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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-05-12

caStlc?'
call sister in here If what you say is
true, she must give an explanation. If
Montcastle killed my father, l want
him taken in charge. -
II have no objection. replied the
detective, "but if it is the same to you
I'd like to question her. .
II am wiling answered Ralph.
and no went into the next room.
During the conversation only single
gas jet had been burning Hendricks
rose, held a match to the fame and
lighted two other jets He had just re-
sumed his seat on tie lounge when
Ralph and his sister entered.
She bowed rather coldly to Hendricks
and Lampkin.
lyon wished to see me?" she asked
the former as she sat down stiff1y.
"Yes, wanted to ask you few
ouestions,' answered the detective,
eyirg her attentively. 1T would ma
terially aid me in my Investigations to
have you explain few things concern
ing your actions Oh the night your
fathe, was killed.
Miss Benton's glance fell to her lap.
Surely you are mistaken. Mr. Hen
Gricks, she said "Why, what can you
lceaD?''
II havo proof said the detective,
''that you and Mr.. Montcastle packed
- couple OF bags ard tried to catch the
l:3O train for New York that night. AS
nearly as can get at it, you left imme-
diately after the murder. You missed
your train, and as the next one was not
due till $3.50 You came back home. "
Miss Benton's face had paled. Fer
shoulders rose and quiyercd convulsive-
~. For minute she continued to look
down. Then an angry light began to
blaze in her eyes.
do you mean" she asked, fixing
Hendricks with steady gaze-"do you
mean to intimate that you suspect Mr.
Montcastle ard myself of-the crime"'
Hendricks reply was skilifully eva
sive.
II mean that it will be far better III
any case for you or Mr.. Montcastle to
explain your conduct en- that night. "
Miss Benton sneered.
Il presume you are trying to play a
trick on me, as you did on my brother
last night. If you want to find out any
thing about me, go elsewhere. You can't
brighten ne. =
"Sister. this is very serious matter, "
spoke up Ralph. lyon must explain
yourself, or Montcastle. at least. will
! net i,,tf, frouf,le -
| - Be cosTIsUED.l
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-05-12
SYNOPSIS.

Chapter 1.-The body of Jacob Benton is
found murdered on the lawn near his house.
III, III and IV.-Minard Hendricks, de-
te.,tive, takes up the case. He finds note
book on the lawn belonging to Montcastle, a
revolver near the body, partly burned
match and footprints leading but a short
distance from the body, where they sudden
ly end. V. vi and Mathematics sends
for bloodhound. A clock which stopped
at2:3o a. m. indicates that Montcastle left
The house at that time, and his bed has not
been slept in. Miss Benton is suspected.
VIII-Hendricks catches Ralph Benton
burning an envelope. The bloodhound ar
rives. IX.-B Brooks Allen declines to meet
the dog, and Ralph Benton seems to avoid
him. The dog tracks the murderer only a
short distance. Kit is discovered that
Benton had large amount OF insurance in
favor of Ralph. Miss Benton owns her en-
gagement to Ralph. XII.--Hendrcks and
DIR. Lampman consult Farnhall, Benton's
lawyer is concerned about missing papers
of Benton's.
Hendricks calls on Lampkin in disguise,
and, making himself known, the two visit
Farnhall, pretended professional reader of
character, who has invited those suspected
of the murder to visit him, expecting to trap
the murderer. Farnhall fails. XIV and XIV.
-Kola, an East Indian, holds seance, at
which the party are present The murdered
man is made to appear by photograhy. AL
len taints. Ralph is arrested. XVI and
XVII Hendricks tells Ralph OF chain of
evidence againsr him, and Ralph explains
that, coming home on the night of the MUIR
der, he found his fathers body, with note
Stating that Benton was intending to commit
suicide. Desiring tokeep his fathers suicide
secret, Ralph goes away secretly, cover
ing his tracks. XVIII, XIX, Xxx, XXI aud
XXII.---After various experiments and ex-
aminations Hendricks discovers that the note
stating that Benton Was intending suicide is
forgery and that Allen is the murderer.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-05-12
HOW BROS. e. CO. Sank M Gs
The Cake Walk Is French.

