Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, April 13, 1901, Page 6

Che Herald. By EB. C. KILEY, GRAND RAPIDS, - Members of a church in Buffalo will take roomers and boarders during the Pan-American exposition and apply, part of the proceeds to clearing up the church debt. A Tall Men’s club has been organ- ized in the University of Pennsylvania. It has twelve members, each of whom is 6 feet 2 inches tall or more. Six other men, termed “shorties,” because they are only 6 feet 1 inch, are asso- ciate members. A landslide occurred recently in Switzerland. An inn and its garden and outbuildings slid down a hillside a distance of thirty-five feet, without being in the least injured. Two stately elm trees in the garden were also moved without injur The French government has just ap- propriated funds for the erection of a bronze statue of June Nicot, who first introduced tobacco in Europe in 1550. It was from his name that the word “nicotine” was derived. This statue will be situated in front of the main government tobacco manufactory in Paris. The Irish member who recently be- San a speech in the House of Com- mons in his “native tongue” was out of order. He declared that Irish was the only language in which he could adequately set forth the wrongs of Ireland. Certainly good Irish is better than bad English—and not so painfully common. George W. Putnam, a descendant of the famous Revolutionary genera), is said to be the oldest railway mai’ clerk in the country. He was appointed by Lincoln in 1861, and has been in 't e service ever since. His home is in Westfield, Ohio, but his “run” is ‘be- tween Ashtabula and Oil City, on a branch of the Lake Shore road. A terrible tragedy of revenge oc- curred in the court in Naples. A young man named Giacomo Simcoli was charged with the murder of another young man named Negrim, and on his being brought into court a brother of Negrim, a boy of 16, dashed between the guards and stabbed the accused in the stomach. Simeoli fell in a dying condition. A Russian clergyman whose church is located at Woods Run, Pa.., has been making a census of his countrym n in the United States and finds that there are in all only about 600. Th se not include many thousands who he explains, are rea] Russians, end co though speaking the Russian language and belonging to the Greek church, are merely of Slavic blood in partial de- gree. Beltrami county, in northern Minne- sota, is bankrupt, and conditions verge on anarchy. Judge and jurors have struck for their pay, and the sheriff, who has been caring for the prisoners at his own expense, threatens to turn them loose and close the gaol. The trouble is caused by a decision of the court allowing the various logging companies doing business in Beltrami county to avoid paying their back taxes, upon which the county dep<nds for its revenues. Arabi Pasha was the man who headed the revolt against foreign=con- trol in Egypt in 1882. He was taken prisoner by the English and banished to Ceylon. In the eighteen years of his captivity his name has been almost forgotten. It is said that he will soon be liberated, and that he will return to his native country. Conditions political and other, have undergone great changes for the better in Egypt since 1882, and the British government Tuns no risk now in setting him free. He has given no trouble while in ex- ile, and will return, an old man, to a happier and more prosperous Egypt than he has ever known, or than the success of his political enterprise could have known. Speaking of youthful Kansas City justice says: “I have had nine boys publicly whipped with a rawhide by their lawful guardians. Not one of them has ever been back in court for an offense, and every one of the nine is now leading an exem- plary life. On the other hand, boys whom I sent to jail six years ago for petit larceny are now men serving terms in the penitentiary for serious crimes.” The justice concludes that a Jail sentence transforms a hoodlum into a hero,—to other hocdlums, of course,—and in jail he aequires new knowledge of vice, so that he is better prepared and more determined, when he comes out, to follow criminal courses. But the boy who is whipped fs ridiculed and disowned by his “gang,’’ and there is nothing for him to do but to be good and go to work. offenders, a Proposition is under way to make an endeavor to lighten to some extent the equipment of an infantry soldier in \\ heavy marching order. The board of ‘erdinance for fortifications will un- doubtedly take this matter up in the near future and give it careful consid- eration, When it is taken into account that a soldier of infantry under heavy marching orders has to carry seventy- three pounds, fifteen and one-half ounces, exclusive of the water in his canteen, which weighs approximately three pounds, it will be seen that this ane.