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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-08-04
Ask Release for Cuban Prisoners.

NEW YORK, Aug. 4.-The World says
President Mckinley will soon be asked
to include among the provisions upon
which peace will be established with
Spain the freeing Of all Cubans inn
prisoned by that country for offenses
which may be classed as political. In
al the Spanish penal colonies -Ceuta
and the like there are about 500 Gu
bans who have been captured during
the last three years.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-08-04
Fay sprague will return next week

Fay Sprague will return next week.
Quite crowd from Melrose cameup
to attend the ball game. s.
Commissioner Harmon is doing a
good Job of grading on Pine-st.
The Congregational church property
las been greatly improved by substi-
tuting a railing for the picket fence.
Commencing with Sunday, the Sun
day Pioneer Press will be delivered to
subscribers by Louis Donart, after the
arrival of the evening train.
A man climbing upon a freight train
in the Great Northern yard had his
foot smashed badly. 1t was caught
between the bumpers. DR.. McMasters
attended him, and says it will be weeks
before he will be able to walk.
The ladies CT the Baptist church
will give an ice cream sociable at the
residence of C. O. Hoffman on FRI
day evening August 18th to which, all
are cordially invited.
Miss Nellie Spencer who has been
visiting her aunt, Mrs. J. ]. Bucha-
nan for several weeks, has returned to
her home in Missouri.
Ramona Dean is doing very satisfac-
tory work as an expert for the McCor-
mick Co., in the field. He is a very
bright and energetic young man.
&C. M. Sprague is the first to put in
a substantial curb in front of his home
"a great street improyent. It is set
eight feet from the walk, leaving a
pretty margin for both walk and drive
way.
Miss Jane, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
". B. Mitchell OF ST. Cloud, is the
oJIasT OF Miss 1Tfursls5 rs-7zfssrs
Give an informal iahssngs i,s.fss =. be-.
honor on Saturday evening.
"A Fayorite in the Family. Ihave
used Beggs' German salve in my
family for years, 1t - unequalled for
Buras. scalds. old Sores, or Eczema,
or any skin disease. Mrss Z. E. Still
we'll. Beloit, Wis. We keep It. J, 3.
Perkins.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-08-04

A comparison after the first eight
months of the Wilson Tariff law and
the first eight months of the Dingley
law showed that in Oregon there were
employed in manufacturing industries
125 per. cent, more hands under the
latter law than the former, the gross
amount of wages paid was 141 per cent
more, and the rate of wages was Z per
higher. No wonder the State went
overwhelmingly Republican at the late
election. Boulder Col. News"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-08-04


As predicted, the city of Sank Cen
ire is entering upon an era of improve
ment, which is manifesting itself in
street and lot improvements. in in
creased public private conveniences
and a general disposition to awaken
and push together for the common
good.
It Is not expected that the streets of
the city can be brought to grade SO as
to produce best results to the CITY at
large without causing annoyance and
convenience to the few. Tt must be
borne in mind that the new grades are
In pursuance OF a system somewhat
Intricate, of necessity. There are a
number Of things to be considered.
such as surface draininage, future
sewer system, existing water mains,
and incidentally the beauty of the
throng hfare-the last subordinate to
the others in great measure. Con-
slider these matters, weigh them care
fully, and You will perhaps accept
the enforced condition without express. :.
sing dissatisfaction. The city is doing
the proper thing in commencing
systematic procedure under it capable
business Mayor. Hold uq his hands.
lie has enough TO worry him at best.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-08-04
Real warIn Weather Fest and Conn

Real WarIn Weather Fest and Conn
fost.
There is a powder to be shaken into
the shoes called Aliens Foot-Ease, in
vented by. Allen s. Olmsted, lie Roy,
N. Y, which druggists and shoe deal
ers say is the best thing they have ever
sold to cure swollen, burning, sore
and tender aching feet. Some dealer
claim that it makes tight or new shoes
feel easy. It certainly will cure corns
or bunions and relieve Instantly sweat
ing, hot or smarting feet. Aliens Foot
Ease costs only quarter, and the in
ventor will send a sample free to any
address.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-08-04
Benefits of q Kings Favor.

Not long ago his majesty Of Siam
gave an Italian (for painting one Of his
wives from a photography 1.-The grand
cross of the Siamese crown" It is a
rather large order. ''This cross, " said
his majesty graciously, will entitle
you to marry IL wives. It is a distinc-
ton I seldom confer, SO I hope you will
make good use of it. Siam Observer.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-08-04

The Spanish government is tnougns
to have instructed its troops in Porto
Rico to make only nominal resistance
to the Americans.
The United States is to- assume lia-
bility for claims Of American citizens
against Spain on account of injury to
personal property in Cuba.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-08-04

The largest sun dial in the world Isl
Hayou Horoo, a large pronontory, ext
tending 8, 000sfeet above the Agean sea.
AS the sun swings round the shadow OF
this mountain it touches one by one a.
circle of islands, which act as hour
marks
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-08-04
4 Honezrnoon Eye Opener.

"Whi1e love- said the Cummins~
vile sage, "may make the young man
eblivious of the flight of time during.
ths honeymoon, the monthly gas bills,
kindly restore his balance in short or
der. &C Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-08-04
wants to Enlarge the treaty.

PARIS, Aug. 4.-The Temps says the
United States has notified the French
minister for foreign affairs, M. Del
case, that she desires to enlarge the
reciprocity treaty by including new
products. France, the paper adds, has
accepted the suggestion, and negotia<
tons on the subject win be opened.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-08-04
3 .u....s. III ~. : -.

wzovA Milan, July LA circular
has been received from the bcasd Of
directors 81 the Minnesota Odd Eel
lows Home aud Orphan asylum, stat
ing that sealed bids for the location Of
the Minnesota odd Fellows home will
DO received up 70 3 8 CLOCK in the afterr
noon Of Ocf. 4,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-08-04
What Ma Said.

Little Girl Ito lady visitor)--Please,
Miss Jawerer, let me see your tongue.
Miss j. (surprised)-Why, my dear?
Little Girl-Why, ma said you'd no
end of tongue. London Sketch.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-08-04
Elizabeth. N. J., Oct. 10, 1896.

ELY BROS; Dear Sirs:-Please &C
cept my thanks for your favor in the
gift of a bottle of Cream Balm. Let
me say that have used it for years
and can thoroughly recommend it for
what it claims, if directions are TO-
lowed. Yours truly,
=. -..-@ REV. Il. w. Hathaway.
No clergyman should be without it.
Cream Balm is kept by all druggists.
Full size, SOC Trial size 10 cents. We
mail it. ..s. 81. ..s e.. E..
ELY BROS, Sc Warren ST., N. Y.
City.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-08-04

E. c. Blanks, of Lewisville Texas writes
that one box of Hazel DeWitt's Witch Haze
Salve was worth 5000 to him. 1t cured
his piles often years standing. He advises
others to try it. 1t also cures eczema, skin
diseases and obstinate sores. For sale by
Hanson & Emerson.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-08-04
one pead. rifteen IN tnred.

WIysLow, A. r., Aug. 4A--In train
wreck ON the Santa Fe near Holbrook,
A. T., Ray Gooding Of Kin9man Yves
killed andsf5 others wefs injured, onv
q wh1m vii die. The disaster was
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-08-04

Miss Mabel Buchanan Is in 81.
Paul She accompanied Der friend,
Miss Kittie Irwin, wilo ha4 BEEN visit
ing her for sometime.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-08-04
Rnhhefl a Erieaf-

DULUTH, June lin open daylight
the residence of Father Grand Champs,
priest of ST. Johns Catholic church,
was entered and robbed OF s345 in gold E.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-08-04

LosT-A pair of spectacles in case.
Leave at HERALD offie for reward.
w. BENNER..
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-08-04

q E-aN II n Olls % ~
property He has ea tae sane
material for door yard eallTs, and i IS
decided Improvement
-Pimples and Blos les on the face
are most aasightiy things to look 4
and dis6gure an other9ige handsome.
face Are you aware thai these can
be entirety remoFea sg using Beggs
i3leoa Pa;iiier and Blood = alser..
Sold bg i. 3. Perkins
The herald., 1898-04-14
THOMAS JEFFERSON

The Jeffersonian society last night eel
ebrated appropriately the anniversary of
the birth of Thomas jefferson, the author
of the immortal Declaration of Independ-
ence. In that great instrument occur
these words:
We hold these truths to be self
evident-that all men are created
equal; that they are endowed by the
Creator with certain inalienable rights
that among these are life, liberty and
the pursuit of happiness
Thomas Jefferson was man of peace
but he held liberty first If he were alive
today and had attempted to apply the
doctrine of the Declaration ofIndepend-
ence to the struggling Cubans he would
not have found them enjoying life, be-
cause Spain is waging a campaign of ex-
termination against them Liberty is
not theirs because they have been con-
demned to die by thousands like rats in
The herald., 1898-04-14
SHALLOW PRETENSES

In support of their contention that the
present government Of Cuba should not
be recognized, the advocates of the
presidential plan of paciflcation advance
the plea, and endeavor to make virtue
of it, that the people of the island had
lection of it's officers, and that popular
opposition to it will speedily develop
among the natives, once the Spaniards
are driven from the island.
The same elements have been demand
ing that this country take the Sandwich
Islands from it's rightful owners and
annex them to the United States, at the
behest of a little clique of freebooters
at Honolulu, whose title came not from
the consent of the governed, and which
has never dared to submit its claims
to a vote of the inha bitants of the
realm.
Indeed, when it was proposed in the
senate, in the form of an mendment to
the treaty, that the question of annexa-
ton be first submitted to popular vote,
the whole strength of the administra-
tion forces in that body was marshaled
against the proposition. 1t could not
today secure single Republican vote
in congress.
People who are thus shown to be will
ing to accept stolen goods in the Pacific
will not be above picking up things that
providing always that an aroused public
sentiment does not successfully obstruct
their plans.
The herald., 1898-04-14
His Loric Was Too Late

"Put yourself in my place, young man.
Would you want your only daughter to
marry penniless YOUTH"
Put yourself in my place, sir. Would
you want to remain a penniless youth when
there were rich mems daughters to mar
ry?"
You confess, then, that you marry my
daughter simply for her fathers wealth."
"And you confess that you withhold her
from me simply because of my poverty?"
what other reason do I need?"
"What other reason could influence me?"
"This talk is quite useless"
"Quite."
1--WE have nothing to gain by it,
absolutely nothing"
You take 1t philosophically."
"Why shouldn't I? Your daughter and
were quietly married a month ago."
"Great Scott"-Cleveland Plain Dealer
The herald., 1898-04-14
UNCLE SANS NAVY

Tho demand for info alton respect
ing our navy has become so greut that
the ordinary sources of supply no long
or suffice to satisfy 1t. The public, while
eagerly devouring whatever news is
published, also sock such knowledge of
our naval resources ms pictures alone
can furnish. since these appeal more
clearly to the perceptions than printed
descriptions, and are thus pleasure for
the eye as well as a satisfaction to the
intelligence. To fulfill this patriotic
desire and to stimulate loyal sentiment
this portfolio series has boon prepared.
easch part Of which will contain six
teen pages, 11x13lx inches in size, and
rs many superb Photographic illustra-
tions printed on heavy plate paper,
bOnnd in colOred paper covers.
These views will embrace our great
battleships, cruisers, monitors. gun
boats, torpedo boats, coast defense
boats. dynamite cruisers, auxiliary ves-
sells, portraits of naval commanders.
ship crews, officers and men, drill ex-
ercises, big guns. etc., each picture be-
ing accompanied by all needful text
inform alton.
In addition to these illustrations.
there will be original pictures repre-
senting tho explosion of the battleship
Maine, the harbor of Havana and n war
map Of Cuba, supplemented by facts
historic and explanatory, that will af-
ford a complete understanding not only
Of our naval efficiency, but also of the
provocations that prompted to the max
ing Of war preparations against prob
able hostilities.
There will be six portfolios, published
in weekly issues, the first of which is
now ready for delivery.
The herald., 1898-04-14


a trap. They may not pursue happiness
because the merciless iron heel Of the
oppressor is on their necks.
The "peace-at-any-price" Republicans
have asserted that II Thomas Jefferson
were in the chair misfitted by William
Mckinley today he would have followed
the same policy along which the actual
occupant Is wobbling. God forbid!
Thomas Jefferson is being faithfully rep
resented in Washington by the repre-
sentatives Of his party in the halls of
congress. the Democratic senators and
representatives who are insisting that
this great republic shall assist. in guar
anteeing to the Cubans life, liberty and
the pursuit Of happiness" 1t was sin
gularly fitting that the anniversary of
Jefferson's birth should come at such a
time.
The herald., 1898-04-14
F1NANcIERINa THE WAR

The question Of providing the treasury
for solution, whether the issue be peace
or war. The fifty millions deficit. which
existed before the war cloud made its
appearance, still confronts the admins
tration. The fifty million defense fund
will all be exhausted In that behalf,
even though peace were now assured.
1t will no more than cover the extraor-
binary expenses incurred by the neces-
stiles of the situation. 1t is more than
probable that the ordinary expenses of
government, not chargeable to the ap-
preparation, have been increased rather
than diminished. At the same time, on
account Of the grave uncertainties cloud
ing the future, importatons of foreign
commodities are likely to fall off very
materially, as they did during the first
years of the civil war, if indeed they have
not already done so.
Contingent wholly upon the issue of
war, extensive additions to the ma
tional income will necessarily come
through increased internal revenue taxes
levied upon luxuries. From the items of
whisky, beer and tobacco, tea andcoffee
alone, 500, 900, 900 annually can be real
ized This may beswelled by the revival
of the stamp tax upon bank checks, bills
and receipts. A. bill already approved by
the house committee on ways and means
provides for this measure of increased
internal taxation. 1t will, however, be
justifiable only as a war measure. Any
bill of this kind that could secure con-
gressional endorsement would produce
revenues scarcely more than equalng
the loss in customs duties, and the rates
would have to be steadily increased in
proportion to the steady reduction of re .
ceipts from the custom houses. Former
experience will doubtless be repeated
Duties on imports will steadily fall off
and internal taxation steadily increase.
But the sum of both, under the most IA
vorable circumstances, will not nearly
suffice to carry on an expensive war;
and other and larger sums will have to
borrowed.
The bill in question provides for
popular loan of 100000 An effort
will be made to place this directly with
the people, through the medium of the
local postoffices, and upon it's success
much will depend. Should the public
fail to quickly absorb it, and show
Willingness to take more, an appeal will
then go to the money changers, who
Will be able to make terms with the
government as to the character of money
to be employed in ultimate redemption.
This question may not be raised as to
the first issue, if the people are to take
it. The exaction will only be made when
there is no other alternative for the
government but to pay the price de-
manded.
1t is of the highest Importance, there
fore, that the first popular loan should
be made indeed popular, that second
one upon the same lines may be justified.
And it is Of equal Importance that public
The herald., 1898-04-14

sentiment should in the meantime be
aroused against the concession Of gold
bond. whatever the exigency. If coin
bonds cannot be fioated, either with the
people or the bankers. then must nom
interest bearing treasury notes or cer-
tificates Of Indebtedness be resorted to.
Capital must not be allowed to take ad-
vantage of the nations distress. as 1t
did upon another memorable occasion.
The issue may be precipitated any mo-
ment. In the event Of a war. the ques-
ton of ways and means will be the first
to engage the attention Of congress. 1t
should not be allowed to escape the early
and earnest attention of the people.
The herald., 1898-04-14
Definition

"I didn't know whut It wah when was in
dted." said Erastus Pinklsy, IAN didn't
know whut It was while was dar. But
now dat rs got away an hab chance ter
AMI IL ovuh knows whut II IL, does. fob
sno'."
"whut is you talkin' 'bout1" inquired his
companion.
.Is talkin' bout education, dat's whut
is. De reason mo- people doesn't show
sense is because dey doesn't stop an give
dey aIfs brain bump er two SOS ter ex-
plainly foh dahs'fs, std O. askin' ques-
TONS
You wah talkin' bout bein' some place
las night"
"Yassir. I was to a symposium"
"Whut's dat?"
Oar you is; dar you Is! Das jes' whut
1 bin talkin' bout You wouldn't use yoh
min an make de skivvery foh yohsef. You
gotter AK somebody"
Does you know whut 1t means?"
Goose I do. An I didn't ak nobody,
neither. Now, I'll show yer jes' how it's
done; I'll give yer some facts ter wuck
on, 50 you kin draw yoh own conclusions.
1t costs rs cents ter git inter de place;
blackberry an gin costs Is cents er drink,
an If you took a lady out to supper you
couldn't get or pigs foot foh less'n 10 cents.
Now, whut does you call dat?"
"Da's er-er-wha' d'you say you been
las night?"
"It's a symposium
"Whut do dat mean?"
ut mean dat when you goes to one or dem
de natural, fo'gone conclusion is dat you
gifts supposed on."-Washington Star.
The herald., 1898-04-14
A Sentence

