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Morris tribune., 1899-11-25
Pres. Mohn Dead.


Prof. N. T. Mohn, president of the
st. Olaf College, for twenty five
years, died at his home in Northfeld
last Sunday. Pres. Mohn has labor
ed for quarter of century to have
his college adopted as the church
school, and when it was adopted last
spring, he offered to resign and did
resign his position as president in the
hopes of healing the bad feelings stir
red up in the conflict. Pres. Mohn's
work was done and he now goes to
his rewasd just as his life has fulfil
led it's purpose.
Morris tribune., 1899-11-25
He Wilted.

An exchange prints the following
marriage ceremony, which was said
by Tennessee squire few week
ago: wilt thou take her for thy
pard; for better or for worse; to have,
to hold, to fondly guard, till hauled
off in h9arse? Wilt thou let her
have way, consult her many wishes;
make the fire every day and help he'
wash the dishes! Wilt thou comfort
aud support her, her father and her
mother, Aunt Jerimimah and Uncle
John, three sisters and a brother2
And his face grew pale and blank; il
was to late to jilt; as through the
floor he sank, be slowly said Il wilt .
Morris tribune., 1899-11-25
MGR. BAUER DEAD.
The Noted Catholic Divine Passes
Away rlonday at st. Cloud.


Mgr. Joseph Peter Bauer, promi-
nent Catholic priest of the diocese of
ST. Cloud, died at st. Raphaeps hos
pital. He had been in the diocese
ten years. coming here to become
vicar general under Bishop Zardetti.
He had three times been admiuistra-
tor of the diocese pending the select
ton of new bishop aud cor a time
was pastor of st. Augusta church.
He had been in various hospitals f 'r
the past year and a half. suffering
from diabetes. Mgr Bauer was a
native of France and spent twenty
wears as missionary in Algeria be-
fore coming to Canada and the
States. He was heavy owner of
Der Nordstern, German newspaper
at ST.. Cloud. The funeral was held
Thursday morning at the cathedral
and all the priests of the diocese with
the bishops of the archdiocese of St
Paul were invited.
Rev. Father Gaskell, of the AS
sumption church, was among those
who attended the funeral.
Morris tribune., 1899-11-25
Gard of Thanks.

desire to make public acknow-
Judgement of the gratitude I feel
toward every individual who assisted
in saving my family and trying to
save my residence from destruction
by fire
The boundless sympathy of the
people of Morris and Stevens Co
deeply affects my wife and me, and we
deeply appreciate every effect made
on our behalf.
We cannot fnd words to express
our feelings toward you and can only
say that our hearts go out to you in
love and gratitude. We ask Gods
richest blessing for each of you.
Respectfully yours
R. H. and Mrs. GRACE.
Morris tribune., 1899-11-25
Justice Tempered with Mercy.

On Monday, Frank Kriekunske,
who was wanted here for obtaining ex
press not his own from the Northern
Pacific express Office, returned 10
Morris from Rice Lake, Wis. He
was immediately detained by the
officers, but on Mr.. Kriekunske offer
ing to restore all the goods or the
value of item to the rightful owner,
it was decided pot to prosecute
This arrangement proved to be salts
factory to F. Kurwoski, the owner OF
the goods, and also to the county
a torney and to Agent Stodder.
Morris tribune., 1899-11-25
Card.

I, the undersigned, do hereby
agree to refund the money on SO
cen! bottle of Greene's Warranted
Sr,up of Tar if it fails to cure your
c>ugh or cold. also guarantee a
rs cent bottle to prove satisfactory or
money refunded.
44t26 j. r. KRUGER,
Morris tribune., 1899-11-25
ANOTHER BRICK BLOCK.
OPPOSITE THE sPooNER BLOCK.
rIessrs. Weum s. Berg, Clothiers of
MOorhead, Purchase Lots Oppos-
ite Spooner Block and Will Put
Up a Store in the Spring.

