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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1897
Page
4
The excerpt from Minnesota discusses how people react to wrongdoing and how education can affect behavior. It notes that society often judges others by appearances such as a silk hat, and reflects on human nature's tendency to enjoy others' misfortune.
A mix of aphorisms on female restraint, charity, gossip, self earning, and charm. The speaker argues against coercive charity, praises temper and exercise, and notes how guarding wishes, misreading humor, and eager storytelling shape misery and social perception.
Kansas City tops the list in women voters opinions as the city council refuses to pass an anti high hat ordinance. Critics say Prof Haley who will furnish music for the McKinley inaugural ball is a good fiddler and sometimes plays for the colored people's dances. He will keep his job.
Miss Helen Musgrove of Cameron Township Pennsylvania died from blood poisoning caused by a tongue laceration two weeks earlier while moistening an envelope addressed to Herman Shultz in Pittsburg. She had forgiven him for a lover’s quarrel last month.
Maine can claim one eleventh of recently chosen governors from across the union. Governors credited as Maine natives include Llewellyn Powers, Hazen S. Pingree, Frank S. Black, and John R. Rogers, representing Maine, Michigan, New York, and Washington respectively.
The United States government publishes the official Civil War history at a total cost near 3,000,000 dollars. So far 2,334,328 has been spent with 1,184,291 for printing and binding. Remaining funds cover salaries, rent, stationery, and private record purchases. The work will take about three more years and likely require 600,000 more, totaling around 3,000,000 for 112 volumes.
An epidemic of plagiarism grips a western college where three times in six years the top oratorical prize winner is found to have stolen the speech he delivered. The investigation panel softens the charge with euphemism, but the act ruins reputation and misleads future success, a moral warning to students.
Consular reports reveal the world's costliest manufactured product a charcoal filament for incandescent lamps. Paris secret process yields filaments valued at about $1,000 per pound for thirty candle power lamps. The inventor guards his name to protect the invention.
A Chicago cashier was fooled by a counterfeit twenty dollar bill crafted by Mr. Skoog who claims thoroughness pays off. The note fooled experts, and Skoog asserts he does well in whatever he undertakes.
During the rebellion a drab was favored but new warships will be painted olive green. The color performs best in daylight while searchlights reveal olive green at night. Studies find olive green least visible overall in various conditions.
In Chicago, rumors claim the Cherry sisters are only imitations of the real act. The report? False. The sisters are described as the genuine article, with no successful impersonation possible.
Nathaniel Straughn of English Maryland born in 1792 is said to be 105 years old, with the secret of longevity claimed as a life free from drunkenness quarrels and lawsuits. The note ponders why others cannot reach 105 by similar restraint and civility.
Postmaster J C Marvel of Rehobeth Conn has resigned after fifty years of continuous service, disproving the belief that a person cannot retire from the role. The notice notes that queer things are happening daily.
A Newport Kentucky cashier allegedly borrowed nearly all the bank funds, prompting stunned reactions and a punchline about the bank being busted. The remark reflects a ribbing tone amid a local incident with financial irregularities.
A concise reflection on moral choice. It asserts that courage guides virtuous acts while wrongdoing stems from desperation, highlighting an ethics of action over mere intention. The line contrasts steadfast integrity with reactive, harmful choices driven by fear.
The treasury gold reserve stands at 147,828,919 dollars. A forestry proclamation by President Cleveland faces strong opposition as the president vetoes a pension bill for Mary A Weil and Mary A Freeman. Thirteen proclamations set aside forest reservations totaling 21,379,840 acres. Robert E Baker alias Elias Hamilton E Baker is pardoned in Missouri for embezzling post office funds. Senate judiciary reports Giles Y Crenshaw for U S marshal in Western Missouri, to replace Gen Jo Shelby. Confirmations include George Henry Weeks as quartermaster general and several other officers in the quartermaster corps.
Henry C Payne likely to succeed Mitchell of Wisconsin in the Senate. Rev C A Kempton of First Baptist Eau Claire leaves for Europe and Holy Land. Phil J McKenna sells the Mirror Escanaba to foreman Clark and goes to Chicago for Catholic Order of Foresters paper. Philip Clark, last survivor of Black Hawk war, buried in Clint on NL aged 85. widow severely ill. Peter Wallace D D dies in Chicago at 84, longtime Methodist preacher. Very Rev Charles Bernard Rex dies at 40, former St Charles college president and St Sulpice superior. Admiral Dubassopf and Flag Lieut Volkoff arrive in New York en route to Japan to command Russian squadron. John Brown of Carp Village, Ontario, dead at 98. Orange order member since 1820. Matt W Ransom named referee in Guatemala Mexico boundary. resigns due to wife’s illness. successor to be named. expected fee of 35000 gold.
Reports from Iowa to Scotland and Illinois detail chocking deaths from food and a drowning in Cedar Rapids. An explosion at Nobel's dynamite works in Ayreshire, Scotland, kills six. A hotel fire at Park Gate near Chicago causes $25,000 loss. Carlson receives a 20 year sentence for killing his sweetheart Laura Thornton in Chicago. Humboldt Iowa sees 14 people poisoned by canned raspberries. A London pastor declines then accepts a Yonkers church call. A Chicago trolley strike injures workers amid a storm. John B. Boyden of St. Louis killed at Neeleyville, crushed in mill machinery. life insured for $500,100.
A roundup of criminal cases and personal tragedies: Edward Donnelly a sailor dies in a Cleveland cell, Judge Bailey weighs a new trial motion for O Donnell in Eau Claire over a wife murder conviction, John Lewis Roche is gravely wounded in Boston, Flannagan is judged sane in Atlanta for a double murder, John Brigham dies in Colorado Springs, Benjamin Bacon commits suicide after business reverses, the Perry hunts the Alda overdue from Shanghai, May Skelton dies by carbolic acid in New York, John Turner is jailed in Nashville over a woman’s death, and related police inquiries unfold nationwide.
Count Lefevre de Haine, once French ambassador to the Vatican, dies at 68. Yellow fever claims a Payta Peru resident, with another attacked elsewhere. Minister Rodriguez of the Greater Republic of Central America dismisses fears of serious riot consequences after Managua dispatches. London Daily Mall reports Bombay dispatches.
Thirty people suffering from bubonic plague were found on trains at Poona on Saturday. The German Reichstag rejected the eight hour labor day initiative after Centrist motion. Manitoba election in St Boniface saw Conservatives win with Lauon securing a 200 vote majority, marking a shift for the separatist school party. Princess of Hohenlohe plans a Berlin departure to a Russian estate for bear hunting amid age sixty nine.
Rome correspondent denies any Vatican ruling on Manitoba schools. Emperor William con fined to his room from a knee abscess, likely out of palace for years. Cholera hits Rewah relief workers. 100 deaths. In Chertzy Surrey election Conservative Leigh Bennett wins by 868 over Liberal Baker. British mission to Abyssinia announced with Rodd as envoy and Wingate Swayne Gleichen Bingham Crest accompanying. Tahiti advices report French natives clash at Raiatea. French ships shell town, many natives killed or wounded, few French hurt.
A summarized bulletin notes Chicago retailers press for a new tax on department stores while tanners likely won a city strike. News items mention a Columbus Ohio gas plant sale halted due to disagreement, and a Missouri law barring non citizens from solemnizing marriages. The week’s rail and labor developments include Canadian Pacific earnings, a London strike order on Northwestern, Reading Iron cuts, and Pearson fund events at Colorado College.
The House debated nine land preempts resisting opening lands for valuable mineral deposits. Mr. Vilas failed to secure royalty reservations after an all day session. A Mills resolution asked for information on Dr. Ruiz the Cuba death. Morrill announced a Cuban speech next Thursday. The naval bill, last appropriation bill, was sent to the Senate and passed with little opposition under Boutell's handling.
In Washington on February 25 the Senate discussed three Cuba related resolutions. One urged immediate unconditional release of Julio Sanguily in Havana. A second, led by Mr. Allen, urged presidential protection of American citizens in Cuba. A third asked for State Department copies of all correspondence with Consul General Lee about Americans imprisoned in Cuba. The session progressed slowly on the Indian bill as Mr. Allison warned on appropriation bill status. The House welcomed William Jennings Bryan at a dinner, while District of Columbia business dominated. The conference report on the Atlantic & Pacific railroad foreclosure purchaser rights was adopted.
Washington Feb 26 Senate endures stormy debate over Cuba policy as Allen resolution to send battleships triggers fiery exchanges. Daniel and Sanguilly case scenes heighten passion while Foley and Hale clash. Later, progress on agricultural and army bills and a banking measure faces strong opposition before passage. House moves toward adjournment with several bills enacted.
Washington notes a muted senate session after the Cuban debate as the Indian bill advances. Morgan pushes for information on Aguirre’s imprisonment and cites Sanguilly case developments while calls persist for a cable pardon. The day ends with Indian appropriation passage and the house approving the international monetary conference bill amid broad cross party support.