The cake walk properly had it's origin
among the French negroes of Louisiana
more than century ago. There is little
doubt that it is an offshoot of some of
the old French country dances. 1t rep
resents several of them in form. From
New Orleans it spread over the entire
south and thence north. It was found
Of convenience to the plantation me-
groes. They were not welded by license,
and It was seldom that the services Of a
preacher were called in.
At cake walk man might legiti-
mately show his preference for a WON
an and thus publicly claim her for a
wife In effect the cake walk was not
different from the old Scotch marriage,
which required only public acknowledge
ment from the contracting parties. So
this festival became in some sense a
wooiDg, an acceptance OF rejection and
a ceremony. This explains it's popular
ity with the blacks outside of it's beau
ties, with the accompaniment of music,
which is competent at all times to com.
mand negro support.
Caho WalhlnS uas iupfoNeu, DIS uo
most things that are constantly practjc-
ed. 1t has lost it's old significance in the
south. Negroes now get married, when
they marry at all, in the white folks
fashion. 1t has, moreover, become a
pantomime dance. Properly performed,
it is a beautiful one. The cake is not
much of a prize, though the negro has
a sweet tooth.-New Orleans Times
DamOcrat
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-05-12

Utttt W SCC DOU, no oUtO.
Ills left hand and the revolver in his
right, he waited till it was exactly 90
minutes after 10, then fred in the air.
$50 far, so good, he muttered. He
handed the watch to Lampkin. Hold
it so can see the DIAL" he directed,
and from pocket of his sack coat he
produced another revolver. Raising one
in each hand over his head, he fixed his
eyes on the hands of the watch. At 90
minutes after 10 he fred both revolvers
simultaneously.
"Good againp' he chuckled, tanning
the smoke away with his hand. IT prac-
ticed hard Gu that today and succeeded
10 times out of 30 in making them bark
together. was little afraid I'D fail
tonight, though. Now let's 60 up to
the front and wait for the others. =
Reaching the front lawn, Hendricks
lighted cigar and walked up and
down the drive refectively. Presently
Stanwood and Ralph were seen APP
preaching in the hazy distance. Hen
bricks paused as they drew near.
''Well," he said, Ibid you hear the
shots?''
Ibid you FIRE twice?'' asked Ralph.
We heard only one. 1t was at exactly
S5 minutes after TO-"
"Ah" CALCULATED the adept impul-
sively, and then, with equal impnlsive-
mess, augmented by innate modesty, he
put his hand to his mouth and relapsed
into silence.
AT 20 minutes after 10, said Hen
bricks, II fred the revolver you found
near your father. You did not hear it.
At % minutes past 10 fred simultane-
Gusly that revolver and another-a 38
CALLER weapon. Those shots. it seems,
you heard. =
Ralph looked mystified.
II can't understand What yau did
that for, " he said. IT presume you are
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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-05-12

. couple of minutes and then ccr,e
back. Meet us on the front lawn"
''All right" said Ralph. cit seems
that you think more than one shot was
fired. am sure you are mistaken.
They were now on the lawn. Hen
bricks moistened his hand with his
breath and held it over his head.
''The air was still that night, was it
Rot?' he asked Ralph.
eyes, just such night as this. No
breeze was stirring. remember 1 got
very warm walking"
Behind the house the party divided,
Ralph and Stanwood going out at the
side gate toward the station and Kola,
Lampkin and Hendricks entering the
garden. Reaching the spot where the
body had been found, the detective
paused and took out bis watch and a
revolver. Holding the watch open in
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-05-12
Allen?' he asked.
Ralph reflected.

Il don't know" he began, land yet
Montcastle has seemed to be interested
in the old mans inventions and plans
that is, little more than the rest of
us. You see, Mr.. Allen had got to be a
sort of bore, and we didn't care to
listen, but Montcastle always treated
him considerably. They went fishing
together once and came back from the
city together two or three times, and'-
Ralph broke off suddenly His eye be-
gan to kindle with determination.
"Lcok here, Hendricks. +" he said. Il
want to get at the bottom of this matter
at once and have done with it. Let me
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-13
AUGUSTA BUSINESS MAN INSANE.

