Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, January 25, 1902, Page 8

Soren ae sae NNEAPOLIS TRAVELING MAN IS ROBBED AT GLENDIVE, MONTANA, $20,000 WORTH OF JEWELRY TAKEN RUNKS ARE STOLEN FROM A BAG- GAGEMAN AND BROKEN OVEN. "AN UNUSUALLY BOLD ROBBERY | BXPRESS AGENT SLEPT IN ADJOIN- ING ROOM WHILE THE ROB- ; BERS WORKED. Glendive, Mont. Jan. 21. — Robbers yesterday morning secured about twen- ty thousand dollars worth of unset and set diamonds by stealing two iron- bound trunks from the baggage room of the Northern Pacific station and breaking them open. A bag of dia- monds and from 200 to 400 rings un- mounted in gold settings were stolen. ) A tray containing twenty-four set dia- + monds were overlooked by the robbers. The trunks were the property of C. B. Clausen, traveling representative of S. H, Clausen & Co., wholesale manufac- turing jewelers of Minneapolis, who ar- rived from the East Saturday evening at 7 o'clock, and who left the trunks in charge of the baggage agent. The robbery was an unusually bold e, as four men were in the second and the express agent slept in the adjoining room. The robbers forced the baggageroom window with a pinch bar, removed the two trunks, each weighing 250 pounds, through the window and broke them open within twenty feet of the station platform, where they were found yesterday morning. The robbers were undoubtedly old hands and select- ed the best time, ring the absence of the express agent, to do the work. The local officers have arrested Jim- rize fighter, who piciously and who -shooters when ar- UNDER ADVISEMENT. Another Legal Roand in the Mon- tana Copper Fight. Butte, Mont., Jan. 21. — The suit to secure an injunction and the appoint- of a receiver for the property and of the Boston & Montana com- 1y in Montana, the plaintiff being on McGinnis and the defendants the Boston & Montana company and the mated company, came up in Clancey’s court upon a motian in behalf of the defendants to set aside the temporary injunction that was granted in that court Nov. 19 last. In present- ing the motion to set aside the injunc- tion Attorney Evans called attention to the fact that a similar action was pend- ing in the United States court and that Judge Knowles had made an order en- joining McGinnis from further prose- cution of the suit in the district court. The motion to set aside the injunction was taken under advisement. BROKERS VACCINATED FORCIBLY. Health Authorities Descend Upon Minneapolis Speculators. Minneapolis, Jan. 21—Four hundred persons, brokers, clerks, messengers and visitors were vaccinated by force in the chamber of commerce Saturday * while the police guarded the doors to prevent any from escaping. This action by the health authorities was the re- sult of the discovery of a case of small- pox among the employes of the cham- ber. It was decided to take prompt action, and during the morning session the health officers arrived and a police- man was stationed at every exit. Many protested against this action, but all were compelled to prove they had been vaccinated successfully recently or else submit to the new operation. SMUGGLING OF CHINAMEN. Systematic Scheme for Bringing Celestials Into This Country. Fort Benton, Mont., Jan, 21.—From a discovery made here yesterday it ap- pears that a systematic scheme of smuggling Chinese across the border 4nto the United States has been un- earthed. Marshal Sneat noticed smoke issuing from beneath the sidewalk of an old restaurant on-Front street, and, on making an investigation, found a fire burning in the cellar and a Chinaman an hiding. In the cellar was found quantities of food, and the celestial had been doing his own cooking. He was placed in jail pending further investi- gation. He asserts he has papers but ‘was unable to produce them. TRAGIC TAKING OFF. North Daketa Man Ends His Life In His Sweetbeart’s Presence. Towner, N. D., Jan, 21.—Disappointed in love and brooding over the affair in his lonely homestead cabin on the prairie, C. F. M. McKee called on the lady of his affection and in her pres- ence placed a revolver to his temple and fired, death following instantly. ‘The young man was well known in the community. His mother, living in the village, is heartbroken with grief. SCALDED TO DEATH. Nine-mopths-old Infant Dies After Terrible Suffering. Eau Claire, Wis., Jan. 21. — Eddie Sheehy, the infant son of Mr, and Mrs. Martin Sheehy, was scalded with boil- ing water and died Saturday afternoon, A physician had been quickly sum- mmoned but the child was beyond all hu- man aid. The boiling water from a pail which tipped over had completely drenched the child and its sufferings were terrible. The little one was but amine months old. SENATOR GIBSON OF MONTANA Thinks the Merger Cannot Be Detri- mental to the Interests of Mon-~ tana. Great Falls, Mont., Jan. 17.