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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-08-04
LADYLIkE PERSON WANTED.
Consequently Society Leader in Search
Of Position for Maid Is Re
buffed by Milliner.

One of the richest and most promi-
nent society women, who is very quiet
and transformations in her dress, ami
by only the appointment of her equip
age betrays the fact that she is
wealthy, says the New York Press,
stopped her carriage outside the estab-
lishment of fashionable milliner, en-
tered and addressed the proprietress.
II see you have in your window a
sign, Apprentice Wanted" she be-
gan. The milliner eyed her contemptu-
ously from the crown of her modest
bonnet to the tip of her common-sense
shoe.
"You would not do at ALL" she said.
Il want ladylike person who can
wait on customers"
Il wish to place one of my maids
with some one from whom she could
learn millinery while l am abroad, 2
continued the visitor. quietly, "but
am afraid you would not do"
As the footman opened the carriage
door for his mistress the horror
stricken milliner recognized too late
the livery of one Of the FIRST families"
of New York.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-08-04

horse wagon, while our rectangular silo
having the same capacity, required sew
eral two-horse loads of heavy timber,
and yet it bulges at the sides, this one
stays tight, as the pressure is practi-
cally equal all around the silo. There
are no corners to speak of in this one,
and no spoiled silage.
We dug a ditch about IS inches
wide and two feet deep around where
the framework was to set; this we
filled with small stones and cemented
Tbs center was on hard-pan leveled up
with small stones and cemented. and
after silo was made run up little on
the side Of the silo so rats could not
get under the bottom Rats and mice,
If possible, will burrow under a silo
and let air in and spoil considerable
silage. On this foundation we set our
first framework and succeeding ones
at various widths as before stated,
each section held up by a piece of two
by-six under the end of each piece, so
that for each section eight short pieces
are required besides the two-by-six
pieces. On the inside of this frame is
one thickness Of matched lumber run
ming up and down, and the only care
Is to get each board tight at the ends
OF the framework section. One thick
ness is better than two, or two with
paper between. as it will dry out quick
er, and last longer. The outside may
be covered or not, as + osired. We COW
cred ours with matched lumber for
looks largely, although it makes a
dead-air space, so that though ours
faces northwest ar the mercury goes
almost out of sight sometimes, we are
not bothered with frozen silage. We
have two doors on one side for fill
ing, and four doors open into the barn
for feeding. These are simply traps
between sections of the framework, and
are held in place bv the silage. A
roof can be built or not as desired. We
like one to keep out snow, etc., but it
is not necessary. An eight-point roof
can be made, or single-pitch roof. We
have two rods running around silo, and
these by use of the truss shown in
cut cover the lower six sections, and
are ample for the purpose. The truss
is Of two-inch plank cut out as in the
cut and placed in center of section at
points marked on the framework, so
that the rod strikes the eight outside
corners and the width cut in the truss.
Several of these silos have been built
in this section since ours, and owners
are all pleased with them.-Rural New
Yorker.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-08-04
TITLES FOR PUBLISHERS.
Owners Of Great London Newspapers
Who Have Accepted and
Refused Peerages.

