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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-07-24
DUMPING GROUND.

The city of Sank Centre has estab-
lished dumping ground at the east
end of Third-st., near the river, and
all parties are hereby notified that all
refuse; not deleterious to health may
be dumped at that point. The city
has provided all reasonable convent
ences for the convenient uses of the
public for that purpose at that point.
E. J. LEWIS,
Health Officer.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-07-24

When a young fruit or shade tree
stops growing and looks as if it were
about to give up the struggle for ex-
istence, the trouble may often be traced
to it's being barkbound. In this case
long perpendicular slit in the bark
growth.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-07-24
The Way to Catch a Porcupine.

The Way to Catch a Porcupine.
The porcupine climbs the--tree as
readily as squirrel would, provided
you don't slip up and cut his tail of
while he is going up. Somehow or 9th.
er he can't climb the tree without his
tail. and he won't come down without
it. If you catch one of these porcu-
pines climbing tree and chop his tail
off. he will stop right where he is and
will stay there until he starves to
death unless he is taken away.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-07-24
Too True to Be Profitable.

= "How about that historical novel;"
asked the publisher.
mo good at ALL" answered the read
er to whom it had been assigned. "The
man doesn't understand how to write
historical novels, and he hasn't pervert-
ed the truth as we know it enough to
make any kind of rumpus among the
critics. His book would fall fat
Chicago Post.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-07-24
Two Babiea For a Cent.

A novel poster was seen by recent
sojourner in Nova Scotia. 1t was print
ed on rough paper with red paint, in
childish hand, and was tackled to tel
egraph pole in conspicuous position:
''There will be concert and fair in
Mrs. Parsons sitting room today at 2
o'clock sharp. Admission-adults, B
cents; children. 2 cents: babies. two for
q cent"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-07-24

A silly girl jumped into the wat
er rom boat the other day, to
SEE if Captain Hobson, of Merri-
m,c fame, to whom she had just
been talking, would try to rescue
ne.. Both were nearly drowned,
b i were finally saved. The cap
Ia ruefully'remarked that he was
III of the hero business, and
me HERALD doesn't blame him.
II ,ae girl had lost her life it would
have served her right.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-07-24
Figurative1x sneakinr.

"Well." said young Graftsky, give
soldiered half of the afternoon, and
guess might as well round it out by
loafng the other half"
YES" said his friend, ]. Wise, Jr.,
but the rounding out will be lot
easier than squaring yourself with tbs
boss afterward. Los Angeles Herald.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-07-24
A Simple Matter.

"John, I'd like you to wake me at 3
o'clock tomorrow morning. want to
catch the early train"
"All right. sir; all right" replied the
able servitor expressively; "all you got
to do. sir, is to OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
North American.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-07-24
A Pointer.

Briggs-How do you know Mrs. Dull
Get is such handsome woman? You
say you never saw her.
Griggs-No, but you should hear how
the other women talk about her-Bos-
ton Transcript.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-07-24
The Use Of Bread ON water.

A loaf of bread is favorite tails
man for locating a drowned body in
most European countries. Sometimes
It is found sufficient of itself. some
times it needs the aid of some other
substance. Thus in England the loaf
is usually weighted with quicksilver
Notes and Queries.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-07-24
LanUuaEe.

'It's wonderful" said the meditative
man, chow one small word, insignifi-
cant in itself, may induce an endless
train of thought, speaking volumes, in
fact"
"Yes," replied the caustic man. Take
the word but for instance, when a
woman says, OF course, it's none of
my business, but "-Exchange.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-07-24
A Bright student.

Among the "reminiscences of the class
of '02 Ct Yale is the story of stout
and healthy looking member who was
told by his tutor that 'he was better
fed than taught" "You teach me. !
feed myself" was the retort.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-07-24
His Regrets.

Judge Your innocence is proved.
You are acquitted.
Prisoner Ito the jury)-Very sorry,
indeed, gentlemen, to have given you
all this trouble for nothing.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-07-24
Flour and Feed.

In order to accommodate the patrons
of the Farmers elevator, we have put
IN u line of -four and feed which we
sh Ill sell as low rs the lowest, either,
in exchange for grain or for cash. =
LEE & GINGERY.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-07-24
A Little Rough ON Ma.

