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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-08-16
where Is wireless. TeIesraphys

Wireless telegrsphy is an art which
for several years has been fruitful OF
promising and even startling results.
1t has attracted the most earnest eff
forts of as able a group of trained in
vestigators as is anywhere to be found.
But we have yet to learn that wireless
telegraphy has been Of any tangible
use to the world in any Of the crises
that have blackened the last year OF
the dying century. The British forces
in South Africa have been living in a
hornets nest for the last six months,
very largely on account of utterly in
efficient means of communication, hard
to establish and easy to interrupt. To
take the lesson to ourselves our forces
In one uncomfortable annex have been
bothered not a little in spite Of all
that a most capable but badly handi-
capped signal corps could do And
finally who can tell the precious serv-
ice that would have been rendered if
the gallant little band Of marines be-
leaguered or inundated in Picking had
taken with them. as might easily have
been done, apparatus which would
have kept them in instant touch with
Tien-tsin and the i'll fated relief col
umn aElectrical World and Engineer.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-08-16


ing in conjunction with big black
hat and perhaps black crepe de chine
SASH Black is the smartest mixture
with linen frocks.
Linens look particularly nice made in
Russian blouse fashion, with wide
stitched band, if the wearer be slight,
but otherwise folds of soft crepe de
chine, oriental satin or finely tucked
black glace.
Very smart is one in a pale shade OF
linen, with a little bolero fastened by
means of tiny black velvet strappingS
and paste studs. This has a black
glace sash tying at the side and boned
back and front. The strappings Of
velvet are continued down one side Of
white lisse. which fabric also forms
the full waistcoat Of the bodice.
Frocks in cherry shades have enor-
nous collars of ecru embroidery and
sometimes a sailors knot or black vel
vet or some equally chic relief.
Smart costumes in white serge, very
much stitched and strapped, are doing
great duty this summer.
The very chic bodice arrangement
sketched is Of rich white glace silk,
with underbodice of finely tucked silk
chiffon, prettily braided in gold braid
and richly trimmed with real lace ap-
pIique. The revers down the front are
in grass green mirror velvet Stylish
small black ties at throat and wrists
are finished off at the ends with novel
gold medallionS.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-08-16
The Rats They Eat.

s'The current impression that China
men eat rats-I mean ordinary Ameri-
can rats-is all nonsense" said DIR.
James j. Mason, well known Chi
nese missionary, chatting about his ex-
perienees in the FIowery Kingdom.
''The truth in regard to it is this;
There is small animal in China
known colIoquially as the tsuf-chow,
that is often bred especially for food.
1t infests the ricedelds, and is about
the size Of an ordinary rat, but has a
longer body and head shaped some
thing like that of ferret. 1t is a very
prolific creature and is sold in enor-
nous numbers in all the markets Of the
great cities neatly cleaned and skew
cred apart and strung in punches of
20 or 80 on bamboo reeds.
1.-THE tsui-chow Is strictly an edible
animal. and, feeding entirely on rice, ii
naturally has very delicate and savory
flesh. / have eaten them, and if I had
been able to get the rat idea out of my
mind would have relished the dish.
They taste something like young SPUR
rels. and alive or dead are certainly
much less repulsive than many things
we commonly esteem as delicacies-
cells and frogs, for example"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-08-16
@. A. IRISH. l.. ]. IRISH.
IRISH BROS.
OMNIBUS and
DRAI LINE
Baggage Transferred and General
Express and Dray Business Tran
sacted.
Hou.ehold Brevities.