When time was young. and the beasts OF
The field received names. the ass was known
as 1.-THE Braying One"
But at length one misguided animal lost
for aye to his species that honorable ap-
pellaMon. He was exceedingly uxorious.
and, unfortunately for him, his compan
ions possessed a sense Of morality so keen
that it would put licensing committees to
the blush.
This highly domesticated beast was seen
openly to kiss his wife.
His whole tribe were shocked. revolted
at this atrocious behavior. and they in
sisted that the case should be referred to
the judgment Of Jove.
The outraged accusers stated their case
through one of their most eloquent ora
tors. His speech was long. In spite Of
the well-judged changes Of tntonation for
which he was widely renowned, he found
himself unable to fix the attention Of the
judge. Jove nodded.
Presently he came to the accusation. and
with strident voice he made known to all
the deed of the culprit. Jove started.
What did he do?"
The counsel repeated the charge.
"Well, he must be an asst" cried Jove.
and the cry "A sentence" rang around.
Since then an ass Is merely an ass.-Pick
Me Up.
The herald., 1898-04-14
CUBA'S CLARION CRY

Arise, proud sons of liberty!
The tocs.n sounds from sea to sea;
For freighted breezes blow
From pilgrim graves on eastern strand
To fair Pacific's sunny land
The cry of Cubas woe.
The smoke of homes in ashes laid,
The gloom of souls and lives betrayed,
Have shrouded that fair sky;
With bleeding hearts and anguished tears,
They beg our heritage Of years
With long and bitter cry.
Shall we, in cold, unfeeling mood,
Denying human brotherhood,
Keep freedoms banner furled?
All, no! Fling out those folds of light,
Proclaim the victory of tight
And justice to the world.
Then, loved and honored native land,
Firm as the rock-ribbed mountains stand,
Shall rest our faith in thee;
And glad shall sound, from ages past,
AS years roll on while time shall last,
Thy fame from sea to sea.
Henry Kalloch Rowe, in Leslie's Weekly.
The herald., 1898-04-14
POINTING STRAIGHT TOWARDS
WAR

Two reports were yesterday sub
mitted to the house by its foreign affairs
committee. Neither the majority nor
the minority report, in express terms,
demands the withdrawal of the Spanish
forces from the island, although the
latter is tantamount to such demand,
since 1t authorizes the president to use
the army and navy "in aiding the repub-
lie of Cuba to maintain the independence
hereby declared"
That, of course, means war, for 1t is
obvious that the island of Cuba will not
accommodate the armies and navies of
both countries at the same time, and it
is as self-evident that our forces cannot
carry out the spirit of the declaration
until it shall have driven out the Span
iards, the presumption being fair that
they will not go until compelled by
show of force.
Indeed, the first step in forwarding the
program would bring the armies and
navies of Spain and the United States
face to face.
The majority report declares the inde-
pendence of the Cubans only by infer
ence. 1t authorizes the president to use
the naval and military strength of the
United States to stop the war in Cuba"
to establish peace on the island, and ito
establish, by the free action of the peo-
Pile thereof, a stable and independent
government of their own"
,IoBS
will become necessary to restrain the
people engaged in the war-the Span
iards in the one instance, the Cubans in
the other. A superior force thrown into
the island may speedily accomplish this.
But what then? The president is not
authorized either to expel the Spaniards
or compel the Cubans to surrender to
them. The war may be stopped with
out effecting an immediate change in the
situation as it exists today under thu
armistice, except that the Cubans will
have been coerced by the United States
into acceptance of an armistce offered
by the Spanards and rejected.
This is the administration plan, which
has already been discussed by this
journal at length and disapproved, be-
cause of the difficulties which seem to
environ it's accomplishment, the serious
responsibilities which it imposes upon
this country, and the possible ugly COM
plications which the attempt may create.
The minority report was first defeated
by a strict party vote The majority
report was then placed upon it's passage
and passed, by a practically unanimous
vote, only twenty members being unwill-
ing to go on record in favor of the ad-
ministration program.
For the time being it stands as the ac-
tion of the house. Both branches ad-
journed until tomorrow, the senate TAX
ing no action upon the two reports sub
mitted by the majority and minority
of it's committee on foreign affairs.
The only division of sentiment in the
committee was as to recognition of the
independence of the present Cuban gov
ernment. The majority report declares
that "the people Of Cuba are, and of right