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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-01-07
DEGREE OF HONOR.
Installation of Officers of Will
mar Lodge No. 20, Degree
of Honor.

Last Thursday evening Il very
enjoyable and delightful time
Was had at the installation
of the officers for the coming
year of the Willmar Lodge Of
Degree of Honor. The officers
installed were as follows:
Miss Mamie O'Brien P. G. Of II.
Mrs. Ella H. Mantor, G. H.
Mrs. Sue B. Dram, L. H.
Mrs. J. G.. Kulzer, &C.
Miss Gertrude Gould, Rec
Mrs. Ella Ismond, Financier
Mrs. Mathilda Void, Receiver
Miss Mary Osluundson L. O..
Mrs. Nellie Noren. /. w
Mr.. Samuel Porter O. w.
Maids of Honor:
Mrs. Nj. Germain and Miss
Lydia Hardy.
AS the G. Of H. was just about
closing the Lodge. Bro. Hardy
stepped forward aud on behalf of
the Lodge presented her with a
beautiful solid gold P. c. of H.
Badge. The chief was consider
ably surprised for the moment,
and very touchingly affected by
this beautiful token of the ap-
probation of the Lodge for her
labor in its behalf. No decora-
tion. we believe. was ever more
worthily bestowed, ;ss Mrs. Man
tor is an ideal presiding officer,
and in no small degree contrib
utes to make Willmar Degree of
Honor Lodge the eminent sue
cess it is.
After the installation ceremon-
les were over, everybody, about
100. sat down and enjoyed oy-
sters, coffee. cakes. and other
D. of II. delicacies, too numerous
to mention.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-01-07
ArCtander Items.

A happy New Year:
Schoolhavecommenced again in Dist.
No: 80: after the holiday vacation.
Mrs. L. {. Johnson and children.
spent Christmas with her parents at
Atw ater,
Mrs, Otto Hedin had the pleasure Of
enjoying Christmas visit of two of
her brothers from Stearns Co.
Christ Olson and Erick Hove, of
Souix Falls, visited relatives and
friends in this town during Xmas.
Prof. N. J. Hong: OF Willmar. held
a temperance lecture at the school
house in Dist No. 81 on the eve of the
21tn, to large audience.
In the afternoon on Sunday. the %,
Christmas tree festival was held at
the east Norway Lake Synod church.
A splendid time is reported.
The wedding bells have again been
heard, and one of our young ladies
have again been taken away. or lost
as it was remarked.
Tilda Christianson finished her du-
ties in the store Of D. r. & Q. at Will
mar. We understand she intends to
attend the Seminary during the win
ter.
II Christmas tree festival was held
at the school house in Dist. No. 81 on
the eve Of the 26th. Mr.. S. Hattestad.
Of Lake Andrew. Was the principal
speaker, and good time was held:
On Saturday the 18th, Miss Martha
Lund, an esteemed young lady. was
united in marriage to Anton Larson.
the respected shoemaker, of Kerkhov-
en-, at the resident of Mr.. and Mrs. c..
K. Lund. Rev. R. K. Fjelstad per-
formed the ceremony. A large mum.
ber Of relatives and friends were in
vited and very good time was held,
and goodly number Of valuable pre-
sents were presented to the brida
couple. They have already moved to
Kerkhoven and will make that place
their home.
| There has been some talk of erecting
a creamery near Norway Lake Pos
Office, but no action has been take1
SO far, as it seems no one will take
upon himself the responsibility O.
commencing. This is no doubt as
good a place as can be found in this
vicinity, for if once started here ane
was properly managed, most of thu
farmers in this town and Lake An
drew would patronize it; and no doub
some farmers of Norway Lake wouli
also bring their milk to it. VIII,
not go ahead as one is very mucl
needed here.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-01-07
PEUPLES PARTY LEAGUE
OF WILLMAR.
Is the Name Of a New PEOPLES
Party League, which was
Organized last Satur-
day Night.

