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might see the better. One morning the
boldest of these fowls was walking
past, and 1.-THE Sprite" was nowhere to
be seen. 1t may have been irresistible
curiosity which prompted the hen to
find out just where he was, but, at any
rate, in that evil hour she thrust her
head through the netting. 1t never
came out again. There was flash of
red, and the fox was wiping out all in
suits. The good little jaws came to-
gether with '''click," the black front
legs Strengthened out like ramrods, and
had the hens neck been made of wire
cable he would have had the whole of
her.
That bit of revenge, sweet as it was,
but gave him an appetite for what was
to follow some weeks later. I am in
the habit of taking him for walk, and
out of respect for my neighbors' poul-
try 1 take him on chain. On the
cage door, as usual, with his collar in
my hand, but before could put it on,
he slipped past me and out into the
garden AS though he had been plan.
ming it for a week, he ran directly for
my nearest neighbours hen yard, with
his fond owner in his wake, doing the
best bit of sprinting he has done for
some years. 1t was no use; 1.-THE
Sprite'' knew his advantage, and even
turned to laugh in my face. In another
moment he was over wall, and in the
middle of a covey of well-grown chick
ems, which scattered like skittles before
a "ten-strike." But they were not
quick enough for the fox, who had one
of them in his teeth even as came up
with him. My presence did not discon-
cert him in the least, either; he kept
his presence of mind, in spite of my
shouts and the noisy cackling of the
hens. Of course, he lodged me; but
even as he did so his mind was strictly
on the business in hand. He glanced
quickly about, as much as to say, Are
there any more around here while I'm
at it? Oh, yes, here's one;" and before
l could turn he had another victim,
and away he dashed with the two in
his mouth. Back he went into my gar
den, and round to his own pen, where
he stopped long enough to bite the
chickens till he was sure they were
dead.
After this all went well with the foxes
until about three weeks ago, when
was called away from home and left
an assistant in charge of the animals.
Two nights later my neighbours wife
called to say that our foxes were in her
yard. Mrs. Baynes went over, and in
the dim light saw the forms of both
foxes on top Of the hen house, the roof
of which was low enough for them to
Jump upon. She called 1.-THE Sprite"
and he followed her back home with
out giving the least trouble, but when
she returned for the vixen the latter
had run off into the woods.
1.-THE ,Sprite," until now so light
hearted and happy, was almost heart
broken Night after night he howled
necessarily, and he cared little for his
food. So genuine was his grief that
we got another mate for him. She ar
rived yesterday, and last night, for the
first time since his bereavement, he did
not sadden us with his pitiful bowls.
ERNEST HAROLD BAyNEs
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Low Rate ExcurSfons

On the first and third Tuesdays of each
month to Texas, Indian and Oklahoma Ter
ritories via NJ, X. & I. Ry. Take advantage
of the opportunity offered and see the Great
Southwest in all its glory. Texas" "Busi-
ness Chances Indian Territory" and othe,
DO. Nets, brimful of information, will be sen:
on receipt of two-cent stamp to prepay post
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must be considered
among the topnotch-
ers in effectiveness,
endurance, percent
age of victories
every thing tn at
makes up the win
ming twirler. Chi
cago developed about
the best left-hander
in either league
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Solo Would BE Appreciated.

"Allow me to introduce you to Prof. Alpen
Stocker. He has this season surmounted the
difficulties of the Matterhorn."
80, delighted, professor l must beg of
you to attend my next musical reception and
bring the Matterhorn with you!"-Stray
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-11-12
SPORTS AND
ATHLETICS
Now that the smoke of baseball has
cleared away, and the players have re-

treated to their win
ter quarters, says a
prominent Chicago
sporting editor in
reviewing the work
Of the past season,
the fans are begin
ming to make COM
parsons and talk
learnedly of the sea-
sons work, and of the
records made by the
xro ri@Y,r ho11 &@--1a
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His CluSsffi cation.