-ion is worthy of action. -ALeview. |FIGHT TO A FINISH BOERS WILL NEVER GIVE UP THE STRUGGLE. British Government Warned Not to Be Confident of an Early Termi- nation of Hostilities, Nor to Be- live Stories That the Boers Are Tired of the War—Boers Must Be Completely Crushed Before a General Surrender Ix Possihle— Real Fighting Men Will Not Give Up. Lendon, April 9—Lord Kitchener has informed the war office that eighteen volunteer companies freed by reliefs are coming home and that arrange- ments are in progress for the speedy relief of many more volunteers. He proposes that in order to meet the de- mand fresh troops be sent to the front to replace the stale men. The Pretoria correspondent of the Morning Press warns the government not to be confident of an early ter- mination of hostilities, nor to believe the stories that the Boers are tired of war. He says: “It becomes daily more evident that the Boers intend to fight to a finish. Many are surrender- ing, but they are men of no standing. The real fighting men are still 6n commando, and although the recently successful British operations tend to bring the end nearer, it is evident that the Boers must be completely crushed ee a general surrender is proba- le." It is reported from Brussels that Acting President Schalkburger has re- moved the seat of government to Leydsdorp. According to a dispatch to the Daily Mail from Hilservum Mr. Kruger has expressed an intention to go to the United States in June and visit Wash- ington, New York, Chicago and Bos- ton. “It is stated,” says a dispatch to the Times from Kroonstad, “that Gen. De- wet and Gen. Botha met at Vryheid.” RAZE ALL THE FORTS. Allied Commanders Reach an Agree- ment. Pekin, April 9—The commanders of the several foreign contingents met yesterday at Count von Waldersee’s headquarters and decided to raze all the forts at Taku, Tien-tsin, Peitang and Shanhai-kwan and along the rail- way within 2,000 meters of the line. It was also decided to destroy all the camps and arsenals except the west arsenal at Tien-tsin, which will be used as a barracks for the permanent military guard. Ten posts will be es- tablished between Pekin and Shanhai- kwan, which will be garrisoned by 6,000 men. Two thousand troops will be sta- tioned at Tien-tsin, but 6,000 will re- main there temporarily. The number to remain in Pekin has not yet been decided upon. American Evacuation. Gen Chaffee has announced that the American troops will evacuate China at the end of April. He hopes that he may induce others to consent to an early withdrawal. Additional confirmation has been 're- ceived here of an incipient rebellion in Mongolia. It is feared that Gen. Tung Fuh Siang and Prince Tuan are at the bottcm of the trouble. Messengers who have just arrived from Singen-fu confirm the reports of | the ravages of the famine in that prov- ‘Ince. It is estimated that 3,000 personz are dying daily from starvation. Six- teen public soup kitchens have been es- tablished, but they are utterly insuf- ficient to relieve the hunger. Tho court appears to be very little dis- tressed by the sufferings of the people. It is still indulging in amusements. I’ has received supplies of silver and rice from the southern provinces. MILLIONS KILLED BY PLAGUE. Census Returns From India Show Serious Loss in Population. London, April 9. — The depopulation of India through famine and cholera is assuming alarming proportions. The latest advices from Simla say the cen- sus returns of the central provinces | show a decrease of over 1,000,000 since 1891, when under normal conditions an increase of 1,500,000 might have been expected. It is estimated that 5,000,000 of persons have died in India since 1896 from causes directly due to the famine. In Western India things are even worse. The Oodeypoor State re- turns show a decrease of 84,000, or 45 per cent of the population; the State of Bhopaul shows a decrease of 808,- 000, and the District of Banda shows a decrease of 124,000. In Bombay city | the population has diminished by 50,- ; 000. The localities which escaped the plague show a satisfactory though un- compensating increase. For instance, Madras has gained 8 per cent ever 1891. WYOMING OIL DECLARED BEST. ‘©xuperts Pronounce It Highest Grade Ever Found. Cheyenne, Wyo., April 9.