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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-22
SOCIETY CIRCUS
 FOR ATHLETIC CLUB
MEMBERS OF CLUB ARE ARRANc- ING DETAILS FOR THE COMING CIRCUS, WHICH MAY BE THE PATH OF NOVEMBER.

The members of the Birmingham Ath- letic association are now making arrange ments for their annual 'society circus, '' and they are confident that this year it will be better than ever.
 C. H. Miles, the secretary, Is endeavor- ing to arrange with the Jefferson theatre to have the event take place on the even ing of the 24th of next month
 The circus this year will have many new and interesting features. and those who have the programme In charge are hard at work endeavoring to have the entertainment Include performers who will not fail to delight and please.
 The big show will be novel and strictly up-to-date in every particular.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-22
BUILDING PERMITS.

Building permits were issued yesterday IS follows:
 w. A. Smith. to erect one-story frame store at Sixteenth street and Avenue F. to cost $7OO
 Dr. Charles Jarnigan, to erect a one story frame building on Alley E, between Nineteenth and Twentieth streets. F. Federicki, to erect one-story frame store building at Eighteenth street and Avenue H, to cost $500.
 Chichester, Yancy & Orr, to erect a one-story frame servants house in rear of 2O27 South Eighteenth street, to cost s1OO.
 Our store 2Ol8 First Ave.
 Amzi Golden Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-22

MT. Miller said yesterday that he was surprised that the government allowed the Indians to leave the reservation. He
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-08-14
Deasnes. Cannot Be Cared

By local applications as the, cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There isonly one wa to cure deafness
and that is by constitutional remedies
Deafness is caused by an infamed condi-
ton OF the mucous Inning III Eusta-
chan tube. When this tube is inhamed
you have a rumbling sound of imperfect
hearing, ard when it is entirely closed,
deafness is the result, and unless the in
fammation can be taken out and this tube
restored to its normal condition, hearing
will be destroyed forever; nine cases out of
ten are caused by catarrh, which is nothing
but an inflamed condition of the mucous
surfa ces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of deafness caused by catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
Send for circulars, free.
FL. CPENEY & CO, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-08-14
institutional Amendmen ts.

Constitutional Amendments.
Attorney General Douglas has made
the following synopsis of the constitu-
tional amendments to be submitted at
tho next slection:
To prohibit the legislature from
surrsndering or contracting away the
power of taxation.
To provide that when direct taxa
ton for state purposes may be equal
lied for each county, as distinguished
from state uniformity.
To authorize municipal corpora
tions to levy assessments for local i'm
provements pursuant to special laws.
Authorize the Legislature to levy a
tax on franchises in addition to other
property of the person or corporation
owning the franchise.
Authorizing a gross earning tax in
lieu of franchise and personal proper
ty tax.
Authorizing registry tax on mort
cages, in lieu of other taxes.
Authorizes tax on incomes of over
81, 600 per annum not derived from
credits. Whereregistry tax is provid-
ed, it will take the place of other tax
on income from credits.
Exempting 5000 of property from
taxation; the exemption to be allowed
only one member of a family.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-08-14

Mr.. Lee says he has too many Offices
now. A great many people have been
of the same opinion for some time.
William E. Lee comes out in a
long letter in the Leader in which he
tearfully disclaims all connections
with the senatorial fight and the pur-
chase of that paper by the factional
Republicans. Possibly he is much
maligned citizen, but we have strong
reasons for considering his the guild
ing hand in the whole opposition
movement.-Long Prairie Argus.
When Hon. VIM. E. Lee was
made member of the Board
of Control the Argus, in common
with all who knew Mr.. Lees spe-
eial fitness for the place, enthusi-
astically approved the governors
selection. A man of the strictest
integrity, an able financier, fami-
liar with state institutions and
their needs and requirements, he
was then considered, and his ad-
minlstration has indicated the wis
dom of the appointment. For his
fellow townsman, fellow republic
can, longtime neighbor and friend
to accuse him, by implication, of
unfitness and talsehood is beyond
comprehension To say that 1t is
politics, is to stamp that peculiar
brand of politics as peculiarly un-
wholesome, offensive and infa-
nous.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-08-14
THE MOORE CASE.