'Tell me what, you eat" said the wise
guy, land I'll tell you what you area
"Rats!" calculated the scofer.
AM retored the W. g. According to
the dope book you are Chinaman."-Chi
cago Daily News
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Mr.. Jacob Fleig writes from Al Sum-
ner avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y:
'Ian1 now a new man at the age of
seVenfy-five years, thanks to your
wonderful remedy Peruna. '---Jacob
Fieig.
Catarrhal Inflammation of the mucous
lining of the kidneys, also called
"Bright's disease" may be either acute
or chronic. The acute form produces
symptoms of such prominence that the
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-11-12

A very popular couple-two dollars.-Chi-
cago Daily News.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-11-12

am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption
saved my life three years ago.-Mrs. Thos.
Robbins, Norwich, N. Y, Feb. II, 1900.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-11-12

At the China op.-Superintendent-
eve are likely to have brisk sale of china
ware this year, Mr.. Tier" Floorwalker-
What makes you think that" Superin-
tendent-"I see it stated that long flowing
sleeves are coming into fashion. Boston
Transcript.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-11-12

Editor-"There isn't an idea in this stor,
of yours" Great Author-"l couldn't afford
to sell it to you if there was."-Life.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-11-12

Hes what call good loser" "He
didn't seem that way to me-" "Why, saw
him lose $3.50 at poker last nignt, and be
didn't kick at ALL" Funny! You should
have heard him swear to-day when he
dropped a half dollar and it rolled down
the culvert. "-Cathelic Standard and Times.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-11-12

Rure Haddel j a e w e m r.
Weimer was there with everything all
season long, and seems to have shade,
small but perceptible, on the other great
left-handers of the year-Hahn, Plank,
White and Waddell. Wicker, of Chica-
go, was a great game winner, but the
luck was always with him.
In all-around service and genuine skill
the five best pitchers in the National
League seem to be Lever, Mathewson,
McGinnity, Philippi and Weimer. If any
team could bunch these five, what aggre-
cation could stand against them?
Rube Waddell was the most dazzling
pitcher in the American league, but not
the most effective. Tom Hughes and Cy
Young won games by the ton, but it was
the team behind them, as in the case of
Pittsburg. Both are Al men, but neither
would have Jared SO we'll in any other
club. Boston pinned more faith on it's
pitchers than did Pittsburg, but the
Somersets never let confidence in the
boxmen slacken up their team work and
general hustling.
Bernhard. of Cleveland, did grand
work, but was out of it half the season.
Plank and White, both left-handers,
pitched with great ability. The work of
Sudhoff was one of the most remarkable
features of the American league cam
paign. Moore did superb work, but was
out of it part of the summer. 1t seems
impossible to even select the best five
among the American league pitchers,
owing mainly to the fact that several OF
the best. after making great records,
were retired for various causes, so that
there was no chance for them to have
had slumps of their percentages. Posi-
bly, Hughes, Young, Sudhoff, Waddell
and White would be as good quintette
as anybody could select, and such a
bunch of five would be tough game for
any team to go against. -.
Three world automobile records have
been broken by Barney Oldfield at Dem
yer. The five-mile record of 4:54 was
lowered to 4:43, the ten-mile record re-
duced from 9:43 to 9:S41l, the 15-mile
from 14:35 to 14:24A. Oldfield held the
old records.
At the Pare des Princes track at Paris
Tommy Hall, the English cyclist, has
broken the cycling record for one hour
by covering "a miles and 535 yards. The
prerious record, 81 miles and 91S yards,
was made October Is by M. Dangla.
The wrestling match for the cham
pionship of the world which took place
at P'ttsburg between Tom jenkins, of
Cleveland, O., and Dan Mcleod, of Can
ada, was won by, Jenkins, he taking first
and third falls.
Tyson Hamilton, formerly of Mattl-
tuck, L. l., one of the best-known ath-
ietes and baseball players Of the old
days, is dead. He was member OF old
Atlantic baseball team.
Thomas T. Reilly, a Junior at New
York university. broke the college shot
put record by hurting the iron missile 40
feet inches.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-11-12

