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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1927-06-15
Fishermen To Get One More
Chance Under New Wardens

war forever.
But that time is not at hand! I
am of those-and we are a consider
able company-who look forward to
compact between the nations that
will provide court for the adjudica-
ton of differences between govern
ments-some tribunal with power to
summon threatening belligerents for
a hearing in keeping with the order
ly processes of civil courts, and with
power to enforce its writs. This is
great ideal-the noblest that can en-
gage the attention of mankind.
But while we wait for sentiment
to crystallize favorable to some such
device to prevent war it is the height
of folly to ignore the ever-present
danger of attack. Until there is some
league of world-powers for peace it
is only wisdom to be fortified against
the assault of an enemy. We hear
constantly of slumbering antagonists
of other nations toward America. And
it is stupid to assume that our up
piling wealth in itself is an insurance
against war. Dollar-power can buy
munitions, but powder and guns are
worthless without man-power.
The idea that overnight we can
instruct officers and men for effective
military service is not held by sensi-
BILE people. So long as we stand alone
in the world we've got to be prepared
to fight. We've got to be ready to
meet an enemy in the field, on the sea
and in the air. 1t is absurd to fail to
meet square-cut issue. The National
Defense Act of 1920 is in no sense
a move toward militarism, but only a
sane provision for the training of Off
GERS and men for military service
against possible need.
The mothers and fathers of Ameri-
ca, living in dread of the scourge of
war, can do nothing better calculated
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1927-06-15
THE DEFENSE OF A NATION

In Indiana, Legionnaires conduct
ing a campaign in behalf of national
defense, secured from Meredith Mich
olson, author of "The House of a
Thousand Candles" and other famous
stories and articles, the following dis
cussion of Americas defense prob
lens, here reprinted by permission of
Indiana comrades. Meredith Nichol-
son says
Walking backward blindfolded, on
the edge of a precipice! This strikes
me as a fair characterization of the
course of the United States with ref
erence to national defense. Like many
Americans l have watched the trend
of things in this particular since the
end of the Great War.
well never be caught mapping
again!" such was the declaration of
thousands of citizens when, with Eur
ope shaking, we were brought face to
face with war, and found ourselves
poorly prepared for the emergency.
1t was the repetition of an old story.
The United States never has been
prepared for any war in which it has
engaged With the winning of ma
tional independence our people, loving
peace and desiring freedom from the
jealousies and hatreds of the old
world, trusted in Providence and the
width of the two great oceans for pro-
lection.
! But danger of war was immediate
and constant from the beginning, as
the most casual readers of American
History knows. Even our frontiers
were inadequately protected from saw
age ferocity. Here indeed, with all
our genius and passion for efficiency
in commerce and industry, we seem
disposed to trust to luck in the most
vital matter that effects the nation.
l believe it to be the honest prayer
of every true American that wars shall
cease throughout the world. War, we
agree is horrible; it is the blacklist
blot on civilization. The Great War,
showing as it did new terrors contri-
buted by modern science to the bust
ness of slaughter, must increase hope
that we shall one day be done with
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1927-06-15

Training Camp. The time is at hand
to make provision for better develop
ment of this service. The law is there
but money is lacking. The people,
never deficient in patriotism may help
this work by writing their congress-
men urging essential appropriations
to make the Defense Act more effec-
tive.
If five thousand officers must be
qualified every year to keep America
in readiness to produce an Army, then
five thousand young men must be
trained against all contingencies. I
salute the American Legion. May it
bring all zeal to the work in this be-
half which it has undertaken in so
fine spirit of patriotism.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1927-06-15
FIRST OFFENSE FOR FAILURE
TO SECURE LICENSE WILL NOT
BE PROSECUTED, SAYS ]. F..
GOULD.

Minnesota fishermen will not be sub
jected to arrest for failure to obtain
the residence fishing licenses made
necessary by the 1927 legislature-un-
til they have failed to heed the one
warning they will be given, ]. F. Gould
state fish and game commissioner said
Monday in announcing instruction to
wardens.
eve expect to depend upon good
craftsmanship for enforcement of the
law which will bring 100000 in rev.
enue, for conservation and fish pro-
pogation purposes" Mr.. Gould said.
This year we will not arrest Ii
censeless fisherman but wardens have
been instructed to explain the new re-
quirement to them.
SIN all cases names will be taken
and we will determine if the fisher
man then fulfills the requirement. If,
after warning there is no result-there
will be arrests.
''This code we believe will be fair
although 1 think that there are very
few people in the state who do not
know about the residence licenses
law-judging from inquiries here at
the commissioners office"
He said that the nominal cost of
the licenses fifty cents for individuals
and 81 for heads of families good for
all members, is such that no charges
that the law is a hardship have been
made. Persons under twenty-one need
no licenses if they are residents of
the state.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1927-06-15

to prevent war than to stand behind
this measure to develop our training
camps to their highest effectiveness.
This is my business and yours. 1t is
peace insurance. It is one way of
help to destroy the red-fanged War
Dragon. "Let us have peace" said
the war-worn Grant after Appomattox.
But let us not be caught in trap!
This, we may be sure would be his
counsel today. Peace, the desire of all
America Preparedness the first
great step toward safeguarding the
nation.
For many years l have had some
knowledge of military training in AM
erican schools and colleges. No one
familiar with this work will pretend
that it has ever made militarist.
The training in itself is conceded to
be of greatest value in teaching the
student to think quickly, to be prompt,
to be obedient. 1t contributes to the
physical well-being of the young men.
The answer to the constant charge
that our youth, under pressure of these
strenuous times, and confronted by
new dangers to moral well-being,
are not what their fathers were, is
sufficiently answered by American
training camps.
Hats off to the Flag! The boy
who enjoys the benefit of military in
struction becomes a better American
because he knows that if any hand
strikes at his Flag he is prepared to
strike back. Better than a great stand
ing army is the Reserve Officers
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1927-06-15
MINNESOTA AUTO DRIVERS
WILL USE COG. 600 PLATE!

Bids for 100000 pairs of automobile
plates to be issued in 1928 were OPP
ened Monday by Herbert w. Austin,
state purchasing agent.
This is approximately $4,000 more
than the initial order for 1927 plates.
Additional plates usually are obtain
ed later.
The color scheme for the 1928
plates has not been chosen by Mike
Holm, secretary of state. He will
make the choice later after confer
ences with motor vehicle registrars
of other states.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1927-06-15

AS far as we can see, there are
none so blind as they who buy a straw
hat.-Exchange
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-12-14
PAY OFFICIAL
VISIT, MAKING
AN INSPECTION

National and state officers of the
Woodmen Circle were guests of the
Douglas grove of tfPt organization at
it's meeting last evening in Moose hall
and will be present again today at the
session which will occupy both the
morning and afternoon of the mem
bership The visitors were Mrs. Jen-
ME Willard of Dennison, Texas, ma
tional drill instructor; Mrs Mamie
Fleming of Phoenix, state manager and
Mrs. Pauline Kountz, Bisbee, State adj
visor.
The visitors arrived in Douglas yes
terday, their coming to this city being
a part OF the itinerary to the various
in Arizona. At the
meeting last night the work was re-
viewed with comment by the visitors ON
various phases of the team features
that were intended to be helpful to
the local body in comforting degrees or
candidates.. The visitors expressed
themselves as well pleased with the
local team and voiced the opinion that
the Douglas grove was in healthy
and gratifying condition. The mem
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-12-14
LONG HORNS IN
DOUGLAS YARDS,
DIPPING TODAY

When the 1910 head of steers bought
by Fuqua and Spradley from the
Slaughter LIND and Cattle company,
Panhandle country in Texas, the jack
rabbits will think that the spirits of
the steers of the old days have re-
turned in herd. The lot was url-
loaded in the Douglas yards yesterday
for weighing by the customs officers,
and dipping before shipment east,
and they presented the appearance Of
the genuine old timer long horn steer.
The only noticeable difference between
them was that some wore longer horne
than the average and once in long
period, one would come from car
with but one horn or with both miss
ing.
The steers were quite gaunt, having
been in transit without food or water
for a day hnn probably had been
penned some hours prior to the load
ing. Their weights Ialso indicated that
they lack real flesh, as they were going
over the scales on an average under
700 pounds. When it is recalled that
they were four and five year olds, the
weight becomes more significant,
It was expected that the unloading
process would easily be completed in
the forepart of last night. Hay had
been provided for the steers and water,
also, so that when they face the dip
ping watts this morning they will have
pep enough to make them swim
through the vat in short order, as they
have to be reloaded for their trip east!
1t is the aim Of the shippers to- get
them loaded out tonight.
According to the shippers, the steers
will be ranged until spring in the Pan
handle with such feed as required and
then turned to grass in some OF the
best range in Kansas to be rounded
out for the market next autumn.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-12-14
Cold Brings Crime
AS Need Of Clothes
Or Food Drives Man

The police blotter the past few days
has carried "a remarkable FIST of rob-
berries and theft reports. From Bern
adino station comes a report that a
house car there was robbed and more
than $3.50 in cash and a diamond ring
probably worth $500 taken in addition
tosE large amount of trinkets and
clothing.
A robbery of store in Bowie also
appears on the police blotter and
enumerates what appears to be well
over 500 worth of loot in the shape of
clothing of various sorts. The blotter
give a very minute description of a
man said to have been shop lifting at
a local curio store and further down
on the dime blotter is recorded the
theft of an automobile from in front
of an apartment house in the center
of the city.
study of this blotter over a few
months will convince anyone that liv-
ing conditions or the state of the
weather are as much to be considered
in studying the causes of crime as any
other factors. When the weather is
warm there are fewer crimes of con-
sequence. When it is cold as iat pres
ent more crimes are; committed. Many
of them show direct bearing on the
needs of the criminal. He needs
clothes, he needs food or he needs
something that he can sell for money
to buy food. 8s
Officers working in Douglas tell that
most crimes such as robbery that are
committed here. aresthe work of out
siders, most often of the hobo element
which crosses the country in swarns.
Some of the more complicated rob-
berries are the work of organized gangs
that tlI,Nel in cars, mostly stolen cars,
and now and then an odd job of
burglary is done by some well known
local offender who is easily rounded
up and convicted.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-12-14
DECEPTIVENESS
OF SPIRITISM
TOLD BY MORAN

y N
Few have any reception of the de-
ceptive power of spiritisrn," stated
Evangelist Moran last night at the
Seventh-Day Adventist church. "The
work of spiritiSm is the work of satan
and one of the most subtle of his mod
.ern DISCUSSES. There tare some who
attribute all the manifestations of
spiritism to trickery. 1t is true that
many such frauds have been palmed
off on credulous people, but this does
not explain all that goes by the name
of spirit communication"
In answering the question, Who. Are
the Spirits of Spiritism?" Mr.. Moran
said, "It is evident, first of all, that
some spirits are not spirits of those
who have died, as they claim to be, for
the Bible teaches plainly that the
dead know not anything Ecclesiastes
9:5, 6, 10; Psalms 1864. Claiming to
be what they are not, these spirits are
evidently liars. This makes it clear
that they cannot belong among the
angels of God, the ministering spirits
which He sends forth to minister to
His children upon earth Hebrews
1:14. There is only one other class of
spirit beings. They iare the followers
of the father of lies John 8:44. When
he, who was a glorious cherub, rebell-
ed and was cast out of heaven, there
fell with him host of other angels,
sympathizerS in the rebellion. Revel-
alton 12::7-9 These Spirits of devils
are the ones who impersonate our dead
friends and loved ones and send mes
sages through spirit mediums.
sWhen the evil spirits have in this
way gained the confidence of human
beings, they proceed to teach doctrines
which oppose the truths of the Bible
and many are lead to give ear to
seducing spirits and doctrines of
devils I Timothy Al. Sometimes
they make predictions and give warn
ings which prove to be true, thus
strengthening the confidence OF men
in them.
MANY people tamper with splrltlsm
Just to satisfy their curiosity. They
have no real faith in it and would be
Mortified at the idca of placing them
selves under the control of spirits.
But such people have no idea of the
receptive power of satan. If they did,
they would not venture upon his
ground. The apostle Paul tells us that
just before Christ's return satan will
work with all deceivableneSs OF ur1-
righteousness 2 Thessalonians 2:9-lO.
Many more people will yet be brought
face to face with the power of evil
spirits and the Christians only defense
will be his ability to meet temptStion
as Christ did, by saying, 1T is writ
ten. We must know the truth OF the
Bible for ourselves and must live 1T
in our lives" Tomorrow nights SUBJ
ject "The Rich Man and Laggards." !"
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-12-14
No CIews Are F ound
In School Robbery
Is Officers Report

Deputy sheIIffs repor ed yesterday
that absolutely no clews had been dis
covered in connection with the rob-
berry of the Pirtleville school which was
entered on Sunday night at which
time large quantity of clothing and
some other articles we're taken.
The officers reports show that the
school was entered through window
from which the glass was removed,
Most of the things taken would be of
little value to the ordinary thief al
though it is estimated that more than
$50 worth of loot is included in the
inventory of missing articles as it ap-
pears on the police blotter.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-12-14
CLOSES OUT
SOVIET CONSULATES

SHANGHAI, Dec. 13 G9-In an in
terview with foreign newspapermen to-
day, Chang Kai-Shek, head of the
Kuomintang party, stated that at a
party conference last week he in
structed Foreign Minister G. c. WI
and General Pei Chinghhsi, to "take
the necessary steps to close soviet con-
sulates in nationalist territory in
China"
Chang said these instructions had
hitherto been kept secret pending their
execution, but that the outbreak in
Canton made it necessary for the Nam
king government to declare its atti-
tude.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-12-14
MT. MORIAH LODGE
ELECTS OFFICERS

At a stated communication of Mt.
Moriah lodge, A. F. and A. M, held
last evening in their lodge room, the
following officers were chosen: Will
liam Van Wrinkle, Worshipful master;
Stewart Carpenter, senior warden;
Steele F. Woods, junior warden;
Henry w. Williams, treasurer; James
H. Barrett, secretary.
These officers will be installed on
next Tuesday evening at joint
session when the officers OF the
Order of Eastern Star also are in
Quoted into office.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-12-14
DUTY COSTING
OVER $2l,7OO
FOR SHIPMENT

According to information reaching
Douglas yesterday, there was an in
crease in the export duty levied by the
Mexican government on cattle shipped
out of the republic which be-; me ef-
fective within the last few days and
thereby added an additional peso to the
amount that had prevailed on exported
stock. The rate, it is understood, had
been three pesos on animals three
years old and over and with The adj
vance it is now four pesos for that
age The peso is worth 1913 cents
with exchange at par.
The duty charged by the United
States for the importation of the cattle
is one and one-half cent pound, so
that for calculation it appears that it
will approximate $40 the head as they
will weigh somewft?t less than 700
pounds EACH That would mean that
the import and export charges against
each steer would be about $12 piece,
or for the 1910 steers, a total of more
than 21,700, the share going TO the
United States being better than $18,
600.
The animals were weighed in small
lots tsnd checked by the U. S. customs
officials. They had been examined for
ticks and their general health by DR..
H. L. Box, federal veterinarian, whose
headquarters are at Tucson. There
were no ticks discovered on the lot, it
was stated, and otherwise they met the
inspection requirements.
DR.. Box has charge of all the ship
ping points out of Mexico, except
Yuma, and he stated last evening that
there has been quite a movement re-
Gently, SO that he has been kept busy
and still has been unable to make in
spections as fast as they have been
requested because of the distances be-
tween the points and his inability to
secure help for the work. He said
there is shipment waiting rat Nogales
today to come out and one that had
anticipated inspection today but he
was compelled to complete this work
first and defer that one until December
15. He hopes to complete his work
here in time to get away this after
noon on his way to Nogales.
It is the expectation that the Mexi-
can export duty will be RAISED again
quite soon. It had been Is pesos until
the appeal of S,ockmen to their gov
ernment to give them an opportunity
to take advantage of the United States
market by making recession in rates
for time and it was then cut 1t is
generally understood among stockmen
that there will certainly be a sub
stantial advance shortly after the first
of the year and that is one of the ex-
plantations of the activity now in get
ting cattle across the border.
According to those advised in the
business, there has been very sub
reduction in the number of
Mex y an .,J;ange cattle in the last six
months, most of it coming within the
last half of that period. 1t is said
that even with the duty added, steers
are. still available at price which will
show substantial profit when brought
across and fitted for the market and
sold on the present levels of the Amer
ican prices.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-12-14

bership was commended for its inter
ests, very favorable percentage Of
the roll, which numbers something
more than 70, being in Attendance.
Following the business session there
was a supper served and a social hour
enjoyed. The meeting today will be
divided into two sessions, morning and
afternoon, and at the end of the morn
ing period there will be a luncheon
served to the membership and visitors
in the hail.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-12-14

Brother Injured
J. .. Mattlock has received word
here of an auto accident, in La
Habra, Calf, in which his brother,
Marvin Mattlock, was injured. Matt
lock was not as severely injured as
the driver of the car with whom he
was riding. It was an intersection
collision and the driver of the other
car also was seriously hurt. Matt
lock is in hospital in San Diego
with broken jaw and cheekbone
and numerous cuts and abrasions.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-12-14
THIEVES STEAL TIME PIECES

Thieves gathered quite a bunch OF
articles from the Pirtleville school be-
tween Friday and Monday sometime,
the loot including among the rest some
alarms clocks, some dresses and other
articles. The loss represented several
dollars but there are no cleWs as TO
the perpetrators of the act.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-12-14
PUBLIC AUCTION

A Hudson sedan will be sold at pub
lie auction at the Bankhead Garage
on December II at 2 p. m.
Advt.- GORDON NEWMAN.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-12-14
Mother

Pretty Purses or Hand Bags,
Ivory Toilet Sets, Perfume Sets,
Overnight Case, Glassware,
Fountain Pen Sets.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-12-14
CHRISTM;AS sPECIAL

We are offering pocket knives, the
ideal gift for men and boys, at special
prices. Gifts of Utility. Douglas
Hardware Co-Advt.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-12-14

Wheeled goods, air, rifles and other
presents favored by children. Douglas
Hardware Co.-Advt.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-12-14

I, Cactus candy, bulk or boxes, makes
nice gifts. Copper Kettle.-Advt.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-12-14

Electrical goods make useful and
beautiful gifts. See our display. Doug
las Hardware Co.-Advt.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-12-14
Return from Tucson

Return from Tucson
Dr. and Mrs. Carl Lund have re-
turned from a trip to Tucson where
they attended a performance of the
opera at the Temple of Music and
Art.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-12-14
Father

Shaving Sets, Smoking Stands,
Bill Folds, Travelling Cases, Gig
ars, Cigarettes, Pipes, and lots
of other gifts.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-12-14
visitors Through

DR.. and Mrs. Jose Alanis, of Kansas
City, visited in Ghis city Sunday with
old friends Mrs. Alanis will be re-.
membered here as Miss Nina Wolyer-
ton, niece of Harry Palmer, former
resident.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-12-14

Leaving Soon
Miss Meribah Shinn, head nurse at
the Calumet hospital, will leave on
Thursday for her home in Mt Holy,
N. j. to spend a six weeks vacation.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-12-14
Serve Mexican Dinner.

Serve Mexican Dinner
The ladies of the Presbyterian
church are making preparations for
a typical Mexican dinner to be served
in the annex of the church Friday
evening commencing at O'Clock.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-12-14
y. q. @. Surprise Party

The j. o. G. class of the Methodist
church gave a surprise shower to
Mrs. Thaw last evening at Camp
Harry j. Jones at the home of Mrs.
Grabfelder.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-12-14
Children Better

Children Better
The children of Mr. and Mrs. H.
G. Schwantes, who have been quite
i'll, are reported all much better. The
son and twin babies had pneumonia.