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The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-11
~ BASEBALL AND BANQUET
Game Marred by Accident-Banquet
I: E =. Delightful Success. T:

The delegates to the Beta Theta Pi
convention at Hotel St. Louis yesterday
reelected F. H. Sisson, Knox college,
Galesburg, ILL.,, general secretary, for
term Of three years. w. A. Hamilton was
reappoInted a member Of the board of
trustees for like term. .+@.. ! ss-5
The baseball game Of the afternoon
was Interrupted by an accident to o. T.
Oglesby Of Hanover college, Indiana, who
broke his arm in making a long throw.
The accident occurred in the third in
ming. The game was called at the end
OF the fifth inning, when the score stood
Is tot in favor Of Team E" The teams
were as follows! ~
Team AZ was H. "A. Fleager, Northwest
ern, catcher; 3. W. Bliss, Kansas, pitcher;
@. D. Montgomery, first base; M. w. Wheeler,
Michigan, second base; Sears Lehman, Wash
ington, third base; A. H. Thompson, Mime
sofa, shortstap; R. w. Shuman. Mama. right
field; A. B. Fosseen, Minnesota. center field;
M A. Dalman, De Pauw, left field.
H 'tTeam b. Roy S. Parker, Illinois, CATCH
er; o. T. oglesby, Hanover, pitcher; Donald
Plank, Beloit, first base; W. J. Junen, Wis
consin, second base; B. c. Carver, Western
Reserve, third base; T. N. jayne, Michigan,
shortstop; L. F. jackson, right field; R. A.
Mark, left field; P. N. Conrad, Chicago, cen
ter field. s.
The convention banquet was held at
the hotel last evening" covers De1ng la1d
for 15O. The dining room was beautifully
decorated in the fraternity colors, pink
and blue, with roses, the fraternity
flower Music was furnished by the hotel
orchestra. The toasts were as follows:
t'.The Noblest Greek Of Them All; or, How
Il Got Grayheaded, J. Cal Hanna.
Wooster, 81, toastmaster; Sunshine
Is the Spice OF Life or, Why Am Optimis-
ttic,'''s H. w. Plaggemeyer, Johns Hopkins, 'os; !;
1.-THE Strong Mans the Best Man; or, How
/ MIXED the Cow Trafford Jayne, Mich
igan, 'ss .'My Brain Is Full of Wheels; or,
How / Evolved an Idea w. P. Patterson.
Stevens, 'o4; The Scholar Divine; or. How
It Feels to Be Cut of Broadcloth,' Rev.
Marion D. Shutter, d Denison; Politics Is
H.; or How We Held the Fort, !" J. L.
Gavin, Du Pauw, 81; Elegant, Polished,
Refined; or, How Resemble Bulwer Lytton, :"
M Re Roy Arnold, Minnesota; II Am Bred
lin Old Kentucky; or, How We Make Still
Whisky,'' 3. a. Jenkins, Bethany; Heap
Big Injun; or. How It Feels to Be Chief, :
F. II. Sisson, Knox. IA. .3 &
The convention ball will be given this
evening at the Minnet tonka club, and will
be in charge Of b. P. Sanford, assisted
by H d.. Eampbell, M. l.. Arnold, g. r.
Barnum, r. D. Montfort, e. 3. Savage,
Ray Knight Trains leave Minneapolis
at clock, and will be held until H. 80.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-11
GENERAL TESTIMONY ADMITTED
The State Wins It's Point and Cites
~ Other Cases. - &

