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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-02-11
Letting Them Down Easy.

A young student lately presented
himself for examination, anu ignomin-
iously failed. To his family. anxious
to hear of his success, he telegraphed
thus:
Examination splendid; professors
enthusiastic. They wish for second
next ar."-Tit-Sits.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-02-11

taken hold of the
army in a practi-
cal way, and new
and commodious
gymnasiums are to
be built at all of
our army posts,
and a member of
the general staff
has been detailed
to superintend, not
only their con-
stru C tion a n d
equipment, b u t
their maintenance
aud SyStan a tlc
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-02-11
Cutting.

Clara-Oh, hum! l wish the Lord had
made me a man! ~
Mother-Perhaps he has, dear; only
you haven't found him yet.-N. Y.
Times
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-02-11
Strong Pressure.

He called upon the daughter fair.
Against her pas bekest,
The old man pressed the button. and
The footman did the rest.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-02-11
To Beat or Not to Beat.

To beat the band, to beat the cars.
To beat the breeze, to beat the stars,
To beat the cards, to beat the bike.
To beat-oh, any OLD thing you like
When with such rot your brains awhirl,
You'd like to beat the siangy girl.
N. Y Times.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-02-11
A Great and Good Man.

For its true worth his heart SO great IS roe
Esteemed by half
He saw a man fall Oh an icy spot
And didn't laugh.
-Wash!ngton Star
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-02-11

Nearly every member of Lushman's
family has got religion, but it will never
touch him"
mo; in all things he is an Indiffer-
enlist"
How do you mean?"
well, his only thought is: Don't care
If do "-Philadelphi Press.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-02-11
Remarkable FOresisht.

About his prudence men enthuse.
Although his fortune does not swell.
He knows just when to wear gum shoes
And when to carry his umbreli.
WashingtOn Star
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-02-11

Native-My prescription calls for
pound OF quini1e and two quarts OF
whisky. Be- ...
Druggist-Soyry, but I'm just out OF
quinine.
Native-Well, supposing We make /.
three quarts of whisky ?-Boston Globe.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-02-11

way of showing
his regard for the
late President Nc
Kinley on January
20. The flowers
sent to the presi-
dents desk on that
ay w ere t h e
choicest of red
carnations. The
same flower was
in great demand
by members of
congress and Off
cialdom in Wash
ington in general
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-02-11

use as well. A wise provision.
1t is virtually the establishment of
new department in the army, of
which Mai. John F. Guilfoyle. Twelfth
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-02-11
One Drawback.

'But," suggested the managers as.
sistant, why not cast Manley for tina
villain? He's just the man for the
part"
81 know he is" replied the manager.
"but he declares he won't smoke ciga.
rettes. "-Philadelphia Press.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-02-11
Then Faults Are Seen.

Though Love is blind" as poets sing,
cynic bachelor wight
Declares that marriage is the thing
That will restore its sight.
PHILADELPHIA Press
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-02-11
Burning Thoughts.

His mind with burning thoughts was
filled
His angry mood could not be stayed.
His words with Indignation thrilled
That gas bills wrong-but must De
paid
WASHINGTON Star
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-02-11

Jones-There goes fellow that saved
me from bankruptcy.
Bones-How was that?
Jones-He married the girl l was en-.
gagged to.-Chicago Tribune.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-02-11
Voices of Wisdom.

Some Of your hurts you have cured
And the sharpest you still have sur
vived;
But what torments of grief you endured
From evils which never arrived.
Chicago American
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-02-11
Usefulness,

Within the hands of men entirely great
The pen is mightier than the cleaning
sword, by far;
But in the hands OF mans enchanting
mate
The hairpin's greater than both pen and
steel blade are.
Chicago Record-Herald.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-02-11
Not Friendly to Reporters.

During the recent sessions of the
Joint hymnal commission of the Meth
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-02-11
WASHINGTON LETTER
Finely and Interesting Gossip from
the National Capitol.
TIE FAME OF |. ADAM BEOE
A Reputation as a HumorIst Achieved
in an HOur-Mck inley's Love for
CarnatiOns-Cym nRStics
for the Army.

Washington-It is exceptional for
nan to achieve fame in an hour in the
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-02-11
The Marquette Statue.

For long time there has stood in
Statuary hall, in the national capitol.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-02-11
Athletics in the Army.

