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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-07-28
Strike Riot in Chicago

Chicago, July 22.-Rioting that threat
ened to have grave consequences fol-
lowed an attempt of the police to escort
200. negro strike-breakers from the
Hammond company plant at the stock
yards to the downtown district Thurs
day night The negroes and police were
targets for bricks and other missiles
thrown by crowds of union men number
ing 1000. The police repeatedly charged
the rioters, and each time were met by
volleys of brickbats, decayed vegetables
and sticks. Though several of the riot
ers and the policemen suffered bruises,
none was seriously injured.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-07-28
President COMPLETES Sneech

Oyster Bay, L. l., N. Y, July o.
President Roosevelt has completed the
speech he will deliver on the 9th inst.
on the occasion of his notification of the
action of the Chicago convention. 1t is
about 5000 words in length. The finish
ing touches were put on the paper Thurs
day, the president himself revising it
carefully before permitting it to be
placed in the hands of the printers.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-07-28

The death of Golden Rulen Iona.
mayor OF Toledo for four terms. re-
moves man who won popularity by
sheer force OF individuality. He endeav-
ored to apply the principle of the Golden
Rule to the business of everyday life.
from the management of his factory to
the transaction of public affairs. His
career is striking example of the O..
TEEN and respect man may gain who
has the virtues of honesty, sincerity and
courage. He may make mistakes. his
theories may not always be sound. but il
he Is genuine he will in the end be given
credit for the good that is in him.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-07-28
BRYAN'S PLATFORM.
Nebraskan Points Out His Ideas OF
Reformation of Demo-
cratic Party.

Lincoln, Neb., July 22.-W. ]. Bryan's
plan for the reformation of the democ-
racy was given publicity Thursday. In
it Mr.. Bryan favors radical changes, out
advocates the election of Judge Parker
for president as a good beginning. He
declares for state ownership of rail-
roads, government control of telegraphs,
adjustment of the private monopoly,
favors the income tax and election of
federal judges by the people.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-07-28
Reduced to Ashes.

Belgrade, Servia, July 21.-The blood
stained furniture and the wardrobes of
the late King Alexander and Queen
Draga were burned in bonfire in the
palace grounds Wednesday, King Peter
having refused to hand them over to the
sisters of the murdered queen, fearing
that they might be devoted to political
uses.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-07-28
A WEEKS HISTORY
The Important Happenings Of a
Week Briefly Told.
IN ALL PARTS OF THE UNION
All the Latest News of Interest from
Washington, From the East, the
West and the South.
THE LATEST FOREIGN DISPATCHES
FROM WASHINGTON.

EROM "ASH1N6ION.
The bureau of immigration has issued
a statement showing a total OF 44,bS2
inmates in the penal reformatory and
charitable institutions of the United
States, not including Hawaii and Porto
Rico.
At Sycamore Hill President Roosevelt
received the miners committee and
heard their views on the Colorado situa-
ton.
The president, at Oyster Bay, received
an official dispatch sent to notify him OF
the release of Mrs. Maybrick.
The speech President Roosevelt will
deliver on the 9th inst. on the occa-
sion of his notification OF the action OF
the Chicago convention has been COM
pleted. 1t is about 5000 words in
length.
The article by former President Cleve-
land, discussing the democratic policy
and Judge Parker's leadership, is re-
garded by Judge Parker as likely to be
Of great value in the campaign.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-07-28

The abandonment of the system of YER
teal writing in the Chicago public
schools, by order of the board, is move
likely to be followed elsewhere. It GER
tainly has the merit of being legible, and
children seem to learn it rather more
easily than the slanting hand; but the
objection is invariably raised against it
by business men that the writing is pro-
duced too slowly for practical purposes.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-07-28

Russia is said to expect to lose Port
Arthur, to be planning three years
campaign, during the progress of which
1t will retake that stronghold and invade
Japan. Russia's greatest accomplish
ment is telling what it is going to do. 1t
will be remembered that the present
campaign opened with a promise of Gen.
Kuropatkin to dictate peace from Toxic.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-07-28