Daughter-The man / marry must be
brave man.
Father-He will be If he marries you
while your mother is living.-New York
Press.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-07-24
Consoling Thought.

He-Darling, ! have lost my position.
She-Never mind. dear. Think of how
small your salary was.-Brookiyn Life.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-07-24

Somebody figures that there are 1,437
remedies for rheumatism. But it gets
there Just the same.-New York World.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-07-24
He I. No Hypocrite.

Tom-Are you going to wear mourn
Ing for your wealthy uncle?
Jack-Only black pocketbook. Chi
cago News
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-07-24

Some people take care of their mon
ey and neglect their stomachs.-Atchi.
son Globe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-10
WOULD NOT DRINK.
Woman Refuses to Obey viii of
Spouse, a Practical Joker.

Philadelphia, Dec. 10.-Contrary to the
wishes expressed in her dead husbands
will, Mrs. Frank Niessen did not sew
eral glasses drink in social joyful hui
NOR" yesterday, in honor of the birth
day anniversary of her deceased lord
and master.
Niessen, who was a joker all his life.
died last February. He stipulated i'll his
will that on every 9th day in Decem-
Der his wife and four sons should drink
a "Gesundheit'' to his memory. He also
left 81 to pay his funeral expenses and
bequeathed a weekly allowance of 81 to
his wife.
Mrs. Niessen lives at the southwest
corner of Luray and A streets. in Eel
tonville. She did not drink to her hns-
bands name yesterday Neither did her
sons, she said She said the will was
ridiculous.
I think the whole thing foolish she
said, half in English, half in Gernan n.
Il wouldn't do such a silly thing L
think it is all lot of nonsense. My sons
won't do it, either. No, sir: 1 say
wouldn't do a silly thing like that"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-10
DIRECTORS CHOSEN.
Places Parceled Out Among
COntending Factions.

Denver, Dec. 10.-In accordance with
the agreement reached late last night
between the proxy committees Of the
three factions who have been contend
Iron company, the following directors
were unanimously elected at the stock
holders meeting today:
James H. Hyde, II. E. Huntington, E.
h Hartman, ]. E. Kebler. J. NJ Her
bert, A. c. Cass, George J. Could J. L.
Jerome, Edwin Hawley, John H. Nc
Clement. Frank Trumbull Chas. Henry
Butler and ]. S. Osgood.
Messrs- Gould, Herbert, McClement
and Butler were named by the Gould
committee; Messrs. Huntington, Haw-
ley, Hartman and Trumbun by the
Hawley-Harriman committee ana
Messrs. Kebler, Cass, jerome and Os-
good by the Osgood committee and Jas.
H. Hyde was named as the thirteenth
member of the board by mutual agree
ment.
The meeting was an hour late in start
ing, the delay being caused by the signing
up of proxies and getting everything in
shape to commence business without the
presence of Judge Seymour D. Thompson,
the mastery in chancery. At 1104 Chair
man John C. Osgood called the meeting
to order and the secretary read the official
call 1t was announced that the case in
the United States court had been dismiss
ed and consequently the meeting was held
under the direction of the board and not
aiideI tne court contrOl. A roll call de-
veloped the strength of the several fac
tons j. H. McClement. representing Mr.
Gould and friends, held proxies for 65,341
shares. Edwin Hawley. representing E.
Fl. Harriman and others, held proxies for
81, 4eS shares and J. L. Jerome, represent
ing Mr.. Osgood and friends, held proxies
for ,257 shares. The nomination and
election of directors was then proceeded
with There being no other business be
fore the meeting, adjournment was
taken, after a session of just thirteen
minutes. The new board of directors will
meet this afternoon and elect officers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-10
PRESIDENT ASKS AID.
Cooperation of Leading Senators for
Trust legislation. --..--

