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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1891-07-09
A Snake Swallowed a Snake.


It was back somewhere in the sixties
when the incident I am about to relate
occurred The date has not been put
back so as to prevent critical exami-
nation by the incredulous, but because it
belongs to that period.
There were three of us hunting prairie
chickens. They were plentier then than
they are now. 1t was but a little task
to secure bag of them But only few
can have such rare treat now as the
breast of a young prairie chicken fried.
As we were tra1nping cautiously
through the thick, clean prairie grass
blue racer moved slowly out of our way.
It was not the length of the snake that
attracted our attention, but its unusual
thickness and its indisposi ton to get
out of the way Neither did it show
any inclination to resist the invasion.
Its eyes had not the well known flash of
fight. The bullying thickness of the
snake excited our curiosity. After killing
1t one Of the boys with his knife ripped
it open, and there to our great surprise
out rolled rattlesnake which was near
ly as long, and before he had been COM
pressed seemed to have been nearly as
thick as the racer. He had, if remem-
Der correctly, a button and two rattles.
If had the opportunity now, would
be more careful in the examination of
such rare natural wonder. l would
measure the length and thickness of both
snakes, and would also be sure to find
out whether the rattlesnake was swal-
lowed head or tail first, and whether he
had been started on his inland journey
before or after death.
had heard that snakes swallowed
toads and frogs without dissection, but
had doubts of the ability of the snake to
so expand his throat; but after this Incl
dent doubt no more, and would not be
,reatly surprised to hear of a racer swal
lowing himself. B. Marlin In Cen
trail Christian Advocate.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1891-07-09
Knew What Was Coming.

Mr.. Tiptop-As you are a fluent lin
guist you would probably enjoy the
French comedy by the French company
at the theater. Will you accept me as
an escort?
Miss Westend -Er-I am not feeling
very well this afternoon. You under
stand French, suppose, Mr.. Tptopa
Dear me, no. don't know word
oft"
"Ohl Thank you, Mr.. Tiptop, viii
accompany you with pleasure. Good
News.
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THE

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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1891-07-09

A vessel at sea put on all speed to
escape colossal waterspout, which came
roaring along and threatened to engulf
it. The waterspout eventually passed
close to the vessel, which was lifted some
yards on the wave which the waterspout
sucked up as it passed
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1891-07-09
in LOVERS, WALK.
In Lovers Walk the wind is wind;

In Lovers Walk the wind Is wild:
To right and left the leaves are piled.
Or writhe amid the branches bare,
Or pad the runways Of the hare.
Yet here the sweet June days have smiled.
With wonders then the wood = -ere aisled;
The freshest rose and airs most mild
Were found by those who wandered there
In Lovers Walk.
For all those hearts unreconciled
That were with whispered words begufled
When larks were Keeling In the air.
And scents were blown from everywhere.
The wind Is sobbing like child
In Lovers Walk.
Hester Middleton Symes.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1891-07-09
st. Paul Union Stock Yards.
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st. Paul Union Stock Yards.
SOUTH ST. PAUL. July z, 1891.
H0GS-5c higher 81 IS.
CATTLE-Strong Good steers, S40014, IS;
good cows. $z.250285: common to fair cows,
$L0002-25; bulls, stays and oxen. 81 250s IS.
stoekers. $2.25O2.75; feeders. $2.5)Q13Oo; veals.
$25003.50
SHEEP-Steady. Muttons, S375142S
feeders, S2.7513 0G stockers and common,
s25o03.0t mixed. $3.25ls4.00: lambs. $500
04.50.
Receipts: Hogs 100, cattle s57. no calves,
sheep 200, horses 81.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1891-07-09
Eyolutton of tha Knife.