Did you ever see $4,000 bill? Ifnot,
there is not much chance that one will
ever come your way. The few that were
in circulation have been called in and
only one is missing. This was stolen
from bank in Denver by a man who
went into the Office of the president and
showed him bottle which he said con-
tained nitroglycerin, which he threat
ened to drop unless he was given s10.-
200. The $4,000 bill was handed over
to him, and was of SO unusual a de.
nomination that it is supposed the DOS.
SCISSOR never dared to break it. Ifyou see
one inquire into its history.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-07-28

Cuban authorities are said to be will
ing to cancel their contract with the
private firm that has engaged to raise the
wreck of the Maine in Havana harbor If
the United States government wishes
to undertake the work. Why the gov
eminent should take an interest in the
matter now, after so long a period OF
neglect, is not clear.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-07-28
Fire Causes Heavy Ioss

Detroit, Mich, July 20-Fire de-
stroyed the new paint shop of the Mich
igan Central railroad at West Detroit
and car shed nearby and burned for
more than an hour in the Michigan Gen.
trail lumber yard. The buildings burned
were frame structures, and there we e
dozen or more box cars in the car
shed
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-07-28

A Chicago commercial traveller has
killed himself in Pittsburg hotel, cir
cumstance which indicates that there are
worse hotels in Pittsburg than in Chica-
go. However, the man may have had
other reasons for. self-destruction.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-07-28
FOLK is CHOSEN.
Unanimously Nominated for Gov
ernor by Democrats of Is
Missouri.

Jefferson City, Mo-, July 22.-After
an all night session, marked by inter-
walls of disorder and commotion that
could not be quelled by the gavel, the
democratic state convention unani-
mously nominated Joseph w. Folk,
circuit attorney of st. Loue, for gov
ernor and adopted a platform which
promises vigorous unrelenting crusade
against corruption and Doodle in Mis-
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-07-28

The Berlin press denies that the kais-
er's message to the Russian regiment of
which he is honorary colonel indicates
that Germany will help Russia in the
war against Japan. The inference is that
the message indicates that the kaiser is
still in some respects a rather young
man
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-07-28

Two New Workers in evening dress
alighted from their carriage in an up
town avenue and relieved passing fell
low citizen of all his cash. The incident
causes some surprise in the metropolis,
perhaps because this class of hold-up
men usually operates in Wall street.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-07-28
Widow of Henry George Dead.

New York, July 22.-Mrs. George,
widow Of the late Henry George, the
political economist of this city, died
Wednesday night at her home in
Monticello, Sullivan county, N. Y, at
the age of 60 years. Mrs. George has
not been in good health for many
years and death was due chiefly to
heart trouble.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-07-28
Helned Introduce Golf i'm America

London, July 21.-Robert Lockhart,
an American merchant engaged in the
linen trade, = dead in Edinburgh. He
succumbed after a surgical operation.
Mr.. Lockhart was one of the founders
of the St. Andrews Golf club, and one
of the fathers" of the game in America.
He resided in this city.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-07-28
Goes to Mackinac Island.

Indianapolis, Ind, July Ex-senator
Charles w. Fairbanks left Sunday for
Mackinac, where he will rest for fort
night. The senator would not discuss
his vacation.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-07-28
Tragedy in Paris.

Paris. July 2O.-Col. George Wilson, a
retired United States army officer, fired
several shots from revolver at Mile.
Charlotte Murmann, 81 years old. Col.
Wilson subsequently shot himself
through the head and expired while be-
ing taken to hospital. 1t is stated that
Mile. Murmann's wounds are slight
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-07-28
Will Support Roosevelt.

