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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-03-17
THE FOODS WE EAT.
Various Kinds and What They Are Sever
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Various Kinds and What They Are Sever
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Nature supplies us with two complete
foods, milk and eggs, which contain in
the proper proportions all the necessary
elements for the sustenance Of our bod
les. As these are the only complete
foods it is necessary in the absence to
have mixed foods, and it is in the mix
ing that mistakes occur, because the fat
forming, muscle forming and other
parts are taken in wrong proportions,
some in excess and others the reverse
Left to his own taste primitive man in
variahly selects the best food. This in
stinct, however, is defective at the pres
emit day. For children food rich in bone
forming substances is necessary. Among
muscle forming foods the following are
the best and most common: Oatmeal
porriige, with rich milk and whole
meal bread buttered; meat is highly
condensed food of this class. To men of
sedentary occupation free use of meat
is injurious. For men engaged at hard
manual labor a generous meat diet is
admirable.
Vegetables contain but little nourish-
ment, but are useful as blood purifiers
and also supply bulk to the food, which
is necessary to give the consumer Salts
| faction. Milk should never be taken
with meat, because they are both rich
| in one substance. Tea should not be
taken with meat either, because it
renders the meat tough and indigesti-
BILE. Beef ranks first as muscle former
and mutton next. Pork makes very
digestible dish, and fowl and bacon are
a very useful and palatable dish. Cere-
ais enter largely into our diet and are
of much value, because they supply food
or starch as we'll as muscle food. Pota-
toes provide little nutriment, but with
plenty of milk, which supplies the pre-
else ingredients they lack, good diet
is formed.
Sugar is we'll worthy Of notice, and
| the child's love of it is a perfectly
healthy instinct and should always be
gratified in reason. Fruits are good
blood purifiers and should be considered
as essentials rather than luxuries. Beef
tea contains scarcely any nutriment
whatever and is almost purely stimu
liant. A dog fed on beef tea starved tc
death, while another fed on refuse meat
throve. Tea, injurious if taken in ex
cess, provides, if taken in moderation,
most refreshing drink. Many scientists
recommend it's use about two hours be-
fore our principal meal and without
food. Coffee is stimulant, unlike al
others, in fact, that it is followed by nc
reaction. 1t stimulates the brain and j:
serves to be classed as food.-Pitts
burg Dispatch.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-03-17

Cher ANNOUNCED that all further opera
tions would be postponed for half an
hour and invited the ladies. the generals
present and their stats to a collation.,
prepared and awaiting. destruction at
his quarters, and thither the goodly
company proceeded. In front of the
quarters two Sibley tents had been
pitched, separated by space of ten
yards, which space was inclosed by an
awning. In and under these the guests
thronged. Mountains of sandwiches dis
appeared, no doubt filling up those voids
which nature is. said to abhor. With
the precision and promptitude of file
firing, pop, pop, went explosions that
preceded copious drafts Of rich wines.
In and out, in fact everywhere, went
the attentive officers Of the brigade, at
tending to their visitors What attract
ed most attention, however, and graft
fed every appreciative palate were po-
tations of spiced whisky punch, ladled
by Captain Hogan, the Ganymede: Of
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-03-17
KeeDinR Fish Alive.

Some time ago I had the pleasure Of
visiting Fleusburg, a seaport town on
the east coast of Sleswick- Holstein,
and was much struck with the system I
there observed of bringing to port fish
which was intended for immediate con-
sumption.
Instead of packing the fish in the
hold of the vessel the fishermen use fat,
oblong boxes drilled with holes to allow
free access of water, and into these the
live fish are placed as soon as caught
and are towed under water.
By this means the fish are kept alive
until the harbor is reached, and they
are then taken out of the boxes and sold
alive on the quay, so that there can be
no question as to their absolute fresh
ness Strand Magazine.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-03-17
OLD ENGLISH LAWS.