No civil case ever tried in
Stearns county has attracted more
attention, or has been the subject
of such general discussion as the
Alexander Moore will contest.
The HERALD prints elsewhere the
full text of the decision of Judges
Searle and Baxter, which fully
afirms the will drawn and offered
for probate by M. Hogan, who is
named in it as executor and trus-
tee of this estate. With, keen
trenchancy the decision' cuts
through and away all extraneous
questions and decides but one, and
that the vital one in the case: Did
Alexander Moore ever made a will
subsequent to the one at issue?
The decision says most emphati-
cally that he never did-at least
there is no credible testimony
offered which SO indicates; yet a
subsequent will revoking this one
is said to have been drawn about
nine years ago and sworn to with
the most minute circumstantiality.
This evidence the court sweeps
away.
In discussing this will the aver
age layinan has seen fit to express
an opinion as to whether it was
a just one from his standpoint.
The court expressly states, and
very clearly, that with that ques-
ton the court has no concern. Mr..
Moore had accumulated large pro-
perty. 1t was his and he had the
right to dispose of it as it pleased
him. This proposition is as clear
to the court as his right to acquire
it. He saw fit to distribute it as he
did, and the court affrms his right
to Go 50.
Mr.. Hogan has won a signal
victory, and has reason to feel
elated.
Of course, an appeal to the SUI.
preme court is open to the con-
testant, but the case is decided up
on a question of fact which greatly
simplifies the proceedings in the
appellate court, if taken there for
final adjudication.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-08-14
The HERALD does not feel that it

The HERALD does not feel that it
is travelling outside Its legitimate
bailiwick in referring to the fast
and furious fight being waged for
nominations for senator and repre-
sentatives IN the ToddWadena-
Hubbard district, which has been
represented for several years by
senator Jones and representatives
Babcock and O'Neil. Todd county
is at our door, and the HERALD
has large number Of patrons who
are voters in that district. 1t is
quite proper for E. B. Wood to
seek the nomination for the Sen
ate, and for Messrs. Whitney and
Kinds to Ego to the House, but the
methods employed by their friends
is simply outrageous. The writer
has known all three representa-
tives of that district for years, has
watched their official action, and
knows that the virulent attacks
made upon them officially and
personally are without foundation,
and unreasonable to the last de-
gree. They have rendered vaIu.
able services to their district and
the state. They are honest men
and capable representatives. They
haye voted, not lodged as have
many-on important measures,
and have records. Forceful men
have, and the records may not
meet everyone's views; but that
will not warrant such attacks as
are being made upon them.
Julius Schmall, chief clerk of the
Minnesota House of Representa-
tives says; 81 want to say that from
personal knowledge no two men
ever represented a district better,
as whole, than did DR.. Babcock
and Mr.. O'Neil in the last two ses-
sions of the legislature"
Query-ls the chief clerk liar,
or hasn't he as good opportunity
for judging as those in their dis
trict who are so bitterly fighting
these men?
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-08-14
ANOTHER CHICAGO MYSTERY.
Body of Unknown Man Found on the
Outskirts of the City.

Chicago, Aug. 11.-Another mystic
rious death, which the police think
may have a connection with the sup
posed murder of Minnie Mitchell,
whose dead body was found in va
cant lot at Seventy-fourth and State
streets Thursday night, was brought
to light early in the day by the finding
of the body Of an unidentified man in
the woods at Ninety-fourth street and
Winchester avenue. The man had ev-
identity shot himself in the mouth, but
two chambers of the revolver found
beside him had been discharged. From
descriptions the police are working on
the theory that the body is that of
William Bartholin, the fiance of Min
ME Mitchell, who disappeared some
time after the young woman was miss
ing. Mrs. Bartholin, who mysteriously
disappeared shortly before. her son,
has not as yet been found.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-08-14

In connection with the triennial con-
vention of the BenedictineI Order
Of the United States, at Atchison,
Kan, on Thursday, the jubilee OF
Right Rev. Innocent Wolf, who has
completed twenty-five years as abbot,
was celebrated. Seyen bishops and
twelve abbots with over 100 priests
from different parts of the country
were in attendance. Right Rev.
Peter Engle of Collegeville, Mimi,
was elected president, succeeding
Rev. Father Wolf.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-08-14
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Sheriff.