A good number Of representa-
tive men Of Peoples Party in
stlnct met at the Willmar TR1B-
UNE Office Saturday night, and
formed 1t(, a Peoples Party League.
The officers chosen were:
Mr.. G. Tollefson, President.
A. Il. Sperry, Vice President.
'. r. Lawson, Secretary.
J.G. Monson, Treasurer.
A. H. Sperry was elected dele
gate and J. G.. Monson alternate
to the State League meeting at
Minneapolis Jan. Is, next.
About twenty five of the lead
ing Peoples Party men were
present and entered their names
on the rolls.
The delegates elected to the
State League called for views as
to the future plans and politics
OF the Peoples Party. Swan
Nelson, DR.. Johnson, NJ. G.. Tol
lefson, A. H. Sperry, O. Lund-
berg and others gave their views
briefly. The unanimous senti-
ment was, the coming Peoples
Party platform should confine
itself chiefly to the money ques
ton. Free coinage of gold and
silver and : government paper
money! was agreed to consti-
tute the issue Of the day.
The delegates will go to the
State League meeting and en-
deavor to have that convention
enunciate specifically in
regard to the coming plat
form.
We shall refrain to say more
until after the Minneapolis meet.
ing. We will know then what
course to pursue. However. VIC
are pretty sure in any event that
our principles will be so broad
that all old party silverites viii
want to join in with US.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-01-07
From New London Times.

Mrs. J. P. Bredberg. of Willmar.
made visit at New London We'd
nasday and Thursday.
Mr.. Guam, of Moorhead, Mimi.
has been on a visit with his brother
Hon. Nils Guam.
Our town supervisors and surveyor
Fink spent Monday laying out the
new road to Green Lake. Fhis roaC
is to follow the railroad track to the
Walberg crossing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emmet Hoyez of Twir
Lakes celebrated their silver wedding
Tuesday at their home. Messers. w
J. Pinney. J. G. Peterson and G. E
Monson from this place were In atten
dance and reported a splendid time.
H. N. Hagen, of Ringville. has re
! turned from Hills, Rock Co.. where he
has been teaching Nor. Parochia
school for three months past. He has
now been engaged to teach another
term at Norway Lake.
A runaway occurred in town yester
| day morning. Mr.. 4. P. Almquist'
team became frightened by the sount
| Of the steam whistle, broke loose anC
ran away, breaking parts of the buggy
considerably before they stopped.
An entertainment will be given b,
the Young Peoples Society Of the
Swed. Luth. church next Wednesday
consisting Of song, recitation an<
speaking, The Scandia Sextette, 0
Willmar, and Mrs. Rev. Lindholm
of Kandiyohi have kindly promised tx
help with vocal mucic. These TIVE
attractions will no doubt alone guar
antee a good program. A small ad
mission price Of 10 cents will be char
ged, proceeds to go to the society
I library fund
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-01-07
SVea News.