The Unlimited Powers Which q Father
Exercised Over His Offspring.
In England less than 100 years ago
the husband had power to choose his
wife's associates, to separate her from
her relatives, to restrain her religious
and personal freedom, and if the need
could be shown even to chastise her
moderately, as though she were child.
What constituted sufficient cause for
corporal punishment was left for the
husband to prove and the court to de-
eide, but so universally was the mastery
of a man over his wife's body recognize
ed that trial for wife beating was al
most unheard of.
Under these old laws Of England the
father had power to dispose of his off
spring, by deed or legacy, until they
were 81 years of age, and the testament
tary guardians right over the children
superseded that of the mother, who had
absolutely no legal control over them
and was entitled to nothing from them
save their reverence and respect. She
had no right even to their services, ex-
cept in the case of the mother of an
illegitimate child, who was entitled to
it's control and custody. Upon marriage
the husband became entitled to the
wife's goods and chattels, to the rentals
and profits of her lands, to her earnings
and to the custody of her person. In re-
turn he was bound only to supply her
with shelter, food, clothing and nedi-
cine, which he could do out Of her per-
sonal earnings, or out Of the profits Of
her properties, should she be an heiress.
If father died interstate, his personal
belongings were divided equally be-
tween his sons and daughters, but in
the case of real property son, though
he be younger than all his sisters, was
the sole heir. In England less than a
century age it was not unusual for a
man to sell his wife into servitude. -
New York Commercial Advertiser.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-03-17
BATTLE WON By
STOCKTON, N. Y, June 2S, 1894

General Gomez |
routs the Spanish. ]
ish killed and 1000
victory is attributed
insurgents have disc
yer's Family Cure
strength and puri6ts
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-03-17

the occasion, from an enormous bowl,
holding not much less than 80 gallons
Then varying programme followed: :
First.-A foot race. one-half mile distance.
best of heats; open to all noncommissioned
officers and privates, the winner to receive 81
and the second S.
Second.-Casting weights. the weights to
weigh from 10 to IA pounds, the winner to re-
ceive 50.
Third.-Running after soaped pig. to be
the prize of the man who holds it.
Fourth.-A hurdle race, one-haf mile dis
tance, open to all noncommissioned officers
and privates. the winner to receive s.. the
second 49,
Fifth.-The wheelbarrow race, the contest
ants to be blindfolded and limited to six sol.
diers Of the Irish brigade. the winner to re-
ceive IS; distance to be decided on the ground.
'Sixth.-Jumping in sacks to distance of 500
yards, the winner to receive IS.
;Seventh.-A contest on the light fantastic
toe consisting of Irish reels, jigs and horn.
pipes the best dancer to receive IS. the second
best So, to be decided by judge appointed by
the chairman.
The celebration closed with an enter
tainment at night consisting of theatric-
ais and recitations. Many a health was
drunk, many friend was toasted, and
even the pure blooded Americans pres.
ent entered into the spirit of the hou
Flowing bumpers, songs and toasts wer
freely round. Captain Hogan presid
at the nectarean mixture, which floated
like spiced island in huge barrel.
Captain Jack Gosson in his most recher-
che uniform, bespangled with lace, aid
Led and assisted. Around them were a
lot of drummer boys and soldiers
CAPTAIN G. KENNETH ,GILMER.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-03-17
Unusual.

Papa Your young man wasn't here
last night, was he?
= Mildred Yes. What made you think
he wasn't
y Papa saw that you had light in
the parlor when got home at 9 O'Clock.
Mildred thinking of something else)
He brought friend with him last
night Chicago News
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-03-17
Sure way to Popularity.

81 suppose the secret of his popularity
is that he talks we'll. -
Not at all. The secret Of his popu-
larity is that ne laughs we'll. Chicago
Post.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-03-17
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Washington's Order on st. Patrick's Day.
It is said that General Washington,
when encamped at Morristown in the
winter OF 1850, gave the first official
recognition in this country to st. Pat
rick's day. Among his manuscripts
preserved in st. Louis is an order dated
March 10, 1880, which congfatplates
the American army upon the sympathy
of Ireland and commands that all work
ing parties cease work ON the 18th ont
of regard for the Irish. nation and its
festal day. A hogshead Of rum was ra-
toned out to the troops to help on the
jovial pastimes. 81 iii
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-03-17
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>ORDER OF HiBERNIANS.