Money refunded for each package OF
Putnam Fadeless Dyes if unsatisfactory.
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Hon John sheaau who
Field
g. the following 1858 Indiana Flat
Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, Ohio.
Gentemen" Last caught cold which
tie In kidneys and affected them badly couple
remedies largely advertised but they
of told the help received
Peruna in similar and at procured
the day. and trouble such had affected seriously
bottles of Peruna cured entirely and would
''-=JOHN T. SHEAHAM
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To Cure q Cold In One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. AL
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c
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Chronic complaining doesn't make hard
lot any softer.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-11-12

serious nature Of the disease is at once
suspected, but the chronic variety may
come on SO gradually and insidiously
that it's presence is not suspected until
after it has fastened itself thoroughly
upon it's victims.
At the appearance of the first symp-
tom Peruna should be taken. This
remedy strikes st once at the very root
of the disease.
A book on catarrh sent free by The
Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, 0.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1903-05-06

- Esg 81 - T
Mrs. Lulu Larmer, Stoughton, Wis.,,
says:
g For two years suffered with ner-
vous trouble and stomach disorders until
1t seemed that there was nothing to me-
but q bundle Of nerves.
$ was very irritable, could not sleep,
rest or compose myself, and was certain
" unfit to take care of a household.
CT took nerve tonics and pills without
benefit. When I began taking Peruna
I grew steadily better, my nerves grew
stronger, my rest was no longer ftful,
and to-day I consider myself in perfect
health and strength.
My recovery was slow but sure, butt
persevered and was rewarded by perfect
healt h. Mrs. Lulu Larmer.
Mrs. Anna B. Fleharty, recent Super
intendent Of the w. G. T. q. headquar-
ters, at Galesburg, Ill, was for ten years;
one Of the leading women there. Her
husband, when living, was first Presi-
dent Of the Nebraska Wesleyan Uni,
versity at Lincoln, Neb.
In letter written from 4O1 Sixty
seventh street, w, Chicago, ILL.,, she.
says:
CT would not be without Peruna for
ten times its cost.'-Mrs. Anna B.,
Fleharty.
" Summer Catarrh, y a book written by
DR., Hartman on the subject Of the ner-
vous distur Dances peculiar to summer,
sent free to any address by The Peruna.
Medicine Co., Columbus, Ohio.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1903-05-06
New Ulm Boy Makes Hit.

Hugo Roos, who went to Chickasha,
Indian Territory, from here last fall,
seems to have made hit with the peo-
pie of that lively southern town. In a
write-up of the Chickasha Milling COM
pany, the Chickasha Dairy Express re-
Gently gave him fattering notice, as
follows: "Hugo Roos, the present man
ager, has given entire satisfaction to the
company since his installation, and is
one of our best young business men. He
is affable, courteous, and a good mixer,
and makes friends rapidly, and his good
common sense aud sound business iudg-
ment have made him invaluable in bring
ing the business to its present large pro-
portions. He IS always to be found at
his post of duty during working hours,
attentive to the wants of his customers,
no matter how trivial their errand may
be. Mr.. Roos is also most popular with
our local business men, and is an enthus-
iastlc believer in the business future of
our town."
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1903-05-06

HELP EXPORT TRADE
Millers Of Country Mill Meet at De-
trOit Early in June.

Interest in matters relating to the
manufacture of flour has been widespread
since the mills of Minnesota closed down
fortnight ago. No previous occurrence
gave the -four trade such a degree of
publicity and people everywhere will
await with impatience the mass meeting
of manufacturers to be held in Detroit,
Mich, on June 3rd, 9TH and 5th.
This gathering is to be the largest
thing of it's kind ever held in the United
States. Millers are all personally con.
cerned IN many of the points which will
be raised and the committee having the
arrangements in charge expects large
attendance. It is not improbable that
both of the local mills will be represent
ed and the state at large will send many
men to the conference. - =.
One of the most important questions
to come before the convention Is that
treating OF the export trade. American
millers see grave danger from discrimin-
alton in foreign tariffs. In the ve1y near
future Germany is to put in force duty
requiring the payment of $500 per
barrel on flour, while the equivalent in
wheat will be admitted for $1.6O. This
is a direct blow at the -four manu-
facturers but it is party counteracted by
the fact that after August LIST Great
Britain will remove all duty upon both
-four and wheat. ...-~ .-.. .....
Other matters equally as important are
to come up and the promoters are look
ing for beneficial results from the meet
ing. With the assistance of the public
and the press the millers should be able
to remove some of the obstacles now in
the way of expectation of -four ground
in this county. .s
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1903-05-06
he URGES ORGANI zATION.
Western Druggist Publishes Arti-
cles by And. ]. Eckstein.
Pres. Of State Association Argues
in Favor Of It's Methods.
Emphasizes Necessity of Good Re
ports for June Convention.

