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ADVERTISE in the LEADER. Largest Paper, Largest Circu lation. $1.50 per year. Volume 25. NUMBSB 20. F" ^1E mm- 3E Treatment of Americans Abroad Americans traveling abroad this year will be better able than ever be fore to appreciate what a blessed pri vilege Is theirs .to live in the land of the free. The following from the Sioux City Tribune clearly explains the situation abroad, and will quiet the fears of many who have friends traveling in the east: Stories which have come through about the brutal treatment accord ed to American tourists by European people and especially by the Germans, should be taken at a liberal discount of about 95 per cent. There is no rea son to believe any contlnen lal coun try has abused American tourists, who may have been caught within their borders when war preparations star ted. The source of the stories are un doubtedly the tourists themselves to whom the European system of mobili JBSf 35.-, «JV. S-*i vtf ANNOUNCING THE BIG SALE, SATURDAY, AUGUST 22nd. ISAKSON and JUEL The One Price Clothiers DC Jt NEW •JG zation is strange and to whom it seemed unecessarily disdainful of the privileges and comforts of the individ ual. When Europe goes to war, all else is subordinated. All methods of transportation from railway trains to automobiles and horses and wagons are immediately seized by the govern ments and used exclusively until their troops and their supplies and their munitions of war are moved. None escape—from the property of the peosant to the race horses of Van derbllt and the automobile of James Gordon Bennett. All this seems brutal to the Ameri can, who is accustomed to a govern ment where the interests and profit and comfort of the individual are placed ahead of the Interests of the overnment. At such a time this country the railroads would move their own traffic, passenger and freight, first and attend to moving Ladies and Misses coats are now ready, and Misses wool dresses, corsets, sweaters and 1Ü *0 the government second. As for the commandering of private property, that would be regarded as Intolerable. When Europe goes to war every body goes consequently hotels close, restaurants close and all places where accommodation for the travelling public is offered In times of peace are closed. There Is no help they must close. The American tourists, no doubt resented this as a pereonal affront. Moreover at such times the imagln tion Injures the feelings of those incon venienced far more than the actual happenings. For instance, we read how a mass of bedraggled tourists at a London hotel held an indignation meeting and hissed this administra tion because it had not compelled protection to American citizens abroad and had not given them assist ance and warning to get out of Europe. Of course to Americans at home who THE PAPEK WITH THE LARGEST OIHOULATION A LEADER In the Cause of Eoonomy and Reform, the Defender of Truth and Juttloe, the Foe of fraud and Corruption 0ANTON, SOUTH DAKOTA, FRIDAY. AUGUST 21, 1914. know the facts, the suddeness of the war and the strenous efforts this administration has put forth to send twobattle ships abroad to ffnance Its globe trotters and bring them home, this sort of a prefer mance is disgust ing. Yet, from such people come the awful stories of inhuman treatment by foreign countries. If they had not lost their heads and all not tried to get away at once, with their Saratoga trunks and Parision hat boxes there woulden't have been any panic. Already the German and French goverments are returning trains to the use of the public. They have finished mobiliz ing and concentrating their troops, and from now on the American on continent, who is attending to legiti mate business will have no more trouble than one could expect to have in a nation which has abandoned luxuries and is taking ihe necessary military precautions against spies and iuaposters. So far, the most reprehensible epi sode that is really vouched for is the purchase of a passenger steamer in Europe by a syndicate of New York financiers who are offering to bring their couutrymen home at tie rate of $500 a berth. When it really comes down to plucking the unfortunate and cashing in on otlier'e misfortune, the fellows down around Wall street have no superiors and few equals. A Great Campmeeting Up to the present time the attend ance of the cam pmee ting has been nothing unusual. Many more are coming in however as the week is drawing to a close. It must be said in justice to the workers that there was never a greater meeting on the camp-ground from the standpoint of real vital spiritual work. In all the preaching the truth of God's word has been clearly and fearlessly taught, and the hearts of men have been pro foundly and clearly convinced by God's Spirit. Numbers have been to the altar for pardon and cleansing. As the meet ing is largely composed of Christian people the experience of sanctiflca tiun is more frequently and clearly held out to them. The general feel ing of the camp is that the standard of christian experience and christian living must be held up higher before the world about us if we would be the "light of &ie world and the salt of the earth." All Christian people of whatsoever name and denomina tion should attend these meetings. Denominational ism Is kept in the background, or rather is all-together ignored and the great essential truths to save men from perdition and to prepare them for heaven are being emphasized. In the light of the great events that transpires on the earth ought not everyone to set his house in order and to be ready for the great day. Surely we ought aiso to seek for the grace that will enable us to "deny ungodliness, and worldly lusts, and to live soberly, righteously and godly In this present world." Next Sunday will be a great day everybody in Can ton young and old and everybody in the country about and everybody who hears of the meeting are earnestly in vited to come and hear the word and" to take the water of life freely. The M. E. Sabbath School will be in the Auditorium at 9:30 next Sab bath. Let all the school and visiting friends attend. Hawn Moen, an old settler of wood died last Monday. this class of goods and you should visit our store early and see the new merchandise. W In- TWENTY YEARS AGO Oscar, Ablert and Miss Emma Carl son left for their Brooklyn home Mon day, after spending a month at the Institute. They were guests at