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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-05-05
CIRCUS SUFFERS LOSS.
Car Takes Fire and a Number of Val
liable Animals Are Burned
to Death.

Lincoln, Neb, May "A Journal
special from Fawnee city says: A cir
Gus train arrived here late Sunday
night Early Monday morning one of
the animal keepers went through the
elephant ears to see that all was right.
when the gasoline torch which he car
ried exploded and the entire car was
Immediately IN flames and all the ami
mails IN the car were burned Four
camels three elephants, two sacred cat
tie and black bear pershcd The loss
is estimated at about $4,000 with no
insurance
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-05-05
FOUR PERISHED.
Tramps Sleeping in Box Car at c
Gil Bluffs, Ia, Are Burned
to Death.

Council Bluffs, Ia, May q
men and a boy were burned TO dea
d box car in the Northwestern
here about one o'clock this NOR
They are believed to have been h
trying to steal a ride, but no eli
to their identity has been obtaino
their clothes were practically dcstr
The car was discovered to be OT
while being switched and the
of the men for help were hear
trainmen, but all four succumbC
the flames before they could berea
The car was filled with bedding a
is presumed,the fire started by the
smoking.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-05-05
The Mckinley Monument

indianapolis, Ind. May 3.-Senator
Fairbanks will start east this afternoon
to attend meeting May at the Man
haitian hotel in New York city of the
Mckinley Monument association. which
IS expected to decide at that time what
Kind of monument shall he erected in
memory OF William Mckinley. Senator
Fairbanks says that about $500 600 has
been raised for the monument
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-05-05
Ohio Conl Minors Strike.
Trnredv in Nnhrnska.

Lincoln. Neh May 3 George Harry
lG years old, until last Saturday a
member Of the Lincoln police force.
Monday evening followed May Young
his house.eepcr Into a grocery store
and shot her dead He then shot him
self with the same weapon falling dead
beside the woman luratation for the
woman. who. # Is said. refused to mar
ry him. is the only known cause for
the tragedy Hurry was a widower and
leaves three children
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-05-05
Meets Peculiar Denth.

Appleton, Wis, May 81 Mrs William
Jackson met death Monday under pecul-
lar circumstances. After staying in her
home two weeks. fearing that her dI-
yorcod husband would kill her, as he had
Threatened. she received word that he
had died at Plymouth, Wis, of heart
failure Singing and whistling, she
went out into her yard, where her dress
caught fire from burning ruhhish-pilc
She was fatally burned Her tcn-year-
old brother was badly burned trying to
help her, but will recover Mrs Jackson
WAS 2G years old
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-05-05
Granted a Divorce.

Knoxville, Tenn, April '29 Mr.
L. Taylor has been granted a di
from former Gov Robert L. Tayl
chancery court, Mr.. Taylor So
three terms as governor of Tenn
and has a national reputation
lecturer and musician. Mrs T.
was Mrs. Alice Fits Hill. Of r.
loosa. Ala. before her marriage Il
ex-governor three years ago
had children by former marriages
they, it is alleged, caused the unh
ness
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-05-05
Death of n Noted Author.

London, May 3.-Edear Fawcett, the
American author. died here Monday
morning after being unconscious for
seral days. Death was caused by an
internal disorder, which has not yet
been diagnosed Only a servant was
present at the time of his death Mr.
FaWcett was born In New York in May
1877
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-05-05
Another Company Absorbed.

New York, April 30.--Chairman Gary,
of the United States Steel corporation,
makes formal announcement of the pur-
chase from the Crucible Steel company
of the Clarion Steel company proper
ties. The properties will be paid for by
guarantee of the United States Steel
corporation of securities heretofore is
sued by the Clarion company aggre-
eating less than sl3 600 900
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-05-05
Two Men DROWNED

Stevens Point Wis. May 3.--Andrew
Ricschel and Joseph Drandslaetter.
two mddle-aged men. fishing from fiat
boat In Ne Wisconsin river were swept
over the plover papermill dam and
drowned The bodies have not been re-
covered
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-05-05
Mayor Dies,

GAINESVILLE. Wis, April 29-M
A. o. Wilson died Thursday night
a long illness. He was editor of
Recorder for 20 years. and has
postmaster of the city, and a me-
of the state legislature. Mr. W
was prominent In democratic state
itics. He was elected mayor Of Jf
vile one year ago.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-05-05
Strikers Headed Off.

