Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, October 16, 1897, Page 3

‘ome —— ws NORTHWEST NEWS “FATAL FOREST FIRE. A’ Half-Breed Woman and a Half- Breed Boy Are Burned to Death. Rolla, N. D., Special—Mrs. Larocque, a half-breed widow living near St. John, and a half-breed son of Francos Patenaude, were burned to death yes- terday by forest fires in the Turtle mountains. Over 200 tons of hay was destroyed in the timber meadows. J. L. Mearcotte of Rolla lost 150 tons of hay and a team of hors and wagon by a prairie fire at Rock Lake, ‘Towner » Coumity. mig. Dickinson, N. D., Special.—Destruct- ive prairie fires e been raging north of here for three daj ‘he Kildeer mountains have been burned over and many good winter ranges belonging to ge cattle outfits have been de- stroyed. Ellendale, N. D., Special—A great prairie fire is raging southwest of here. Much apprehension felt, as it seems to cover a wide territory E'S APVEAL. It Will Be Taken Up at the Present Term of North Daketa Supreme Court. Bismarck, N. D., Special.—The regu- lar fall term of the supreme court has opened here. There are a ber of attorneys in attendance, and the calendar is the largest in the history of the state, there being fifty-five cases to be hear The appeal in the case of Alex Cadotte, one of the Spicer mur- who w sentenced to be hung will be heard. The case does »pear on the calenc but will be taken up when the court not oecu- pied with other it will prob- ably not. be dec! ided befo e time set for the execution it will be neces- sary to issue a stay of execution. ARRESTS LOOKED FOR. Detectives Get a Lead in the Railway Hold-Up. . D., Special.—United States Late nvened with both petit and grand juries. The latter, it is will have some important matter fore it and may tional indictments. portant suit on the Cashier H. F. Saly is under indictment for a technical lation of the national banking return some ser The most im- calendar is that of rds of Minot, who \0- Two Walsh county moonshine be given a hearing. There are a num- ber of minor cases for trial. — De- and secret seryice men have important lead in the North- ern Pacific hold- up CH and will prob- ably have some practical developments soon. THRESHING IS ow. Formers May Not Finish This Work Before Winter. Jamestown, N. D., Spe —In this part of the state threshing is progres ing se slowly that it is becoming a vs question among the farmers whether or not there is sufficient time before winter sets in to complete the threshing. On account of the great growth of straw and the difficulty én- countered in sey ting the chaff from the grain, the work of threshing has been dragging from the first. Farmers from every direction are looking for machines. The opinion prevails tha with the present number of threshing outfits in this county, it will be impos- si to complete the threshing before snow flies, FEUD ENDS IN BLOOD. Norton Shoots and Instantly Kills William Shelton, Oakes, N. D., Special—aAn old feud which has been brewing between G. B. Norton and William Shelton, living south of this place fourteen miles, has had a tragic ending, the former shooting Shelton and killing him al- most instantly. Both parties had been living with each other's wives for the past year and had a bitter feeling ainst each other, which, whenever they met resulted in quarrels. This time they met on the highway, where Norton killed his enemy. He imnedi- ately drove to this place where he gave himself up. Decision Azainst Mears. Fargo, N. D., Special—tin the dis- trict court Judge Pollock rendered a decision in favor of President Perci- val, of the Devils Lake National bank, against E. Ashley Mears. Suit was brought to secure title to some prop- erty belonging to Mears’ old bank as- sets, which were purchased by Pur- cival, and it was alleged that Mears was attempting to place a cloud on the title of some valuable property in Far- go. G. B. Maequeen House Burned. Miles City, Mont., Specia he Mac- queen house burned to the ground. The fire had great headway before it was discovered. It caught in the kitchen and the loss is total. The property belonged to Franklin Me- Veagh & Co., Chicago, and was val- ued at $50,000. Insurance on building, $20,000; contents, $4,000. Good, but Not, Good Enough. Lakota, N. D., Special.—Green, boot- legger, confined in the county jail, slipped out while Jailer Hullett was giving him his supper and ran. ‘The jailer started after him, but was not equal to the occasion, but in less than half,an hour a posse of business men rounded him up and returned with Mr. Green in tow. Played With a Gun. Fargo, N. D., Special.