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Evening star., 1937-05-02
JUDGE, STABBED, DIES

NEW YORK, May P.-City
Judge John F. ONeil, who was
stabbed in the back on street corner
Tuesday, dieo today as so detectives
spurred their unproductive search for
his mysterious assailant.
knitted twice by a stocky, polo
coated fgure whose motive investiga-
tors could not fathom. O'Neil recov-
cred consciousness several times at
the hospital, but gave no clue.
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b dUDIlSIlcu OF Hls
lowed to lapse
t r a d on is
po W e IF u and
there are some
Offices of ancient
s t a n ding, held
e / I h er through
direct descent or
through the hold
ing Of certain n
lands. There are,
for example. the
B e ers Of the
Great Col d e n
Spurs, who will
take Dart in this
coronation. The
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gone a b o u { the
p a ! a C e Growing
like C oc ks, and
never before had
the custom been
questioned. The
duty Of the off,
cial was to crow
the hours every
night during the
period Of Lent to
remind his ma
.iesty of Peters
d e r ELECTION after
t h e crucifxion.
Awakened by the
Growing his mind
would be fixed
Evening star., 1937-05-02

TT is nearly 200 years since the
voice Of the Kings Cock Grower
has echoed through St. James
L Palace
Shortly after the accession Of the
house of Hanover. the Prince Of
Wales, afterward George the Second,
was taking late supper with some
tipsy pals on Ash Wednesday.
The door of the dining room opened.
A gentleman attired to represent a
rooster stood in the doorway and
croWed 10 times. Then, without any
explanation, he turned his back and
walked away.
The befuddled Prince, who knew
very little English and nothing of Eng
lish customs, was indignant. Either
there was maniac loose in the pal
ace, he thought, or some irreverent
subject was trying to make fool Of
him. 1t was choping block offense.
The man was pursued and an expla-
nation demanded. He was high off,
cial of the palace and was performing
the duties Of very exalted Office
that of Cock Grower in Chief to His
August Majesty George the First,
King of Great Britain and Ireland,
Elector of Hanover, etc, etc, etc
and he highly resented such irrev-
erent interference.
Edward Started 1t.
Ever since the days of the sainted
Edward his noble predecessors had
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Ceremonially 1t involved approaching
the coronation chair on horseback and
then riding away backwards. Some of
the later champions were not very
sklllful horsemen. The champion was
dispensed with at the coronation Of
George the Third because at a dress
rehearsal the horse baked at retiring
in the proper longitudinal manner, in
sisted on moving out of the hall head
foremost, and, moreover, provided the
monarch with an audible omen Of the
attitude his l3 colonies across the
Atlantic were to take towards him a
few years later.
No Kings Barber, Either.
Nor will there be a Kings Barber.
to shave his Majesty and wash his
feet, for this coronation. 1t was once
a highly respected Office, the fee being
two loaves Of bread, a pitcher of wine.
and the razor and towels with which
the job was done.
But while the obviously ridiculous
functions at coronations and. later.
in the Kings household. have been
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Peter Pan and other children's plavs,
under the name Of Pauline Chase.
The son Of the late president of the
Bank OF Drummond of London. Mr..
Drummond will be buried in England.
Evening star., 1937-05-02
Rains End Famine Threat.

SHANGHAI, May l Pp.-Ralns
falling throughout Szechuan Province
for the last "a hours today removed a
threat of further widespread famine.
Thousands already have died from
lack of food and water.
Evening star., 1937-05-02

office was established by Richard the
Lion Hearted.
In the course Of time the family in
which 1t was vested by that monarch
became split and there was an equal
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The Kings Cock Grower
This Amusing Title, Along With Others,
No Longer Is Bestowed

This is the eighth OF a series OF
articles on symbolism oRd sidelights
OF the coronation ceremonyJ
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be held by this service, that as often
as the King should be pleased to
cross the sea the said Solomon or his
heirs should be obliged to go with
him and to hold his majesty's head
If there should be occasion for it,"
Got Lands for Head Holding.
Both Edward the First and Edward
the Third had their head holders"
for service during rough channel
crossings to their majesties' realms
in France and granted valuable
manors in return for this service
which was exactly what the name
indicates in American bar-room
parlance
AS heir to the principality of Wales,
George the Sixth might revive, If
he so desires, number of highly
respected Offices maintained by some
Of his ancient predecessors in that
land-but 1t is highly improbable
that he will feel called upon to name
any noble lord as Keeper of His
Majesty's Manure Pile. Foot Scratcher
in Chief to His Majesty, or Changer
or His Majesty's Bed Straw. All
these were once very serious positions
in the royal households OF the Welsh
Kings.
The last-named ONCE. in fact, ac-
tually survives traditionally and prob
ably will be represented at the coro-
nation-although it may be dispensed
with-by the StreWer of Herbs to His
Majesty There was 80 much political
wire-pulling before the corona ton OF
George the Fourth to secure this ex-
alted office for various high-born la
dies that 1t has been In some disre-
pute ever since.
Bed Straw Had to Be CHANGED.
The duty OF the Changer Of His
Majesty's Bed Straw was actually TO
provide the King with fresh straw
to sleep on every night-a necessary
precaution in those lousy days. The
position of Strewer of Herbs. to which
hardly more dignifled origin. In
Norman days the palace floors we're
streWn with straw, which was seldom
changed Dogs and falcons shared
the rooms with their royal masters
and mistreSses. Now, when a social
gathering was held at the palace there
were not seats enough to 60 around
especially on such a grand occasion
as a coronation. The nobility, dressed
in their finest attire, had to sit on
the floor. Certain obvious mishaps
aroused unfavorable comment as to
the royal hospitality. King Stephen,
last of the direct descendants Of the
Conqueror, ordered that this ditnoulty
be avoided by having the floor strewn
thickly with fresh flowers, and lady
of the household was charged with
seeing that it was done.
The Kings Champion last appeared
at the coronation Of William the
Fourth. The ONCE was long heredi-
tary in the family Of the Dukes Of
Mormon, descendants of the hero Of
SCOTS poem which is familiar to all
school boys. The champions func-
ton was to appear on horseback at
a coronation and offer to engage in
mortal combat any one who questioned
His Majestys right to the throne.
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Hamilton

Continued From First Page.)
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Edward Started 1t

Ever since the days of the sainted
Edward his noble predecessors had
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BY THOMAS r. HENRY.

I T is nearly 200 years since the
voice Of the Kings Cock Grower
has echoed through St. James
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-07-22
New Homes Un-
der Construction
Work On DR.. Yager's New House
Commenced Monday Morn
ing of This Week

A number Of new homes are now
under construction in the city, and
reports of others to be built this
year have been made. Among those
now being erected are the new
homes Of DR.. G. F. Wager, w. L.
Pollock and Clyde Beddleman.
Work on the new home Of DR.. G..
F. wager, which IL being built on
the lot west of the w. A. Moore
home on Third Street, was COM
menced Monday morning. DR.. va
ger plans a splendid home, includ-
ing an animal infirmary and his
office in the garage. The family
will move from the Sullivan house
on Main Street, August LIST and
will locate in the Chas. Marshall
house On Third Street until the
new home Is erected.
w. L. Pollock has a new home
under construction on his lot at
the corner Of Willow and Second
Street. This structure is being
built on the Colonial type and will
also be a splendid addition to the
residence section Of the city.
Work on the new home Of Mr..
and Mrs. Clyde Biedleman, located
on Ash Street, between Third and
Fourth Streets, has been delayed
owing to change in the plans.
Mr.. Biedleman hopes to have work
resumed within the next two weeks
II possible.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-07-22
City Established Alley
Grades This Week
Survey For Proper Drainage Made
BY Engineer M. b. Lang,
OF st. Cloud

