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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-24
SALTWATER.
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SALTWATER. Mimi, Feb. ga T. jerks
has brought action in the district court
against the trustees of the estate of Martin
Mower deceased. to recover $3.50, this
bond signed by a. T. jerks, Fayette ,narsh,
&. G. Butts and Martin Mower, for j. c.
O'Gorman, as receiver of the Northwestern
Manufacturing and Car company. The full
amount of the bond was paid by Mr. jerks
and he now seeks to recover one-half OF the
amount.
Warden Wolfer left last evening for the
East, to be gone about ten days.
The board of education met Tuesday even
ing and the proper officers were instructed
to negotiate a loan of So 500. in anticipation
of the current tax levy. Only business of a
routine character was transacted.
Robert Kohl and Daniel Morton have been
received at the prison frcm Hennepin county.
Kohl will serve four years and two months
for, assault and Morton will serve three years
and four months for g-aId larceny
W. S. Conrad, OF Saltwater, was married
at Muskegon, Mich. yesterday to Miss Caro-
line Head. They viii reside in saltwater
and will be ar home in April.
The ladies of the Eastern Star gave an en-
joyable dancing party, in Masonic hall last
evening. large number attending the last
social function of the season.
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SAUK CENTER.
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SAUK CENTER, Feb. 23.-The Willard post
of the G. A. R., held an open campfire last
night. The attendance was large. Charles
F. Hendry, of this place, was the orator for
the occasion.
sled load Of young people drawn by six
gray horses attracted considerable attention
yesterday afternoon. They were high school
students.
The Masonic and Eastern Star lodges cele-
brated Washington's birthday in the Ma
sonic hall last night. Dancing was the feat
ure Of the evening.
The school authorities made a ruling that
there would be no holiday on Washington 8
birthday this year. but the high school boys
found out that they could net be marked alb
their patriotism got the upper hand of them,
and Washington was honored in spite of tho
school regulations.
]. A. Caughreu came home from West Su-
perior the first of the week stopping off for
short time on his way to resume work on
the Fosston branch. He shipped a large
amount Of grading material. His contract
calls for the right Of way between Fosston
and Deer Creek
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-24
WlM0NA.
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Special to The Globe.
WINONA, MINI :. Feb. 23.-Local ice men
have finished cutting Mississippi river ice
for the coming season. The entire ice crop
amounts to 10 200 tons.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. X. Clair celebrated their
golden wedding last evening. Quite elab-
crate programme was first carried out at
the Free Baptist church, followed by a pri-
vate home family gathering Four genera
lions were represented. Mr.. and Mrs C.air
were presented with a bag of gold.
A Washington social was held last even
ing at the Central NJ. E. church, by means
Of which $3.50 raised for a Cuban re-
lief fund. The ladies wore old time Mar
tina Washington" costumes. silk dress
worn by Miss Bell Slocumb was 158 years
old. Little Eugene Hausan wore a suit sixty
years old. the first suit his grandfather ever
wore. Miss Alice Undertake wore a dark
striped silk, sixty years old. Many other
old dresses. made forty or fifty years ago,
were presented. .r
The executive committee of the state saen-
gerbund met here today and issued an order
for all state societies to send in to Winona
the titles of their concert songs for the
state meeting by March 10.
Col. Clausen. OF Minneapolis. inspected the
U. r. K. p. here tonight He stated it was
the finest inspection he has ever he'd
Mr.. W. Doeriinger. of La Crosse was in
Winona today, arranging about opening a
big department store here at an investment
Of $4,000. and to employ $50 hands.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-24
KL0NDIKE PARTY WRECKED
Forty Men Who Sailed From New
York on the Agate May Have
Hcen Drowned

NEW YORK. Feb 23.-There is a
possibility that the bark Agate. which
sailed from this port last week, bound
to the Yukon river, may have been
wrecked. The Agate carried forty men.
who We're going to the Klondike to
seek their fortunes, in addition to the
crew Of sixteen men.
The steamship Kingsland, which ar
rived here yesterday from South Amer
can ports, encountered bad weather
When twenty miles sOuth-southeast Of
Barnegat, the Kingsland fell in with
quantity of Yreckage. There were
parts Of deck houses, portions of cell
ings, white painted woodwork, spars
and a buoy, in addition to casks and
boxes Of merchandise.
Capt. Scott, of the Kingsland, says
the wreckage extended for a distance
Of forty miles. No attempt was made
to pick up any portion Of it.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-24
NORTHFIELD.