Cold weather seems to have set in
for good now.
The Y. T.. S. holds it's regular meet
ing tonight, Jan. 3rd, 1896.
Mr.. Martin Peterson from Hallock,
Minn., is visiting among old friends
in Svea-
Mr.. Freeberg is to oficiate as Or
gaaist until Mr.. Sam Nelson will be
able to take charge.
DR.: Frost was called out here to at
tend Mr.. Erick Hegstrom, Jr., who
was very sick. The DR.. said there
was no danger.
Misses Hulda and Ellen Lundberg
are guests at Rev. E. Norsen's at
Grow River, the event being Miss
Norsen's wedding.
Mr.. Louis He'd, our enterprising
avea merchant is still nursing his
broken leg. It seems to take a long
time for him to get we'll. He is very
lively, considering his circumstances.
It is rumored that the Svea Luth.
Church is to have a new organ in
their sanctuary in the near future.
The organ is to be put in on trial only.
The congregation needs a new organ
badly.
Another year is behind Us with it's
trials, joys, sorroYs, and good and bad
experiences. What the new year 1885,
toward. which we have turned, will
bring is hard to tell. May we only be
faithful in our different occupations
and undertakings and we shall have
our reward.
Mr.. Simons, with Cornish, Curtiss
and Green, of st. Paul, is here in
Svea and has been for some time can
vassing among the farmers, prepara-
tory to putting up a creamery. He
has had quite good success. A
creamery is what the farmers want
out here: ..-... y -
The Svea Luth. Congregation held
its annual meeting Jan. End, 1896.
y Nearly all the old officers were elected
again. Mr.. Sam Nelson was elected
organist, Sunday school superinten-
dent and teacher Of the Swedish school,
the term being two months: to COM
mence the lst Monday il May. Mr..
. Erick Hegstrom was elected church
~ & sexton, Mr.. Otto Lindquist treasurer,
. IL. z. N. Olson. traasurar for the
building fund. Rev O Lundberg
B. d still pastor He q beloved and es-
81 90.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-01-07
PETER A. ODELL.

Last Wednesday word was received
from the Hospital at Fergus Falls that
Ex-Sherif Peter A. Odell had ended
his earthly career. The remains were
brought here Thursday and were in
TERED at the Falrview cemetery on Fri.
day under the auspices of the Mason.
ic fraternity
Mr.. Odell was born in Olems Socken,
Kalmar Ian, Sweden, IN 1898. At Is
years of age he left home and went to
sea. This avocation he followed for
number Of years, in the meantime
graduating from the Malmo Naviga-
tion Sch ool, and became at last cap
tain of his own vessel. In 1864 he en-
igrated to this country, going at first
to La Porte, Indiana, and two years
later to St. Cloud, Mimi, where for
some time he had charge Of a
ferry boat over the Mississippi river.
In 1853 he moved to this county, sett-
ling On farm in the Town of Lake
Andrew. In the seventies he served
as county commissioner for several
years. In 1878, he was elected sheriff
and held that Office for twelveconsecu-
tive years, earning the well-merited
title Of ''Old Sheriff. In 1870 lie
was married to Miss Carrie Reese.
Mrs, Odell and nine children. six girls
and three boys, all survive and mourn
the loss of husband and father.
Mr.. Odell had enjoyed good health
until three or four years ago when the
grippe was prevalent. He had a Sc
we're attack of tha malady, from which
he seems neverto have fully recovered.
He was better and worse Off and on,
yet we'll enough to give some attention
to his business. Early in the summer
while working with his team on the
streets one very warm day, he was
overcome by the heat and seriously "
prostrated. In short time he was
we'll enough to be around, but he
seemed to be lost to himself and at
times would wander aimlessly around.
It was thought best to send him to the
Hospital for proper treatment and
care: We learn now that he has been
gradually growing worse until he
passed away as stated above:
Dir: Odellwas popular and we'll liked
as q public officer. He undoubtedly
had his faults in common with human
ity, but his generous and good quail
ties largely outweighed them. Many a
man in Kandiyohi county owes bis
home to-day to the large-hearted gen
erosity of Peter a. Ode1l. His sympa-
thy was always with the struggling pi-
oneer in trouble.
With the Old Sheriff passed away
another of the old pioneers of Kandi-
yohi county, and the public at large
extends it's heartfelt sympathy to the
bereaved family.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-01-07
Freeberg Seeks Revenge.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 2.--J.
G: Freeberg, formerly of Kandiyohi
county and now of Minneapolis, wants
Postmaster E. Hegstrom, of Svea. re-
moved. He has sent to the depart
ment two letters addressed to him at
Svea from the Kandiyohi County
Bank, July 26, 1895. Freeberg did not
get the letters until Sept. II. He was
not in Svea at the time the letters were
sent, but there was a return notice
plainly printed on the corner. Mr..
Freeberg was treasurer of his school
district and claims that he came near
being compelled to sustain quite a
financial loss by reason of this long
delay. The matter will be investigat.
ed. ed.-Minneapolis Tribune. II zs { {
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-01-07
Real Estate Transfers.

