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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-10-23
THE COUNTY ALLIANCE.

The alliance, in sort Of a convention
held in st. Cloul on Tuesday, put in
nomination 4 county ticket, by endors-
ing number of democrats. Among the
unfortunate victims of this unhoIy al
lance of democratic politicians and po-
litical farmers, were P. r. Griebler for
treasurer, E. T. Barnum for auditor,
Oscar Taylor for attorney and DR..
Schmidt for coroner. A coroner is really
the only officer the alliance will require
after election, and naming the balance
of the ticket was superhuous surplussage.
The convention also nominated a SEN
ator. The most prominent candidate
was the late G. A. Gilman, of St. Cloud.
He had seventeen of thirty-nine votes.
1t is a crying shame that he hadn't
three more mourners in that funeral as
sembIy. 1t would have been such an
eminently fit thing for the alliance to do
for if there ever was man who total
ly abhorred all monopolistic tendencies
and political chicanery it was the late
Mr.. Gilman. But the p Ill fell upon our
worthy fellow citizen, J. L. Robbins.
ne who deserted the republican party for
lack of appreciation. He has now real
lied his ambition, and neatly engrossed
certificate of nomination has been pre-
pared to remind him of the fact Of his
candidacy. The official returns of the
election will not even suggest clue to
the fact. Up to date, the Stearns county
alliance has nominated democrat for
member of the legislature in this district
ONE who has manifested his contempt
for the alliance as as party by attending
the county democratic convention as a
delegate and making a vain plea in the
democratic legislative convention for
endorsement; it has nominated a demo-
erat for commissioner, who also asked
to be endorsed by the democrats; it
has endorsed four democratic county Of
fcers and-Mr. Robbins, republican.
How any voter who has been mislead
into espousing the alliance cause can
shut his eyes of the true object and aim
of the moyement-that of aiding the
democratic party. which spurns 1t at
every opportunities a mystery. The
alliance is on the rapid wane. tscloven
foot protrudes.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-10-23

The republican county committee was
called to meet in Sank Centre on We'd
nesday afternoon, and there were pres
emit, John Schaefer of the first district
Andrew Wicklund of the second, and ].
E. Campbell of the third, who with
Chairman Sprague, constituted quo
rum. A full and free discussion of the
interests of the party in the county was
had. 1t was deemed inexpedient to in
dictate a ticket, as there was so many
conflicting interests at stake. 1t this
the committee acted wisely, and along
the lines laid down by the county con-
vention. Amid so many candidates the
committee could not expect to select
ticket which would be satisfactory.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-10-23
FOR THE LEGISLATURE.

Notwithstanding the action of the re
publican legislative convention held in
Melrose on Saturday last, in declining
to make a nomination for member of the
legislature, it was thought best by a
large number of republicans to put a
candidatein the field. A meeting was held
in this city on Wednesday and the name
of {. A. Emerson was recommended to
the legislative committee as 4 candidate,
and he WAS placed in the field.
Mr.. Emerson is a clean, intelligent and
public spirited citiztn who commends
the respect AMI confidence OF all who
kn:'.v him. and lie has very large circle
of personal and business friends through
out re district. Particularly is this the
case Ill tile southern and southwestern
part OF this district. He is true repub-
hcan, and an appeal may justly be made
in his behalf with the fullest assurance
that he is every W ay worthy and quail
fed. He is Norwegian by birth. al
though every inch a thorough citizen by
education and sympathy. He is first
class man, one whom every voter may
feel confidence and pride in supporting.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-10-23
CORRECT!
SAUK CENTRE, MIMI, Oct. 81, 80.

