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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-11
First Fruit Report.

The first monthly report by the secre-
tary of the State Horticultural department
was made today and shows that the condi-
ton Of the fruit at this time is satisfactory
and the statement is made that IL the ia
vorable weather conditions continue the
fruit crop will be large and fine The high
est average for fruit in April was reached
in 1901, when the average was 50 per cent
The report at this time shows apples to be
81 per cent, pears 81, American plums 81
European plums 81, Japanese plums 49,
cherries 81 peaches a. grapes 81, raspber-
ries ST. backberries ST. black raspberries
81 strawberries 81
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-11
Clty's Balance sheet.

Comptroller Lobeck submitted the follow
ing statement of city cash and funds
checked:
Cash i'm drawer............ 6,5l4O4
Checks for deposit........ 2,455 81
Balances in Banks
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-11
stick to Board Rates.

Notwithstanding the decision OF the
United States supreme court in sustaining
the coustitutionality OF the Iowa law re-
garding board insurance rates, one insur-
ance company out OF the state today re-
turned to its agent policies written at less
than the board rates. This is taken as
evidence that the companies propose to
hold to the board rates and may be the
basis for further investigation on the part
of the legislative insurance commission.
which meets in this city Thursday to be-
gin an investigation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-11
Pay for Election Omcers.

A resolution was adopted raising the pay
OF the primary election officers from SO to
IS for their services. An attempt to fix the
pay Of the special election policemen at Is
cents an hour. beginning with o'clock on
the morning of election day. failed because
Councilman Hoye made certain inquiries.
What time do these policemen usually
report back to your office?" he asked.
AT all hours Of the night and some as
late as II o'clock the next morning" was
the reply from the clerk we do our
best to get them to report early"
IF they do not report until late the next
morning / know that they take the ballot
boxes home with them and come in when
they get ready" said Hoye. Il don't see
why the city should pay them % cents an
hour while they sleep"
The other councilmen agreed with him,
Efforts will be made to find out how many
hours each policeman actually was on duty
and make the remuneration on an equitable
basis.
A. c. Powers and w. F. Cowger were
named as custodians of voting machines
at s. a day for the May election.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-11
Bonds for a WOrkhOuse.

The ordinance proposing the submission
of the question of issuing $4,000 bonds for
buying a site and building a workhouse
was introduced and referred. Councilman
Huntington expressed a doubt as to its le-
gality saying he believed the amount of
bonds which the city could issue in
single years was already used up or ar
ranged to be for 1906
An ordinance of which no one seemed
to know anything about was introduced,
proposing to vacate all the streets and al
legs in Riverview Park addition east of
the Burlington tracks. the appraisement Of
the land and sale to abutting property
owners.
An ordinance was introduced seeking to
repeal a city law, providing that the sigma
lures of property owners within 1000 feet is
necessary, to build structure for the man
ufacture or storage of gas
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-11
MICHAELSEN'S PLAN RE

Total funds on hand
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-09-15
w. e. STOoPES.

County surveyor, born in Minncap-
oils. MIMI July Is, 1858. Father was
Il veteran in the Civil War and had
served in the 9Th Mimi. Volunteer In
fantry.
Has followed the line Of engineer
for 25 years. having been employed as
engineer with various railway CON-
panieS, and for state and government
Vice president Engineers ..nd Sur
veyors Society of Minneapolis.
Assistant City Engineer of the city
of Minneapolis from 1883 to 1899.
Head deputy county surveyor of
Hcnncpin county, 1899 to 1906.
Elected county surveyor Jan. IS,
1906, by county commissioners upon
resignation of Geo. w. Cooley.
He is now II candidate for the Office
OF county surveyor on the Republican
ticket. He is now and always has
been a Republican.
Mr.. StOopeS Is Il man Of uprightness
character and unswcrvin5 integrity.
\ better man for the office Of surveyor
of Hcnnepin county would be hard to
find.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-09-15
F. G.. HARVEY.
Judge of Probate.
PROBATE Notice


