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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-05

been awakened by a cry OF Reuben,
help!" He ran to the bathroom and found
his wife in flames. He drew water from
the bath tub and threw it on her, she said
family, Reuben, help!" gasped and died.
Later that morning he said that he had
turned on the water in the bathtub and
splashed water on the body, but the fierce
heat had driven him out of the room.
A lamp was introduced as one of the
exhibits for the state. It was identified
by Marie Howard, miss of 13. as the
lamp given to her sister and a relic OF
the fire. The witness testified that three
days after the fire Pickett identified the
lamp as the lamp my wife carried
The Afternoon Session.
After the noon recess, little Marie How
ard took the stand to tell something she
had neglected to relate in the morning.
The matter was not particularly i'm
portant. Cross examined by H. B. Cham
berlain, Pickett's attorney, the little girl
said that she had been reminded by her
mother during the recess that she had
forgotten a second conversation with Mr..
Pickett.
Mrs. Mary Michaud, a neighbor. at
whose home Mr.. Pickett and Mr. and Mrs.
Flare had taken refuge, said that she
asked Pickett why he had not tried TO
~~~' w AAS W41O' ne 66IA ludL u0 AdO
turned the water into the bathtub and
had splashed water on the body, but the
heat had finally driven him from the
bathroom.
Ernest Mahlke brother -in-law Of the
late Mrs. Pickett, told widely different
story of Mr.. Pickett's account Of the fire.
It tailed with the one related by Mr.. and
Mrs Flare when Pickett came to their
apartments to see about the children.
Pickett told Mahlke that he was awak-
ened by noise and ran to the bathroom.
There was fire in the room. He opened
the door and saw his wife's body Then
he grasped his wife's foot and tried to
pull her out, but the flesh came Off in his
hand. He exhibited a slight spot on his
hand, which might have been a blister, to
show that he had been burned.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-05
NORTHWESTERN DIVIDEND
Directors Too Cautious to Declare
Very High Rate.

Special to The Journal
New York, Dec. 5.-The Chicago q
Northwestern directors will meet Tues
day next to declare the regular semi an
nual divdend-3p percent on common stock.
On excellent authority it may be stated
that no change in the rate need be ex-
pected The company is doing very
good business, but for some years it has
been its policy to expend large sums on
It's property and the annual reports show
that in the last three years about $13 000,-
600 has been expended In betterments.
These betterments include double tracks
and elevation OF tracks in Chicago and for
at least another year large sums will be
expended for similar purposes.
The Northwestern board is inclined o
be conservative in the matter Of dividends
and as It's members have some doubts
as to the continuance Of existing prosper
Gus conditions, they think it may be we'll
to wait some time before taking action
which might not seem entirely conserva-
tive when seen in the light of future de-
The president prosperity
may be abnormal or it may be permanent.
If it should continue another year there
might be such reason then to regard Ii
as permanent as to lead the North WeS4-.
ern director sto feel justified in declaring
higher rate. The question Of retiring the
preferred stock it Is said, has never been
considered, and it is pointed out that the
direct ors could not retire 1t should they
desire, as retirement could be brought
about only by vote Of two thirds Of the
preferred stock holders.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-05
THUMP THWING
Students Treat the Former
Minneapolitan With
Rudeness.

Cleveland, Ohio, Dec. 5.-A blow. which
crushed his hat down over his eyes and a
shout of "How are you, old scout?" were
the greetings given President Thwing of
Western Reserve University by students
of that institution.
president Thwing had interferred when
the students were hazing Case School men.
he was awakened by the noise and found
students Of the university daubing their
Toes with paint Of red and white, the col
lege colors, and pounding them with
sticks and clubs. In spite of the unique
welcome and frequent Interruptions Pres
ident Thwing persisted in addressing the
boys and commanded that the students
OF his university go home. All the time
the unfortunate Case men were being
maltreated and showed up in front of
Professor Thwing, who was asked his opin-
lon of such looking objects. Professor
Thwing's advice finally prevailed and the
crowd dispersed.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-05
Persists in Attempting Anti
Trust Legislation.
REPUBLICAN SUPPORT.
