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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1899-04-14
Dwelling House Burns.

Dwelling House Burns.
! The alarm of fire was sounde,
Wednesday evening shortly afte,
Z o'clock, when it was discovered
IN the house owned by Georgt
Merry on the north of the rail
road track on Milbank avenue
and occupied by night watchmar
Samuel Merry. Before the hose
could be got to the buildingit was
in a complete blaze on the inside,
and owing to the frozen condition
OF the Watermains and lack OF
pressure direct no stream any OF
force could be thrown and the
building slowly burned. Happi..y Y
no wind was blowing and there
was no danger of the fire spread
ing to adjoining property.
The fire probably started from
near the chimney, as Mrs. Merry
had buta short time before start
ed fire in the stove, and when
she first saw that the building
was on fire, had barely time to
get few things out of the house
before the room was filled with
flame and smoke. When the
alarm was given Geo. Hawes and
one or two others ran with their
hand fire extins,uishers and at
tempted to subdue the flames,
but the fire had gained too great
headWay before they arrived.
Mr., S. Merry places his loss at
S4oO in household goods, and that
OF his mother Mrs. Emilia Merry
in clothing and household goods
$500, upon both of which there
was insurance in the Phoenix of
S40o. Upon the building there
was an insurance Of $3.50.
Last weeks Review in support
OF its editor as candidate for
mayor attempts to convey the
impression that the progress and
growth Of the city is entirely due
to Mr.. Volkmar S herculean eff.
forts, and that the election of Mr..
Saunders means decay and ret
repression This is an exem-
plification of one Of the beautiful
characteristics of Mr.. Volkmar,
his extreme modesty and entire
lack of self-appreciation. It is
particularly So when it is re
membered that on the question
OF making improvements on the
streets'and sidewalks, for which
he claims particular credit, the
mayor has not even vote ex-
cept in case of tle'in the coun-
ell II there is any credit due
for public improvements it W ,uld
seem that the aldermen, who vote
the money and assume the res
possibilities by authorizing ex-
penditures should be given cred
It for It, and rot the mayor who
has not even vote in the matter
at all. It is we'll known by
every member of the board of
aldermen and by citizens gener-
ally that if this were not the ease,
and the mayor had power to
make expenditures the city's fin
ances would not to-day be in
very good shape.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1899-04-14

The people of Aberdeen will
vote upon the license question
again next Tuesday.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1899-04-14

The infant child of Mr.. and
Mrs. W. f. Vandervoort died on
Thursday afternoon about 5
O'Clock. The babe was between
two and three weeks old. The
funeral will be at the house at
2:30 O'Clock morrow, Satur-
day, afternoon.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1899-04-14

heart failure, Mr. Samuel Mctollum. in tn,
| 6lth year OF his age.
The friends of the deceased
and the community in genera.
were startled last Sunday after.
noon to learn that death had
come suddenly to Samuel Nc.
ColIum, one of our we'll known
and respected citizens. He com
planned Of not feeling well before
noon, but 1t was not thought
cause for alarm, and when the
evidences We're fully apparent
that he was dangerously i'll it
was to late for medical help to be
OF value, and before the physi-
clan who had been sent for in
haste arrived he passed away.
Mr.. McCollum was a hard work
ing honest mau, a good hus band,
a kind father and an exemplary
citizen, neighbor and friend He
was born in Ohio October 10.
1888, and was married to Rosette
Montgomery in Lake City, Min
nesota., December 25, 1862.
There was born to them three
sons and two daughters, and of
this family one son and one
daughter, together with an
adopted daughter and the wife
survive to mourn their loss, and
were at the parental home when
death came. Mr.. McCollum was
one OF the very early settlers in
Grant county, moving here with
his fami y in May 1873, and lived
on his farm south of thecity until
1886, when he moved into the
city and has since resided here
The funeral service, which was
largely attended, was held at the
Methodist church on Tuesday
afternoon, the pastor, Rev. O
Williams preaching and Rev. j.
F. Bradley Of Twin Brooks offer
ing the opening prayer. The
family have the sympathy of a
large circle Of FRIENDS in their
At ! his home in Milbank, 8 2, on April Il, 1892
Reade in the Gath year of his age.
Deceased was born in Canada,
Sept. 4, 1885, and was married to
Miss Chloe Anna Ecker, Nov 3,
1863. -Four children are now
living in Grant county, where
the family have had their home
since 1880. Until 1892 the fami-
ly lived on the farm five miles
west of town, but since that date
they have been living in Milbank.
Mr.. Reade was a quiet, unassum-
ing citizel and had been employ
ed of late at his trade in the har-
ness sho5 Of O. w. Antelman.
He was an interested member of
the G. A. r., having enlisted in
Co A Of the Fifth Minnesota In
fantry at Red Wing, in 1861, and
was honorably discharged for
disability in Sept, 1862, at st.
Louis, Mo. The funeral services
were held at the NJ. E. church
Yesterday afternoon, under the
auspices of Humphrey post G. A.
E., Rev. Q. Williams preaching
he sermon.
The infant child of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. +. Vandervoort died on
Thursday afternoon about 5
, clock. The babe was between
.Wo and three weeks old. The
,uneral will be at the house at
80 O'Clock tomorrow, Satur-
lay afternoon.
Card Of Thanks.
We desire to thank the many
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1899-04-14
The best gasoline stoves at
Wood Bros.

