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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-24

Ex-Mayor A. Oakley Hall Of New
York died Friday Of heart failure,
aged rs years.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-11-24

was seen coming across the street
without the baby. Then she flew to
the door and gasped-
"Where is the baby. David? Where
is Rosamond?'
why, Miss" the startled man be-
gan, for Lillian had seized his arm
and was fairly shaking him In her
mpatience. why, Miss, Mr.. Hullng
seemed dreadful pleased when | car
ried the baby In BLESS It's heart,
says he. now call this real sociable
some ones sending me their baby
David, how am | to raise lt?' Then
| told him all about the founding
asylum and all that, straight enough
but, bless your life, Miss, he flew into
a perfect rage. And do you think
I'm heather. David" says he
ureat Scott, man! I'll keep the baby
myself. Babies are things you cam
buy. you cant borrow, ant
you can't steal. They've go
TO be a present, and now be of
and bring your mother up here to tax,
care OF the kid. II It's a boy III nam,
1t Joshua, and II It's girl I'll call |
Sallie.'"
Lillian almost screamed
THAT rosebud named Sallie! Oh
adelia Denning. what shall dor"
For this catastrophe Miss DENIM,
was not prepared, and so 1t happene,
that 20 minutes later a very meek
looking Lillian indeed was ushere,
into Mr.. Huling's library. That gen
tleman was standing before the opei
crate, smoking a cigar, and gazing
with deep interest at the baby, VIII
lay In big arm chair Ia front OF hin
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-04-15

DISBURSEMENTS.
Losses paid during the year. .$3,418.436 Sc
Dividen paid duriug the year ..... 100000 90
Paid for commissions and brokerage 982,W6 "a
Paid for salaries, fees and III. other
Paid for taxes. .:....::...... isS,ia IS
Amount of all other disbursements. 62,307 OF
Total disbursements. -. .s5, SOL ,4e4 4s
NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS.
Total risks taken during the year....$ ga 072 90
Total premiums received during the
Total losses incurred during the ''~ -
year ...-......:......... 1910 42
the year 1882 50
OFFICE OF COMMISSIONERS OF INSURANCE.
l, F. B. Fancher, Commissioner OF Insurance
Of the State of North Dakota, do hereby certify
that the foregoing is true abstract of the origi-
nal statement now on i'e in this office.
sna ayss S set
f. b. FANCHER,
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA.
OFFICE OF CoMNIss1oNER OF INSURANCE.
GoMPANY's cERTlFl CATE OF AuTHoR1TY.
Whereas, The Insurance Company of North
gained under the laws of the Slate of Pennsyl-
vanta. has filed in this Office sworn statement
exhibiting its condition and business for the
the requirements Of the laws Of this State regu-
laliL G The business OF insurance; and,
Whereas, The said Company has filed in this
Office duly certified copy of its charter with
certificate of organization In compliance with
the requirements of the insurance laws aforesaid;
Now, therefore, I. F: B. Fsncher, Con.nlls-
sioner OF Insurance of the Stale OF North Dakota,
pursuant to the provisions of said laws, do here.
by certify that the above named company Il
fully empowered. through it's authorized agents
TO transact its appropriate business of rs insur-
ance In this state, according to laws thereof.
til the 81st day Of December A. D. 1885.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my
hand and seal ut Bismarck. this 18TH day Of
March A. u, 1898.
F. B. FANCHER.
[sHAL Commissioner of Insurance.
By 7. N. POOLE, Deputy.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-04-15
Total Observation-Disclosures 1865
NORTH DAKOTA BUSINESS.
Total risks taken during the year s II
Total premiums received during the