Topeka Kan, May , -Wheu the 1000
Santr Fc machlnists and Workmen gath
cred ut the big railway shops IN this
city Monday to 70 to work they found
the gates locked The entire plot OF
ground of - acres Is surrounded with
a high oak board fence with few gates
These gates we're locked and the men
without told by armed guards that
"thore was nothing doing The Santa
Pc officials asserted that they were
simply anticipating strike that would
have come during the day Ihey SAID
information had come to them that the
men had held secret meetings Saturday
night and Sunday and decided upon
strike at nine O'Clock in the morning
There was no disturbance, the majority
Of the men returning quietly to their
homes At the general offices Of the
railway here It was stated that theordef
10 close down was given to every shop
town on the Santa Re system from chi
raeo to Albuquerque II Is estimated
that nearly 10000 mon are affected
The SANTA Fe Strike.
Washington, May 3 over 500 ma
rhinlsts and large number of allied
workers on the Atchison, Topeka 4
Santa Zee railroad were reported out on
strike m to five O'Clock Monday after
noon When the whole striking
strength Is brought ont, emhracine nor
only che marhinists, bat the allied
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-05-05
Con fesses TO Perjury.

WASHINGTON May Angus II Can
non, Jr son of the former Mormon
president at Salt Lake. admitted be-
tore The senate committee that ne pur-
inred himself when lie said Joseph f.
smith performed a plural marriage.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-05-05
Engineer Dropped Dead.

New York. April 27-Charles Kelly.
engineer on the ferryboat America.
dropped dead In the engine room and a
collision with the Brooklyn slip resulted.
In which passengers were panic-stricken.
Several persons were hurt
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-05-05

indianapolis. Ind. May Fire Mt
the union stock yards Monday night
burned two carloads of cattle and al
most totally destroyed 20 acres of live
stock sheds and pens, enlalinP a loss
estimated at s250.000 to the Belt rail
road and Union Stock Yards company
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-05-05
Work of an Assassin.

Erivan, Russia, April 30.-An attempt
has been made to assassinate the dis
trict governor of Echmiedzin He was
struck by two bullets One of them pene-
trated his chest The motive of the at
tempt was political Erlvan is capital
of a government of the same name and
situated lis miles south-southwest of
Titlis. Russian Transcaucasia. Ech-
miedzin is tho ecclesiastical capital of
Armenia IN the Russian domnions.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-05-05
Negotiating for Large Loan.

New York. April q Negotiations for
A new loan between Russia and a Paris
financial syndicate are as good as con-
eludod. cables the Paris correspondent
Of the Times. The amount is placed at
SlGO 900 900
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-05-05
STRIKES OCCUR
IN MANY CITIES
OVER G,OoO WAGE-EARNERsI IDLE
IN CHICAGO
LOCKOUT AT TOPEKA. KAN
Santa Re Railway Workmen Find
Gates Closed on Them-Build-
ing Trades Workmen Idle
in Philadelphia.

Chicago, May 3 by three strikes and
one lockout. which became effective in
Chicago Monday, 600 wage earners
were made idle as follows: Picture
frame makers, strike in six factories,
1900 sand, lime and cement tcamsters.
strike against two firms, 100, bakers,
strike IN eight big bakeries, 400, boot
and shoe makers, lockout by ten com
panics. 1000
Strikes In several other cities were
also rppOrted
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-05-05
WIN Accent.

Duluth. Mimi May Patrick Me
Donnell, a prominent contractor Of this
city, received word Of his appointment
rs sergeant -at-arms Vi Tho democratic
national convention Mr. Mcdonnell
sald that he would accept the pos
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-05-05
Villnre Almost DESTROYED.

Cory Pa MAY , An carly fire Mon.
day almost destroyed the village OF
Hometown. near here Loss. ss5 000
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-05-05
3 Cents

Eight cents a pound
what a young woman PAID
twelve pounds of flesh. (
She was thin and weak I
paid one dollar for a bottle
SCOTS Emulsion, and by I
ing regular doses had gan
twelve pounds in weight BET
the bottle was finished.
Eight cents a pound
cheap for such valuable ]
tcrial. Some pay more, so
less, some get nothing
their money. You get y
moneys worth when you |
SCOTS Emulsion.
We will send you a n
free.
SCOTT & BOVINE, CHEMIST
400 Pearl Street, New Y
soc. and $500, all druggists.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-05-05
Quit Work In Philadelphia.