Special to The st. Paul Globe.
NORTHFIELD. Mimi. Feb 23-Tba an
nual meeting Of the Dakota and Rice county
old settlers was held in the l. o. o. F.
hall yesterday. At noon dinner was served
to very large representation Of old settlers.
after which an interesting programme of
music and speeches rendered
Last night the Washington reception OF
Carleton college was held n. the Gridley hall
parlors under the auspices of the Alpha Beta
Phi ard Phiomathian societies. There was
fancy dress affair and we costume of we
olden time" obtained. Music speeches and
games furnished amusement for the young
people.
Milton Creary, the seven-year-old son of
William Creary. who has been suffering for
several weeks with an acute form of pneu-
monia, died last night. He will be inferred
In the Baptist cemetery. The funeral will
be held at o'clock tomorrow
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-24
ST. PETER.

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ST. PETER, Mimi. Feb. 23.-J W. Mason.
of Fergus Falls, and J. H. Black of St,
Peter members of the board of trustees of
the state hospitals left this afternoon for
Rochester to complete their quarterly tour of
inspection of the institutions. The Fergus
Falls and st. Peter hospitals are in excel
lent condition, and the crowded condition of
the wards has been greatly lessened.
The contract for the new Slater hotel at
Lake Washington has been let to f. A.
Blomgren. of this city, for 81 ,7S9
The last club dance of the season. before
Lent, given in the opera house last
evening
Frederick Warde. in ''virginius" will be
the attraction at the Grand tomorrow even
ing.
The Literary Society of Gustavus Adolphus
College held appropriate exercises in obsery-
ance of Washington's birthday
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-24
ROCHESTER,.
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ROCHESTER, Feb. 23.-The contract for
removing the old Fifth street bridge, which
is an iron structure, composed of two spans
and crosses the Zumbrota river in this city
was awarded to Peter Paulson yesterday by
the city council. There were thirteen bid
ders, and the figures ranged from $50 to
S255. Mr.. Paulson awarded the work at
$780,
Gotlieb Bucholz. an cd resident of this
county, died yesterday He was seventy-five
years old. and his death was caused by old
age. The funeral will be held Thursday at
Potsdam.
The Sisters of St: Francis have vo---. %
put an addition to St Mary's hospital wilcl.
will involve expense Of from $40 800 to
$4,000. Architect John NJ. Doherty is al
ready at work plans for the structure.
The annual meeting OF the Old Settlers
association of the eastern part of OlmsIed
county, was held in Eyota today. dinner
was served in Blairs hall and an interesting
programme carried out.
Rev. John Pringle arrived in the city last
evening, and is greeting his old Practitioners
and making them farewell visit be ore tax
ing up his work in the Klondike regions.
The Queen City band showed their pa
triotism yesterday by appearing on the street
and playing five selections in honor of Wash
ington.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-24
Gone Plum Catherine
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= LISBON, n. D.. Feb. 23-The United
States district attorneyship for North Da-
Bota. which. 1t is claimed, was promised to
lature elected Senator Hansbrough Is stiII
In statu quo. but Mr.. Rourke and Geo W
Harrison IA IN OF the Lisbon Star have Just left
LOT washington, accompanied it Is said, by
pany with Rourkes old political opponent.
Maj. c. W. Buttz. who was formerly mem
per OF congress from South Carolina in car
pet-Dag days will make a vigorous effort
to shake down the coveted plum for Rourke.
and something, too. for Harrison, who is
seeking any available office.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-24
THE MORT WE ST.
REVENUE FROM MONTANA CATTLE.
Report Of the Commission on Brands
aad Stock Inspection.

