Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, July 8, 1908, Page 3

AID FOR CYCLONE VICTIMS Appeal Asking People of State to Help Residents of Clinton Will Be Issued. St. Paul, July 7. — Steps toward se- curing funds for the benefit of the people of the village of Clinton who suffered great loss in the recent cy- clone will be taken to-day. J. H. Beek, secretary of the St. Paul Jobbers and Manufacturers’ association, and Wal- ter G. Nye of Minneapolis, two of the members of the commission appoint- ed by Gov. Johnson to take the matter in hand, will get together to-day and take action. The commission will make out a formal appeal to the people of Minne- sota to contribute and plans will be adopted for securing funds from vari- ous sources. “We expect that the people of the state will respond to the appeal in behalf of the residents of the stricken locality,” said Mr. Beek yesterday. “St. Paul business men will contrib- ute aid, for I was sent out by the Jobbers and Manufacturers’ associa- tion to see what necessity existed.” SHOOTING AT FERGUS FALLS. William Maxwell, White, Dares Ed Anderson, Colored to Fire at Him. Fergus Falls, Minn., July 7.—Edward Anderson, colored, shot William Max- well, white, here last night. Max- well and two compaions had been quarreling with Anderson and making uncomplimentary remarks about “nig- gers,” and Anderson became infuri- ated and went after his revolver. Re- turning with it, he called Maxwell out of a restaurant and demanded that he take back what he had said. Max- well became more abusive and told Anderson he did not dare to shoot, whereupon Anderson shot. The first bullet went wild, the sec- ond struck the collarbone and the third pierced Maxwell’s lung. A phy- sician who was called says his chances of recovery are about even. The assailant immediately gave himself up. PLEASURE DRIVE FATAL. pce Wife of a Wisconsin Banker and Poli- tician Jumps From Runaway. Madison, Wis., July 7. — Mrs. Na- thaniel B. Treat of Monroe, Wis., wife of the widely known state politician, capitalist and banker, jumped out of a runaway hack while riding with her husband on the state university grounds yesterday and was so badly injured that she died at the city hos- pital an hour later. Mr. Treat and his wife were on way from Monroe to River Falls, Wis. Having a wait of four hours in Madison they decided to take a pleas: ure drive. GOLDEN JUBILEE IS HELD. Only Three of Original Communicants of Church Are Still Living. Lake Crystal, Minn., July 7. — The Jerusalem church (Welsh), situated in the farming district of Judson township, about six miles from this place, has celebrated it s fiftieth an- niversary. The only living members who were among the first communi- cants and organizers are Hon. Wil- liam R. Jones, Mrs. William Bowen and Mrs. David Evans. STORE AT TONY ROBBED. Safe Dynamited and a Big Bunch of Money Taken. Ladysmith, Wis., July 7.—The gen- eral merchandise store of the John Hein company at Tony, six miles east of Ladysmith, was broken into last night, the safe dynamited and the cash box robbed of a large amount of money. Papers and checks were afterwards thrown away. Officers are ‘n pursuit. BURGLARS IN DEPOT. Attempt to Rob Northern Pacific Safe at Grand Forks. Grand Forks, N. D., July 7. — The Northern Pacific depot in Grand Forks was broken into early yester- day by burglars. An attempt was made to chisel off the combination of the safe, but it was unsuccessful. Nothing of value was secured. It is believed to be the work of amateurs. ROBBED ON A TRAIN. Lawson of Lanesboro Is Out $260— Farmhouse Burglarized. Lanesboro, Minn., July 7. — Some one entered the house of Mons Ander- son, about two miles south of Lanes: boro and stole $40 from his clothin; while he slept. French Lawson, while riding on the midnight train from La Crosse to Lanesboro, had his purse, containing $260, stolen. Drowned While Bathing. Minneapolis, July 7. — Charles Blazeposky was drowned late yester- day afternoon at the intersection of Rice creek and the Mississippi river, seven miles north of here. It is be- lieved he was stricken with cramps while in the water. Homesteader Is Drowned. Pierre, S. D., July 7. — Percy D. Iebing, a young man living on a homestead with his father and sister near Hayes, in Stanley county, was drowned at a dam while bathing. FEWER DISEASED CATTLE. Report Is Made by Wisconsin State Veterinarian, Madison, Wis., July 4. — The Wis- consin live stock sanitary board held its annual meeting here yesterday and elected the following officers: President, George McKerrow, Pewau- kee; vice president, George Wylie, Morrisonville; secretary, John M. True, Baraboo. According to the re- port of State Veterinarian David Rob- erts of Waukesha, the prevalence of tuberculosis among cattle in Wiscon- sin is decidedly less than it was three years