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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1907-10-17

testimony worth a plea in his defense,
he was quickly acquitted by the jury
on the first ballot. In his home, the
verdict was received with loud rejoic-
ing by his townsmen, and their con-
fidence in him expressed by spontane-
Gus public meetings, the blowing of
whistles and the music of bands.
Yet for political reasons or to exploit
their own personalities, the attorneys
for the government had the power,
through the grand jury system, to
bring charges which no genuine
evidence could substanstiate.
Instances could be multiplied,
and tine latest only adds proof to the
charge that the grand jury system, as
at present constituted, has no place in
a country where justice is supposed to
hold impartial sway. AS it is, any
man, no matter what his own reputa-
ton may be from the standpoint OF
morals or business ethics, can make
outrageous charges against his betters,
and find public officials who will give
those charges the stamp Of reliability
in star-chamber sessions where the
accused are not privileged to appea,
in their own cause.
"The story of the fight against
catalogue house methods has been
told in detail on another page. Re-
tail merchants who contribute their
honest share to the support of the
communities in which they live find
themselves confronted with the pro.
blem Of meeting the competition OF
self-styled philanthropists, whose
benefcent purposes do not extend be.
yond the desire to line their own
pockets. In their desire to protect
themselves the retailers adopt tactics
in common use between business
competitors, of getting information
that will at least make the fight
nearly equal. They find that the
catalogue houses invite correspond
ence; requests for catalogues, general
- special; the sending fc- free
samples; the buying OF sample orders;
the submittance of bills for estimates.
Every man doing business of this
character knows that he is fortunate il
be lands one sale for twenty quota.
tons made. Yet because they have
this experience, the catalogue house
shows a yellow streak, pleads for re.
lief from practices it has itself in.
augurated, and reputable business
men have been charged with the
violation of the laws of the land"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1907-10-17
OBITUARY
W. II. Dayy, a U. S. Veteran, Is
Called to His Reward After
Years of Suffering

w. H. Davy,. whose home has been
in this city fer the past years and
who has been a great sufferer from
rheumatism for Is years, was called
home Tuesday night, Oct. 8, at 1920.
Mr.. Davy was born in Ogdensburg,
N. Y, came west when but a boy.
He enlisted in the U. S. service when
only IS years old and served 8 years
and 8 months in Co. B. 9Th MINI.
Volunteer Infantry. He was good
soldier and a true and upright man to
the cause to which he so honorably
discharged his duty. Mr.. Davy be-
longed to Delta lodge, 119 A. F. & A.
NJ, Marshall, Mimi. He leaves a
wife and one daughter Mrs. George
O'Gara, and brothers and one sister
to mourn his departure. Two brothers
attended the funeral, G. 8. Davy Of
Stewart, Mimi, and J. P. Davy of
Faribault, Mimi.
Mr.. Davy gave good evidence of
being reconciled to Gods will. On
being asked about the future he said:
"Tell my friends good bye. am 60
ing home where there is no pain. It
is all right with me-" He was So
years old. Funeral services were
held at the NJ. E. church conducted
by the Masonic Order. Interment
was in Greenwood cemetery.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1907-10-17

Hon. M. G. Tiff OF Long Prairie
passed through Sank Centre Friday
on his way to st. Paul. He was re-
turning from a trip to his home town
to attend the Peterson banquet
Thursday night.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1907-10-17

The Sank Centre Band boys will
give a concert and dance at Westport
Saturday evening. A number of their
friends will accompany them.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1907-10-17