The State Wins It's Point and Cites
a.. - other Cases. = "t-% 8
In his argument. against the admission
of Thomas Croak's testimony in the
Fitchette case this morning, Attorney
Freeman P. Lane quoted numerous au-
thorities in support of his contention. He;
argxed that Croak's testimony would
tend to prove the commission of another
crime than that charged in. the indict-
mitted.- +. - 70 ~ -: sA-z-;,< +, %2,ss&
County Attorney Boardman replied
briefly and the court then ruled that the
testimony would be- admitted on the
ground that any admission on the part
Of Captain Fitohette that police. ap-
pointees were compelled to pay for their
positions, might be construed as an ad-
mission of guilt of the specific crime
charged. 4 = =; III q. y {
John G.. Larson was then called. He
testified that he had talked with Fitchette
about his getting on the police force in
February Of the present year Fitchette
afterwards took him down to the mayors
Office. The mayor asked if the witness
wanted to go on the force and Larson re-
piled he, did. Fitchette said he would
be glad to see him get the job. I,
~. A Little HConsideration.''
II walked OUT continued the witness,
"and went up the street with Mr. Fit
chette asked him what the chances
were and he said they were good, but he
said there would have to be a, little con
sideration. I asked what for and he said
for campaign fund. asked how much,
and he said about $780, / said, isn't
that pretty steep?' and he said, Some of
the boys pay more. ~
"a few days later saw him again and
he said wouldn't be appointed right
away, but in a few days, If paid the
money. asked If he wanted it then, and
he said yes, so gave it to him.
Did you get your appointment"
queried Mr.. Boardman.
"No, sir. I pulled down my money"
What did Fitchette say, then ?'
"He said had better leave the money
with him and he offered to bet me 500
against s25 would get appointed If Z
Mr. Lane asked that the testimony be
stricken out, but the court denied the
motion.
1udIlSSr-- SIuSldlSOu CGll5 7uS4t.s ne
also had talked with Fitchette about get
ting on the police force. 5 1... (.
L met the captain at the city hall and
asked hirntif there was, any chance of my
getting back on the force ard he said to
go Eup to his place Of busines and he
would talk to me-, explained the wit
ness. u went up there and In about FIVE
minutes Fitchette came in. He asked
if it was worth anything to me to get the
job. / said / wanted 1t and he said he
could get me appointed for s15O I told
him didn't have it and he said If Z
didn't have any money, he couldn't do
anything for me- He said there were
plenty of others who were willing to pay
| Under cross examination Gustafson said
F1tchette had promised; to get him an
appointment as patrolman, with quick
tpromotion to a sergeancy for $3.50. He
could not remember whom he had first
| told of the offer
/ County Attorney Boardman explained
/ that other witnesses could not testify al
to anyt hing but offers made by Fftchette
to them personally, and would not claim
/ the captain had told them whether othel
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-11
OFF FOR. SIOUX. FALLS
Singers Go to the
Northwestern Saengerfest.

4scandinavian singers Go to the
Northwestern Saengerfest. *
N Minneapolis will be we'll represented at the
sixth biennial singing festival of the North
western Scandinavian Singers at Sioux Falls,
D. Six local singing societies left for
Sioux Falls last evening. The societies which
sent delegates are Kjerulf' Nordmaendenes'
Syiising and Apollo The st. Paul societies are
FRAN and Nordmaendenes. The Third regd-
snaent band and the Normanna Singing Society
OF Duluth accompanied the twin city delega-
ton
The festival will commence at the Sioux
Falls auditorium this evening The second
concert will be given tomorrow evening.
Nels Flaaten of Duluth is the musical di-
rector.
G business, session will be held Sunday,
and the singers will come home Monday.
The INerwegi gian-Danish Press Assoclanon
will meet at Sioux Falls at the same time.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-11
WORK MAY PROCEED
niffacuIty Over Pillsbury Library
& Soon to Be Adjusted.

4
( The difficulties between the stone cutters
union and the contractors having charge OF
the construction of the Pillsbury library on
the East Side are now in a fair way to be
adjusted. Work may be resumed Monday
morning. Construction stopped, for the sec
ond time two or three weeks ago on the or
der of the officials of the stone cutters unlon'
and the Building Trades council has since
then had the matter in charge. AT meet
ing of the council last night resolution au-
sthorizing sthe union officials to arrange for
the resumption of work just as soon as the
committee. directing the project would enter
into an agreement to perform all The remain
ing work on the building with union labor,
was passed. The marble for the entire build
ing is already on the ground. 1t was sawed
at the qoarries in Vermont, and it Is charged
by the officials of the stone cutters union
that the work was done by notoriously ''un-
ifair'' firm. The union officials are now will
ing to accept the marble, but they insist that
tthe building be completed by union labor.
The committee is expected to accept. IT
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-11
CITY NEWS
WEATHER NOW AND THEN
Maximum Temperature To-day 20
{ Degrees; q Year Ago SO Degrees.