—The twelve- year-old adopted son of Siver Hagland, “en miles south of here, was accident- , ally killed while playing with a gun with two other boys. CLAIM TO KNO SM AUL. Men Engaged in Recent Northern Pacific Robbery Ave Identified. Fargo, N. D., Special.—Officials have practically rounded up all the men im- plicated in the recent train hold-up on | the Northern Pacific. No arrests have een made but the men are all under | surveillance and will probably be un- der arrest soon. All arrests will be made simuitaneously, and it is said the officers have evidence complete and sufficient to send the men up for CHE terms. ’ Novak’s Queer Confession, Vinton, Ia., Special.—The report of the detective who caught Frank No- yak on the Klondike is made public. It contains what purports to be a con- fession of Novak. It says he kept a bottle of whisky, half-morphine, for the benefit of burglars, in his store at Walford. While down in the cellar Murray entered the store and drank all the whisky. Novak discovered him insensible and put him to bed. On returning to the store a little while after he found it on fire and tried to rescue Murray. Fearing his. story would not be believed, he fled. A Baby Kidnaped. Sioux City, Ia., Special—The one- year-old child of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hoyt of Utah, was kidnaped in this city Saturday night. Mrs. Hoyt is visiting in the city. In the evening she called at a friend’s house, and while she sat on the porch left the perambu- lator on the sidewalk. A moment later an unknown man _ passed, snatched the infant from the carriage and dashed away. The mother fol- lowed two blocks but failed to over- take him. Got a Good Crop. Ames, Ia., Special—The farmers in this section are happily surprised by finding that they have almost a full crop of as good quality of corn as was ever harvested in this section. ‘The moisture in the ground kept the corn growing while the dry weather caused it to mature in excellent shape. The ears may be a little short but the corn is as dry and hard flint. Vessels Collide, Astoria, Special—The — three-mast- ed schooner Orion of San Francisco, for Shoal Water bs run down by the four-masted German bark Peru, bound in, and in tow of a tug boat. The schooner was cut in two and im- mediately sank. Capt. P. N mand four sailors succeeded in climbing up the ropes of the I and gaining her deck, all being saved. Firebugs at Cherokee. Cherokee, low Special hwo at- tempts were made to burn the resi- dence of A. B. Knox, a prominent merchant. Kerosene oil was poured over one corner and the fire ‘ted in a pile of rubbish. No damage was done. This makes the third attempt of incendiarism within three weeks, and the inhabitants are becoming alarmed, w His Dog Had Been Poisoned. Davenport, Ia., Special—At Dixon, in this county, twenty miles from here, the dead body of Robert Ps farmer, has been found in his bur house. Parks was living alone, and Was supposed to keep a great deal of money in the house. It is believed he was murdered and the house set on fire. Last week his watch dog was poisoned: Lumber Very Active. Ashland, Wis., Special.—Lumber is very active here. There has been within a week an advance of $1 all around, and now it is probable that several mills will run all winter. Con- tracts have been made under which Kennedy’s mill will saw steadily till March and half a dozen more deals are in abeyance. Sues Spokane for $20,000, Spokane, Wa Special.—The Lidg- erwood Park Water Works company has commenced action against the city for $20,000. It alleges that the ¢ bought its piping system, water tanks, reservoirs, ete., and failed to pay, Lidgerwood is a suburb of Spokane and heretofore owned its water works system. Losses for Furmers. Tock Rapids, Iwaa, Special.—John MSore’s barn burned Sunday, with three horses, ten tons of hay and some grain. Loss, $700.—J. I. Smith’s barn was struck bh ightning and burned, Fourteen hor: and harnesses and some machinery was destroyed. Loss, 2,500. Fatal Stumbte. Rockwell, Iowa, Special—G. W. Thayer, a farmer living south of lowa Falls, stumbled and fell down a base- ment stair at Rockwell, Iowa, and was killed. It is supposed that his neck was broken. He was on his way to Osage, Iowa, and had stopped at Rockwell for the night. Van Tassel Must Sniter Des Moines, Ia., Special—The su- preme court, in the case of L. R. Van Tassel of Chickasaw county, convict- ed of wife murder and sentenced for life, has affirmed the judgment of the lower court. Van Tassel gaye his wife strychnine and pleaded heredi- tary insanity. Barns Set on Vire. Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Special._—Two barns belonging to John Douglas, near Marion, were set on fire by an un- known person. Both barns and their contents, including six horses, were burned. Two young men sleeping in one of them escaped with difficulty. Two Creameries Burn, Waucoma, Iowa, Special.—Webster’s creamery of this place burned down. The fire is supposed to have been started in the strong wind carried the flames to the Farmers’ creamery, which also burneg. Struck by Lightning. Summit, S. D., Special—During a thunder storm the residence of Jacob Forman was struck by lightning and badly wrecked. Mrs. Forman, who was sick in bed at the time, was seri- ously shocked. Were They Kidnapped? Marinette, Wis., Special.—Cecil and Willie Cummings, aged seven and nine years, respectively, mysteriously dis- appeared from home ‘Thursday and have not since been heard of. Grave fears are entertained for their safety, and it is thought they have been kid- naped. Mason City, lowa, Special. — Roy, Roper, eight years old, was drowne in Cedar river, near Charles City. The ‘ body was recovered, engine room, and a- DEATH IN A FIRE. ~ = THE MARKETS, Seven Lives Lost in a Fire at Pian- | fLnte Quotations From Grain ana kinton, $. D. Live Stock Markets. Chieago, Oct. 9. — Wheat — No. 2 Plankinton, S. D., Special. —In a fire | red, 94@95¢: No. 3 red, 90@93c; No. 2 ; that burned the girls’ cottage at the state industrial school here, seven people, one a teacher and six children of from nine to sixteen years of age, perished. Those who were burned to death were Tillie Hooper, in charge of the sewing department; Nellie Johnson of Grafton. N. D., aged 13; Mabel Tobere and Lillian West of Sioux Falls, 9 and 11; Bessie Kirby of Hot Springs, 14; Iva Warner of Watertown, 16, and Christina Bergman of Yankton, 11. All the others, numbering about twenty-five, succeeded in escaping, but they saved nothing and had no time to dress, getting out in their night robes and with great difficulty. The origin of the fire is unknown, but it is supposed to have caught from the explosion of a lamp. The loss is something like $25,000, and includes the printing oflice of the institution and the chapel. The loss was total, as all were asleep and the building was enveloped in flames before any one discovered the danger. The state school now accommodates about 100, from young children to young criminals of 18. Besides the burned building is a boy’s cottage, in which dwells: Col. Ainsworth, the of- ficer in charge, and there are several barns, ete. The burned building will probably be replaced at once. o— Fire Finally Quenched. Lead, S. D., Special.—The timber fire which has raged in the mountains west of here for three days, and threatened to destroy the towns of Carbonate, Preston and Balmoral, has been gotten under control. The damage to timber was very, large, but to private property was nominal, There has been no rain here for three months. 1a Rapid City, S. D., Special.—The dis- patch to Eastern papers purporting to have been sent from this city in re- gard to terrible fires threatening the city, with 300 men making a desperate stand to save lives, wholly false. CATTLEMEN WIN. Cases for Damages Bronght Against Them by Indians Dismissed. Sioux Falls, S. D., Special.—United States District Attorney J. D. Elliott has received instructions from Wash- ington to drop twenty-eight ses brought by Indians to secure damages from cattlemen whose cattle were taken up on the reservation and held by the Indians awaiting settlement for damage: It has been the practice of the Indi for some time to drive rattle upon the reservation and then seize and hold them for a ransom, The cattlemen finally made a fight through Senator Kyle, who laid the matter before the department of j tice in such light that the cattle were ordered released and the cases dis- missed. BIG FELLOWS Qui! Meavy Cattle Firms Driven Out by the Influx of Smaller Farmers. Deadwood, S. D., Special—The 3V Cattle company and the Vermont Live Stock company, considered two of the largest concerns in the West, have re- cently sold out all their shipping stock and will move from South Dakota. The 3V company will take its young stock to Texas. _A great number of farmers are coming from Eastern States, seeking homes, and with their } stock and herds are compelling the