Gennessee- 2.-Andrew Ander-
son to Andrew Lind, part of lot /,
Sec. IS. 1925.
lrving-Dec. 31.-Geo. Williamson
to Johan Olson 80 acres in Sec: 6
s11oo !
Roseville-Jan: 2-Nehemiah Van
Worst to Homer Town 80 acres in Sec.
S, $500.
Village of New London-Jan. 2
Marcus Johnson to Mary M. Pinney,
Und. ! S. 16s #. of lot 8, all OF lots 9.
10, II, IL, l3 STA, Blk. s.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-01-07
Mass Meeting.

a mass meeting OF the farmers will
be held at the Court House at Will
mar on Saturday, Jan. II. at one
O'Clock, for the purpose of taking final
action on tbs creamery question in
Willmar. COMMITTEE.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-01-07

hereby wish to express my most
SINCERE and heartfelt thanks to the
MASONIC Lodge for aiding in the
burial Of my husband and also for the
kind aid they have bestowed upon me
and family. The neighbors who as
sisted have my sincere gratitude.
Mrs. p. A. Odell,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-01-07

and at Belgrade, Jan. II and -.
Painless extracting by DR.. Niv-
ems method, the only one worth
anything. All branches Of den
tistry at lowest prices. All work
warranted.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-01-07

The county commissioners met for
their regular ] January session this aft
ernOOn at one o'clock.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-01-07

H. T. Thompson, operator in the
Western Union Office here, went to the
cities Monday on business.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-01-07

Two girls wanted for general house
work. Good pay to right parties.
Inquire at this Office.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-01-07

Miss Flora Mantor left for the cities
to-day to resume her studies at the
University.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-01-07
Notice.

49, - Notice. .->s....
A little black dog with white feet
followed me home from the village on
Tuesday, Dec. "a, and persists in stay
ing with US. It's owner will please
take it away. ...
A. J. Anderson,
. 8 !. -:s== IRE Sec. 6, Dovre, .
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-01-07

YEARLY WEATHER REPORT OF 1895.
Mean temperature through the year
SO degrees.
Mean maximum degrees.
Mean minimum-2s.7 degrees.
Month with highest mean temperat-
ure. July-69 degrees.
Month with lowestmean temperature
degrees..sz
Yearly mean rangs-23.3 degrees.
Greatest monthly srange, Oct.
degrees. +
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-01-07
Seminary Boarding club started out
with over 60 MEMBERS.

WANTED-A girl for general house
work. A. n. SPERRY
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-01-07

Amanda Swenson. daughter of Mrs.
swenson, of this place, and Mr..
Martin Peterson of Herman, Mimi,
will be married at the BRIDES home
next FRIDAY evening. -
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-01-07

In the case of Holgerson against
Anderson of Irving Incorrectly re-
ported in the TRIBUNE of Dec. "a, as
Anderson against Holgerson] tried in!
this city jan End, NJ: Holgersou
came out the victorious party, obtain
ing Judgment for costs.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-01-07
Fond

A ladies fur NIT. Owner can have
same by calling at this Office and pay
ing charges.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-01-07
GIRL WANTED.

A good girl for general housework
wanted at once by Mrs. w. A. Sperry
of this city.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-01-07

Court conyenes to morrow to finish
the business left over from the fall
term. The ease Of State VS.. Emmer-
son and Guam Is first in order. ::
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-01-07
4. Bargain ]! I b /. !