The continued agitation of the sub
feet of physical culture has at last
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-02-11
The Way of 1t.

Since few of us can choose events
We make a passing note;
Some find their lives served la carte
And others table d'hote.
Judge
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-02-11
In Memory of Mckinley

The superintendent of the while
house conservatory chose a delicate
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-02-11

Mary-Do you think the ice is hard
enough to skate on. WILHELM. Y.
Sun.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-02-11

SchOolmaster-Would you like your
son to learn the dead languages, sir?
Mr.. Dolt-Cert'nl cert'nly; he's
going to be an Internationally Sloper
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-02-11
His Whole Life.

washington Star.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-16
SCYTHE STONE OUTING
Inspector lawton and Deputies Started on
DaJ's Jaunt.

The annual jaunt OF the inspectors Of
scythe stones occurred this morning
when about IS OF the deputies 10 Fred
Lawton, who was elected so tr1umphantly
to the inspectorship by the general as
sembly, went by train in the direction OF
Watch Hill.
Other deputies were picked up on TIE
way 'ill there was quite a posse OF the
inspectors ready TO tackle the biggest
dinner ever prepared and put II out OF
sight
Each man was suitably labelled with
big red tag which gave proper directions
for the safe return OF his body in case
no signs OF animation were discernible
to the chief OF police OF this city.
Though there have been but two annual
forays into the rural districts before the
inspector has learned the wisdom Of
neglecting no precaution for bringing his
men all back in safety. and IL is possible
that many OF the party Will have cause
70 bless the foresight that caused tho
aforesaid big red markery 10 be attached
10 their coat lapels.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-16

With the/ advent OF the delightful
weather OF the early morning today the
main body OF local veterans bestirred IT.
seif, and long before the special q. A. X.
train was scheduled TO leave. Exchange
place and the down town section generally
was dotted with groups OF old soldiers,
all wearing the distinctive G. A. r. hat
and otherwise marked with significant
emblems OF their distinguished service.
The veterans recognize the great honor
which is theirs today and II is small
wonder that on every hand was strong
evidence OF personal pride and satlsfac-
tion.
The soldiers formed animated groups as
they discussed the possibilities OF the day
before them and dwelt upon those matters
which they alone can know of and
appreciate the myriad experiences In that
horror which was the Civil war.
At the Union station there was lively
scene and considerable hustle and busy
preparation gave the impression OF con-
fusion. The latter, however, was al
together lacking
Veterans in blue with various insignia
OF office upon their persons hurried about.
evidently preparing for the arrival OF the
several commands. The many old flags
and guidons became. the centers OF every
increasing groups and gradually as the
hour approached for the departure OF the
14-car special the commands appeared to
assume perfect order OF arrangements In
various parts OF the spacious station.
From time 10 time martial music ap-
preaching told of the arrival of the larger
commands, Prescott post. No. J. making
an especially fine showing. With 100
men or more in line it marched from its
headquarters on Washington street to the
station, headed by Reeves band which
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-16
The OIL POLLUTION
{ m7lag Of0Ily Matter still Kept Up The
Oyster Growers Say.

Tho shell fishermen who have been
So ,ilnt since the indications OF an oyster
st were discovered are becoming cast
Gown over the frequent reports Of large
Quantities OF oil being dumped into the
river and fear that their experiences OF
the spring are 10 be repeated.
Mr.. william Sunderland Of Sabin's
Point called the attention Of the shell
fish commissioners last night to the fact
that he had noticed a very heavy deluge
Of oil in the water off Sabin's Point about
S a. m. on Monday 1t is there his
oyster beds are located. and he breads
the effect of the oil pollution.
1t will be remembered that when the
special committee of the commissioners
OF shen fisheries call the attention OF
the harbor commission. whose duty II is
under the law and no others. TO punish
such offenses as pollution OF the river
in this manner. they set the matter down
for hearing some time late in September.
In the meantime there is nothing TO
prevent the pollution Of the river from
continuing all the fime on each Monday
and on every day OF the week, for that
matter, till that time. II II is kept up
the damage to the shell fish will be in
estimable, the oyster growers say, and
they are wondering If they will ever get
relief
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-16
The PROCESSION.

