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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1905-10-20


he is figuring on acreage near the
town, IS sufficient to indicate what
he has on his mind. The road is
graded to Pelican*lake, fourteen
miles this side Of Ashawa, and the
first twenty-five miles of the inter
vening distance they found very
rough but the last twenty be
easy building: The cruisers left
this morning On the .:Seagull but
Messrs. Cook and Balm leave. to:
night via Winnipeg for Mime
apolis to see Mr.. Backus. Mr.. Cook
significantly and srnilingly stated
that he would be back again soon
Hurrah for the Virginia .road.-In.
ternational Falls Echo. IL
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Duluth 4 Iron Range Railway

Trains run to and from Drummond OF
Saturday only
Trains daily except Sunday.
b. NJ. BERGERSON, Agent
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Mortgage Forecl closure Sale,

Default having been made in the pay ment
of the sum of Five Hundred and Twenty-Five
Dollars. s525C0) as principal. and the sum OF
$4,000 as interest. which is claimed to be
d lie and is due at the date of this notice upon
u certain mortgage. duly executed and deliv-
ereG BY Christine Mel 1ellan and John Mcclellan
her husband, OF Duluth, Minnesota as mort.
gagOrs. to John Chesser. OF Virginia, Mimi,
mortgagee, bearing date The 18th day of June,
A. D.19O2. and with. bower OF sale therein
contained, duty recorded in the Office OF the
register of deeds in and for the county of St.
Louis and state OF Minnesota, on the 18th day
of June, AID. 1902, at 900 o'clock a. NJ, in
Book Id OF Mortgages Records on page 100,
thereof. 4 -.... r. !. r; H.:
Which said mortgage, together, with the
debt secured thereby, was duly assigned by
said John Chesscr, nortga gee. to David Beau
dom. OF Virginia, Minnesota, by written as
Segment dated the l1th day Of Sept. a. D.
1875, and recorded in the Office OF said register
OF deeds on the 18th day Of September, "A, D.
: 1910, at $3.50 O'Clock Il. NJ, in Book 1879 of Mort
! cages On page 1879, thereof. and no action or
proceeding having been instituted at law or
otherwise to recover the debt secured by said
mortgage or any part thereof ,r
Now. Therefore. Notice is hereby given
that by virtue of the power OF sale contained
in said mortgage, and pursuant to
! the statute in such Case made and provided
the said mortgage will be forecosed by sale
of the premises described in and conveyed by
said mortgage. viz:
The South West quarter of the South East
quarter Is. W. " of S. E. ~ OF Section Twenty
two (22) and the West one-half of the North
East quarter Nv Il of N. Z. ~ and the North
West quarter Of the South East quarter IN.
W. a of S. E. ~ of Section TwentY-seven (21)
| in Township fifty-eight @s) North Of Range
Twelve l2) West of the Fourth principal
meridian, St. Louis county and state of Mime
sofa, with the Embellishments and appurten-
ances; which sale will be made by the sheriff
of said St. Louis county. Minnesota, at the
front door OF the court house. in the city
OF Duluth in said county and state, on the
2Sth day of October a. D. 1905, at twelve (l2)
O'Clock Nj. OF that day, at public vendue, to
the highest bidder for cash, to pay said debt
of Five Hundred and Twenty-Five Dollars,
S522500) md interest, and the taxes, if any,
on said premises, and Twenty-Five Dollars
attorneys fees. as stipulated in and by said
mortgage in case OF foreclosure, and the
disbursements allowed by law; subject to
! redemption at any time within one year from
the day Of sale, as provided by law.
Dated September Is, A. D. 1905,
DAVID BEAUDolN,
Assignee OF Mortgage and
Sept. 23-Oct.2 p Holder OF Mortgage.
Jno. NJ. Martin, Virginia, MINI.
Atty for Assignee of Mortgagee,
Virginia Mimi.
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Order to Examine Accounts, Etc.

State OF Minnesota, County OF St. Louis, S.
In Probate Court.
Special Term, September 21st, 1905.
In the matter Of the estate of Charles Strom-
back deceased.
On reading and filing the petition Of A. L.
Hearn, Administrator OF the estate of Charles
Stromback deceased. representing, among
other things, that he has fully administered
said estate, and praying that time and place
be fixed for examining. settling and allowing.
the final account of his administration. and
for the assignment Of the residue of said es-
tate to the parties entitled thereto by law.
1t is Ordered, That said account be EXAM
ined, and petition heard by this Court, on
Monday, the BIRD day of October, A. d. 1905,
at ten o'clock A. Mat the Probate Office. in
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Buys Back Lease.