stock companies to seek larger range for their immense herds. $80,000 has been paid to the members of the West- ern Stock Growers association for the shipment of stray cattle collected and shipped by the organization, Taylor's Grievance, Pierre, S. D., Special—Public Hxam- iner Taylor carries with him a scrap book in w: hich he has pasted a large number of clippings in which he was confounded by the press of the coun- try with W. W. Taylor, and accused of embezzling the state funds. But he says the worst of all was when a Chicago paper published an account of the Taylor affair, and dug up an old photo of himself which they had secured when he was the Democratic nominee for governor, and published it as the defaulting treasurer. They Stoutly Neny, Belle Fourche, S. D., Special.—The three’ men captured in Montana for the Belle Fourche bank robbery were ; brought frcm Deadwood under heavy guard and were given a preliminary hearing. All three were positively identified by three witnesses of the robbery, including the bank cashier. The criminals denied ever having been in Belle Fourche or even having heard of such a place. They were held to the grand jury under $10,000 bonds each, in default of which they were taken back to jail at Deadwood. Taylor Judgment Star Pierre, S. D., Special. —Among the large number of decisions 4 inded down by the supreme court was one affirming the decision of the lower court in the case of the state agaiast W. W. Taylor. The court holds that the circuit court did not err in direct- ing a judgment for $344,277 full } amount of shortage, even if the legal bond was only $: Chief Deputy. Sioux Falls, S. D., Special—The con- test for the chief deputyship under United States Marshal E. G. Kennedy has been settled by the appointment of Jerry Carlton of Sioux Falls to the place. Mr. Carlton is an expert ac- countant, and the marshal says this fact figures more than politics in his selection for the place. May Pall Throrgh. Milbank, S. D., Special—Marshal Al Draves, who was shot at Wilmot by burglars, is still alive with a Chance of recovery. One of the burglars has been captured and identified. Electricity at Huron, Huron, 8. D., Special—This city is again lighted by electricity, after hay- ing been in the dark nightly for near- ly two years. The famout Risdon ar- tesian well furnishes the power for the dynamo, and works to the entire satisfaction of all concerned. spring. 87@88e; No. 5 ‘spring, 80@87c; No. 2 hard winter, 86@88e; No. 3 hard winter, 80@85c; No. i new spring, 922. Corn—No. 2, 27 34@28e; No. 3, 27 1-4¢. Oats—No. 2, 19 1-4c; No. 3, 18 1-2@20c. Chicago, Oct. 9. — Hogs — Light, $3.80@4.15; mixed, $3.70@4.10; heavy, $3.35@4.05; rough, $3.35@4.45. Cattle —Beeves, $3.85@5.30; ccws and heif- ers, $1.90@4.50; Texas steers, $2.75@ 3.85; Westerns, $3@4.40; stockers and feeders, $3@440. Sheep — Natives, $2.50@4; Westerns, $2.90@3.95; lambs, Milwaukee, Oct. 9. — Flour steady. Wheat higher; No. 1 Northern, 89¢; No. 2 spring, 86e; December nominal. Corn firm; No. 3, 28 1-4c. Oats steady; No. 2 white, 213-4@221-2c. Rye is higher; No. 1, 471-2c. Barley firm; No. 2, 421-2c; sample, 36@411-2c. Provisions lower; pork, $7.95; lard, $4.35. Minneapolis, Oct. 9.—Cash Wheat— October closed at 883-4c; December opened at 88 7-8c and closed at 88 3-1c; May opened at 895-8c and closed at 89 1-4e, On track—No. 1 hard, 90 3-4c; No. 1 Northern, 89 1-4ce; No. 2 North- ern, S5e. Sioux City, Iowa, Oct. 9. — Hogs — $3.50@3.70. Cattle — Canners, $1.60; cows, $4; heifers, $8@3.25; bulls, ¢ 0; stockers, $3.50; feeders, $3.90@ yearlings, $3.70@4.15; calves, aa South St. Paul, Oct. 9. $3.85@3.45. Cattle — Canne oxen, $2.40; cows, $2:80@2. $4.10@4.75; stockers, $3.10@4. $2.80; heifers, $2.75. St. Paul, Oct. 9. — Wheat — No. 1 Northern, 88 1-2@90e; No. 2 Northern. 85a87e. Corn — No. 38 yellow, 27@ 27 1-2c; No. 3, 26@26 1-2c. Oats—No. white, 21@21 1-2 No. 3, 191 20 1- Barley and rye — Sample barley, 25@2G6e; No. 2 rye, 44@44 1-2¢; No. 3 rye, 43@431-2c. Seeds flax, 98@94c; timothy, $ clover, $3.20@3.80, — Hogs — $2; SHOT FROM 4 Joe Blackburn Killed as He Was Standing in the Door of His House. West Superior, Wis., Special.