M. B. Lang, engineer from st.
Cloud, was in the city this week
establishing grades in the alley at
the rear Of the Herald office. Com
plant had been registered with
the City Council in the matter of
drainage and property lines, under
which some businessmen along the
alley stated that their Easements
were flooded during rainy periods.
After a complete survey, Mr..
Lang reported that property lines
in all instances had been observed
and that the alley was lower than
abutting property. In the matter Of
levels for drainage in the alley, the
City Council plans to fix the cross
ing at the rear Of the Herald office
so that the drain will go over the
crossing. instead of under it as at
present.
During the past the present
drain has been completely filled up
and as a result the sidewalk in
front Of the Herald has been ruin
ed by seepage. It is now necessary
to dig deep ditch along the alley
to secure proper drainage, which Is
impossible to maintain owing to
washing dirt. The new plan will
eliminate the ditch and it is hoped
will eliminate the seepage under
the Herald sidewalk.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-07-22
Mrs. Bradner
Passed Away
Former Resident of Sank Centre
Buried In California
Tuesday

Friends in this city received the
sad news of the recent death of
Mrs. Paul Bradner, better known
as Bernice Johnson, former res
ident of Sank Centre. Mrs. Brad
ner, the daughter of Charley
Johnson, for many years conduc-
tor on the Kline, passed away
last Friday evening at ten o'clock
in San Francisco, Cal. Her home
was in Burlingame, Cal.
Funeral services were held on
Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock
at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Los Angeles, Cal.
Mrs. Bradner was IS years old,
and she leaves to mourn, her hus-
band and one child.
Deceased was well known in this
city. She attended public school
here and was graduated from the
local High School. During her
High School years she made her
home with Mr.. and Mrs. o. B.
Winslow.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-07-22
On-to-McoHet Day Postponed
TO Tuesday EDe., August 3
Organise Ne>u County
Public We!fare Board
Mrs. L. L. Kells Secretary-Law-
renee HerzOg, County Com
missioner. Is Chairman

Now undergoing a thorough or
ganization the new Public Wei
fare Board Of Stearns county, an
organization to include all here
tofore separated welfare agencies
in the county. will meet this even
ing, Thursday, In st. Cloud, to act
on further measures of organize
ton, Mrs. L L. Kells announced
this week.
The new Board, which supervises
financial and other aid given to
about $500 people in Stearns coun-
ty, is composed of five members:
the three County Commissioners,
Herzog, Kowalkowski, and Ueber,
together with two other persons Sc
lected from the county. They are
Mrs. l.. L. Kells, of this city, and
Mrs. Kirch, Of Roscoe. In an ear
ly organization meeting held July
9Th officers were elected placing
Commissioner Herzog in the post
Of chairman, Mr.. Ueber as vice
chairman, and named Mrs. Kells
as secretary.
Later in July the Board met and
CONTINUED on Page 10. Col. u
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-07-22
Fire Extinguishers
Will Arrive Soon
First Shipment Made From Fac
tory In Colorado On July
10th

Notice of shipment Of fire
extinguishers has been receiv-
ed from the company at Little
ton, Colo, and they should be
here for delivery within a
week, barring accidents. Ship
ment was made on July 10th,
and we are advised by Great
Northern employees that IL
would take q week or ten days
before they can arrive In this
city.
Under q plan inaug,rated by
the Herald several weeks ago,
these fire extinguishers will be
given to Herald subscribers,
upon payment of q years sub
scription. either new or renew
al. One extinguisher viii be
given with each year paid.
Upon arrival of the first
shipment we win notify all
those, who already have paid
their, subscription, and who are
entitled to one or more Of these
valuable extinguishers. This Of
fer will be continued indofin-
itely, but owing to threatened
strikes I'm the glass industry we
will be unable to guarantee de-
livery after the first shipment
Continued on Page 10. Col. p
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-07-22
Work On II
Opened July q
Contract For Monolithic Culverts
Awarded To Mathew Worms
And Son, New Munich

