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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-03-17

JUDGE COLLINS will not with
draw from the contest for the re-
publican nomination for governor;
neither will he resign his place on
the bench and make an aggressive
fight for the nomination. The
Union sincerely believes Judge
Collins would poll more votes than
any other man who has been men
toned for the position. But there
are two other aggressive candidates
in the field, and Mr.. Collins friends
must be up and doing if they ex-
pect to nominate him. 1t nominal
ed the Jud e will surely be elect
ed.-Princeton Union.
As the editor of the Union was
one of the staunch friends of Judge
Collins who was present at the
conference to determine whether
Judge Collins would be a positive
candidate, it may be accepted as
fixed fact that the judge is in the
field to stay. His nomination
would strengthen the republican
cause at its weakest points beyond
the ability of any other candidate
mentioned. lin the Sixth and SIEVE tn
districts. He is not only vote
getter for himself, but he will con-
tribute thoL sands of votes to the
congressional candidates by awake
ming an enthusiasm that will bring
out the full party vote.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-03-17
Riotous Strikers Shot.

BILBAO, Spain, March II. - The
strike that has broken out in the great
iron mine at Somorrostro has led to
serious disturbances. The rioters stoned
the police, who fired upon the crowd,
killing three outright.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-03-17

THE Beltrami County News
printed at Bemidji, has just been
launched by G. R. Martin, formerly
of the Melrose Beacon. 1t is an
eight column quarto, and starts out
with good promise of success. p"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-03-17
For Rent.

The farm of 100 acres, a mile and a
half east of the city, known as the
Hartley place. It is every way desir-
able and will be let on favorable terms
to good tenant. Enquire of
47-3t-pd A. MOORE.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-03-17

WAR with Spain is inevitable.
There will be no war. Take your
hoice. Both opinions are laid
down with equal confidence by
statesmen and diplomats. Let US
wait. ..s.<
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-03-17
Amaxons OF Colorado.

DENVER, March ia troop of cav
airy, composed entirely Of women, is q
Colorado possibility in the event of war
with Spain. Mrs. Martha A. Shute
will organize the troop. She notified
Acting Governor Brush of her inten.
lions and he advised her to consult
with Adjutant General Moss.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-03-17
relief In SIX Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder diseases
diseases relieved in six hours by "New
Great South American Kidney Cure" 1t
is a great surprise on account OF its exceed
ing promptness in relieving pain IN bladder,
kidneys and back, in male or female: Re-
l;eves retention of water almost Immediately.
If ,ou want quick relief and cure this is the
Rmedy. Sold by Scheldrup & Fiesler.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-03-17
Redbud, Gordon Co. G.

BEGGS MFG. Co. ."....-. ....s
Please send by express at once one
dozen Beggs' Blood Purifier. 1t is
emost wonderful medicine lever tried
for Scrofula. S. r. TAYLOR.
For sale by J. B. Perkins.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-03-17

School supplies at D. Cleveland &
Co.'S.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-03-17

Have you seen the new display q
P. A. Johnson's Gallery?
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-03-17
THE. MURDERER ESCAPED.

Prominent Dubuque Attorney Shot Dead
in His Once. 49,.
DUBUQUE, L., March Nv. O.
Lavak, prominent attorney, was shot
dead in his Office in the business center
of the city at $50 p. m. -Four shots
were fred, all taking effect. Although
the streets were crowded at the time
the murderer escaped recognition.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-02
POINTS ABOUT PEOPLE.

