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Morris tribune., 1919-12-12

assemble in any considerable num-
bers to interfere with such meeting
arc guilty of violation of law. One
of these laws is as follows:
Wherever three or more persons
shall assemble with intent
l. To commit any unlawful act
by force:
2. To carry out any purposes in
such manner as to disturb the
public peace; or,
3. Being assembled, shall attempt
or threaten any act tending toward
breach of the peace, or an injury
to persons or property, or any unlaw-
full act
Such an assemble is unlawful, and
every person participating therein
by his presence, aid, or instigation
shall be guilty of a misdemeanor."
The Sheriff of any county is re-
quired to use his best efforts to pre-
vent any act towards a breach of
the peace, and to prevent the inter-
ference with the holdings of meet
ings, the purpose of which is lawful.
The duty of the Sehriff is a deli
cate one, but not uncertain in its
character HE MUST PRESERVE
THE PEACE. That which disturbs
the peace must be prevented, but the
exercise Of legitimate freedom of
speech is not a disturbance of the
peace, and any attempt to prevent,
I by force, the exercise Of the freedom
of speech, is a violation of the law.
I may add that ANY MEETING
THE TENDENCY OF WHICH IS TO
Morris tribune., 1919-12-12

the Tabernacle, and put out all
stoves as it was decided that it was
q fre-trap. At this time there we're
III the building about twenty-five or
thirty young people of the Methodist
Sunday School Glass, having an
oyster supper prior to the regular
Aldrich meeting. /, however, had no
trouble in explaining to the police
that they must not interfere with
the Tabernacle meetings as long as
they were peacefully conducted, and
that l was there to see that there was
no disturbance, upon which the po-
lice and the City Attorney left the
hall. And, there was one of the larg-
est gatherings of that kind ever held
in Morris in a Tabernacle, and no
disturbance whatever that 1 could
see. Thanking you for your timely
notice by telegram, I am yours re-
spectfully,
Frank A. Zahl,
Sheriff Of Stevens County
On December 9Th, 1919, I received
the following letter from the At
torney Generals Office:
State of Minnesota,
Legal Department,
St. Paul,
December 6, 1919.
Mr.. Frank A. Zahl,
Sheriff,
Morris, Minnesota.
Dear Sir:
I thank you for your favor of De-
cember 3rd. AS stated in my tele-
gram, this Office was not and is not
familiar with the conditions which
apparently caused local controversy
in your city.
I congratulate you on being sue
cessful in preserving order and pre-
venting any breach of the peace.
Very truly yours,
Egbert S. Oakley,
Assistant Attorney General.
IL order that the public may fully
understand the law and order under
which I acted, hereby quote an ex-
tract of notice sent to all County
Directors, Sheriffs, County Attorneys
and all Peace Officers in Minnesota,
Said letter being addressed to Hon.
J. A. A. Burnquist, Governor of Min
nesota, and signed by Lyndon A.
Smith, Attorney General, the ex-
tract follows:
The burden of proof that the
addresses at a meeting are to be out
side the pale of constitutional rights
is primarily upon the persons who
! question the right Of those who are
about to hold a meeting to do so.
A legitimate meeting must not be in
terrupted. There are laws forbid
ding such interruption. Those who
Morris tribune., 1919-12-12

CREATE OR PROMOTE DIsLOYAL-
TY TO THE UNITED STATES IN
TIME OF WAR, SHOULD NOT BE
TOLERATED. ~ =
The above sets out the correspond
ence between my office and the Office
of the Attorney General, and 1 will
at all times discharge the duties of
Sheriff as see them, without fear or
favor to none.
l wish to thank the Deputies ap-
pointed from the Sheriff's Office for
the gentlemanly, as we'll as fearless
manner in which they conducted
themselves.
Very truly yours,
Frank A. Zahl,
Sheriff, Stevens County,
adv. State of Minnesota.
Morris tribune., 1919-12-12
Thomas Enlists in Marines

The friends of James Thomas of
this city would be interested to know
that he has enlisted in the United
States Marine Corps, and was given
thirty day furlough which he is
spending at his home here, upon ex-
piration of which he will be trans
ferred to Mare Island, Cal
Mr.. Thomas was accepted for en-
listment at st. Paul, and passed a
highly satisfactory examination.
Upon expiration of his furlough he
will be available for duty aboard the
big battle ships of the navy, at any
posts in the United States, in China,
and in our island possessions.
Morris tribune., 1919-12-12
modern way is none too good
for Mr.. Gausman.

