VOL. 1. NO. 3. BOWBELLS, WARD CO., NORTH DAKOTA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1899. $1.50 PER YEAR.
BREAK IN THE CABLE COMMUNICATION WITH SOUTH AFRICA INTERRUPTED.
Causes a Censation of War News and Coming Just at This Time, Creates Great Anxiety In England— German Paper Announce That the Ninth Lancers Has Been Captured— Another Division to Be Mobilised at Once—Boers Plan a Combined Attack All Over the Country.
London, Nov. 29.—A fresh interruption in the East African cable service at this interesting moment has caused a [sic] sessation of war news. As yet the war office has not received Lord Methuen's detailed list of casualties, nor is any information at hand regarding the whereabouts of the Ninth Lancers, who were sent in pursuit of the Boers from Gras Fan.
The Daily Mail says that a private telegram announces the Lancers are still scouting ahead of Methuen's advancing column, but as he announced yesterday that he was giving his men a day's rest, this is hardly possible. Indeed the greatest anxiety is felt and more especially in view of the fact that a Berlin journal, the Deutschewarte, which regularly prints Boer communications, announced yesterday before It could have been ascertained from British sources, that the naval brigade lost 100 men at Gras Pan, and that the Ninth Lancers were captured. It is understood the government yesterday decided to proceed immediately with the mobilization and embarkation of a Sixth division of 10,000 men, under a well-known lieutenant general.
-o-
Estcourt, Nov. 29. — The railroad bridge at Frere, spanning a wide stream, has been destroyed by the Boers, who are reported to be retiring rapidly. A general advance upon Colenso has been ordered, and a flying column left here to intercept the Boer raiding parties. A reliable messenger from Ladysmith says he got word from the Boers that they had proposed a combined attack all over the country for to-day. Gen. Joubert is expected to stoutly dispute the passage of the Tugela river.
-o-
Cape Town, Nov. 29—It is reported that Gen. Methuen has captured Honey Nest Gloof, ten miles north og Gras Pan, and 2,000,000 rounds of ammunition.
-o-
Vurfoatf, Nov. 29—The latest reports of Gen. Hillyard's losses at the Beacon Hill engagement show that fifteen men were killed and seventy-two wounded. The West Yorkshire regiment suffered heavily. Maj. Hobbs was captured and several men are missing.
--
Exhibition of Mexican Products.
Chicago. Nov. 29. — J. Yorba, an expert on Mexican lands and products, and E. Torres Tortja, tin attorney and professor of constitutional law in the national school of commerce in Mexico, came to Chicago yesterday for the purpose of sounding Chicago business men on the feasibility of holding an exhibition of Mexican products in this city. The purpose is to stimulate the trade relations between the United States and Mexico.
--
Donated by Lipton.
London, Nov. 29—Sir Thomas Lipton, in view of the fact that his steam yacht Erin cannot be utilized by the government as a hospital ship, has sent £10,000 to the princess of Wales to be used at her discretion for the benefit of sailors and soldiers. The executive committee of the American ladies' hospital fund has received an anonymous gift of £5,000 from the United States, with a promise of as much more if it should be needed.
--
Ravages of the Hessian Fly.
Crawfordsville, Ind., Nov. 29. — The Hessian fly has made its appearance in the wheat of Indiana and a failure even more pronounced than that of this season seems imminent for next year. The wheat made a fine stand at the sowing and, although the autumn has been wet the fly is at work and ruining scores of fields. There is scarcely a field that does not show the ravages of the pest.
--
Horrible Suicide.
New York, Nov. 29.—Hattie Miller, a handsome woman thirty years of age, formerly the wife of a man named Lonier of Galveston, Tex., but who left him and came to New York with R. A. Miller, a race track man and formerly a sprinter, committed suicide in a horrible manner. She saturated her clothing with kerosene, set fire to them and was burned alive.
--
Water Supply Cut Off.
Springfield. Ill. Nov. 29.—Owing to an accident to the engine and pump at the pumping station of the Lincoln water-works that city is without fire protection, the street cars are unable to run and the public schools and those factories which depended on the city water works for water are closed. No electric lights were burning last night.
--
Enda In a Draw.
Memphis, Tenn., Nov. 29—The fight at the Auditorium between Casper Leon of New York and Johnnie Ritchie of St. Louis resulted in a draw after the fourth round had been fought. Leon broke his arm in the third round, and upon the advice of a physician the fight was stopped and the referee declare the contest a draw.
--
GARNER GETS OFF.