"This caseful of implements which
we have newly placed ON exhibition is
designed to show the development Of the
tool which we call the knife, beginning
from the earliest times, s-said Professor
Mason at the National museum. First,
you observe, is the fragments Of flint,
which the savage spit by banging it on
top with stone hammer into number
Of fakes. The smaller ones were used
for arrow points and the bigger ones for
knives. their edges being split off so
sharp that you might almost shave with
some of them. Next you see the flint
inserted into handle Of split wood or
bone, and as farther improvements, the
fastenings of This primitive knife in the
handle by the rosin of trees and by cord
OF one sort or another bound around to
secure it.
The most beautiful knife in the col
lection is this exquisitely nodded blade
of greenish jade, belonging to the stone
age, branded with walrus tusk You
can hardly find more admirably form
ed weapon among the products Of mod
ern cutlery wares. Most curious of the
modern tools here is this sailors knife,
square at the end instead Of pointed, to
prevent stabbing in row, or. the dam
gerous falling of the weapon from aloft.
It's blade drops out at the end of the
handle when spring Is touched, 80
that Jack can hold a rope with one hand
and open the knife for service without
the need Of ten 6nge,o," Washington
Star.
Coffee pounded in mortar and roast
ed on an iron plate, sugar burned on hot
Goals, and vinegar boiled with myrrh
and sprinkled on the floor and furniture
Of q sick room. are excellent deodorizers.
The queen has conferred the dignity
of peerage upon Lady Macdonald,
widow of Sir John Macdonald. late
premier of Canada.
Chief Special Agent of the Census
Thompson, charged with the collection
OF statistics of manufactures in Phila-
delphia, has been removed.
White and negro miners. who were
celebrating the Fourth at Fort Sumter,
Ala, quarTeled after they became
drunk, and in the row which followed
ne negro was killed and four on FIVE
others probably fatally injured.
While ferryff1an was row;no : Marty
on the river at Braddocks. penn the the
boat was upset and Mickey and , two nm
known men were drowned. Ths Marty
was attending a picnic and sevaral Of
them We're Intoxicated.
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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1891-07-09

Seven children three sons and four
daughtersof the abolitionist John
Brown are now living. One of the sons,
Salmon, is a farmer; John is fruit
grower on Pnt-in-B Bay island, Lake Erie,
and Jason is a lecturer
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1891-07-09

A careful examination of different
samples of any one kind Of chalk win
generally show from 200 to 800 different
species Of shells, but by far the largest
portion is composed Of only some eight
to ten species.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1891-07-09
LATEST MARKET REPORT.

One person was killed and twelve In
jured in railroad accident in Germany.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1891-07-09
What is

Castora DR.. Pitchers prescription for Infants
and Children. contains neither Opium, Morphine
other Narcotic substance 1t is harmless substitute
Paregoric Drops, Soothing syrups, and Castor OIL
Pleasant. guarantee is thirty years. by
Millions Of Mothers. Castoria destroys Worms and aays
feverishness Castora prevents vomiting Sour Curds
cures Diarrhoea and Wind Collie Castoria relieves
teething troubles constipation and fatulency.
Castoria assimates the food regulates the stomach
bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep. Gas.
is Children's Panacea-the Mothers Friend
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1891-07-09

"Castoria is the best remedy for children of
which am acquainted. hope the day is not
far distant when mothers will consider the real
interest of their children, and use Castoria In
stead of the various quaek nostruns which are
destroying their loved ones, by forcing opium,
morphine, soothing syrup and other hurtful
agents down their throats, thereby sending
them to premature graves"
Dr.. J. T. KN0HELoE,
Conway, Ark,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1891-07-09


For Consumption, Asthma, Bronchitis,
Dyspepsia, Catarrh, Hay Clever, Headache,
Debilloy, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, and all
Chronic and Oervous Disorders.
Drs. starkey & Palens ONCE records show
over sc. 600 cases I'm which their original land
ynly genuine) Compound Oxygen Treatment
has been used by physicians in their prac-
tice and by Invalids independently. over
1000 physicians and more thai $4,000 inVal-
ids.
Drs. Starkey & Palen have the liberty to
refer to the following named well Town
persons who have tried their treatment
Hon. VIM. D. Kelley, Member OF Congress
Rev. Victor L. Conrad, Ed. Luth'n Observ-
Rev. Charles W, cushing D. D., Rochester.
N. Y.
Hon. VIM. Penn Nixon, Ed. Inter-Ocean
W. IL. Worthinston, Editor New South
New York.
Jadge H, p, vreoman, Quenemo, Kansas
Mrs. Mary A. Livermore. Melrose, Massa
Mr.. E. o. Knight, Philadelphia.
J. Moore, Supt. Police. Blandford, DORSET
Jacob Ward, Bowral, New South Vale
And thousands of Others In every part O Ithe
United States.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1891-07-09
Castoria.

'Castoria is an excellent medicine for chill
dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me Of its
good effect upon their children
DR.. G. G. OseooD,
Lowell, Mass
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1891-07-09
ST. Paul Grain.


ST. PAUL, July Z.
s, WHEAT-No. hard, 9ac; No. Northern.
&c; No. Northern. SIC.
C0RN-No. 8. 54Gs56c-
oATS-No. 2, S603sc: No. 8, S8938c.
BARLEY--Nominal.
RYE-No. 2, TIC.
GROUND FEED mo. l. s2l oo@2l.75; No. 3.
$I8.500l9.Oo.
CORN MEAL-s05a0sloo.
BRAN-Bulk, 81 .500l2.0O
BALED HAY No. upland, $500
No, upland, 81 90; wild. S5090s 90; timo-
thy, $3.50; No 2 S.. so.
FLAX SEED-s7@9Sc
Minneapolis Grain.
MINNEAPOLIS. July I, 1891.
s. WHEAT-No. hard. July, sl0l; ontrack,
$1.0l: No. Northern, July, 99c. Septem-
Der, Soc. October, S5Ac December. s6lsc;
on track, g9n9s14c. No. Northern. July,
s5c; on track. s5 G9Sc.
Chicago Live Stock.
CHICAGO UNION STOCK YARDS,
July Z, 1891.
CATTLE Strong l00l5c higher.
HoGS-St,ong, loo higher. Heavy. 81 $50
50; mixed and medium, 5000 $50 light.
S..25a4sf1s.
SHEEP strong. 50ioc higher.
Receipts: Cattle ll,0OG hogs 1900. sheep
5,uo0
Chicago Grain and Provisions.
CHICAGO. Julyg7. 1891.
WHEAT Jaly, sl5sc; September. SIC.
COR IN July, SIC: september. Jylze.
OATS July s55sc: September, sszsc.
PORK July. SI0.s71z September, 5000.
LARD July. S. 80 September, $6.52M.
RIBS July. $6.lz1z; September. S6.a7l69
80.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1891-07-09

The Contaur Company Murray Street, New York City
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1891-07-09
Castoria.

"Castoria is DWELL adapted to children thas
recommend it as superior to any prescription
known to me-"
q. A. ARCHER, N. D.,
III So. Oxford St., Brooklyn, N. Y.
"Our physicians in the children's depart.
ment have spoken highly of their expert
ence in their outside practice witt i1astoria,
and although we only have anlong ou
medical supplies what is known as regular
products, yet we are free to confess that tbs
merits of Castoria has won us to look with
favor upon it."
UNITED HOSPITAL AND DIspEssARy.
Boston. EaH.
ALLEN G. SMITH, Pres,
.urrey Street, New York City.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1891-07-09

The chiefs of the Minnesota Chippe.
wa Indians were in private council at
White Earth last week preparing
letter to be sent to the
president setting forth their grew
alces. They claim that they were
swindIed out of 1,000,0O acres of land
in the Leaf river country.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1891-07-09

Drs. Starkey & Palen have the liberty TO
refer to the following named well kEown
persons who have tried their treatment
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1891-07-09

The MinnesOta Historical society has
just received from London, via the Mer-
chants Dispatch, in bond to the St.
Paul custom house, case of very yalu-
able books purchased from Bernard
Quaritch, the famous dealer. It con.
sists of eighty-one volumes of the publ
cations of the Hakluyt society of Eng.
land, a learned society of that realm,
organized to reprint old and rare books
on early voyages aud exploration, with
rare and curious maps This set cost,
laid down in st. Paul, about $500, and
is considered scarce and interesting
act of books. 1t is only once in several
years that a set turns up for sale.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1891-07-09

Word has been received at Austin
from the American Fiber association,
of New York city, that the erection of q
$50, 200 plant will be commenced there
within thirty days. The company pro-
poses to have everything in running or
der in time to absorb this years crop of
fax.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-21
ALEXANDRIA.
HEROIC ROBBERY.

The first herdic robbery here took place O
few days ago, when the box Of one of Patter-
sons herdics was carried off. Scott Dixon
colored. was at first charged with the theft but
no evidence appearing to sustain the charge he
has been dismissed and now John Lucas, col
ored, is held by the police suspicion of hav-
ing committed the offense and will have an
early hearing.
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS.
There has been set on foot here by some lead
ing gentlemen a plan to introduce into the
city government policy Of internal improve
ment such as possessed the town in 1876 and
in 1853. They are mapping out methods Of
street paving. sewerage. economic lighting, &C.,
which are designed to give Alexandria an i'm
petus of Improvement that, it is thought, will
add largely to the population Of the town and
greatly increase its values 1t was at first pro-
posed to do this by means of syndicate or
stock company. for which, it is stated, the cap
ital was ready, but the later plan is that the
work shall be done by the city and special
bonds issued, the interest and sinking fund to
be met by rate law for the use of the sewers,
&c. 1t is understood that the plan will be de-
veloped in time for the spring elections.
NOTES
Hon. Frank Hume has been elected a direc-
tor of the Mount Vernon Insurance Com
pany here vice Mr.. Samuel H. Bacon, re-
signed.
Mr.. NJ. Heller has sold to Mr.. W. E.
Clarke for 800 house and lot on Cameron
street few rods west of the Washington and
Alexandria depot. Mr.. Heller has sold all his
property here and is about to remove to Balti-
more.
The mayor is absent in New York on business.
The project of telephone line between this
city and Mt. Vernon will be carried out in a
short time. In Gen. Washington's day his tele-
phone to Alexandria was a swift horse and a
little negro boy
The Peoples Gas Saving company has
been chartered here by Judge Norton. with NJ.
Kelly. NJ j. Amick, j. Schubert, j. NJ. Howard
and others as corporators.
Commonwealth S Attorney Marbury has suffi-
ciently improved to be out again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-21
Principal Keeper of the Zoo.

Mr.. ". III. Blackburne of Barnum & Bailey
menagerie, has been appointed the principal
keeper to the National Geological Park. Mr..
Blackburne has had nine years experience in
the actual charge of captive wild animals and
has a knowledge of their necessary care and
treatment second to none in the country. He
comes to the park with the highest testimonials
from Messrs. Barnum & Bailey. His appoint
ment has long been decided upon. and he Wis
tied the city some time ago at tine request of
the authorities Of the park His services have
not thus far been required, as the collection is
well cared for by Capt. Weeden, who has been
in charge of the animals from the first and who
will continue in his present position. The ex-
pected addition Of newly captured animals
from the Yellowstone Park and other localities
will make it necessary for Mr.. Blackburne to
assume his duties in this city. He is at present
under orders to visit various places to examine
and report upon the condition of animals Of
fered for sale to the park.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-21

Their Jubilee Celebrated at an Entertain
mauf # Lincoln Hall.

Their Jubilee Celebrated at m Entertain
ment ut Lincoln Hall.
Lincoln Music Hall was packed to overflow
ing last night, the occasion being the celebra-
ton Of the fftieth anniversary Of the coming
TO this country Of the Sisters Of Notre Dame.
The exercises were under the auspices Of the
alumne SIND. The evenings entertainment
was opened by an eloquent address delivered
by Rev. Ed. Connolly, ST.. vice president Of
Georgetown College, during the course Of
which he paid q tribute to the Sisters Of Notre
Dame for their good work. male quartet
composed Of Messrs. J. 8. Smith, Al Fennell,
Robert Lowry and E. Holer rendered
several fine selections. Herman Rakeman gave
some excellent selections upon the violin. Miss
Marguerite Eichhorn rendered in q sweet voice
an alto solo, entitled 1.-THE Glory Of Our Race"
Mr.. AL Fennen vocalized a tenor solo.
dreams" Mr.. Patrick n. O'Donnen of
Georgetown University gave recitation, after
which Miss Mollie Byrne, assisted by Herman
Rakeman on the violin, told Of "Spring
Flowers" in pleasing soprano voice. The
committee Of arrangements, which was COM
posed Of the Young Mems Catholic Club,
performed its duties in most salts
factory manner. About l 500 tickets we're
sold, the proceeds of which will be devoted to
the Sisters of Notre Dame. Among those pres
emit were Father Gillespie, rector Of Gonzaga
College; Father Brady Of Trinity Church and
Father Harlan Of Georgetown, and Rev. J.
Dougherty, Rev. T. McTammy and Rev. De
-Four, all Of the Georgetown University.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-21
ADJUSTMENTS.

THE APPLETON QUARTEr.-The concert to be
given at Lincoln Music Hall on Friday night
by the Appleton Quartet and Mr.. Myron Whit
ney is already exciting considerable interest in
musical circles here. Mr.. Whitney il a great
favorite in this city and the fact that one OF the
members of the quartet is Miss Harriette Whit
ing, Washington girl, increases the desire to
attend the coming concert OF all those who
have gone from this city to cultivate the voice
no one has made more substantial progress
than Miss Whiting. The remarkable prOfundity
of her voice makes her a valuable member of a
ladies' quartet, and in her case melody has not
been sacrificed for depth of tone The follow
ing will probably be the program for Friday
nights concert:
Part first-Quartet. 'Sweet and Fair" Tovey
the Appletons; piano solo. Grand Polonaise in
b. Chopin, Miss Clarke; song. I'm Roamer."
Mendelssohn. Mr.. Whitney; song, Hast Thou
Mrs. Young; quartet. where Are You Going,
My Pretty Maid?'-arranged for THE Apple
tons by J. G. Warren. the Appietons.
Part second-Duet, Una NOtte Venezia, "
Lucantoni, Mrs. Young and Miss Whiting; song,
1.-The Two Grenadiers." Schumann. Mr.. Whit
ney; piano solo. lie Papillon," Lavallee Miss
Clarke; song, angus Mcdonald. Roeckel,
Miss Whiting; quartet, ''Home, Sweet Home, -
arranged by J. W. Tufts, the Appletons.
The sale of seats for 1.-The County Fair" at
Albaughs next week begins tomorrow morn
ing. The great feature in this amusing play is
the horse race. which is one Of the most real
istic and exciting turf events ever presented to
the public. Its reputation is world wide.
That remarkable aquatic success, Lost in
New York" will be at the ijou next week with
powerful company, and seats are now on sale.
Lilly Clays Colossal Gaiety Company, just
returned from a successful tour in Mexico, will
appear at Kernan's next week. Robin Hood
and Anthony and Cleopatra" will be presented.
Mr.. d. ii. Warner will deliver his lecture,
"Glimpses of Europe" at Y.M.C.A. Hall Friday
evening. Admission free.
Joseph Cook of Boston will lecture at Metro
politan NJ. f. Church next Friday evening on
Friends and Foes Of Free Schools" Admis-
sion % cents. Seats % cents extra at Ellis
The charity ball at National Rifles Hall this
evening. Tickets 81, at door.
Rev. Dewitt Talmage delivers a lecture at
Lincoln Music Hall tonight. Doubtless large
audience will be present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-21
The voigt & Haas Assignment.

To the EAlitOr OF The Evening Star:
In justice to ourselves and having regard for
the kindness extended to us by cur very many
customers, we take the liberty in denying in as
emphatic terms as possible the statement con-
tanned in the bill which has just been filed
against Us and a portion of which has beer
made public through your paper rejecting
upon our conduct in the matter of the assign
ment made by Us.
We have ordered a copy Of the bill from the
court, which We propose to answer immediately
under oath. declaring absolutely and wick
eddy false all charges or intimation Of fraud OH
our part.
In the meantime we would ask Of our Gus
toners and friends a suspension of their judg-
ment IN the matter until our side of the case
has been heard. yoIGr A HAS.
Washington, January u.
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A Pointer for the Census.

To the Editor Of The Evening Star.
What Is evidently intended as a delicate hint
to Superintendent Porter Of a good way to
please New Workers in this census business
occurs in an obscure paragraph Of yesterdays
New York EceriHg Post. In speaking of the
town Of Bergen, Norway. it says: Population
about $4,000" Here we have the key to the
dissatisfaction with the census, Population
OF New York, 100000 O0O. OOOr'-or whatever
II may below that would silence envious
retraetors and substantiate her claim to addi-
tional representation, both in the House and in
the Senate.
Speaking Of Bergen we are reminded Of q
funny popularity of its inhabitants mentioned
by another good authority. II is said that it
rains there so much that you can tell an in
habitant wherever You meet him. by the
peculiar and characteristic position or set of
his thumb, due 70 the constant holding Of an
umbrella From all accounts this ought soon
80 be characteristic Of our ''web-footed" friends
MP in Seattle and Tacoma. and they will no
doubt gladly cultivate the habit sort Of a
Masonic sign or grip. % M