Having fled my affidavit as a candi
date for the Democratic nomination
for Sheriff of Stearns county, re-
spectfully ask all who approve of my
administration of the affairs of this
Office to attend the primaries on Sep
TENDER 16 and cast their votes fer me,
agreeing to discharge my duties, if
reelected, as energeticaily in the
uture as I have in the past.
FRED. SCHILPLIN.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-08-14
For Clerk OF Court.

TO THE RESIDENTS OF STEARNs CoUN-
TY: |s-
1 herewith respectfully annouce my
self as candidate for the Democratic
nomination for Clerk of the District
Court of Stearns County, and would
kindly ask you to cast your votes for
me at the Primary Election or Septem-
Der 16, 1902.
Respectfully,
H. MUELLER.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-08-14

l will save. you money on all things,
and make whatever you want, har-
nesses, saddles, shoes, furniture, up
holstering, wood work and repairing
of all kinds. You can get SONS won
derful things done which you are not.
looking for; all you have to do is to.
ask my prices which are within reach,
of every one. In Simontons block
west. A. D. MUNROE.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-08-14

Thomas A. Marshall, the famous
trap shooter, is candidate for con-
gress in an Illinois district. Itmighs be
q good idea to send dead shot to con-
gress just to keep Tilman and Bailey
in subjection.-Journal Press.
If Mr.. Marshall makes friends
throughout his district as rapidly
as he did while in Sank Centre he
will have but little opposition at
the polls.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-08-14

There needs to be something doing
among republicans during this cam
paign. The democrats are going to
put up hard ight.-Anoka Union.
Correct you are. The HERALD
believes that the Republicans will
carry the state, and probably every
congressional district in it-but
there is plenty of hard work ahead.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-08-14
Call on Us.

A large roomy house in centre OF
the city. Fine location for boarding
house with good feed barn. For rent,
sale, or will trade for smaller pro-
perty.
A nice Brick house with barn in
nice resident part of the city. Good
neighborhoOd. A fine resident pro-
perty. For sale.
Fob RENT-A good, eight room
house in the business part of the city.
BARTo g. WEBB.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-08-14
DEED OF JEALOUS WOMAN.
Puts Bullet in Husband and Fatally
Wounds His COMPANION.

Colfax, Ia, Aug. 11.-Mrs. Gertie
Pondecker shot Miss Emma Bell in the
side, the ball passing clear through the
body. Both women are colored. The
shooting took place at Seeversville, a
mining camp near here. Mrs. Pom
decker was jealous and finding her
husband with Miss Bell opened fire.
The first shot struck her husband in
the shoulder, making serious though
not dangerous wound. The second
shot hit Miss Bell, who is reported to
be diving.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-08-14
For County Auditor.

To THE VOTERS OF STEARNs COUNTY
I hereby respectfully announce my.
self as candidate for the Dem ocratie
nomination for County Auditor Of
Stearns County, and would kindly ask
you to cast your votes for nae at the
Primaries to be held on Tuesday,
September 10th, 1902.
Respectfully,
P.J. GRUBER.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-08-14
Held in Bonds-of S. 900.

Pittsfield. Mass, Aug. 11.-At a con
tinued hearing here before United
States Commissioner Wood, Corporal
Richard T. O'Brien. of the Twenty
sixth regiment, charged with perjury
before the senate committee on Phil
ippines, was held for the United States
grand jury and bonds were placed at
$1,000. In default of bail the de-
PENDANT was committed to jail at Bos-
ton.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-08-14

