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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-02-09
CAUSES 100000 LOSS.
Wreck Near Burlington Does
Much Damage.
ALL TRAFFIC BLOCKED
Southwest Division Is Tied Up by Col
lison of Heavy Freight
Trains.

Racine, Wis, Feb. 3.-[Special. IA
rear-end collision at Dover, ilag station
between kansasyile and burlington, on
the southwest division Of the Milwaukee
road, this morning. resulted in the wreck
in- ot eight loaded freight cars and the
burning Of three others and Wrccking of
a large compound engine and a caboose.
The loss is estimated ut 100000.
he crows escaped without injury, cX-
crp Engineer Frederick, who was slight
IA injured. The two trains, running in
sections. were bound from Milwaukee TO
Freepurt. IL. Because of the cold
weather and the difficulty in keeping UP
steam, the first section was compelled to
stop and ilagnan was sent back TO
warn the second section. lie had pro
roedcd but a snort distance when the
second section came and crashed into the
roar end Of the first section.
The Wrecking train had Just cleared
away the debris ut Union Grove Of 4
wreck which occurred yesterday after
noon ut I O'Clock. when the truss rods
al TWO freight ears broke and the track
for distance of several hundred feet
WAS torn up The tracks We're not
cleared until after $50 this morning an!
traffic was resumed only to the stopped
again at Dover.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-02-09
ARE YOU INTERESTED
IN PROVERBS?

The Evening Wisconsin, commencing
with the issue Of February Is, viii pub
fish from day to day for hfty-eisht days.
a proycrb picture. For the correct or
nearest correct solution of these pictures
they offer to furnish IS prizes, agsregat-
ing Il cost of 5000.
You will find this Proyerb Contest IN
tenscly interesting and Instructive. We
suggest that you buy copy Of The
Evening Wisconsin through your news
agent or newsboy, and study the plan.
Any information desired on the rui"s, aud
questions that are fair pertaining T. the
proverbs, will he answered thro0~h the
columns Of the paper from day to day
Further particulars may he obtained
by addressing Provcrb Editor, Evening
Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-02-09
GOMPERS HAS UNION
LABEL ON CLOTHES,
Doubt Expressed at Tailors' Convention,
but Labor Leader Offers to
UndreSS

Bloomington, H.. Feb. When Sam
uel Gompcrs, president OF the American
Federation of Labor, finished a speech Of
thirty minutes to the national convention
of tailors, Delegate Herman Menus of
Pittsburg arose and said that there was
some doubt as to whether Mr.. Gompcrs
was wearing clothes with the union label
and moved that committee be appointed
TO investigate. Mr.. Gompers suggested
ed committee of one to investigate and
advanced from the platform and pointing
to Menus, urged him to come forward, at
the same time opening his coat, as if to
display the label Menus remained in his
seat and the delegates yelled in derson.
Mr.. Gompers then acknowledged that
every article of clothing that he Wore
bore the union label
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-02-09
HER DIAMONDS STOLEN.
Wife of Wealthy Minneapolis Timber
man Loses $1,000 in Gems in
Frisco.

san Francisco, Cal, Feb. :. z. NJ
IloIbrooh, wealthy lumhcrman % Min
ncapolis, who accompanied by Ais wife,
Las been spending some weeks IL this
eity, started for home today. When
about 10 board the overland train Mrs.
Ilolbrook discovered that a cas&ot con-
tanning jewels valued at $4,000 had dis
appeared 80 far the detectives have
not succeeded in find the slightest cue.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-02-09
PLAY WITH FIRE;
THREE ARE DEAD.
Paren Return Home to Find Children
corpses and Their House
Burned.

Berlin Wis, Feb. Speciall-
Three children Of Harry Eaton Of Poy-
sippia boy Of ) years, a girl of and
baby-were burned to death in a log
house while the parents were away. 1t
IS supposed the children played with the
fire in the stove
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1905-02-09
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TraAslar a Na faa oHH
bfeaglt IT'D s.a5a nsa5
hal been .h a
gee IIr aEetI .H afo l.a.ar
abandoned.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-02-27
ROBERTS COMES TO
ROCkEFELLER'S RESCUE
Director of the Mint Tries to Explain
Away City Bank Affair