a Word About the Organization and
Principles of This Influential Society.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians is
distinctly Irish Catholic in its organiza-
tion, benevolent in it's character, but it's
prime object is to arouse the spirit, ele-
waite the character and unity the Irish
race into one common bond of brother
hood. The motto of the society is
Friendship, Unity and Christian Char
nohlest and most generous impulses in
the human heart. Friendship-in re-
garding each other as members of one
family; to extend all necessary support
and protection in sickness and distress;
to betanimated by fervent purpose of
mutual assistance and forbearance !;
adoring at the same altar, and holding
sacred the same holy tradition of moth
erland. Unity-to be true and united
to each other and assist in promoting
each others welfare and rejoice in each
others prosperity. While influenced by
this principle, deceit or hypocrisy is un .
known and proves what a blessing it is
4OI W uWCAA uOS9SUuO1 al
Christian charity-by bearing with each
others weaknesses; aiding by wise
counsel distressed or erring brothers;
by relieving their distress and soothing
their affections. .,...= , .. 70, t.5
With these cardinal principles en-
blazoned apon its banner, the order is
propagating it's benevolent and patriotic
influence with such effect that in every
city and town of Importance from the
ATLANTIC to the Pacific may be found
fourishing divisions of the order, united
in common purpose and bound to-
gether in the same fraternal ties, max
ing in all 100. 900 members in the Unit
ed States, and such are the teachings in
culcated into the members that from
this number are gathered the leaders
and projectors of every other organiza-
tion whose object is the amelioration of
the condition of Irish kindred in the old
land or the determination Of the race
in the new. iasa'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-02

at the disaster to the Spanish fleet off
Manila. Martial law will be pro-
claimed if the government is pro-
voked over the hostile demonstra-
tions. In the streets the feeling OF
discomfort prevails everywhere. The
military feeling is equal with the
civil elements over the effects of the
disaster, in which, according to one
announcement. "our inferior wal
craft, although they fought pluckily
perished through lack of foresight in
responsible quarters"
The minister of marine, Admiral
Hermajo, this morning stated that af-
ter the cabinet meeting the account
of yerterday's battle sent by the gov
ernor of the Philippine islands, had
been completely born out by later
dispatches. The last shot was fired
at 1880, when the American warships
steamed Off.
The newspapers here say that yes
terday was sad but glorious for Spain
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-02
Coal In the Transyaal.

In one colliery not half dozen miles
from the gold mines have seen q seam
of coal 40 feet in thickness. This coal,
though of low quality, suffices for the
purposes Of the gold mines, and there
is sufficient quantity of il to outlasr
far the lives Of all the gold miners. Be-
sides these coal deposits near the gold.
fields and those others by the Vaal riv-
er, which furnish coal for the railway
system far down into Cape Colony,
there are literally hundreds, perhaps
even thousand. square miles of coal in
the Middleberg and Ermelo districts ly-
ing between Pretoria and Delagoa Bay.
In the midst of these coal beds is the
outcrop of iron ore, and. running
through them is the lately constructed
railway to Delagoa Bay. With these
vast coalfelds close to q first rate port
on the Indian ocean the prospects Of the
coal mining industry seem brilliant
"South Africa Today" Younghusband.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-02

with Admifal Dewey's squadi'oi: under
the stars and stripes.
That was enough to set the people of
Washington almost in a frenzy of en-
thusiastic rejoicing. For days they, in
common with the people throughout the
country, have been awaiting news from
the Philippine islands, as everything
pointed to battle at Manila that might
be decisive conflict of the war When
the news came indicating a great vic
tory for the American squadron the en-
thusiasm of the people was let loose
and the streets Of the city rang with
cheers throughout the night.
Good as well as bad newsspreads rap
Idly. and by 10 o'clock the streets were
crowded with people. all discussing the
one topic of the hour. Hundreds gath
cred in front of the bulletin boards. and
the news was received with enthusi-
astic cheers. While victory had been
expected the news of it-coming as it
did come from Spanish sources-gave
vent to the patriotism of the people
which has been pent up for days. Thus
far no official advices had been received
by the government. In some quarters
the belief was expressed that this fight
would end the war, it having so clear
ly demonstrated the superiority of the
United States at sea. The next news
expected is of the occupation of Manila
by the Americans and Philippine ISL
and insurgents.
The truth about the reported bonn
bardment of Cabanas, about thirty-five
miles west of Havana, is that the flag
ship New York fired uSn troop Of
Spanish cavalry in ansW to long
range and harmless rifle fire which the
troopers sent in the direction of the
flagship. The firing occurred Just be-
fore sundown Friday evening and It
was impossible to accurately ascertain
the effect of the New York's shots,
though the enemy was soon silenced
and was seen to scatter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-02

