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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1896-01-02
REDWOOD FALLS, MINNESOTA.
PERSONAL THXEShREHIGH
A Small Increase Over the Coun-
ty and Large One in
the City.
Redwood Falls Pays a Large
Share of the Money Into
the Treasury.

The personal property tax list has
been placed in the hands of County
Treasurer Lankard by County Auditor
Anderson. Taxes will become delin-
quent March 1st next.
There will be some surprises when
people inquire as to what their person
al and real estate taxes are this year,
particularly here in Redwood Falls.
But all over the county the taxes will
be more than last and they will bear
down hard on many poor people. 1t
appears that the State and county
taxes will be 1.75-IOO mills more than
last year.
Here in the city of Redwood Falls
there will be 4.8 mills more school tax
than last year, a half mill more tax in
the water districts than last year, 2.5
mills more city tax for general
purposes. The water tax last year
was two mills. This year it is 2.5
mills. In the water district the total
levy is 41.8 mills, outside of the water
district 1913 mills.
The personal property taxes in the
city of Redwood Falls, the town and
village of Delhi, the town of Kintire
and the village of Belview are given
this week-or rather the names and
amounts of persons who will haye to
pay taxes to the extent of So dollars
and over. Here in the city the total
real estate valuation is $326,1S9 and
the personal property valuation is
$122,l81. In the town and village of
Delhi the total real and personal
property valuation $225, 1858, of which
$24,582 is for personal property. In
Kintire and Belview the total real and
personal property is $2O7, ,784, of which
$1S,226 is personal property valua-
ton. The list is given below: 3
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1896-01-02
GUT ROCKS HBDOMEN,
Old Man Streif Uses a Knife Eff.
feCtlYely on His Son.
in-LdW
He CarVes an Ugly Cash Several
Inches Long While Acting
In Self-DefenSe.

John Rock, farmer residing in
the township of Underwood, had his
abdomen and chest badly cut while
engaged in row with another farmer
named Streif, residing in or near the
same township, during the early part
OF last week. No arrests have been
made in connection with the slashing
and details of the affair have been
hard to get.
It appears that Mrs. Rock is a
daughter Of Streif and that Rock and
his wife we're engaged in a quarrel
over statements made by Mrs. Rock
in recent criminal action. The old
man Streif was present during this
quarrel, which became SO bitter that
Rock threatened to strike his wife
Streif interfered and told Rock not to
hurt his daughter. At this interpo-
sition the old man Rock, already an
CRY, became furious, and demanded of
Streif as to what the latter's business
was there at that particular time and
ordering him from the place. But
old man Streif did not leave. Rock
came at him with some weapon.
Streif pulled huge jack knife from
his pocket and as Rock was about to
strike him he struck at Rock with the
knife. The latter entered his abdo-
men, just below the naval. Before it
was removed from Rocks body it had
cut a long and ugly cash upward to
within few inches of the old mans
neck. The shock was so instantaneous
that Rock dropped whatever he had
in his hand and fell to the floor. He
was afterwards picked up, medical
aid summoned, and is reported to be
improving. AS to whether the knife
penetrated any of the intestines or vi
tails is not known but it appears not.
The families of both Rock and Streif
we're anxious to hush up the matter
and consequently have made no COM
plants and no warrants have been
issued.
Streif is the father of Peter Streif,
who was sent up at the last term of
court for six years and half for car
nal abuse or criminal assault on Katie
or Sophia Rock, both under the age
of 16 years. Peter seems to have
vacant room to let in his upper story
as he was sent up once before for
similar offense, and his appearances
confirm the weak mind theory. Mrs.
Rock is his sister, and he was an un-
Gle to the girls of whom he was found
guilty of carnally abusing.
At the time of the trial old man
Rock was opposed to giving testimony
that would incriminate Streif in any
manner and County Attorney Clague
had hard work bringing the old man
down to business on the witness
stand. Mrs. Rock, however, gave
down her evidence very freely, and it
was on her testimony, as we'll as that
of the girls, that the jury found their
verdict. There were two other in
dictments against Streif but they were
not prosecuted at the last term of
court.
The circumstances surrounding the
criminality of the younger Streif, the
row between Rock, his wife, and
Streif, reveal a lot of inhuman actions
that would bring discredit to the in
habitants of the early ages or the alb
original tribes of America.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1896-01-02
THURSDAY, JANUARY 2. 1896.

the court but shortly afterwards
skipped out and has not been seen
since. The court entered judgment
for F. W. Philbrick and S. E. Baitey
and will issue an order of custer up
on application, which is now probably
not needed.
Mr.. Bailey is running the hotel as
of yore.
The morning times., 1896-05-27
A QUESTION OF CLOTHES

