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The Redwood gazette., 1899-07-19
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION.
Up Go Valuations All Over the
County.

The County Board of Equalization
met on Monday and we're in session
all of Monday and until yesterday
noon. They made a very careful
examination of the assessment books
as returned by the assessors OF the
various towns and villages and
have done more and better work in
the matter of equalizing the assess
ment of personal property this year
than any former board of equaliza-
tion probably ever did.
The work was done Systematically
and harmoniously, the only object
being to equalize valuations in all
classes in the different towns where
like conditions exist. Careful at
tention was given to the number of
assessments, number of articles and
existing conditions before any
change was made.
The work of the board has result
ed in quite general increase in
the valuation of number of items
which were undoubtedly listed at
too low a rate by the assessors. For
instance, sheep were raised 80 per
cent throughout the county. They
were assessed at 81 each as agreed
upon by the assessors at their April
meeting, and the raise will make
this $1.5 each, which is certainly
not too high. The most notable
changes are in melodeons and or
gans, household and Office furniture,
tools, implements and machinery.
The increase on these items range
from 25 to 100 per cent. and every
town and village in the county
comes in for share on some one of
these items. Goods and merchan-
disc and elevators and warehouse
were raised Is per cent. for the
whole county.
In only five instances did the
board vote to decrease valuations.
These were as follows: Paxton,
wagons and carriages, 20 per cent,
Shutdown, wagons and carriages 25
per cent, Three Lakes, household
and Office furniture 25 per cent,
Vail, wagons and carriages 333 per
cent, Willow Lake, sewing machines
25 per cent.
The Redwood gazette., 1899-07-19
The new delivery horse of ]. T..

The new delivery horse OF J. T..
Stegner ran away about five o'clock
yesterday afternoon, getting on to
the sidewalk in front of the Bank OF
Redwood Falls, and running east on
the walk, over the unset cement
sidewalks being constructed in
front of the Francois and Hough-
master buildings, before stopping.
No one was hurt, but the new walks
were badly damaged. Mr.. Stegner
also lost several boxes of berries.
The Redwood gazette., 1899-07-19
United States Ahead.

American magazine publish
ers are the most enterprising of
any in the world.
They have not only greatly
improved the magazines dur
ing the last few years, but
have also reduced the price to
fraction of the former cost.
The very best writers in all
departments of literature; his
tory, biography, science, re-
ligion, politics, fiction, etc.,
contribute their best work to
its columns.
The modern magazine has
become one of the principal
agents for the spread of edu-
cation, culture and refinement,
as we'll as contributing to the
pleasure and entertainment of
it's readers.
The system adopted for their
distribution places them with
in an easy reach of residents of
Redwood Falls as it does to
those living in an eastern city.
Thirty-five different monthly
magazines are delivered regu-
larly to customers at Hitch
cocks drug store. All of the
popular monthlies are kept on
sale.
In His Steps
is claimed to be just
now the most widely read book in
the English language. Can be had
for 10 cents copy at
HITCHC0CK'S DRUG STORE.
The Redwood gazette., 1899-07-19
For Sale.

One threshing rig compete, consist
ing of Russell engine and American
separator, Parsons feeder and Fargo
bagger. A bargain if taken at once.
]. p. GAFFNEY,
48-2. Redwood Falls, MINI.
The Redwood gazette., 1899-07-19
Strayed.

A large roam COW, dehorned. If
found, please send information to King
Bros.
The Redwood gazette., 1899-07-19
For Sale.

The hay on 16O acres of land, within
easy haul of town. Will cut 200 tons.
o. B. TURRELL.
The Redwood gazette., 1899-07-19

48-2t.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-20

who wrote a book which he called "A
Side Line" and over the funny pages
of which he had good daily laugh.
Press disappeared at the close of the
campaign, and people in Butte have
been wondering and wondering what
had become of him. He is still alive.
and has just as deep a sense of the
funny as ever. A Spokane man who
has just returned from a trip east tells
the Chronicle that the great manufac-
turer of Klondike humor is located in
Chicago
Il saw Press Woodruff" said he 81
met him the day that Luetgert died in
Jail. Press walked up to me, stretched
out his hand and said:
I am Luetgert's ghost. At least l
am deader than anything"
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-20
FOUR M|SMATEO COUPLES
Matrimonial Difficulties to Be
Determined in Court.
DOCKMAN MUST FILE BOND
Plaintiff in the De Kreko Receivershlp
Ordered to Give Security for Costs.
Administrator Leyson Submits
New Bond-Court Matters