A sale of two of the lots OF the
Harris addition was this week con-
sumated, which will mean for Morris
a new brick. block in the spring, and
new business firm dealing exclu-
sively in clothing and mems furnish
ings.
Messrs. Mons T. Weum and Peder
Berg, of Moorhead, have purchased
lots 9 and 10, block 3, of the Harris
addition, for $500, the corner lot
from ]. D. Coed, and the next one
from the Morris Investment Co.
These lots are directly opposite the
Spooner block.
In the spring, a fine two or three
story brick block will be erected by
the owners, and a stock of clothing
put in. Messrs. Weum and Berg are
at present conducting very success
full clothing business at Moorhead.
Morris tribune., 1899-11-25

The pews of the Congregational
church were unusually we'll filed last
Sunday, for Rev. K. F. Norris, OF
Hartford, Conn, former pastor. was
in the pulpit. The audience consis-
ted largely of the old settlers who
had come to once more hear the voice
of pastor of whom it is said that
none have been more beloved by the
people.
Morris tribune., 1899-11-25
Buy Good Land.

The Central Minnesota Land Co,
reports the sale of farm six miles
north of Morris to a Mr.. Grace. of
Carpenter, Iowa; and of farm four
miles south of Chokio to John Akel-
bine, OF Castelar,, Iowa.
Morris tribune., 1899-11-25
Helped "Watch" Dewey.

The following is the complete list
to date of those who have contributed
one cent each toward the purchase of
wat h for Admiral Dewey. These
names are printed for the reason that
they are all to be put in an immense
scrap book and presented to the Ad-
miral with the watch.
Conrad Nelson Leslie Pimm
Harry Fagen Elsie Dopkins
Paul Archer Minna NJ. Bruhn
Pete W. Ross Emil Nelson
Joe Bird Howard DopE1ins
Earl Dopkins L. Hedwig Bruhn
Alvin L. Bruhn Geo. Conklin
Annie Conklin Alma Conklin
Hazel Nolan Hannah Nelson.
Each one contributing has been
given certificate showing that they
have contributed to the Dewey Watch
Fund.
Morris tribune., 1899-11-25

There was a turkey shoot at the
range yesterday. j. w. Harris and
G. B. Burpee had an interesting con
test, it being necessary TO shoot over
80 shots apiece before either could
gain any advantage over the other,
after they had tied in the first 25
shots. Mr.. Burpee finally won out.
Morris tribune., 1899-11-25

Tomorrow the 7. P. S. G. E. of the
Congregational church will begin the
publication o. weekly calendar, an
nouncilg all the services of the
church for week, and also contain
ing other items of interest to the
members.
Morris tribune., 1899-11-25

The Andrew Downies (McPhee's
No. p company will be at the opera
house on the evenings of Dec. | and
2 The company is a good one and
deserves good patronage.
Morris tribune., 1899-11-25

We are informed that J. J. Carney
has purchased the desirable business
lots opposite Mullen & Burpee's, the
consideration for the corner lot being
$1,000, and for the one adjoining,
$1,000.
The appraised value of the remain
ing lots in this block has been raised
5000 each.
AS indicative of the success Of the
Morris Investment CO., it is worthy OF
note that the aggregate sum re-
ceived from the few sales already
made exceeds $4,000, the original
pure .ase price of the whole addition.
Morris tribune., 1899-11-25
Will You Connect?

With the city water mains. If so,
you can procure the services of an
experienced plumt er from E. j.
Jones.
Morris tribune., 1899-11-25
Born.

To Mr.. and Mrs. John Anderson,
on Tuesday, November 21st, a son.
To Mr.. and Mrs. Mat Casey, on
Friday, November 17th, a son.
Morris tribune., 1899-11-25

H. Torgerson, of Hegbert, Swift
county, has invented and obtained a
patent on cattle dehorner.
Morris tribune., 1899-11-25
r1ONEY TO LOAN.
On farms.
Quickly!

