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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1924-11-27
Former Round Prairie Wo-
man In Auto Accident
Car Skidded on Icy Pavement In St
Cloud and Turned Over Into
Ditch

Mrs. E. J. Becker was instantly
killed at noon Thursday, November
Is, when an automobile in which she
was riding skidded into a ditch and
tipped over.
Mrs. Becker was the wife of Rev.
E. j. Becker, former pastor of the
Evangelical church, Round Prairie.
The family left there two years ago
and moved to Fergus Falls, where
Mr.. Becker is in charge of the Evan
gelical church there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Becker and two 9TH
ers were in the car at the time of
the accident. None were injured ex-
cept Mrs. Becker. The party had
been returning from Rochester, where
Mrs. Becker had consulted the Mayos
in regard to her health.
The accident occurred in the city
of st. Cloud, about two blocks off st.
German Street at its intersection
with the paved highway. The pave
ment was icy and the car slddded in
to the ditch, where it tipped over.
Mrs. Becker was pinned beneath the
frameof the car. Help was immedi-
ately summoned, but she was dead
when taken from beneath the wreck
age. Physicians believe thte she was
instantly killed.
News of her death was received in
Long Prairie that afternoon and was
a great shock to the friends Of her
self and family. Mr.. Becker in his
pastorate of the Evangelical church
lived here two or three years. Mrs.
Becker was active in church work and
in community service. Her death is a
great loss. The Leader joins other
friends in this community in extend
ing sympathy to Mr.. Becker and the
three children who survive.-Long
Prairie Leader.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1924-11-27
EX-KAISER is PEEVED
AT HIS ELDEST SON
Activity in Political Circles
Annoys Father.

DOOrn.-Llfe at the Chateau OF
Doom has become, particularly dur
ing the last few months, extremely
animated.
Every day, almost, sees the arrival
Of fine automobiles bringing princes,
ex-ambassadors, former ministers and
generals who had served under the
old monarchial regime in Germany.
Some of the visitors leave after
day or two, but others prolong their
stay, residing for the time being in
expensive pensions" where they
make an ostentatious display of their
war decorations, and pay almost daily
visits in full dress uniform to the ex-
kaiser.
The former emperor appears to be
doing everything possible to entertain
and attract to himself the sympathies
Of all German monarchist and mill
tary circles. His consort, Hermine,
who burns with the desire and hope
of one day becoming empress Of Ger
many, seconds her husband in these
efforts in the most active manner, and
with all the grace at her command,
by holding grand receptions and en-
tertainments.
II ALI these activities have for their
principal object, according to what is
related in the best-informed quarters,
to counterfeit similar ambitious prof.
ects entertained by the former
crown prince. It is even said that the
rivalry between father and son has
developed recently into a state of
tlatent warfare, pursued mercilessly on
,,both sides.
The activity displayed since his re-
turn to Germany by the former
crown prince in political circles, es-
pecially among the nationalist and
monarchists and the younger genera
ton Of militarists, rumors of which
reach the ex-kaiser from Berlin, serve
to render the latter furious against
his son. The prince, on his side, is
said to show but little of either re-
spect or admiration for the person
ages of the old regime and it's time
honored traditions.
The ex-crown prince would seem to
be DESTROYS of breaking definitely
with the ideas and personages of the
past, and even to be willing to find
himself at the head of regime pure
ly democratic, provided that it was at
the same time nationalist. The for
mer emperor, on the contrary, clings
desperately to the ideas and persons
of the past, and shows himself bit
ter and Interchangeable enemy to all
democratic sentiments.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1924-11-27
Ancient Prayer Swindle
Revived 1925 Worth

st. Louis, Mo-The time honored
prayer" swindle has come to life here.
The basic idea is that the victim will
receive large sum of money If he
will pray each night for q certain dead
person. But he must prove he is re-
sponsible by displaying some money.
Joe Morelli was to receive $1,000. He
proved his solvency by donating 1925.
It's missing and Joe wants the police
to find two gentlemen of glib. tongue
who identified themselves az Frank
Catando and Louis Prizzi.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1924-11-27

April 20, "a, 1925, will be the biggest
Rotary convention ever conducted in
the northwest, Edward Flynn, st.
Paul, addressing the chairman Of the
convention committee at a banquet
rendered in his honor, stated that L.
500 Rotarians from the two Dakotas,
Wisconsin and Minnesota, will be in
attendance.
st. Paul-County organizations were
perfected all ever the state as the
brief campaign for funds for me-
mortal statue for the late Knute Nell
son opened. Citizens were asked to
contribute small sums so the entire
state will be represented in the me-
mortal to be erected on the State
Capitol grounds. The .mpaign will
be for two weeks, and the goa- set is
$4,000.
Mankato-W. R. Adams of this city
has been appointed supervisor of the
fifth district of Minnesota by the Uni
ted States department of commerce.
and will take the census of agricul-
ture this winter, starting about De-
cember. The following counties will
be comprised in the census: Blue
Earth, Brown, Cottonwood, Faribault,
Jackson, LIE Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon,
Martin, Nicollet, Pipestone, Mobiles,
Redwood, Rock, Waseca, and Waton-
wan.
Worthington-Fire, which, famed
by strong southeast wind, had as
sumed threatening proportions, was
brought under control after burning a
half city block here, causing damage
estimated at 100000.
Worthington-A white mallard duck
was bagged by hunters near here re-
Gently. Aside from the fact that it's
feathers are snow white, the duck is
a mallard in every characteristic
marking. Clamped about one of it's
legs was metal band, bearing the
232126, and instructions to no.
tify the biological survey, Washing
ton, D. G..
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1924-11-27

Rochester-Milk prices in Rochester
have jumped 2 cents quart, from 10
to IL cents.
Owatonna-A free clinic for small
pox vaccinations will be conducted as
the result of a joint meeting of the
school board and city ouncil.
Observation-Disclosures of the new
$350,0O0 Waseca high school took
place with exercises that terminated
the Educational Week program.
Ada-The county board has voted
to bond Norman county for $25O,OOO
to grade and gravel state highways
Nos. and 81.
Warroad the coroner's jury
verdict of accidental death, discovery
of new evidence has resulted in re-
opening investigation of the killing Of
Mrs. Dean Wheeler.
Sleepy Eye-At a meeting of the
Brown County Poultry Association,
Frank Neudecker was chosen presi-
dent, and Miss Clara Hillesheim was
named secretary.
Hibbing-An example set by the
three members of the board. of SUI
pervisors of the town of Stuntz in
taking themselves off the payroll for
two weeks is said to be record.
MeIrose-Two 11-year-old boys were
drowned in the Melrose mill pond
here when they disregarded parental
admonition and went skating on the
rubber" ice on the pond.
Austin-Capitalizat of the George
"A. HORNED & Company packing plant
was increased from 100000 to $12,-
100000 at the annual meeting of the
stockholders.
Tracy-At the alfalfa meeting here
so much interest was shown that it
was decided to organize Tracy AL
falfa Club, to carry years study of
the wonder Crop"
conser-The opening of the State
Bank of Conger, was announced. Fred
Behrandt is president, and George
Obermeyer, cashier. The capital is
$4,000.
Perham Louis Engebretson, a
prominent farmer of Lake Park, near
here, was gored to death by bull
as he was leading the animal tc
water.
DuIuth-While leaving the Superior
harbor the steamer Merton E. Farr Of
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1924-11-27
Lost Golf Ball Found
by Dying Rattlesnake

Augusta, Ga.-Local golfers
have killed wild birds and pig
cons with their mighty drives.
and it is even said that innocent
bystanders have been knocked
silly by ill-guided balls, but it
remained for Morton Jones, au-
tomobile dealer, to set new
record in this line. Playing golf
with Judge j. G. G. Black. Hugh
81. Saxon and Miltedge Lock-
hart, Mr.. Jones sliced his ball
on the twelfth tee and when the
elusive pill was found behind a
shallow declivity it was lying
close beside a diamond-back
rattlesnake which was in the
throes of death. The snake
measured three feet and had
two rattles.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1924-11-27
Stings Horse to Death

Randolph, KAMA horse ridden to
work and tied to tree while its own
er, Andy Homan, was at work, was
stung to death by a swarm of bees.
Homan tried to release the horse. but
the bees stung him so severely that
he was compelled to flee.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1924-11-27

THOROUGHBRED Bronze Tur-
keys, Giant Goldbank strain; toms,
20 lbs. or over $40; hens, 13 lbs and
up Sc. These turkeys are vaccinated
for roup and cholera, certificate given
with every purchase. Mrs. David
Anderson r. r. No. 2 Long Prairie.
MIMI. = 26-27-28' pd.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1924-11-27
True