The Duke OF Coburg. Queen Victoria-
Kidding son, has just paid $1,000 for a
Stradivarius,
Mrs. Minnie Cushman. daughter OF Chap
lain Bateman OF the United States army.
aud Garrett White, full-blooded Piegan
indian, We're married at Duyper, Montana,
last Thursday
Sir Robert Hart chief commissioner OF
Chinese customs; McLevy Brown. chief
commissioner In Corea. and Consul Gem
eral Jordan OF Seoul. are all Irishmen and
graduates OF Queens college. Belfast
Nawl Tekuhonevake. the chief of the Iro-
qnois in Canada, Is preparing to visit Queen
victoria In order to secure q renewal ~
the American treaty OF 1873 under which
his people can cross the border without
paying duty on their goods.
Rider Haggard Is now devoting himself
10 farming at buckingham, and he does
mol settle down to novel writing he.ors
ll;SO o'clock In the morning. He dictates
rapidly TO his typewriter for five or sIx
hours at a time. The scene OF the novel
upon which he ls now at work Is laid in
hoiiand many centuries ago
Rev. DR.. j. Houston Eccleston ~ Ra,,,.
more has Just been elected dean of ~.
Episcopal Theological seminary Of Virgin,
pr. Eccleston is one Of the most w,dni,
known clergymen OF the Episcopal church
ana has twice declined hishopric Tba
hrst time was In 1875. when he was chosen
~ bishop OF Iowa. bat owing TO some ,t,rs.-
uon as to the legality OF his election =.
REVISED 70 accept Again. in 1877. DR.. Ec-
cieston declined the bshoprlr OF West yir-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-02
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RECENT INVENTIONS.

An English firm is manufacturing n lock
which has the keyhole set in the edge OF
the outer doorknob to draw the bolt, which
prevents the knob from turning.
stenographers will appreciate newly
designed notebook which has hinged arm
attached to the cover to form an easel sup
port and raise the book into a nearly YER
tical position.
To prevent accidents from persons falling
into elevator or mine shafts a woven net
is hung on each side OF the cage with
cross net partitions at short distances to
catch the falling person.
Spring bicycle frames are being made
with telescope tubes Enclosing air cushions
which receive the force of the jar from
rough roads. the cushions being inflated the
same as pneumatic tires.
A recently designed plumb bob has a
spring reel mounted In its upper portion
TO carry the supporting cord, which passes
out through hole in the top set on line
with the point OF the bob.
a new can-opener has pair OF shear
blades set at right angles with the han
dies to be inserted In an opening in the
can made by driving the punch at the end
OF one handle into the tin.
Two Southern men have designed mo.
tor to be used in churning, which consists
OF framework carrying shaft, having II
wind wheel at one end and crank ut the
other, which operates the dasher
To light the fire in the stove at any de-
sired time an absorbent roller is set at the
top of an inclined surface. to be ignited
aud rolled under the fire box when set
In motion by the clock mechanism
Dining tables are being made which can
be changed into billiard tables, the end
and side rails which carry the cushion
being hinged to swing below the table when
IL rs wanted for heating or other purposes
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-02
PoIitic- In En.t TEN.
To the Editor Of The Post

NSlt't " 4 H' f'oSt
LuiKin Texas. January 3i.-The Wash
layton special in Saturdays Post he-aldin.
the success of Congressman Cooper il, .s-
curing the passage of the bin paying the
southern Methodist Book Publishing CON-
pany Tor property destroyed by the Fed
.ra's curing the war, amounting tc sass.
wv was Wen received by the many ad-
mifers q Mr. Cooper in and around Luf-
k'n II was IN no way surprise to the
Mrllef to note that the main reason az
,,ooPsrs success was due to his perfeet
h9owiedge OF parliamentary ru.es. was
!, 2 a.ose observer OF the congressman white
ne was member OF the State serate and
estSciaiiy while he oificiated as ~, sd m,
Fro tenn OF that august body and / inn..
,hsl The latent qualities" alluded 10 Nv
yaur Washinston correspNndent we're ti<rs
ana would break forth whenever The an
faslon demanded them Rronsnn &C., ~
ever sets his head to sc-omn,isb
2 tnlns but what be eyen:ually AUG sesss
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-02

in gaining his point, He has proven him
SELF to be one of the very best working
members the Second congressional district
has ever had, and 1 am greatly fcocd~if
the voters of his district do not keen him
as their representative for many terms
yet to come.
l lind the gubernatorial race somewhat
mixed In my wanderings among the people.
Wynne and Jester both have their adher-
ents. but the race so far lies undoubtedly
between Major Savers and Attorney Cen
eral Crane. also find upon n further can
vass among the "unwashed" that Governor
Culberson win not have so complete a
walk-oyer as some of the newspapers and
correspondents seem to think, but ere the
campaign gets thoroughly warmed up
Roger @. will be found very muchly in
the ring And why not? With one ex-
ception Senator Mills has always been
found at his post and earnestly laboring
to forward the interests of all the people.
That exception was upon the free coinage
OF silver, and his final vote. together with
DIS explanation, as shown in the Congress
sional Record, appears to me to be entirely
satisfactory. / am not in favor OF swap
ping off good and tried men in either
branch Of the National legislature for ,ifl-
tried ones. however great their obligation
and while l admire the brilliancy and
craftsmanship OF our talented young ex-
ecutive, ! honestly believe he can welt
another term before donning the senatorial
foga, ard therefore shall pronounce for
our present able senator, Roger @. Mills.
r. l.. R.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-02
cAar.s ZEAL roo cnnAr.
He f. Proving Embarrassing "a
Western Republicans.

