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BEAUTIFUL BROWNS VALLEY A Lovely Country in Which the Business Man Thrives Amidst Surroundings That Make Life Worth the Living. FAR back to the time when the commonwealth of Minnesota was admitted to the family of states in the Union, Browns Valley was known to the early settlers of the West. As early as 1566 this point was an important Indian trading post, such post being presided over by Maj. Joseph R. Brown, a prominent character in Minnesota territorial days and an active member of the state's early history. His sons, Samuel J. and Angus, succeeded their j father in business, and in 1872 laid out the townsite of Browns Valley, but the village experienced practically no growth until the summer of 1880, when, attracted by the prospects of a railroad, ; the population reached perhaps 250 . souls. In the fall of that year the Mor- ! ris and Browns Valley branch of the Great Northern railway reached the latter place and the town at once be came the important commercial center for a territory fifty miles west, forty I miles north and twenty miles south I and east of it, and it has ever main tained the prestige thus early estab lished. Midway on the western boun dary line of Minnesota, some 200 miles from St. Paul, at the terminus of the Browns Valley branch of the Great Northern railway, nestled in a pic turesque valley, two miles wide by four miles long, surrounded by beauti- I ful sloping hills, broken occasionally by ! deep-seated ravines, studded with a I sturdy growth of natural timber, which valley serves as dividing ground be tween the heads of the magnificent lakes, Big Stone and Traverse, is this prosperous and growing little Western > city with a population of 1,200 inhabi- j tants, two-thirds of whom are Ameri- j can.=, one-fourth Germans, and the re mainder Irish and Scandinavians. With its trees, its lakes, its pretty homes, its living springs of pure crystal water, Dame Nature has lavishly grouped at Browns Valley advantages that are seldom found collected in any of the towns in the state. Public Schools —Browns Valley peo- ple take great pride in pointing to the excellent educational advantages of the town afforded by the public schools. The state high school here ranks sec ond to none in Minnesota as to its modern improvements, the thorough ness of its training in the several branches of learning, its splendid li brary and well equipped laboratory. Its graduating class in 1903 consisted of fifteen members and a class nearly as large will receive diplomas at the close of the present school year. Aside* from the regular course of all similar educational institutions in the Btate, Browns Valley high school has had in successful operation during the past three years a special commercial or business course, where typewriting, bookkeeping and shorthand are taught, a special instructor of exceptional ability being employed fo superintend this important department of the work. Aside from the commercial course, Browns Valley is one of only thirteen high schools in Minnesota selected by the state high school board to receive special state aid for the establishment and maintenance of a normal or teach- Affairs of the Northwest contest starts AT RICHARDS Controversy Over Townsite Develops New and Import ant Phase. Special to The Globe. CASS LAKE, Minn., Dec. 20.—When the settlers and squatters on the town- Bite of Richards 'appeared to make proof at United States land office yes terday a contest was started which will undoubtedly be appealed to the high est courts. Ernest Fleming, of Bena, Minn., who is represented by Judge White, of Duluth, filed a protest against the acceptance of the proof of the Richard townsite boomers, alleging that they were not actual settlers upon the land, and that their settlement was made for speculative purposes. The Richards people have retained Judge Matthews, of Washington, as their counsel. Judge Matthews has arrived and it is expected that several days Will elapse before all of the witnesses are examined. A protest has also been filed by Maj. Scott on behalf of the Indians, who claim that they will lose the valuable timber on the townsite if the Richards people are allowed to carry out their plans. Special Agent Goodwin, of St. Cloud, is present to assist the register and receiver at the hearing. Great interest has been shown in the Richards townsite matter, as the set tlers were twice driven off by the In dian police, and finally permitted to remain on the townsite by order of the secretary of the interior. WAS A SUICIDE. Henry La Grose Is Found to Have Thrown Himself In Front of Train. Special to The Globe. NORTHFIELD, Minn., Dec. 20.