Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, August 24, 1907, Page 3

STORM CAUSES IMMENSE DAMAGE REPORTS FROM SECTIONS OF NORTHWEST TELL OF HEAVY DAMAGE. CROPS BEATEN-T0 THE EARTH St. Paul, Aug. 21—Reports received yesterday from various points throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin showed that the electrical and rain storm which struck the Twin Cities Sunday evening spread over consider- able territory and worked havoc among the buildings and crop wher- ever it hit. In some instances streams overflowed as a result of the deluge of rain, and almost every point reported some damage by lightning. It appears that there was no loss of life, though several building were hit and others badly damaged. Stock suffered in some places, and some horses and cattle were killed by light- hing or drowned. Damage Is About $100,000. The total amount of damage done may amount to all of $100,000, as crops were beaten to the earth in some localities and many buildings were damaged, but the loss in no one place appears to have exceeded $25,000 or $30,000. The storm damaged the tracks of the interurban line between St. Paul and Stiliwater, and it was 10 o'clock this morning before traffic could be resumed. A barn belonging to Albert Lohman of Lake Elmo, near Still- water, was destroyed, causing a loss of $3,000. Crops Badly Lodged. Crops in Chisago county were badly lodged and several farm buildings were blown down. In the vicinity of Blue Earth the storm was the worst of the season, causing considerable damage to stand- ing grain. At Ellsworth, Wis., the furniture store of George Hoyer was damaged by flood. Loss, $1,000. The large barn of Mrs. John Birkel was destroy- ed with its contents. Loss, $2,000. Lightning also destroyed the barn of Christ Freier, together with its con- tents. Lightning Hits Farms. Considerable damage to crops and other property occurred in the vicini- ty of Maiden Rock, Wis. The sewers in the town overflowed, causing con- siderable damage to streets and pri- vate property. Lightning struck on six farms in Eau Claire county, Wisconsin. Three cows and eight horses were killed, and four barns and _ their contents burned and one damaged. In the vicinity of Red Wing the storm washed out roads and bridges and did damage estimated at $50,000. Girl Is Fataly Injured. Yesterday’s report of the Sunday storm show that the country surround- ing St. Paul and Minneapolis was struck by even a more violent wind storm than were the cities, the sum- mer colony at Lake Independence, in Hennepin county, suffering the most. Several persons were injured and Miss Minnie Johnson probably fatally hurt. The storm demolished many of the summer cottages, CAN’T MOVE LOG DRIVE. Low water Is Encountered and Work Is Abandoned. Chippewa Falls, Wis., Aug. 21.—Aft- er working on a big log drive on the Chippewa river below Holcombe for thirty-five days a crew of about fifty men have arrived here, having given up the effort to move it. The rear of the drive is at Brunette Falls. Twenty- five days ago the gang encountered low water, and during that time were able to move the drive only six miles. There is no water in Little Falls dam and it is impossible to move the mass of logs any further. MAY LOSE ONLY ARM. Man’s Limb Is Caught in Machinery and Pulled Out of Its Socket. Deadwood, S. D., Aug. 21. — While feeding the rolls at the Victoria mill, on Spearfish creek, Frank Titus got caught in the machinery and had his left arm pullled out of the socket, bad. ly crushed and mangled about the shoulder. Titus’ accident is particu- larly hard on him, as he lost his other arm a few years ago in a similar ac- cident. The physicians hope to be able to save this injured member. Killed by Falling Tree. Bruce, Wis., Aug. 21. — George Douglas was instantly killed by a fall- ing tree. He was employed by the ‘Arpin Hardwood Lumber company in one of their camps about fifteen miles north of this place. Farmer Shoots Himself. Sauk Center, Minn. Aug. 21. — George Engalls, a wealthy farmer, while shooting chickens yesterday with a revolver, accidentally shot himself in the leg, causing a serious wound, SAYS LAW MUST BE ENFORCED ATTORNEY GENERAL NOTIFIES MAYOR OF NEW ULM THAT LID MUST BE PUT ON. St. Paul, Aug. 22.—Attorney General Young took action yesterday on the complaint filed by citizens, of New Ulm. He notified Mayor Silverson that the Sunday closing law must be enforced. Otherwise he will proceed under the law for the mayor’s removal from office. Mayor Silverson has taken the stand that as long as the people of New Ulm do not want the Sunday law enforced, he will not take any steps to enforce it. The attorney general's letter to Mayor Silverson says in part: “It'is unnecessary to call your attention to the fact that it is your duty as mayor to cause the laws of the state relating to the regu- lation of the liquor traffic to be en- forced in your city. Under the same law it is my duty to cause the removal and punishment of municipal officers who willfully neglect to enforce such liquor laws. “The saloons of your city must close and remain closed on Sunday, the same as they do elsewhere in the state, and unless I am advised that you cause this to be done hencefor- ward, I will be compelled to exercise the power conferred on this office in the premises.” TORNADO KILLS LITTLE CHILD. Details of Sunday’s Storm Show Greav Extent of Damage. Minneapolis, Aug. 22. — Tillie Putz- lier, the eight years old daughter of Andrew Putzlier, a farmer living near Osseo, was killed in the wreck of her home by the tornado Sunday night. As the survivors of the storm begin to arrive in Minneapolis and the tele- phone wires are again put in service, the devastation and havoc wrought by the storm in the northwestern part of Hennepin coounty becomes more ap- parent. Cottages were lifted bodily from their slight foundations and hurled through the air. Many of the victims who were not injured seriously were practically stripped of their clothing, while all were completely drenched. BIG ELEVATOR PLANNED. Million-bushel Affair Is to Be Built at Lewistown. Lewistown, Mont., Aug. 22. — It is proposed to erect a _ million-bushel grain elevator at this place. It is esti- mated that 25,000 acres are growing grain in the Judith basin this season, promising an average yield of forty bushels to the acre. This is about 50 per cent increase over the acreage last year, and it is.anticipated another 50 per cent increase will be made next year. ‘ GIVES POLICE A CHASE. Italian Wanted at’Des Moines Is Cap- tured at Marshalltown. Marshalltown, Iowa, Aug. 22.—Otta- vio Laprovitare, an Italian wanted at Des Moines on the charge of murder- ing his cousin Ottolio Screnvino, on Aug. 12, was captured here yesterday by the local police after an exciting chase. Officers from Des Moines posi- tively identified Laprovitare yesterday afternoon. He was taken to Des Moines. CAR SWAYS OFF TRACK. Five People Are Injured in Odd Acci- dent at Kaukauna. Appleton, Wis., Aug. 22. — A Green Bay Traction company interurban car rounded a curve at Kaukauna at such a high rate of speed that the body of the car left the trucks and smashed into the ditch, the trucks remaining on the track. The side of the car was crushed and splintered and five of the seven passengers were injured. MARKET DAY PROFITABLE. High Prices Bid on Goods at Auction Surprise Sellers. Bemidji, Minn., Aug. 22. — That a market day can be successfully con- ducted in Bemidji has been amply demonstrated. The animals and arti- cles that were offered for sale were sold for an advance in almost every case over what the owner expected. The next “market day” wlil_pe held on Sept. 21. FRIENDS ARE ALARMED. Absence of Arthur Rowe of Fargo Is Causing Apprehension of Foul Play. Fargo, N. D., Aug. 22. — Arthur Rowe, proprietor of an eating house on Northern Pacific avanue, is miss. ing, and fears are entertained by his friends for his safety. His accounts are in good shape and no reason can be found to explain his disappearance. Runaway Proves Fatal. Yankton, S. D., Aug. 22. — Henry Wolff, aged fifty-five years, and who was injured in a runaway last week, is dead here from internal injuries, He was a single man and lived with his brother Chris of this ci Files Bankruptcy Petition. Fergus Falls, Minn., Aug. 22: — Wil- liam Poyzer of Foxhome filed a bank- ruptey petition in the United States court here yesterday, placing his as. sets at $350, all exempt, and his liabili- ties at $2,751.26. —__—_ Francis Josef, emperor of Austria, | his kingdom and the pleasure of simple whose birthday Sunday was passed in| living with his family. his country home amid the work of | o EN —__—_¢ THE FUTURE “LADY SHERLOCK HOLMES’”’ o "he -—-¢ Miss Jean Leckie, whose marriage to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle will take place in September. LAKE COUNTY IS FERTILE. Gen. Andrews Tells of a Trip Through That Part of Minnesota. Gen. C..C. Andrews, state forestry commissioner, recently made a trip through Lake county along the north shore of Lake Superior. He says the district is admirably adapted to agri culture. There are large tracts from which the best of the timber has been cut and the farmers who have cleared parts of this land find it productive. He made a trip to the northeast on a road which was originally built for a logging road, but which now runs a regular passenger train for the accom- modation of those who wish to go into that part of the county. In speaking of his visit Gen. An- Andrews said: “During my visit into Lake county last week I went forty-four miles by railroad, from Knife river in a north- easterly direction, and was impressed by some of the advantages there for settlers. Lake county’ contains 1,300,000 acres of land, much of which is good for agriculture, though com- paratively little is under cultivation. Much of the land that I saw will pro- duce, among other crops, wheat, oats, potatoes and good hay. There are nu- merous streams of soft water which contain trout. “The surface is undulating, and the more valuable timbber having been re- moved it will not require much labor to subdue the soil. It struck me that large owners of land might well afford to give each settler twenty acres of land with the privilege of buying sixty more under certain conditions for cul- tivation. Lumber companies, however, are absorbed in their own affairs and cannot go into the immigration busi- ness; but commercial and immigration clubs of the various cities interested might be able to carry such a scheme into effect. “I talked with Jacob Schaf, a Ger- man farmer, who has been cultivating a farm about twenty miles north of Beaver bay for twenty-six years. He has wheat four feet high and is enthu- siastic about the agricultural advan- tages of the country. “The occupation of agricultural lands by a good class of settlers would lessen the dangers of forest fires. “I saw a very handsome and large body of white pine yet remaining in the vicinity of Gooseberry river and was told that it had lately been sold for $13 per thousand feet standing.” TWO REVOKED. Mutual Companies Failed to Comply With New Law. Licenses of two mutual life insur- ance companies doing business in the state have been revoked by J. A. Har- tigan, state insurance commissioner, for failure to make the deposit of se- curities required by the new law. The companies are the Equitable Accident Company of Boston and the Finnish National Life Insurance Association of Hancock, Mich. The new law requires such companies to have deposited in some state securities equal to their re. serve up to $25,000. Notice was sent these companies Aug. 8, giving them ten days in which to comply. No an- Swer was received from the Boston company, while the Finnish National replied that they had $2,000 on deposit Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the famous, Miss Leckie is the younger daughter] in Michigan. The Minnesota law re- novelist. known the world over as the| of Mr. and Mrs. Leckie of Glebe} quires $5,000. The last named compa- creator of Sherlock Holmes, is to mar- ry Miss Jean Leckie in September. ee —— e | IN WHITE HOUSE ROMANCE Ri eee MISS SDITH ROOT, DAUGHTER OF SECRETARY OF STATE ROOT, And Ulysses S, Grant III., son of President Roosevelt’s military aide, whose engagement has been an Maj. Gen, Frederick Dent Grant, and| nounced. - ‘y Blackheath, and Monkstown] ny has five agents in Minnesota, chief- Cottage, Crowborough.—The Sketch. ° ly among the miners on the iron range. BUTTER FAMINE IN SIGHT. Late and Unfavorable Season Curtails Usual Summer Supply. A butter famine next winter would not be a surprise to those who follow the butter market closely. Owing to the lateness of the season, butter that should have been put in cold storage in June did not appear on the market until July, and then the price was from 3 to 24 cents a pound. As a consequence not more than 75 per cent us much butter has been stored this year as last. Dealers have not seen their way clear to buy butter at such prices d hold it for higher prices next winter. being taken out now to supply the de. mand of a trade that seeks the best eggs. Fresh eggs at this time of the year are said to be slightly tinged by the heat, and well kept storage eggs of April are considered a little better than the hot weather product. STATE LAND GRANTS. Sells Easement for Right of Way to In- ternational Fails. Right of way across ninety-nine for- ties of state land has been granted for the new line of the Big Fork & In- ternational, which is the last link of the Minnesota & International line to International Falls. About 225 acres are included in the line’s right of way, for which the state receives $5 per acre, getting $1,123 in dil. The deal has been approved accord- ing to law by the governor and state auditor. The state does not give the eompany title to the land, but only an easement, so that if the line should ever be abandoned the title would re- vert to the state. The Lady or the Tiger. girl when she goes into a fashionable shoe store to buy a new pair of boots and cannot remember for the moment which stocking it is that has the hole in it. Eggs that were stored in April are} It is always embarrassing to a BEST STATE FAIR IN THE WORLD. Numerous Improvements Have Been Made for Minnesota’s Exposition. Everything is in readiness for the Minnesota state fair, which will open at St. Paul on Sept. 2. Progress has marked each year’s exposition, and the 1907 fair will be the biggest, most comprehensive, most attractive and most interesting event in the history of Minnesota—which means the best state fair in the world. Numerous improvements have been made on the grounds from year to year until the “city” presents an en- tirely different appearance from what it did some years ago. As soon as the money was available: and conditions warranted, wooden structures have been replaced with more substantial buildings, giving the fair a permanen- cy and stability which insures lasting success. More improvements have been made possible this year through the pur- chase of forty acres of land to the north of the original grounds. This acquisition will relieve the congestion which it has been impossible to avoid in the past when people crowded in by the hundred thousand. With the ex- tension of the grounds there is offered not only more room for more buildings and exhibits, but also more space for visitors to move around. Just north of the manufactures’ hall, erected last year, will be found a new structure, which is an annex to the hall. It is in the shape of a Greek cross, oceupying a_ site 140 by 180 feet. Still further north will be found the new dairy buiiding, erected at a cost of $25,000. It is 148 by 177 feet in di- mensions. In the center of the hall will be installed a large refrigerator, costing $6,000. It will have glass sides, giving the spectator the opportunity of seeing butter in prime condition. On the additional plot of laud has been erected a magnificent poultry building. It is one story, rectangular in shape and 146 by 194 feet in di- mensions. It is admirably arranged in regard to ventilation. Part of the new land will be devoted to the exhibition of farm machinery, while the rest of it is occupied by a grove which will be used as a camp ground. HUNDRED AND FIVE YEARS. Woman Dies After Attaining a Re- markable Age. A woman was buried at Wells last week who had attained to the remark- able age of one hundred and five years or over. Her name was Mrs. Marie Praiss, and she was a native of Po. land, emigrating to this country forty years ago. Her exact age was not known, but her personal recollections and certain family records fix it as {not less than a hundred and five, and probably a hundred and eight years’ She distinctly remembered visiting jone of the Napoleonic battlefields in her native country in the year 1812, and was at that time a large girl. She was married at the age of twenty-sev- en and reared a large family, but she lives to see not only her own children but grandchildren die from old. age. She had made her home at Wells for many years with a granddaughter. She preserved her faculties to a remarka- ble degree to the time of her death. Her carriage was erect, her sight and hearing unimpaired and she habitually worked about the home at light house- keeping duties. She had never been sick a day in her life from any organic disease. She was about until twenty minutes before her demise. She was a devout Roman Catholic and seldom missed church services. GAME SEASON OPENS SEPT. 1. A License Required in Every Foreign County. The season for smaJl game opens Sept. 1, and that the public may be in formed as to the laws cove ng the shooting of the same, Carlos Avery, executive agent of the game and fish commission, is sending circular letters to the newspapers of the state, asking them to co-operate with the depart ment in giving the information public. ity. The idea is to reduce the number of arrests for viclations. No license is required for a hunter to shoot small game in the county in which he resides, but if he hunts in another county he must have a permit This will cost him $1. This money goes to the game and fish commi During the first half of the pr year 135 arrests were made for viola- tions of the game laws, and 125 con. victions resulted. Fishing with nets was responsible for the largest num ber of arresis. FOR COUNTY RECORDs. Huge record books, one for each county in the state, are being sent out to county auditors from the state au- ditor’s office, under the provisions of the new law relating to state loans. These books are furnished without cost to the counties for keeping a rec- ord of state loans to the county or any of its subdivisions, with the payments’ on each loan. The state is also sup: plying counties, cities and schoal dis- tricts with the proper blanks to use in applying for these loans.