Henry Treinen has complet-
ed an addition to his silo which
completely surrounds the build
ing, one side being attached to
the barn. It will be used as
a cattle shed and has several
advantages that are very uni
que and not found in another
design.
Morris tribune., 1919-12-12

VIM. Richards has just over
hauled the interior of his Office
with new Wall-Board and
new floor. The ceiling and
walls are decorated with panel
stripes, all modern. Those
waiting for Bill to start his
Ford may now feel uncon-
cerned.
Morris tribune., 1919-12-12

Geo. Danielson has completed
some improvements in the in
terror of his residence. 1t was
mighty coy before but now
George says it is hard to go
back and work in the evenings
home looks too inviting.
Morris tribune., 1919-12-12

Mr.. N. w. Taylor is con-
templating an addition to his
barn, for horses, the main part
now used for this purpose will
be used for hay. 1t will make
a decided improvement and
handy when feeding his stock
during the billiards.
Morris tribune., 1919-12-12

Mr.. w. H. Gausman has
equipped his new barn that was
erected the past summer with
Louden Steel Stalls and Stan
chions. The best and most
Morris tribune., 1919-12-12
Statement by Sheriff Of Stew
ems County
Dear Sir:
Morris, Minnesota,
December 10th, 1919.
Office of County Sheriff


Dear Sir:
Numerous inquiries have come to
me as to exactly what transpired be-
tween the County Sheriff and his
Deputies and the Chief of Police of
the City of Morris, and his Deputies
on the night of December second,
when the Chief of Police attempted
to prevent meeting at the Aldrich
Tabernacle in the City of Morris.
Also, it is reported to me, that it
is being circulated among the citi-
zens of Stevens county that l exceed
ed my duties as sheriff and for this
reason 1 want to make the state
ment as to exact facts, as we'll as
give to the public the law and auth
GRITTY under which acted.
On the evening of December End,
l received a telegram at $50 P. M,
dated st. Paul, Minnesota, at 800
P. NJ, the telegram follows:
"F. A. Zahl,
Morris, Minnesota:
Mr. Aldrich of Morris complains
that a number of persons have
threatened to destroy tonight a
building known as the Aldrich Tab
ernacle. We are not afmiliar with
existing local conditions, but call
this matter to your attention in or
der that you, as Peace Officer may
prevent any violations of the law.
"(Signed) Egbert S. Oakley,
Acting Atty. Gen"
On December 3rd, I made the fol-
lowing report to the Attorney Gen
eral, which report also explains and
sets out what happened on the night
of the second.
Sheriff's Office,
Morris, Minnesota,
Dec. 3rd, 1919.
Egbert S. Oakley,
Acting Atty. Gen,
st. Paul, Mimi.
Dear Sir:
Your telegram, dated December
End, 800 P. NJ, received by me at
$50 P. NJ, in regard to the Aldrich
Tabernacle meetings, to which you
call my attention. Will say that I
am somewhat familiar with the ex-
listing conditions, and did not look
for any trouble, but after receiving
your telegram, I at once went to the
Tabernacle and found the Chief of
Police and about eight or ten special
police, who claimed to have orders
from the Mayor of this city, to clear
Morris tribune., 1919-12-12
THE LUMBER NEWS
BY an old 2 by 4

P. A. McCray will build a
new barn this winter on his
farm known as the John G.
Pifster place. Delgarno will
do the carpenter work. The
barn will be modern and a
much needed improvement.
Morris tribune., 1919-12-12