Apart from the weighty matters of state
that press upon the diplomatic represent
atives of the United States at foreign
courts, the subject of their wearing ap-
parel at times causes them no little anxiety
aud worry. At different times in the
history of the republic the question of
what shall we wear?' has been pro-
ministers James Buchanan, when repre-
sentng the United States at the court of
ST. James, solved the problem by doning
the ordinary full dress Of an American gen.
tleman. with the addition of a plain black
handled and bla ok -hilted dress sword
at court function in Berlin he dazzled
the aristocracy by appearing in the full
regalia of a New Jersey general of mill
tia, and Ambassador Breckenridge is at
tending the court fetes incidental to
the coronation of Nicholas in ordinary even
ing costume, plus knee breeches, black.
silk stockings and buckled shoes.
1t is understood AT nearly all European
courts that the diplomatic representatives
of the United States are not in the ha bit
of wearing at home anything but the
customary full dress suit, even upon state
occasions, and hence they are generally
excused from appearing in any other garb
at court functions. When the American
ambassador is present at one of the queens
drawing rooms be is conspicuous among
the glitterng crowd OF foreign diplomats
by his plain, black dress suit Whes
good Queen Victoria dies, however, and
Albert Edward is crowned King of Great
Britain and Emperor of India, there viii
be pretty nearly as much do and ceremony
in London as there is now in Moscow,
and the ambassador of the United States
may have to conform in the matter of his
personal appearance to the wishes and
directions OF the court chamberlain.
Our State Department could save our
diplomats great deal of trouble and an
noyance by issuing simple order directing
them to wear on no occasion any Grcss
other than is customary upon state oc-
casions in Washington. We prescribe no
particular costume to the representatives
of foreign powers here, and the same
courtesy and consideration should be shown
% our diplomatic Representations abroad
The morning times., 1896-05-27
MISSING FOR A WEEK.
Young Elmer Hoggenmaker Disap-
pears From His Home.


pears From His Home.
Elmer Hoggenmaker, twelve years old,
has been missing from the home Of his
partents, No. GIL L street southwest, for
over week and no tidings of his where
abouts have been received by his anxious
mother and step-father. The boy left
home week ago yesterday, presumably to
go to Rivington, Va, but he has not as
yet reached that place and no word has
been received from him.
The boys mother married a Mr. earn
several months ago and the boy appeared
content with his home and its surroundings
and was never heard to utter Il complaint
about the treatment he received The
idea that he has wilfully run away is
secuted by neighbors, who say that Elmer
was frail, delicate boy who preferred O.
home life and surroundings to the rough
play of his comrades.
About two weeks ago the boy made the
acquaintance of Mrs Nina v Hughes OF
Anacostfa. That lady promised to take
him to the country for the summer, but at
the last moment she changed her plans
and did not go, as she had ANTICIPATED
This seemed to affect the boys spirits
until he grew despondent and moody. Mr..
earn said last night that the boy had
probably wandered into the country and
been picked up by tramps Mrs earn.
the boys mother, is very much disturbed
about the matter and is ma king every effort
to find her son. This morning Mr.. earn
will have a conference with Inspector
Hollinberger and the police will be asked
10 asSist in the SEARCH
The morning times., 1896-05-27
GARBAGE AGAIN AN ISSUE

No better argument for the municipal
ownership OF the garbage collecting and
destroying machinery could be found than
the emergency which has just now arisen.
The owner OF the garbage crematory and
the contra Ctor for collecting the garbage
have dispute about money and the
results thatth crematory has been closed,
and garbage Will again be hauled to the
wharves. carted off on scows and dumped
in the river, while Alexandria will put
herself in a state of belIigerenCy and Or
ganize ter navy to make war upon the
scows and their contents. This contin-
gcncy might have been foreseen, for it is
always likely TO rise where a service is
to be performed by two parties having
separate interests.
The gravity OF the situation cannot be
oyerestimated. We are at the very thres-
hold of the hot season and are confronted
with the announcement that for a mont.
at least. and probably for a longer period,
all garba &c Will have to be deposited on a
wharf, there To foment and ferment in the
sun, breed pestiferous stencil and pollute
the atmosphere. Not the least remarkable
feature OF the case is the statement that
the Commissioners are in doubt whether
or not the present contract for the colec-
tion of the garbage can be abrogated. 1t
would seem very clear that any contra ct
the conditions OF which are not fulfilled
by one of the parties obligated by il, be-
comes null and void 'ipso facto," and
would leave the other party at liberty to
make other arrangements to carry out the
conditions OF the contract, even at the
expense Of the defaulting contractor.
If the Commissioners We're to request
authority from Congress tn apply the ap-
propria ton for the incincration of the gar
bagc TO the erection of plant to be
owned by the District there is little doubt
but that it would nc granted. They could
then make use of the authority conferred
upon them recently to do public work
ga rbage into their own hands. If the con
tractor then chose to bring suit against
the District for breach Of contract it is
not probable that he could obtain a judg-
ment, for the District would have the ex-
ceIlent defense that it was the contra ctor
W no by his failure to carry out the stipuIa-
tions OF his contract invalidated it. The
present condition Of things is simply intnl-
cradle and an immediate remedy must be
found to improve it.
The morning times., 1896-05-27
THE PASSING OF pLATT.