Special to The st. Paul Globe.
HELENA, Mont, Feb. 23.-The annual re-
ports Of the board of stock commissioners
and the recorder of marks and brands of the
state OF Montana for 1897 have just been
published The operations of the force of
inspectors have been successful. showing that
during the year eighty-one arrests for vio-
lation Of the stock laws were effected, and Of
this number forty-two cases resulted in con-
yictlOn and ten are pending.
During the past year a total of 1.459 head
Of stock were killed on the railroads Of the
state, as reported by the inspectors.
During the season of 1897 the inspectors
reports show a total Of 1872 1872 head OF cattle
marketed from Montana. and. estimating
home consumption at the usual figure CT Co.
600 head, the total output for the year was
252 162. The average price was somewhat
above that of previous years, and, the bard
believes $37 is an accurate estimate. 1t viii
therefore be observed that the total revenue
from the cattle industry was nearly So, 500, coo.
In reference to strays the report says:
The inspectors at all the inspection points
recovered 1904 head of stray cattle from
Montana shipments, of value OF $50 COO.
or this number 6.125 were paid for TO own
ers through the Montana Stock Growers as
ISOLATION, the total net proceeds of the same
aggregating 1925, .49.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-24
Determined to Die

Special to The St. Paul Globe,
DULUTH, Mimi, Feb. BE. D. Mckay,
arrested here a week ago, on a charge Of
with a few small strychnine pellets that
escaped the attention of the officers in search
ing him, made another unsuccessful effort
at suicide tonight in the county jail. This
time thedrug taken was morphine and the
suspicious of the officers have been aroused
as to where he provides himself with the
death-dealfng medicines. 1t is probable that
an investigation will be made. Mckay was
seved tonight through the prompt measures
of two physicians that were summoned
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-24
GRoCERs IN ZENITH CITY.
Big Attendance at Their Annual
Convention.

DULUTH. MIMI. Feb 2S.-The annual con-
vention of the Minnesota Grocers' association
opened in the armory here today with about
800 delegates in attendance. President Hill,
of the Duluth association. called the conven-
ton to order and Mayor Truelson delivered
an address welcoming the delegates to which
c. F. Meneilly, president of the Minneapolis
association, responded. President II. G..
Haisen, of the state association, delivered
his annual address.
committee to act on the presidents sug-
gestfons was appointed follows: Simon
Clark, of Duluth; H. f. Butler, OF Excelsior;
c. F. Rapple, of st. Paul; f. ]. Lake, of
Scandal; J. E. Raft, of Winona; N. I. Aikens,
Of Red Wing; and c. NJ. Mofin, of West Su-
perior Secretary George l.. DIngman. Of
Minneapolis, also read his report, as did C.
f. Rapple. of st. Paul. s-1te~ treasurer, and
E. w. Mosher, of Duluth state organizer
The latter reported the organization of ten
associations.
A feature of the morning was the address
by National President George a. Shearer, OF
Illinois, who spoke of the advantages of CO.
operation, and advised the grocers to act to-
gether. He urged them to take citizens
interest in politics until proper legislators are
elected At this afternoons session a num-
Der of papers on trade subjects were read.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-24
GOVERNORS POWER QUESTIONED.
Court Holds That to BE the First
Point to Be Settled

Special to The st. Paul Globe
PIERRE. S. D., Feb. 2S.-The court In the
insurance ccmmissionership case held that
arguments must be presented upon the pow
er of the governor to remove and his power
to commission a successor conceding that
he did attempt to remove and issue c.mmis-
sion. The attorneys failing to agree among
themselves as to issues OF fact. The court
admitted the answer OF the defense alleg-
ing facts, and overruled a demurrer to the
state. This brought up the admission of tes-
timony, and nothing much was presented
except the original papers in the act of re-
moyal. The arguments in the case will be
presented tomorrow morning
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-24
Ladies Do Not Want to Vote

DIES MONIES. To-. Feb. 23-In the SEN
ate this morning a big petition signed by
pardon of Wesley Elkins, the boy murderer
was presented. 1t was in Clayton county
that the crime was committed. The morn
ing hour was consumed in a discussion OF
the bill to tax mortgages, but no action was
taken. Three hundred women of Sioux coun-
ty petitioned against equal suffrage. The
noon will take up the Republican primary
law aimed at hot campaign in Des Moines
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-24
HASTINGS.
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Special to The Globe.
HASTINGS. Mimi, Feb. 23-Robert Peter
son and August Anderson. Of Minneapolis
are locating pant here for the manufac-
ture of cement tile. making the second firm
engaged in that line This is in view OF
the extension of our new tile sidewalks in
the spring.
The Arabian Nights. an amusing three
act farce, was very acceptably rendered by
members of the choir of the Church of the
Guardian Angels at the court house last
evening, before large and appreciatve audi
ence. els
The remains of Mrs. II. R. Alexander. who
died in Minneapolis, arrived here last even
ing and were placed in the vault at Lake
side. She was a former esteemed resident
of this city, removing to Minneapolis in 1891
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-24
OWAToNNA.
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OWATONNA, Mimi, Feb. o23.-The library
board will issue a call for a citizens meet
ing, to take place in C. S. p. S. opera house
on Wednesday evening" March 2. The meet
ing will be addressed by taxpayers who are
a suitable Library building
On Thursday, March, g. council will con-
vene in the Baptist church, in this city to
consider the ordination of Dr. James w.
Ford to the Christian ministry
The celebration of Washingtons birthday
was observed in Pillsbury academy. The
evening the faculty banqueted the students,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-24
Settling the school question.

