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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-12-03
New Portfolio wanted.

CINCINNATI, Dec. Q. The Cincinnati
chamber Of commerce. has passed a res
olution petitioning congress to create a
new cabinet position; that Of commerce
and manufactures, to be presided over
by a SECRETARY. It also passed a resolu-
tion appealing to the national board of
trade TO adopt C like resolution and Pc
tition to congress at its meeting at
fWashingtOn Jan. 26, 1897.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-12-03
Illinois Militia win March.

CHICAGO, Dec. 2.-The Tribune says !:
The First regiment, Illinois National
Guard, will march in the inaugural
parade on March 4. Their place in the
procession will be near the presidents
personal escort Governor-elect John
M. Tanner will ride at the head Of the
Illinois militia.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-12-03
Damage of 1900, 900.

BRADFORD, Eng, Dec. 2.-The fire
which broke out in John Holdsworth &
Sons block, Forster square, was much
more destructive than at first supposed.
About 40 firms were burned out, tho
office of the Anglo American > Gable
company and the Commercial Cable
company here were destroyed, and the
damage done is estimated. at 81, 600, 600.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-12-03
ON THE MISSISSIPPI.

River at wabasha Rising Rapidly, Gauss
ing Much Damage.
WABASH, Mimi, Dec. 2.-As q re-
suit of the floods on the Chippewa, the
Mississippi has risen eight feet in four
days, and is now rising at the rate of
an inch an hour at this point. At the
booms of the Minnesota Boom company,
eight miles below here, a great many
men are at work Rdriving piling
across the river, and it has already re-
suited in partially forming an ice gorge,
the water at Alma, 10 miles south Of
here, being now over five feet lower
than at this place, and this in spite of
the fact that the river has four miles Of
bottom to spread over from the mouth
of the Chippewa down. The bottoms
are covered with water and ice, and
farmers are moving out stock and
household goods.
Traffic Suspended.
; The tracks of the Chippewa Valley
division of the Milwaukee road from
Reeds Landing up to Durand are
mostly under water, and all traffic on
the division Is suspen led. This being
directly the result of the backing up of
the water from the boom company
distractions, it is said the Milwaukee
road will appeal to the federal courts to
compel the boom company to at once
remove the obstruction. If this is not
done and the gorge at Chippewa Falls
breaks, and especially if warmer
weather sets in, incalculable damage
will be done on the Chippewa and Mis-
sissippi rivers. The ice is full of logs,
millions of feet having already come
down with the flood, and they would
be swept far down the river and be a
total loss.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-12-03
WIN start Furnace. Dec. Il.

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 2.-The conven-
5tion OF Window Glass Manufacturers
of the United States adjourned during
the afternoon. The executive commit
tee met and stated that it had decided
to start all of the furnaces on Dec. IA;
that the old associations would be reor-
eganized on the same lines as at present,
and that the price Of stock will remain
unchanged. 49,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-12-03
Booming Cochrane for Senator.

GRAND FORKS, N. D., Dec. AT a
mass meeting held for furthering the
candidacy of J. M. Cochrane for the
senate, resolutions were passed intro
ducing Mr.. Cochrane as such candi-
date. Mr.. Cochrane was called on and
stated that he was candidate.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-12-03
Want. Neu Men-of. war.

PARIS, Dec. 2. The budget commit
tee inisecret session heard the plea Of
m. Lockroy, ex-minister of marine,
who wishes the committee to include
in the naval estimate $40, 0O0, 900 for
building new men-of-war.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-12-03
Earthquake i'm Illinois.

CAIRO, Ills, Dec. Am earthquake
shock of considerable violence, preceded
by a rnmbling sound, was felt here at
IL 20 p. m. It was Of sufficient force
to rattle dishes and furniture and
buildings swayed perceptibly.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-12-03
Stock in Good shsps.

DEADwooD, s. D., Dec. 2.-Reports
from Chamberlain, Pierre and other
points east Of the Missouri, to'the effect
that great mortality exists among the
cattle on the northern ranges, is with
out foundation. Cattlemen just sin
from the ranges state Z that stock was
never in better condition to Withstand
a hard winter.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-12-03
stricken in the Courtroom.

Topeka, Kan, Dec 2.-Thomas p.
Fenton, a we'll known lawyer Of
Leavenworth, Kan, was stricken with
paralysis while making an argument in
the supreme court. It is thought he
will recover.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-12-03
wire Nail Trust DiSsolves.