The Senate shifted from Cuba to appropriation bills and spent the day on the post office bill. Idaho’s Mr. Dubois warned former colleagues they could not control the next Senate and silver Republicans would not cooperate while clinging to the gold standard. Discussion focused on mail transport costs on railroads and an investigation into those costs.
Amendment by Butler limits railroad payments to those by express companies. The post office bill passes after a strike on $196,000 for New York to New Orleans mail facilities. Sundry civil appropriation bill advances with sugar bounty and harbor items. Senate adds forest reserve land amendment to sundry civil bill. House passes anti-railroad ticket scalping bill 142 to 51 amid filibuster. Washington scenes include Tillman Hawley clash over armor plate. Senate pursues appropriation bills. armor price dispute and prize fight censor clash.
Lincoln March 2 A warrant for ex State Treasurer J S Bartley has been sworn out by Attorney General Smythe. The indictment charges Bartley with embezzlement on fourteen counts all tied to the same scheme. He surrendered to the sheriff after notification. bail had not yet been set.
Arthur G Wright, an educated Englishman with refined antecedents, ended his life with a pistol in his Merchants hotel room on Nicollet avenue, Minneapolis. Described as a heavy drinker, his self-inflicted death followed dissipation with companions and declining health.
Minneapolis special agent Buxton, aged, pleaded guilty to embezzling $16,000 from George R. Newell & Co. He managed the cash receipts for the wholesale grocer. He faced two indictments and was sent to the St. Cloud reformatory.
More evidence ties suspects to maltreatment of James wth Tuesday night in Elmore Minnesota. Up to five arrests have been made while public indignation grows. Citizens press for swift justice and say more arrests are forthcoming.
Madrid report states there is nothing abnormal in the note from the United States ambassador Mr. Taylor to the Spanish government. Relations between Spain and the United States have not been disturbed.
William Jennings Bryan appeared at Carnegie Hall to deliver a lecture on Money under the auspices of the bimetallic association in a well tilled house in New York.
The Security Loan and Trust company made an assignment in Des Moines Indiana. The company’s stock stands at 160000 dollars and is believed only stockholders will lose. No exact assets or liabilities size can be determined.
The training school for Minnesota and Wisconsin of the American Volunteers lies in a small two story brick building in Winona Citizens expect the organization to receive new barracks in the near future Local readers are urged to support the volunteers efforts and facilities through civic action
Elroy Wisconsin Special reports that a fifteen year old girl was enticed to a secluded place and outraged by six young men. Two were caught at Madison and all are expected to face state prison terms.
A man named E Durand alias F Dickson and Wilson is arrested here and is wanted in Portland Oregon on forgery charges indicted in 1894. The prisoner admits guilt.
Fire at Spring Valley Wisconsin destroyed the saw mill owned by P. Vanasse and Sons. The mill had not operated recently and authorities suspect arson by former workers. No insurance coverage reported.
The American Newspaper Publishers Association of New York has incorporated to gather and disseminate information valuable to reputable newspapers and to protect them from irresponsible customers.
The senate judiciary committee voted to recommend the confirmation of G. Y. Crenshaw as United States marshal for Missouri, signaling approval for his appointment pending full senate action.
St Paul reports the house approved the Foss inheritance tax bill after amending it to exclude personal property under 10,000 and to limit scope. Senate debates over bank examiner staff and tax measures continued, with numerous bills advanced or introduced, including state capitol funding and public work provisions.
In St Paul on February 27 Senator Dunn secured adoption of a resolution seeking clearer data from the state railroad and warehouse commission about Southern Minnesota division trains of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line. A flood of bills was introduced touching insurance, county commissioners, permanent school and university funds, and bonds. The House spent the day in a heated debate over the Douglas distance tariff bill. A vote to refer the bill to the railroad committee with ten day reporting was approved 50 to 46.
In St Paul on March 1 the house postponed business as Friday’s Doug ay bill stalled, leaving thirty-five new measures to be read for the first time. The chamber was light with little notable activity aside from the introduction of several important bills including one to create private roadways across.
The Minnesota House convened at 8 o’clock with light attendance as many members prepared to introduce bills. Measures include school funding and debt authorizations, exemption rules, jury lists, tobacco age limits, women’s franchise, and a transmissible coverage of swamp land repeal for the Duluth & Iron Range railroad. The session also anticipates a state bureau of labor inquiry and primary elections setup.