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 90
George E. Roberts. director of the mint.
gave out a statement In reply to
the attack In congress by Representa-
tive Sulzer, of New York, on the con-
tract made several years ago by Secre-
tary Gage for the sale of the old GUS
tom house in New York to the National
City bank and the subsequent rental
OF the property. The statement says
that the procedure followed was in
nearly every detail directed by act of
congress. which authorized the sale;
that under that act the National City
bank submitted the highest bid $685.
900; that the bank elected under it's
contract to pay $3,215,000 within ten
days, and under the law has until the
building is delivered over to Ii to make
the final payment; that Secretary Gage
did the natural thing by depositing
the National City check in the Nation
al City bank" Mr. Roberts adds that
ii is incidental and probably unavoid-
able that the bank escaped local taxa
ton, and that every bidder knew the
property could be bought on partial
payments.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-02-27

ing definite charge, and this not be-
Ing forthcoming he was released.
Silberberg fitted through Minneap-
oils about year ago, and for a time
furnished daily sensations for the Mill
City. A well dressed, esthetic young
man, under the euphonious name Of J..
j. Desbrolles, opened an Oriental
school of mysticism and kindred sub
jects in the old Minneapolis bank
building. He advertised a correspond
ence school, with a faculty of white
and saddle colored mahatmas and Of
fefed to teach the wisdom of the Ind to
all for a reasonable profit. Miss Cla-
rice Heebner was attracted by the al
Turing titles of the sciences taught and
was induced by Desbrolles to invest
$3.50 in the business on the promise Of
a profit Of 500. She was to be the res
tdent manager.
Meets Miss Hinkie
Everything was running smoothly
for Desbrolles until he met Miss Bon
ME Hinkle, whose stepfather is M. J.
Scanlan, millionaire lumberman of
Minneapolis. Miss Hinkle became in
fatuated with Desbrolles and the ORR
entail seer saw good opportunity to
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-02-27
CANAL CONFEREES IN
STAND PAT STRUGGLE
Neither Side Cares to Give In on Disputed
Points

WASHINGTON. d. c., Feb. 2s.-Con-
ferees appointed on the part Of the senate
and house to consider the isthmian canal
bill were In session two hours today While
no definite action was taken on any of the
senate amendments the conference pro-
ceeded far enough to assure the accep-
tance OF all of the senate amendments ex-
cept that relating to the continuance Of
the commission. The house bill abolishes
the commission and this was amended
by the senate to provide for its retention.
Representatives Of both houses stood pat
at today's conference and no compromise
plan was suggested. A movement Is on
foot. however, looking to an agreement for
reduction or the commission to three
members. Another meeting will be held
tomorrow as soon as the naval appropria-
tion bill has been passed.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-02-27
MODEL CITY WILL RISE
IN THE SMOKY CITY
Big Real Estate Deal and Community
Project in Pittsburg

PITTSBURG. Pa, Feb. 26.-What is
said to be the largest real estate deal
ever made in Pittsburg was the sale OF
the Schenley farm in Oakland for
$S,00o.000. The buyers are F. F., A G.
and o. P. Nicolai and Charles Donnel-
ly. of this city, and the purchase
means the laying out of a model city
community on land that has been used
for generations for pasture. The tract
Is in the center of the city. near Schen-
ley park and the Carnegie institute.
1t is said the project will involve the
expenditure of s10.Ooo,000 for improve
ments and buildings The sale was
made through Andrew Carnegie, Den
ny Breton and John w. Heron, trus-
tees under the will of Mrs. Mary E.
Schenley, of England.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-02-27
HARRY SILBERBERG, PRINCE OF FRAUDS,
ONCE MORE ESCAPES WRATH OF LAW
-DfF|ES EFFORTS OF
GOTHAM DETECTIVES
New York Police Unable to Hold
''s''~ Clever Crook on SWIM y
ding Charge
-a-srs~

Harry Silberberg, spectacular fraud,
has been released by the New York
police.
Artist, without peer in his line, he
has slipped through the fingers of the
law, the same as he did in Minneapo-
lis, Ell Paso, Germany and a score of
other places. Aided by the craftiest of
women, 1.-The Countess" he has
squirmed through the meshes and is
once more at liberty. Skating always
on thin ice, he never vets more than
his feet. and his arrest in New York
city has turned out as have all previ-
Gus ones.
Silberberg seldom commits GRIM
tnal act. He is always shade on the
right side, but if he does go over the
line he always manages to be mixed in
with some one of sufficient weight to
secure his protection. In New York
he was held forty-eight hours, await
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-02-27
DAY OF INAUGURATION
Is NEAR AT HAND
Immense Ball Room Is Being Put in
Delightful Shape

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 26.-
With the Inauguration only one week
distant, the members of the inaugural
committee have ceased to plan and
are waiting what they hope will be a
successful elimination of three months
OF effort. An unusually large attend
ance OF inaugural visitors Is expected.
The parade will include many inter
esting features, the fireworks display
will be elaborate and the inaugural ball
room will be handsomely decorated.
The entire pension bureau building was
placed in the hands of the inaugural
ball room committee this evening, and
the clearing OF the great court room OF
the building is already under way. The
top balcony of the building has been
banked with evergreens and blue drap-
cries have been hung on the upper
floors
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-02-27
HOUSE PAYS TRIBUTE
TO DECEASED MEMBERS
Members Recall Memory of Three Repre-
.sentatives Who Died

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 26.-The
memories Of three deceased members of
the Fifty eighth congress were subjects
OF tribute by the house representatives In
session which occupied that body for
nearly three hours today. Tributes were
paid to the late Representative Mahoney,
OF Illinois. the late Representative Croft,
OF South Carolina, and the late Represen-
tative Otis. of New York. Representa-
tive Hepburn, of Iowa, was designated as
speaker pro tempore, and yielded the
chair to Representative Sherman, OF New
York. who presided during the eulogies
to Representative Otis. Representative
Finley, Of South Carolina. presided during
the tributes to the memory of Representa-
tive Croft.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-02-27
CULlOM FAILS TO
SECURE A QUORUM

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb 26.-Chair-
man Cullom, of the senate committee on
foreign relations made an effort to have
falling In this. gave notice of a meeting
tomorrow to be held Immediately after
vote is had in the Swayne impeachment
case. The committee will sit daily until
some decision Is reached In relation to the
Santo Domingo protocol. 1t is expected
a report Will be made on the first day Of
the special session of the senate to con-
slider executive business.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-02-27
Bio Revival In LouIsvJIle

LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb. 26.-Meetings
In twenty-fou churches and theaters to-
day concluded the main effort of a most
two weeks just closed $500 persons con-
fessed Christianity. AS about $1,000 of
Louisville's 100000 population had no
church affiliations before the revival
began. the two weeks work resulted in
the conversion of 10 per cent Of the un-
churched The revival has been syste-
matically conducted meetings being held
at all geographically advantageous points.
the work
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-02-27
HOMECOMING OF Mr..
CLAPP IS DELAYED
Senate Must Settle Tough Proposition
Regarding Monroe Doctrine
Globe Special Washington Service
1417 G Street

Globe Special Washington Service
1417 G Street
WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 26.-
Senator Clapp does not expect to get
away from Washington for at least
four weeks after March 4, and perhaps
not until later. The senate committee
which has been authorized to hold
hearings and investigate the rate max
ing and private car propositions Is
hardly expected to get to work before
the middle of March, and may keep at
1t six weeks. The senate will be In
extra session to consider the Santo
Domingo treaty four weeks, in the
opinion of Chairman Cullom and Sen
ator Foraker. AS the treaty involves
the future Interpretation of the Monroe
doctrine, II is regarded a serious matter.
Walter Z. Clark.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-02-27
Congress Mas Success

BRUSSELS, Feb 26.-The interna tionaI
congress of maritime law concluded its
sessions on Saturday, having agreed on
tne text OF two draft treaties, one relating
and rendering assistance at sea The
treaties are largely in conformity with
Anglo American law. The congress is re-
garded as great success.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-02-27
RESORT TO STRIKE
British Columbia SmeIter Men
Decide to Go Out

VICTORIA, B. c.. Feb. ga general
strike OF the smelter employees of British
Columbia has ,been declared as result
OF the defeat of the eight-hour bill for
smelter employees in the British Columbia
legislature The men are striking for
shorter hours, The owners state that they
are now working on a basis of one per
cent profit and VIII tie up the mining
industry rather than grant the demands
Rich placer discoveries are reported
from Clearwater creek on the Sikine and
are expected to result In a rush to the
new diggings
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-02-27

very honesty would place it beyond his
consideration Yet he goes on year
after year, fleeing the wise and the
foolish alike and always escaping pun
ishment- About once a year he is ar
before the echo of his arrest dies away,
Silberberg is released, one way or the
other.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-02-27
Davis Talks on Decision

