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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-11-18
ANCIENT LEGEND OF JAPAN
Many Stories Told Of the Evil Power
and Ferocious Qualities of River
Dwelling Kappa.

Stories and legends concerning riv-
ers abOund in Japan. One reason is
that the rivers are generally treach-
erous streams which a greater part
of the year are little more than dry
gravelly beds, but which sometimes
suddenly overflow their banks carry
ing destruction to the fields and to
the houses along their way. The
story of the Kappa is told on the &C.
casion Of river festivals, which are
held in July.
The Kappa is supposed to be hairy
creature with scaly limbs and the body
Of tortoise; his head resembles that
OF an ape, and in the top of 1t is
cavity containing mysterious fluid,
said to be the source of the Kappa's-
power. The chief delight of the Kap-
pa, who is fierce and QuarrelsOme, Is
to challenge human beings to combat,
an invitation that cannot be refused.
70 defeat a Kappa is as unfortunate
as to be worsted by him, as the victor
begins Immediately to waste away.
The Kappa always lives in rivers.
and there were Kappas In some dis
tricts which demanded two victims q
year. II person began suddenly to
grow pale and thin, 1t was said that
the Kappa had claimed him.
Kappa means "Child Of the River"
There is a shrine in IzumO called
kawako-no-Iniya which is said to con-
tain a document signed by the Kappa
who once lived in neighboring stream.
This goblin was exceedingly ferocious
and many villager or a villagers
animal fell victim. One day the sKap-
pa attacked horse which had stepped
into the river. In doing so, the Kap-
pa twisted Its neck but still chung to
the frightened horse, which dashed
out Of the river and to his masters
home. The villagers captured the Kap-
pa and wanted to kill it, but the own
er Of the horse protested that he had
q better plan.
The Kappa was tightly bound and
presented with q document which
promised that he would never modest
the villagers or their animals again.
The Kappa, in order to save his life,
promised and affixed his seal to the
document by dipping his hand into the
ink and pressing 1t to the paper. He
was then allowed to return to the
river, and from that day to this he
has never harmed the villagers.
Any japanese today will acknowi-
edge that he has heard Of Kappa but
few have seen One-Sarah Moffatt
Schenk in the Japan Advertiser,
Tokyo.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-11-18
Governor in His Thanksgiving
Proclamation Urges Observance

proclamation for the public Thanks
giving and prayer. At that time
Thanksgiving day was especially de-
signated to acknowledge as favor of
Almighty God the opportunity of the
people of that generation to establish
a form of government for their safety.
and happiness
''The date of the day set aside this
year for prayer and thanksgiving
will be the three hundredth anniver-
sary of the landing of the first ex-
ploration party of the Pilgrims, who,
November Is, 1920, left the May
flower to penetrate the wilderness
over which, more than century later
was to be established that govern
ment whose formation and benefits in
spired the issuance of the first nation
al Thanksgiving proclamation.
"While we should on the day so
designated pray for the future Of our
land and express our great gratitude
for it's present prosperity and the
many blessings we now enjoy, we
should also have in mind the original
purpose of the holiday as disclosed by
the first national Thanksgiving day
proclamation and especially in this
year, should we hold in as many
places as possible fitting exercises in
commemoration of the landing of the
Pilgrims whose lives and principles
have been of such great influence on
our national life and IDEALS
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-11-18
PLAN POULTRY SHOW

The Central Minnesota Poultry AS
ISOLATION will hold the tenth annual
poultry show in st. Cloud on January
6, 7, 8, and 9, 1921. The association
has previously conducted nine sue
cessful exhibitors, and plan for the
1921 affair to be the greatest of all.
The awards will be placed by Ralph
Whitney of Minneapolis, who is a
Judge of national reputation, and L.
D. Maxson will act as his assistant.
The officers of the association are
]. P. Munsinger, president; L. 4.
Swift, secretary-treasurer and VIM.
Munsinger, superintendent and board
of directors includes c. D. Schwab,
John S. Bruber, H. C. Nierengarten,
Joseph Reichert, Henry Foerhren-
bacher and J. E. Magnuson.-St.
Cloud Times.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-11-18
In the Mouie World