Washington. DAc. 10.-Shall congress
stand by President Roosevelt and follow
his leadership on the question of trust
legislation?
This question will be answered in a
few days. Conferences are now in pro-
gress between the president and sena
tors on this subject. The house is prac-
tically certain to meet the popular de-
mands and pass a bill Tor the further
regulation of corporations doing an in
terstate business. But a palsy has over
come the movement to meet the trust
question so far as the senators are con-
cerned.
Believing that it is important for the
continued success of the party which he
represents that there should be legisla-
ton, President Roosevelt has been sup
plementing his message with personal
talks with some of the senators whose
support he must have on this question
if he is to get legislative action.
Among the senators with whom he
has talked are Senator Hoar of Massa-
chusetts, the chairman of the committee
on judiciary. Senator Hanna, chairman
of the Republican national committee,
and Senator o. II. Platt CT Connecticut
who is a. prominent member of the
committee on judiciary. He will also
have q conference with Senator Spoener,
who by common consent holds ii = po-
sition of '*harmonizer and legal ADVISER
in the senate.
II the president can get the hearty
co-operat ton of these four powerful sen.
ators he will undoubtedly arouse tbs
senate from it's present apathy and get
trust legislation before congress goes
out of office March A. This influential
senat orial quartette are all strongly in
clined against trust legislation at this
time, but for different reasons which
they all frankly give.
TIE senate q appears to be equally di-
vided It is plain, however. that unless
the four senators whose positions are
defined above change their attitude and
warmly support the policy Of the presi-
dent, nothing can be accomplished.
The president desires that something
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-10
SCATTERS MONEY FREELY.
North Dakota Rancher Loosens Up
to Chicago Youngsters.

Chicago, Dec ia good-natured
cowboy, fresh from the grass lands of
North Dakota, furnished the main at
traction for the thousands of children
who f1ocked through the gates at the
live stock show. The enthusiasm of the
children so pleased the stock ra User, WIZ,
calls himself Buffalo Bill" that he
Ioosened his belt and distributed dimes,
quarters and half dollars with a free
dom that can be acquired only on the
western plains.
The youngsters were quick to catch
on that there was peanut money i'll
sight, and the liberal ranchman had no
trouble in getting rid of his coin. His
change was soon in the past tense. bur
this fact did not please him for min
Eta-
Just take this $40 bin said he to
one of the teachers of the Hendricks
school, and split it UP for Christmas
presents for the kids
At noon Buffalo Bin' was bemoan-
ing his fate because he could find no
body who could give him dimes ana
quarters for a thousand dollar gold
certificate. He found plenty of freckIe
faced boys who were willing to offer
sympathy.
In private life the disciple of VIII
liam Cody is William w. Moeller, OF
EVERY, Iowa, but he has large real
estate and cattle interests in the Da-
kotas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-10

should be done this wipter-that at leas,
a step. even if small one. shall be
taken. He agrees with Senators Hanna.
Hear. Spooner and O. H. Platt. that If
legislation Is going to cause business
distrust and give prosperity a check.
NOTHING ought to be done. But beyond
this point the agreement ceases.
Senator Hanna. and NEST of his asso-
ciates have taken the ground that the
passage of any bill whatever viii have
tendency to check prosperity, make
capital tinid and eurtial the output Of
mills.
The president. ON the other hand, il
emphatic IN the belief that no danger
to the national prosperity would come
from a serious and conservative attempt
to deal with this question along the
lines laid down in his message. Even
Senators Soooner and Plat have been
unable to shake his position that it is
possible to draw a constitutional bin
He says it is not his place to supply I.
bill, and he has made amusing remarks
to the great constitutional lawyers of
the senate when they have asked him To
perform tie work of bill drafting FOR
them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-10
SOON BE 100 YEARS OLD.
Ex-Slave Has Used Tobacco 90 Years
but Is Hale and Hearty Still

Lakewood. N. j., Dec. 10.-Henry Rose.
Lakewood's oldest citizen says that il
he lives twenty-five days longer he will
round out a century Rose is a negro.
He was born a slave in Amherst coun-
ty. Virginia, on December 2S, 1902. AS a
slave and since Rose was a. blacksmith
He now lives with his son. John c. Rose.
in this village. He says that he has
chewed tobacco since he was 10 years OF
age, or about 80 years.
Rose is only 5 feet / inch tail. but is
fairly erect in form and walks sprightls.
Like most old plantation negroes, he is
a good talker," and can tell tales by
the hour of happenings 'befoh de wah,"
or of the events "enduhrin' de wah
times" He weighs 10 pounds. He is
the father of fifteen children. His wifs
was so years old when she died. fourteen
years ago.
Rose is a member of the Sixth Street
Baptist church (colored1. of which his
son. John c. Rose. is a prominent Off
cial. The people of this church an1
other colored people in Lakewood pro-
pose giving the centenarian a big re-
ception on his birthday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-10
GIVES S25O,0OO.
Rockefeller Employs His Own Me-
chanics in Erecting Buildings.

