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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1906-10-24

lSEALI
Notice is hereby given that the foregoing
is copy of an assessment and resolution
by the Common Council of the City of Red
wood Falls, MINI, relative to the matters
and property therein described. that the
owner or any person interested therein or
having lien upon any tract or parcel OF
land in such assessment described may, at
his election, pay the sum assessed against
such tract or parce' in one sum and at one
time instead of in the installments in and
by said resolution provided. ANY person
electing to pay in one payment as coDdi-
ton precedent to the exercise of such right
and within ten days after the publication
of this notice shall file notice of such
his election in the ONCE of the City Re-
corder.
Dated Oct 18th A. D. 1906.
lsEALl r. A. GRAY.
City Recorder,
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1906-10-24

Resolved that each and every of the
respective sums SO as aforesaid assessed
upon the tracts or lots of land above re-
spectively described may be paid in three
equal annual inst ailments with interest
ther con payable annually at the rate of
six per cent. per annum until paid.
Dated October 10th, A. D. 1906.
Attest:
F. A. GRAY, W. D. LINES,
City Recorder. Mayor.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1906-10-24
Special Sewer Assessment No. 81, City
of Redwood Falls.

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
L Redwood Falls Minnesota doth hereby
eral lots and parcels of land below described
and situated in said city. the respective
sums of money set opposite each such lot
or parcel This assessment is made to de-
tray the cost and expense Of q il ch sewer
on Second street from the center of Ea [
street TO point thirty 500 feet east OF
the east line OF ncoln street ard on East
street from Second street to Bridge street
and on Bridge street from East street to
washington street, connecting with the
sewer on Washington street.
Said lots or parcels Ct land AUDITING upon
such Improvement are assessed upon The
basis o. 30. 35 per front foot
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1906-10-24

Plaintitr's Attorney.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-01
ON THE WRONG TRACK.
Either Son Tells Father FaIsehood or
Else He Vas Buncoed.

A letter was received at the Office
of the county attorney this morning
from z. c. Warner of Jerseyvine, Ill,
in which he states that his son was ar
rested for seining in the Kansas river
on the 18th. of last month and fined
$50 by some court in the county The
letter goes into details and states that
the son who is a young man seventeen
years of age was walking along the
banks of the river with a companion
when he was accosted by two fisher
men who requested them to assist in
hauling a fish net from the river.
According to the story which was
told to the parent by the boy, just as
they had landed the net two officers
arrived on the scene and the two fish
ermen made their escape while the
boys were arrested for violating the
game laws and fined fifty dollars and
costs, amounting to seventy-hve dol
lars. The statement of the father in
of character and that a great injustice
has been done him.
The boy told A story to his parent
which indicates that he has been the
victim of chain of circumstances
which do not often fall to the lot of
mankind. There is no record at the
court house that the case has ever
been tried and if the boy is telling a
straight story he has been the victim
of confidence men and not of the
state The matter is being investigated
they will do all in their power to as
sist the parent in running the perpe-
traitors of the outrage to earth and
nrosecIJffne them
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-01
TRUST PROSPERS
Pays First Dividend on Common stock
Since 1903.

New York. Aug. 1.-The directors of
the United States Steel corporation
have declared a dividend equal to one
per cent on the common stock of the
company. This is the first dividend on
the common stock since Decemb mber.
1903. According to the company an
nouncement the dividend is for two
quarters at half of one per cent each.
The regularly quarterly dividend of / 81
per cent was declared on the preferred
stock
The company gave out a statement
showing net earnings for the quarter
increase of S9,S19.91T, as compared
with the same quarter last year. IN
filed orders on hand June 30 were
6,sO9,5ss tons. against 7,o1S,712 tons
on March 81. 1908. and 1929. .655 tons
June 80, 1905.
The dividend on the common stock
is half of one per cent for the quarter
ended March 81 and half of one per
cent for the quarter ended June 80.
The statement also shows that the sum
of S5,6O4,2S9 was set aside for depre-
ciation and reserve funds and 50, 500,-
600 for special improvement and re-
placement funds. The surplus for tho
quarter after those appropriations and
after making appropriation for sink
ing funds on bonds. payment on bonds
and dividends was $1S, ,231,106. OF this
amount $4,000, 600 was set aside, for
additional property construction and
discharge of capital obligations, leay-
ing balance Of surplus for the quar-
ter OF. $5.231, 1,106.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-01
MORE PAY FOR KING.
Those Who Have Served a Year Get
an Extra Allowance.

