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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-11

They know that he had pledged himself to object
to any bill which did provide for the taking o o,
another vote the ground that the terms upvn
which II might be proposed to effect the conteih-
plated union ought to be submitted TO the peope'
The simple truth is that the demand LOT nro
mission OF the proposed charter TO the people pIo
ceeds from minds that sorey in need OF e.emehi
arv Instruction The thing they seek woud II
granted involve complete abrogation or legislative
authority 1t would convert the Legislature INTO d
mere registering machine, and at the same uh nm
destroy all State unity at single blow II bro Or
Ign is to have other Jaws except sucn a. ,D chi
own people approve at the polls. the same Ilsnt
would OF course have to be granted TO otner con-.
munities and out of this would issue sucn JunpIe
OF conflicting jurisdictions as would make ou c""o'
a type OF order by comparison. . - h.,
The case upon the whole. remains as II was pc
fore the veto message was written. Brooklyn needs
consolidation; II has voted in favor OF ~ business
interests are practical unit in support OF the prop,
osion and the opposition is almost wholly conilheu
to politicians who have ends to serve that are hot
public ends-(T5rooklyn Citizen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-11
MRS. BROKOSCH'S DELUSION.
SHE BELIEVED A FORTUNE-TELLER, WHO
SAID HER DEAD HUSBAND WOULD
VISIT HER.

Mrs. Elizabeth Brokosch. OF stone-ave.. was taken
from her home 10 the Flatbush Insane Asylum On
Thursday by order Of the Commissioners OF Chsn-
ties. There seems to be some mystery about inc
case for at a late hour that day Mrs. James Mar
tin and Mrs Charles Gatehouse, neighbors o. ME
Brokosch, asked Charles Schwicker. weli-khowss
German and prominent In Masonic circles 70 ~.
terest himself and some OF his brethren IN tne Sa.
fortunate womans behalf. Mr.. 6chwicker ,mM a.
dately began a personal investigation, wnicn ~
closed that the insane woman consulted a..
voyant last Friday because one OF her cus.ona's
ins!nuated that she was too mean TO speha
cents to have her fortune told. A..
When she returned she said the reveaier OF W.
future told her that her husband who had oesS
dead two years. would visit her that nisn, snS
would announce his coming by repeated KNOCKS =.
the walls OF the room. He also told her 70 go -
tho parfor and she would find message rom ,,, ~
husband She remained up all that night swa Ist
the message and her husbands arrival the nsss
day Saturday she became III and talked OF liz
told her children that their father had been no.
the night before and had told her not 70 work ~
more The children became alarmed and sun
moned Dr. Israel Kaufman, OF No. AZ Stone.asssS:
She grew 30 rapidly that the doctor srns !"
the police. who had her removed TO the asylum. a.
Mr. Schwicker. VINO IL still investigating tne -
fair thinks II Is a scheme to get Mrs. BroKosyuns
property The police of the Seventeenth suo-r -.
cinct are looking for the clairvoyant and also ~
a mysterious stranger who demanded thar Ia
Broke sch be placed under arrest The ch.ur ssc
three boys twelve. eight and seven years o'os ~
being cared for by neighbors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-11
PREPARING FOR A CONVENTION.

Members Of the Brooklyn Epworth Leagues
already making preparation for the Brookiy" go
District Convention, to be held at Bay sno.e .,.
day. May 5. The chapter at Babylon VII, " AZ.
with the Bay Shore chapter in providing for the u...
egates The spring conventions OF the past nav
been well attended and the evening convo's' 49,
promises to be more Interesting than any ., ~
predecessors In the morning the Rev. Georse
Peck will condue. the quiet hour ;S feature AN q The
experience meeting VIII pe a IN. Z, 81 Mead field
secretary the national TeT HeIsa SpoSns
copai Church viii sing also the soprano ,, he fur.
the Bay Shore church Specai Trains WIN w.
nishsd for the occasion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-11
COLONEL MICHEL NAMED.
APPOINTED TO THE BROOKLYN DEPUTY
EXCISE COMMIssIONERsHIP.

HIS POLITICAL, NEUTRALITY MADE HIM En-
TREMEIY ELIGIBLE FOR THE PLACE
WORTH MEN ARE DISAPPOINTED.
But MAYOR wURsTER IS SAT-
IsFTED-HIS RECORD.
The news OF Co.onel Harry w. Michelrs APP
pontment as Deputy Excise Commissioner was re-
celyed I'm Brooklyn yesterday afternoon soon after
II was made in Albany. Colonel Michel is known
in his home city as a loyal Republican, who has
held aloof from facional quarrels and has thus
made numerous friends in both Of the rival camps.
His military record has also served to add to his
popularity and has won for him respect and ad-
miraton among Republicans and Democrats alike.
Despite Colonel MIchells neutrality In local
politics his appointment is decided victory for the
administration Republicans. The appointment was
rot made until Commissioner Willis and Tax Col
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-11
SAYS HE DID YOT DEFRAUD HER.

