Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-08-25
MINNESOTA NEWS.
The Old Man Elected.

Thomas Hyde, who, since 1883, has
been living in a shanty on the famous
section 30 in a vain attempt to hold
portion of that iron land, has been
elected and the Minnesota Iron COM
pany is now in full possession. Sheriff
Wilson, of Lake county, moved Hyde's
goods while the latter was absent.
Old man Hyde for many years never
left his shanty, fearing an ejectment,
and kept an arsenal there for whoever
might attempt to put him out. At one
time he refused SIS, 900 cash for the re-
linquishment of his right Even now
his appeal is pending before the United
States supreme court, but the chances
are very slight for him.
The forty on which is Hyde's cabin
joins that on which Miller and Brown
are now at work developing a mine.
Section 80 is the most famous undevel-
oped iron land in the world. For 20
years it has been in the courts, and
over half million dollars has been
expended in lawyers fees and other
expenses.
Crop Report.
U. S. Department of Agriculture,
Minnesota Section.-Wheat harvest is
progressing very nicely in the Red
River valley, and in all parts of the
state south of Otter Tail, Cass and
Carleton counties stacking has been
going on as rapidly as possible, except
in that portion where the showers of
the 9th caused delay. The grain put
in stack after being we'll dried, subse-
quent to the heavy rains, is in good
condition., but where the rains were
heavy some grain in shock is in poor
condition, and some stacks are in jured,
but on the whole the cropis we'll cared
for Threshing from the shock con-
tinues in most parts of the south, and
the returns show satisfactory yields of
wheat, barley and oats. Early flax IS
being cut, and late flax is approaching
maturity. The crop is a good one.
Cool nights have tended to retard the
ripening of corn, but most of our COR
respondents think it will be secured
safely if frost holds off till Sept. Is;
the crop is a very good one.
Claim of the State.
The claim of the state of Minnesota
against the United States government
for $500, 900 expended in fitting up the
four regiments of the volunteer army
organized in this state will be present.
ed at the next session of congress in
December
Whether Minnesota's claim will bo
taken care of under general law, or
whether by special law is not known,
but Adjt. Gen. Muehlenberg is inclined
to the belief that the state will be re-
imbursed partly in equipment for the
national guard and partly in cash.
In view of the fact that the wheels
of the legislative body at the nations
capitol do not move very fast. and this
is especially true in regard to claims,
the very earliest relief sought for could
not be obtained until some time next
year. The next session of the legisla-
ture will, therefore, be asked to appro.
pirate anywhere from $4,000 to $780,.
900 to fit out the new national guard.
Will Use Swamp Grass.
The farmers of Minnesota and the
Dakotas will soon have market for
their waste swamp grass in St. Paul,
Grass Irvine company will have its
plant in operation, and agents will be
in the country buying all grass that is
suitable for the company's business.
A deed was filed Friday transferring
the property of the Northwestern Cor
dage company on Como avenue to the
Minnesota Grass Irvine company, and
that was the last link IN the chain of
negotiations that has been going on
for several months. The latter com.
pany is now in position to 20 ahead
and put It's machinery in the buildings
purchased by it, and to begin work as
soon as machinery and men are ready.
Revenue Question.
Answers have been received from
Revenue Commissioner Scott to some
Que StlOnS which are the dailv nnzzle