—An analy- sis byNew York experts of oil discov- ered recently near Evanston, in the extreme southwestern part of Wyom- ing, shows it to be the highest grade of illuminating ofl ever discovered in the world. There is great excitement here over the report from New York, and although 1,000 acres have been Gled upon during the last few weeks there will ‘be a big rush to the dis- trict. Oil ‘was first discovered Southwestern Wyoming twenty-five years ago, but little attention was paid to it until a month ago, when railroad men, while sinking a well in what iy known as Pioneer Hollow, struck @ flow of cil. Loeal experts pronounced , the oil high grade and a rush set in. ACTION INFURIATES MOB. | Demonstration Against Russian and Italian Consulates at Geneva. Geneva, Switz. April 9.—A serious lemonstration against the Russian and Italian eonsul eccurred Friday evening in connection with the extra- dition of Jaffei, an alleged accomplice of Gaetano Bresei, the assassin of King Humbert. The mob tore down and shattered the coat of arms at the Russian consulate, but were prevented | by the police from doing material dam- age elsewhere. AGGIE HOLDS BACK, He Has Not Yet Signed the Mani- festo, Manila, April 10. — Gen. MacArthur says it is impossible to make a state: ment concerning Aguinaldo now, It is possible that Aguinaldo will be soon removed from the Malacanang palace to a large house with pleasant grounds, No. 56 General Solano street, a fash- ionable quarter of the city beside the Pasig river, which is being prepared for occupancy. aAguinaldo is purchasing diamonds and other jewelry. He continues to re- ceive certain visitors, but newspaper correspondents are excluded. It is said that the manifesto which Aguinaldo has been preparing has no, yet been signed, and it is added that Aguinaldo is reluctant to comply with the conditions. A majority of the Fil- ipinos in Manila distruct Aguinaldo and dislike to see him accorded special favors. They say he ought to be se- verely punished. Gen. Sandico, a former member of Aguinaldo’s cabinet, has surrendered to the American authorities at Caban- atuan, in the province of New Ecija. He has a bad record and may be tried. The trial of M. Brix Hoelterman, the Belgian who was connected with the Philippine Trading company, and whose arrest on the charge of furnish- ing supplies to the insurgents, was an- nounced Feb. 19, has been completed. The evidence of the Filipino colonel, Herrera, who recently surrendered, clinched the prosecution. The colonel testified that Hoeltman had furnished money and rice supplies to the insur- gents, THE MARKETS, Latest Quotations From Grain and Live Stock nters. St. Paul, April 10. — Wheat — No. 1 Northern, 711-2@721-2c; No. 2 North- ern, 69 1-2@701-4e. Corn—No. 8 yellow, 411-2@421-2c; No. 3, 401-2 @ 411-4. Oats—No. 3 white, 281-2@291-2c; No. 3, 28@28 1-2c. Minneapolis, April 10.—Wheat—No. 1 hard, 73 3-8c; No. 1 Northern, 713-8c; No. 2 Northern, 68 7-8c. Corn — No. 3 yellow, 421-2@43c; No. 3, 403-4 @41c; No. 4, 28@381-2c. Oats — No. 3 white, 28c; No. 3, 261-2 @ 273-4c. Barley—Feed grades, 39@43c; malting grades, 41@52c Rye—No. 2, 481-2c. Duluth, April 10—Wheat—No. 1 hard, cash, 733-4c; No. 1 Northern, 71 3-4c; No. 2 Northern, 661-4@701-4c; No. 3 spring, 611-4@661-4c; to arrive, No. 1 hard, 741-2c; No. 1 Northern, 721-2c; May, No. 1 Northern, 73 1-4c; July, No. 1 Northern, 743-8c; oats, 27 @ 271-2c; rye, 50¢c; barley, 35@ flax, to arrive and cash, $1.541-2; May, $1.56; Septem- ber and Octiber, $1.15; corn, 401-2c; May, 4ilc. Chicago, April 10.—Cash Wheat—No. 2 red, 70@70 1-2c; No. 3 red, 68@@71 1-2c; No. 2 hard winter, 69@70c; No. 3 hard winter, 68 1-2@691-2c; No. 1 Northern sprirg, 71@73c; No. 2 Northern spring, 70@i3c; No. 3 spring, 67@72c. Corn— No. 2, 431-2c; No. 3, 423-4@48e. Oats— No. 2, 27c; No. 3, 261-2c. Milwaukee, Wis., April 10. — Flour is dull. Wheat steady; No. i Northern, 711-2@78e; No. 2 Northern, 68 1-2@71c. Rye lower; No. 1, 53c. Barley steady; No. 2, 571-2@58c; sample, 40@53c. Oats steady; No. 2, 28@29 1-4c. Siouv City, Iowa, April 10. — Cattle— Beeves, $4.25 @ 4.65; cows, bulls and mixed, $2.25@3.75; stockers and feeders, $3.25@4.75: calves and yearlings, $2@ 4.60. Hogs, $5.! bulk, 7 1-2@6. Chicago, April 10.—Cattle—Good to prime steers, $5@6.10; poor to medi- um, $3.85@4. stockers and feeders, $2.75@4.75: cows and heifers, $2.90@4.75; Texas steers, $3.50@5.30. Hogs—Mixed and butchers, $5.85 @ 6.15; good to choice heavy, $6@6.20; rough heavy, $5.85@5.95 light, $5.80@6.10; bulk of sales, $5.95@6.10. Sheep, $4.50 @ 5.25; lambs, $4. 