All of the enlisted men in the Kan
sas national guard who have served
continuously for more than one year,
and the enlisted men VINO nave quail
fed as marksmen or better, will draw
10 per cent. additional pay during the
week Of August 19 to August 26, while
they are participating in the ma
neuvers at the regular army camp OF
instruction at Fort Riley.
This information is contained in
the general orders which have been
issued by Adjutant General J. ". F.
Hughes giving the necessary instruc-
ton for the movement OF the national
guard to Fort Riley.
The last legislature appropriated
$12,000 for camp of instruction pur-
creased the pay of enlisted men as
stated above. According 10 the gem
eral orders, these Increased rates of
pay win probably exhaust all Of the
$4,000 fund, and as there are no
available funds from which pay for
civilian employees and horse hire for
officers could be taken, expenditures
for these purposes will not be allowed
The amount of S2.500 has been set
aside by the national government for
the subsistence of the enlisted men of
the Kansas troops during the time OF
the maneuvers, and must cover all ex-
penseS for subsistence while at camp
and provide subsistence from the time
the troops leave their home rem
devious up to the time Of their arrival
a camp and likewise for their jour
ney back to their home stations The
general orders point out that the
necessity for economy In the expendi-
lures of the commissaries Of the
amount allowed Will be apparent to
every officer.
1t has been decided that most OF
the troops will be moved in ordinary
railroad coaches, each organization,
that is, company, being entitled to one
coach and half of a baggage car or
box car for equipment. Com panfes c.
F. and G of the Second infantry win
travel in tourist sleeping cars. at the
rate of three men to a section.
The full complement or the national
guard of the state. consisting OF tha
First and Second infantry regiments
and the First battery OF field artillery.
with the brigade staff, will particfpafs
in the maneuvers and will be under
the command of Gen. Charles P.
Drew.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-01
IDAHO INSURGENTS.
They Decide to Oppose the Bosses in
Convention.

Pocatello, Idaho. Aug When the
Republican convention met here this
forenoon there was every indication
that a compromise ticket would be put
through by Frank r. Gooding. state
chairman, James n. Brady and w. Z.
Boahr and that the convention would
endorse Boahr for United States sena-
torship, renominate Gooding for gov
ernor and Congressman Burton Lee
French and nominate candidates for
the other offices satisfactory to Good
ing and Brady.
Fifty or sixty fnsuTgent delegates
from northern and eastern Idaho have
decided to put up ar opposition ticket
in the convention and Will center their
strength on DR.. Hugh France of Wal
lace for governor. bringing out other
It is conceded that the Gooding-
BOahr- Brady combination controls
more than majority of the 299 dele
gates.
State Chairman J. H Brady called
the convention to order and announced
temporary officers of the convention
who were endorsed. United States
Senator Hepburn was heartily cheered
when escorted to the rostrum.
At the caucus of delegates favoring
the Gooding- Brady-Boahr ticket held
before coIlvening. Bannock, Canyon
and Cassia delegations threw their
support to the state" ticket, thus as
suring success for the leaders.
When Governor Goodfng. W. E Boahr
and Congressman French were. escortJ
ed into the hall they were wildly cheer
ed for fully a minute. Temporary
Chairman Barber referred to the deter
mination of Idaho Republicans to up
hold Governor Goodfng. The conven-
ton interpreted this as applying to the
Western Federation of Miners. and the
reference wis applauded. Committees
on credentials, resolutions and pernan-
ent organization wera appointed and ae
1876 p. N. the convention took a re-
cess until 1880 o. m. to await reports
of the committee
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-01
ENGINES DITCHED.
Desperate Means Taken by the
L. & n. Railroad
To Prevent an Electric Line
From Crossing Its Tracks.
SEVERAL SHOTS FIRED
By the Gangs Of Laborers in the
Dispute.
Two Of the Steam Roads Tracks
We're Torn Up.
SEVERAL SHOTS FIRED