and Consulting Engineer-Latter As
serts He Acted in Self Defense and
Did Not Intend to Commit Murder.
Chicago, Aug. 11-Walter A. Scott,
president of the Illinois Wire company,
was stabbed to death in the Monad-
mock building by Walter L. Stebbins,
a civil and consulting engineer, with
Offices in the same building. Stebbins
used a paper knife, stabbing Scott
twice.
The stabbing occurred in Mr.. Seott's
private Office. Mr.. Stebbins had done
some work for the Illinois Wire com.
pany, over which there had been dis
pute. The two had a quarrel and
Stebbins, it is said, called Scott liar.
There was scuffie and the two burst
from the private Office with blood
flowing from SCOTS wounds. Steb-
bins made no attempt to escape.
Stebbins, when arrested, said he
had struck Scott in self defense and
that he had not intended injuring him
seriously. The fight was witnessed by
Miss Myrtle Shumate, a stenographer
in Scott's Office, who ran screaming
into the hall. Occupants of other Of
fees notified the police, who placed
Stebbins under arrest.
According to Miss Shumate's story
the two men were in SCOTS private of.
fee for nearly an hour disp6ting over
To-, f<r
was thrown open and the men stag
gered into the outer office, kicking
each other and using their fists.
Stebbins held the long steel paper
knife in his right hand and the weapon
could be seen flashing as the men
struggled. Suddenly Stebbins struck
Scott in the body. The blow was re-
peated a moment later. Scott stag
gered backward and finally fell to the
floor. He died within half an hour.
Mr.. Scott was forty-three years of
age. and lived at the Virginia hotel.
He leaves a widow and one son who
are at present in the East. Mr.. Scott
was recently president and owner Of
the Marshfeld and Southeastern rail-
road and owner of the Scott Lumber
COhlJduy anu COLlIIO ldl
amount of real estate. He was re-
puted to be millionaire.
When told later that Scott was dead
Stebbins turned pale. Had not a po-
liceman caught him he would have
fallen from his chair. Finally he con-
trolled himself enough to speak.
Dead" he exclaimed. 81 cannot
realize it. l did not mean to kill him.
was opening letter with the'paper
knife. He struck me. hardly know
what happened after that. I did not
even know that l had stabbed him. l
thought I had only knocked him
down."
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-08-14

the state of Minnesota, and at the
time of his death he was, and for
more than twenty years Immediate
ly prlsr thereto had been, a resi-
dent of the county of Stearns in said
state.
s.-That decedent, Alexander
Moore, did on the 26th day of Feb
ruary, 1891, at Sank Centre in said
county and state duly sign, publish,
and declare as his last will and tes-
lament, the instrument proposed as
such by the proponent in the above
entitled matter, that the said instru-
ment was witnessed by two compe-
tent witnesses who subscribed their
names thereto at the request of said
decedent and in his presence and in
the presence Of each other, and that
said instrument was signed by said
decedent at the end thereof in the
presence of said witnesses and each
of them.
LS.-That the said Alexander
Moore at the time of the execution
of his said last will and testament
was over the age of 81 years, of
sound mind and disposing memory
and was in all respects competent to
make said last will and testament.
4.-That said last will and tesla
ment was not procured or obtained
by the exercise of undue influence
or fraud, by or from any person
whatsoever.
5.-That the decedent died seized
and possessed of real and personal
property in the county of Stearns
and state of Minnesota.
6.-That no will subsequent to
the will admitted TO probate by the
probate court of Stearns county on
the 18th day of February, 1902,
was ever at any time executed by
said Alexander Moore, deceased.
And as conclusions of law the
court determines and decides that
the prepayment was entitled to have
the will of Alexander Moore, de-
ceased, dated February 26th, 1891,
admitted to probate. That the same
was and is duly executed according
to law, and in every respect in &C
cordance with the statute in such
case made and provided, and is the
last will and testament of Alexander
Moore, deceased; and that the order
of the probate court herein appealed
from, shoald be and the same here
by is in all respects affirmed.
Let judgment be entered accord
ingly.
By the court,
d. B. SEARLE.
L, L. BAXTER.
District Judges.
Dated August 18th, 1902.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-08-14
Clerk Of Court.

At the request of democrats in the
county, and having been recommended
for appointment by the Democratic
County Committee, I hAve filed affida-
Wit as candidate of the democr attic
party for CLERK of Court at the Pri-
mary Election, September 10th.
J. r. BENNETT, SIR.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-08-14
EXCITED By IRON FIND.
Wisconsin Community Interested in
Specimens of Ore.