Salem, Mass, January 1s.-Guy A.
Vickery of Augusta, Me-, was taken
from train here tonight at the telegra-
PHO request of Charles E. Grover, deputy
marshal Of Augusta, and is now de-
tained at the police station. Mr.. Vickery
is a ieweler and some time ago became
mentally unbalanced Us the result Of an
accident. He has been under the care Of
nurse, but today he eluded an n ms is watch watch
stood drew thousand dollars and de-
parted for Portland on the 6.l0 train.
His father, learning of his escape, fol-
lowed him to Portland. but not in time
to catch him, as Mr.. Vickery had left
on the train for Boston.
A message was sent to Augusta and
the deputy marshal at once wired the
Boston and Salem police to intercept
the younger Mr. Vicksry. This was
done by telling him that the hnights
Templar here: were awaiting his arrival,
MIR. Vichery being under the impression
that he was to address knights Temp,
lar gathering. In his pockets. were round
many valuable articles OF 1ewelry ana
about 5000 in money and revolver. ne
will he taken back to Augusta IL 'he
morning.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-13
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste. and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
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ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
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many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in SO
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may not have it on hand will pro-
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substitute.
CALIFORNIA F1e SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK, kX
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-13
Weather Observation.

The agricultural department weather
bureau for yesterday, Jan. 12, taken
at 8 p. m, meridian time. the ooserya-
ton for each section being given in this
order: Temperature, direction OF wind,
state of weather:
Boston, As degrees. SW. cloudy. New
York, 40 degrees, SW, cloudy; Philadel-
phia. AZ degrees, ", cloudy; Washington,
so degrees,S, cloudy; Albany, 40 degrees
S, cloudy; Buffalo Sc degrees, SW,
cloudy; Detroit. "a degrees, SW, cloudy
Chicago, 81 degrees, W,tcioudy; :St.
Paul. "a degrees, N, clear; st.
Vincent, degrees. -: huron,
Oak, 20 degrees, NV, clear; Bismarck,
70 degrees, NV, clear; Jacksonville, &c
degrees, S, clear.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-13
LUMBER WANTED.

90 cars white or silver birch,
square stach from q R-@ Hfa. 20
3 E-9 iss. square; also cars R.S
far. boards, while or silver Dfrch.
VgAiI contract THE whole or paFt
TO reliable parties. La repay
state amount you cRu EsaTsafsh
aud price, {. o. b. cars, ada $3.50
to BosiOm freight. Address
LUMBER, Box 1857, Portland,
We. dec31dtf 1stp
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brought great many farmers here, who
crowded the boarding houses and wagon
yards. The National house, two story
frame, went down in the wreckage with
fifteen inmates, but all escaped Wltnout
serious injury.
George Carter's house was turned CON-
pletely over and is now supported on the
roof A half pane of glass was driven
through Carters neck almost seVering
the head frcm the trunk. The National
cemetery Is wreck. Huge trees are up
rooted, the lodge demolished and the
walls tornRdown.
Fort Smiths $50, 900 high school build.
ing was badly wrecked but was one OF
the few buildings upon which there was
tornado insurance.
The tornado destroyed two historical
buildings. Judge Parker's residence Is
badly wrecked and the old Rector man
sion, where Albert Pike once lived, Is a
pile of ashes, the ruins having caught
tire.
The First Baptist church and the
Central Methodist church are now only
scattered pile of kindling wood. The
church OF the immaculate Conception ana
Browncomb Memorial have lost their
spire and sustained other damage
With the first crash of the storm. bust
ness blocks, handsome mansions, hotels
and humble cottages were levelled to the
/
Several of the wrecks caught fire, and the
indanmable timbers burned furionsly.
The city was crowded with rural visitors,
many of whom were sleeping at boarding
houses unregistered. For this reason the
number CT victims who perished in Fort
Smith last night may never be definitely
nown.
The storm struck the city near the
National cemetery, and swept its way
through the heart of the town. Leaving
Fort Smith, it boun0sd toward Van Bu-
rem and continued down the river, de-
molishing everything.in its path. News
from outside points is not ySt at hand.
but rumors of much damage "a far south
as Alma have reached here. II, being re-
ported that a number of persons were
killed near that place.
1t is now thought all the persons in The
storm wrecked buildings have been ac1
counted for. The citizens relief commit
tee has $40. 900 for assisting sufferers
President Robinson of the Frisco rail
road, unsolicited sent his check for $1,000.
The Missouri Pacific railroad also sent
$1,000.
Business is practically abandoned all
over the city.
MORE DEATHS REPORTED.
Van Burne, Ark. January 1s.-The
tornado that descended upon Fort Smith
last night crossed the Arkansas river half
a mile south Of here and tore . path 200
yards through this Crawford county,
dealing death and devastation. Many
farm houses werei demolished. Frank
Boctright, q son and q daughter were
badly injured. The houses Of Walter
Haley and Mrs Keller were blown entire
ly away The family of both were in.
jured. Charles Wright was fatally In
jnred. Ed Blakemer was instantly killed.
The house Of Mrs. Bash was demolished
and she was crushed into shapeless mass
and two of her children, aged eight and
sixteen, were fatally hurt.
BUILDINGS DEMOLISHED.
Fayetteville. Ark, January IA ter
rible wind and hail storm swept over this
part Of this state last night. AT Farming
ton, five miles west of this place several
dn,aanl Shad
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-13
THREW vITRIoL.

