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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-06-18
SCORES OF LIVES SAVED.
Lexington (Cre.) People Warned OF
the Approaching Flood.

Spokane, Wash, June IA special
to the Spokesman Review from Echo,
Ore, referring to the Heppner disas-
ter, says:
Lesc Matlock. young man, was the
hero of the day. When the flood first
came he mounted horse and rode
at breakneck speed down the canyon
in front Of the rushing water to notify
the people of Lexington. small town
nine miles below. He had to go over
a rough and stony road and the night
was dark and stormy. He arrived at
Lexington just few minutes ahead
of the flood. The people were warned
and Immediately left for the hillside.
When the flood had passed only two
houses were left standing.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-06-18
RELATED sY EYEWITNESS.
Graphic Dsseriptloa Of the DID ejtef
- lat heppnerss.s Peg

Grapnsc Oeecr&pttQa OF the Oa kStefs
e. ~, at Heppnerss.sAa 90, !
lone. Ore, June 17.-Dayfd :McAtees
q business man Of Heppner. whose
residence is on a bench above Hepp-
ner, was an eyewitness Of the. terri.
BILE food at that place.
ION Sunday afternoon" said Mr..
McAtee, there had been very Sc
we're rain storm, accompanied with
much wind and lightning. I was
standing in front of the house and no.
ticed that a cloud of remarkable
denseness approached the top of the
hill on the east side Of the canyon.
turned for moment, when roar
caused me again to look at the hill.
saw a wall Of water, whose height I
would be afraid to gauge, rushing
down the mountain, carrying i'm
mense trees and timbers on its crest
foundations. The terrific storm
struck the upper part of the town
first. The residence Of Thomas How
ard was the first to fall and his entire
family was drowned. In the Krug
home also every person was drowned,
as was the case in the Hale and Sal
ing residences. The house Of Abra-
ham Hamsick was entirely demolished.
The Palace hotel was the first build
ing to stem the tide and all the guests
were saved, but the houses below the
Palace hotel were blown out into the
street, overturned and wrecked. The
residence of G. A.. Rhea was carried
away and the entire family killed.
The homes of C. e. Redfield and A..
c.. Gieger went next, but only three
persons were drowned there, as most
Of the occupants were absent.
Saved by Reaching Upper Story.
George Conger's house was next,
but the family succeeded in saving
their lives by rushing to the upper
stories, the house being carried down
the creek three-Quarters of a mile.
DIR. McSward and j. Ayers, who were
living in the same residence, were
drowned.
Oscar Miners house was next de-
molished. and Mrs. Miner drowned.
The rest of the family succeeded in
saving their lives by ciinglng to the
roof. ALI Of the Wells family but two
were lost and the house carried away.
With the Wells residence went the
house Of George Swaggert. Mr.. Swag-
gert's two married daughters were
drowned with their five children. The
Mallory house was carried $50 yards
and was found lodged against q
store and Mr. Mallory, crippled old
man, was found safe. holding baby.
Jim Matlock's house was next. Mr..
Matlock was drowned, but his family
was saved. Dr.. Riggs house also
went. Here one child was drowned.
Mrs. Elder was drowned In her resi-
dence. The houses of Mr.. Boyd and
Mr.. Walton were also destroyed and
both families lost.
Perhaps the greatest loss Of life
occurred ct the Heppner hotel This
house, which was run under the man.
agement OF Jones e Ashbaugh, was
carried away. It il supposed that
there were about fifty guests In this
hotel, all Of whom are reported to be
lost. The proprietors themselves we're
saved, but their families are among
the dead.
Residence Portion Wiped Out.
"The houses Of Ben Patterson, Mr..
Dunn and Mr.. Noble were entirely de-
molished ana all persons In these three
families drowned. AZ were the families
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-06-18
AGAINST THE STATE.
Missouri Supreme Court Renders De
cision in Favor Of Defendant.

CtSjou ~ fdVoT VI OctcUoauSs
Jefferson City, Mo-, June 1.-THE
supreme court en- banc decided
against Attorney General Grow Ia his
suit for a decree of custer against the
Continental Tobacco company, brought
for violation of Missouri antitrust
laws.
The same court also decided In ia
vor of thirteen railroads against whom
Attorney General Grow had instituted
suits for violation of laws relating to
reconsignment charges.
In fine, the court holds that cor
poration acting in good faith and in
the legitimate pursuit Of its business
can buy up all the assets OF other
similar corporations it has the money
to pay for. The law providing the
formation of trust or combination
to control prices does not prohibit the
purchase Of one corporation by an
other.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-06-18
Estray.