Edward X. CULLEN was In the Supreme Court yes
terday before Justice Osborne on the return of a
writ OF habeas corpus. which was intended to
secure his release from the jail where he COM
mitted by Justice Hartman to await the action OF
the Grand Jury. The complainant against CULLEN
f. Margaret Beck, Of No. 1906 Troutman-st.. who al
leges that she was induced to lend about $3.50 to
him on the excuse that he had III brother Later.
she says she learned that he had no brother. Gull
lein says that there was no testimony before the
magistrate that he had been guilty of fraud. He ad-
mits that the money was given to him by the COM
plainant, but he says IL was lent to him, and that
her remedy Is a civil action Justice Osborne
served his decision and In the mean time Gillen
Was remandcd 10 jail
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-11
A RECEPTION FOR THE REV. MR.. BANKS.

A reception was given to the Rev. and Mrs. Louis
A. Banks on Thursday evening by the members OF
the Hanson Place Methodist Episcopal Church. In
honor of Mr.. Bankss reappolntment to the pas
torate OF the church by the East NewYork Confer
ence The lecture-room was beautifully decorated
with palms and flowers. William Hardness pre-
sided and after his address OF welcome. brief and
effective speeches were made by ex-Assembyman
French DR.. c. l.. Bonnell. Willis Mcdonald. Mrs.
John q. Maynard Mrs Harry Cansey and the Rev
recipient of a basket Of magnifcent roses by
people for their cordial welcome and asked their
hearty support. that the coming year might be the
most prosperous In the history OF the church.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-11
HEARING LICENSE APPLICATIONS.
THE EXCISE BOARD RECEIVES REPORTS ON
THE DISTANCE LIMIT IN SEVERAL CASES.

Excise Commissioners GascoIne and Hacker yes
terday gave their attention to the applications OF
nine saloon men for renewals Of licenses Mr..
Hacker presided In the absence OF Commissioner
weles. The Of John II. Nensng. OF NO. Zl'
Fulton-st.. was the first called The surveyor ior
the Board testified that he had found the dis
lance from the nearest entrance OF the saloon to
nearby church to be more than 200 feet. The NAL
colin Brewing Company withdrew Its application
for a license for the premises at No. IA Watkns-s
The police reported the place as being disorderly
several months ago. Hugo Hirsch, the lawyer
said that entirely new people would conduct the
pace in a respectable way. Mr.. Bremen. counsel
to the Board advised that the application be with
drawn The saloon owned by John ii. Cusack
at No. 172 Court-st was also found TO be more
than 200 feet from St. Paurs Church.
John J. Gaffney. proprietor OF place at No. 526
Marcy-ave proved to the satisfaction Of the Board
that he was partner in the management OF the
saloon in question UP to last year. when his brother
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-11
y4RROW ESCAPE or FIVE PEOPLE.

t.u,ot, Smith. his wife and three children ,,s -
patchorue. had a narrow escape from asphy aA..
from coal gas on Thursday night Mrs. S",''% n,d
awakened by the gas early In the ,ss,r lives
not sne s.r husband who was only half e sns
ssou: !n.:T oRsn m. SHs vent Se s's for
then partly drs ne Swans FOR the doctor fApi Ss1
The o SoSr! s"s sad the ;Ss
were carried a. OUT them in short time A"'s
sesdeS ~ s,scts Of Inc gas all day yesterday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-11
THE ALTER EGO'S RECEPTION.
ENTERTAINMENT. MUSICAL AND DANCE GIVEN
by THE NEW CLUB.

The reception, musical and dance combined in one
given on Thursday evening by Mrs John J. Van Nos
trand. OF No. 1872 Columbia Heights, for the Alter
Ego Club was undoubtedly one OF the finest affairs
OF the Easter
College and women were received by the
hostess, assisted by Mrs Thomas F. Goodrich. Of
No. l6 Cnton-ave. the founder OF the club: Charles
d. Marvin. the president and the Entertainment
Committee. OF which Miss Selma Jarvie Is the chair
man. The latter assisted by the Misses Helen
Colt. Louise Atwater Grace Kidder and John j.
Van Nostrand Henry Sheldon, George Selden Good
rich, ID. II. Atwater, William Carhart. Amos Haw-
ley George Jarvie. William Newton and William
Cary.
quisitely by Miss Grace Wierum, Miss Houdng,
Mr. Fleming. Maurice Kaufman and Mrs. Whit
takeS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-11

died He was permitted to amend his application.
II Will probably be granted. John Walzo's place at
No. 81 Rockaway-avc.. Is within 200 feet OF the
Catholic Church OF the Presentation. He will lose
his license.
John Mohi. OF No. l0s Troutman-st, succeeded In
recurring adjournment OF his case The case OK
George Rupert will be decided By the Board to-day.
His saloon Is said 10 be within the prescribed dis
lance OF st. Benedct's School In Herkmer-st. Fred
AssendOrf Of No ls2 Wihers-st.. will also lose his
license. Jacob Remuter. CT Boerum-st. got an ad-
iOurnment o his case.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-11
LEONARD WILL BE APPOINTED.
OLD MRS. SENNETT DECLARED INCOMPE-
TENT. AND HER son WILL MAN
AGE HER PROPERTY.

Phoebe A. Sennett. elghty-one years old. was de-
carod 10 be incompetent TO care for herself or her
property in the Supreme Court before Justice Kel-
loer and a fury Yesterday The proceedings were
taken by Susan u. BrightsOn. a daughter OK the
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-01
)er OF books loaned:

The sum Of $75 was appropriated
for the purchase of new books. Pa
irons of the library are requested to
lea We lists of books they wish with
the librarian. These lists should DO
handed in not later than Tuesday,
Mays. The committee willprobHbly
pe unable to send for all the books
requested, but will include somefrom
each list, and by the use of these can
determine the books most desired.
As, will be seen by the report very
large percentage OF the books taken
from the library is fiction, and much
the larger part OF the books in the
library belong to this class. Ii how
ever, there is n desire for more books
OF a scientific and philosophical char
acter, and they would be made use
of. the committee on selection OF
books would gladly add a larger
proportion of such books as would
meet the demand. The committee
will most gladly receive suggestions
as they are anxious to make tho
library OF the greatest possible use
to the people of the city.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-01
c. O. of F.
Officers of the Little Falls Court
C. O. of F., Were Installed
Wednesday Evening.

The officers of the Little Falls
Court, Of the Catholic Order Ol
FOreste which was recently
formed in this city were installed
Wednesday night with up. r1pri'
ate ceremonies. A large delegation
from the st. Cloud Court was
present and assisted in the ceremonies
of Installing the officers and In
stituti the court. A number Oi
the st. Cloud delegation arrived on
the noon train, including Past Chief
Ranger, j. E. G. Robinson. James
Ramsberg, J. j. Fritz, Christ Schmitt
and Ben F. Pontius. About twenty
five more members Of the st. Cloud
court came ON the evening train.
The ceremonies were held In
the Odd Fellows hall ON the third
floor vi the Flynn block. Prepar-
ations had all been made for a
banquet for the visitors and members
of the newly organized court In the
lodge rooms after the ceremonies.
The Catholic Orcer OF Foresters
starts out with u charter member
ship OF twenty-five names,
including many of the leading
citizens and business men vi Little
Falls. There are in the list Ot
N embers number Of good workers,
and this organiza ton will undoubt-
eddy soon he one Of the most flourish
ing OF the several insurance orders
in this city. The following Is u list
of the officers elected several weeks
ago and who were installed Wednes-
day:
Chief Ranger-J Ohm Wetzel.
Vice Chief Ranger-P. Medved.
Rec. Seed. Irettel.
Fin. Sec.-J Ohm Vertin.
Treasurer-L. E. Richard.
Senior Conductor-C. E. Vasaly.
Junior =" -Chas. GnernOn.
Inside Sentinel-Jos. Schwartz.
Outside - p. j. TOmelty.
Trustees-G. V. Clark, JOS. Gendreau,
Fred Valentine. .
Medical ExaminerSG. NJ. A. Fortier.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-01
Minneapolis Saw Mills.

Minneapolis Lumberman: The
boom company has it's men on the
river busily engaged in2the work OF
stringing the boom to hold the logs
at the various mills. The high water
makes slow work Of it. but the COM
pany will probably be all ready. to
turn logs by the end of next week or
about the first of May. This will be
nearly two weeks earlier than. last
year, and as the company has been in
structed by the log owners to begin
turning as soon as practicable, it is
probable that some or all OF the mills
will be running the week after. The
works at the upper gap have been
made so strong that there is little
chance that there will be any trouble
holding the logs, particularly as the
river has begun falling.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-01
Buried at Holloway.

Wilson Kerr, half brother OF
Isaac Kerr, who died at st. Gabriel g
hospital Saturday, arrived in the
city OH the Little Falls & Dakota
train from Holloway, Swift county,
Minn., and took charge of the body.
w. H. H. Day. superintendent Of the
Brainerd & Northern railroad, and
connected with the Minnesota
Logging company, in whose employ
the deceased has been for some time,
came down from Brainerd Tuesday
morning, and had the RENAME
prepared for shipment. The
deceased has q brother living In
Wright county. and it was reported
that he would take the remains
there for burial, but as some of the
deceaseG's relatives, including hie
father, had been buried at Holloway
it was decided to take him there also
Besides q brother, Alex Kerr. VIII,
lives in Wright county, the deceased
he's another brother, Joseph Kerr
supposed to be at Seattle, Wash
He also has one hali-brother anC
two hall sisters, who live at Hal
lloway.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-01
Committed to the Asylum.

Mrs. Sarah ANA trOmie, wife OF
Samuel CrOmie, Of TT. Ripley, was
examined in the probate court Tues
day in regard to her sanity. Mrs.
Cromie is Il daughter of Mrs. Mary E.
Davis, who was drowned in the Mis-
sissippi recently. Shehas been subject
to spells of insanity for number OF
years. Her mother when alive could
always ok after her and it was not
necessary to send her away. Since
her mothers death she has grown
considerable worse and cannot be
taken care of at home, as her hus-
band is poor, and not able to en,-
ploy some one to watch her. as has
now become necessary.
The board of medical examiners
recommended that as she needed
treatment, she be sent to the insane
asylum. She was accordingly COM
mitted by Judge of Probate Rich
ardson to the Fergus Falls asylum,
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-01
Law Firm Dissolved.

The firm OF Lyon & Trettel;
lawyers, which was formed shortly
after the retirement OF F. W. Lyon
from the office of county attorney,
in 1895 has been dissolved by mutual
consent. The Offices Of the firm
have been in the Butler block. The
firm has done successful business
since it was formed in the law
practice and also in the Gland business
In which 1t was also engaged. The
land business in connection with his
law practice, will he continued by
MIR. Trettel, who has rented office
rooms in the Lfndbergh block. Mr..
Lyon will continue the practice Of
law al3ne and has rented rooms in
&c Butler block, adjoining those
of Attorney Adams.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-01
WATER POWER co. WINS
The Court Gives 1t the Falls
City Property and $500
Damages.

Judge Searle has rendered a de-
cision in the suit of the Little Fails
Water Power company vs.. Edward
Mahan and Henry Belin, and the
Water Power company is given the
property in dispute and $500 dam
ages. The suit was for the posses
sion and title to the Falls City
Manufacturing company's. property
on the West side, used for time as
a wood working and manufacturing
plant. The plant was shut down
three years ago, and under the con-
ditions the property was to revert
to the Water Power company if it's
Use was abandoned. Edward
Mahan made no defense, IA the suit
was really against the interest
claimed by Henry Belin. The court
gives the Water Power company
title and possession. and $500 for
the time Belin has kept the Water
Power company from possessing the
property.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-01
HOUDE HAS CLAIMS.
The Ex-Sheriff Wants MOrri-
son County to Pay Him
More Fees.

William Russell is taking evidence
ut the court house in the case Of
Leon HOude vs.. Morrison county.
The plaintiff claims that the county
owes him about about $500 for fees
which were not paid. +. w. Lyon
Is In charge OF the case for Houde.
County ATTORNEY, Rhodes IL defending
the case, and claims that nothing Is
due Houde. He denies that HOude
has any claim under the items in his
present bill, and also insists that
Houde has in the past received pay
which he should not nave received.
The county asks that Houde becom-
PEELED to pay back the money he has
received IN excess q! his legal claims.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-01
The New Lumber Co.