L
| st. Louis Republic.
| Washington. January 30. - Secretary
| CAGES Philadelphia speech is being dis
cussed widely by senator's and representa-
tives In commenting upon 1t today, Rep
resent2tivc Champ Clark said:
THE consuming zeal OF new convert
has passed into proverb and has become
! one OF our staple figures OF speech. Socro-
lfary Gage Is the freshest illustration. Ills
tongue approximntes a perpetual motion
| machine. Erstwhilc q free trade democrat,
| lie now appears to to the whole thing In
| republican circles. and to outhefod Hcrod
In advocacy OF republican doctiines.
What such regulars as John Shcrman,
| John s. Morrill, Galushl a. Grow and GEN
erai Grosvonor. who helped to rock the
cradle OF the republican party, and who
\ Will follow its hoarse. think OF the capefs
| OF Mr.. Gage. whose conversion TO rapub-
Iicanlsm was almost simultaneous witt, his
appointment to tho cabinet, could not be
published In any newspaper without caus-
Ing II to be excluded from the mails for
profanity.
How Joseph II. Walker OF Masachi,-
Sctts. who was the author OF an Interest,"
inr volume ON Money, Trade and Bank
Ing while Mr.. Gage was still voting and
shouting for Grover Cleveland. chafcs at
tnt JinUuueHCe OIL MT. GaRc IN DresUmlny
10 lecture him and his committee Will ere
ate sensation some fine day when Brother
Walker is In the dynamite mood. iIrer
Walker lacks grent deal of being as meek
rs Moses, and his temper. IL of the gun
powder variety. Tho process of elmiui.
iion which is being prlclioed on him is
liable 10 produce an explosion. The Sec
retary's assumption OF superior financial
wisdom wounds Mr.. Chairman Walkers
amour propre. TO shout 'Cnge!' in bis eats
Is about as hazardous u performance as
shaking red rag in tho face OF a. mud ho-
vine OF tho Muscular gender In offering
advice to Chairman Walker, who IL cock
sure that he needs none, and in preparing
financial hills for him, whose delight is 10
prepare bills Of that sort, the secretary is
exercising ebout MS much prudence as the
boy who persists in toying with the busl-
heSs end Of a robust mule.
Mr.. Gage is undenably causing divers
Northwestern republican congressman
much loss of sleep, appetite and flesh, much
sweating of blood and much hollowness
about the eyes His open, hold and en;hu.
elastic adolntry of the golden calf gives
them the cold shiverH Mr. Gage learner
honesty while democrat, and this blunt
honesty of the renegade free trader--the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-02
their returns on the s5eoooo.ooo they ex-
pend 10 make the change?

| their returns on the s5eo,ooo,ooo they ex-
pend 70 make the change?
Was There ever such iiionstrous finan-
cial proposition heard OF before? The
Cleveland administration increased the
public debt by $262.o00ooO to maintain the
gold reserve. The reasoning for this act
can be appreciated, even II condemned.
But what earthly excuse for adding $780,
100000 more TO the bonded debt. mercy
to replace one kind OF paper money and
that the best. with another kind that u
based on bankablc assets. is a prfvate IS
quo and not legal tender? Even 0e
New York Sun rebels against such rob-
berry and outrage and says that the sen
ate has taught these fanatics lcsson. =
But what shall be thought OF republican
house that has deliberately repudiatad the
scnate's action? Tho English language is
not sufficiently flexible or comprehensive,
within the bounds of decency. to fitly char
acterize the houses position. !.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-02
.,TEN PAGES TODAY
a VENERABLE DAILY rnAuD.