Philadelphia. Dec. lott was learned
yesterday that John D. Rockefeller, who
donated $3.50. 900 for the new Rockefeller
hall, at Bryn Mawr college. with the
understanding that a like sum be rails
ed for the purpose, intends to erect the
building himself. After the $250,000 was
raised through the friends of the col
lege. Architects Cope & Stewardson. 800
Walnut street. were commissioned to
prepare plans for the building. Ahout
the middle of October the drawings
were sent to general contractors in this
city for proposals for the work. When
the bids were opened it was found that
the estimates ran too high. and re-
Gently Mr.. Rockefeller decided to do the
work himself by employing his own me-
chanics.
The proposed hall will be a handsome
stone structure. Store rooms a HAIR
dressing room and fan rooms will be fit
ted I'D in the basement: q pantry, din
ing room. two drawing rooms and 35
rooms, with baths. will be located on
the first floor: kitchen. store room.
cold storage room, laundry, houselxeep-
ers' room and AZ rooms. with baths. will
be contained on tie second floor. and
servants rooms will be fitted Up in the
attic,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-10
BAPTIZED IN ICY LAKE.
Girl Convert to Mormon Faith Ducked
by Aged Elder.

Cleveland. o.. Dec. 10.-A plunge in
the icy waters of Lake Erie this after
noon, even though it was showing fur
iously at the time. did not cool the re-
ligious ardor of pretty Oriole Gould, Il
young convert to the faith of the Latter
Day Saints.
Miss Gould. whose home is at Pena,
Mich. was baptized by Elder Q. b.
Thomas, who is 70 years of age. The
elder walked to the chilling water bare
footed and Miss Gould wore only cali
co dress. While the service was in
progress band of worshipers on shore
sang a hymn.
When Miss Gould had been taken
from the water she was hustled into a
refreshment stand, where she was pro-
perly clothed. and the elder donned dry
socks and shoes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-10
STORY OF FUEL MAN.
Men, Women and Children Beg for q
Little Wood.

St Paul, Dec 1O-Many a man in st
Paul in prosperous circumstances arose
this morning to find his well-furnished
home anything but comfortable, and shiv-
cred as he poked up the almost FROST
quenchcd fires. And he was inclined to
kick at his tough luck.
But few persons realize what SUCH
day as this means to a city like st. Paul
in suffering and bitterness.
1t seems a terrible thing that amid
plenty and peace, at this Christmas sea-
son of the year any human being should
suffer for need of warmth. Yet hundreds Of
people in st. Paul feel the awful gnaw of
this threatening want-a want more terri
bic than the want of food itself
mo one realizes the awful suffering
this weather brings to many. poor fani-
lies: said a prominent wood and coal
dealer today. The appeals which come to
us are so pitiful and so Misunderstanding
that it makes me want to quit the Gust
ness, as it is a case OF turning down the
dozens they come to me, poor men end
women and ragged little children wanting
wood on credit. This morning an old Wo-
little girl wanted quarters worth of
wood One woman-and it was the most
pathetic sight I ever saw-begged for an
armful of wood, offering to leave her
wedding dress as security, and she had
the dress with her. Think of a person in
such straits as that 10 cents worth of wood
is a boon. And a great many of these
people are never heard of by the charita-
BILE institutions. ! know OF one family
with plenty to eat in the house but win
out fuel to cook with, and while the father
was about trying to find or beg wood the
family huddled together in bed to keep
warm
Most of us get up in house where
two three stoves have been going all
night and kick because the room is chill.
Think of the people who can not keep a
fire going all night who live in tumble
down houses where the cold wind sweeps
in at broken windows and ill-ftting DOORS
.In one case I know of personally q
man broke up the only table in the house
for wood 10 build fire with
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-10
KISSED BY COW IN COURT.
Woman Proved Ownership by the
Animals Liking for Her.

