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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-21
COUNTY BOARD CUTS TAX
ASSESSOR FORT DID NOT 90. X"
The Proceeding BOrdere6 On the
IrreHular-HOw 1t Il 4..
Explained.

AT recent meeting of the board of
county commissioners the assessment and
tax of the Harrison & Smith company
We're reduced, the procedure differing from
that ususal in such cases. Whereas every
abatement or annullment of taxes and as
sessments is supposed to have the 'O.K
of the assessor or other officials in whose
department. either originates, there is no
record on the document abating the tax
that Assessor G. L. Fort has approved it.
Apparently the tax was aibated because
Harrison & Smith wished it in order to
save $3.50 in taxes. From the records it
appears that the printing plant was orig
inally assessed at 10000. The city board
of equalization, presumably through the
reduced the valuation to $1S,200 The state
board of equalization ordered a level in
crease on all Industrial plants of 10 per
cent. This raised the valuation of the
Harrison & Smith rlant to S20,905. This
figure is about 81 900 greater than the as
sessment of last year, but regardless of
that fact, it is supposed to be final unless
some error has been discovered, or 1t is
proved that the amount is excessive or
unjust. The assessor is supposed to have
much better information and judgment on
such matters than the members of the
board Of county commissioners and his
ok" is usually solicited on all appli-
cations except in a few which may be de-
termined by the courts or the state Of
dcials.
According to City Assessor Fort, the
above action on the part OF the county
commissioners is not without precedent,
although he will say for the present board
that 1t has done less of it than some for
mer boards. In this particular instance,
Mr.. Fort Says he was asked to "O.K !"
the reduction and refused to do so, on the
l - 1&poN1 O,,
had passed on the matter and, in his esti-
nation, the assessment was fair and just.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-21
COPYING THE BIBLE
The Odd Task of One of the Library
NCharacters." H. -
FIRST COUNTED DOUBTFUL WORDS
Handling of the Rare, Old Volume
Causes His Work to Be
Interrupted.

In any large city the public library
seems to be the gathering place for ode
characters, and Minneapolis is no excep-
ton. One Of the oldest of the lot is g
pleasant old gentleman who for the last
few months has been engaged in the for
midable task of making a manuscript copy
Of the entire Bible from an old edition
in one of the curio cases. This old Bible
is q st. James edition of the year 1917
It was placed in the library by Peter
Sutherland, who desired to have it in g
safe place. as it had been in his family
for many years.
The old gentleman, whose long gray
hair has made him a conspicuous figure
among the library habitues for months
came upon this volume during his inspec-
ton of the library, and was Immediately
attracted by the fact that it contained a
much larger proportion Of italicised
words than the ordinary editions of to-
day. After this discovery, the library at
tendants noticed that day after day he
came and asked to be allowed to handle
the old book. They soon learned that he
was porting over it, page by page, and
when his purpose was asked, he said that
the Lord had Instructed him to count all
the words in italics. This task having
been completed, he received a new in
SEPARATION, which was that he should make
a manuscript copy of the rare old book
The privilege was accorded to him, and
he started on his herculean task about
three months ago, buoyed up by the
thought that he was doing it under the
direct command of God. ..-
Although he has taken great care Of the
book in his work, it became apparent re-
Gently that the wear and tear was begin
ming to have disastrous effect upon the
Anticipated binding and brittle paper, and
DR.. Hosmef reluctantly explained to the
old gentleman that the book was not the
property of the library, and requested
him to cease work The old man was
heartbroken at the thought that he could
not carry out the divine command, and
out of the goodness Of his heart, DR.. Hos
mer is now endeavoring to communicate
with Mr.. Sutherland to ascertain If he
will object to the use of the book in a
way that may prove detrimental to its
preservation.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-21

ging operations, and in 1876 was killed
in the pineries< of northern Minnesota
He left his widow with five children, all
of whom are living, the youngest being
now SO years of age. They are Mrs:
David Newhall and Mrs. Abbie Mason, Of
Lynn, Mass; Porter Kimball of Hope,
N D.; Mrs. Augusta A. Storer and
Leonard Kimball Of Minneapolis. Three
Of her children were with her at the time
of death. Until the last few weeks, Mrs.
Kimball had retained her faculties and
her interest in life to remarkable de-
gree in one of such advanced age. She
was happy and central figure of many
family gatherings here, and her death will
cause deep sorrow to many outside the
circle Of Immediate relatives.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-21
GOPHERS VS.. BADGERS
Basket BALL Game at the "U,' Armo,