A new Duplex Wind mill, 10 fee.
sectional, will be sold dirt cheap il
taken at once. s:.5.. .s
a. SPERRY.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-01-07

6. Gilbertson, who has spent some
time visiting north Of here, returned
to his home in Nebraska to-day.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-01-07
" eAtneT Ike pOfr.z

f.. -.
The following is 'a.report of the con.
ditlon Of the weathef during the month
of December. 1895: -
Monthly mean temperature-17 deg.
Mean maximum degrees. C.
Mean minimum-a >.
Highest temperature degrees.
late 9th. ;
Lowest temperature-15; degrees be-
low. date End.
Monthly mean range-lS degrees.
Greatest daily raEge-34 deg, date
27th. -; ~ TT II
Least daily range deg, date p.
'-ITotal precipitation- only a
trace. n
Prevailing direction ofwind-N. ".
Number OF clear days-l4.
Number Of fair daYs-1O. =.
Number of cloudy days.
Number of days having O.O1 of an
inch ormore of precipitation-none.
{ Depth of snow the15-T. --J 49,.
"" ,, 1T. s.. z:
= AxEL z. ELFsTRoM.s -
Vol Ohsarvor -
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-01-07

Largest and best stock of cranbas
SOIL in the city at Rodlun Bros. :
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-01-07

Aug. 13, warmest day-95 degrees.
Feb. l. coldest day-33 degrees be.
low zero.
AXEL 2. ELFSTROM,
Vol. Observer.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-01-07

Mr.. Erick J. :Iallquist of Mamre and
Miss Martha Johnson Of New London
were marie by Justice Ramsett at the
courthouse to-day.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-01-07

kandiyohi County is rapidly be-
coming dairying county. No less
than new creamery enterprises are
mentioned in this issue ofthe TRIBUNE.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-01-07

See Olson g Otos il You desire
2 loan on farm property B.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-01-07
Wi11nar Markets.

Wheat-45 cents.
Oats-12 cents.
Corn-20 cents.
Barley-16 cents:
Flax-75 cents.
Potatoes-abOut Is cents,
Eggs-18 cents.
Butter 10 to Is cents. -
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-01-07

WANTED-A girl for general house
work. A. II. SPERRY.
Miss Flora Mantor left for the cities
to-day to resume her studies at the
University.
Two girls wanted for general house.
work. Good pay to right parties.
Inquire at this Office.
H. T. Thompson, operator in the
Western Union Office here, went to the
cities Monday on business.
The county commissioners met for
their regular January session this aft
ernoOn at one o'clock
G. Gilbertson, who has spent some
time visiting north OF here, returned
| to his home in Nebraska to-day.
| Mr.. ErickJ :Iallquist of Mamre and
Miss Martha Johnson of New London
were marie by Justice Ramsett at the
| courthouse to-day.
Kandiyohi County is rapidly be-
coming a dairying county. No less
than 3 new creamery enterprises are
mentioned in this issue ofthe TRIBUNE.
VIM. Mclaughlin. Harold Frost.
Lawrence Booth and Elias Wenner-
lund left for minneapolis Monday to
| take up their studies at the University.
A. F. Nordin went down to Cokato
last Saturday to install the officers Of
the Woodman Camp at that place and
incidentally to deliver a lecture on
woodcraft. Mr.. Nordin reports a very
interesting time.
Nels Mailing has purchased the Home
Meat Market. formerly owned by F.
W. Rose. and has opened up for busi-
ness there to-day. Mr. Mailing is an
old railroad man and invites the boys
to pay him visit at his place Of
business.
The farmers in eastern part Of town
Of Dovre and western part in town Of
Green Lake are contemplating the
building Of a creamery: their 4th
meeting will be held at the school
house. near MI. Mat: Cody s on monday.
j an 18th, 1896: at | O'Clock p. m.
Mrs. Blanche Hand attended the
State Educational Association meeting
as a delegate from Kandiyohi county,
and took a particularly active part in
the music section While our county
was not largely represented in num-
bers. it was we'll represented neverthe-
less.
Johnson & Pinney, the enterprising
millers of New London. have our
thanks for a handsome calendar OF the
current year. They have distributed
a thousand of them among the farmers
of the county, and they will no doubt
reap a bountifuf harvest from the
seeds Of printers ink SO scattered.
The Cantata. "Santa Claus Ar
rival given by the young people OF
the Presbyterian church last Friday
evening was a splendid success. The
quaint little brownies, fairies, exqui-
maux and newsboys performed their
parts in a manner that reflects credit
on their trainers. Owing to the un,
favorable weather Friday evening the
performance was repeated the follow
ing evening.
The chances for a successful winter
trim at the Seminary are very hatter
ing, we understand. Students are pour
ring in at rate that is simply wonder
| full. coming from parts afar and near
The Seminary boarding club is also
an assured SUCCESS, students taking ad
vantage of the opportunity Of gettin!
board at cost. We were told to-day
| by the president of the club that th'
applications received numbered al
ready three times as many as hat
been expected.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-01-07

VIM. Mclaughlin. Harold Frost.
Lawrence Booth and Elias Wenner-
}und left for minneapolis Monday to
take up their studies at the University.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-01-07

A. F. Nordin went down to Cokato
last Saturday to install the officers Of
the Woodman Camp at that place and
incidentally to deliver lecture on
woodcraft. Mr.. Nordin reports a very
interesting time
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-01-07

The farmers in eastern part Of town
Of Dovre and western part in town OF
Green Lake are contemplating the
building Of a creamery: their 18th
meeting will be held at the school
house. near MI. Mat: Cody's sonMonday.
Jan 18th. 1896. at ! o'clock 2. N.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1896-01-07

Nels Mailing has purchased the Horne
Meat Market. formerly owned by F.
W. Rose. and has opened up for busi-
ness there to-day. Mr. Mailing is an
old railroad man and invites the boys
to pay him a visit at his place Of
business.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-19
BIG ST. PAUL FIRE.
Two Buildings Almost Consumed,
Entailinc A Loss OF 5000 900.

Two Buildings Almost Consumed,
Entailing A Loss OF 100000.
st. Paul, Mimi, Dec. 19.-Fire broke
out in the annex of the Ryan hotel at
2:30. The building is seven stories
in height and occupied by several
stores, principally clothing.
st. Paul, Mimi, Dee. 19.-Between
2 and 3 O'Clock this morning fire was
discovered in the Ryan annex and be-
fore it was finally brought under con-
troll the big building was partially de
stroyed. The loss is $4,000, and to
the Shuttle block, corner Seventh and
Jackson streets, which was also con-
sumed, is 100000. A number of mn
or concerns were damaged to the ex-
tent of $250000 in aggregate. The
Shuttle building was occupied by the
Northern Exchange bank, "A large num-
Der of doctors, the Prudential Life
Insurance company, the Twin City
Printing Ink company, and the Unit
ed States recruiting Office and the loss
will be heavy, as the building was
completely consumed. The entire
loss will exceed $780, 900, two-thirds of
it being on the buildings.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-19
AGAINST THE CAPTAIN.

He Sold Clothing To His Men At 400
Per Cent But The Judge Took
Him Down.
San Francisco, CAL, Dec. 19-Judge
Morr has handed down an opinion In
the case Of Hogan and Oleons against
the bark j. ID. Peters.
The Mcguire act of 1895 prohibited
the anticipation by coast seamen of
their wages. 1t was intended to re-
peal section of the act 1SS4-S6 which
permitted anticipation Of pay to the
amount Of $40 per month during the
voyage. Judge Morrow declared that
1t was absurd to prevent any man
from drawing upon a sum of money
due him. Owing to the ambiguity
of the Mcguire act 1t fails it's purpose
and the laws of 1SS4-S6 are effective.
The captain of the Peters sold cloth
ing to his men at profit, it is alleg-
ed, of 400 per cent Judge Morrow
allowed him 80 per cent over whole
sale prices.