Total risks taken during the year 17,7oo 90
Total premiums received during the
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA. I ~
OFFICE OF COMMISSIONERS OF INSURANCE. (
], F. B. Fancher, Commissioner of Insurance of
the State of North Dakota. do hereby certify that
the foregoing is true abstract of the original
statement now on file in this office.
In testimony whereof, have hereunto set nv
hand and affixed the seal of this office at Bis.
marck, this 9th day of April A. d. 1898.
F. B. FANCHER
[sEAL] Commissioner of Insurance.
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA.
OFFICE OF COMN1ssIoNEB OF INSURANCE. I
COMPANYs CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY
Whereas, The American Fire Insurance Com.
pany OF New York, u corporation organized un-
der the laws of the State of New York. has filed
in this office sworn statement exhibiting its
condition and business for the year ending De-
cember 31st, 1897. conformable to the require.
ments of the laws OF this STATE regulating fhe
business of insurance. and.
Whereas: The sud company has filed in this
office duly certified copy Of its charter with
certificate OF organization in compliance with the
requirements OF the insurance laws aforesaid.
Now. therefore, l. f: B. Fancher. Commission
er OF Insurance OF the State of North Dakota. do
hereby certify that the above named company il
fully empowered through lis authorized agents
IL transact it, appropriate business of fire insur
ance in this stats. according to laws thereof un-
til the 3lst day of December. A. D. 1893
In testimony whereof have hereunto set NV
hand and seal at Bismarck, this 2lst dny Of Fell.
ruary, A. ID. 1893.
F.B. FANCHER,
BY i. N. POOLE, Deputy. ''S''ls' % Insurance.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-04-15
Insurance statement.

Insurance statement.
GTATEMENT for the year ending December
o31et, A. d. 1897. of the condition and affairs
Of the American Fire Insurance Company Of
New York. organized under the laws Of the State
of New York, made to the Commissioner of In
surance of the State of North DAKOTA. in pur-
suance ofthe laws of SAID state
President, George w. Wenslcy.
Secretary Walter S. Alley.
Principal Office, No. 4. Cedar ST., New York
City.
Attorney for service in the State of North
DnkOtA.
Name, Com missioner Of Insurance.
Location, Bismarck N. D.
Organized or incorporated. April 80th, 1857.
Commenced business, May LIST, 1857.
CAPITAL.
Amount of capital stock paid up in
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-04-15

poor, Erich johnson. ........ 40 90
Green Bros, goods to Co poor
Stephenson. 8 30
Miss Pepper. 100
Grand Forks Herald supplies. 20
Martin Bentley, labor at court
mouse. ........ OO
S M Moorhead services Co poor
Snider Observation-Disclosures. 90
Mrs Gerardin board and care Co
poor, JAM, Feb. and March, . =.
1898. Observation-Disclosures. Luz w
] P Hicks, services as Co COM
ing bridges. .................. SO so
S 7 Sigfusson, same. ..'.......... AZ 60
HIP Often, same. ............. 43 25
Geo TAYLOR, same. As Is
&c Mvrick, same. IS Is
D Laxdal, for amount of Bolish,
Mahalovit's order for witness
fees in Till case. so co
Minutes read and approved.
Adjourned until May 23rd 1898.
DONALD THOMSON, F. c. MYR1cK,
County Auditor. Chairman.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-04-15

same case. ................... 2 10
S H Richardson, justice tees in
shumway case. ............... 70 So
] A Little, constable fees same
case ........................ z so
H. Hutchinson, witness fees same
case .......... .......... so
J Hunter witness same case. So. 2 60
w Ferguson, witness same case. 2 70
S Eyolfson, justice fees in Hall
crimson case ................. o. rs
S Olafson, witness same case.... 20
TIL Biornson, do do.... $50
] G Hall, do do.... 30
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1898-04-15

Hanson and 10 others was presented ask
ing for bridge on the section line be
tween sections and II, Thingvalla town
ship. X
A petition signed by G. N. Russum
and 80 others was presented, asking fol
a bridge on the north branch of the Park
River between sections 18 and 10 Crystal
township.
Adjourned until April 9Th, Ia. m.
April 9th, 1898. Board met pursuant
to adjournment, same members present.
A petition signed by Peter McEwan
and % others was presented, asking for
bridge across the coulee between sec.
tons and 2, township 162, range 81,
Cavalier township.
A petition was presented signed by
Paul Johnson and % others, asking for a
bridge across the coulle on the township
line between sections 80 in Akra town.
ship and section Sin Park township.
A bridge was also appliad for on Sec
ton line between sections IL and IS,
township 1859, range So.
Committees were appointed to view
the above sites and report at the next
meeting.
Adjourned until 2 p. m.
Board met pursuant to adjournment,
same members present.
Resolved that the taxes on northeast
quarter section 12-163-52 for the year
1889. be cancelled tor the reason oferron-
eous assessment. provided the taxes for
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NSSOlVSO lldI Tic JUSTICE reports Oh z.
L. Buck in insanity cases Reynolds and
Nc Gee be rejected on account of no
jurisdiction.
Adjourned until April 9th, 9 a. m.
April 9Th, 1893. Board met pursuant
to adjournment, same members present.
In accordance with Sec. 1898 of the
Revised Codes of 1895, it is hereby re-
solved that the following named places
be designated as market places for the
sale of mortgaged property in this coun-
ty, to-wit: Pembina city, Bowesmont,
Drayton city, Hamilton village, Bathgate
village. Neche village, Canton village,
Crystal city, Cavalier village, Walhalla
village, Gars'ar, Mountain, Hallson and
St. Thomas city; sales to be held in front
of the post offices in the respective towns
On motion the following warrants were
destroyed in accordance with Sec. 1901
COmn;i.I ,,.vS of 1904
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-05
TaE sHAWNEETOwN DIsAsrER.
Hun re 10 Of People Ars Bomelsss and ia
| Distress.