—1t is believed here that Henry La Grose, who was killed by a Rock Island passenger train at Dundas, committed suicide. He vac walking along the track toward the train and it seemed strange that he did not see or hear the train, which whistled when a short distance from him. It was going at a high rate of speed though, and could not be stopped in time to save the man. It developed later, however, from the story of a witness, Miss Ruby Stan ford, that La Grose threw himself un der the train with suicidal intent La Grose had lived on a farm near Dundas for the past ten years, and It was said by one of his sons-in-law that he Catarrh and Hay Fever. Liquid Cream Balm is becomin* quite as popular in many localities as Ely's Cream Balm solid. It is prepared for use In atomizers, and is highly prized by those who have been accus tomed to call upon physicians for such a treatment. Many physicians are us ing and prescribing it. All the medi cinal properties of the celebrated Cream Balm are contained In th« Liquid form, which is 75 cts., including a spraying tube. All druggists, or by mail. Ely Brothers, 56 Warren St, New York. ™ Messrs. Ely Bros.:—l sold your Lla uid Cream Balm to Mr. Wm. Lam. herton, 1415 Delachaise St., New Or leans; he has used two bottles, givine him most satisfactory results GEORGE W. McDUFP, Pharmacist ers' training department, and the same has been maintained during the past two years with marked success. These special features and the excellent work done in the other departments has placed Browns Valley well to the fore as the educational center of Western Minnesota. The rate of taxation in Browns Val ley for school purposes is only about 20 .'mills the present, year, with prospects for a still further decrease in the years to come Persons looking for a home and who value good educational advantages, cannot do bet- •""r" ' ' " ' ' - '-' " '""-' . . - "; , ""-""'V'/"", \"""yz-i"% • ■• - i . lllllllliillillll IE Blfov BJs^aPl|y|jfeiS^'-':' " ■■■ ■ ■■■'■■■■■■' "■■ ■■■' '■ ''■ ■ ■■■' ■■ ' ■■■'' ■'■■ ■■■■' ■ ■'':': ''■''■' ■ '■''■'■ ■"■"■"■'■ \ ■■■■■■••■■■■■. ■■■■ ■ ■■■■ H^^^'j ■ --■.■■ -■•■ ■■„ . • :-r. ,;;■.. ■•■■ . ■ ■■■■:■■■:■ :■:■:■■■:■:■:■:■:■:> .■. ■.;.•:>::>;>>:■ ter than to locate In this pretty West ern town. Churches —Browns Valley is the cen ter of a religious community, made manifest by its numerous church edi fices and the large congregations who regularly worship in them. Here Is found the Presbyterian, Methodist, Catholic, Episcopal and Lutheran, each denomination owning its own building. The first three named having especial ly large and well-equipped structures. had not been despondent. He was sixty five years old and left three married daughters. BLAMES TRAIN DISPATCHER. Verdict of Coroner's Jury on the Fatality at Adel. DES MOINES, lowa, Dec. 20.—A cor oner's Jury investigated the wreck on the Chicago. Milwaukee & St. Paul railway, near Adel, last Sunday, in which three lives were lost, and heid that the wreck was due to the carelessness and mistake of D. W. Sleater, the seventeen year-old telegraph operator at Clive, who failed, it is said to carry out the in structions of Dispatcher Lytton, at Dcs Moines, in the delivery of orders. ROB NEBRASKA BANK. Safe Is Blown Open and the Operators Get Away. KENNARD, Neb., Dec. 20.—Three cracksmen robbed the Bank of Kennard today, securing $3,000, and mada their escape. The safe was blown open with nitroglycerih. After the robbery the men stole a team and buggy and started in the direction of Omaha. Sheriff Mjnkey found the horses and buggy near Omaha. Court Reaches Criminal Cases. Special to The Globe. SIOUX FALLS, S. D., Dec. 20.—The civil cases which were on the calendar for the present term of the state circuit court in this city have been disposed of and Judge Jones has announced that the trial of criminal cases will commence to morrow morning. The first case to be tried will be that of the state vs. J. J. Loftus, a former section boss of the Omaha Railroad company, who was ar rested last summer on the charge of hav ing stolen the curtains, bedding and other furnishings from a sleeping car while it was In a wreck near Salem. The stolen articles were found a few dayse ago in the loft of a barn at Montrose, where they are alleged to have been hidden by Loftus. The defendant is prepared to make a strong defense, while the prosecu tion expects to produce a chain of evi dence which will be complete in every particular. Farmers' Insurance Company Elects. Special to The Globe. SIOUX FALLS, S. D. f Dec. 20.