Enots;' 6artery.tvo S-inch and SIX 6-inch
rifles, and twelve other guns. Raleigh,
second-class; speed, 10 knots; battery,
one 6-inch and ten 5-inch rapid-fire
rifles, with fourteen other guns. Con-
cord, third-class; speed, - knots; bat
terry, six 6-inch rifles and nine other
guns. Petrel, fourth-class; speed, Is
knots; battery, four 6-inch rifles and
seven other guns. McCulloch, revenue
cutter; Nanshan, collier, and Zafiro,
supply vessel.
The Spanish ships-Reina Marie
Christina: speed, II knots; battery,
six GO inch Hontoria guns: two 81 inch
and three % inch rapid fire rifles; and
eight other guns. Castillo, battery-5.9
inch Krupp rifles, two AZ inch. two 3.3
inch, four 2.5 inch rapid fire. and two
machine guns. Velasco. battery. three
So inch Armstrong rifles, % inch Hon
torias. ard two machine guns. Don
Antonio de Ulloa and Don Juan de
Austria; battery, At inch Hontorias. 80
inch rapid fire. two 1.5 inch, and two
machine guns. General Leo and FL
Cano, gun vessels; speed lis knots
The General Lezo has two Hontoria
rifles Of Al inch caliber, one 3.5 inch. and
thirteen other guns: the FL Cano. three
AZ inch guns. and four other guns.
Marques del Duero. dispatch boat: one
smooth bore 62 inch caliber. two AZ
inch and one machine gun. Isla de
Cuba and the Isle de Luzon. both
small gun boats, and carry four ~
inch Hontorias, two small guns, and
two machine guns.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-02

the arsenal. Our fleet engaged the
enemy in a brilliant combat, protected
by the Cavite and Manila forts. They
obliged the enemy with heavy loss to
manoeuver repeatedly. At o'clock the
American squadron took refuge behind
the foreign merchant shipping on the
east side of the bay.
Spaniards Lose Vessels.
Our fleet, considering the enemy's
superiority, naturally suffered a severe
loss. The Maria Christina is on fire
and another ship, believed to be the
Don Juan de Austria. was blown up.
There was considerable loss Of life.
Captain Cadarzo, commanding the
Maria Christina, is among the killed.
cannot now give further details. The
spirit of the army, navy and volunteers
is excellent" At midnight Sunday an
official telegram said that Admiral
Montejo had transferred his flag to the
cruiser Isle de Cuba from the cruiser
Reina Maria Christina, which was
completely burned. Another dispatch
says that the cruiser Castillo was also
burned and several other vessels sunk
to prevent their capture.
But the Admiral Restrained Them.
A second engagement, according to
Ell Heraldo, was apparently begun by
the Americans after landing their
wounded on the west side of the bay.
In the latter engagement the Spanish
Mfndano and UTIoa suffered heavily.
Ministers speak Of serious, but honor
able losses
Admiral Bermejo, minister Of marine,
Joined the cabinet council last evening
and Informed his colleagues that the
Spanish force had gained victory in
the Philippines. He asserted that he
found difficulty in restraining his JOY
full emotions. The official dispatch
does not mention the destruction of any
American vessel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-02
DEWEY Is THE VICTOR.
First Naval Engagement of the War With
Spain Takes Place at Manila.

First Naval Engagement of the War With
Spain Takes Place at Manila.
Lisbon. May 2.-Reliable news is re-
ceived here that the Spanish feet was
completely defeated off Cavite.
Madrid, May 2.-The town was great
ly excited last nigh, by the serious news
from the Philippines. and there was an
immense gathering IN the Celle 1S
Sevilla. The civil guards on horseback
were called out to preserve order and
all precautions taken. There was much
muttering.
Madrid, May 2.-The following is the
text OF an official dispatch from the
governor general Of the Philippines to
the minister Of war, Lieutenant Gen.
eral Correa, as to the engagement on
Manila:
Last night, April 80. the batteries
at the entrance to the fort announced
the arrival of the eneny's squadron.
forcing a passage under the obscurity
Of the night. At daybreak yesterday the
enemy took up positions. opening with
q strong fire against FGGt Cavite and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-02
THE ATTACK ON HAVANA.
Belief that Concentrated Action Is De-
termined Upon.

