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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-03-13
She Was Fat.

The small boy had been warned by
his nurse as to the awful result of bit
ing his nails.
'If you bite your nails" she said,
"you will swell out like an air balloon
and BURST
The small boy believed, took heed
and didn't bite his nails any more.
The small boy went to children's
party. where he stood and gazed at the
hostess for some minutes in silence.
Then he spoke.
''You bite your nails" he said.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-03-13
When Wives Were Sold.

A century or so ago wife selling was
not an uncommon event in England
as the following item, which appeared
in the London News Of Nov. 81. 1901,
would show:
"On Friday coal porter exhibited
his wife in Smithfield, with halter
round her neck, forNsale. He demand
ed guinea for her, but she hung on
hand for some time, until a man of
good appearance made the purchase,
and packing her, halter and all, into a
hackney coach drove for Blackfriars
bridge, amid the huzzas of the mob"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-03-13
Policemen In the Blood.

A writer in knowledge thus denomi-
mates certain wandering cells found in
the healthy human body which destroy
harmful microbes introduced into the
system. 1.-THE tonsils. for example, are
crowded with these guardian cells"
The scene under the microscope when
protective cells are introduced into a
lively culture of typhoid bacilli is de-
scribed as very striking, irresistibly
bringing before the Imagination 1.-THE
fierce struggle which goes on when
disease germs invade the body"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-03-13
Neither Better Than the Other.

"This dollar began the cashier of
the restaurant as he scrutinized the
coin.
as bad, eh?" Interrupted the sour
looking patron.
"Well, it doesn't look very good"
'sThat SO? Just bite it, and ii it's
anything like the dinner ! had it'll
taste even worse than it looks. Cath
ole Standard and Times.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-03-13
The Left over Baby.

A woman went into a big department
store and checked her baby while she
shopped. When she went to get her
baby, she found she had lost her check.
The manager said she would have to
wait and when all the other babies
were taken out she could have the one
that was left, but the baby left over
was colored baby. This was all
right, however, as the woman was col
ored. -Atchison Globe.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-03-13
Deep Sea Life.

In the abysses Of the oceans, below
500 fathoms many animals have either
imperfect eyes or none. Their condi-
ton in this regard affords suggestive
parallel to that of cave life, and the
causes are probably the same. Science
is of the opinion that all deep sea life
originally emigrated from the shall
lows.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-03-13
A Dilemma.

i Edith Forgive me, Bertha. but your
husband plays the flute atrociously.
Bertha-I know. dear, but what can
do? He used to serenade me with
that flute. If tell him now that he
is no player. he will think my love
is growing cold. Boston Transcript.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-03-13
Nothins more to BE said.

"My wife always let's me have the
last word" remarked the meek look
ing man.
"Indeed?" exclaimed his friend In
tones which implied doubt of the
others veracity.
s'She does, really. Whenever I say,
Yes. my dear, you are quite right,
she stops talking Immediately" New
York Herald. $50
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-03-13
The Doctors Calls

Hunt have seen DR.. Pellets car
Rage at your house three or four times
lately. 1t has alarmed me greatly.
Turner obody' sick. Pellet merely
called to collect bill. Nothing seri-
GUS, assure you.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-03-13
As Represented.

i. Mrs. Boaster-Henry and attended
the opera last night. We had q boz.
Mrs. Blount Caramels. weren't they?
i saw you in the gallery eating some
thing. Richmond Dispatch.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-03-13

Macedonia has population Of about
100000. Three-fourths are Christian
and one-fourth Turks. Nearly half are
Of Bulgarian ancestry.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1902-03-13

Roumanian mothers tie red ribbons
around the ankles Of their children to
keep them from harm.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-05-22
ALVEY BLAZE.
Main Building ofthe Souto Mill Gets
a Bad Scorchinq.

The main building of the Souto mill was
badly damaged by fire early Tuesday
morning.
The fire started at the north end OF the
building, but in which story is uncertain.
Night Waterman 5. c. Webster says that
he was standing in front of the engine
room just after the night trains went
through, when Of a sudden flames burst
out in large volume and darted all through
the finishing room, which was in the third
story. Others think the fire started lower
down. The origin is absolutely unknown.
Mr.. Webster at once sounded the mill
whistle and other whistles were blown
and bells rung, so that there was little ex-
cuse for sleeping on.
The tiremen were quickly at work, Fore
man F. A. Dunn being the first to grasp
the cart. Others soon appeared, and two
lines of hose were run from the hydrant
on Weston street near the mill and one
from Franklin street across the track.
By this time the whole northern part of
the building was enveloped and flames
shot high. into the air. Few shrewd in
vestors would have given nickle for the
plant.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-05-22
Personal AND LOCAL.