Chicago bids wheat prices across several grades with No. 2 red at 1.54, No. 3 red at 1.82, others listed. corn and oats prices vary by grade. Hog, cattle, and sheep ranges shown for Chicago. Milwaukee and Minneapolis notes include flour, wheat, corn, oats, barley, rye, seeds, and local cattle prices. St Paul reports mixed grain values and hogs at 3.22 to 3.35, cows 1.75 to 2.40, stockers 2.75 to 3.45, bulls and other categories listed.
In Jacksonville Illinois March 2 the Dauntless under W A Bisbie won a temporary injunction against Collector of Customs Bisbee and Capt Kilgore of the revenue cutter Boutwell. The court restrained interference and ordered the tug to post a 15000 dollar bond. If posted, the Dauntless may sail at the owner’s request.
The monthly debt statement shows 1,012,600,454 dollars owed on Feb 28 after cash in treasury, an increase of 4,592,137 for the month. The rise stems from higher national bank redemption and a cash decrease of 2,525,165.
Chief Constructor Hichborn reports the battleship Iowa will begin her official trial trip on the 29th. Officials expect speeds surpassing the 16.27 knot record set during her initial unofficial test with a roughed bottom at Cramp's yards in Crumps.
A summary of Minnesota items notes William Putit's Smith Lake dwelling burned with $1,000 loss, the death of Burr Dauck in Rushford at 79, a planned cooperative creamery at Wadena, James Campbell offering 100 cows, and Mrs. Anne P. Lamberton dying suddenly in Chicago. The Monticello Woodmen camp, Winona Y M C A plans for a $15,000 addition, prevalent illness in Monticello, and several local deaths including Benjamin Barlow and A B Ballard are reported. Also covered are Winona Trade officers, a Sandstone quarry death, Old Settlers' Washington birthday event, fire-setting arrest at Little Falls, beet sugar factory agitation at Winona, Hastings night school, Pine City electric plant bonus, and various civic updates from Goodhue, Le Sueur, Stillwater, Morristown, and St James.
A noted clinician cites the affliction termed the drops as a nervous condition triggered by sudden shock to the nerves. He describes patients who involuntarily drop any parcel when prompted to drop it, noting rarity in the East but a higher incidence in the West due to climate.
Instructions for handling hyacinths after blooming in a conservatory window. Move to a body shelf, water until growth finishes, then withhold water and store pots in a cellar as the soil dries. In autumn repot bulbs in fresh soil, water, and keep dark. ring them to bloom again later. Good bulbs will bloom for several years though spikes may shrink in later cycles.
Jackson Miss Special governor McLaurin and state officials decide to call a special session in March to discuss building a new state capitol and to address an estimated revenue deficiency of 184 837 dollars.
Col. John Hicks of Oshkosh has assurances of a ministerial appointment to Peru while Richard Grenther is slated for Mexico sources indicate.
The university investigating committee was appointed this morning and is made up of Senators Withee and Baxter and Assemblymen Le wis Buffington and Hall.
A Crookston Minnesota report notes widespread tuberculosis among local cattle after veterinary testing. Of twelve animals in the herd, only two showed no signs of infection, indicating a serious health issue for the livestock in the vicinity.
The president pardoned N. T. Morrison in Mississippi, restoring citizenship after a $25 forgery fine. He commuted the life sentence of Frank, imprisoned since 1889 for a murder in Arkansas, to ten years in prison.
Mr Hanna spent the day arranging affairs before a trip to Washington in the afternoon. He avoided calera and left with his family at 1 45 on the Pennsylvania.
Kansas City special report states John L. Peak United States minister to Switzerland has submitted his resignation. A letter from Ball & Peak law firm indicates the resignation has been forwarded to Washington and will take effect immediately. Peak was appointed about a year ago.
The Saint Paul Union Stockyards Company clarifies a packer’s move from South St. Paul to New Brighton. The owner says the change won’t affect livestock prices and will allow replacement by stronger operators. It urges shippers to favor the Northwest market with open competition and fair dealing.
Mr and Mrs George Barry of Milton Massachusetts marked sixty years of marriage in the house where the wife was born and where they were wed and have lived ever since.
A notary frames an oath by Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. asserting a paid claim for Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills. The Toledo firm advertises internal remedies with testimonials and offers samples, selling through druggists.
An Alaskan woman at Tigarx dressed in her best to welcome Dr John B Driggs a Delaware born missionary. The doctor notes she wore her full line of jewelry a safety pin dangling from one ear.
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