Mrs. Lee's, and enjoyed themselves during their Canton sojourn. Albert proved himself to be one of the brightest scholars in the Institute and will carry a first grade certificate as an evidence of his abilities to grasp and retain the elements of education. E. W. Norton got 1100 bushels of oats from 50 acres, 22 bushels per acre. His wheat will go 10 bushels. Clayton Van Houten Is doing the work and Clate is one of the best threshers In the northwest. W. J. Bryan's Tribute to Mrs. Woodward Wilson The nation bows with its President over a new-made grave its heart goes out in loving sympathy to him and to his stricken family. And the country may well mourn the death of one who, like the deceased, has shown herself equal to the exacting duties that fall to the lot of the First Lady of the Land. The light that beats upon the exalted position which she held served only to bring out into brighter and more enduring colors her qualities of head and heart. She held by her intellectual strength and moral worth the friends whom she won by her gentleness and cord iality. She was a combination of re finement and simplicity, of culture and the domestic virtues. She presid ed with dignity over the entertain ments at the White House, and hos pitality was never more graciously dispensed than during the all too brief period when she was hostess. No wife ever entered more fully into her husband's plans or devoted her self more completely to his work. She was touched by the needs of the poor of Washington, and amid the arduous cares devolving upon her, she found time to interest herself In the Improvement of the alleys of the capital. During the last day of her life she made anxious inquiry about the bill which resulted from her in vestigations, and the senate, touched by her solicitude, turned from its crowded calendar long enough to pass the measure without a dissenting vote, but the spirit of the patient sufferer had taken its flight before the glad tidings could be conveyed to her. Though Mrs. Wilson's labors were cut short when her larger labors had just begun, she left an impress upon the life of the capital which will not soon be effaced. Peace to her ashes honor to her memory. Advertised lietters. Unclaimed at the (Janton post office. August, 1 Hanson, J. M. Mlines, Mr. Harold Thomas, Mrs. Pear August, 8. Hauser, Mr. Earnest Klipple, C. August 15 Ferm, Mr. Gust Hyde, W. L. D. D. S. Hunter, Mr. Geo. S. Mannsy, Mr. W. P. Myers, Mr. Elmer J, Neufeldt. John C. Phillips, Mr. Ray STEVE JONES, Postmaster New Fall waists silk and lawn and ladeis osiery. Th season wi ill soon De 6 Pa i-tni 6 nt of In the evening the grounds will be illuminated. Games will be played, but don't forget the big open air con cert by the Aleester band. The com mittee will do all in their power to show you a good time. Bring the whole family and come prepared to stay all day. Now every body for a good time, a regular old fashioned harvest good time. A MARRIED MYREBO-BREND S* i-W«l«' TS £f Ä' -V *ii. V-FTsS Mr. Lars Myrebo and Miss Christine Brend were married at the Lutheran church last Saturday afternoon Aug. he here or jfiü If you want the finest JOB PRINTING GET IT AT THE LEADER OFFICE Hi,•noris Special Paints For All Paint able Surfaces Linseed Oil Is the first consideration in paint, there Is no substitute for It as a thinner the market is full of ad uIterated Linseed Oils, many of them difficult to distinguish. We would advise all buyers and users of Linseed Oil to see our well known brand [A. G. NOID Druggist South Dakota .Canton You need no other guarantee HOLLANDERS FEAR WAR CALL Dutch Colony Near Lennox Stirred By European Conditions The numerous Dutch colony in this vicinity is greatly stirred by Euro pean developments and the prospects that Holland will be drawn into the fray. A. Malntveldt, of this city, has been ordered to report in Amsterdam for army service, the order coming by cablegram. Other Hollanders through out the state, who belong to the Dutch army reserves, are receiving cable orders to return to the mother country as quickly as posssble. Moe Harvest Festival The Luther League will give a Har vest Picnic Thursday, Aug. 27th at Cleveland's, one-half mile south of Moe. Dinner will be eferved from 11 to 2 o'clock, after which a short musi cal program will be given, the otie ad dress being given by Rev. E. Johnson of Aleester. One of the big things of the afternoon will be the ball game between Highland and Nathaniel, both teams have played good ball this season so a hot contest is expected. There will be plenty of pop and Ice cream for those who want it. Music will be furnished by the Aleester band. •1.50 Pen Annux "ir -t Wt'- Minnesota Linseed Oil Paint Co! 1 15th at 4 o'clock by Rev. Norgaard. The ceremony was followed by a re ception at the home of John Millie where an elaborate supper was served. The bride wore a gown of white crepe« trimmed with lace and wore a bridals-H veil, and carried a boquet of bride, roses. She was attended by Miss Oar rie Hanson as Maid of Honor and Mr. John Nordvlk was best man. The groom has worked for Mr. Millie several years and the bride has made her home with Mrs. Blllej. This young couple have hosts of friends in Canton who will extend to them beat wishes for a long life of happiness and prosperity. ,• OSVOG-HAW ytl~. Elmer D. Osvog Bud MIoo «6SS»S M. Haw were married Wednesday-'«' morning Aug. 12th at the home of the bride's parents. Only parents and near relatives were present at ttaei ceremony, after which a two course breakfast was served. They left Im mediately for Slayton, Minn., Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Erlckson taking them up l&ifj a car. They will also visit relativ«« at Lake Che tack. The bride's wedd- ,, ing gown was of white silk and her traveling gown of a new shade of tu|f with hat, gloves and shoes to match The groom wore a suit of blue setge. These young people are well known here, and all who know them forecast for them a life of happiness. They will be at home after Sept. 1st on the farm the groom has been working this summer a little south and of Canton. The U. O. Seminary Quartette that gave a consert Monday night at the Lutheran church was very well at tended considering the weather and was indeed an lunusual treat. Joseph Tetlie, an old Canton boy was one of the members of the quartette and helped the rest greatly with his rich baritone. Carl Wiggins was a Beresford caller Monday. 4