Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, March 4, 1899, Page 2

The Rerald--Beview. by E. Kiley. MINNESOTA. GRAND RAPIDS - The comely lass is responsible for many a lacerated heart. It’s well to begin at the top of the ladder and go down—in case of fire. The theorist is all right until it is time to make a practical demonstra- tion. The New York Herald lacks respect more than wit when it speaks of the antis as aunties. Until the reign of Henry VIII. Eng- lish sovereigns, as well as their, sub- jects, ate with their fingers. Half the people in the world are unhappy because they can’t afford the things that moke the other half mis- erable. Carl Schurz is again one of the best abused men in the country. His polit- ical opponents seem to learn nothing from experience. Dewey reports “all quiet.” That is generally the case after his guns have had a little exercise. A Sabbath still- ness prevails where the other fellows used to be. Representatives of the leading mak- ers of rubber-covered wire throughout the country met in secret conference at the Auditorium Annex, Chicago, last week to discuss plans for the for- mation of a pool. Insulated wire used in every branch of electrical construc- tion is said to be on the card for a sharp advance in prices, Putting a stop to foreign competition and to “cut- throat” bidding on contract is another object of the combine. About fifty firms were represented. The Vassar students who took an elective in the form of work to glad- den children in New York hospitals showed that the higher education of women is not a training away from the practical. The members of the Young Women’s Christian association of the institution dressed two hundred dolls to be given to the poor children who were sick and crippled, and the joy of afflicted little ones was what children in the well-to-do families might think entirely disproportionate. An east side cripple whispered: “‘Do you s-pose heaven's anywhere near as nice as this? ‘Cause if 'tis I'd lik2 to go.” At a recent dinner to Senator-elect Chauncey M. Depew at the Union League club a favor which made a sensation was a bit of confection in the shape of a huge and luscious-look- ing peach. It at once reminded the diners of the Bowery campaign of Dr. Depew, which resulted in his being called “de peach,” and the crowd as if inspired broke out at once in sing- ing the chorus of Hoyt’s once popular song, ‘The Bowery.” The fun was fast and furious for a few minutes, and that happy thought of the club steward was altogether the hit of the evening. At least so says one of the gentlemen fortunate enough to have been present at that dinner, which it is further stated was the finest ever served in that house so noted for its fine spreads. Washington correspondents report that it is understood that Secretary of State Hay has decided to annul the franchise granted by the former Ha- waiian government to the Pacific Cable company, of which James A. Scrymser of New York is president, to lay a cable from Honolulu to San Francisco. The interests of J. Pierpont Morgan pre- dominate in the big combination of capital. Mr. Scrymser is now in Japan endearing to secure a subsidy from the Japanese government to carry the cable from the Hawaiian islands to Ja- pan. It is said to be the attitude of this government to throw open to com- petition the privilege of laying this cable, and that proposals will be asked for the performance of the work by private companies. It is not the inten- tion of the United States government to lay and operate the cable itself. The New York bra.uch of the Siegel & Cooper company has adopted a pension scheme for the benefit of employes. The scheme is substantially that all employes of ten years’ minimum faith- ful service will be laid off at half pay when a certain age limit is reached, which is 55 years for men and 45 for women. This pension will continue during the life of the employe. Per- manent disability or incapacity for du- ty before the specified age is reached will also be recompensed in the same manner. President Henry Siegel has secured the pension endowment fund by taking out a life insurance policy for $200,000 on his life. If this new and striking innovation in the rela- tions between employer and employe is appreciated by the employes in New York the system will shortly be ex- tended to the Chicago house, “Except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it.” The same law holds in nation-building. The process of constructing, enlarging, or strengthening must be in ateordance with the eternal principles of righte- ousness or the work will not endure. Cold, hunger and hardship are en- emies harder to face than Spaniards and it is with pleasure the country sees that honors are to be bestowed upon the officers and men of the Arctic cruiser Bear who went to the rescue of the imprisoned whaling fleet FIERCE FIGHT AT MANILA DESPERATE ATTEMPT OF THE IN- SURGENTS TO ENTER CITY. Held in Check by Minnesota Men, of Whom Capt. Robinson and Three Men Were Wounded—Insurgent Forces, After a Stubborn Resist- ance, Were Driven to the Shore, Where the Monadnock Directed an Effective Fire Upon Them—In- surgents Feeling for a Weak Spot in the American Lines—Our Loss Small, Manila, Feb. 25. — Yesterday after- noon one of the fiercest fights, for a small one, since the war began, took place at and around Tondo bridge. A body of daring insurgents, about 250 in number, passed Gen, McArthur’s left wing along the swampy shore near Caleocan during the night and entered the Tondo district, Where there are three miles of Nipa huts. Building five trenches across the road, they took possession of the bridge, which they held until 2 o’clock. ‘Thus they were in the outskirts of the city and our Hne of communication with the front was cut. Two Minnesota companies sustained the first attack, but held on until reinforced. Capt. N. C. Robinson was wounded in ‘the mouth. Sergt. George K. Sheppard, Privates George Wooding and Thomas Galvin and four others were also slightly wounded. At noon to-day one battalion of the Twenty-third infantry, under Maj. Goodale, three companies of the Minne- sota militia, three Oregon companies and a battalion of the Fourth cavalry were ordered from their position. The troops advanced along on each side of the road. The insurgents fought from house to house, and in this manner eight were killed in one yard. The American ad- vance was somewhat slow. At Tondo bridge the insurgents mile a stubborn fight. They were on our right and intrenched in strong positions in ditches. Company C, of the Twenty-third infantry, moved out to dislodge them, and a hot fight fol- lowed. The insurgents only showed their heads from time to time and poured vol- leys into our line. We here lost one man killed and one wounded. The firing of the Twenty-third men at this point was mag- nificent. The Nipa huts, used as a refuge by the insurgents, Had to Be Burned. Hundreds of refugees came into our lines, insurgent soldiers among them, mixed up with weeping women, carrying children. It was difficult to distinguish the insur- gents, who threw away their uniforms be- ; fore captured. The American medical de- partment attended to the insurgent wounded as well as to our own. Finally the insurgent forces were grad- ually driven toward the shore, where the Monadnock, under the direction of the sig- nal corps on land, directed an effective fire upon them. I myself counted twenty insurgent dead and many wounded while simply passing along the line of advance to the right. Our loss is undertermined, but is believed to be relatively light. It was necessary to burn the huts for sev- eral miles, and the fire was terrific. Cart loads of arms were captured. At 6 o'clock this morning the insurgents in front of MacArthur's division at Caloo- can fired one gun six times. This is the most extensive use of artillery that the rebels have made so far in the uprising against the Americans. Under cover of this fire they made an advance upon Mc- Arthur's line, but were driven off without any difficulty Further along our right men succeeded in pressing _ the American lines closer. Col. Frost then took out four companies of South Dakotans and made a flank movement, which resulted in driving them back. Frost’s loss was two men wounded. In this manner the insurgents are feel- ing our lines at all points, doubtless with the purpose of dicovering ome weak point. At the hour this dispatch is sent there is sharp fighting going on at Caloocan. Our loss there so far is one dead and five wounded. The situation in the city is be- coming more serious. Aguinaldo’s GEN. OTIS’ REPORTS. Furnishes a List of Casualties and Other Information. Washington, Feb. 25.—The war de- partment received the following: Manila, Feb. 24. — Adjutant General, Wash- ington: Casualties caused by insurgent sharp- shooters yesterday and to-day in district of Tondo and Binondo Mablo: Thirteenth Minnesota—Wounded: Company ©, Capt. Noyes C. Robinson, hip, moderately severe; Sergeant George K. Shepard, leg, moderate; Private Thomas Galvin, shoulder, severe; George S. Wooding, thigh, severe. Company D, Orton G. Grinnell, armpit, se- vere. Private Enoch Davis, Company H, First Nebraska, shot in hand, self-inflicted, accidental, severe; Private Clyde a McVay, Company ‘A, South Dakota, doing well, fourth toe, right. ‘amputated. ~Otis. Manila, Feb, 24. — Adjutant General, Wash- ington: ‘Determined endeavors to burn city last night. Buildings fired in three different sections of city. Fires controlled by troops, after severe labor. A considerable number of incendiaries shot and a few soldiers wound- ed. Early this morning a large body of ‘n- surgents made a demonstration off MacAr- thur’s front, near Caloocan, and were repulsed. Loss of property by fire last night probably half-million doliars. —Otis. MORE INCENDIARISM. Filipino Milida Within the American Lines. New York, Feb. 25.—A Journal spe- cial, dated Manila, yesterday, says: The secret Philippine militia who last night set fire to the city in three places made a desperate attempt to-day to complete the work of destruction. The torch was applied again at Tondo and the buildings which escaped last night were razed to the ground, Several hundred insurgents now occupy po- sitions inside the American lines. Secret Four Persons Killed. Hartford City, Ind., Feb, 24.—Four persons were killed and two injured in an explosion which destroyed the Dick building on the public square of this city. Our Musical Exhibit. Chicago, Feb. 25. — Fred W. Peck, United States commissioner to the Paris exposition, has decided that Samuel Kayser, director of the Chica- go Conservatory of Music, shall have charge of the department of music. Kipling Is Better. New York, Feb, 25.—The following bulletis has been issued by Mr. Kip- ling’s physicians: “Mr. Kipling passed a comfortable night. On the third day symptoms are better as compared with the preceding days.” whatever. ° CHARGE BAD FAITH. Hongkong, Feb. 23. — The following statement has been issued by the Fili- pino junta here: “Information, which has leaked through the Pinkertons sent by Presi- -dent McKinley to investigate the ship- ment of arms-to the Filipinos, that the first shipment to Aguinaldo were made by order of the American government through Consul Wildman, hence the shipment per the Wing Fo. The Amer- ican government subsequently tele- graphed to cease this, coincident with the change of policy to annexation. Mr. Wildman and Admiral Dewey promised to pay, but have not yet paid, for a subsequent expedition by the Abbey, authorized by Admiral Dewey, who afterward seized the steamer, and she is still held, Papers respecting this are now in the hands of the secretary of the navy. The protestations of Ad- miral Dewey and other Americans that they made no promises are ridiculous. In view of these facts, let the Ameri- can people judge how the nation’s word of honor was pledged to the Fili- pinos and confided in by them and vio- lated by the recent treachery of Gen. Otis.” SOME LITTLE BATTLES. Gen. King Threshes the Jungle for Natives. New York, Feb. 28. — The Evening Sun special from Manila says: Brig. Gen. King administered a salutary les- son to the natives who had been pep- pering away at his left night and day for a week past, with the result that at 6 o’clock last evening all was quiet. Gen. King sent two companies of the First California infantry to drive out the enemy from the ravines between Guadaloupe and San Pedro Macati, which they did effectually. In the meantime Capt. Scott’s battery, Sixth artillery, shelled the Gaudeloupe church where a considerable body of insurgents had taken a stand. At the same time two companies of the First Washington infantry routed a large force of Filipinos on the opposite side of the river. Our losses were Private John F. Adams, Company M, and Pri- vate A. Rinehart, Company K, First Washington infantry, killed and two Californians wounded. The number of the enemy slain was fully fifty. FILIPINOS WILL YIELD. Their Complete Subjugation Is Ex- pected Soon to Occur. Veshington, Feb. 23.—The cabinet at its meeting discussed the message re- ceived from Gen. Otis at Manila and reached the conclusion that the situa- tion generally in the Philippines was considerably improved. From other sources it is learned that the insurgent leaders have admitted that when the United States forces are reinforced by the troops now nearing Manila their chances of success will be greatly re- duced. This gives the administration much encouragement, and it is general- ly believed that the complete subjuga- tion of the insurgents will be a matter of comparatively short time. HAVANA EN FETE. Gomez’s Reception to Be the Most Enthusiastic Ever Known. ‘ Havana, Feb. 23—Great preparations are being made for receiving Gen. Go- mez when he comes to this city. Gen. Lee has instructed Gen. Keifer to meet the train bearing Gomez when it en- ters the province at Aguacate. Ameri- can troops will give the Cuban com- mander-in-chief the first salute he ever received in Havana province. Gen. Gomez has promised to dine with Gen. Lee later in the week at Buena Vista. Ou his arrival in this city Gen. Gomez will be escarted by a popular proces- sion to the quarters prepared for im at Marianao. GEN. BROOKE’S PLAN. Determined to Modify the Military Control of Civil Affairs. Havana, Feb. 23.—Gov. Gen. Brooke has determined to modify the military control of the civil affairs by putting the government into the hands of Cu- ban administrators. In this direct de- cision he follows the declaration of a proclamation of Jan. 1, respecting civil government by Cubans. The subject has been {ully considered by the gov- ernor general and his cabinet and he has addressed to each department sec- retary a letter directing that the ad- ministration of the departmept be put in operation as soon as practicable. GREETINGS FOR GOMEZ, Enthusiastically Received Every- where on His Journey to Havana. Havana, Feb. 23.—Gen. Gomez’s re- ception at Matanzas last night was the most enthusiastic of his entire journey. As he approaches Havana the recep- tions increase in fervor. At Matanzas, the last stop before Havana is reached, an inunense crowd had assembled at the railroad station. When the general alighted from the train he spent twen- ty minutes in embracing old and new friends and then mounted a horse and proceeded to the city. Sheriff's Big Sale. Tacoma, Wash., Feb. 23. — At the sheriff's sale of the property of the ‘raconta Land Company to satisfy the claim for $763,000 against it, the pur- chaser was the Provident Life and ‘rust company, Philadelphia. The price paid was $637,000, but a judg- ment to cover the deficiency of the claim will be secured. Probably Murdered. Bozeman, Mont., Feb. 23.—The body of a man was found close to Central Park, a little village fifteen miles from Bozeman. ‘The body was badly de- composed and was lying in the brush. Foul play is suspected. Five Miners Killed. ymingham, Ala., Feb. 23.—In entry . mine No. 2. at Blocton, a gang miners driving the entry were killed by a dynamite explosion. Had the uccident happened later the fatali- ty would have been very great. Liquor Dealers Assign. Mayesville, Ky.. Feb. 23. — The as- sigurcnt of J. W. Watson & Co. wholesale liquor dealers, caused a sen- ‘he liabilities are placed ut o $100,600, with assets less fois mech, DEWEY CALLS FOR THE OREGON ITs POLITICAL REASONS MAKE PRESENCE DESIRABLE. The Cabinet Concludes That Dewey Wants the Big Ship to Influence the Natives Through Fear—Gen. Otis Reports That Who Got Insurgents Inside the American Lines Were With a Loss of 500 Killed and Completely Routed Wounded and 200 Taken Prison- ers. Our Loss Being Slight—City Quiet and Confidence is Restored —Twentieth Infantry Arrives. Washington, Feb. 26.—The following dispatches. were received at the navy department: “Manila, Feb. 25.—For political rea- sons the Oregon should be. sent here at once. —Dewey.” “Manila, Feb, 25.—.orktown has ar- rived. Charleston and Petrel cruising around Philippine islands. Affairs more quiet. —Dewey.” “San Francisco, Feb. 25.—The Ore- gon arrived at Hilo Feb. 4 and at Hon- olulu Feb. 5. Iris and Scandia arrived on the 12th. —Giffen.” Mr. Giffan is dispatch agent for the navy department. The cablegram from Admiral Dew- ey asking for the Oregon was received with surprise by the officials here. No one knew, or at least would admit that he knew, the nature of the polit- ical reasons which the admiral says demands the immediate presence of the peerless battleship. The cabinet gave some attention to Dewey’s cable message relative to the political importance of sending the Oregon at once to Manila. The con- clusion reached was that too much im- portance should not be attached to it; that Dewey wants the big ship to in- fluence the Filipinos through fear. Secretary Long said, when asked for ! an explanation of the reference to po- | litical reasons in the dispatch: “I am sure that it has no international significance. You may state that pos- itively. Probably he wants a_ fine ship there as the American commis- sioners are about ®ue, and it will give weight to the American representa- tions.” It is suggested from other naval sources that Dewey wants the Oregon to release a number of the smaller ships of the fleet for other work. COMPLETELY ROUTED. Filipinos Lose About 500 Men in Their Attempt to Get Inside Our Lines. Washington, Feb. 26.—Gen. Otis has cabled the war department as follows: ! Manila, Feb. 25.—The Scandia ar- rived last night. On nights 21st and 22d and yesterday morning insurgent troops gained access to the outskirts of city behind our lines. Many in hiding and about themselves. ed about 500 and 200 prisoners. Our loss very slight. City quiet; confidence restored. Business progressing. —Otis. Manila, Feb. 26. — Owing to the wholesale arrests.of all suspected Fil- ipinos yesterday and the clearances of the streets at 7 o’clock last night the threatened renewal of the scenes of the previous night did not occur. With the exceptién of a few shots fired in the neighborhood of the penitentiary the city was as quiet as possible. Outside Manila the natives were very active. Near Caloocan the brigade commanded by Gen. Harrison Grey Otis had ‘several lively ssirmishes with them, but at daylight the enemy was driven back with severe loss. The feeling in the city is much im- proved and business has generally been resumed. Excellent order is maintained by Gen. Hughes’ police force, which is universally commend- ed. The Scandia has arrived with the ‘Twelfth infantry on board. The ene- my’s sharpshooters have been particu- larly active about Caloocan all day. Special attention was paid to the three-gun battery near the railroad and the improvement of the rebel marksmanship was very noticeable. AMES REPORTS. Gives a List of Minnesota Wounded in Recent Fighting. St. Paul, Feb. 26. — The following cablegram was received from Col. Ames, of the Thirteenth Minnesota, addressed to the governor: “The regiment is still acting as pro- vost guard. Uprising attempted. Un- successful. Capt. Robinson, Sergeant Sheppard, Privates Galvin, Wooding, Ira Smith, Company C; Privates Grin- nell, Hullman, Hartfield, Fitch, Hart- ley, Company D; Private Baker, Com- pany G; Private Ohman, Company L; Private Frykman, Company M, all wounded slightly. Private Sehr, Com- pany M, serious. All doing well. There is no occasion for alarm.” THE OREGON'S TRIP. She Is Expected to Reach Manila by March 10. Washington, Feb. 26.—The navy de- partment expects the Oregon to ar- rive at Manila about March 10. As the transports are ahead of schedule, time, it thinks that Gen, Otis, within a week, will have reinforcements of 2,500 men. ATLIN LITIGATION. British Columbia to Send a Judge to Settle Claim Disputes. Victoria, B. C., Feb. 26. — The gov- ernment has passed to second reading a bill to send a judge of the supreme court to Atlin, with absolute authority to settle all disputes arising out of the location of claims by the original lo- cators under the Northwest Territory laws, instead of British Columbia laws, The bill will probably pass, and the commissioner will likely go up ip July 1,000 intrenched | Completely routed yes- | terday with loss of killed and wound- i shingto: sion of little more than two hours the court of inquiry investigating the beef charges adjourned until Monday, pending the arrival of witnesses who bad been summoned. Former Com- missary General Eagan concluded his testimony, explaining the provisions of contracts for beef supplies to the armies in Porto Rico, Cuba and the Philippines. He very vigorously de- nied any knowledgs of any chemical treatment of beef to preserve it, and disavowed any connection whatever of the government with any such treatment. He further defended the canned roast beef, explaining why it had been sent to the troops, and when Col. Davis, the recorder, asked him if any food had been used as an experi- ment or pretense of experiment, sug- gesting Gen. Miles’ famous allegation that precipitated the Eagan court mar- tial, the former commissary general, with great dignity and emphasis re- plied sweepingly in the negative. Gen. Eagan was followed by Maj. Gen. S. B. M. Young and other officers who were in the Santiago campaign and by officers of the subsistence depart- ment The refrigerated beef was com- mended, while the canned roast beef rather suffered as a whole as a se- quence to the evidence of the day. FILIPINO VENOM. Junta at Hongkong Makes a Violent Attack on Americans. Hongkong, Feb. 26. — The Filipino ; Junta publishes a venomous anti- American attack, in part, as follows: “Panic and anarchy reign in Manila. Trade and business is paralyzed and provisions are at famine prices. The American authorities are afraid to ex- ercise authority over the recalcitrant | stores. While fighting is in progress | both soldiers and police defy their of- i ficers and proceed to the front to see ! what they style ‘fun.’ In order to j hush the scandal of a wanton bom- bardment of the house of the foreign consul (the name is not given) the Americans promptly paid for the danfages, hoping to avoid publicity. The escape of the consul’s family was | miraculous.” The manifesto alleges that Maj. Gen. Otis is incapable of filling his position and then proceeds in a rabid denuncia- tion of the American soldiers, declar- ing that “their conduct is bringing disgrace upon the white race.” The junta says that the premises of a Hongkong merchant at Iloilo had been looted by Americans and that the mer- chant has lodged heavy claims for his losses. The tirade concludes with the statement: ‘The reports of the hoist- ing of the American flag by the na- tives of Negros are practical buncombe.” GOMEZ IN HAVANA. The Old General Receives an ‘En- thusiastie Ovation. Havana, Feb. 26. — Gen. Maximo Gomez, the Cuban commander-in- chief, entered Havana yesterday after- noon, escorted by Gen. Ludlow and | his staff and Troop L, of the Seventh United States cavalry. He marched fat the head of 2,000 armed Cuban | horsemen and footmen. The popula- tion of the city was wild with en- thusiasm, throwing themselves in front of the general’s horse, impeding his progress and pelting him with ‘ flowers. The general reviewed the troops at the palace. He arrived on the edge of the town from Marianao at 12:30, escorted by the Second Illi- | nois band and three battalions. These battalions then returned to their | camp and did not enter the city. The _ festivities in commemoration of the j fourth anniversary of the beginning ; of the Cuban struggle for freedom \ were universal. Havana has not seen | anything like it and the streets were | packed with a crowd twice as large } as that which turned out on Jan 1. After the review at the palace Gen. Gomez, accompanied by his staff, pro- ceeded to El Vedado to visit Gen. Brooke. In the evening he attended the charity ball at the Tacon theater, where the best Havana society was present. ANDREE DEAD. Further Details of the Recent Dis- covery of Siberia. New York, Feb. 26.—A special from Berlin says: The following letter, which may have started the recent re- port in regard to the supposed finding of Andree, is published in the Siberian Advertiser. It is from a well known sportsman named Kjalen: “I hasten to inform you that An- dree’s balloon has been found. I was running on snowshoes after elks in the primeval forests of South Yenisei, and came across traces of Andree, It was 350 versts (284 miles) from Kras- noiarsk and 100 versts 67 miles) from the gold washings in Sanvinch. The balloon and ropes were torn and three bodies lay at its side, one with a broken skull. Please prepare assist- ance so the balloon and bod’es can be brought to the washings at Sanvinch, which can only be done by means of snowshoes. I guarantee the truth of these facts and shall soon be in Tomsk.” Failed to Find Anything. St. Petersburg, Feb. 25. — The gov- ernor of Yenseik, under date of Kras- noiarsk, Feb. 19, telegraphs that the report of the discovery of the bodies of Andree and his two companions cannot be confirmed. A mining in- spector, who is energetic and intelli- gent, was sent to investigate the mat- ter. He made an exhaustive search along the upper river and dispatched ski runners into the adjacent country, but was unable to find any trace of the missing men. Captured by Menelik. London, Feb. 26.— A dispatch from Jibutil announces that Emperor Men- elik of Abyssinia has captured with- out striking a biow, the Abyssinian chief Ras Mingaoso, who had for a time maintained a rebellious attitude. Forced to Retire. Manila, Feb. 26. — The enemy was moved a mile along the line of Gen. King and Gen. Overshine’s line from the beach to Pasig, but a few volleys of musketry, accompanied by artillery i fire, retired them. 1 MINNESOTA IT! —- The annual Episcopal congress will be held in St. Paul in October. President Kleeberger, of the St. Cloud normal school, is stricken with paralysis. : John W. Eastman, who built the first flouring mill in Minneapolis, died in. that city recently. The Minnesota Society for the Pre- vention of Cruelty held its annual meting in St. Paul recently. The residence of Rev. Bjorn at Zum- brota was totally destroyed by fire re- cently. Burglars entered the residence of O. Nelson, on Pine street, Red Wing, and stole $40. Rev. J. Ristensen of Red Wing has accepted a call to the pastorate of Ness Congregational church of United Lutheran Synod in Norman county. G. E. Munkel & Co.’s meat market, on West Linden street, Stillwater, was totally destroyed by fire. Loss, $1,800; isurauce, $2,000. re destroyed the residence of Jas. McIneriney at ke City. The loss is estimated at $1 with little in: ance. A voluntary petition in bankruptcy has been filed at Owatonna by E. W. arke, Liabilities (estimated) $3,111; assets, $3,244, exclusive of exempt property. Rey. H. A. Chouinard of Monticells has been called by the Episcopal church of St. Peter to assume the pas torate. He will preach his first ser- mon on Easter Sunday. P. G. Kraemer, Andrew Blaes, Chas. G. Vaeger and Edward L. Fisher were arrested at Duluth charged with com- plicity in the theft of forty tens of flour off the wreck of the steamer Arthur Orr last fall. The new school building completed at Harris is now being oc- cupied. Harris is extremely fortunate in uring, practically, a $4,000 school building for $3,000. There is a good prospect of a flour mill there in the near future. The new stone dam which was built across the Zumbro river at Mazeppa last summer by the Mazeppa Mill com- pany, was carried away by a heavy fheshet. The loss is $4,000, Engines will be placed in the mill to keep it running until the dam can be rebuilt. The four-year-old son of Frank Phil- ips of Glencoe was burned to death re- cently. He was playing with matches, The mother stepped out to a neigh- bor’s, and upon her return found the boy’s clothes almost burned off, and the flesh was so badly burned that he died in a few hours. The barn and cooper shop of the Crookston Brewing company, Crooks- ton, which burned recently, were fired by George Schnaegel, who has con- fessed. He was a member of the Fourteenth Minnesota, and since his discharge has worked for the compa- ny. Dr. Hart of Walker has just sent the following dispatch to United States Deputy Marshal Robert Morrison at Detroit, Minn.: “Come to Leech Lake; several cas E. S. Hart, Overseer is in trouble. fights are almost discour- waiting for recently The whole reservation is flowing freely; Dr. is Whis in order. aged, and help. ‘The newly-incorporated Bay City Milling company, at Winona, is con- tracting with the Atlas Elevator com- pany for 100,000 bushels storage pacity in the elevator of that company in Winona. The Atlas company has contracted to supply part of the wheat for the new concern. The contract for a new 30,000-barrel warehouse will be awarded in a few days. A. B. Wolvin of Duluth, president of the Zenith Transportation company, ing some of the largest lake ves is, is reported to have been employed by J. J. Hill to establish a line of steamers on the Pacific, at a salary of $40,000 per year. It is not admitted at Duluth, but Wolvin left Monday for the coast with Mr. Hill, who, it is re- ported, has $10,000,000 to back the en- terprise. Ed Gray of Lake City has been com- mitted to the care of the Otter Tail county sberiff, in default of bail, to await the action of the Hubbard coun- ty grand jury. Gray is a single man, and his brother has been in the insane hospital for several months. During his brother's absence Ed has been liv- ing with his brother's wife, it is sai When the husband was released he commenced action against his brother for adultery. The street railway franchise in Stillwater, together with the interur- ban franchise to the Twin Cities, was granted recently to M. J. Mand baum and other residents of Cleve- land, Ohio, by unanimous vote of the city council, The franchise is for a period of twenty-five years, and the company guarantees to have the line in operation inside of fifteen months. Messrs. Lowry and Goodrich of Min- neapolis offered concessions for a sitni- lar franchise, but their concessions came too late. An attempt was made to rob the postofiice at St. Peter, but it was frus- trated by the nerve of Deputy Post- master Gresham, who sleeps in the building. He surprised the burglar, who opened fire with a revolver. Not being able to see the deputy, who was behind a partition, he fired at random. The deputy exchanged shots with him and hit the burglar rear the heart, but a pass book carried in his pocket pre- vented the ball from taking effect. After the burglar bad emptied his gun Gresham marched him out at the point of his revolver and turned him over to the police. A warrant was issued at Brainerd for the arrest of Henry Shaw, a ma- chinist, recently of Minneapolis. for grand larceny, and also for defraud- ing his landlord. On Tuesday Shaw got his time at the shops where he had been working, then broke into his room-mate’s trunk and took a valuable gold watch and an overcoat and con- siderable money. He hired a team at Hagberg’s livery stable and drove west to Motley or Staples, and took a train west., Authorities west have been no- tified, and his arrest is expected. Hart i anxiously aa