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Willmar tribune., 1900-03-21
News in Brief.

The Minnesota Bankers association
will hold its annual convention at WI
mona in June.
The Becker county in6cma~y at De-
tro:t burned TO the ground. Tue build
ing contained Is patients, who were
rescued.
Judge Searle has appointed E. E.
Clark receiver for the St. Cloud street
car line.
Winona proposes to open an un.
graded room in the high school fox
truant pupils.
Wallace w. Wetmore died suddenly
Of heart disease while seated IN his
buggy in Minneapolis.
VIM. G. Wicks was sentenced to the
penitentiary for four years, from Brain.
erd. for grand larceny.
But $50 remains in the wolf bounty
fund. and as claims aggrcgating Sl.65O
are On file, some wolf killers will have
to wait until August for their pay.
There were 396 wolves killed. O. .hcse
Ottertail county furnished Ill.
The prohibitionists of st. Paul have
nominated H. G. Neal for mayor.
An attempt is to be made compelling
Winona saloons to close at II p m. and
remain closed all day Sunday.
The stockholders of the Northern
Exchange bank of St. Paul, formerly
the Peoples bank, have fled petition
asking for dissolution.
Duluth is in danger of losing it's hy.
geographic Office as result of the par
ing down Of the appropriation for this
service throughout the country.
Paul Forcia froze both hands and
feet while working on farm near
Hugo.
Attorney General Douglass has gone
to Washington to argue the jacobson
''Y" case, also the law closing barber
shops on Sunday.
The midroad populists of St. Louis
county are to put a ticket in the field
the. coming election. based on the
initiative and referendum.
William Bon, brakeman for the Du-
luth & Iron Range, was killed at Tower
by a log rolling off a car.
Frank M. Nye, the Minneapolis at
torney, sues the Western Union Tele-
graph company for $50, 900 damages on
account of alleged libelous telegrams
transmitted.
A strong effort is being made to
abolish the wine rooms in Minneapo-
lis saloons.
The Minneapolis municipal court
paid the state treasurer S275 for fines
imposed during January and Feoru-
ary for violations of the state dairy
and food laws.
Gen. Albert D. Shaw, commandel.:in-
chief of the Grand Army of the Repub-
lie, has appointed Ell Terrence, Min
neapolis, judge advocate general, with
the rank of brigadier general.
Ed Eberle, farmer, was held up on
the outskirts of St. Paul and robbed
of $50.
Willmar tribune., 1900-03-21

Miss Karlene Theresa Ashbridge,
daughter of the mayor of Philadelphia,
was married recently and all her papa s
henchmen were hidden to attend. Five
thousand of them came, each, as in
duty bound, bearing wedding gift.
AS a result, the fair young woman, now
Mrs. Armstrong, has a few less than
30 dozen silver spoons, 13 diamond
brooches, ZOE pepper and salt boxes:
and enough additional jewelry and sill
verware to stock a department store.
She also has 90 clocks, 81 mirrors, two
pianos and II writing desks which her
fathers constituents contributed.
Willmar tribune., 1900-03-21
A SAD TRAGEDY.
While Temporarily Insane an AGED
Lady Kills Her Husband in
Joliet, Ill.

Joliet, ILL.,, March 12.-Mrs. John
Gallagher, so years old, while in a fl
of temporary insanity Saturday night,
arose from bed, procured a razor and
returned to the bedroom, where she
cut her husbands throat from ear to
ear. He died before the police az
rived on the scene. The demented
woman is now confined in Jail. Two
small children were sleeping in an ad.
joining room, but were not molested.
After committing the shocking muir
der, Mrs. Gallagher went to neigh
bor's house in her night clothes satu.
rated with blood and told them of her
deed.
Willmar tribune., 1900-03-21
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
France is hurrying troops and arms
to Madagascar, fearing British attack.
The Davis amendment to the Hay
Pauncefote treaty has been rejected
by Great Britain, and that convention
is practically dead.
According to the latest reports
Lord Roberts was only IS miles away
from Bloemfontein, the Orange Free
State capital. 1t is reported that Sails
bury has rejected peace overtures.
The British casualties up to date
amount to 15,677
The peace overtures from Presidents
Kruger and Steyn have been rejected
by Lord Salisbury and the war will
continue until the republics are
crushed. The British forces under
Lord Roberts have control of the rail-
ways from Bloemfontein and expect
soon to occupy the capital.
Hadedze, the sultan's daughter,
eloped with Niedjar, Turkish poet.
Gen. Otis has appointed Brig. Gen.
William A. Kobbe, United States vol
unteers, military governor of the prov
ince of Albay, Luzon, and of the island
of Cataduanes.
The last of the insurgent leaders to
hold out, Col. Viscarra, has been killed,
and the whole of Peru is now tranquil.
In the Balkans, Turkey, outrages
against the Christians have been re-
>newed.
Paris papers predict blowing up of
mines and other disasters when Brit
ish troops carry the war into the
Transvaal.
Willmar tribune., 1900-03-21

The national conventions of the vari-
Gus political parties will meet in this
order: Tie two factions of the popu-
lists will meet May 9, the middle of the
roaders' in Cincinnati, and the fu-
sionists III Sioux Falls; the republic
ans meet in Philadelphia June 10; the
prohibitionists in Chicago June ~, and
the democrats in Kansas City July 4.
Willmar tribune., 1900-03-21

A walking stick which Speaker Hen
derson usually carries with him was
made from tree which grew on the
battlefield of Corinth, where he was
wounded during the civil war. 1t was
given to him by Congressman John
B. Allen, who fought in the same battle
on the confederate side.
Willmar tribune., 1900-03-21
Snfe Was Empty.

Huron, S. D., March 13.-The safe
of the Bank of Hitchcock, which was
destroyed by fire Friday night, was
opened Monday, and to the surprise
of bank officials and others but little
money was found. Cashier Wilson
says that about $1,000 in cash was
in the safe when the bank closed busi-
ness Friday evening, and it is now be-
lieved the safe was rifled and the
building fired by thieves.
Willmar tribune., 1900-03-21
Endemic of Grip In Boston.

Boston, March 12.-The grip, which
has prevailed widely in this section for
the past few weeks, has assumed cpl
demic proportions in this city. The
board of health reports 10 deaths from
it for the week ending Saturday. It
has been IS years since the disease has
been so general in Boston. -.
Willmar tribune., 1900-03-21

The possibilities of manufacturing
verbs of nouns is shown in the follow
ing strictly legitimate sentence: He
was coppered and heavily ironed while
hiding beside a wooden knoll eating
lunch of tin goods" The newspaper
account of the capture was loaded, and
the correspondent padded the account
by saying the officer who collared the
prisoner dubbed him heavily.
Willmar tribune., 1900-03-21

They have genuine "old-fashioned
snowstorms" up in Alaska. The super
intendent of the White Pass & Yukon
railroad measured the snowfall during
December at various points on the line,
and the record was found to be as fol-
lows: Glacier, 80 inches; White Pass,
IS inches; Fraser, AZ inches, and Log
Cabin, "a inches,
Willmar tribune., 1900-03-21
AGAINST Iowa Saloons.

Sioux City, a., March ia liquor
law decision of interest to all Iowa was
handed down by Judge Gaynor in the
district court Wednesday. He holds
that every saloon that has disregarded
the mulct law can be closed, and that
any citizen can proceed against any sa-
loon. All the saloons here have vio-
lated the law.
Willmar tribune., 1900-03-21

A young Chicago man advertised in a
matrimonial paper for wife, and his
sister happened to advertise in the
same paper for husband, both using
assumed names. Then came the time
for the exchange of photographs, and
the discovery that the family was bur-
dened with two foolish children.
Willmar tribune., 1900-03-21
Drowned.

St. Paul, Minn., March IA Cham.
berlain special to the Pioneer Press
says: Harry Beck, an old resident,
while attempting to cross the Mis-
souri, river on the ice, broke through
and was drowned. He made desper-
ate fight for ife,- hanging on to the
ice for fully one hour and half wait.
ing for assistance, but finally became
exhausted and passed under the ice.
Willmar tribune., 1900-03-21

Chief Washakie, of the Shoshones, is
dead. This good old Indian lived to the
age of 9a|hnd never raised hand
against the white man. For this very
reason his name will soon be forgotten
and will not even be mentioned in his
tories of generation hence, while the
names of fighters like Philip, Pontiac
and Sitting Bull will hold their place
and fame forever
Willmar tribune., 1900-03-21

Secretary of Agriculture Wilson says
for the raising of rubber trees, and he
proposes to make the experiment on a
large scale. AS the United States i'm
ports every year nearly $30,Oo0,000
worth of rubber, the raising of it in one
of our possessions would be great
cor;p~
Willmar tribune., 1900-03-21
MARKETS..
MINNEAPOLIS. Minn.,

M1nneapOIls, Mlnn., March 16.
Wheat-No. l northern, 65@66c;
No: 2 northern, 64@65c; May, 6436c.
Oats-No. 3, white, 31c.
Corn-No. 3, soc.
>Cattle-Steers, So. 1904. .25; cows, So. IS
@3.25.
sheep-Muttons, $3.50; lambs, Sc. 90.
Hogs--$4. 25@4.75.
Butter-Creamcry, extras: 22@23c;
creamery, frsts. 2o@21c; dairy, fancy,
10000.
Poultry-Turkcys. s@1oc; spring
chickens, 12c.
Willmar tribune., 1900-03-21
Pennsylvania has been represent

Pennsylvania has been represented
In congress by three representatives
successfully who have been entitled to
rank because Of continuous length of
service as fathers of the house." The
first of these was Representative Kel-
ley, of "pig-iron" celebrity, the Sec
ond Representative O'Ncill, and the
third Representative Harmer, who has
just died in Philadelphia after serving
his district in congress without inter-
ruption since 1871.
Willmar tribune., 1900-03-21
FROM WASHINGTON.

On the 9th the cash balance in the
treasury was $2oo,0oo 900, exclusive of
the 500, 100000 gold reserve.
No attempt has been made by the
United States. to mediate in behalf of
the Beers. 1t only asks the terms of
peace.
A counterfeit fve-dollar silver GER
tificate, series 1896, check letter B,
plate number 80, has been discovered.
Willmar tribune., 1900-03-21

Dayton, O., March 15.-Fire Wednes-
day night at ,Miamisburg, O., few
miles south of this city, destroyed the
big Rothchild tobacco warehouse and
damaged other adjacent buildings.
The Dayton department was called
upon and sent assistance to the local
fire department. A Chicago firm owned
about $15O,00O.
Willmar tribune., 1900-03-21
Killed Her Ofher-in.Law.

Sioux City, Ia., March 12.-Christ
Bauer was murdered by Ernest Mey.
ers, his brother-in-law, 80 miles east
of here Saturday night. Both men
are farmers. Bauer met his death in
defending his mother, with whom
Meyers had picked quarrel. Meyers
had been drinking.
Willmar tribune., 1900-03-21
MINNESOTA NEWS.
Will Not Appeal.

The state will not appeal from the
adverse decision of United States Dis
trict Judge Lochren in the case brought
to invalidate the swamp land grant of
the Duluth s. Iron Range railroad, but
will proceed within the next 80 or 60
days to fill it's grant and close the
whole transaction.
This decision was reached at a con-
ference between Gov. Lind and Auditor
Dunn. The matter is one that rests
entirely with them, and their decision
is fnal
The matter has been pending several
years. The grant was made in 1875,
extended in 1878, and confirmed in
1888, the constitution having been
amended in 1881 to forbid any further
grant of swamp lands to railroads.
Willmar tribune., 1900-03-21

is to have a worlds fair in 1908. The
fair will be in commemoration of the
seventy-ffth anniversary of Belgian
independence. This coming century
seems destined to be noted for worlds
foiy.c
Willmar tribune., 1900-03-21
Death in u Tenement Fire,

New York, March 13.-Fourteen per-
sons lost their lives, two persons were
seriously injured and many others
slightly burned in a fire in Newark, n.
j., Monday morning. The fremen,
after the flames had been subdued, took
13 bodies from the ruins, and while
they were thus engaged another victim
of the fire died in the city hospital. One
family was wiped out completely, and
of another only the father lives and he
is in the city hospital where, it is be-
neved. he will die.
New York, March 1.-two more
bodies were recovered Tuesday from
the ruins of the Italian tenement, which
was burned in Newark, n. j. The
list of dead now numbers 16 and five
other supposed victims have not yet
been accounted for.
Willmar tribune., 1900-03-21
The Capitol Dome.


The state capitol commission opened
bids for the construction of the great
dome for the new capitol.
The lowest figures were presented by
the Butler-Ryan company of St. Paul,
which has the contract of the super
structure of the new building. The
varying specifications were made so as
to permit comparisons of different con-
ditions that the greatest economy
might be practiced. The lowest of the
St. Paul firms bids was $276, 101, which
is $19, 600 less than the lowest tender
made by the other two contractors
George J. Grant, St. Paul, and Nor
cross Bros, Worcester, Mass. The
contract was awarded to the Butler
Ryan company.
Willmar tribune., 1900-03-21
A Sad Affair,

Amigo, Wis.,, March 13.--Whi1e
Bernhard Wendorf and his 15-year-old
son, Otto, were loading logs at Neva,
near Amigo, the grabhoolz flew back,
striking the boy on the head, killing
him instantly. The frantic father
carried the boys body home, a dis
tance of two miles. He seemed to
blame himself for his sons death, and
his mind giving way under the strain
he took paris green and died Monday.
Willmar tribune., 1900-03-21

The Vanderbilt university, at Nash
vile, now boasts of two grandsons of
Ii Hung Chang as students. They are
Ii and vi Sung, young men of some 21
years of age, who expect to spend four
or five years studying in this country.
Willmar tribune., 1900-03-21
Big Fire at Flint.

Flint, Mich, March IS. - The Arm
strong steel works were destroyed by
fire early Wednesday morning. The
plant was established in 1889
and was employing 100 hands. Loss
estimated at $15o,0oo, partially covered
by insurance. Golden's brewery and
cooper shop, adjacent to the steel
works, were also destroyed. The origin
of the fire is unknown.
Willmar tribune., 1900-03-21
Is Now 81 Law.

Washington, March 15.-At "A min
utes to one o'clock Wednesday after
noon the president affixed his sigma
ture to the financial bill, thus making
it the law of the land. The last legis-
lative step in the enactment of the bill
was taken by the house Tuesday when
the conference report on the bill was
adopted by a vote of yeas, 166; nays,
120; present and not voting, 10. The
senate had already adopted the confer
Willmar tribune., 1900-03-21

A $500 motorcycle run by gasoline
will soon be on the market. The lego
cycle will soon be in the wheelbarrow
class
Willmar tribune., 1900-03-21

Flames wiped out the entire bust.
ness portion of the village of spauld-
ing. Mich.
Fire destroyed the residence of Hen
ry Speckerman at Saginaw, Mich, and
two of his children were cremated.
Willmar tribune., 1900-03-21
Commits Suicide.

Kansas City, Mo-, March IS. - J.
Sherman PETER, son of W. A. PETER,
eX-United States senator from Kan
sas, was found dead in rooming
house on East Eighth street at one
o'clock Wednesday afternoon. On the
bureau was found box that had con-
tanned morphine and note reading:
"Father: l don't like to do what am
doing, but I am tired.''
Willmar tribune., 1900-03-21
A Valuable Find,

R. F. McClelland, of Princeton, a pine
land cruiser of the state auditors Of
flee, reported find in the southeast
corner of Cook county that will net the
state about $4,000 It consists of a
large quantity of railroad ties and poles
cut from state lands without permis-
sion. 1t was piled on the lake shore
awaiting shipment. The timber was
cut by number of contractors for a
Chicago firm. Those who produced it
have no option in the case but 10 pay
whatever the state demands, and Aud
itor Dunn is holding it until such has
been done.
Willmar tribune., 1900-03-21
Appointments.

Governor Lind appointed Jacob Laux
a trustee of the Soldiers Home to sue.
ceed George N. Lavaque; J. w. Hui!
and Matt Winkle were appointed mem.
aminers; William McQuaid was made
state barber examiner; George r. Nc.
Quaillan was appointed state commits.
sioner at Portland, Me-. John B:ouwer.
Ancker Of Minneapolis was appointed
delegate to the national pure food and
drug convention to be held IN Wash.
ingtOn. D. c.
Willmar tribune., 1900-03-21
Sale of School Lands.

State Auditor Dunn has fixed the
dates for April sales of state school
lands as follows:
April 9. 10 a. m.-Montevideo, Chip
pewa county.
county.
April 1O-Wheaton. Traverse county.
April 12-Morris, Stevens county.
April 13-Benson, Swift county.
April 16-Glenwood, Pope county.
April 17-Elbow Lake, Grant county.
April 1S-Alexandria, Douglas county
Willmar tribune., 1900-03-21
Fire in State Hospital.

About o'clock one morning fire was
discovered in the laundry building of
the state hospital, which was com.
pletely gutted by the flames. The St.
Peter fire department was summoned
and hurried to the assistance of the
hospital department and prevented the
spread of the fire to the hospital proper,
with which the laundry is connected.
Twenty-six of the laundry girls, who
slept in the building, lost nearly all of
their personal effects. The loss is es.
timated at SIS, OOO
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-09-27
NOTICE FOR BIDS.

Notice is hereby given that the City
Council of the City Of Aberdeen, Wash,
will receive bids until O'Clock p. M,
Saturday, Sept. 29th, 1900, for the i'm
provement of the noltherly side Of River
street by the building thereon OF a side
walk 10 feet in width from the westerly
side OF F street to the easterly side OF
street in said city as in ordinance NO..
2O7 expressed.
Said sidewalks to be 10 feet in width.
with stringers and posts 3x6 inches, bents
8 feet apart, all covered with two ~ inch
plank sized rough side up and in
accordance with plans and specifications
therefor. That the lost and expenses Of
making such improvement exclusive OF
street and alley crossings, and including
street and alley crossings, shall not ex-
coed so cents per lineal loot.
Each bid must be accompanied by a
good and sufficient bond OF $4,000 con.
ditioned that the successful bidder will
enter into contract with the city should
he ba awarded the contract.
The CITY reserves the right to reject
any and all bids.
Given pursuant to ordinance and direc-
ton Of the City Council.
Dated Aberdeen, WASH, Sept. 18th,
1900. GEo. A. BLACK.
[sEALl City Clerk.
Date Of first publication, Sept. 20, 1900.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-09-27
NOTICE FOR BIDS.

Notice is hereby given that the City
Council Of the City Of Aberdeen, WASH,
will receive bids until 8 O'Clock p. IN.
Saturday, Sept. the goth, for the i'm.
provement of Market street. from the
easterlv side of + street to the westerly
side OF B street, by the building thereon
OF sidewalks on each side u said street
between the points designated AS in ordi-
nance No. 2O6 expressed. Said sidewalks
to be 10 feet wide, with stringers and
posts 3x6 inches, bents feet apart, all
covered With two inch plank, sized rough
side up and in accordance with plans and
specifications therefor. That the cost
and expenses OF making such improve
ment exclusive OF street and alley cross
ipxs, and including street and alley cross
ipVs, shall not exceed the sum OF 81
cents per lineal foot.
Each bid must he accompanied 10y u
good and sufficient bond OF $4,000 con
ditioned that the successful bidder will
enter into contract with the said City Of
Aberdeen should lie be awarded the
contract.
The city reserves the right to reject
any and all bids.
Given pursuant to ordinance and direc'
ton of the City Council.
Dated Aberdeen, WASH, this 18th day
Of Sent. 1900. GEO. A. BLACK,
[sEALl City Clerk.
Date Of first publication Sept. 20, 1900
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-09-27
NOTICE FOR BIDS.

7, the undersigned, administrator OF
the estate OF Nathaniel Maris, deceased,
will sell at private sale in the manner
provided by law the following real es'
tate. to-wit:
Lots ten (lO), eleven (1l) and twelve
(12), block twelve ny, Evans and Lewis
addition to the city Of Aberdeen, Chehalis
county, Washington.
Bids for said real estate will be received
on and after the Goth day of October.
1900, at my office, Room 20, Boston
Block, Seattle, Washington also, bids
may be delivered personally to the under
signed, or may be filed in the law offices
OF Troy & Falknor, Room 4. Turner Build
ing. Olympia, Washington. or may be
filed in the Office Of the clerk Of the su-
perior court OF Thurston county. Wash
ington, with the clerk of said superior
court. The bids must be in writing, and
either accompanied with cash il cash
purchase is desired, or II credit is ex'
rected, must be accompanied with proper
vouchers, insuring the performance oil
the same. w. s. MARIs,
3.3t Administrator Of said Estate
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-09-27
47-l3t

TN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHING.
l. ton for Chehalis County.
James Dryden plaintiff, va. William o. McKin
lay and Fred Hart, as assignee OF Irwin
W. Emery. and Kittie l.. Emery. insolvent
debtors, de fendantS-SummOns in Foreclosure
of Tax Lien.
The State of Washington to the above named
defendants William o. Mckinlay and Fred
Hart. as assignee of Irwin W. Emery and
Kittie X. Emery.
In the name of the State of Washington, you
and each Of you are hereby notified that James
Dryden is the holder of Certificate Of Delin-
quencv No. 6o9. issued on the and day Of Janu
airy. A. D. 1900. by the County OF Chehalis,
State of Washington, In the sum OF $1l4, for
the taxes for the. year 1896 and the sum Of g y
for the taxes for the years 1898 and 1898:
costs thereon, the total amount represented by
said Certificate OF Delinquency being the sum
property assessed to William o. McKinlay. OF
which William o. McKinlay is the owner and re-
pns as ows
Lots Five. C5). and six (6) in Block Fourteen
(14) of South Aberdeen, Wash,
Upon which plaintiff has, in addition to the
erty as follows:
Years Tax. Date Paid. Tax Recei pit No. Amt.
1897 . Jan. 2, 1900. ...... .6270. .... 3. O6
1853 March is, ISSo . Ssas "a
Total amount of said taxes paid including the
amount Of said Certificate Of Delinquency.
t1l.09.. All Of said amounts bearing interest
from date ofpaymcnt at Is per cent. per annum:
and you are further notified that plaintiff will
a Judgment foreclosing said Certificate of De-
linquency. against the property hereinabove
mentioned, and YOU are hereby summoned to
appear within sixty days after the service of
this summons upon you, exclusive of the day
Of service, and within sixty days after the first
publication of this summons, to wit: Within
sixty days after Aug. %, 1900, and defend this
action or pay the amount due, and IN case OF
your failure SO to do Judgment will be rendered
ascending to the Of the aPpeatio19 TOT
DELINQUENCY for said taxes, penalty; interest :ae
and for such further relief as the court may
deem equitable. Any pleading or process may
be served upOu the undersigned at the address
hereinafter mentioned.
JAMES Dryden, Plaintiff.
BY W. II. ABEL, Prosecuting Attorney Che
halls County, Wash. =. o. Address, Monte
sanO, Wash.
First publication Aug. 90. 1900.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1900-09-27

Daniel Gillies to J ] Anderson. lots IL
and 10, blk /, W, 6 & WIS I'd add Elma
-$45.
WIN smith to Albert Picco, lots : },
blk 2, Hayes add Montesano-*l'o.
DIG Haght to Chas II Davis, lands III
twp 2O-l0-$2SOO.
Newton Britain to same, lands in twp
2l-lO-$205O.
Thos Jensen to same, lands in twp IL
lO-$2OO0.
US to John Duffy, sea sec 7-2o-S-
Pat.
US to Julia A Knapp. Sc OF neH and
81. of nwl4 sec 5-15-9-Pat.
US to w CT Preppernan, neH sec
2O-l7-4-Pat.
Sheriff to J A Perkins, sherifFs deed
lots II 10 IS II, blk 4. Academy ADD
Montesano-$6O0.