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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1897-12-23
SUICIDE or MISS HERBERT.
Fall Frora Horse Developed Into Acute
MeIanch0lia.

Fall Frora . Horse Developed Into Acute
MeIancholia.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-The sudden
and tragic death of Miss Leila Herbert.
Oldest daughter of ex-Secretary of the
Navy Herbert, was great shock to the
large circle OF friends she had made in
the course of Washington life. Several
months ago Miss Herbert was thrown
from horse while riding and her re-
covery has been exceedingly slow.
Three weeks ago her illness developed
into acute melancholia and, as is always
the case in this type of disease,
there was great danger that sui
cidal tendencies would develop. On
Monday she made an attempt to get
out of the window, but was restrained
by the nurse. Tuesday morning Miss
Herbert severed the artery in her wrist
with pair of scissors and while her
attendant was giving the alarm escaped
from her room and leaped from third
story window, sustaining injuries
which resulted in death an hour later.
Was a Washington Favorite.
Miss Herbert was the oldest of ex-
Necretary Herbert's three children and
vas a charming figure in Washington
society. She came with her father to
Washington when he was elected to
congress and at once took charge of his
household affairs, making the Herbert
home one of the most attractive and
comfortable in Washington from the
spirit of true hospitality, which gave it
en atmosphere OF its own among fash
ionable homes When her father be-
came secretary of the navy in President
Cleveland's second administration,
Miss Herbert was called upon to take
her place i'll the circle OF cabinet ladies,
where she met with success the heavy
social responsibilities upon her youthful
shoulders. Socially she was exceed
ingly popular and her presence was
sought at all gatherings. Her social
triumphs here were repeated in Europe
where she went to attend the great
naval demonstration at Kiel.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1897-12-23
Surprising How Trade Keeps Up.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-United States
Consul Weber, at Nuremburg, Ger
many, in report to the state depart
ment, says it is interesting to note how
little the trade of that city with the
United States has been affected by the
new tariff In spite of large shipments
made in anticipation of the passage OF
the Dingley bill, the trade has gone on
increasing, mainly in hops. bronze,
powders, pencils and beer. The con-
sui says the December quarter will
show an extraordinary increase.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1897-12-23
QUINCY REELECTED
DEMOCRATIC MAYOR OF BOSTON
AGAIN CHOSEN.
Majority Shows q Decrease Over That Of
Two Years Ago-Expected Large
Vote of the Silver Candidate
Did Not Materialize.

BOSTON, Dec. 22.-Mayor Josiah
Quincy, Democrat, has been reelected
by decreased plurality over ex.Mayor
Curtis, his opponent of two years ago,
although the city went Republican at
the state election last month. The at
tempt to split the Democratic vote in
the city by vigorous work on the part
of Thomas Riley, running as a Silver
Democrat, proved futile. His rallies
were crowded and his audiences appar-
entity loyal, but less than 5000 voters
supported him at the polls. the Demo
Gratis, as a rule, remaining loyal to
Quincy. Notwithstanding the strong
effort which was made by the Repub-
licans to get out heavy vote in the
suburban and Back Bay wards, which
usually poll
Heavy Republican Majorities,
Mayor Quincy made great gains over
the vote Tor Williams at the state cleo
ton, while in some cases there was a
decided failing off in the vote of the OPP
position. On the other hand, the usu-
ally strong Democratic wards, where
the registration for this election has
been very heavy, did not show any spe-
cial gains for the Democratic candidate
and III some cases there was a decrease.
! The surprise OF the election was the
small vote for Riley. Even in the
wards where he made his greatest eff
fort and where he was backed by young
politicians who claimed to have strong
following, only few were found in
his support at the polls, while in his
own precinct he received but two votes.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1897-12-23
NEW JAPANESE CRUISERS.
Those Being Ruilt in This Country Will
Soon Be Launched.


Soon BE Launched.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-The japanese
legation has been informed that the
two new cruisers which Japan is hav.
ing built in this country are so well
along toward completion that they will
both be launched within the next few
weeks. The cruiser at the Cramps
ship yard at Philadelphia has been
christened Kasagi.Kan, and the launch
ing has been set for Jan. 20. Minister
Hoshi and the staff OF the legation will
attend the launching. The cruiser at
the Union Iron Works, San Francisco.
has been named the Chitose. The
launching will occur some time in
February. The cruisers are alike in
all respects, having a tonnage OF about
5000 each and the contracts call for a
speed of 20 knots an hour.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1897-12-23
SILVER Heel. ordered Released.