In the matter of rebuilding High
way n, between Belgrade and this
city, 1t has been noted that a large
crew, located about a mile north of
Elrosa during the past week end.
According to q highway bulletin,
work on "a was to commence July
21st, with the installation Of O
number Of Monolithic culverts.
Under announcement of $176,-
Oh Of highway contracts to match
federal aid, Is listed by the High
way Department the following:
Monolithic culverts on T. H. Il, to
be built internationally between
Belgrade and Two miles north OF
Elrosa, length Of 1914 miles. The
contract has BEEN awarded to
Mathew Worms and Son, Of New
Munich, at cost Of S2,86O.85, and
Is the beginning Of large building
program on Highway II, which has
been fostered by the local Com.
munity Club and the Highway n
Association.
Another announcement states
that bids for a 50 foot span bridge
on T. H. II, located 3k miles
northeast Of Belgrade, have been
called for August 9th.
Work on installing the mono
lithic culverts, according to re-
port, was started Wednesday, July
n.
The bids called for August 9th
include $2,50O,0OO worth Of paving
and road Improvement throughout
the state, and is the largest and
most extensive program announc-
ed by the department in more than
a year.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-07-22
Sank Centres
Band To Go
ToState Fair
Will Be One Of The Sixth
Districts Two Bands In
Competition
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Announce Committee Will
Probably Accept Invita-
ton of Mr.. Hanscom

Sank Centres Municipal Band
has been invited as one of two
bands from this 9Th District to
compete in the Minnesota State
Fair band competition during the
week Of the Fair with q guarantee
Of fifty dollars expense money and
crack at the prize money which
amounts in first place to $500.
The invitation was extended by
George Hanscom, Minnesota State
Fair Board director, to the band
Tuesday. Mr.. Hanscom stated that
the invitation in his district was
handed first to Sank Centre, and
that the other band, which he is
entitled to select, has not yet been
named.
Prizes for the competition that
will find two bands entered from
every district of the state start at
$500 for the first prize. Prizes are
to be awarded to six bands with
graduation Of $50 downward for
the first places. All bands
whether. they place in the compe-
tition or not will be given $50 for
Scoring is conducted on
a percentage basis according to
the different points that make up
a good concert and marching
band. 30 percent Is scored for
30 percent for costum-
ing, and playing ability rates 40
percent.
At their earliest convenience the
band committee will consider the
Of the trip it was an
Since it represents one of
the finest trips the band has been
offered, belief was expressed by
D. B. Caughren that the committee
will porbably accept the invita-
ton"
Last years winner, Little Falls,
who marched off with the grand
prize Of 5000 is ineligible for an
invitation this year, said Mr..
Hanscom. Their winning out in the
field last year was quoted as the
reason for their ineligibility.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-07-22
Frank Rainier Is
County Auditor
Selected BY County Commissioners
Monday-Was Deputy Audi
tor Since 1922

Following the death of County
Auditor Nick Thomey the County
Commissioners, in session, selected
Frank Rainier, deputy auditor, to
fill the unexpired term of county
auditor. There were four candi-
dates for the position, namely, Jo-
seph H. Kowalkowski, Frank
RAINIER, George Robischon and l..
G. Dueber, the latter three being
deputies in the auditors office.
The first ballot resulted in two
votes being cast for Kowalkowski,
a member of the board. The ques-
ton was raised as to whether or
not he could be elected and
whether or not he could vote for
himself as a member Of the board.
Harry Burns, county attorney, rul-
ed that Mr.. Kowalkowski would
have to resign before becoming a
candidate for auditor. He decided
not to do that, and suggested that
the board appoint Mr.. Dueber as
acting county auditor for the I'M
expired term. The first ballot
showed Robischon 2. Kowalkowski
2, Rainier 1.
On the second ballot the vote
was Dueber 2 votes; Rainier 2 and
Robischon 1. On the third ballot
Rainier received 3 votes; Robisch-
on 1 and Dueber 1.
The st. Cloud Times says, that
Frank Rainier, AZ years old, third
deputy, Is well qualified by exper-
fence and education for the posi-
ton to which he was elected. He is
a native of Stearns county, and
was born in Farming town
ship, his parents being Mr.. and
Mrs. Barney Rainier, pioneer fam
lily.
The new auditor received his
education in the Farming school,
attended and was graduated from
the Richmond high school, and
then attended business college in
st. Cloud. In 1915 he was named
deputy to John Lang, then regis
ter Of deeds, serving in that capac-
ity until 1918, in June, when he en-
tered the U. 8. army during the
World war. He returned in 1919
after receiving his honorable dis
charge and worked at a number Of
jobs in st. Cloud until in 1922
when he was made one Of Mr..
Thomey's deputies, and since that
time has been in that office.
Mr.. Rainier married Verena
Rothstein, a daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Peter Rothstein, Of Richmond
and they have four children, one
daughter and three sons.
Congratulations to the new audi
tor have been pouring in steadily
since Monday afternoon. Mr.. Ram
lcr not only enjoys wide acquaip-
lance in the county, but comes
from a large relationship Of Ger
man pioneers as well, most Of
whom reside In the st. Cloud COM
munity.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-07-22
Report Rural
Identification
To Be OK d
Announcement Will Be Made
Within Thirty Days, Says
Congressman Knutson
CALLS FOR AIS MILES
Will Provide Electric Service
To 26 Different Town
ships