Basket Ball Game at the GU" Armory
Tomorrow Evening.
Saturday night at the university ar
mory the varsity basket ball team viii
play the Wisconsin team. The badgers
have met with but two defeats this sea-
son. Yale defeated them 36 to 20, an6
after playing Minnesota the members Of
the Yale team said that in some respects
the badgers surpassed the gophers. The
game will be called at 8 p. m. After the
basket ball game, the remainder of the
evening will be given up to informa
dancing. The lineup:
Observation-Disclosures, captain and center
Schmidt, left forward; Potter. right forward
Paust, right guard; Bartlett, left guard.
Minnesota-Deering, captain and right for
ward Holden, left forward Tuck, center
Keller Pierce. right guard ireland, left
guard
!. Oticials-Roberts. Lindsay; referee, Monten
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-21
THE CITY
TOWN TALK

Journal Almanac and Year Book, 1902, on
SAFE at journal counter. Price rs cents.
Fresh cut carnations, rs cents per dozen,
Saturday only WessliIg's, SIS Nicollet ay.
Hearing in the N p Clarke bankruptcy
case set for yesterday, was postponed until
Monday, at st. Cloud.
FLOWERS for funerals and all other pur-
poses shipped to all parts of the northwest.
Mendenhan. florist, 81 Sixth street S.
subscribe for all magazines. papers. etc.
ana get your binding done at Century News
store, Third street S. near Hennepin av.
Barnum gives one-third off on all pocket
DOCKS, shopping and chatelalne bags, toilet
cases and many other lines, Saturday and
Monday, at 404 Nicollet.
A fractions horse owned by w. H. Lammas.
E contractor at 423 Second avenue S, kicked
Nels Nelson, laborer, in the face this NOR
nlng, breaking his nose. Nelson was taken
TO st. Mary's hospital.
A. =. Ridell a member of the firm of Ri
Cell & Nelson OF Anoka, was charged in
the police court this morning with violating
a city ordinance in selling milk without a
license. plea Of not guilty was entered
and tho case was set for Feb. 27.
Nels Lindahl was taken to the city hospital
this, morning in the central patrol wagon,
having broken hip caused by the falling OF
q tree in the woods near Aitkin, MINI. For
four years the injured man lived in Minneap-
oils, most of the time at the Grace Hotel
on Washington avenue S.
Electric lighting and power plant for .ale.
Descriptton-Two American Ball engines,
i4x12, each 100-horse-power. direct belted to
tors: Possession given March 1, 1902. These
equipments are in full operation and may be
inspected at The Minneapolis Journal plant.
At st. Barnabas hospital. yesterday after
noon, 1t was found necessary to amputate the
! right hand of Mrs. G. D. Taintor, which was
mangled recently in a machine in her hus-
bands laundry, at ITO e Franklin avenue
Mrs. Taintor was formerly one Of the most
proficient stenographers in the city and was
for some time in the county attorneys Office
Edward Hause, freight brakeman On the
Omaha road, was brought to St. Mary's hos
Lake, Wis, where he sustained painful in
jurics last night. He was Witching in the
yards when he fell under a moving car.
Though he quickly crawled from Under the
cars, he was knocked down and painfully
bruised.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-21
Cigar SpesiaIs.

POWELL, SMITH & CO.'S 1Oc
Domestic Cigar, Manhattan
shape; while the lot lasts, for
csc; per box. ................. $500
OSCEOLA, regular 100 Key West
for 25c, per box ................. 800
There is no better Porto Rico cigar
than the Ell TORA, which we are
retailing at wholesale price, large
Breva shape .............5c straight
The KIRKLAND for this sale, per
box of 80 cigars ..'.... .......... 100
HAVANA NUGGETS, better than
many sc cigars, per box of 100 w 35
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-21
Liability Insurance
OF Every Description.
Fred l.GrayCompany
l2l2-i226 Guaranty Building.
N. W. Tel. 1866 M. TIC. Tel. 1857.
ATTACKED BY THE SOPHS
Eamline Freshmen and Juniors
Fight Way to BANQUET

Hamline university freshmen and jun
iors nearly missed their annual banquet
last night, because of the efforts Of the
sophomores, who abducted the president
Of the freshmen class, DE Kennedy
Kennedy escaped, however. Later, as the
freshmen and Juniors were escorting
their ladies to the banquet hall the sophs
in large number set upon them There was
a very rough fight, in which clothes were
torn, linen soiled and gowns sadly ruff
fled and torn. The freshmen and juniors,
however. finally oyerpowered the assail-
ants and proceeded with the feast as
though nothing had happened.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-21
A SWEET LIFE ENDS
Mrs. Ruth w. kinba1 Dies at
Ripe, Old Age.