New York, July 20.-Oscar s. Straus,
of this city, who describes himself as "a
liberal democrat and latterly Cleve-
land democrat" and who was minister
to Turkey under Cleveland's first ad-
ministration, has notified President
Roosevelt of his determination to give
him his support.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-07-28
Assassinated.

st. Petersburg, July 18.-The vice gov
ernor of Elisabethpol was assassinated
at seven o'clock Sunday evening. The
assassination occurred at Adgshakent,
a small place in the southwest corner of
the government of Elisabethpol, close
to the Persian frontier.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-07-28
Sentenced to Death,

St. Louis, July 20.-Lambert Niehaus,
convicted of killing Thomas Fluegel on
December 20 last, was sentenced to hang
on September 6. Niehaus will appeal
to the supreme court.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-07-28

His countrymen used to call him "Oom
Paul" Familiarity, and never thought OF
him under the more dignified name
Stephanus Johannes Paul Kruger. The
man was fitting ruler for such people
as the Transvaal Beers.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-07-28

Charles Schwab may be right in saying
that no one ever lost dollar through
his schemes. but if his prestige among
Wall street men means anything to him
he is taking frightful risk in allowing
the fact to become public.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-07-28
Dies While Saying Mass.

New York, July livery Rev.
Stephen Kealy. provincial OF the Passion
order in the United States, dropped dead
Sunday while celebrating mass in the
st. Michaels chapel of the monastery of
the order at West Hoboken, N. ].
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-07-28

A band of colored strike breakers.
leaving the Chicago stockyards were
stoned by a mob of 5000. Their cars
were pursued for blocks and battered by
volleys Of missiles.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-07-28
Named for Congress.

Danville, Pa, July 19.-Dr. e. w.
Samuels, of Northumberland county,
was nominated for congress at a meet
ing of the Sixteenth district republican
conferees held here.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-07-28
AYenges Insult.

Fairmont, w. Va, July 20.-W. L.
Protzman, a prominent business man,
shot and then stabbed David Wilson
for speaking insultingly of his daugh-
ter. Wilson's recovery is doubtful.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-07-28

Had the two-headed girl OF Cairo, ILL.,,
been born in Missouri now, sociologlsts
would have spotted the st. Louis exposl-
ton as a "progenital predisposition."
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-07-28
Many Buildings Burned.

Rhinelander, Wis, July 20.-Fire in
this city caused total loss of $50, 900.
Thirty dwellings, planning mill and
6,500,00 feet of lumber were destroyed.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-07-28

Before this campaign is over Judge
Parker will hardly know whether that
lovely place at Rosemount is private
residence of a public hotel.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-07-28

Judge Parker's first official act as a
candidate should be to nail down every
thing portable before the souvenir nun
tiers strike Esopus.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-07-28

The Moroccan bandits who are threat
ening to kidnap more white men shouio
not forget that almost anything can De
done once too often.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-07-28

Tolstoi has been writing fresh desclp-
tons of war, but he does not appear W
have improved upon Gen. Sherman 5
work in the same line.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-07-28

Recent disasters are beginning to
make people think that Gen. sherman
might have applied his little sentiment
to something else besides war.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-07-28

Alaska is now shipping Goldfish to Bos-
ton, which encourages the belief that the
coal trust may yet work up little trade
with Newcastle.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-07-28
Heavy Loss bv Fire

Montgomery, Ala, July 1S.-Fire
Sunday completely destroyed the plant
OF the Alabama Rift Flooring COM
pany, entailing loss of 100000, only
partially insured.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-07-28
A Fatal Blow.

Benton Harbor, Mich, July 1S.-7J. A..
Cook, a local manufacturer, killed
Burton Grissold by striking him with
his fist.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-07-28

Gen. Okuis said TO be wearing Chinese
costume, but it does not seem to hamper
his movements appreciably.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-07-28
Named for Coneress

Bloomsbury, Pa, July 22.-The DEM
ocratic conferees Of the Sixteenth dis
trict nominated Harry E. Davis for
congress.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-07-28

A Wisconsin man is very fond OF
cooked cat His wife's taste diners
however, and she has applied for d.
vOrce,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-07-28
TWIN CITY MARKETS.
Minneapolis, July %.

