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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1892-09-15
Municipal Court.

At the regular term OF the municipal
court on Tuesday last the following
business was transacted:
B. & T. Tobacco Co. VS.. Peter Gaspard
judgment by default for $45SA. -
r. A. White and w. D. Townsend VS..
John Simonton, an action in repleyin for
unprovided stock. Judgment for plain
tiff by default. Costs to the amount OF
$3.50 were taxed up against the de-
tendant in the case of Deering Co. VS.. c.
S. LYMAN,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1892-09-15

j. r. Howard, claim agent for the G.
N. R'y Co., Chas. Keith of Princeton and
Mr.. Brewer of the law firm of Bruckart
and Brewer ST. Cloud, were in town
Friday. making settlements for damages
done by the railroad fires three years
ago. Mr.. Howard is gentleman and
felt disposed to do the fair thing in the
matter, hence he had no trouble in effect
ing satisfactory settlement with some
of the parties who lost valuable proper
ty in those fires Princeton Union.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1892-09-15

The children are delighted with an
automaton doll in the show window of
the Sank Centre Dry Goods Co. She is.
gorgeously dressed and uses her fan and
eye glasses with the grace of society
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1892-09-15

WILLIAM HENRY EUsTIs has received the
nomination for Mayor of Minneapolis at
the hands of the Republicans. If merit
is any assurance of success he will be
Overwhelmingly elected. He is man OF
sterling worth and has earned any hon.
or within the gift of the people.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1892-09-15

"A cute little log cabin, perfect in de-
tail. about five feet high and six or eight
feet long, has been erected upon the roof
of the Republican headquarters. It is
surmounted by flag staff from which
the stars and stripes fly constantly. 1t
is pretty and appropriate emblem.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1892-09-15

THE following very significant item is
taken from daily paper of last Tues
day.. I:
Gov. Mckinley will be at Elwood, Ind.
today, and will make speech on the
occasion OF the opening of the new tin
plate mill at that place. It is expected
that from $4,000 to $4,000 strangers
will be present.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1892-09-15

arrangements have been made for
races during the fair for Todd county
horses. No entrance fee will be asked
and every one who is ambitious can this
time haye chance to make record for
his horse without losing anything.
-[Todd County Argus.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1892-09-15

e. B. Harrison, tie inspector, was a
passenger on yesterday mornings train.
He had been up to Bertha to see about
the removal OF some of the company's
wood. A side-track six hundred feet long
is being put in there and the wood was in
the way. The residents of the town
grade the track and furnish the ties.
Bertha will not be a regular station, as
trains will not stop except to get cars
that are loaded. The reason for putting
in the side track is that there is a large
amount of cordwood adjacent, which
could not we'll be hauled to Hewitt, four
miles north Todd County Argus.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1892-09-15

The Leader has changed hands again.
w. G. Graham and Bert Rodman, who
have been with the Argus the past three
years are the new proprietors, having
concluded the purchase last Friday, and
took possession at once. They will make
several changes and improvements, and
the Leader will be neat paper mechan-
really, as Mr.. Graham has had good
training the past three years. The boys,
however, go into the business without
any experience in the management and
editorial work of a paper, but if diligent
application will bring success it will be
theirs. The boys have our best wishes.
-[Todd County Argus.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1892-09-15

OA<@ @A<JO3 -
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50c
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA Flc syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. VIEW Y0Rx. NV
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1892-09-15

THE Democrats will hold their county
convention atSt. Cloud on October 18th.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1892-09-15