NJ. N. Gasser, of Duluth, who has
of late been busily engaged as a.
"trust-buster" in fight against the
alleged combination of Duluth
grocers, came near losing a state
lease to lands in 59-14, adjoining the
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glanced toward them. A CHEEKY smile
lit up his face and he winked roguish-
ly. Instantly there was liveliness of
spirit that had been lacking during the
day. He laughed at jurors quaint re-
mark; then rolled and unrolled a news
paper, nervousIy, but soon regained his
composure The two sisters SMILED
cheeringly at their brother Mrs. Som
sen gave much attention to her husband,
who is toiling so hard in DIR. Koch's be-
half. Miss Emma looked about the court
room, and with woman's intuition she
scanned the jurymen chosen and appear
ed satisfied Often the accused brother
looked toward them and smiled. Attor-
ney Somsen and William E. Koch, a
brother, showed Dr. Koch a list of the
illrymen still to be examined and asked
his opinion on several of them. Pa
tiently the sisters waited as the routine
procedure moved slowly along.
Judge Webber ordered minute re
cess at twenty minutes past three
o'clock. The sisters then FASTENED
across the court room to greet theil
brother. There were merely a warm
grasp of the hand, a few anxious inquir-
les, and words of truest encouragement
for there never has been an intimatior
that the sisters doubted his absolute in
nocence Miss Koch talked with hel
brother longer than did Mrs. Somsen
yet it was only for few minutes, ant
before court reassembled they he'd left
the room. Koch seemed happier and moro
cheerful the rest of the day.
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1904, and | deny that | engaged in con-
versation with persons relative to his
candidacy with intent or in the endeavor
to influence votes aaginst him.
| deny that / made it my business to
talk with parties generally and others
whom | met, while engaged Elm serv-
ing my route, in opposition to Mr.. Nc
Cleary and deny that the delivery of the
mails in my charge was delayed on that
account.
1t is true that early in September,
1904, | applied to the postmaster for a
two weeks leave of absence and the
same was granted. 1t is also true that
during that time / was the president of
the Southern Minnesota Branch of Rural
Letter Carriers 1t is also true that dur
ing the first week of my absence that
visited many towns i'll the second con-
gressiOnal district, state of Minnesota
both in Blue Earth county and neigh
boring counties and also outside the
second congressional district, but my
mission was solely and only as presi-
dent of the association above stated to
see rural carriers in the interest of said
association. At that time the contest
between Mr. McCleary and MIR. Miller
was very spirited and overshadowed ev-
cry other contest before the people. The
district was flooded with circulars and
papers issued by the respective candi-
dates and about the first word person
would say to you after being addressed
was: What do you think about the
contest between Mr.. McCleary and Mr..
Miller?" / have expressed myself on
those occasions but never made it Il
point to advocate the candidacy of Mr.
Miller over Mr. McCleary because Mr.
McCleary was opposed to legislation in
the interest of rural carriers or any
other reason. | simply stated my posi-
ton but urged no one to follow my eX-
ample. If | were working in the inter
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THEIR TERMS BEGIN.
Two New Officials Take Hold at the
Court House Today.