WASHINGTON, Dec. %. = Assistant
Secretary Sralding has issued orders
tor the release of the Silver Heels at
Wilmington, N. G. This step was
taken on report of the United States
attorney that he could obtain no evil
dence upon which to proceed against
the vessel.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1897-12-23

PUMP AND WELL WORK. am pre-
pared to clean wells and cisterns, re-
pair old and furnish new pumps, at
reasonable rates. Leave orders at
my house or at Franxenfeld's hard
ware store. FREMONT WEEKS. 28tf.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1897-12-23
Action or France Retaliatory.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-The action OF
the French chamber of deputies in pass
ing government bill increasing the
duties on hogs, hog products, lard, etc,
is regarded al retaliatory against the
United States.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1897-12-23
Choppers Wanted.

1 have $50 cords of wood to be chop
ped, a half mile west of town, and
want to let the contract at once.
w. S. DEAN.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-28

with safety, but no institution is sc
strong that it would not be stronger il
backed by a surplus, such as this act
provides for.
We hold the opinion that interest
rates are too high anyway, compared
with the returns that money brings
when invested in the various channels
Of production and commerce. The
holder Of money finds if more eXpedi-
ent to place his ready cash on deposit
at four per cent, subject to withdrawal
at any time, than to buy farm, or a
store, or invest ii in any other way.
The idea is prevalent and firmly fixed
that nothing must be done TO lower the
interest rate. The widows and or
phans" with money on deposit must
not have their incomes cut down.
Every bank is straining to pay the larg-
est dividends possible and on the other
hand to place its loans where it can
realize the highest interest rates. 1t
m ltters not that the dollar borrowed
by the farmer, miner or merchant does
not yield to the borrower the same re-
turns in money that it formerly did
the lender demands the same interest
rates. Instead of interest being de-
pendent upon the earning capacity Of
the dollar, the lender is taken care of
and the borrower is left TO take care Of
himself. Everything-save the Dor
rower's wellare-is adjusted TO the old
scale of interest rates. Bank deposits
have in consequence increased enor-
mously and this j. often referred toIas
an indication of prosperity. II is not
wonderful that money finds its way 10
the banks when so much better induce
ments are offered il. \ man with
50, eco in cash prefers to place il on de-
post where he can draw il i'm whole or
in part at any time and realize four per
cent net on il above taXes(as most do),
or 5000 year, without 4 particle of
work and little risk OF worry than TO
buy q farm and stock with'the same
In our opinion the rate of in
terest should be lower yet. Three, or
even two per cent net is premium
enough on idleness, Make il less prof
liable to be Il bank depositor and people
would engage more in active business.
with better effect on the country at
large, to say nothing of the borrower, /
who is now oppressed 10y a rate of in +,
.crest far above his ability to pay
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-28
Vermont Pensions.

Increase, Henry X. Heath, Rich
ford; reissue, Daniel 2. Smith, Wash
ingtoD: increase, Granville w. Barnes
Of Randolph; original, widows, etc.
Julian Benjamin Of Jericho. Gather
inc Fradenburgh Of Bennington; orig
NAL, George q. Cummings. Milton:
increase, Austin Miles, Wheelock
Judson Smith, West Pawlet; John ;.
Williams, Chittenden; Joseph Valley.
south Wheclock; reissue and increase,
Edgar +. Blood, Randolph; original
widows. etc, Leona Clary, East Geor
gia; Matilda Goodro, New llavei
Mills; Jennie L. Kicker, Groton; mi
nors Of James ;. Fisher, Johnson; in
crease, Lyman p. Luce, Bethel; An
lrcw J. kcnney, West Halifax; Ralph
II. Davis, Lyndonville; restoration
and additional, James A.Fisher, dead,
Johnson; increase. Chas. + Mower,
llartland; John Sullivan, East Ran
lolph; John T.. Wheelock, Colchester
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-28
The CnttIe Food Humbug.