Hun rs 10 Of People Are Bomeless and In
Distrsss.
Shawneetown, April 5.-The list
OF known dead includes 2S towns.
people with possibility Of the list
reaching so. as several strangers are
reported lost. None Of the bodies
have been recovered and are not
likely to be until the water subsidies.
Seven hundred people are absolutely
homeless. The property damage is
$500. 900. Fifteen hundred people
are in actual need OF the necessaries
Of life.
Ridgeway, H.. April 5.-The gap
in the Shswneetown levee is grad
ually widening. Continued cold
rains add to the suffering. 1t is es.
timated that the loss of life is 100.
tie known dead are As to so. The
relief committee Is doing al posi-.
BILE to relieve the suffering. Ths
Ievee is being undermined In several
ola .es. aud it is likely to 20. The
IpropeEty loss to the town. aside from
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-05
Prospects in the Michigan Legislature.

Lansing, Mich, April 5.-The twenty
days for which the legislators may draw
pay for services at an extra session will
expire this week. AS it took a friendly
house two weeks to dispose Of the rail-
road tax bill, it is considered altogether
improbable that hostile senate will
complete its discussion in four days.
The best-informed observers believe
that the senate will not reach a vote.
and that the governor will call another
session the moment this one is ad-
iourned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-05

erroneous report was published that
the pope had agreed to mediate be-
tween Spain and the United States
at the suggestion Of the latter.
The repu ublicans Of the house on the
foreign affairs committee were hur-
riedly called together at 8 this after
noon.
Notwithstanding contrary reports
no orders have been issued yet for
the mobilization OF 10000 troops at
Chickamagua.
A Significant Csn.
Washington, April 5.-At II today
the British ambassador drove to the
French embassy and had long con-
ference with Cambon. the French
ambassador, it is believed in re-
gard to the suggested concert Of
powers on the Cuban question. The
nature OF Sir Julian's representa-.
tions are not known, but he was the
first official to move in diplomatic
circles here.
Spain Responsible. for Concert Of Powers.
London, April 5.-It is learned on
highest authority that the proposed
concert Of Europe project is distinc.
lively Of Spanish origin; that the
queen regent attempted personally
to influence the sovereigns.
A Barcelona special says the United
States consul and vice at Carthsgena,
both Spaniards, have resigned. The
consulate is guarded by the police.
| Looking TO the Pope's Aid.
Madrid, April 5.-Minister Of For
eign Affairs Gullan in an interview
said Spain was expecting the speedy
arrival Of q note from the vatican in
which the pope would indicate the
plan he hopes to terminate the pres
ent situation.
| Powers VIII Not Intervene.
London, April 5.-The movement
Of the powers Of Europe for joint
offer Of mediation between the United
States and Spain has received q
severe and probably fatal rebuff in
the form of definite refusal upon
the part Of Great Britain to partici.
pate in it.
Rome, April Sit is authorita-
lively said the pope's proposed terms
are sach as can be accepted by Spair
and supported by United States
Minister Woodiord in forwarding
them to President Mckinley.
Bringing Our Representatives Back.
Washington. April 5.-The mem
bers Of the house have been informed
that vessels have been despatched Il
Havana to take off our consular off
GERS and all Americans who desire t
: leave the island.
Quarantine Suspended In FLORIDA.
Washington, April 5.-In respons
D to representations by Consul Genel
al Lee, the treasury department tele
Q graphed the quarantine officer at HI
Q vans to permit all Americans to leav
. who desire to, without health certi
!, icates or examination.
|.I Spain on the Move.
Q Madrid, April 5.-11:30 o. m.-A]
o parently further negotiations 81
d progressing. and the absolute dea'
, lock which seemed to have bee
l. reached yesterday evening has Il
d the moment been removed. thoue
70 no armittice has yet been pr
|
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-05
War involving the United Appears to be all But In
evabIe--The Message Tomorrow
The Proposed Concerted Mediation Seems to Have Originated With
sagastas Queen-.Lee Asks Delay Declaration.