Omaha, Neb. Dec 1O.-Probably the
most unique testimony ever offered in a
court room was that by Mrs. Emma
Houghman, of South Omaha, last night.
Charles Epstein claimed ownership of
a Jersey COW. Mrs. Houghman had him
arrested and brought replevin proceed
ings simultaneously. When the case was
called for trial Mrs .Hougbnlan asked
Judge King permitted it, and Mrs
Houghnan called the COW by a pet
name. Immediately the Jersey Wakes
over to her and kissed her by rubbing
her muzzles against Mrs Houghman's
face.
Three times this act was repeated. and
Mrs. Houghman was declared the owner
in consequence Of its success.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-10
oheap Rates for Homeseakers.

The Rock Island System announces a
new series of Homeseekers' excursion
rates.
December 1e, 1902. the Rock Island
System will sell round trip tickets to
points in Oklahoma. Indian Territory.
New Mexico, Texas. in fact to nearly
every point in southwest, at one fare
plus $500 for the round trip. Return
limit q days. St@Dovers allowed.
If you are contemplating a change of
location or want to buy land where it
is good and cheap, these excursions Of
fer the best possible opportunity.
See the nearest Rock Island ticket
agent and get full information or apply
to E W. THOMPSON,
A. G. P. A, Kansas City, Nl0.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-10
PATTI COMING AGAIN.
The Diva to Make Another Tour of
the United States.

New York, Dec. 10.-It is announced that
the wonderful voice of Adelina Patti will
be heard once more in this country. She
has decided to make just one more fare
well' tour of America and will sign
contract today. The lucky manager will
be Daniel Frohman.
Nine. Patti had an offer to come to
America last summer. For three days she
seriously considered it. At the end of
that time she refused, because certain
conditions of the contract were not to
her liking.
Il shall come again to America" she
said. but only under my old care-free
conditions I have had many offers. /
have refused them. My husband, Baron
Cederstrom wishes to come, and I, too.
must see the country once more. So when
the right day comes you may expect me-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-10
LOTUS BUDS ON LONG TRIP.
Cuban Girls Off for Theosophist
School in California.

New York. Dee. 10.-Supporter of Mrs
Katherine Tingley's Raja Yoga school
at Point. Iona, Cal. did not allow the
grass to grow under their feet after the
Washington authorities ordered the re-
lease of the eleven Cuban children who
had been detained for weeks en- Ellis
Island. Members of the Universal
Brotherhood. of which Mrs Tingley is
the head, heard that the Gerry society
intended to seize the children and con
tinue the struggle.
Mr. and Mrs A C. Spalding and a
few friends took a tugboat for Ellis
Island this morning. The children. look
ing happy, were marched aboard the
tug. which steamed directly to Jersey
City The lotus buds started at ia
p. m. aboard the Pennsylvania limited
for California.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-10

ject Of a preliminary hearing in the city
court today. and bound over to the dis
trict court on the charge Of larceny from
a railway car The evidence was that
Jordan, in broad daylight and with
malice aforethought, broke into a Santa
Fe car and removed $3.50 worth of scrap
brass. His bond was set at 5000
The infant which was born on the
street Monday evening at Tenth and
Monroe streets. was taken from the or
phans' home yesterday by Mrs. Thorpe
and returned to it's mother. May SIAM
meTs. The girl is in destitute circum-
stances, but Mrs Thorpe will see thar
she and her baby are cared for.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-10
Harmony Secured.

rfman and George J. Gould said today
that the selection of James H Hyde,
as the thirteenth director CT the Colo
RADIO Fuel & Iron company, assured
harmony in the board and the protec-
ton of all the interests involved. Mr..
Hyde's election as the thirteenth direc-
tor was agreed to by all the interests in
the company at a meeting held in Den
yer last night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-12-10
Death of Prof. Green.

Bloomington, ILL.,, Dec. 10.-Prof CAL
vim w Green, professor of mathe-
mates of the Illinois Wesleyan uniyer-
sity here, died today, aged As. He was a
graduate of the Greenville, Ky. col
lege and served for a time as principal
of the science department of Grove
seminary at Roberts, Ky. He had been
connected with the local institution for
thirteen years and his ability was wide
" recognized. =