State of Minnesota County Of Henncpin.
Probate Court. i1I'
Quinn, Deceased. ~"
Letters testamentary on the estate of
PATRICK Quinn deceased. late of the Coun-
~. OF Hennepin and State of Minnesota.
being granted to Mary T. Quinn, of said
County and State. W s'''"
-. And It appearing upon proper proof by
the affidavit Of the said Mary r. OHM
made and filed herein. that there are no
DEBTS against the estate of the said pat
rick Quinn. deceased.
,h IT Is Ordered, That three months be and
after the date of this order. in which
al persons having claims or demands
against the said deceased are required
to file the same in tho Probate Court ~
s;lld County. for examination and allow
anrc. or be forever barred.
AZ, 1T Is Further Ordered. That the first
Monday IN December. 1906. ut ten o'clock
a. M. at a general term of said Pro-
bate Court to be held at the Court House
IN the City Of Minneapolis in said Conn
ty, be and the same is hereby uppoirtna
as the time and place when and where the
said Probate Court will examine and nd
Just said claims and demands.
And 1t Is Further Ordered. That notice
OF such hearing be given to all creditors
and persons Interested in said estate nv
forthwith publishing this order oncc n
each week for three successive weeks in
tne irish Standard. 2 newspaper printed
and published in said County.
Dated at Minneapolis this Goth day
of August. 1906. '
BY the Court:
F. G. HARVEY,
SMITH & THOMPSON " 'o'''''''
Attorneys for ICxecutrix. ....
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GEORGE L. MArcHAN.
Republican Candidate For Judge Of
Municipal Court,

George l.. Matchan is Il we'll known
and popular attorney ut law. with Of
fees ut 81 Globe Bldg. That he is
one OF The most prominent candidates
in the rtce is evidenced by the sul,>
port he is receiving i'll his canvass for
the nomination. MIR. Matchan was
born in England. coming to Minnesota
in 1865, he settled in Coodhuc County,
where he was educated in the common
school. afterwards becoming Il teacher
himself. He be- gan reading law at ANY,
.\rhnr in 1872. graduating with honors
i'm 1855. Mr. Matchan opened Il law Of
flee at Lake Guy in 1876 and became
county attorney from 1873 to 1880; as
SiSt;int city attorney and member OF
board Of education from 1880 to 1883
Coming tn minneapolis i'm 1854 he set.
lied in the Sth ward. taking up his home
at $50, I.Hndalc Ave-. where he still
resides. MIR MHtchan was appointed
surveyor general by governor Van
SAINT. holding the Office for one term.
He has always been an active worker
on the party committees. Was twice,
in 1900 and in 1904 chairman of the
Henncpin County republican campaign
committee.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-09-15
DESTROYS of getting Catholics to locate
here. Land from IS to SIS per acre.
For further information address me or
P. D. Jones.
]. c. SCANLON,
Stanley, N. D..
PROBATE NOTICE

State Of Minnesota, County Of Hennepin.
Probate Court,
Duffy, Deceased
Letters Of administration on the es
tate OF William Duffy. deceased late Of
me County, Of Hennepin and State of
minnesota. being granted to Michael Her
pert, of said County and State,
IT is Ordered, That six months he
and the same is hereby allowed from and
after the date of this order, in which
all persons having claims or demands
against the said deceased are required to
nle the same in the Probate Court of sa ID
county: for examination and allowance
or be forever barred.
1t Is Further Ordered. That the first
Monday in March, 1907. at 10 o'clock a.
m. at a general term of said Probatc
Court. to be held at the Court House in
the City. of Minneapolis. in said COUNT
t1,, and the same is hereby appointed as
the time and place when and where the
said Probate, Court will examine and
ADJUST said claims and demands
AND 1t Is Further Ordered, That notice
OF such hearing be given to ali creditors
and persons interested in said estate Nv
forthwith publishing this order once in
each week for three successive weeks in
inc irish Standard. n newspaper printed
and published in said County.
August. 1906 aS VI
BY the Court:
F. c. HARVEY.
Of
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" judge OF
JOHN II. STEELE,
Attorney for Executor.
Probate Notice.