The parade was formed on Common
wealth avenue in the Back Bay district,
with the different divisions resting on the
side streets. The route was a little less
than three miles in length and was Sc
lected with the idea OF giving tho veterans
comfortable march, most Of the way
being over asphalted streets where
marching was easy. It was estimated
that 2s.000 men were in line when the
signal TO march was given
THE route was covered by the head OF
the parade In about an hour and IS
minutes. but IL required more than three
hours for the long line OF paraders 10 pass
given point. The roster OF the parade
was as follows:
Platoon OF mounted police.
Band.
Edward III. Rinsley post. iis. Boston
Commander George II. Graves. escortlng
Col. John c. Black. commander in chief.
Charles II. Mcconnell, chief OF stan
Staff-Charles A. Partridge. adtutant gen.
erak George A. Harmon. surgeon gem
eral: Winfield Scott. chaplain in chief
Charles w. Burrows. quartermas ster
general; Erwin r. Messer. inspector
general; c. r. Kaplinger, assistant in
spector general; j. Henry Holcomb, as
sistant quartermaster general.
ILLINOIS
Department Commander Robert Mann
Woods.
Assistant Adjutant General Charles A.
Partridge.
~ Posts
WISCONSIN.
Band.
Department Commander Pliny Norcross.
Assistant Adjutant General r.. o. Kim
berley.
PENNSYLVANIA
Derartment Commander John McNevin
Assistant Adjutant General Charles
Sydnam.
OHIO.
Cleveland -EleetEie- Railway Rand, N
pieces
Commander Benjamin Moulton.
Assistant Adjutant General Il. r. Davis.
Quartermaster o. II. Hollister.
Chief OF stafr NJ. J. Day.
Memorial Post OF Cleveland.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-16

Mccoy Post OF Dayton.
Other detachments amounting 10 500 men.
NEW YORK.
Lafayette Post 140. New York City. Com
mander J. J. Little escorting
Department Commander Henry N
Burbans.
Assistant Adjutant General william Sears
Two Battalions.
CONNECTICUT.
Band
Department Commander w. c. Hillard
Assistant Adjutant General John II.
Thatcher.
% Posts.
NEW JERSEY.
Department Commander James M.
Atwood.
MAINE.
Department Commander f. c. Milliken.
Assistant Adjutant General A. NJ Saw
yer
Thirty-six Posts.
CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA
Department Commander G. Bliss
Assistant Adjutant General John w.
Roberts
George III. Thomas Post. 2, California
RHODE ISLAND.
Band.
Department Commander J. j. Woolley.
Assistant Adjutant General Philip e.
Chase.
Eighteen Posts
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Band.
Department Commander Henry l.. Kemp.
Assistant Adjutant General Frank Bat.
ties.
Ten Posts.
VERMONT
Montpelier Military Band.
Department Commander James r. FL
bridge.
Assistant Adjutant General y. f. Bow
man.
Ten Posts
POTOMAC.
Common wealth Band.
Old Guards. Captain James NJ. Edgar.
commander. escorting.
Department Commander A. Hart.
Five Posts.
VIRGINIA AND NORTH CAROLINA.
Band.
Department Commander John c. Fowler
Assistant Adjutant General A. A. Hager.
MARYLAND.
Dushane Post Band
Wilson Post, No. 3. Baltimore. escorting
Department Commander James Campbell.
Two Baltimore Posts.
NEBRASKA
Band
Department Commander Harmon Bross.
Three Posts
MICHIGAN.
Salem Cadet Band
Detroit Post. Ssi. Commander T. 8. Nc
Graw. escorting.
Department Commander George IL. Hop
kns
Eight Posts.
IOWA.
Band
Department Commander r. T. 81. John.
INDIANA
Department Commander Daniel r. Lucas
Three Posts.
COLORADO AND WYOMING.
Band.
Department Commander Thomas j.
Donnen.
Continued on Page Four.)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-16
GUESTS OF SENATOR ALDRICH
Prominent Rhode islanders Entertained
With Congressional Committee.