PARIS, Feb. 26.-Rear Admiral Charles
II. Davis. the American member OF the
international commission on the Hull af-
fair. said to the Associated Press today
that he Is unable to see the slightest
grounds for the view expressed in the con-
tinental press that the findings establish
a precedent which menace international
commerce.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-02-27
PRINCE OF WALES TO
VISIT INDIAN STATES
Custom OF Exchanging Ceremonial Pres
ents VIII Be Omitted

LONDON, Feb. 26.-It has been Official
ly arranged that the Prince and Princess
Of Wales shall visit India in November
and stay until March, making a tour of
ceiving the chiefs and princes on behalf
of King Edward, who. after consultation
with the viceroy. has directed that for
this occasion the exchange Of ceremonial
presents shall be dispensed with. Con-
sequently no presents will be accepted by
the Prince or Princess Of Wales.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-02-27
Strike Is Weakening

BRUSSELS. Feb 26.-The miners con-
gress at Charleroi today, in consideration
OF the fact that the general strike has col
lapsed, decided that to strike is no longer
compulsory, but is left to local organiza-
tiOnS.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-02-27
Mrs. WInsIow's SOOTHING syrvp

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS BY MIL
Tsj55 \ sGdTHEs TSHTS.fs /. sif fS
the bss, rsmsdy iof DlAkkHoEX Sid bY brue-
EiEs Ia every pan Of the world Be sure and ask fos
"Nrs- Winslows Soothing Syrup." and take No
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-02-27
Leopold Goes to Far East

BERLIN, Feb. 26-Prince Frederick
Leopold OF Prussia, who recently return
ed from q visit to- Emperor Nicholas at
Tsarskoe-S -Selo. started tonight for Genoa
on the way TO the far East
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-02-27
THE STORY OF THE CONTEST

All OF us proverbs almost day lives Prob
ably yourself have half dozen povebal expressions that
pet phrases your familiar conversation Most of them are
bits OF literature terse and weighted with that we look
upon them being cooqu and often do appreciate them
In their fullest value Every of them has interesting his
tory and contests of this sort stimulate thought regarding them
and create discussions which both entertaining and education
al Indeed the whole scheme has proved happy inspiration
proverbs have become the talk of the Such proverbs as
"a stitch in time nine" and "a bird the hand worth
two in the BUSH are household words wherever is
poken but because proverbs used generally they are there
fore used careessy and epgams consequently usually mis-
quoted is worth something to know the history proverbs
and how to use them accurately only of this kind
that compel research and the results naturally beneficial to
all concerned This contest nothing like any other proposition
run heretofore other newspapers of the Twin Cities 1t is
unique from every point of view There nothing mercenary in
it. is open to everyone whether they subscribers to the
ST. Paul Globe not and expense except The
Globe You the any time the last av as
well as the first well not postpone the matter and no time
better than the present does require any great nte
Undoubtedly the winners will consist men, women and
children and surely $500 prizes ought induce your consd
eraon just think how you would feel to wake up some morn
ing next month to find you credit your account with
$3.50, of the other l23 prizes
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-02-27
Hardy Bids Farewell

MADRID, Feb. 26.-American Minister
Arthur 8. Hardy had a farewell audience
with King Alfonso today before going to
st. Petersburg.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-02-27

Some people would rather have q
lodger, "rent free" than to have 'lone-
some house." But q Furnished Room win
The Globe.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-02-27
DEATHS OF THE DAY

ANN ARBoR.. Mich, Feb. 2e.-Dr: AL
chemical laboratories of the University Of
Michigan. professor Of organic chemistry,
dean Of the school of pharmacy and the
oldest professor in the university In point
OF years and service. died today. aged
seventy-two years. He was a former
president of the American Association for
American Pharmaceutical association.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-02-27

LONDON. Feb. 26.-Sir Wemyss Reid
author. editor and publisher. is dead. aged
sixty-three.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-02-27

SHEBOYGAN, Wis, Feb. 26-Capt.
Jurgen Bruins. known at ell lake ports as
an old-time vessel captain. is dead at his
home in this city Of general debility.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-02-27

Special to The Globe
SPARTA. Wiz. Feb ga. B. Holden,
aged eighty. a pioneer of this county, died
suddenly today OF heart failure.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-02-27