Probate Notice.
State of Minnesota, County of Hennepin,
In Probate Court
In the Matter of the Estate of Joseph
kroske, Decedcnt.
On receiving and filing the petition of
Anthony Kroske of Minneapolis. Mnne-
sofa. praying for letters Of Administra-
ton on said estate.
1t Is Ordered, That said petition be
heard and that all persons interested in
said matter appear before this Court on
Monday the LIST day of October. 1906. at
10 a. NJ. at the Probate Court in the
Court House at Minneapolis in said coun-
ty and then, or as soon thereafter as said
person. can be heard show cause. if any
there be. why said petition should not be
granted.
And it is Further ordered. That notice
of such. hearing be given by publishing
this order once in each week for three
successive weeks. prior to, said day of
hearing. in the Irish Standard, Il news
paper printed and published in said
County
Dated at Minneapolis. this 5th day of
September. 1906.
BY the Court:
F. G.. Harvey,
Judge of Probate.
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Probate Notice.

State of Minnesota, County Of Henncpn.
In Probate Court.
In the Matter of the Estate of Annie S.
Fillmore. Decedent.
On receiving and filing the final ac-
count of the administrators of the estate
of said deccdent, and her petition pray
ing for the allowance Of said account and
for decree assigning the residue of said
estate to the persons by law entitled to
the same.
1t is ordered. That all persons interested
in said estate appear before the said
Probate Court on Monday the list day of
October, 1906, at ten o'clock in the fore
noon. at the Probate Court in the Court
House at Minneapolis in said County.
then and there to show cause. if any there
be, why said account should not be al
lowed and said estate should not he
distributed as prayed for in said petition.
And it is Further ordered, That notice
Of such hearing be given by publishing
this order once each week for three sue
cessivc weeks. prior to said day of hear
ing, in the Irish Standard, a newspaper
printed and published in said County.
and by mailing a true and correct copy
of this order to each of the persons in
tcrested in said estate at least fourteen
days before the day Of hearing.
Dated at Minneapolis. this 9Th day of
September, 1906.
BY the Court:
F.. G. Harvey,
Judge of Probate.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-09-15
A. w, SkOG.

Promotion for men should be- one OF
the principles of public service and
such promotion is well merited by
Mr.. A. w. Skog. candidate for repub.
lican nomination for register of deeds.
Mr.. Skog has served in the capacity OF
chief deputy under two Registers and
his experience and ability make him
we'll qualified for the position.
His faithful discharge of his duties
as well as his intimate knowledge OF
tho details OF his office have con-
tributed much to the success of those
Registers under whom he served.
His efficient work in the lower office
but entities him to go higher up.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-09-15

good and an interesting meeting was
had. The division elected a full repre-
sentation of delegates to attend the
state convention of the A. O. H., which
will he held at Winona this year. AL
ternatcS We're also elected.
\. Murphy returned Sunday cven-
ing from the Twin Cities. where he
had been visiting for Il few days.
Div No. 1, \. O. H.. will meet next
Wednesday evening at Cathedral hall.
NJ. OMalley of the West End left
last Monday for Il visit with friends at
Ashland.
Miss Helen MasinniS and JOSEPH,
MaginnS are the guests of their sister,
Mrs. w. \. Bennett They will re-
main tur Il month.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-09-15

tons in the melodramatic field, ana
they are said to have given this play
one of the most elaborate mountings
ever given to Il drama of this class
The cast of twenty-one people in
San Van, jean Ruwley, Paul Scott,
John Il. Cumpson. Joe and Nellie
Doner, Willie Sheedy. Mac Joyce. ANN,
Ward, Alace Meredith and Helen Shee-
dy. AT the Worlds Mercy" from all
reports. should strike the fancy of 81
jou patrons.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-09-15
PROBATE NOTICE..

State of Minnesota. County of Hcnnepin.
Probate Court.
In the matter of the estate of Jennie
Minor Deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of
James Greeley, executor Of the last will
and testament of said deceased. praying
that license be to him granted to sell
certain OF the real estate of which said
deceased died seized. and it appearing by
personal estate in the hands Of said ex
ccutor to. pay the debts outstanding
against the deceased and the legacies
it is necessary in order to pay such debts
legaces and expenses. and would be
for the benefit of said estate to sell the
1t Is Therefore ordered. That all per-
sons interested in said estate appear be-
'ore the said Probate Court at Il spe-
'ial term thereof to be held on Monday.
he oath day of September. a. D. 1906.
vt ton O'Clock in the forenoon. at tho
'ourt House. in the City of Minneapolis.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-09-15

Gil for the past eight years, both for.
the ward and the entire city In the
matter of paving, efficiency in the,
street commissioners department, and
in all other respects, the Ninth Ward
has been well attended to and the adj
ministration of AID. Mccoy has been
at least as good as has been given by
any alderman for many years past.
The people have faith in Pete Mccoy
and are going to re-elect him.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-09-15

In opposition to ID. =. Jones' Dr.
Williams came in second. a remarkably
good showing under the existing con-
ditions.
Dr. Williams is Il man of high pro-
bity OF character, and during his long
his sterling qualities in all his dealings.
The city under Dr. Williams. is prom
iSed Il clean business administration.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-09-15
1900 Reduction in Rates to Cali
fornia.

Commencing Aug. 81. the Omaha
road will place on sale colonist tickets
to California points at SIS reduction
from second class rates. The rate
from st. Paul and Minneapolis will
same privileges as to use of tourist
sleepers as do any other tickets.
Through tourist sleeper to Los An
route every Thursday.
For tickets and berth reservations,
call at 396 Robert street. st. Paul; 600
Nicellet avenue. Minneapolis, or adj
dress T. w. Teasdale. general passen-
ger agent. ST. Paul.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-09-15
HENRY c. HANkE,
Present County Treasurer and Reput
Iican Candidate for Renomination

Henry C. Hanke. the present efficient
county treasurer of Hcnnepin county,
the hands of Republican voters next
Tuesday. Mr.. Hanke liz and has for
many years been a. resident of this city
and county. coming from one of the
oldest and most respected families in
the community. He was appointed
death or Col. Chas. w. Johnson. His
splendid business methods and cxecu-
tive ability has worked many reforms
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-09-15
DIR. u. G. WILLIAMS

That DR.. Williams has Il strong hold
both ON the hearts and minds of the
great mass of the common people
the working people of Minneapolis. is
shown by the fact of his receiving tho
second largest vote ever cast in Minnc-
apolis in his run for Mayor in 1902
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-09-15

coroner, There is perhaps no county
office i'm which the temptation for graft
and bribery are greater than in the
office Of coroner. For this reason this
and ii should be the duty
of every voter in the county who fnvnra
efficiency and honesty in public office
to support him.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-09-15
Homes in North Dakota.

Catholics who are DESTROYS of pro-
richest and best farming section of
North Dakota cannot do better than
to write to me. Now I am not In the
real estate business, but merchant,
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-09-15
Geo. C. Merrill for Ireasurer.

An old resident OF Minneapolis. being
engaged in the abstract business for
hold most amy county office is George
G.. Merrill, Republican candidate for the
Office of county treasurer. MIR. Merrill
is at present holding the position of
register of deeds. When he entered
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-09-15
DR.. GILBERT sEASHORE
Candidate for Republican Nomination
for Coroner.

His Thorough preparation for his
ScrntiouS treatment of all who come
in contact With him have secured for
Dr.. Scashnrr I, large practice These
qualities coupled with his unuucstioncd
honesty aud integrity. make him Il most
desirable candidate for the office of
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-09-15

MIR. Matctan has never before Deen
Il candidate for office in this county,
but his long and honest public service
deserves the loyal support of the voters
of Minneapolis. He has shown his
public spirit in many ways, one which
the common people will not forget in
the placing of benches at all the trans-
fer points for the tired people to rest
upon while waiting for cars. We be-
speak for Geo. L. Matchan a loyal
support. for if nc is elected the people
may M. sure of a just and impartial
administration of the law.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-09-15
For County Surveyor.

Kindly remember Frank f. Hay.
when casting your b;.lot next Tues
day He is we'll qualified by educa-
ton and experience to fill the position
having served eight years as deputy
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-09-15

Mr.. Skog came to Minneapolis in
1870. and has lived and worked here
ever since. He has made many friends.
both in public and private life who
are working hard for his nomination
as they feel he is entitled to recognl-
ton for his faithful services.
Mr. Skog has always displayed
painstaking care in the discharge Of
every detail of his Office. and will con-
tinue the same if elected Register Of
Deeds.
The people of Hennepin County may
feel assured that they will be we'll and
faithfully served should they decide to
advance Mr.. skog to the position his
services entitle him to.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-09-15

in said County. then and there to show
cause (if amy there be- why license should
said real estate. according to the prayer
of said petition
And 1t Is Further Ordered. That notice
interested in said estate, by publishing
this order once each week for three sue
cessiye weeks. prior to said day of hear.
ing. in the Irish Standard, Il newspaper
printed and published in said County.
Dated at Minneapolis, this Goth day Of
August. 1906.
, BY the Court
F. c. HARVEY.
Judge of Probate.
JOHN II. STEELE,
for
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-09-15
At the eijou.

AZ tuo oIJou.
~ clean and wholesome play. yet
strongly dramatic and full Of exciting
scenes. is what AT the Worlds Mercy"
by Owen Davis. which opens at the
Bijou Sunday at 2:30 for Il weeks en-
gagement is described as being. A pop
llar priced twenty-five cent matinee to
all parts Of the house will lie given
Saturday. and souvenirs will be pre-
scented 10 the ladies. AS usual, at the
Saturday matinee
AT the Worlds Mercy" is under
the management of Spencer and Aborn
who have made many notable produc.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-09-15

Had Heard Them Often: Tommy
Wrott-Has anybody ever spoken to
you the sweetest three words in the
language?
Lolita Guph-O, yes; l suppose
have been asked a thousand times.
Want some candy?"
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-09-15

surveyor and the last two years as
county drainage engineer. If nomin>
atcu and elected he will fulfill the du-
ties Of the Office to the satisfaction OF
ALL Mr.. Haycock is by profession
worked at his profession in this city
continuously for the past q years.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1906-09-15
HIS RECORD CLEAR.
Satisfied Constituents Will Again
Honor Peter Mecov

Despite opposition that may come
from the Voters League or from any
other source. the people of the Ninth
Ward have faith in the honesty and
fitness Of Aid. Mccoy, who has been
an excellent member of the city coun-
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1906-01-18
A FREAK OF
Queer Animal or Fish in South Da
kota Artesian Wells,

Aberdeen. S. D., Jan. 1G.-A freak OF
nature is reported from Faulkton coun-
ty in the shape of two curious creatures
which were taken out of the pond from
an artesian well on the farm of Will
lam Lively. AT first the creatures
might be mistaken for b~ullheads, being
about the same color with heads SINH
lar in shape to those fish and with fish
like eyes mouth. But Il closer in
spection revealed the presence of four
legs with feet like those OF a frog.
Projecting upward and outward at
the point where the gills Of the fish
would appear are three lobed triangular.
sections of skin thickly covered on the
under side with innumerable hairlike
tubes, from each side of which finer
tubes project. making the Under part
of the lobes of skin loo as though COW
cred with soft black moss or feathers,
Apparently h creature breathes
through these lobes. for when one of
them was taken from the water the
lobes dried up and 1t died.
The tail, which is fully as long as
the body Of the freak. is thin and tap
ering. being only about a third of an
inch wide at the end. The kin is dotted
with round black spots about lie OF
an inch in diameter. and the skeleton
il clearly seen through the skin. The
under part of the body Ia a yellowish
white. It is stated that the queer fish
or animals, or whatever they may be,
are found in nearly all the artesian
ponds In the vicinity Of Faulkton, APP
pearing soon after the ponds are madA
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1906-01-18
The Food of Great Men.

Apropos of Thomas F;dison's recen,
advocacy of more work as a cure for
~"verwork. and little food and sleep as
highly beneficial. a writer in the current
Harper's Weekly talks entertainingly
about tic dietary habits of certain
great men. Mark Twain. for example.
who celebrated his SEVENTEEN birthday
this week. has lately cured himself of
Indigestion by substituting three or
four frugal meals a day for one big
one; he smokes a lot, does not take
any exercise to speak of, and when he
has something important to do stays
abcd until it is done" Mr.. Edison
smokes, gets little sleep. and eats very
frugally: and many other eminent and
hard working men follow their example.
The truth is. though, says the writer.
that amy beginner who followed Mark
Twain's reglmen would come %punctual-
.ly to grief. for the seasoned
mind worker of mature years is apt
to be one of the toughest things that
natures laboratory produces. An aver
age football player is n baby in the
important kinds of hardness compared
with a thoroughly seasoned lawyer OF
Mrit O."