Came to my place IN the town OF Get
ty. about two weeks ago, two steers,
one 2-year-old, red, the other year
ling, red with white spots, muzzled.
Owner please call, pay expenses and
take them away. JACOB BOTz.
Nav 20, 1908:
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For Sale.

A comfortable hose Of five rooms
On Lake-ave., beautifully located on
the shore of Sank L IKE, good well,
wood-house and everything convien-
Kent. viii be sold at ID bargain.
Fl. l.. SMITH.
Sank Centre
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rraasdy Alarme tie sultan.

Constantinople. June 15.The terri
BILE drama at Belgrade caused stupo-
faction ct the Yildis palace. The sui
tan was 20 Affected that he was unable
to listen to the details published In
the newspapers and allowed those who
conversed with him to speak Of the
death" Of the king and queen Of
Servia and would not permit them to
mention the word assassination"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-06-18
GLARS AND STRIPES DISPLAYED.
Flag Day Generally Observed Through
out Porto Rico.

San Juan. p. R., June 15.-The Flag
day celebration here broke the record
and there was . display OF American
ism throughout Porto Rico. Fifteen
hundred flags were carried In the pro-
cession by the pupils Of the public
schools Of San Juan and there were
patriotic exercises at the theater.
which was decorated with the Stars
and StripeR
All the other cities Of the island r.
port similar enthusiasm.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-06-18
Wanted.

WANTED-Two or three improved
farms, also the same number OF unim-
sroved farms for buyers. Have fer
ale fine wild lands in Wisconsin and
Minnesota. Address Dell Deits, Hud-
|on, Wis.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-06-18
FOREST FIRE SPREADS.
Efforts Of Fire Wardens and Settlers
PoWeriess.

PoWeriess.
Ripple. Mimi. June 17.-Seyen thou
sand dollars worth of timber dam
aged, dozens of settlers made home
less and the BURBERRY crop destroyed
is the result of forest fire that has
ragged the past week few miles north
Of here. The fire spread slowly
against the wind and the efforts OF
wardens and settlers were powerless
to check it. A long dry spell had pre-
pared the feast and trees and green
vegetation were consumed. Six sec
lions were devastated. Burning brush
piles started the fire.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-06-18
FIND PRIVATE PENTHOUSE.
Much Excitement Caused at La Crosse
by Recent Discovery.

La Crosse, Wis, June 1T.-Residents
Of the North Side have discovered
private pesthouse in the heart Of the
residence district Legal advice has
been taken and it is believed several
suits VIII be started against the city.
The hospital is at the home Of II.
Wilbur. 1908 Charles street, and Is
said to have been the refuge Of the
better classes who were Affected with
smallpox and who objected to going
10 the public pesthouse.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-06-18
Wood Saving.

Hereafter the wood saving machine
will be operated on Mondays. Orders
eft at the Jenkins house on Pine-st.,
irst door south of city hall, will re-
,eive prompt attention, or drop letter
n postofice.
FRANK A. NELSON.
G. E. JENKINS.
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onsTor e.

Onsr0r e.
have rooms to rent, In the. Lake
Shore house, suitable for families and
light housekeeping, If desired. Fine
lodging rooms. Apply to Anton Lar
son.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-06-18
Stone Wanted

: sS''s
Thirty cords of rock wanted for the
new Congregational Church delivered
on the Lovaas lot, corner of Oak and
and Fifth SITS.
Apply to G.. "A. EMERsON, Or
M. F. WOODBURY..
Trustees.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-06-18
For Sale.