Boston, January 12.-Wednesday
morning about seven o'clock an un-
known man threw a quantity of vitriol
into the face of Magnus Dolan, marine,
who was doing duty as a sentry at the
Charlestown navy yard. The latter is
now at the marine barracks. The navy
surgeons say that he will surely lose the
sight of one eye and his face will be
badly disfgured. There is no clue to
his assailant
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-13
Local Weather Report.

Portland, Me-, Jan. 12.-The local
weather bureau Office records as to the
weather are as follows:
s. a. m. Barometer 29,949; Thermom-
eter 3S; Dew Point 81: Humidity SO;
Wind SW; Velocity 5; Weather cloudy.
D. III. Barometer 29,554: Thermome-
ter SO: Dew Point So; Humidity 100;
Wind SW.: Velocity S; Weather. sfoggy.
Mean daily therm. SO; maximum
therm, 800; minimum thernl, 99; max. We
ocity, wind 10 S.; total precipitation,
80
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-13
THE WEATHER.

Washington, Jan. 12.-Forecast for
Thursday for Maine: Rain, warmer;
southerly winds.
Boston, Jan. 12.-Local forecast for
Boston and vicinity; Cloudy, probably
with light showers in the morning fol-
lowed by fair in the afternoon and night;
warmer in the morning; colder Thursday
night; south west to west winds.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-13
JAPAN HOLDING OUT.

London, January l3-A special dispatch
from Shanghai says the treaty providing
for lease of Kiao Chou to Germany is
not yet signed. Japan is strenuously op-
posing the final signature.
The British gunboat Swift has gone to
Hal Nan to ascertain the French move
ments.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-13
FAMOUS MAINE SHIP BUILDER.
81 Exchange Street.

FAMOUS MAINE SHIP BUILDER.
CherryfeId, January 12.-Capt. Joseph
w. Sawyer, widely known citizen of
Milbridge, and for many years leading
ship builder in Washington county, died
today. He was formerly successful ship
master engaged chiefly in Southern trade.
He was life long Democrat and leader
of his party in this part of the state. He
had served one term IN the legislature
from this district. He was 10 years of
age.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-13
EIGHTY MEN WENT DOWN.

Victoria, B. c., January 12.-Latest
advices from the Orient state that the
Japanese transport steamer Nara of 2l51
toi S, bound to the Peccadores was
wrecked December "a and about eighty
lives lost
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-13
THREE HUNDRED KILLED.