Minneapolis I.umberman: Since
the purchase OF the property of the
G. N. Nelson Lumber company at
Cloquet, the new owners have been
at loss as to what they should
call the new business. Nearly all
OF the names that have any reference
to the locality have already been
appropriated by other companies.
Since the purchase was made by
Weyerhaeuser & Denkmann, other
members OF the Weyerhaeuser syndi-
caee have become 40 satisfied with
the wisdom of the Investment that
they have applied for some of the
stock. Among these are Thos.
Irvine of st. Paul, president of the
Hershey Lumber company, and
VIM. Irvine, manager of the
Chippewa Lumber & Boom company.
No definite plans have been made as
to who will manage the concern, but
Mr.. 'Weyerhaeusel's third son,
Rudolph, who is now in charge OF
the affairs of Weyerhaeuser & Co. in
St. Paul, has beeen mentioned as
one who was likely to be put at the
helm. As soon as a name is selected
the company will be organized and
incorporated. >.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-01

lied until it has departed. How to regain
it and how to keep it IS matter that should
be of the greatest moment to every living
man and woman. The Indian before he
decided any matter Of vital or grave import
ance called council and the subject was
discussed from all sides. Just so with
matters pertaining to their health, the most
extreme care was exercised as to their treat
ment, and the result is seen in the Indians
long life and perfect health. Many of his
pale faced brothers have turned to him for
his medicines, and have praised the day that
they allowed themselves to be advised by the
Indian. The Kickapoo Indian Remedies,
which are identicaly the same as they have
been for centuries when made by the Indians
from roots, barks and herbs, are the most
wonderful and efficient remedies now known
to the civilized world. We take pleasure In
giving to the public letter from Judge
Nelson, who writes us rs follows
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-01
WEATHER AND CROPS.
Weekly General! Summary for
minnesota by the Govern
ment Bureau.

The weekly crop bulletin for
Minnesota for the week ending
April q gives the following general
summary for the state.
The week has been warm and
show with more than the usual
amount of sunshine, and consequently
seeding, where the top soil is not too
wet, has been rushed forward very
rapidly. A good growth has taken
place in winter grains, in pastnrage,
early sOwn spring wheat and oats,
all OF which have started nicely.
The showers, together with the
wet condition OF the top soil in the
north half of the state, delayed seed
ing more or less and only a beginning
had been made with this work in the
nOrthermost counties. In the south
half the dryness Of the subsoil
caused the rain to be rapidly alb
sorbed and seeding has been but
little inter- uptcd, while wells and
springs that have long been dry are
now giving good supply OF water.
Over a narrow strip OF territory
in northwest Polk County q very
severe hailstorm occurred on Friday,
that did some damage to grass and
(young trees, but other vegetation
| was not sufficiently started to be
injured. In the south hall OF the
state where farm work is fartherst
advanced, cattle are being turned
out to pasture, early gardening has
begun, and the preparation of the
land for flax and corn is in progress
Fruit blossoms are reported t. have
been injured by frost in Faribaul'
Co., and old clover fields are generally
reported to haye been badly
winter A:llcd ... f.
ia :
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-01

The St. Cloud business men will
build q spur railroad track to the
Doyle granite quarry, and w. &.
Baxter. a prominent stone dealer OF
Minneapolis, will then employ a
large force of men in the quarry.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-01
NOT RAILROAD LAND.
Premier Cannot Get the Meyer
Land Under His
Mortgage.

Judge Scare has d.ridrd that
Peter h. Meyer can hold his land
under his hOmestea'' claim, al
against the claim OF Joseph Premier,
who had deed from parties who
Lad fOreclOac1 a mortgage on 1t
given by NirhOlnS Meyer. $. v.'ral
years ago Nicholas Meyer gave a
mortgage 70 lands in sections 81 and
IS, town ~, rang" 81. The lands
were sold under the mortgage and
bought by Premier from the pprty.
who bid the lands ~ at the sale.
The land included 100 acres ~ So t!On
IS, which was U,e.l,u 70 Niri'"las
Meyer by the Western Railroad COM
pNny. There wuh no deed from the
United States to the railroad COM
pany. After the mortgage given by
Nicholas Meyer had been forecl"sed
Peter II. Meyer, son of Nicholas,
filed a homestead claim against this
land, and the application is still
pending in toe departments. The
decision IL therefore made that
Nicholas Meyer never had any title
to the land In section So, ami there
fore the plaintiff could not get pos
session Of 1t through any mortgage
given by Nicholas Meyer. The son
had a right to homestead the land,
and the plain tiff had no right to de-
mand from him possession Of the
land. The land In section 81 ia given
to the plaintiff.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-05-01
Hose Co. No. 2 Elects Officers.

At the meeting Of Hose Go. No. 2,
held Saturday, April Is, the follow.
ing. officers were elected for the
ensuing year:
President-CasperS chmitt.
Vice President-G. H. Enke.
Secretary-Ernestk aestner.
Treasurer-JOhn Burkel.
Foreman-MartinP Poster.
First ASS Foreman-Fred Valentine.
Second" Sam Trebby.
Finance Committee-Chair Sam
Trebbv, S. p: Brick, H. Stillwell.