"Why, Is 1t only one O'clock? i
thought it was two" said the mis-
tress as the clock gave single stroke
enc, num-" said Bridget, its niver
later than wan at this tonne o. the
sAay. = ssss-ss q 3.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1924-11-27

FOR SALE-Eight room modern
house. Hot water, cistern, barn,
hen house, garage, and
garden spot. Ideal location. H.. F.
Henneman.48tf.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1924-11-27

NOTICE-Ladies, let us make you
an elegant feather mattress out of
your old feather bed; satisfaction
guaranteed. White for information.
Universal Feather Mattress Co., Cla-
rissa, Mimi. 26-29 pd.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1924-11-27

FOR RENT 12O acre farm,
known, as the Jake Orth place; also
ten ton of tame hay and 100 shocks
of corn fodder, for sale. ]. H. Dris-
coll, Park Rapids, Mimi. 24-25-26-
~ pd.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1924-11-27

FOR SALE OR RENT-Seven
room house South Main street. Mrs.
Geneva Dahlem. 12tf.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1924-11-27

LOST-Two weeks ago; gold re-
cognization w. R. C. pin. Finder
please return to Herald or Mrs. John
Lloyd for Reward. 26 pd.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1924-11-27
CLASSIFIED WANT ADS

FOR SALE-Barred Rock Cock
erals. Famous Parks laying strain.
Mrs. Albert Wruck.-24-25 pd.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1924-11-27

KINDLING WOOD-For sale. Dry
pine bundled edgings make excellent
ENDING wood. Get them from us
Steiner Lumber Co. Phone 55 46tf
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1924-11-27

FOR SALE Birch cord wood, al
so mixed cord wood. Steiner Lumber
Co. % If.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1924-11-27

COAL-.Blue Ribbon Coal $10.25
delivered. Try it. Steiner Lumber
Co. % If.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1924-11-27

FOR RENT-Furnished room for
lady or gentleman. Inquire at Her
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1924-11-27

FOR RENT-Six room house,
furnished or unfinished, modern
except heat. Mrs. O. Wheeler. 16tf
The Delta independent., 1924-12-26
Buckskin From Tropics

Most Of the buckskin used in gloves
comes from Mexico, Central America
and Brazil. The deer skins are small,
often smaller than those of sheep, and
In many cases skins are more or less
faulty because of wounds or thorn
scratches.
The latter do not weaken the gloves.
however, and, in fact the vale of u
scratch is pretty good proof that a
glove is genuine buck and not sheep
dressed TO initiate buckskln.
The leather is dressed in oil and the
color is obtained with colored clay
dust. Because of this method Of color
ing, every buckskin glove viii dust off
or crock the first three or four times
II is worn. Buck leather is close fib-
cred. soft after wearing, and warm
Detroit News.
The Delta independent., 1924-12-26
Mystery Mansion Passes

Chelseas mystery house in London,
for years a spot of morbid curiosity to
bus passengers, is soon to be replaced
by seven modern residential buildings.
This old mansion contained a magnifi-
Gently fitted bridal chamber, prepared
for a wedding that never took place.
The house was designed by the eccen-
trio virtuoso, Doctor Phene, for his flu
ture bride who was taken by death on
the morning of the wedding. The
heart-broken bridegroom gave orders
that the room be sealed up ever after
ward which It was until the Doctors
death about twelve. years ago. The
mansion Is being torn down.
The Delta independent., 1924-12-26
Mocking Bird and Robin

To the South the mocklng bird is
what the robin is to the North. He is
known as far north as British Colum-
bla, but is seldom found nesting there,
while those found in the southern
United States live there the year
round, writes a contributor to Bird
Lore"
The, female built, her nest the latter
part Of March, lays her greenlsh-blue
eggs, speckled with brown, early in
April, and by May the eggs are
hatched. a second brood is often
reared by the same pair Of birds The
mocklng birds back Is ashen gray, his
wings a brownish tlnge with a large
white patch, and his throat and outer
tail feathers are white with the under
parts brownlsh white.
1t is when the mocking bird works
himself up into a passion Of song that
one realizes the wonder Of his voice
He initiates the sounds Of the woods
and the other birds, but he improves
on them.
The Delta independent., 1924-12-26
Reins of PoLDer Held
in Hands of People