Washington, April 5.-Ths mes.
sage was practically completed before
the cabinet session this forenoon when
1t was submitted for final consult
alton before sending It to congress
tomorrow. A number Of prominent
senators and representatives visited
the White House early, evidently BY
appointment, which caused many
rumors that important action was
contemplated.
No Recommendation ~ to Indepsndsnos .
After the cabinet meeting it was
learned as practically settled that in
the message the president will not
make any recommendation looking
to the immediate recognition Of Gu
ban independence. because. as the
president holds, the insurgents have
not established such o government
as would warrant the United States
under the principles Of interns.
tional law to take such o step.
1t Is pointed out that il Gu
ban independence is recognised,
this government will be powerless to
prevent any action the Cuban gov
ernment might see fit to take, such
as execution Of the present members
Of the autonemiss government. The
better way, it is argued, would be
for the United States to take control
Of the island, II necessary. to pre-.
vent further bloodshed, and ad.
minister Its affairs till Spain and Gu
bs, II possible. reach an agreement
as 20 what further action should
DO taken to be dictated by
the fats % they present themselves
SENATOR For War.
Washington, April 5.-In the sci:
ate, previous to taking up the sun.
dry civil appropriation bill. mum.
Der Of senators spoke briefly on the
Cuban question, denouncing Spain
and declaring in favor Of armed in
tervention and favoring declaration
Of war, % 1t was considered the re-
sponsibility for the loss Of the Maine
was clearly placed on Spain. Botf
foreign relations committees decided
to wait until the message OF th'
president was delivered before sub
mitting reports. The leaders held
conference with Q view to securing
unity Of action in the house and sen
ate In the matter Of resolutions to b
passed after the message is pre-
sented.
Archbishop Ireland visited tn
state department today.
Il 10 understood the president
conference with leaders Was for tn
purpose TO discuss the raising Q
revenues to meet the war emere
eneies. Az soon ss the message
finally approved BY the cabinet
draft viii be oabled to Woodiord I
be laid before Spain.
Capt. Sigsbee. before the hous
committee on foreign affairs. told Il
committee that he believed the Main
was blown up by submarine min'
located by the Spanish authorisie
As to whether IL was fred by Il
Spanish authorities, he declined
express an opinion. II is intimate
. declaration Of war may be wit
hold . few days. as Lee says he ca
not get Americans out Of the islam
before Sunday. 1t appears TO be q
general opinion that war 10 inevit
BILE, unless Spain backs squire
4 down.
1 A telegram from Woodford G
~poasAa Nha raDyox ~ GRAf0 that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-05
Whslsrs Are in Dire Distress.

Nanimo, B. c.. April 5 5-Third
Officer Tilton, of the whsler Belvi-
dere. has just completed a 1000 mile
overland trip. consuming nearly six
months. from the vicinity Of Point
Barrow, where the whalers, Jeanne,
Ofia, Belvidere, Rosario and one
other are frozen in. Tilton met the
government relief expedition and
says the whalers are suffering on &C.
count of the scarcity Of provisions.
As soon as the ice breaks up the ves-
sells will be ground to pieces.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-05

Madrid, April 5.-1l:30 o. map.
psrently further negotiations are
progressing. and the absolute dead
lock which seemed to have been
reached yesterday evening has for
the moment been removed, though
no armittice has yet been pro-
claimed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-05
Opposed to the Pope Interfering.

