held, BY
increases IN. wages Of II cents an hour
granted after the tour-day strike.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-08-15

Red Wing Eagle: While there ism It
any League of Nations as yet, the flag,
or ensign for the same, has already been
chosen. The ensign adopted for the
League Of Nations has three, broad hor-
izontal stripes, the top and bottom be
ing white and the center blue. 1t is
really the flag representing the letter
"J' in the international code-which
is the universal language of the sea-
with the colors reversed. The design
was selected principally because it
clashes in no way with any existing ma
tional flag.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-08-15

The tripartite plan of railroad con-
troll, now before congress, will serve to
bring out the real facts about govern
ment operation, about which so much
dust has been thrown. The facts, are
that the railroads were saved from go
ing to pieces by being taken over. The
government let the professional railroad
men continue operating, backed them in
every way, and guaranteed the stock
holders a regular dividend, and it in
spite of all this there is a deficit, it is
fair to presume that if left in private
Ehands, they would have all been in the
hands Of receivers. No one expects
those who believed the railroad wreck
ers and looters should control the
roads, to feel differently about it, but
other folks, who think it is time the
great arteries Of commerce were con-
trolled by the people, have another
opinion. A significant thing is that the
railroad brotherhoods, the most conser-
vative unions in this country, have
come to the conclusion that the old or
der is gonc forever.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-08-15
TO TRY KAISER IN LONDON

London, Aug. 1.-The Allies have
not altered their decision to hold the
trial of the former German emperor
in London, Andrew Bonar Law, gov
eminent leader; announced in the
house of commons. He said no action
in the matter could be taken until
the German peace treaty is ratified.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-08-15
EXTRA SESSION IS CALLED,

Governor Burnquist Summon Law
t.. makers to Meet Sept. 8.
i!
st. Paul, Aug. 1.-THE special ses-
sion of the state legislature, called for
September 8, will last about eight
days, Governor Burnquist said, pro-
vided committees arrange at once for
hearings on legislation to be consid-
cred and draft bills ready for action
when both houses convene.
If the work for the session is not
ready on time, however, Governor
Burnquist and other state officials
said the legislature would last a
month.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-08-15
ANDREW CARNEGIE is DEAD

Final illness Was Matter Of But a
~. Few Days.
:: Lenox, Mass, Aug. 12.-In his great
mansion overlooking lake in the
beautiful Berkshire, where he sought
seclusion when bodily infrmity over
took him and his mind was saddened
by the entrance of his country into
the war, Andrew Carnegie, millionaire
philanthropist, died. Although he had
been in feeble, health for more than
two years, his final illness was brief
a matter of days. A severe cold de-
veloped quickly into bronchial pneu-
monia, the aged patient lapsed into
unconsciousness and the end came as
though it was but the beginning of
deeper Sleep
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-08-15

One thing is quite evident-that the
republican and democratic parties Of
this state, if they expect to get any
where-have got to have candidates
that stand for something real and plat
forms that are more than words. The
bourbon element never learns, and there
are still MANY of them, but this is a
different world than it was in 1914.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-08-15

A "plain citizen' is given the edi-
torial page Of the Pioneer Press to an
nounce that America is not supposed to
guarantee standards of living for every
one. Which is the purest bunk. A ma
tion which allows the underfed, under
nourished child to grow us, which per-
mits child labor in many states, which
allows the profteer to flourish, needs to
see that there are proper standards Of
living, and that includes more than
food
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-08-15
Latest Substitute for Kaiser.

Paris, Aug. 9.-Paris newspapers an
nounce that Baron Burt Won Lersner,
head of the German mission at Yer
sailles, has transmitted to the SUI
preme council of the peace conference
a letter from General Won Falkenhayn,
former German chief Of staff, in which
the latter claimed responsibility as
war minister and head Of the general
staff for all military acts by Germany
while he was in power. General Won
Falkenhayn offers himself to the AL
lies in place of former Emperor
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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-08-15
OTHER NATIONS MUST AFFIRM

Senators Stand Against Reservation
Without Their Acceptance.
Washington, Aug. 8.-A determine
ton to stand against any reservations
to the peace treaty which do not spe-
officially require acceptance by the
other powers before the United States
enters the league of nations was
voiced in senate debate by Republican
leaders,.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-08-15

A fire prevention congress will be
held in St. Paul September Is. Dele
gates from all over the state are ex-
pectcd to be present. A number Of the
best men in the country will be on
the program,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-08-15