A Gne buggy, but little Used. "A
bargain. Enquire of Mrs. M. T. How,
Sank Centre, MINI.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-06-18

FOR .SALE-A wide tired wagon,
FOOD single buggy rnd harness and q
cultivator by Clark E. Jenk.
ms. Z
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-06-18

FouND--On my farm twelve miles
;outh of Sank Centre, and ten miles
northwest OF Belgrade, a pocket book,
containing sum of money. Owner
an recover same by calling, proving
property and paying expense of adj
rertisiny. B. r. THoRSTENSON.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-06-18
Good Pasturage.

have SEQ acres of good pasturage,
for $50 head of cattle-six miles east
of Sank Centre city in the township
of Melrose, we'll fenced and plenty Of
good water. Will pasture for the
season at $3.50 per head at owners
risk. Salt furnished.
G.. G. FENTON,
Sank Centre, MINI.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-06-18
For sale.

81. For Sale.
Aquantity of cheap lumber suitable
for. fencing and rougher work in
building. Also fence poets of various
kind, from, Ave cents up. Apply to
BYRON F.. CARR.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-06-18
PLEADS roR AMMEsTY.
General Mates Admits Venezuela
Revolution Crushed.

Revolution Crushed.
Caracas, June 15.-General Matos
has published in Curacao q manifesto
addressed to the Venezuelan people
confessing that the revolution is
crushed and terminated and saying he
will ask Pres lent Castro to guarantee
the safety of himself and all his fol-
lowers, so that taey may be able to
return to their Homes in Venezuela
and work fer the consolidation OF
peace and the prosperity of Venezuela.
The announcement of this news has
aroused much interest here.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-06-18
No. 3i55.
Report of the condition Of the
FIRST NATIONAL BANK


Of Sauk Centre, Mimi,
At Sank Centre, in the State of Minnesota
At the close OF business. June 9Th A. D. 1903.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts. y sson a64 90
Overdrafte. secured and unsecured 256 %
U. Bonds to secure circulation 1880 Co
Stocks. Securities, etc. ....... 1884 10
Banking house, furniture. fixtures 1850 %
Due from state banks and bankers
Due frOmDNatOnai BANKS (not re-
Due from approved reserve agents ss,o4s i
Checks and other cash items. $500. 14sl
Notes OF other national banks -. 7S0 90
fractional paper currency, nickels
LAWFUL MONEY RESERVE in BANK, y
VIZ:
Specie. ...,............ 1a,es9 10
Legal tender notes 49,. 2,s70 90
1879 10
urer Is per cent of circulation) 625 GO
)ne from u. s. Treasurer, other
than per cent redemption fund ifa 90
Total ................ ssa5.5ss o.
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid in.......... Us $4,000 90
Undivided profits, less expenses ' "
and taxes paid =. ............. 12.3O1 So
National bank notes outstanding 1850 90
Individual deposits sub
ject to check ..... -. q ,73i 40
Demand certificates of
Cashiers checks outstan'g ], 49, q .5o,7sG 20
Total ..,.......... $50. es355eS 03
State of Minnesota, county of Stearns. IS:
/, +. w. Sprague. cashier u the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement Is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief.
L. w. SPRAGUE. Cashier.
SubseI lied and sworn to before me this 18th
day of .Jnne. 1903.
Mo KELSEY, Notary Public
CORRECT Attest:
W.O. p HILSDALE.
J. A. CAUGHREN, directors
q. Nj. SPRAGUE,
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WANTED-To rent, comfortable
.ouse of seven or eight rooms for
ccupation June 1. Address 81. ].
Work, Sank Centre, MINI.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-06-18

|sFoR SALE-An Empire cream sepa-
|ator, No. 8, nearly new, for sale at q
|argain. Enquire OF F. A. Nelson or
George Jenkins.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-06-18

FOR SALE-A full blood Hereford
earring bull at fair price, II taken
! once. Apply TO g. r, Lamb,
city, Mimi. =
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1903-06-18

W tANTED Teams for hauling load
ood. Good wages paid. Apply TO
al. Dobbs. Grey Eagle. MINI.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-28
DISTRIBUTION OF SEEDS.
Representative Sheppard of Texas Pro
poses a Change in Present Methods.

