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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-11-30
Package Boxes.


The large boxes fastened to the let
ter box posts or other supports are
styled package boxes. They were first
contra cted for in 1898. Isaac Mcclellan
was the real contractor at that time
and has been since.
In 1897 Solomon G. Wynn, whose bid
for letter boxes was thrown out upon
the fiction that Machan had a cousin
interested with him. Was also a bidder
on package boxes, and offered to sup
ply them for s.. so each. But the bid
was set aside with five others, ranging
in price from 81 to IS per box, and the
contract given to Mcclellan at $1,000
The evidence shows that Mcclellan
paid Machen royalty of so cents a
box Mcclellan and Machen have both
been indicted.
The Montague Indicator
The Montague indicator is a device
attached to street letter boxes showing
NOTED by ". W. Montague, postmaster
ardson, a cashier in that Office
A company was organized in 1899 with
a capital stock of $100. 000 consisting of
after the company was organized, Rich
time a postofF1ce inspector. visited
the adoption of the device by the post
Office department Richardson consult
ed George W. Beavers, who told him
that to insure success he ought to dis
tribute stock among the officials who
The Washington times., 1903-03-22
REFRlGERATORS.

We sell only the best in Refrig-
orators, both in appearance AMI &C
tual results. We guarantee them as
represented or money refunded. All
S 5izSs s. suitable liable for for hotel $3.50
upward
The Washington times., 1903-03-22
Caution Against Press Reports.

Criticisms Of the decree. and depreca-
tory comment, purporting 10 come from
ST. Petersburg. should be received on
this side OF the Atlantic with a con-
siderable amount Of caution. For nine
tenths of the stories that reach us CON
corning Russian affairs. portray!nE the
Gar. his government. and the condition
Of affairs In his empire in an evil light.
eTnanste from Berlin and likewise IN a
minor degree from Vienna. where these
tales are fabricated and published IN
the local press for the purpose OF in
fiuoncinE Russian funds. which are
largely dealt with on the money mar
kets or these two great European capt
tails Indeed. these Berlin newspapers
and press agencies are responsible for
most OF the ignorance and misinforma-
tion which prevails concerning the true
condition OF affairs in the dominlons Of
he Gar and il is probably news 10
most people abroad that the Russians
enjoy In many respects far greater
amount OF popular government than Go
the people in republican France. In
deed. in no country OF Continental Eu-
rope does the Village commune or mir"
with its duly-elected elders. possess
The Washington times., 1903-03-22

such extensive powers. powers that
comprise even the right 10 deport to
Siberia the black sheep OF the com
munity. Then there are the cantonaI
or district assemblies. also elected, and
the provincial councils OF zemstvos. in
which 81 per cent OF the votes belong
to the peasantry. II per cent to the
nobility. per cent to the artisans. 8
per cent 10 the clergy, and 10 per cent
TO the merchants.
All these various local parliaments
are constituted by means OF popular
elections. and the zemstvos. which have
a very large voice in the administration
OF Justice. and in the right TO levy rates
and taxes. have. indeed infinitely more
power than the departmental councils
general in France. In one word. Russia
enjoys a far greater amount OF seIf-gov-
The Washington times., 1903-03-22

that. passionstely devoted TO the mem
DRY OF her late husband. she Is believed
TO regard any departure from his policy
as impious. II Nicholas has a son. then
his cOnsort would in the event of his
OVID death become regent during the
boys minority. and Muscovite Official
dem would feel itself assured OF con
tinuity OF the Emperor's progressive
policy. But as long as he remains with
out direct heir the Tchinoviks-that Is
10 say. all the officials. from the highest
10 the lowest-have no guarantee what
soever that in the event fanny sudden
demise OF the crown the succcssor-that
is to say. the Grand Duke Michael
would not completely reverse his elder
brothers policy. and regard with dis
favor all those who had Identified them
selves Herewith.
Michael is known TO be passionateIy
devoted to his mother. between whom
and himself much the same complete
confidence and intimate conpanionshin
prevail as that which existed between
Queen Alexandra OF England and her
eldest boy, the la;e Prince Eddie. Duke
Of Clarence. and he would be. as En-
peror. at any rate for some years 70
come. wholly subject 10 his mothers
influence II I mention this it us De
cause the Issue OF the Cars deere, on
his fathers birthday implies his
mothers approval. and. therefore. the
hope that the ukase will not remain
dead letter but receive vigorous exc
cution and enforcement,
The Washington times., 1903-03-22