NEW YORK, Dec. AT a meeting Of
the Wire Nail Manufacturers associa-
ton, held at the Waldorf hotel, it was
voted to dissolve the organization.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-12-03
Sold washington Letters.

LONDON, Dec. 2.-Thirteen signed let
tiers from George Washington to Arthur
Young, the agriculturist, dated from
1886 to 1898; were sold at auction at
Southebys. After some smart bidding
the documents were sold for e47O.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-12-03
Distributine Strike Funds.

HAMBURG, Dec 2.-The distribution
Of strike funds has began. Seven thou
sand men are receiving aid. About
IA, 500 lockers are now on strike. The
boatmen Of the upper Elbe have decided
not to strike.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-12-03
GORGE HOLDS FIRM.
Extends for Fifteen Miles Along the
Chippewa.

AcAtcAuo AOH VHtcCh uAAACo 1AAouS GAo
Chippewa.
EAU CLAIRE, Wis, Dec. 2.-The re-
ports sent out give but meager de-
scription of the food situation in the
Chippewa valley. The ice gorge COM
mences at what is known as the cutoff,
a mile above the big dam. It extends
in solid mass, bound by millions Of
logs, to within few miles of Chippewa
Falls, distance, following the river,
of perhaps Ii or Is miles.
The hamlet of Lafayette is COM
pletely icebound. The water rose to a
depth of three or four feet in the
houses and has since frozen solid. All
the houses on the fiat at Badger Mills
are wrecked. The water rose to a
depth Of four feet in the Badger Lum-
Der company's mill and is now frozen
solid. Owing to the gorge above the
water at this point fell about three
feet,
Letting the Mass of Ice Down.
The mills and houses flooded are
badly sagged. The ice is becoming
anchored to the river bottom, thus
gradually shutting off escape for water.
The river at Eau Claire has steadily
fallen all day, while at Chippewa Falls.
above the gorge, it has risen 81 feet
above low water. Superintendent Cal
1aghan of the Wisconsin Central exam
ined the gorge and said that all the
dynamite in the country would not
open a passage. through the. mass.
There is talk of the 0fRcialssof both
cities holding meeting in connection
with railroad men and devising plans
for relieving the situation. The citi-
gems here feel secure for the time being,
as it would be impossible for the water
to move the mass Of ice while the pres
emit cold snap Lasts. i, .rau
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-02

United Confederate Veterans as the next
place Of meeting"
This was unanimously agreed to. ard
there was prolonged cheering over the
victory Tennesec's capital had achieved. .
Colonel DfcIxfnson's speech.
Colonel A. q. Dickinson. OF New York.
representing Mr.. Charles broadway
Rouss In the matter Of the proposed
Memorial Institute was then invited to
present 70 the convention certain comfnu- !.
nications which he had received from >is.
Rouss touching this question. Colonel
Dickinson SAID.
We all thoroughly understand that the
question OF location OF the Memorial Hall
is not before this convention, and II 10
as well understood. presume. that II Is
not the intention OF Mr.. Rouss. or OF his
representative. 20 interfere ia any man.
ner whatever with the location Of that
institution. II is thoroughly understood,
also. that 10000 was appropriated by Mr..
Rouss TO build this memorial hall. pro-
v!ded an equal amount was appropriated
by the people OF the South I came here
as Mr.. Rouss's representative on this oc-
ca sion TO meet your views In regard to
that matter, and to abide by the decision
that might be made, whatever that de-
cision might be.
1t was thought that. in all probability,
the question Of location would come up az
this time, and probably be settled. L.
was Mr.. Rousss desire that II should
be settled by this convention now aseem-
bled In Richmond. ] came. however, pro-
vided for any emergency. II was NOT
an emergency that you might call upon
Mr.. Rouss for his 100000 but came pre-
pared to give you a check for that amount
IL you should cali upon him for II after
stating that you had raised an ednat
amount. IL was, however. a possibility
that In view Of the cyclones that have
passed over and devastated the country,
and other causes affecting your pos
per!ty. my comrades might have been
unable to raise the required amount. so,
| came. also, prepared to state that Mr.
Rouss is willing to delay this matter ~
long as you wish--one year, or two years,
or az long as 1t took to raise the WASH
ingtor monument. Is at your disposal.
Feeling that some emergency OF this
kind might arise, addressed a letter 10
Mr.. Rouss upon the subject, and brought
TO his notice the fact that there might
possibly be failure on your part TO raise
the 100000. and under those circumstances
I desired TO know IL It was his intention
to build the Battle Abbey at any rate.
whether the money was all raised or not.
This generous man. this philanthropst, Is
not governed by any narrow rules In re-
gard to his charities. they are widespread
and they are universal This IL but one
item in the great amount Of charity he is
doing.
Colonel Dickinson then read the letters,
the substance OF which has been published
I'm the Dispatch The Chairman stated
that the letters would be referred TO the
trustees for their consideration.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-02
THE DAVIS MONUMENT.
Reports of the Veteran Committee
and the Local Association.