--
Chatfield's Shooter Acquitted at Preston of Assault.
Preston, Minn., Nov. 29.—The case of Thomas Gardner of Chatfield, charged with assault in the first degree for shooting Neil Clawson, was tried here this week and the trial resulted in an acquittal. Gardner, it seems was very much interested in a young lady at Chatfield, to whom he had been paying his addresses. Meeting Clawson and the young lady one evening as they were returning to the latter's home, Gardrer pulled a revolver and shot Clawson in the neck. The latter's condition was alarming for a time, but he rapidly improved and is now none the worse for his experience.
--
WHITEMAN SERVES TIME.
--
He Is Taken to the Chicago House of Correction.
Chicago, Nov. 29.—Alonzo J. Whiteman, former state senator in the Minnesota legislature and prominent in politics in that state, who disappeared after being convicted of forgery in this city and who was recently rearrested in New York, was taken to the house of correction to serve a sentence of two years. Whiteman said he would at once appeal the case to the supreme court.
--
ONE KILLED—TWO INJURED.
--
Frightful Accident at Williston, N. D., Caused by Carelessness.
Williston, N. D., Nov. 29—While engine No. 197 was backing up in the yards three men stepped on the track and walked from the engine. The fireman rang the bell but they did not heed him, and Bud Davis was killed outright. His body was badly mangled. Pat Cushman had his left foot cut off at the ankle. The third man was knocked off the track and not injured.
--
Winnebago Chieftaincy Settled.
Black River Falls, Wis., Nov. 29—It is currently reported that White Buffalo (T. R. Roddy), who has just returned to Chicago from here, has adjusted the matter of the chieftainship with Green Cloud, and that the latter has withdrawn all claims to the place and delivered the chief's wampum belt to White Buffalo, thus giving him a clear title to the leadership.
--
Shall Company C Be Retained?
Winona. Minn., Nov. 29.—Adjt. Gen. Lambert is in the city again with reference to retaining Company C here. He called on a number of business men and met with much encouragement. He also appeared before the city council and asked that the rental of an armory be paid by the city.
--
Outing for Passenger Agents.
Deadwood, S. D., Nov. 29— A special train arrived over the Burlington route with about thirty of the passenger agents of the company in the far [sic] ast, who were being given an outing under the management of P. S. Eustis, the company's general passenger agent of Chicago.
--
Sire of Judge McGee Hart.
Rapid City, S. D., Nov. 2!).-William McGee, father of Judge Levi McGee, of the Seventh judicial circuit, was thrown from his wagon while coming down a hill near this city, and sustained a broken collar bone and a dislocated shoulder.
--
An Old Man's Crime.
Fond du Lac, Wis., Nov. 29.-George Wightman. sixty-seven years old, was found guilty of murder in the first degree. He was charged with the murder of Clarence Updyke because he believed Updyke was alienating his wife's affections.
--
Incendiarism Foiled.
Galesville, Wis., Nov. 29. — An attempt was made to burn the roof of the reservoir of the new city water system. The roof had been saturated with kerosene. The damage to the reservoir was only about $50.
--
Accidentally Shot.
Wabasha. Minn., Nov. 29. — John Hammond, Jr., a young man of this city, accidentally shot himself through the body and died in a few moments. He was drawing a gun out of a boat, muzzle toward him.
--
Killed In a Runaway.
Red Wing. Minn., Nov. 29.—John W. Anderson, fifty-two years old, while on the way from Red Wing to his home, was killed near Bay City, Wis., by a runaway team. He leaves a wife and six children.
--
G. A. R. Camp Fire.
Spring Valley. Minn., Nov. 29—The G. A. R. held its inspection and camp fire here. Capt. Van Sant and Assistant Adjt. Gen. Hicks, of the department of Minnesota, delivered addressee.
--
Burned His Hay.
Pierre, S. D., Nov. 29—Boys burning thistles burned 200 tons of hay for William Schomer on his ranch six miles east of here. It is a heavy loss and hard to replace thus late in the season.
--
Crushed to Death.
Charles City, Iowa, Nov. 29. — Joe Sevino of Des Moines was killed while laying sewer here. The timbers gave way and crushed' Savino. Albert Trump of Iowa City was severely injured.
--
Took Rat Poison.
La Crosse, Wis., Nov. 29.—Miss Lillle Drinkwine committed suicide at her home five miles out of Sparta, Wis., by airing rat poison. The reason is said to be disappointment in a love affair.
--
REBELS' MAD HASTE
--
CAUSES THEM TO LEAVE AMERICAN PRISONERS BEHIND.
--
Mangalaren Occupied by American Troops and the Filipinos Flee in Wild Disorder to the Mountains—Col. Bell Is on Their Trail-Gen. Young Still In Pursuit of Aguinaldo— Spanish Prisoners Arrive In Manila—Dagupan Comes in—Rebellion Rapidly Disintegrating.
--
Manila, Nov. 29. - The insurgents have evacuated Mangalaren, province of Pangasinan, leaving seven American and ninety-four Spanish prisoners who escaped in the confusion of the Filipino retreat. The report says that two Americans who were unable to escape, are with the insurgents.
Col. Bell, of the Thirty-fourth volunteers, arrived at Mangalaren last evening after a hard march and after fording the Agno. He found that Fowler’s company, of the Thirty-third, had occupied the town for two days. The insurgents, Gen. Alejandrin commanding, retreated to the mountains behind the town, short of food and ammunition. Besides this his men were deserting and six cannon which the insurgents were dragging, impeded their march. Col. Bell proposed to follow the Filipinos -until he can bring about a decisive fight or they are scattered. Mangalaren was strongly fortified with rifle pits commanding the roads, but the insurgents abandoned the place without firing a shot.
Three hundred Spanish prisoners who escaped from the captors before the American advance, including civil officers of rank, who had been in the hands of the Filipinos for more than a year, and many officers, have arrived at Manila during the past week. Fran pisco Reyes brought 100 of them from Gen. Wheaton. They were a motley appareled and bearded company. Some were ill and had to be carried from Tayug to San Fabian in army wagons. A delegation of these former prisoners have visited Gen. Otis in order to thank him for his hospitality, which included the furnishing of food and clothes. Senor Jamarillo, the Spanish commissioner, is making arrangements to send them to Spain on board of Spanish transports.
Aguinaldo has collected more than 1,000 of his troops at the north. Probably they will mostly desert him. A number of small detachments of insurgent troops throughout the country north of Manila have been captured and the inhabitants manifest gratitude for deliverance. Indications are that the insurgent force south of Manila is disintegrating and that the troops are going to their homes. Reports from the Southern islands are favorable.
Headead for Bangued.
Washington, Nov. 29.—Gen. Otis reports the situation in the Philippines In the following dispatch to the war department:
"Steamer from San Fabian yesterday brought US Spanish prisoners, $75,000 Insurgent government money and other property captured by Lawton's troops near Tayug on the 25th. Wheaton’s troops, Fowler's company. Thirty-third, drove enemy westward from Mangalaren. a few miles southwest of Dagupan. Bell, with Thirty-sixth infantry in pursuit, and will march down Western Luzon coast. Indications are two or three bodies of insurgent troops, numbering probably 500 or more men each, in mountains west of railroad, can be readily handled by MacArthur; they have the bulk of the insurgent artillery, all of which will be captured unless buried. Young still in pursuit of Aguinaldo, who is heading for Bangued, few miles east of Vigan. Young's reception by inhabitants enthusiastic; they give all aid possible.
—"Otis."
Dagupan Comes In.
Manila, Nov. 29.—The business men of Dagupan and many foreigners have sent word to Gen. Wheaton that the insurgents had evacuated and requested that he garrison the place. Capt. Howland took a battalion of the Thirteenth regiment and proceeded to Dagupan. He found 2,500 people in a town whose nominal population is 50,000, the remainder having fled to the swamps. Capt. Howland reinstalled In office the local authorities of Aguinaldo's government, all of whom took the oath of allegians. The Third cavalry had one man killed and three wounded in the fight at Santo Tomas.
--
DEWEY CONSULTED.
--
Regarding a Naval Station Near Manila.
Washington. Nov. 29— Admiral Dewey called at the navy department yesterday in response to a request from Secretary Long to discuss the question of establishing a naval station at Cavite, or other point near Manila. Such a station is now in operation at Cavite, but it is foreseen that the requirements of the navy may be greater than those which are temporarily attended to at Cavite. The admiral brought with him portions of his report to be incorporated in the full report of the Philippine commission. This discusses the establishment of a permanent naval station for the Philippines, and recommends Subig bay, about sixty miles from Manila, as preferable to Cavite, as there is a fine harbor of a capable depth of water and many natural advantages for making this a strong naval establishment. While Admiral Dewey's view will doubtless prevail when a permanent station is established, this will be for congress to deal with, and the present purpose is to utilize the Cavite station for the current work on the warships.
--
NATURAL GAS EXPLOSION.
Seriously Bnrns Three Men and Causes Slight Injuries to Others.
Anderson, Ind., Nov. 29. — From a leak in a natural gas pipe in a cave of one of the furnaces at the Pennsylvania glass works there was an explosion with bad results yesterday afternoon. One of the workmen passing the cave door saw a flame issuing from the leak and notified Michael McKinney, the manager, who, with several others, hastened to the place. As they opened the door the explosion took place. McKinney, Dan Lanham and Everett Armfield Ave re seriously burned about the face and bodies. They were taken to the hospital, and though the physicians believe they will recover they are seriously hurt. Howard Shelton, William Lanham and Edward Rockhill were burned, but not badly.
--
NEW CURRENCY BILL.
Republican Caucus Committee Completes Its Work.
Washington, Nov. 29. — The general currency bill prepared by the Republican caucus committee appointed by the last congress has received its final revision at the hands of the members and will be given to the press for publication Wednesday, after a copy has been mailed to each republican representative in congress. The measure represents the unanimous conclusions of the committee and will be called for consideration at the caucus of Republican members of the house which is probably to be held next Saturday. Accompanying the bill is a report setting forth at length the reasons and necessity which, in the opinion of the committee, exist for the proposed legislation.
--
BETRAYED THEIR TRUSTS.
--
Gov. Tanner of Illinois Removes Asylum Commissioners.
Springfield, Ill., Nov. 29.—Following the meeting of the commissioners of the Illinois asylum for incurable insane at Bartonville, near Peoria, Gov. Tanner yesterday removed John W. Wilson of Kinmundy and Morrow P. Reed of Peoria from their offices as commissioners. George C. Rider of Pekin was appointed to take the place of Wilson and Edward S. Easton of Peoria to fill the vacancy caused by Reed's removal. The two commissioners who were removed are charged with malfeasance in office in appropriating state funds to their own use, and the governor informed them that he would recommend them to the grand jury for an investigation.
--
PRISONER A COOL ONE.
--
While the Sheriff and His Deputy Argue He Coolly Walks Off.
Wheeling, W. Va.. Nov. 29.—Deputy Sheriff Faulding and Sheriff Harmison of Morgan county. W. Va., went to St. Clairsville. Ohio, yesterday and took into custody a man believed to be N. J. Doman, who is alleged to have killed Absolomon Kesler and housekeeper, Ann Doman, who was Doman's wife at Pawpa. in Morgan county, last September. A postoffice robbery and the torture of an aged couple are also laid at his door. He was brought to Wheeling in the afternoon, and while Paulding and Harmison were arguing as to which would pay the $8 railroad fare the prisoner cooly said "Good by," and started down the tracks like a flash and has not been seen since.
--
A MOSLEM PLOT.
--
Arrests Made of Conspirators Against the Sultan's Life.
Constantinople, Nov. 28.—A number of arrests of Mussulmans have been made, including a general division and several important officers charged with having been involved in a plot to assassinate the sultan with dynamite bombs on the occasion of the Zelamlik Friday. Four bombs have been seized. The accused, who have been exiled to Yen-en. have already been sent to their place of imprisonment. The Mussulmans of Stamboul are greatly excited. Vigorous measures have been taken to preserve order.
--
THE PLAGUE.
--
Is Causing Frightful Loss In Manchuria—Hundreds Die Weekly.
Tacoma. Wash., Nov. 29.—Yokohama advices state that a terrible condition of affairs prevails at New Chwang, Manchuria, with respect to the bubonic plague. Hundreds of deaths are occurring weekly, the mortality reaching forty to sixty every day. The disease is beginning to spread over Manchuria, owing to the fact that the Chinese authorities have utterly refused to take sanitary or quarantine precautions.
--
ACCEPTABLE TO DEWEY.
Chicago's Date for the Admiral's Visit to That City.
Chicago, Nov. 29. — Admiral Dewey has accepted the invitation to visit Chicago May 1. next, the following letter having been received by the committee:
"Acknowledging the receipt of your letter of the 23d inst., asking that the day for my visit to Chicago be fixed for May 1, 1900. I have the honor to state that this date will be agreeable to me. Very truly yours.
—"George Dewey."
--
NEWARK AT MANILA.
Navy Department Notified of Her Arrival There on Saturday.
Washington, Nov. 29.—The Newark, Capt. McCalla, has won the race to Manila, a cablegram received at the navy department announcing her arrival there Saturday. The Brooklyn is now hastening from Aden to Colombo, closely followed by the New Orleans, which has been steadily gaining on her bigger competitor.