London, January l3-The correspon-
dent of the Standard at The Hague, says
q, private despatch received there asseISs s,
quake in Amboyna.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-13
free Medical !
Advice

Do you understand just what DR.. J. c.
Ayers medicines will do for you? Are
they helping you as fast as you think they
ought? Write to cur doctor. He will
answer all questions, and give you the
best medical advice, absolutely free.
Address the J. C. Aver Co., Lowell, Mass.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-13
pLAGuEIN BOMBAY.

Bonn pay, January 12.--During the past
forty eight hours there have been l54
deaths from the plague and l67 fresh
cRSpS.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-13
IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.

Senator Davis continued and completed
his speech in the executive session OF the
Senate today on the Hawaiian treaty and
was followed by Senator Allen Of Ne
braska who spoke in opposition.
Mr.. Dayis's speech today was devoted
lar gely to presentation OF the strategic
features of annexation. One point
brought out with considerable clabora-
tion was the probable effect Oh the Mica
raguan canal of the occupation of the
islands by some foreign power. He
showed that Hawaii wRs in a straight line
between the western terminus OF the
canal and Japan and China. The nation
he said which controlled Hawaii would
control that great gateway of commerce
as the guns planted upon Hawaii would
be pointed directly at the mouth of the
canal He spoke of the Importance of
controlling Pearl Harbor now. owned by
the. u nited States saying that the nation
which maintained possession of this har-
bor should hold tne key to the military
situation in the, North Pacific.
When Senator Davis toog his scat he
was congratulated by almost every sena-
tor present upon the force and brllliancy
of his argument Both Senator Hoar
and Mason remarked that it was pity
that the rules Of executive sessions pre-
vented the publication of the entire
speech.
Senator Allen, Populist Of Nebraska,
followed with O speech in opposition to
the treaty. He called attention TO the
distance Of Hawaii from our shores. re-
ferred to the necessity we would be under
of defending the islands in case OF war
and claimed thaG it would be necessary
fos the United States to maintlin sspa-
rate fleet for their protection. be said
that coal was no longer contraband OF
war end contendtd that the United States
were in far greater danger from the Brit
ish establishment at Esquimalt than it
could possibly be, because of the location
of any foreign power in Hawaii. He
also deprec ated the idea of assimilating
such a population as that of Hawaii.
There was apparent today a disposition
on the part of some senator's who an
nounced them selves undecided as to what
course to pursue on the Hawaiian ques-
tion, to mix it with the Cuban problem.
They are friends of Cuba and they de-
sire to have the administration take a
more pronounced position in the interest
of Cuba as return for their assistance
on the Hawaiian treaty.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-13
ATTACHED THE NEWSPAPERS.
Spanish Officers Instigate and Lead a Riot
in Havana.

n
Havana, January 12. At 10 O'Clock this
morning about 100 army officers, in
censed by the violent attacks by some
of the local, papers on the general in
chief and the principal officers of the
Spanish army in Cuba, went to the
printing Office of the Daily Journals La
Discussion and Ell Reconcentsado and
began smashing the winGoEa and de-
stroying the printing outfit IS we'll as
cutting the employees.
A mob of thousands followed. shouting
"Long. live Spain," "Long live the
army s.Long live the volunteers
The appearance at the Office OF the
military commander at Havana and Gen.
Solano. chief of staff. prevented more Sc
rious outrages These officers then pro.
ceeded to the office of FL Diario de la
Marina, the mob shouting, meanwhile
"Death TO El Reconcentrado, ''g= and
''Death to La Discussion.
But on the appearance of Gen. Parade
the people scattered. At half past elev-
en- large crowds OF civilians appeared op-
posite the Offices of FL Diario de Ia
Marina and began smashing the doors
ana shouting Long live Spain, :"
Long live the army "Long live tho
volunteers. The horse and infantry Of
the gendarmes dispersed the rioters.
Order was finally established. Central
park has been transformed into military
camp. The troops have been ordered into
barracks. Gen Solano will deal most en-
ergetically with the initiators of the out
break. Tonight the police are guarding
the printing offices.