5.46, South St. Paul, April 10. — Cattle — Good to choice butcher steers, $4.50@ 4.90; fair to god, $3.75@4.25; common to fair, $3.25@3.60; gond to choice butcher cows and heifers, $3.40@4; fair to good, $2.40@3.25; thin cows and can- mers, $1.75@2.35; good to choice corn- fed bulls, $3@3.60; bologna bulls, $2@ 2.75; good to choice veals, $4.50@6.25: fair to good, $3.50@4.50; good to choice feeders, $3.26@4; good to choice stock steers, $3.25@3.85; fair to good, $3@3.25; common, $1.50@2.25; good to choice steer calves, $3.25@4; fair to good, $3@ 3.25, good to choice heifer calves, $2.85 @2.25; fair to good, $2.50@2.75; good to choice milkers and springers, $32@35; fair to good, $28@20; common, $22@27. Hegs—Good to choice light, $5.85 @ 5.95; mixed and butchers, $5.871-2 @ 5.971-2; good to prime heavy, $5.99@6.05; common to fair, $5.75@5.85; rough pack- ers, $5.50@5.70; pigs and skips, $4.75@5.25. ‘Sheep—Good to choice lambs, $4.50 @ 5.25; fair to good, $4.25@4.40; good to choice fat wethers, $3.90@4.65; fair to good, $3.60@3.85; fat ewes, $3.75@4.25; good to choice stock and _ feeding lambs, $404.25; fair to good, $3.25@3.75; | feeding wethers, $3.25@3.75; stock and feeding ewes, $2.75@3.25; thin sheep, $2 | @2.25; buck lambs, $2.75@3; killing bucks, $203.25. CLUNG TO LIFE, Chicago, April 10. — The body of John R. Jeffreys, for twenty-two years a pensioner of the Michigan Central railroad on account of injuries re- ceived in a railroad wreck at Jackson | Junction, Mich., in 1879, will be cre- mated at the Graceland cemetery in accordance with his expressed wishes. Mr. Jeffreys died Saturday at the age of seventy-three years. Twenty-two years ago he was so badly injured in a railroad wreck that it was not thought he could live. When he was hauled from under two dead bodies it was found that his skull, arm, collar- bone and his ribs had been fractured. |The railroad company at once offered him a settlement of $10,000, but he wanted an annuity. Then it was agreed /to pay him $1,000 annually in quarter- ly payments as long as he should live. He received in all $22,000. ELEVATOR FIRE INCENDIARY, St. Louis, April 10. — It is believed that the fire that caused the destruc- tion of the grain elevator owned by the St. Louis Elevator and Storage company, causing a loss of $650,000, was started by boys. Heavy Cattle Lo: Chadron, Neb., April 10. — The first news received from tee Pine Ridge Indian agency since the recent bliz- | zards and snow blockade came yester- day. Large numbers of cattle died during the storm. . . TEACHER'S HEROISM SAVES HER PUPILS FRO DEATH IN A FLOOD. Alone, Facing a Torrent of Water Carrying Debris of Trees, Dead Animals and All the Other Debris of @ Fleod, She Resened From a Horrible Death the Scholars of Her School and Saved the Baild- ing Itself From What Seemed Inevituble Destruction. Harrison, Neb., April 10.—An act of heroism unsurpassed in the annals of the state is the expression being used by Sioux county citizens in connection with the performance of Miss Lizzig E. Cottman, teacher in the district school ngar here, Alone, facing a torrent of water car- rying debris of trees, dead animals and all Ithe other debris of a flood, she rescued from a horrible death the scholars of her school and preserved the building itself from what seemed inevittable destruction. Teacher and pupils were unconscious of the frightful danger awaiting them, Suddenly Miss Cottman felt a strange, uncanny movement under her feet. Again it came, this time so strong that the schollars looked up in terror. Step- ping to the doorway, Miss Cottman witnessed a sight sufficient to stir’ the strongest soul. The White river was out of its banks. The school building was already surrounded and the rising flood was hurling its power against the frail frame structure. Instantly Miss Cottman’s purpose was formed. Across the Expanse of Water, tugging at his long rope, was a horse ridden by one of the scholars to the school. Springing out fearlessly into the muddy and debris-filled sea, Miss Cottman waded more than waist deep to. the horse’s side. Then she began the struggle back, her helpless schol- ars watching her in terror. It was frightful at best, but when a great wave struck the building, causing it to totter and break partially lose, Miss Cottman’s courage almost failed. He- roically, however, she pressed on and fastened the rope to the saddle and then to the building, giving it the aid of the horse’s strength. For three- quarters of an hour she stood at the horse’s head in the chilling torrent, un- til one of the largest of the scholars waded across to land and returned with assistance from the neighbors. The children were rescued, the building was safe. It is being suggested that some sig- nal recognition be given Miss Cottman by the county, but what form it will take has not yet been decided. FAULT OF CUBANS. That nmment Must Military Gov Continue, Washington, April 10.—The rejection of the Piatt amendment by the Cuban constitutional convention puts the Cu- ban question at rest until December, when congress again assembles. It will avail nothing for the Cubans to send a commission to Washington now. ‘The president could do nothing to change the present situation. He could confer with them, but could agree to nothing more than to make recommendations to congress. The American occupation of Cuba must continue until Cuba accepts the terms of the Platt amendment or congress sees fit to change these terms. This amendment to the army appropriation bill Was passed without division and by a large majority. All parties were agreed that some conditions Must Be Laid Down for the withdrawal of the American troops from Cuba, and they also agreed that the conditions in the Platt amendment did no more than to pro- tect the interests of this country. Many senators and _ representatives have visited Cuba since the adjourn- ment of congress. They have mingled with the people and talked with busi- ness men in all parts of the island. With two or three exceptions these senators and _ representatives have come home convinced that the Cuban people desire even closer relations with the United States than provided for in the Platt amendment. They are also convinced that the members of the constitutional convention do not represent the Cuban people. Many of them believe the Cuban people want annexation, and that such action alone will settle the Cuban question. All Questions Set Aside. But all such questions are now set aside for the next six months. The ‘Cuban convention has settled the quen tion of continuing the military gov- ernment under Gov. Gen. Wood until congress again meets. The president has no alternative. Congress named the conditions under which he should withdraw the United States troops, ac- cept the Cuban constitution and recog- nize the Cuban republic. The Cuban convention has rejected the conditions and the president has no authority to withdraw the troops. The situation is here regarded with satisfaction. In a measure it restores tranquility in Cuba because it disposes of the constitution- al convention, composed of revolution- ists, and continues a stable govern- ment in Cuba under the administration of Gov. Gen. Wood, who has been re- markably successful in handling those sensative and impractical people. Iiiness of Mrs. Logan. Washington, Aprii 10.—Mrs. John A. Logan is quite seriously ill at her home in this city. Her daughter, Mrs. Tuck- er, said she was not sure that Mrs. Logan would be able to be,present at the unveiling ceremonies to-day, when the statue of her husband, the famous general and senator from Illinois, is to be presented to the government. SUING FOR OFFICE. Legal Proceedings to Determine the Mayoralty of Topeka. Topeka, Kan., April 10. — Albert Parker filed suit in the district court asking a writ of mandamus to com- pel Col. J. W. F. Hughes to turn the office of mayor over to Parker on the ground that he was legally elected mayor. On the face of the retui Col. Hughes, the law and order candi- date, received a majority of seven. Mr. Parker's name appeared on the Democratic and Citizens’ Hickste, 4 Gt MOTHER AND CHILD DROWNED. Frightened Horse Plunges Over an Embankment Into the River. Milwaukee, April 9. — Mrs. Michael Hart of the town of Lake and her seven-year-old daughter Mary: were drowned in the Kinnikinnic river at the Kinnikinnic avenue bridge in this city at an early hour yesterday morn- ing. Mrs. Hart, accompanied by her husband and daughter, had been vis- iting friends and started for home at about 3 o’clock in a light top buggy drawn by a young nervous horse. As they neared the bridge, which was closed for repairs, the horse became frightened by a passing train and ran away, plunging over the embankment, dragging the buggy and its occupants with it. Hart, who had been thrown out of the buggy as it went over the embankment, was saved, a policeman throwing a rope to him and hauling him ashore, but the mother and daugh- ter were caught by the buggy top and carried to the bottom of the river and were drowned, as also was the horse, The bodies have been recovered. SHOT BY THE SHERIFF. An Alleged Horse Thief Rounded Up by a Posse. Dickinson, N. D.; April 9.—One Mc- Peak, alias Jim McCarthey, an alleged horse thief, was arrested yesterday morning by Sheriff John Goodall and a pesse of deputies, and in attempting to get away was shot. He was brought here last night. Walter Y. Barnet has been convicted of horse stealing after one of the hardest fought trials in Western North Dakota. Barnet shipped stolen horses to Lake City, Iowa, and when detected and arrested attempted to shield himself with a bill of sale purporting to have been given by some unknown party, but which the state reasoned was writtened and signed by himself after his arrest. No case in court for many years has so interested stockmen as this one. ‘Wholesale thieving has been going on for many months. Barnet will likely get the maximum sentence of five years. PERISHED IN THE FIRE. Wowan’s Body Found in the Ruins of Her Store, Ada, Minn., April 9. — Miss Maggie Riggers, a milliner and dressmaker who has operated a millinery estab- lishment here for a number of years, was burned to death yesterday. She roomed in the back of her store build- ing, a small frame structure on the principal business street in the vil- lage. All efforts to rescue Miss Rig- gers from the flames were of no avail. Her charred body was found lying close to the door opening onto the street, and the supposition is that when she reached the door she was overcome with smoke and heat and swooned before she was able to unlock the door. The fire was confined to the one build- ing. The origin is unknown. DIVIDES $30,000 BOODLE FUND. Trcasurer Gives Each County Share of Mcney for School Fund. Helena, Mant., April 9.—The last act in the history of Montana’s famous $30,000 boodle fund that grew out of the Whiteside bribery exposure in the sixth legislative session was played Saturday, when, in accordance with a law passed by the late legislature, State Treasurer Barrett sent a check to different county treasurers of the state for amounts in proportion to the number of school children in the sev- eral counties. Silver Bow county, on account of its large population, re- ceived one-fifth of the $20,000. QUARREL OVER A WOMAN. Albert Lea Citizen Stabbed by a Mor- ristown Man, Faribault, Minn., April 9. — Fred Schultz, son of Albert Schultz, was stabbed by Charles Hoffmeister of Morristown. The wound, which nar- rowly missed the jugular vein, re- quired five stitches. He also received two wounds in the arm. The quarrel was over a woman. Hoffmeister is under arrest. Schultz will probably recover. Loggers Ready for Driving. Bemidji, Minn., April 9—The spring rains have carried away most of the snow, and the ice is rapidly rotting | away from the lakes and streams. The loggers are all busy getting ready for ! the drive. The logging operations now being carried on are by the companies near railroads. The loggers who own their own horses are making contracts for their use to the railroaders for the summer. Many of them will be used in the construction work on the Min- nesota & International raillroad, which is being extended north of here. After Horse Thieves. Sioux Falls, 8. D., April 9.—Officers are on the track of what appears to be a regularly organized band of horse thieves who for several months have been operating in Sanborn and ad- joining counties. It seems to be their practice to run stolen animals into North Dakota, where they are disposed of. Suspicion strongly points to cer- tain individuals as being the chief members of the band, and their arrest will doubtless follow in a short time. Serious Cutting Affray. Grand Forks, N. D., April 9. — At Oberon George Wagner and Charles Gilligan, Northern Pacific section fore- man, engaged in a fight and Wagner was seriously cut. Gilligan was ar- rested. Four Men Injured. Kansas City, April 9—By the de- railing of an engine and a number of empty freight cars on the suburban belt line four members of the crew were injured, one fatally. The engine was demolished. ~ Police Judge in Trouble. ~* Omaha, April 9.—Police Judge Sam- uel I. Gordon was suspended by the city council for ‘the second time on charges of malfeasance in office, in tences. ‘ . MEDICAL BOARI) SUPREME. May Withhold Certificate Vronr Physician for Cause. Madison, Wis., April 10. — In the eir- cuit court here Judge R. D. Schie- becker held that the state board of medical examiners has the right to de- termine whether an applicant for reg- istration is a reputtable resident phy- sician and that its discussions on this question cannot be reviewed by man- damus. This decision is of the greatest interest to the physicians of this state. The case in which the decision was rendered was that of Dr. W. M. Cas- well of Hillsboro against the state board, the plaintiff seeking to compel the board to grant him a certificate of registration. BIG LAND SALE. Fifteen Thousand Acres on Whicl Cheese Factories Will Be Built. Grantsburg, Wis., April 10. — L. C. Eibus of Grantsburg has just closed one of the largest real estate deals ever made in Burnett county. He has sold to John L. Goben of Cassville, Wis., an undivided half-interest in 15,000 acres of meadow lands, together with an un- divided half-interest. in some $12,000 worth of ditching machinery and farm- ing implements. Mr. Goben has a good many Illinois stock men who in- tend to interest themselves in this tract. It is the intention of the pres- ent owrer to build five or six cheese factories at different points. Teachers Cheose Oftiecis. Grinnell, Iowa, April 10.—The seventh annual session of the Southeasterr Iowa Teachers’ association closed on Saturday with a total enrollment of 762. President Beardsheard’s address was the chief feature of the day. Of- ficers elected for the coming year are: Supt. Carson of Marirgo, president: J. H. T. Main of Grinnell, vice presi- dent; Supt. Libbie Dean of Newtou, secretary; Principal E. F. Schall of Muscatine, treasurer; Supt. Finley of Oskaloosa, chairman of the executive committee, © Boyeott in the Courts. Lead, S. D., April 10.—There will be a suit against the labor unions of Lead, brought by L. E. Baltzly and George Bothwell, the two Lead mer- chants who were boycotted by the unions for not closing at 6 o'clock with the other merchants. It is stated that several of the citizens who are against the early hour of closing have offered to assist the two merchants in fighting the case. They will bring suit for damages to their business. Must Net Dump Dirt. Sioux Falls, S. D., April 10.—The in- junction case against ex-Mayor Porter P. Peck, restraining him from further encroaching upon the waters of the Big Sioux river in the city, came up before Judge ones, of the istate circuit court and was indefinitely postponed. It can be called up on five day's no- tice by either side. In the meantime Mr. Peck is restrained from dumping any more dirt into the river. pe GOS ER Surface Drainage Advised. Fargo, N. D., April 10. — A bulletin from the agricuitural college warns the farmers to exercise great care to drain the surface of their fields if the spring rains continue. Tests of the soil taken prior to the warm weather demonstrated that there is an abun- dance of moisture for the crop, and if more is allowed to lie on the ground prior to seeding the crop conditions may be adverse. Congressman Hull Starts for Manila_ Des Moines, Iowa, April 10. — Con- gressman J. A. T. Hull, chairman of ; the committee on military affairs, ac- companied by his family, has started for the Philippines, by way of San Francisco, for the purpose of making an inspection of the transport service of the government and securing in- formation regarding the army in the islands. He will be absent until Sep- tember. Iowans Ruy Minnesota Land. Stephen, Minn., April 10.—Iowa farm- ers are beginning to realize the wis- dom of investing in railroad lands. Many sales have been made the past thirty days at fair prices. John Gil- lespie closed a sale of two sections Saturday at $21.50 cash per acre, the tract being a portion of the Stephen farm. The weather is fine and seeding is in progress. Old Settlers of Minnehaha. Sioux Falls, S. D., April 10.—It has been decided at a meeting of the offi- cers and directors of the Old Settlers” association of this (Minnehaha) county | to hold the annual picnic of the asso- ciation on June 10 next at Thomp- son’s grove, a delightful spot a short distance from Sioux Falls. It will be the tenth annual meeting of the old settlers and pioneers of Minnehaha county. Had to Remove the Wheel. Atlantic, Iowa, April 10.—Sam Block, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Block, is suffering with a broken leg. He climbed into the back of a lumber wagon while it wes in motion. In some manner his foot was caught in the wheel and he was thrown forward and the leg so entwined that the wheel’ had to be removed from the wagom before he could’ be released. Stabbed His Father. Cedar Rapids, Iowa April 10.—Will- fam McCracken, an employe of the packing house, was seriously wounded in a quarrel with his son John, who wielded a knife. The young man is said to have been intoxicated. A Milwaukee Extension. Mitler, 8. D., April 10.—The Milwau-" kee Railway company has renewed an option on sixty acres of land here, It is believed that this means the exten- sion of the line south from Orient to Chamberlain by way of this town.