MIHneapOIIS, July %
Wheat-No northern, 99c; No. Q
|northern, 96c; Sept, s7Hc Oats-No.
8 white, 40c. Corn-No. 8, 52s Rye
No 2, 69c Barley-No. 2. 35c
Flax-$1. 90 Butter-Creamery, ex-
tras, 16@17c; creamery, firsts, 14@15c;
dairy, fancy, I3@14c Poultry-Tur-.
keys, 9@10c; chickens. 7@sc Hay
Uplands, fancy, So. so
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-07-28

st. Paul, July g.
Cattle-Steers, 81. 50@5. so; cows. So. 90
|@4.o0 Hogs - S4.70@5. TO- Sheep
|muttons. $500; lambs. $500
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-07-28

St Petersburg is having good deal OF
difficulty in believing it, but it is DONG
its best.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-23
PEACE WILL REIGN
WITH BASEBALL MEN
Magnates Hold Informal Conference
at Columbus and Talk the
Matter Over.

Columbus, o., February 22-Ratifica-
lions of the peace agreement with the
Pacific National organization by the ma
tlonal association of minor leagues now
seems assured. An Informal conference Of
the magnates OF the three Class "a
leagues was held this evening, and Ham
Ion of the National league outlined the
proposed agreement. which proved much
more favorable to the Glass "a leagues
than had been expected. 1t is now be-
lleved that the only possible hitch will
be the awarding of players.
The following were here tonight:
American Association-Preside Grille,
Cincinnati; T. j. Brice, Columbus; George
Tabeau. Louisville; Charles Rauschupt,
indianapolis.
Eastern League-President Powers, Ar
thur Irwin, Toronto; George Sailing, Buff
falo; II. C. Griffith, Jersey City, and w.
Underwood of Rochester.
Western League-Thomas Burns, Colo
RADIO Springs.
Southern League-President w M.
Kavanaugh and NJ ]. Finn, Little Rock.
New England League-President t. H.
Murnane.
New York State League-President ].
H. Farrell.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-23
"The storks."

.arhe storks" will be at the JEFFERSON
theatre tomorrow, matinee and night. Re-
centlv this company was in Memphis and
the commercial-Appeal in reviewing the
performance said:
,orhe storks," a musical fantasy In two
acts nv Richard Garlic and Guy f. Steely.
was presented at the Lyceum theatre last
night. 1t Is a rafting good show-a bit
drawn out, perhaps, but with all bright,
humorous. we'll staged show, with great
deal to please and practically nothing to
call forth an offending comment The
company presenting 1t is balanced to a
nicety. 1t is the best singing organiza-
ton that has appeared here this season.
II is In this feature especially that 1t bal
ances we'll. All of the principals sing
and the chorus Is one well tuned body
that in its eresendo effects In chorus num-
bers. reaches a grand opera level in tone
production. The costumes are creations
of good taste. They are clean and are in
good condition. This is rarely the case
when successful productions after a long
seasons run take to the road, but the
present attraction can claim this. As a
whole the performance is just the one
that a tired man requires. 1t instils new
blood into him, and the tired woman, too,
win find in this fantasy, as it's colabora-
tors have selected to call 1t, a relief to
over functioned nerves.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-23
SPECIAL CAMPAIGN
TO OPEN THURSDAY
SONS OF THUNDER BRIGADE OF
SALVATION ARMY TO HAVE
SEVEN DAYS MEETINGs-oPEN
AIR AND INDOORS.