Farmers signed up on the rural
electrification program in Stearns
county in many cases have been
more or less concerned as to the
progress that the project applica-
ton is making in Washington. On
February 4th the formal project
was sent to Washing
ton for approval. At that time all
Of the funds available for Minneso-
ia for the fiscal year ending June
80, 1887, were divided and appro-
val on the Stearns county project
was held up until the new funds
were available.
Word has been received from
the Rural Electrification Admins
tration and from Congressman
Harold Knutson that approval on
the Stearns county project could
be looked for within the next few
weeks or possibly thirty days. AS
by both Mr.. Knutson
and the Rural Identification Ad-
ministration, the approval Of SO
many projects in different states
at this time Is more than taxing
the legal department Of the REA
to get them all cleared in a short
time following July LIST.
The Stearns county project as
submitted calls for Ats miles of
line in 26 different townships of
the county. The bulk of the sign
ers on the project application are
from the townships Of Luxembourg,
Eden Lake. Farming, Albany,
Holding, Grove, Oak, Melrose,
Sank Centre, Ashley, Raymond,
Getty, Lake George, Crow River
and Spring Hill. Other townships
have a smaller number Of applica-
tons than these but in all the pro.
ject will extend into Is townships
The organization work for the
electrification project was handle<
through the county agents offic.
at st. Cloud and that office to date
has all Of the records in connection
with the project.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-07-22
Game Under New Lighting
System BY Millers and
Columbus
SEE LEAGUE LEADERS
Will Leave During Afternoon
West Hotel AS Head
quarters

Sank Centres "On-To-Nicol-
bet" day has been postponed to
Tuesday, August Srd, when 10
cal fans will be given an OPP
portunity to witness a night
baseball game, under the MILL
er's new lighting system. This
change was made owing to the
rush of haying and harvesting,
which Is now In full swing.
The cavalcade will leave in the
afternoon, complete details of
which will be given in next
weeks Herald.
The game on Tuesday night,
August 3rd, will be played by
the Millers and Columbus,
both leading teams In the lea
que, hence the competition
should be of the very best. The
Sank Centre group has been
assigned to the West Hotel,
where they will maintain
headquarters and where re-
freshments will be served. A
broadcast over WCCO will be
assigned within the next few
days.
All those who plan to go on
this trip are asked to register
with Ed Rattle at the Herald.
The trip viii be made I'm cars
under the same plan as last
year, and registration does not
obligate anyone. The reason
for registration can well be
understood, when all realize
that it Is necessary to know
how many cars win make the
trip, 90 that those, who have
no automobile can be assigned
places In cars which are not
filled.
All those who wish 10 make
this trip should make their
plans as soon as possible, and
registration should be made
not later than the forepart Of
next week. In leaving during
the later part Of the afternoon
there win be little loss Of time
to most people, and the conn
mittee extends q hearty invita-
ton TO everyone In the vicinity
of Sank Centre 10 join the local
group I'm the onto Nicollet"
cavalcade.