Three new suits for divorce, two for
desertion and one on the ground of ha-
bitual intemperance We're instituted in
the district court yesterday, and in an
other case a decree was granted on
proofs of extreme cruelty.
Joseph Koenigs commenced an action
against Lizzie Koenigs, to whom he was
married at Muhlhime Germany, June
5. 1888. He says his wife abandoned
him al Helena on July Is, 1898.
John Taillen, in his complaint, says
he was married to Annie Taillen at
Metropolitan, Mich, May q, 1888, and
that she deserted him at Rhinelander,
Wis, Sept. Is, 1895.
Marie l.. Hensen sues Casper Hensen
and alleges that they We're married at
Durango, Colo, Dec. G. 1883. and have
three children, whose custody she asks
for. She charges the defendant with
habtual drunkenness.
Judge Clancy yesterday heard the
plaintiffs proofs in the divorce case
of May Irwin Haviland against Willis
H. Haviland and granted her a decree
awarding her the care and custody of
two children, SO as an attorneys fee
and $50 a month permanent alimOny.
Mrs Havilands testimony was that
they were married on July %. 1885 and
that the defendant has treated her with
extreme cruelty on several occasions,
particularly on June Is, 1885, and July
Z, 1899.
The De Kreko brotherhood receiver
ship matter was up again before Judge
Clancy yesterday. The defendants had
made a motion that Charles Dockman,
the plaintiff in the case, file a $500 bond
a cprnrity for costs The matter was
submitted to the court without argu
ment.
Motion sustained" said Judge
Clancy, land the plaintiff is ordered to
file the bond within three days or the
case will be dismissed
A motion to discharge the receiver
had also been set for hearing, but the
court continued it until next Saturday
and after it was seen what Dockman
would do about the bond.
j. II. Leyson, administrator of the
Davis estate, yesterday filed a new
bond in the sum of 100000 with the
United States Fidelity and Guaranty
company as surety, the bond being
executed by the company by George L.
Ramsey, its attorney in fact. The bond
was approved, by Judge Lindsay.
Frank H. Cooney, administrator of
the estate of Herman Heikila, deceased,
filed his final account in court yester-
day, showing total receipts of S29i.25,
expenditures of $S2.2O. leaving a balance
of $2l1.05 for distribution among the
heirs. .t,.
The plaintiff in The case of Ben Falk
against W. J. Ditto filed a motion to
dismiss the defendants appeal on the
ground that it had not been perfected.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-20

The coming report of the Northern
Pacific for the past year is expected to
show many surprises in the growth of
business and in the decrease in oper-
ating expenses. The latter expense is
expected to be about 40 per cent. of
its earnings, which is regarded as eX-
ceptionally good. The Northern PaCi-
fic directory will meet in New York
this week, when the actual figures will
be made known.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-20
The Miners Union Picnic at Anaconda
Lake Park, Sunday, Aug. Goth, 1899.

For the above occasion the B., A. &
P. railway will make rate of 81 for the
round trip and return, Butte to Ana
conda and return. Trains leave Butte
s a. M, 10 a. m, Los p. m, 4:45 p. m.
Returning, leave Anaconda 1910 p. M,
8 p. M, p. m, 7:20 p. m, II p. m.
lmidnighO.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-20
PRESS WOODRUFF is STILL ALIVE.
Montana's Erstwhiles Humorise Is in
Chicago.