New York, April Sat a meeting Of
the New York Baptist ministers con-
ference yesterday a resolution was
unanimously adopted which after citing
the reported mediation Of the pope in
the Spanish situation, continues: I'VE
desire to utter our emphatic protest
against any present or future recogni-
ton of the pope by our government. We
regard such recognition as in direct vio-
lation Of the principle of separation be-
tween the church and the state which
has been thoughtfully adopted by u.s.
War Boom at Havana.
Havana, April 5.-There is great en-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-05

Any combination Of col
orings you may want In
Sweaters and Coli Hose
special line Of Coli Sweaters.
Hose to match.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-05

Be sure you are right, then 90
ahead. Be sure you get Hoods Sar-
saParilla. and not some cheap and
worthless substitute.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-05
Epjoined from Wasting Gas.

Anderson, Ind, April 5.-A permanent
injunction has been granted by Judge
Mcclure enjoining the Standard Oil
company from operating in this county
because of wasting gas in mining oil.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-05
Andree Heard From Again.

Victoria, B. c.. April 5.-Jack
Carr, q former United States mail
carrier, arrived at Departure Bay
from st Michaels via Dawson with
advices from Andree, the baloonist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-05

the levee and crops, is estimated at
half q million.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-05

Our Boys departments are beam
ing with the most exquisite novel;
ties In Russian Blouse Suits, Yes
tee and Sailor suits. The Double
v Waists. Star end Mothers
Friend Waists are the kind you'll
find ct II. 4 KS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-05
Money to Loan

At 6 per cent. Private money.
William L. Ludolph, Buford block.
Rock Island,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-05
Oregon at Callao. Peru,

Callao, Peru, via Galveston, Tex,
April 5.-The United States battleship
Oregon has arrived here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-05

Havana. April 5.-There is great en-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-05
What RenlY Is This 2

Madrid. April 5.-The reply of the
United States government has been
communicated to the Spanish govern
ment. It's contents have not been made
public and no action has yet been taken
upon il,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-05

thusiasm among the Spaniards here.
battalions of volunteers The Spaniards
say they prefer to fight witha great ma
ton than with a smaller one, as they
would rather "Gie as heroes than live
as towards" They add that Spain has
always had a special providence in
great conflicts. and they have conf
dence that Providence will not abandon
Spain in her defense of justice and her
rights"
Maine's Flag Comes Down.
Havana, April Soon after sundown
last night the tattered United States
flag was taken from the gaff Of the
wrecked Maine, where it has 1oated
since Feb. IL, two days after the ex-
plosion. 1t was taken down by an Off
Ger and a boats crew from the Fern.
The wrecking tugs Underwater and
Merritt and the barges Chief and Sharp
lef. for American waters yesterday.
The wreck Of the Maine now rears itself
in the middle of the harbor alone.
Significant Denial by France.
Paris, April 5.-A semi official denial
has been issued of the report that Jules
Cambon, French ambassador to the
United States, had intimated to the
American government that France
would not intervene unless asked to do
50 by America. The denial is significant
in view of the report that the European
governments are exchanging notes.
What Reply Is This?
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-29
Berkeley News Notes.

BERKELEY, March 2S.-Professor Jo- Seph Le Conte, the veteran geologist at the university, has been confined to his bed for several days with the grip He was better to-day, however, and hopes to resume his work at college tomorrow
 Professor l.. Du Pont Syle will lecture at the Mark Hopkins Institute of Art, o'clock on the Influence of Moliere Upon the English Comedy of Manners" The lecture is the first of university exten- sion series of three lectures on the drama
 J. K Moffitt '86 has presented the uni versity library with $100 for the purchase of books.
 The finance committee of the Board of Regents will meet at the Mark Hopkins Institute tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock.
 The following new members have been Goldsmith '01, J. R. Robinson OO, H. S Robison ',0, J. w. $. Butler 01, Charles Keith '00 and A. =. Aiken co.
 Farmers institutes will be held March 90 and 31 at Newman and April 1 and 2 at Fresno and Livermore. Professor Wickson and Mr. Fowler will speak at Newman, Professors Wickson and Wood worth at Fresno, and Professor Hayne Mir Fowler and MT. Bioletti at Liver, more.
 The following ball players have been ex- tary drill until after April 20: Kaars burg, Mott, Cheseborough, Beiuing, Swan Sims, Collins, McLaren, McCable and Kerfoot.
 The agricultural department of the university has published it's exchange seed list The list comprises 22O species and varieties.