—United States Senator Paris Gibscn, in response to a query as to his sentiments on the question of the railroad merger, has made the following reply: “As I am not a lawyer, I will venture no opinion as to the legal rights of the Northern Secur‘cies company. What we in Montana wish to know is the effect that this control of stock will have upon our state. It seems to me improbable that under this railway merger the in- custries of the Northwe:: will be in any manner crippled. I cannot see where a harmony of railway interests weuld be detrimental to us, On the contrary, it is my belief that, more than ever before, it would be the desire of the railway companies to build up the farming, mining and manufacturing in- dustries of our state. Progressive Rate Reductions. “The railway companies doing busi- ness in Montana are taking a more live- ly interest than ever before in the set- tlement of the state, and in the subject of national aid to irrigation, which is the real foundation for our future pros- perity. “For many years past the Great Northern Railway company has reduced its Western freight tariffs from time to time, clearly on the theory that such reduction would tend to the upbuilding of the country, and, consequently, to increase its freight tonnage. It is sim- ply absurd to contend that the Great Northern, Northern Pacific and Bur- lington companies would use great ef- forts to establish farm colonies and manufacturing interests along their lines and then impose a rate on grain and manufactured products that would destroy or cripple the farms and the mills. We should not forget that it is for the interest of these railways that Montana should have more people, more farms, more productive mines and moré cattle and sheep than it has ever had before.” MCNTANA DIAMOND FIND. Stones Are Pronounced to Be of the Finest Quality. Helena, Mont., Jan, 22, — A special from Lewiston, near the scene of the reported diamond discovery, says some of the stones that were examined and thoroughly tested by a mineralogist were pronounced sapphires of an excel- lent quatity, similar to the white sapphires found in the Yogo district. A telegram was received here by ex-Gov. Hauser from ex-Senator Wolcott of Colorado, inquiring as to the genuine- ness of the find, and saying if it was genuine Moreton Frewen, the English financier, would start for Montana im- mediately. TOLD POLICE HIS TROUBLES. And Wisconsin Man Is Now Under Arrest for Shooting. Deadwood, S. D., Jan. 22. — Sheriff Dickinson arrived in Deadwood yester- day from Plattville, Wis., after Edward Hardeastle, wanted for the alleged shooting of Henry Wellman, Hard- castle has been in Deadwood two weeks and while intoxicated confided to the police here that he had shot a man. The police communicated with the Wiscon- sin authorities and were directed to hold the prisoner. Wellman was shot in the groin and is still alive. HANGING OF TAPPER. Gov. Ven Sant Sets a Day for the Execution. St. Paul, Jan. 22. — Gov. Van Sant yesterday fixed Tuesday, Feb. 18, as the date for the execution of Andrew Tapper, the Carver county man con- victed last July of the murder of Rosa Mixa at Chaska. The state board of yardons will meet at 10 o’clock Feb. 1, and it is said Tapper’s sister will appeal to the board to commute her brother's sentence to life imprisorment, although no formal application has been filed. SOUTH DAKOTA REQUEST. Resolution for Cession of Indian Lands Presented to Congress. Washington, Jan. 22.—Senator Gam- ple yesterday introduced in the senate. a joint resolution from the legislature of South Dakota requesting that con- gress treat with Indians for the early cession and opening for white settle- ment and free homestead all that por- tion of the Rosebud Indian reservation lying within the boundary of Gregory county, South Dakota. STATE MEDICAL BOARD. Dr. Cannon, Merriam Park, and Dr. Cole, Fergus Falls, New Members. St. Paul, Jan. 22. Gov. Van Sant has appointed the following members of the state board of medical examin- ers: Dr. Adele S. Hutchison, Minneap- olis; Dr. C. M. Cannon, Merriam Park, and Dr. A. B. Cole, Fergus Falls. Dr. Hutchison succeeds himself and Doc- tors W. W. Drought of Fergus Falls and Pierre A. Hilbert of Melrose retire. VALUE REDUCED. Lov! Second Trial of Case Results in De- crease of Reward. Grafton, N. D., Jan, 22.