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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1901-03-14

If you want -four, call at the mill
and get some special rates. There is
a -four war on, and you would do we'll
to take advantage of it.
Alex. Beaudreau has been confined
to his house bv grippe during the past
week He is out again.
Money to loan vl farms-PIease get
my rates and terms if you want a
Farm Loan. CHAs. A MORSE.
St. Cloud has selected a library site
-Fifth-ave and Seconc-st.
The mill is shipping in large guam
tity of hard wheat from North Dakota.
AS a result their -four is as good as
can be made on earth. Call at the
mill and see it.
1t will be observed that the ward
caucus calls provide for the nomi-
nation of a justice of the peace for
each ward as provided in the charter.
New line of Muslin underwear, at
The Boston store.
The Kellerc ompanv is shipping in q
vast amount of splendid oak lumber
for manufacturing purposes.
A telephone message on Tuesday
last, led to the arrest of Peter N. Kar-
els, charged with stealing a pocket
book in St. Cloud. Deputy Sheriff
Bernick came up on SATURDAY. and
took him back to St. Cloud. Karels
claimed he found the property, and at
hearing in St. Cloud on Tuesday he
made the court believe the story, and
he was discharged.
Black Taffeta silk warranted to
wear, at The Boston store.
If you have farm for sale or rent,
list it withP. Lamb. No sale, no pay.
Townsend & Marshall have put in a
goodly number of Empire cream sepa-
rators, and they give the best of sat-
isfaction. A..
Do not fail to call upon P. Lamb in
his new quarters, when in want OF in
surance or a farm loan. Office over
the postofice. 49,, ......
|J1s good quality and aroma
Of r. @lobo, 4oc, and
Ga Creme Sc cigars, please
the smokers, ask for them.
p. Lamb represents some of the
strongest insurance companies in the
United States and can give you in
surance that insures at reasonable
rates.
r. Carpenter & &c. have complete
line OF seeds-both for field and gar
den-the kind that grows. Their as
sortment includes all varieties of grass
seeds and corn, peas, beans, ETC., in
bulk. Call on them before purchas-
ing.
CAsroRrA.
Bear. the The Kind You Have Always Bought
''F, e l,szazlszx
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1901-03-14

00tu NOo8u0A 80 an WIG Ivy @SV0
Saturday last, in the interest of the
Deering Company, for which he 10
general agent for northern Minnesota.
For your early garden and flower
seeds call upon r. Carpenter & Co:
They keep complete line.
The Spring like weather on Friday
last, so Inspired the boys that they
could not resist the temptation to hunt
up the ball and bat.
A complete line of hosiery at The
Boston.
| Miss Ofpha Grow, one of the best
contralto singers on American stage,
is with "a Merry Minister" Co. At
the Grand opera house, on March 26s
j. Frank Locke of Long Prairie,
was in the city on Monday. -
Hookon hose supporters, at Mel.
Blied's.
DR.. John Handy, Long Prairie's
dentist, was In town on Monday.
Spring jackets for ladies, misses and
children at The Boston. ... &c.,.
Mrs. Josiah Wood, who has been
quite i'll for several weeks, is much
better.
Wool carpets of the best makes of
choicest patterns, at The Boston.
Frank Mccormick and Clyde Par.
ker left for Minneapolis on Wednes-
day, and thence they will 60 west in
search of employment.
Just for fun:-See "a Merry Min
ister." At the Grand opera house,
on March rs.
George A. Chase has rugged up a
frame for use in shoeing vicious
horses. Henceforth these animals
will have no more terrors for him.
Panne velvets, all colors; at The
Boston store.
The street snow pillow was out bright
and early on Wednesday morning and
pathmaster Warren, provided good
roads for pedestrians.
A fine assortment of Ladies' and
children's fancy hose at Mel. Blied's.
On Wednesday the youngsters had
more fun than anybody. It was their
first opportunity to wallow in the snow
for so long that they all felt like en-
bracing the opportunity.
For jewelry, silver ware, a watch, a
clock, or any musical instrument, go
and see Mel. Scherffius.
The Carleton College Athletic Club
which gives an exhibition in this city
on Thursday evening of next week,
should be given full house. Our
athletic association is entitled to a
benefit giye it to them.
The adjusters for the insurance com
panies represented by P. Lamb are
fair-minded, honorable men and if you
have loss, you can rely on fair treat
ment. .,.e
Gustav and Axel Anderson--gener-
ally known as the Anderson boys
have purchased John Ingwaldson's
farm in West Union, for $500. The
farm is of 100 acres, of which 10 acres
are under the pillow. The buildings on
it are of small value.
The swell new shirt waists now
ready and every woman who prefers
her waists in styles different from
those generally shown, will find Mel.
Blied's waist department the most
interesting in the city.
Roy Smith, who is attending the
state university, came up from Mime
apolis on Tuesday night, en- route to
his home at Willard, where he will re-
cuperate for a short time. He has
just recovered from q severe attack of
erysipelas.
w. s. Dean g. Co. sell the improved
United States Separator and Ken
lucky Detachable Heel Shoe Drill.
Ask for the
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1901-03-14
A Card.