General w L. Cabell, Of Texas. chair
man of the Davis Monument Committee,
laid before the convention his report,
which is In these words:
The Davis Monument Committee would
respectfully submit the following report
concerning their work during the past
year. At "A meeting OF the joint COM
mittee OF the Davis Monument Commit
tee OF the United Confederate Veterans
and the Board of Directors Of the Jeffer-
son Davis Monument Associa ton, held in
the hail Of the House OF Delegates, Capt.
toll Building, Richmond. Va. on June
-. 1896. at $50 p. NJ, the Committee on
Design Of the proposed memorial in honor
OF President Jefferson Davis to be erected
in Monroe Park, in the city of Rich
mond submitted their report. recon-
mending that the first prize for the best
design be awarded TO Mr.. Percy Griffin.
of New York; that the second prize be
awarded 10 Mr.. EdgertOn S. Rogers. Of
Richmond. Va. and that the third prize
be awarded TO Mr. William c. holland.
of Richmond. Va.
The joint committee unanimously
adopted the recommendation OF the Com
mittee on Design.
We submit herewith the report OF Hon.
j. Taylor Eliyson. president OF the Jeffer-
son Davis Monument Association, and
the report OF Mr. John S Elicit, trea-
surer of the Jefferson Davis Monument
Association. from which 1t will be seen
that the ba .ance on hand as reported
May 1, 1895, was $l2,65l.lS; that there was
received during the year ending June
9. 1896, si9le.3l, making the total receipts
TO that date sl7,t7049 There was ex-
pended during the year S99a2. leaving
the balance on hand June 9. 1865. sl6,s70S.
which sum is deposited in the State Bank
Of Virginia. Richmond. Va. to the credit
OF Mr. John 8 Elicit. treasurer OF the
Jefferson Davis Monument Association
FUNDS FROM THE CAMPS.
A report in detail. showing the amounts
contributed By the camps I'm each State
will be printed and a copy will be sent
10 all OF the camps connected with this
oreaniza ton. IL is proper 10 add that
between 81 900 and $3.50 has been re-
ceIy.d since this report was made out
and there are doubtless many other
contributions which will be handed in
during this meeting.
The United Daughters OF the Confede-
rscy. through their president. Mrs. l.. II.
kaines Of Savannah, Ga. have given
your committee every assurance OF their
hearty cooperation n the work Of build
ing q monument TO our beloved and
bonored President. and We would CRATE
fully acknowledge this desire on the part
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-02

The Veterans Give Her Cor'iai
Reception-An Affecting Scene.