King Edwards grant of baronetcy
to Alfred Harmsworth, the proprietor
and creator of the London Mail, and
of other newspapers, serves to call
once more attention to the sturdy in
dependence which the proprietors OF
the London Times have for the past
hundred years displayed in refus-
ing repeated offers of honors of this
kind from the crown, says the New
Orleans Picayune. The late John
Walter on two occasions declined peer
ages that were rendered to him. His
father likewise returned negative re-
ply to letters written to him by two
premiers of his day, asking him to &C
cept seat in the house of lords, and it
is well known that Arthur Walter, the
present chief proprietor of the Times,
has manifested similar Discrimination
to receive a coronet from the crown.
Like his forbears he realizes that
the acceptance of any honor of this
kind from the crown places the recip-
lent under obligations to the prime
minister, by whom the nomination is
made, and that the independence of
the newly created peer, baronet or
knight becomes impaired thereby, a
very serious consideration when the
individual in question happens to be
the owner of great metropolitan or
gan that claims to be the voice of the
people-the vox populi.
The owner of the London Standard
has followed the example of the Daily
Telegraph, of London, accepted first a
baronetcy and then a peerage, and is
now Lord Burnham. 1t is the same
with the proprietor Of the London
Morning Post, Lord Glenisk. The pro-
prietor of the London Globe is baron
ct, and in fact baronetcies and knight
hoods have been scattered quite liber-
ally among metropolitan and provin-
cial newspaper proprietors.
Incidentally, I would call attention
to rather remarkable letter which
has just been published by A. F. Wal
ter in his paper, the London Times.
It runs as follows:
"The control of the Times has been
In my hands for a good many years
past. 1t is there now, and there it will
remain until events over which NOR
tails have no control shall place it in
the hands of my successor. Until that
happens you may rest assured that no
outside influence of any kind, or of any
origin, will ever be permitted to affect
the character of the great institution
which was founded by my great-grand-
father 120 years ago, and which has
never for moment passed from under
the control Of his lineal successors, and
which I in my turn have the honor
and the responsibility of conducting
to-day"
This letter was written, as will be
apparent from its tenor, in reply to a
correspondent who had inquired
whether there was any truth in rumors
current as to impending changes in the
proprietorship of the Times.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-08-04
THE UNREwARDEp.

We clap our hands for the dauntless men
Who. winning, have wounds to show.
Who have failed. but only to try again,
who have bled from many a blow:
Who have chung to hope and have battled
away -
TIL. the fates being moved to yield.
They stand where none but the yictors NAV
With their pitiful scars revealed.
On. we cheer for them who have had to
fight
For the laurels that they possess:
we yield the honor that is their right
And glory in their success.
But down below. unapplauded 90
The thousands who cannot rise.
me thousands who struggle in vain to show
That worthiness in them lies;
The thousands who bravely battle away.
VINO, wounded and sore and weak.
strive on as only the worthy may.
Denied the success they seek.
On. we cheer for, them who have fought
and won,
But what of the warriors there
VINO, In spite of all they have brayely dome
ShaI never have wreaths to wear?
IS. =. kiser, in Chicago Record Herald.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-08-04
HE COULDN'T "REcovER. +"
His Wife Thought He Was a Goner
and Accordingly Disposed Of
His Clothing.

A young clergyman in making his week
ly visits among the poor of his parish in a
nearby country village quite recently
learned of poor, sick man who recently
came from Ireland with his wife and one
child. When the minister called at the
house, relates the Philadelphia Press, he
was given a most hearty welcome, and on
reaching the bedside Of the sick man was
surprised at finding him, apparently well.
The day being warm the clergyman suggest
ed that he get out of bed and spend an hour
under a shade tree in the garden.
1T may do you good" he added.
The wife, who was present, said her hus-
band had better remain in the house until
the following day and then take little
recreation. When the clergyman returned a
week later he found the husband still in
bed.
Haven't you been out of bed since wa.
here" asked the man Of. the cloak.
mo, sir, he has not" replied his wife.
81 don't like to tell you, sir, but the doc;
tor gave my husband up a week ago and
we sold his clothes. That's the reason he
didn't go to the garden"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-08-04
Cultivation of the Orchard.

Shallow cultivation" should be the
fruit-grower's watchword. Implements
which cannot be regulated to run shall
low" are not desirable in orchard or
berry-patch. We have seen many fruit
plantation half ruined by needless culti-
walton. The successful horticultural
needs to remember two things in this
connection: First, that roots were not
meant to be mutilat.d; and, second, that
the ground "dries out" just as deeply as
1t is cultivated. A shallow "dust
mulch" conserves the moisture be-
meath; and the more shallow that mulch
is the more notwithstanding material
there is beneath" A two-inch mulch
Is about right.-Farmers Voica
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-08-04