—One of the most successful farmers' insurance companies in the Northwest is the Han son County Farmers' Mutual Fire and Lightning Insurance company. The an nual meeting of the officers and directors has Just been held and the report of Sec retary L-. Plagman shows it to be in very good condition. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Presi dent, S. G. Phelps; secretary, Ludwig Plagman; treasurer, Carl Lehman: di rectors, Theodore Roster, Walter Slade, M. M. Bowers, George Lubbers, Stephen Fahy; auditing committee, L. P. Chap man, S. A. Piper, George Letcher. Girl Is Missing. Special to The Globe. NORTHFIELD, Minn., Dec. 20.—Chief of Police Ramage, of this city, has re ceived a letter from Ed J. Conroy, super intendent of the Minneapolis police, ask ing him to make a search for a girl fif teen or sixteen years of age, daughter of T. C. Thorber, who was killed at Fergus Falls, Minn., last week. The girl's name was Bella, or Isabella, and her sister thought she was adopted by some Method ist minister. Her sister's? name ia Julia Thorber and she lives at 1829 Bryant avenue north, in Minneapolis. Thorber's wife died ten years ago, and the father abandoned his children, leaving them to drift for themselves. They were adopted by friends and relatives and have become separated. Loggers Are Busy. Special to The Globe. TWO HARBORS, Minn., Dec. 20 — Logging and pulpwood operations are ex ceedingly active along the north shoie of Lake Superior this season and a large number of njen are being shipped to con venient points for distribution among the camps. More men are being sent to Beaver Bay this winter than ever before, and these are finding their way into the camps back frpm the lake. An average of about two feet of enow covers the THE ST. PAUL GLOBE, MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1303. Fraternal Societies—Many of the fra ternal orders are well represented here, viz.: Masons, Odd Fellows, Modern Woodmen, Court of Honor and their several auxiliaries. All of these lodges have large and increasing memberships and they add much to the social enjoy ment of the people of the community. While your correspondent was in Browns Valley the Masonic order gave its annual reception, ball and banquet, and he can say it was one of the most happy social events he ever witnessed. Commercial Interests. Browns Valley is a very well repre- TO DELIGHT THE FISHERMAN Scene on Traverse Lake, (Near Browns Valley. sented La various lines of business. It has: Two banks, 5 general stores, 3 gro cery and confectionery stores, 1 gents' furnishings, 2 hardwares, 2 jewelers, 1 millinery emporium, 1 pop factory, 4 livery barns, ■* hotels, 1 bakery, 4 blacksmith and machine shops, 1 wood working establishment, 1 wagon fac tory, 3 farm implement firms, 2 lumber yards, 5 large elevators, 1 100-barrel flouring mill, 1 creamery, 1 furniture ground and the weather thus far Is to the loggers' liking. Sails With Torpedo Fleet. Special to The Globe. WINONA, Minn., Dec. 20.—George Mead, of this city, who last summer joined the navy for the purpose of be coming an electrician, left Hampton Roads today on a long trip in connection wilh the sending of a flotilla of torpedo boat destroyers from there to the Philippines by way of the Suez canal. The fleet is to be convoyed by the Buffalo, and Mr. Mead occupies the position of boat mate on the Buffalo. He expects on arrival at the Philippines to be assigned to shore duty that will keep him there for some time. Wealthy Montanan Dies Suddenly. Special to The Globe. BUTTE, Mont., Dec. 20.—Word was re ceived in this city tonight of the death of Robert McClatchy, one of the best known and wealthiest stockmen in Mon tana. McClatchy was missed, and iater his team returned home without him. McClatchy's lifeless body was found in a patch of brush along the road. It is be lieved he died from heart failure and his body fell from the wagon.- Manson Appointed Receiver. Special to The Globe. SIOUX FALLS, S. D., Dec. 20.—An in teresting struggle between two opposing factions of creditors of the State Bank of Egan, which closed its doors several weeks ago, has resulted in the appoint ment by Judge Jones, of the state cir- COMING POWER IN TAMMANY. r wi'"vn iii.v.l ...I'llUf «W*ilJiJ> : jiijiinn. humim ar~*^ lists 'niUn ' - k ~ '■ I - fsff£i*ifflffi - /7w^m WkMMmliiliir fufl wR ■ ■•:":*^BBfe'i:--':-- - -^^mHI |mp' ■■ ■■■■■ -^ x±'£&£xlssi ;'r*~-:^t?