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The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-11-19

the 500 line in the town of
Holding. The publisher is F.
O. Hanson, whose first effort in
that locality is very creditable
both to himself and to the town.
Success to both.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-11-19
Als Euture occunation.

'T don't know what will become Of
that boy. He's always standing on his
head or turning somersaulth."
'T guess hess turn out tc be band
leader"
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-11-19
Tbe Churches.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

Sunday morning 1880 preaching
service. Sunday School at H. 30 a. M
c. E. society 1880 p. m. Evening
service 500 p. m. Wednesday even,
ing 500 o. M, prayer meeting and
bible study.
FREDERICK H. OEHLER, Pastor.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Glass Meeting 9:3O a. m.
Morning Service 1p:3O a. m.
Sunday School ll:45 a. m.
Junior League 3:3O p. m.
Epworth League 6:3O p. m.
Evening Service 7:3D p. m.
Bible study, Wed. Eve. 1880 p. m.
T. b. Smith. Pastor.
ST. PAUL'S CHURCH
Services every Sunday at 8 O'Clock
low mass, 10 O'Clock high mass.
Afternoon service at . o'clock p. m.
Every day mass at 8 O'Clock a. m.
REV. A. ARTZ Pastor.
THE CHURCH OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN,
(EPISCOPAL)
23rd Sunday after Trinity,
Morning Prayer and Sermon 1890
Sunday School n.45
Evening Prayer and Sermon 73O
Strangers are welcome
REV. S. l.. MITCHELL, Rector.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-11-19
imperial Diligence in Cir e.

lHEeria' Oi'iSeHCe III S'''f
Their majesties are very di'!Seut
and daily peruse memorials frou n vari-
GUS people and they personally Dlcce
place vermilion notes. and thor fore
the grand chancillors are also dealing
with affairs with diligence.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-11-19

When you can't think of any
thing else to do, just get out and
hustle for your home town.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-11-19
Couldn't Be Worse.

Gaussip-There's new baby at
Nugley's house and It takes after the
mother
Knox-Ah! lucky child!
Gaussip 80 Er-apparently you've
never seen Mrs. Mugley.
Knox-Na. but I've seen Mugley.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-11-19

Moving.
Kbicker-Did yo- amp @ 0. .Ie
frying pan into the ire?
Bocker-No, out OF t!-o refrigerator
into an iceberg.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-11-19
Bank of EngIand's First Safe.

Bank of EngIand's First Safe.
In the Bank of England's museum
may be seen the old oak chest which
was the Old Lady Of Threadneedle
streets first strong room.
1t is a little larger than a common
seaman's chest and in this the bank
store its c"sh, notes and valuable
papers Stra: d Magazine.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-11-19

FURNISHED EVERY THURSDAY
Oficiai Paper OF the City of Sauk Centre
The Washington herald., 1908-01-14
GOLF CLUB ELECTION.
Mr.. j. r. WIIkie Chosen President.
Trophies on Exhibition,

The annual meeting OF the Columbia
Golf Club took place in the presence of
a large membership at the Raleigh Hotel
last night, J. E. Wllkie. the president
occupying the chair.
The reports Of the secretary and treas
urere showed that the membership of the
club during the past year has experienced
a large Increase, and that the financial
condition Of the club is in a fourishing
condition. there being more than go mem
bers on the roll In good standing
The election Of officers resulted as fol-
lows: J. f. Wilkie. president; J. ". Nc
Kinley, vice president NJ r. joyce.
treasurer; B. B. Woodruff. secretary, and
T. Pliny Moran, L. 6. Fristoe, and John
Davidson. governors for three years.
The confidence Of the club in Mr.. Wilkie
was shown by his election to the presi-
dency for the fourth term. The trophies
Of the club. consisting of solid silver cups
and tankards won in various contests
and bearing appropriate inscriptions, were
on exhibition.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-14
OHIOANS ENTERTAIN TAFT
Republican House Delegation Join
in Function.
Love Feast at the Arlington Attend
ed by All but Two of the
Members.

Secretary Taft as an Ohio candidate
for the Presidency, was the guest OF
honor at a dinner at the Arlington last
night, rendered by the Republican mem
bers of the Ohio delegation in the House
1t was sort of love feast, for all the
Republicans but two were there. among
them Representative BannOn, who has
never forsaken his allegiance to Senator
Foraker as a Senatorial candidate. at
least. The function lasted for several
hours. Those present were Nicholas
Longworth, Herman P Goebel. J. Eugene
Harding, ]. Warren Keifer. Henry T.
Bannon, Albert Douglass Edward l.
Taylor, jr.. J. Ford Laning, Beman G.
Dawes, Capeu L. Weems, James Ken
nedy, ". Aubrey Thomas, Paul Howland,
and Theodore Burton. Ralph f. Cole, Of
the Eighth, and Grant F. Mouser, of the
Thirteenth, districts, are in Ohio, and did
not attend the meeting.
Representative Burton had been out Of
the city There was said to be some
question as to whether or not Gen. Keifer
would attend. For that reason some ap-
prehension existed yesterday that there
would be but thirteen diners at the table
which, since yesterday was the thirteenth
OF the month, would have been an
ominous sign sufficient almost 10 warrant
the pOstpOning Of the dinner.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-14
CONTINUE THEIR JUBILEE.
Celebration Features of Concordia
Lutheran Church Last Night.

In continuance of the jubilee celebra-
tion Of the Concordia Lutheran Church.
Twentieth and G streets northwest, which
commenced Sunday. the young peoples
reunion and fellowship meeting took
place last night.
Miss Emily SprightIy recited a poem
specially composed for the jubilee.
Addresses We're made by Rev. John
Schick, D. D.. and Rev. Mr.. Huddle, pas
tor Of St Paurs Lutheran Church.
Fraternal greetings were presented 30
the congregation by the following pastors
of this city: Rev. DR. Bailey, Of the
Western Presbyterian Church; Rev Mr.
Bergner, pastor of Zion Lutheran
Church; Rev. DR.. John G. Butler and
Rev. Charles Butler, Of Luther Place
Memorial Church.
Mr. Hans Anderson, attache OF the
German embassy, rendered a solo.
Congregational singing closed the ser
vices, after which refreshments were
served
The next Jubilee service viii he held
tomorrow evening at o'clock by the
ladies' societies, of the church.
After the opening hymn, prayer and
Scripture reading. Mrs. Sofe VeerhOff.
president Of the Ladies' Aid Society. Will
express the welcome to those present.
Rev. II. Nohren, president OF the Atlantic
district of the German Evangelical Synod
of North America. will deliver the ad-
dress. Rev. W. c. Locher, Of Baltimore,
will speak to the members of the mis-
siOnary society.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-14
MAY ELECT NEW PRESIDENT
Changes Are Contemplated in the
Traders National Bank.
RumOr Connects Name OF Prominent
Financier and Real Estate Opera
tor with Position of President.

Among the stockholders meetings Of
the national banks to-day, chief interest
centers in that Of the Traders National
Bank. Many rUmOTs have been in circu-
lation as to the changes proposed In the
directory. which will be fully revealed
in the election.
II is known that large holdings OF the
stock have changed hands since the last
annual election, at which time a number
Of new directors were chosen, resulting
in the. choice the following day. of
new president and several new officers
Of the institution. Ii is understood in
well-informed quarters that the new
holders OF stock will make their influence
felt to-day, and that the new directory
Will foreshadow, probably new presI-
dent, and possibly other changes IN the
list Of officers.
Those most intimately connected with
the deal We're reticent about the proposed
changes last night, and the officials Of
the bank stated that they were not in
position. through any information Of an
official nature. to talk about the future
plans Of the bank.
A rumor which has been widely CirCu-
lated connects EIdridge Jordan, now pres
ident Of the Merchants and Mechanics
Savings Bank with the new element
which will assume control Of the Traders
Bank, and it has been said that Mr.. Jor-
dan and some Of his friends In the Sew
enth street institution will have much to
say in future with reference 10 the man
agement OF the Traders Bank Il is
intimated that after the election Of the
directors to-day Mr.. Jordan may be the
choice OF the board for the position of
president of the bank
Among fnanciers Of Washington a good
deal of interest, sentimental and other
wise centers In the Traders Bank. 1t
is thought to have an excellent location
for business. For many years IL has done
a big business in the way Of commercial
accounts and the impression is wide
spread that it should take a commanding
place among the financial institutions of
the city. The hope was expressed yes
terday that I'm the changes contemplated
this contamination would be gradually
worked out.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-14
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD
Bulletin.
WHAT THE NEW YEAR OFFERS.

Among the many conyenienes which the genius and activity
Of modern times have produced there important
the conduct OF human affairs than the presntay of
railway transportation
This exempifed in the of the Pennsylvania
Railroad The opening of the year marked by increased
commodaons and improved facilities In addition the frequent
fast trains between Washington Baltimore Philadelphia, and New
through Boston the through Rochester
Buffalo, Ptburg Cleveland Chicago Indianapolis and ST. Louis
has established through Pullman paror service Psburg
the fast day express leaving Washington NJ daily
yvana train leaving Washington o5 NJ daily, and
additional night train between Washington and Buffalo
An important feature OF the Pennsylvania Railroads compe
hensve the Chicago Limited leaving Washington
545 ~ daily, and arriving Chicago P NJ. the day.
aordng through Pullman service Limited without an
extra fare
Full information regarding OF fare and Pullman service
will be furnished by B. NJ. Newbod, A. S. E D. 18th and
streets ~ w Washington, D. c. Telephone Main $3.50.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-14
LECTURES AT THE Y. NJ. C. A.
Week of Social Activities Was
Opened Last Night.

An orchestral recital and a lecture on
Life. and the Creator Of Life" by Ed
ward 2. Schurr OF Newark, n. J.. at the
Young Mems Christian Association build
ing, last evening, commenced a week of
social and literary activities to be held al
that institution.
Mr. Schurrs talk last evening treated
upon the habits of various living creatures
on earth, of which man knows but little
He said:
AS all things have their being and
were created by God, they have their
place on earth and must have some
chosen purpose"
After a lengthy dissertation, the speaker
concluded by saying.
Many forms OF lower life are OF Just
as great Importance in this world as man
himself and man should realize this fact
for his own welfare.
The lecture was demonstrated with live
snakes. lizards, and tOrtoises
Tonight the Twentieth Century Club
VIII discuss the question, Tainted
Money" at it, meeting. at S:15.
An Hour with Mayor Johnson" will be
the subject OF a lecture by Peter Witt,
cia clerk Of Cleveland, to be held in the
assembly room Of the association building
tomorrow evening This lecture is free
to all The speaker viii explain how
various city problems have been worked
out In that city, which has been termed
by Frederic c. Howe "the best governed
city in the United States"
On Thursday evening farewell dinner
VIII be given to Mr.. Ernest Harrison,
who has been connected with the local
branch of the association for some time.
as assistant secretary of education and
employment, who will leave for England
soon.
A double attraction is billed for Friday
evening. Maj. Mason will deliver his sec
ond lecture on First Aid to the Injured -
and the annual minstrel show by the
Young Mems Christian Association troupe
will be given in the gymnasium han at
o'clock
The Washington herald., 1908-01-14
INDIANA VETERANS PROTEST
Object TO Dedication of Harrison
Monument on Memorial Dav.

Indianapolis Jan. 1S-Grand Army posts
over the state are sending protests here
by the score against the proposed dedi-
cation Of the President Harrison Monu-
ment on Memorial Day, and declare that
their members will have nothing TO do
with the exercises, even though Pres
dent Roosevelt, who has been invited by
the monument committee, should make
the dedication speech
The protesting Grand Army men say
that Memorial Day should be devoted to
the decoration OF soldiers. graves only.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-14
OPPOSE MONEY ORDERS.
Hearing Next Monday Against Ex-
press Companies,

An important case involving the right
Of express companies to engage In the
banking business will be heard by the
Interstate Commerce Commission in
New York on January 20
The case in question is. the one brought
before the commission by the American
Bankers Association against the Adams
Express Company and other similar con-
Germs. 1t is alleged that the express
companies, declared TO be common car
riers by the Hepburn railroad act, issue
money orders and transact other busi-
ness of banking nature in violation of
law. The American Bankers Association
seeks 10 compel the express companies
To limit their operations - transpOrta-
tinn.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-14
100 DIE IN FIRE.
Continued from rnge one.


community. It's people are among the
most weH-to-do in the county. II has a
number Of flourlshing industries, and its
homes are as substantial as in the large
cities.
Another account says that the title Of
the entertainment was The story Of the
Scottish reformation given by Mrs Mon
roe. for the benefit of the Reformed
Church
The calcium machine exploded, and this
created the fearful tragedy At least
forty participants local talent we're on
the stage. and these jumped over the
footlights into the audience. The latter
fed for the stairway, and the ensuing
disaster occurred.
A few cool-headed men tried to pre-
serve order. but il was useless, in view
of the raging fire, which broke out stimuli
taneously with the explosion. Rhoades
Opera House Is owned by DR.. Thomas J.
b. Rhoades. one of the best-known men
In Boyertown
So panie-stricken was the entire pop
ulace of Boyertown that little effort was
made to stop the fire, ana It spread from
the opera house to adjoining buildings
block OF houses is burning
Survivor Tells His story.
Reuben w Slower. living several miles
out of Boyertown. was one Of those who
escaped He said:
Il arrived early for the entertainment.
and was given a front seat. Thank God.
l did not bring my wife and two daugh-
ters, as ! had first intended. The enter
tainment started at O'Clock. and for
nearly two hours II went along swimming
ly. At least thirty young people. children.
boys and girls. were on the stage engaged
In march, while many more were be-
hind the scenes.
The machine was, apparently, operat-
ing smoothly Then, without warning.
there was a terrible explosion. Il seemed
TO shake the building. / heard a sound
Of flying glass as several windows were
knocked out in the rear There was no
time for even thought.
THE people on the stage Jumped over
the footlights into the audience. was
knocked over and fell sprawling on the
floor At least fifty tried TO make their
exit that way, but they were held back
by the great crowd which jammed up
the stairway. The fire ffst caught the
iimsy scenery, then came toward the
crowd Ike a great wave. seething Ike
"a great FIRE on the Western prairie. I
imagine.
Called for Order I'm Vain.
Il yelled to the people for order. and
was swept from my seat again A regu-
lar Bedlam was let loose. and the suffo-
eating smoke felled women and children
in the path. The flames did the rest. !
crawled 10 a window as best / could.
broke the panes, and dropped to the
ground below. All this occurred in less
time than IL takes me TO tell IT, Il was a
pitful sight, and I viii carry the recoI
lection OF il with me as long as / live.
The little children fell 20 the floor and
women Wept as they saw death approach
ing and with no relief at hand ] tried
to save several but they appeared be-
wiidered and resisted all efforts looking
toward their assistance. The entire
crowd seemed bent on making for the
stairway. and there Is where they made
a mistake, but no power on earth could
have saved every life in that hall after
the explosion"
The Washington herald., 1908-01-14
PAYN CALLS At WHITE HOUSE.
New York Commissioner Refuses to
Talk Politics.

Lou Payn,-fermer insurance commits
sioner from the State of New York
called at the White House YESTERDAY
Mr.. Payn said ne was passing through
town, and called upon the President to
pay his respects. He has spent most of
the time since last May In West Virginia
Il don't know a thing about politics, 8"
he said Haven't a thing 20 say 7
didn't say a word to the President about
politics, nor he to me- Woodruff for
vice president? I don't know anything
about il. and don't care"
The Washington herald., 1908-01-14
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
S. Dept. Of Agriculture. Weather Bureau.

Washington. D. c., Jan. Is 1865 n m.
Fair and seasonably cold weather is indicated for
States east Of the Mississippi Tuesday from the
Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains the TEN
peraIure viii rise. Wednesday viii be warmer gen
erally east Of the Mississippi
Heavy nlns and melting in the mountains
have caused high water In the Potomac River and
tributaries. As predicted Monday morning a stage
Of twenty feet two feet above the food stage. was
reached at Harpers Ferry late Monday afternoon The
crest Of the flood viii pass Washington early Tues
dsy morning In Washington the Flse concerns only
those interested in river property and those who
have cellars IN the lowest living parts Of the city
Measures were taken Monday tn protect, SO far as
possible property subject to damage along the riFer
front
During Tuesday the winds along the New Eng
land coast viii diminish from west and northwest:
the Middle and South Atlantic and Gulf coasts
fresh to northwest winds will prevail the Great
Lakes fresh west 10 northwest winds viii become
light and variable
Steamers departing for European ports will have
brisk, followed hy diminishing west 70 northwest
winds and fair weather 10 the Grand Banks.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-14
FATHER HANNA NOT NAMED.

Propaganda. after a prolonged discussion
to-day, failed TO appoint Rev. Edward j.
Hanna, of Rochester, n. Y, to the post
Of coadjutor archbishop of San Francisco.
No action was taken because the report
on the matter Of Father Hannas candI-
dacy did not contain all the documents
required on the charge that he is infected
with modernism. When this report shall
have been completed, there viii be an
other meeting of the congregation. at
which a definite decision will be an
nOunced.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-14
GOTHAM TAXRATB UP
Assessment Increase, Less
Than Usual, However.
$5,OOO,OOO FOR Mr.. CARNEGIE
Retired Iron Master and Mrs. Russell
Sage Lead in List of Personal As
sessments-FOrmeT Senator Clark
Finds Big Increase in Value of His
MISUNDERSTANDING "A Deficit.

New York. Jan 13.-The tax rate this
year. according to figures furnished to-
Gay By the department of taxes and as
sessments, will be between and Il points
higher than last year, when the rate was
l4S499 per 1OO0 1t was said that this
years rate would be between L57 and
L6O probably a little more than L57.
There has been an Increase in the bud
get Of $l3,000,000 and in the assessments
Of $472,OO0,OO0 When finally arranged this
amount will be about $3.50, 100000, yielding
about $6,000,OOO of taxes The deficit of
SI000000 must be made up by a general
increase throughout the city and the as
SCISSORS figure one point to 100000 Of
assessment.
Real estate assassment inCraaseS in tn
The Washington herald., 1908-01-14
SEEKS TO LYNCH AsSAIEANT.
Mob Beats Man. but lie Later Escapes
in the DnFkness.

Stoney Brook. l. J.. Jan. 15.-Bent on
avengiHg a brutal assault on Miss Helen
Homans, a mob, after compelling Sheriff
Bennett to surrender Garfield Blyden-
burg. the alleged 8ssailant. beat him al
most into insensibiHty before he escaped.
Should he be captured il is feared
he will be lynched
Blydenburg. who is a desperate char
aater. assaulted Miss Homans last Fri
G5.y night and then fed
Pc was arrested and brought to this
village last night. As soon as the in
habltanis learned OF his whereabouts they
stormed the sheriff's house and compelled
"a surrender Of the man.
In the excitement which was attendant
upon the mob's attack, Blydenburg es-
capped in the darkness. Searching par
ties are after him
The Washington herald., 1908-01-14
Special to The Washington Herald.

Special to The Washington Herald
Baltimore. Jan. I3.-CardinaI Gibbons
said to-day that -he, new laws relating
to marriage IN the Catholic Church which
have recently been issued by the Holy
See, will not change in any important
particular the existing laws in the church
in this country. The new laws are aimed
to prevent hasty and ill-advised mar
riages.
THE legislation" said the cardinal
"will not materially affect the present
laws Of the church in this country. As
you are no doubt aware, the publication
of the banns has always been required
in this country except in cases in which
a special dispensation is procured from me
This rule will not be altered by the new
legislation. I am not ready at this time
TO discuss the details Of the matter. but
as have said. the effect Of the new laws
viii not change existing rules IN
America"
Announced After Easter.
The new regulations will. 1t is said, be
announced after Easter They will prin-
cipally affect the church in other coun-
tries. according 10 the cardinal
The announcement thqt the Holy See
mas revised the DEGREES of the Council Of
Trent on the subject of marriage was
made in this country last September.
The decree was issued chiefly 81 ac-
count Of the Inconvenience arising in
Europe from what are termed ''spOnEa-
lia'-that is. mutual promises Of mar
riage privately entered upon. These
sponsalia, it was found. caused the de-
ception Of inexperienced girls, and gave
rise 10 dissensiOns and disputes.
It was ordered that the marriage should
take place before the parish priest or
the bishop Of the place. and that there
should be two witnesses. There we're
some other conditions attached, but these
regulations did not apply 10 this coun-
try where the safeguards I'm connection
with marriage are numerous and sufii-
Cient The banns must be published. or
there must be a dispensauon for some
good reason, and If a wedding is cel1-
brated in a parish 10 which neither Of
the contracting parties belongs. there
must be a letter from the parish priest
who had the right to celebrate the mar
riage.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-14
Revival Is a Success.

Evangelistic meetings We're CON
tinued at the First Presbyterian Church
last night The Rev. A. w. Spooner.
D. D.. spoke. His son. D. A. Spooner. a
gospel singer, led the choir of seventy
five voices irf a special musical pro-
gramme The meetings are attracting
much interest.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-14
Mrs. Mary A. Manuel Dead.

Specsi 10 The washington Herald.
Fredericksburg. Va, Jan. 13.-Mrs. Mary
A. Manuel the oldest citizen of this place.
died yesterday, after a long illness, aged
ninety-three years Several nieces and
nephews are her nearest surviving rela-
tions
The Washington herald., 1908-01-14
Local Temneratnre

Midnight f5 2 a. m. 43; 4 a. M. 20: a. m. 90:
sa. M, 30; 10 a. m, 45; p noon, a.; p n. sS
p. M, a.; p. m. Al; p. m, 4l 10 g. m, 20 /:
maximum a minimum. 3s. Relative humidity-s
& m, .; , y m. 7o D m. ST. Rainfall IS D.
m. 10 p M trace Hours Of sunshine. O. Per
cent of possible sunshine O. Temperature same
date last vear-Maximum. g. minimum. o.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-14

Edwin Gould and Howard Gould are not
on the personally list, as they are non
residents. William Waldorf Astor Is not
on the list, but he will be taxed for any
personal property he may have in this
city
The Vanderbilt famlly's personal assess
ment Is S3.S10C00. With the estate assess
ments of Cornelius and William K. Van
derbilt, their total will be $19S10.000 Mrs.
Russell Sage's total will be S725S,OlO