"Aden Hatch was III with grip last
week. but is now on duty again.
Henry Walker Of Fitchburg, Mass, has
returned to town and is working for Dave
Grove at the Salisbury mill.
Mrs. A. ]. Curtis has a house plant, ge-
ranium. that exhibits considerable orlgl-
nality and enterprise in the matter OF
towering Ii has now on different stocks
that spring from the same root, two bios
SONS. one of which is double pink-tht
normal output Of the plant-and the other
a single blossom Of an altogether different
shade. its five petals being splashed and
timed with a deeper pink than the othei
blossom. Botanists are invited to explain
the phenomenon.
At the special village meeting to COM
nlete the business of the annual meeting
Monday evening, the following ofiieer'
were chosen Trustees. ii. W. Mcintyre
Jonathan Tilson, /. 5. Chase, j. +. LamsoI
and n. w. McCollom; treasurer, w. II
Dubois; collector, G. w. Barnes chieI
engineer. Il. Il. Fish; LIST asst, \. c. Buck
ID asst, b. d. Chadwick; fire wardens, th,
engineers; auditors, j. f. Mead and 3. 1
lombard: water commissioner, h. W. Nc
Intvre. j. f. Lamson has declined M
election as trustee, and the vacancy VII
he filled by the board. II. w. Mclntyr'
has begun the survey for the village sewer
age system ordered at the annual meeting
The Republican caucus has been called ale
for next week Saturday at p. m. I'M
town committee is preparing check us
~ the Republican voters to be used at thu
caucus. Copies of this list viii be poste'
In the several postoffioes and correction
will be made at sitting OF the commute
| to be held probably on the forenoon OF tn
caucus. The town committee are }. 4
! Adams. L. b. johnson. n. w. MeCollom
i. %. Eldredge, Geo. ii. Temple, j. A. Bus
well and c. 5. Hall, and they would
! q LIST as Dossible. This is done in accord
ance with the recommendations OF tn
state committee. The box will be opel
] about two hours.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-05-22

But in ten minutes there was different
story. Under the heavy water pressure,
well handled and directed, a damper was
speedily put on the further progress of the
fire. Though it burned with constantly
diminishing fierceness for two hours, il
was completely under control from the
first moment that the hose lines began 10
play. The night was perfectly still, which
aided the firemen greatly. But for the in
fiammable nature OF the interior It would
have been eXtinguished sooner.
Too much cannot be said in praise OF
the firemens work. Ii was just splendid.
There was no loud mounting, but plenty
of snap and hustle, and things were done
with rare good judgment. The boys are
entitled to feel proud OF the service rem
dered.
The fire was confined entirely 70 the
main building, and only the northern part
encountered the flames. The whole inter-
Tor was scorehed, smoked and soaked.
! The outside is burned only on the north
east corner. The main timbers and floor
ing still stand. The machinery suffered
considerably, and the large amount OF
stock and partly finished furniture OF the
Souto Co. were almost total loss.
The building is owned by the Randolph
Building Co., a cooperative stock COM
pany that constructed the plant ten years
ago TO be used as a screen mill. II was
so used for a time by the Z. 5. Screen Co.,
which finally failed. Afterward, the Por-
ter Screen Co OF Winooski ran 1t for two
years. About three years ago, the b. Souto
Furniture Co, with headquarters in New
York, rented ii and have since operated II
as a mandatory Of their goods for export.
About 20 hands were employed at the time
of the fire These are now idle and II is
uncertain whether the mill will be repair
ed or the Souto Co. will continue here.
All hope that the industry may remain,
for Randolph has none of these wage pay
ing concerns that can be spared. This
company is, in the aggregate, large and
growing concern, this being only one
branch factory.
The loss to the building is estimated at
about 5000. The property is insured for
5000, one half in each the Vermont Mu-
tual and the Union Mutual The Souto
Co had insurance on its stock, machinery,
etc, sufficient to cover its actual loss,
though the interruption in business viii
be serious.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-05-22
Memorial Day Program.

Z. S. Grant Post, No SO, and q. 5. Grant
Relief Corps, No. a., viii leave Randolph
at S 80 Friday morning, the 3Oth, and go
to Randolph Center. There they meet the
sons of Veterans, Col. Charles K. Darling
Camp, No. 10, of Randolph Center, form
column at the Normal school building
and, led by the Union band OF East Ran
dolph, will march to the cemetery, and
after a short service and the decoration OF
the graves will proceed to East Randolph.
AT East Randolph the column VIII form
at 10 80 and march TO the cemetery, deco
rate the graves, conduct the usual services
and return to dinner at East Randolph.
The dinner will be a basket affair with
coffee served by ladies OF East Randolph
At1:30, there will be the address at the
church by Rev. V. NJ. Hardy OF Foxcroit,
Me.
The Memorial Sunday address will be at
m, by Rev. +. G.. Rainey.
(Other locals on next page.l
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-05-22

(other locals on next page.)
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-05-22
V0MEN OF AMERICA.

great many women endure uncom-
Rlnmgly untold suffering on account OF
fonlc catarrh, 1t taints the breath
n redness and watery appearance to
eyes, unsettles the nerves, causes disa-
Faole coughing and splitting, and un-
! The sufferer for the pleasures Of home
'ihe social circle.
Aimsnd >nuff will give instant relief
2 caiarrh, cold in the head, hay fever,
Hdache. Is pleasant to use. Sold by all
! iers IN medicines, or viii be sent by
on receipt Of 25 cents. Stamps taken.
Ferry, Johnson Il Lord, Props, Bur
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1902-05-22
Hotel For Sale.

me business chance. Death OF owner
peis the sale OF hotel in thriving VIII
buildings in good conditions; II
ping rooms, two parlors, office, dining
A' sitting room, wash room, kitchen,
ment cellar. Stable has IS stalls,
sf falling spring water at house and
|. T. Insured for $500, but will be sold
flUD II taken at once. Part OF pur-
money can remain on mortgage, II
Ieo. Address GUY Wilson, Bethel, VI.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-06-01
THE LOWEST FORMS OF LIFE
SUGGESTIVE EXPERIMENTS AT COLUM-
BIA-DR. GARY N CALKINS STUDIES
EFFECT OF CHEMICALS ON
VITALITY OF PROTOCOL.

A series of remarkable experiments, having
some bearing on the possibility of prolonging
life in the lowest forms of animals, has been
conducted during the last two years by Dr.
Gary y. Calkins, Of Columbia University The
subject of these studies was the paramoecium.
one of the protocol Ohe lowest forms of animal
organism. 1t is one Of the most common of the
PROTOCOL being found in water the world over
and. since it develops rapidly in fluid in which
grass or other vegetation is soaked. like hay
tea, the paramncium is sometimes called an
nfusorian.
The mature individual is shaped like the sole
of a shoe. though only about hundredth Of an
inch long. out in front. at the larger end. is an
opening that serves as mouth. a cavity within
corresponds to Il stomach. Under a microscope
there can be perceived some little specks dis
tributed elsewhere. and suggesting either the
most rudimentary organs or Particles of food
The paramucium is q strict vegetarian. 1t lives
chiefly or entirely on bacteria. In capturing
these and also in propens itself in the water
it is aided by fringe Of slender appendages,
called ella
One Of the oldest things about protocol is the
fact that they multiply by fssjon. splitting
in two. With ,rammcia This division extends
crosswise The half that has mouth forms
one promptly. Fission occurs about once day
so long as the creatures vitality is maintained.
1t was long ago discovered. though, that after
a time reproduction cease. unless there be
temporary fusion Of two specimens. Then the
organisms go on splitting again. as before
DIT. Calkins's discovery is a means OF prolOns-
ing the life of protczoa without that essential
The average number OF generations derived from
a parampcium which is supplied with its nat
ural sustenance. hay tea. is about 10 In the
Columbia biological laboratory the number has
been increased to GOO This is nearly four times
as long as the natural genealogy, and it seems
a fair presumption that it can be extended in
definitely.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-06-01

Amesbury where he made his home to the end
Of his days In 1881 he spent few months in
New-York as one OF the secretaries of the
American Anti-Slavcry Society but returned to
Amesbury III 1910.
The modest house which h" occupied for more
than half century is one Of the show pieces
Of the pretty town. Whittier was never mar
ried. and until 1861. when she died. his sister
was at the head of his household. and from
that time until 1876 his niece was the hostess
in The Whittier home
The Friends meeting house where Whittier
worshippcd is a simple. unadorncd structure
which the people of the place veneratc because
of its connection with the life of Whittier in
Am"sbury. In the Whittier home. the garden
room" a cosey little study. with its old fash
toned rocking chair and collection of well worn
books. is tho chief feature. There is the desk
at which Whittier wrote Snow Bound" Bar
hara Frietchic," The Barefoot Boy" and many
others of the poems which made his name known
wherever the English language was read Whit
tier was a Quaker at heart. but the cathoIcity
If MS Dualcrs faith is illustrated 10y the fact
that his poems may be found in the collections
Of hymns which are used in the churches of
many different Christian denominations
The monument which viii h. erected at Ames-
bury viii be Of interest not only to the people
who are proud Of the name of their old neigh
Dor, but TO every true American
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-06-01

Of John Greenleaf Whittier. although he was
born at HaverhilI. Mass. His Quaker parents
owned a farm, and there he spent his boyhood
He was eighteen years old when ne sent MS
first poem to William Lloyd Garrison for pub
LEGATION in The Free Press" He paid for his
tuition and for his books at the Haverhill Acad-
envy by making slippers, but this prosalc occu-
patton did not kill the poetic spirit within him
or dampen his ardor in the cause Of human
freedom After doing much literary work in
Boston and in his native place he became the
Editor of The England Review, Of Hart
ford Conn Ill health compelled him to give
up the editorship, and he returned TO the farm
at Haverhill. There he wrote a number Of his
we'll known anti-slavery poems, and assisted in
editing The Gazette" In 1856 he sold his
farm and with his mother and sister removed to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-06-01
THE DESK AT WHICH WHITTIER WROTE SNOW BorNr~

The agent employed ny Dr. Calkirs 40 first
was beef broth BY immersins an Isolated
specimen in few drops of this huid. instead
of hay tea he carried the capacity to multiply
onward far past the critical point Subsequent
" he concluded that the effect was produced
by the mineral salts in the beef, and not the
nutritive elements Then he substituted weak
solutions Of these salts for the broth, and
fed his suspicion Purely chemical stimulus, It
appears from these experiments reJuvenates the
paramucium when its vitality has been l=juced
TO a certain point. II should be- added that the
particular salt used thus far Is potassium phos-
phate. but DR.. CaIkirs medltates trying others.
He means now to see what can b. done with
potassium chloride A curious and UNI. r-seen
consequence Of the chemical treatment is that.
while it promotes q continuance Of Hl.-. plea
tons 10y fission. it apparently tends O. r-nder
the organism insensitive to conjusatipn- Living
"A state Of nature, ~ per cent of the paral-ecia
experience a fresh access of vitality from fu-
sion while thc proportion is very ma.a less
among the progeny of those who have lived in
a mineral bath. AT the outset Dr.. Caiz..s I'D
his specimens every day. but ne no" hinges
the fiuid every other day.
If a r1ramGcium finds no way 10 renew its
y-niIth after il has ceased 10 multiply r. may
and IoceuJtion. for iEStauCe-for betv..u TWO
and seven days 1t then dies nalur,- death,
IA, can or othe- aquatic animal has eaten II.
BY the splitting process thu identity If the
Parent Is apparently lost IN tn offSurI.-- one
half cannot be regarded the mother and the
other as the child. The two are orphan sisters
YET a part OF The prot0T.asm Of their ancestors,
back for hundreds Of generations, j. CT IT,
ted and retained. This being The scat e life,
chemical stimulus lends TO i q sort II INNER
tally.
Dr.. CaIkfns is rather cautious about inter-
ur.tiug the phenomena which he has .~.-.-l.
Tha true scientific method Is 70 determine the
facts first and cOnstTur them att-rWs-r.i- .E A.
low others To DO So. In every living azure,
from the lowest To the highest TWO Z. .--=-s
are going on continually one Is a r..r-aS
down Of material and the other is Lj.ii-lt.- up
These go on simultaneously, SOEletLI.l-s one and
sometimes the other pTepOnderatlng. Ihr~- seem
To he chemical operations. and sOECe Icl~i'-7-
gists believe that they are both induced y
81 -ruuIus of some kind Dr. Cl.kins allows him
self TO hope that his experiments VIII throw 3
little light the nature Of what ar called
"netabOIic" processes. When asked If tney are
likely 10 have any significance for the human
race he viii only admit that il is a remote
possibility
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-06-01
WHITTIER AT AMESBUR1
MONUMENT TO BE REARED AS POETS
MEMORIAL. WHERE HE LIVED.

The movement to erect a monument to the
poet Whittier at his home, in Amesbury, Mass,
vas started some years ago, but it took no
tangible form until early last year, when the
Whittier Home Association of Amesbury ad-
vocated the erection of a statue in front of the
Friends meeting house. where Whittier had
wo.shpIcd.
1t is the intention Of the association to place
the order for the statue in the hands of the
sculptor whose model shall have been approved
by 4 committee appointed for that purpose, and
Mat the memorial shall be mot the biggest but
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-25
WHO WANTS A POSTOFFICE
JOB AT PITTSBURG, PA?

The Civil Service Commission is having
a hard time 10 secure eligibles for the
position Cf mail clerk and carrier in the
postohioe at PittsbUrg, Pa. Examinations
for the position will be held on Arrn Is.
In calling special attention to the ex-
animation The Commission delivers itself
OF the following enthusiastic portrayal Of
the simple beauty Of life as a mail car
rier at Pittsburg, on salary Of $500 per
annum:
The Commission has for some time
been unable to secure a requisite number
Of eligibles for this Office, owing merely
70 the failure Of a sufficient number Of in
telligent, active persons to present them
selves for examination. This exsmina-
ton offers an excellent opportunity for
entering the Federal service to bright.
energetic young men who are not afraid
o. hard work While the salary in the
postoffiee is usually about $500 per an
mum at the start. this amount compares
tayorably with tie compensation Of be
ginner in private employment Moreover.
there is a wider field for advancement
upon merit in the Federal service than in
many private employments. not only by
promotion in the same Office out by
transfer TO other parts of the service.
The pature OF the examination is a
test Of practical, general intelligence, and
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-03-25
THE STRENUOUS LIFE
A Great Strain.


No one disputes the fact that We are
living in a rapid" age; IL is rush. rush,
rush from morning until night. and com
petition IS so fierce that the struggle does
not cease until the machine is worn out
Women, too. even when surrounded by
every comfort, become infected BY the
common spirit, and what with their clubs
and many social duties, have 20 time to
give thought TO their physical well-being.
until they arc suddenly brought TO
sharp realization Of the fact that moth
ing in their lives is so important as at
tention TO correct, OF rational living. II
may surprise the readers to learn that
women are more prone TO piles than men.
and in most cases. because Il is difficult
to impress upon them the Importance OF
regular movements OF the bowels; irregu-
larity means stTaining at stool, and
straining means piles. with the GER
talCty (undeT the usual methods Of treat
meDD that the sufferer will have them
Away with her" BY usual methods"
is meant the application of salyes and To-
ICONS. or (aS a last resort a surgical
oHeration- II there is a complaint which
entails more distress and suffering upou
those afflicted. than piles, or hemOrrholds.
IL is not known 10 the writer; fortunate
~, however, these are learning that there
is a remedy that effcctually cures all
forms Of piles; IL is known as the Pyra-
mid Pile Cure, is in suppOsitory form. is
applied directly to The parts, end does
It's work quickly and painlessly, il is
sold by druggists for fifty cents a pack
age, or viii be mailed by the makers 10
any address, upon receipt Of price Mrs.
John H. Castona. 294Z Arch Street. Chi
cago, says, 4 must write you that
was cured Of very aggravating case Of
itching and bleeding piles by the use Of
the great remedy Pyramid Pile cure. even
after several physicians had claimed there
was no cure except by an operation.
ar we'll now, and owe all TO this vaIu-
abIr remedy / cannot say enough for it
Write the Pyramid Drug Co. Marshall,
Mich. for their little book on the cause
and cure Of piles. mch25,ZS