On farms.
Quickly!
Quietlyl
Aud at icWIate of interest. New
arrangements. Bes. thing yet of
fered. Call and see me.
j. A. JOHNSON.
Offic over Stevens Co. Bank.
Morris tribune., 1899-11-25
Receipts of Catholic Fair.

Following is an itemized statement
of the proceeds of the Catholic Fair
for which we are under obligations to
tho Rev, Geo. GaskeI1.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-04-14
DEATH IN ICE GORGE.
AN ENTIRE FAMILY DROWNED IN
YELLOWSTONE RIVER.
Ten Bodies Have Already Keen Recovered
and Others Are MisslnE-Ics Gorge
Caused the River 20 Overflow.

Glendive Mont. April ii.-An ice
gorge in the Yellowstone river at this
point caused the stream 10 overflow,
drowning four persons Eight more
are missing; three spans Of the steel
bridge are washed out causing a loss
Of sgi, 900; the Nofthen Pacific track.
are inundated and possibly washed
away for some distance, and the loss 10
live stock by drowning will involve a
large sum.
The dead persons are: Mrs. Il. w.
Snyder, wife Of a rancher; Miss Nellie
Reagan, her niece; Miss Rose wybrecht,
visitor TO the snyder ranch; Eugene
\ oConuor The missing arei James
Sullivan, wife aud six children
The Ice began moving at 1880 o'clock
the evening, and continued TO flow
Hntil $3.50, when II formed gorge.
Vhe Snyder party, noticing the back
fater, started for the Northern Pa.
hhc tracks, hoping thus to escape
browning, but before they covered half
the distance the water was waist deep
and they took refuge In tree. O'Con-
nor was the FIRST 10 be washed from
the tree. Mrs. Snyder the second and
Miss Wybrecht third. A huge piece OF
zee struck the tree and broke II II two.
carrying Of Miss Reagan.
IL Is thought that the family OF
James Sullivan. wife aud six children,
were swept away by the overflow, as
no trace Of them can be found.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-04-14
THEY'RE ON THE RUN
FiLIPlNOS AGAIN REPULSEO
WITH HEAVY LOSS.
General Lawton's success ~ santa Cruz
More Complete Than Tirst Reported
city Captured without Destrue-
tlon ~ Property.

Washington, April l3.-The follow.
ing dispatch has been received FROM
General otis;
manila, April ii.-lnsurgents at
tackled MacArthur's line Of railway
communication last night In consider.
able force. Repulsed by Wheaton, with
heavy loss. Wheaton's casualties, three
killed and twenty wounded.
'Lawton's success at Santa Cruz
more complete than reported yester-
day Enemy left ninety-thrce uni
formed dead on field and number seri.
ously wounded Lawton captured city
without destruction Of property His
loss ten wounded. slight, except two
one since died. Enemy retired east
ward. Tawton In pursuit this morn.
ing. Orjs.'
The attack Of the insurgents upon
the railway north Of Manila indicated
20 the war department officials that
while General Macarthur was pushing
north bodies Of insurgents took 10 the
mountains aud iungles 10 the right OF
the railway and have been watching
an opportunity to capture the road NJ
some point and thus cut of the main
body OF the army 10 the northward.
The repulse Of the natives shows that
they had not sufficient force to accom-
plish their purpose
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-04-14
COLLAPSE OF A nRloos.
Pour workmen Meet Death aud Sis ar
Seriously Inlured.

Pour workmsn Meet Death aud Sis are
Seriously inlured.
New York, April lathe temporary
supcrstructurc Of the Willis avenue
bridge now being built over the IIar-
lem river collapsed yesterday afternoon.
killing four men and seriously iniur-
ing six, one Of whom may die. Twelve
or more workmeu also received inju-
rics Of more or less serious nature.
The accident was caused by too
great weight being put ON the trav-
ing derrick that crossed the super.
structure. The supcrstructure CON
nected the north shore sustaining wall
with pier and was n himsy affair
stretching lO0 feet across deep water,
built In three sections, one above an
other. 10 u height OF about sixty feet
Twenty-Five or thirty men were EN-.
ployed ON the structure when the coli
lapse occurred. Many Of the men we're
carried down Ia the wreck. only a
few succcededcd In getting to the pier,
the majority either falling into the
water or into the tangle Of iron and
woodwork.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-04-14
PORTORICANS STARvE
PEOPLE IN THE INTERIOR IN
GREAT DISTRESS.