About once year ''horse. catll,
and poultry food" man makes a tour
of the country about on this plan. On
entering town he gets hold of SOM
local man and after showing him the
profit in the food" they dive around
among the farmers and together tell
how animals get more nutrimcnt ou
of a spoonful of fheir''prepared food
than they do out of ten pounds OF
corn meal, and how hens if given this
flood will put in about 30 per cent
of their time laying fine brown eggs
They DO not forget to say that their
flood" is also a medicine that cures
every disease. Now for foods we
know OF nothing better an grass and
grain. and for medicine for cows there
is nothing like kow-kure, the great
COW medicine, made by the Dairy
Medicine TO-, Lyndonville, VT. 1t
cures 'olf feed" cows, a 50 punches in
uddcr, abortion, barlenness, securing
and retained aiterbirth. 1t is in every
sense medicine and in no sense a
food.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-28
Around the Campfire.

1t is reported that the annual en-
.ampment Of the Vermont Division,
sons of Veterans, will be held at Lyn-
lonville some time in February or
March. This is about three months
arlier than usual.
The Grand Army posts of Gran
vile, n. T., Dandy, Dorset and the
Joyce post OF Poultney, together with
he Woman's Relief corps and Sons
II Veterans, held a campfire under
he auspices of the Fuller post OF Paw
ct in the Crescent Valley house FRI
lay evening of last week.
Gilbert Layher, aged 6S years, late
4 Co. A, 10th Michigan infantry, and
of the second Kentucky cavalry, died
{ the Soldiers Home at Bennington
Ian. 18th. lie was admitted to the
home on Feb. l, 1892, from Orwell.
This is the 10Th death at the Home.
The burial viii be at the Home GEM
-tery.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-28

protection of his property, for instance,
the safety, health and education of his
family, wherein all men are equally
concerned. In most communities a
relatively few persons receive and send
the bulk Of the mail and should have
more weight in determining who should
serve them than those who use the
mails but little.
If the postoilices belong TO the peo-
pie, then the Democrats should vote rs
well rs the Republicans, and if Dem
ocrat carries the caucus he should be
appointed There is no other eonclu-
sion if Gen. Grout's theory is correct.
Pressure has evidently been brought
to bear on Congressman Grout, to
which he has yielded by excepting the
presidential postollices from the eau
Gus rule. This leaves the more inn
portant places to be filed by the old
method, except rs hereafter other
wise provided" 1t is difficult to see
why, if the caucus rule is a good one
Tor the small towns it is not equally
good for the large ones. The wording
of the circular is so vague that any
town may expect either method to be
applied 10 it, and whichever is applied
will diSple1sp some.
The general has a provision for
woman suffrage that will probably
make him still more popular with the
of that idea. Under il a
large number of votes could be east IN
a way that would hardly prove salts
factory. we fear. The same can be
said Of the qualifications for male vot-
ers Practically anybody calling him
self Republican can vote.
1t may be that the plan will work
Everybody hopes so. at
least every Republican who is anxious
10 promote peace and good feeling ia
the party. II It does, some of us who
are now inclined to view it with dis
.avor rs unnecessary and impractical
Die will frankly own our error and en-.
lorSc the innovation.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-28

In 1855 there were fifty fires of in
cendiary origin and in 1896, 43. The
last year 81 were from chimneys and
siovepipes, p from lightning, % from
lamps and lanterns exploded or bro.
ken, unknown origin, 81, and Is were
not reported. The remainder were
from the usual accidents, etc.
In 1895 there were "a fires of mer-
cantiie property, loss sl36. I26. and in
1896 % fires, with loss of SIOI.5
on which l,s47 were paid for in
surance
In 1895 there were l29 fires of farm
property. loss l3l, 722. and last wear
1873 fires, loss l59.l52, for which
s9s,sl2 insurance was paid. In 1895
there were lOl fires OF village and CITY
dwellings burned, loss so. GOO. and
last year there were y fires. loss
s56.osS, Tor which Sl5. O56 was paid
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-28
Gen. CIRCUITS Circular No. ,.

our worthy Congressman. Gen,
Grout. has issued second circular let
ter respecting the modus operandi of
his postoiiicc distribution scheme pa-
tent applied forl. We reproduce it in
full elsewhere. Il win he read with
much interest, especially by those who
are preparcdto serve their country in
such capacity.
Gen. CIRCUITS plan has met with so
cool a reception that ne feels called up-
on to defend it at some length. Like
the skillful disputmt that he is. he
points out the weaknesses Of the petit
ton method, and there are admittedly
many. The careful reader is still leii
in doubt. though. after studying the
rules laid down by him for governing
the caucuses.o on which side the greater
weakness lies He thinks that every
patron OF the Office should have an
equal voice with every other patron. ir-
of the amount Of mail each
may have. the same a. every man has
one vote without reference to his
wealth. The comparison Is not per
feet. The voter in the latter case has
other things to consider besides the
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-28
Vermomters to Make Another McKin.
ley Pilgrimage.

Arrangements have been completed
for the trip OF the Ncrmonters to Me.
kinley's Inauguration. The trains
will leave Nerinont Monday. March
lsl, returning on Saturday. This al
lows four DAYS at the capital.
a solid train has been chartered FOR
the trip, consisting of six elegant
Wagner yestibule sleeping ears, two
dining ears and a standard baggag,
car, which will be run through special
going and returning.
The party will occupy the train for
sleeping and meals will be served in
the dining cars while in Washington.
The Vermont train has been as
signed a special track on MARYLAND
avenue, between l2lh ard 18th streets
This siding i very conveniently To-
Gated.
The Site granted i tie earr
stand is most central one and i di-
rectly in front OF the new postoliice
building on Pennsylvania avenue.
near llth street. and commands an
unobstructed view from the Capitol
TO the White House. The price Of
seats viii be reasonable.
The visit Of the Nermonters will be
made as pleasant As possible by the
members of the Vermont delegation
In Congress and natives &c the state
resident there. Among the entertain
mcnts already announced is a rccep-
ton on Wednesday evening. March
Sd, TO al. visiting and resident Yer
uonters by Senator and Mrs. Proctor
az their home on / street.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-28
VERMONT FIItES.
l.. =. Hayes Interesting TabuIation and
Summary of Fires, Fire Losses, Causes,
Etc, ioT the Years 1895 and 1896.

10 y. hayes interesting IHDui0tion ana
Summary of Fires, Fire Losses, Causes,
Etc, ioT the Years 1898 and 1896.
l.. 5. Hayes OF Bellows Falls, the
Insurance expert who ms already
done So much valuable work OF this
kind, has now completed a compila-
ton Of statistics Of fires and fire losses
in Vermont in 1896 in comparison.
with 1898. From these figures il an
pears that the total property loss and
the losses paid by insurance conipa-
mics in 1896 were less than ono.half
the amount Of the same losses in 1895.
The amounts are:
iss5-ProPeTty loss, si,965,asl' Insurance paid,
iifs Property loss ss2l OH insurance paid csg
The number OF fires Ia 1925 is given
at 3l5 and in 1896 at 329. That the
difference is apparently in favor OF
1896 is due, however 10 the fact that
IN 1898 all fires were included in the
record, while in 1896 only those were
listed in which the loss reached nearly
or quite 500. The large difference
in the amount OF losses for the two
years was due mainly 10 the losses in
the great fires in Burlington ana st.
Adams in 1895, and ia two other fires
.Swanton ana West Pawlet-which
are given the rank of "confla rra-
tons" This tabulation of the lo.ses
by counties FOR 1896 is of interest:
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-28

The Burlington News figures that
Col Benedict has realized about $780,
600 from oflice-holding already and
thinks that ought to suffice without
another pull at the Burlington collect
orship, which Is worth about S17 600 a
year Col. Mansur, too, has held of
flee for nearly quarter of a century,
either as postmaster or deputy collector
of customs.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-28