FTOHl IueSudy > DdHy
The terms of all of the county Off
GERS began today, but in the entire list,
aside from the county board, there are
but two changes. Thomas w. Hart as
sumed the office of treasurer, succeeding
Lewis Davis, and Prof. Oscar Olsen u
vim assumed the office of county superin
tendent of schools succeeding w. E.
Freeman. Both gentlemen devoted the
day to famililarizing themselves with
the records and manner of procedure.
Mr.. Hart is receiving the assistance
of former Treasurer Peter Lloyd, who
will help him get started and be in the
office for time. He has not yet de-
cided whether to have a permanent dep
uty, but will probably later on employ
lady clerk.
None of the old officials in the court
house who have clerks have made any
change in their forces. All of the old
clerks will remain, at least for the
present.
As regards the sheriff's office, that Of
fetal has not yet made up his mind
who he will appoint as deputy sheriffs,
or whether he will appoint any. The
commissions of Sheriff Williams depu-
ties all expired Dec. 3lst, and until they
have been reappointed they cannot per-
form any official acts.
Louis Larson, who has been jailor for
the past three months, was relieved from
further duty last week. He made
very faithful and efficient official, but
he was appointed only to assist while
the jail contained the train robbers and
other desperate prisoners, and there is
no longer any pressing necessity for the
extra help. Should the occasion demand,
a jailor will no doubt be appointed again.
1t rests with the county board to provide
for the employment of this official.
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ed under the classified civil service of
the United States.
| remember, however, on one occas-
ion while / was at my duty taking care
of my mail and looking after the same
on the inside of the postofice building at
Mankato, Leslie McCleary, the son of
said Hon. j. T. McCleary, came in there
and interferred somewhat with my work
and / might have said something on
that occasion to indicate that ! was OPP
posed to the candidacy of the Hon. J. L.
McCleary, but it was said because | was
somewhat angry because Mr.. leslie Me
Cleary was in that part of the postoffice
building interfering with my work.
Trusting this reply will be satisfactory
L remain, respectfully yours,
JOHN T. MAY,
r. f. d. Carrier No. 3.
ManEato, Mimi, Dec It'll, l904.-Hon.
III. o. Smith, Postoffice Inspector, Man
kato, Mimi. Dear Sir: Yours of the
Sd inst. in regard to charges that have
been made to the postoffice department
relative to my conduct in the congress
sional campaign in the second congress
sional district, state of Minnesota, is at
hand
In reply thereto would say, that I
deny that in the recent contest in this
district for the republican nomination to
congress, between Hon. j. I. McCleary
and Hon. II. J. Miller that | was an ac-
tive supporter of Mr.. Miller. 1t is true
that of the two candidates | preferred
Mr.. Miller and when / was questioned in
that regard expressed myself in favor
of Mr.. Miller.
deny that I was perniciously active
in opposition to the candidacy of Mr..
McCleary during the time prior to the
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FALL UNDER M'CLEARY'S D|SPLEASURE
Rural Route Carriers rlay and Coy Are Decapitated
Because They Would Not Bend Knee to
Second District Congressman.

| tive supporter of Mr.. Miller. 1t is true
that of the two candidates | preferred
Mr. Miller and when | was questioned
in that regard | expressed myself as III
favor of Mr. Miller.
/ deny that / was perniciously active
in opposition TO the candidacy of Mr.
McCleary during the time prior to the
primary election of September goth
1904, and | deny that | engaged in con
versation with persons relative TO his
candidacy with intent or in the endeavor
to influence votes against him.
L deny that l made it my business to
talk with parties generally and Others
whom | met, while engaged in serving
my route, in opposition to Mr.. McCleary
and deny that the delivery of the mails
in my charge was ever delayed on that
account.
/ deny that | ever distributed circu-
lares bearing the heading: Lumber
Trust Fights Miller" of which you en-
closed a copy by handing the same to
patrons or by leaving them in mail
boxes. During the time of the contest
between Mr. McCleary and Mr.
Miller I had often noticed circulars in
the mail boxes along my route but the
same nor none of them were ever plac-
ed there by me.
| believe that everything | said or
done in the said congressional contest
woS suitable on1 nronnr foI. ono oY,nloy--
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est of Mr.. Miller | certainly would not
go outside the second congressional dis
trict of Minnesota, which | did. The
truth is that my work during that time
was wholly in the interest of the asso-
citation of which | was the president.
The second week of my absence [ went
as Il delegate to the national convention
of the Rural Letter Carriers at st.
Louis, Mo.
l never urged carriers with whom
talked to vote against MIR. McCleary
at the said primary election nor to use
their influence against him during the
canvass.
| am sure that everything j said OF
done in the said congressional contest was
suitable and proper for an employee
of the United States. In fact the most
that | have done was when spoken to
about the contest between Mr. McCleary
and Mr. Miller | expressed myself in
favor OF the latter. Sincerely yours,
EUGENE COY.
This letter notified Mr.. Coy of his
Dismissal. Mr.. May received one similar
to it:
Washington, Dec 30, l904-Mr. Eu-
gene Coy, Rural Letter Carrier No. a
Mankato, Minnesota Sir: You have
been found guilty of pernicious political
activity in violation of the letter of
the postmaster general, dated October l,
1902, and of section ZIG, Postal Laws
and Regulations of 1902. After care
full consideration of your statement in
reply to written copy of charges with
which you were furnished, your removal
has been ordered to take effect at the
close of business, December 81, 1904, at
which time you will surrender to the
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ATTORNEYS RUN UP AGAINST A SNAG
Dr. George r. Koch Case Comes to Stop For Few
Hours oday--Awaitng Return of Spec
ial yenre---A ripe Story.