brought about too quickly. IF he ever
tells her that he wasn't delirious a bit.
and that we plotted the whole thing
she'll want to murder us BOTH" the old
lady reflected.
That afternoon Louise sat, happy and
radiant, at the bedside of her husband,
who was already clamoring to get up,
when guests were announced.
Can 1 go right up?" a merry voice in
the hall below asked. 81 thought she
would be at the station, and when
could not find her in the crowd we went
to her Office, and the maid sent us over
here"
It was Trix; but whom had she
brought with her? Overcome with GU
riosity, Louise went to the head of the
stairs. The young girl was at her side
in moment, and had both arms around
her neck.
ooh, auntie darling" she whispered,
her face crimson with bushes, we've
eloped. Isn't it simply too delicious?
What will papa say? Frank begged so
hard, and you know it Is impossible to
resist the man you love. He met me at
Buffalo, and we were married between
trains this morning. His mother was
there to swear that was of age. Now,
auntie, won't you be good to poor Mr..
Holme? I met him on the train last
week, and I think he is charming. And,
besides, it would make things so much
easier for me If could write papa that
you were married, too"
"Mr Holme is suffering with a Sc
we're case of grip" Louise said, earnest
ly, "and you are foolish child to run
away and get married. You will never
halfway appreciate your love because
you will never see it slipping away from
you. But, come, bring Frank upstairs
and present him to his new uncle. Then,
when my husband gets well, we will
all go to Albany and persuade your ia
Their that you have far better sense than
your aunt had at your age."-Valley
Magazine.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-08-04

was In love with her before she stud.
led medicine. She can go on rolling
pills till the crack of doom as far as
l am concerned. No sane man would
want her after he had seen you"
For moment the physician vanished,
and jealous, wounded woman took her
place. Louise drew her hand away, and
1t was fortunate for certain Miss
Beatrice Alden that she was still in AL
bany. Then the physician returned
and set to work to quiet the rawlings of
her patient. Together she and the little
mother labored and soon the sick man
fell into a tranquil sleep. Then she sent
the mother off to bed and alone she kept
the vigil. The gray light of morning
was creeping in at the windows when the
sleeper awoke to perfect consciousness.
Mother" he began, family, Il have
had such wretched dreams the blessed
night long. I thought Louise was here,
and she had the faculty of changing her
self into fascinating young girl, and
then into sour old bag. Mother, do you
think she cares little bit for me?"
'She loves you more han anythingd in
the world, even her darling profession"
trembling voice whispered in his ear,
for Louise was on her knees at his bed
side and had her arms around him. Il
never knew how loved you until saw
you so desperately ill.," the voice con-
tinued, and in her heart of hearts Louise
Alden knew that she was lying.
When the little mother came in, some
three hours later, Bernard informed her
that DR.. Alden said he might be i'll a
long time, with suspicious stress on the
might" and, that she could the better
care for him, they had decided to be
married at once. Mr.. Holme was will
ing. More than that, she went herself
to secure the license and the preacher,
for she had no notion of giving Louise an
opportunity to change her mind. She
had always believed that some day the
willful girl would come to her senses and
do the rational thing. Now that she
was in the humor, the consummation Of
a 12-year-old devotion could not be
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-08-04
OcTAGONAL SILO Is GOOD.
One Built Over Ten Years Ago Has
Not Cost Its Owner One Cent
for Repairs.

We have at one end of our barn an
octagonal silo built in 1893 that gives
us perfect silage. 1t is cheap to build,
q permanent structure, and has not
cost one cent for repairs. The cut IL
illustrates the way the framework is set,
made of two-by-six-inch sticks cut what
ever length is wished, depending on
the size of the silo you wish to build.
Our sticks are eight feet long, lap
across ends, and are spiked. These
frames are set at different widths, be-
ing nearest together near the bottom
of the silo, where the greatest strain
comes. The first two are Is and Is
inches apart, the next two feet, and
from this up to three and one-half feet
near the top. The whole framework
for this silo can be carried in one
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-08-04
The aoslings and Ducklinss.

Goslings and ducklings grow very rap
idly but frequently show signs of lame
ness when nearly grown, and are also af-
fiicted with vertigo. The cause is due
to feeding too largely Of ground grain.
During warm weather they will thrive
better if allowed nothing but grass. All
aquatic bids require bulky substances,
and will not thrive on a diet of exclu-
sively concentrated food. Animal foods,
such as meat-meal, finely ground bone.
etc., are also excellent for such DIrds. A
Picking duckling If forced by high feed
ing from the time it is Matched will
weigh five pounds when ten weeks old,
costing about 80 cents for food, and SELL
ing for double that price.-Farm and
Fireside.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-08-04
CAPITALS OF THE STATES.
Big Cities Which Fill Peculiarly In
teresting Place in Our Po-
itical System.