Omiuous rumblings are heard throughout
the State of New York and they bode no
good to Thomas C. Platt. The Republican
masses are wearyiug of his bossdom and
seem to awaken to a realization of the fact
that they ought to know their own bust
ness fully as well as Platt knows it, and
be able to transact it cutie as effectively.
BY regular machine methods the boss sue
cecded in bringing forward Gov. Morton,
an estmable honorable old gentleman, as
New York's candidate for the Republican
nomination for President. He had no idea,
of course, that Gov Morton would be able
to get the nomination. or even get more
than the vote of his own State, but that
did not worry Mr.. Platt in the least, for
his only object was To use the New York
delegation us u trump card in taking
convention trick.
But he had not calculated upon some
things, and thus it happened that when
the New York State convention met it
came very near flying the track and Civ
ing conditional Instructions for Mckinley.
In common with the other bosSes-Quay,
Clarkson, Manley and Elkns-Platt has seen
one State after another join the Mckinley
column, but unlike them he has not been
polite enough to get into the band wagon
and go forward with the procession Canton
ward. On the contrary, he has waxed ex-
ceedingy wroth and has said harsh and
bitter things about the man who appears
| to be the choice of three-fourths Of the Re
| publicans in the country.
The result has been meeting of in
fiuential Republicans in New York city,
| and they have declared that Platt's yitu-
| perations do not echo the sentiments of
ma jority of the Empire State Republicans.
| They have, moreover, taken the initial
! steps for the> organization of new State
| committee which is TO take the manage
ment of the Mckinley campaign out OF
| Platt's hands altogether and relegate the
| quondam boss to the limbo of past and
| forgotten things. II Roscoe Conkling's
Me Too" should be retired from the
arena of politics few tears will be shed
on that account save by a few OF his
| henchmen.
The morning times., 1896-05-27
DANA IN MURPHY's WAY.
Confirmation of the Appointments
Again Bloch ked.

Had Mr- Gallinser Withdrawn his motion
To reconsider the vote 10y which Dominic l.
Murphy was confirmed rs Commissioner of
Pensions, in executive session Yesterday
afternoon, II is said that MIR. Pasco would
have withdrawn his opposition TO First
Deputy Dana, and that favorable action
in both cases would have been at once re-
ported to the President.
At least an amicable arrangement of this
sort was sought 10 be arranged by the friends
OF the nominees. But after Il few uncon-
tested cases were disposed OF Mr.. Pasco
moved that Mr.. Galliuger'S motion to re-
consider be laid on the table. Mr.. Gallinger
promptly made the point of no quorum
and on a call OF the Senate, il being i'm
possible at that late hour to get quorum,
the Senate adjourned without acting.
1t is stated positively that both these men
will be confirn<d, probably at the next
session. There is no opposition to Mr..
Murphy Oh tic part Of the friends of Gen
Dana. but they insist that action shall m
taken on both cases at the same time.
The morning times., 1896-05-27
HE WAS DISAPPOINTED.

Ragweed Reggie Madam, you wouldn't
believe me if l told you / was once the
president of a bank?
Credulous Housewife My dear fellow, Of
course | wouldn't; fortune is very tickle,
every body knows.
Ragweed Reggie-Then, madam, I am
disappointed in you; you are bigger chump
than | thought you were.
The morning times., 1896-05-27

Randolph and Neal. They were also fit
ting Randolph's shoes in the foot prints
found in the newly ploughed ground.
An affecting scene was witnessed at the
railroad station in GaithersbUrg yesterday
afternoon, at 2:30 O'Clock. when the semi
conscious forms of Mrs. Buxton and the
children, Maud and Sadie, Were taken
from their once happy home and trans
ferred, with their father, to the Washing
ton train. With their badly chopped heads
swathed in bandages, they were tenderIy
placedin a large covered wagon and hauled
slowly over the country roads. A large
crowd of sympathetic neighbors. who did
not know if they would ever see their
familiar faces i'll life again, assembled about
the station to bid the injured ones God
speed.
PLACED ON THE TRAIN.
Mr.. Buxton moaned aloud, but being the
less injured one of the four was able 70
walk along che platform with some as
sistancc and mount the steps to the baggage
car, where four cots had been placed in
line to receive the family. When poor little
Sadie was raised tenderly from the vehicle
in the arms of stalwart neighbor the scene
was pitiful. Women became almost hys-
terical and strong men sobbed and cried
There was u fresh outburst OF grief as
the forms of Mrs. Buxton and Miss Maud,
semi conscious but uncomplaining, were
carefully raised into the car and placed upon
cots The stern railroad men did every
thing in their power for the sufferers and
willing friends accompanied them TO this
city.
God bless you. little Sadie" sang out
venerable white-baired lady as the train
pulled out. You are too young and good
to die" Then her aged head was bowed,
her voice chOked with sobs, and tears rolled
down her a ge wrinkled face.
Mrs. Buxton's brother was in tears also
arterthe trainIeft He uttered wful threats
against those who were instrumental IN
spiriting Neal and Randolph away 10 the
Baltimore Jail Neighbors say he is in
such a frame of mind as to kill suspects
on sight should he see them.
The morning times., 1896-05-27
Twelve Hours Ago.

II you Miss any news in the morning
edition look in the list below. What
you're looking for was proba bly,
printed ia yesterday evening = edition,
and as The Times never repeats
you'll have TO take both editions TO
get all the news ns quick as 1t hap
UcnR-
The morning times., 1896-05-27
Fur Seal Investigation.

Mr.. Dingley of Maine introduced Joint
resolution yesterday to authorize a scientific
investigation during the fiscal years 1895
and 1897 of the present condition of the
fur seal herds in the North Pacific Ocean
and Bering Sea. For this purpose $4,000
is appropriated.
The morning times., 1896-05-27
LIGHTNING EXPLoDEs POWDER.
Mills Blown Up With Great Loss at
Fort Scott

Fort Scott, Kas., May 26.-During
heavy electrical storm this morning light
ming struck one of the seven large build
ings of the Laflin-Rand Powder Company
at Turck, Cherokee county, Kas., and an
awful explosion followed. the flames of
the burning powder shooting 800 feet in
the air.
The report was heard for twenty miles,
The plant was tablished In 1890 and
cost $3.50, 600. Owing to the distance Of
the plant from a telegraph office no de-
tails can be lea rned. 1t is feared that
many lives were lost, as the factory ran
q large night force.
The morning times., 1896-05-27
HE DUNK" so.

Travelcr-How far i s it to Sligo?
German Gatekeeper shoost leetie
.Tsit four, six, eight, or ten miles?'
yah, | dinks 1t is"
The morning times., 1896-05-27
Yosemite Park Toll Roads.

Mr. Henry C. Bliss of Springfield, Mass,
appeared before the House Public Lands
Committee yesterday in support of the bill
authorizing the Secretary of the Interior
to buy the toll roads in Yosemite Park and
make them free. -.
The morning times., 1896-05-27

THE INDEPENDENT ICE
CO.'S yellow wagons deliver daily
to all parts of the city and Mount
Pleasant their superior quality of
KENNEBEC ICE at lowest rates.
Office 910 Pa. ave. and 310S Wa
ter st.
The morning times., 1896-05-27

Street Railway Mems Strike Proba BILE.
Toledo Ohio, May 26.-The Iong-standing
troubles of the street railway men here,
wauEee strikers. came 10 crisis last even
ing, when they notified the companies that
if the demands of the men are not granted
within forty-eight hours strike will fol-
low. The companies a week ago rejected
overtures from the union for a settlement
OF the difficulty.
The morning times., 1896-05-27
IMELY AND
-HUMoRoUs.
GROUNDS FOR A DIVORCE.