Representative Sheppard of Texas has in
troduced a resolution providing change in
the method of seed distribution at the De-
partment of Agriculture. The resolution d.
reefs that 1.-The present indiscriminate and
ineQuitabe distribution of vegetable seeds
by the Department of Agriculture be dis
continued. and that the Secretary of Agri-
culture be requested to submit to the Con-
gress plans restoring the original purpose of
the seed distribution, which contemplated
the introduction of new varieties in various
localities and the determination of their
adaptability to the soil, but which has de-
generated into an expensive and farcical
allotment throughout the entire country, re-
CARELESS of the character of the soils and
Industries of the respective communities
and the occupations and pursuits of the Ieo-
pie thereof, and suggesting other ways,
such as soil surveys good roads, eXtermina-
ton of pests. encouragement of horticul-
ture establishment of experimental farms,
cultivation of early maturing cotton seed,
dissemination of valuable agricultural liter
allure. and such other methods as may sug-
gest themselves by which the large amount
heretofore appropriated in the useless man
ner above described may be expended more
logically and more effectively in the inter-
ests of the agricultural masses of the
United States"
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PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,
Topic of Address Before National Geo
graphic Society.

1.-The People of the Philippines was the
subject of lecture by Mr.. Henry Gannett
of the geological survey delivered last
evening before an audience that taxed to
the limit the capacity of the National Rifles
Armory. The lecture was the third of the
series of 1903-4 given under the auspices of
the National Geographic Society.
During the past year Mr.. Gannett has
made complete tour of the islands to ar
range for the census of the people, and he
declared last night that, contrary to the
general idea concerning conditions there,
the country is both prosperous and peace
able.
1.-The idea in the United States has BEEN
he said, that beyond Manila and the out
lying garrisons it is dangerous for white
man to travel, yet nothing could be farther
from the truth. The native feels honored
when you seek a nights lodging of him,
and will do all in his power to please; the
children greet the white man with 'buenos
dos and everywhere throughout the ISL
ands the white man is well treated and
welcome"
Mr.. Gannett stated that the country pro-
duces oranges and about twenty varieties
of bananas, but that they do not compare
with the California orange, and that the
West Indian or Honduras bananas are far
superior to any of the twenty varieties
grown in the Philippines. He said there
were but two mich cows in Manila.
In speaking of the farming industry, Mr..
the size of a city lot. on which the native
raises a little rice, few bananas and some
yams sufficient for his own use. He said
the fruits and vegetables peculiar to the
country are not to the white mans liking,
and spoke Of the absence of apples. peaches,
grapes and cherries. The mango, he said,
is the favorite of native fruits.
Speak king of the meat diet, Mr. Gannett
said the natives live mostly on fish, while
the frozen beef and mutton for the Amer
leans comes from Australia and New Zea-
land.
Stereopticon views were used to illustrate
his lecture, and proved a very attractive
and instructive feature of the entertain
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-28
THE CLOSING SESSION.
Annual Convention Of Lincoln RepubH-
Can League Concludes It's Business

The annual convention of the Lincoln Re-
publican National League held its final ses-
SION In the Israel c. NJ. E. Church this
morning. beginning at 10 o'clock The
election of officers occurred at this meeting
and resulted in the reelection for four
years Of James w. Poe as president T. H.
A. Moore was chosen vice president, John
Chapart treasurer and r. s. Ross sergeant
alarms. A resolution was passed COM
menting on the faithful service of Postmas-
ter Merritt of Washington and requesting
the President to reappuint him.
Resolutions were passed during the ses-
sion appealing TO the Tifty-eighth Congress
to admit the territories of Oklahoma, New
Mexico and Arizona states; calling on
state legislatures to repeal election laws
restricting the rights of colored voters; IA
voring suffrage for the District of Column
bia; declaring the purpose of the league to
be in cooperation with other state and ma
tiOnal organizations in maintaining repub-
lican supremacy; empowering the President
TO appoint a committee of twelve to confer
with Senators Hanna and Babcock.
The delegates to the convention represent
ed eight states and the District of Colum-
bia. Representative Pearre of Maryland
had beer invited to address the convention,
but business engagements prevented mis- at
tendance.
The organization has decided to establish
a permanent headquarters in this city and
the convention provided for the employment
OF a clerical force to attend to the business
of the league.
The most interesting feature Of the ses-
sion of the convention last night was the
voting down of resolution Of censure
against Senator Louis E. McComas for his
part in the election In Maryland. The reso.
luton was introduced by John E. Bowles,
and after discussion that almost resulted
in a fight the resolution was voted down
By unanimous vote a resolution approving
the administration of President Roosevelt
was adopted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-28
Army Orders.