Probably few housekeepers know
that an ordinary cork may be made as
serviceable as a glass bottle stopper
by sleeping it in hot sweet oil Heat
the oil in a little basin on the stove,
drop in the corks and. drawing the ba-
sin back from the fire, let the corks lie
in the oil for few minutes.
To prevent your steel knives from
rustIng dip them, after washing, into a
solution or thin paste Of baking soda
and water; then wipe clean and dry
To clean a carpet take pailful OF
cold water,and add to it three gills Of
oxeaIl Rub this into the carpet with 8
soft brush. Il win make lathef, which
must be removed with clear cold wa
ter. and the carpet should then be rub
he'd dry with clean eletn.
To clean wash leather gloves remove
crease stains by rubbing with magne-
"a os cream Of tartar. Prepare q Iafh-
q of Iukewaxm water and white soap,
wash the gloves In It. wiring them and
squeeze through . fresh lather. Rinse
frst n lukewarm water. then in cold,
ana dry en- fha handA
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-08-16
Specialize. of street Vendors.

"Have you ever noticed" said Al
bert Ford Of Chicago how in certain
communities certain specialties are sold
by the vendors? For instance, here In
New York hot corn at cents an ear
seems to be your speciality. In Atlantic
City, where I was recently, a certain
peculiar candy called seaside taffy
holds the palm. In Chicago we 60 In
strongly for buttered corn balls. In
southern cities black 'mammies' sit
around and deal you out fried chicken
and 'cohn pone.' wonder what 1t Is
that In each community causes the
street vender to sell different commod-
tiles? There ought to be pretty good
material for q psychfcal article by an
expert to explain the why and where
FIRE Of certain communities requiring
certain kinds Of food Of the streek
venderG"-New York Trfhnne
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-08-16
Do Ants Plant,

Do Ants Planfy
Ants are very Industrious seed col
lectors. and may be seen toiling along
their paths laden with seeds, which
are stored UP in granaries in the nest.
In the clear space round the nest there
Is frequently patch or patches Of a
peculiar kind Of grass that produces
seeds that are much sought after by
the ants. 1t has been said that the
ants make the clearing. and SOW the
seed Of this grass on purpose to reap
the crop, but evidence is yet wanting
to show that the grass Is intelligently
sown and not accidentally. The fact
remains, however, that on or around
many nests there are crops of the
grass, and that it is not destroyed like
other vegetation by the ants.
An Attempt to Inculcate Gratitude
In Metropolitan Walters.
Walters in the most exclusive of the
restaurants have come to look upon
the tip as so certainly their right that
they have come to assume an air that
is offensive in the extreme, says the
New York Times. There is no ac-
acknowledgement from them for this
courtesy on the part of the diner now
unless he gives them bill, when of
course the waiter is obsequious in the
extreme and generally Extensively so
when the bill is of an exceptionally
large denomination. There is now no
thank YOU for tip in silver. The
waiter merely grabs it as thing that
belongs to him.
Naturally there has come revolt on
the part of the diners. and several
walters in fashionable resorts have
been receiving a much needed lesson
within the past week or two. Men
have begun to call walters back to
them when there has been no thank
YOU in acknowledgment of tip and
on one pretext or another have asked
that the tip be returned as il to ex.
anime the change or increase the tip
Then these men, who only demand that
waiter shall at least profess to be
thankful for the gift, have quietly
pocketed the coin after telling the
WdltcI ludI DIS uS Adu ucSIcClco u Ec'
turn thanks for the pour boire he was
therefore not entitled to it.
This plan has worked well, though ii
has made the walters who have thus
lost their tips through lack of courte-
sy surly and inclined to break crockery
as a means Of relieving their minds
which latter is Of course only biting
off ones nose to spite his face. Club
men who AROUSED to respectful treat.
n1ent at theirzeIubs are determined to
wrest the thank your from the waiter
or withhold the tip. and the plan to
force the acknowledgment is spread
ing rapidly as a means of curbing
the discourtesy Of walters. The plan
meets with the approval of the man
ayers of the restaurants, who hope to
see it universally adopted until surly
walters have learned that the tip is not
theirs of right, but is matter as be-
tween a man well served and his servi-
tor.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-08-16
A Mountain of sulphur.