eminent than foreigners imagine Only
II Is local. and it is not national in the
sense that there is no imperial parlis-
ment AT 81. Petersburg in which the
people are represented and are able 10
hold in check and directly control tho
administration Of the imperial govern
ment. Russia. In one word, has local
self government throughout the empire.
subject not to a national legislature, but
TO the theoretically autocratic Car,
Nicholas II. the most humane. we'll
meaning, and enlightened % Euro
pean sovereigns, one who thoroughly
realizes the fact that the con
stitutionar development OF his people
must be gradual. since they only divest-
ed themselves OF Orientalism two cen
turtles ago. and who appreciates the i'm
portance Of that old Italian adage
che va piano va sano."
EX-ATTACHE
The Washington times., 1903-03-22
Religious Intolerance in Russia.

or all forms OF Old World tyranny and
medieval despotism. the one that is
most abhorrent in the eyes Of twentieth
century progress and civilization is re-
iigious intolerance Perhaps the princi-
pal source OF the grandeur and prosper
lty or the United States is the absolute
freedom in the matter OF religious be-
lief and the prevalence of that principle
which Frederick the Great endeavored
70 introduce into Prussia. and which he
expressed as follows: Elm ieder soil
mach seiner Weise seelig werden-' aet
everyone attain salvation by the means
which seem 70 him 10 be bestJ. In spite
Of the enunciation or somewhat similar
views BY Catherine the Great OF Rus
STA, who was an admirer OF VoItaire.
and who endeavOred TO apply them. at
ter a fashion. to the people subject 20
her rule. Russia has remained until now
more than any other country in the civil
lied world a land OF religious intoler-
7nce. land where withdrawal from the
national church was regarded as par
taking OF the character OF treason to
the state and disloyaIty 10 the crown.
where proselytism on the part OF non
orthodox denominations was treated
as a criminal o7ense and punished -
such, and where the members Of creeds
other than that OF the state church
OF Russia we're subjected not merely TO
all sorts OF civic disadvantages. but
TO downright persecution
The Washington times., 1903-03-22
Pobiedonotsof Dethroned at Last.

Emperor Nicholas. however. is a man
~ broader views and % more progress
sive mind than his father. He had on
ioyed tho advantages or more extensive
foreign travel than had ever fallen 10
III" lot Of his predecessor on the throne
and being an omnivorous reader. he had
been able 10 keep himself abreast Of
and IN touch with foreign IDEAS and
with the spirit of the age. While fully
approaching the Integrity and the devo-
tion Of PobiedonotsoN he entertained
but little OF Alexander HIS svmDatbv
and affection for the man. and after
repeatedly demonstrating With him he
has al length asked for and received his
resignation. And in order that there
shall be no mistakes either at homo or
abroad about his complete disapproval
OF the late procurator generals policy. he
has issued this decree Of March 10 in
which. after having called attention 70
the principles Of religious tolerance
laid down by the fundamental laws Of
the Russian empire. that is TO say the
The Washington times., 1903-03-22
HALL RACKS.

Hall Racks. Hall Seats, and Hall
Mirrors OF every kind.
& IN for pretty Golden Oak Hall
'OV Rack with French plate mir
ror; actual value. $50.
SID IN for large Oak Hall Rack.
E'JV actual value. SIS.
The Washington times., 1903-03-22
Russia's Evil Genius.

But I'm an unfortunate moment he an
pointed his old tutor. Pcbiedcnotson 70
the post Of procurator general Of the
Holy Synod. knowing him 20 be a man OF
the most sterling integrity. with the
idea that he would. as the alter ego NJ
the crown in ecclesiastical matters in
auSrrate an err OF greater discipline
among the clergy. as well as introduce
some urgently needed reforms The pro
curator general. however. was man
imbued with a fanaticism I'm matters Of
religion that was totally out OF keeninq
with the present age. and this together
With IFS deep-rooted devotion IN the
Car. led him not only 70 make use OF
his POSITION 70 foster the doctrine among
OIL classes Of ofilcialdom that orthodoxy
was indispensable 20 loyalty. and that
religious dissent spelt treason. but also
% exert all his authority as PERTAINS
the most influential member Of the
council OF ministers and OF the senate
Of the empire 10 prosecute by admins
trative means all the non orthodox sub
iccts Of the Car into joining the cstab-
hshed church That constitutes the
keynote OF the era OF tyranny which NAV
be said 20 have prevailed during the
reign CT Alexander III. and in a milder
form until recently a tyranny the exist
ence OF which IL is impossible 20 DENY.
since it led TO the expatriation not
merely Of hundreds of thousands but
ev"n OF millions Of subjects OF the Rus
sian crown who declined 70 join the or
thodoN church. and which resulted in
m" Punishment Of many hundreds Of
Roman Catholic clergy. and even some
Bishops TO Siberia, as we'll as I'm the
closing Of some OF the most famous and
IN me dominionS OF the autOCrat
The Washington times., 1903-03-22
RUSSIA'S ENLIGHTENED CAR.
Real Meaning of the Decree Issued by Nicholas Fathers
Birthday