quantity of sausage, and both ne and
his wife ate of it freely. They retired
and little later both became deathly
I'LL. Mrs. Horsak came near dying,
while Mr.. Horsak was not in so serious
a condition. Physicians were called and
both recovered from the effect of the
poison.
What Horsak Knows
Mr.. Horsak says that he was walk
ing on Minnesota street, near DIR. Geb-
hards office, the night of the murder,
and only few minutes before the crime
was discovered. He saw man come
across the street from the direction of
the alley next to Olson's drug store. The
man held handkerchief to his face as
though he were suffering from the tooth
ache He passed Mr.. Horsak and went
into the doorway at the front of DR..
Gebhard's stairs.
Gluten abend," said the shoemaker,
addressing the man in German, as he
passed him. The man refused to re-
spond, and, although Horsak is certain
that he is New Ulm citizen, he is posi-
| tive in saying that it was not DR.. Koch.
Since an attempt has been made to
poison the shoemaker, and the man who
murdered Gerhard is probably the one
who mailed him the poison, it is thought
that the same person put the poison in
the sausages of which Horsak and his
wife partook. Many persons believe that
the real murderer fears that Horsak may
be able to recognize him and is making
an effort to quiet him forever.
Where Julius Loses.
The affidavit of prejudice filed by the
attorneys for the defense against Sheriff
Julius had the effect of depriving him
of about $500 in fees in summoning the
jurors. During the Wellner murder trial
lat st. Peter Sheriff Mcmillan was also
barred in the same manner. His case,
however, had nothing to do with finger
prints, it was case of pernicious ac-
tivity in attempting to fasten the
crime on -fr. and Mrs. Frank Tanke,
who are now serving life sentences at
saltwater.
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New Ulm, Jan. 2.--When the district
court opened this morning, it was found
that the special venire return from
Springfield was not with the clerk of
court. The veniremen were on hand, but
the document which testified to their
having been drawn as such was not in
evidence
The defense made three propositions
to the state. The first one was that
the case be charged with the ten jurors
that were already drawn. This PROPOSE
ton, Attorney Childs stated had been
done in several cases in the state, but
he did not think it advisable in this in
stance, in criminal case. The next
proposition was that the special enire
be commenced Immediately and not wait
until the Springfield portion of the
venire was returned. This proposition
was not exceeded to by the state either
The next proposition by the defense was
that the Springfield portion of the venire
be waived entirely and thrown out, and
to proceed Immediately with the exam
nation of the venire that was here.
These three propositions were not ac
cepted by the state. Attorney Childs
stated that in case where as much I'M
portance was attached, that great
est caution should be taken in the pro
cedure by the state, and that if he con
scented to either of these proposition
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SAMUEL r. VAN SAINT,
The Retiring Governor of Minnesota.