HORSES FOR SALE-GoOd work
horses for sale for cash or on
time. JAS. BRANNON.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1899-04-14

e6HTON THE DENTIST.
s Office over Farmers Bank. Open every Gay.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-01
PRESENTED WITH A SCAR.
Col. Sam Lowenstefn Surprised by
Party of Personal Friends.

Col. Sam Lowenstein, United States
immigrant inspector for Minnesota was
presented with an elaborate gold dia
mond-stuGded star by a number of his
friends yesterday afternoon. The pre-
sentation took place in the private office
Of the register of deeds. Col. Lowen-
stein was called to the scene to see
man" and found himself confronted by
Gregory RIFT, Tom Conroy, Eli Warner,
M. w. Fitzgerald, Steve Picha, Assem-
blyman Albrecht, John Schulze, Capt.
Henry Gallick, Jake Wirth, Henry
Madehr, Tom Neuhausen, w. L. Ames,
John Sardelf, Horace Bigelow, E. G.
Krahmer, Fred w. Zollman and David
Gray. The presentation speech was made
by Capt Gallick, who INDUCED in an in
spring flow of oratory. Col. Lowenstein
made fitting response, in which he
took occasion to launch a. boom for the
denomination of Congressman Stevens.
A general little love feast was held, with
e. c. Krahmer presiding. Everyone
told about the virtues of the colonel.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-01

The members of the st. Paul Krieger-
verein intend to make a showing at the
German day celebration at Fort Smelling
Sunday. For the past three weeks fifty
members of the organization selected TO
represent the society have been devotlng
two evenings each week to drill Paul
Drinkwitz, who is to captain the com
pany, has acted as drill master and will
command the company in a drill and IN
the sham battle which will follow The
drill
1--WE intend to do our best to fill out the
programme" said Capt. Drinkwitz last
evening, as he gave his men brie1 rest
from drilling The singing societies Will
sing, the Turner'S VIII turn and We old
soldiers are to give sthe crowd an eXh-'
bition in the line of military drill. Some
of the men have not drilled for th1rty7nXe
years but they have caught on remark-
ably we'll and will present a creditable app
pearance. At the conclusion of the drill
there will be a sham battle, participated
in by the companies of the Kriegerverein
from ST. Paul and Minneapolis. There
will be 120 infantrymen engaged, and 1000
rounds of blank cartridges will be fired.
There will be a force of twenty cavalry,
under command of Capt. Otto Arnold, of
St Paul The officers who with myself,
are to command the st. Paul company are
Leuts. Peter Diedenhofen, Herman Schu-
mann, Martin, MOehrle and John Kruz-
schwits. The Minneapolis company will
be commanded by Capt. John Wiesman'
The st. Paul company will hold its last
drill at the armory tomorrow evening.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-01
CASH OF THE CITY.
Balance Larger Than for the Month
OF August Last Year.

baIance Larger IhtaH 10r the month
OF August Last Year.
The report of City Treasurer Horst for
August shows cash balance on hand Of
$942, SO, which is over 100000 more than
a. the end of the corresponding month in
1893 The receipts for the month aggre-
gated $106, 1888, Of which Sf7,693 81 was to
the general fund and $40, 1855 to special
funds; the balance on hand Aug. 1 was
81 ,029, 403.6 81. The disbursements during the
month amounted to $193, 1851, divided as
follows: City Orders, $137. 1851; water or
ders, SAL, 391. 6s55g park orders. $s,346SO;
workhouse orders, $1,216.11; library orders,
$3,5sS.13. The balance on hand Sept. i
was $942, 243.63, deposited as follows:
First National bank, 1924. 1879; Mer-
chants NationaI bank, sol, 491.76; National
Gernan-Ameriean bank, $349, 67776; st.
Paul National Bank, $104, 1886; Germania
bank, $40, 9SO.5s;5 Seandinavian-Americ
bank. $47 1885, Union bank, $57,071.2 T;>
Hanover National Bank of New York, in
terest account, $22, .O3; State bank, $751;
1882; National German-American bank,
local coupon account, $3,94228; cash in.
vault, $630.02. ~ -
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-01

