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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-09-16
WEDNESDAY. SEPrEMBERl6. 100:
the INVESTIGATION.

the INVESTIGATION. .,sx
The result of the investigation of the
city finances as given elsewhere in this
issue is no surprise to the editor of
the TRIBUNE, nor to anyone who has
given the administration Of city at.
fairs any attention. A man has been
kepe in responsible position who
could not or would not keep the af-
fairs of the city in Ineligible shape.
Why was he kept there? We are
forced to the conclusion that some
one must have proited by his loose
methods. Much as he is at fault, we
doubt whether he has profted much
by this shortage. We understand
that when he made good 81, 500 in 1902
it was by placing mortgage on his
home. 1t becomes civic duty to find
out who have profted at the city's ex-
pense. Personal considerations must
be laid aside, and the matter probed
to the bottom. For the sake of the
city's honor and good name and for
the sake of the honor of individuals,
naught but the strictest honesty. can
be tolerated in city affairs. There
can be no worse public enemy than
one who would temporize in dealing
with public dishonesty, whether for
personal or political reasons. It be-
hooves those who have been unfortu-
nate enough to be connected with past
administrations especially to assist in
bringing such matters to light as clear
up this foul mess. To load all the
blame onto one individual and make
a scape-goat of him will simply invite
a recurrence of the trouble.
The efforts of the members of the
Civic Federation and other citizens
who have year after year fought the
city hall combination are vindicated
by the result of this investigation.
All attempts and efforts may not have
been wise. The TRIBUNE confesses to
being at fault. We have been too leni-
ent in denouncing and ferreting out
wrong where it has appeared. Had
we seen far enough ahead, we might
have begun an agitation which would
have forced the council to require
more than 81, 900 bonds from an officer
who was handling ten or fifteen thous-
and a year, and in that way might
have saved the city large sum. The
necessity for continuing a non par
tisan citizens organization is greater
than ever, and we hope our good
people will not tire of well-doing. A
little local political history might be
reviewed with profit at this time, but
we will defer the same.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-09-16

premier. None Of the present cabinet
will be retained except Or. sigurd
Ibsen, minister Of foreign affairs, and
Gunner Knudsen, minister OF finance,
who have shown themselves able and
progressive statesmen and not in &C.
cord with the old radical policy Of an.
tagonizing Sweden. The liberal party,
which has been in power for quarter
of q century, is so badly scattered
that it will probably not regain it's
former strength in q decade.-Nor-
manufacturer in Minneapolis Journal,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-09-16
BUYS Atwater PROPERTY.

Andrew A. Klev]er last week pur.
chased from the Security Bank the
dwelling house property in the west
part of the village, which is familiarly
known as the Enge property. This
property has changed hands several
times during the last few years. Mr..
Klevjer moved into his new residence
almost as soon as the purchase was
made.-Atwater Republican. Press.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-09-16
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Radicals Arc Defeated .

. The days Of the. discredited ministry
In Norway are numbered. The results
Of the recent parliamentary elections
Indicate that the coalition party formed
BY the conserv atives,. moderates and
the MOI erate wing OF the liberal party
has won : decisive victory. Az soon
|as the storthing has convened : new
ministry will be formed. II IL taken
for granted that pr. George Hagerup,
the oonserya tiYe leader, will IS tho
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-09-16
Visited Editor Gale.

MD. Manning and NJ. Jorgenson,
of Wil]mar, Mimi, old G.. A. r. com
rades and old-time friends of the Sc
nior of the NEWS force, visited the
Yard Thursday, on their way
home from the National G.. A. r. en-
campment at San Francisco Brem-
erton { Wash. News, 9Th inst.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-09-16
No Cause for Action,

In the case of Even Railson vs..
John Sjogren, judgment of costs and
disbursement of the case, amounting
to S1775, has been entered against the
plaintiff. The judge found that Rail
son had no cause for action. This
case attracted much attention., being
of a unique character.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-09-16
Rum I'm ago Sale.

The Ladies Parish Guild will hold
q rummage sale in the Geo. W. John
son building, corner of Fifth street
and Benson avenue, during the street
fair. A light lunch will also be served
here. -
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-09-16

Threshermen's account books for
sale at the TRIBUNE Office. Just the
thing. Call and see them. Twenty
FIVE cents each. - 2ms
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-09-16

FOR neutrality-suspicious. brick store
building on corner of Third street
and Benson avenue. For particulars
lnqu of JOHN BERGQUIST. 56tfb
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-09-16

WANTED-Girl for general house.
work. Good wages will be paid. In
Quire of Mrs. Robert L. Knebel, 53-tfb
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-09-16
Aren't Wanted,

Lady wanted to handle newly pat
ented article. Indispensable for
ladies. Good profits and steady
work for right party. 57tf
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-09-16

Bring your tobacco tags and cou-
pons to Peter Heimdahl and he will.
pay you cash for them. 81 5.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-09-16

For fine residence lots see A. II.
Sperry. 3lt1
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-09-16

DR.. 9. r. Gerretson, dentist. ONCE
In New Ruble block, Willmsr. III
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-09-16
Real Estate Transfers.
EDWARDS.

EDWARDS.
Sept. 10-Mollie Korthof to Louisa
A brshamson. part of net sw4, sec. 10, !:
10 4-1O q. 500. = -
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-09-16

4 Best possible bargains ii sewing
machines atA. Peterson q, the furniture
dealsr. 43tf
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Subscription price, 81. so a year.

Entered Dec. s, 1902, at WIlmar, Minnesota, az
second class matter. under act of Mar 8, 1916. ]
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ILLMAR m TRIB UNE
Official Newspaper Of K andiyohi County =

OFFICE IN TRIBUNE BUILDING.
Next Building South of Post once.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-08-21
About Five Hundred
Attend as Against
Twenty, Eight Years
Ago--P 70 N N G n t
Men Present From
All Parts of the
Country.

Tuesday was day which will long
be remembered by the members OF the
Wisconsin Cranberry association and
their many friends. 1t was the day
of the annual convention and picnic,
held at the Gaynor-BlackStone marsh.
About five hundred attended and all
are unanimous in voting the day re-
plete with educational and social
enjoyment.
Those who have been in the habit
of attending these annual conventions
say that this years gathering was the
best in the history of the association.
1t certainly was the largest and few
can figure out how it could have been
better. Four years ago about nifty
attended; last year the attendance
was something over two hundred
Tuesday, about five hundred. 1t is a
good sign that the interest of the
people in this county-the largest
cranberry growing county in Wisconsin
are on the side of forward move
ment in cranberry culture.
The hours before dinner were spent
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-08-21

in viewing the extensive marshes and
studying some of the features OF the
state experimental station. To many
it was a surprise that this was the
only cranberry experimental station
in the world and that about one hun
dred varieties of berries, from all parts
of the world, were under cultivation
there. They were also told that the
association will endeavOr to get the
state to aid in exhibiting marsh of
growing berries at the St. Louis fair
next year.
At 12 o'clock, the call for dinner was
sounded and the hungry multitude
was not slow to heed the welcome
sound. Nor were they disappointed,
for it was a feast fit for both kings and
gods. 1t was pleasing sight to see
that merry crowd enjoy the hospi-
tality of the growers. To name the
many good things would be to use a
column of space. In the evening the
scene was repeated. To Mrs. E. E.
Warner and her able corps Of assistants
, belong the praise for having made the
refreshment part of the program an
unqualified success. Those who aided
Mrs. Warner were:
MeSdames r. Smith, M. 0. Potter
A. Searls, ChaS. Lester, Frank Wipple.
Frank Wusch, Harriet Wirtz, Harry
Fitch, Mary La Briak. Robt. Skeel
Joe. Schitter, Kunder, Komatz, W.
Fitch. Farr, J. Searls; Misses Carrie
Briere, Eva Bennett, Ada Potter
Lillian Warner, Clara Yuskow, Doro
thy Fitch, Annie Wirtz, Myra Kruger
Mary Rich, Eta Huenkemier; Messrs
E. E. Warner, A. Searls, S. Fl. Whit
tlesey, Harry Fitch, Harry Whittlesey
Joe. Fitch and ChaS. WiScOtt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-08-21
Fine Social and Educa-
tional Features of
h e Convention
Wage Scale Fixed
and the Seasons
Crop Estimate is
Made.

the great after dinner orator, but you
never heard him make speech before
dinner. He couldn't do it tC save his
life. I guarantee that can pick out
any man from this audience who will
make a good after dinner speech.
Now, I suppose yor think I am about
to give you some poetry, but / have
gone out of the poetry business.
There is not money enough in it. l
am now a doctor-Doctor Patterson
sounds better than Pat the Ditcher.
Now am not an alopath, homeopath,
osteopath, cowpath or bridlepath--
but pathfinder. | can find anyone
the path to health and happiness-it
lies here on the marsh. You can stop
at anyone of these buildings; the cram
berry men will be glad to have you
hold the insurance.
s'ThiS is the healthieSt place in
America. We haven't had case of
fever for the last fifteen Years-not
even a case of small pox. You have
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-08-21

published order of exercises the home
talent is conspicuous for its absence,
This action was taken advisedly and
am sure if you knew the personal
sacrifice this entails-to some
martyrs crowns would be unanimously
voiced and voted by you.
81 am directed by the committee on
crop estimate to report that so far as
data are available the prese Mt prospect
is for an output of about the same as
last year and that this may be more
clearly.understood will state, for COM
parative purposes, that the banner
year on record was that of 1901 when
the yield was 100000 bushels-al-
though we, in the west, generally use
the barrel as the unit of measurement,
in the east the bushel package is used,
have conformed to the Older usage.
Of the ], 200, 900 bushels, New England,
principally Massachusetts,, contributed
10000 or 60 per cent, the middle
states, chiefly New Jersey, 100000 or
80 per cent, and the middle west,
largely Wisconsin, 100000 or 10 per
cent.
''.To most of you present it is not
necessary to explain that the cause OF
the small proportion of Wisconsin is
found in the forest fires and droughts
which prevailed few years ago and
which damaged or destroyed 50 per
cent. of the vines.
Last year the published account
indicated a total of SOl 900 bushels or
25 per cent. less than the year before
and made up as follows: New Eng
land, $1,000 bushels or GA per cent,
middle states, 126, 200 bushels or l5.7
and the west, 1885, 900 bushels or 1863.
The disasterous frosts in New jersey
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-08-21
President Briere's Address.

Ladies' and Gentlemen: 1t is with
great pleasure that | am able to meet
you all again this year at our usual
picnic ground. We have also several
guests from abroad who have come
here partly for pleasure and partly for
business. Among the latter are two
professors from the state university.
who will tell us what they know of
the weather and cranberries. Prof.
Cox of the Chicago Weather Bureau
and Prof. Wilson of the Milwaukee
Weather Bureau are also here.
'AS you have seen, the executive
committee has decided to move the
experimental station to the nursery.
We got the work done during the
month of July. We also turned over
to the regents of the state our con-
tract for the land. There were about
two acres added to it, with water
privileges from the Gaynor-Blackstone
Cranberry company's pond, which will
be a great help to experiment with.
We had the land leased for fifteen
years at a yearly rental of $4,000. We
have turned over to the state all our
rights, land. vines and books of record
On condition that if the state diScOn-
tinues the work already begun for
want of apprupriation or other
o,,ooc tho canoa will revert hack 10
the Wisconsin Cranberry Growers
association.
"As you may know, the state legisla
ture last winter appropriated S., 5,000.OC
to help the cranberry industries
This work was assigned to Prof. Whit
son, agricultural physicist of the
state university on the relation OF
the state to industrial education, ano
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-08-21
APGFST CONVENTION n CRANBERRY ASSOCIATIONS HISTORY

and the pluck and perseverance of our
state growers enabled the latter to
step into second place last season.
"If the conjectures-for at this time
they should be in fairness be consid-
cred as such-of the committee are
correct the total crop will be S0S,0OO
bushels or 1000 more than last year,
or practically the same, and will be
proportioned as follows: New Eng
land, 432, 900 bushels or 53.5 per cent,
the middle states, 275,OO0 bushels or
"a per cent. and the west, 100000
bushels or 12.5 per cent.
1T may be proper, however. to
mention that the crop in the east is
late and the berries small while
opposite conditions prevail in the west,
so that the completion Of things may
change in some features when the
harvest is made.
"As to rates for picking and raking
that is matter for general discussion
and thus determined and will now be
the next thing in order"
Wage Schedule.
A. G. Bennett was opposed to the
method of raking as it was now
practiced in Wisconsin. s. n. Whit
tlesey believed that S1.50 a day and
board was sufficient for rakers and 4O
cents bushel for hand pickers, with
raise of 10 cents bushel If the
picker remained all season was good
wage. This schedule was unanimously
carried.
Frank Patterson's Address.
Frank Patterson, commonly known
as the "Marsh Poet" created a great
deal of amusement when he delivered
his address. He said in part: ou
have all heard of Chancey NJ. DepeW,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-08-21

Prof. E. p. Sandsten, horticutlurist
of the state university. They are to
continue the work already begun and
add to it by their extra knowledge
and education in that line of work.
Last winter Judge John A. Gaynor
drew bill asking the legislature for
the appropriation of s5,0OO.00, which
he was successful in getting. He also
appeared before the committee and
explained the great benefit the cram
berry industry would get from the
experiment. Our honorable Senator
Wipperman introduced the bill.
There were several objections to it
but finally by great effort and vigi'
lance got the same through.
"We have two boxes here on exhibi.
tion sent by Mr.. Porter, who was then
in the employ of Peycke Bros. CT
Kansas City. We are very thankful
for the favor. They are stronger
boxes than we make here generally.
ST will close my remarks by thanking
you very much for your kind attention
and hoping to see you all with Us
again another season"
Secretary Fitch's Report.
"Constitution and bylaws require
that each year we shall hold two
gatherings, one on the first Tuesday
in January and the other on the frs
Tuesday after the twelfth of August
At the first meeting the commercial
standpoint rules, but at our summe
convention we allow cOnviviality tt
reign, there being no prescribed pro
gram except the presentation of th'
report of the committee on crOl
estimate and recommendation TO
rates of harvesting.
"You will have noticed that in th'
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1903-08-21

[Continued on page Al
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1903-08-20

different musical organizations may
report and final plans be made 10 the
eud that rchcar>alS will begin during
next week.
The band, orchestra, male and fe-
male choruseS will each have distinct
organizations and will conduct their
own affairs as they see fit. and are
only under thc direction of the officers
OF the Philharmonic Society aS far as
the monthly concerts are concerned.
Each organization Will be capable Of
giving an entire concert wit:.GG: the
aid OF The others except where some
members of one may belong 10 one OF
the Others. The result OF the com
bined efforts of them all should and
will hc something away above the or.
diuary. Meritorious outside musical
and elucutiunary talent will be asked
10 contribute from time 10 time TO
the programs, and withal it seems as
II wc are warranted IN bcSpcaking for
the BrookiugS Philharmonic Society a
season full of good to the members
and those who attend the concerts.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1903-08-20
The Editors Are OFF

The summer excursion OF the South
Dakota Editorial association started
from Omaha, Tuesday night at 1870
over the L r. R'y aud VIII make the
entire trip on schedule time arriving
at Salt Lake today at noon. Remain
there until Saturday, August 2lnd, at
500 p. III when they leave for Glen
wood Springs, where they arrive sun
day morning at SOS. Here they spend
Sunday, aud leave Monday morning
for Colorado Springs, at 9;03, arriving
there Monday afternoon, the 2ith, at
G:14. Here they remain until We'd
neSday evening, the 26th, at 6:25,
when they leave for Denver arriving
the same evening at 500. Then
remain at Denver until Thursday
evening, the 27th, at 10 o'clock, when
they leave for Omaha, arriving there
at $40 Friday afternoon, the 18th.
Then they take trains for South Da-
kota that day, and viii arrive home
on Saturday, the 29th, at | o'clock.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1903-08-20
The Band VIII Soon
Have Fine Uniforms
Enough Money the Treasury to Warrant Ordering Them

haps there may be some who think 1T
requires considerable money 70 equip
a band. If there are any such let
them consider a moment how much
time each member deyotes for the
benefit of the city. At present the
band is practicing twice each week
and another evening is devoted 20
open-air concerts. The hours Of prac-
tice are from : TO IL o'clock, thus the
members give the citizens about nine
hours time each week in payment for
what the band receives for instru-
ments, music and uniforms Mind
you not one cent goes 70 pay a member
for his time. As "A whole we believe
the citizens appreciate the band In
facJ their contributions SubstantIatc
this statement and this being the case
the baud body hopes to improve their
music until there is no better yulun-
teer band i'm the northwest.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1903-08-20
MORE CEMENT SIDEWALKS
Contract Let For Putting in Heating
Plant to Pond & Hasey
NOuncIl HllL. CIty ID Rro0kings,

Council Han, City Of Brookiugs,
August 18th, 1903.
City council met in special session
with Mayor Jenkins. Aldermen Neill,
Kremcr, Nicholson, Eyerly, Caldwell
and Alton present
Mr. Hascy being present made report
as 10 the probable cost Of extending
heating plant mains from power house
west on Williams street to Main,
thence south on Main street to third
street Stating price for them to put
IN Job complete for 81 800 and $4,000
if the city saw fit TO do the eNcavating
and iillinE Of ditch for mains and put
ting in man holes themselves.
1t was moved and seconded that the
committee OF three t3l consisting Of
Aldermen kremcr, Eycrly and Alton
10y appointed 10 confer and make
definite arrangements with the parties
desiring heat in their buildings and
make contracts. Motion carried
Council moved 10 adjourn.
joins G. JENKINS,
G.. IL. SToDDART, Mayor.
Clerk.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1903-08-20
Agricultural Exhibit to be
a Feature of the Carnival
Valuable Prizes to be Given Thoss Making Exhibits

The carnival committees have their
work well in hand and everything now
points toward giving the vast number
of visitors, that are sure TO be here, a
big time during the entire week. Mr.
Jack Wilson is doing faithful work in
looking after the Carnival Queen CON
test and arranging the premiums for
agricultural exhibit, He calls atten.
TO the exhibits az follows
The agricultural exhibit will be held
Tuesday, September -. A complete
list OF prizes, which are valuable, will
be furnished next week The hearty
co-opcratiOu Of all farmer, is requested
iu order TO let visitors see what can be
raised In Brookngs county. The fol-
is a list OF exhibits:
Stock
Best team Of farm horses
Best single farm horse.
Best colt under years
Best horse for general purposes.
Best colt sired by Co. horse "Sir
Gerard
Best bull Of any breed
Best COW cf any age or breed.
Best COW for dairy purposes.
Best heifer under yrs, any breed.
Best three ewes any breed.
Best'bo yr. old or over, any breed.
Best sow yr. old or over, any breed.
Special prize for best exhibit Of all
kinds Of stock by one exhibitor.
Grain and seeds
Yellow corn, White corn, Hard
,pring wheat, White oats, Barley, Rye,
Speltz, Mllit seed, Timothy.
Negetabes-
Musk melons.
Potatoes.
Onions
beets.
Cabbage
Best collection Of all kinds Of veg
eta bles
Fruits
Fall apples
Winter apples.
Plums
Best exhibit OF canned fruit.
Butter
Best SITS. of butter.