Philadelphia. May 3-About 5000
workmeu employed III the building
trades were rendered idle Monday as
the result Of strikes ordered by local
uuippE
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-05-05
Well-Known Composer Dies

Prague, Bohemia, May PAN
tonic Dvorak, the composer, form
director of the Conservatory o. NJ
New York, died suddenly here Su
Of apOpleXy
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-05-05
The Public Debt.

Washington. May , The monthly
statement 81 The public debi show that
az Ha close 81 business April - 1901
tIe iehl lees cash In the treasury.
8eoaHtea 10 s9ls s5loss. an increase
fr Ae month Of s3l2ia5l which is
accounted for by corresponding de-
,reaa, in the cash on hand
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-05-05
COSTS MANY LIVES.
Fighting in Asia Minor in w
Nearly so Are Killed-TwelvI
Villages Destroyed.

Constantinople, May 2.-Accol
to official advices there has beonl
Gus fighting in the Sassun district of
Minor between the troops and Arm@
insurgents numbering 1000. The u
lost 20 killed and % wounded TN
villages in the Talori district have
destroyed, but whether by insurger
kurdso is not known. There are !
troops in the disturbed area. Priyat
vices say that the K,rds attacked
villages north of Sassun, losing 26 k
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-05-05
KEYS TO- THE FAIR
ARE DELIVERED
LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSE
TON is OPENED.
IMMENSE CROWD ATTENDS
The Ceremonies, Which Were impress
sive, Briefly Described-Presl-
dent Roosevelt Sends His
Congratulations.

silva Rriaev Described-Presi-
L.. paaso,,alt Sends His
c..uo.,,to+;ons
1e
ST. Louis, May Z-hepieSehl"s
larger expenditure 'Aah any aiii'''a' en-
tcrprisr heretofore attempted on 'H's
continent greater il us aIHpl''oH an"
wiCcr IN its scope iAah any previous e.
fort of its kind. the Louisiana Iuici"9'
exposition was formally "pfh'" 0alu'-
day afternoon. Inc IAaut" al 'AeI''9e'
could hardy have been improved upon
Extreme care had been taken III 'he ar
ranEcments Of th" DAY programmes
Its length had been calculated T."
nicely that all things might be finished
al noon exactly but as is uaua' III SH'u
cases, the programme dragged oH' Ne
yond its expected time il was arranged
that President Roosevelt should press
the button at exactly II O'Clock hHt
when hat hour arrived several OF the
addresses had not been completes At
approximately l2:l5, 50. Louis time, in
order that his time might not be on
croachod upon, the signal was given to
President Roosevelt that all things were
ready. His response MAS quick. aud in
few seconds came the answering touch
over the wire from tho white house
This officially opened the exposition but
It was determined 10 conclude the pro-
Crammc, and the signal lur inc dojNh
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-05-05
Concentrates Francis.

A COngraIuIaIUry response was re-
ceived from Mr. Francis.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-05-05
To Make Another Stand.

Tientsin. May 1.-Two hundred Rus
SLAMS are entrenching themselves on the
Lao river, three miles from Sinmin-
tung, employing Chinese laborers. Sin
mntung Is two miles from Koupangtse
a permanent Russian camp, A detach'
ment of $50 men is patrolling the rail
road line.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-05-05

The Japanese losses on the Ialu sun
day were about 700 killed and wounded
The Russians lost over 500 men. the
japanese captured % quick-fring guns
20 officers and many men.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-02-11
Contest Notice

Department of the Interior. United States Land
Office. Minot, N. d. January nth, 1901
sufficient contest affidavit having been filed
in this Office by Hedge Helgeson, contestant,
against homestead entry No. 2O62O, made Feb
9th, 1903, for nel4 se4 section I, n1s sw14 sell
swA section 8, township $50. range IS.
which it is alleged that said Leonard F:More an
has wholly abandoned said tract for a period Of
never improved or cultivated said land accord.
ing to the homestead laws of the United
States, or never established a resi-
dence on said tract. and that said alleged alb
sence from said land was not due to his EN- ploy-
ment in the army, navy or marine corps of the
United States as private soldier, officer sea-
man or marine during the war with Spain or
during any other war in which the United
States may be engaged; said parties are hereby
notified to appear, respond and offer evidence
touching said allegation at 10 O'Clock a. M on
March Sth, 1901 before Zene Bruegger, Clerk of
District Court, in and for Williams County,
n. D., at his office in the Court House
in the town of Williston, North Dakota, and
that final hearingwiil be held at 10 clock a, m.
on March 18th, 1901, before the Register and Re-
ceiver at the United States Land Office in
Minot North Dakota.
The said contestant having, in a proper affi-
davit, filed IAN 18th, 1904, set forth facts which
show that after due diligence personal service
of this notice cannot be made it is hereby or
dered and directed that such notice be given by
due and proper publication.
jan4 R. C. Sanborn Register
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-02-11
Contest Notice.
Department of the Interior, United Sta