—Joe Blackburn, one of the best known set- tlers and traders of Douglas county, was foully murdered at his cabin, ten miles from the station of Gordon, forty miles down the Omaha. He was shot from ambush and _ killed in his own doorway by a rifle ball in the head, The crime was discovered by a party of Indians who went to Blackburn’s house and found him where he fell. He was seventy years of age and one of the oldest settlers of this county. The authorities have a clue, but as yet have taken no one into custody. ‘lhe affair has created considerable excite- ment in the vicinity of Gordon. Lost Children Mound. Marinette, Wis., Special— Willie + Celia Cummins have been found. They were picked up by a farmer and brought home. They say they w “af taken by the farmer Against their will, and although crying to be allowed to go home, were taken about six miles up the river and kept there until this morning. They were gone four days and as many nights. Anti-Siot Machine. La Crosse, Wis., Special—Mayor Mc- Cord has issued a proclamation pr hibiting the running of slot machines in saloons, stores, restaurants and oth- er places. The machines are gam- bling devices, as most of them give nothing for the money put in unless the wheel stops on certain numbers. A fight will be made by the cigar job- bers, who own most of the machines, Endeavorers of Wisconsin. Appleton, Wis., Special—The eleventh annual convention of the Wisconsin Christian Endeavorers is in session Here. About 1,000 delegates are in attendance. The convention was opened by addresses of welcome by Mayor Ero and ex-State President A. F. Leffingwell, which were responded to by Rey. Frank Spoon of Janesville. Parlinmentary Elections. Winnipeg, Special—Lieut. Gov. Mack- intosh, of the Northwest Territory, has issued the writs for elections for a new parliament. Haultain ‘will be premier and will have Messrs. Ma- path, Ross, Bulyea and Mitchell as ministers. The elections will take place Noy. 2. Rattler’x Bite Fata. Black River Falls, Wis., Special.— Simon Knaggs, a prominent farmer living a few miles north of this city, died from the effects of a rattlesnake bite that he received some three weeks ago. He was sixty-three years old and had lived in this county for forty years. Winnebagos Paid. Black River Falls, Wis., Special.— The annual payment of the Winne- bagoe Indians is completed for this year probably as near as it will he. The agent has paid out $25,780, leay- ing 62 out of the 1,436 that have not been paid. Milwaukee, Special—Deputy United States Marshal Pratt has completed the sale of the Beaver Dam water works. The works were bid in by W. G. Maxey of Oshkosh fer William W. Hord, Charles I’. Street and H. J. Bickford of New York, the reorganiza- tion committee of the bondholders. The Bryant Is Safe. Port Angeles, Wis., Special.—Tha schooner Bryant, which was cast adrift in Bering sea by the tug Hol- yoke and reported lost, is in the straits on its return to Puget sound. Coal Heavers’ Strike Begins, Ashland, Wis., Special—John Kess- boats are tied up here as the coal heavers have gone on a strike for more wages and the companies refuse to give in. They demand 50 cents an hour, an increase of 10 cents. The strike is expected to extend to Duluth and Superior. La Crosse, Wis., Special—Jas. Cav- anaugh pleaded guilty to burglarizin; C. Goberg’s store, and was putenned to one year at Waupun. stand trial. a le ce ec His pal dae | MINNESOTA NEW! GERMAN CATHOLICS, Aid Societies of the State Meet at Little Falls. Little Falls, Minn.. Special.—Nearly all the available space in this city is filled with delegates and visitors in attendance upon the annual conven- tion of the German Catholic Aid so- cieties of the state. Besides the 350 delegates from the various towns in the state, there are as many more. vis- itors, not including the large delega- tions that have come from the Catholic communities of the surrounding coun- ties. The exercises began with ponti- ficial high mass at the German Catho- lic church by Bishop Trobec, After the sermon the delegates, societies, visi- tors and citizens in general formed in line in front of the church for a parade and, to the music of three brass bands, ion marched through the principal streets of the city. The greater part of the session was taken up with receiving and considering the credentials of the delegates. the long proce: TROUBL AT MOORHEAD. Considerable Excitement Over the Question of Gembling. Moorhead, Minn., Special. Lewis and the gamblers are at outs with the law-abiding people of the city and the war is now on in earnest. After the council resolved that the chief of police an dthe patrolmen be in- structed to do their duty and put a Lewis an- stop to gambling, Mayor nounced that he would not sign any more city warrants. The city has a floating indebtedness. of several thou- sand dollars, represented by warrants, which