>f-'-'*« * '■"... , iTTiim, nir'ia ■■ll'll'i iTTTTIYn'"y J2IOIIAJ fjmilt- Thomas F. Smith, Who Is Belived to Be the Choice for New Deputy Chief of Great Democratic Political Organization. Secretary Thomas F. Smith, of Tammany Hall, New York, although quite a young man, is likely to cut a big swath in politics during the coming national campaign. Secretary Smith is described as a bundle of nerves all springs, energy and dash. He thinks and acts quickly ami evidently has a big future before him. store; and last but not least among the business enterprfSeif of impor tance is the J,rrt€j ir--j|al* Tribune, a weekly newspaper, e%|a»|ished by Its present publisher, S. Y. Gordon, In 1885. It is an eight-efctfje, seven-col umn quarto, and for *§*<£ than eight een years has made itlHekular weekly appearance to its rearTersv It is rec ognized in the community as a fearless exponent of the rights of the people and enjoys the esteem and hearty co operation of all. The £ttibune has a well equipped printing office. The pa per is printed on an ctx.csflent cylinder press, the power being furnished by a gasoline engine, {engine also furnishes the motive power for the job printing presses, and th.c class of work turned out in the Tribune office would do credit to many city establishments. As a trade center Browns Valley has always more than helcj if|( own, due in a largp measure to the: progressive spirit of the citizens. The firms doing business here are financially solid and they carry large up-to-dafe stocks of goods. The buildings are nearly all modern and among the business houses are numerous large and handsome brick structures. Nearly a million bushels of grain from the crop of 1902 were marketed in this city. Aside from grain, farmers tributary engage exten sively in the raising of cattle, hogs and poultry, and two or three resident buyers furnish a ready market at all times for all kinds of live stock, and this point has come to be recognized as one of the largest live stock shipping points of any town in the western part of Minnesota. The creamery now con- cuit court in this city, of Jay Manson, of Egan, as receiver of the bank. Soft Iron Ore 'Is Found. Special to The Globe. MENOMONIE, Wis:, Dec. 20.—Soft iron ore has been discovered on the farm of John Kirkland, in the town of Red Ce dar, this county. Heretofore it haa been necessary to send to the Gogebic range for soft ore to mix the hard ore that is being mined at several places In this vicinity, and the discovery of soft ore here is regarded as a valuable find by the iron men. Cars Run at the Soo. Special to The Globe. SAULT STE. MARIE. Mich., Dec. 20.— The creditors of the Traction company have patched up a truce >o that cars will run till the money is paid. It is expected that settlement will be made with all creditors in a few weeks. Red Cloud Is Dying. PINE RIDGE, S., D., Dec. 20.—Red Cloud, the celebrated Sioux chief, is dy ing in a tepee in a comer 1 of the yard surrounding the little wooden house which the government built for him here years ago. He is eighty-five years old, al most blind, scarcely able to hear and so feeble his death is likely at any hour. Verdict for Plaintiff. Special to The Globe. CROOKSTON. Minn.. Doc. 20.—1n the case of Louis Ellington, as administrator in the estate of Fred Neiman vs the tinuously operated is jnaklng b, splen-" did grade of butter arid furnishes a ready market fox the products of the dairy farmers who are Increasing In number very rapidly. In fact, to make a long story short, Browns Valley is in the midst of an agricultural section that is especially adapted to diversi fied farming. It Is not too far north as to be out side the corn belt; on the contrary, it is decidedly within it, and a very large acreage was this year devoted to corn, nine-tenths of which fully matured and was a most prolific yield, despite the unusual wet weather'during the early partlof'the'season. The writer con versed with a number of farmers who reported a yield of sixty to seventy bushels of corn per acre, and former resideatsof Illinois and lowa say that they have met with equally as much success growing corn here as they ever did in their native states. The ter ritory tributary to Browns Valley is without doubt one of the richest agri cultural sections to be found in any portion of the Northwest. A failure of crops from drought ha's never been known, and the large lakes and various streams which empty into them fur i nish"excellent drainage of the territory on either side, so that despite heavy rains, the surface of the soil quickly dries r farmers'never experience