AS far back as the Middle ages, the
doctrine was held in England that
ministers of state were responsible, not
only to the crown, but also to parlia-
ment, according to writer in the Lon
don Times. For instance, in 1871
pledge was eXacted from Edward III
that the chancellor and other great of
ticers should be appointed in parlia-
ment, and their work tested by parlia-
ment. In 1873 another similar pledge
was given. These pledges were not
always kept, but parliament never lost
Sight of them, and their spirit survived.
At times this responsibility bore down
upon bad ministers with tragic effect.
Several such ministers were impeached
by parliament, found guilty and be-
headed-Stafford, for instance, In the
reign of Charles l.
What may be called the modern doc
trine of responsible government was
first put into practice in the reign of
William and Mary, that is, few years
after the revolution of 16SS-S9. Be
fore that time the ministry was often
composed of men of different political
affiliations, and 1t was no uncommon
thing for the secretary Of state and the
lord treasurer to vote on opposite sides
in parliament. A ministry so composed
was not efficient or harmonious, and
William began the practice of selecting
all the ministers from one political
party, that party being the one that
had the majority in the house of com
mons. From that beginning has grown
our present system of a responsible
ministry that is absolutely dependent
for existence upon the will of the
house of commons.
The Delta independent., 1924-12-26

gressmen from $500 to $4,000. Sal
aries of members OF the Cabinet, un-
der the Ball bill, would be increased
from $4,000 to $4,000.
Representative e. e. Denison, of
Illinois, is the author of bill which
would render unnecessary the multi
tude of special bills granting per-
mission for states and local commun-
tiles to construct bridges over navi-
gable streams. The Denison bill
would provide general authority for
the issuance of such permits upon the
approval of plans and specifications
by the Secretary of War and the
Chief of Engineers. Under the pres
ent practice separate bills are in
troduced for each proposed bridge
construction but the bills are always
submitted to the War Department
for a report and recommendation be-
fore being considered by Congress.
The Dennison bill would greatly
simplify the procedure.
The House Of Representatives has
voted adversely on a bill proposing
to make Lincoln's birthday a holiday
in the District of Columbia. The de-
feat of the bill was not due to any
lack of regard for the memory of
Lincoln but to desire to avoid in
jury to the public service. A holiday
means not only a loss of one day OF
work on the part OF all the employees
in the District Of Columbia but much
Reorganization Of work on the day
before and after the holiday.
The Delta independent., 1924-12-26
North Pole and Compass

1t was at first thought that the com
pass needle always pointed true north,
but the geographic north pole has no
influence on the compass; instead the
instruments north-seeklng point is "at.
tracted" by what is known as the north
magnetic pole, more or less indefinite
spot in Boothla peninsula. Canada is
some 1,2OO miles south of the true
pole. The behavior Of the compass Is
accounted for by the fact that the
earth acts like a great magnet. How
ever, as the magnetic north pole is
about 1,2O0 miles from the true pole,
one sees that the earth Is not regular
ly magnetlzed-Detr News.
The Delta independent., 1924-12-26
No Regular Nail Sizes

Up until about the Fifteenth centur.
mills In England were sold by the hun
dred. Nails which sold for 10 cents I
hundred were called 10-penny nails,
those which sold for 6 cents, 6-penny
nails, etc. When the prices changed
the names persisted and, finally, came
to be used to designate size, suys the
Detroit News.
The ID is used as a sign Of penny
and is derived from the Latin "dena-
rius." According to Webster's Inter
national dictionary, the explanation
that penny" in this connection is a
corruption Of pound" ls wrong There
are no regular standard azes for nails
by pennies" For instance, the length
of 1O-penny nails varies, depending
upon the kind Of nails and the firm
manufacturing them.
The Delta independent., 1924-12-26
English County Has
Its OUn Salt Lake

Every one who has swum in a lake
or pond as well as in the sea knows
the extra buoyancy of salt water as
compared with fresh. This effect Of
salt on water is demonstrated strik-
ingly at Droitwich, the Worcester
shire spa, where there is water in
which 1t is impossible to sink.
You can float on the water, sit on
it, and even go to sleep on 1t, with
out fear of drowning. The better the
swimmer you are indeed, the worse
you will fare, because the moment
you try to strike out your feet fly up
ward, to give you an unpleasant
trhetIcl
So high is the percentage of salt
that the crystals completely coat the
skin, unless drying is resorted to i'm
mediately on Leaving the water.
Some of the cures effected by the
baths are remarkable. Anemia, neu-
ralgie ailments, and rheumatism some
times yield as If by magic under the
treatment, which is becoming increas-
ingly popular.-London Answers.
The Delta independent., 1924-12-26
GOSSIP FROM
WASHINGTON

