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The Minneapolis journal., 1901-12-18
TO SERVE II YEARS
Reuben Pickett Appears in Court
and Receives Sentence.
MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL DENIED
Appeal Will Be Taken-Pickett Will
Go to saltwater i'm
Few Days.

Twelve years of hard labor in the state
prison at saltwater is the penalty which
Reuben G. Pickett must pay for what he
did on the morning of Sept. 29, 1900, in his
fiat at S18 Eighth avenue S. That he MUIR
dered his wife at that time very many
doubt and will continue to doubt, in spite
Of the jury's verdict of manslaughter in
the first degree, but twelve years he must
serve unless the supreme court interposes
TO save him.
motion for a new trial was made by
Howard B. Chamberlain before Judge Ell
-IB J9ILq lnq sBM II 'GBpI9ls9A 4lo!I
gument, as there was little hope OF its
being granted. The motion was denied,
and a II o'clock sentence was pronounced.
Plea for Mercy.
The prisoner answered not when Judge
Elliott inquired if he had anything TO say
why sentence should not be passed upon
him, but looked inquiringly toward his
counsel.
Mr. Chamberlain, in his stead said that
1t seemed to him the prisoner was paying
the penalty not of crime committed but OF
his own weakness. Throughout the trial.
said the attorney, instead of trying TO
prove that Pickett had killed his wife as
charged in the Indictment, the state laid
stress upon the question as to why he did
not get his wife out of the fire. Following
this Mr.. Chamberlain urged the court to
bear in mind that the prisoner would leave
behind him devoted young wife to mourn
his absence and that there were two little
children who were deprived of the affec
ton of a fond and devoted father.
Judge Elliott then passed sentence.
Showed No Sign of Shock.
The prisoner was prepared for the
shock. His eyelids dropped and quivered
for few moments, but otherwise he made
no sign. He could not have grown any
paler, for Pickett has lost nearly all his
color, and is not only pale, but quite hag-
gard. While he took the verdict Of the
jury very quietly it is learned that he
broke down when he was returned to his
CELL and has since been much dispirited.
None of the prisoners relatives was in
the court room when sentence was passed,
but his mother and wife were about the
builGng waiting anXiously for the worst.
Pickett did not get the maximum, as the
court could impose a sentence of twenty
years, but on the other hand the sentence
could have been made five years
An Appeal to Be Taken.
It is likely that an appeal will be taken
to the supreme court from the order deny
ing new trial, but this step will not be
taken until some time next year. Pickett
will be removed to Saltwater as soon as
the commitment papers are completed.
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-12-18
NOW THE DEFENSE
Witnesses Against Megaarden Are
Practically All Heard.


Practically All Heard.
After hearing two witnesses yesterday
ming, the commission which is investigat-
ing the sheiff's office announced that no
more witnesses would be heard until next
Monday morning. The prosecution is
practically through and will rest next
Monday after having introduced one or
two minor witnesses.
The recess is taken partly to enable
Judge Steele to get ready for the de-
fense and partly to enable the staff of
typewrit ers to catch up. The typewriting
bill will be an eye-opener when it comes,
as there are about seven persons turning
out folios, at Is cents per folio, as fast
as they can.
Among the witnesses this morning was
James D. Harris, assistant public exam
iner, who assisted Deputy Koerner in
checking up the sheriffs accounts. He
testified as to the service of papers on
which no returns were made by the sher-
iff.
The cashier of bank at Princeton
Mimi, testified that his bank held war
rants for the payment Of board Of Mile
Lacs county prisoners in the Hennepin
county Jail. These warrants had been
cashed by Sheriff Megaarden, but the
money was not turned into the county
treasury
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-12-18
TO DEATH
One Dies at Omaha-Others
Will Lose Hands and
Feet.

Omaha, Neb., Dec. 1S.-Last nights cold
weather proved fatal to one man and two
others were so badly frozen that amputa-
tion of their limbs is necessary.
Thomas Jefferson, a colored man, was
found unconscious in the rear of saloon
and died at the police station.
George Rhodes, sewing machine
agent, was found in Riverview park by
the watchman. His hands and feet were
frozen Fritz Heintz was found under
the Douglass street bridge in half frozen
condition. Rhodes and Heitz were taken
to the hospital, where both may lose hands
and feet
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-12-18
QUESTION OF VACANCY
Supreme Court Doesn't Say Whether
Suspension Creates One.

In deciding the Megaarden case, the
supreme court avoided saying whether
tie suspension creates a vacancy in the
office. Their opinion was not asked on
that point, but the governor in designat-
ing the coroner to act has taken the posi-
tion that there is a vacancy.
Under the law a vacancy exists in case
of death. resignation or removal The
governors position is that suspension is
a temporary removal.
The coroner. in the opinion of the at
torney general. will only act as sheriff
pending the proceedings. Should the gov
ernor remove Megaarden after the hear
ing, the county commissioners will have
to elect sheriff to serve out the term.
Megaarden by the writ of custer is sus-
pended not only from the Office, but from
the fees and emoluments. This is en-
phatically stated, to prevent any litigation
in future over the fees, which will go to
the coroner.
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-12-18
GRANGE IN SESSION
The Minnesota Society Holds Its 33d
Annual Meeting.

The Minnesota Society Holds Its 33d
Annual Meeting.
The thirty third annual session of the Min
nesota State Grange opened yesterday in
the Morgan Post hall, at Nicollet avenue and
Third street. good representation of out
SIDE grangers was present and the morning
session was proftably spent in listening to
delegation reports, which showed good in
crease IN membership. During the past wear
four new oranges were formed and one re-
organized.
The afternoon session opened at 80, and
atter listening to further delegation reports,
treasurer Chris Varley of Big Lake gave a
statement of the years finances His report
showed the grange to in a good condition.
The session also heard from Secretary Angus
ia J. Adams. who gave very satisfactory
account OF grange matters.
Following the financial and secretarial re-
ports, Master Sarah G. Baird gave her an
nual address. She spoke on matters Of in
terest to members Of the grange. showing
how the movement was to be extended and
mentioning the new oranges formed in the
past year.
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-12-18
BIRD ISLANDS SIDING
1IiIlers There Want the Milwaukee
to Build One.

Evidence was taken by the railroad and
warehouse commission this morning on
the application of the Bird Island Roller
Mills company for side track The Mil
waukee road refuses to build one to the
mill.
T. A. Barsch and Albert H. Young an
peared for the milling company, and the
railroad was represented by F. W. Root
and Superintendent Fox.
c. F. Staples represents the railroad
railroad and warehouse commission to-
day at Chicago at an adjourned meeting
with freight traffic officials on live stock
rates in southern Minnesota. They will
make their proposition to the commits
sion to-day and Mr. Staples will report it
on his return.
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-12-18
NO LINSEED CUT HERE
Local Mills Won't Follow an East
ern Company's Lead.

Telegraphic reports from New York this
morning brought news of a cut in Linseed
oil prices by the National Lead company.
AS yet this cut has had no effect locally
and it does not look as if it would be
followed The report said that the Amer
lean Linseed Oil company's New York Of
flee had not followed the cut but was
quoting unchanged. At the local office OF
the American company there were no in
structions received to reduce prices nor
have any Of the local independent mills
followed. One large mill reports sales OF
oil ION a range higher than last week
corresponding to the higher fax market
and the local situation in general shows
strength instead of weakness.
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-12-18
HANDY MAILING STATIONS
The Department Store Branches Are
Much Appreciated.


The mailing accommodations furnished
by three of the department stores during
the holiday rush are greatly appreciated
by their customers. Under the super
vision Of the local postoff1ce officials. these
mailing stations furnish the facilities
necessary for mailing parcels and register
Ing valuable ones. Collection carriers
from the central postoffice make frequent
calls for the parcels deposited at the
branches which secures their dispatch in
the mails as expeditiously as If mailed
at the main Office.
The purpose Of the department stores
In establishing these branch offices is to
save the women customers the trouble and
annoyance incident to calling at the post
Office and the liability Of finding 1t neces-
sary to stand for an hour in line at the
stamp window and Registry department
Postmaster Lovejoy has provided every
facility to make the experiment. a sue
cess.
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-12-18
GENUINE RABIES
Little Doubt as to What Killed
Rurik Lila.

In the judgment Of the medical men Of the
board of health, there is no longer any rea-
son to doubt that Rurik Lila died of hy-
drophobia, and burial permit will be Issued
DR.. Corbett, bacteriologst' Of the city health
department, made test, and this morning
announced that there were no diphtheria
germs present and that, without doubt, hy-
drophobia was the cause of death At the
same time medical men are unable to ac-
count for the briefness of the attack and the
modification of the symptoms 1t is about
nine weeks since the boy was bitten. by the
dog which afterwards proved to have been
afflicted with rabies, and only the day after
he left for Chicago to take the Pasteur treat
ment
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-12-18
CITY NEWS

Money for Teachers-The board of
aducation met yesterday 70 pass the
monthly pay roll so that the teachers might
have their money before they went home for
the holidays.
Mr. Won schlegeIl PrOmOted-Arthur
Won Schlegell formerly in the contract de-
partment Of the Northwestern Telephone Ex-
change company in Minneapolis, has been
made local manager, to succeed W. r. Grifhn,
resigned.
Ames stands for Them-Mayor Ames
declares that he has every confidence in the
ability Of his chief of police and workhouse
superintendent and that the announcenient
shine. Both are thoroughly efficient men IN
their positions, he says,
Mckinley Memorial Gifts-Contribu-
tions day to the Mckinley Memorial fund,
now being received at G. A. r. headquarters
in the Lumber Exchange building, aggre-
gated $56S0 This amount, added to the
$2SS 40 previously reported. brings the total
Of subscriptions TO date up to $500.
O'Dean Not Badly Hurt-In the col
lsion between a passenger train and rreIgnt
near La Crosse, Wis, Monday, q. K. Dean
OF $500 Pleasant avenue, Minneapolis, was re-
ported seriously injured. Mr. O'Dean Is
messenger of the United States Express com
pany, and when the trains collded was
thrown against a safe, injurlng his back. lie
continued his run, however, and Will be back
TOMORROW
Could Find No Interpreter-Being
Finlander and unable to talk Swedish. Eng
lish or Dutch, Helma Matson could not plead
either way when charged with being found
on the street in an intoxicated condltlon at
3 o'clock this morning. She was almost
frozen when picked up by the 'of1cer. Being
unable to procure an Interpreter for her,
Judge Holt Of the municipal court entered
plea OF not guilty for the woman and set
the case for tomorrow morning.
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-12-18
Petition for Peterson.

State Treasurer Block this morning circu-
lated petitioa about the capitol asking for
the reappontment or John Peterson, Of New
Ulm, as collector OF customs, on the expira
tion OF his term this winter It was gener-
ally signed by state officials
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-12-18
DEBATE WITH WISCONSIN
The Badgers Signify Willingness to
Meet GOphers.

The University Of Minnesota is 70 meet
Wisconsin In debate this year, the debate
to be held at Madison early in April Ques-
tions will be submitted at once Mime
sofas team will be selected arbitrarily BY
the executive committee OF the debating and
oratorical board. Wisconsin has Just sight
fed her willingness to meet Minnesota on
the platform.
AT the meeting OF the Junior ball associa-
ton this morning, the list of committees 10
have charge Of arrangements for the Junior
ball were read. Chairmen Of the committees
are as follows: Arrangements, Ray knight;
patronesses, j. McMartin auditing, G. s. Will
lis; decorations, Chester Tibbets; press,
Claude Haney music, Harry Barlow; floor,
Dana Mcmillan; programs, j. B. Ladd; re-
freshments, T. r. Johnson
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-12-18
lie Sueur N Candidate.

delegation from lie Sueur, headed by c.
NJ. Cosgrove, appeared before the state board
or control this afternoon to urge their claims
to the girls training school. They made an
offer OF a free site
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-12-18

According to the Pail Mall Gazette. the
British workingman has almost aban-
doned his clay pipe and shag in favor of
the two-penny packet Of cigarettes, with
portrait of favorite actress or khaki
clad general given.
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-12-18
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY


ANY OLD SOAP ANSWERS FOR THE
laundry, but use exclusively Satin Skin Soap
for complexion, toilet or bath.
A FEW FIRST-CLASS EXPERIENCED MEN
as solicitors. Address 1923. Journal
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-12-18

concerning Minneapolis. Chairman w G. Nye
OF the committee will confer with the board of
education over arrangements for the conven-
ton this evening.
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-12-18
CAPT. Ar YOUNG d,oa o+ G. 2

CAPT. A. H. YOUNG died at ST. Bar
nabas hospital Monday night. after a linger-
ing illness. The funeral service was held
the First Presbyterian church, Captain
Young was one of the early settlers, having
come to st. Anthony in 1851. He built the
first steamboat that ran on the river above
the falls. He was later identified with the
steamboating business on the lower river and
was well known among the lumbermen and
steamboat men from Saltwater to St. Louis.
Hs left q wife
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-12-18
SMITH RESIGNS
Postmaster General Sud
denly Vacates His
Office.
Henry C. Payne of Wiscon-
sin Becomes His
Successor.

Washington, Dec. 1S.-Announcement
was made to-day that Postmaster Gen
eral Smith had rendered his resignation
and that it has been accepted.
Henry C. Payne, national committee
man from Wisconsin, has been offered the
position and has accepted it.
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-12-18

ELMO FRISBY-The funeral was
held to-day at 2 p. M, from Emmanuel
Baptist church, Bloomington avenue and
Twenty third street Friends are invited
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-12-18
NEUROLOGICAL
ARTHUR ORLANDO HANSON,

years OF age, died Sunday evening at the
home OF his parents 2750 Clinton avenue.
Funeral services were held at the residence
to-day at 2 p. N. Interment will be at Lake
wood. Friends are invited
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-12-18
BASEBALL PARK LEASED
Western VIII "Buck" the Associa.
ton at Milwaukee.

Special to The Journal.
Milwaukee, Dec. 18.-President James Whit.
field of the Western League was In the CITY
this afternoon and closed deal for the lease
Of the Milwaukee baseball park He saws
the Western league will place club here n
opposition to the association
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-12-18

ELIJAH PRICE - Funeral Thursday,
Dec 1S at .. m, from Trinity NJ. E.
church, Taylor street and Twenty fifth ave-
nue. NE Service will be conducted by Rev.
Mr.. Simpson, of st. Matthew's Episcopal
church Interment at Lakewood.
The oasis., 1901-04-27
WAYSIDE NOTES.

region to ue made Is that between No gales and La Cananea, via Washing ton Camp, over Mir. E. B. Hogan'S new stage line. Traversing pictur- esoue and diversified route, with good vehicles and excellent roads, making splendid time, the seventy-fve miles of road is easily covered within twelve hours; and with good company every foot of the way is one of unalloyed pleasure.
 Friday of last week THE OASIS man made this trip, with the object 10 view of visiting that far famed min ing region, and presentiog the patrons and readers of the paper full accounts of what is going on in that, the most lively and prosperous camp in Sonora, where within a couple Of years there has sprung upa camp Of four thou sand or more of people, all busilv en gagged in producing commercial values. But all that hereafter.
 Upon the trip the scribe had good company, for among the passengers were Hon. George c Perkins, United States senator from California. and Mir. Wm. K. Gird. These gentlemen are interested in the California & Mexico Land X Cattle O., which own bumber of large land grants laggre- gating 350,0 acres of land in Sonora. some of which are trayersed by the stage. At La Cananea they met Hon. Harvey l.. Drew of San Bernardino, California, and Richard German Of Los Angeles, of the same company, who had gone in via Naco.
 The stage with goodly load Of freight and passengers got away from Nogales prOmp ptly on time-7 o'clock in the morning, aud quickly swung out of town and just north thereof took up the pew cut off to the Santa Cruz. The day was cloudy but pleas ant, and the air exhilirating At the top of the divide we enjoyed a
  spread a scene of panoramic splen- dor to describe which would eXcell the vocabulary of Augusta J. Evans, and no limner short of a Bierstadt or Hill could do it justice on canvass. Behind us lay the low barrier of the Pajarito mountains, in front the lofty heights of the Patagonias, with the Santa Cruz thread of lovely verdure at nur feet, and seemingly little dis tabce away Nogales sat enthrOned upon her hills, reminder Of life and energy and enterprise. The half way station to Washington Camp, beyond the Santa Cruz was made in short order, the stock changed, and the as- cent to the top of the Patagonia mountain divide was made. The route is one of scenic beauty, and Senator Perkins declared it one of the most charming bits of mountain road he had ever travelled.
 Crossing the divide we quickly roll ed down into Washington Camp. and remained there some little time. Our visitors were greatly surprised to find so extensive plant in operation, and within the few minutes we stopped Senator Perkins piled Mr. Gee, the manager, with many questions as to ( it's details, capacity, output, etc.
 Getting away from Washington, with good road ahead and a down bill pull, the horses fairly flew, and at eleven o'clock the stage drew up at the eating station at La Noria, hay ing made the twenty-five miles from Nogales in exactly four hours. While the passengers were partaking of a
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-04-11
Nnminr 40 Whitc mon.c.

Why is the presidents mansion at
Washington called the White House?
1t has been 50 called for years and
years, and now no one thinks of using
any other name. although executive
mansion" Is the official term. The
name White House is reminder of
the second war with England Aug
-, lel4 the British army captured
Washington aud burned the public
buildings. the presidents mansion be-
ing among those 10 suffer. II was
damaged 70 some extent ana 10 hide
the fire stains it was painted white,
and white it has been painted every
year or two since.
The home Of Washington'S mother
was called the white house" ana this
may have suggested the name. but the
fact That the mansion was 50 assidu-
ously painted white after the war Of
1872 doubtless brought the term into
popular use.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-04-11

Why viii you walk when you ride and do better
work, and more Of it, Oh they cost too much! Don't
you believe it until you have got latest prices We
have stopped that argument and would prices here
but don't want to hurt anyone's feelings
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-04-11
A Worthy Successor.
SOmethInq NeW Under Inc sun.

An doctors have tried 10 cure
catarrh by the use Of powders, acia
gases, iuhalers and drugs in paste
form. Their powders dry up the
mucuous membranes causing them to
crack open and bleed. The powerful
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branes that their makers have aimed
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cannot reach the disease An old and
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many years made close study and
speciality OF the treatment OF catarrh,
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the Guaranteed Catarrh Cure, and is
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Snuffies the only perfect catarrh
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Catarrh when neglected often leads
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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-04-11

ooh, doctor is it very dangerous to
swallow cement"
Very dangerous, indeed"
And gutta percha. DOCTOR
VERY serious
And porcelain OH, doctor, is it very
pois0nousT"
Excuse me. madam: have you at
tempted suicide
No; I've swallowed one of my false
teeth. "-Pearson'
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Email. ExnInInch.

A Glasgow cabhy once bad as a fare
an Inverness minister ana his Wife.
lie had 10 drive them through the poor
er districts Of the city, aud ON reaching
their destination the minister. at the
same time handing cabby his legal
fare. asked
Why are there 50 many poor people
in this city, cabmans"
Jehu looked hard nj the parson for a
minute before he replied
Well sir I'm no yerra sure: but. We
see. maist o the poor folk drive cabs.
and tips are scarce here London An
SwerS.
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OF Aenln. on Aeain.

very well" said she in huff; 'aii
is over between US. I'll thank YOU to
return my letters
"All right" said he; "I'u send them
To you the first thing in the morning"
"Oh. there's no killing hurry. Sup
pose you or = bring them with You
when You call tomorrow evening. =
Philadelphia Press
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-04-11

The first paper money used in this
country was issued 10y Pennsylvania
in 1923. In the early part II that year
t15.0oO were issued On the credit Of
the colony. and n few months later
10000 more followed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-04-11

Have you any doubts remaining"
asked Mrs Jones. No Marinda. I
took Rocky Mountain Tea last night. :"
Twill remove any impure thoughts
in the family S5c Hatch Bros.
and Benefits Pharmacy
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Aov Are our EttneyaF
~ ~1-aE-s s-a- e5Euer 51-~ @a~n.