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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-22
The COAL OPERATORS
D0DGED JUST IN TINE
PRESIDENT MITCHELL AND HIS ATTORNEY WERE LOADED
WITH COMPLETE EVIDENCE THE WORKINGS OF THE
... 49,. &c., UNLAWFUL COAL COMBINE. IS

The Financial Interests Showed Mr. Morgan That the Miners
pairing Explode Bunch of Dynamite That Would Give
Street Bad shakeThe Miners Are Likely Everything
They Have Asked For and Without Very Much Trouble
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-22

The miners have been anxious to
get their evidence OF the existence
of combination of the coal roads
before the commission and the coun-
try. Their case has been worked up
carefully, and is said to be flawless.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-22

severely. Young HMnter,9is well known
in Louisville. He Is about twenty-five
years of age and has been acting as his
fathers private SECRETARY at the legation
in Guatemala for some time.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-22

From, The journal bureau, Room Is, Pos1
0MfEGt1lQ, WdshinQtou.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-06
MRS. S0FFEL TELLS
Her EXPERIENCE

Pittsburgeb. 4Nrs. Sotfel made last night
III which she detailed the story of the of the Bdde
She said she had intention of going away with Them but
the night of the escape ED her and when they got
out of prison and rushed into the library she with them
They went IN direction and she another and all
friends house but did remain 1--WE secured Sleigh" she
said and drove through the country all night The night
bitter cold There robe in the sleigh and suffered
ribly. When daylight came nearly persisted by cold
he day brought terrible We drove through
Butler and knew had been suspected We reached
Mount Chestnut and getting something started again
feeling i'll and frightened The boys learned detect
ives after and they consulted about defending them
selves Ed said Jack 1t is life for life let's shoot them
down. The boys drove They bedered about the
whereabouts of the detectives They thought Pttsburg de-
tectves behind them When they them appear Ed
told Jack get ready
She then told the story of the fight Substantially already
published Mrs Soe she learned Wednesday that the
cells be inspected Thursday and knowing the sawed bars
of the Bddes cell would be discovered they decided escape
that night Though the still very sick her condition
considered dangerous The bodies the Bdes arrived
here yesterday
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-06
HARVARD TO
GET MILLIONS

Cambridge, Feb. 2.-Following the
announcement at the Harvard com
mencement exercises last June that J
P. Morgan had agreed to erect, at a
cost of over million three of the
buildings required for the accommo
dation of the Harvard medical schoo
and carrying out of the plans for med
ical education and research, President
Elliott announced to the medical fac
ulty last night that J. D. Rockefeller
proposes to give a million in further
ance Of this project, provided other
friends of the university raise a sun
in the neighborhood of half a million
There is little doubt that this condi
ton will be speedily complied with.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-06
BRAKE MAN FALLS
AND IS KILLED

At Spring Green Monday noon Fred
of Arena. head brakeman on
a ST. Paul freight running west on the
Prairie du CHEN division, was instant
ly killed by falling from the top Of a
car while the train was in motion. He
left Madison at $50 o'clock on the
run to Prairie du CHEN. The tops of
the cars were slippery and in moving
from one car to the next he slipped
and fell to the track below. The train
was stopped as soon as possible after
the accident happened but it was
found that Hoppman had been instant
ly killed The body was taken to the
home of his parents at Arena. Hopp-
man was twenty-eight years of age, I'M
married and had been in the employ
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-06
LATE NEWS EPITOMIzED

The joint scale committee Of miners
and operators began the task of try
ing to agree on scale for the com
ing year behind closed doors at In
dianapolis.
The strangest golden wedding pres
ent ever given to a celebrating aged
couple is the tombstone sent by an en-
terprising marble dealer to the sexton
of the Baptist church at Danville on
that occasion.
At OskaloOsa, Iowa, Judge \. Z.
Dewey pronounced sentence of death
upon Richard Williams, colored. con.
victed Of murder of William Sharper,
white The execution is set for March
Is.
At Guthrie, O. T., Sheriff Stewart of
Muscatine, Iowa, secured the sigma
ture Of Governor Ferguson to a requi-
siton to take Kid Noble on the charge
of numbering Thomas Morgan Janu-
airy q. The trouble which resulted in
the killing originated over a dog and
collar.
James O'Connell, president of the in
ternational association of machinists,
and E. c. Barry of Rock Island, ILL.,,
saw the president and furnished affida-
Wits tending to show that union ma
chinists were Disseminated against at
the Rock Island arsenal When the
charges were originally made some
time ago the president is .said to
have stated if the allegations were
substantiated he would issue an or
der that would put a stop to discrim-
nations at Rock Island and elsewhere.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-06

was removed forcibly is not known.
Mrs. Rogers has been i'll from griefand
anxiety since her son disappeared and
the police of the whole country have
been put on the watch. Numerous
clues have been run down, but with
out success.
The only tangible clue on which to
work was found about two months
ago, when a dog dragged from under
an isolated depot platform near Evan
ston the garments in which both Miss
Ely and her nephew had been clothed
when last seen. This led to the sup
position that Miss Ely had dressed
the boy in girls clothing to escape de-
lection and a circular to that effect
was sent broadcast through the coun-
try.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-06
PRINCE TRIAL OPENS
AT KANSAS CITY

Kansas City. Feb. 4.The trial of
Will Prince, one of the principals in
the murder year ago of Philip H.
Kennedy, his brother-in-law, was be
gun yesterday Kennedy, who was
the soliciting agent of the Merchants
Dispatch Transportation Co., was shot
and killed by Lulu Prince-Kennedy,
his wife of a month. Kennedy had
brought suit to have the marriage set
aside, asserting that he had been
compelled 10 marry the girl by her
father and brothers, Bert and VIII. On
the day that Kennedy's case was to
have come up Mrs. Kennedy called
him from his office and shot him.
She was found guilty and sentenced
TO ten years in the penitentiary. Her
father and brothers were charged with
conspiring with her to kill Kennedy.
Will Prince asked for severance of the
cases and will be tried alone. His sis
ter, who is out on bail, awaiting a de-
cision on an appeal of her case. will
it is said testify in his behalf.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-06
NORTHWESTER WILL PAY
OVER HALF MILLION

Railroad Commissioner Graham L.
Rice yesterday received the report Of
the Chicago and Northwestern Rail
way company for the year ending Dec.
81, 1901. 1t shows gross earnings for
the year, in Wisconsin, of S14,121.625.
"A, an increase over 1900 of s621. 574.-
81. This means an increased tax TO
be paid the state of S24,S62. The road
will pay into the state treasury this
year 1864 ,S65.01. According to the last
railroad map the Northwestern has in
Wisconsin, 1.640.55 miles in operation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-06

be running through both cities on a
belt line. The deal was made by Mar
inette and Menominee capitalists who
now own the stock of both lines. They
bought out the majority interest of H.
C. Higgins in the Marinette line foI
$4,000 and then consolidated the
stock of the two companies The deal
amounts to about 100000. G. w
Hanley of this city promoted and
brought about the consolidation. Isaac
Stephenson is heavily interested in the
new concern.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-06
NASHVILLE EXUBERANT
OVER ADMIRAL SCHLEY

Nashville, Feb Admiral Schley's
last day in Nashville was closed with
a brilliant reception at the tabernacle
last evening. 1t was the greatest pub
lie demonstration ever seen in Nash
vile. When the admiral and party
arrived a vast crowd arose TO shout its
welcome while the band played Hail
to the Chief. AS the party was seated
the music changed to Dixie and the
crowd fairly raised the roof" After
a number of speeches, John T. Lelle-
yeti. on behalf of the Nashville council
Of the Royal Arcanum, presented the
with the jewel of past regent
of the OIL Ter. In accepting Schley
made brief speech and at its close
was given an ovation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-06
SHAW IN WASHINGTON.
New Secretary and His Wife at Capt.

Washington, Jan. 31.-Ex-Gov. Shaw
of Iowa, the next secretary of
treasury, arrived last night With Mrs.
Shaw and went at once to the Airing
ton hotel Shaw will call on the pres
ident this morning, when the time for
his taking the oath of Office to succeed
Secretary Gage will be determined
Gov. Shaw said last night that he ex-
pected to be sworn in as secretary Of
the treasury tomorrow morning, in &C
cordance with the understanding
reached with Secretary Gage before
he went back to Iowa to close up his
affairs there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shaw did not go to the
white house reception last evening,
but remained in their apartments
where they received a few callers.
They have taken apartments at the
Arlington for the winter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-06
DOWAGER EMPRESS WEEPs
BEFORE MRS. CONGER

Pekin, Feb. 2.-The dowager en-
press, emperor and empress received
the ladiese and children of the mem
bers of the diplomatic corps yesterday
afternoon in the private apartments Of
the palace. Mrs. Conger, wife CT
United States Minister Conger, as
doyeness of the diplomatic corps, and
the dCwager empress exchanged
speeches. The visitors were after
wards entertained at a banquet, dur
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-06
florence ELY AND
NEPHEW FOUND

Chicago, Feb. 4.-The chief of pc
lice yesterday received a telegram
from Chief Ballard of Cassellton, n.
D., saying that Florence Ely and
Frank Ely Rogers, the boy whom the
woman is said to have kidnapped
from Evanston last July, are in that
town. A second telegram stated that
Miss Ely was said to have confessed
her identity.
The case was d most remarkable
one. The woman seemed to share an
almost insane infatuatiOn for the boy
and learning of his parents intention
to send Frank away to school, thus re-
moving him from the influence of his
aunt, she determined to take him
away herself
Whether the boy went willingly or
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-06
NORMAL SCHOOL
REGENTS NAMED

Governor La Toilette last night an
nounced the appointment of Attorney
Frederick Schneider of Milwaukee
and DR.. Thomas W. Bishop of Platte
vile as members of the state board of
normal school regents. Mr.. Schneider
succeeds Attorney Gustav Wallaeger
of Milwaukee and DR.. Bishop succeeds
T. Jenkins, Jr., of Platteville. The
custom of retaining a democrat on the
board, Mr.. Schneider being of that
political belief. Mr.. Jenkins held that
distinction heretofore.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-06

ing which the dowager empress and
emperor mingled informally with the
guests.
The dowager empress grasped Mrs
Conger's hand. wept copiously and in
broken words expressed the sorrow
which she felt on account of the oc-
currences during the siege of the lega
tions, Magnificent jewelled bracelets.
rings adm other souvenirs were pre-
sented to the visitors.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-06
HaWkeye Senate Conservative.

Des Moines, Feb. 1.-The Iowa sen
ate placed itself on record as a con
sentative body yesterday by refusing
to consider a resolution memorializins
congress to favor the Hoar bill
against the government of strikes b.,
injunction, until after the question har
first been referred to the senate com
mittee on federal relations.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-06
JIM HOWARD is
FOUND GUILTY

Frankfort, KY, Jan. 31.-Jim How
ard, who was tried on the charge of
completely in the murder of Gov. Goe-
bel, was fouol guilty and his punish
ment fixed at life imprisonment This
was Towards second trial, the first
one having resulted in a death SEN
tence. A new trial was granted by
the court of appeals. The testimony
in the Howard case showed that the
accused man had been paid to shoot
Gov. Goebel and that he was at the
capitol the day Goebel was shot.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-06
James Howard Sentenced

Frankfort, KY, Feb. Fudge Can
trill yesterday afternoon over-ruled the
motion for a new trial in the case Of
James Howard, charged with com
plicity in killing William Goebel, and
sentenced him to imprisonment for
life An order was entered transfer
ring Howard to Georgetown for safe
keeping pending an appeal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-06
Alleged Murderer of Child Freed.

Kenosh, Wis, Feb. 1.-Leslie NJ Poi
hamus, arrested on the charge of in
fanticide, was released after pre-
liminary hearing by Justice Stewart.
When the justice entered the jndg-
ment discharging him from custody
tears flowed down his cheeks, and the
women who had watched the progress
Of the case threw their arms about
him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-06
Eoruer Eorfeits Bail.

Menominee, Mich, Feb. 4-Archie
Freeman, out on a $4,000 bond, failed
to appear to answer to charges of for.
gerry and embezzlement brought by
Raber and Watson, cedar dealers Of
Chicago, and his bondsmen have for
feited the money. 1t is thought Free
man is in Mexico and search will be
made for him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-06
GAINESVILLE SUFFERS
BIG FACTORY FIRE

GAINESVILLE Wis Feb Fire last night destroyed the F NJ
Marzuf Companys shoe factory of the largest IN the
state The loss is estimated $4,000. The factory
poyed $50 men, girls and boys and had travelling statesmen in
every state of the eganey mountains. The greatest
sympathy felt for the people thrown of employment in
the depth of winter The factory located on the river
shore the the pooce and surrounded by build
ngs such way be very difficult for the remen fight
the blaze.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-06
DECAY OF BODIES
PUTS STOP TO SEARCH

Eagle Pass, Tex, Feb. 4.-Eighty-
four bodies and 16 men barely alive.
some horribly mangled, have been
taken from the Hondo mines. Search,
for the odies has stopped ON account
Of the stencil, but disinfectants ar
rived yesterday afternoon and the
work will be resumed. The shaft he'd
Is men enrolled, and Is are still miss
ing. twenty-five dead mules have
been taken from the shaft. The COM
pany has obtained all the physicians
and nurses that can be secured from
all points and is doing everything pos
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-06
Open High Touas-IC
ing est.

Chicago. Feb. 4-Cattle- Receipts, %, 900
steady: good to prime steers, 6.5Ogl % .
poor to medium, 00g6 90; stOckers and feed
6 20; Gamers, / 259Z 30; calves, 2.50@7- %.
Hogs Receipts yesterday, AZ, go today, 10,
COO; left over, 2, 700; steady; mixed ar
butchers, s0d6 - good to choice heavy. s /"
as 40; rough heavy, 1896. 10; light. 1904
) go; bulk of sales, 5 906620
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-06

From ocean to ocean in three days
is a dream the Canadian Pacific will
make a reality early in the spring,
Equipment Will cost the system
nearly $1,O00,O00. Motive power will
be supplied by builders in the United
States, as will much of the coach
equipment. The new service will be
in addition to that formerly operated,
and the new train, which has not yet
been named, will leave for VancOuvj1
west-bound three times a week and
from the Pacific coast east-bOund
three times a week. The Canadian
Pacific will attempt to cut tWenty-fOur
hours from the through running time.
The new limited will have a seventy
tWo-houIh schedule between Montreal
and Vancouver and will make average
running time of 40.3 miles an hour.
Plans for the service include features
that are new in Canada. The public
will get accommodations Identical
with those of the train that carried
the duke and duchess of York across
the continent. The train will make
no local stops whatever. and will
make the fastest run ever attempted
north of the line Each train will
carry the usual frst-class sleepers and
coaches, tourist cars, dining and bag
gage cars. The imperial limited will
be operated on the same schedule az
last year, making the through trip in
four days. A third train will make
the trip in five days. The new train
will handle through business ex-
clusively and passengers from New
York will be landed in Vancouver in
less than the time it now requires to
make the journey from Montreal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-06

of the st. Paul road during the past
year and one-half He has seven
brothers and one sister, all of whom
live in the town Of Arena. He also
has a brother-in-law, Joseph Slough,
who works in the Northwestern Elec-
trical works in Madison. He was pop
Ular in railroad circles and belonged
to the fraternal order of Railroad
Trainmen.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-06

ons on board, have lain helpless with
in view OF Chicago since Wednesday
night, and prospects of an early re
lease are not promising. a tug seat
out yesterday is also imprisoned in the
ice foes. There are provisions enough
for ten days or two weeks on each YES
sell
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-06
His Head Crushed.

Phillips, Wis, Feb. 2.-Henry
Schmidke, living seven miles north OF
here, was killed yesterday. A team
drawing a load of hogs ran away
throwing him off. One runner of tb>
sled passed over his head, killing hin
instantly. He was a married man anC
leaves a large family.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-06
MERGER BROUGHT ABOUT.