Frank Hanrehan has recent
ly completed large COW barn.
The barn is equipped with
Steel Stalls and Stanchions of
the Louden design, it will also
be equipped with Louden
Emancipator Litter carriers of
the most modern type. Mr..
Hanrehan also built a large
silo the past summer and he
can be justly proud of having
one of the best sets of farm
buildings in Stevens county.
Morris tribune., 1919-12-12

The 2 by 4 and the silo had
a heated argument at the Geib-
Carl yard this week who should
write up all this Lumber News.
But it was finally agreed be-
fore the 2 by 4 hit him that
the newsy news would be (buy)
a silo. Mr.. Silo's full name is
Huttig S. Silo. His middle
name is Salty. He was born
at Kansas City, being always
thankful and trustful by fear
ing his creator the Huttig
Millwork Co. Call at the Geib-
Carl Lumber yard and get &C
quainted with this fellow.
Why he is a Burbank when it
comes to ensilage and he does
not stand around" frozen but
keeps warm with his two coats.
Yes sir, he will provide feeo
for your cattle and save you
more money in a year than any
one else. He is stronger than
any of his relations and good
looking. Just a splendid fin
ancier and the best Banker
you ever heard of. Why not
let him work for you awhile.
We have more than his picture
in the yard. Come and see
him. He has not gone on a
strike and you can get him for
the same money as a year ago
but he is like all other fellows
it may cost more to get him lat
er on. We all wish you a
Merry Christmas and don't for
get we are headquarters for
Louden barn equipment silos,
hog feeders, paints, and build
ing material all at your ser
vice and remember the next
time you hear of any news it
will be by (buy) the Silo.
Yours for a Merry Christmas,
Geib-Carl Lumber Co.,
P. Berghuis, Mgr.
Morris tribune., 1919-12-12

Mr.. Theo. Bruins new resid-
ence and garage are about COM
pleted and are elegant. Mr..
Bruins may be justly proud.
The garage is large and a beau
ty and a good improvement for
Morris.
Morris tribune., 1919-12-12

No work or art of merit resulted from chance
Beautiful things of value require panstaking care
in their CREATION despite the excellence of jewelry
store siverware it costs no higher than the ordn-
airy silverware, then to every article sold over the
jewelers. counter, carries the double guarantee Of
the manufacturer and the jeweler Everything
in Community Plate in Patriciian and Adams design
or in Sterling in several patterns Gifts in chests
or separate pieces from $4,000 to $1.5O.
Arizona republican., 1919-08-14

nations as an office clerk. No doubt there were stenographers in the presidents entourage that were better informed throughout than the secretary of state.
 The thing we wonder at and hold against Mir Lansing is that he continued occupy the humilia ing position into which he had been forced Why did he not resign long out of to himself and his high office? How can he ever recover for him. self the prestige which he should enjoy. how the office regain in the estimation of the people the dignity and importance which it should hold until it comes to be occupied again by who will maintain it's traditions and assert it's importance.
 The case of General Bliss and Mir. White is quite different They there individuals of i'm portance and of qualification If they were will ing to endure the neglect and sights put upon them that their business; if they were willing to submit to the humiliation for the honor they faneied they were reapng, nobody else can be heard to com plain. But in the of AIr Lansing it was great office that humilated
Arizona republican., 1919-08-14
The Gathering At Florence

It was a great day for Florence, for Pinal county for Phoenix and Maricopa county and for all of Ari zona It was another step and long one in the de- veopment of the agricultural industry in this state; in the conversion of arid acres into fruitful fields The San Carlos dam will be built.
 It was only matter of the people getting to- gether and those who were at Florence convinced that they are together. The chief thing is the dam and all want it. Whatever difference there may have been between the various sections proposed to be watered have been merged and submerged in one great undertaking of securing the dam.
 Though the dam is yet to be constructed think it is timely and opportune to congratulate the people of Florence and Casa Grande it is so assured There may be difficulties yet in the way but they will be overcome as they are approached. There are no imsuperabIe difficulties for determined and united people.
 So we can look forward to the quick transforma- ton of the miles of sage brush. greasewood and cactus into fields waving wheat verdant alfalfa and Towering cotton. There will be a Florence something far beyond the old dreams that dreamed when the Silver King in it's heyday and when it was expected that fourishing city would rise upon the mining industry
 The foundation which has now been laid for it is broader enduring; it is evrlasting. The waters of the Gila which have through all the ages poured down from it's vast watershed to the sea. through all future ages will be poured upon those rich lands which have hirsted for them for centuries
 That meeting at Florence for startling croachrnent upon the desert which is to be pushed back over an of many thousand acres.
 And Casa Grande. It is but it will be newer and greater. It may be predicted that with the wealth which will be brought to it from the Gila there will arise a great agricultural town. It has been unfortunate that it's great agricul- tural wealth has been in the past wholly concealed from those who passing through the state either of the main line railroads Our valleys traversed only by branch lines Tourists thousands of them daily gain an impression that it is all bare desert and that is conveyed wherever they go
 But there will be a set for them in broad stretch of country about Casa Grande. There will be given hint of the great wealth that lies behind and beyond.
Arizona republican., 1919-08-14
The Union Station

We are aware that just now we cannot have even the beginning of Union railroad station. As long the roads under the control govern ment do nothing but talk about station But the roads will always under this blighting influence In the meantime the people most deeply interested and all the people deeply interested may be solidifying sentiment which may be effective later
 The Republican yesterday morning printed a long letter signed by of nfortunates who were detoured through Phoenix days ago. That letter should be cut out of the paper and preserved against the time when arguments can be presented for sta- ton appropriate the importance of Phoenix There can be no stronger argument than the criticism of the outsider It is for him alone that the station should be built.
 If nobody to be considered but the people of Phoenix; if nobody left here or returned but our citizens it would make no difference what kind of a station we had or if had none. A rough shed into which to throw baggage and small kiosk where tickets could be bought would be sufficient
 The Republican enoyed some satisfaction from reading that letter It gave this paper a feeling of T told you SO" since the same emotions were de- scribed in the letter that predicted in an edi- toria on that occasion. And as reference was made in the letter the editorial must have been gath cred by the visitors from the latter that there was much of Phoenix than those railway novels and their squad surroundings all that the enforced and disgusted visitors could see.
 The railroads are not entirely to blame for the shacks They have complained and with some ground. that whenever they proposed to modernize their terminals improve their facilities they ran against the avarce of adjacent property holders The people not only wanted to have everything and give nothing but they wanted to tax the companies for giving it to them.
 The roads contrast this attitude of the people with that of the citizens Tucson at the time the Fl Paso & Southwestern building there The citizens raised subsidy encourage the build ing of the handsome artistic depot of that road That the road that Phelps Dodge & Go. which is the same thing, going to give a considerable part or it back again as donation for Y M. c. A. building for Tucson was not then known and detracts nothing from the public spritedness of Tucson on that occasion.
Arizona republican., 1919-08-14
HE'S STILL WITH US

Every once in a while some citizen pauses in his daily rush and inquiries of his .neighbor Whats become of Bryan? Haven't heard of him for ages"
 Don't you worry about the Great Commoner. he's still with us and still talking at so much per talk
 We recently attended chautauqua session at which William Jennings was the chief attraction of the day.
 About ten thousand other folks attended too and proved by their patience in waiting for and by their enthusiasm in welcoming Bryan that he still had a considerable spot all to himself in the public heart
 Bryan has lost considerable of the fire of his youth; he does not carry exalted an ideal through his addresses as when heard him last but other wise he is about the Bryan he always has been. and his hold the imagination and affection of the mass of the American people retains it's strength year after year regardless of whether Bryan is in office just out of office just getting up steam to run for office.
 Bryan has had the most spectacular and con- tinued career of any living American
 He has won more victories and lost more cleo tions than any other living leader
 He has held his hold firmer on the public heart and at the same time thoroughly convinced the public that it doesn't him as leader than any other man.
 Strange how public men gather unto them selves and keep the affection of the public while they may never secure the confidence of the public in their ability executive
 Roosevelt aroused enthusiasm among all his ad- herentss and intense hatred among his enemies
 Wilson inspires confidence but absolutely fails to arouse either enthusiasm affection
 But for Bill Bryan. you have real hearty af- lection.
Arizona republican., 1919-08-14
Our Delegation At Paris

How in consequential the members of the dele garion whom the president chose to accompany him to the peace conference already understood but that knowledge has been accenutated by the test- ony of Secretary of State Lansing before the ate committee on foreign relations. The whole dele gation. including the president were very much at sea the greater part the time and it not until the conference was well along that the president came aware of what he was up against
 He was not aware of the secret treaties which were in existence at the very time the allies seeming to give assent mouthfilIing phrases of the president in favor of open openly ar- rived at and against treaties which in the end Great Britain and France observed to the detrment of all the fourteen points that stood in the way
 The president was wholly without advisers Ha had surrounded himself with men as poorly fitted to cope with the diplomats of Europe Asia he was himself when he could have chosen competent advisers and no man ever before put himself into a position to need them
 It will not be to the credit of any of the members of the delegation except president and perhaps, colonsl House that he was member of it. Even there the characteristic secreyeness of the president was directed against them They knew little of what was actually happening than if they had -emaifed at home
 Returning to the appearance of Mr Lansing be- fore tie senate committee one could be sorry for him but for the danger of losing his respect the high office be holds For the exhibition he made before the committee was ptifu in it's humiating confession of the situation which he forced during the conference He appears to have had about as much to do with the peace negotiations, framing and draft ms she treaty and the covenant of the league of
Arizona republican., 1919-08-14
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tive as well, but her duties are en- tirely distinct from those of the house. keeper.
 And withal the splendor of these great hotels, is never oppressive, the service never obtrusive, and the charges are fair, even in this sad day of the H. c. of L.
 As Mary and I ltInched in cool corner of the most artistic dining room, I wished that about a million women in this country who dreams so often of seeing the great metrop- oils and it's vast modern hostelries might somehow catch a glimpse of it, even through the eyes of another.
 T often wonder why New York at tracts humans as sirrup lures flies.
Arizona republican., 1919-08-14
DIARY OF AN OFFICE SEEKER

Aug. 1. Diary spose aint telling you nothing when I say you and me has knocked around together some on this little orb We started at the bot tom, Diary and clumb up to our pres ent job of holding down a publik Of flee. And as we sit up here on high an look down to where we started from it looks like we done some climb ing, eh Diary2 But you can bet your sweet neck. Diary old girl that got bee in my bonet to make another climb to higher office, and when we get there you can look down some more and then this job'il look like a roWboat in the middle of the ocean.
 Diary I decided that I'm tired of this little job I'm holding down now and while l got the approval of the publik eye on me, say I'm a fool if I don't get something better. Diary, I'm do for a promotion. I'm through with the small fry and from now on it's me for the big fish I'm going a be some big cactus on this desert And you know, Diary, when Boss Tenner sets his heart on a publik office she's gotta come his way. eh Diary2 And as long as the peepul approves of Tenner's way d UOAliS t4A1liSS Wiy chOdAa oNoAt@ back and not ask no more? If the peepul wants me, I can't help it.
 Aug. 9 Charley Skags from down state was in the office this a. m. and popped my big idear for the BIG CATCH to him. Gave me the Ha Ha at first but I got the goods on the Skags family and it didn't take me long to put the laff on the other side of his mouth He promised to go out and sorta noise my plans about just as a feeler. That oughta start the quacks thinking. Tenner aint afraid of a showdown ANY time, eh. Diary?
 Aug. 3. First time been to church since last election time. Don't go much on these church peepul and their line of talk, but you gotta be there with the glad hand if you want your act to go across all o. k. It's all in the game.