Rhinelander, Wis, Aug. 11.-This
city was thrown into a state of excite
ment during the day when Nels Berg
men, a farmer residing eight miles
from town, brought to the city speci-
mems of iron ore taken from few feet
below the surface on his land, running
better than 40 per cent iron. Local
capitalists have gone to the scene of
discovery to make further investiga-
tons, and if the mineral is found to
exist in paying quantities a company
will be organized to develop the prop
erfv
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-08-14

superintendent Of Schools.
! have filed my affidavit as can
didate for the democratic nomination
for Superintendent of Schools and
shall appreciate the support of my
friends. PAUL ALLIES.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-08-14

>NoTE:-Under the law of the
state of Minnesota a person of
sound and disposing mind, being
the owner of property, is entitled to
dispose of the same in any manner
he may see fit.
The question of the propriety OF
the improperly Of the disposition
so made is of no concern to the
court. The question to be deter
mined by the court is, not what the
testator should have done, but what
he did do. One who has executed
during his lifetime a last will and
testament is entitled under the law
to have that last will and testament
proved and probated after his de-
cease. The question before the
court is: is it his will? The mo-
tives which may have Influenced him
or which did influence him to make
the will are not proper subjects of
enquiry. So in the case at bar, the
question whether or not the will ad-
mitted to probate in this case is a
just or unjust will is not before the
court. The only question is: is it
the will of the testator? After Civ
ing the matter careful consideration
we have arrived atH'the conclusion
that the will offered for probate in
these proceedings, and admitted
to probate, is the last will and test
ament of the deceased, and that the
evidence of the execution of sub
sequent will expressly revoking this
will is not sufficient to authorize a
finding that the will SO admitted to
probate was revoked.
D. B. SEARLE.
L. L. BAXTER.
District Judges.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-08-14

SPECIAL NOTICE. am the agent,
in this vicinity for the celebrated
Estey organs for chapel, lodge, school
and home. VIM. HENDRY.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-08-14

For SALE-As other business de-
mands my entire attention, offer for
sale at low price my Cash Bargain
store on Third-st. It's a good-paying
business. A. F. CHAPMAN.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-08-14
Flour and Feed.

In order to accommodate the patrons,
of the Farmers elevator, we have put
in a line of -four and feed which we
shall sell as low as the lowest, either
in exchange for grain or for cash.
LEE & GINGERY.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-08-14
Lost, Found, For Sale, Etc.
Horses for Sale.

We shall offer for sale a carload of
frst-class farm horses from Iowa.
They will arrive on Monday next.
Apply to B. F., and FRANK CARR.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-08-14

WANTED-A competent teacher in
district No. 1874, in Kandota township
seven miles from Sank Centre. Three
months of school this fall and two
months in the spring. Apply to I. j..
TRONES, Sank Centre.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-08-14

WANTED-A young lady would like
a place to work for board while COM
plotting her dressmaking trade. Ad-
dress, Mabelle Littel, Sank Centre.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-08-14

WANTED-Girls to learn millinery
at Cothlow & Co.'S. Good position af-
ter learning. 4-10
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-08-14

FOR SALE-A good ladv's bicycle
for sale cheap. Inquire at this
office.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-08-14

WANTED-Two first class, horse
shoers. Steady employment. AID
dress, Andrew Stewart, Sank Centre.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-08-14

For RENT--Three good rooms over
Guthmann Il Abeles store. Inquire Of
D. r. Guthmann.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-08-14

For SALE-Screen doors, awnings
and storm wind ws for sale cheap.
GUTHMANN & ABELES.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-08-14

CEDAR FENCE POSTS-Use posts
that will not rot. Call on B. F. Carr
for prices. AT
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-08-14

WANTED-Horses to pasture. In
quire of Fred B. Rowe.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-08-14

For SALE-A rubber-tired rum
about. Apply to MEL. SHERFFIUs.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-08-14

The following is the full text of
the decision of the District Court
in the now famous Alexander Moore
will case, which will be read with
interest: