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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1908-04-09
ANNUAL FIRE RECORD
Report of the State Fire Marshal
Giving Statistics of Value
on the Subject

The annual report of Edward Peter
son, state fire marshall of Minnesota
formation of value. Mr.. Peterson ha
kept careful tab on fires during tn
year and has considerable to say rela
tive to their cause Among othe
things he says:
Defects in hot air flues, CHM
neys and stoves, or from their
being placed too close to wood
work or other combustible ma
terial seems to be the leading
cause of fires in this state. Two
hundred and siXty-nine out of
the total of two thousand five
hundred fires are reported as
having originated from these
sources. Better building regu-
lations strictly enforced, and the
exercise of greater care and
watchfulness against deterioration
would save this property loss.
That the match should be next
in Importance as a "Fire-bug'
is no great surprise. 1t is per-
forming its duty to keep fires
going wonderfully we'll. The so
called ''Parlor Match is the great
est mischief maker of its kind
AS a destroyer of property by
fire gasolene comes next in or
der of Importance, while it cas-
lily ranks first as dangerous
element to human life and limb
1t is far more dangerous to handle
than dynamite Or gun powder
if its peculiar points of mischief
are not guarded against. 1t evap-
crates very fast when exposed
to the open air. A mixture of
per cent or more of this vap-
or with air becomes a high ex-
plOsive ready to ignite from any
flame or glowing substance or
spark.
Defective material and work.
manship in electrical devices
causes many fires under various
conditions and circumstances. All
electrical construction should
therefore be in charge of skilled
and licensed workmen, and all
materials and devices used should
be approved by testing bureaus
of recognized standing and i'm
partially. Ordinances providing
for inspections of electrical appli-
ances and construction by experts
should be adopted in all cities.
Strong measures are necessary to
safeguard life and property
against the ever present dangers
that Turk in fake devices and un-
skilled work in the tremendously
expanding electrical field.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1908-04-09
lie is Elected Mayor of Sank
Centre by 20 Majority
CONTEST IS LIVELY
[. J. Irish and f. S. Richards Elect
ed Aldermen in Second Ward in
Three COrnered Fight

The city election Tuesday resulted
in the election of Frank E. Minnette
mayor by a majority OF 20 over the
present incumbent. J. w. Ward. w.
F. Keller was reelected treasurer
without opposition. In the First
ward John Boutell and Joseph Miller
were reelected aldermen without OPP
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1908-04-09
A BIRTHDAY PARTY
W. O. P. HiISdaIe Celebrates
His Natal Day
GIVES A STAG PARTY
fntcrtdinS Score of Friends at
His Hospitable Home---All En-
joy the Occasion