there might be a chance for an error
The state made a proposition through
Attorney Childs to the effect that if the
defense would state that the specia
venire had been returned from Spring
field they would proceed. This PROPOSE
ton Attorney Somerville for the defense
refused to accept, for the reason hi
stated, that such statement would bt
falsehood.
As nothing could be accomplished court
took recess until two O'Clock this af
ternoon, when the venire was expected in
from Springfield
The latest "pipe" to be started by
the romancers is the connecting up of
the name of Mr.. Fuchs, the man who
committed suicide here last Monday
with the murder of DIR. Gerhard.
New Ulm, Jan. 2-This city is pro-
ductive of sensations. Hardly has one
exciting incident died out when another
one is sprung. The latest is the poison
ing of Anton Horsak, principal witness
for the Koch defense. Horsak and his
wife ate sausages and were taken ILL.,
The attorneys for the defense are of the
opinion that an attempt has been made
to get Horsak out of the way
The fact that DIR. Gerhard received
a bottle of poison week before he
was murdered and the only man who
saw the murderer go up the stairs, to the
murdered mans office has now narrow
ly escaped being the victim of pois-
oner, is commented upon. ]
The attorneys of DIR. Koch are trying
to learn who poisoned the sausage. A
suspect is under surveillance. Horsak,
who is a shoemaker, went home We'd
nesday night and took with him a
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pany in what is known as the Hill Lake
country, in northern Aitkin county,
this state, where a large number of Blue
Earth county people have already made
visited that section claim that the land
thereabouts is very rich and productive,
not sandy or stony. Tame clover and
timothy it is said, has SEEDED itself
all over the open lands until now the
country affords the finest grazing. Much
of the land is said to be covered with
the finest of hardwood saw timber, such
as maple, oak, yellow BIRCH Eastwood,
rock elm, etc, much of which will
measure two to three feet in diameter
at the stump. Hill City is beautifully
situated on the shore of Hill Lake, a
fine body of water five miles long and
the town, though an infant, is growing
substantially. A railroad company has
been organized to build a line of road
from the Twin Cities up through the
Hill Lake country, and it is expected the
country will settle rapidly. Several
saw mills have already moved there, new
wagon roads are being built, and wages
are good and work plentiful. The
Bradshaw, Williams Land company has
the exclusive sale of the lands and has
opened offices at ll5 Walnut street.
The members of the cofpany are well
known, hustling gentlemen, whose many
friends will wish them success.
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JOHN BORN's MARROW ESCAPE
Packer at Mill Gets Too Close to Re-
voIving Shaft.

vSsNtuS SUdtbs
From Tuesdays Daily.
John c. Born, a packer in the Hubbard
mill, had a very narrow escape from
serious injury or death, while at work
in the mill last Saturday afternoon.
Born was standing on a step ladder near
a revolving shaft, when some screws
in the shaft caught in his clothing and
drew him from the ladder. The re-
volying shaft tore considerable of the
clothing from the mans body, and there
is no telling what might have happened.
had not the man struck against the
hanger and thrown off the belt. TINS,
bringing the, shaft to stop. Born fell
to the floor. He was somewhat bruis-
ed but was not seriously hurt.
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DIR. |. d. Webster moved into his new
rooms in the Exile building on jackson
street today, as also did DR.. Peterson.
The rooms vacated by these gentlemen
in the Model block were occupied by DR..
c j. Holman and DIR. Timmerman-Hol-
man and Attorney A. H. Lossow.
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NEW LAND COMPANY.

Williams Lard Company
Will Sell HilIsCity Land.
From Tuesdays Daily.
w. L. Bradshaw of this city has as
sociated himself with Daniel Williams
for the purpose of selling lands of the
Hill City Land, Loan and Lumber COM
The Washington times., 1905-12-23
PRESIDENT HEARS
NEWS OF TR|PLETS
Congratulates Father and
Mother.
CHILDREN NUMBER TEN NOW
Three Latest Additions, All Boys, Are
Healthy and Strong-The
Presidents Letter.
CHILDREN NUMBER TEN NOW

CHICAGO. H., Dec 23-After the
triple addition TO the family of John
Schneider. Of River Forest. which now
numbers ten living children Dr. A s.
Greenwood. the family physician. wrote
letter to President Roosevelt inform
irg him OF the birth Of triplets.
The letter is as follows:
President Roosevelt.
Sir: Your historical expression Of a
square deal cannot be lived up TO at
all times, but the wife Of John Schneider
OF this village made a triangular deal
of three kings yesterday This influx OF
population raises the number OF children
TO ten. The oldest is twelve years. The
parents and community would Ike some
expression from you, knowing your in
teresJ in home production. Respectfully
A. S. GREENWOOD. MD -
The Presidents reply was received
last evening and reads as follows:
DR. a. s. Greenwood.
Dear Sir: Your favor OF the eth in
stant has been received and the Presi-
dent thanks you for writing. Please be
good enough TO convey TO Mr. and Mrs
Schneider the Presidents hearty cor
gratulations and his good wishes for
their entire family. Respectfully,
WILLIAM LOEB, JR
Secretary TO the President" d"