Marinette and Menominee Railway
Companies Consolidated.
Marinette, Wis, Feb. 4.-The con
solidation of the Marinette ard Me
nominee street railway and lighting
companies has been practically effected
and before the week is over cars will
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-06
In the House.

The house devoted the day to gen.
eral debate of the oleomargarine bill
The opponents of the measure at
tempted to filibuster against it at the
opening session, but were beaten by
more than a twothirds vote. The
speakers were Messrs. Henry Conn
Haskins (Vt) and Graft 0ll.), in favor
of the measure and Messrs. Wads-
worth IN. ", Foster Gid, Burlson
(Tex.) and Clayton (Ala.), in oppOs1-
ton. Those who antagonized the bill
favored the adoption of a substitute
designed to prevent the fraudulent sale
of oleomargarine under the guise of
butter
The net increase of appropriations
recommended by the senate committee
on the urgency deficiency bill is
So ,163,150, bringing its total up to $780,
239,62O.
Senator Hoar, from the committee
on judiciary, reported favorably the
bill to limit the use of restraining or
ders and injunctions in certain cases.
The bill is intended as an aid in ad-
justing labor disputes on railroads.
The republican members of the
house held a caucus to consider the
alleged observation-disclosures of voters
in the south. Speaker Henderson,
Representative Payne, the floor leader,
and most leaders of the house includ-
ing about all the southern republi-
cans, were present. Final action was
postponed until next week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-06
RUMOR ATTEMPT WAS
MADE ON LIFE OF CAR

London, Feb. 2.-Sunday specials
from Vienna are that rumors were
current there last night that al at
tempt had been made upon the life OF
the car but no confirmation of the
reports is obtainable in official quar-
ters
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-06

Copenhagen officials deny that 1t
mas been decided to take plebiscite
of the Danish West Indies after the
ratification by the United States of
the treaty providing for the sale Of
those islands to the United States.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-06

sible for any of the miners who may
still be alive. The scene at the open
ing of the mine is horrible. Wives,
mothers and children after their dead
and mangled are screaming and crying
and refuse to retire
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-06
Old Woman Sadly Burned

Eau Claire, Wis, Jan. 31.-Mrs. 10
hanna Thompson, aged 90, used kero
sene to relieve her rheumatism. Soon
after her clothes accidentally caught
fire and she was so badly burned that
she. will die
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-06
Whitney Retains His Jok.

Washington, Feb. 2.-Francis n.
Whitney Of Milwaukee Yves sworn in
yesterday as private secretary o Post
master General Payne. Whitney has
been secretary for Payne for he past.
eleven years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-06
ON THE RAIL


The management of the Northwest.
ern road has determined to adopt the
standard code of railway signals for
it's entire system The change will he
gradual
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-06
STEAMERS IMPRISONED

Chicago, Jan. 31.-Held prisoners by
acres of crushed ice piled high above
the water, the big passenger steamers
Iowa and Atlanta, with nearly 200 per.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-06
Debate in Senate.

Washington, Feb. 4.-Another spirit
ed debate with the Philippine tariff
bill as text was precipitated in the
senate yesterday, as a result of some
statements by Senator Carmack (denl..
TENN. Senator Beveridge of Indiana
challenged some ofhis statements. The
debate which ensued was very lively
for few minutes, taking on a polit;-
cal phase which proved particularly
interesting to the auditors who crowd
ed the floor as we'll as the galleries
Senators Beverage and Tillman be-
came involved in heated colloquy N
which the exchanges were as hot az
both senators could make them. Prior
to taking up the bill the measure pro-
viding for an increase in salaries OF
United States judges was under dis
cuSS1On for an hour. In the course of
the debate, the case of Judge Arthur
H. NOyes of the district court of Alas
ka was drawn upon to show why
judges should not be given an iii
crease.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-02-06

CHICAGO MARKETS.
The following table shows the open
ing, highest, lowest and closing price,
of produce yesterday at Chicago: