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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-01-21
Schmidt Sues for SIS, 900.

A case which was brought before
the federal court in St. Paul last week
and which is of interest especially to
several employees of the Western Un-
ion Telegraph company on this line.
is personal damage suit by G. w.
T. Schmidt against the Western Un-
ion Telegraph Company. Schmidt is
sueing for $4,000 alleged damages.
His complaint states that he was en-
ployed by the Great Northern Rail-
way Company at Grove City, Minu.,
Nov. 81, 1901, and was working as
"ground man" with gang of men,
who were erecting telegraph line for
the company. While standing about
waist deep in hole, with his head
bent downward, he claims an employe
of the defendant dropped q heavy
crowbar on his neck. He claims that
his spine was injured. Former Line
man Young of Willmar has been in
attendance as witness.
We learn later that the case hat
been dismissed inaccount of insufficient
evidence.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-01-21
New Train Service,

The Great Northern is perfecting
plans to replace the present flyer with
two finely equipped overland trains,
much smaller in size. The new serv-
ice will be inaugurated March /. Two
overland trains will be put on of eight
cars each, an entirely new equipment
being used. One of these trains will
leave St. Paul in the morning at the
same time as now and will be run by
way of St. Cloud, Barnesville and
Crookston. The other will leave ST..
Paul at o'clock in the afternoon and
run by way of Breckenridge and Far
go, reaching Fargo at midnight and
Grand Forks at 2:3O in the morning.
One of the trains from the west will
run on the same schedule as now and
the other will leave Grand Forks al
2:3O in the afternoon, reaching Fargo
a. 4:30 and St. Paul at 1920 at night
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-01-21
Royal Arch masons.

Mt. Nebo Chapter No. 63, Royal
Arch Masons, held it's election of Off
GERS last Friday evening and also in.
stalled them at the same meeting.
The following officers have been SO.
lected for the ensuing year:
Fl. ]. Ramsett. E. II. p.
liver Aspaas, King.
P. 81. Roise, Scribe.
Nels P. Larson, Treasurer.
Axel Fl. Roise, Secretary.
A. G. Johnson, c. of II.
R. P. Spicer, P. S.
G. W. Odell, r. A. C.
J. D. Wolpert, M. 1st V.
G.. W. Johnson, NJ. End V.
G. P. Karwand, M. 3rd V.
M. W. Spicer, Sentinel.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-01-21
Nay Wait for Increase.

J. T. Carruthers, of the local CON-
mittee OF the. Order of Railway Tele-
graphers, has been in St. Paul the
past week at the conference asking for
a raise in wages and demanding new
rules. President 81. B. Perham of the
National Order of Railway Telegraph
ers is at present in that city to consult
with and direct the committees. Head
quarters have been established at the
Sherman hotel. The prospects now
are for prolonged negotiations.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-01-21
Litchfield Getting Coal

Willmar people are said to have
looked with envious eyes last week at
two carloads of hard coal which went
through that town bound for Litch-
field, consigned to F. A. Kopplin.
They were heard to declare that Will
mar is not getting fair deal in the
matter Of coal distribution, and that
if any more coal reached that town
billed to Litchfeld it would be con-
fscated. Look out for trouble
Litchield Independent
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-01-21
Will Learn to Walk Again.

DR.. G.. johnson returned on Mon
day from St. Paul, where he had ac-
companied his son Eddie to procure
an artificial limb for the young fellow
from the American Artificial Limb
Co. Eddie returned home with his
father and his many young friends
will be pleased to hear that he will
again be able to>be out, although for
. a time he will experience little diff
Guilty in getting accustomed to the
1imh
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-01-21
Accident at Engine Works.

William Johnson, who is employed
at the Willmar Gasoline Engine
Works, was the victim of an accident
last Monday, while working in the
blacksmith shop. He was dressing
down tool, which flew into his face.
cutting an ugly cash on his cheek.
DR.. Peterson was consulted, who was
obliged to take several stitches in tho
wound. Mr.. Johnson, however, Was
not inconvenienced to the extent that
he laid of from his work, and still
re mains on duty.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-01-21
Green Lake Excursions,

The matter of resuming the Sunday
summer excursions to Green Lake is
being already brought to the atten-
tion of our people by the local of.
fcials of the Great Northern. It is
proposed to put the trains on begin
ing from May Is and closing the
season about Sept. Is, giving excur-
sionists four months during which
they can have an opportunity to visit
the lake on the first day of the week.
The reason suggested for opening the
season so early is on account of the
fishing at that time, which would no
doubt attract large number Of Sab
bath visitors were there excursion
trains leaving Willmar about that
time and consequently would prove
quite profitable to both Spicer boat
men and the Great Northern.
The proposition being considered is
to run q train on one Sunday from
Marshall to Willmar and the follow
ing Sunday from Benson to Willmar,
giving patrons on the Willmar and
Sioux Falls line and on the Brecken-
ridge division equal chances to join
Willmarites from here to Spicer.
Arrangements of course would also
be made for traffic east of this place.
Agent Sanford in speaking of the
patronage given these excursions last
season says that while q large num-
ber availed themselves of the oppor-
tunity yet there should be q still
larger patronage the coming season
In order to insure the company's put
ting the schedule into effect for the
four months as proposed. Last sea-
son was only an experiment, and
there is q strong possibility of MAX
ing these lake excursions q yearly oc-
currence throughout the entire sum-
mer.
Spicer residents are interesting
themselves to the extent that there
may be q great improvement in the
service given visitors there during the
lake season. There is a possibility
that efforts will be made to interest
the Great Northern in the feasibility
OF offering attractions at the lake for
at least part of the season that would
eventually bring traffic from other
points of the state.
AS one of the prettiest lakes in the
northwest, there is no danger OF the
number of visitors growing less from
season to season, and some enterpris-
ing parties could make it paying in
vestment by putting up an additional
hotel that would cater to all the
wants of the summer tourist. A large
pavilion or something OF that order
to accommodate a big gathering has
been suggested also.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-01-21
AN ASSURED FACT.
The New Hotel Company Organizes and
p Steps Arc Taken for Beginning
the Building.

" A meeting was held at the telephone
Office of D. N. .Tallman last Saturday
afternoon for the purpose of organic
ing the new hotel stock company.
Nearly all the business men who have
subscribed to the enterprise were
present and the meeting is reported as
very enthusiastic one. Mr.. Tall
man, who is at the head OF the move
ment, and others present expressed
themselves quite freely regarding the
project and the meeting resulted in
the election of the following board of
directors: L. o. Thorpe, ). S. Rob-
bins, D. N. Tallman, DR.. C. Johnson,
w. J. Pinney, Andrew Larson and
w. F.. Gratz. The board elected the
following officers: D. N. Tallman,
president; J. S. Robbins, vice prest-
dent; L. o. Thorpe, treasurer; W. J..
Pinney, secretary,
Mr.. Tallman announced the re-
ceipt of letter from Messrs. J. P.
Shattuck and A. E. Zonne, of Mime
apolis, who are conducting the Nicol-
let House in that city, in which these
gentlemen stated that they would take
the hotel and pay a rental amounting
to six per cent on cost of property.
They would lease under these terms
for period of ten years and fifteen
years If desirable.
Steps are being taken for the pur-
pose of incorporating and the articles
OF incorporation will be drawn this
week. The company formed sill at
once proceed to make contract with
Messrs. Shattuck and ZOnne and get
out the plans and specifications for
the new hotel, so as to begin the work
as soon as possible.
The stock so far subscribed amounts
to $21, 900, which was sufficient to war
rant the above steps. More stock will
be sold and the projectors have no
fear that the necessary amount will
not be forthcoming in the very near
future.
The new $4,000 hotel is now an as
sured fact and with the good backing
which it will have there is no reason
why it should not be success in
every particular.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-01-21
Railroad Sold for Sc, 500, ,00o-

-.~ Sioux City, Iowa, IAN. IA deed
was filed in the county recorders Of
fees transferring the Sioux City 4
Northern railroad from W. S. and
Robert E. Tod to the Willmar &
Sioux Falls railway, part of the
Great Northern system. The road
was sold in foreclosure action Dec.
IL, 1899, and the Tods bought it for
81, 500. 600. The consider alton of the
transfer to the Great Northern is $2,-
5OO.O 900.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-01-21
c. e. Elects Officers.

The Christian Endeavor Society of
the Presbyterian church elected the
following officers ct it's meeting held
Sunday evening: Miss Louise Fanch.
er, president; Miss Alice Roberts,
vice president; Miss Grace Andrus,
recording secretary; Miss Bertha Pot
ter, treasurer; Miss Janette Ives, Or
ganist. =
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-01-21
Seminary Items.

The enrolment at the Seminary is
steadily increasing.
At q meeting held by the lady stu
dents at the Seminary Tuesday morn
ing it was decided to do something
for the purpose of helping the band
+ organization belonging to same. A
committee of the Misses Smith, Gil
ger, Ramstad, Lien and Boyd was
chosen to confer with the executive
committee of the band about the man
ner in which they might help them.
The ladies of the Seminary are to be
honored for taking a step like that.
It shows that they take great interest
in the welfare of organizations be-
longing to the Seminary. We know
from former experience that when the
ladies' take hold of anything they are
sure to carry the same to successful
issue.
The absence of coal at the Semi
nary does not seem to effect the temp
erature very much. The rooms are
kept warmer and neater now than
ever before. Undoubtedly the janitor
is continually on the go. The Semi
nary is able to defy all coal trusts
and combines as long as Uncle Sam
supplies them with plenty.
Several of the students went home
for a short visit Saturday night and
returned to their respective duties
Monday.
! Miss Edith Thorpe is recovering
slowly. We shall all be glad to see
her at the Seminary again.
+ An excellent program will be rend-
cred by the Osseo Saturday night.
Among the attractions are the band,
the choir, and the dialogue, "After
the Storm Comes the Calm. We an
ticipate large crowd and good
time. Come and bring your friends,
sister, or some ones sister. You are
all welcome.
. The staff at the boarding hall has
been increased by one more cook.
The organization is doing nicely.
0 Einar. Hanson is on the sick list
suffering from tonsilitis, although we
are glad to say that the doctor thinks
he is over the worst OF it. S. ~ -
-, uadir ond fam,1v leave IN
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-01-21
A LIBRARY PROPOSITION.
W'''msr May Have Carnegie Public
Library If the Citizens will Vote
an Annual Maintenance.

Mr.. David N. Tallman of this city
has received q proposition from the
great .iron MASTER" Andrew Carne-
gle, in which he promises to donate
$40, 900 for the purpose of the erection
OF a public library at Willmar on con-
dition that a site is furnished and that
the sum of 81, 10000 is raised annual
~ for its maintenance. Mr.. Tallman
Is very much gratified for having Sc
cured this promise from Mr.. Carnegie
who it is said very seldom considers
applications from towns of the size OF
Willmar. With characteristic enthu-
siasm Mr.. Tallman states that he will
undertake to secure the means for the
purchase of well-located site on
Fourth or Fifth street, if the citizens
OF the city will vote the necessary an
nual tax for maintaining the library.
Mr.. Tallman believes the additional
tax would be 80 small lone dollar on
every thirty-five dollars aow paid
that no public-spirited citizen would
object to tho improvement on account
of the cost.
The terms Of the offer are such that
the matter must be determined, accep-
ted or rejected, within q months time.
We understand that an amendment to
the charter will be necessary if the
offer is to be accepted. The matter
will be submitted to the people at q
special election for their decision.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-01-21
Court Opens Monday.

The January term of district court
opens next Monday. There are about
thirty cases on the civil calendar.
The criminal calendar so far is quite
light. consisting mostly of liquor
cases-four from New London, one
from Atwater and two from this city;
one larceny case and one for burglary.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-01-21
To Build tho Coming Seasoa.

Several fine residence buildings are
being planned for erection the coming
season in the First ward. We under
stand that d. N. Tallman is figuring
on putting up building to cost in
the neighborhood OF $1,000 on his lots,
corner of Ella avenue and Tenth
street, opposite the present residence.
It will be erected for -ental purposes.
The Russell Spicer residence, men
tion of which has been made before,
will cost in the nej ejghborLood of
So, 900 when completed.
Building contractors look for an
other busy season during 1903, but as
yet few buildings of any large dimen-
sions are being planned.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-01-21

Mrs. Ingrid Markhus returned lsat
Saturday to Red Wing from. trip to
North Dakota and shis place. ....
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-01-21
Court Of Foresters.

The local lodge of the United Order
of Foresters installed officers at it's
meeting held last Thursday evening.
The following are the officers:
). L. Lindner, Chief Ranger. ~
G. A.: Gustafson, Vice Ranger.
Victor Norman, Secretary.
Herman Brem, Treasurer.
. A. F.. Nordin, Chaplain.
J.P: Carlson, Court Deputy.
Lewis Patton, Inner Woodward. :.
49,. b.: b .::~~< 4 Outer Woodward. .
+ Mrs. J.;L., Lindner and. Miss Tena
Swillens, Managers: .:.~= .s ID. / I: J. !:
The members plan to give social
on Feb. S, to which their families and
friends will be invited. :x. 1
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-01-21

Axel: Hedin and family leave on
Saturday for sCalifornia. S.,
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-04-15

and his men persist in the belief that the
leader of this gang of criminals is no
other than the notorious Pat Grove, Of
kidnapping fame, and who is head of the
gang that has been operating in and near
st. Joseph during the past winter. The
place where the criminals are in hiding
Is in the breaks on the Kansas side Of the
river and is safe hiding place. Yester-
day two of them were seen near the river
but on being pursued, stole boat and
crossed over to the Missouri side. A fine
horse has been stolen and the farms rs
in the vicinity of the bottoms are greatly
excited.
The Pat Grove part OF the story by
Sheriff Spencer is not believed by the Off
GERS here, but they believe it is the gang
which has been holding up farmers at the
west end of the Grand Island railroad
bridge for a year or more.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-04-15
Sealed Bids.
Office of City Clel


Wichita, Kan, April Ii, 1903.
Sealed bids VIII be received at this office
until May 4, 1903, for the construction of all
permanent sidewalk intersections which
shall be built during the summer and fall
of 1903.
Said intersections to be built in accord
ence with specifications on file in the office
of the city engineer. Bidders must state
price per square foot. Ali bids must De
accompanied by a certified check in the
sum of 80 payable to the city of Wichita
rs a guarantee of good faith.
All contracts awarded must be con-
structed under the supervision Of an in
spector Contractors will be required %
give maintenance bond in the sum equal
to estimate cost of construction, for
period of one year.
The mayor and council reserve the right
&c reject any and all bids.
127-3t ]. L. LELAND, City Clerk.
Sealed bids viii be received at this
Office until May 4, 1903 foI the construc
ton of all permanent curb intersections
which shall be ordered constructed dur
ing the summer and fall of 1903
SAID intersections shall be built in ac-
cordance with specifications on file in he
Office OF the city engineer. Bidders must
state price per lineal foot. All bids must
be accompanied by a certified check in
the sum of so, made payable to the city
of Wichita, as a guarantee of good faith.
All curb intersections must be con-
structed under the supervision of an in
spector.
Contractors will be required to give a
maintenance bond for a period of one
year in the sum equal to the cost of
construction.
The mayor and council reserve the right
TO reject any and all bids.
127-3t J. L. LELAND. City Clerk.
Sealed bids will be received at this Office
until y o'clock m, May 4. 1908. for The
construction of permanent curb and
gutter on east and west side of Lawrence
avenue, from Eleventh TO Thirteenth
street
Said curb and gutter to be built accord
ing TO plans and specifications on file in
the office of the city engineer.
All curb and gutter must be con-
structed under the supervision of an in
spectoT.
Contractors will be required to give a
maintenance bond in the amount of con-
tract for one year.
Bidders must state price per lineal foot
The mayor and council reserve the
right 10 reject any and all bids.
127-3t ]. L. LELAND. City Clerk.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-04-15
Notice.
Office of City Clerk.

UNIV VI N4lS 1itAk
wichita, Kan, April IA, 1903.
Properly owners are hereby notified
that the city council has ordered con-
structed the following permanent walks:
a 4-foot walk on the north side of Sec
ond from Cleveland to Hydraulic
A floor walk on the east side Of Pattie
from Henry to Lincoln.
a 4-foot walk on the west side Of Pat
tie from Lincoln to Kellogg
4-foot walk on the north side of Tenth
from Market TO Main.
A 4-foot walk on the west side of Usage
from Maple to Douglas
a 4-foot walk on the west side of Mar
tinson from Texas to Douglas
4-foot walk on the east side of Usage
from Douglas TO Maple.
4-foot walk on the west side Of Eliza
beth from Douglas 10 Maple
A 4-foot walk on the west side of Fair
mount from Twelfth to Fourteenth
A 4-foot walk on the east side of Fair
mount from Twelfth to Thirteenth
\ 4-foot walk on the east side of Fern
avenue from Maple TO University.
\ 4-foot walk on the east side of Law
renee from Thirteenth to Fifteenth.
4-foot walk on the north side of
Eleventh from Carlos TO alley.
s-foot walk on the east side OF Jack
son from Tenth to Thirteenth
A 4-foot walk on the south side OF
Anderson from Milwood TO Elizabeth.
A 4-foot walk on the north side Of
Eleventh from Emporia 10 St Francis.
a i-foot walk on the west side of Fern
from Douglas TO Maple.
\ 4-foot walk on the west side of Lari-
nsr from lot 1z25 Larimer. TO Eleventh
street.
Unless said walks are constructed within
thirty days from date. the city Of Wien
ita viii proceed TO construct same and
the cost, together with penalty OF y
Per cent Will be charged UP against lots
ahutting on said streets
EG-2t J. L. LELAND. City Clerk.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-04-15
HORIZONTAL
TAX RAISE
Telegraph and Telephone
Companies are Alike.
THE BOARD AT WORK
Last Years sos per Mile
Made $40 per Mile.

Topeka, Kan, April 14.-Telegraph COM
panies and the larger telephone COM
panies in the state will have to pay con-
siderably more taxes this year than they
did in 1902. The state board of telegraph
and telephone assessors has made a gen.
eral horizontal raise of 10 to 20 per cent
in assessments.
Last year telegraph companies were as
sessed 65 per mile on the first wire, in
Guiding office fixtures, material and sup
plies, poles and fixtures. This year they
will be compelled to pay $40. The old
valuation of SO per mile on each addi-
tional wire is allowed to stand.
The big telephone companies in the
state. like the Missouri and Kansas Tele-
phone company and the B. F. Pankey
Telephone company are hit pretty hard.
In 1902 the assessments on toll lines were
as follows:
Poles and first wire, $40 per mile; each
additional wire. Sc per mile; instruments,
81 each.
This year the assessment on poles and
first wire is increased to $50. The as
sessments on additional wires and Instru-
ments are not changed.
The largest raises are made on city ex-
changes. The assessment of poles is in
creased from s1.25 to 81 each; wire per
mile from s. to IS, and instruments from
S to Sc each.
The state board of railroad assessors
has lust commenced the work of assess
ing railroads. 1t has been decided to leave
the assessment of rolling stock the same
as it was last year. The assessment of
sidetrack also is not changed. Last year
sidetrack was valued at 5000 per mile,
except in Kansas City. Kan, where the
valuation is 50, 900 per mile.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-04-15
TO TEST THE LAW.
Craddock and Gilbert Agree to Make
Test Case

Topeka, Kan, --pril 1.-THE municipal
muddle in Kansas City, Kan, caused by
the failure to insert in the city charter
act, passed by the legislature at the re-
cent session, ony mention regarding the
election of mayor in first class cities hav-
ing a population greater than $1,000, is to
be settled by the courts.
Quo warranto proceedings were COM
menced yesterday afternoon in the SUI
preme court to Gust Mayor w. II. Grad
dock from Office. The suit was filed in
behalf of 7. B. Gilbert, the Republican
candidate for mayor, who was successful
at the recent city election, by Silas Por-
ter, Nathan Cree and j. w. Dana, his at
torneys
Both Gilbert and Craddock, it is stated,
have agreed to use every effort to have
the case tried at the earliest opportunity.
1t will bring about test of the city char
ter act and determine the validity of the
election held last week.
Suits were also filed to GUST three coun-
cilmen. They are Charles Kopp of the
Fifth ward. E. A. Kampmeier of the Sew
enth ward and John E. McFadden of the
Second ward. The Republican council
men-elect who filed the suits are r. w
Neel of the Fifth ward, z. E. Venard of
the Seventh ward and Henry Schaible of
the Second ward.
The defendants in the cases will have
twenty days IN which to file answers. AS
soon as the answers are filed the supreme
court will be asked to advance the cases
TO immediate hearing. 1t is thought a
decision as to the validity of the election
ought to be obtained within month
Injunction proceedings We're brought in
the Wyandotte county district court yes
terday by Mayor Craddock against Mayor
elect Gilbert and the five Republican
councilmen-elect 10 prevent them from
attempting to exercise official functions