In connection with the present visit to
Rhode Island OF the congressional COM
mittee on harbors and rivers, the party
was today entertained at the Squantum
club by Senator Nelson w Aldrich.
Besides the 1e members of the official
party the following prominent men were
present as guests OF the senator: Gov.
L. Il. c. Garvin, Lieut.. Gov. George -.
Utter, Senator George Peabody Wetmore.
Congressman Adm b. Capron and Daniel
L. ID. Granger former Congressman Mey-
Vile Bull, Mayor Augustus S. Miller OF
Providence. Mayor James II. Higgins Of
Pawtucket. the members OF the state har-
Dor commission: j. Herbert Shedd. Alfred
w Kenyon and Henry T. Root: Frederick
II. Jackson, president OF the local cham
ber OF commerce; Col. Willard, L. s. A.
OF Newport, and Samuel Conant OF Paw
tuCket
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-16
TAUNTON'S
FIRE LOSS
IS $4,000

Taunton. Aug. 1s.-sixteen valuable hor-
ses were burned to death. the sales
stables owned by ]. J. Nichols were en-
tirely destroyed and the laundry owned
by Merton Brothers was burned out. in a
fire in the congested part OF this city
early today. causing a total loss estimated
at between $4,000 and $4,000.
The fire started from an unknown cause
and became 80 threatening that the entire
city department was called out For two
hours many large buildings In the vicinity
were I'm danger. including the postoffice
and the court house and many falling en-
bers were extinguished with difficulty.
but the flremen finally succeeded In con-
fining the blaze 10 the stables and the
laundry. No one was injured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-16

batteries are falling In the harbor. renders
ing IL impossible for the ships to remain
there any longer. II is also interpreted
In some quarters as indicating the eve
OF the storming of the fortress.
LOSSES AT PORT ARTHUR.
The Official Messenger publishes a dis
patch from Lao Yang. which says news
from Port Arthur announces the Russian
casualties there In the attacks on the
fortress. July 26 27 and q. as follows:
Killed. two officers and 24S men:
wounded. IS officers and 1853 men;
prisoners, one officer and SO men; eight
hospital assistants.
At the Thanksgiving services for the
birth OF Alexis, held In Lao Yang on
Sunday, the officers were invited TO dine
at headquarters by Gen. Kurop6tkin.
Recurring to the Ryeshitelni affair, the
Novoe vreyma demands that the Askold,
Grozovoi or any other Russian vessels.
now taking refuge In Chinese ports, shall
no. be dismantled. but shall retain their
ornaments so that they may be in readi-
ness to repel Japanese attacks from
which. the paper declares. neutral Chinese
waters AFFORD no protection.
WENT OUT AND RETURNED.
Chefoo, Aug. 1.-THE Russian ships az
Port Arthur made a sortie early today
lnty nOW oculB puFeueu Uy tno Jd~
panese. A severe engagement is ex-
pected.
The Japanese fleet kept of some dis
tance from the entrance to Port Arthur
during the past night, fearing danger
from torpedoes in the darkness The
battle. II is now believed, will drift INTO
this vicinity.
The Russians, It is reported, did not en-
counter the Japanese feet. Nevertheless
they returned to Port Arthur. =
ALL DISMANTLED.
Tsingchou. Aug. 1s.-Noon,-A japanese
destroyer entered the harbor o short
time ago. having on board the Japansss
admiral. Ikadsuki, and his staff Tor the
purpose OF calling on the governor OF
Kiaochou.
At the Cover mansion Governor Truppel
assured the Japanese admiral that Gil
tho RussieH- ships were dBman t1ed, that
their guns had been disabled and their
| departed and as the Japanese destroyer
| left the harbor she was saiuted by the
| German warships.
The Japenese officers assured the cor
respondent OF The Associated Press that
the Germans had promised that the Che
foo incident would not be repeated at
| Tsingchou.
The japanese ships of this port con-
sist OF one cruiser and four destroyers.
The Germans haev notified the Japanese
that they will fire on any ship entering
| the harbor at night without lights.
Every precaution is being taken to
guard against repetition OF the Che
| foo incident One German cruiser re-
mains on guard outside the harbor. The
others are inside.
Continued on Page Two.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-16
GERMAN TROOPS DEFEAT THE
HERER0S IN SOUTH WEST AFRICA

Berlin, Aug. 16.-Four columns Of Ger
man troops attacked the Hereros- near
Hamakari. German Southwest Africa, on
the night OF Aug. II. The fighting con-
tinued all day Aug. IL. The natives were
defeated with heavy losses.
Five German oIscers including Count
Won Arnim and 10 men were killed. Six
officers, among them Baron Won Waiter
and 50 men, were wounded. Two are miss
ing.
Thousands OF cattle were captured.
Gen. Won Trotha. dispatching the parti-
culars OF the battle from Hamakari, adds
that his soldiers fought with the greatest
bravery.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-16
RUN DOWN BY TROLLEY CAR
He SUES FOR $4,000 DAMAGES