East st. Louis. III. Aug AFTER
several hand to hand encounters among
the 800 laborers about equally divided
between employees of the Louisville 8
Nashville railroad and the Illinois Trac-
ton company, during which several
pistol shots were fired. the Louisville &
Nashville officials ditched two engines
on disputed crossing and effectuaily
blocked the plans Of the electric road
for the tearing up of its tracks.
The crossing has been in dispute for
several months. the Louisville & Nash
Vile refusing the electric road permis-
sion to cross. This morning just before
daylight the electric road rushed its
laborers to the projected crossing and
tore up two of the Louisville & Nash
ville's three tracks. In the meantime
the railroad company hurried it's men
to the crossing IN time to save the third
track They also attempted to relay the
other two tracks but were prevented by
the electric roads employees. No one
was seriously injured and none OF the
pistol shots took effect.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-01
OUT OF THE ASHES.
san Francisco Is Fast Regaining It's
Former Population.

San Francisco. Cal, Aug. lin its
monthly bulletin of progress the Califor-
mia promotion committee says:
Wonderful activity has been shown in
all lines in san Francisco during the
month of July. There was a loss of $780,.
900 Of the cfty's population during the first
month after the fire and it is estimated
that more than 10000 have returned.
while $1,000 are waiting in nearby cities
for accommodations in order that they
may return. The present population Is
estimated at 365, 900. The transcontinen-
tai railroads report eastbound travel at
normal, while the west bound travel is
far above the normal The number Of
people receiving relief in the city has
been reduced from 225. 900 during the first
week to less than 1900 Total accommo-
datfons are now satisfactory and are rap
idly being placed in condition to care for
all who may come. There is a great de-
nand for ordinary laborers. and for
vorknen In all departments of the build
ing trades In the state. conditions indi-
cate one of the most prosperous years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-01
Many APPEAL CASES.
city Attorneys once Is Overwhelmed
With Them

The biggest array OF appealed cases
that has confronted 1t for two years is
the work which the city attorneys de-
partment finds cut out for 1t this fall.
Last year the total number of cases
appealed from the police court to the
district court was %, this year it is 63.
The hearing on these cases will com
mence with the September term of the
district court.
There are 19 cases appealed by
jointists who were not satisfied with
the verdict handed down in the lower
court and 80 cases of parties convicted
of being inmates or running disorderly
houses. Eight cases of street walking
are in the HIST Of those appealed, two
of assault, one for conducting an
opium den and one for petty larceny.
With almost the number of cases
tripled the city stands to incur heavy
expense in the trial of these cases in
the district court Assistant City At
torney RaIston could not give any ex-
planation for the great increase. Last
year it seemed as if they did not carry
their cases any higher and now all Of
them are appealing when the verdict
goes against them in the police court.
said Mr. Ralston.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-01
BILLIONS AND BABIES.
Henry CIews Posts a Prosperity BulIe-
tin in His Office.

New York, Aug. Henry Clews,
head of the famous banking and brok-
erage house, posted this bulletin in his
Office yesterday concerning the welfare
of the United States:
Americas Greatness.
Corn crop this year, 2,700,o00,O0
bushels.
Wheat crop. 722.OO0.O00 bushels.
Cotton crop, 1000. 600 bales.
United States Steel corporations
net profit for the last quarter, s40,-
OOO.0 900.
"A man died today in Anconia. H..
who weighed $50 pounds, and was 73
inches around the waist. This should
not be surprising. because he was born
in the corn belt country.
"A dark lady in Texas recently gave
birth to six little blackies.
..What q countryi What a people!''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-01
GOURDAIN WANTS GORE
Challenges Former Partner to Duel
With Pistols.

