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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-08-31
Priceless Pain

"N q price can be placed on pain, Mothers
Friend 10 worth its weight in gold as al ellevS
etor. My wife suffered more In ten minutes with
either of her other two children than she did al
four bottles of Mothers Friend. It Is blessing
to any one expecting to become mother" say1
Q customer.
Thus writes Henderson Dale, Drugyss4,
Of Carmi, Ill, to the Bradfeld Regulates
Company, of Atlanta, Ca, the propria-
tors and manufacturers Of "Mother's
Friend" This successful remedy Il NOT
one of the many internal medicines adj
vertised to do unreasonable things, but .
scientifically prepared iniment especially
effective in adding strength and elasticity
to those parts OF woman's organism which
bear the severest strains of childbirth.
The iniment may be used at any and
all times during pregnaucy up 70 TIN
very hour Of confinement The earlier Il
10 begun, a4d the longer used, the moxn
perfect will be the result, but Ii has been
used during the last month o11R W1fh
great benefit and success. rs II.
It not only shortens labor and iaaoeno
the pain attending It. but greatly diman-
ishes the danger to life Of bot6 inothss
and child, and leaves the mother Ia eusk
dition more favorable to speedy rucusefx
Mothers Friend = l. cold BY drporiD
ct $I.oo or sent BY express a isc<b z
price. -
Valuable back fF veunea. 80
baby i Bnrn. :. sent hea q aepl1eaA1A
~ massssas sas,IaAssa - - =
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-08-31

+ A Icc trial size or the soc size of Ely's
Cream Balm will be mailed Kept by drug
gists. Ely Brothers, So Warren street
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-08-31
PALACE ON WHEELS.

The Buriington's new Minneapolis and
st. raul hicagoand St. Louis Train con.
sists OF ae-g,4"n az".
A buffet library car .-.
A combination sleeping car Y,
Astandard sleeping car 49, s-, =.
"A compartment sleeping car -es .-.
A dining car s d. Fs' E w.. . = =
I, A reclining chair car :" .'' s''77
"A day coach (high back seats) ....s,..ss ).
The most costly, beautiful, luxurious cars
on earth. Steam heated; Electrie Lighted:
Wide Vestibuled. No extra fares.3 ,zs.a l.
Quick as the quickest, the Burlington
Minneapolis and St. Paul Chicago and s..
Louis Limited. An Electric Lighted, steam
heated, wide vestibuled train, fresh from tn.
builders hands. Built at cost of over 500,
200. Most beautiful, luxurious, comfortable
complete train ever placed in service on any
railroadin hecountry. 80 - :,
New-York tribune., 1899-12-23
TRANSFER. NOT BONDS. TAXEp.

decision was handed down yesterday by Sur
rogate Varnum. in which he holds that while under
the laws Of this State United States bonds are
not taxable. the transfer is imposed not on the
bonds as such. but on the act OF transfer. The
opinion was made IN an appeal from the imposi-
ton OF the transfer tax number OF United
States bonds, controlled by the estate Of Joseph
Plummer. Surrogate Varnum says that the sole
question az issue is whether not a transfer or
United States bonds which took place since March
q 1895 the date when Chapter $ OF the avs OF
that year came into operation. is taxable Plum
mer died on October "a. 1898.
It was stipulated ne says, that the bonds were
issued under the law Of 1870 which provided that
they should be exempt from taxation by the United
States and from taxation in any form by state
municipal or local authority he says that the
question seems to be settled by the best authorities
adversely 20 the appellant.
1T IS ne adds almost unnecessary 70 state
that the theory on which the courts have held this
kind OF security taxable is that the tax is not upon
the bonds themselves but upon the transfer There
OF This distinction is firmly settled in this STATE
The foregoing consideration leads me 10 olsmiss
this aDpeal."
New-York tribune., 1899-12-23
DECORATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS.

NO pretter custom survives IN our city" said
club woman recently. than the hanging OF
wreaths in the windows at Christmas. II gives an
air Of Christmas cheer TO the otherwise blank walls
and windows and if all other signs fail this one
continually reminds folks that the happiest time.
the cheerest time, the Santa Claus time. is actu-
ally ct hand. People who are on the outside OF
everything except. perhaps. a cherries hall bed
room or a hotel apartment. borrow some OF the
glow Of the happy household JOY OF the season
from these evidences OF goodwill
In decorating the house for Christmas the good
old acknowledgements. holly, mistetoe and bay
hold their own over the more aristocratic forest
favorites Ropes Of evergreens wound about the
balustrade Of the staircase, with occa sloha
branches Of bright holly or bows OF bright red
satin ribbon, always pretty; and a generous
bunch Of mistletoe pendant from the hall llght ana
smaller branches from open doOrWays are a gooq
beginning II effects Of snow are wanted, frayed
out cotton batting sprinked with frost powder
NAV be used. Pretty snowballs may be made IN
this way and hung from the Christmas tree ana
ther masses Of green's Laurel wreaths tied with
bright red satin bows are pretty tor the wlnuoWSS
Pictures and mirrors may be decorated with
branches Of greens or with bands OF broad braid
upon which are sewed holly leaves mistletoe twigs
and red berries. 8, t.
Bridget's domain in the kitchen should not be FOR
gotten and Christmas Will be a merrer Gay for her
~ her mistress remembers TO hang the Christmas
wreaths in her windows, too, and 10 drop a piece
Of ristletoe from the kitchen light ,.
The prettiest and brightest piece or holy shoulo
be saved for that eliminating piece de resistance OF
the seasonyea, even Of the whole year-the CHRIST
pudding.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-23
CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES.

The Christmas season was greatly enjoyed
Yesterday al noon by three hundred children in the
Home Industrial School. in East One-hundred-and-
third-st bountiful dinner OF turkey sandwiches
ice cream and other good things was supplied by
Miss Gould and greatly enjoyed by the chill
dren.
After the dinner each child received candy and a
handkerchief as Il was leaving the school These
were given the children by friends interested in the
work The schoolrooms were gayly decorated with
paper bells stars and chans-all the work OF the
children Short exercises were given by the little
folks who were greatly excited and pleased at each
neG surprise. . -
Iesr than two years ago this school was moved 20
No 2s3 East One-hundred- and d-third-st beginning
the first day with three children. Now there are
Sg7 on the roll and an average attendance or 20
each day. The managers say that a larger buld-
ing is greatly needed In order 10 DO the pest WORK
for the crippled the mentally deficient. the truant
and the poverty stricken children
Those who present yesterday and who are
actively Interested In this school are Miss Howland,
Mrs VI heeler. Mr.. Wheeler. Miss Williams, Miss
Peck Miss Gould Miss Thompson. Miss Hertzel
and Mrs. Slas +. Hallock-
New-York tribune., 1899-12-23
CONTRIBUTIONS.

box OF delightful sunshine received from
Mrs. Van Campen Taylor. II contained eight
dozen leaflets. each a magazine story; the
outside cover is decorated with a pretty pict Ire
and the whole tied with dainty ribbons; loxes
OF candy for little boys and girls have come from
Mr. and Mrs Frank Zappula; six silk holders two
workbags and 4 booklet from Miss Ellen s Trip;
silk pieces. paper dolls dressed doll and a rem
wiper from Margery and Emily Alpaugh; pressed
leaves and MOSES, tidy and booklets from Mrs.
D. c. Hogan; box Of mems clothing and books
without a name; a box containing cards. hooks,
calendars fancy baskets and soap from Mary
Louise Clark; cards from A. G. T.; box from
Missouri contained knitted flannel skirt from
Mrs. D. ". Banta; boudoir shoes, two bags snd
blue knitted shoes from Elizabeth smith; Ga; as
came from Abbie McDuffee. unfinished afghan
came without a name; beautiful mandolin. with
extra strings and music book, glass ce'ery d!sh
coat and vest from J. Augustus Rice; a box
containing stationery boxes Of candy pencil
cases, little dolly, pair Of vases. bonbons,
Riley; wristlets and lace from Mrs. s P Avery;
holly from Mrs Elose Lytle pretty doll r ON
Adeline Ketcham; shirt waists handkerchiefs
Christmas cards and ribbons without name
tionery, handkerchiefs a dainty pintray. needle
book thmbles velvet pieces and photograph
frame from Mrs j. Shove. TWO dressed dolls, sew
eral books a game and silk quilt pieces. nom
dollies. a dolls dress and magazines from Mrs -
VI Tremper; TWO beautiful calendars, nVe painted
four suits Of mems clothing from "A Friend (;
A box containing dolly. centTeplece' llnnalIs
fancy baskets. pncushions. surgeons gloves a
tidy Puzzle. penwper, vnaigrette, books, carls
from Mary Mitchell: calendars. without a name,
and five books from the Colportage Library.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-23
SUNSHINE AT TIE PASCAL FAIR.

Sunshine day at the Pascal Institute fair. held
last week at the institute. No. SIG Lexngton-ave.'
proved a great success. Mrs. Joseph Fairchhd
Knapp. president Of the New-York State DIVISION
OF the Tribune Sunshine Society. received the Vls-
itors and contributed largely to the enjoyment OF
the afternoon by giving vocal and instrumental Sc
lections Of her own composition. Miss Edna Dolan'
gowned in white and yellow. the Tribune Sunshine
socety's colors. presided at the Sunshine table
and received the contributions. Mr.. Mcconnell, or
Fifth-ave. contributed the flowers for the table
Mrs Anna Place announced her intention OF
giving an oil painting to the institute from the sale
OF which will be realized the sum OF $50 an amount
sufficient for a scholarship. Other contributions OF
money for a similar purpose were promised
Mrs J. c. Croy and Mrs. II. J. Hergesheimer' or
Germantown. PENN were among the Sunshine
guests Tea was poured by Mrs. f. A. Tuttle and
Mrs Roswell L. Halstram. Sunshine members
The beautiful silk flag made by the pupils OF the
school for the purpose Of presenting II 10
Roosevelt az Christmas gift has forty-nVe stars
exouislteiy embroidered by Miss Hattie Schultz.
graduate OF the class OF 2"
eContributions to the sunshine table were made
nv Miss Mary Dill Mrs. Hawkins, Mrs J. a.
Klersted Mrs A. silveria, Mr.. and Mrs G H.
Conn Mrs ] II schees. Miss Sara A Robinson
Miss A V Stewart. Miss ]. Bulls, Miss NJ T.
pascal and Mrs c McCutcheon.
IN is expected that the few remaining articles
left unsold will be all disposed OF by THIS aftet-
noon.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-23
VALL-ST. BLAMED FOR SCICIDE.
WILLIAM MUTTER. A MEMBER OF KIMBALL
BROTHERS & CO.. KILLS HIMSELF
IN HIS OFFICE

William Mutter forty-two years old. a silent
partner in the big tobacco firm OF Kimbal Brothers
e. Co.. OF 30. 48 Franklin-st., committed suicide
yesterday morning in the store by shooting himself
n the head with revolver His act is reported to
be the result OF Wall Street speculation.
Mr. Mutter reached his office at lOi5 o'clock rrom
his home al No. ls2 West Ninety-sixth-st., where
he lived with his wife. He had children The
Offices of the tobacco firm the second floor
Of the building. where four floors taken UP by
the company. The Offices are in the rear, and the
front part is taken UP as a storage room Mr..
Mutter read his mail after he had divested himself
Of his overcoat, and as he sat az his desk thsra
appeared nothing whatever wrong with him
II was thought that Mr. Muller received letter
in his mail from Wall Street broker which did not
bring good news He read through all his mail.
however, without betraying any outward emotion
Mr.. Mutter then arose and took OF his coat He
placed II his chair and left his desk, moving
toward the front of the foor TO the part overlook
ing Franklin-st.
There is a washstand at this end Of the door
near the elevator shaft. Over II hangs q small
mirror and MI Mutter arranged this mirror 20
that he could see himself he stood OF a few
feet
The only man in the room was volney Kinbal.
son OF the senior member Of the firm He was at
a desk near that OF Mr.. Mutter in the back part
OF the Office. Some say he saw Mr. Mutter take q
r2or shoot o himself He heard the shot anyway
and ran forward as he turned and saw the man fsu
the floor. a., -. ~,
Kimball turned 10 a speaking tube leading 10 the
different hoors. He whistled 70 the foreman, MI
Roberts of the manufacturing department who
was on the fourth floor. and he told him what had
happened The foreman rushed downstairs. and
then. seeing the dead on the floor, ran out for
a policeman. Mutter died before Nolney kimbali
reached his side from the other end OF the noor.
Mr. Roberts said he thought Mr.. Mutter had been
dabbling In Wall Street and had lost money In
Mr.. Mutters effects were many letters, one OF
waich was from Dick Brothers & Co. OF No 80
Broad-st
At the Office OF Dick Brothers & Co IL was said
that Mr Nutter had account with that
firm. The fact that ne had letter from the frm
showed nothing. save that he one Of the many
hundreds 10 whom such letters were sent Mr..
Mutter was personal acquaintance OF the man
ager OF the frm who occasionally bought cigars
from him. Mr.. Chin the manager said he UNDER
stood that Nutter owned stocks outright.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-23
DIR. PURTES IN THE CITY.
CONDUCTED THE FUNERAL SERVICES OF
THE LATE MALCOLM GRAHAM-No
ANNOUNCEMENT OF HIS
INTENTIONS.

INTENTIONS.
The Rev Dr. George T Purves who has been
called 10 the pulpit OF the Fifth Avenue Presoy-
terian Church. was In town yesterday. His purpose
in visiting the city was 10 conduct the funeral
services of the late Malcolm Graham at the Brick
Church II was reported that DR.. Purves would
in the afternoon meet the Pulpit Committee OF the
Fifth Avenue Church. and that subsequently some
announcement might be forthcoming OF his inten-
tions as 10 the definite acceptance or otherwise OF
the call which has been extended TO him II was
expected also that he would attend the Christmas
festival Of the church. 10 be held in the evening.
Dr. Purves however. returned TO Princeton after
the funeral services at the Brick Church II. Ed
wards Rowland. chairman OF the Pulpit Committee
OF the Fifth Avenue Church informed Tribune re-
porter yesterday that he had heard nothing from
Dr. Purves in regard 70 the church's call and could
not expect TO- inasmuch as the formal call had not
yet been sent 10 him. for the reason that It had
not yet been fully signed. While it is practically
settled as a matter of belief. that DR.. Purves will
accept the call. a prominent member Of the church
SAID yesterday that DR.. Purves would not be able
rellnquish his duties in the Princeton theological
up the charge OF the Fifth Avenue Church. II is
his new ministry before June next The Rev DR..
5. J. Mcpherson. Of Lawrenceville. y j. will preach
The Rev W A. Mckenzie Of Romeyu Chapel Will
conduct the Wednesday evening service
Princeton, y. j.. Dec. - (SpeciaD.-The Rev. Or.
George T Purves arrived home tonight from
New-York the $40 train When asked about
the call from the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian
Church OF New-York DR.. Purves said:
Il have no reply 10 make al present. and shall
not make known my decision whether I shall
accept the call not for -Four FIVE days at
least"
well known professor OF the Theological Sem
mary said to-day that he was now certain that
Dr. Purves would accept the call DR. James H.
Wikoff. DR.. Purvess medical adviser. and presi-
dent the Boa "a Of Trustees of the First Presby-
terian Church said he believed that Or. Purves
intended 10 accept the call
New-York tribune., 1899-12-23
4 NEIGHBORHOOD CHRISTMAS.
THE KINGS DAUGHTERS SETTLEMENT
GIVES GOOD TINES TO OLD AND YOUNG.

THE KINGS DAUGHTERS SETTLEMENT
GIVES GOOD TIMES TO OLD AND YOUNG
Christmas has come 10 the Kings Daughters Set
t1euent al No IS Henry-st. and groups OF eager
fsced tbinlv clad children hover close about the
doors from morning until night lest some oe'ah OF
the good times going on inside escape them
About eiebty-eight families. all Of whom are
known 10 the society and have been visited by the
members will be entertained during the Gay to-day
and out for the Kings Daughters settlement
Christmas would not come 10 the homes OF these
r.eonle As The mothers leave the house huge bun
dies varying In size according TO the membership
~ the family will be distributed among them Ihey
will contain new clothing. bed linen. quilts books
candies. oranges. and toys. and each member OF
the family will be remembered
The festivities began on Thursday evening with
recent,on 70 the Home Makers Club. which is COM
posed Of re mothers Of the children Of the kinder
garten and the various clubs Miss Grace Dodge
gave 2 Christmas talk. and each woman received
& gift. 81,
6ergsrtners and their mothers The toys and candy
FOR the little ones were all given by Grace Circle
- Grace Church Miss Blanch Potter. leader OF
the circle was present The decorations OF tne Dig
Christmas which will 40 90 d0Jy tut Ss Sn yeaT te weTe
many OF them made In the kindergarten AIhoLls OLE
them were chains paper pi, SSaTI ar peh"PeiS anu
Yesterday afternoon eacn Doy t5 ns sacP N eir
doll The barrels and bags tor ,h1 VIZ eiven bv
delighted the hearts OF the Doys' "e'e e''0" ~
Miss Wissner, OF Brooklyn ,-, ..o~.a;,roe,+
feature OF the sewing scnooI ee,eI et 1Ia1ls
vce-erSav Afternoon was the small boy santa CIaus
The Excelsior club Of forty-fye working gIss giTis
u,ss entertained last evening by Mrs Mary Flske
PsTke lack Horner pies were feature OF the
evening. -, ,,,..-. crvA .rd ,ba Star
~ TletbIehen Band Of Mercy VIII be enteTtalneu py
Nies ] r Hurlburt and Miss G. A Chlds IN M Lile
evening Old Glory Club Will be treated 10 d suiP'9
from Mrs. Anthony II. Evans. -, ,z - 1Ya,s
Tbe Tf+-Ia Mothers Club and the Lenc-a- fidIu
C--cIa viii ne entertained respectively on Wednes
day by Miss Annie X. Beas and MIs L. , cI, TiIus s
tor THURSDAY afternoon the Junior Cirs C!up eA
meets rollickine good time under the dreclon VI
Miss Grace D. Weatherbee and Miss kSlone,iscn. , ~
Tba sUr6s v-school celebration viii take place on
Friday afternoon. On Saturday AFTERNOON, D. ! 1Ie re
Kings Daughters Settlement; OF EaS, Ut Oldrne "a
Mrs Julian Heath leacer), Will enter '"'' ''N go
Band Of Mercy. -, r-~oo,s,o~ club
The New-Year's reception OF the Excelsior SIuo
on es+i,rdsv evening Will wind up the festivities.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-23
PLANS FOB A VIEW THEATRE.

Oscar Hammerstein submitted plans at the De-
partment OF Buildings yesterday for a new theatre
10 be called the Republic Theatre. which is esti-
mated 10 cost $4,000. Brick and limestone viii
be used in the construction Of the building. which
Will ba three stories In height. The plans sub
stitutes for those iled by George NJ Jansen early
In the year. who intended TO erect music hall
and cafe The new theatre, which will occupy
plots No 207 10 I'll West Forty-second-st.. will
Rave An ornamental double balustrade and STAIR
case over the entrance doors 20 give 70
the balconies through double doors. The FACADE
will harmoniZe architecturally with that OF the
Victoria which adJoins
New-York tribune., 1899-12-23
FOR POOR LITTLE ONES.
THE BROOKLYN CHRISTMAS TREE SOCIETY
ARRANGEs FOR ALL SORTS OF
GOOD TIMES.

The finest way in the world to get up an appetite
for your own turkey and promote the digestion ana
peace Of mind that will enable you TO enjoy 1t thor
oughy Is 10 furnish good dinner 10 some one less
fortunate than yourself" says a member OF the
Brooklyn Christmas Tree Society
Two trees for the poor Of Brooklyn arc 10 be
furnished by the society. one al the Grand opera
House and the other at the Park Theatre. before
the candles and toys distributed there VIII DC
a vaudeville entertainment. After the gifts nave
been given from the Christmas tree the children
will march to the old l3ih Regiment Armory or
the Universal Building in westinghouse. and
turkey dinner. with all the hxings. viii be serve j
by members OF the Salvation Army More money
is needed few turkeys have been gwen pu'
OF them must be bought. r,-
The use Of the vacant store at Fulton ana Pierre F
pont SITS. for a storehOuse for supplies aas peen
given by a generous hearted man A naker. aiIec @
hearing the story OF the work, said: We charge
nothing 10 bake the turkeys for you. Send tnen
along. We can accommodate from huy 10 hNe
hundred and We will furnish the dressing, too. ,
Last year disappointed. hungry eyed children and
women with babies in their arms and others dras-
ging at their skirts were turned away. after wait
ing for hours for some left toys and candies
Every dollar sent adds 20 the number OF happy
clildren's hearts on Christmas Day. postmaster
Wilson OF Brooklyn is treasurer OF the society.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-23
SAID TO BE A CENTENARIAN.
DEATH OF AN AGED RUSSIAN WOMAN Who 1T rs
ASSERTED. HAD REACHED THE HUN
pRED YEAR MARK.

Mrs Ida schirbs said TO be one hundred years
old died suddenly al midnight on Thursday
in the apartments Of her son-in-law, Abraham
Molenik. on the first floor Of the four story tene-
ment house No. Al Grand-st. Mrs. Schirbs had
been in this country only six years. She came
from Buhisdok in the province OF Grogoa, In Rus
STA She first went TO Philadelphia to i've ana
about four months ago came TO this city 10 make
her home with Mrs. Molenk. her daughter. ,
Mrs Schirbs had been III for some time, ana nad
pital IN East Broadway. He had not called on the
woman In twenty four hours, and this is the reason
for me case coming under the Coroner's notice.
The Moleniks occupy two little rooms on the hrst
floor OF the tenement house. Mrs. Molenik says
her mother was fully one hundred years old. The
people speak English poorly. and have difculty IN
telling about the mother and her long life.
New-York tribune., 1899-12-23
WOMAN WAS HER TETT.

Mrs Kate Gsnnett Wells. Of Massachusetts oc-
cupied the pulpit OF the Temple Street Unitarian
Church Rochester. y. Y, last Sunday morning.
The pastor. the Rev. William e Gannett, Is MIS-
Wellss brother and IN his introduction he re-
marked that 'it isn't every minister who can In
wife his sister into his pulpit when she comes TO
visit him but that IS what some OF us gain by
living In the nineteenth century" Mrs. Wells read
the scholarly and sympathetic discourse on the
debt the women OF the nineteenth century owe 10
the women of the twentieth century" originally
given at a conference held at WASHINGTON