Washington, April o. - Brigadicr-
General Ray Stone. who has just re-
turned from Porto Rico. where he took
a ten days journey through the inte-
rior. declares there Is much distress
and actual starvation In Porto Rico.
The general was attached to the de-
partmcnt ofagriculturc before the war,
and during hostilities he was In Porto
Rico a. a member Of General Miles
stan. This last trip was made with n
party of capitalists and railroad men.
lie was also invited by Majoi.Gcncrnl
Henry TO give advice concerning the
construction Of roads through the
islands.
People are dying Of starvation all
through the Interior said General
Stone. I'm the district Of Aguas Banns
there were many deaths. The judge
In the district Of Generic showed me
book In winch he had recorded the
names Of many who died from lack OF
food. General Grant reported thirty
nine deaths from starvation In one dis
trict saw hundreds OF natives cma-
ciatcd and weak. When | left Porto
Rico there were 100000 persons there
who had neither bread nor meat for
two weeks.
THE state OF affairs is largely due to
the short coffee crop aud the ruinous
competition Of Brazil.
yet, with all their suHerings, the
Porto Ricans speal, with pride as be-
longing to the United states. They do
not expect Porto Rico to become
state.
"Rorto Rico is the home OF the or.
ange, yet oranges are rotting ON the
trees. They are sold at so cents bar
rel. bought them five for one cent.
They are as good as the Indian river
oranges"
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-04-14
0ome1 Want. Independence.

Havana, April s.-The Cuban mill
tary assembly being dead, General Max.
limo Gomez will take up his program OF
solidifying the Cuban people into a
party that shall, without ceasing, urge
the United States TO withdraw from
the island. His purpose Is to make the
people seem to have but one emotion,
one dcsire-the thought OF independ.
ence and the absolute separation from
the United States Some OF the Amer
lean officials here think the United
States government may yet experience
trouble with General Gomez
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-04-14

San Francisco, April SIN order TO
meet the opposition Of two irms which
are selling to the grocery trade sugar
refined in Hougkong, the Sugar Trust
has cut the price of graduated sugar
to i5-i6 cents a pound. This decrease
has been more than met and now the
trust has notified dealers that IL will
not sell any cube orRny other qualities
OF sugar to those who buy oriental
graduated. II is estimated that II
there is no advance in present prices
consumers will save sa,ooo.O 200 a year.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-04-14

Santiago de Cuba, April s.-There
are now twenty-five bandits In the
Santiago military prison. Major Gen.
eral Wood is actively surpressing dis.
turbances from this source. Yester.
day four bandits from San Luis and
two from Guantanamo were brought
in. There is not little excitement
over the operations OF the outlaws aud
rumors are in circulation regarding
troubles in the district of Holguin, but
the present efforts or the military au.
thorities will soon assure safety in all
parts OF the province.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-04-14
FLEEs FOR HIS LIFE.


Chinese Heformer Il rcrsecuted by tho
Empress.
Victoria, Il. C., April o.-Kang Yu
Wei, the Chinese reformer, who was
dcposed and has since been pursued by
the empress dowager, has arrived here
on the steamer Idzumi Maru from Yo-
kohama. lie is on his way to London.
where he hopes TO find harbor OF
refuge.
Kang Yu Wei, as chief commissioner
and secretary OF the board OF public
works, was responsible for the reforms
Initiated under the old regime. When
the empress dowager deposed him
price was put ON his head. lie fed and
got on the British ship Ballarat. AL
though pursued by Chinese boats, no
reached Hongkong. Thence he fed to
Toxic. lie is in mortal terror of his
life, and fearful Of assassination, even
at the hands Of his countryman here.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-04-14
FIoHTlNo ON NEoRos.
Bandits Captured and Rebellion puzzled 40
the very outset

the Nery outset.
Manila, April s.-Colonel Smith, tho
governor OF the island Of Negros, re-
ports that a number Of bandits, headed
by man named Papaissio, attempted
a rebellion on March "a and killed sew
eral officials Of cunningham. lie also
captured other officials and issued a
proclamation calling upon the natives
10 rise and eNterminate the Americans
and Spaniards. Major Sine and two
companies Of the California regiment
were dispatched by water to the scene
OF the disturbance and Colonel Duboce
and two other companies Of troops
were sent overland. On April this
force marched twelve miles and cap
tured Labzib, the headquarters Of the
bandits. and destroyed the town. The
troops also captured thirty-fve prison.
ers and scattered Papassio's forces,
thus eifectually quelling the rebellion
at the outset
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-04-14
GRANT BoMsARDs SANTA CRUZ.



Washington, April i2-The follow
ing dispatch has been received from
General Otis:
Manila, April Adjutant-General,
Washington. Lawtons command cap.
turcd Santa Cruz, the chief city Of La
Guna Bay this morning Casualties
ak wounded. lnsurgent troops driven,
leaving sixty.eight dead ON the field
aud large number wounded. Consider
able number captured Lawton will
push westward. ora
Santa Cruz was the Filipinos' strong.
hold In Lake la Guna Bay and II foN
into tho hands Of General Law tons ex'
pedition after somc sharp. quick firing,
forming one Of the most interesting
and important battles Of the war.
The plans Of the American com
manders worked perfectly, with the
exception that the progress Of the eN-
petition was delayed by the difficult
navigation Of the river. About i,5O0
picked men, commanded by General
Lawton, on account Of the Illness OF
General King partly surrounded the
city, while the gunboats la Guna de
Bay, Ocstn, aud Napidan, under the
command Of Captain Grant Of the Utah
battery, shellcd the city and outlying
trenches
General Lawton and his stan accoll
panied the troops, sometimes leadin
charges in Indian fighting tactic
which eventually resulted In the con
pletc rout Of the rebels with the sma
est amount Of damage 10 the city a "a
slight loss TO the Americans. ~
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-04-14
WARS VICTIMS.



Washington. April s.-with full
honors OF war, upon the crest OF the
southern slope Of Arlington cemetery,
the nation, represented by President
Mckinley. his cabinet and other high
dignitaries OF the government, tho
commanding general Of the army and
other distinguished officers, all the
regular and militia organizations OF
the district, and "A vast concoursc Of
$4,000 people. paid the last tender
tribute OF honor and respect to the
bodies OF $50 officers and men who gave
their lives on distant battlehelds for
their country during the Spanish
American war. The scene was a most
imposing one. After the last religious
and military rites to the dead heroes
was over the work Of actual intcrment
began. As each Of the Baskets weighs
almost 500 pounds and requires eight
men to handle II, II will be- two or
three days before all the bodies are in
their graves.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-04-14
POPE pIsoneYs DOCTORS.

Despite their Advice Ito wn Attend
services Next sunday.
Rome, April a., Despite the advice
OF his doctors, the Pope insists on at.
tending services In 81, Peters next
Sunday Great preparations are being
made to insure his safety aud comfort
A cardboard tiara Is being prepared TO
save him from the fatigue Of wearing
the genuine diadcm, Forty thousand
admission tickets are 10 be distributed.
The doctors greatly fear the result oi
the strain.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-04-14
waiting FOR order..

Kansas City, April o.-Captain j. 4
Weldon OF Kansas City has presented a
claim against the government for Ssh, q.
900 back pay, alleged to be due him.
81 was captain OF gunboat ON tho
Mississippi river on the union side In
the civil war said Captain Weldon.
land have never been mustered out OF
the navy. was sent home at the
close OF the war In 1865 10 wait for
orders and am waiting yet" Captain
Weldon commanded the gunboat Tus.
eumbia. lie entered the Mississippi
marine service in 1856? aud served until
the war closed without losing u day.
When he was told to go home and wal
Tor orders, his home was at Lafayette
Indiana.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-04-14
POISONED nv CANDY.
Attempted 10 Murder Nebraska Woman
with Doctor-d Hon Hons.

Hastings, Neb., April l1.-An at
tempted poisoning ease on the lines Of
the Adams case OF New York has oc-
CURED here An unknown person
left AT the etndio OF Mrs. Q, y, Morcy n
box Of bon. bons with the card of a
prominent society woman attached.
Mrs. Morey ate freely OF the candy, as
did several OF her lady friends Later
the lady whose card was attached Ia
the box called and Mrs, Morey thanked
her, but the lady said she did not send
them. Mrs Morcy and the other wo.
men who ate the candy were noon
taken sick aud narrowly escaped. The
case IN shrouded In mystery.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-04-14
RIOT At PsNA.
Illinois Mining Town Agai Dseiars,
Under Martial LAD

Illinois Mining Town Agal Declared
Under Martial LAJ
Pana. Ills, April i2.-Thdc has been
another riot at Pana, as aresult Of
which seven are known 10 haze. been
killed and a number Of others vosRied'
the major portion OF the victims ltlpg
innocent spectators.
Henry stevens, a negro miner, who
has long been considered a leader
among his associates, ia declared 10
have been the direct cause OF the riot,
II Is said he was also the leader OF the
riot that occurred last September
stevens has long cherished hatred fol
sheriff Downey and has openly made
threats that he would kill him on sight
Monday he was on the streets with
revolver, saying he was looking for
sheriff Downey. lie found Downey
aud commenced shooting. The sheriff
returned tho fire. and in few minutes
the streets were filed with men aud
bullets were flying like hail.
Governor Tanner has issued n proc
lamation declaring martial law ut
Pana. The proclamation created 4
district comprising the city Of Pana
and all territory within one mile
thereof aud forbids the carrying Of
arms within such district
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-04-14

Glendiye, Mont, April IL. - The
overflow OF the Yellowstone river,
caused by the gorging OF the lee, is
practically over. The loss Of human
beings was twelve-Mrs II. W. Snyder,
her brother, Eugene +. oConnor, their
niece, Miss Nellie Rcgan, and Miss Rose
Wybrecht OF indianapolis Ind, james
sullivan, wife aud six children. The
remains OF Miss Regain and Eugene
oConnor were recovered aud buried.
The remains of Miss wybrecht have
been recovered. The sullivan family
were found in their bedrooms Thou.
sands OF acres OF land along both sides
OF the river are covered with ice, vary
Ing from u foot to FIVE feet thick.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-04-14

Washington, April ie.-The April
report OF the statisticlan OF the depart
ment OF agriculture will show ~
average condition OF winter wheaton
April l to have been 10 againsyso'7
ON April /, is0si si.i ON April ns91,
and a ten-year average OF $40
OF the thirty states produeit winter
wheat, twenty-slS containing ier 20
per cent of the tota, white NNheat
acreage, report condition belot he'r
respective year average, The aVPge
condition OF winter rye Is s4.i AgIpst
o. ON April /, 1899; ss.g on Api D.
lspsi SIS April /, 1897, and ten ~
average OF 90
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-04-14
warFarFrom Ended.

Hongkong, April ie.-Though h
dreds Of Filipinos are daily return,
10 their homes and are DESTROYS OF q
suming peaceful pursuits, and tho,,
the proclamation issued by the Unis
States Philippine commission has Civ
an impulse to this movement, the W
Is far from ended. One OF the Ion
most American generals said recent
1--WE will see a hundred thousai
soldiers in the Philippines before q
Americans control the islands," and
majority Of the army are OF his opinio