Chicago. Aug. 1.=''At last vill-yan:
I challenge you to fight Jewel Your
t-i-ime has comet"
Louis A Gourdain, convicted lottery
shark-the man who has won fame by
trying to break into the Joliet peni-
tentiary hissed these words into the
ears of his former partner, John H
Dalton, whom he had enticed into a
room in the Grand Pacific.
He slammed down on a small table
two magazine pistols, and exclaimed
dramatically:
Choose your weaponl One, per-
haps both. of us never will leave this
room aliyei'
Dalton, who was convicted with
Gourdain for running lottery game,
managed to escape. Later he appeared
before the district attorney and asked
for Gourdain's arrest. 1t was almost
a chance for Gourdain to attain his
wish and get back behind the bars,
but he is still at large.
Gourdain would not deny or con-
firm the story, but it is given on au-
thority Of mysterious Mr.. Coakley,
who has been Gourdain's companion
and press agent-for several months.
Automobile Starts the Trouble.
It appears that Gourdain, when he
went to Joliet to break into the peni-
tentiary left his automobile with Dali
ton. having no further use for the ma
terial things of life. He changed his
mind and after returning to his lux
urious quarters at the Auditorium An
mex took his auto car back without
consulting Dalton.
Dalton, who is Gourdain's s bondsman.
was displeased with this. He talked
bravely about what he would do to
Gourdain when he saw him. He said
he would surrender him to the authori-
ties. They met in the lobby of the
Grand Pacific hotel and Gourdain, in
honeyed voice, invited Dalton to come
up to his room. He has apartments at
both hotels.
On reaching a large room on the
fourth floor Gourdain produced his
magazine pistols. Dalton says he saw
him put three steel jack keted bullets
into one Of the pistols. This Gourdain
handed to Dalton. He put one bullet
In the other and retained 1t.
Invites Dalton to Shoot First.
Now, you shoot awhile" Gourdain
said, according to the story, then TIL
begin
locked. He looked out of the window.
No fire escape.
tsConvict!' said Gourdain Here, take
both guns if you're afraid. Shoot awhile.
Then I'll take my turn. I want to be
perfectly fair"
Dalton grabbed the weapons and made
his escape-how, is not disclosed. He
came running into the federal building
few minutes later, shaking like leaf
He hastened into the office Of Marshall
Hoy He shouted to Deputies Middle
ton and Joseph Buckner that he wanted
to surrender Gourdain. He produced
the two revolvers and told his story.
Don't send a deputy marshal" ad-
vised Dalton. "Gourdain would shoot
him on sight
''I'n go and get him. said Thomas
Middleton. the Oldest deputy marshal
in the office
mo. never mind shouted Dalton,
hrandfshing the pistols and rushing out
'I'lI bring him back. dead or alive"
He rushed out and the next day il
was reported that he and courdain had
been seen drinking together In a down
town buffet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-01
SENDS IN A DOLLAR.
The President Forwards Subscription
to Republican Campaign Fund.

New York. Aug. president Roosevelt
has contributed one dollar to the Repub-
lican national congressional committees )
campaign fund. The contribution was sent
in response to a general appeal for one
dollar contributions. Chairman Sherman
of the congressional committee has made
public the presidents letter inclOsing his
contribution to the fund. The letter fol-
lows.
oyster Bay, n Y, July %. 1866
Dear Mr. Sherman: I have your letter
of the 24th inst. and Enclosures. I send my
dollar. I think it an adnira BILE plan, and
I congratulate you upon the success that
bids fair to attend the movement Sin
cerely yours,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-01
STILL n IS HOT.
Mercury SIN Keeps Wen Up in the
Tube.

The weather man got busy for a
short time yesterday afternoon and
tried to make living more congeniaI by
infusing a little GOODNESS into the at
mosphere. This was q very kind thing
for him to do. AS a result the weather
IS a little bit more favorable to those
who have to be busy. The thermometer
IS creeping up a little this afternoon
and by ? o'clock had reached the dizzy
summit of 50. two degrees below the
highest Of yesterday.
To-Day is a poor day for high collars
and is one which makes peekaboo
waists popular. There is a 12-rniIe
gentle breeze soughing from the south
The rainfall yesterday amount TO .O4
of an inch
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-01
NO BAND CONCERT TONIGHT
Arrangements for Lighting City Psrk
Have Not Yet Been Made.

The band concert by Marshall's band
at the city park has been postponed un-
til arrangements can be made to light
the park Adequately
The gas and electric lights COMMITTEES
of the council recommend that a con-
tract be entered into with the Edison
company for ten arc lamps Tor the park
and so incandescent lights for the band
stand to be paid at the rate Of $40
month The city electric light plant
cannot take care of any additional
lights above that already furnished. The
wiring win have to be done by the city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-01
NADINE ON STAND.
Correspondent in the Hartje Case Con-
tradicts the Detectives.