The state meeting of the Women IS
Federation to be held here in September
is likely to be a jubilee meeting as well
as Victory meeting, as the legislature
will probably meet before that time and
ratify the suffrage amendment.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-08-15
Lansing Says Japanese Pact
With Allies Was Not Men,
toned by lshii. -.
FURTHER TESTIMONY
ealfour and Reading Kept Silent On
Agreement Which Was Not
Known Until Peace Ne
gotiations Began. ~

Washington, Aug. 49, Viscount
1shii, former Japanese ambassador to
the United States, kept from Secre-
tary of State Lansing the fact that
Japan had secret treaties with the
Allies for division of Chinese territory
captured from Germany, Mr.. Lansing
said in his testimony on the treaty.
Arthur Balfour and Lord Reading
also kept silent about Britain's secret
treaty with Japan when they were in
this country, he said, and he never
knew of the secret agreements until
February, 1919, after the peace nego-
tiations began in Paris.
Senator POmerene, Democrat, Ohio,
asked if China had any knowledge of
the negotiations leading up to the Ian
sing-Ishii agreement.
mot until it was negotiated Mr..
Lansing replied.
Senator Pomerene asked when
China noted exceptions to the agree
ment and Mr.. Lansing said he never
understood China had taken excep-
lions, but later had made a declara-
tion."
Mr.. Lansing added that he did not
regard the Lansing-Ishii agreement as
absolutely binding" upon the United
States, but rather as an agreement
similar to the Root-Takahira and
other understandings"
Didn't Know Of Recommendations
Replying to Senator New, Republi-
can, Indiana, Mr.. Lansing said he had
no knowledge of any. recommends
lions made by the navy general board
regarding agreements between the
powers for disposition of German ter
ritory in the Pacific, but he thought
there was some In connection with
Pacific cables.
Original Draft Different.
Washington, Aug. 1.-THE original
American draft of the league Of ma
tons covenant, sent to the foreign
relations committee by President Will
son, contains several provisions wide
ly differing from the league covenant
as adopted at Paris.
The American plan contained no
provision for withdrawal from men,
bership and made no reference to the
Monroe Doctrine. It also contained
provision not finally accepted under
which the league would inquire into
the feasibility of abolishing compul-
sorry military service"
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-08-15
U. S. SALES CAUSE PRICE CUT
Retailers Feel Effects of Distribution
of Army Food.

Washington, Aug. 12.-Retail food
merchants are beginning to feel the
effects of the distribution of surplus
foodstuffs by the War department, it
was indicated, when the department
announced officially that certain foods
were being readjusted ITO make them
accord with reductions which have &C.
Cured (since August - in the retail
market on similar commodities of like
grade.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-08-15

The st. Cloud Times was G. F. Mac
donald and G. F. Macdonald was the St.
Cloud Times. The Times will pass to
able hands, but the fearless old editor
will long be remembered.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-08-15

Note in another article what the Ma
tional Guardsman association; compos-
ed of men who fought across the seas,
thinks of compulsory military training.
Their idea, however, is no different than
that of the great majority Of the other
returned soldiers, if expressions gener-
ally heard are any barometer.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-08-15

Prohibiting tobacco is very differ
ent matter from prohibiting liquor. Bet
ter enforce the laws as to minors and
let the big proposition alone.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-08-15
SEIZE WESTERN HUNGARY

RoQnt affairs I axe POSSESSION TO Com.
bat Communism. - ,:..f.~
Vienna, Aug. 13.-The general staff
of the Roumanian forces of occupation,
according to reports from Bucharest
has decided to occupy Stuhlweissen-
burg, the capital of the county of the
same name IS miles southwest of:
Budapest. The Roumanians, the report
adds, also will take possession Of
other towns and districts in western
Hungary, ito combat communism
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-08-15

LeSueur Leader-Democrat A balky
horse and bucking auto are about as
poor investments as it is possible to
make, outside of little Texas oil Land
stock.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-08-15

Folks who had the quantitative the:
DRY Of money in 1896 can easily say
these days-I told you so.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-08-15

An extra session. of the legislature
will soon be upon us. What will the
harvest be?
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-08-15
FRIDAY, AUGUST Is, 1919

Seed Corn Time-September 1920.
Save seed corn. 1t will grow for you
next year.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-08-15

Americanizing with understanding,
with sympathy, and with friendliness,
will get results quicker than club.