turns for IT'S boats. owned by the follow
ing firms: A. R. Sinclair, E. T. Williams
& Sons, Lake Michigan & Lake Superior
Transit company. the Davidson Steam
ship. Alex Sang. S. f. Burnham, A c.
Majo, Butler-Ryan company, Mitchell &
Mcclure, Bessemer Steamship company,
J. B. Cotton, Engle & Osman, Mary R.
Inman, James McGhee, Duluth & Iron
Range railway, A. R. Porter N H. Witt,
Payton Kimball & Barber, Inman Tug
company, White Line Towing company,
D. E. Stevens, King & Steele, Gertrude
o. Flynn Howard Transfer company,
John Shea, Robert Smith, William Os-
born, 500 River Lighter and Wrecking
company, American Steamship company.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-01
CITY NEW g.

Collections for August-The internal
revenue collections for the month of Au-
gust aggregated $23O,000
Went to Garden City-Gov. Lind went
to Garden City yesterday to attend the
Blue Earth county fair
Occupies New Quarters-The st. Paul
Chess and Whist club yesterday moved
into it's new quarters in the Globe build
ing.
Resume Regular Service-The regu-
lar services will be resumed in the New
Jerusalem Cor Swedenborgian) church
Sunday morning.
Change of ProprietOrs = The cigar
stand at the Merchants hotel yesterday
changed hands. F. ]. King, who has con-
Quoted it for several years, has sold out
to D. L. Hasey.
inaugural Sermon-Rabbi L L. Ry-
phins will deliver his inaugural sermon
at the temple, Tenth and Minnesota
Streets this evening at s o'clock.
Sues IA COnstabIe-NellIeM Martin, alias
Nellie Glover, has begun suit in the mu-
nicipal court against J. E. Hurley, a con-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-01
WILL ASK FOR BIDS.
Board of Public Works Instructs
Clerk to Advertise

bOarO or PUBLIC ~ &OrkS 1nStTUctS
Clerk to Advertise.
The board OF. public works yesterday
instructed the clerk to advertise for bids
for the following improvements:
BouleVarding and improving Dayton
avenue, from Avon to Victoria street;
sewer on Fremont street, from Forest
to a point 400 feet east; sewer on Blair
street. from Fry to Aldine; sewer on
Taylor avenue, from Charlotte to point
215 feet west. The bids are to be opened
Sept. II. s29
A favorable report will be sent to the
council for a sewer on Sims street. from
Greenbrier to Weide avenues. The esti-
mate of the city engineer is that it will
cost. the property owners rs cents per
front foot. Fhe engineer returned tbs
plan and estimate for the paving of
Sibley street, from Seventh to Eighth
streets. With asphalt the cost to the
property owners per front foot will be
$5.67, and with brick $4.62 The owners
will be called before the board as soon
as an abstract of the property is made.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-01
Inberttance Tax collected.

State Treasurer Koerner yesterday re-
ceived check from the treasurer of Hen
nepin county to cover the Inheritance tax
collected upon the legacy left by Mar
garet G. Yale. The state received $4,-
4.35 upon a cash legacy of $92, 900. SS. and
$517.S5 as an accounting for $10,901.S5 Of
government bonds. Mrs. Yale also left
some very expensive lace and other arti-
cles of household nature, which were
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-01

the Outcome of the Case in the
Courts.
Special Agent Crane, of the customs de-
partment, returned yesterday from Por-
tai, N. D., where he participated in the
arrest of sixteen Cinnamon, who at
tempted to cross the border from Can
ada under the advice of their attorney
and in violation of the exclusion act. The
Chinks were seeking to be- arrested when
the raid was made, in the opinion of the
government officials, in order to have a
chance to present their cases in court.
II the plans arranged by the invaders
are successful there will be a small army
come over, as ITO are said to be waiting
across the line for the outcome of the ar
rest of the advance guard
st is the most determined effort to
violate the exclusion law on record in
the Northwest" said Mr.. Crane yester-
day. There are ITO of the Cinnamon
in one body, who are all destined for
Chicago If they can get into the coun-
try. They are connected with one of the
Chinese companies. They have an at
torney, Leonard W. Gammons, Of Min
neapolis, who is acting for the Chicago
parties.
Last Friday sixteen Of the Cinnamon,
all Of whom had been denied admission
by the collector of customs at Pembina
came boldly across the line, under the
advice of their attorney They were ar
rested and taken to Minot, N. D.. where
their cases will be heard before the
United States commissioner. If the COM
plant is sustained they will be held to
the district court and taken to Fargo.
There they will have a chance to prove
that they are merchants, if they can.
In case they are finally turned down,
the whole lot must be shipped back to
China, notwithstanding the fact that they
came across from Canada. There is a
good deal of excitement up in that coun-
try over the case. I am engaged in an
investigation into the circumstances"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-01
NOW FOR BUSINESS.
Graduating Exercises of Prof. Boo
nisch's Glass MT Mozart Hall.