Hon. Champ Clarks fiery speech In be-
I. half Of Cuba did not 20 into the Congress
slonal Record with the Interruptions and
questions with which the speech was met
and the fart caused a little house spat, In
which the Missouri representative urged FOR
excuse that he had eliminated everything
from tho proofs furnished him which he did
not consider pertinent. E"
The incident has directed attention AGAIN
70 the upreliablity Of that daily publica-
tion by congress- nm unreliabiiity that DIFF
fers in kind only, and not IN degree. from
tho worst specimens OF yellow journal
ISM" The house pays $4,000 year for a
stepographic report OF its proceedings and
the senate as much more. After the stem
ographcrs have sent their copy to the pub
lie printing office, It is set up and proofs
distributed TO the gentlemen OF either house
who call for them, The forms of the Rec
ord arc kept open I'LL or o'clock In the
morning, waiting for the return OF these
proofs, and When the speeches get back to
the printer tho house would never recog-
nae them! Whole paragraphs are elm
mated or changed. Insertions arc made
and tho speech OF the honorable member
comes out tho next dny as he would liko
to have delivered II. but not as he did ac-
tualiy deliver It,!
For years the custom has prevailed or
printing speeches. with the parenthotical
interpretations Of applause" often great
applause" that wero never spoken, but
inserted In the Record under 'leayo TO
print
Either the shorthand men should be con. |
lined In their work to a nero report of the |
proceedings without tho speeches. or the |
members should not DO allowed to change |
the Record except by common consent the |
next day, when some error has slipped in. |
That congressional publication Is answer |
able for load of slim OF omission and |
commission In senate aud house. III the |
government refused to report speeches we
should SEQ 4 wonderful Improvement in
congressional methods. Time and money
would be saved and 1t would be possible to
even anticipate something like business
attention to the public business. And above
all. such reform would be directly In
the interest OF morality by removing the
temptation from the congrossman's path
way to practice innnmerabie little irnuds
upon an unsuspecting and confiding con-
gtitloncy
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-02
snyers In Fort Bend.

" tne CuiloT OF Inc foSu-
| Richmond, Texas, January 81 The tele-
gram in your paper today from Dallas to
| the effect that Mr. Senter Is authority for
| the statement that the Crane men are Or
! ganized in ''every county in the State ex-
cept Bastrop' for fight is incorrect. Be
ing newspaper man OF experience Mr.
Senter no doubt knows that such a state
| nent will have its effect upon the luke
| warm, the Indifferent and the undecided, but
| 1t VIII not have the effect of concerning
the voters of South Texas from the solid
phalanx which will insist upon the nomi-
nation OF Joseph Savers. In one precinct of
this county 1t is possible that Mr.. Jester
will be strongly represented, but MS good
democrats they will yield to the popular
demand for Savers. / bslove Jester is
second choice of the Savers men here and
Savers Will receive the support OF the few
Jester men OF the county when they see
their champion has lest. There are not
enough Crane men in this county 70 take
a social drink together. and Mr. Senter
has no right to make statements 80 broad
His assertion will only concentrate the on
position to his candidate in this section,
and he will gain nothing. The people here
are sore over the presumption OF the at
torney general asking for the position ~
governor, and no matter how able he may
pe they think the time has arrived when
tne precedent should be abolished. They
are opposed to electing all obscure lawyer To |
the office of attorney general and guarantee
ing him the position of governor. Mr.. SEN
Ter is little too broad in his statement |
ana should either read the country press
or DO same correspondence If ne wants 10
MAINTAIN his exalted position as reliable
authority on Texas politics. Yours truly, |
49, George Dnnlnn
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-02
DINcLEYIsM AND RECIPROCITY.