Prem. 800
G. Nj. Deyoe Reg. Jersey Bull
3yrs. list Prem. 800
G. NJ. Deyoe Reg. Jersey Cow
3yrs. LIST Prem. 800
G. NJ. Deyoe Reg. Jersey Cow
2 yrs. LIST Prem. 400
q. NJ. Deyoe Jersey Heller Grade
l yr. LIST Prem 200
G. M. Deyoe Jersey Calf Grade
End Prem LOO
G. M. Deyoe Dairy Herd Cows
over 8 yrs LIST Prem 600
q. NJ. Deyoe Herd Jersey Bull
and Cows LIST Prem 900
A. NJ. Stiles Hereford Bull Regist.
5yrs. 1st Prem 500
A. NJ. Stiles Hereford Bull Regist.
Calf LIST Prem 200
A. M. Stiles Hereford Heller
Regist. Calf LIST Prem 200
c. NJ. Boss Poll Durham Bull
Regist. 2 yrs. LIST Prem 400
G. M. Boss Shorthorn Cow
Regist. 4 yrs. LIST Prem 500
S. E. Reed Hereford Cow Grade
7yrs. 1st Prem 800
S. E. Reed Durham Heifer Grade
3yrs. 200
s. A. Irish Durham Cow Grade
10 yrs. LIST Prem 800
.. S. Cass Holstein Bull Regist.
3 yrs. 1st Prem 500
0. S. Cass Holstein Cow Regist.
2yrs. 1st Prem 400
o. s. Cass Holstein Heifer Grade
yr. 1st Prem 200
0. S. Cass Holstein Heifer Grade
Tyr. 2pd Prem 100
o. s. Cass Holstein Heifer Grade
| Calf LIST Prem 200
o. S. Cass Holstein Heller Grade
Calf End Prem 100
F. j. Borgmann Shcrthorn Heller
yr. LIST Prem 200
F. ]. Borgmann Shorthorn Heifer
Grade End Prem LOO
F. ). Borgmann Shorthorn Heifer
Grade Calf LIST Prem 200
H. G. Borgmann Shorthorn Cow
Regist. 8 yrs. End Prem $50
H. G. Borgmann Shorthorn Bull
Grade yrs. LIST Prem 800
H. G. Borgmann Shorthorn Cow
| Grade yrs. End Prem 200
CLASS "C'' SHEEP
I. H. Collins Merino Ram l yr.
LIST Prem 800
T. II. Collins Merino Ram l yr.
End Prem 1.50
CLASS SD" HOGS
G. H. Hooper Chester White
Boar under 6 mos. 200
G. H. Hooper Chester White
Boar under 6 mos. End Prem 100
G. H. Hooper Chester White
Sow under 6 mos. LIST Prem 200
g. H. Hooper Sweepstakes Sow,
pigs Diploma 800
F. Lathrop Poland China Boar
mos. LIST Prem 200
F. Lathrop Poland China Sow
mos. LIST Prem 200
CLASS sc" POULTRY
Mrs. d. E. Collins Coop K. G.
Brown Leghorn Chicks LIST Prem LOO
Mrs. D. E. Collins l pr. White
Holland Turkeys LIST Prem LOO
Frank Unger pr. Toulouse
Geese 1st Prem LOO
Frank Unger pr. Rouen Ducks
1st Prem LOO
G.. H. Stout s. C. White Leghorn
Cockrel End Prem .25
G. H. Stout R. c. White Leghorn
Cockrel LIST Prem so
q. H. Stout R. G. White Leghorn
Pullet End Prem rs
G. H. Stout R. G. White Ply
mouth Rock End Prem rs
G. M. Bryant R. G. Rhode Island
Red Cockrel LIST Prem so
G. M. Bryant r. G. Rhode Island
Red Pullet LIST Prem so
G. M. Bryant s. G. Rhode Island
Red Cockrel End Prem rs
@. M. Bryant s. G. Rhode Island
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1907-10-17
FAIRS FINANCES
Detailed Statement of Money
Taken In At Fair
EXPFNSESAR COVERED

IMlNSiS Hkl CUvAklU
MANAGEMENT Is Quite Well Satisfied
With the Effort To Give a
Good Exhibition
A. w. Austin, secretary of the
Stearns County Agricultural Society,
has got far enough along with his
work of closing up the accounts OF
the organization to announce that the
society is "out of the woods" financi-
ally.
The receipts are sufficient to cover
the expenses outside of the premium
list, and the money for that purpose
will be advanced shortly and all
premiums paid. In the course of a
few months the state will refund this
premium money.
Considering the brief time in which
the fair was gotten up the result is
quite satisfactory. Plans will be
laid soon for bigger and better fair
for next year-one that wi eclipse all
its predecessors. Following is de-.
tailed statement Of receipts:
Gate money S201 80
Grand Stand 1870
Race entries 1854
Donations 253.OO
Concert 7.75
Total S533.9S
The fruit exhibit was something
worth going several miles to see.
One table fifty feet long was completely
covered with fine fruit grown in
Stearns county. A. Wilwerding, the
Freeport nurseryman, had 50 platS'
on exhibition, including apples,
plums and grapes. Mr.. Wilwerding
took great pride in his display and it
elected much favorable comment.
A few errors crept into The Herald's
account of the fair last week, and
there were a few omissions, though
both were unintentional. o. S. Cass
was superintendent of the live stock
department instead of Frank Carr as
reported. Mrs. G. G. Tobey was
superintendent of the hall in which
exhibits were displayed. G.. Hillerud
& Co. furnished the shot air" for the
hall and did it we'll with brand new
stove. The result was greatly APP
preciated. l.. S. bishop Company
made distinct hit with the poultry
exhibit which they placed in tent
and which they cared for throughout
the fair. Everybody worked hard and
the result was a successful fair.
Following is a partial list OF the
premiums awarded:
CLASS ga" HORSES
John Minette Peccheron Mare 2
yrs. Grade LIST. Prem. $3.50
John Minette Percheron Mare 2
yrs. GRADE End Prem. lbs
Frank Unger Belgian Gelding
yrs. Grade 1st Prem. 800
&c. Bruins Belgian Stallion Is
yrs. Reg. LIST Prem. 900
p A. Pierson Spring Colt mo.
LIST Prem. 200
w. G. Elliott Yearling Colt End
F. Lathrop Grade Coach Colt
8 mo. LIST Prem. 200
Prem. 100
Fred Deters Percheron Stallion
LIST Prem. 800
Fred Deters German Coach Stall
lion LIST Prem. 500
TT. Killeen Driving Colt mo.
End Prem. 1.OO
John Minette Pr Draft Colts yrs.
LIST Prem. 5.CO
CLASS "B" CATTLE
Frank Unger Grade Durham Bull
yrs. End Prem. $3.50
G. H. Hooper Reg. Galloway Bull
5yrs. LIST Prem. W
G. H. Hooper Reg. Galloway Bull
Sweepstakes Beef Prem. 500 Dip.
Oh. Hooper Reg. Galloway Herd
LIST Prem. 6.W
G. H. Hooper 8 Grade Galloway
Calves LIST and End Pre-. Zoo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27