]. Arthur Bellmere has brought suit
against the Union Railroad company 10
recover $500 for personal injuries Mr.
Bellmere was. on July H. 1901. driving
along Cranston street. in a wagon, and he
clans that as he approached the corner Of
Harrison street his wagon was struck by
carelessly operated electric car that
was in charge OF seravnts of the defend
ant corporation.
Mr.. Bellmere was thrown violently to
the ground. His side was bruised his
teeth broken and he received other in
juries from which he claims he has not
yet recovred.
f. p. Own is attorney for the plaintiff.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-16
ANNIVERSARY MASS.

At s o'clock this morning an anniver-
sary mass was celebrated in ST. Joseph's
church. Hope street in memory OF Mrs.
Mary Guinan. who died a year ago after
a brief illness and was buried from the
residence OF her daughter, Mrs. Thomas
II. McElroy. There was a large attend
ance OF relatives and friends and at the
mass which was celebrated by Very Rev.
Thomas f. Doran. vicar general OF the
diocese. two OF the grandsons OF the de-
ceased. Francis j. ard Thomas McElroy
served as acolytes
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-16
IDEAL WEATHER.

The weather prophets could not have
conspired to create a more ideal day. the
only condition absolutely necessary to in
sure a brilliant success OF the march OF
The army hosts.
Morning broke clear and comfortable
with a gentle land breeze moving from
the northwest.
Along the entire line OF the parade the
streets we're closed 10 traffic early In the
day and ropes were stretched along the
curbstones to keep the impatient uneasy
crowds out of the streets and out OF the
way OF the paraders. Nearly 1000 police
men were detailed along the route and
they had plenty OF employment In keep
ing the crowds In the places assigned to
than
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-16

rendered the old war time music as the
procession proceeded.
The long special train extended the en-
tire length OF the train shed and accom-
modated easily the 500 or more veterans
which took passage upon II.
Several of the local veteran commands
took the train in regular formation, oc-
cupying a single car or portion thereof
The commands following this idea were
as followins IN the order of their ar
rival Prescott Post No. ]. John Hunt
command. accompanied by Reeves band,
100 men In line: George II. Brown Post,
David c. Ware commanding. 40 men In
line: Ives Post, No. 13. Steven j. West
commanding 21 men in line; Bucklin Post.
No 90 OF East Providence. 100 men in
line; Arnold Post, No. 4, Frederick p.
Ham commanding, So men In line: Slocum
Post. No. 10 John Howard command
ing, accompanied by the Fire King Fife
and Drum Corps Of Pawtuxet, 100 men In
line.
The train service was excellent and
the big mogul engine pulled the IA we'll
filled cars out of the station but mo-
ment or so after 7:45, the time scheduled
for the start.
In the meantime .the general crowd had
assumed formidable proportions about the
station and when the Pear special was
made ready for the general public II took
but few moments to I'LL every seat and
pack the aisles. The regular trains leav-
ing at 7:07 and s:07 were crowded and
II every city In the east were 10 con-
tribute so generously 10 the crowd at
Boston as Providence has done II is
doubtful IL there would remain space
enough for the holding OF the parade.
The local commands presented a splen-
did appearance as they boarded the train
and Rhode Island may well take pride
In that section OF the great parade de-
voted 10 her old soldiers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-16
SINKS
CRUISER PALLADA,

Toxic, Aug ISIt certain that the Russian protected
cruiser Paada opedoed and sunk during the naval battle Of
Aug She failed Port Arthur and been
ported since Admiral Togo fleet departed various missions
the night of August when the Russians retreated.
Beaed from various continue reach Admiral
Togo The Japanese desoyes and torpedo boats made series Of
during the pursuit of the Russian warsp One desor
reports vessel of the Pallada and thought
vessel foundered and believed to be probable that the entire
killed drowned
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-16
IDAHO DEMOCRATS REFUSE
To DENOUNCE POL YGAMY.

Lewiston, Idaho, Aug 1s.-After a heat
ed debate which lasted far into the night,
the Democratic state convention refused
TO adopt plank introduced in the shape
of a resolution by United States Senator
Dubois denouncing the practice OF po-
lygamy.
The supporters OF the resolution an
nounced after adjournment that the fight
would be continued today In the shape
OF a motion TO reconsider.