Probably never in the history of the
Caughren have there been as many
high grade pictures booked for a show
ing in one week as will be offered the
patrons of the local movie house with
in the next seven days.
This Thursday evening Clara Will
liams as the star in Carmen Of the
Klondike" will close. Those who en-
joyed this splendid show last evening
pronounce it one of the very best
stories of the Great Northwest.
Friday and Saturday evening OF this
week Paul Armstrong; famous story
of the underworld; "Alias Jimmy
Valentine" will be shown with Bert
Lytell as the star. This is Metro
production which is a guarantee that
it is high grade.
The Daredevil Jack" serial with
the Champion Jack Dempsey as the
star, is developing more interest each
week. The third showing takes place
Friday and Saturday evenings.
Handsome Tom Moore will be the
star in Sunday evenings attraction,
.The Great Accident" This story was
recently enjoyed by the millions OF
readers of the Saturday Evening Post
and gives the star wonderful op-
portunity to display his unusual
ability. The story is true to life and
is full of heart interest and comedy
situations.
Monday and Tuesday evening Clara
Kimball Young is the attraction in
Cheating Cheaters." This is most
unusual story presented with the very
same intelligence of interpretation
and dash which has made the star
famous in former productions.
On Wednesday evening comedy OF
unusual interest to Sank Centre folks,
at Pays to Advertise" will be the
bill. 1t will be recalled the Senior
Class of the Sank Centre high school
made wonderful hit with this piece
as their class play two years ago. No
comedy of recent years possesses the
punch and laughable situations of ut
Pays to Advertise" George Walsh
and capable cast will be seen IN this
Goldwyn production.
Of the splendid successes scored by
dainty Mary Pickford, none of them
compare with her success in "Polly-
anna" the Glad Girl. When Elenore
H. Porter wrote "Pollyanna" thus
strumming the heart strings of the
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-11-18
THAT MORNING LAMENESS

If you are lame every morning, and
suffer urinary ills, there must be a
cause. Oten it's weak kidneys. To
strengthen weakened kidneys and
avert more serious trouble, use
Doan's Kidney Pills. Ask your neigh
Dor. You can rely on Sank Centre
testimony
Charles Damp, Brooklyn Addition,
says: "My back was lame and rheu-
matte pains shot through it and down
into my limbs. Mornings when ! got
up every muscle was lame and stiff
and it was hard to get out of bed.
The kidney secretions passed much
too often and were unnatural. Doan's
Kidney Pills gave me remarkable re-
suits and before long I was cured of
the attack"
Price 6Oc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same
that Mr.. Damp. had. Foster-Mil-
burn Co., Mfrs, Buffalo, N. Y.-adv.
We have recently employed on the
best automobile experts in the Twin
Cities and placed him in charge OF
our repair department. Have him
repair your car. O'Gara Cargo
adv. 2l-22.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-11-18

ment be allowed as the last Will and
Testament of said, decendent, and that
letters testamentary be issued there
on to sair Maria Catharine Cooper
and ]. Fred Cooper.
Now Therefore, You, and each of
you, are hereby cited and required
to show cause, if any you have, be-
fore this Court, at the Probate
Court Rooms in the Court House, in
the City of st. Cloud, County of
Stearns, State of Minnesota, on the
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-11-18
SKATING is GOOD

For the first time in years the ice
on Sank Lake gives promise of ev-
cellent skating conditions. To date,
although hardly strong enough for
use, the ice is as smooth as glass and
unless a breakup comes, ought to
remain so throughout the winter.
Because of poor ice, skating here has
been neglected during the past two
years, but the outlook now is for a
lively winter season in Sank Centre.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-11-18

people with the magic of her genius
she little realized that she was Great
ing an ideal for the worlds greatest
motion picture actress. "Pollyanna'
has been booked by Manager Parker
at big expense for the Thanksgiving
attraction. Miss Pickford's support
in this production is ideal.
This Thursday evening there will be
a masquerade skate at the Dreamland
pavilion for cash prizes. There will
also be skating at the Dreamland
Thanksgiving afternoon.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-11-18
REMODELING DEPOT

Work of remodling the Northern
Pacific depot in Sank Centre was
started Monday morning. The plan
is to erect new foundation under
the building, build new platform and
in other ways improve the property
The crew doing this work are a part
of work crew which have been en-
ployed building snow fences and re-
pairing track along the route al
summer.
Pay your Herald subscription.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-11-18
Maine Rich in TourmaIines.

Nowhere is there such a wealth IF
tourmalires as in the state Of Maine,
according to recent statement on the
development Of the resources Of that
state. AT Mount Mica, in the town of
Paris, 1t says. is deposit of red and
green tourmaline unequaled elsewhere.
They are, it would, seem, almost In
exhaustible in quantity, of rare beau
ty, and when cut into gems are in
good demand. many finding their way
into museum collections.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-11-18

10th day Of December 1920, at 8
o'clock A. M. why the prayer of said
petition should not be granted.
WITNESS the honorable, J. B.
Himsl, Judge of said Court, and the
seal of said Court, this 14th day of
November 1920.
Court Seal j. B. HIMSL,
Judge
L. L. KELLS, Esq.
Attorney for Petitioner. 11-18-12-2
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-11-18
Citation for Hearing on Petition for
Probate of Will

Probate of Will
Estate of Cornelius Cooper, deceased
State of Minnesota, County OF
Stearns, in Probate Court.
In the matter of the Estate OF
Cornelius Cooper, Decedent.
The State of Minnesota to and all
persons interested in the allowance
and probate Of the Will of said de-
cedent:
The petition of Maria Catharine
Cooper being duly filed in this Court,
representing that Cornelius Cooper,
then a resident Of the County OF
stea,ns. State of Minnesota, died on
the 7th day of November 1917, leaV-
a last Will and Testament when Is
presented to this Court with SAID pc
tition, and praying that said mstfu-
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-11-18
Yeast Cakes MANY Uses.

Yeast Cakes Many Uses.
1T beats ALL" said Uncle Bill Bot
tletop, chow many different things
yeast cakes are good for. under
stand some folks even use 'em for
maxim bread ~
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-17
LAKELAND. FLORIDA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER II, 1920
DISORDERS AT
INDEPENDENCE
UNDER CONTROL
(By Associated Press.l

independence, Kan, Dec. IT,
troops are patroling the streets as a
result OF race disorders yesterday, as
result of which a white boy and a
negro were killed and four whites
wounded.
The trouble started when P. P.
Wharton, white grocer boy, was
killed at his place of business by a
negro. The negro robbed the store.
getting away with about $500. He was
subsequently arrested by a posse and
placed in Jail.
About nine o'clock in the evening
crowds of negroes and whites gath
cred in the downtown streets, and a
riot ensued. One negro was killed.
Firearms were freely used by both
sides. A call for state troops was
wired to Topeka, and the population
of independence were warned to stay
indoors. Chief of Police E. II. Hall
dispersed the mob and restored order
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-17
PINELLAS SHERIFF
GOES TO GEORGIA
TO BRING LOGAN

Clearwater, Dec. 17.-Sherlf b. "A.
sloat of Pinellas county left here yes
terday for Lyerly, Ca, to bring PACK
chas E. Logan, wanted here Tor the
murder of Charles E. Doerler at lar
pon Springs April l, 1915
1t was a peculiarly cold-blooded
murder and one which has long myS-
tilted the police. Doerler' VINO tnen
ororated a saloon at Tarpon Springs
was called to his door and shot, dy-
ing almost instantly. ..
Frank Doerler, brother 'oS0@''
rronk Doerler, brother of the mur-
dered man, said that it was MS Oe,
lief if Logan killed him, it was a.
tho instance of some other man. hoo-
n.rv ba said, could not have been the
motive as Doerler had on his person
considerable sum Of money WHICH
was not disturbed. am.
logan is a young man, well CON,
nootod son OF DR.. Chester Logan oi
cnthorland. He is said to have eh'
n,ained that his confession was aus
- tbo constant worry over the Dan,
ger of being dstsctsds a'ss
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-17
EFFORT IS MADE
TO REDUCE SIZE
TOWN FROSTPROOF

An interesting hearing was begun
here Thursday before Judge Edwards.
The suit is on petition Of certain citi-
zens of the town Of Frostproof who
want change made In the city lin
its, cutting off practically the south
half of the town as 1t was incorpor-
ated. It is understood that the signers
of the petition are mostly owners OF
grove property in the city limits and
that their contention is against pay
ing city taxes on such property.
Among those who favor the change
are J. W. Carson, W. W. Clarke, OF
Wall Springs, and Owen Lodenholts,
of Fort Meade, while some of those
who are opposing the movement are
B. b. Scarborough, mayor Of Frost
proof; F. e. 0hlinger, R. W. A.
Duncan, J. E. Milton, Lee H. Keene
and F. C. Thompson.
The petitioners are represented
legally by Geo. w. oliver of Barlow
and D. o. Rogers OF Lakeland.
J. Hardin Peterson, of Lakeland
is the town attorney for Frostprooi
and represents the opposition.
The case is still in progress today
and it is said that decision will
not be handed down for couple ol
weeks.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-17
THE WEATHER
GENERAL WEATHER CONDITIONS

Pressure continues low over the ex-
treme northeast and high over the
Plains states. Generally fair weather
has prevailed over the country, light
snow having occurred only at st. Paul
and Buffalo. IL is colder this morning
over the northeastern states, warmer
over the south Atlantic states, and
colder over the Florida peninsula.
Temperature changes were quite ir-
regular over Florida, but frosts were
reported as far south as Miami. Bar
tow reported a minimum temperature
of 80, Gainesville 36, Orlando "a, and
Sanford 36. The lowst on the official
thermometer at Tampa was 4S, but
near the ground, and in the suburbs,
the temperature was much lower, and
frost was heavy in some localities.
In the west, there has been fall
in temperature over the Plains states
and the Rocky Mountain region, while
over the Pacific states, it is slightly
warmer.
Indications are for fair and contin-
ued cool weather in the vicinity Of
Tampa tonight and Saturday, with
frost probable tonight.
WALTER ]. BENNETT,
Tampa Weather Bureau.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-17
VAST FOREST USED
TO MAKE CHRISTMAS
TREES THIS SEASON
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Dec. 17.-Between
four and five million Christmas trees
will be felled this year to brighten
American homes, churches and COM
munity centers, and delight the hearts
Of the children. This is the estimate
OF the Forest Service, which says that
the total of trees used in this coun
try each yuletide season equals ap-
proximately the combined consump-
tiontion Of England, Scotland, and
Wales and is about 25 per cent great
er than that of Germany.
Forest service officials are opposed
to any movement to discourage the
use Of these trees for Christmas pur-
poses. To the argument that the cut
ting and use Of the trees is a great
waste, they say that the custom is
so old, so well grounded, and SO ven
Grated, that even if It were economi.
cally somewhat indefensible, these
aspects will and should continue to
to outweigh economic considerations
Placed all together, the four or five
millions of trees used annually would
make a mighty forest, but Forest Ser.
vice officials point out that many ol
them come from fields which are be-
ing cleared for farming purposes or
from forests which need thinning to
protect the more sturdy trees. They
also argue that trees are for use and
that there is no other use to which
they could be put that would contrib.
ute so much to the joy OF mankind
as their use by children on this one
great holiday.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-17
CHRISTMAS CHEER
FOR EUROPE
NOW ON ITS WAY
(By Associated Press.

New York, Dec. 17.-Christmas
cheer for the peoples Of the war-torn
nations of Europe, refugees in the
Near East and American soldiers
abroad is going forward through this
port in greater volume than ever be-
fore. Post office officials here esti-
mate that the volume of the 1920
Christmas foreign mail will approach
twice the amount of previous. years.
Thousands of packages have already
been received here from all parts of
the country and postal officials are
prepared for the unprecedented rush
during the present season. The bulk
OF the mall officials state, is being
sent to Germany and Poland and COM
prises principally foodstuffs and
clothing. Italy and the Balkan States
will also receive large shipments with
smaller amounts going to France,
Britain, Norway, Sweden, Belgium and
the Latin-American countries.
In addition to the Christmas pack
ages going direct by parcel post and
by express, varioue American relief
organizations are planning to bring
something of the seasons spirit t'
many thousands Of destitute children
The Near East Relief has made elab-
crate plans for the refugee youngsters
in the Near East and the Red Cross
has planned cheer for the children
in the various districts in which it Is
operating.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-17
w. ]. BRYAN CONFERS
WITH HARDING ON
LEAGUE OF NATIONS
(By Associated Press.)