difficul ty in getting onto their fields and road 3, are In excellent condition . twelve months in the year, so that a mired ve hicle is an unfamiliar sight in this sec tion. Persons seeking new locations for farming purposes cannot do better than to look over the territory tributary to | Brpwns Valley. While there are no i government lands to be taken, yet the j section is comparatively thinly settled as compared with older states, there being on an average less than two farmers to every section of land. Prices j range from $20 to $35 per acre, accord- 1 ing to improvements. When it is con- ] sidered that as much and perhaps | more profit can be realized from $25 ] per acre land here than can be obtained from $75 per acre land in lowa, Illi nois, Indiana and other Middle Eastern states, it would seem to be a very wise move for farmers to dispose of their holdings there and invest here. We have as good schools, as good churches and as good markets as can j be found anywhere, and are well equipped with long-distance and rural telephone lines, and rural mail delivery is being speedily established. Summer Resort —As a summer re sort for tourists, as a central point for boating, fishing and hunting, Browns Valley Js an ideal spot. Located mid way between Lakes Traverse and Big Stone, each of which is thirty-five miles long by from one to two miles wide, in the waters of which there Is an abundance of the finest specimens of fresh-water fish, and where all kinds of feathered game abound, it is truly a real sportsman's paradise. The lake shores on either side are lined with beautiful groves of native timber, where outing parties delight to pitch their camps, and the public drives along the shores are among the most delightful to be found in any country. The lakes are supplied with va riuos steamboats and gasoline launches which do a thriving business in season in the line of excursions, etc. Browns Valley has already gained some reputation as a resort for invalids in search of health. In the center of the city are two artesian wells and the medicinal qualities of the water are much praised. From the hillsides -which surround the village there flow Innu merable springs of pure, cool water, and from these the city obtains its sup ply for the publio waterworks system, Great Northern Railway company, the Jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff for $5,000. COUNSEL FOR JEWS WITHDRAW FROM TRIAL They Are Convinced Justice Is Im possible With the Court at Kishenev. Special to The Globe. NEW YORK, Dec. 20.—World's Klsh enev cable: An absurd report has been sent out by Russia that lawyers retained by Jews in the trial of per sons arrested for taking part in the massacre have withdrawn from the case "Because they were convinced the court is impartial. The truth is the judges are so grossly partial and par tisan that every one of the Jewish counsel has thrown up his brief, being convinced that it will be impossible to get justice or a fair trial. Witnesses for the Jews were allowed to testify only concerning money losses suffered, and were peremptorily checked by the court when their evi dence dealt with the character of the atrocities or pointed to the gjuilt of the real ringleaders and promoters of the outbreak, not one of whom was in the prisoners' dock. HOSPITAL STEWARD IS IN CUSTODY Seventh Cavalry Officer and a Mer- chant Accused of Fraud. CHATTANOOGA, Term., Dec. 20.— Hospital Steward J. S. Minor, of the Seventh cavalry, is under military ar rest at Camp Thomas and a warrant has been issued by the United States court at Atlanta for the arrest of Charles F. Hood, a merchant of Park City, Ga., on a charge of defrauding the government. It is alleged in sworn testimony that Minor secured supplies from Hood, and that he marked as cor rect bills for larger amounts than were actually secured. The men are alleged to have divided the profits. SLAVERY EXISTS ON ALEUTIAN ISLANDS Offenders Are Said to Be Foreigners With Native Wives. WASHINGTON, D. C, Dec. 20.—Dr. Sheldon Jackson, general agent of the national bureau of education, today re ceived a letter from William E. Davis, superintendent of the public schools at Unalaska, Aleutian islands, who declares that slavery exists among the population of the islands. Supt. Davis says that slavery has been common in the islands from time immemorial, and that it is still general. He gives instances of orphans and waifs being held as slaves, and says that he has been unable to make the owners give up their "property." He asks for instruc tions as to how to deal with the condi tion. Dr. Jackson said today that he had known for some time that slavery ex isted in the islands, and that Gov. Brady, of Alaska, had taken steps to remedy the evil. He said the principal offending slave owners were not the native Aleutians, but foreigners who had married native wom en, and among whom the possessions of slaves was considered a mark of wealth. Authorized No Publication. DENVER, Col.. Dec. 20.