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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-19
ERlCKSON'S MORNING WALK
Twenty-fve-MiIe Tramp and Wolves
HOwIinE in Nearby Woods.

Special to The Journal.
Duluth, Mimi, Dec. 19.-The county can
vassing board met here this morning
Erick Erickson, of New independence is
a member Of the board and got up at 2
O'Clock this morning and walked to the
city to attend the meeting. The ther-
mometer was 20 degrees below zero and
a high wind was raging during the whole
walk of twenty-five miles. Erickson was
not attacked by wolves, but for miles he
heard them bowling through the woods on
both sides of the road.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-19
Northern Securities President Admitted Re-
vision of Rates, But Said it
Wasn't for Effect.
A Genuine Reduction Might Interfere With
Guaranteed Dividends on "Poor
Relation" Roads.

Rate reduction on the Great Northern
ana Northern Pacific is coming. T h e
j ourn IL yesterday predicted it, and
to-day the prediction received confrma-
ton, strong as proofs of holy writ"
"A prominent Minnesotan, who was in
New York two weeks ago, is T h e jour
informant He had long talk
with James J. Hill. The Great Northern
president was visibly stirred and ag-
grieved over the agitation started in Min
nesota.. He said:
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-19
TEXAS OIL
Big Company Organizing With Brit
ish Capital.

NeaO York sun Special Servioe
Austin, Texas, Dec. 19.-It was stated
here to-day by business associates of
Former Governor j. S. Hogg that the lat
ter would leave for England in a few days
to close negotiations with British capt.
talists for the organization of a gigantic
oil company, which is to operate in the
Beaumont fields, This British syndicate,
in which Mr. Hogg will be heavy stock
holder, viii have a capital stock of $685.
00O, 900 to $50, ,000. 600, and it's purpose will
be to acquire the holdings of number of
smaller independent oil producing con-
Germs, build and operate pipe lines and
establish a fleet of oil vessels to ply be-
tween Port Arthur, Texas, and the Euro
pean markets.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-19
SCOTT STARTING.
Capt. MERGERS Successor to
Reach Leech Lake in
Ten Days.
BUiIdissg, HasIfssJto

=, From The Journal bureau, Room 40, Post
B"ttdt'a0, Hoshfssgtoll.
Washington, Dec. 19.-Indian Commits
sioner Jones to-day received a letter
from Major Scott at Fort Sill, Okla, say.
ing that he would reach Leech Lake
agency to relieve Captain Mercer about
the first of the month. He did not indi-
cate that he would come to Washington
before going to Minnesota, and Commits
sioner Jones believes he will go direct
from Fort Sill to Leech Lake.
"JOshing" HeatwOIe.
There has been informal talk of send
ing delegation of congressman to King
Edwards coronation next June, and any
such delegation would probably be made
of members Of the foreign affairs COM
mittee. Heatwole of Minnesota is on this
committee, and his friends are wonder
ing how he would look in court dress
knee breeches, silk stockings, pumps and
possibly wig. There is a good deal of
good natured chatting over the prospec-
tive jupket, but the committee on for
eign affairs stands it pretty we'll.
w. w. Jermane.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-19
CUMMlNS APPOINTS
Private Secretary and Clerks of the
Executive Office.

Special to The Journal.
Des Moines, Iowa. Dec. Ex-Governor
elect Cummins announced to-day the fol-
lowing appointments for the executive
office: John Briar of Des Moines, private
secretary; B. w. Garret of Leon, pardon
secretary; E. W. Patterson, Greenfield,
parole clerk Major S. H, Carper of Des
Moines, general clerk; Rufus Harvey of
Des Moines, requisition clerk; Isabelle
Wilson Of Centerville, stenographer; Will
liam Coalson Des Moines, usher.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-19
COPPER DIVIDEND
Amalgamated Is Cut to 7 per
Cent by the Direc-
tors.

New York, Dec. 19.-The directors Of
clared quarterly dividend of 1 per cent
to-day. The last quarterly dividend de-
clared in September was ~ per cent.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-19
WILL NOT SERVE
OhiO's Governor Withdravvs From
Mckinley Monument Committee.

Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 19.-GovernOr Nash
chairman of the subcommittee appointed to
canvass the state departments for funds for
theh local Mckinley monument fund, has de-
clined to serve. This action, as we'll as the
fact that other state officials, attorneys and
prominent business men have not contributed
to the fund, is being commented on by mem
bers of the Board of Trade having the mat
ter in charge The explanation is that the
state officials will assist the national move
ment.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-19
Admiral sampson,s Condition.

Washington, Dec. 19.-At Admiral Simpsons s
residence to-day the statement was made that
the admiral's condition remains unchanged.
is such as to give rise to any feeling of i'm
mediate alarm. He is not confined to his
bed, but moves around the house at will
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-19

San Jose Gala, Dec 19-The following
report of killed and injured in the South
ern Pacific wreck near Uplands has been
received at the railroad office here:
Killed Mr. Garland, fireman; Wells
Fargo messenger, name unknown.
Twenty-six passengers are reported in
iured, but none fatally.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-19
Iowa Farmer Surprised His Wife
Special to The Journal.

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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-19
FAIRM0NT HAS A FIRE
Furniture Depsh.tment store De
strOyed-LoKs Is $4,000.

Special to The Journal
Fairmont, Mimi, Dec. 19.-The Furni-
ture department store was totally de-
stroyed by fire early this morning. The
loss is about SO, 900. Insurance is about
$4,000. The fire is supposed to have
started in a barber shop adjoining the
furniture store
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-19
NAMED BY ROOSEVELT
POstmasters for Numerous North
western Towns Nominated.

western Towns Nominated.
Washington, Dec. 19.-The president to-
day nominated the following as post
masters
Wisconsin-S. F. Fifeld Ashland: r. A.
Mcdonald, Centralia; w B. Tscharner, La
Crosse; c. R. Henderson, Maysville; c. N.
Johnson, Merrill B. R. Evans, Phillips
George Graham, Tomah; A. w. Trevitt, Wau-
sau.
North Dakota-M. N. Chamberlin, Cakes
Iowa-Kate c. Warner, Dayton; j. B. Hun
gerford, Carroll; S. D. Henry Coon Rapids
F. w Meyers, Denison w. F. Atkinson, Laur-
ems; T. F. Armstrong, Lenox; A. c. Ingram,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-19
GOVERNMENT CONTROL

Representative Jenkins After q Con-
stitutiOnaI Amendment.
From The Journal Bureou, Room 10, Post
BssiEdi1sOs Washington.
Washington, Dec. 19.-Representativ
Jenkins introduced a resolution provid-
ing for an amendment to the constitution
which will give the federal govern1naaE
control Of interstate commerce and infeSS
state corporations.
w. w. .Jermane.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-19
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES pEAcr

Buenos Aires, Dec. 19.-Senor Concha Su-
bereazaux, the Chilean minister here, has
reiterated to friend his assurance that the
dispute between Chile and Argentina will be
settled peaceably.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-19
Reviving vice Admiral Grade.

Washington, Dec. ia bill was introduced
in the senate to-day by Mr.. Penrose reviving
the grade of vice admiral of the navy and
promoting Admirals Sampson and Schley and
Captain Clark to that rank
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-19

The Journals informant said:
telling me the truth, and those reductions
will take place. l don't see how you got
hold of the facts, but your story is right
in that. I do not believe it is being done
for effect, though"
Mr. Hill further said:
why didn't the Minnesota governor
and newspapers that are fighting me take
some notice last summer when the Union
Pacific people tried to get control of the
Northern Pacific. They nearly succeeded,
and if they had the Northern Pacific
would have been an adjunct to the Union
Pacific. 1t would have been very detri-
mental to Minnesota. l prevented it. 1
live in Minnesota. I made my money
there and 1 have the interests Of the
state at heart Why are they always after
me?"
Gen. Douglas Remains Silent.
I Attorney General Douglas still refuses
to affirm or deny the Washington story
in yesterdays Journal stating that
his action against the merger Woulu De
brought in the United States supreme
court He refuses to confirm it, and says
he is not in a position to discuss the
matter.
1t is evident that the story is, in the
main, correct. The rush of work has
ceased in the attorney generals Office,
sign that the papers are practically COM
pleted Attorneys generally agree that,
if the supreme court of the United States
will assume jurisdiction, there is the
place to CO. To reach the Northern Secu-
rites company it seems the only feasible
process.
1t is possible that proceedings against
the Great Northern company may also
be Investigated in the state courts.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-19
DEATH IN A LUMBER CAMP.


Chippewa Falls, Wis, Dec. 19.-Louis jean
erett of this city died suddenly from heart
trouble in Joseph Dernier's camp yesterday.
He was one of the Oldest camp cooks on the
Chippewa river.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-19
Blown OFF the Furnace.

Five of the men were blown off the top
Of the furnace and these are the ones
upon them and burned ten men to
the railing, until their clothing was
burned off. Two of the victims hanging
on the outside held on and remained
clinging to the railing until their fingers
were burned off. They then fell to the
roof of the mill dead Seven Of the vic
TINS were found dead on the platform of
the cupola.
Hundreds of pedestrians on Second ave-
nue. had narrow escapes from instant
death when the explosion occurred. Tons
of ore, coke and hot cinders, some pieces
weighing almost three pounds rained
down on Second avenue and many had to
run into houses for protection.
A later report says the explosion was
caused by slip in the furnace.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-19
OCEAN VESSELS.

New York-Arrived: Germanic, from Liver
pool.
Naples-Arrived: Aller, from New York for
Genoa.
Hamburg-Arrived: Deutschland, from New
York
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-19
STARVING IN THE WOODS.

Special 70 The Journal.
Escanaba, Mich, Dec. 19.-Lumbermen tell
of a colored man who is starving in the woods
near here without shelted and nothing but a
shirt and pair of overalls to cover him. He
has fire and lies in hot ashes to keep from
freezing. Eqorts. without avail have been
made to get him into the city.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-19
WYOMING NnMINArInNc

Washington, Dec. 19.-The president to-day
sent the following nominations to the senate
Fred w. Daniels, register of the land office at
Buffalo, Wyo.; Eugene B. Mather Wyoming
receiver of public moneys at Buffalo, Wye.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-19

In 1874 a road club, for the improve
ment of country roads in England, was
established by a society of persons In
terested in coaching.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-19
CHASING THE SOUTH POLE.

Buenos Aires, Dec 19.-The Swedish Ant
arctic expedition under DR.. Otto Nordensk1ol
has arrived at this port. Dr. Nordenskjos ex.
poets to return to Sweden in May. 1904
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-19

= = = = = . -. 3
Railroad consolidation means ad- ::
vance in rates. This deal is not !:
consolidation, as the people will soon :
see We are going to make sub !:
stantial reductions in rates about the :
holidays. They were determined on :
before Governor Van SAINT made his :
attack on us, and they are not for :
effect. We can afford to reduce rates. :
There will be a general reduction :
: about Jan. on all but grain rates. ::
Those will follow next summer, in :
time to benefit the farmer to move :
next years crop. They would do him ::
: no good this winter. ::
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-19

GIVES THE COUNTRY A CHANCE.
Washington, Dec 19.-Congress to-day ad-
journed until Monday, Jan. 6.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-19
Loser in Copper a Suicide

London Dec 1SHugh Kekewch Co
n lie had fromin
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-19
FIND DEATH
IN FLAMES
-a------------
Dramatic Fatality in a Fur
mace at Pittsburg.
A TERRIFIC EXPLOSION
Nine Men Killed and Seine of the
Wounded Will Die.
UNFoRTUNATEs FALL s5 FEET
Every Bone in Their Bodies Broken
in Drop TO the Roof of
the Mill.

Pittsburg, Dec. 19.-By an explosion of
gas in the Soho furnace of Jones & Laugh
lin near Brady street, this city, at 6:20
o'clock this morning, nine men were
burned to death, three injured SO badly
that they are not expected to live, and
two others dangerously hurt. The bodies
of the victims were terribly mangled and
burned Those identified thus far are:
JOSEPH FRANKOVITCH.
JOSEPH SISUL.
MICHAEL GASD0VICZ. .,l@;.
ANDREW Sues EEi
MICHAEL MEZO. Hg9Y
JOHN KOCHANKO.
GEORGE -SZRENKO.
Three of the injured are not expected to
live.
The damage to the plant will amount to
$40, 900. The explosion occurred in one Of
the big blast furnaces. The men were at
work at the top of the furnace over 120
feet from the ground. They were en-
pIoyed as filters and were just getting
ready to quit work, being members of the
night crew, when the gas which accumu-
lated in the furnace, exploded and tons
of molten metal, cinders and Stag were
thrown over the men on top of the struc-
ture.
When the gas let go a panic ensued on
the small platform about the top. The
men made q rush for the elevator, but it
had gone down and there was no escape.
To Jump meant death and to remain on
the platform was just as certain DOOM
Every Bone Broken.
The tons of molten metal and flames fell
that are still living. The others hung on
death Their bodies dropped to the roof
of the mill, eighty-five feet below, every
bone broken and an unrecognizable mass
of human flesh.
Thomas Jones and Arthur Young, man
ayers of the plant, have given out a
statement that nine men were killed and
five injured. They say that ordinarily
only three men worked on top of the
furnace, but this morning one of the
heavy iron wagons used in taking up the
ore to the furnace & II suck on the sum-
nit of the structure and the three men
sent for assistance T. few men went up,
but they could not move the wagon and
more went UP until the number feached
fourteen. 1t was while they were trying
to get the wagon released that the fatal
explosion took place. All the men were
Slavs and Poles.
Eye witnesses say it was the most hor-
rible sight they ever witnessed. They
say that when the explosion took place
sky was Illuminated with a great sheet
of flame, showing the men on top of the
furnace running about, gesticulating wild
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-19
NO TERRITORIAL INvAsIoNs
Hill and Hartman Interests Agree
on Il Truce.

New York Dec 19.-The Morgan Hill
and the Hartman railroad interests in
the northwestern and western territory
have agreed to abstain from building rail
road extensions into each others terri
tory. These interests have also agreed
to maintain tariff rates in their respec-
tive territories. No consideration has yet
been given to any provisions for an in
terchange Of traffic.
The burlington Syndicate.
The extension of the Burlington syndi-
cate was definitely announced to-day. 1t
was to expire by limitation on Jan. l,
but has been extended for six months.
1t has been generally understood that
this syndicate was called upon to furnish
most of the $50, 100000 in cash to be used
in paying off Burlington shareholders
who have agreed to take cash instead OF
bonds to be isued jointly by the Great
Northern and Northern Pacific railroads
to secure the interest on Burlington
bonds of new issue. Most of these bonds
have been isued, and the life Of the syn
d>pate has been extended to finish the
matter
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-19

Washington, Dec. 19.-President Roosevelt
to-day sent to congress letter strongly COM
mending the plan for a national forest reserv-
alton in the Southern Appalachian region.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-19
COST OF SIBERIAN ROAD
New York Sun Special Service

Siberian railway which at the
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-19
ENGINEER ROWE is DEAD
Remains Taken to His Home in St.
Paul for Burial.

Special 70 The Journal.
Oelwein, Iowa, Dec. 49, = Engineer
Chauncey Rowe, of St, Paul, who was
injured in the wreck few days ago,
died her last night. His wife and two
children were with him when he died and
took the remains to St. Paul for burial
to-day.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-19
HILL OPTIMISTIC
Seems to Think Everything Is Com
ing His Way.
pecial to The Journal

Special to The Journal
New York, Dec. 19.-Before leaving for
the west last night James j. Hill ex-
pressed very optimistic views on the gen.
eral situation and especially the north
western position: He said the railroads
were doing splendidly and felt confident
that the threatened litigations would not
interfere with his plans. Some OF them
might blow over. The enormous earnings
of the Northern Pacific seem to satisfy
Hills sanguine views.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-19
TREE FELL UPON HIM

William EhrI&e, Jr., Killed Near
minnesota City.
Special to The Journal.
Winona, Mimi, Dec 19.-William Ehrke,
Jr., residing near Minnesota City, was
killed by being crushed beneath a falling
tree. He was % and unmarried
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-19
PENSION FOR MRS. McKINLEY.

Washington, Dec. Ex-senator Hanna to-
day introduced bill granting a pension Of
$4,000 year to Mrs Mckinley, widow Of the
president
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-19
NEW CHURCH BURNED
MethOdists of MarshfeId Were tO
Have Debated 1t on sunday.

Special TO The Journal.
Marshfield, Wis, Dec. 19.-Fire this
morning gutted the new NJ. E. Church in
this city, making it almost useless The
dedication services were to have taken
place next Sunday. The building was
fully insured.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-19

der from the postoffce department for the es-
tablishment of a free delivery service at Lad,
to begin July /.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-05-16
THE WORTH OF A SMILE.

'The thing that goes the farthest toward
making life worth while,
Trhat costs the least and does the most, is
Just a pleasant smile.
The smile that bubbles from heart that
loves its fellow men
Will drive away the clouds of gloom and
coax the sun again.
It's full of worth, and goodness. too, with
manly kindness blent-
xt's worth million dollars and 1t doesn't
cost a cent.
There is no room for sadness when we see
CHEEKY smile
Jt always has the same good 1ook-its
never out OF style
Et nerves us on to try again, when failure
makes us blue;
The dimples of encouragement are good
for me and you
It pays a higher interest, for 1t is merely
lent
ITS worth a million dollars. and it doesn't
cost cent.
"A smile comes very easy-you can wrinkle
up with cheer
"A hundred times before you can squeeze
out soggy tear.
It ripples out moreover. to the heart
strings that will tug,
And always leaves an echo that is very like
hug
SO, smile away. Folks understand what by
a smile is meant.
Its worth million dollars, and it doesn't
cost a cent.
Baltimore American.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-05-16
TOO FOND OF WORKMEN.
why a British Columbia Clergyman
Was Forced to Resign Hiz
Pulpit.

The resignation of Rev. John Irvine,
rector of the Anglican church OF st.
Michael's, the most important con gre
cation in the suburb of Mount Pleas
ant, B. c., has created som mewhat of a
sensation in ecclesiastical and a.so in
social circles throughout that city,
says the San Francisco Bulletin.
Mr.. Irvine has been rector of st.
Michaels for eight years and by his
zeal asd energy has built it up from
a struggling little mission to a pros
porous parish of 400 members. Under
such circumstances and the further
fact that Mr.. Irvine is still under 40
and is particularly acceptable as a
preacher, the request of the vestry that
he resign created tremendous surprise.
\ clew to the real cause was found
in the complaint of several of his more
fashionable parishioners to the lord
bishop of the diocese to the effect that
the rector had committed the unpar-
donable social sin of shaking hands
with a workingman returning home in
street car, and had then offered his
hand to society lady, also a member
of his flock. OF course, the lady re-
fused the clerical hand thus polluted
by touching the hand of the fellow
worshiper, both in the car and after
church on Sunday morning, when the
episode was practically repeated
The critics of the rector expected
to see the church emptied. But, on
the contrary, it was crowded to the
doors at every service. In that section
of the city live the employees of large
sugar refinery and of two mills. For
tha broader culture of these men Par
son Irvine had established working
mems clubs for reading and debating.
He threw open to them every evening
the parish schoolroom, where they
were invited to read papers and maga-
zines provided, to play chess and other
games, and were urged to bring their
pipes along and be comforta BILE. Then
the rector built, out of his own pocket,
on the parish property, a small gym
nasium, fairly well equipped, and being
himself an athlete, he gave in Instructions
to those desiring it in fencing and
boxing.
All these performances filed the
church, caused the rector to be adored
by the workingmen and scandalized
the fashionable folk in the congrega-
ton. They are looking now for a
likely young man who will preach, but
not practice the doctrine of religious
equality. AS for Rev. Mr. Irvine, he
is going to minister to little mission
church at Port Moody, where he an
ticipates there will be less fashion and
more Christianity.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-05-16
My revenge. if you were not the

"My revenge, if you were not the
man"
"Why, it is incredible!" he cried, an
grily. "Give me the key! the key!
the key! Quick! the clock is striking
ten-the key!"
"You will not give me up, Raymond
the mother of your child!-you will
not"
"Ah-no, no, Louise. You are safe
while I live. Quicki the key!" She
gave it to him, and, passing out. he
said, sternly: Stay here! Don't let
your face be seen outside this door.
Change your dress, remove every stain
upon it, and be ready to leave the
city at moments notice. Courage!
I will save you if can" AS he stepped
into the hallway he muttered to him
self: "Now for the will! Long live
the nightmare! and yet" He added,
pausing in doubt: Suppose it were
true?" He unbreached the pistol.
"One cartridge is gone! the muzzle
stains my finger! Louise! Louise"
He turned, locked the door and van
ished
'The woman in 2s," he said to the
clerk, ''has escaped from an asylum.
Keep watch in her hall until re-
turn. and let no one enter"
''We thought so,' said the function
airy behind the desk.