Major William H. Hart, commissary, has
been ordered to this city for duty In the
office of the COMPULSORY general
The following transfers have been made
in the I'd Infantry: First Lieut.. George
De G. Catlin, from Company K to Company
A; First Lieut.. Philip J. LAUDER, from Com
pany A to Company K; Second Lieut.. Tall
madge H. Brereton, from Company K to
Company G, and Second Lieut. Clark Lynn,
from Company d to Company +.
Contract Surgeon Allen J. Black has been
ordered to his home, East Radford, Va,
for annulment of his contract.
Capt. John M. Sigworth, paymaster, mas
been ordered to Chicago, ILL.,. for duty.
Leaves of absence have been granted as
follows: Capt Herman Hall, commissary,
Dist Infantry, four months, with PERMISSION
to go beyond sea: Lieut.. Col! Joseph Gar
rard, 18th Cavalry, two months; Capt T..
]. Williams, 25th Infantry. fifty days
Capt. Francis c. Marshalls 18th Cavalry.
has been ordered to join his troop at Fort
Ethan Allen, VT. S. ''iii
Capt Frederick p Reynolds. assistant
surgeon, has been ordered to the Army
Medical School in this city for duty as
Instructor in hospital corps drill and assist
ant instructor in duties Of medical officers
and medical department administration.
Capt. Francis ]. herman, I'd Infantry.
and First Lieut.. Carl "A. Martin, 18th In
fantry, have been ordered to examination
for promotion.
First Lieut.. George NJ. Ekwurzel assist
ant surgeon, has been relieved from duty
in the Philippines and ordered to Fort
Banks, Mass, to relieve First Lieut.. Wal
ter Cox. assistant surgeon. who has been
ordered to Fort Reno. o. T.. to relieve
First Lieut.. Charles w. Farr, assistant
surgeon, who has been ordered to Fort
Mason, Cal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-28
Anacostia and Vicinity.

horse attached to a buggy and driven
by Mr. ]. E. Albrecht of Washington took
fright near Suitland Park. Prince Georges
county, Md, last evening about dark, while
the owner was in building, and ran away
The animal ran about five miles before
being captured. The horse came into col
lision with two vehicles. the latter near the
Anacostia bridge. The conveyance TO
which the runaway animal was attached
was demolished. The horse was caught by
Policeman w +. Andrews. Mr.. Albrecht
appeared at the police station after several
hours and claimed his property.
Arthur Taylor of 457 c street northwest
has reported to the police at Anacostia that
there was stolen from a building which
he is at work in this section a few days
since q black cloth overcoat.
John Anderson, colored, fifty-six years or
age deposited 81 at the police station in
Anacostia last evening the charge OF
cruelty to animals preferred by Humane
Officer c. F. Wright. He was alleged TO
have worked a lame horse.
The protracted meetings which have been
costa Methodist Episcopal Church, Rev.
Charles o. Isaac, pastor, have been brought
to a close. Fifty accessionS to the church
resulted.
Officer Joseph l.. Farmer of the local pre-
cinct has returned, after an extended gum
ming trip In Richmond and Northumber-
land counties, Va. His family accompanied
him on the visit
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Signal Corps Changes.

Changes have been ordered in the sta
tons and duties of officers Of the signal
corps as follows: Capt. Henry w. SIAM
ford from Fort Myer to the Philippines;
Major William A. Glassford from the Phil
ippines to Denver, Col, as signal officer Of
the department of Colorado; Capt. Edgar
Russell from Juneau, Alaska, to Seattle,
\. ash. in temporary charge of the installa-
ton of the Alaskan cable; Capt. E. O..
Fechet from the Philippines to San Anto-
MO, Tex; Capt. Carl F. Hartmann from the
Philippines to Fort Mcdowell, Cal, to as
sumo command of the signal corps COM
pany at that post; Capt. Walter l.. Clarke
from Seattle, Wash. to Fort Mcdowell;
Capt Charles S. Wallace from the Philip
pines to Omaha Neb., as signal officer of
the department of the Missouri; First
Lieut. James S. Butler from Fort Myer to
Seattle Wash, for duty on the cable ship
Burnside, which is to go to the Philippines
for cable work.