visitors Don't Need Tags-Visitors
to the N. E., A. convention are permitted 70
ride upon the cycle paths without tags upon
their wheels. Such is the decision OF the po-
lice department.
s$s Last Blocks Arriye-The last car OF
blocks for the Tenth street paving arrived IN
the city to-day, and it is now promised tnae
they will be in place and the street ready Aof
travel from end to end tomorrow. *
Charge OF Non-Suppert = Rudolph
Gautschie was arraigned in municipal court
this morning on charge OF non on.supp1ttt,
preferred by his wife, Clara Gautschle: me e
Complainant alleges that he has .tallea 70
provide food and clothing for their I-weeKs-,
old child. He waived examination ana Nv was as
bound over to await the action OF the sranu
jury. ,4s ...s>a> -
~ CharSed with Burglary - William
jeffrey, alias William Brooks colored, re-
siding at Te9 washington avenue ), was Al
re sted this afternoon by PaiWnproker Ia
spector Price on the charge OF burgtaIy: ~. y.
is alleged that Jewett broke into the onl9n mon
Miesion 22o Washington avenue S, and stole tl
over $40 worth of silverrware. He paWnea Inc i1s
goods in different shops in the city, ana IN
this way Price was able ITO trace hhe tnah:
He has been arrested on similar cnafees
before. a-.i- '.."s. ~-.ss5 ~ A--
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-11

At the republican caucuses held In the
ctties OF; BesBemer and Ironwood last eve-
ming, Young delegates were elected . Little
interest was shown. as 1t was generally ac
cepted Young would win This insures him
The six delegates from this county TO be
elected at the convention here to-morTow
afternoon; "A reward of 500 each is e offered
who escaped from the Gogebic county Jail
last Sunday morning. No clue at all has
ret turned up.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-11
ASHEYILLE IS NEXT
Betas Will Hold 1908 Convention
....c- ,.~...,, In North Carolina. ~
OFFICERS ARE ALL. REELECTED
The, Day Spent Quietly at Hotel st
Z. a.. Louis-Hop at Minnetonka sf2t
: 49,. ..l@. Club Tonight. ~ -,

, Beta Theta Pi fraternity men, neon
vention at Minnetonka have reelected all
the old officers and agreed upon Asheville,
N. c., for the next place of meeting. The.
dates will be fixed later. \ -. ~: 4s S,S
The forenoon was spent informally and
little attempt was made to transact busi-t
ness. Many remained about. the hotel
grounds. Some played golf and. tennis
and others went boating. - %>l .
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-11
FIRST soc IAL IsT MAYOR
viii Speak to minneapolis Coopers
M HIS Evening.

J.@ G. Chase Of Hayerhill 8 Mass, noted as
the first socialist ever elected mayor OF any
city 81 country arrived day and will
3talls tos sEhe scopers at labor 8head dauarters on
Sixth street to- nignt.s He 4 is also billed to
address mass meetings Fsof organized labor
IN both itiss next week. Mr: Chase was
elected mayor Of Haverhfli in 1869 and again
in 1901 solely BY the efforts Of organized labor
Last fail the republicans and democrats COM
'bined onsn candi date and defeated him. He
says he was unable to accomplish much while
In Office owing to the laws OF the city, which
could not be changed without the help Of q
more favorable council. KS
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-11
A FLAW SOMEWl HERE
Apparent Weak Spot in ssPlot''
Story Of "A. ]. Rustad.
IN RELATION TO COL. AMEs' CASE
Capt. Alexander Says Also That RUS
tad Talked to Edwards Like
an Old dFAcquaintance.

According to Captain Alexander, jailer
at the Henepin county Jail, A. ]. Rustad
of Moorhead the belated witness in the
Ames case, who has told his conspiracy
story in the papers, instead of to the jury,
needs to have his memory logged
Rustad Says that he overheard three
men plotting at the National hotel to put
up a job on Colonel Ames. When he came
to Minneapolis Juns16 he went into Judge
Harrison,s courtroom and without shaving
anyone pointed out, Immediately reeog-
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-11
.sTo the Visitors In the City.
aShirt Sale" Hoffnan's Toggery Shop.

StNew Haven, Conn. HI came out in the
probate court here that the estate of Henry
bradley Plant who died in June, 1888 es-
q sfrnated at that time to be worth $17, 600, 900.
As now worth $3.50 ,0o0--an Increase OF
SCI 100000 In three years
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-11
Boston Mining Stocks.

Sssu offman,s July Shirt Sale leases
ttGet In" Hoffman's Toggery Shop.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-11
LIBRARY; Al j. PROBLEMS ; {
I, ~, ~ IS S y! Z aEN1 4..av1E?-~ 90" y
Discussed by the IN Minnesota Ii
::s brary Assoeia alton. i. :: J:
THAT POPULAR stBooK DOGGY
one ways5to Down Its Is Suggested
The War With Pub. ~
"&& arsr fishers. ! --.-. T. 5,~s.
THAT POPULAR sfBoOKs saBoGEY

The second session of the Minnesota
Library associations was held this morn
ing in the University library. Mrs w.
j.. Southward, director Of the Minnesota
summer school for library training, spoke
of THE Library Profession" She con-
sidered the personality of the librarian
the most essential thing, as o. wise and
broad minded person, can SO influence the
patrons that! they VIII, seek the best in
literature. ~ .;fl~S.Ifs. ,..,. s s ...2 NJ
z. Miss. Emily H. corson, assistant. II
brarian of the Minnesota state library
commission, discussed 1.Et'The Popular
Book" By purchasing limited supply OF
popular books and renting them at small
su mper week 1t was suggested, the IL
braries would be relieved of the expense
Of buying large numbers of books which
would have short vogue. ~ {,
"The Publisher and the Library" was:
the title Of a paper by Miss Minnie A.
McGraW, librarian, Mankato public libra
5ry, which: was read. by Dr. Wood, Man.
kato. The average book seems quite un-
fitted to long service, but 1t Is impossible
to induce publishers to issue a plain and
serviceable edition for Libraries. The or.
sganization of publishers and booksellers
has made it difficult for the small library,
to secure necessary volumes at a,reason-
able price. The publisher has raised the
price nearly "a per cent since May, and
the bookseller considers lit his right to
dictate what shall be purchased by libra
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-11
BEssEMER, MICH.

ssH0ffman,s July Shirt sale.''
Smart Set Is Hoffman's Toggery Shop.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-12-25
Ford's Grand Opera House.

Week of December 29th-A Happy New
Year, celebrated at this house with mag.
nificent revival of the greatest of modern
rural plays. WAY DOWN EAST.
The New Year at Fcrd's will be merrily
celebrated by an elaborate revival of WAY
Down East play that for years has main
tanned au almost unprecedented popularity
owing to its wholesome lesson its realistic
characterization, and wonderfully true pict-
ures of country life and it's people.
The country home life in winter and sum-
mer is faithfully illustrated. The God fear
ing old Squire Bartlett who lives accordin
10 scripture, Hi Holler, the chore boy. deal
old Mrs. Bartlett, Martha the village gossip
the doctor, the sheriff. the professor, the city
dedicated niece to the heroine Anna Moore
all arc splendid characters ably performed
by this company.
The scenic effects and mechanical contriv
ances are unique, beautiful and realistic
The entire production is under the man
agement of Mr.. W. A. Brady, and Phoeb
Davies will be seen in her original role o
Anna Moore.
Matiuees New Years Day and Saturday.
Admission 90 and so cents.
Week Jan. 5th, ANNIE RUSSELL in he
new comedy MICE AND MEN.
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Gracehanl Items.

The usual services will be observed in the
Moravian church during the holidays the
Candle service on Christmas Eve at 1870; q
preaching service Christmas morning at IL
o'clock and the Sunday School entertainment
Christmas night at 7:30. This exercise is en-
titled "Herald Angels" and the words form
prominent inscription In the decorations
Two large cedar trees and spruce festoont
make up the larger part of the decorations
which beautify the church interior. W.
think, too, that the freshness of the evergreen
adds greater interest to all the services 0ftht
eventiul season. All are cordially invited tC
these services.
Some visitors are expected to be with Ut
during the week and at present can mention
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Gilbert, of Frederick
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward ColllHow,r and chill
dren, of Baltimore, Miss ransy Routzahn, of
Westminster, ALEC returning home for tho
Holidays, Miss Charlotte Collifower who has
been attending High School at Westminster
Messrs Howard j. and George w. Collitlow
er, employed at Altoona, and Mr.. Newton
Six, of Philadelphia.
Considerable improved machinery has re
Gently been placed in the cream separator
building operated here by the Hanover Pro
duce Company, who ship from $50 TO 1,0O(
pounds of cream week to their factory at
York Roads, Pa.
The telephone service as yet consists of the
poles only. so we will take this means to
wish all Merry Christmas and New Year
of happy realization to its end.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-12-25
Order NiSi on Audit.
No. 1856 Equity.

In the Circuit Court for Frederick County,
Sitting in Equity.
Ia bara f, Hnca, mother and next friend
of Vrrnie n. Hnea, infant
Barbara e Hinea, widow ct al.
November Term, 1902.
In the Matter of the AUDITORS Report filed
the 23d day of December, 1902,
ORDERED. That on the 18th day of Jan
" uary, 1903, the Court will proceed to
act upon the Report OF the Auditor, filed as
aforesaid, In the above cause, to finally ralify
aud confirm the same, unless cause to the
contrary thereof be shown before said day;
provided a copy of this order be inserted in
some newspaper published in Frederick
County, for two successive weeks prior To
said day.
Dated this 23d day of December, 1902.
DOUGLASS H. HARGETT,
Clerk of the Circuit Court for Frederick
County.
True Copy Test:
DOUGLASS H. HARGETT, G ERIK
dec IS 81 Coblentz & Waters, Solrs.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-12-25
NOTICE TO
ROAD SUPERVISORS.

OFFICE OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,
Frederick, Md, Dec. 16, 1902.
The County Commissioners will meet at
their Office on Monday, January 5, 1903, at
10 o'clock, a. m, to settle with and appoint
Road Supervisors, and for the transaction of
general business, in accordance with the fol
lowing schedule:
FIRST WEEK.
January 5, 6 and e General business.
January S-Buckeystown District, No. l..
January 9-Frederick, Ballenger aud Brad
dock Districts, Nos. 2, 90 and "a.
January l0-Middletown District, No. g.
SECOND WEEK,
January 10 Creagerstown District, No4
January 49, Emmtsburg District, No. s.
January 14-Catoctin, and Hauvers Dis
trcts, Nos. 6 and 10,
January 15-Urbana District, No. z.
January 16-Liberty and Mt Pleasant Dis.
tricts Nos. 8 and 10.
January 17-Woodsboro District, No. H..
THIRD WEEK.
January l9-New Market District. No. O..
January 20-Petersvillc and 3urkittsville
Districts, Nos. IL and %.
January 2l-Jefferson District, No. IA.
January 22-Mechanicstown DIST No. 10.
January 23-Jackson District, No. 49,
January 24-Johnsvllle District. No. II.
FOURTH WEEK.
January Go Woodylle and LinganoIe
Districts, Nos. IS and 49,
| January 29-Lewis'own District, No. 90.
January 2S-Tuscarora District, No. 81.
SPECIAL NOTICE. Supervisors are re.
quested to report all road machines, tools
lumber, thing or other road materials on theil
roads or in their possession belonging to the
county. BY order
WILLIAM II. BLENTLINGER,
President.
Glen INT G. Ausherman, Clerk. dec255
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-12-25
Local COrrespO ndence.

Chief among the most important recent
happenings and that most nearly approach
ing calamity, was the wedding and removal
from our midst of so many of our fair young
ladies. Laudable rs The enterprise Is and
true and courageous as our young girls be,
still. the question arises, is our town big
enough and vigorous enough TO survive the
loss that has bctallen 1t in this respect Why,
within the year Pennsylvania and our Ma
tons capitols, Glaceham, Baltimore, Ha-
gerstnwn, Emmitsburg, Port Deposit and
Westminster have proftel by this scheme,
the latter city having quite recently added
to her population two Of our most worthy
lady residents, an achievement made posi-
BILE by a couple of her sagacious young mer-
chants. But, after all, who among us Can
censure or at all question the wisdom of for
eign young men coming here to seek help.
matcsf Surely had they learned of their ex'
cellencc
Seated in his new and nobby K F. D.
wagon, 1t would be no use to say that Harry
Freeze is not both snug and proud, though
very accommodating and clever.
What in the world has become of my friend
Landers? While have wood IN plenty, my
axe is dull and he knows, for he promised to
"drop in" and turn the stone to grind it. In
the meantime storms have come and gone.
snow and ice have covered the earth, the
rain poureth down and Christmas has come
apace. Now, forgetting my own trials and
tribula,ions, my fond hope is that he is very
well and in a position to reap brim full
measure of the pleasures incident to this sa.
cred and emotional festival.
Prompted by seasonable reflections, will
describe circle, whose centre is in the fork
of the public road and adjacent to Judge
Backs grove, the diameter thereof fOuI
miles, and state that il embraces 300 human
habitations and families, more or less. Now
them granting that 900 pounds to the family
is a conservative average, which seems low
enough, the gross weight of hogs annually
butchered within that circle will aggregate
$4,000 pounds. Figure this, not now, after
the holiday season at $50 per thousand ant
be ustonished if not appalled,.
Miss Katherine MCGEE came up from Bal
timore where she has been attending schoo
Thursday last and will spend the holiday
with her aunt, Mrs. A. Orndorff, at FRANKLIN
Mills, and with relatives in fancy town sec.
ton.
1t was with satisfying interest and spiri
of thanksgiving that the sympathetic ones o
this community noted, Friday last, the gooc
Western Maryland coal trains plungini
through and out of snow and ice bound Ow
ems Creek gap in the mountain, over 80 fl
, grade, hurrying on down to relieve the shiv
f ering and distressed of our mother city.
AS we'll as attractive and interesting, Chas
Ramsburg's fish hatchery is one of the mos
extensive and remunerative industries loca,
ed along the foothills ofthe Blue Ridge range
The ponds and lakes are beautiful to loo
upon and the adjuncts 10 his business ar
bound to interest you. Mr.. Ramsburg is
most affabe gentleman and visit to hi
home and place of business would be we
worth your while.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-12-25
Notice to Creditors.

II NHIS is to give notice that the subscriber,
William A. Stull. has obtained from
the Orphans Court of Frederick Co., Md,
letters testamentary on the estate OF
MARY E. STULL,
deceased. All persons having claims against
the estate of the said deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same with the voucher
thereof legally authenticated to the subscri-
beers on or before June LIST, 1908, they may
otherwise be excluded from all benefit of
said estate. All persons indebted to SAID
estate are hereby warned to make immediate
payment.
Given under our hand this Gath day OF
November 1902
WILLIAM A. STULL,
(,oblentz & Waters, Executor
Nov 275t Attorneys.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1902-12-25
NOTICE..

Pursuant to the provisions of Sec. 0, Art.
81, Revised Code of Maryland, Notice is
hereby given that on the
10th Day of January,
next, at 1 o'clock p. M, books will be opened
by the undersigned ut the office of l.. X.
Waesche at Catoctin Furnace, Frederick
County, Maryland, for the purpose of re-
ceiving subscriptions to the capital stock OF
the Monocacy Valley and Frederick Rail
road Company and that said books will be
closed at O'Clock p. m. of said date.
ALEXANDER RAMSBURG,
CHARLES j RAMSBURG,
STEINER SCHLEY,
L. r. WAESCHE,
LUTHER ZIM MERMAN
dec 45t.