Although national conventions of DO
litical parties are never held in Wash
ington, most of the state political gath
erings of both parties are held at the
state capitals. These cities fill a pc
culiarly interesting place in our polit-
ical system, says Youths Companion.
Primarily the seat of the governor and
the legislature, the state capital has de-
veloped into the headquarters for a
large number of institutions, varying
somewhat in the different states, but
often including state universities and
agricultural colleges, public asylums and
hospitals. Many capitals have become
famous for their annual state fairs. The
highest courts of the state draw emf
nent legal talent hither. The capital
thus becomes the headquarters for what
ever interests belong essentially to the
state, in distinction from the national
government and from local concerns.
Capitals, when once established, are
seldom moved; yet more or less agita-
ton continues in such states as Missouri,
California and Kentucky, for the trans
fer of the seat of government to a
larger, although less central, city.
Present facilities for travel render the
geographical location of a capital much
less important than it was a half-cen-
fury ago. The ideal capital is city of
sufficient, although not necessarily Of
the largest size, in the center of q
state, such as those Of Ohio, Indiana and
Illinois.
Boston is the largest city in the coun-
try which is a capital. A number of
states, however, have selected their
chief city, notably Rhode Island, Vir-
ginia, Georgia, Indiana, Colorado and
Utah. Although much may be said in
favor Of the state metropolis, there is
some advantage in having the capital
in city where it will not be greatly
overshadowed by other activities. Most
of the states have chosen wisely; few
Of them would make different selection
If they had to make it again.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-08-04
Prairie Dog Exterminator.

A letter from Sioux Falls, 8. D., says
that George Hatch, of Jerauld county,
Is probably the only man in the state
or the northwest who follows the pro-
fession Of an expert prairie-dog exter.
minator. He has slaughtered large
numbers Of the pests thus far this sea-
son, and has just been awarded the con.
tract to remove" the prairie dogs on
what is known as the Rowley farm,
near Alpena. The prairie dogs occupy
a tract Of about 80 acres on this farm,
and number into the thousands. Hatch
and his force of men will exterminate
the little animals by putting gas in the
holes and covering these up with earth.
He has found this method to be very
effective in Kidding the country of the
pests.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-08-04
THE CIPHER WAS TOO MUCH
Telegraph Operator Thought the Mes
sage Was Too Much Twisted
to Save.

While Secretary Hay was in the country
business was pending, and he arranged with
Washington that any news that might ar
rive about the matter should be telegraphed
to him in cipher.
Day after day he waited, says the New
York Tribune, but no telegram came One
morning, happening to go to the lonely
little telegraph office, he said to the op,
orator:
Il suppose you have received no dis
patch for me-"
why, yes, sir" the operator replied,
"there was dispatch for you the other
day, but it was all twisted and confused.
| couldn't make head or tail of it, SO
didn't think it was any use to send it up to
you"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-08-04
Arriving at a Verdict.

Kushequa, Pa, Aug. l.-(Special)-In
this section of Pennsylvania there is grow
ing belief that for such Kidney Diseases
as Rheumatism and Lame Back there is
only one sure cure, and that is Dodd's Kid
ney Pills; This belief grows from such
cases as that of Mrs. M. L. Dawson, of this
place. She tells the story herself as fol-
81 have suffered from Rheumatism for
thirty, years and find that Dodd's Kidney
fills have done me more good than any
bothered with Lame Back, and can only
say that my back hasn't bothered me since
took Dodd's Kidney Pills"
Considering that Mrs. Dawson only took
two boxes. Of Dodd's Kidney Pills, the re-
suit would be considered wonderful if it
were not that others are reporting similar
results. daily. Kushequa is fast arriving at
a verdict that '''Dodd's Kidney Pills are the
one sure cure for Rheumatism"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-08-04

large as skyscraper business buildings.
California has an area Of 10000 square
miles, and a greater acreage Of hay,
wheat and other grains, fruit and vege-
tables than any other state in tho
union. In order to harvest these vast
crops California does not send out a
call for 10000 men, like Kansas, bui
relies on huge machines.
It is estimated that big California
hay fork will harvest a whole acre in
the same time that an ordinary pitch
fork in the hands of an ordinary
farmer would clear square rod.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-08-04
Best churning Temperature.