WINNIPEG, Man, Feb 23.-There is a
feeling in the city that the conference Arch
bishop Langevin and Premier Laurier held
in Ottawa recently resulted in an under
standing that the Roman Catholic minority
in harmony with the pope's encyclical will
and make use OF them wherever possible.
The different parties at the interview deny
that any definite agreement was made but
the feeling is that an understanding was
reached which will result in the minority
taking advantage of the settlement
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-24
Settlers After Claims

CANDO. N. D., Feb. 23.-The rush for gov
eminent land in this county has again set in.
Settlers are arriving every train and by
quarter section Of government land left in
the county. The good crops we have had
here for the last few years are proving a
and they fast taking advantage of the
opportunity offered by the government in
furnishing every family a home free Farm
lands have doubled in value In the last five
years and people are beginning to realize
that no better Klondike can be found than
right here in Towner county raising wheat
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-24

CHEROKEE. To-. Feb pa special train
OF ten cars left here last night for Stevens
county, Minnesota, loaded with emigrants
who will settle on farms in the wheat rails
Ing state: A good many of the party are
from Tilden township, Cherokee county, and
most Of them are well fixed financially. Min
nesota will find them good citizens.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-24
The Gouernment,s Domain.

The commissioner OF the general land Of
fee has submitted his report to the Secretary
Of the Interior, Compared with last year, it
shows a decrease OF 1858 homestead entries,
aggregating 37S, 625 acres. Quite proportion
ate to this is the falling off in general health
when no effort is made to reform Irregular
ity of the bowels. This can easily be &C
complshed with the aid Of Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters, also remedy for malaria. dys-
pepsia, rheumatism and liver trouble
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-24
Kipp Claims Authority.
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Special to The st. Paul Globe
PIERRE, S. D., Feb. 23.-Through the in
surance department Suit Commissioner Kipp
today revoked the authority of the Lloyd
Plate Glass Insurance company in this state
They sent a draft for fees, and after it was
Endorsed to the state treasurer by Kipp. who
sent it back to the treasurer under instruc-
lions from Ayres. the new appointee On
this action their certificate was revoked
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-24
TIHWARE.

development and not finished till we
have reached the next stage. with
much more trying requirements
incidentally to this consideration IF
the shortcomings of the one big d>,clc
on our Atlantic coast, which ~ in fir
repair FOR instant use, it shCr',d ne NOT
ed that the site of the BROOKLYN dock
was qulte as unfortp.ate 1t is over
qutcksand, and the best Judges re.
gard 1T as Impossible ever to make tbia
inherent effect good. The old conflict
over tre question of wooden dry-docks
an where is open in this case, Of
course, but 1T is secondary to the fatal
error made in placing the dock. Sec
rotary Tracy had to sacrifice important
interests to local pride in orde to get
any docks at all, and Secretary Long
seems destined to have a similar strug-
gle. Mr.. Long recognizes the need Of
proper dock facilities, if we are to have
navy, and is anxious to place a
great dock at Boston, where every con-
dluonsis favorable, but his efforts are
likely to be nulifed by the persistence
with which the delegations from Maine
and New Hampshire, who have Joined
forces, demand the location Of the next
big dock at Portsmouth. N H These
men are very strong in both house and
senate, and they have just now an I'M
common grip on naval affairs, due to
IiiC IcCL AIIdl VII. ICOuteile Is chairman
Of the naval committee of the house.
and Mr.. Reed, Of Maine. the speaker
without whose consent nothing goes
through that body, while Mr.. Hale. Of
Maine, is chairman of the naval COM
mittee Of the senate, and Mr. Chandler,
of New Hampshire, the principal
speaking and working member Of its
rank and file
Portsmouth is open to the objection
that the currents there are too swift
TO permit heavy warships to get in and
out without serious peril; but Ports.
mouth is bound TO have a dry dock.
and will not permit O. dock to be built
at Boston uQlesS she is given her way.
SO far She has succeeded In holding
up" the Boston appropriation. in spite
of it's obvious merits. How long she
will retain control OF this matter no
one can foresee. With the warnings be-
fore him of the Port Royal blunder
and the series Of revelations of stu
pidity-or something worse at New
York, Secretary Long cannot be blam-
ed for holding out against an effort to
damage the reputation of his admins
tration against his will, even at the cost
of foregoing the satisfaction of a le-
Ultimate and proper purpose.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-24
Two Hnrnnrs Politics.

Special to The st. Paul Globe
TWO HARBORS. Mimi. Feb. 2S-The vii
lage caucus for the nomination of president
of the council and other local officers will be
held here tomorrow evening" and there is
more than the usual feeling manifest this
year over he selection of candidates, par
ticularly for members of the common coun-
Gil, as that body has the appointing OF the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-24
MAMKAT0.

Special to The ST. Paul Globe.
MANKATO. Mimi, Feb 23.-Hon. o. P
Whitconb. former state auditor Of Mime
home of Mrs John A. Willard, in this CITY
Mr.. Whitcomb suffered stroke of paralysis
last fall while visiting his old &Siead, the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-24
ONLY ONE DRY DOCK
CAPABLE OF TAKING IN OUR
LARGEST MEN-oF-WAR

That Is In South Carolina, and Does
Not Contain Water Deep Enough
to Make It's Passage Snfe-The
Brooklyn Dock Is Over IL Quick
sand.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-24
Red Wing Disasters.

RED WING. Mimi, Feb. 23.-Charles Ell.
while Intoxicated, went to sleep on the rail-
road track and was struck by a train and
his skull split open, but he was not killed.
Charles Swanson was dangerously injured
in the potteries this morning
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-24
School Children Celebrate.

Special to The st. Paul Globe.
OAKDALE, Mimi. Feb. pa very enjoy
able entertainment given by the pupils
Of School District No. 10 South side, IN
celebration of Washington's birthday. About
100 OF the children's parents and friends en-
joyed the performance.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-24
CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE.
War Caused at Rochester by an
Independent COMPANY.

Independent Company.
Special to The St. Paul Globe
ROCHESTER,. Mimi, Feb. 23.-Rochester
Is now IN the midst of OIL war Last Sat
urday o. T. Caswell & Co.. an oil firm of WI
mona, shipped carload of Klondike oil here
and 1t was put on the market by ]. d. Pierce
ana Retter Bros. at 10 cents per gallon
Ih1s Is 2 cents lower than Standard Oil has
been selling here Two of the officials of
the Standard Oil company came to the CITY
today and made arrangements for the sail
OF their best oil at cents per gallon
Whether the Caswel company will meat the
rate is not known yet
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-24
Fail Was Fatal.

while hauling hay William George, a young
man. 50 years of age, living in the town of
Hudson. was thrown from the load and his
neck broken. He was married man and
leaves a wife and two small children.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-24
Settlers for Minnesota.

chief Of police. A hot fight for the latter po-
sition is on between the present Chief GllIon
and ex-Policeman Harrison.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-24

II you have 4 Hump Nose. Roman. Flat.
Pug, Red or Broken Nose. or any mark or
blemish en-. in or under your skin. call on
JOHN II. WOODBURY.. III West i2d St, New
York. Consultation by mail free
Little Falls herald., 1898-12-09
FRANZ JOSEF'S .FIFTlETH.

Official Commemorative Service Held 1t
+ Washington President Attends. T..
/. WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-A brilliant Of
fetal and religious service, commemor-
ative of the 5Oth anniversary of EN-
peror Francis Joseph's accession to the
throne Of Austria, was held at St.
Matthews church. The ceremony was
under the auspices of the Austrian lega-
tion, and in recognition of its national
character, President Mckinley and Sec
retary Hay We're present in behalf Of
the United States government, while
the foreign governments were repre-
sented by the full strength Of the diplo-
matte corps. .{.rsr.,..;..~,>,.... -
Archbishop Martineli, the papal del
egate, occupied place in the chancel
and participated in the religious serv
ice, which was celebrated by q large
number Of priests There was no SER
mon, the solemn high mass and elab-
crate musical programme constituting
the ceremony. .<e.m,. ...