--
FIGHTING WAS HEAVY
--
METHEUN HAS ANOTHER ENCOUNTER WITH BOERS.
--
Enemy Was Compelled to Retire After Desperate Fighting—Result Was Not Known at the Time of Telegraphing—Believed That the Losses Will Be Heavy — British Forces Worked Splendidly—Naval Brigade Suffers Heavy Sacrifices —News From Natal More Hopeful.
--
London, Nov. 28. — Yesterday afternoon the war office posted the following dispatch, dated Cape Town, 12:20 p. m., from Gen. Forestier-Walker:
"Lord Mtehuen reports that he moved yesterday (Saturday) at 3:30 a. m., with the Ninth brigade, the mounted corps, the naval brigade and two batteries, the guards following with the baggage. Near Gras Pan (about ten miles north of Belmont, on the railway line to Kimberley) 2,500 Boers with six guns and two machine guns, opposed him. The action began at 6 a. m. Our battery fired shrapnel very accurately till the heights seemed clear. Then the naval brigade and the Infantry advanced to the assault. The fighting was desperate until 10 a. m., when the heights were carried. The Boers retreated on the line where the Ninth Lancers were placed to intercept them. The result was not known at the time of telegraphing. The artillery took immediate advantage of the enemy's retirement. Early in the action 500 Boers attacked our rear guard. The brigade met this and also protected the flanks. The naval brigade acted with the greatest gallantry and suffered heavily, but no particulars are yet known. The enemy showed the greatest stubbornness and must have Buffered greatly. Twenty were burned. It is known that 31 were killed and 4S wounded. More than 50 horses were found dead in one place. One battery fired 500 rounds. Our force must halt one day at Gras Pau to rest and replenish ammunition. The force worked splendidly and is prepared to overcome many difficulties. The naval brigade, the Royal marines, the light infantry and the First battalion of the North Lancashire regiment especially distinguished themselves.
"Regarding Tuesday's fight. SI Boer killed are accounted for; 04 wagons were burned, a large quantity of powder, 50,000 rounds of ammunition and 750 shells were blown up. Commandant Albrecht (chief of the Orange Free State artillery) commanded the Boer artillery. Gen. Rolewy was in chief command."
Creates Great Suspense.
London, Nov. 28—No further news respecting Lord Metheun's advance has been received and the absence of official details regarding his losses creates the greatest suspense, especially since the publication of the heavy sacrifices endured by the naval brigade. No alarm, however, is felt as to his position, despite the evidence that the Boers intend to contest every foot of the way. It was known that in the absence of sufficient cavalry he would be compelled to advance slowly, and he has a preference for night or early dawn attacks, which events seem to have been justified, the Boers being decidedly averse to darkness for their operations. The fact that in the Gras Pan action one British battery fired 500 rounds proves the desperate nature of the fight, and there is no doubt the casualties were great. It now develops that no guns were captured in the Belmont engagement. Meanwhile the news from Natal is distinctly more hopeful from the British point of view. The details are rather vague, but It seems certain that the Boers are retiring, that railway communication is being reopened and that British relief forces are joining hands.
Buller at Pietermaritsburg.
London, Nov. 28.—Special dispatches from Pietermaritzburg announce the arrival of Gen. Buller there. He met with a splendid reception. Railway communication between Estcourt and Mooi River has been restored by Lord Dundonald's force, and the Mooi River column entered Estcourt yesterday (Sunday), the Estcourt column immediately starting the advance toward Colenso.
England Declares State of War Exicts.
St. Petersburg, Nov. 28. — The Russian newspapers announce that the British charge d'affaires has informed the Russian government that Great Britain has been in a state of war with the Dutch republics since Oct. 12. The Svedt, commenting upon this, says: "England, in giving this notice, withdraws her declaration that she it not carrying on war, but is merely subjugating rebels."
The Novoe Vremya, which attributes far-reaching importance to the British notification, says: "The powers are now in a position to send not only Red Cross agents, but military agents as well, and they may judge this a fitting time to irtervent, especially as the Afrikanders are going more and more to the Boer side."
-o-
Durban, Nov. 28.—Telegraphic communication with Estcourt has been restored.
-o-
Estcourt, Nov. 28. — Commandant Gen. Joubert is retiring from Mooi River on Ladysmith.
--
Coal Duty Free.
St. Petersburg, Nov. 28.—It is stated that Finance Minister DeWitte has sanctioned the importation free ofduty of 150,000,000 pods of coal, owing to the scarcity which prevails in the Warsaw district.
--
Highly-Prised Official.
It is reported that Public Examiner Langlie of Hillsboro will soon, make another matrimonial venture. He was married, nearly a quarter of a century ago. A family was reared, and a few years ago trouble came into his domestic circle. He secured a divorce and the custody of the children, some of whom are now young ladies. Recent reports are that a Hillsboro music teacher is to be Mrs. Langlie No. 2. Langlie possesses a somewhat peculiar, political record. He was a county official for years in Traill, and held the office as long as he wanted it. Finally he concluded to remove to Florida, and is said to have completed all arrangements for leaving the state permanently, when he was appointed public examiner by Gov. Allin. He has been reappointed by Governors Briggs and Fancher. and seems destined to hold the position as long as he held a county office in Traill. He a splendid official record, and his appointment is a concession to the Scandinavian Republicans of the state.
--
Improvement in Beef Cattle.
Great improvement is noticeable in the grade of beef cattle sent from the ranges in this state to the Eastern markets. Where, a few years ago, the animals shipped were of the Texas variety, whose anatomies were given up largely to horns, excellent grades of beeves are now finding their way to the Western ranges and from them to the markets. There has been a continual grading up of stock on the part of the cattlemen for the past few years, and the results are evident in prices received. Not long ago a North Dakota man a resident of Stark county, secured a top price in the Chicago market for beef steers in fifteen years, and a shipment of twenty head of cattle netted him $76 per head. Scrub cattle are disappearing from the herds of the cattlemen, whose prosperity has correspondingly increased.
--
Money for Twine Plant.
The state board in charge of the construction of the twine plant, consisting of the governor, state auditor and state treasurer, have agreed upon the issuance of $50,000 additional certificates, the sale of which will soon be made. The law authorizing the erection of a twine plant, at the state penitentiary provided for the issuance of not to exceed $150,000 of certificates, to be sold at such discount to insure a reasonable rate of interest. Already $50,000 of these certificates have been sold, and the second issue will make a total of $100,000. Bidders for the purchase of the second issue have already signified their desire to secure them, and none of them will be offered outside the state. The twine plant is completed and the machinery is being installed.
--
Would Have the Case Appealed.
It is now reported that the colored citizens of Fargo will raise funds to have the case of Eugene Andrews, recently convicted of assault, on Mattie Loughery, a white girl, appealed to the supreme court. The negroes believe the prisoner innocent, and think a few points were overlooked on the other trial that might help him. It is alleged that there was some coercion to bring over one of the jurors. These considerations and the further charge that the jury was kept our a greater length of time by the court than is sometimes the case, refusing to receive a verdict of disagreement, will be the basis of the appeal.
--
Poultry Show at Fargo.
The next meeting of the North Dakota and Northern Minnesota Poultry association will be held in Fargo, Jan. 27-30. The local enthusiasts recently held a meeting and selected the date, and decided on W. S. Russell of Iowa as the judge of the fowls to be shown. Mr. Russell has a national reputation as a poultry judge and has been one of the officials of the Chicago poultry show for years. A large number of outsiders will bring their birds there to have them scored by such an eminent authority before the big shows in the East.
--
Put Asunder.
Mrs. T. J. Hughes, wife of Fargo's ex-postmaster, has secured a divorce. She decree was grunted on the ground of non-support. The cause of the action was a surprise to some of Mr. Hughes friends, as he had been postmaster at a remunerative salary, and is now supposed to be the manager of a paying gold mine property in the West somewhere. Mrs. Hughes was a Minneapolis girl before her marriage four years ago. There was no contest in the case.
--
Fargo and Cass County Valuations.
Deputy County Auditor Mayo has completed the compilation of the Casa county books for this year and finds that the county has 1,080,228 acres of land, exclusive of town lots, wall an assessed valuation of $7 per acre. The assessed valuation of the town and city lots is $2,578,078. The assessed valuation of all personal property is $4,116,166. The total value of all property in the county, as returned by the assessors, is $14,256,959.
--
Old Case Settled.
The supreme court has finally settled a litigation which has been in progress between two counties of the state foe a number of years. Pierce county was created some ten years ago out of territory then within the limits of Rolette county. The latter county claimed the new county should have assumed some $10,000 debt, as Its proportion, and sued upon tills claim. Judge Rose decided the case in favor of Pierce county, and the supreme court upholds the decision finaly ending the litigation.