Probably a majority of the butter
makers churn at about 60 degrees, but
careful tests show that the lower the
temperature at which cream can be
churned the better. In many cases 1t
is possible to churn at As. About so de-
grees ought to be the standard where
very high-class butter is anticipated.
OF course, low churning temperatures
require rich cream. Poor, thin cream
must be churned at higher tempera-
ture.- Orange Judd Farmer.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-08-04
G. A. r. National Encampment, Bos-
ton, August 1920. 1904.

Very low rates via the Nickel Plate
Road. A splendid opportunity to visit
Boston and its many historical points of
interest. Elegant Dining and Sleeping Cars
affording every accommodation. Meals
served on the Individual Club Plan, also
"a la carte" service. Coffee and sand
viches served to passengers in their seats
without extra expense. Stop off AZ Chau-
.auqua lake and Niagara Falls will be al
iowed on return trip.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-08-04
Cows Strange Diet.

Edwin Ruddock, of Shelburne, Mass,
recently bought a cow, which died mys-
teriously few days ago. The animals
stomach was opened, and about two
quarts OF single nails were found. The
veterinarian said that the nails had been
in the stomach a long time, but how they
came there is a mystery.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-08-04
Our Fish Industry.

According to the National Geo
graphic Magazine, the total catch of
food fishes in the United States and
Alaska, as shown by the last can
vass, was 1,733,314,324 pounds, val
ued at $45,531, 165. The number Of
men employed was 214,056. and the
capital invested was $72,261, 646.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-08-04
Big Rooms-Big Meals-smalI Cost.

Notwithstanding malicious reports to the
contrary, the Inside Inn, at the Worlds
Fair, St. Louis, has thoroughly sustained
the high reputation of Mr.. Z. M. Statler,
its Manager, for giving frst-class accommo.
datIons at reasonable rates.
Thanks to its enormous size and won.
dertul equipment, it has been enabled to
properly care for the enormous crowds
which have sought it's hospitality, without
overcrowding or discomfort.
Standing, as it does, upon an eminence,
and surrounded by beautiful natural for.
est, it has enjoyed the popular verdict of
being the coolest and most delightful spot
in all St. Louis.
The extraordinary convenience of being
right inside the Grounds and thereby saw
ing all tiresome street-car journeys has been
appreciated by every guest, and the man
agement have won high praise for their
successful efforts in catering to the COM
fort, safety and enjoyment. of each and
every visitor. The rates, which are very
reasonable, range from 81 so to $3.50 per day
European, and from $500 to 800 Amer.
can Plan.
A postal addressed to the Inside Inn.
Worlds Fair Grounds. st. Louis, will
bring interesting details regarding res
ervation, etc.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-08-04
Hard Job.

"Haye you any idea where could find
q professional bank burglar" asked the
hospital physician
whats your object?" asked the de-
tectiye.
"I've got to remove a portion of a
drummer's cheek who was hurt in rail-
way wreck" explained the M. D., "and
need the assistance of man who un-
derstands drilling and blasting Chi
cago Daily News.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-08-04
Help Some.

Hell am marrying her for her money.
she-But money does not always lead
to happiness.
NO, but thought it might facilitate
the search. Town Topics.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-08-04
Too Good to BE True

Ted had been longing for baby sis
ter. When she came he went to take
his first look at her.
"You can't fool me-" he burst out;
II know it amt ours. Little Chroni-
Gle.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-08-04
Back to the Flood,

Macintosh boasts a good deal about his
family, doesn't he?"
yes, l think he claims that the head
Of his family was the original Macintosh
that Noah had with him during that rainy
season" Press.