Graduating Exercises of Prof. Boo
nisch's Class at Mozart Hall.
At Mozart hall an audience of more
than thousand people gathered to hear
the graduating exercises of Boenisch's
Commercial college. Gov. Lind made an
address and Mayor A. r. Kiefer distr;b-,
uted the diplomas. Twenty-thTee young
men and women comprised the gradual
ing class The key to success and wealth,
the mayor said, was represented by these
diplomas. With them the young people
were sure of an entrance to the business
world, an entrance to the best business
circles, where success was sure to follow
He called attention to the need of trained
office men and women for the great fac
tories and business houses, and said that
the commercial college was now one of
the most important educational institu-
tiOnS of the contry.
1.-The Value of Education" was the
theme Of Gov Lind's address. Education
was not only a knowledge of Latin and
Greek but rather a training of the ear
and the eye and the mind. Training that
gave the receiver the power of thinking
and applying the reasoning power to the
problems of everyday life was education.
no matter if the study of Latin and Greek
was left out altogether. Therefore the
education of the commercial college was
true education if it was received under
a competent educator. It Was not so
much what the pupil learned as 1t was
the way it was learned and the way it
was taught. The true education was the
development Of the mind no matter in
what way the development was effected.
A farewell address to the class was de-
livered by Prof. Boenisch, and William
Pitt Murray also made few brief re-
marks. The programme was interspersed
with musical numbers by Miss Hopes Ia
dies orchestra, John Gustafson and a.
quartette consisting of Miss Alcott, Miss
Hope and Messrs. Koerner and Floyd
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-01
There Is No Other

Making SO low rates nor none so attrac-
tive as the lake and rail route offered by
500 Line to G. A. r. Encampment at
Philadelphia. Leave on special train FRI
day. September 1st, at 6:55 D. m, Union
Depot. Arrive destination Monday morn
Ing. official Route North Dakota G.. A.
r. Free berths on 500 Line to G. A. r
members. Reserve berths early. 39S Rob
ert street.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-01
500 LINE.
Official Route North Dakota.

The best and cheapest AS quick as
any. Four hours at Mackinac Twenty
four hours on magnificent steamer State
SO cents each. Stop-over allowed on tick
cts. Tourist car berths on 500 Line free
to. members G. ~ r., SIPS to others. A
trip unexcelied as to time, expense and
accommoda tons. Reserve bertbs early
998 Robert street
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-01
DISCRETION Is Alleged.

Mrs. Jane D. Souser yesterday COM
menced an action in the district court for
divorce from her husband, William H.
Souser, on the ground of desertion. The
in 1863, and was married to o. E. Hoyt
in 1876 After the death of Hoyt she was
married to the defendant. who is thirty
five years old, in 1891. The alleged de-
sertion occurred on Nov. 2 1897. and the
plaintiff asks permission to resume the
name of Jane d. Hoyt.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-01
FUNDS OF THE STATE.
Balance in the Treasury at the Close
of the Month

State Treasurer Koerner yesterday bal
anced his books for the month of Au-
gust. disclosing balance to the credit
of the several state funds of 50, 059, Csc. 25.
The money IS distributed as follows:
Revenue fund, $619, 1864; soldiers relief
fund, $50, 1885; funding tax fund ISL, 9O7 go:
permanent school fund, $118, 300 SO; general
school fund.- 1869, 351.74; permanent uni
yersity fund, $23,9S2.99; general university
fund, Sl2609O.07; internal Improvement
fund, S2,056.37; internal improvement land
fund, $50, 1861; state institutions fund,
73,91742; swamp land fund $11, 916 80: state
institutions interest, $6,28S39; grain in
spection fund, $28, 25; totals, S. 059 256 25.
Nothing is more becoming than the cor
rect shape in hats Gordon.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-01
HARRIS Is MISSING.
ERSTWHILE ADVERTISING MANA
GER OF THE GRAND IS MYs-
TERIOUsLY ABSENT
NOT SEEN SINCE SATURDAY
Visit to His Room Disclosed the Fact
That His Belongings Remain as
He Left Them-TwO Weeks Sal
airy Is Due Him From '"The Black
Sheep fer Which He Was in Al
vance.

Frank Harris until recently advertising
manager Of the Grand opera house, has
been missing since last Saturday, and his
friends and the agent of the Black Sheep
company are anxious to locate his Where-
abouts. 1t appears that recently Harris
made contact with the Black Sheep
company to travel in advance OF that
show, and it was Understood that he was
to do the billing on the route from 81.
Paul to Duluth. He appeared very proud
of his new engagement, and showed ms
contract to a number of friends last
Friday night.
Yesterday an agent of the Black Sheep
company arrived in the city, and called
OH Treasurer Mccormick at the Grand
to make inquiries about Harris. 1t ap-
peared that nothing had been heard from
him since last Saturday. A visit to his
ROOM at SS21a Wabasha street, disclosed
the fact that his personal belongings re-
main just as he left them. The Black
Sheep man was very much puzzled over
the mysterious disappearance, and was
advised by Treasurer Mccormick to re-
port the case to the police, and secure
their aid in locating the missing man.
Mr. Mccormick said last evening: I'VE
are considerably puzzled over the man
ner in which Harris Disappeared His
home was at Chicago, and it is possible
that he might have run down there on
an impulse. Harris was an excellent
worker, but given to fits of dependency
That is what makes US anxious.
IT. is stated that there is due him from
the Black Sheep company about two
weeks salary.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-01
TAXING LAKE VESSELS
AMOUNT RECEIVED BY THE STATE
FROM THIS SOURCE IS
SMALL
PAY ON THEIR NET TONNAGE

State Auditor Dunn Has Received
the List of the Returns From This
Source - Minnesota Gets About
800 Year Taxes From
Steamer Worth 1925, ooO-Thinks
This Is Too Small.
State Auditor Dunn has received the
last of the returns from steamboat COM
panies operating from the port of Duluth
upon the tonnage Of vessels owned by
them. The report is for the current year
and is basis for taxation of the boats.
Under the law passed by the legislature
of 1895 all boats are taxed upon the basis
of their net tonnage at the rate of 8
cents per ton.
All the companies owning boats that are
taxable in this state have submitted the
required affidavit to the state auditor
and have paid their tax to the state. I'm
der the provisions Of the law st. Louis
county receives one-half of this tax. The
law was evidently framed for the benefit
of the Zenith City, and Is really good
thing-for Duluth and the steamboat
owners. The latter escape paying their
share of the public tax through the as
sessment of the so-called tonnage tax,
while st. Louis county receives one-half
of whatever amount is collected.
If the boats were taxed as personal
property and their owners were COM
PEELED to pay taxes like other people, 1t
would net a handsome sum and would In
degree help to even up the burden of the
public tax.
The truth Of this proved by the returns
made to the state auditor. For instance,
one Of the Bessemer Steamship COM
pany's craft valued at $225, 900 would
be assessed, If put on the books
as personal property at about 100000
This would bring the state s., 00O But as
1t Is, the state receives about $780,
State Auditor Dunn has received re-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-01
Police Court Business.

Andrew Weihland and John Mason ap-
peared in municipal court before Judge
Hine yesterday charged with stealing
logs belonging to the st. Paul Boom COM
pany. Weihland was assessed S. and
Mason went to the workhouse for thirty
days John Dillon, charged with tres
passing in the railroad yards, was given
thirty days. and Ed Fuller thirty days
for yagrancy.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-01
Wanted for Assault.

A warrant has been issued for the ar
rest of George Weidinger, charged with
assaulting Mrs. Caroline Baker, proprie-
tor of store at 152 West University ave-
nue. Weidinger5 was employed as porter
in the store and about a week ago Mrs.
Baker claims that the man rushed at
her with a revolver and threatened to
kill her
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-01

with Military HOnors-The funeral
of B. F. Irvine, ex-postmaster Of the state
capitol, was held from the chapel at oak
land cemetery yesterday afternoon. With
military honors rendered by members OF
Acker post, G.. A. R., the deceased was
laid to rest. An address was delivered
by Rev Maurice D. Edwards, Of the Day
ton Avenue Presbyterian church. Ihere
were also present many members OF the
association Of Territorial Pioneers.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-01

No Complaining Witness Because
the complaining witness failed to appear
BSnella Redd and Marie Johnson, charged
with taking SIS from the person of Oscar
Swanson a farm hand, were discharged
by Judge Hine