Washington, d. C.-Although not
much Legislation OF general nature
is contemplated at the present short
session, for the reason that appro-
priation bills will take up so much
time, yet in both houses the mem
bers and committees have been work.
ing zealously on a number OF mea-
sures calculated to promote the gen
eral welfare From the very start.
the Muscle Shoals bill had the right
Of way in the Senate and all else
was subordinated to that In the
House. where the appropriation bills
originate, those measures received
first attention
Among the subjects pending is the
Norris bill to submit a constitutional
amendment providing for the begin.
ming Of n new Congress and a now
executive administration in january
instead Of March. and requiring a ses.
sion Of Congress in January following
the general election There seems TO
be quite a general sentiment In favor
Of the amendment.
Nblb FnhlllaAh IlfIIN IL iAlInUDUH.
Of Illinois, expressed the minds Of
all our people when he introduced a
bill proposing rewards for the world
flyers. The measure would give each
OF the six officers cash grants OF
10000. the four commissioned Off.
GERS would receive promotions to the
rank of major, the two others would
be commissioned first lieutenants
and all would be presented with Con.
gressional medals Of honor. Under
the law the War Department is
powerless to make suitable recogni
tion Of the remarkable exploit Of
those officers, but It Is cordially in
sympathy with Mr. Rathbono's pro.
posed action by Congress- Serious
opposition 10 the measure Is not an
ticipated from any source. and It is
hoped to get final action on II before
adjournment on March 4.
More than score Of obsolete and
military reservations owned by the
government would be sold under the
terms OF a bill introduced in the
Senate by Senator Wadsworth. chair.
man Of the Military Affairs Commit.
tee. They are located in various
parts of the country, and represent a
cash investment that is bringing in
no adequate return TO the people.
Although not a part OF the world war
property surplus that the Republl.
cans have been actively liquldnting,
they are holdings not needed in the
military establishment, which bust.
ness considerations demand should be
turned into cash.
Senator Ball of Delaware has In.
troduced bill to increase the salary
of the Vice president from $4,000 to
$4,000 and Of Senator'S and Con.
The Delta independent., 1924-12-26
xatrtttAa s,ss s,r1
NeW Lamps for Old

uppz1z9s1trR ana
New lamps for old! New lamps for
old"
Unto my heart l cried:
My heart that burned white candles at
The shrine of dreams denied,
Put on the tapers of regret
And kindle in their place
The light of hope that shining through
Makes glory on the face.
TOO long, too long. remembered loss
Has fed broken pride
New lamps for old! New lamps for
old" q.
Unto my heart 1 cried.
AS one who leaves familiar ways
For untried paths without
Half eager, half reluctantly,
1 blew my candles out.
Then swift upon that inner shrine
sudden glory shone,
A singing wonder Knocked the pair
My troubled heart had known
BY hope illumined, every thought
Became the thing I willed-
And one by one as stars are born,
My dreams came back fulfilled.
Helen Frazee-Bower, In New Yorl-
Herald.
The Delta independent., 1924-12-26
Knowledge and Virtue

Cease from a too great desire Of
knowing; because there Is found there
in much distraction and deceit. Those
who are learned are dcsrous of APP
pearing and of being called wise.
There are many things the knowledge
Of which is of little or no profit to the
soul. And he is very unwise who at
tends to amy things but what serve 10
his salvation. A multitude of words
do not satisfy the soul but a good life
gives comfort to the mind, and pure
conscience affords great trust In God.
The Delta independent., 1924-12-26
Size of ALASKA

United Alaska spreads over II de
grees north and south, or as far N
from New Orleans to Duluth, so TINT
some variation Of climate might rea-
sonably be expected within Its borders.
And east and west the stretch is 5S de
grees, or considerably more than from
New York to San Francisco. Plenty Of
elbow room this way, too, for dlvcrsi-
ties. The total area is nearly 100000
square miles, or one-nfth the size Of
the entire United States.-Mary Lee
Davis in Scrlbner's Magazine.