time he stated that the board begi.s the present session with practically no funds on hand. This has often been the case in previous years. but through the generosity of our local banking in stitutions we have been enabled to borrow sufficient money to maintain the schools until our revenue from the renewal of saloon licenses and other sources became available.
 With the possibility of more than half of our revenue being cut off said MT. Murphy. "I am unable to say whether the banks would care to lend the board the amount of funds re- quired'
 The reporter asked Mr. Murphy if it would be possible for the city to come to the rescue in the event of a deficit, to which he replied:
 The city of Mobile and the board of school commissioners are separate and distinct. There Is no connection betwen them. and doubt if the city of Mobile could legally assist the schools even if the council SO desired"
 MT Murphy said that he was not or an opponent of prohibition but that he merely makes a statement at the request of the Register regarding the predlca ment in which members of the boar dof school commissioners would find themselves in event of the enact ment at specal session of the legis- lature this year of statutory pro hibition law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27
LIGHT FROST ON
 THE TENNESSEE
THREE NEGROES CUT A HOLE IN THE BRICK WALL OF MORGAN COUNTY JAIL AND ESCAPE-ARE STILL AT LARGE.

Decatur. September Especial )-Last night was cool enough for November weather in this climate. It is reported that there was a light frost in the low lands in some localities along the Ten nessee river, but it is said no damage was done.
 The Rev. Mir Basbyian of Philadelphia delivered a free lecture tonight at the Central Baptist church in Decatur, talk ing for his subject. "The Crescent Against the Cross.' large audience was pres ent and the lecture was very much en- joyed.
 A basket picnic was given today at Mt. Zion school house, ten miles in the country west of Decatur. Quite num- Der of Decatur citizens attended. The picnic was given under the auspices of Mt Zion council No 2o. Junior Order United American Mechanics.
 A jail delivery took place here last night at the county jail. Three negroes Ned Green, Ivey Brown and Lee Kmble, escaped by digging their way through a solid brick wall in the rear portion of the jail.
 The negroes are still at large and sher- if Tom R. Shipp has offered a reward of $l0 each for their arrest.
 Ivey Brown is wanted on the charge of stealing freight from the Louisville and Nashville railroad and on various other cases of a like nature.
 Ned Green and Lee Kmble are charged with carrying concealed pistols.
 How the tools were gotten into the jail is unknown. The delivery was not dis covered until this morning when the turn key went into the jail to give the prisoners their breakfast.
 nuri,,o tho raet fau, ,,ea ,,o la.. .t.... a half dozen negroes and some white men have escaped from this jail and several of them have never been cap tured since.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27
PROHIBITION WOULD
 HURT THE SCHOOLS
UPERlNTENDENT MURPHY OF MOBILE SAYS REVENUE OF THE SCHOOLS WILL BE CUT OFF ONE-HALF BY PROHIBITION.