LONDON, Feb. 26.-Albert Edward
Parker. Earl OF Mosly, chairman Of COM
mittees and deputy speaker of the house
Of lords, Is dead, aged sixty-two.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-02-27

LISBON. Feb: 26.-Sir Martin lie Mar
chant Hadley Goeselin. British minister
to Portugal, died Of intestinal hemorrhage
at Bussaco today. where he arrived i'll
on Wednesday. having just returned from
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-02-27
Special TO The Globe

Special to The Globe
WINONA, Mimi, Feb. &C. g.
past thirty-two years he had been sta
ton agent OF the Chicago & North West
ern road at that place, going there short
ly after entering the service of the road In
1870 He was an active worker in the
Congregational church at St. Charles and
a prohibitionist leader.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-02-27

TROY, n. Y. Feb 26.-william 8. Earl,
head Of the firm OF Earl & Wilson, died
today.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-02-27

PITTSBURG, Pa, Feb 26.-Phillip
Clover. aged sixty-three years. an artist.
died at hospital today. Last week his
hands and feet were frozen, and his death
resulted from exposure. Clover painted
the picture "Fatima," which was ex-
hibited all over the country, and at the
time OF his death was painting a portrait
of the late President Mckinley. His
widow lives In Washington.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1905-06-29
Notice Of Publication.

Notice is hereby given that on the slst dsy Of
July, 1905, at LardO, County of Boise, State Of
Idaho, proof will be submitted of the completion
of works for the diversion of one cubic feet per
second of the waters of FALL in accordance
with the terms and conditions Of certain per
nit heretofore issued by the State Engineer Of
the State of Idaho.
l. The name of the person holding said per-
nit is Joseph E. Friend.
2. The postoffice address of such person Isl
Lardo, County of Boise State of Idaho
8. The number of such permit is III, and the
date set for the completion of such work Isl
July 81, 1905
4. Said water is to be used for irrigation
purposes.
5. Said works of diversion will be fully cont
pleted on the date set for such completion and
the amount of water which said works arecap
able of conducting to the place of intendedaS
in accordance with the plans accompanying
the application for such permit, is one cuuc|
feet per second.
6. The amount of lands for which said water
is available is fifty acres, particularly described
as follows: So of Section %, TIP. I'm, RE
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1905-06-29
Notice of PuhIieatinn

Notice is hereby given that on tbo &,
81 July l9oo at jLardo county OF Boise V sis a
ton OF works for the diversion Of AZ e cu THOmpe
per second of the waters of an unnan vuOc leet
IN c actoraance Wlth the terms and condition.
Engineer of the State of Idaho: y we Slate
l. |; :, The name OF the person holding said No.
2. The post Office address of sucb norso.
Lardo, County of Boise, State of Idaho '''On
B. The number of such permit is TX and =,
date set for the completion of such worS S'u nt
A. Said water is to be used for irrigation mn,
poses. o"'On pul
5. Said works of diversion will be fully oOm
pleted on the date set for such completion 'O OmS
the amount of water which said works arc S S,n
able of conducting to the place of intended nSs
in accordance with the plans accompanyiu,
the application for such permit, is AS cubic fee
per second.
6. The amount of lands for which said wstp
is available is 40 acres, particularly describe
as follows: seq of ne14, sec %, tip I'm, re BIN
june8-29
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1905-06-29
Timber Land Act-Notice for Publication
United States Land Office,

Boise Idaho, June 3, 1900
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress of
June 8, 1878, entitled "An act for the sale of
timber lands in the States of California Oregon,
Nevada and Washington Territory" as extend
ed to ali the Public Land States by act OF Aug
ust A. 1892 Henry Patricks of Roseberry, county
of Boise, state of Idaho, has this day filed In
this office his sworn statement No. 1927, for the
purchase of the lot l. and se4 ne14, of sec l, tip
ion, Be, B. M, and will offer proof to show that
the land sought is more valuable for its timber
or stone than for agricultural purposes, and to
establish his claim to said land before U. S.
Commissioner Fred S. Logue, at his office at
Thunder Idaho, on Tuesday, the 18th day OF
August, 1905,
He names as witnesses: John ID. Cox, Albert
Holm, William Boutwell,, Martin Nelson, all of
Roseberry, Idaho.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to f1le
their claims in this office on or before said 10Th
day of August 1905.
ju8aug3 HARRY j, SYMs Register.