—The jury in the Lindblom vs. Sonstellie case brought in a verdict for plaintiff for $950. This case was a new trial, ordered py the supreme court for alienating the wife’s affections. In the first trial the plaintiff was awarded $1,009 and the defendant asked for a new trial, which was granted with the above result. Snow in Northern Wisconsin. Cumberland, Wis., Jan. 22.—-A heavy nowstorm prevailed throughout North- . Wisconsin, affording good sleigjeng, which was badly needed for the resumption of logging operations and the movement of farm produce. Gored by Vicious Bull. La Crosse, Wis., Jan. 22,—T. Gullick- son, a farmer sixty-two years old. was gored and nearly killed by a vicious bull at his hcme near Coon Valley. Physicians attending him say his re- covery is doubtful. CAR TIPPED OVER. ‘Two Laborers Killed and Others Se- verely Injured Near Cherokee, Iowa, , Cherokee, Iowa, Jan. 23.—A frightful accident occurred on the Illinois Central railroad three miles east of here. A gang of men were unloading rails from a car. They*unloaded one side cf the car when it tipped over, killing two men and it is feared mortally injuring three others. INDIAN OUTBREAK FEARED. Reds Will Not Submit Tamely to the Hair-Cutt Process. La Crosse, Wis., Jan. 23.—It is feared there will be an Indian outbreak in this vicinity should the government order compelling Indians to abolish their old customs of wearing long hair and blankets and painting their faces be en- forced. Chief White Eagle of the Win- nebago camp opposite this city declares these are sacred privileges and that they will protect their customs by the shedding of blood if necessary. PAPERS WERE DEFECTIVE. E. Le Roy Miller, Wanted in Iowa, Released on Habeas Corpus. Fargo, N. D., Jan. 28.—Judge Pollock granted a writ of habeas corpus and ordered the release of E. Le Roy Mill- er, arrested on complaint of Iowa au- thorities charging larceny. Defective papers were the cause of the issuance of the writ. Miller was in a partner- ship kinetoscope deal and says he left the machine in Iowa as so many dates Nad to be canceled on account of small- pox. MAY NOT OPEN MARCH 1. Duluth Normal’s Opening Said to Be Uncertain. Troubles of the Duluth normal con- tinue. Director Phelps and President Boharnon say it will be impossible to open in proper shape by March 1, and that the opening will have to be post- poned until September. They will so state to the board of control in a report turning over the institution to the board, which will henceforth control its financial affairs. MONTANA’S CAPITOL FINISHED. Building Turned Over to the Com- mission. Helena, Mont., Jan. 23. — Montana’s new state house was formally turned over to the rommission by H. L. Frank, president of the Montana Building com- pany, and the contract was approved by the commission. The commission decided to dedicate the building on July 4, which is just three years after the corner stone was laid by the Ma- sonic grand lodge. RESPITE GRANTED. Gov. Toole of Montana Postpones a Hanging. Helena, Mont., Jan. 23.—Gov. Toole yesterday respited William Hardie, un- der sentence of death at Glasgow for the murder of a companion in Valley county four months ago. He was to have been hung Jan. 24, but was given a respite until March 10 in order that he may perfect his appeal. SCALDED AND BURNED. Iowa Five-Year-Old Falls Into a Kettle of Boiling Fe Marshalltown, Iowa, Jan. 23. — The five-year-old son of Charles Robinson at Dougherty, fell head first into a ket- tle of boiling feed and was so badly burned that he died a few hours after- ward. The father was cooking feed in a large kettle out doors. Talks to Farmers. Montevidio, Minn., Jan. 23.—A farm- ers’ institute opened here for a two-day session with the usual corps of in- structors. Nearly 300 farmers and oth- ers attended the opening session. The talks given on clover, grasses and soils were listened to with much interest, and the failure of clover to grow suc- cessfully in this vicinity was so care- fully explained that many farmers who had practically abandoned this impor- tant crop intend to make a new at- tempt to grow the same. Refused to Prosecute, Jamestown, N. D., Jan. 23. — Judge Glaspell is holding a term of court at Fessenden. The case against Buttz, the aged Wells county farmer who shot Caplis, a Bowdon saloonkeeper in the head, has been dropped. Caplis recov- ered, and, admitting that he was wrong in the quarrel, refused to prosecute. Modern Antiquities. Janesville, Wis., Jan. 23. — A report has reached here that an old man and his son have been engaged on their farm near this city manufacturing In- dian war relics which were supposed to have been made by the Wisconsin In- dians in past ages. These supposed relics have brought fancy prices, Reform in Yankton. Yankton, S. D., Jan, 23—Gambling ts entirely closed in Yankton. Mayor Powers ard Marshal Pierson served no- tice on every house yesterday to close and remain closed. All slot machines were also taken out. Struck by # Big Rock. Lead, S, D., Jan. 23.—Frank Hartin, a miner employed in the Wasp No. 2 mine on Yellow creek, was struck in the fact by a heavy rock, fracturing his frental bone. He is in a critica} condition. Rush fer Land. Pierre, S. D., Jan. 23. — The present fine weather is bringing many people into this country to take advantage of the free government land. The long- expected rush for these lands is now on. H. P. Graham Stricken. Eau Claire, Wis., Jan, 23.—H. P. Gra- ham, aged 82, has been stricken by par; alysis. There is grave doubt of recovery. He was the first mayor of| -Dau Claire and is president of the Phoenix Manufacturing company. ry 2 2 DR. BRACKEN AS ¥ RESIDENT. State Sanitary Association Is Formed i at St. Paul, Dr. H. M. Bracken, secretary of the state board of health, enlivened the re- cent sanitary conference at the state university with an interesting and somewhat sensational talk on small- pox. Where were gathered in the bac- teriological laboratcry of the university the physicians and veterinarians of Minnesota who are gathered together with the idea of evolving ideas calcu- lated to produce better sanitary con- ditions. At the morning session the confer- ence discussed diphtheria, smallpox and rabies. There was held a brief business session, when there were passed resolutions recommending the establishment of a national department of health with a supervisor to have a place in the president’s cabinet. The conference adjourned for luncheon at the Commercial club, where a number of addresses were given. The subjects discussed at the university conference were diphtheria, smallpox and rabbies. Dr. Bracken, in his address on small- pox in Minnesota, said the disease was not introduced into the United States from the Philippines, as has been gen- erally reported, but was brought into the States from Cuba, probably by Cuban refugees before the war, the first case appearing in 1895. The in- fection spread throughout the South and West, and was introduced into Minnesota three years ago by three separate sources, The first was from ‘Nebraska, the second came via Duluth, and was brought there over the Great ‘Northern from Washington, and the third came direct from Texas. In 1899 there were 259 cases in Minnesota and 11 deaths. In the following year the total number of cases were 1,371 and the number of deaths 22. In 1901 there were 8,185 cases and 43 deaths. The disease, said Dr. Bracken, is not con- fined to Minnesota, but is very general, every state in the Union being affected. The success in handling it, he said, had been marked, notwithstanding the fact that there had been a great deal of op- position to the methods followed. That vaccination will prevent smallpox is undisputed, said the doctor. It should be remembered, said the speaker, that vaccination is as much or more for the benefit of the community than for the benefit of him who is vaccinated. Dr. J. H. Adair of Owatonna deliv- ered the principal address when diph- theria was being discussed. Dr. Adair gave the history of the disease. The anti-texin, Dr. Adair said, was the greatest discovery of its time in the treatment of diphtheria. Not only had it removed the probability of death in diphtheria cases where it was used early, but it had prevented serious lasting results. The speaker said that the disappearance of the membrane from the throat and nose does not mean total recovery of the patient. Dr. Adair’s address was followed by a general discussion, participated in by Dr. H. P. Hall of Minneapolis, Dr. Bracken, Dr. J. A. Nippert of Minneap- olis, Dr. Head of Minneapolis, Dr. Adams of Rochester and others. Dr. Sweeney of St. Paul, discussing rabies, said that in 1900 there were 230 deaths from rabies in the United States. Prof. Westbrook of the univer- sity reported that in Minnesota a tetal of 50 cases had been determined by bacteriological experiments. Sentiment, he declared, had a great deal to do with opposition to bills providing for the muzzling of dogs. But the rav- ages of the disease was increasing and something should be done. The dogs that are not licensed and muzzled should be killed. He was of the opinion that this would mean the removal of 56 per cent of the dogs. Prof. Westbrook suggested that it would te wise to make the tax high, thus increasing the percentage of own- erless dogs, which could then be killed off. The physicians advocated a strict law relative to the licensing of dogs and to the muzzling of dogs allowed to go on the street. ‘The.conference discussed a number of minor subjects at the Commercial club in the afternoon, and after de- ciding upon the “State Sanitary associ- ation,” effected permanent organization by the election of these officers: President, Dr. H. M. Bracken, Min- neapolis; vice presidents, Doctors J. W. Robinson of Duluth, A. EB. Spaulding of Luverne and J. J. Flathen of the state university; secretary, Dr. I. M. Bayley. FEUD BREAKS OUT AGAIN. Kdwards and Bailey Families Do Some Shooting, van Buren, Ark., Jan. 18.—The feud existing between the Edwards and Bailey families in this county has cul- minated in the shooting and: probably the killing of Green Bailey and tne wounding of Bailey’s son. Bailey, his wife and son were passing the Edwards farm near Graphic, when it is claimed a quarrel started. Oscar Sherman, who is a member of the Edwards fam- ily, shot Green Bailey in the back of the head, inflicting a fatal wound, and also shot Bailey’s son through the leg. Sherman was placed under ar- rest and is being held to await the re- sult of the senior Bailey’s injuries. : LORD HOPE DYING. His Wife, Formerly May Yohe, to In- herit Widow's Share. London, Jan, 18.—It is reported that Lord Francis Hope is dying as a result of the recent amputation of his foot. It is believed that he has not made a will and that his wife, formerly May Yohe, will eventually inherit her widow's share of the estate. ‘ Took His Own Life. St: Louis, Jan. 18—Samuel S. Haw- ley, a Chicago attorney aged thirty- nine, ended his life by shooting himself in the right temple. Mr. Hawley has yeen in ill health some time and was despondent on that account. Charged Wits Forgery. Boston, Jan. 18. — Albert Jennings, rer of Wellesley, a suburban Tn and About the State. GOOD ROADS THE CHEAPEST. fe Association Makes Plans for Improvement. The state good roads association at its meeting at the capitol at St. Paul adopted resolutions embodying plans for reform in the present hap-hazard methods of constructing and caring for country roads. The legislature is urged to make provision for a state good roads commission to have gen- eral supervision of road building. Congress is urged to appropriate at least $150,000 annually for the main- tenance of a bureau of inquiry. As a first step toward the improve- ment of the county roads of the state the legislature is advised to pass a Jaw which will do away with the wasteful and useless methods of per- mitting farmers to work out taxes, and to require all road taxes to be paid in money. The tegislative committe was instructed to appear before the commission which is revising the stat- utes of the state, and ask the recom- mendation of such laws as will secure better roads for Minnesota, H. R. Wells of Preston, president of the association, presided at the meet- ing, and introduced Gov. Van Sant, who delive: an address of welcome. President Wells responded briefly. A. B. Choate of Minneapolis read a paper on “The Next Step,’’ which contained much timely advice ccncerning the improvement of country roads. Geo. H. Shellenberger of St. Paul showed the wastefulness of maintaining poor roads. George W. Cooley of Minneap- clis, vice president for Minnesota tc the national good roads association, read a paper on “Gravel Roads.” G. ‘W. Sublette, city engineer of Minne- apolis, spoke on “Country roads and Citz Pavements.” Charles A. Forbes of Hastings, coun- ty surveyor of Dakota county, opened the afternoon session with a paper on the importance of proper supervision in the making and care of roads. W. R. Hoag of the state university spoke on “The Press, in Its Relation to the Good Roads Cause.” H. P. Hall of St. Paul led the discussion which fol- lowed the reading of the paper. George L. Wilson, assistant city engineer of St. Paul, considered “Road Building in Other States.” L. H. Johnson of Minneapolis talked of steel highway briéges and J. T. Elwell of Minneap- olis spoke on “Practical Road Build- ing With the Means at Hand.” The delegates extended to the na- tiona! association an invitation to hold its next convention in St. Paul during state fair week. The association elect- ed officers as follows: President, G. W. Cooley of Minneapolis; W. R. Hoag of Minneapolis, secretary; B. F. Beardsley of St. Paul, assistant secre- tary; executive committee, A. B. Choate of Minneapolis, S. M. Owen of Minneapolis, J, M. Shaw, E. W. Ran- dall and F, B, Doran of St. Paul, O. C. Gregg of Lynd, W. C. Frazer and L. P. Chase of Rochester, O. W. Shaw ot Austin, C. A. Forbes of Hastings, W. S. Chowen of Chowen, T. A. Hover- stad of Crookston, N. W. Taylor and A. Enersen of Litchfield, L. Meyer of Montevideo and R. G. Millett and H. O. Chase. COSGROVE IS PRESIDENT, New Head of the Minnesota Agri- eultural Soviety. The Minnesota State Agricultural society elected the following officers: President, C. N. Cosgrove, Le Sueur; first vice president, Chester R. Smith, St. Paul; second vice president, B. F. Nelson, Minneapolis; members of the board of managers, N. S. Gordon of Crookston, Lyman D. Baird of Austin and Dr. J. C. Curryer of St. Paul. Mr. Gordon and Mr. Curryer were re- elected. Mr. Baird was elected to fill the unexpired term caused by the elec- tion of Mr. Cosgrove to the presidency. Mr. Baird’s term will expire next Jan- uary. A resolution passed referred to the additions nzeded at the fair grounds. It stated that it is imperative that a new horticultural building and a stock amphitheater should be erected, also a light and power plant, and that ad- ditions of considerable extent be built to the dairy, machinery and woman's buildings. The committee also reported a reso- lution favoring setting aside land in the Cass and Leech Lake region for a park, sanitarium and forest reserve. It requested the minnesota members in congress to work for such a project. The annual address of Retiring Pres- ident Cooper was read by Dean W. M. Liggett of the state agricultural school. Mr. Cooper is in California. He spoke of the prosperous condition of the scciety and of the great success of the last fair. He favors enlarging the scope of the fair in every way pos- sible. In a short address Mr. Cusgrove, the new president, advocated the improve- ment of the fair grounds and better facilities in transportation to the grounds. Mr. Cooper will receive a gold watch upon his return from the West. It was bought by money raised by subscrip- tion among the members of the society. Insurance of $1,000,000 Paid. St. Paul, Jan. 21.—A check amounting to $1,000,000 has been received Here for payment of the policy on the life of Frank H. Peavey, the late Minneapolis millionaire. The check is made paya- ble to George W. Peavey and Frank T. Heffelfinger, special administrators of the Peavey estate. It is said to be the largest check ever drawn in payment of a life insurance risk. Goes to Poor Farm. Anoka, Minn., Jan. 21.—William Wise, father of the Wise family, two of whom were murdered twenty months ago, and who himself was shot in the shoulder, neck and side of the head with a charge of buckshot, was brought from Still- water, Minn., Saturday and taken to the county poor farm. His condition is the same as it was just after being shot and he is paralyzed from the neck down. He adheres to his story told at a8 trial and the case, fade fs seems perfect- ly rational. He will @ count charge until his death. i. SMALLPOX AMONG BLIND. Case Breaks Out st the State Asy- lam. Smallpox has broken out at the state school for the blind at Faribault. The state board of control has received word from Supt. Dow that a boy who went to the institution nine days ago from Minneapolis had developed small- pox. As this is the only case it is be- lieved he was infected before he was admitted. The case was isolated, a nurse was engaged, and the instruc- tions of the local health department were observed. All the inmates of the school were vaccinated. It is hoped in this way to avoid quarantining the en- tire sches!, The case was reported to the state board of health by-the board of control. “I have the utmost confidence in the local health officials at Faribault, and I am satisfied they will do all that is necessary,” said Secretary Bracken of the state board of health. “I do not think it will be necessary to quaran- tine the institution, if the case is iso- lated and the proper precautions are taken.” ‘The smallpox at the Fergus Falls in- sane hospital is well under control. The koard of control has been notified that patients can be received at the hospital. As yet, however, no inmates have been discharged, and suspected cases will remain isolated. There is some doubt whether the case reported was really one of smallpox, but all pre- cautions will be observed for some time. “Yes, we have notified the board of control that it will be safe to receive patients at the Fergus Falls hospital,” said Secretary Bracken. “There is some doubt whether it was smallpox, but to be on the safe side, we deemed it best to isolate all cases and take no risks. We do not believe it would be wise to allow any of the inmates to leave the institution at present.” LIGHT ON ELECTION LAW. Inquiries Regarding New Primary Law Are Answered, In response to several inquiries from ecunty officials regarding the opera- tion of the new state primary election law, Assistant Attorney General C. W. Somerby has prepared an opinion as to the division of expense for the ballots and the methods of securing places on the ballot. He writes in part as follows: “In all city elections the county au- ditor prepares the city ballot and or- ders the same printed and published in the official county paper, the publica- tion to consist of as many ballots as there are various forms used; for ex- ample, the various ward ballots, ete. The ccunty auditor is required to trans- fer all fees received from candidates for city offices to the city treasurer, and it is my opinion that the expenses for the city primary election should be borne by the city. The matter of printing and publishing the ballots should be paid by the county auditor, and the county in turn should be reimbursed by the city. “Under the primary election act of 1901 it is not imperative for a candidate for a city office to declare his party af- filiation unless he desires to stand as the candidate of a recognized political party, or of a party desiring to become recognized as a political party. He may, by securing a petition, secure @ place on the ballot and run independ- ently.” i t CHARGES AGAINST PRATT. Gov. Van Sant Asked to Make an In- vestigation Looking to Pratt’s Re- moval, Charges have been filed with Gov. Van Sant against. County Attorney C. L. Pratt of Grand Rapids, Itasca coun- ty They are in the hands of Attorney General Douglas for investigation, and if conditions warrant it a commission will be appointed to take testimony looking to Mr. Pratt’s removal. The charges grew out of the trial of William Randolph, charged with the murder of Frank Sullivan at Rainy Lake City. It is alleged that Pratt was negligent in presenting the case to the grand jury, that he tried to delay the trial, that when it came off he did not ap- pear in the case, and that during the trial he gave whisky to the jurors. On thie ground the verdict of manslaughter was set aside by the judge. The peti- tion is signed by A. D. Brooks, chair- man of the board of county commis- sioners. f MOOSE MEAT SEIZED. Twenty-Four Quarters Are Found and Five Men Are Arrested. Executive Agent Fullerton of the state game and fish commission believes that the killing of game out of season by actual settlers and for food is not a violation of the spirit of the Minnesota laws. He is determined, however, that the large lumber companies operating in the northern part of the state shall not try to furnish fresh meat for their camps by the wholesale slaughter of game. A telegram was received re- ceived recently from Deputy Warden J.-F. MeCormack of Grand Rapids tell- ing of the seizure of nineteen quarters of moose at the camp of the Al Powers Lumber company and the arrest of the fereman. Another telegram was re- ceived later telling of the seizure of five mcose carcasses at the same camp and the arrest of four.men. i cases will be prosecuted vigorously. The law pro- vides a penalty of from $100 to $300 for each animal killed or held untagged out of season. Win Honors in School, Northfield. Minn., Special, Jan. 21.— Places on the commencement program of Carleton college have been awarded as follows: Valedictorian, Miss Ada De Boos, Sibley, Iowa; salutatorian. Miss Claribel Chappell, Fergus Falls; third place, Miss Edythe Burnham, Fergus Falls; fourth place, Miss “Jennie Morrill, Northfield. ‘These honors were won through scholar- ship. Honorary parts have been awarded. by the faculty to Edworth A. Fath, Mus- ecatine, Iowa; Charles A. Culver, Le Roy; Arthur G. Crane, Grand Rapids; J. A. A, Burnquist, Dayton, Iowa. “A class of thirty-six will be graduated next spring. |