Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, March 19, 1898, Page 2

| The Hevald--Review, By E. Kiley. GRAND RAPIDS - MINNESOTA. If we had nothing to pardon or to be pardoned, we might appear to be more perfect than we are, but we should in fact be less so. What strikes us in beauty is that which we did not expect to find from anything we had seen before; a new arrangement of excellent parts. W. H. Stevenson, one of the best known men in Connecticut, has joined the Salvation army and presented it with a check for $5,000. Let the good work go on. A pleasing incident of the cotton mills strike in New Bedford was the “idle hours” recreation furnished to strikers through the efforts of one of the city pastors. Reading, games, mu- sic and other forms of wholesome en- tertainment were provided in two halls, and all were welcome who would re- frain from discussing the strike or other labor matters while present. ‘At the recent national convention of woman suffragists Utah and Colorado women were excluded from participa- tion because of their failure to pay dues into the national convention. In both of these states the suffragists have carried their point and it would seem that if the advantages came up to their expectations they would have sufficient interest to do their share toward extending the privilege to their sisters of other states. No wonder everybody wants to buy chickens raised by Uncle Sam Hanks, who resides near Macon, Mo. The great desire for “Uncle” Sam’s fowls comes from the fact that in the craws of sev- eral of the biddies raised by Hanks have been found real gold nuggets. The demand has become so great for his hens that “Uncle” Sam has put up a sign on the barn informing gold seek- ers that he has no more hens to sell. And since they can not buy his hens the speculators are trying to buy his farm. “Boy’s wages,” a familiar phrase which one naturally understands to mean a very small amount, are not necessarily limited to the cash that is paid. A successful business man has recently said, “I wouldn’t employ a lad who couldn’t learn enough, every week, to equal the value of the money I give him. The boy who complains of inade- quate payment needs to be told that if he has a chance to gain knowledge and experience—and improves it—he is put- ting himself in a position to command his own terms, later on.” Boston is becoming remarkable in many ways. A few years ago it estab- lished a city printing office ,and last year the profits reached nearly $6,000. Only members of the unions in the al- lied printing trades are employed at the highest rate of wages. Mayor Quin- cy’s latest venture is the creation of a department of carpentering, plumb- ing, painting and glazing, thus doing away with all contract work. Union men only are employed. The working- men are now booming Mayor Quincy for governor next year. A young college girl with common sense and a taste for mathematics, lis- tened one day to two older women talking of their privileges as colonial dames, and resenting the claims of cer- tain acquaintances who had no “an- cestors.” “How many ancestors may a person have, going back twenty gen- erations?” she asked. “I have just been working it out.” “A good many, I suppose,” was the reply. “Yes,” she laughed back, “something over a mil- lion. Surely among so many we must all average about alike in distinction.” Surely! the occasional absurdities of hereditary-patriotic societies to the contrary notwithstanding. There is an old story about some facetious students making a remark- able-looking insect by gluing together parts of various creatures, and then taking it to their professor and asking him what kind of bug that was. The man of science glanced at it and promptly classified it as a humbug. ‘The professor would have need to ex- ercise all his wits if he were living in these days, for a young biologist has succeeded in grafting living moths piece upon piece in ways that have produced the most astonishing results. In his juggling with anatomical sub- jects he has created two-headed but- terflies, tandem butterflies, moths with two heads and no tails, and various other combinations, all living and lively and able to give proofs that they are no humbugs. Beyond these gro- tesque results, there is a possibility of important additions to the science of biology. It is gratifying to find young people who are earnest and persevering in anything they undertake to do. There is the Irish girl, Miss Westropp, and the English lad, George Jayes, for in- stance. They were anxious to be mar- ried, and there were parental objec- tions, Consequently they eloped to Liverpool and became man and wife. Then they took a steamer for Boston, where they were married again. We anticipate that they will try a New York wedding next and then sample the Chicago variety. There’s nothing like tying the knot good and hard, NEW BATTLESHIPS PROVISION FOR THREE IN THE NAVAL APPROPRIATION BILL. New Military Department Created to Be Known a. the Department of the South — Negotiations Al- most Complete for the Purchase of Two Warships Being Con- structed for Brazil—The Guovern- ment Also Has Options on a Number of Other Vessis—Activity in Navy and War Departments Ccntinves, Washington, March 13.—Hoping for the best and prepared for the worst about represents the situation in the war and navy departments these days. The officials still profess confidence that there is to be a peaceful outcome of the present threatening difficulties, but meanwhile prepare with serenity to get their duty if events should shape themselves otherwise. ‘The most important and _ significant de- veloy ments of the day were the decis- ion of the house naval committee to place in the naval appropriation Dill a provision for three new battleships, and a conclusion on the part of the secretary of war to issue an order cre- ating a new military department in- cluding within its corfines that part of the country which would be in all likelihood nearest to the field of hos- tilities in case is should come to that. The order will create a commotion in the south. The present department of Texas is abolished and the headquar- ters, which have been at San Antonio, Tex., fer so many years, are aban- doned. In place of the place of the old department is created a new one, the department of the South. Gen. Graham, at present commander of the department of Texas, will command The New Department. This department will include the States of South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louis- jana and Texas. All of these states, save the last, are at present attached to the department of the Kast under command of Gen. Merritt of New York. Headquarters of the new de partment will be at Atlanta, Ga., chosen because of its fine strategic value from its excellent railroad con- nections, lt is without question the most un- usual mark of confidence in an execu- tive officer to empower him to give orders without limit for the purchase of war material, yet this is what the president and Secretary Alger have done in the case of Gen. Flagler, chiet of ordnance, and that officer has not shown any disposition to shirk this large responsibilty, but nas instructed every concern capable of supplying war material, such as rapid-fire guns, shot, shell and ammunition, to go to work at full capacity. The navy department has now rea- sons to believe that it has secured the two warships, Amazonas and her sister ship now building in England for Brazil. It was stated at a cabinet meeting by Secretary Long that the naval attache at London, Lieut. Col- well had almost Completed the Negotiations for the sale. So far, however, the final notification from him that his offer has been accepted has not yet reached the navy department. ‘The day pas: again without word from the court of iz according to the statement of Sec ‘y Long, who says that he has received nothing whatever from the court itself or from Judge Advocate Marix In anticipation of a rupture between the United States and Spain many naval officers on the retired list have notified the secretary of the navy of their willingness and readiness to perform any duty in the line of their profession that he may deem suitable for them. There seems to be consid- erable misapprehension on the part of the general public as to the availabil- ity of officers on the retired list for active duty in times of war. Section 1462 of the revised siatutes, bearing on this subject, provides as follows: “No officer on the retired list of the navy shall be employed in active duty except in time of war.’ Under this section it is apparent that if war should break out all officers on the re- tired list competent to serve will be subject to orders from the secretary of the navy. False in Every Particular. The statement was persistentiy cir- culated yesterday afternoon, and in some cases the report came from those whose sources of information should be reliable, that the administration was in possession of intiimations or in- formation that the result of the ir- vestigation of the court of inquiry as to the cause of the Maine disaster would show that the explosion which destroyed the Maine came from some external agency. A cabinet officer was even quoted as making this announce- ment, and another report had it that the stenographic notes of the inquiry were before Secretary Long. When the matter was brought to the atten- tion of Secretary Long he pronounced the statement as false in every partic- ular. “There is not a word of truth in them,” he said. “No word has been received by the president or any one eise as to what the board of inquiry will determine. The rumor was float- ing about all afternoon, but it is utter- lywithout foundation. A BITTER FEELING Our Relations With Spaine Are Not so Strained. Washington, March 10.—In spite of numerous conferences of officials, of the continuation of the preparations now in progress on a large scale to put the country in a state of defense, and of the outbursts of patriotic speeches in congress, there was a cer- tain feeling apparent in the best in+ formed circles that the situation, as to our relations with Spain, were much more favorable yesterday than it was Monday. rhaps the semi- official advices receiyed through the Associated Press from Madrid, indi- cating a peaceful purpose on the of the Spanish government, contribut- ed in a large measure to that feeling, or it may have been that the growing knowledge of the vast extent of our own resources tended to the beliet that they would impress others with the futility of attacking the Unitea States. However that may be, the feeling prevailed, and at the White House, too, after the cabinet meeting, wherein ail the facts that were known to the president as to the existing state of affairs, was laid before the cabinet members and _ discussed. While Capt. Brownson is goiug abroad for the government to learn what ships of war are for sale and their condition, he will not necessarily make any purchases. Capt. Brownson does not expect to stay abroad long, and goes only on condition that he may return immediately in case of an open rupture. As to the right to buy foreign war- ships all authorities agree that such purchases may be made, even after Hostilities Have Begun, if the neutral nation exercises strict impartiality between the belligerents and the ships are not armed and out- fitted ready for service. The trade of shipbuilding is recognized as a legiti- mate one, which may be carried on at all times. A good deal is being accomplished in the way of preparation both in the navy and war departments. The con- ference at the navy department look- ing into the procurement of a suitable store of ammunition, coal and sup- plies, touched upon the question of dry docks and generally ccnsidered a number of other matters connected with the operation of a warship. The war department was not behind the navy. Gen. Flagler, chief of ordnance, is very busy reaching out in every rection by means of the telegraph and the mail to learn just how far the re- sources of the big manufacturing con- cerns can be relied on to come to the aid of the war department in arming and equipping a volunteer army should one be found necessary. He will not tell what he is doing in this direction, holding that it is not wise to make everybody acquainted either with our strong or weak points. Maj. Gen. Miles is looking after the personnel closely and trying hard to perfect the organization of two new regiments of artillery which congress has granted. Three weeks ago last night the Maine Was Blown Up. As it was last week at this time, so it is now; nothing is known officiallv as to the cause of the disaster. The court is at work hard; that is all that is known at the navy department. It is not even known when it may he expected to finish its work. But the importance of its report does not di- minish in the slightest degree by the lapse of time. Senor du Bose called at the state de- partment and had a half-hour’s con- ference with Judge Day. He brought no dispatches and the talk did not re- late to the present strained condition of affairs, but was rather an informal discussion of the condition of affairs in Cuba. In the course of the visit it was suggested by Senor du Bosc that some of the newspaper correspondents at Havana were trespassing on the priv- ileges which the Havana authorities had accorded them. The new Spanish minister, Senor Barnabe, will arrive in New York to-day on a German line steamer. He is expected at the lega- tion the following day, and arrange- ments then will be made for the pre- sentation of his credentials to Presi- dent McKinley. ‘here will be the usual exchange of felicitations, which will be of more than passing interest. Senor Barnabe left Madrid before the recent critical juncture was reached, and at the time of his departure the rew commercial treaties were upper- ost in the interest of the Madrid au- thorities. 0: LOOKING FOR SHIPS Secratery Long Makes Every Effort Get Information. Washington, March 11.—The feature of the day’s events was the prompti- tude with which the senate passed the house bill carrying the appropriation of $50,000,000 for the national de- fense and the haste with which it was put through the formal proceed- ings, engrossed and signed by the president. While the matter has been considered it can be stated that the fund has net yet been allotted among the various branches of the govern- ment service. Each of these had pre- pared roughly and tentatively an esti- mate of the funds it could dispose of to advantage, but upon looking over the ground the president concluded that it would be well, perhaps, to avoid making this allotment until the necessity became apparent. The reason back of this is that the sum that can be profitably spent for war- ships cannot even be guessed at with any approximation to accuracy just now. As the ships are to be first choice in the steps for defense, until their cost is ascertained it is not pos- sible to divide the remainder of the appropriation among the other branches of the military and naval services. The secretary of the navy is making every effort to secure from our naval attaches and diplomatic of- ficers abroad all information obtain- able respecting the number of ships building, their price and other data. Uu to this moment not only has the United States government bought no warship, but it has not even secured au option on one. There are Many Applications Coming to the department from persons and firms who desire to sell ships to the government, but in most of these eases some fatal obstacle is encoun- tered to the consummation of the sales. ‘There is less difficulty experi- enced in securing tenders of war ma- terial, such as shot and shell and powder, and the navy department has almost assured itself of an abundant supply. The statement was made at the navy department that the report c? the Maine court of inquiry probably would come to the department some time next week. It did not appear, howey- er, that this statement was founded upon any direct report from the court, but was rather an estimate based upon the progress so far made as revealed by the change of methods on the part of the court. Many congratulations are coming to the White House and the state depart: ment from all parts of the country upon the patriotic spirit exhibited in dealing with the latest phases of the Cuban question. Most of them are efficial in character, but many are perscnally directed to the president. Admiral Sicard has been authorized to enlist suitable men for the navy at Key West if he can find the material. He reported that he had received some applications zrom Machinists ond Seamen, and was immediately given the power to take the/men. The department. is still striving vigorously to secure ma- chinists, especially men who know how to run stationary engines. These men can be quickly taught how to run marine engines and require little other training to make them valuable aboard ship. Official reports indicate that the au- tenemy scheme projected for Porto Rico has been put into successful op- eration. This is interesting mainly because of resemblance between the project and the plan which it is now sought to put in play in Cuba. ‘The war department is arranging to secure a large supply of the most modern rifle sufficient in time of emergency to arm a force of 500,000, The need of thcse modern guns has long been apparent but congress has not shown a disposition to supply any reserve rifles gor use by a volunteer force in time cf emergency. Now, however, an adequate supply of the most effective rifles will be among the first uses to which the war department will put iis share of the defense fund. Senor Mendonca, the Brazilian min- ister, said that he had received no in- formaiion as to the reported negotia- tions toward the purchase of Brazil- ian warships now in course of con- struction in foreign yards. In other official quarters the impression is growing that there is better prospect of securing ships now building for Argentina and Chile. —o. NO SHIPS BOUGHT. Navy Department Means to Get Its Money's Worth. Washington, March 12.—The United States government has not yet ac- quired a single additional ship for the navy. This is true not because of a lack of offers of warships from abroad, but simply for the reason that the new navy department is proceed- ing with all of the circumspection con- sistent with the needs of the case in looking after the qualities and prices of the craft. There is a strong dispo- sition to refrain from being drawn into bad bargains and to insist on get- ting good vessels at prices not ex- tortionate. Secretary Long was in re- ceipt of a large number of cablegrams, almost all relating to offers of ships. Lieut. Niblack, the United States naval attache at Berlin, St. Peters- burg and Vienna, is particularly active in the quest for vessels. There was a good deal of talk during the day about the assignment of officers to the com- mand of auxiliary cruisers, the St. Paul and St. Louis being specially Inentioned, but Secretary Long set these stories at rest by the statement that he had not made any such as- signments and had only progressed to the point of informing himself of the possibility of getting the ships of- ficered and manned quickly. While looking after new ships the officials of the navy department are not neglecting old vessels, and ar- rangements have been made To Make Short Repairs cn several ships, that in the ordinary course would not be treated in that fashion, but would receive a thorough and time-consuming overhauling. Thus in the case of the Philadelphia, which has had five years hard work and has never yet been done over as is the custom, orders have gone to Mare Island to put her in shape for sea within forty days. The Yorktown, at the same yard, is not to be touched at present, not only because she is in fair condition, but also because she is not so formidable a craft as to make it desirable to divert to her re- pair attention required elsewhere. At Norfolk the Newark is set down for thirty days’ repairs, and as a good deal of work has already been done on her she will be almost a new ship when she comes out of the yard. The big monitor Puritan has practically completed her repairs. The monitor Cor anche at Mare Island has been ex- amined and found in tolerable condi- tion. At League Island the moritor Mian- tonomoh and the ram Katahdin went into commission yesterday, although they have not yet had their orders. They probably will remain in the Del- aware river or drop down into the bay. The torpedo boat Dupont sailed from Mobile to attach herself again to the flotilla at Key West. Again it was said at the navy department that notling had been heard from The Court of Inquiry at Havana nor from Admiral Sicard at Key West. The presence in the city of several persons connected with steamship lines and steel works led to the circulation of a number of sensa- tional stories during the day, but per- haps none of these had the persis- tency of one that found currency at the capitol, until it met with a sum- mary denial at the hends of Assistant Secretary Day, to the effect that Min- ister Woodford had notified the Span- ish government that the president in- tended to send to congress a message announcing his recognition of Cuban independence. A conference was held in the office of Assistant Secretary Roosevelt to aap out plans for arming and equip- ping merchant vessels as auxiliary cruisers. Mr, Roosevelt presided and others present were Capt. Crownin- shield, of the bureau of navigation; Capt. O'Neill, of the bureau of ora- nance; Chief Hichborn, of the bureau of construction, nd Ccmmander Brad- ford, of the bureau of yards and docks, This meeting had been preceded by a call from President Griscom, of the international Nayigation company, which owns the four ships, St. Louis. St. Paul, Paris and New York. The board meeting brought out a general discussion of the work the various bureaus would be called upon to per- form in making these and other ves- sels ready as auxiliary cruisers. Another One for McCoy. Fort Wayne, Ind., March 13.—Before 500 people Kid McCoy knocked out J. J. Bates of Chicago in two minutes and thirty seconds. , WAS AN ACCIDENT. The President of the Spanish Court Makes a Statement. Havana, March 13. — Capt. Peral, president of the Spanish naval court of inquiry into the cause of the Maine disaster, granted an interview to the correspondent of the Associated Press, whem he authorized to say it was the first and only interview he had given any newspaper on the subject of the inquiry. Capt. Peral said: “Our divers are hard at work ex- amining the hull of the Maine. Great difficulty is experienced owing to the deep mud in which the hull is buried and the condition of the wreck for- ward of amidships. The whole for- ward part of the ship is a mass of iron and seteel debris. We have hoisted up much of it; but in the mud it is always impossible to tell what parts of the ship, armor, deck, beams or stanchions are found, the explosion so changed their positions. We think we have located the ram or prow, but not in.the position supposed. The forward terret, mounting two large guns, was blown clear of the hull into the water on the starboard. We shall continue ur work and try to examine the hull forward down to the keel. It is probable that we may propose to the American authorities to raise the hull by means of a floating dock, brought from England, and now in Havana harbor.” No External Explosion. “We cannot believe there was an external explosion of a torpedo for the following reasons: <A torpedo, follow- ing the line of least resistance, must have blown a great hole in the mud at the bottum of the harbor. No such hole was found. A torpedo must have thrown a large mass of water into the air if exploded at a depth of only twenty-five feet or so, or at least pro- duced a wave reaching the other ships and the shore of the harbor. We have examinel every one on shipboard or shore who saw the explosion, and no one can be found who remarked any upheaval of water or a big wave, A torpedo explosion always kills fish in the vicinity. No fish were killed by the Maine disaster, as fishermen who have known the harbor for many years testify. To produce the effects in the wreck the torpedo would have to be of enormous size, fully 150 or 200 kilos. Iam, therefore, of the opinion that the explosion occurred within the ship. I know and respect Capt. Sigsbee, and I believe that the American regula- tions affecting naval conduct, which I have read and found admirable, were carefully observed. But some taings which cannot be foreseen are bound to happen in any navy. I do not delieve there was any carelessness on the part of the otticers of the Maine. I do believe there was an accident which could not possibly have been foreseen. Such is my judgment at present with the facts that are in the possession of the court. SPAIN DOESN'T WANT WAR. Everything Honorable Will Be Done to Avert Such a Calamity. Washington, March 13.—Senor Polo de Bernabe was formally received in his official capacity by Secretary Sher- man and Assistant Secretary Day at the state department at 11 o’clock yes- terday morning. He was accompanied by Senor du Bosc, who has had charge of the Spanish legation since the de- parture of Senor de Lome, and was by f him introduced to the secretary and assistant secretary of state. The two gentlemen came at the hour indicated by appointment and were received im- medietely upon their arrival at the de. partment. Their visit was compara- tively brief and the conversation was purely perfunctory, being devoted al- most entirely to the consideration of the arrangements for the minister's formal call upon the president for the presentation of his credentials. The minister was asked by a correspond- ent if he viewed the present condition of affairs between the United States and Spain as indicating war. After a moment’s hesitation he answered gravely: “I am sure that the United States does not want war just as I am sure that the Spanish government does not want war, and will do every- thing honorable in its power to avert such a calamity.” POWDERLY THROWN DOWN. Chandler Votes With the Democrats —Case May Come Into Open Senate. Washington, March 13.—The senate committee on immigration has report- ed adversely upon the nomination of 'T. V. Powderly to be commissioner ot immigration. The nomination has been held up in committee for several weeks on account of the absence of Senator Chandler. He having re- turned to Washington, the matter was brought up and the vote being taken, Mr, Chandler united with the Demo- crats to secure an adverse report. It is believed that the report will be made the basis of an animated contro- versy in the senate. FIGHT IN THE PHILIPPINES. Rebels Attack the Spanish and Car- ry Off Their Ammuaitin. St. Paul, March 13.—The New York Herald's special cable to the Pioneer Press from Manila says: The rebels continue their hostility. They have attacked the Spanish quar- ters at Subig and Apolit, capturing arnis and ammunition. The northern provinces are effected. Many rich natives and half-castes are closing busiress and leaving the islands. ‘The natives refuse to pay taxes. ‘The land lines in connection with the cable at Manila were destroyed on March 7, near Bolinao. No particulars are ob- tainable. Guilty of Murder, New York, March 13.—The jury in the case of Artist William J. Koerner, on trial for the murder of his sweet- heart, Rose Alice Redgate, brought in a verdict of guilty of murder in the second degree. The jury was out fifty-seven hours. Killed by Stepsons. Dubuque, Iowa, March 13, — During a fight between John Earle and his stepsons, Charles Redmons, aged 15, and William Redmond, aged 19, the old man was so terribly beaten that he died. ‘The boys escaped. Canada’s Governor. London, March 13. — The St. James Gazette says it understands that Lord George Hamilton, now secretary of state for India, will succeed the earl of Aberdeen as governor general of Canada. MINNESOTA NEWS SY. PAUL'S BIG nog sHOW. Canines of High Degrce Viewed by Admiring Throngs. St. Paul, Special. — The dog show of the Northwestern Kennel club has opened at Market hall. It was an auspicious day and a great showing of canines was made. It is claimed that the exhibition of sporting dogs is much larger than at the New York or Boston shows. As it is always said that where dogs of this class are shown the affair is sure to be a suc- vess, the significance of the fact is ap- parent. There are setters and point- ers enough to make a sportsman de- sire to linger near them for an inu- definite period. The English setter class is probably tie finest Ict of dogs. ever brought together. Not only is it large in number, but the quality of dogs is such that the competition is: stre to be very close. Patriotic Atorney, Albert Lee, Minn., Special—By the will of the late Anthony Huyck, Cor- poration Attorney Edwards of this city is made one of the executors of the estate, and is given $3,000 as a be- quest. The estate is a large one and mest of it is left to relatives here and in other parts of the country. Mr. Hdwards is captain of Company I, M- N. G., of this city, having withdrawn his resignation that had been ten- dered te the military authorities of the state. When the Maine disaster oc- curred and there began to be talk of war My. Edwards decided to remain with his company. New Engines Received. Brainerd, Minn., Special. —'lhe first delivery of the new modern engines. recently purchased by the Northern Pacific Railway company from the Schenectaday Locomotive works, have arrived at the shops of the company in this city to be finally put together and. tested. The company has purchased a large number of these engines, which will be put together here and thence distributed to all parts of the system. Bridge Nearing Compiction. Brainerd, Minn., Speciai—Work om the new steel wagon bridge across the Mississippi river at this place is rap- idly approaching completion. The con- tract for the bridge was let late last fall to the Clinton Bridge and Irow Company of Clinton, lowa, and has. since that time been in constant course of erection, It will be a handsome structure. Big Cut in Railroad Rates. St. Paul, Special.—The three trans— continental lines have made a sweep- ing cut in through rates to the coast. 'To Puget sound points the rate is now $20, first-class, and $10 second-class. Going east, all the Chicago-St. Pauk lines have put the fare to New York down to $18 first-class and $17 second- class. No Evidence Against Them. Menhaga, Man., Special Tel. — T. Thompson and Andrew Anderson, charged with the murder of Olof Kartunen, were examined and dis- charged. There was no evidence. ‘Tne accused are exemplary young men and stand well in the community. Small Bluze at Albert Lea. Albert Lee, Mirn., Sepcial. — Fire, originating in the kitchen of James Fraudsen’s house, did heavy damage, but was put out before the building was destroyed. It is a new house, and the fire department did great work, as the fire was over a mile from the station. A Remarkable Recovery. Cottage Grove, Minn., Special. — John H. Swetland, at the point of death for the past three months from a complication of diseases, is now re- ported as convalescent, and his many friends throughout the state will be pleased to learn of his rapid recovery. Manicipal Ownership. Duluth, Minn., Special. — The com- mon council has signified its intention of following to the letter the platform on which it was recently elected. It was decided to push the idea of the ety acquiring all municipal franchises as fast as possible. Adopting Pingree’s Plan, Winona, Minn., Special.— The Pin- gree vegetable patch plan will be tried in Winona this year, the Margaret Simpson home deciding to undertake the experiment. One More Creamery. Redwood Falls, Minn., Special. — The contract has been let for the building of the New Avon creamery. The stockholders will have only a first-class plant. Nermans Ge to Jail. Stephen, Minn., Special—The three Normans, who were arrested at Ros- eau, charged with the murder of Ny- strom, have been bound over to the district court and have been taken to jail. Has Had Enough. Hakoh, Minn., Special. — Thomas Minshall, postmaster at La Crescent, this county, has sent his resignation to Washington. He was appointed by President Buchanan and has served! continually since. Fatal Tamor. Mapleton, Minn., Special Tel.—The nine year-old son. of L. Mucha died from, the effects of a surgical operation for the removal of a tumor of a can- cerous growth, Anoka Bridge Bonds. Anoka, Minn., Special.—An elec- tion to authorize an issue of bonds in the sum of $6,500 for the building of the Rum river bridge, on Main street, this city, was held in the county. In the city the returns show 480 for to 15 against. Scorched in a Drink Place. Lake City, Minn., Special. — Fire of unknown origin totally destroyed the interior of W. Meyer's saloon, Loss, $4,000; insured. ; ; '