Department of the Interior, United States Land
Office, Minot, N. D.. Dec. g, 1903
A sufficient contest affidavit having been fled
in this Office by Andrew P. -Noonan contestant,
against homestead entry No. 1885. made Oct
IS, 1902. for the sell, section 81, township 163
range 95 BY Thomas c. Roberts contestee, in
which it is alleged that said entryman has Who'll.
~ abandoned said tract for period
of more than six months last past and that he
has never improved or cultivated said land
according to the homestead laws nor ever es-
tablished q residence thereon. and
that said alleged absence from said land
was not due to his employment in
the army, navy or marine corps of
the United States as a private soldier.
officer, seaman or marine during the war with
Spain, or during any other war in which the
United States may be engaged, said parties are
hereby notified to appear, respond and offer
evidence touching said allegation at 10 O'Clock
a. m. on Feb. II, 1901, before Albert q. Makee,
a Notary Public at his office at Portal, N. D..
land that final hearing will be held at 10
o'clock a. M. on Feb. p. 1904 bcfore) the
Register and Receiver at the United States
Land Office in Minot, North Dakota.
The said contestant having, in proper affi-
davit, filed Dec. 3d.. 1866, set forth facts
which show that after due diligence personal
service of this notice cannot be made it is here
BY ordered and directed that such notice be
given by due and proper ,publie;stions
Mark Murphy. Attorney for Contestant, Por-
tai, n. d..
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-02-11
Contest Notice.

Department of the Interior. United States Land
Office, Minot, n, D., Dec. 23rd, 1903 .
A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed
in this office by William Noonan: contest
ant against homestead entry No. 2O90S made
March 10th, 1903 for swA section 81. town.
ship 1853, range IS, by Albert F.. Smith con-
testee, in which it is alleged that said entryman
has wholly abandoned said tract for period Of
more than six months last past and that he has
never improved or cultivated said land accord.
ing to the homestead DAVIS nor ever established
a residence thereon, and that said alleged alb
sence from said land was not due to his employ
ment in the army, navy or. marine corps of the
United States as private soldier, officer, sea-
manor marine during the war with Spain or
during any other war in which the United
States may be engaged; said parties are hereby
notified to appear, respond and offer evidence
touching said allegation at 10 O'Clock a. m. on
Feb. IL, 1904, before Albert H. Makee, a
notary public, at his office at Portal, N. D., and
that final hearing will be held at 10 o'clock a.
on Feb. 24th 1904 before the Register and Re.
ceiver at the United States Land Office in
Minot, North Dakota.
The said contestant having, in proper ahi-
davit, filed Dec. %, 1903, set forth facts which
show that after due diligence personal service
of this notice cannot be made, it is hereby Or
dered and directed that such notice he given by
due and proper publication.
T. E. Fox, Receiver.
Mark Murphy, attorney for contestant, Portal,
n d.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-02-11
Contest Notice.

Department of the interior, United States
Land Office, Minot, n. D.. D, c. %, 1903:-
A sufficient contest affidavit having been
fled in this Office by Emma Armbruster contcs-
tant, against Homestead entry No. 1882,
made May "a, 1902, for sch section % township
1862 range 95, by Paul Bannan contested, in
which it is alleged that said eutryman has who'll
" abandoned said tract of land for a period of
more than six months last past, and has never
improved or cultivated said land according to
the homestead laws. nor ever esta blished
resi1, nee thereon; that said allegeged absence
fr' m sid land was not due to
his employment in the army. navy or
marine corps of the United States as a private
soldier, officer. seaman or marine during the
war with Spain, or during any other war in
which the United States may be engaged, said
parties are hereby notified to appear, respond
and offer evidence touching said allegation at
10 O'Clock a. M, on Feb. II, 1904, before Albert
Portal, n ~ D. and that final
hearing will be held at 10 O'Clock a. M, on
Feb. "A 1904, before the Register and Receiver
at the United States Land Office in Minot, n.
D. The said contestant having, in a proper at
fidavit filed Dec. %, 1903, set forth facts which
show that after due diligence, personal service
of this notice can not be made, it is hereby. Or
dered and directed that such notice be given
by due and proper publication
Mark Murphy, attorney for contestant, Por-
tai. n, ID,
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-02-11
Contest Notice.
Department of the Interior United States Land
Office Minot N d Ian 9th ION. -