Inssits issue for April the n orthwest-
ern Druggist, published at Minneapo-
lis, publishes two interesting articles
from the pen of Andrew J. Eckstein Of
this city, president Of the Minnesota
State Pharmaceutical Association.
Organization is the theme of the New
Ulm man in the first article and he
handles it in the following interesting
manner:
'sGentlemen: It Is not printers ink
that binds together the Minnesota State
Pharmaceutical Association. 1t is erer-
gy, purpose, success.
'ssWe are pleased to see your name
upon the official letter head, but let it
signify something. Let it have bearing,
in what you do as well as in the princi-
pie you represent.
ssAlone not one of us could accom-
plish anything worth mentioning. Com
bined, we are power. We have made
ourselves felt, and it depends largely
upon YOU how great our prestige will
be in the future.
"You have friends. That friendship
gives the association certain strength.
Therefore, if your individuality is bene-
fetal in that respect, why should it not
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1903-05-06

One of the absurd laws that W as passed
by the legislature is the one that will 60
into effect the 1st of July. 1t is the
one compelling the oil cans to be painted
to distinguish them apart, expecting to
prevent accidents arising from using
gasoline for kerosene. The most inopera-
tive laws there are the ones that are in.
tended to prevent people from the effects
of their own acts, and this is one of them.
What IS to prevent people from forget
ting which color contains one kind of
oil and which the other. 1t is not be-
cause they don't know better that the
wrong oil is used, it is because people
don't think and all the laws in the state
won't make people think when they oc-
cupy their minds with other things than
that In which they are engaged. The
hired girl is as apt to take red Can as
black one when she wants the fire start
ed in hurry, aud when she blows up
the house by putting gasolene in the
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1903-05-06
New O1m Review
Wednesday, May 9Th, 1908.
Schools Consolidate.

Several of the counties in the state are
taking advantage of the new law permit
ting the consolidation of school districts,
and this state promises to follow close
onto~the example set by Ohio in the mat
ter of public schools.
The law provides the consolidation OF
one or more school districts with an ad-
joining district which has a graded or
high school. In the event of consolida-
ton the board of education of the dis
tclct having the higher institution be-
comes the board of the new district. The
board is required to furnish transporta-
ton to and from school fer the children
living IN the old district.
Twelve common school districts have
been consolidated in the state, making
three new ones. These districts are in
Olmsted and Norman counties. Several
districts in Houston county are preparing
to consolidate under the new law.
G. G. Schulz, assistant superintendent
of public instruction, says that in twelve
or fifteen states the movement has made
rapid strides in the last few years. Prog
ress is particularly noticeable in Iowa
and Ohio. Ohio has what is called the
"township" system of schools. Each
rural township has one or more schools
of high standard, to which the children
of the township 60 for instruction.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1903-05-06
of benefit in exertiog more of our
individuality IN way that will directly,
as we'll as morally, help the csuse2