ago. CUTTING RED MEN IS CHARGE. Negro Is Arrested for Alleged Assault on Indians. Walker, Minn., July 4. — H. E. Na- son, marshal of the village of Bena, has brought Ben Hawkins, colored, here to await the action of the next term of the district court. Hawkins was arrested on the charge of cutting two Indians, Peter Kickum and John Rabbitt, with a knife. The condition of the Indians is serious, but Dr. Smith of Cass Lake, who dressed their wounds, says they will live. HIGH LICENSE NO BAR. Seven More Than Last Year Seek Sa- loon Permits. Eau Claire, Wis., July 4. — Seven- ty saloon licenses, compared with sixty-three applied for last year, have been applied for this year in this city. Two years ago the license was raised from $100 per year to $500, but this resulted only in the closing out of two or three of the smaller ones. BRAVE LITTLE GIRL. Walks to Hospital and Undergoes Operation for Appendicitis, La Crosse, Wis., July 3. — With a big, brave heart, Josie Anderson, eight years old, accompanied by her twelve-year-old sister, walked to a lo- cal hospital and requested an opera- tion for appendicitis. The operation was successful and the little one is steadily improving. 400 MEN ON STRIKE. Western Montana Lumber Workers’ Union Balks on Wage Scale. Missoula, Mont., July 4—The Lum- ber Workers’ union of Western Mon- tana has refused to accept the wage scale in effect to May 7, 1907, and has gone on a strike. The old scale pro- vided for about $10 less a month, About 400 men are affected. River Slowly Receding. St. Paul, July 4. — The Mississippi has continued its backward move- ment at an increasing rate. It was but two feet above the danger line at 7 o’clock yesterday morning, and at the rate of falling increased .1 of a foot over the previous twenty-four hours, Fierce Blaze at Crookston. Crookston, Minn., July 3. — Fire and about dwelling escape with slight injury. Bottom—Bi broke out in the rear of J. J. Molstad’s saloon and gutted the structure, which is a total loss, together with stock and fixtures. Loss on _ stock, fixtures, household goods, building and library, $10,500. Motorcyclist Is Hurt. Waterloo, Iowa, July 3. — While trying a new motorcycle Fay Lee lost control of the machine and dashed in- to the curb. He was shot against a house, receiving serious wounds, which may result fatally. F. J. Glenn of Bowbells, N. At the Top—Printing office, showing part of wrecked liar) iu N THE PATH OF THE + ve TORNADO-AT CLINTON, MINN. Center—Higgins’ farm house is razed but seven people In Idings are completely dsmolished in village. DRANK BUG POISON. D., Makes Fatal Mistake. Minot, N. D., July 2. — Frank J. Glenn, one of Bowbell’s most popular citizens, met with a horrible death by mistaking bedbug poison for alcohol and drinking a large quantity of the deadly stuff. Mr. Glenn had been using the alco- hol to relieve a slight cold, and in some manner got hold of a bottle of the poison which happened to be standing close to the bottle of alcohol. Immediately realizing what he had done Mr. Glenn rushed to a physician, Gotch Holds Title. eSattle, Wash., July 3. — Frank Gotch of Humboldt, Iowa ,maintained his right to the world’s championship jast night when he outclassed Dr. B. T. Roller of Seattle, winning two consecutive falls: Three Children Burned to Death. Windsor, Colo., July 4. — Three small children of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Claus were burned to death yesterday in a fire which destroyed the house occupied by the family. Two Held for Man’s Death. Sioux City, Iowa, July 4. — Harry Clayton and Al Sheller have been ar- rested by Chief of Police John Dinen, charged with the murder of Mel Powers, who was shot Monday night. Drowns Fording River. Billings, Mont., July 4.—While try- ing to ford part of Yellowstone river between the south bank and an island east of Billings, Joseph Kelley of this city was drowned yesterday. Child’s Foot Mowed Off. St. Paul, July 3—Tillie Reihcstadt, four years old, of Inver Grove got in the way of her father’s mower and had her left foot cut off. It is believ- ed she will live. Boy Faces Murder Trial. Minneapolis, July 3—James Flood, sixteen years old, who shot and in- stantly killed Arthur P. Camden on the night of June 3, will not be offi- cially examined for his sanity, but must stand trial on the charge of mur- der in the first degree. Two Tots Burned to Death. Rice Lake, Wis., July 3—Zona and Lona, aged four and six years, respec- tively, sons of George Robarge, were burned to death in a shed fire here yesterday. but the latter was unable to save him. STOPS CAR AGAINST BODY. Motorman Saves Life of Man Who Naps on Interurban Track. Clinton, Iowa, July 2.—Lying down to sleep on the Iowa & Interurban railroad tracks near the Wapsipincon river bridge, John Nicholson had a narrow escape from death. Motorman John Homer, ferm brought the car to a stop in time to save the man. seeing the prostrate revealed by the | headlight Nicholson was just touched by the car wheels, and a scalp wound was inflicted, for which he is receiving treatment in a Clin- ton hospital. PEACEMAKER SLAIN. Mel Powers Shot Through the Heart in Sioux City Fight. Sioux City, Iowa, July 2. — In at- tempting to act as peacemaker in a pistol fight between Harry Clayton and Al Scheeler, Mel Powers, a for- mer steamboat man, race horse own- er and gambler, was shot through the heart and instantly killed last night. Clayton is a bartender. He is under arrest, Ss TRAIN HITS Cows. Engine and Cars Derailed—Engineer and Fireman Badly Hurt. Huron, 8S. D., July 2. — The north- bound passenger and express train on the Chicago & North-Western railway struck a bunch of cattle near Ordway, resulting in the derailing of the loco- motive, express and baggage cars. The train was in charge of Conductor Prothrow, with Michael Murray as en- gineer and Fred Sirkow as fireman, both of whom were severely injured. FATE CRUEL TO HOMESTEADERS After Wife’s Death From Consumption Man’s Daughter and Companion Die in River. Mitchell, S. D., July 1—A tragedy involving three deaths is reported from the reservation country, twenty- five miles northwest of Chamberlain. A family by the name of Easters moved out there a month ago to set- tle on a claim near Van Meter. wife was in the last stages of con- sumption and she was taken to a hos- pital at Pierre for treatment, but after remaining there a short time the phy- sicians advised the husband that his wife could not be cured. Mr. EHasters started to drive back home when his wife became sud- denly worse. While stopping at a roadhouse his wife passed away. The daughter of Mr. Easters, and Mrs, Reiter, with whom she was stay- ing, started to drive from Van Meter to the claim upon learning that her mother was being taken home. Reach- ing Bad river, they attempted to ford the stream, not knowing how deep it was. When half way into the river, which was high, the buggy turned up- side dewn and precipitated the two women into the water, both of whom were drowned, together with the horse. When they did not appear at the ranch a rescuing party started out to hunt for Mrs. Reiter and the girl. Only the latter’s body was found. The Easters were strangers in the country, having moved there recently from Indiana. The Two Oil Tanks Burn. Houston, July 1. — At Sour lake this afternoon two oil tanks under lease by the Texas company were de- stroyed by fire. Loss, $130,000. TWO DIE IN RIVER. Fort Madison, Iowa, July 2. — Ezra Parmenter and his four-year-old daughter lost their lives in the Mis- sissippi river yesterday afternoon. The family, consisting of Mr. Parmen- ter, his wife, daughter and two-year- old son, were in a launch, when the top caught in an overhanging limb of a tree along the island, and the launch was capsized. The wife and son miraculously escaped drowning, reaching shore by a narrow margin. POISON 150 SHEEP. Enemies of Wool Growers Place Ar senic Where Animals Feeed. Belle Fourche, S. D., July 2.—Un- known enemies of A. Giles, a large sheep owner of Two Top, thirty-five miles north of here, is causing con- sternation among the ranchers of that section.. A few days ago more than 150 head of Giles’ best sheep sudden- ly died, and upon investigation it was found that they had been given doses of arsenic. One or two neigh- boring ranchers lost a few head from the same cause and all now are guard- ing their sheep with shotguns. Stock- men are held responsible for the out- rage, and Giles vows vengeance. WINONA STORE IS ROBBED. Fine Silks and Plumes Taken by Bur- glars, Winona, Minn., July 1. — The big dry goods store of H. Choate & Co., was burglarized some time between Saturday night and Monday morning, and goods valued at $2,000 taken. The stolen goods were mostly silks, but there were some plumes and silk ho- siery and silk gloves taken. There is no clue to the burglars. Mr. Choate offers $500 reward. YOUTHFUL MURDERER. Boy of Ten Years Deliberately Slays Lad of His Own Age. Le Sueur Center, Minn., July 2.