Marion, Ohio, Dec. 17.-William
Jennings Bryan conferred with
President-elect Harding today on the
association of nations. He is the first
person, formerly connected with the
present Democratic administration,
to be summoned to Hardings council
table.
Bryan has long been known as a
pacifist Of the old school. He has, fa-
vored League of Nations, but op-
poses the present league plan be-
cause, as he contends, it is based up
on force and is more likely to lead
to war than to peace. He resigned
from Mr.. Wilson's cabinet, where he
was secretary of state, because he
disagreed with the President upon the
policy which should be adopted with
reference to German submarine activ-
ity.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-17
AYS and MEANS
(OKNLTTEE SETS
HEARING DATES

|ashington, Dec. 17.-(Special to
ping Telegram) Hearings by the
Fnittee on Ways and Means of the
'si1th Congress, looking to a re-
Of the tariff by the Sixty-seV-
Congress, in an extra session
will be called very early after
co 4th, have been set as follows
Eaedule A-Chemicals, oils and
Is, Jan, 6, Z, 8.
'Aedule B-Earths, earthenware
glassware, Jan. 10, II.
Eaedule C-Metals and manufac'
Of metals, Jan. IL, 13, IA.
'aedule D-Wood and Manufacture
o. Jan. Is, II.
Saedule E-Sugar, molasses ant
uacturers of, Jan. Is, 10.
'aedule F-Tobacco and manufac
rs Of, Jan. 20.
'ledule G-Agricultural products
sionS, Jan. 81, %, "a.
'aedule H-Spirits, wines ant
beverages, Jan. rs.
saedule Cotton, manufacturer
l'n. %, 27.
f'aedule FLAX, hemp, jute, man
afers Of, Jan. 2S, 29.
'aedule K-Wool and manufactur
a' Jan, 81, Feb. 2.
'aedule L-Silk and silk goods
pa.
ledule M-Papers and books
r. -,
aedule N-Sundries, Feb. s, 8
y Llst-Feb. IL, IL, A.
|'alnistrative and Miscellaneous
Is, 16.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-17
SOUTHERN GIRL ABDUCTED
BY FOUR MEN NEAR DETROIT
(By Associated Press.)

Detroit, Mich, Dec. 1.-THE po-
lice are searching deserted summer
cottages on the islands in Detroit
river for Miss Mary e. Caldwell,
whose glove with a note saying she
was being taken away, by four men
in boat, was found near the river.
The girl, who is Is years of age, came
from the south.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-17
Open Letter Issued Today by Gov
ernor in Which He Threatens to
Annihilate Editor Of Palm
Beach Post Whose Recent
'Break" With Him Caused
Much Newspaper Comment
Row Over Reinstatement of
States Attorney.

Tallahassee, Fla, Dec. 17.-In an
open letter today Governor Cats
threatens 10 60 to West Palm Beach
with his double barrel shotgun load
ed with buckshot' and have a final
settlement with Joe l.. Earman,
president Of the state board of health
and publisher of the Palm Beach Post.
The governors letter followed the
publication Of Post item regarding
the reinstatement Of the States At
torney at West Palm Beach.
The break of Joe Earman with
the governor recently has been the
subject of wide comment by the press
OF this state. 1t was signalized by a
severe arraignment Of Cats in tho
columns Of tn Palm Beach Post, writ
ten in Earman's most sententious and
drastic style.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1920-12-17
JESS WILLARD TRAINING
FOR BOUT WITH DEMPSEY

Kansas City, Dec. 17.-Jess Will
lard expects to train three months In
preparation for his bout with Demp-
sey in New York, March IT. His
manager says that Willard wants to
prove to the world that he was not
himself at his Toledo flgh.