laws established by Peter the Great and
by Catherine the Great. he demands
undertaking observance" thereof. and
The assurance to all our subjects Of
other religions ,than the orthodox
church, and TO all foreign persuasions.
freedom OF creed and OF worship in &C
cordance with their respective rights. -
This means that the Y 600 900 Roman
Catholics. the 900 600 Protestants. the
1000, 900 Jews and the II, 600. 900 or more
dissenters OF one kind and another. in
European Russia will be free to prac-
tice their religion without let or hind
rance. and will be no longer prosecuted
and treated as disloyal and as rebels
merely because they refuse 10 join. the
orthodox church. and TO regard the
Car not alone as their temporal ruler.
but as their spiritual Pontifex Maximus.
Reservations of the Ukase.
or course. there is nothing in this de-
cree 10 indicate that those fanatic sects
OF dissentcrs who imagine that they at
tain salvation by having themselves
buried alive and by practicing upon
themselves the most horrible mutila-
tions will be allowed 10 carry on rites
which are revolving TO every civilized
mind and opposed TO the laws OF every
civilized country. Neither need the
ukasc be taken 20 mean that those dis
senters who have sought refuge In Can
ada rather than serve in the army will
be permitted TO evade the laws on the
subject Of obligatory service in the army
without punishment. Neither are the
statutes restricting the Jews to certain
portions OF the empire likely TO be mOdi-
fed by the decree. for these latter are
prompted. not by religious, but by eco
nomic considerations
That Nicholas should have selected
precisely his fathers birthday for the
issue OF this decree may be taken 10
mean that he wished TO bear a public
tribute 70 the fact that his father. con
trary TO popular belief. both at home and
abroad was the most tolerant OF men in
matters OF religion. He wished. in one
word. 10 dissociate Alexander III from
all the religious prosecutions carried on
in his name. and usually without his
knowledge or consent, and 10 Identify
his predecessor on the throne In the
minds Of the people with one OF the most
notable ukases that has ever been pro-
mulgated by any aUtOcrat Of all the
Russias since the days OF Peter the
Great II may also be taken 20 imply
that the decree has the approval OF his
mother. the widowed Czarina. who. al
my rate as long as Nicholas remains
without a son 10 inherit his crown. re-
mains power in the land-s power that
has until now been regarded as reac-
tionary by reason OF the circumstance
The Washington times., 1903-03-22
STUDENTS PRESENT
"THE PRINCE OF LIARS"

comedy entitled The Prince OF
Liars was given last night ~ the stu
dents OF the Washington School for
Boys at Dunster Hall. In the presence
OF over eighty people, the majority Of
them being relatives or friends OF the
students. The play was an amusing one
representing the difficulties that a new
ly married man got himself into by be-
ing an enthusiastic reader of the Ara
bian Nights The characters intro
duced were represented by the following
persons. II. p. Cooper. r. W Hooper.
A. ID. Waring. A. washburn. and r. r.
Van Law.
TIE comedy viii be presented by the
same cast al the Odeon National Park
Seminary, on Saturday. March rs.
The Washington times., 1903-03-22
Pnmate as Well as Gar.

This has been due not so much to the
existence OF any laws bearing on the
subject as to administrative tyranny
that is TO say. TO the abuse OF authority
on the part OF the officials. metropolitan
as well IS provincial. In Russia the
ties between the established orthodox
church and the throne are very close
since the Emperor. besides being the
temporal ruler, is likewise the sum
mus Episcopus is 20 say. the su
preme spiritual head Of the church. con
secrated IS such a the time OF his cor
onation, and enabled by means OF this
ecclesiastical dignity 10 take the sacra-
ments IN the manner Of the clergy in
stead OF as a mere laymau II had not
been difficult. therefore. 10 create
throughout nearly all classes II on
cialdom the impression that people who
denied the Cars spiritual supremacy
with regard to their religious beliefs
likewise rebelled against his supremacy
In temporal affairs. that orthodoxy was
inscparahle from loyalty 20 the crown
and tho fact OF being n Lutheran n Ro-
man Catholic. an Anglican. or. in one
word. q dissontor Of any kind or form
was equivalent 10 being n foe both Of
emperor and state. This belief was
particularly fostereG during the reign
~ tho first Emperor Nicholas. during The
closing years OF Alexander II. and
throughout the reign OF Alexander III.
Not that tho latter was himself m intol-
Grant man in matters OF faith. Indeed
MS most trusted and devoted general.
aide-de-camp. and secretary. old Gen
eral Richter, was devout Lutheran. and
another OF his chosen friends. and a
man for whom he entertained the most
profound reverence and affection. was
Roman Catholic village priest in Rus
sian Poland
The Washington times., 1903-03-22
HETTY GREEN vEXED; PAYS
TAX or DAUGHTERS DO

NEW YORK. March 2I-Rather than
take chances Of a fine OF SIS for failing
10 secure n license for the skyterrier
Dewey. Hetty Green sent 81 TO the Ho-
boSen health department today for a
tag.
agents in Hoboken. explained while ap-
plying for the license that the dog is not
owned by Mrs Green. but IS the prop
erty Of her daughter Sylvia. who keeps
the pet in her apartments in the Park
Avenue Hotel. Manhattan. and takes IL
20 Hoboken when she visits her mother.
Gahagan said that Mrs. Green was
vexed over having 20 pay 81 for dog
that does not belong 10 her.
The Washington times., 1903-03-22
GO-CARTS.

You cannot afford 20 purchase a
Go-Cart before seeing this line The
leading makes shown. Newest i'm
provCnents IN gear and attach
ments. Prices the lowest
so IN for excellent value Roll Eff
0J'1V feet Rattan Go-Cart: actual
value. Sl4
3 IN FOR Folding Go-Cart.
SD IN for fine Rattan Go-Cart;
L'JV beautiful in design; actual
value. SIS
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1903-04-16
Farm for Sale.

My farm of 240 acres, in town of
West Valley, 200 acres being under
cultivation, and the balance seeded
to timothy or used for pasture. A
good log living house, big new
barn, and a new granary, a soft
water flowing we'll, and three small
groves on farm. Soil is rich
black loan, and land is gently slo-
ping and we'll drained. Only II
miles to cheese factory, miles to a
store and post office, one mile to
school house, and % miles to Nor
wegian Lutheran church. Farm will
be sold with the crop, which I will
put in, and sale should be made be-
fore the middle Of June. Terms:
part cash and balance on long time,
80 acres of the land being school
land on which 30 years time is
given. The farm is in good shape.
PETER p. VINJE, Vi
West Valley, MINI.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1903-04-16
Death of Mrs. Peter Olson.

The wife of Peter Olson, the car
penter, died April 18th from infam-
nation of the lungs, aged 40 years
and 25 days. She had been ill only
about week. Mrs. Olson was born
in Wermland, Sweden and oame to
America in 1887. She was united in
marriage to her husband June 9Th,
1891, and to this union six children,
five boys and one girl, have been
born, who now are left bereft of a
mothers tender care. The eldest
child is a boy II years old and the
youngest a girl 19 months old. Mrs.
Olson was a good Christian woman,
a kind and affectionate wife and mo-
ther, and the sympathy Of the com
munity goes out to the home which
has been saddened by her being
taken away. She has only gone be-
fore to the heavenly home and there
she awaits her dear ones when their
journey Of life is ended. =
The funeral will be held on Satur-
day afternoon.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1903-04-16
Confirmation Exercises.

a. class of seventeen young people
was confirmed at the Swedish Luth-
eran church in this city, by Rev. "a.
Madison, Oh - Easter Sunday he
names Of the class are as follows :
,Gunda Paulson, Elvia Role, Christ
ina Grund, Hilda Hogberg, Oscar
Pearson, Emel Pearson, Andrew
Paulson, August Boquist, Carl
Olson, Oscar Johnson, Knut Bros
dahl, Ernest Lofberg, Arvid Dahlin,
Victor Malm, Elmer Johnson, Arthur
Ostrom, Alvin Mattson.
The interior of the church was
beautifully decorated for the occa-
sion with flowers and potted plants,
and the seating capacity of the
church was taxed to the Ut
most by the parents and friends
OF the young people who had come
to witness the exercises. At the
evening service the Lords Supper
was administered.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1903-04-16
WASt Valley.

Mrs. H. P. Elseth, of Argyle,
came up week ago to stay while
at her former home.
O. P. Dyrud made trip to New
Maine and East Park last week.
Ole Lind, of Marsh Grove, was
over here Thursday last week to
visit with some of our fair maidens.
Otto Hjelle has been busy a few
days dehorning cattle.
Spring work has been delayed on
account of recent snow and rains,
but will be commenced in earnest
this week.
Our mail carrier, Mr.. Brevik, has
it rather hard getting through,
owing to the bad condition of the
roads, but as he has only twomonths
and a half to serve Uncle Sam, he
looks forward to the end with relief,
A special school meeting was
held at Ole Thompson's place
Thursday last week by Dist. No. So.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1903-04-16
Ditch Work to Begin Soon.

Contractor Wills and force of
men: arrived in the city Monday en-
route. to Marshall county, where
they will begin work on the big
Holt ditch, as soon as the necessary
amount Of water can be procured to
operate the machinery. The work
can start while the frost is still in
the ground but the weather must
be warm enough so that the water
will not freeze in the channel.
The Holt ditch which is to be
fourteen miles in length, will drain
an immense area Of rich Marshall
Icotlnty land and will put i, in a con
dition to raise bigger crops than
ever before Two miles of excava.
ting was finished last fall and the
remaining twelve will be completed
early during the coming summer.
River Falls Press.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1903-04-16
EckVOll.

O. K. Nelson was the first on the
field this spring, so far in this To-
cality. .........
Melvin Knutson and Otto Field
returned last week from Rochester,
Mimi, where they have taken med
ical treatment. They also visited
relatives and friends near Belvi-
dere, Goodhue Co., before they re-
turned
Misses Emma Knutson and Tillie
Sebiornson went across the Red for
visit with friends last week.
Knut Svenson arrived here last
Saturday from an extensive trip
through Canada and also along, the
Pacific coast He says he did not
find any place that did suit him.
T. 7. Kallock and Peter Oseth
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1903-04-16
New FOlden.

The weather is fine NOWADAYS.
John Johnson and G. G.. Olson
are helping O. Olson to fix up his
barn.
N. B. Johnson had the misfortune
to lose a COW lately.
Rev. H. S. Chilgren held religious
service in the school house of Dist.
No. 70, on Sunday last.
Ole G. A. Berg made a business
trip up to Newfolden some DAYS ago.
Miss Swenson left for Argyle last
week. ...
O. Johnson bought good team OF
horses from H. Blinsmo, of New
Maine, last week.
Miss Alice Anderson is staying at
N. 0. Brant's now.
N. T. Johnson commenced seeding
last Thursday.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1903-04-16
Farewell to Old Settlers.

A farewell reception was given
last night at the home Of Rev. Isaac
Peart 10 a number of families who
have decided to move away from
our midst. A pleasant social time
was spent together by friends who
soon mustpart. Among thosepresent
were: Mr.. and Mrs. John Huggard
and Mr.. and Mrs. John Nixon and
sons, who will leave for northwest
ern Canada, Mrs. y. Marshall and
children, who also leave for Canada,
and R. p. Kezar and family, and
Mrs. ]. r. Graham and children
who will remove to Washington
state. The SHEAF is sorry to see
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1903-04-16

G. o. Taylor and H. Osmunson
have gone to Warren on a pleasure
trip this week.
J. Christianson has been getting
out large number of fence rails,
preparatory to building a large
pasture when the frost goes out.
He also dug a fine we'll, so as to have
plenty of water for his large drove
of cattle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Read we're calling
on J. Christianson Sunday.
Mrs. G. O. Taylor is stopping
with R. Reads folks while Charles
is away to town.
John S. Rayson is building a
large barn this spring. R. Read is
overseeing the job.
J. S. Rayson started for Thief
River Falls last Saturday and got
as far as Middle River. He found
the water so high he had to come
back home and started out the next
day by way of Ole Erickson's,
where there is bridge, and pro-
ceeded on his journey unmolested.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. G.. Carlson.
April 4, a girl.
Lars Larson made trip to East
Park to do a stroke of business this
week. -,.:.
Our, mail carrier is going afoot
now days. Too much ice for his
horses. ~,
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1903-04-16
Has a History.

An interesting relic Of pioneer
days stands in the courthouse ward
at Red Lake Falls, and many, in
passing, wonder what history can
be connected with an old water
wheel that it should be so promi-
nently displayed.
The wheel is the first turbine
ever operated in Minnesota and was
originally set up at St. Anthony
Falls, later being moved to Fergus
Falls. For some years it furnished
power for grist mill at Red Lake
Falls Thief River Falls News.