Will Reappointment on Ways and
Means Be Refused Him?
BABCoCK DOESN'T FEAR THIS
To AntaEOnize n Principle in That
Manner Would BE a Danger
Gus Precedent, He Says.
Hesv York Sun svscEas se-vso..

Washington, Dec. ST am still de-
termined to make the fight against trust
made articles said Representative Bah
cock, and will endeavor to have goods
manufactured by the trusts placed upon
the free list" Mr.. Babcock added:
expect to receive considerable support
from the republicans in the house. I learned
that an effort is being made to induce the
speaker to refuse to appoint me member
OF the ways and means committee. l don t
believe any one with influence enough to
induce the speaker to take such action has
conferred with General Henderson So far
as l am concerned, 1 would be just as well
pleased If l were not appointed a member
OF that committee as l would then be entire
ly free and unhampered in the fight If I
am not placed upon the committee it would
not be for personal reasons. 1t would he
because l stand for a certain principle, and
to antagonize a principle in that manner
would furnish an extremely dangerous prece-
dent.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-05
CONNECTICUT CONVERSION
Tobacco Men Not Afraid of the Cuban
Article.

Tobacco Men Not Afraid of the Cuban
Article.
From The Journal BsIre0m, Room. Is Poss
Building, Washington.
Washington Dec. SIT is understood
that the Connecticut tobacco interests will
not figure prominently in opposition to
Cuban reciprocity and that resistance to
the project will have to come from the
beet sugar men. The connecticut tobacco
industry is very SMALL mostly confined to
one county, and it's product is SO different
from the Cuban as not to be a disturbing
competitive factor. When 1t is recalled
that the fight against free trade with
Porto Rico was strongly supported if not
actually started by Connecticut represen-
tatives through fear for their tobacco in
dustry, it will be seen that a notable
change has come over them. Senator
Platt and Representative Russell of the
ways and means committee, are quoted as
not averse to reciprocity with Cuba, while
Representative E. J. Hill is strongly in
favor Of reciprocity as a principle every
where.
w. w Jermane
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-05
HILLS PAPER ANNOUNCED 1T
The Globe Evidently Believes That
Hill VIII Withdraw.


To-day's dispatches revive the fire.
quently repeated and as often denied re-
port that James J. Hill is to resign the
presidency of the Great Northern to be
succeeded by his son, James n. HILL The
st. Paul Globe, owned by Mr.. Hill, prom
1nenly displays the report as a special
from New York. This fact leads MANY
who have been inclined to doubt previous
rumors to place much credence in this
last report.
New York advices are to the effect that
Mr.. Hill has told his friends that he in
tends to resign the presidency Of the
road, adding that with the two great rail-
ways of the northwest brought under his
control he is ready to be relieved of some
OF the duties he has carried SO long. Mr..
Hill will also take up his residence in
New, York although maintaining his legal
residence in st. Paul. He will devote
most of his time to the Northern Securi-
ties company.
The dispatches say:
Mr Hill is not likely to retire from the
Great Northern railway directorate, and the
resignation from the presidency is not re-
lated to the recent agitation in the northwest
over the railway consolidation in that sec
ton. He proposes to resign from the North
ern Pacific board because of doubts raised as
to his legal status on the board
AS president of the Great Northern rail-
way James N. Hill will be the youngest presi-
dent Of a great railway in this country but
his father has great faith in his ability He
will, of course, have his fathers advice and
the support Of capable officers, while the gen.
eral policy of the company as far as the
Northern Pacific is concerned will be decided
by the Northern Securities company, and of
this James j. Hill will continue as president
and as the guiding spirit. He has no inten-
ton Of giving up the direction Of the policies
Of his railways, but he does want to be re-
lieved from the close personal attention to
details imposed on a railway president.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-05
And RICH
Former Montana Man Re
joins His Family in
Indiana.
Msw YORK. SUN sOocIag seryNco

Marion, Ind, Dec. 5.-William Boyd,
who was mourned as dead, returned from
the Klondike yesterday with $4,000 that
he had accumulated by prospecting in the
gold fields. Boyd formerly lived at Great
Falls. Mont. was prospector and miner
in the western states, and made number
of small fortunes. Seven years ago he
came to Indiana. Boyd four years ago,
procured an outfit and went to Dawson.
He returned to his wife and daughter after
years absence and reported that he
had not located a paying claim.
He went back to the frozen north three
years ago with all the money he had. AS
nothing was heard from him, it was
thought that he had perished. His wife
was compelled to work as a servant in a
hotel to support herself and daughter dur
ing his absence.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-05
WINONA GETS THEM
Big Flax Fiber Plants From
Mineral Point and
Decorah.
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal
Winona, Mimi, Dec. 5.-Papers are
being signed to-day at Mineral Point.
Wis WIS whereby the Union Fiber company
will move its big plants at Decorab Iowa
ana Mineral Point to Winona and the
business be greatly enlarged.
Winona interests have placed s1OO 900
cash at the disposal of the company and
VIII be represented on the directorate by
X; b. Tearsew, B. Parsons and F. II.
thatcher. The authorized capital stock
is $lOOO,OO0, of which $3.50, 900 is issued.
The company holds valuable patents on
It's products in this country and abroad.
In addition to making manufacturers tow.
1t turns out insulation against heat and
cold, floor deadeners, fax fiber waste.
tagging, pipe coverings, etc. Philip Al
len, Jr., Of Mineral Point, is president
E. w. Hoyt Of Decorah vice president; n
Wlllett of Decorah, treasurer, and A.,
G. Brown of Decorah, secretary.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-05
Washington Smau TALL

- mPostmasters appointed to-day: Minnesota
Gregg, Polk county, Martin I. Haugen: fbsen'
Wilkin county, H. G. Strand Iowa-Hay-
ward, Dickinson county, j. A Bradford; Keb,
Wapello county, G. A. Holt Montana-Ante-
lope, Rosebud county, Nils Olson; Bowler,
Carbon county, ]. W. Gardner. Wisconsin,
Ter.
- One additional carrier will be appointed at
Fergus Falls, Dec. Is.
Senators Nelson of Minnesota and Allison
OF Iowa are members of the senate COM
m1ttee appointed to-day to prepare a tribute
to the late President Mckinley.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-05
CHARGED WITH ROBBERY
Arrest of the President of a Borough
Council in New Jersey.

Collingswood, N. J., Dec. 5.-Wilmer d.
Rudderow, president of Collingswood
borough council, was arrested to-day at
his home in connection with the recent
robbery of $3.50 from the South Jersey
Gas, Electric and Traction company. Rud-
derow was acting cashier for the concern.
The Camden police authorities say the
peculations may reach thousands.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-05
DISSATISFIED
Antitrust League Attorney Says
Publicity Idea Is Not New.
Neso York Sss,a SDeotaI SeTvtos

Publicity Idea Is. Not New.
Nes0 York Sam Special Servtcs
Columbus, Ohio, Dec 5.-The American
Antitrust League is not satisfied with
that portion Of President Roosevelt's mes
sage which deals with trust questions.
Former Attorney F. S. Monnett, who is
attorney for the league, stated that the
remedy "publicity"-as advocated by
President Roosevelt, is not new idea.
Said he:
In fact, most of the trust magnates that I
have met in my trials before the courts, and
in their sworn testimony before the industrial
commission, have advocated publicity as
a remedy to cure the disease they have in
flicted upon the body polite The antitrust
leagues demand for hearing has been
filed with President Roosevelt, and reply
was received stating that 1t was the presi-
dents desire to have the leagues grievance
against Attorney General Knox submitted to
him in writing. This was DONE and the
fight against Attorney General Knox's con-
frmation in the senate will be pushed with
vigor, with a view mainly to placing the
senator's on record on the trust question
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-05
NO Bail FOR WEST
Judge Fisk Refuses disqualification
to Supreme Court.
Special to The journal.

Grand Forks, N. D., Dec. 5.-Judge
Fisk denied the application for bail in the
case of the state against w. E. West who
is charged with the murder Of Frank w.
March. Judge Cochrane announced he
would proceed to Bismarck Saturday and
make application before the supreme court
for writ of habeas corpus and is
confident it will be granted. The fight Is
shaping itself into one of the most Wig
GUS ever seen in this city.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-05
NORTH DAKOTA PowERLEss
No Law to Prevent Consolidation,
Says COnstocA.
,ecial to The journal.

Special to The Journal.
jamestown, n. D., Dec. 5.-AttorneY
General Comstock, in an interview here,
said in his opinion North Dakota can do
nothing to prevent the consolidation of the
Northern Pacific, Burlington and Great
Northern. He said among other things:
In my opinion there should be no haste In
taking action in the matter. 1t is doubtful If
our present law covers the matter at all.
Minnesota has a law much more stringent,
and it will be time enough for North Dakota
TO act after that states case has been de-
cided | do not see anything in the situation
to require special legislation at this time
Mr. Comstock was On his way to Mans
dan to prosecute alleged blind piggers be-
fore the grand jury.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-05
TESTIMONY FOR MRS. BONNIE

Washington, Dec. 5-The lengthy examina-
ton Of expert witnesses called by the defense
in the trial of Mrs. Lola Ida Bonine. charged
with the murder of James Seymour Ayres.
Jr., will necessitate the carrying over of the
case into next week. but the present under
standing is that it viii go to the jury next
Tuesday.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-05
WILL KNOX BE oPPosED9
Talk of Fighting the Attorney GEN
eraPs Confirmation.

Washington, Dec. 5.-Some Of the demo-
Gratis in congress say there will be oppo-
sition to the confirmation Of Attorney
General Knox, based on the vague charges
filed by unimportant antitrust organiza-
tions that the attorney general once was
the attorney of the Carnegie interests.
Prominent senators say, however. that
Mr.. Knox will be confirmed without diff
ficulty, as cabinet appointments are al
ways promptly approved OF unless in case
of the gravest and most obvious charges
against the appointee
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-05
IN SUPREME COURT
Quo Warranto Proceedings
Against Megaarden in Sat
torney Generals Hands.

Attorney General Douglas will begin
the quo warranto proceedings against
Sheriff Phil T. Megaarden in the state
supreme court. The papers are all ready
and the matter Will be pushed at once,
probably to-day.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-05
SILVER WEDDING EVENT.

SpeCIAI 20 1nt JOuIudI,
Spring Valley, Mimi, Dec. 5.-Mr. and Mrs
Ole Gelen celebrated their twenty fifth we'd
ding anniversary Tuesday evening About
sixty were present Host and hostess were
remembered with a beautiful set of silver
ware and numerous other useful gifts.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-05
sTRIKINGLY ORIGINAL
London Paper Sees an Effort to Bluff
the Panama Company.
-ya.r I7o,.E, G,,,, S,,.oioI S.,.ryoa


London, Dec. 5.-The report of the
Nicaragua canal commission has excited
much interest here General satisfaction
is expressed that the direction as to the
route brings the construction of the
canal within a measurable distance of
realization. Some surprise is expressed
that the Nicaragua route is preferred. in
asmuch as the shortness of the Panama
route and the absence of locks in the
canal there seem to people here to be ad-
vantages which would compensate in the
long run for the extra cost and delay
The Daily Mail reads between the lines
OF the report evidence that the commits
sion in reality believes that the Panama
route is preferable, but has reported in
favor of the Nicaragua route with the in
tention Of bringing the French conces-
sionaires to terms. The paper SAYS it
will not be surprised if the Panama canal
company is thereby induced to sell out
at a moderate price and the United States
complete the canal.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-05
Schley Verdict Wednesday Next

Wnon Dec Th sey court inquiry has finally made its verdict
publicly
1 the
ver ha he will be vindi
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-05
NELSON LAW
Commissioner JonesApproves
Morris Bill to
Amend.

From I7se Journal BMreos, Room 40, Post
B"ttdtss9, Washington.
washington, Dec. 5.-Indian Commits
sloner Jones indorses the Morris bill for
the amendment Of the Nelson timber law.
he said to-day that the general plan for
the disposition of timber as set out in
that bill is good and If enacted in law
Will yield both the government and In
dlans the maximum sum that could be
obtained for the lands. He said that some
minor changes could be made in the bill
to perfect some of Its features, but this
would not affect the plan.
The commissioner takes issue with Rep
resentative Eddy on the question of the
reliability of Indians as workers. He says
II mas been demonstrated in Wisconsin
that Indians will work steadily if offered
an opportunity to do So and he thinks
the Minnesota Chippewas are just as will
Ing to work and earn money as their reIa-
tlVes in adjoining states.
clearance Grab Sale"
The attention of the assistant attorney
general for the postofflce department has
Deen called to advertisements of what is
termed the Clearance Grab Sale" The
advertisement usually states that the pro-
moter has selected a large number of
artlcles from his stock, ranging in value
from 70 cents to $40, which he offers to
olspose OF at 20 cents each. The articles
are placed separately in boxes or pack
ages without anything to show their con-
tents, and for the consideration named the
patron mas the privilege of making
grao." In the opinion Of the assistant
attorney general scheme Of this kind is
an enterprise offering prizes dependent
upon lot or chance" and advertisements in
relation thereto are deemed to be in yio
lat1on OF section 1894, revised statutes
o. IA. for WIIIcuts.
Representative Morris called at the
treasury department to-day to ascertain
why the nomination Of L. NJ. WilIcuts to
Do collector of customs at Duluth had not
been sent to the senate. He was told that
there was no opposition to the appoint
ment and that Willcuts' name would go in
as soon as it can be reached in the course
OF business. Judge Morris recommended
W1Ilcuts last spring and could not UNDER
stand why the appointment had been so
long delayed.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-05
ROOSEVELT ON CANVAS

Russian Artist to Paint Portrait Of
the President.
Neto York. Sss1s SpecSGE ServtOS
Washington, Dec. 5.-Constantine Ma
kovsky, the Russian artist. whose works
have gained for him recognition from
connoisseurs in this country and Europe,
has been engaged to paint the presidents
portrait
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-05
GIFT TO RRYN MAwR On11.EnE

GIFT To BHIN MAWR CULLEGE.
Philadelphia, Dec. 5.-John d. Rockefeller
has offered to give $2S0,O00 to Bryn Mawr col
lege for the higher education Of young women
on condition that the institution raise the
further sum Of S25o.O0O by next jana
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-05
Increased Taxation reared.

1t can be said on authority that the only
thing the Northern Securities people re-
gard as at all serious is the possibility Of
increased taxation in the northwestern
states, proceeding on the assumption that
the Great Northern, Northern Pacific and
burlington can pay substantial dividends
on $1,000 100000 capital they can pay
larger taxes without going into bank
ruptcy. People connected with the COM
pany predict that earnings available for
dividends this year will be very largely
in excess of the dividend fund of last
year.
Estimates Of increase of net earnings
for the fiscal year go as high as S8, O0O, 900.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-05
Naughty Reporters Cause
James J. Annoyance.
COMPLAINS OF FICTION
He Has Not Thought of Resigning
Great Northern Presidency.
SECURITIES co. APPREHENsIvE
Dreams Disturbed by the Probability
of Higher Taxation in the
Northwest.
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal
New York, Dec. 5.-James ]. Hill has ex-
pressed annoyance over the persistent
stirring up Of the Northern Securities
question in Minnesota. He is also angry
because certain New York reporters are
coming bogus stories about his probable
action on various questions.
One Of these stories referred to his
coming resignation as president of the
Great Northern. Hill has given no con-
sideration to this question whatever. New
York reporters do not have access to Hill,
but when they call at his Office and are
blutfed off they Immediately set to work
to concoot some story to annoy the mag
nate.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1901-12-05
Conflicting Stories Told.

George Flare, who occupied a portion of
the fiat on the same floor as the Picketts
but on the other side of the hall corrob-
Grated the evidence of his wife to the ef-
feet that Pickett told several different
stories. When he came to their fiat to see
If his children were safe, he said that he
had tried to save his wife. He had taken
her by the leg and tried to pull her out, but
the flesh had come off in his hand. He had