Department Of the Interior, United States Land
Office, Minot N. D., JAN 9th, 1904. q
A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed
nr this office by Orlando NJ. Norman, contes-
tant, against homestead entry No. 1885, made
Aug: 18th, 1902. for So ;nwA and NJ swK
section "A: township 1855, range 9S, by
John !, VIII Whittle' eontestes, in ", which il
wholly abandoned said land for period of
more than six months last past; that he has
never built house thereon, nor has he lived
thereon. That he has never broke or cult
waited any of said land that he has not made
any other improvements on said land and that
it is now in its natural condition; that said
United States during war. Said parties
evidence touching said allegation at 10 O'Clock
a. m: on March 23rd, 1904. before P. R. Brown
son, U. S. Commissioner, at Wiiliston. N. D.,
and that final hearing will be held at 10 O'Clock
q. m. on Mar. 30th, 1904, before the Register and
Receiver at the United States Land Office at
Minot, n. D.
The said contestant having, in proper affi-
davit, filed Feb 18th, 1904, set forth facts which
show that after due diligence personal service
of this notice cannot be made, it is hereby, Or
dered and directed that such notice be given by
due and proper publication.
1916 R. c. Sanborn, Register.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-02-11
Contest Notice.

Department of the Interior, United States Land
Office, Minot, N. D., Dec. 18th. 1903.
A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed
in this office by Tf,os. W. Thomas. constestant,
against homestead entry No. 1862 made May
18th, 1902, for Lots l.. 2. 3, and 1, section g,
township 1854, range 95, by. Rudolf F.
Lulfiew, .contestee, in which it is
alleged that said entrymau has wholly
abandoned said tracts for period of
more than six months. last past, and
has never improved or cultivated said lands ac-
cording to.the homestead laws nor ever estab-
lished a residence thereon. and thatsaid al
legged absence from said land was not due to
Marine Cops Of the United States as a
private. soldier. officer, seamansor marine dur
ing the war with Spain or during any other war
in which the United States may be engaged.
Said parties are hereby notified to appear,
respond and offer evidence touching said ale
CATION at 10 o'clock a. m. on Feb 18th, 1904,
before Albert b. Mckee, Notary Public at his
Office at Portal, n. D. and that final hearing
viii be held at 10 o'clock on Feb. 10th. 1904.
before the Register and Receiver at the United
States Land Office in Minot, n. D.
The said contestant having, in proper afii-
da Wit, filed Dec 18th. 19O3 set forth facts
which show that after due diligence, personal
service of this notice not be made, it is here
hr ordered and directed that such notice be
given by due. and proper publication:
+, Fox, Receiver.
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Railway Officials Shovel Snow.

Railway Officials Shovel Snow.
Vice President L. w. Hill, General
Manager Ward. General Superintendent
slsds and other lesser officials Of the
Great Northern wore given : taste of
real railroading at Niles. when for three
hours the members OF tho railroad
party were required to handle shovels
in order.t o dig the train out Of : snow
drift tn at formed while the crew was
engaged in giving assistance to Train s.;
which had stuck in the snow at Niles.
After the coast train had been started
on it's way it was discovered that the
engine Of the special was frozen up and
that the snow had drifted 30 high that
several hours were necessary to get the
special on Its way again. The only
brakeman that Conductor Mayer had
on tho trip was sent out to flag any train
that might happen along. This left the
conductor witha party of railroad ofici-
ais OF high degree and lot of shovels.
The officials were equal to the task and
Louis Hill and the other members Of
the party are credited with shoyeiing
snow like section bosses.
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FREE cArAloc

~|& WI 1NSoV0
CORN, GRAIN, GRASS,
POT \ TOES. vegetable
AND FLOWER SEEDS.
FOREST. FRUIT AND
ORNAMENTAL TREES.
FREE packets each
order Specialprem-
jums and cash pviz-
es. Oscar H.Wiii T.
CO. Bismarck, n. ..