To the many friends who extended
in such full measure their assistance
and sympathy for the tightening of
the heavy burdens, in my recent Attic
ton, I desire to return my sincere
thanks, and take this means of ex.
pressing my appreciation.
GEORGE G.. INGRAM.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1901-03-14
A Card Of Thanks.

To the many kind friends who have
SO kindly rendered sympathy and as
sistance in this hour of affection, we
desire to express our heartfelt thanks
and gratitude.
M. E. DMON AND FAMILY
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1901-03-14
Country Cleared of Beers

Bloemfontein, March 13.-Colonel
Pitchers column has cleared the
country Of Beers between this place
and the Orange river. The column
has arrived here, bringing in 80 pris-
oners and 5000 horses.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1901-03-14
Preparing for Boer Prisoners,

Calcutta, March 13.-The govern
ment is preparing for the possible ar
rival Of 5000 Boer prisoners, who will
be located in patches of thousand.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1901-03-14

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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-05-03
THE BOER WAR.
British Empire May Lose South
Africa - DurEhers Charged with
Poisoning British Horses.

Cape Town, April 25.-Fifteen
Beers under command of a local
Cape Colony rebel have looted the
camp of the Cape police at Alleman's
Point, near Dordrecht. They sue
ceeded in stealing several horses.
London, April 25.-Representatives
of the Northumberland told London
ers that Britan's policy in Cape Col
ony would probably result in the en-
pre's loss of entire South Africa.
London, April 25.-It is reported
that the British agent in New Or
leans has discovered that Boer
agents, employed as cattlemen, have
infected horses destined for South
Africa with CHAMBERS and other dis
eases. Hundreds of these animals
are said to have died on the way to
the Cape, while many on their arrival
have had to be destroyed.
London, April o5.-Tucker and OAR
rell islands, two of the group of Ber-
mudas, have been taken by the Brit
ish government and will be prepared
for the reception of 1900 Boer pris-
oners.
Cape Town. April 27.-Eleven men
of troop of the western province
mounted rifles who were patrolling
in the Calvinia district were sur
rounded by Beers. They fought for
two hours. but surrendered, after los
ing two men killed and two wounded.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-05-03
REGENTS WILL RULE.
Empress DOwager of China Names
Six to Manage Affairs of
the Empire.

Peking, April 26.-The empress
dowager, fearing her authority is
waning and wishing to hamper the
future actions of the emperor, has
appointed board of regents to man.
age the affairs of the empire. The
board consists of Ii Hung Chang,
Prince Ching, Kun-Kang and jung
Lu, grand secretaries; Wang-Wen-
Chao and Lu-Chuan-Lin, members of
the tsung-li-yamen. Two of these
members are mildly progressive, two
conservative and mildly anti-foreign,
while two are intensely anti-foreign.
The new board will usurp the func-
lions of the cabinet and the tsung-li-
yamen Foreign office).
Washington, April 27.-The empress
dowager's creation of board of re-
gents to rule China is regarded here
as sinister move, the effect of which
is to nullify all promises of reform
and again imperil the lives of all for
eigners in the empire.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-05-03
CONGER RETURNS.
Minister to China Reaches San Fran.
ciscO-He Praises Action of
Missionaries.

San Francisco, April &c. = United
States Minister Conger arrived here
Thursday afternoon from China on
the steamer Nippon Maru.
The minister, in an interview, de-
Tended the missionaries from the
charges of looting. He also said the
stories of brutality on the part of
the soldiers of the powers were
greatly exaggerated. There had been
individual cases of excuses, but they
were to be expected in times of war,
he explained. The returned minister
also expressed the opinion that China
was able to pay an indemnity of $780,
100000. though it would have to prac-
tice economy.
DIR. Ament, the missionary who
achieved considerable notoriety ON
account of the charges of footing, and
who was sharply criticised by Mark
Twain. also was passenger on the
Nippon Maru.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-05-03
BRUTAL THIEVES.
Torture an Indiana Farmers Fam.
lily Into Yielding Up $4,000
in Cash.

Cleveland. o. April ga special
to the Leader from Kendallville, Ind,
says: The home of John Andigo. an
Amish farmer, was entered Saturday
night by three men, who secured
$4,000, after burning the old mans
ears, nose and fingers with lighted
matches. A 19-year-old daughter of
Andigo was insulted and when her
father refused to give up his money
as readily as demanded, she was
dragged down to the floor by her hair
by one of the robbers. The mother,
who had seen her husbands torture
and her daughters ,indignities, told
the robbers that if they would de-
sist she would give up the money.
She led the way to the cellar, where
in an old cupboard the savings of
years, $4,000, was handed over to
the robbers
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-05-03
REENTOMBED.
Remains of President Lincoln Placed
in the Crypt of the Repaired
Monument.

Springfield, ILL.,, April 25.-Unosten-
tatiously and without any ceremony
the remains of Abraham Lincoln and
the other members of the family
which have been entombed in the
national Lincoln monument, and
which have since March 10, 1900,
when the work of rebuilding the
monument at a cost to the state of
Illinois of 100000 was commenced,
been reposing in temporary stone
vault near the monument, were
yesterday afternoon replaced in the
crypt in the monument. The re-
mains which now rest in the tomb
in the monument are those of the
president and Mrs. Lincoln, their
sons Willie, Thomas (Tad) and Eddie,
and Abraham, son of their oldest
son, Robert T. Lincoln.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-05-03
REPORTS ON PORTO RICO.
Gov. Allen Tells of the Progress Made
in the Island and Says Is
Prosperous.

Washington, April 24.-The first an
nual report on the affairs of Porto
Rico, of which he is the executive. was
presented to Secretary Hay Tuesday
by Gov. Allen. 1t contains many in
teresting chapters and covers wide
range of subjects. A large portion of
the report deals with the formatio
and operation of the civil government
of Porto Rico and shows the status to
which it has developed. Generally
speaking, it says the island is in pros
porous condition.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-05-03

Mrs. Joseph Drexel, of Philadelphia,
has presented to the Museum of Arts
and Sciences of Philadelphia a fan for
which she paid $1,000. Queen Mar
gherita of Italy permitted the royal
workmen to carve the sticks of tor
toise shell and inlay them with dia-
monds and pearls. The queens crown,
in diamonds and rubies, and the
Cross of Savoy held in small diamonds,
enhance the beauty of the fan. The
sticks are held together with gold
clasps and the lace was made at the
school established by the queen.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-05-03
SHOOT THEMSELVES.
Two Oficials Who Admitted the
WreckinE of n Bank at VAN
cOuvcr Commit Suicide.

Vancouver. Wash, April 22.-Charles
Brown and E. L. Candy, president and
cashier, respectively, of the First ma
tional bank of Vancouver, which was
closed Saturday by order of the comp
troller of the currency, committed
suicide two miles from this city by
shooting themselves with a revolver.
Their bodies were found Sunday morn
ing lying together in a small clump
of bushes about one-half mile north
of the Columbia school, which is stu
ated on the outskirts of the town.
When Examiner Maxwell confront
ed the bank officials with the shortage
of $4,000 which he had discovered,
both men admitted their guilt. 1t is
said that both Brown and Candy had
been specula ting in stocks.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-05-03

One of the striking things shown
by the last census is the remarkable
increase of tenant farming. The per-
centage of farms operated by tenants
showed a considerable increase by the
census of 1900. For the whole coun-
try this percentage has increased in
the last ten years nearly twice as
fast as the per cent of population Of
the nation, four times that of the
purely agricultural population and
twice that of the farms operated by
their owners.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-05-03
WOMEN GO TO JAIL.
Mrs. Nation and Her Friends Fail to
Furnish Bonds and Are
Locked Up.

Wichita, Kan. April 25.-Mrs. Car
RE Nation, Mrs. Lucy White, Mrs
Julia Evans and Mrs. Lydia Muntz ap-
peared before Judge d. M. Dale
Wednesday morning in the district
court and failed to give bonds. They
occupy one cell in common in the coun-
ty Jail, and will remain there until a
bond for $500 each is approved, or I'M
til the trial at the May term of court
bondsmen, and the other three re-
fused to seek bonds, saying that as
they accompanied Mrs. Nation on her
smashing tour they will not desert
her now
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-05-03
The sanitary department of Havana

The sanitary department of Havana
has entered upon war of extermina-
ton against mosquitoes as the surest
method of eliminating the yellow fe-
yer. Kerosene is being placed in stag
nant pools to kill the mosquitoes in
embryo, and Gen. Wood has approved
an appropriation of $1,000 for plant
ing eucalyptus trees in the marsby
and malarious districts around the
city. The planting of the castor oil
plant. which is there perennial and
becomes tall tree, is also proposed
its odor being disagreeable to mos
auitoes.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-05-03
A Serious Famine.

New York, April 27.-The Christian
Herald hasreceived cablegram from
Ii Hung Chang, da:ed Picking. April
25, saying: very serious famine
spreads over the whole province of
Shan ST. Over II 900, 900 population are
affected. Urgent relief is necessary.
Conditions warrant immediate APP
peal" The Christian Herald has an
nounced its purpose of raising fund
to relieve the sufferers in the famine
stricken district.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-05-03

When wounded in battle horses are
attended to as soon as possible. \
veterinary officer with an assistant
follows close on the fighting line, and
those animals with only slight inju-
ries are collected together and sent
to the veterinary hospitals estab-
lished at the fixed camps. Those very
badly wounded are shot. Horses
killed in battle are either buried or
burned, according to the climate. In
South Africa they are left to rot.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-05-03

There are 7,4oO members of the
New York police force for all the
borouehs-7,36S to be exact. The
number of arrests made by the New
York police last year was 1855, or
an average of between eighteen and
twenty for each policeman. The city
of New York includes 2,5OS miles of
streets, of which more than roo are
in the borough of Queens and require
little patroling, and $50 are in the
borough of Richmond, requiring still
less.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-05-03
Gas Explosion Kills Six.

ST. Mary's, w. Va, April 23.-Six
deaths were caused late at night by
an explosion of gas in the CONNER
cial hotel. The dead: Bert Smiley,
an oil we'll shooter; his unknown
partner; Samuel Cunningham, oil
driller, of Rexford, Pa; Harry Robin
son, tool dresser, of Corning, o.;
John George, oil operator, of Butler,
Pa; John Slater. one year old, son
of the proprietor of the hotel.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-05-03
st. Louis Big Show.

ST. Louis. April 24.-Late Tuesday
afternoon articles of incorpora ton
for the worlds fair to be held in St.
Louis in 1903 to celebrate the Louisi-
ana purchase centennial were filed in
the office of the recorder of deeds, and
to-day similar papers will be filed with
the secretary of state at Jefferson
City. The capital stock is $4,000, 900,
of which S5,00O,0O is subscribed and
$500 600 paid up.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-05-03
Bank I'm Michigan Town Robbed.

Detroit, Mich, April ga special to
the News from Brighton, Mich. says:
The bank of G. j. Baetke & Co. was en-
tered by thieves early Friday. who
dynamited the safe and secured about
$4,000. So much dynamite was used
that the explosion demolished the in
terror of the bank. The loss to the
bank is covered by insurance. Officers
are searching the surrounding coun-
try for the thieves, but no clew has
been discovered as vet.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-05-03

The supreme court of California, in
the case of Enos VS.. Snyder, has de-
cided, in contest between next of
kin, on the one hand, and claimants
under a will on the other hand, for
the possession of corpse that a
man can not by will dispose of that
which, after his death, will be his
corpse. The custody Of the corpse
and the right of burial belong to the
next of kin in preference to the ad-
miniStr atar
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-05-03
Not n Candidate.

Lincoln, Neb., April 26.-In a state
ment given publicity Thursday night
W. j. Bryan says in effect he has no
ton for the presidency. Mr.. Bryan's
announcement is in answer to an ar
ticle in an eastern newspaper specu-
ating OF his future plans as political
leader.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-05-03
Killed His Keeper.

Peru. Ind. April 26.-Henry v.
Hoffman. an animal trainer. was
killed by Big Charley. an elephant
belonging to the Wallace circus.
After killing Hoffman the elephant
charged the employees in the circus
quarters and kept them at bay for
three hours. He was finally induced
to eat apples heavily. charged with
strychnine, and his death followed
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-05-03

An extraordinary case is presented
In that of John A. Kasson, of Iowa,
the special reciprocity commissioner
of the United States, who has de-
clined to accept any future compen-
sation for the duties performed by
him, because none of the treaties
negotiated became effective. This is
one of the few cases of this kind on
record.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-05-03
Railroad Sued.

Oshkosh, Wis. April 27.-The Chi
cago & Northwestern Railway COM
pany has been sued for $25O,000 dam
ages by A claimants alleged to have
been injured in the wreck at Depere,
Wis, June "a, of last year, on the
saengerfest excursion train. All are
residents of Oshkosh, Menasha and
Fond du Lac.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-05-03

It is stated on good authority that
the orange-orchard area at Riverside,
California, covers thirty square miles,
or 1920 acres, on which are growing
100000 orange trees. The money
value of the crop approximates $6,O0O,-
600 annually, or about $670 for each
man, woman and child in the district.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-05-03

The tablet in memory of the sol
diers of 1912, which Secretary Root
and Col. Mills have allowed the En-
pire State society of the daughters
of 1912 to place in the West Point
chapel, is of black marble with gilt
lettering and will be the second of it's
kind to be placed in the chapel by
"a Datriotic society.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-05-03

The worlds population of Moham-
medans numbers very nearly 100000
900. Of these, 100000 are under the
rule of the Turkish government, 49,
100000 are ruled by other Mussul-
man sovereigns, 36,5OO,oOO are subject
to African princes, 20,OOO,0O0 live IN
China and 100000 are under Chris
tian rulers. Of these last, about So
100000 are under British rule.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-05-03

A collection of blotting papers in
the possession of an American citi-
zen is estimated to be of great value.
Each sheet contains the blotted i'm
preston of the handwriting of presi-
dent, and all the chiefs of the repub-
lie since 1871 are represented. One
sheet is that on which President Lin
coin blotted a letter on the day of
his murder
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-05-03

According to the state labor Com
missioner, the canning industry of
Maine is more important and valuable
than the slate, granite, and ice indus
tries combined, the value of the out
put of the IT'S canneries in the state
being $5,O0O,OOO annually. In ordi-
nary years, $35O,0OO is paid to farm
ers for sweet corn alone.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-05-03
Killed His Landlord

SIOUX City, Ia, April 27.-Harry
Hammond, tenant farmer. shot and
killed Fred Bauman. his landlord, near
Parker, S. d. The men quarreled over
the boundaries of the farm, which had
been changed by resurvev.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-05-03

In 1900 imports of merchandise in
to the United States amounted to
91,252,76s, exports to $7O,971,7S0. a
century later, in 1900, imports have
increased to $s49,941,1s4, and exports
to 81 .394. 4S3.OS2
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-05-03
Not Guilty.

Frankfort. Ky, April 22.-The jury
in the case of Capt Garnett Ripley.
charged with being in conspiracy
which resulted in the assassination
of William Goebel. Saturday rendered
verdict of not guilty, after being out
only a short time.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-05-03
Tragedy I'm Chicago.

Chicago, April 22.-John j. Gillen. IS
years old, clerk in the law office of
Miles j. Devine, shot and killed his wife
and himself in front of 1T Lake street.
They eloped to marry. and had been
separated for some time.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-05-03
Jerked His Head Off.

Clayton. N. NJ, April eth omas
r. Ketchum, alias "Black jack" the
notorious outlaw who HAD terrorized
the people of the southwest for the
past Is years, was hanged here for
train robbery. The rope broke, but
the fall jerked his head off.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-05-03
A Terrible Disaster,

Frankfort, April 26.-Fifty persons
were killed and $50 more or less seri-
ously injured by an explosion and
subsequent fire in the Greisheim cleo
tro-chemical works, located near
Greisheim. Il suburb of this city.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-05-03
Favor a Changc.

Pittsburgh, Pa. April 27.-The vote
OF the presbyteries of the United
States has been taken on the ques-
ton of revising the creed, and ma
iority favors revision.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1901-05-03
Bank Robbed.

Rantoul, ILL.,. April 26.-Robbers
looted the Bank of Ludlow. private
institution in the village of Ludlow,
five miles north of here, Wednesday
night, and secured $4,000.