Lawyer-You say you want divorce?
Client (from interior of South Carolina)-
That's right.
Lawyer-on what grounds?
CHent-Cant keep her in chawin' ter
backer.
The morning times., 1896-05-27

CRUSHED THE SPANIARDS-
Insurgents Slaughtered a Body Of Troops
Trying to Take Cubitas.
The morning times., 1896-05-27

ROPE AWAITS THE PASTOR
Authorities Have Strong Evidence 4 gains
Rev. Francis Hermann.
The morning times., 1896-05-27

SEVEN REPORTED KILLED
Desperate Fight Between Indiana Cit
lzens and Lent's Circus Men.
The morning times., 1896-05-27

THE DISTRICT IN CONGRESS-
Separation or the National and Loca
Governments.
The morning times., 1896-05-27

ASSASSIN YET UNKNOWN
Good Evidence AG4.nst Randolph and
Neal.
The morning times., 1896-05-27

aIS LETTERS IN EVIDENCE
AflectOuate 1issIves From Judge Hol
Read ia Court.
The morning times., 1896-05-27

WHIRLS OF THE WHEEL
PhiiadelpHia Woman LnSes d Rcmarkabl
Injunction Suit.
The morning times., 1896-05-27

LIQUOR MEN OPPOSED
New Excise Bill VIII Not Be Favored
by Them.
The morning times., 1896-05-27

CAR Is CROWNED
Gorgeous Ceremonial in the Kremlin al
Moscow.
The morning times., 1896-05-27

no POSTPONEMENT NOW
Times Juvenile League Officials Secur
New Grounds.
The morning times., 1896-05-27

iORE DEATH WIND
Cyclones m Michigan Kill over a Hun
dred People.
The morning times., 1896-05-27

PENSION OFFICE CHANGES
Cher Clerk Mckenzie MlIl BE Displaced
by Examiner Mccoy.
The morning times., 1896-05-27

WILL BACK THE BOOMERS
Rev. Mir. Winchester Favors the BifuI
Gated Garments.
The morning times., 1896-05-27

FEEL INSULTED BY LAMONT
EOTd'S Ihedter Commission Think 81
Criticism Outrageous.
The morning times., 1896-05-27

CORD WILL SOON HANG
Judge Cole Overrules the Motion for
New Trial.
The morning times., 1896-05-27

SHERMAN Is IN THE Way
opposes an Additional Tax ON Barrels
or Beer.
The morning times., 1896-05-27

BOY VAGRANTS ARRESTED
Quite Number Of Them Passed Before
Judge Kimbali.
The morning times., 1896-05-27
CABIN JOHN 990TEl

The drive to the hotel
abounds in charming scenery
along one of the best roads
in the country.
B0BBINGER BROS, Proprietors.
Phone 6O0
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-14
IN THE DISTRICT COURT.
Motion in the Nadeau Case at Ross
vile and Others Heard

Judge Hazen decided motions this
forenoon which had been previously ar
gued
He refused to hold Clabe Harris, who
was brought into court on contempt
proceedings because he had failed to
pay his divorced wife alinOny as or
dered by the court. There is a regu-
lar way to collect the alimOny," said
Judge Hazen, and this defendant is
discharged
The motion for a new trial in the
case of Mrs. L. F. Sheldon against
SpragUe- Chase for damages for tres
pass was overruled and the case will
go to the supreme court.
Judge Hazen refused to set aside the
sele of the so Harrison telephones. He
held that the sale was good, but there
should be an allowance for storage.
The application for a receiver in the
case of Morse against Hentig, in Which
q receiver was asked for Kansas ave
nue. property after a judgment in fore
closure had been taken, was refused.
The motion for a new trial in the case
of E. B. Crissey against the Interstate
Loan and Trust company of Leaven-
worth was OVerruled and the case will
be taken to the supreme court. The suit
was on guaranteed mortgages held by
Crissey. The amount in controversy is
$4,000
A. ". Dana as judge protein decided
another of the famous cases Of Nadeau
against Nadeau.
Several years ago A. P. Nadeau of
Rossville was divorced from his wife
and he was ordered to pay the costs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-14
Chieaeo Livestock NTarket.

chicago, sept IL
Estimated receipts hogs today $4,000;
left over 5000. Market generally sc
lower; heavy weakest. Lights 5000
$40; mixed $2.75Q335; heavy $2.45Q3. Is;
rough 81. 45Q2.65.
CATTLE-Receipts 10000, including
1000 Texans and 10000 westerns. Mar
ket 10c lower, excepting best grades.
Beeves $3.1005.OO; cows and heifers
$1.1OQ3.7O; Texas $2.2503.OO; westerns
$2.75Q3.s5; stockers and feeders $2.5OQ
$40.
sHEEP-Receipts $4,000 Weak and
10c lower
HOGS-OhciaI receipts yesterday A.
557; shipments 4,037.
CATTLE Official receipts yesterday
ESQ; shipments 1,165.
SHEEP-Official receipts yesterday
SCI; shipments 1,309
Estimated receipts hogs tomorrow a.
600.