1 r 81 ' 3
The administration is discredlting II
own pet theory Of protection through hig
tariff and directly abandoning Its loud
heraldcd intention OF raising adequate rev
cnues for the government by the Dingle!
blu route, whenever II declares It's read
ness TO enter into n reciprocity treaty will
| a foreign country.
| Reciprocity moans that we viii knocI
| Off import duties on another Nations goodl
coming Into this country. II that other Ma
| ton VIII admit our WIRES and merchan.
| disc without charge, or at nominal fig
| IRE. Tho plan is practical free trade be-
| tween tho two countries to the treaty, and
of course, and al once, an abandonment.
| as suggested, Of both revenue and tho idea
OF protection. Carried out fully, or with
dozen or 80 leading Nations. the reciproc-
| iiy plan would he the virtual adoption of
a FREQ trade policy.
Vow far has the administration gone in
| IL indorsing the democratic position by al
tempting 10 suspend Diugley bill duties?
We are told that negotiations for recip-
rocity treaties are progressing finely" Mt
this time between Washington aud PARIS,
Berlin aud Madrid and Japan, not to men
ton three or four South American coun-
tries. England generously allows our
goods FREQ entry, and, therefore, We repay
her with tho maintenance OF our high
schedules against her goods! Suppose these
negotiations come to a satisfactory ar
rlngemont To both parties what VIII be
tho inevitable result7 Simply the placing
OF n great portion of our foreign commerce
on free trade basis and deprlying us still
further OF revenue.
Tho democrats have no complaint TO
make OF tho extension of the free trade
revenue. Extreme high tariff cuts down
treasury receipts and absolute free trade
would do likewise. The democrats want n
nicely adjusted low tariff for revenue pur-
poses only The republicans, however.
seem incapable of grusping tho demands
Of the situation, and TO escape from the
stagnaton caused by their prohibitive tar
IFS. are driven TO the other extreme--re-
,lprociiy These negotiations, therefore.
are a confession. at ono and the same time.
hat creator free trade Is necessary and
hat tho Dingiey bill is in the way OF such
/, trade. II is a curious but striking In
stance of floundering craftsmanship and
aughable Inconsistency.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-02
Anour MuNlcIrAL REEonM.

Hon. Andrew II. White, at present our
minister to Germany. is quoted 10 deciar
Ing. from his observations In two cont
nonts. that without the slightest eNas
yoraton we may assert that With very lev
exceptions the city governments OF th'
United States are the worst in Shrlsten'
dom, the most expensive, the most inef'
ficlcnt aud the most corrnpt.
should these remarks even be an exag'
geration, the general proposition stated
tLat our city governments IN America arr
less satisfactory and efficient than thors
of European cities, is one whose truth has
been long recognized.
The comfort Of the citizen and his right
10 faithful service from the local officials
are regarded ms considerations worthy of Ill
attention in Europe but this policy is put
into operation. not by allowing the indi-
yidual special freedom and permitting eacl,
tub to stand on ts own bottom. 10 use q
familiar expression, but by keeping tie
general public good always in View, he
pnbic's rights are jealously guarded in al
things. aud individual interests are mcrci-
lessly sacrificed II they conflict with The
lowed to reap benefits at the expense nj
the public; one citizen Is not permitted 10
block public Improvement. nor to endangsr
the neghtoIhond health by maintaining II
nuisance. The iron hand OF government
goes straight to the task, and II Is the poll
f.,,, ~ lac ~ u
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-02
COST or CuRRENcY .nEronM.y

To the extent thnt silver has deprecated
or that gold has appreciated. to that extent
the house OF representatives at Washing
ton. Monday, voted to add to the debt
burdens Of the United States by refusing
70 agree that the government has the
legal and moral option to discharges IL,
outstanding obligations In silver Us well
~ gold.
While the attitude OF the republican
house, therefore, with reference 10 exist
Ing obltgations is fresh in mind, the ad-
minlstraticns attitude with reference 10
the creation OF further obligations, is es-
pecially interesting and significant.
The democratic party did not approve Of
the Cleveland policy OF Increasing the
public &ebt in time OF peace to maintain
the gold reserve. nor dces 1t now iudorse
schemes looking to that end The repub.
licAns. however, are proposing to double
~ amount Of Indebtedness incurred by
+ Cleveland and for the same purpose, Ii,
nsintensnce Of the sold standard. in fac,
q their eampaiEn assaults in 1895 upon
~ clevelapd- Carlisle bond issues.
Have the people at largo or even the
pustress element that supported tho god
party " 1885. stopped 10 reflect that 10
shanSs our curreucy syatem according N
~ Gage o. Indianapolis plan. viii eoS 1
snis gpysramsns the sum Of $3.50. 600 oOoy
( fhink q tt--ths actual coat Of the chan 70
aloas xili' reach over half billion d,l-