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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-02-16
Wealthy Iowa Woman Frozen.

MARsHAL1TowN, Ia. Feb. 16.-Mrs.
Sherman, whose estate is valued in the
vicinity of 100000. but who for years
has lived alone on farm near the city,
was found frozen to death in her barn.
1t is supposed that she was stricken with
paralysis and was helpless to save her.
self
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-02-16
Completely Covered with Ice.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 16.-The Ameri-
can line steamship Belgenland, from
Liverpool for Philadelphia, which is
more than week overdue, was sighted
off Delaware breakwater during the aft
ernoon. The ship is completely covered
with ice.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-02-16
ANOTHER INVESTIGATION.
Congress Will Undoubtedly Inquire Into
the Beef Matter.

NEW YORK. Feb. 15.-The Herald's
Washington special says: Congress is
tolinvestigate the beef scandal This
is declared inevitable. Nearly all 1.-THE
reports of the armyofhcers have beer
sent in. Their testimony is overwhelm.
ingly against the beef. 1t contradicts
Eagan and Alger. 1t does more than
this. It contradicts the withdrawing
repart just published. These solemn
statements from 2B4 officers who, with
their troops, were at the front and tried
to eat the beef, have made deep I'M
preston upon the law-making brannh
of the government.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-02-16
CENTRAL PACIFIC debt.
Definite agreement For It's Payment Said
s8o Have Been Reached.

sso Have Been Reached.
WASHINGTON, Feb. ia definite
agreement for the adjustment of the
debt of the Central Pacific railroad t.
the government has been reached be
tween the government commission and
the bankers representing the railroad
1t is understood that the plan conte1n
plates the payment of S5Sse00,0 600 to the
government in semi-annual three pei
cent notes, the last expiring 10 year.
from date. These notes will be secured
by deposit of Central Pacific bonds.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-02-16
RESULT OF THE STORM.
Three Deaths at Philadelphia During the

Three Deaths at philadelphia During the
Prevailing Blizzard.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 15.-Three fatali-
ties incidental to the storm raging here
have been reported. John W. Yeamens,
aged 80 years, fell dead at Seventeenth
and Cherry streets, and Benjamin Selby,
aged 70, became unconscious on the
street and died before he could be
placed in the hospital ambulance which
was called. James Hall was found dead
in the yard of the Paterson club at 2G5
South Camaic street.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-02-16
Fourteen Deaths in Texas.

HOUSTON, Tex, Feb. 16. Reports to
The Post during the two days of intense
cold show that IA lives were lost in
Texas by freezing.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-02-16

No Faith In Anything.
''Aunt Josephine is thorough skep-
tic"
ssShe is r.
"Yes; she puts mucilage on the back
of every postage stamp she uses. -.
Chicago Record
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-02-16
Cannon Makes a Point OF Order.

sFeb. 15.--Mr. Hepburn
of Iowa has offered the Nicaragua canal
bill as an amendment to the .sundry
civil bill. Mr.. Cannon made the point
.of order againstit that it will not ger
name and, that it was obnoxious to the
rule requiring that appropriations must
.be authorized by law.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-02-16

The German ambassador to the United
States says his country will not inter-
fere with us in the Philippines. His ut.
terances are friendly in the highest de-
gree.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-02-16
Some of the Particulars of the
Capture Of the Panay
Capital.
Last Friday General Miller Sent
an Ultimatum to the In
surgents,
Notifying Them Of His Intention
of Taking the City by Force
If Necessary.
Preparations for Defense Hurried
the Bombardment by the
Boston.

MANILA, Feb. 15.-Particulars of ahs
capture of noilo by the United States
forces under Brigadier General Miller,
on Saturday last, have been received
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-03
s. ULLMAN'S SON, Groceries, Feed Wines, Liquors. \

home, in Varina District, from a nearby
store last Saturday evening, when she
was hailed and followed by negro. she
positively Identified the prisoner as the
man who had accOsted her
YOUNG. however, claimed that he was
elsewhere at the time of the occurrence,
and introduced witnesses TO sustain him.
The negro who was seen by Miss Var
brough ia tho store with Young was
present. but st was shown that he was
not involved. IL is expected that another
arrest viii be made before the date set
for YOung's examination.
John Ford. the negro who assaulted
William webb I'm o brick-yard in Hem
rico last summer was sent on to the
grand jury by Squire Lewis
Christopher Manning, a Henrico negro,
was at tho courthouse yesterday IN
search of q maidstone He had been BIT
ten by q dog supposed TO have been af-
fiGted with rabies. lie had received cau-
terizati0n Of his wound at the hands OF q
doctor. but wanted the application Of tho
maidstone as well.
Tho darkies Of HenricO arc endeavoring
10 purchase four acres of ground IN
Chestnut Hin 10 be converted into a
cemetery. Tho residents OF Chestnut Hin
are organizing 20 fight the movement
ana viii. If necessary, enj0in the pro-
m0tcrs Of tho scheme.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-03