AT the conclusion of the reading Of the
reports. Mrs. Jefferson Davis, her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Hayes; Master Jefferson DAVIS
Hayes, and Mrs. Hayes's little daughter
entered the hall They were escorted by
Hon. ]. Taylor Euyson. president Of the
Jefferson Davis Monument Association,
and General Peyton Wise, chairman oil
the Reunion Committee.
This was the signal OF the most ire
nendous outburst of enthusiasm. The
distinguished party came into the Audlto-
rum through the door at the extreme
northeastern end Of the hall. approaching
from the rear of the stage. AS soon as
the familiar face Of Mrs. Davis was seen
upon the stage there was great commo-
ton and applause The band, which was
stationed upon the balcony just above the
stage. began to play Dixie" and every
body stood up and waved their hats and
handkerchiefs and cheered themselves
hoarse. AS Mrs. Davis walked slowly to-
wards the edge OF the platform those
seated upon that elevation who could 90
so grasped her by the hand. Half way up
the stage she and daughter and grand
children were met by General Gordon,
chairman of the convention, who kissed
GENERAL GORDON'S PRESENTATION
In presenting Mrs. Davis to the old SOL
diers, General Gordon made most touch
ing allusion to the devotion OF Mrs. Davis
to her illustrious husband, speaking or
how she followed him in his Incarceration.
Said he: "She represents him here now
that as he has gone TO his long home.
And now, my comrades. | imprint upon
her brow a kiss for every comrade."
General Gordon here paid splendid tri-
butte to southern women, and poured out
i'm his most eloquent words his estimate
of the dead President OF the Confederacy.
In presenting Mrs. Davis's daughter.
Mrs Hayes TO the audience. General Cor
don said: This daughter, now in a dis
tant State because OF the health OF her
husband. this daughter comes back to us
at this reunion TO join her prayers with
those that the blessed memories Of the
past may never be forgotten. and that we
may be purer men and nobler citizens OF
this common country" Applause)
General Cabell. OF Texas. kissed Mrs.
Hayes and the great audience cheered
vociferously.
Mrs. Davis bowed several times both 10
the right and 10 the left, and. being quite
unweli she was at once taken from the
hall and returned TO her hotel.
Mrs Hayes and her children remained
and shook hands with thousands OF the
veterans assembled at the close OF the
morning session.
Master Jefferson Davis Hayes was. after
quiet had been restored, taken by General
Gordon 10 the edge OF the stage. and the
General announced that he had appointed
Master jefferson as an honorary a.de-de-
camp on his staff. This produced ire
mendous applause. but no more than was
provoked when. on motion, the lad was
elected an honorary member of the United
Confederate Veterans Association.
The convention. at 2:l0 o'clock, took a
recess for thirty minutes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-02
THE Rouss MEMORIAL HALL.
Nashville the Place for Next Years
Mesting--OId Ofticers Reelected.

The afternoon session was commenced
promptly at o'clock. and the report Of
Rouss Memorial Institute Committee was
presented and read by Colonel Hickman.
Of Tennessee II embraced the charter
recommended by the committee. which
lays down the general scheme for a grand
memorial structure. the form Of govern
ment OF It, etc. The charter provides for
the election Of a Board Of Trustees TO be
composed Of one member from each of
the eighteen divisions represented in the
United Confederate Veterans. and for
an endowment OF the institution to such
an extent % that the interest upon 1t
will carry IL along.
The report provoked great deal of
discussion Many were opposed TO having
the memorial hall established outside the
Southern States. and seemed TO appre-
bend that putting the matter In the
hands OF eighteen trustees might mean
that Mr. Rouss's desire to have the In
stitute located In Washington. ID. c.,
would ultimately be efecrual.
A resolution carrying out the provisions
Of the charter proposed, 80 far as the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-02

were calls for General Underwood. OF
Kentucky. who did not arrive at the
Auditorium until about ] 30 O'Clock he
was then presented by General GORDON
who. In introducing him said;
II now introduce TO you man VINO
has rescued from oblivion more graves
Of Confederate soldiers buried on north
ern soil than any other southern man.
General Underwood was greeted win
loud appliance az he advanced 10 the
front OF the platform. he began by say
ing:
.Mr. President and Comrades, Ladies
and Gentlemon.-To say that ] am not
glad 10 be here would be the veriest
falschood that could be uttered from any
breast The arst service / did. little or
Great was IN the city OF Richmond. The
Grqt vote l ever cast was in the city or
Richmond. I had to run away from
home so to speak. being the only man
Of my name from Kentucky who was
in the southern army. (Cheers)
continuing. he eaid: 1T was my misfor-
time TO have been captured about the
middle Of the war. and to have served
in four northern prisons over year, and
the rest OF the time as prisoner on parole,
as MIR stanton would not meet the over
lures made by MIR. Ouid, OF Virginia for
my cNChdIEt
General Underwood then explained the
work he had done IN connection with the
Confederate monument In Chicago, and
ne was frequently interrupted by APP
plause He then unfurled a flag that had
been handed TO him by young lady
Miss Grigsby) n short while before he
came upon the platform. The flag was
Of historic interest. having figured In the
war. General Underwood's allusion to
the flag and his tribute TO the valor OF
the southern soldier ELECTED hearty APP
glause.
NO DIVISION OF THE NORTH.
Amid the enthusiasm which followed
General Underwoods address, General
Lee moved that in view Of the valuable
services rendered by General Underwood,
that the constitution be amended by
unanimous consent 20 the extent that the
Department Of the North be restored The
vote was put. and there were several
noes one Of the delegates made
speech against the restoration OF the
Department Of the North. The sub
iect was finally disposed Of by the Chair
ruling that the proceedings were out OF
order. being contrary to the provision
Of the constitution for the amendment of
that instrument.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-02