have been issued in payment of the current expens The mayor refused to sign warrants for policemen’ alaries and the guardians of the peace may go on a strike, leav- ing the city at the mercy of the tough element that has been attracted here by the wide open polic, CAPT. GRANT IS DEAD. Remembered for th» Part He Took in the Birch Coulie Affair. St. Paul, Special—H. P. ant, a pi- oneer of St. Paul, and remembered for t Birch Coulie during the Indian uprising in 1863, died at St. Joseph’s hospital, aged 69. He was a native of Vermont, and came to St. Paul in 1855. During the Indian cam- paign he was captain of Company <A, Sixth regiment, and was in command of the troops at the Birch Coulie 2 his defens: Signs the ©: St. Paul, Spec Dunn has affixed h ignature to the $50,000 of certificates of indebtedness, the first issue of the $500,000 author- ized by the last legislature for the purpose of constructing the new state capitol. This issue bears date of Oct. 1, and will be due July 1, 1900, ‘Lhe auditor’s signature is the final guar- anty of the legality ef the bonds. oa The Gun Was Load Suecial.—Oscar son of John shores of an Rapids, with his inst the rged. The Fergus Falls, Minn., Moberg, aged seventeen, Moberg. who lives on the Lake Lida, east of Peli was riding on a load of 1 loaded gun, when it jolt binding pole and discha shot entered his leg between the knee and thigh. The leg was amputated and he will probably recover. Change of Assignees. Hastings. Minn., Spec An order has been filed in the district court re- moving A. D. Mcleod as assignee of H. S. Crippen, and G. W. Wamach of St. Paul was appointed in his stead. He will file a bond of $10,000. A tia] schedule shows liabilities of $7, 6.60. Mr. Crippen was lately in the trunk manufacturing business in the Capital City. | Girl in @ Critical Condition. ~ | it. James, Minn., Special.—F. l.Har- e formerly a brakeman, took Miss Belle Johnson, a young lady of this place, out driving, and, when she could conceal the fact no longer, she stated that Harris assaulted her. Doctors say The she is in a critical condition. sheriff is in pursuit of Harri Drowned While Fishing. St. Paul, Special—Frederick Jack- sen, of 712 Hyacinth street, vas drowned at Lake Vadnais while fish- ing. He was pulling in the anchor when he lost his balance. No trace of his body could be found. He was forty-five years old and leaves a wife and four children. School Teacher Lavalley Held. Fergus Falls, Minn., Special.—Lewis A. Lavalley was held to the grand jury for the forgery of school orders in large.sums.—Oscar Moberg, aged seventeen, was shot in the leg and will lose it, if not his life. He had a load- ed gun in his wagon and it was dis- charged. Blasting Accident. Sleepy Eye, Minn., Special—John Schwartz, formerly of Leavenworth township. while blasting rock on his farm, had his face badly injured by a premature explosion. The doctor thinks the sight of one eye can be saved. Grand Meadow, Mirn., Special.—Jas. Mullin, an old soldier, is dead at the age of ninety-three. He was born in Ireland, served a number of years in the British army and all through the War of the Rebellion. He was a mem- ber of Booth post here. Indians Indicted for Murder. Fergus Falls, Minn., Special.—The United States grand jury found an in- dictment against George Washington, | an Indian, for murder. The case was | continued and court adjourned. Alleges Betrayal by His Son. Buffalo, Minn., Special.—Derrick Full- er, Sr., of Howard Lake bas brought an action fcr divorce from his wife, Belle, alleging adultery with his son, Austin Fuller. Fuller is an octogenari- an, and was married to his present wife April 12 last. Water and Light for Ortonville. | Ortonville, Minn., Special—This city | by an overwhelming majority, has de cided to issue $15,000 bonds for au electric light and water plant. ! thirty minutes. INCENDIARY Revs k Have Trouble Witk nele Sam. Eemidji, Minn., Special—Forest fires have been started in a great many places in the county in the last ten days, presumably by Chippewa In- dians, who are anxious to “create a liberal supply of dead and down tim- ber. It is not generally known that the United States government has imposed severe penalties for starting forest fires, nor that the government has numerous agents throughout the timbered regions authorized to make arrests of persons caught setting fires, but when it does become so known there will probably be less.of it done. Are Likely t AT STILLWATER NEXT. German Aid Societies Meet There Another eYar. Little Falls, Minn., Special—The con- vention of German Catholie aid socie- ties completed its business and ad- journed. Stillwater was selected as the place of the next meeting. The of- ficers elected are: President, Georze A. Mitsch, St. Paul; vice president, August Jesse, Stillwate secretary, George Kraft, New Ulm; treasurer, P. M. Kerst, St. Paul. Hotel Lafayette in Ruins. Minneapolis, Spec Hotel Lafay- ette, at Minnetonka, totally de- stroyed by fire. The yette occu- pied a picturesque position on a high point of land surrounded by arms of Lake Minnetonka. It was built a score of years ago and every year since has been a resort for prominent people from all parts of the country. It was the largest summer resort house in the West. The loss is estimated at $100,- 000. Senator MeMillan Deud. St. Paul, Special—Pormer United States Senator S. J. R. McMillan died at his home in this city after a month’s illnes His death ascribed to anaemia of the blood. ‘His health has been failing for the last three rs. He leaves a wife and six children. Senator McMillan served two terms in the senate, being elected to succeed Alexander Ramsey, and he in turn was succeeded by Senator Davi Assault and Robbery. Little Falls, Minn., Special—Theodore Dugas, employed by the boom com- encountered a footpad while on his way to camp seyeral miles above this place. He was walking along when he heard a noise, and at the same time he was struck a heavy blow on the head, knocking him senseless. His pockets were rifled and everything of value taken. Killed at a Crossing, Dexter, Minn., Special.—At a danger- ous er ng in a cut at Sutton, on the Chicago Great Western, the flyer ran into a wagon and instantly killed G. W. Woods, the driver, who was em- ployed on the farm of H. W. Studer. Woods was about thirty-five years old and parents live in Caledonia. It is alleged that the proper signals w ere not given. “ —_——- rag any Preston, Minn., Special.—Mrs. Frank Bradburn, after preparing a: farge quantity of lye and boiling water for scrubbing purposes, left a tubful of the mixture standing on the kitchen floor. Her babe, two years old, fell into the boiling liquid. A doctor s ceeded in alleviating the child’s ferings, but after lingering a hours the little one died. Fair at Grand Rapids. Grand Rapids, Minn., Special—This new ground has raised marvelously good potatoes this season, and the re- cently acquired settlers are greatly re- joiced at the results of their work. —The county fair will be held next Yhursday and Friday. A_ splendid premium list is offered, > Ate Diseased Pork. Madison Lake, Minn., Spec’ Orcutt and family, living five miles east of here, are very ill. They had been eating pork quite freely, having recently killed a hog from the same pen in which one had died from hog cholera, and it is supposed the flesh was diseased. Killed by a Hobo. Ellsworth, Minn... Special—Walter and Theodore Tow: were brought home from Rock Rapids seriously in- jured. They rap afoul of a knife in the hands of a hobo, and as a result one was badly cut in the back and the other in the neck, Both will recover. Electricity at Jumping Off Place Ely, Minn., Special— The city has put in an_ electric light, and is only waiting the arrival of an engine to start it up. Already over 400 lights have been contracted and wired for. Unknewn Man. St. Paul, Special—An unknown man about fifty years old, threw himself in front of a switch engine in the Great Western yards, Southeast Min- neapolis, and was instantly killed. Fatally Injured. Red Wing, Minn., Special— While working on a-hay stack Fritjof Hjell- um of Aspinlund fell down on a pitch- fork handle which penetrated his in- testines. DES MOINES FIRE. Residences of Prominent Citizens Are Destroyed. Des Moines, Ia., Special.—Fire broke out in the home of Frank Evans, o2 West Ninth. The homes of nis Evans, Reed Hurlbut, Dr. E. C. ney, J. C. Ash, Walter Marea a and Mrs. Johnson, in the same block, and six barns were destroyed. The She in of.the fire is unknown. The entire fire department had to be called out. Loss about $50,000, Clarksville, Ia,, Special.—J. Gilbert, one of our citizens, was stripping cane and in doing this raised a small blood blister on his hand. He thoughtlessly picked it open with a brass pin and is now suffering from blood poison. His recovery is doubtful. Bancroft, la., Special—Word comes from Seneca that the, two-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Al corn was found drowned in a mill tank, She had been inet about