The Soufriere, or sulphurous noun
tain, is considered to be the greatest
natural curiosity of ST. Lucia, and, in
fact, Of the West Indias. 1t is situated
about half an hours ride from the
town Of Soufriere. to which it has
given its name. and nearly two miles
to the east Of the Pitons, and is at the
foot OF two small hills, both Of which
are quite bare Of vegetation on the
sides facing the crater. 1t covers q
space Of about three acres. and 10 crust
ed over with sulphur and alum. There
are several caldrons in perpetual
state Of ebullftion- The water ID quite
black In the larger ones, but In the
smaller ones II 10 quite clear. Visitors
never fail to boil some e1Gz In a>e a.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-08-16
SMART FASHIONS.
Attractive Fanctes and Things That
Have Proved Popular.


1t is curious to note how smart have
become the frocks that We're once char
acterized mainly by utility. A few
years ago we preferred a coat and
skirt, with shirt and sailor hat. to,
anything for the river, the shore, the
picnicking party, etc., but now people
come in the most impracticable gar
ments. However, the pretty light toll
lets of the day add brightness and
life to all social affairs and are delight
full when worn by young and attractive
women or pretty debutantes, but some,
items are woefully out of place worn
by woman of mature years who
would be expected to know better.
As matter of fact. one need never
grow old nowadays. but she must not
dress anonymously. There is no sense
In putting a pink muslin hat as an ad-
junct to a severely made black cloth
gown or some such respectable fabric.
In the favorite linens the pastel
shade Of blue gray is a peculiarly hap
py coloring for the person it suits, and
the smartest effect is gained by a
strapped skirt and coat reaching just
below the waist or an Elton decorated
with military buttons and disclosing q
soft vest Of white. These look charm
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-08-16
Hi. Sole Superiority.

HIS Sole superiority.
Pm welded to wonder. Aye,
Indeed, tits solemn truth there's no man
Who ever saw my wife but says
She is most superior woman.
As If one such were not enough
For any house, I've now another;
Ny daughters come home a revised,
Enlarged edition of her mother.
There's nothing either cannot do,
And do it we'll I vow now, go where
I within learning's every field
They make me feel that am nowherei
In science-of political
Or pure or social or domestic
They're up to date and tower above
Me at height that most majestic.
And they've not only got more mind
As each day proves, but heaps more muscle.
To be IN any game with them
/ saw, long since, that must hustle.
For my inferior brain and Drawn
They show a tolerance that's half kindly
And more than half contemptuous.
Yet in one way they trust me blindly.
For, oh, with all their marvellous
Superiority-'tis funny
They yield one field to mel Both think
That Pm the one to make the money!
Boston Globe.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-08-16

read, he thought. Was the whole world
turning topsy turvy. and with 1t his
powers Of comprehension? First, a
letter of acceptance for an invitation
which he had not given. and now this
whitening refusal and the return OF
his poor, despised violets. Well. good
by to his dreams of love and future
bliss and the castles he had built in
his vain ambition. The disappoint-
ment Ia would bear so bravely no one
would suspect its existence. But how
explain to Miss Davenport her mis-
take, and, picking up her letter, he
carefully reread it. Her quotation Of
the word accept" was a bit strange.
Its blindness suggested his own use Of
the word. What if he had made mis-
take in the letters and inclosed them in
the wrong envelopes? In that case he
could understand all but his own ash
nine stupidity. Was ever man in such
a box before, engaged by letter to a
girl he did not love and refused by the
woman he did love and in a way that
left no chance for explanation that he
could see. Perhaps later he might find
a way to enlighten Mabelle as to mat
tiers, but how to explain to Miss Daven-
port without cruelty wounding her
pride and making matters worse? OF
course he must call tonight and take
her to the concert, trusting for some
chance to straighten out this tangle.
John Hobbs never forgot that even
ing, and how he avoided actually COM
hitting himself by asking that ques-
ton he presumed he was expected to
ask, but in spite of his uncomfortable
position and unenviable frame of mind
he found himself enjoying the music,
and could not but notice his compan-
ions attractive face and charm of
manner, and that her well bred COM
posture was enhanced by a quiet mod
esty and seriousness of manner to
which he had been blind before.
Somehow John found himself saying
he would call on Sunday evening
which he did, and really enjoyed the
companionship of these two refined
women. This call was repeated sew
eral times during the following month.
and still John had not asked the ques-
ton, but on the contrary had begun
to wonder why he had not before mo-
ticed the many attractive qualities
Miss Davenport possessed. As no
word of explanation had passed be-
tween him and Mabelle Whitney, it
was useless to anticipate any hope in
this direction.
AS for Mildred Davenport he had
grown to admire the many beautiful
qualities of her womanly sweetness.
As daughter she was devoted and
thoughtful, and then the thought grew
in his mind, would she not make an ideal
wife to the man who should be fortunate
enough to win her? Had he really any
chance, he asked himself. a dozen
times a day, and one night soon after
he quietly told Mildred the whole
story, saying. And now that my mis-
take has been the means of my find
ing out what real love is and should
be, will you, knowing all the story of
my stupid blunder and happy awaken
ing to a better, truer affection, accept
a devotion which I will prove by my
whole life is yours and yours only p
and Mildred's acceptance was given
and not implied.-Boston Post.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-08-16
a SIGH AND a SONG.
Loves . sigh and loves a song.

Loves sigh and loves song, -
Loves gloom and glory; N
Shall we hnger with him long
Heir the old sweet story?
Heights TO climb and deeds to do;
Shall we dream the springtime throughf
Welladayi Love leads TO May;
Though the winters round US,
Somehow. in his artful way,
With q wreath he's crowned US.
Heights to climb and deeds to do,
Shall we dream lifetime through
Yes, il love in gloom and CLEAN 4,
Come in sweetest seeming;
II he but direct the dream,
Sweet win be the dreamingl
Shall we only dream and got
Yes, IL love will have 1t 50.
Atlanta Constitution.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-08-16
His Day.

Every dog has his day." sighed the
rhinoceros. trying not to feel hurt at
the laughter of the crowd. 1T is true
my hide is not very eel fitting, but just
wait until the fluffy effects come in
again."-Detroit Journal
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-08-16
After the Collision.

Conductsr-Why didn't you wave
that red flag instead of the green when
l sent you down the track? You could
have saved this train.
Pat-For no man will OF wave a red
flag whin OF have Crane wan!-Life.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-08-16
A Man and His Wife.

eff man wants his wife to believe
everything be tells her." says the Man.
ayunk philosopher. ''let him be as ST.
lent as the grave."-Kansas City Star.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-08-16
somethinx For Nothinx.

The old saying that you can't get
something for nothing in this world
cannot be true. It's easy enough to get
nothing for something. everybody
knows, and since that is so the other
fellow must get something for nothing
every time. Somerville (MassJ Jour-
nal
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-08-16

Good Girl to Make Love To.
Attendant-Thatg girl came In for an
ice cream soda and went away without
ordering it.
Proprietor-W What was the matter?
Attendant-She was so long making
up her mind what strip to take that
she had got cooled off without tin
dianapolis Journal
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-08-16
The Beard That Grew.

She-Why didn't you shave?
He-I did.
She-When?
He-Just after you said you were
nearly ready.-Sketch.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-08-16
A. to the Census.

This is strange" remarked the
Gothamite. looking over the estimated
population Of Chicago as compiled by
the Chicago papers.
Think soY' sneered the Chicagoan.
"Yes. but truth is stranger. Phila-
delphia Press.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-08-16

I've are thinking of giving a porch
party"
Back or front porch ?"-Chicago
Times Herald.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-08-16

the smaller caldrons, obtaining them
from one of the creole guides. who
keeps a supply on hand for that pur-
Dose.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-08-16
Well. That. the Best Time

"Your family is late getting of for
your summer trip"
Yes: there are so many of US to
make up our minds where to go that
we never get started until fall."-Chi-
cage Record.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-08-16
A LUCKY BLUNDER.

IL Kept John Hobbs From Marry
ing the Wrong Girl snd Lad Him
to Marry the Right One.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-08-16

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. LODGE, No. SO. Meets
the seconf and fourth Fridays, in Odd Fell
lows Block.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-08-16

n o. O. W.-Sauk Centre Lodge, No. 162
n. Meets every Saturday night, in Barnum
Block.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-08-16

CREsCENT-ENCAMPMENT LODGE, No q.
Meets every first and second Tuesdays, in
Odd Fellows Block
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-08-16

II of Fidelity Lodge. No. 10. Meets
" every Monday night in the Scheldrup
Building.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-08-16

Churches.
6aptist-Maple-st. Sunday services 1880 a.
m $50 p. 10. Sunday school y NJ. Young
Peoples meeting $40 p. M. Weekly prayer
meeting Wednesday evening at 7;30
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-08-16

DECREE OF HONOR Meets every first and
third Thursdays. in Workman Hall
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-08-16

CALANrHA TEMPLE, No. 1I-Rathbone Sisters.
Meets nrst and third Fridays. in b. of r.
Hail.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-08-16

Fire Department.
w. +. Perry, Chief
Atna Hook and Ladder Co. Meets second
Tuesday evening of each month.
Acme Hose Go. No 1. Meets first Thursday
evening of each MONTH
Clipper Hose Co. No. 2 Meets first Tuesday
evening of each month.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-09-02
AFRO-AMERICAN SOCIETY.

The social and lawn fete given under
the auspices of the Helping Hand Club.
of wayman's A II. z church. at the res
idence OF Mrs. Frances Barnett, I'm the
East End. was successfully conducted.
VIM. Wood, H. A Davis. Mesdarnes Ber-
nett, Johns and Carpenter served refresh
ments. The OCCASION was highly appreci-
ated and enjoyed by quite number OF
young people.
Miss Eliza Glasgow. org anist at the
wayrnan A. II. E. church, has gone TO
Steubenvilla 70 play for the camp meeting
there to-day. Miss Lillian Berry will be
organist for the services at way1nan' &
to-day.
Mr. and Mrs. Edw. Wren. OF Pfxsburg.
will arrive IN the city this morning and
will be the guests for few days Of Geo.
w Brunswick. who Is a cousin OF the
Wren family.
Or. D. S. Bentley, pastor OF Wayman' 3
a II E. church. arrived home Saturday
evening from his vacation and will preach
morning and evening Whilst away the
doctor visited Cincinnati O. New Albany.
Ind, Louisville and several other cities.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-09-02
state EIKLCuLiVt LOHlIHILItt-
A. II. WIEDEBUSCH.
County Fxacltiye Committee.
Webster Democrats Organize.

The Democrats of Webster district
held a well attended meeting at
Brandts hall, corner Twenty sixth and
Chapiine streets, last night. to effect a
permanent organization. MIR. Joseph
Handian, temporary chairman, called
the meeting to order and read the con-
atitution and bylaws of the National
Association OF Democratic Clubs,
which were adopted by the club. The
following we're elected as permanent Of
ficers: 81
President-J r. Manley.
First Vice President-JOhn Scott.
Second Vice President-Dillon J. Nc
Cormack
Treasurer-Wm. J. Nolte.
Recording Secretary-J. H. Shafer.
Corresponding Secretary-Jos. Hand
Ian.
Janitor-John Mulvey.
Delegate to National Association of
Democratic Clubs-T. J. Wolvington.
The committee On a site for a club
house reported that they had secured a
piece Of ground on which to build a
club house, and that work would be
started on Ii Monday.
A vote of thanks was rendered to
Charles Stephens for his work in be-
half of the club. The chairman ap-
pointed a finance committee composed
of William Nolte, Harry Gartley, DR.. J..
r. Marley, Thomas ]. Wolvington and
Jos. Weidnec Mayor Andrew Sween-
ey and J. B. Wilson were present and
addressed the club.