Mrs. Ruth w. Kimball, aged 80 years
died last night at the home Of he1
daughter. Mrs. A. A. Storer, 141O Second
avenue s. While she had been failing
for some time on account Of her ad-
vanced age, it was not suspected that the
end was so near until few hours before
it actually came. The funeral will be
held Sunday at 2 p. m. fom the residence
of Leonard Kimball, 1888 Girard avenue S
Mrs. Kimball came to Minneapolis from
Maine in 1874, with her husband, Charles
W. Kimball. He was interested in log
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-21
DEMONSTRATIONS BY DENTIST
Meeting Of G. ". Black Associatio
In St. Paul.

Meeting of G. v. Black AssoclatiOn
In ST. Paul.
Seventy five dentists met yesterday in
the ladies' ordinary of the Ryan Hotel
in St. Paul for the second annual ses-
sion Of the G. v. Black Dental associa-
ton. DR.. G. v. Black after whom the
association was named, was present from
Chicago. He had new type of manudy-
nometer on exhibition. Doctors G.. N.
Johnson and c. ]. Nyman Of Chicago,
both lights In their profession were also
present. The latter gave demonstra-
ton on porcelain crowns and bridge
work which was followed by other
demonstrations by the following:
S. Bond. Anoka; A. G. Scarf. Owatonna;
DIR. w. H. X. Meyer. Little Falls; DR..
S. r. Holden. Duluth: DR.. A. G. Fee. West
Superior; DR.. A. NJ. Lewis. Austin: DR. w.
N Murray. Minneapolis: DIR w. Randolph.
Hudson, Wis: Dr.. b. K Wedelstaedt. St.
Paul: DR.. ]. B. Williams. Ashland, Wis; DR..
3. K Meddler, West Superior. Wis: DR.. G.
D. Meyer, Montevtdeo; DR.. G. w. Eshelman.
Cherokee. Iowa; DR.. J. s. Taylor. Dubuque.
Iowa.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-21
WANTED IN SOUTH ST. PAUL
Two Young Men Arrested Here
Charge Is Theft.

Fred Hickman and George Nichols, en-
ployed in the Swift packing plant in South
st. Paul, were arrested this forenoon,
in an employment agency, on Second
street S, by Detectives Gallagher and
@Bahan, and later were turned over to
Sheriff Mccormick of Dakota county.
The men are accused of stealing cloth
ing and valise from Heckman's room !
mate, Joseph Phillips. at the Great Vest
ern hotel. in South st. Paul.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-21
FAKE PURE AND SIMPLE
Henry Litt1e's View of the Flour
.., War Story. .."s

henry L1ttle1S we" Oh the Flour
81. War Story. .s
A special telegram from Chicago printed
in one of the morning papers, asks wheth-
er or not the "Washburn-Pi llsbury COM
pany' is preparing to start -four war
with their rivals, the Pillsbury- Wash
burn company. AS these companies are
one and the same with the names re-
versed, it is believed here that this is
not planned. Henry Little, the manager
Of the Pillsbury- Washburn company, said,
when seen on the subject this morning:
'It's fake, pure and simple. We are
not going into any -four war. I saw the
report last night in the Chicago Ameri-
can. 1t is just the sort Of statement that
I would expect from that paper. The
story Is made up entirely from whole
CLOTH"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-21
ATTORNEYS CONFER
Arran gements for Possible Further
Hearings in Power Case

Attorneys for both sides in the Peter
Power case met in the federal court
room to-day to review the testimony CIV
en- by President Hill Of the Great
Northern and President Mellen of the
Northern Pacific. The attorneys for the
Northern Pacific said that they would
have no questions to ask either Mr.. Hill
or Mr.. Mellen at this time. It was so
arranged, however, that when the attor-
neys for the Northern Pacific corpora
ton desired to secure evidence from
either of the gentlemen hearing could be
speedily called by notifying the attorneys
for the plaintiff.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-21
WORK BEGINS AT ONCE
On New Children's Home at St. An
thOuY Park.

The name of Captain John Martin, pres
1dent OF the First National bank, is an
neunced as that of the donor of the $4,000
gift reported~1n T h e Journal as Of
fered the Children's Home Society of Min
nesota on condition that like sum should
be raised. Work on the second $25, 900 has
progressed rapidly and work on the new
home will be begun at once on the Ell
singer site Of six lots. Dooley avenue, St.
Anthony Park
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-21

The low pressure area In the middle
Gulf region yesterday is now off the
Florida coast and is causing rain in the
southeast and snow in the middle At
lantic states. During the past twenty-four
hours there has been snow or rainEin the
Ohio valley and thence southwark to the
Gulf and Atlantic coasts. Rainy weather
continues on the Pacific coast. 1t is
cooler in the middle Mississippi valley
and on the Gulf coast, in northern Min
nesota and in the vicinity of Lake Su-
periOr, and warmer elsewhere. This
mornings temperatures are above 80
degrees west of the Rocky Mountains !;
the coolest portion of the country at 7
a. m. to-day is in eastern Iowa, with 8
degrees reported at Davenport. There
is low pressure area in the Lake VIM
nipeg region. II. S. Outram,
Section Director.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-21
LITTLE FOLKS EYES
The School BOardCommittee Confers
With Physicians.


The committee on rules and regula-
tions of the board of educa ton conferred
with a committee from the Henenpin
County Medical society yesterday after
noon as to the advisa bility of testing the
eyes of the children in the public schools.
The doctors recommended that the
children be examined by means of certain
tests used successfully in other cities.
1t was suggested that the health of the
pupils was not a matter for the school
board to look after but for the parents
The doctors say that per cent of the
children in the first grades have trouble
with their. eyes and that the percentage
increases until it is SO per cent in the
colleges and universities.
The committee on rules will maxi
their report to the full board next Tuess
day. No action was taken yesterday.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-21
Two Institutes in Osceola.

Special to The Journal.
sibley, Iowa, Feb. 21.-The Osceola county
farmers institute held interesting services at
Sibley and Melvin this week. J. 8. Trigg, an
editor of Rockford, Iowa, a practical orchard
list and horticulturist, was present and con-
tributed valuable suggestions
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-21
THE WEATHER
The Predictions.

Enthusiastically cloudy tonight and
Saturday with possibly snow furries in
northeast portion tonight; warmer in
southeast portion tonight; brisk south
erly winds. Wisconsin-Generally fair
tonight and Saturday; slightly warmer
in southwest portion tonight; brisk
southerly winds. Iowa-Generally fair
tonight and Saturday; slightly warmer
in east and central portions tonight;
southerly winds. North Dakota-Fair
tonight and Saturday; moderate tenn
perature south to west winds. South Da-
kota-Fair tonight and Saturday; cooler
in extreme west portion tonight; south
to west winds. Enthusiastically fair
tonight and Saturday; cooler in west
portion tonight except in extreme
northwest portion; westerly winds.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-21
Dairy Specials,

BIB jars fancy Creamery Butter Isl. 40
Fresh sweet Dairy Butter, ID ........ 22c
Full Cream Cheese, per ID .121ac
Fancy Eastern Cheese, ID ....... 15c
Domestic Swiss Cheese, lb ...... 1Sc
Fancy Pineapple Cheese, each, 35c
and 6Oc
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-21
ATTACK on sTEWART HEIRS FAILS.

: AI1kAC7h UIN IT VVlaftI lIEIltbo II fiILio
New York, Feb. 21.-Another attempt to
throw the estate of A. T. Stewart into litiga-
ton has been estopped by Justice Scott of the
supreme court. It was In the form Of an ac-
ton against the estate, which was virtually
an action Of eiectment, affecting all the prop
erty left by Mr.. Stewart
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-21
Observations,

United States Department of Agricul-
ture, Weather Bureau Observations
taken at a. M, seventy-fifth meridian
time at all stations:
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-21
Candy Dainties.

FRENCH CHEWING CANDY
something new, h.. zoe
TURKISH NOUGAT, chocolate,
vanilla or strawberry flavor, h.. zoe
BUTTERCUPS, nut centers, fresh
made, h.. 1Sc
TAFFY, assorted flavors made in
our windows, h.. ........... 1Oc
SALTED PEANUTS, h., 12c
Our Csc line of Chocolates and Bon Bons
is not eQualed in the city.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-21
Weather Conditions

For Minneapolis and Vicinity-Fair to
night and Saturday; warmer tonight.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-21
Y TX A
Reliable Gree cries
Reliable Weights
Reliable Prices.

Compare our prices all
through the store with any
house selling to consumers
in the United States.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-21

Very fancy Navel Oranges, grown On
our own ranch, all sizes all prices.
Large fancy Navel Oranges, special
per dozen 25c
California thin skin Lemons, doz >. 1Oc
Tangarines, Florida, doz minimum. Soc
Rutabagas. Beets, Parsnips, Carrots,
per peck Observation-Disclosures. 1Oc
Cabbage, firm, sound Holland, ID go. &c
Red Onions, peck .................. soc
Toothpicl1s, hardwood, box .......... &c
Sal Soda, lb NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. lc
Rice, new crop, ID Observation-Disclosures. sc
Apple Butter, 3-lb jars, each ....... SOC
Pure Jelly, 15-lb pals ............. 35c
Telephone Peas, very fine, can 800. 10c
Finnan Haddie, select ed, lb ....... 10c
Sauer Kraut, quart .................. sc
White Lily Soap, laundry size bar :. sc
California Prunes, lib ............... sac
Soda and Oyster Crackers, lb ........ 51ac
Condensed Soups, any variety, can =. Sc
The Iola register., 1902-05-09
OPPOSE EVA MS
b ut Burton Says the President Made q
Mistake.

Washington, May 7.-Senator Bur-
ton has issued an official statement
explaining his position with reference
to H. Clay Evans. 1t is a remarka BILE
production in view of recent develop
ments. The senator authorized this
statement of his position, which is
printed in the Washington papers this
morning:
Il do not believe that Evans is de-
serving of this recognition from the
party. Whatever the facts may be,
think it is mistake for our party TO
honor with high position any man
who has incurred, whether Justly or
unjustly, the almost universal condem-
nation of our soldiers, and, therefore,
| am sorry that the President has ap-
pointed him consul general to London.
But also recognize that there is a
widespread feeling in certain sections
of the country that Evans has been
sacrificed to popular clamor, insti-
gated in part by pension attorneys,
and that his removal from the Office of
pension commissioner would be mis-
construed by great many good men,
as an injury to the public service, un-
less such removal we're followed by
some such recognition as has been ac-
corded him, and, being friend of the
President, and understanding that he
must take into account the general
welfare of all, do not feel like op-
posing the confirmation OF Mr.. Evans
unless it is made plain to me that 1t is
the expressed wish OF the soldiers. I
say this especially recognizing the
fact that the President has given his
place to a Kansas soldier. think it
is better the incident be closed"
The Iola register., 1902-05-09
For Those Who Live OIL Farms.

DR.. Bergin, Pana, Ills, writes; 81
have used Ballard's Snow Liniment:
always recommend it to my friends,
as | am confident there is no better
made. 1t is a dandy for burns" Those
who live on farms areespecially liable
to many accidental cuts, burns and
bruises, which heal rapidly when Bal
lard's Snow Liniment is applied 1t
should always be kept in the house
for cases of emergency. 25c, SOC and
Sl.00 at G. B. Spencer & Co.
The Iola register., 1902-05-09
A new GROCERY FIRM
Doty & Co. Buy Hall & Sons Grocery
on the East Side of Square

\ Hall 81 Son, who have been running
grocery and meat market on the
east side of the square I this week
sold their stock to f. G. Doty and S.
T.. Fisher and the business will here
after be conducted under the name of
Doty & Co. Mr.. Fisher is from Lyn-
don, Kansas, and Mr.. Doty is from
Wauneta, Neb Both are experienced
grocerymen and the present stock will
be enlarged at once and the business
improved in every way possible
Elmer Grey who has had charge of
the meat department for Hall & Son
will continue in charge for the new
firm. Mr.. j. J. Doty, father Of e. G.
Doty is also here and will remain and
help In the business. "'
Messrs Hall & Son have established
n good trade while they have tbeenliih
business and the REGISTER regrets to
soc them leave lola. ''i h';'i :-.
The Iola register., 1902-05-09
ColOred Odd Fellows Meeting

The second Sunday in May of each
year is the Thanksgiving Day OF the
G. U.O. of o. F., which is the colored
branch of the Odd Fellows lodge.
The order has lodge in this
city and next Sunday is the day
which will be celebrated. The SER
vices are to be held in the opera
house and q large number of col
ored people from out of town are
expected to attend, as the meeting is
an open one, Prominent colored men
of the order are Iexpected to conduct
the services, which are laid down in a
ritual. There will be music by the
Organist, by the choir, Thanksgiv-
ing sermon, prayer and a Thanks
giving Offering. The local lodge is
making elaborate preparations to fit
tingly observe the day.