Pittsburg. Pa. Aug. Thomas Ma
dine, the former coachman Of Augustus
Hartje and named by the libeIiant as
correspondent was the first witness in
sur rebuttaI when the trial OF the
Hartje divorce case was resumad to-
day. The witness zcontradicted nearly
every detail of the detectives testi-
nlony.
Mrs. Hartje. the respondent, was re-
called and swore she wrote only two
letters to Susie Wagner She also
denied that she had promised Blanche
Ashby $500 to testify in her favor. Or
that she had told her what testimony
to give.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-01
New Cahle 70 5aDan.

Toxic, Aug IA new telegraph
cable via Bonin. which establishes di-
rect communication between japan
and the United States, was opened to
the public today. this being the hrss
message transmitted over it. The
opening of the new line Is hailed with
delight as an epoch making event
which will strengthen the already
deep friendship between the countries
thua connected.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-01

injury to the cause of Republicanism
in the nation.
We are not enemies but friends
We have fought together to save the
union and establish the state; we have
worked together for financial integ-
rity and national prosperity; we have
stood together under the leadership
of all our splendid captains from Lin
coin and Grant to Mckinley ana
Roosevelt. We must not be enemies.
Though passion may have strained it
must not break our bonds of affection.
May we not united press forward to
another glorious victory, forgetting
our differences and only remembering
our leaders battle cry. See, there are
the enemy"
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Perkins Comedies Nothing.


Des Moines, Ia, Aug. There is lit
tie doubt, apparently, that Governor A.
T. Cummins will be renominated at the
Republican convention here today But
beyond this. friends of George B. Per
kins, or the stand patters," will con-
cede nothing. According to them, some
delegates who are instructed to vote for
Cummins viii do so, but viii be free to
act as they please regarding the organ
ization of the convention.
It was reported this morning that tbs
state central committee might rescind
their action of last night putting the 18
Perkins delegates from Dallas county on
the temporary roll. If this had been
done the Cummins people, It was said,
might have accepted Judge ToWner,
named by the central committee, as
temporary chairman. But when the
committee met at Z a. m. the impression
soon prevailed that all the committee
would do would be to make up a formal
report, seating in the temporary organ
ization the Perkins contesting delega-
tions from Jasper, Jefferson, Wappello,
Dallas and Audubon counties-S8 in all.
The governor claimed to have 945 of the
1,640 delegates. the action of the state
committee cutting his figures to S57, or
only Sc more than is required for 4
nomination. Mr.. Cummins steering
committee has agreed on a program for
the convention but are silent regarding
ably be over the temporary chairman.
There seems to be no particular contro-
versy over anything except lieutenant
governor and one railroad commission
er The opposition will do their best to
prevent the nomination of the candi-
dates Governor Cummins is understood
to insist upon for these positions.
The eleven district caucuses met
prior to the convention to name a mem
Der of the state central committee and
members of the committee on creden-
tials, resolutions, etc. Mr.. Cummins' peo-
pie are said to control five, and the Per-
kins followers five, leaving one in doubt.
This may mean to against Cummins
on all the committees and possible
ma jority and minority report from each
committee. But a majority Of the con-
vention can substitute for the other
The convention can add two members
at large to the state central committee
If Cummins commands the votes neces-
sary to control the organization. in case
it is deemed necessary to have the com
mittee consist OF to 6 for the opposi-
ton
The convention is likely to be the
scene of great display of oratory and
TO hold long sessions. The ticket mas
not be named until late tonight
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Root Reviews BrazII's Army.

Rio De Janeiro, Aug. 1.-Secretary
Root from the palace steps today re-
viewed 1000 of the garrison of Rio De
Janeiro. followed by 5000 police, cav
airy and marines who deflled down
Central avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-01
Autos in 500 Mile nonstop Rum.

New York. Aug. The Oldsmobiie
palace touring car, with Keeler driv-
ing. made a nonstop run from Bretton
woods n. n. to NeS- York, 500 miles.
IN twenty-six hours and sight minutes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-01

Chicago. Aug. 1.-Forecast for Kan
sss: Showers tonight or Thursday; cool
er Thursday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-08-01

first It means the surety of increased
dividends both to the bank and the es-
tate at large than prolonged legal litf-
cation would have resulted in.