AT the instance of Colonel Murphy. a
large number OF members or Lee Camp
gathered at the hall on Tuesday night and
rendered Corporal Tanner an informal re-
ception. Corporal Tanner made speech.
In which he expressed himself as very
proud OF the fact that he had been elected
an honorary member Of Lee Camp In 1884.
Dr. McMurrin. OF Memphis. Team, and
General Newman. OF Missouri. made
speeches. Colonel A. w. Archer presided.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-02
o,,1raAL LEES DEPARTMENT.
AZ. Gives uss stan aud the Ohciai
ostcr of Each state Division.

pore IS the report Of General ;. y. i.e
commander OF the Department OF inc
srny OF tennessee. which was mere SUP
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-02

nc " NJ ooUsfnisr "V0E
Lost Cause" Vow offered Patrons
of the Dispatch.
AS companion picture to OUR He
RoEs AND OUR FLAGS. witch was
eagerly sought after by the patrons OF
the Dispatch. we have gotten up one to
be called OUR LOST CAUSE. II IL .
beautiful design IN colors. with President
and vice-PresIdent OF the Confederaey
and the last Cabinet. together with jack.
son and Lee. As lisenesses. the portraits
cannot be surpassed. and under each Is
fac-simile autograph. There is an exact
reproduction of the seal OF the Confode-
racy. together with picture OF the ''Eer-
rimac." or Virginia. and stand Of
Confederate fiass. The work Is Cone IN
the highest style Of art. and viii prc7s
a most attractive souvenir. The picture.
highly illuminated. ard ready fos frsmins
or mailing. may be now had ~ ~
counter. Price. 3 cents
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-02


the State OF Texas Houston. Gap
plause)
A DAUGHTER OF VIRGINIA.
Many OF you here are sons OF Tennessee
who have settled I'm other States. ana she
herself is a daughter OF Virginia. All
honor to old Virginia. No man can sur
pass me in love and affection for Vir-
ginia; for all my ancestry repose or her
sacred soil And TO Baltimore and Mary
Iand-my good friend, all honor TO your
STATED / am sorry that cannot be with
you next year. for the hospitality OF Bal
timore Is boundless. and the first sweet
heart / ever had was girl Of Baltimore
But you must come with US 10 Nashville
and be with us az the reunion OF 1897.
LOVES OUR SOLDIERS.
Tennessee loves the Confederate soldier,
and there Is no place that SURPRISES
Nashville In her affection for him. She has
cared. In a manner unsurpassed by any
State, for her Confederate veterans. Her
Confederate dead have been collected and
placed In glorious graves, and old and
young. maid and matron. go every year
and place flowers upon their graves
Our houses will be open for you. our
hearts. and our homes. and YOU will find
there a welcome not even surpassed by the
grand Oto city OF RICHMOND. Especially &c
We want you with US when we are cele-
brating our one hundredth anniversary OF
our capita! city Of Tennessee. | hope II
will be the pleasure OF this convention 10
meet in Nashville in 1887.
General Chaleron seconded the nomna-
ton OF Nashville. as did North Carolina.
Are there any other nominations?" In
quired the commanding general. There be-
ing no reply the call Of the states was
begun Alabama. Florida. Arkansas,
Georgia. Indian Territory. Kentucky and
Louissana voted for Nashville. insuring its
selection. ard when the good old State OF
Maryland was called. Captain Staub arose
and withdrew the city Of Baltlraore from
the contest, and cast the vote OF Nary
land for Nashville. moving that that city
be made the unanimous choice 81 the con-
vention. This brought General Xyd Dou-
elias. OF Baltimore. 20 his feet. who. in the
course OF hts remarks. said:
''Afr. Chairman. the next best thing "a
ffghtlp9 we'll Is TO surrender gracefully
From the time that the SILK -StoclSins
Brigade OF Maryland saved Washington
al Long Island until the time when the
MARYLAND Line laid down their arms az
hppomatfox our soldiers have always
tried to do their duty manfuily In war
ana gracefully In time OF peace. On behalf
OF the Maryland delegation. I move that
Nashville be unanimously selected by the