For fine sarcasm, aimed at the preva-
lent social discomfort, read the follow
ING extracts from a recent speech by
Col. Henry Watterson, the eminent
Democratic editor
"ln these degenerate days, with their
deep, dark and dire contraSts-when.
not to be a millionaire is to be pau
per-when, if a man cannot draw his
check for hundred thousand dollars
he is apt To be in need OF an oyercoat-
and on Il solemn occasion like this, IL
seems fitting-indeed, il is both priv
ilegc and a pleasure to revert to the
older and better days of the republic.
when nobody had anything, and when.
as a consequence everybody had some
thing"
III all my life ! have stubbornly,
steadfastly remained a poor man, / beg
that You will believe that there has
been design under it. That am not
a millionaire in>urcs me length OF days.
and will be Il comfort when 1 90. do
not mean to be patroniZing or To
look down upon anybody. far less to
despise any man because he is rich, but
il there be a fellow creature for whom
! have Il compassion it is that poor man
who hangs on fortunes favor, who has
to earn MS livelihood casting balances,
forcing one stack of dollars 10 chase
another stack of dollars. and. year in
and year out, exhausting his nervous
system and wearing his fingers to the
bone cutting coupons. :"
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-28
Interest Rates.

\ correspondent in the Cambridge
Transcript cmits howl because the last
legislature passed an act limiting the
dividends to be paid by banks and trust
companies to four per cent until sur
plus equal to ten per cent of the depos-
it, shall have accumulated.
This was most judicious regulation.
in the interests of dcpositors and the
public as well. Few banks can afford
to pay more than four percent anyway
and some nave done so by making risky
loans with high interest. Some banks
can pay more than others
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-28

The Cleveland administration has
produced one man who will take
high rank in history rs statesman
and diplomat, Richard Olney, secreta-
ry of state. He has shown abundant
brains and grit to back them.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-28

The sultan is still thumbing his nose
at the ''great powers" whose alleged
concert for the purpose of pressing re-
forms in Turkey does not seem to
amount to much.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-28

The Central American states will not
permit this government to build and
own the Nicaraouan CANALS the latest
information There is very little eX-
pectation that the government will de-
eide to undertake the project anyway
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-28

Tennessee has passed an anti-ciga-
rette bill. The last Vermont legislature
tried the same thing, but an agent of a
cigarette concern appeared before the
committee and put up SO good bluff
about the non-injurious effects of ciga-
rettes that the bill was killed.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-28

Bryan has sent aletter of thanks and
a GIFT of 800 to worthy Iowan cou-
pie who named their son after him.
This might be called an encourage
ment to infant industry.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-28

Rev. Sam Jones has challenged Col.
Ingersoll to joint debate on the sub
ject of Christianity. My how the fur
would fly if these celebrated opponents
of widely different views should meet
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-28

The Union Pacific railroad is to be
sold and the government will realize
at the least S45, 200, which will
make it about whole for the aid it has
given the road.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-28

What will the New York sun do if
the arbitration treaty is ratified and
there is no immediate prospect of war?
The sun is great newspaper-proba-
bly, the best in America--but its edi-
torials seem to be inspired with the
idea to which Zach Chandler once
gave utterance. that 1.-the country isn't
worth d without little blood
letting occasionally" This isn't exact
~ the modern sentiment, whatever
may become of the aforesaid treaty
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-28

4 weed In the garden can easily be de-
stroyed when il first sta rts. CONSERVATION
can he nipped in The bud by One Minute
Cough Ours. q = Evans & Co, RandoIph:
q. 4. SioelsFtli, Bethel; NJ II Sargent 4
Chelsea
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-28
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Western bank failures have pretty
much ceased, greatly to the discomfit-
ure of the Bryanites.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-01-28
Gludness Comes

With a better understanding of the
Wv transient nature of the many phys
ical ills which vanish before proper eff
4Orts-gentle efforts pleasant efforts
lightly directed There is comfort IN
he knowledge that SO many forms OF
Sickness are not due to any actual dis
case, but simply to constipated condi-
bon of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
" removes. That is why it is the only
femedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness, without debilitating the
organs on which it acts. tits therefore
all important in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine article,
which is manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only. and sold by all rep
utable druggists.
If in the enjoyment Of good health,
and the system is regular, then laxa-
tives or other remedies are not needed.
If afflicted with any actual disease, one
NAV be commended to the most sl1illful
physicians, but if in need of laxative,
then one should have the best, and with
she well-informed everywhere, Syrup OF
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction