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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-03-23
Monday, March so.

The California legislature adjourned
without electing senator.
Herbert Putnam has accepted the
post of congressional librarian.
The British cruiser Talbot, with the
body of Baron Herschell on board, has
arrived at Portsmouth, Eng.
A discovery of old Russian boundaries
may result in showing the Klondike to
be wholly within the United States.
Ten persons were killed and more
than that number injured, some of them
fatally, in cyclone near Edwardsville,
Ala.
Patrick Walsh, former United States
senator and mayor of Augusta, Ga, is
dead, after three months illness of nerv-
Gus prostration.
The American force in the Philippines
has been reorganized. It consists of
two divisions, with Generals Lawton
and Macarthur in command. Two
regiments of regulars will do provost
duty at Manila, relieving the Thirteenth
Minnesota.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-03-23
PHILIPPINE PRONUNCIAMENTO.
Address of the American Commission to
Natives Il Published.

Address of the American Commission to
Natives Il Published.
New YORK, March 23.-The Journals
Manila correspondent cables that the
address to the natives of the Philippine
islands, drafted by the American COM
mission in behalf of the United States
government and embodying the views
of the president, has been made public.
After being translated into all the
native dialects, it is to be disseminated
throughout the archipelago. The ad-
dress assures the Filipinos of the inten-
ton of the Americans to- develop the
powers Of self government in the peo-
pie. It explains that the United States
has assumed international obligations
which it must fulfill and which makes
it responsible to the whole civilized
world for the stable government of the
Philippines. The commission, it is ex-
planned, is to interpret to the natives
the purposes and intentions of the
president toward them, and also sug-
gest the establishment of such gov
eminent as shall suit the capacity and
requirements of the Filipinos and be
consistent with the interests of the
United States. The protection of the
United States is not to be exercised in
any spirit of tyrrany or vengeance, but
having destroyed the Spanish power
and accepted the sovereignty Of the ISL
ands, the United States is bound to re-
store peace in the Philippines.
To this end, all insurgents are invited
TO lay down their arms and place their
trust in the government that emanci.
pated them from the oppression Of Span
ish rule.
The majority of the commissioners
incline toward giving the Filipinos a
sort of tribal or provincial local anton
omy. under a central government which
shall be military until purely civil
system is proved to be feasible.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-03-23
CONTINUES TO IMPROVE.

Mr.. Sherman Takes an Airing on the
Deck Of the Paris.
SANTIAGO, Cuba, March 23.-10 a. m.
Mr.. Sherman, at this hour, continues
improving and will be moved from his
cabin on deck during the afternoon for
an hour.
General Wood is now on board the
Paris, paying visit to Mr.. Sherman.
The city is full of tourists who have
landed from the American liner.
The Chicago is expected here some
time during the afternoon and will
probably take Mr.. Sherman aboard.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-03-23
ARE NOT IDLE
Though Apparently Inactive tht
American Troops Have Been
Very Busy.
Oregon, Minnesota and Twenty.
second Regulars at Camp on
the Luneta,
Ready to Embark When Plans of
the Military Leaders Are
Complete.
Aguinaldo Says He Will Conduct
MalolOs Reserves Into
Manila.

MANILA, March 23.-5 p. m.-While
apparently inactive since Sunday, really
the opposite has been the case with the
American forces. A reorganization en-
failing many changes, has been in
progress since the abandonment of the
flying column. General Wheaton's and
General Halls brigades have not been
assigned, but the Oregon regiment, the
Minnesota regiment and the Twenty
Second regiment have been concen-
trated at the camp on the Luneta, at
the water front, in readiness for imme-
date transportation when the plans of
the military leaders have been formu-
lated.
All our troops are entrenched and the
situation is practically unchanged. The
enemy has refrained from making any
attacks recently, and it would appear
that the rebels are saving their ammu-
milton for decisive moment.
Says Aguinaldo Will Lead Them.
According to a prisoner captured by
our troops, Aguinaldo has announced
that he will personally conduct the re-
serves at Malolos and march into Ma
Mia within 20 days unless the Ameri-
cans withdrew in the meantime.
The concentration of rebel forces in
the vicinity of Malabon gives color to
the statement of the prisoner.
Advices received from Cebu by a
coasting steamer say everything is
quiet there. The United States trans
port Sherman from New York, on Feb.
3, has arrived here. One child, two
sailors. and two privates died on the
voyage and one man was drowned in
the Mediterranean sea.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-03-23
ABSOLUTELY pUaE

tlago mace IN the knowledge tlaU the
report of the senator's death had been
circulated. This dispatch was immedi.
ately given as wide circulation in the
city as it was possible for it to receive
at that hour.
Mrs. Sherman, who is quite i'll. has
not even been informed of her hus.
bands illness.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-03-23
strawboard Com bine.

NEW YORK, March 23.-The prospec-
tn. of the National Straw Board COM
pany has been issued. 1t says that the
company is to be incorporated under the
lays of New Jersey. with capital of
$6pOO,OOO equally divided between
common and per cent cumulative pre-
fefed stock. The company will have a
working capital of $500, 900 and is ex-
peded by its managers to control all
thestrawboard output of the country.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-03-23
Fatten ON workhouse Fare.

ST. PAUL, March 23.-The reports OF
the superintendent and the board Of
wo. khouse directors for 1898, show that
confinement in that institution has a
very beneficial effect on the prisoners
physically. Of the 954 prisoners com.
mitted during 1898. TAB gained two tons
and five pounds in weight during their
confinement, or an average of nearly six
pounds. One hundred and fifty-two
prisoners weighed ATS pounds less when
they were released than when they en-.
tered the institution, making the net
gain in weight $3.50 pounds.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-03-23
Caused ny Experiments.

PARIS, March 23.-According to an of
ial statement regarding the explosion
p labratory attached to the war de-
ftment, it occurred in the course of
periments in mixing gases intended
light railway cars. Another account
" it was due to experiments mace
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-03-23
WOMEN In A TRAP.

Score or More Face to Face With Death
in Burning Omaha Structure.
OMAHA, March 23.-Comparatively
Insignificant in material destruction but
fearful in it's harvest of death and suf-
fering was a fire that partially de-
stroyed the Patterson block at Seven
teenth and Douglas streets. Two of its
victims have already passed away, one
more is not expected to live and about
twenty others are suffering from broken
limbs and burned and lacerated flesh.
The dead are Mrs. Thomas Taylor and
Mrs. Anna Schamel.
The fire started in room adjoining
the lodge hall of the Maccabees, where
number of women affiliated with that
order were holding q meeting. A few
moments after the alarm was given
seven of them lay burned and bleeding
on the pavements, to which they had
dropped from the windows 40 feet
above, and the others were rescued
after they had been more or less Sc
verely injured IN their desperate dash
down the single pair Of stairs that led
to safety.
Alarm Given Too Late.
The women were not aware of their
danger until the fire was already sweep
ing the single stairway leading to the
street. Those nearest the door fed
through the binding smoke and reached
the street with hands and face burned
and blistered. The rest rushed panic
stricken to the windows through which
the smoke was already pouring in suffo-
eating puffs. The fire was scarcely a
foot behind them. It caught their
clothing and scorched their faces with
increasing intensity. In another in
slant the spectators, attracted by the
clouds of smoke, were Mortified to see
one after another spring from the open
windows and fall heavily to the pave
ment. All were apparently ifeless and
were carried to drug store across the
street where physicians attended to
their injuries. Mrs. Taylor and Mrs.
Schamel expired soon after and the
others severely injured were taken to
the Clarkson hospital.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-03-23

era1 Grggs Will advise Secretary Alge,
to grant no concessions of any characte,
in Cuba. He has under consideration
several questions in connection with de.
sired concessions in Cuba. but he will
determine them adversely to the appli.
cants.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-03-23
-. signed Cam bon. Credentisi..

MADRID, March 23.-The queen re-
gem has signed the decree giving Jules
Cam bon. French ambassador to the
Un.oed States, full power to represent
Spain at the exchange of the ratifca-
tions of the treaty Of peace with the
United States.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-03-23
Probably Struck by a Bridge.

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ma. etwee1 Oh go an B'cIingto
was ound cad + Engineer otis, Ga
the c ID 8 lang ag olt # rhe VIII
Saows Iaea Eey's head was near eat of.
Ii is though. he was struck 6y ridge
hear Gladstone.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-03-23
Tuesday, March FL.

A new satellite of Saturn has been
discovered by Harvard astronomer.
Mrs. Place was electrocuted at Sing
Sing Monday for the murder of her
daughter.
Gus Rubin has signed articles of
agreement to meet Peter Maher in 90
round bout before the Lenox Athletic
club, New York, April 10.
A temporary arrangemer is stated to
have been made by the United States
and Great Britain to prevent collisions
on the boundary Of Alaska.
Genersl WI eeIer 4 IS is ied a ste
ment contrsdic ing testimony on the
battle of La Guasimas before the war
investigating commission.
A Philippine general has been be-
headed by order of Aguinaldo for ad
vising surrender. Many others are con-
1emned to death for the same offense.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-03-23
Novel Use for Pigeons.

bayfield,, Wis, March 23.-The A.
Booth Packing company of this city
have secured couple of carrier pigeons
which they will utilize in their fishing
industry. These will be the parents OF
a colony the company hope to raise next
summer. The pigeons will be taken
out to the fishing grounds on the various
tugs and released when the catch is
made. In this manner the company
will know at the Office how many fish
they will have to ship several hours be-
fore the tugs arrive.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-03-23
PEACE OR WAR.

conference With Great Northern Omciais
Will Determine 1t.
CHICAGO. March %. The special com.
mittee appointed to confer with the
Great Northern leaves for ST. Paul in
the morning. The result. it is said,
will largely determine the question Of
peace or war in transcontinental and
Western passenger rates.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-03-23
Reportod Fiehtine on Neeros.

New YORK, March GA special
from Manila says: Reports of fighting
in the island of Negros have reached
Manila. The transport Indiana is leav-
ing for Negros with one battalion of the
First California regiment, under Col.
Onel Dubose.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-03-23
Notes Of the British, German
and American Ministers
at Pekin
Demanding Adjustment Of the
Foreign Settlement Extension
Question.

ROME, March est is understood
the Chinese minister has informed the
Italian government that China alb
|. solutely refuses the demand Of Italy for
a concession at San Nun bay,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-03-23

for the purpose of ascertaining the
cause of the Toulon and Bourges ex-
plosion by. mixing different kinds of
powders, and it shows that the Toulon
catastrophe was the result of careless
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-03-23
Cut to 6l2 so.

MONTREAL, March 23.-The Canadian
Pacific railroad, following the lead Of
the Great Northern, has cut its second
class passenger rate, westbound from
St. Paul to the Pacific coast, to $3.50.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-03-23
S0lace at Manila.

WASHINGTON, March 23.-The Solace
arrived at Manila, 43 days from Nor.
folk. This Il II days less than the But.
falo, and very fast time.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-03-23
Iowa Bank Loses $1,000 Cash.

CLARION, Ia, March 2.-The state
bank of Calf was robbed during tho
morning. The loss is 81 900 in cash and
800 in stamps. There is but a slight
clue to the identity of the robbers, who
escaped on handcar,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-03-23
Powder Mills Blown On.

PENIS GROVE, N. j., March 23.-Two
men were killed by the explosion Of the
E. I. Dupont Powder Mills at Carney
Point, N. j., near here. There are five
mills located at Carney Point and all
were blown to pieces.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-03-23

Advised to Grant No Concessions.
New YORK, March pa special
from Washington says: Attorney Cen
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-03-13
Telegraph Brevities.

NAUGATuCK, Conn.,, March 13.--
Two lives were lost ard several other,
of the trains crew were severely injur
ed in head-on collision between two
freight trains on the New York, New
Haven, and Hartford Railroad, ncal
Bradleys station at shortly after
o'clock yesterday morning.
CHICAGO, March l3.-The massive
hre wall on the east of the eight story
structure at 207-211 jackson Boulevard.
which was partly destroyed by fire SAT
urday night fell almost without warn
ing yesterday completely demolishing
the adjoining buildings aud setting the
ruins on fire. Loss on building ana
contents is estimated at $l25 900, fully
insured \ score ot liremcn barely e,-
capped oeing caught when the wall col
lapsed.
MANILA, March l3,-For the past
few days there has been unusual acliv-
ity at headquarters, and the present
week will probably see the beginning
of an active campaign hitherto un.
known to the Filipinos.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-03-13
NEWS 1OILED DOWN.

prove. He -as able to see both of his
children.
Judge t,hetlain of Chicago has decid.
ed that an ordinance prohibiting de-
partment stores Is null and void.
EX-Attnrrey General Watson of Ohio
denies that he ever said that the stand
ard Oil company attempted to bribe
him.
Manila advices state that extensive
preparations are being made for "A gen.
eral advance of the American forces.
The Filipinos are still active in front
of the American outposts.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-03-13
Entnl Collision Of Trains.

Lincoln, Neb., March ia binding
storm of snow and wind was the cause
of a collision on the Burlington railroad
two miles vest of this city, resulting in
tho death OF three trainmen and the in
i,rv Of four others. The dead are Luke
Rovse. engineer: John Doyle, engineer,
and Elmer Graham. fireman. The in
iur,.d are Daniel Delaney. engineer, cut
an head and legs fructured; August
Skans, fireman. leg broken; l.. l.. EN-
erson. fireman, internally. ana Arthur
Goodwin, brakeman, hip diSlocated. All
of the killed and injured were from this
city.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-03-13
FiIipinHs Hate FOlNNieja.

Madrid. March 13.--It is asserted here
that Aguinaldo has redoubled his oppo-
sition to the release of the Spanish pris-
onprs now in the hands of the insur
gents because General Polavieja. now
minister of war. caused DR.. Rial, who
drew up the statutes of the Philippine
league and was therefore practically the
instigator of the revolt in the islands, to
be shot in December, 1896.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-03-13
PREMATURE EXPLOSION
INJURIES MAN FOR LIFE. JOHN PRATT
OF ELAKELEf's QUARRY THE VICTIM.

When John Pratt, u workman on
Blakeley's quarry, was lampng down a
charge about ten o'clock this morning,
in preparation for making blast, the
charge exploded, badly injuring Pratt
about the head and face.
DR.. Reed was called and found that
the man would have to lose one eye and
that The chin bone was fractured.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-03-13
lbnlitjs.inu Goes Ius;lue,

ithaca, n. y, March l3.-As a result
Of his eX,iItation over the success of his
party in the recent election in Ithaca
William II. Randle. an enthusiastic
Democrat became mentally unbalanced
and has been pronounced insane an6
committed to Willard Street hospital.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-03-13
Strange Disappearance.
Barre Business r1an Cannot Be
Found.


The people at the Combination Cash
Store We're much disturbed this morning
at the receipt OF a letter from Mr..
stearns in New York saying that Benja-
min Corosky, manager of the store had
my seriously dissappeared.
He left here about week ago for
Boston where he was joined by Mr..
Stearns and with others they went to
New York to purchase a line of spring
goods for the store. The letter as given
below explains the situation and it is
Inexplicable. They We're all stopping
at the Park Avenue Hotel so there
is no question but that MIR. Corosky
must have met with some mis-
fortune. His wife who is in
Boston has been communicated with,
but for fear of unnecessarily alarming
her she was not informed of their grave
fears that Mr.. Corosky might have met
with foul play.
The people of Barre will watch with
anxiety the solution of the mystery, for
Mr.. Corosky is one Of our most popular
young business men and has ALWAYS
been man of highest integrity.
We print below the letter received by
Mr.. Guthrie this morning:
New York, March 10.
W. II. Guthric
DO yon know what ha, become of
Ben? 1t is very strange. We all left
Boston on Wednesday for New York
On Thursday morning he said he would
buy his millinery tiyst and we have seen
nothing of him since or heard from him.
We have enquireds in the millinery
houses and find he was in two places
looking for flowers but left no oropr,
said he would call again. Today is the
second day he has been missing. If he
don't show up this week We shall
advertise for him, Let me know by
return mail If you know of anything
wrong, Is his wife at home, if not,
write to her in Boston and find out if he
is there. Yours Truly,
CHAS. STEARN>.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-03-13

Mrs. A. 2. Martin Of II Pearl street
makes specially of doing up lace curt
aims and all those who have work OF
this kind to do will do we'll to call upon
her. "S-z"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-03-13
MODEST HEROES.
Decline to Be Promoted at Cost Of
Their Fellows.
ADMIRAL HIGGINSON IS ONE.
Lieutenant Ward the Otber-n...
DecisFe They DO Not Wish to
Accept Advancement While
Others Are Overlooked.

Washington, March 13.-Two occur
fences of recent date in the navy de-
partment are so creditable to the naval
service that Secretary Long is of the
opinion that they deserve to be made
public. One is the request of Rear Ad-
mlral Higginson, which is contained in
the Following letter addressed to the
secretary:
Washington, March 10.
Sir-1 respectfully request to be al
lowed to resume my former number on
the naval list after Rear Admiral
kempff. While deeply grateful to the
president and yourself for my nomina-
ton for work done off Santiago ! do not
regard my own service as so conspicu
Gus az to warrant my advancement
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-03-13

If you wish to make money keeping
boarders or renting rooms, looi ut the
tenement over Parlor Drug Store. 3d*
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-03-13
FOR SALE OR RENT.

House. 25 Spaulding street, at pres
ent occupied by b. W. Hooker. Owned
by 2. c. Abbey. For terms enquire OF
f. G.. French at No. 8 French street; or
h. W. Hooker.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-03-13
]. HIGGINSON.


|
| Rear Admiral Higginson's name was
one of the long list sent in by the pres
| ident for advancement for gallant serv-
ices off Santiago. He commanded the
battleship Massachusetts. Probably by
inadvertance Higginson's name was
confirmed apart from the rest. which
were left unconfirmed when the senate
adjourned.
Secretary Long has addressed the fol-
lowing letter to the rear admiral:
will you let me express my high
appreciation Of your very handsome
and considerate conduct in asking to
resume your former number on the
navy list rather than to accept the ad-
vancement which places you above 9TH
er officers VINO for their gallant services
in the recent war deserved recognition,
but failed to receive 1t owing to the fail
ure of the senate to act upon the rec
concentrations sent in by the president?
The spirit which you manifest is so ad-
mirable that | hasten to write you this
letter"
Ward Is Modest.
The other is the case of Lieutenant
Aaron Ward. who was recommended
by the board of promotions for advance
ment On learning of this he wrote to
the department declining advancement
nasmuch as it gave him precedence
over his classmate. Lieutenant Staun-
ton, stating that he did not feel that
his actions in the engagement in which
his vessel Uhe Panther) took part We're
of so great value as to Justify him in
availing himself of the opportunity.
at is impossible," said he, for me
willingly to accept promotion which
might deprive such an officer of COM
mission in the higher grade
The recommendation made by the
board of promotions In the case of Lieu
tenant Ward was not sent into the SEN
ate. all the promotions recommended
by that body having been held back to
wait the result of those which have been
pending since the opening OF the ses-
s,on and which the senate adjourned
without confirming.
Rear Admiral Higginson. then cap
tain. was in command of the battleship
Massa chusetts at the time Cervefa's
fleet was destroyed. His vessel also
General Miles expedition from
Santiago to Porto Rico In the list with
SONS name was sent in for advance
ment, and for some reason was the only
one In the list confirmed by the senate
He became a rear admiral under the
new navy personnel act. Rear Admiral
Higginson was appointed to the Naval
academy In 1857 from Massachusetts,.
Lieutenant Aaron Ward Is now IN
.or,coand of the cruiser Panther, which
IA the station ship at San Juan. He was
m the Panther when that vessel landed
the marines at Guantanamo. The vessel
ala effectiye work at Guantanamo and
At other points in Cuba. Ward was ap-
pointed to the Naval academy in 1861
lieutenant Sidney A. Staunton, men
.;oned nv Ward in his letter, Is next
a hove him in grade number and is Ad-
miral SIMPSONS assistant chief of staff
an the north Atlantic station. He Is
from West Virginia and has been in the
navy since 1867.