with Mr.. and Mrs. William II. Talbott'
who reside near Wayncsboro.
Mrs Hattie Martin Perry Is IN WASH
ington city, visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Russell
Perry.
Miss Clara Nothnagle has as her guest
Miss Leila Males. OF Charlottesville.
Miss Margaret Undertake is in Ricn
mond. visiting relatives.
Miss Olivia Trout and Miss Elizabeth
Jones wen: mp TO Lexington q few days
ago to visit Miss Rosa Johnston Iuckef.
The Hon. Peter McLaren, member
Of Parliament from Perth. Canada, was
I'm the city this week. Mr.. MciAren ls
the owner Of many thousand acres OF
timber and mineral lands IN west Au-
gusta- -.,...
ton visiting the Misses Graham, and MISS
Theresa Haislip and Miss Belle Mason
are I'm the same town, being entertained
by the Misses Booker.
The White farm near Middlebrook,
consisting of $50 acres. has just been SOFA
to l. J. Bowman for SlSe5, thus showing
the value OF an Augusta farm twelve
miles from a railroad. TO be $h-5O per
acre. n-,,,.o,,
Mr. Thomas Nelson, Of Powhatan'
clarke county spent Il few days here
This week. visiting his daughter, MISS
Adelaide Nelson, "a pupil at the Virginia
Female Institute Or. Nelson was the
guest of his cousin, DR. i. NJ. Atkinaoh'
yrhile I'm town
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-03
FIRE IN 4 TOBACCO FACTORY.
Leaf Warehouse of ". G. Reed Dam
aged by Flames.


The Ieaf-tobacco factory at the corner
Of Nineteenth and Franklin streets, occu-
pied by Wexford G. Reed, was badly
damaged boy fire shortly after IL o'clock
yesterday morning
An alarm from Box summoned the
department 10 the scene, and the flames
were quickly subdued. steamers !, 2,
and placed streams on the building,
and the men with no. Truck worked
within The structure
The fire originated I'm the western pOr-
ton of the building. I'm the st0re-room
ON the second floor, and for time
threatened the destruction Of the pro-
perty.
Mr.. Leslie Reed. q brother Of the owner
who is out of The city. organized a sal
wage corps and bucket brigade, thus keep
ing the fire in check. and saving all Of
the $50 tiers Oh tobacco. He worked hard
with his assistants until the arrival OF
the department. The smoke within the
building was sunocatlng, ana handicapped
The ffemon in their work. The men
are equipped with mouth sponges and
helmets, but even then Iiremen Joe Gil
and John h. RATIO were overcome by
the smoke. They were soon revived.
Mr.. Reed said after the fire that his
brothers loss was not heavy, and fully
covered by insurance. II was impossible
for him To give a detailed statement OF
the loss. the principal damage having
been done by water
The hose-wagon Of No. . Steamer Com
pany. in going 10 the fire. turned sharply
az Nineteenth and Main streets, TO pre-.
vent running over n man. who tried q
cross the street and the rear wheel OF
the cart struck the curb rut and snapped
the axle close TO the hub. The driver wa.
not hurt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-03
JAMES CITY.
A Quiet Wedding-Oid Capital Notes
of Interest.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA, December p
Especial "A quiet and pretty wedding
took place Thanksgiving night at the
residence OF the brides parents, Long
View" in James CITY. the contracting
parties being Mr.. Ewon Marston, a we'll
known young citizen of the county, son
of Dr. Thomas L. Marston. and Miss An
ME Minor, a most popular young lady,
daughter of Mr.. John ". Minor The
marriage ceremony was performed 10y
Rev. Il. J. Potts. in the presence Of q
large number of the relatives and friends
of the two families. After the marriage
an excellent supper was served.
The Methodist congregation VIII give
an entertainment Thursday night az the
courthouse. the proceeds 90 90 towards
purchasing an organ for their church.
The Kappa Sigma entertainment last
evening at the Colonial Inn, given by Mr..
Blair Spencer 10 his fraternity and their
lady friends, was a great success, the
beautiful parlors being deliberately deco
rated with cut-howers and fraternity
colors. The hours wero from TO 10, du-
ring which a large number Of persons
called
Miss Lottie Lane. OF Auburn, Ala, Is
visiting relatives here.
Captain Robert a. Bright leaves in a
few days for an extended trip North. The
Captain will visit Washington, Philadel-
phia. and New York before returning.
Miss Jean Mercer has gotten home from
Richmond. where she has been for sese-
raj weeks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-03
A SHOOTING ARRAY.
NEAR sPERRYVILLE, ~ Kappa
HAMMOCK COUNTY.
RESULT OF AN CID QUARREL
Revenue officers Made Successful
Raids - No Claimants Children
Hurned to Dcnth-Loclscd Up I'm the
House-To Hold Bazanr.

CULPEPER, VA, December 2.-(spe-
cial)-Reliabe information has just
reached here Of q shooting ARRAY which
occurred a few miles from Sperryyille,
Rappahannock county The participants
were Jacob Dodson and John Fillmore
jenkins 1t appears thess men had had
q previous difficulty. and Dodson, ON the
day Of the shooting. # is said empIed
the contents of % dOublc-barrelled sho'-
gun into Jenklns's face and breast, but
as jenkins was some distance away, the
wounds are not considered serious.
Rcvenue-Onictrs Eddlns, HansbrOugh.
and BOlyn continue their successes IN
making raids upon illicit distilleries in
this section. They raidod the premises OF
Milton Berry, near Criglelsville, Iuesdiy
and seized $50 gallons OF apple brandy.
Should any person claim this brandy, the
government would require a double tax
and impose q fine, but. as usual, there ape
pears no claimant. and the government
win c0nfscate the brandy, which lis no"
being hauled TO this place, and sell il.
Suas Deal. q prosperous farmer living
near RapiGan Station. On the Madison
county side. was burning brush ON ms
farm yesterday, while his children played
around the frc. The youngest child, a lit
tie boy, yentured too close 90 the blazing
pile. and was fatally burned before ass
sistance reached him. The little sufferer
fingered in intense agony for seFeial
hours.
The little 5-year-old girl of Peter Lucas
(coloreO. Of Batna, this county was burn
cd TO death this evening. The parents
were away from home 90 the time, and
had locked the child i'm the house.
The Ladies' Memorial Association OF
this place Will give a grand three-days
bazaar next week. The object OF this
association is TO care for our Citizens
llrnAflIN-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-03
PETER sBURG.
Junior American Mechanics-Per-
sOnal ana General Notes.

hnhAA anu NfNNNi ~ aNNAhNs
PETERSBURG. VA. December o.
(Special) 1.-TWO three councils of the Ju-
Nor order Of American Mechanics I'm this
city Will hold their Thanksgiving services
Sunday night at the West-Strect MethO-
dist Episcopal church, when a special
sermon. appropriate to the occasion, viii
bo preached by the pastor. Rev. l.. W.
Guyer, who is a prominent ana active
member of tho growing order. The
Daughters of Liberty win also grace the
occasion by their presence.
It has been found that tho steel FUR
nishings in The new Clerks Office aro not
sufficient for the proper accommodation
and protection of all Of the valuable re-
cords and papers that VIII have 70 be
moved from the old Office. It is estimated
that about $1,000 or more will have 90 be
expended in the purchase Of additional
cases and files for the new building end
this amount viii DO appropriated az the
next meeting OF the Council.
Dr. Robert Boiling, an old Petersburg
err, and well known 10 many OF our citi-
zens, has been elected president or the
Philadelphia alumni OF the University Of
Virginia.
10 is expected that q great crowd VIII
witness The memorial exercises or inc
Eks az the Academy of Music Sunday
afternoon. Nearly every seat III inc
building has been reserved.
Rev Mr.. Lipsc0mb, the new pastor OF
the Washington-S Street Methodist Episco-
pal church. arrived in the city last night,
with his family, and met with cordial
reception. He viii assume pastoral
charge OF his church tomorrow
Alr Fred. WhitmOre. son of Rev A. p.
! Whltmore, Of the Eastern shore, has
moved to Petersburg to engage In busi-
ness
The shop of Mr. C. NJ Bower a shoe
maker. ON Byrne street. was entered last
nfaht by means Of n false key and robbed
of number of pairs Of shoes and about
So in money. The house OF Mr. w. y.
| SHELTON, o. baker, on Halifax street. was
| also broken into last night and robbed OF
about 50 I'm money.
The movements Of peanuts during the
past few days have been quite heavy
large purchases. il is understood. having
| been made by parties in Norfolk
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-03
Colonel Brereton Commit. Suicide.

WASHINGTON, December THE war
Department has received tho following
from General Otis, at Manila, dated De
ccmher 2d:
"Lieutenant-Coionel Brereton' captain
OF tho Twentv-fourth Infantry, while
temporarily insane, committed suicide az
san Thomas, near San Fernando, Union
province. I.uzon. at o'clock this morn
ing The insanity first manifested Itself
November 18th. at Aringay
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-03
THE NEW PASTORS TO PREACH.
Many Methodist Ministers VIII he
Heard for the First Time.

-, Co.. ,I,e First rhine.
"'"'" '"' 49,, .o,,,, ,,.il
Tho Methodist cnuIci'9 VI '''0 -. - tn-
have particularly lh'eIes'l'5 .',, 80
day. Doubtless great crowns VIA ~. t '',
for at nearly all the cHul .ne9 vi ''''
denomination the new pastors ~ - -
for the first time Ihose VINO WIZ ~
The initial sermons Oh theH pas 'ol cue
are Rev. J. b. Betty at Oi's - ~ ~.
church, Rev. q. i. SpooNe,' az M
Rev. ). II. BOSNIAN at la'N- ~
r. H. Bennett an ~ jam 49,
j. Crawley' al nion-','.. ~ win,
j. smith, at Lp"0i' "' Nv 10 ...
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-03
HE DISAPPE AIRED.
A Man who Deposited Check in
LyDchburg.

LyDchburg.
LYNCHBURG, VA, Decembo~ o.
Especial THE police here are looking
for n man going under tina name OF w.
T.. Morgan He came here. ana after
making certain representations 10 Air.
George Fleming. rented n house from him
for 500 per annum, paying in check Tor
one months rent. lie was introduced
by Mr. Fleming TO the cashier of tne
First National Bank. and deposited o.
check for 5000 on bank in Wisconsin.
on receiving an account-bo0k, be went
10 Il. w. CuAam's furniture store and
purchased q bill OF goods, paying for II
with a check, and receiving S3J IN change.
A telegram was sent 10 the Wisconsin
hank and when the reply was received
stating that no such man as ". u. Nor
gan had q deposit there, the matter was
reported 10 the police. Morgan, however,
had disappeared and nothing is known
as 10 his whereabouts. lie is tall man
Of fine address.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-03

for the enjoyment Of an who at
tend Tho proceeds Of the enter
tainment go for tho current expenses Of
the church, or some other benevolent and
phnanthropic end. as the society may
see The worthiness Of the cause for
which this band IS working is beyond
question.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-03
HIS FIFTH ANNIVERSARY.
Or. Mercer Celebrates THAT Event in
His WeSt-Vie,v Passionate To-Day.

His West-Viev Passionate To-Day.
To-day marks the fifth anniversary OF
the pastorate Of Rev. Or. l. NJ. Mercer at
the West-View Baptist church.
Or. Mercer viii be in his pulpit az poth
services to-day. lie viii preach TINS
morning appropriately TO the OCCASION
and will make some important announce
ments as to the plans for church Work
for another year. The Lords supper
viii be observed.
Dr. Mercer has done very fine work IN
his native city. His pastorate az west
View has been richly fruitful or good
things. He has greatly endeared hliiisell
TO all the people Of the city with whom
he has come in contact.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-03
THE ASSAULT CASE CONTINUED.
Miss lnrbrough Identifies Young,
hut He Attempts To Prove an Abb.

Frank Young. the negro charged with
attempted assault upon Miss Yarbroueh.
OF ienrico, was before Magistrate Lewis
yesterday, and his case was continued
until December 18th. Miss Yarbrough. It
Will DO remembered. was returning to her
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-03
MIR. cAPEns LOSES AN EYE.
Has 10 Have IT Removed as Result
of an Accident.

Mr.. James IT, Capers, Jr.. has had TO
have his left eye removed as a result ~
an accident which he sustained last Mon
dav.
The operation was successfully perform
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-03

New Raisins, per pound ...........
New Seedless Raisins ...............
New London Layer Raisins ........ 10
New TX Soedless Raisin5 ..-..... "a
New Seeded Raisins. In lib. pack. 10
New Currants, in lib. PACKAGE.
T9ver Firs ..'.i.... ................. I2is
New Figs, 7c.; or 4 lbs. for mann. ="
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-03

gallon ......-..,. .'''''''''' ''''.'''
Good Holland Gin ...........''''.''''
sweet cider, per gallon .............
Kenton Valley Whisky years
old. quart $3.50. ..',''..i,;;...''
Virginia Claret Wine, per galioh''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-03
IyPORTED GOODS.

Spaghetti. per pound ...........;;... 90
Din Saltwater Pickles, per galloh ~
French Peas, per can ....''.''.'''' -
Fresh Mushrooms, per can .'.'''..
Sulit Peas s........s.. ''s'''''-''''' :
Green Peas. per quart .......'...'.-
New Barley .......... '''.'.'''''"'' -
flTNlOcH ...s..sssssss. ssFsss's"''r''-''
Macaroni. imported ................. -.
Kummel Seed .......... ...''.''''''' %
Poppy Seed ............ .s.s..'..'..''
Olive Oil. per half pint .....''''.''''' ~
Olive oil, per pint .,.-....''.''''''. .,0
CIiNo W, "a 49, - 20
Nermicell ............s. s...-.'''--'''
Sage. 1-pound packages ..'.'.''..'''' -
Lindsay per pound ..........,.''''''
Ifmberger Cheese, per pound ..';.- -
Rest Sweltzer Cheese. per pound. ~
Sauer Kraut, per quart ....'.''''.''
rarina. per pound ...................
Imnorted CASTLE, 3 cakes .......... .
French Mustard. per quart ........ ~
Olives, per bO-tlo .......'.'''''''''''' ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-03
SPECIAL BARGAINS Nv Mrs. JOHN
eONis PICK LF.-IiOmc lInde.


Sweet Mixed, per pint bottle......
Mixed. per bottle ....................
Quart bottles -..-....--. ...'.....-''. -
Chow-Chow. quart bottle ....".... 70
Half-gallOn bottles .................. -
Sour Pickle, per gallon .............. -
CANNED GOODS.
s-pound-can Tomatoes, &c; or for -
Table Peaches. for ................ %
Early June Peas ....................
Finest Sugar Corn, &c. per can; or
cans for ............ ............. -,
Can Asparagus .......... ........... =,
String Beans ..........;. ...,''''''''
Condensed MIX, Fern brand .......
Condensed Milk, Rival brand
POttcd Ham ............ ....'''....'.
POtted Tongue ........... .......'...
California Apricots, cans for...... 90
Chow-Chow Pickles. per glass 10
Grated Pineapple, large cans ...... 10
California Yellow Peaches, large
cans. extra quality for ......... %
Strawberries, per can ............... iO
Baked Beans, in Tomato Sauce,
can ............... .......'''''.'''''' ~
Large cans Bartlett Pears ......... ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-03
THE CRACKERS AND CAKES
We Handle are the hest ana hiS"
est Quality.

lemon Cakes ........... .s''''''''''
Fresh Soda Crackers ,............'. -
C0c0anut Tany. per pound ....'''' -
Orange Sunords. per pound ..'..'
Nfc-Nac Crackers .............'...''
OYSTER Crackers .......... ''.'..''''
Cracker Dust .............'...'''''' IN
Scotch Cakes ........... .....'.'''''' a
Honey Cakes .......-.- -.....-'....';;st'
rrv our Sew Lemon Cakes, per ID
Ginger Snan5 ......... ..-.-;....''''
Animal Crackers. per pound '..''''
Fresh Mixed Cakes. with icinB.''. 90
Graham WATERS. per pound. ....'''
vanilla Crackers. per pound .''''. -
Fig Cakes. per pound ............''. ~
Java Martinique Cakes .........'.'.. ~
Palace Mixed Cakes ........'.'''"''
vanilla Waters ......... ........''.'.. -
Dewey Mixed Cakes ..........,..'''. ~
Iced Spicod Cakes. DC; 9 ior........ -
Arrowroot per pound ........'.'''' -,
Sea Foam Waters ..............'...''
Nince Pie Cakes per pound -...:. i-i2
C0coanut Mac0rOoms, per pound ,"
f-p0und Fruit Cakes ..............'. -