termined Upon.
Dauntless, via Key West, Nav q
copyrighted by the Associated Press).
The demonstration off the coast of
Cuba is hardly expected today, but it
is understood the movement has been
planned. The commanders of the
battleships were with the admiral
yesterday in Il long, private confer
ence, and there is every indication
that concerted movement of some
kind is contemplated. 1t is UNDER
stood that an attack on the batteries
in the vicinity of Havana is projected.
The weather, however, is very un-
favorable. A 46-knot gale is blowing
and the waves are tremendous.
ParneIlites Send Congratulations.
London, May 2.-The following was
sent President Mckinley of the United
States: I'm the names of millions of
Irishmen the Parnellite members of
the house of commons send you con-
gratulations on the brilliant victory
of the American fleet (Signed)
JOHN REDMOND.
Announced i'm the House of Commons.
London, May 2.-Balfour, acting
minister of foreign affairs, announced
in the house of commons that the
American fleet practically destroyed
the Spanish fleet at Manila
Restraint for Spanish Subjects.
Washington, May 2.-The presi-
dent will soon issue proclamation
in restraint of Spanish subjects in
the United States.
Movements of Our Fighters.
Portland, Me, May 2.-The Colum.
bia arrived. The New Orleans passed
Block Island this morning bound east.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-02
TWO HOURS Is SUFFICIENT.
British Governor Says the Spanish Flee
Was Nearly Annihilated.

British Governor Says the Spanish Fleet
Was Nearly Annihiiated.
London, May 2.-The bombardment
of Manila it is supposed is now pro-
ceeding. The British governor of the
Straits settlement cables that the
American fleet "annihilatedn the
Spanish fleet in 2-hours' engage
ment.
A Madrid special says the Spanish
ministers are determined to exhaust
their resources in defense of national
honor.
The victory for the Americans is re-
garded here as the greatest triumph
in sea warfare since Trafalgar.
The British governor at the Straits
settlement cables the government
that Dewey last night demanded the
surrender of all torpedoes and guns
ut Manila and control of the cables
under pain of bombardment. Gen.
August, the Spanish governor gen.
eral, refused to surrender, and he
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-02
THE NEWS AT THE CAPITAL.
Commodore Dewey's Instructions Mutual
Congratulation.

Commodore Dewey's Instructions Mutual
Congratulations.
Washington, May 2.-Commodore
Dewey's instructions permit him to
lombard Manila if necessary to take
possession of the island. but he will
not do so unless the city harbors
troops who are operating Extensively
against him.
Enthusiastic congratulation were
exchanged with officials of the navy
department this morning over Dewey's
victory. Though official information
is not looked for in the usual course
for at least two days, vet there is a
probability that some of the details
may come through the British foreign
office freer from color than that from
Madrid. The fact that reports speak
of Dewey as landing the wounded is
regarded as significant, as he would
not abandon the wounded to the
enemy. and the only sane conclusion
is that he has secured foothold on
land which may develop into a base Of
supplies for our fleet.
Washington, May 2.-In the senate
after the chaplain offered thanks fol
Dewey's glorious victory, the war rev.
enue bill was referred to the financ,
committee and conference committee
to report the naval appropriation bill
agreed took, after which the executiy,
session to recess to await the emer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-02

Madrid, May 2.-Liberal's Manila
special says Admiral Montejo, the
Spanish commander, acknowledges
that the Spanish fleet was completely
demolished, and adds that the crew Of
the Spanish warship Mindanao was
saved. The United States fleet es-
tablished blockade of Manila, and
bombardment of the town is expected
today. The British consul at Manila
had conference with Commodore
Dewey, the object being unknown.
The authorities have adopted the
most extreme military precautions to
check increasing public Indignation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-05-02
GLORIOUS VICTORY FOR AMERICA
and
ama--SoY oil ate--Mwe Havana Planned


gency of the war appropriation bill.
1t also agreed to the naval appropria-
tion bill.
The house committee on appropria-
tions reported the urgent deficiency
bill of $50, 720,S45 for the support of
the army. The house passed the bill
with out division.
Livingston, of Georgia, introduced
this resolution in the house: Re
solved, that the thanks of congress
be and are hereby rendered to Com
modore George Dewey, comma nding