esof benefit in exertiog more of y our
individuality IN way that will directly,
as we'll as morally, help the csuse2 &
"Your ideas may be as valuable as
any of those ideas have been that have
built the association. Don't let your
good thoughts slumber in embryo.
"Give them voice and it is likely that
some OF your plans may prove of lasting
benefit. Absorb as well as give. Good
ideas are going to waste every day, be-
cause many of our members do not re-
ceive them. 1t is this constant inter-
change of thought that makes action
possible, and without action nothing is
possible.
'tThe convention is near at hand.
Have report prepared that will have a
ring to it. I am sure that you will if
any attempt is made, but propose to
be doubly sure by suggesting now the
necessity of these things to you.''
Commenting upon 4 circular sent ont
by Mr.. Eckstein, the Druggist says:
"Presldent Eckstein of the Minnesota
State Pharmaceutical Association, in bis
circular letter No. 3, makes strong 40
peal to all retail druggists who have not
yet signed the Miles contract. Some of
the druggists of the state have been
standing out against the plan and Presi.
dent Eckstein makes an earnest plea IN
behalf of universal acceptance of the
contract. He says:
Il sincerely urge the signing of this
argument, not that I have any interest
whatever in promoting the plans OF any
proprietary company, but because I do
realize that this is the entering wedge,
and that success in this instance is bound
to make all later efforts easier.
Hundreds of manufacturers are await
ing the outcome, with a view Of getting
in line as soon as the Miles plan is in
full operation. Its success is already
assured and the most that antagonism
now can do is to cause little delay and
unfortunate friction. Those who do not
sign the agreement will not be able to
get the goods. Such action Is I am sure
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1903-05-06
Homeseekers Excursions,

The Minneapolis & st. Louis R. R. has
re-establlshed its 'sHomeseekers Rates to-
Minnesota, North Dako:a, Montana, Ida
no, Washington and Oregon in addition
to points in the West, Southwest, South
and Southeast. These apply on the first
and third Tuesdays of April, May and
June, 1903, and are the exceedingly low
rates of one fare plus $500 for the round
trip, limited 2 days from date of sale
For full particulars inquire of any M. g.
St. L. ticket agent or address A. B. Cutts,,
G. P. & T. A., Minneapolis. MINI.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1903-05-06
FUND HAS DISAPPEARED
Council Has But Little Money Left For
II Park Purposes.
Proceeds From Sales of Property Have
Not Been Accounted For.
Money Derived In This Manner Diverted
Into Other Channels.

a question which is puzzling q num-
Der Of local taxpayers is that bearing
upon the condition of the park fund.
These property owners cannot under
stand what has become of monies which
should have been deposited to the credit
OF the fund, but which do not now appear
and of whose disposition no explanation
has ever been made. In this matter con-
siderable interest has been manifested
and it has been suggested that an inyesti-
cation would not be miss.
According to the financial statement
OF the city, as submitted BY Clerk Louis
Schilling, there is now balance Of only
$l6242 in the park fund. Taking INTO
consideration the fact that during the
last few years several thousands of DOL
lars worth of real property set aside for
the benefit of the parks has been disposed
OF at private sale, this showing is abso.
lutely ridiculous. Expenditures for park
purposes could not possibly have aggre-
gated the receipts from these sources and
the amount now remaining in the fund is
altogether out of proportion.
Sales of property in Park addition.
alone, have netted very respectable
sum. Several years ago valuable lots at
the corner of German and First South
streets were purchased for the New Ulm5
shoe factory. Since that time the Chicago
& Northwestern Railway company has
acquired holdings along Front street and
the New Ulm Roller Mill company has
invested on Center street. All of these
lots lie within the tract of land which
was set aside for the purchase and i'm
provement of parks and in the original
grant it is expressly stipulated that the
revenue realized shall not be utilized for
other purposes.
Nevertheless, the transfers mentioned
were contaminated and the cash paid into
the city treasury, the tact that it does
not now appear on the credit side of the
ledger indicating that it has been diverted
into other channels. This manipulation
of public funds cannot, however, be
chargeable to one particular council. 1t
is, apparently, custom which has been
practised for many years, but the mere
fact that it has existed is stroug argu.
ment in favor OF a park board.
Were such a body to dispose of pro
perty entrusted to their care they would
be compelled to make proper account
ing. Moreover, they could not transfer
funds without the consent of the council
and check of that nature would prove
effective. In view of the provisions made
by the last legislature for boards of park
commissioners in cities of less than TO-.
OOOlnhahitants, it is now up to the alder
men to grant the request of the New Ulm
Commercial Union and arrange for the
establishment of board. =.