TUrn to the
right medicine, if
you're a weak or
ailing woman
It's DR.. Pierce's
ayorite Pre-
scrip tion. If
you'r over
worked or /" rum
down." it builds
you up; if you're
afflicted with any
IF tho dicfrocc;pv
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-23

for bargains but she is not tempted by
any except bargains in blue.
III one year she buys a plain dark blue
cloth, to be trimmed with little black
passementerie or braid, the next year she
may get robe pattern with panels in
lighter blue or gray, and the next fine
check, but always something blue or read
ilv put, without quarreling, by the side of
blue, so that her little stock of ribbons and
neck fixings finds its use handily, and n
fancy waist contrived TO lenghten the life
of one decrepit frock will perform the
same service for the next one, and there is
never any difficulty about feathers or
flowers. Out of doors she ranges from
black hat to blue one. and when il comes
to coats or jackets she chooses black
almost invariably. So is she enabled to
make both ends meet with entire neat
ness and good taste if not with brilliaucy.
lone winter" she says, II let myself
be drawn into buying n beautiful piece of
brown camel's hair because il was hand
some and cheap, but il threw all my
clothing schemes off their balance for
twelve months at least. IL was almost
the only thing I've ever bought that was
anxious to see come TO the rag bag
This scheme is so simple, so easy, and
withal so obvious that *. f." very prob
ably will have none of IL A.; but II she
wishes Tor any more of my economies |
would recommend carefully fitted shoes
OF lnOUefhle COST WIN soslle urgency. bN
carefully fitted" mean that care should
be taken TO be sure they are large enough
for the woman who subjects shoes TO the
breaking in" process is eXtravagant
financially as well rs cruel to her tender
understanding. IL isn't possible TO make
feet look materially smaller by squeezing
them, aud II is easily possible to waste at
least half the cost of ones shoe leather
Moderately high-priced shoes pay for
themselves i'm their greater desirability
but above n moderate figure the extra
price is for prcttiness and not for wear
Economy is good deal harder i'm some
ways than IL used Co he. because year 10y
year the run Of fashion is shorter and
things more aud more quickly become am
tiQuated: but III | were IN. E. | would
cut off the tail Of my dragging street dress
10 save material, and put waterproof rib
bOus on my hat TO save melting away in
the first shower, and / woud think three
times before | once went shopping, and il
my money wouldn't reach as far as |
wanted 10 TO would look for q hard-bot-
toned chair and read Thoreau.
Scattered here and there in the cracks
OF this wandering talk are sketches OF
what "N. e. might look like If she
dressed economically The street dress,
which is To be imagined rs serpent green
wool is as simple and inexpensive as any
costume need be II has bell skirt, with
a narrow edge of astrakhan at the bottom.
IL has gathered hip basque, and the neck
In front Il cut round, edged with braid
aud filled i'm with black velvet. The velvet
cuffs have Astrakhan bands.
The dress ON which the Greek frets are
conspicuous Is n heavier wool mixture
with n pattern i'm beige silk braid, with
out which 10 would be very nearly as sue
cessful The bodice il drapcd over the
bust aud held by clasp. There are hip
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-23
From The Springfield Union.

The PROVIDENCE NEWS has made very
liberal offer TO Rhode Island workingmen, and
one that should have excellent practical re-
suits. The plan is outlined as follows:
pense a representative Rhode Island working
man TO Great Britain 20 report upon .he con-
dition of workingmen there. IL will pay all
his expenses and furnish him with guide
books and all necessary information and as
sistance in laying out his route He will start
some time in May, and will have time enough
to do n great deal Of sightseeing besides inves-
tigating huts and novels and tenements
England and Scotland are so compact that
great deal of work and play. too, can be
crowded into trip OF fairly generous dura-
tion.
The choice Of the man who Is to enjoy this
trip is left with the readers OF the paper, the
only conditions being that he be one who
earns his living by daily labor and is compe-
tent and willing to keep those who have
chosen him 20 represent them informed by
sending an occasional letter 20 the NEWS. Civ
ing the results OF his Investigations. The con-
dition of European workingmen has been de-
scribed frequently, but IL often happens that
reports are biased by the economic views Of
the writers, and the present plan should re-
sult in n report that workingmen and all
others can depend upon a. substantially accu-
rate. The letters on the subject VIII be read
all AIskssi md PyYkh
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-23