Thursday the Sons of Thunder brigade
of the Salvation army will begin special
seven days campaign in Birmingham.
The campaign will be led by Staff Capt.
John NJ. Berriman of Atlanta. There
will be open air and indoor services, the
latter being held in the headquarters of
the army at No. 2115 First avenue.
The following programme has been ar
ranged:
Thursday. February 25, p. m.--"The
Unequal Contest."-Staff Captain Berri-
man.
Friday, February 2s, 8 p. m-'Holi-
ness" the Holy Spirit.-Mrs. Boucher.
Saturday. February q, p. NV eary
Wilie."-staff Captain Berriman.
Sunday, February IS, II a. m.-Holiness,
"Power."-Staff Captain Berriman
Sunday, February g. 5 p. m.-"Up
Tree" Ensign Widgery.
Monday February 20. s p. rn.-"The Or
derby House STAFF Captain Berriman.
Tuesday, March /, s p. m.-"Why am
a Soldier"--Captain Boucher.
Wednesday, March O. s p. ma Kiss
In the Dark"-Staff Captain Berriman.
Thursday. March 9, p. m.-"The Real
Thing staff Captain Berriman.
Commander Booth Tucker of the Sal
walton army in the United States, ac-
companied by number of staff officers.
will arrive in Birmingham March H.. The
next afternoon, Sunday, at the Jefferson
theatre at o'clock. Commander Tucker
will lecture on Love and Sorrow" illus
trated by stereoptican views and moving
pictures. He will also probably conduct
another public meeting while here.
Among what may well be called the re-
ligious and phlanthropic statesmen of to-
day no name is more widely known than
that of Frederick s. de Lautour Booth
Tucker, commander of the Salvation ar
my forces throughout the United States
Whether as a speaker from the religious
platform, filled with desire for the worlds
spiritual bettermenf; or as a practical So
ciologist, eager to further mans higher
physical conditions: or as a man Of af-
fairs capable of inaugurating and sue
cessfully conducting great public benefits,
Commander Booth Tucker is equally and
undeniably a great man. He is at once
one of the most commanding figures be-
fore the American public today.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-23
BOILER EXPLODES
And KILLS THREE
THE LOCOMOTIVE WAS sTEAMINo
FREELY At THE TIME AND NO
CAUSE CAN BE GIVEN FOR THE
ACCIDENT.

Jamestown, Pa, February 22-The blow
ing up Of a Pennsylvania locomotive at
Ehenheld, ten miles east Of this city,
caused the death of three men and the
probable fatal injury of two others. All
were employees. The dead:
Harry Tyson, engineer of Derry.
John Gontz. conductor of Derry.
George RichlSner. track walker sum-
MERRILL.
The injured:
Robert Wenwick, OF Derry fireman. one
leg blown off and other badly crushed;
will die.
Elmer Furl, of Derry, brakeman, badly
injured about body will die.
The boiler was blown off fifty yards,
the wheels and running gear remaining
on the track. The boiler was full of
water, the engine was steaming freely
and 1t will probably never be known what
caused the explosion.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-23
POLICE COURT ITEMS.

Seven young white boys ranging
in age from II years to II years, were
lined up before Judge Feagin yesterday
morning in the police court on two
charges. one of violating the Sunday law
and another of shooting craps.
Two of the boys were members of the
Boys Reading club the institution started
by Judge Feagin and a number of ladies
in the city for the purpose of reforming
the newsboys The entire lot were caught
on the Alabama Great Southern railroad
about Fourteenth street Sunday afternoon
shooting craps. They were arrested and
allowed to go free until yesterday morn
ing, when they all reported to the court.
Judge Feagin will send two. Or three of
them to the Boys Industrial school at
East Lake, or as many of them as the
school will accommodate. He will see the
ladies in charge of the school today and
find out how many they can care for.
The boys are Tyson Mcdonald. John
Whitfield, Cleveland Harris. Allen Cooper,
Jimmie McQuad, Jake Chase and Ed Kel-
log. More than one of them has been be-
fore Judge Feagin in the past.
VIII Pickens, a negro, was fined $50 and
sentenced to work 80 days on the city
streets by Judge Feagin yesterday on
charge Of assault and battery on Nose
WEIGH with a knife. The prisoner is
hack driver in the city.
Jesse Sturgis North Birmingham ne
gro was fined 800 and sentenced to work
1870 days on the streets on a charge of car
rying concealed weapons. Sylvia Lomax,
negro woman, was fined $40 by Judge
Feagin yesterday in police court on a
charge of failing to report a case of
smallpox to the authorities
Sam Davis, alias Walker Gordon the
negro arrested several days ago for at
tempting to wreck Frisco train at Coal
Creek, was yesterday sent to the county
jail on a warrant sworn out against him
before Judge Abernathy of the inferior
court. The case against him In the police
court was mol pressed in order that he
might be delivered to the higher courts