—Maj. Gen. H. C. Merriam, retired, who is visiting his daughter in this city, stated tonight that he has no£_yet received word from the war department regarding an alleged in- force of gravity alone being sufficient to carry the water Into" tfia town, and Browns Valley's protection from fire is riot only of the very best, but is also Ofie of the most economical in vogue anywhere. The writer could go on depicting the many numerous natural advantages of this little city and its environments, but space in the single issue of a news paper is hardly sufficient to encompass all of the many good things that could be said. Therefore, in conclusion, it should be said that while the various lines of ordinary business are fairly well represented here, Browns Valley has just now reached that stage where it is anxious to have established va rious lines of manufacturing, and her citizens stand ready to extend any By Air'- PE. SEok '■-,■; BROWNS VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL. reasonable inducements for such enter prises. There is suitable clay here for the making: of good brick; there is the proper kind of sand and gravel for the manufacture of concrete blocks; pota toes grow in abundance as do all kinds of vegetables, and a starch and can ning factory would no doubt prove profitable enterprises; a well equipped tannery would do a thriving business; a splendid opening here awaits a cigar factory, a glove factory and a tool mill; liberal inducements would no doubt be offered for the erection of an up-to date, modern hotel, and there are but few places to be found where such a hotel would prove a better investment. Following are a few of the leading business men of the city: Paul Bros, are dealers in general mer chandise and have a very fine store. E. Paul is mayor of the city and gives good satisfaction. H. Wentworth runs the leading lirery, feed, sale and exchange stable of this sec tion, and is the owner of "Ole Munson," the 2:27 ii pacer, and is offering him for sale. Lundstrom & Bowman run the leading meat market of the city, and have been here three years. Traverse County bank was established in 1881. Capital, $25,000. Surplus, $10,000. Deposits, $150,000. Also real .estate and fire insurance. George H. Becker, pres ident, and W. M. Becker, cashier. D. C. Sullivan & Co. are dealers in tervlew in which he was said to criticise the appointment of Gen. Leonard Wood. However, as the newspapers continue to discuss the matter, he tonight sent the following message: "Secretary of War, Washington—l have not authorized any publication here on any subject. Report by mail will fol low. —"H. C. Merriam, Major General." STEAMER HUTCHINSON SMASHES THROUGH ICE Lake Boat Makes Her Way From De troit to Buffalo Under Own Steam. BUFFALO, N. V., Dec. 20.—The steamer J. T. Hutchlnson, Capt. Smith, which left Detroit on Thursday for this port, arrived here today under her own steam. The Hutchinson was on the rocks off Ke-weenaw point, Lake Su perior. Her trip, a record-breaking one through the ice to Detroit, was re sumed on Thursday, when she sailed from that port, accompanied by two ice breakers which convoyed her to clear water in Lake Erie. During the voyage her own pumps and two additional ones, placed aboard at Detroit, were kept constantly at work, four of-her compartments being filled with water. She carries a cargo of 150,000 bushels of flaxseed. Every craft and plant with steam up gave her a hearty welcome as she entered Buf falo harbor at 7 o'clock a. m. FAMILY OF GEN. WOOD POSTPONES MANILA TRIP Mrs. Wood and Her Children Do Not Sail on Transport Kilpatrick. NEW YORK, Dec. 20.—With the Sec ond United States cavalry, six troops of which came here from Fort Ethan Allen, Va., and the remainder from Port Myer, Va., the United States army transport Kilpatrick, bound to Manila by way of Suez, left port today. It is expected that the voyage will occupy about fifty days. The Second cavalry upon its arrival in the Philippines will relieve the Fifteenth ca'vairy, which has completed its two years' foreign service. Mrs. Leonard Wood and her three children, for whom special permission to take the transport was issued, did not sail. THE GLOBE'S FREE TRIP CONTEST OFFICIAL COUPON Good for One Vote for Town State Aek for Voting Certificate when you send in your remittance. CUT OUT This Coupon and Vote Your Choice. lumber, wood and coal. Also brick, Hm« and cement, and do a large business. H. J. Strasburg & one of the main deal ers in wines, liquors and cigars. J. Kieserllng, the land man, has been here twenty years, handleS all kinds of farm lands, also city property, and will answer all letters about this country. H. W. Stone & Co. are the flour manu facturers. This mfll has a 100-barrel ca pacity and was established in 1897, W. H. Hoffman, manager. C. F. Fowler runs the best $1.00 per day hotel in the state, and came here in 1891. - Tannahiil & Morrissey are the general dealers in farm implements. Mr. Tanna hiil is one of the city council. ' H. W. Barrett Is the up-to-date drug gist of the city and came here in 1880. Schain & Luckert run a very nice gen eral merchandise store. Mr. Schain has been the representative from this section and is at present state senator. Browns Valley bank was established in 1892. Capital, $30,000. Charles B. Smith, president; Peter Nelson, vice president, and A. I. Engerbretson, cashier. This bank also handles real estate, collections and first mortgage loans. H. W. Palm is the up-to-date Jeweler and watchmaker of this section. Mr. Palm owns farm lands throughout the county and has a very fine business. G. S. Lines & Co. have been here five years and run the main hardware store of the city and do a very large business. L. C. Bigelow has been here two years in the clothing and gents' furnishing line, . and Is councilman of the Fourth ward. Preston & Benson are very extensive dealers in furniture, lumber, wood and coal. They have been eight years in busi ness and have a fine trade. Walter Steer, of the firm of Steer & Turner, is the pioneer of the county, and owns 690 acres of land, mostly improv ed. He came here in 1877. Fred V. Dale, the leading farm imple ment man of the town, has been in busi ness eleven years and twenty-five years in the county. He buys and sells draft horses and ships them all over the West. J. L. Paul, real estate and loans. Seven teen years in town, and owns and farms 2.500 acres each year, and is prepared to answer all questions of this country. Write him for maps and list of land. The Central hotel is the main house In this section of the state. It has been all newly furnished with nice carpets and iron beds. He has thirty rooms, freo sample rooms and 'bus. J. A. Dale, the proprietor, is the right man for a hotel. NEW CURRENCY SYSTEM FOR CHINA IS URGED Especially Desirable That System Should Be on Single Gold Standard. WASHINGTON, D. C, Dec. 20.—The commission on international exchange* has received from Prof. Jenka the conclusions of the monetary commis sion of Japan regarding the proposals of the American commission for a uni-. form coinage system based upon the gold exchange standard for China. The resolutions declare that the chaotic condition of the currency as it now exists in China is disadvantage ous not to China alone, but to those countries that have commercial rela tions with her, and that a definite and uniform currency system should be speedily instituted and actually put in to operation throughout the whole em pire, or at least In those parts of It that are of commercial Importance. If possible it is especially desirable that this system should be on the single gold standard. Inasmuch as the currency reform cannot be started on a perfect system, it is regarded as advisable to adopt the suggestions of the American com mission as a matter of expediency. It is suggested also that the ratio for China of 32 to 1 between gold and sil ver coins should be adopted for other silver-using countries that may here after adopt the gold standard. ASSEIS OF BUSTED BANK OF LITTLE OR NO VALUE Indians at Head of Chickasaw Nation Bank Are Suspected of Fraud. ARDMORE, I. T., Dec. 20.—The lia bilities of the Bank of Chickasaw Na tion, which, failed recently, are $79,000, and the assets $167,000, according to a supplemental report just made public by Receiver Foster, who says the as sets are of little or no value. Receiver Foster intimates that fraud has been practiced in the operation of the bank's affairs, and says that false entries have been made in the books. It also develops that prominent In dian officials who are directors in the bank are indebted to it in the sum of $80,000. President Kirby Purdom left the day following the failure. 3