Mobile. September 26.-(SpeciaI)- County Superintendent of Education Murphy said tonight that if the much discussed statutory prohibition law should be adopted and should go into effect oii January |. 1908. the revenue which now supports the public schools could not continue more than one-half of the usual school term.
 In answer 10 the question as to what proportion of the revenue is derived from the liquor license Superintendent Murphy said that fully one-half of the revenue is derived from this source and that the schools could not continue more than a half session unless some extra ordinary financial arrangement could be made; such the issuance of bonds or the negotiation of loan
 MT Murphy further stated that in his opinion the school board would have no legal right to issue bonds without legislature enactment. Fur thermore. he said that at no time could the schools of Mobile county so lilly afford such q curtailment of their revenue.
 "The surplus" he said which has been accumulated has been entirely consumed by the expenditure necessi- tated by the addition to the Leinkauf school, s13,000; the purchase of lot in the southern part of the city for about S6000: and storm damages ne- cessitating an expenditure of at least $5000.
 Had we anticipated such curtail ment of the revenue for school pur- poses the Improvements mentioned could doubtless have been deferred.' he said
 When questioned as to the financial condition of the board at the present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27
ALABAMA BRENAU
 OPENS FOR TERM
IS GOOD AND PROS. PECTS FOR THE YEAR ARE MlSING-MRS. E. B. BEASE- LEY DIES AT EUFAULA

Eufaula, September 6.-(Special)-Th Alabama Srenau opened for the fall term with interesting exercises at the Chautau- qua theatre this morning. The Rev NJ. B. Wharton read a scripture lesson and gave a summary of the college history for the past few years showing its marked improvement and predicting d brilliant future for It. The programme was interspersed with musical numbers by the principals of that department and embraced features of vocal and instra- mental selections that have been pro- nounced as gems. The matriculatlon now numbers ninety-siX boarders and more are yet to arrive. These, together with those from the city will swell the aggre- gate to about 150 it is thought, which is the best eyer known in the history of the institution.
 Mrs. E. B. Beasely, an old and highly esteemed woman, died at fsr home here last night after long illness. Her hus- band only preceded her a few weeks ago. While Mrs. Beascly has been an invalid for over a year and her death was ex delivered an address, after which the coronation hymn was sung with great enthusiasm by nearly all present. The Rev. Henry Johnson then extended the pupils d welcome on behalf of the city and churches. and was followed by Presi- dent Van Hoose of the institution. who pected at any time her husbaEd, who was hale and hearty, was seized unex- pectedy and passed out within a day or two. The funeral occurred this afternoon. She is survived by a son and some grand children.
 Emery Bareheld and Miss Lucy Shan non of this city were married by Justice l.. J. Clayton yesterday afternoon, great Iy to the surprise of their friends, none of whom were apprlsed of the fact.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27
News of Evergreen.

Evergreen, September 2s.-(special.)- Invitations have been issued to the mar riage of Mir. w. II. Wild. Jr., and Miss Kate Taliaferro which will take place at the Baptist church October g. Mir Wild is the son of Rev. W. H. Wild and the bride is the daughter of the late C. T. Taliaferro, and sister of the Rev. w. A. :. Taiaferro of Opelka.
 Mrs. E. W. Dickson, who has been here to the funeral services of her mother. Mrs. J. J. Carter, has left for her home in Paris. Tex. She was accompanied by her daughter Miss Edwina
 Dr. F. l.. Stallworth and family have returned from Deming. N. M., whither they went on account Of the ill health of the doctor.
 Mrs. J. H. Taylor of Selma is visit ing her parents, Mr. and Mrs J. A. Liner.
 Miss Maud Kendall has returned from an extended visit Jacksonville Fla
 The new Baptist church is nearly fln- lshed. and will be dedicated about De- tober 20
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27
Grasshopper In Ear.

Huntsville. September 26.-(Special) A medium sized grasshopper in a per feet state of preservation has been taken from the ear of Thomas Wall, well known citizen, after it had re- mained there three Years MT. Wall states that about three years ago an insect got into his ear and caused him great pain for time but after streatment with hot water the pain subsided and he thought no more of the matter. A few days ago the other ear began to trouble him and he went to pr. M. R. Moorman a specialist of this city, for theatment. Dr. Moorman found the insect lodged against the drum. Dr. Moorman states that while such cases as this have been heard of before, they are very rare.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27
CHURCH BELLS TO RING.
Last Week of Prohibition Campaign
 Will Be Busy.

Phenix City, September 26.-(Spe- cial.)-The closing week of the Lee county prohibition campaign will be strenuous in Phenix City.
 During the last week before the cleo tion, between the first and second Sun days in October, the church bells of the city will be rung every afternon. The ladies will also hold prayer meet ings every afternoon of that week, and the temperance rallies will come to a continuation on Sunday, October 8, the day before the election.
 A well attended temperance rally was held last night at Trinity Metho- dist church under the auspices of the Anti-Saloon league. Judge McIIlvey president of the league, presided. o. c. Gibs was elected secretary and Rev. F. M. F'lanningan treasurer of the league. Talks were made by a number of citizens. Another temperance meet ing will be held Sunday afternoon and will be addressed by the state super intendent of the AntiSaloon league in Kentucky
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27
Is 107 Years Old.

Huntsville. September 26.--(Special1- Wrinkle of Gurley has filed an applica- ton with the state auditor to be trans ferrcd from pensioner of the second class to the first class under the law recently passed by the legislature, and in doing so swears that he is i07 years old. MT. Wrinkle is believed to be ,he oldest man in North Alabama. He enlisted in ths Confederate army when he was 62 years old and served until the end of the war. Until year or so ago he was a resident of Marshall county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27
KNIGHTS PYTH|AS
 ELECT OFFICERS
Grand Chancellor Bloch De-
 flyers an Address
SMITH READS HIS REPORT
Confederate Veterans Elect Officers at Annlston and Prepare for a Big Day and Barbecue 
 Tomorrow.

Anniston, September 26.-The Knights of Pythias of the First district of Ala bama in session here today, elected the following officers: A. NJ. Humphries, pres ident W. C. Mangrum, secretary; L. H. Carre, treasurer. Every lodge in the dis trict is represented and a vice president was elected from each lodge. Piedmont will be the next meeting place.
 Grand Chancellor J. D. Bloch of Mo- bile this evening delivered an excellent address before one of the largest gath erings of Pythians ever in Anniston. He stated that he has attended nine conven- tions during his incumbency but this is the first at which every district lodge represented.
 :. trolley ride to Oxford Lake and other places was enjoyed this evening and the convention afterward banqueted at the Alabama hotel
 Mai D. Houston Smith, district com mitteeman, called the convention to order this morning. A short invocation was offered by Dr. J. II. Foster. H. D. Me Carty delivered an address of welcome which received much applause from the delegates in attendance. A brief response was made by w. C. Mangum of Dear manville, l.. r. Greer of the same lodge not being present.
 Major Smith then read his report in which he urged sociablity as calculated to add more than anything to the growth and prosperity of the order. Also that the lodge rooms be made attractive. These he said were not equal to the saloons, hence the young men who should be- long to the order and be useful citizens, were instead leading to sin and ulu- mate ruin. Following this came the re- port of the committee on constitution and bylaws, which report was adopted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27

Huntsville, September 26-(Specialo With his faithful dog standing guard over him, J. s. Seeth, an aged farm CT was found dead at his home on Ward mountain late yesterday after noon. The condition of the body in- dicated that he had been dead at least two days. He was last seen in Hunts vile on Saturday.
 The body was found with the beam of an overturned blow resting on the head and the dog was nearby barking and making ferocious attacks on all
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27
Watermelon Champion.

Huntsville. September 26.-(SpecialD Jeff and Davis Darwin of Meridianville claim the water melon raising cham pionship of North Alabama. Samples of the crop on which they base their claim were brought to Huntsville to- day, one load of forty melons being brought in. The average weight of tn e forty melons was sixty pounds, while the largest was siXty-two pounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27
Damage Suits Filed.

Huntsville. September 26.-(S (Special) Ella P Clark has filed suit in the law and equity court claiming $5OOO of the Abingdon cotton mill for in- juries claimed to have been custained by the complainant while an opera tive of the defendant mill.
 Felix Weedon has brought suit in the law and equity court against Hen derson. Murphree & Henderson. opera tors of a handle factory. Weeden asks 5000 damages for the loss of four fingers while working with machine in the mill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27
DEAD BODY GUARDED BY
 FAITHFUL DOG FOR DAYS

who dared approach. His work horse. blow harness on him, was hitched to the wheel of an empty wagon. The old man is supposed to have died from apopleXy.
 MT. Sleeth lived the life of a hermit. He moved to Huntsville from Chatts- worth, Ill.,, some years ago and oper- ated a truck farm here. He has grown children in Illinois and a brother, s. w. Sleeth, in Clinton. Mo. The body is being held for instructions from rel atiVes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-27
NOTICE.
Birmingham Kindergarten Training
 School

The Birmingham Kindergarten Training school will open Monday morning. Sep tember %. Applicants for admission are requested to meet the principal, Miss Agnes Wilson, at the Hillman hotel Satur- day morning between the hours of 10 and 12. committee from the board of di- rectors of the Free Kindergarten assocla- ton will also be present to give any de- sired information concerning the work of the free kindergartcns.
 MRS. ]. II. PHILLIPS President Free Kindergarten Association.
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