SAUK CENTRE, MIMI, Oct. Fl, 80.
EDITOR HERALD: ,s.
I noticed an article in the Avalanche
of 9th inst. which the editor claimed was
the saying of Ex-Presideut Arthur on
the "robber tariff bill, (McKinley's BILLY
and again in the same paper under date
OF Oct. 10th the same language is found
under heading, what Ex-President
Hayes thinks or says Of the Mckinley
Tariff Bill" How is this? Do Messrs.
Arthur and Hayes use the exact language
in expressing their opinions or views on
the bill in question? 1t is perfectly po-
litic to throw all the mud in reach"
but it is rather poor policy to try and
manufacture political fbs, not squibs!"'
to mislead the earnest, thoughtful voter
who is trying to better his circumstances
by voting for such men as his local paper
tells him are the best.
No, sir, Mr.. Avalanche, it won't work,
is to be our next governor.
land don't you forget it," either! 1t
will be truly sung, Good by Tom Will
son, good bye! !" after Noy.
e REPUBLICAN.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-10-23

John P. Hammered has practical walk
over for sheriff. He has everything to
commend him for the position. He has
demonstrated his fitness by actually
giving the county as good service in that
office as it eyer had. He is personally
popular and his candidacy meets with
hearty support from the people, irrespec-
tive of party. Even the warmest friends
and advocates of Fred Hecklin concede
that he has absolutely not even the
shadow of chance for election to the
office of sheriff. The fact is that John P.
Hammered grows upon the people as
they become acquainted with him, just
in reverse ratio to his opponent.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-10-23

For right down hard lying, the aver
age democratic orator brings the blush
of shame to the brimstone-smoked cheek
OF the prince of darkness. The Mckinley
bill is protective measure, but it does
MT provide for the protection of those
who libel it from close and warm asso-
citation with the gentleman theoretically
mentioned above
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-10-23

Chairman Heatwole's claim of $4,000
plurality for Gov. Merriam is not ex-
travagant. Advices from various Sec
lions of the second district are to the
effect that the usual republican majority
will be rolled up for the state ticket,
while Hon. John Lind will snow Baker
under ten or twelve Thousand votes.
Democrats of the simon pure stuff can't
swallow General Jim, while he has no
republican following, and alliance men,
bers are DESERVING him.-[N1ankato Free
Press
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-10-23

Republicans will make no mistake in
voting for Henry Keller for State Sena-
tor. He is democrat, but he is honest,
shrewd and intelligent, and withal con-
sistent. His opponent, Mr.. Robbins, is
too young convert to the democratic
annex to be safe. None so jealous as the
newly converted, and he hasn't been a
democrat long enough for the heat to
radicate
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-10-23

The democratic convention at Melrose
nominated Joseph Capser for representa-
tive and Stephen Kells for commissioner.
Both are good men, but they are demo
Gratis, which Is sufficient cause for the re-
publicans to cast their votes tor the re-
publican nominees-C. A. Emerson for
representative, and S. A. Irish for COM
missioner.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-10-23

The democratic convention at Melrose
on Monday nominated Hon. Joseph Cap
ser for the legislature. Mr.. Capser is an
enterprising citizen whose interests are
large in his district, and he could be re-
lied upon, if elected, to serve his constitu-
ency well and satisfactorily as he did
in the last session.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-10-23

A. L. Cramb, the present incumbent of
the Office of clerk of the court in this
county, IS one of the very best officers in
the State of Minnesota. He has brought
the Office out Of chaos and has systema-
tiled it until it is a model He will re-
ceive the support of every attorney in
the county who has had any business with
him, and they are enthusiastically sup
porting him. The people make no mis-
take when they continue such men in
office. Vote for A. L. Cramb for clerk OF
the court.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-10-23

F. E. Searle is the republican candi.
date for the legislature in the St. Cloud
district. Mr.. Searle is a frst-class man
for the position. tried in the school Of
expersenee. He is clean, able and alert,
and his election will make him a very
formidable candidate for speaker. The
chances are very largely in his favor.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-10-23

The St. Cloud Times, in sort of per-
functory manner, predicts the election OF
Whitemau for congress by 1000 major
ity. Not that the editor thinks that
any such wild estimate is justified by
facts, but it is the only argument he has
at hand wherewith to stiffen up the faith
full and prevent general stampede. Mr..
Comstock will be elected by a plurality
of 5000, and the Times is respectfully
referred to the Forthcoming official can
vaSS.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-10-23

Kittel Halverson is a very good man
in his place. He can discharge the duties
of town officer very acceptably, but his
candidacy for congress is simply prepos-
ferrous. His education, experience and
training are of a sort which would make
him the most lonesome man on record,
in the house of representatives.
Stearns county has a hundred farmers
more capable than Mr.. Halvorsen. But
why discuss. 1.-THE age of miracles is
past.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-10-23

The farmers are beginning to under
stand that the principle of protection of
American labor is incidental protection
to the producers who must feed the la
borers. The Mckinley bill is ceasing to
be the bug-a-boo which democratic ora
tors predicted it, as its purport and pro-
visions are more thoroughly understood.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-10-23

O. w. Baldwin, OF St: Cloud, is the re-
publican candidate for county attorney,
against J. D. Sullivan and Oscar Taylor.
Mr.. Baldwin is brilliant young attor-
ney, clean and energetic. Vote for him.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-10-23

The St.. Paul Globe, the democratic
organ of Minnesota, is gloating over the
fact that the democrats in Southern
Minnesota who were fioated off on the
alliance wave have all been safely landed
within the democratic ark. That was
foregone conclusion,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-10-23

E. P. Barnum is in the field squarely
for county auditor, against Barney Vos-
sber. Mr.. Barnum needs no introduc-
ton to the people of Western Stear,ls.
His qualifications are all that could
possibly be desired, and he is an honor
able and upright man. splendid citizen,
and by every consideration which counts
is entitled to the support of the voters
of Stearns county. He would make this
county an admirable officer.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-10-23
JOHN p. HAMMERED,

The indications are that John P. Ham,
merel will be elected sheriff by majority
not often accorded to a candidate even
in Stearns county. He is sweeping the
county with cyclonic force and his op-
ponent will enjoy the distinction of
footing up column of minorities monu-
mental in their overwhelmingness. John
Hammered is one of the best sheriffs this
county ever had, and for promptness.
intelligence and fidelity was model Of
fcer. He received the very highest en-
eomiums from bench and bar, both the
strongest testimony to his eminent fit
ness. Vote for Hammered and make no
mistake-assist in rolling up handsome
majority for an excellent officer.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-10-23

Hon. S. G. Comstock's election is as
nearly absolutely certain as anything in
the future can be. He has earned it by
his devotion to the district, and by his
effective participation in national legis7
lation.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-10-23

Hons. S. G. Comstock and T. E. Byr-
mes will speak at Memorial hall on Fri
day evening of this week. Let every
body turn out and listen to a couple of
rafting good SPECIFIED.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-10-23

Vote for w. r. Merriam tor governor.
He has given this state a straight and
pure administration, and will do it again.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-10-23

What does the alliance expect to profit
by delivering itself bound hand and foot
to the tender mercies of Nilsson, Kelley,
Doran and Hill?
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-10-23

Hon. s. G. Comstock has represented
his district in congress wisely, honestly
and faithfully. He deserves the vote of
his constituency as an endorsement of
his record, even if for no higher consid-
Grafton.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-10-23

Vote for S. A. Irish for county commits
sioner. He is just the man Western
Stearns needs in the place.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-10-23

The leaders among the democrats and
lieutenant democrats, the alliance annex,
howled themselves black in the face over
the overshadowing infuence of Hon.
knute Nelson, so long as they thought
he was in sympathy with them. But he
is really very small man, with little or
no influence at all, since his ringing
speech at Glenwood. What a pity it is
that a man should shrink from such a
giant to a dimipuetiYe pygmy in one
night. Gentlemen, make ne mistake
the "little Norwegian" is small in stat
ure, but he is gigantic IN influence, and
the fifth district understands him pretty
well. Write him down, by all means, it
may afford you some amusement, and it
will certainiy do him no harm.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-10-23

S. A Irish has the republican uomina-
ton for county commissioner in this dis
trict, and his election should be a fore
gone conclusion and would be if fitness
alone weue the controlling influence. He
is keen, level-headea, experienced farm
err, who has served for years on the town
board, and he has developed scope and
grasp of the details Of public business
which makes him peculiarly adapted to
fill the Office of commissioner. He is eco
nomical in his views, and yet as liberal
as the circumstances demand. True and
honest in every relation of life, he is no.
tably so iii his dealings with the public.
No jobbery or underhanded work can
possibly escape his keen insight. As a
member of the board of commissioners
the western end of the county could feel
assured of being worthily and vigor-
ously represented.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1890-10-23
BANK STATEMENT.

DEPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
IGFIRsT NATIONAL BANK OF SAUK CENTRE
at Sank Centre, in the state Of Minnesota, at
the close Of business, October I'd, lS9O.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-03-06
LITTLE RHoDY WAS ALL ABLAzE.
Swarm of Fire Bugs at Work In the
Blackstone Valley.
A Man Seen Running Away by the
Light Of the Fire.
Villagers Excited and a Big Reward
Promptly Offered.

PROVIDENCE, r., l., March 5-A big gang
OF firebugs were at work all last night in the
the villages Of Central and Valley Falls, in
the Blackstone valley Among other prop
erty destroyed was that of the Valley Falls
Company, at the head of which is Hon.
Jonathan Chace, an ex-United States Sem
ator.
AT o'clock the grain stores of James Will
bur, located in the town of Central Falls,
were found to be on fire. A barn near by
was also in flames. On looking out of a win
dow Wilbur saw man running from the
yard. He gave an alarm and then gave
chase. A short time after general alarm
was sounded, and the fire was put out with
$500 damage.
Within an hour after this attempt to burn
Wilbur's barn and store three attempts were
made in different sections Of the village to
burn business places, and two barns were
found In flames.
An attempt was made at o'clock to burn
another barn in the village, and about the
same time the large barn of the Valley Falls
Company, in the village of Valley Falls was
also found to be in flames.
The fire spread with such rapidity that the
place was in ruins before the department
reached the confagration. The big building,
together with all its contents-12 horses, five
carriages, and half dozen mill teams-were
destroyed. Hay, grain and harnesses were
burned, and the total loss to the company is
$4,000. The fire was undoubtedly the work
of the gang of frebugs that operated in Gen.
tral Falls, and it is thought that they operat-
ed in the two places.
The Valley Falls Company's property was
insured. The company this morning offered
reward of $1,000 for the apprehension of the
firebugs.
Four boys are now serving a sentence in
the Cranston jail for burning barns in Valley
Falls. They were captured after many such
acts about five years ago, and all confessed.
The villages are greatly excited over this
new attempt to destroy their property by the
wholesale.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-03-06
THEY WILL NOT ACT IN THE DARK.
Strikers at Nashua Decline 20 Co
Back Without Prices.
The Claim That They Have Been
ignored by the Committee.
Labor and Capital To Work Together
In Concord, N. n.

NASHUA, N. H.. March 5.-After the de-
liberations Of the past three or four days be-
tween the striking operatives committee and
that appointed by Treasurer Amory Of the
Nashua Company, there is halt In proceed
ings. This morning Spalding and Caldwell
submitted proposition relative to q new
schedule Of prices. but did not make public
the amounts to be paid. They requested the
operatives to return to work, following
which a schedule would be completed that
would be satisfactory. The strikers had the
proposition under consideration nearly all
day, and finally decided to ask to see the
prices, otherwise they would decline to re-
turn to work. The committee declined to
give them the prices until they returned to
their labors. So the strike Is to be continued
as heretofore. One of the strikers
committee stated this afternoon
that when the communication
to the board of trade from Mr.. Amory, nam
ing Messrs. Spalding and Caldwell as COM
mittee with full powers to adjust all ques-
tions of wages, was presented, the opera
tives supposed they were to deal directly
with the committee In this report, he said,
they had been disappointed. They had never
been invited to meet those gentlemen as
committee, and never received a communica-
tion from them direct. All Official transac-
tons had been through third party. Ii
they are the committee with full powers, the
strikers do not see why they should not deal
with them directly.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-03-06
An Open Letter to Rev. S. r. Pearson

Dear Brother-In your paper published
and circulated by thousands In this city, and
perhaps elsewhere, is an article which is mis-
leading. 1t might readily cause those who
do not know my strict temperance princi-
pies to think that am not as strong tenn
perance advocate as yourself. am grieved
as much as you are at the non-enforcement
of our prohibitory laws and do not excuse
those whose duty it is to close up the places
where intoxicants are bought and sold.
do not accuse you of Intentionally mis-
representing me. should not take this pub
lie way to correct you but your published ar
ticle has made this the only way now to re-
ply to your false statement. 1t would have
been the wise and Christian way since you
are one OF my nearest neighbors for you to
have called upon me before publishing what
you did.
Why did you say under the caption, "He is
Mistaken" "Rev. Mr.. Whitaker of this city
has informed Rev. Mr.. Haddock of Bruins
wick, that there are no open rum shops In
Portland?" You had no reliable authority
for such statement. It is far from being
honorable In you as a Christian minister TO
publish and circulate such falsehood since
l never made such an assertion to Mr.. Had
dock. He also denies your allegation.
l am told that General Neal Dow has al
firmed publicly that there are no open rum
shops In Portland;" without asserting that
am correctly Informed or that the General. II
he affirmed it is correct, because OF his artl-
Gle in the Portland PRESS Of February 9th,
which you will do well to read carefully, it is
fair to ask is it wise for you carelessly to
misrepresent prohibitionist as you dii me ?
Are temperance men In this city to under
stand that you consider that you have a
moral right as Christian minister publicly
to misrepresent them because you belong to
another political party?
Respectfully yours,
N. L. WHITAKER.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-03-06
The President to the League.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. March 5.-The Ma
tional Convention of the Republican League
was called to order today at 11.30 by Presi-
dent Thurston. The proceedings opened
with prayer by Rev. Mr.. Derrick of New
York, after which telegrams and letters
were read from President Harrison, Hon. T.
G. Platt of New York. and others. Presi-
dent Harrison's letter Is as follows
1t gives me pleasure to acknowledge the receipt
of your letter Of the 27tb, extending on behalf Of
the executive committee Of the Republican
League of the United States an invitation to at
tend the third animal convention at Nashville,
Tenn.
While cannot accept the invitation, neither
can refrain from expressing my interest In the
success of your meeting and the permanence and
useful activity of the clubs which will be repre-
sented. Such organizations are wholesome and
desirable not only from party but from a public
standpoint. They interest young men In public
affairs and the compact and organized interest
thus excited will control political forces.
The party to which you belong has never suf-
fered by an intellent discussion OF Its history
It's principles and am sure your organization
wifi continue to furnish courageous aud well ap-
pointed champions wherever the lists Of debate
are open. BENJAMIN HARRISON.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1890-03-06
Everything but the Head.

ROCHESTER,, N. H., March 5-The party
searching for the head of Hiram Sawtells
last evening pumped out the water in the
we'll near the place where the body was
found.
They found short piece of bagging. some
rocks, the same as on the stone wall near by,
and big piece of board similar to that of
which the old shanty close by is built. A
piece of wood was also found sticking up
from the bottom. 1t was white birch
stick, like that found near Hiram's body.
The officers and searchers are puzzled re-
garding the presence in the we'll Of the rocks.
board, pole and piece Of bagging.
In the preliminary hearing which is to
take place next week counsel for Isaac Saw
telle propose to ask the court to make. the
prosecution show that the body found in
Maine wss that Of Hiram Sawtelle; that IL
the murder was committed. whether 1t took
Isaac Sawtolle was the murderer. The eourt
may decline to do this, and be satisfied with
the evidence of "probable cause to hold
Tcaap