—At- Kasota Robert Jardine, a boy under ten years of age, shot and killed Rus- sell St. John, of about the same age. The shooting was done with a re- volver and the coroner’s jury brought in a verdict of willful murder. Young Jardine was brought to this place and placed in jail, and the county attorney is trying to ascertain if he can be prosecuted for the crime. ROB STORE; STEAL TEAM. Burglars Get Some Cash, Firearms and Other Goods. Bismarck, N. D., July 2—A special from Gladstone, in Stark county, says the store of the Gladstone Mercantile company was entered by burglars and $50 in cash-and a large quantity of firearms and other merchandise were Andrew Jensen was killed while tiling northeast of Balaton by the ditch caving in on him. Nicholas McDonald, a young man, was drowned while swimming in the Blue Earth river two miles south of Winnebago. A severe wind and hail storm passed over Avoca, destroying small grain and garden truck. Nearly all windows facing the storm were brok- en. Fred E. Johnson, night engineer of the pumping station of the water- works at St. Paul, died from a frac- tured skull, the result of a fall from a bicycle. Alexander Carnegie, one of the old- est residents of Southwestern Minne- sota, died at Jasper, aged eighty-three years. He moved to Pipestone coun- ty in 1878. Gustav Rohland of Winona died suddenly of heart trouble as he was walking from his residence to the business part of the city. He was over sixty years old. Tillie Reichstadt, four years old, of Inver Grove, a suburb of St. Paul, got in the way of her father’s mower and had her left foot cut off. It is be. lieved she will live. The Crookston city council granted only seven of the seventeen liquor li- censes that were brought before that body. Other licenses will be taken up at the next meeting. Great excitement prevails in Sibley county on account of the discovery of copper in a gulch at East Henderson. Those who know the indications claim that the prospects are good for a rich find. At a special election the village of Milaca voted to issue $20,000 sewer bonds. If the bonds can be disposed of at a satisfactory rate of interest the sewer system will be extended and improved. Joseph Franklin, from Oklahoma, fell and broke his right leg just below the hip joint while trying to board a freight train at Benson. He and three others were beating their way west on a freight. Assistant State Auditor Brown and Land Clerk Nelson of the state audi- tor’s office, held a big sale of state school lands at Bagley. Sixteen hun- dred acres of state lands were sold at a very good figure. Fire broke out in the rear of J. J. Molstad’s saloon at Crookston and gutted the structure, which is a total loss, together with stock and fixtures. Loss on stock, fixtures, household goods, building and library, $10,500. The joint excursion of the St. Pe- ter’s Episcopal church and the Church of the Messiah of St. Paul came to a sad ending down the river, when Vin- cent, the twelve-year-old son of Shar- rock D, Price, fell overboard and was drowned, The drug store and hardware estab- lishment of T. H. Murray, at Forda, six miles south of Alexandria, was to- tally destroyed by fire. A heavy hail storm was passing at the time and it is supposed that the fire was caused by lightning. Montevideo is at last to be a city. At a special election held last week a charter incorporating Montevideo as a city was adopted. There were 118 votes for and 18 against the charter. A special election will be held soon to comply with the charter. Work on improvements on the Wi- nona postoffice has been suspended because of a strike of painters and decorators, who quit work because the subcontractors had non-union men at work assisting in laying the floors. If work is not completed in a specified time the contractors will be penaliz- ed. The big dry goods store of H. Choate & Co, was burglarized some time between Saturday night and Monday morning, and goods valued at $2,000 taken. The stolen goods were mostly silks, but there were some plumes and silk hosiery and silk gloves taken. There is no clue to the burglars. Mr. Choate offers $500 re- ward. At Kasota Robert Jardine, a boy un- der ten years of age, shot and killed Russell St. John, of about the same age. The shooting was done with a revolver and the coroner’s jury brought in a verdict of wilful murder Young Jardine was taken to Le Sueur and placed in jail, and the county at- torney is trying to ascertain if he can be prosecuted for the crime. The Good Templars of Isanti and adjoining counties celebrated at Cambridge last week. Edward Wa- wrinsky, a Swedish member of parlia- ment who is at the head of the tem- perance organization in Sweden, and Peder Sven, a Norwegian statesman from Trondjhem, Norway, who are touring the United States together in behalf of temperance work, delivered addresses on the work and principles of the order. A proclamation has been received at the United States land office at Crookston setting aside as a reserve all untaken land for sixty feet along the border between this country and the Dominion of Canada, so that the customs and immigration laws of the United States can be better enforced. Gerald Manley, seventeen years old, a son of Frank Manley, a conductor on the North-Western road, was kill: carried away. A team and vehicle al- ed almost instantly by taking hold of so were stolen, but as yet no clue!® live wire in the basement of Will has been found of the robbers, iam Kratz’s candy store at Winona, where he was at work.