There are people in Montana who will
recall the first capital campaign and
in that connection may have a recol-
lection of one Press Woodruff the man
who never tired of telling of what
side-splitting humorist he was, and
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-20

Frank H. Cooney, administrator of
the estate of Herman Heikila. deceased,
filed his final account in court yester-
day, showing total receipts of $29i.25,
expenditures of $S%.2O, leaving balance
of $211.05 for distribution among the
hat
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-20
The people's Friend.

public benefactor is killeen, the
plumber. who refuses to belong to any
combination. Strictly a union shop.
Best workmen in the city employed; q
West Broadway, under Western Union
telegraph Office.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-20

The plaintiff in The case of Ben Falk
against w. J. Ditto filed a motion to
dismiss the defendants appeal, on the
ground that it had not been perfected.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-20

The funeral of William D. Gallwey,
who died Saturday, will take place
Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the
residence of Mrs. O'Farrell on Empire
street.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-20

S25 reward to any one proving that E.
r. Mayer, 40 West Park, does not put
in the best handspring made for 81.
Watch cleaning, s1.50.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-08-20

Cook sells the best flour that ever
came to Butte for $1.25 sack; good flour
80 cents sack.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-24
GANG OF THUGS UNEARTHED
Police Find Out Who Has Been Looting
and Holding Up Citizens.

Charlottesville, Ind, July 24.-The
Charlottesville police are congratulate
ing themselves on breaking up one of
the most annoying and audacious gangs
of criminals ever operating in this vi
cinity. For over two years the people
have been cursed with systematic
sneak-thievery, relieved by an occa-
sional burglary or "hold-up" on the
strets or highways. Everything con-
nected with these crimes has betok-
ened local talent, but not until last
week did the police succeed in uncover
ing the guilty parties. Some nights
ago a secondhand store was burglar
lied.
The police were in the dark until a
young woman informed them that a
girl of her acquaintance had a ring
which correspondent to one of those
stolen. Investigation proved that it
was the property in question, and that
it had been given the girl by Fred
Birchfield, who had recently discarded
the young woman who furnished the
information to the police. Birchfield
confessed to a long string of crimes
and implicated two other young men,
who have fed. He is less than 20 years
old. and seems to glory in his mis-
deeds
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-24
CASE OF II. S. GENuNe.
which Is in Controversy Relative to the
Civil Service Law.

Civil Service Law
Washington, July 2i.-Comptroller
Tracewell, of the treasury department,
has prepared a statement in reply to
the request of Civil Service Commits
sioner Proctor for review of his de-
cision in the case of Frank S. Genung,
rendered on April i last. Genung was
appointed to the position of deputy
marshal by United States Marshal
Grady without being certified by the
civil service commission, and the de-
cfsion of the comptroller held that he
was entitled to pay for his services.
Tracewell contends as in his first de-
cision that the Office of deputy marshal
was not placed in the classified service
by the law itself, but by the executive
order of President Cleveland, which
was intended, he says, to protect Demo-
cratic employees contrary to the spirit
of the law.
On this account he (TracewelD was
not compelled to go behind the GER
tificate of appointment of the head of
a department in his investigation He
also says that the appointment Of
Deputy Genung was made through the
attorney generals Office, and that the
attorney general was the instrument
of the president in making the nomi-
nation. To have determined whether
the act was Endorsed by the president
ii would have been necessary for him
(the comptroller) to catechise the
president, and this, he thinks, would
have been most absurd.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-24
EpWoRTHERs ADJOURN.
First Resolving Against the Army Canteen
and Representative Roberts.


and Representative Roberts.
Indianapolis, July 24.-The work of
tie Epworth League convention prac-
ticall,' ended Saturday night, although
but fsw delegates left before today
All the visiting ministers were as
signed to fill the pulpits of the city yes
terday morning. and last night fare
well conservation service finally adj
journed the convention. Early Satur-
day evening the committee on resolu-
lions completed its work, resulting in
the following resolutions in part, which
were adpoted by the convention Satur-
day night:
Resolved, That we congratulate the
country on the passage of the anti
canteen act Its notification
by Attorney General Griggs is viewed
with painful solicitude and ever in
creasing indignation, and we hereby
pledge congress our hearty support in
maintaining it against the untenable
opinion of a subordinate executive Of
ficer.
I'VE regard the election of a polyg-
amist to congress by the state of
Utah as an indignity offered to every
American citizen, and an insult to the
sanctity and purity of the Christian
home. We protest against the election
of Roberts to the house of representa-
tives, and demand that one whose life
is so repugnant to Christian principles
shall be expelled from that great law
making body"
A resolution was adopted that in case
satisfactory railroad rates and ar
engagements could not be made for
holding the 1901 convention in San
Francisco. the meeting place selection
would be changed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-24
THEY CANNOT LET HIM 60.
Ingersolrs Widow Clings TO His Ashes
His Estate Is Small.

New York, July Pat the home
of the late Robert G. Ingersoll on the
Hudson above Dobbs' Ferry, his re-
mains are lying, and his widow can
not bring herself to say when they
shall be taken away-to cremation or
the grave. She clings to the dead ashes
of what was once her husband, and
will not listen to proposals for the
funeral. Many kilograms of coincidence
have been received. J. Wachenheimer
has been specially delegated by the
city of Peoria to represent that city
at the funeral. He will send a floral
Offering on behalf of Peoria
Regarding Colonel Ingersolls es-
tate, his brother-in-law and private
secretary, c. p. Farrell, said: Colonel
Ingersoll died poor. He was a great
money Garner but a poor money saver.
For years and years-perhaps thirty
years-his income was immense /
cannot recall any lawyer who is his
equal at earning dollars. He has not
left any estate worth speaking of.
Others have had the benefits of all that
he earned in the law and in lecturing.
What he did not spend on his loved
ones he gave away in charity"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-24
FOOLED THE CATAMOUNT.
And the Ugly Beast Plainly Showed
Tint His Feelings Were Hurt.


people who imagine that animals
haven't got feelings don't know what
they are talking about" said the Vel
lowstone Park guide as he sat clean
ing his rifle. 81 was cutting n trail
around one of the sproutin springs one
day, and, getting warmed up, threw
my coat over the end of log. By and
by 1 went off to hunt for a drink of
water, and 1t was perhaps half an hour
before returned to my work.
"When I came up. it was to see a
whalin big mountain lion creepin along
TO spring on the coat. 1t was over the
log in a way to make 1t look like a man
stoopin down, and the lion was nicely
deceived. He skulked up to within IS
feet of the log, crouched fiat for mo-
ment and laid back his ears, and then
he made two jumps of it. Creased
lightnin wasn't in it with that critter.
1t was like n big ball of fur shot from
n cannon, and as he flew he uttered q
screech which brought my hair on end.
If that coat had been n man he would
not have had time to say gum. The lion
lit down on it with claws and teeth
ready for business, aud In five seconds
the garment was cut into carpet rags.
"Then he realized the cheat, and you
never saw a human bein look SO fool
ish. His tail went down to the earth,
the fire died out of his eyes and he'd
have given $40 for some one to kick
him up hill. His chagrin was SO plain
that / laughed right out, and that
broke his heart. He looked at me and
whimpered like n puppy, and when I
asked if his mother knew he was out
he fetched a sort of sob IN his throat
and sneaked off like dog caught kill
in sheep. If I could have run fast
enough to have caught him by the tail
he would't have even looked back He
knew he had made a fool of himself.
and he wanted to go of and hide and
have long think. "-Chicago Inter
Ocean.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-24
Night Work ON the Chicago Channel.

Chicago, July "a. From reports
made to the engineering committee of
the Chicago drainage channel Satur-
day it was shown that night work is
progressing satisfactorily on every I'M
finished portion excepting section Is,
at Joliet, under contract to Gahan &
Byrne. The engineers says the firm
has been prevented from working
nights by the flooding of the channel
during the recent rains. 1t is stated
positively that night work will be be-
gun on this section as soon as the
necessary arrangements can be made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-24
INTERNATIONAL ATHLETICS.
Field Sports Won by the British Team al
the Queens Club Grounds.

the Queens Club Grounds.
London, July 24.-Before one of the
largest throngs ever gathered to wit
ness an international athletic meet, the
athletes of England's great universe
ties and the amateurs representing
Harvard and Yale contested Saturday
on the Queens club grounds. The
weather was hot and moist when the
men appeared to contest and the flags
of Great Britain and the United States
waved lazily in the slight breeze.
Following is the summary of the
events: Hundred yards Quinlan,
American; time, 0:10. Quarter mile
Davidson, British; time, 0:49 As. Half
mile-Graham, British; time, 1:57 Is.
Mile-Hunter, British; time, 4:24 Is.
Three miles-Workman, British; time,
1924 3-5. Hundred and twenty yards,
hurdle-Fox, American; time, 0:15A
Hammer throw-Boal, American, 1876
feet. High jump-Rice, American.
G feet. Broad jump-Vassall, British,
% feet inches. British win 5, Ameri-
cans 4, events.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-24
Fatal Fall of a scafroId.

Burlington, Ia, July 24.-While a
gang of workmen was employed at the
top of the high linseed oil tanks scat
folding gave way, precipitating five of
them to the ground, killing one man,
possibly fatally injuring two and SER
iously injuring two others, all of them
residents of this city. Harry Wilkins
fell first and the mass of debris fell
upon him. He died shortly after being
taken to the hospital. Sherman Os-
born and William Simeon were inter-
nally injured and may die. John Gen.
try and James c. Bailey have broken
limbs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-24
LEGAL.
Notice of Publloation-Chancery.
State of Illinois, GO
Rock Island County. S.

NUN lSlduu SOunLy
In the circuit court, May term, A. d. 1899.
Rock Island Mutual Building Losn and Savings
Association VS.. William T.. Stevens, Lottie
E Stevens, James W. Atkinson, Thomas
Lyness and William ID. Stevens
Affidavit of non-reSidence of the defendant,
William ID. Stevens, impleaded with the above
defendants, William E Stevens. Lottie E Stew
ems, James w. Atkinson ana Thomas Lyness,
having been filed In the clerks Office of the Cir
cult court of said county, notice is therefore
hereby given TO the said non resident defend
ant that the complainant filed its bill of COM
plant in said court. on the chancery side there
of on the twenty-nini n day of March, 1899. and
that thereupon "A summons issued out of said
court. wherein said suit Is now pending, re-
turnable on the first Monday in the month of
May next, as is by law required Now.
unless you. the said nonresident defendant
above named, William ID. Stevens, shall
personally be and appear before said
circuit court, the first day of the
next term thereof, to be holden at Rock Island
In and for the said county. on the bird Monday
In September next. and plead, answer or de-
muir 10 said complainants bill of complaint,
the same and the matters and things therein
charged and stated will be taken confessed,
and a decree entered against you according
to the prayer of said bill.
GEORGE w. GAMBLE, Clerk.
Rock Island, Illinois July z, a. d 1899.
E h GUYER, ComplainantS Solicitor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-24
Executors Notice.

Estate of b TT C. Swsyne, deceased.
The undersigned, having been appointed
executrix of the last viii and tie stsment of Bert
C. Swayne, late of the county of Rock Island,
state OF Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice
that she will appear before the county court of
Rock Island county. at the county court room,
in the city of Rock Island. at the October
term, on the first Monday in October next.
at which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and requested
to attend for the purpose of having the same
adjusted All persons Indebted to said estate
are requested to make Immediate payment to
the undersigned
Dated this 18th day of JULY. A. ID. 1899.
LAURA Ii. SwAYNE, Executrix.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-24
Executors Notice.

Estate OF Christian Sc1atZ, deceased
The undersigned having Deen appointed
executrix OF the last viii and tesla
ment of Christian Schatz. late of The
county of Rock Island. state of Illinois,
deceased, hereby gives notice that she will
appear before the county court of Rock
Island county. at the county court room. in
the city of Rock Island. at the October
term. on the first Monday in October next,
at which time all persons having claims against
said estate are notified and requested 10 at
tend for the purpose OF having the same ad-
iusted AL persons indebted to said estate
are requested To make immediate payment
to the undersigned.
Dated this 18th day of July, A. d. 1899
MARY JOHANNA SCHATZ. ExecutriX.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-24
Board of Control saves Money.

Des Moines Ia, July 24.-The state
board of control closed its first year
of control of the Iowa institutions July
l. Its financial statement. just issued,
shows that il has saved over $500, 900
on the conduct of the nine institutions
in its charge. as 1<upared with former
years Despite rSllations in appro-
priations amounting to $4,000. the
board has kept within its means and
has Sis. 900 to its credit at the end of
the wear
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-07-24

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Why battle with poverty when there Is for
tune In sore for your Come and be healed
and taught how to heal. Write or call on Mrs.
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