w. o. P. Hilsdale had a birthday
last week Thursday.
Mr.. Hilsdale was asked by The
Herald how old he was, but the well
known merchant replied with a smile:
I'm old enough to vote" Mr.. His
dale has certainly arrived at years of
discretion, a fact which is patent to
ALL
1t occurred to Mr.. Hilsdale that it
would be a nice thing to do to call
in his friends and neighbors to help
him celebrate this anniversary of his
advent into the world. So he gave a
stag party"
dale's home Thursday evening and
the guests all testify that there was
something pleasant doing every min
ute.
The evening was passed in informal
social chat and playing cards. Re-
freshments were served. Mr.. Hills
dale being from the Scandinavian Pc
ninsula the refreshments included the
we'll known Swedish dish called
"Smorgaabord The guests were:
Willis T. How of Duluth, and the
following Sank Centre gentlemen:
u. H. Simonton, Dr. ]. A. Du Bots.
DR. ]. M. McMasters, DR.. A. J. Kir-
ehis Thos. Sullivan, NJ F. Woodbury..
|P L. Palmer, Lucas Kells, L. w.
Gingery, P. B Hanson, O.. H. Schleuse-
ner A. w. Austin, S P. Hansen, J.
F. Cooper, w. S. Dean Frank Perry,
Jas. Ingram, L. R. Barto, T. L. Nc
Cormick.
SOCIETY NOTES
The J. F. F. Club met at Miss Nell
lie Hansons on Saturday evening.
Miss Helen Rich entertained mum.
Der of her friends on Friday even
ing.
A small party of young friends were
entertained at the Erwin resi- dence on
Tuesday evening. !;
The ]. F. Club met with Miss Alice
Dean Thursday evening. Miss Flor
ence Parker was the guest of honor.
A chatting dish party was given
Thursday evening in honor Of Miss
Florance Parker, at the home Of A. w.
Parker. -,
The Eastern Star lodge entertained .
few outsiders last Thursday evening.
A pleasant evening was passed play
| ing games.
The Ladies Monday Musical Club
will hold its annual meeting on Mon
day, April 13. On this occasion the
active members will be the guests Of
the associate members at the home
of Mrs. J. A. Caughren.
DR.. C. G. Higbee of ST. Paul died
suddenly last Friday at his home. DR..
Higbee was the husband of Mrs. c.
G. Higbee, president of the State Fed
Grafton of Woman's Clubs. Mrs.
Higbee has the sympathy of the MEM
bers of that organization.
Mrs. w. o. P. Hilsdale entertained
a company of friends on Monday even
ing, March 80. Progressive five humid
red was played. Delicious refresh
ments were served. The guests were
Messrs. and Mesdames ]. A. Du
Bots, w. s. Dean, A. w. Austin. L.
r. Barto, M. F. Woodbury..
TL~ H,,h ~ nvsv
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1908-04-09

position. The three-cornered contest
for aldermen in the second ward re-
suited in the election of j. l.. Irish,
the reelection of E. S. Richards and
the defeat of T. w. Peart. Following
are the detailed returns:
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1908-04-09

Johnson's executive clerk, denies that
h.. ever made any such statement to
George S. Lotus as claimed by James
R. Bennett, Jr., of st. Cloud.
Mr.. Bennett wrote a letter telling
OF Johnson appointee who told a
republican that they didn't expect to
nominate Johnson, but tc beat Bryan,
and that was what they were after.
Frank A. Day challenged the state
ment, whereupOn Mr.. Bennett gave
the names Mr.. Lotus declined to
talk, saying he would leave it to Mr..
Grimmer, as he had no desire to make
a public matter of it.
Mr.. Grimmer returned Saturday
from a short vacation in Montana.
He entered a prompt denial OF the
story Il never made any such a re-
mark as that to George Lotus or to
any one else" he said. Even if |
felt that way 1 would not be foolish
enough to indulge in such talk. |
did talk with Mr. Lotus in the hotel
lobby the day of the state committee
meeting, but l said nothing to him
about beating Bryan being what we
were after"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-27
NO REBELLION :E,i|:

a Il . ~ p
Situation Mt Bncnos Ayres Strained,
nnd no Funds to Meet Expenses.
IS BUENos #AYREs. January 26.-Great
excitement prevails here owing to the
issuance Of an executive decree clos.
ing the extraordinary sessions of Coz
fgress and putting into effect for the
current fiscal year the 1907 budget.
This extreme measure. which seems to
meet the general approval. was occa-
stoned by tho obstructive attitude Of
the ma iority In tho Senate. with the
result that neither the budget nor
other Legislation could be dealt with,
the government being left powerless
to meet ordinary expenditures.
President Alcorta declares that the
forces of law and order are prepared
promptly to suppress any subversive
or violent movement on the part Of
the opposition. This, however, is not
anticipated. 56s 81
t@ Regarding the threat OF the oppo-
5sitlon to meet. despite tllt decree clos
ing Congress. the government has de-
lcided to prevent such meeting BY all
the means In It's power.
President Alcorta, In an interview
to-day. declared that hc did not be-
5liere there would be any attempt at
rebellion. but In any case, he added
the government is perfectly able to
enforce respect for Its decisions
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-27
COW in QUARTERS
OF COLLEGE 1. !: GIRLS i. [
Male Students Of Swarth-
more Play Practical
Joke.
.MAIDEN,S CRIES
AI1AR. M WAT III MAN
Boys Had Showed Cow Up the
Stairs, but Couldn't Get Her
Down Authorities Will
Expel Guilty Parties
Ii They Can Be
Discovered.

d PHILADELPHIA, Pa. January 20
Swarthmore, tho staid Quaker colleges
community, Is All a-chucklc over the
story OF a COW that came to college
one might last week. and was permit
ted to stay over night. Some Of the
restless spirits In the dormitories for
boys only conceived the idea of trans
planting q Jersey mixer from the
il,arnyard Of the college farm to the
sacred precincts Of the fair sex.
AT ,nidnf ght the frolicksome students
hoisted the COW up tho steps leading
to the second floor of Parrish Hall,
where 8 portion OF co-eds. have their
habitat Half an hour later the night
5:watchman was startled by shrill cries
from the second story. Rushing UP
the stairway, he ran full tilt INTO the
wanderer from the barnyard. and was
himself almost overcome by fright be :
fore he recognized the species OF unl-
mai confronting him.
The cow began a mournfu1 nlooing,
and the girls peeped out Of their door,
ways.
The watchman grabbing the animal
by the tail succeeded in getting the
prowler as far as the landing. But
when the COW took look at the long
flight OF sta irs she refused to stir. The
watchman found it necessary to wal T
until morning, when he got help and
carried her down the stairs.
| The college authorities have been
trying to learn the names OF the gull
ty parties in order to eXpel them
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-27
MRS. EDDY IN BRooKLlNE
Icud or Christian scientists Travels II,
}i Uuva1 Atate.

HjCuu OF CJlfIHtlN0s SClEMNAStb 1AuNcN III
ROynI state.
4 CONCORD, N. I'll, Janunrs 26.--Afrs.
Mary Baker q. Eddy. Founder and head
OF the First Churcn OF Christ Sctent-
ist, to-day lett her home, Pleasant
View, III this city. and by Y circuitous
ein 9 train Went n,, % Ghest
~ purchased by the Christian Science
denomination.
Mrs. Eddy was accompanied by her
secretary, Calvin a. Frye; Archibald
Me;LLe,nnai one Of t1e trustees for Mrs.
jlinson. n Christian Science reader
ind a dozen other menfHnd women
OF the Christian Science belief. Mrs.
Eddy left In q special train consist
gthe Boston AID Maine Railroad. Her
train was preceded by 2 light engine
and another engine followed after u
tkrief interval.
Mrs. Eddy will take up hertresidence
In Brookiine permanently.
greatest stirprise5 among the people
of this city, very few OF whom sus-
Htemplated.
prof. Herman s. Herring, 1rst reader
Of the Chutch 0f Christ, Scientist. In
this city and HIS wife. have been left
in charge Of Pleasant Nis'wb bnt Y, neither I,
ofthem could be seen to-night 70 ma out o.,
Ing the estate Mrs. Eddy first cameSto
this city III 1889. and 4 s97 built Pleas
ant View, which, except for carriage
drives about the city. she has not left,
so far as known, since. 1881.
Dewitt c. Howe, who Is associated
with Senator William u. Chandler as
counsel forsthe next friends, said he
did not see how Mrs. Eddy's departure
would have any effect on the pending
suit in court which srelatesIo ct to the GUS Gus.
tody of the fund OF $125.00Q set aside
by Mrs. Eddy for her, son, George w.
! Glover. and his family. Az
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-27
KILLED BY DYNAMITE
In PcnnHyIvanIa Tunnel Kills
Five mud InlureH Three. Es

Explosion In Pennsylvania Tunnel Kills
Five and Injuries Three.
NEW YORK. January 26.-Three
others seriously injured by the pres
mature explosion. from an unknown
cause. of dynamite in the Bergen Hill
section of the Pennsylvania Tunnel, at
Homesteady, n. J., to-day. The dead:
ROBERT AITKEN.
JOSEPH COvA4
LEO II. MacKERLEY.
The bodies OF the mcii Were badly
mutilatei. The injured are SO sa-
verely injured that recovery is doubt
full,
When the explosion occurred the
night shift was leaving the tunnel.
Fifteen men had been at work tamp-
ing the holes In which the dynamite
charges were placed, but only eight
had remained TO finish the work.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-27
COST 100000
plcnsnnt View Contains 81 Rooms and
Two Massive Vaults.

Plcasant View Contatns 81 Rooms and
Two Massive vaults.
il BOSTON, MASS, January 26.-LaSSl az
October Robert r. Walker, a. proni-
nent Christian Scientist OF Chicago,
who Is also q. real estate broker, came
to Boston and bought of the widoM
of e. Ashton Lawrence the estate IN
Brookline. 1t Is understood that the
price paid was in the netghborhood OF
Plans Of Chicago architect wer.
sent on and the work OF remodeling
the big stone house In the centre OF
the estate began.
The orders were that the work
should be rushed regardless of ex-
pense. The alterations are estimated
to have cost fully 100000. AS re-
modelled the house contains thirty
four rooms. 53is III q
Perhaps the one feature OF the re-
modelling which .occastoned the most
speculation was the erection of two
massive vaults. of unuasual strength
and size, built OF steel and concrete.
which were placed. one at the h.aa,
Eof the main stairway and the other
at the first landing. Asked IL there
was a possibility of Pleasant View
being used as the location OF a char
ity institution. for which Mrs. Eddy
recently announced the gift of ST.
100000 to found. Mr.. Farlow replied
that he could give no Information con-
cernins the future disposition of the
Concord estate.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-27
SILENT ON SUNDAY
Drynn Declines to Discuss Politics, hut
Will Hold Conference ,rO-Dny.

VIII Hold Conference trO-Dny.
WASHINGTON. January 2c.-Con-
traryi to expcctations William Jen-
1llngs Bryan did not. according to his
statement, discuss the subject OF poll
tics with Democratic party leaders to-
day. 1t had been understood that, Mr.
Bryan would confer With HIS support
era In both houses OF Congress, at
which time his position MS to the pres-
8idential nomination would be discuss-
ed. and definite dicision reached.
Mr.. Bryan did. however,, SEQ n nuni-
ber OF prominent Democrats during tho
day, but he snid that they were social
calls, and that he did not talk presi-
Dental politics with anybody, and.
moreover, that he did not come here
for that purpose. Mr.. Bryan declined
also to discuss politics with newepa-
per men. replying to all Inquiries for q,
his views that 1t Is his invariablc rule
/ to eschcw politics on Sunday.
Mr.. Bryan delivered an address Mt
the First Presbyterian Church this
morning. and took luncheon with the
pastor. Rev. Donald G. Macleod. This
afternoon lie called at Providence Hos
5pital TO see District Commissioner
West. an old friend, who is convales-
cling from recent operation. Tonight
he spoke on emissions" at the Mount
Pleasant Congregational Church.
Mr.. Bryan will go to the Capitol to-
morrow, and will hold Informal con-
ferences with Democratic Senator'S and
Representatives.
TUESDAY night Mr.. Bryan will leave
for Roanoke, yn, where a daughter Is
at school.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-27
FORTUNE IN BAG

Man Pays 10 Cents for Hay nnd Finds
1915 In 1t.
SHARON. PA. January 26.-With
thousands OF dollars hidden away,
granaries filled to the burstings point
and his little dugout house we'll stock
ed with smoked hams, preserves and
many other good things to eat, Lewis
Sadler, miser and hermit starved him.
self into insanity.
He is now in the State Hospital lr
Masslllon, Ohio. Yesterday his chat
tells were sold on his farm. The story
that Sadler had hidden away $4,000
in gold coin on his farm took hundreds
Of people to the scene Of the auction
sale. s75s & @
Charles W'hitmore purchased grair
bag. paying ten cents for 1t No one bid
against him. He shook the bag anti
there was a jingle heard inside. Has
:tily, opening T. he found three glass
Jars filed with gold coins amounting
to S2,175.
The money was turned over to Sad
sler's guardian. This is part OF the
hidden fortune. The$restof the money
is supposed to be about the farm
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-27
BANK B J! NORTH
AMERICA CLOSES S;'.E
Comptroller Of the Cur
rency Takes Charge and
Names a Receiver.
CAUSED BY MANY
WITHDRAWALS
clearinghouse Kept Institution.
Going, but Loan Certificates
Amounting to $2,2oo,ooo
Had to Be Liquidated.
President Makes
Statement.

z NEW YORK, January 26-Comptrol-
Ter OF the Currency w. b. Ridgely to-
night ordered the National Bank OF
North America closed for liquidation.
and appointed Charles A. Hanna. ma
tionnl bank examiner. as receiver.
The aftermath of the financial storm
OF last October in It's effect on the
bunk. which will Tomorrow close Its
doors, has been in the shape OF heavy
and persistent Withdrawals, the result,
according to President w. +. Have
meyer. OF insistent rumors set ai'oat
respecting the banks condition. Mem
ihcrship In the Clearing House Asso-
c!ation enabled the bank to weather
the gale for lime, but the aid cx-
tended BY this association In ths form
of loan certificates finally pccai e tho
to go into liquidation. when the cal
for their red tnption was intinlateu to
the directors on Saturday last. The
banks sindehtedness TO the Clearing
House Association Is s2.2rn.00n.
President Havemeyer In a statement
given out tonight, laid the blame for
the trouble upon persistent rumors.
which lie declared were the cause OF
Withdrawals which on Saturday he.
SdihEt SO urdSy ftIdI IL WdS SDSlIsSeus Tie
bank would not be able to meet the
obligations on Monday.
Directors Meet.
Two meetings OF the directors were
held to-day, and at the conclusion of
the last the directors decided to Wits
draw from the Clearing House Asso-
citation. AMI ask the Comptroller pt
the Currency lo AXE charge of the
| liquidation OF the bank
William a. Nash, actirg chairman OF
the clearing house committee. Issued
the following statement tonight:
.The National BankofNorth America
has decided 10 Withdraw from mem
hership In the Clearing House Asso-
l-cisstton and te-liquidate under the au-
| ithority of the Comptroller OF the Cur
rency. This retirement of the bank
! is regarded as the simplest method OF
The exchanges with the
hank will not be made at the clearing
house tomorrow morning. While the
iclearing house committee regards the
growing surplus and improved condi-
tion of the banks as highly favorable tc
complete retirement of the loan GER
ltincates. the statement that the banks
are being forced to retire them has nc
| foundation in fact. T.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-27
BAToNYIssUEs FOR s. 100000
Charges Frank Work and Others With
AlIennting His sXlfe..-..-1.

NEW YORK. January 2s.-Aurel
Ratonyi has filed suits, charging Frank
Work. his millionaire son-in-law; j.
Henry Work. Frank srurgis and Mr..
and Mrs Peter Cooper Hewitt, with
conspiracy to deprive him of his wife,
Mrs. Burke Roche. Separate suits arc
brought against Frank Work and
against Frank 4. sturgis as arch con-
spirators. He asks for 100000 dam
ages in each of the three actions
Neither former Judgs Olcott, the de.
fendantS' counsel, nor Edward A. Alex
ander. Batonyi's chief counsel, Will dis
scuss the allegations made, which are
said to be among the most sensational
ever filed In the New York courts.
SBatonyi has left the city.
q That Batonyi fears something may
happen to him is Inferred from his ac-
tion In asking the president OF the
Town Council of Middleton Thursday
that # anything happened to him
while away from, Newport or Middle
ton, or II he disappears to notify his
attOrnev 4fGf
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-27
FLoTlLLA AT BUENOs AYREs
Great Crowds Welcome the American
Torpedo DOnts.

Great Crowds Welcome tile American
rorrc do IlOnts.
BUENOs AYRES january 26.-At-
tended by II division Of Argentine tor--
pedo boats, the American torpedo boat
flotllla, which left Rio Janciro Jan
Iary 2lst, entered the port OF Buenos
Ayres at $3.50 this morning. the arrival
beirg witnessed by a great crowd OF
spectators. a few minutes later. Com
tmandnnt Moreno. OF the Ministry of
Marine, went aboard the Whlpplc and
welcomed the American officers in be-
half&of the government OF the ArEen-.
Tine Republic. The entire frontage OF
public docks where berths i had been
prepared for the visiting fleet, was
lined by detachments OF marines and
prefecture guards. Almost UP to the
moment Of entering port. the weather
had been extremely stormy, but 1t
gradually cleared! and brought in
creased numbers OF spectators down
to the harbor to give silent but hearty
welcome to the American sailors.
On entering the basin one OF the
tugs. which had the torpedo boats In
Enrlqueta to conduct the Whtpple to
her moorings. Lieutenant Cone, COM
mander OF tile flotilla, was greatly
pleased with the hearty reception. He
said but for the fog. which delayed
the little vessels about twelve hours
outside OF Rio 4Janeiro. the passage to
Buenos Ayres had been fine.
Tho Americans were met by the Ar
gentine flotiila Off Flores Island yes.
! terday afternoon at 2:a0. The wei
coming fleet saluted and steamed
around the flotilla and for half al
!, hour there was warm exchange o
greetings. Commander Cone subse.
quently boarded the Argentine flag
ship and the trip to this port was con
tinaed. The torpedo boats anchore
4 in the roads, shortly after midnigh
4 and came up to the dock as early
possible. y.
Every boat In the American flotill
Is In excellent condition and made tn
passage here without hitch. Th
boats will remain hero until 5Thursda
morning. when they will steam 70
1, Sandy point, on tho Magellan stral
Ito join the battleship fleet.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-27
French Dcfeatcd Trlbe.nllen.

4 +. TANGIER, January 26.--Advioes5 re-
.ceived here state the zenataia and
Ouledali tribes attacked the French
troops on January s23d but were res
pulsed with seyere4s loss after four
hours fghting. The French Iittoral
and Menlouna columns ,had Just ef-
sfected junction when tho trihesmen
In \ hnttle array covering IA front of
about four miles, swept down In cres-
cent formation, The Spahis bore the
Ibrnnt Of the attack. making several
gallant charges, which. however. In
.tarfered 10 some extent with the fWtslS
four prlYates were wounded.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-27
FINDS FATHER AT The GRAVE.
Son saves Van Aukcn, Missing Sixteen
Ycnrk, From Pnupcr'a Durlnl.

= r5 = Z I H 4 ~.
Son Saves vnn lAukcn, 0ffssing Sixteen
Ycnrk. From Pnupcr's Burial.
MIDDLETON, N. y, January e6.-
Fondness for fast horses wrecked the
life OF William j. Van Auken, former
ly a wealthy resident or Newton. NJ. j.,
and his body would have occupied n
pauper'A grave In this city saye for
chance. Is
Van Auken spent his fortune and
left his home and family sixteen years
ago. They had never heard from him
since. After wandering about the
came to this city, and for several years
was employed as driver by several
physicians. He died suddenly Monday.
All efforts to locate relatives failed
and the body was to have filled a pau
tper's grave to-day. "A son OF the man.
Marshall L. Van Auken, OF Libertyville.
n. j.. happened to be in this city.
and. hearing of the case. went to see
the body, Identifying it at once as
his fathers.