gaping wound. | should sew up the rips
in my gloves and take the stains out of my
dress with tan bark soap. and should
that is, once l did-put a nyaway scrap Of
ribbon in most comical and inappro-
pirate spot on my waist, because Just
under the peculiar ornament had burned
"A great gray scar. / should do what three
quarters of the world does right along if
only you have sense of humor TO enjoy
the figure you cut in your own tumbles
in your bouts with fortune. / should
make sure of the luXuries OF life, in love
and laughter, and do without the necessi-
ties.
Whether / should or should not look
shabby in the eyes of the powers that be-
my friends aHd ffeft,hbors, would depend,
/ think, more on my color sense than on
any other one thing. III when / had re-
conciled it TO my conscience aud TO Johns
shiny coat and little Johns frayed knick-
erbockers and patched stocking knees TO
buy myself new jacket, / should yield
TO the destinations of the one / saw on
the counter yesterday, of tan brown
cloth, so neat aud stylish" and altogether
suited TO my figure, trimmed with just an
edge of beaver fur and, above all, marked
down" about half the before Christmas
figure; if l should be tempted by the bar
gain" into forgetfulness that my chief
standby in the way of dress was a dark
blue camel's hair purchased last autumn,
while my bat was black and my gloves
left over from last winter were dark
green, then indeed, while nobody
would feel an especial calling or election
TO stare after me or TO question my sanity,
yet my nondescript appearance would be-
tray frankly and unblushingly the diff
ferent dates of its purchase and the com
pulsion or poverty in its haphaZard put
ting together AS an ill-assorted whole.
III had my wits about me this is what
i think, as wise woman, | should do: /
should perhaps spend an hour, perhaps
day. more likely week, deciding what
was of the shades practicable for woman
who can buy little and seldom, my most
becoming color. Then | should bind my
self with woman's equivalent for great
oath TO clothe myself always and entirely
in that color or I'm colors in complete and
amiable accord with it. Then would the
pickings and leavings of last winters mil
hnery and this winters ribbons and the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-23
IL
What the Newspapers Say About 1t.
From the Brooklyn Times.

THE PROVIDENCE NEWS has struck new
and valuable idea in the way of newspaper
balloting 1t offers 10 the bona tide wage earn.
ing workman who gets most votes free trip
to Europe, paying all his expenses and giving
him every possible facility to obtain informa-
ton and asking in return that he give through
its columns an honest and unprejudiced state
ment of the conditions of labor as he finds IL.
The offer is open to Democrat or Republican,
free trader or protectionist, and the result of
the fortunate explorers visit will doubtless be
a valuable contribution TO the literature of the
pending campaign.
We may add that the editor as n staunch
Republican, is not taking very serious risks
from party stand point II was just such an
exploring expedition as he invites represen-
tative Providence workman to take, that made
him one of the most earnest, as he is one of the
ablest, advocates of protection in the United
States,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-23
Prom the Nyack journal.

THE PROVIDENCE News, a sprightly Repub-
lican newspaper which in a few short months
has earned its way into the good graces Of the
people of New England-and many others be-
sides-has instituted a plan toincrease its pop
ularity and at the same time gain valuable in
formation for its readers. It's plan is this:
The NEWS proposes 10 send, at its own ex-
pense, a representative Rhode Island working
man 20 Great Britain to report upon the con-
dtion of workingmen there. IL will pay all
his expenses aud furnish him with guide books
and all necessary information and assistance
in laying out his route The man is TO be se-
lected by ballot by the readers of the NEWS,
and of course he must be intelligent and able
I'm an occasional letter 90 express in a compre-
hensive manner the result of his trip.
BY this course the NEWS hopes to learn from
an intelligent workingman the condition Of
labor In a Free Trade country as compared
with its condition in this land of Protection 10
American industries The question Is already
an all-important one and its importance will
increase as the great campaign of Rapproach-
es. Information gained by the MEMS In the
way suggested will carry with it greater
weight than anything that could be written
merely from political standpoint, and the
worthy editor OF that paper il 90 be commend
ed for his wise forethought in the matter.
A paper. however. which like the NEws was
Obliged to double its size In less than n month
after its first issue. may be exir.'e1 az any
t. tG ssyslss gs9a as@ AMI sAy them
sSN
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-23
DISCOURSE ON ECONOMY
A Heavy Subject but Capable of
Being Lightened
IF TREATED NOT TOO SERIOUSLY
Though no Effort IL Made to square the
Circle of Living on Nothing and Laying
Up Money-The Part That Color Plays
i'm inexpensive Dressing.

NEW YORK, Jan. 22-In process Of rip
ping open the letters that fell TO my
share at the breakfast table this morning
i came across the following
DEAR Miss, NINE. Or MR.-Whichever you
may be, | read your fashion letters always
with great deal OF interest. because they are
different from other peoples; because they
seem 20 be written by person and not by
writing machine. But there Is one thlng 4
wish you would tell me, and that Is what you
would do for things TO wear If you had almost
absolutely no money IL was right for you 10
spend for them. Yours in puzzlement
WHY. of course. should spend almost
absolutely no money. ] should cut paste
board soles to put inside my shoes If they
threatened TO wear through at the bottom
and leave my feet on the cold, cold
cold ground / should adjust the bows
on my hat to cover the place where the
hat pin had pricked through for months
and left many little round holes and one
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-23

for shining glorious as the sun without
money and without price in n Worth
wardrobe after fashion OF some GLIB
penned economists who would have you
believe that by deyoting all your time and
$50 per cent of your brains you can be ar,
rayed more gorgeously than the Queen oil
Sheba on an income of nothing, and have
plenty TO spare. | simply remark that n
monOtony of harmony is better than
monotony of discords: that between
always looking well in one color ana
always looking i'll in hodge-pole of unre-
lated colors there is an obvious choice 10
well-regulated mind, ana that, moreover,
there needn't be any monotony at all.
know woman who has tried IL. She
is small woman, rather plump, and with
a fresh skin and the usual American
brown" hair She is not especially pretty
when you are downright honest very few
people are--but she is nearest to preCtiness
when she wears blue. | suppose she has
never spent much above 800 year for
clothes in her life and on an average she
has spent considerably less; one year,
remember, she showed me her account
books, from which she had just figured
out disbursement for the twelvemonth
of precisely Si5
She says the greatest difficulty she finds
in dressing herself on a small sum and
not having the smallness OF, the sum stand
out too obviously from every seam lies IN
the uncertainty of the intervals at which
money can be commanded and the impos-
sibility of predicting Mt any time when or
under what circumstances any desirable
garment can be procured.
To get around this trouble, so far as
possible, she 50 orders her wardrobe that
old things and middle-aged things and
new things shall belong together, and a.
brown hat with scarlet trimmings shall
not find itself Obliged to outlast the lat
ter half of the life of middle-aged blue
and green plaid gown before n brown
dress can be afforded 20 go with it. When
she shops she shops as a matter of course
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-23

winter before lasts frocks and next win
ter's heavy cloak dovetail together into
one orderly aud purposcd wardrobe with
the greatest possible harmony and econo-
my.
But OK T." il going to write me, so
that / shall End the protest beside my cof-
fee cup tomorrow morning, that would
be so frightfully monotOnous. All, well.
my alphabetical friend, | don't guarantee
10 give the world of womankind a receipt
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-23
From the Newport Observer.

THE PROVIDENCE News has made the prop
osition TO the workingmen among Its readers
that they select one of their number TO spend
a couple of months abroad during the coming
summer 20 travel, study the labor situation in
western Europe and tell them about his ex-
periences This is the most sensible form that
the voting contest fad has yet taken.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-23

basques with pocket flaps and cloth
toque matches, with velvet trimmings.
The two plaid frocks tell their own
story. Both have princess fronts and
both are simple enough for great variety
of uses and for expectation in n great
variety OF materials. The bias plaid with
revers Of plain cloth is rather the prettier,
with its aaring cuffs and velvet strap at
waist held with metal buttons
ELLEN OSBORN.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-23
From the woonsocket Reporter.

The proposition of The PROVIDENCE NEWS
70 give Rhode Island workingman a free
trip TO Europe, to examine into and report
upon the condition of the working classes
there, is about the only sensible thing yet done
In the way of newspaper coupon voting. The
News is TO be congratulated on its good taste
aud penarositV
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-23
Az77Ax. x..,.'.,
From Col. Harris of the Newport Observer.

From Col. Harris of the Newport Observer.
NEWPORT, II. l., Jan. IA, 1882,
Editors Of The Providence Neos:
Any effort or any undertaking that has for
its object the broadening of the mind and the
exciting Of thirst for knowledge, is TO be
commended. Travel, more than any other
thing, will accomplish these objects. and tho
proposition of the News to aid some one of les
readers in the requirement OF useful informa-
tion abroad, TO be disseminated among tAs
people of our State upon his return, appears
to be particularly interesting and laudable.
If the fortunate individual is really fortu-
nate, l. c., If he is the possessor of an evenly
balanced mind and has sufficient intelligence
10 warrant the belief that he will present i'm
partial and readable pen-pctures of the result
of his enquiries and observations then the en-
terprise of the News will surely not be in vain;
1t must be productive OF much good. ccr-
tainly trust that such will be the case
Believe me, yours faithfully,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-23
THE FREE TRIP TO EUROPE
L
What Noted Editors Say About 1t.
From the Managing Editor. Boston News

From the Managing Editor, Boston News
EDITORIAL Rooms, THE Boston NEws,l
2e5 WASHINGTON STREET,
BosToN, Jan. IL. 1892.
Editors Providence Neps:
The Boston Netos consratulates its Prov-
dence namesake on the enterprise displayed
in its " free trip TO Europe" plan. II is GER.
tainly a commendable idea for n Republican
newspaper TO investigate in this manner the
condition of the British ,.orkman. The
method you adopt will cert<,nly disabuse tho
public mind from any impression that the re.
port will be biased by political prejudice.
Success TO you. Yours very truly,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-23

A rest "hour" Of from fifteen 20 sixty
minutes, taken in the middle OF the day
after eating. is Of more value in preserving
the equilibrium than all the known tonics
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-23

An addition of ammonia 60 water used
in cleaning metal, glass or marble is a great
help, and nothing is better TO clean out an
old iron sink and corners OF the kitchen
than turpentine and water.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-23

There are in the Toronto public schools
alone over 400 women teachers. Their sala-
ries range from 1924 to Sl,0o2. The last
sum is paid only to the few who are princ-
pals OF schools.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-23

The universities OF Scotland are begin
ming 70 offer their advantages Of study to
women on plan somewhat similar Co that
pursued at Oxford and Cambridge.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-23

Mrs Robert Winthrop, wife OF the New
York banker, has a superb brooch with
sapphire OF twenty seven carats set in dia-
monds. She has necklace of diamonds
worth over $50. coo, besides numerou other
iewals
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-23
From Baliard Smith, Editor n. Y. World
IMMt1&
From the Managing Editor. .BrooklynTimes


DAILY TIMES EDITORIAL Rooms,
BROOKLYN, Jan. 10, 1892. I
Editors Ncrs:
Your " trip to Europe" idea is by long odds
the best that any American newspaper within
the range of my observation has yet devised.
II says in effect to the workingmen OF Rhode
Island "Choose your own delegate Select
from your number the one man you believe
to be most unprejudiced, most capable OF Civ
ing an honest and intelligent report on the
condition of labor in Europe, and send him
there to investigate. The News will foot the
bills and publish the report whatever il may
be-" It's n great idea, and for one ] will
watch with more than common interest for
the report. Yours very truly,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-23

The empress of Russia wears everything
small and neat To harmonic with her deli
cate personality Pale blue, mauve and
green are her favorite colors.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-01-23

Are YOU I'm want of Beips Try io-cent
advertisement in the News"