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The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-16
THINK THE PLAN "SQUARE"

Beneflciaries of Watterson's Lecture
Have Already Received Money.
According to dispatches from Sioux City
three women from Minneapolis have been
working some "charity benefit" entertain
ment scheme there. The usual plan is for
professional solicitors to go into a city
and secure the right to represent some
charitable institution in a benefit enter
tainment. The entertainment is usually
Of questionable merit and poorly adver-
tised, for the percentage the institution
receives depends upon the actual number
of persons admitted. Whether this was
the plan at Sioux City is not known, for
the entertainment was never given.
The women who worked In Sioux City
gave the names of Mrs. M. M. Hill Of
Minneapolis, Mrs. H. F. Ball of st. Louis,
and Miss Nina Scott of Kansas City.
They secured the right to give concert
for the benefit of the United Mission Res
cue Home of Sioux City, and sold many
tickets for the affair, which was to have
been given last night. The crowd gath
cred but no concert was given. An IN
vestigation revealed that the women had
left the city, leaving note at their hotel
saying they had gone to Chicago. Later
letter was received ordering their mail
forwarded to Minneapolis.
An inquiry directed to-day to the ad-
dress given in Minneapolis reveals that
the same women are behind the Waiter
son lecture to be given at the Exposition
building next Tuesday night for the ben
eft of the Hamltne Free Medical dispen-
sary. DR.. G. G. Barton, treasurer of the
dispensary, said to-day that the PROPOSE.
tion looked square to him and that the
women had already deposited nearly $500
in cash with him. He had seen nothing
untoward in their actions nor in the prop
osition, and is inclined to believe thai
| everything will be all right.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-16
ADEAL WITHAN "lF'
Congressman Fletcher and John
Lind Reach an Agreement.
HOW FLETCHER GOT A COMMITTEE
Lind Helped Him and Now Fletcher
Will Help Lind
..If."

John Lind believes that one good turn
deserves another. When he was serving
his last days in congress as a republican,
early in 1893, he was prominent member
OF the committee on interstate and for
eign commerce. He was also on good
terms with the democratic speaker OF the
house, Crisp of Georgia, and with the
chairman of his committee, Wise OF Vir-
ginia. ....,. -.- .,. .-.-...
Loren Fletcher had been elected to con-
gress the previous fall and came down be-
fore the close OF the session to look over
the ground. Mr.. Lind took him in hand.
Mr.. Fletcher wanted very much to get on
the interstate commerce committee. Mr..
Lind took him to Speaker Crisp and
Chairman Wise, vouched for him, and got
both to agree to put Mr.. Fletcher on the
committee in Mr.. Lind's place. Ever since
Mr.. Fletcher has served on this commit
tee.
The other day the two men, now candi-
| dtdates against each other in the same
district, met on the street and paused to
shake hands.
''Mr. Fletcher said tie ex-governor
when succeed you In, congress will you
do for me what I did for you? Will you
get me your place on the interstate and
foreign commerce committee?" :
Uncle Loren shook his head. you're
not going to succeed me-" he protested
| Pm going to succeed myself. But" he
added, IF you should get my place,
| would do as much for you as you did for
me-
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-16
LETTERS POUR IN
Public Officials Accept Invitations to
the E. and e. Convention.

Public Officials Accept Invitations to
the e. and e. Convention.
Letters of acceptance are pouring into
the Office Of Secretary G. l.. Rockwell Of
the employers and employees convention.
Among those who have written that they
expect to- take part in, the conference are
Thomas A. Smith and his assistant, j. G.
Schonfarber, Of the Maryland bureau of
statistics and information at Baltimore; ;
N. A.. Mackenzie King, deputy minister
of labor at Ottawa, Quebec; William An
derson, commissioner Of the bureau OF la
Dor, statistics and inspection for the state
Of Missouri F. G. Claypool, chief acarman
Kickapoo lodge, B. R. c. of A., Shawnee,
Oklahoma, and Eva Williams, secretary Of
the Rockford G. L. U. =. - .
The American League for Civic I'M
provement has made it's convention dates
at St. Paul coincident with those Of the
Minneapolis convention in order to assist
in securing speakers who will address both
meetings and make a better argument to
the passenger associationY for good rail-
road rates. - >ss. ~
The literature COMMITTEES, OF which DR..
shaper is the head will take quarters with
the public affairs committee of the. Com
'mercial Club, 533 Andrus fbuilding. = Z
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-16
NUMBER 5

grbeIieve that the average American
family devotes more than twice as
much time to evening papers than
they do to morning issues. In the
morning get to the Office by $3.50 at
the. latest; the cars at that time are
more crowded than at any other time
during the morning. Probably one
third of the people are reading the
morning paper. After the express
train stops at the first downtown
station you can pick up a paper in
any of the coaches. Men rush pell-
nell to the office. Most Of them do
not get another opportunity to look
at the paper until noon, then 1t is out
of date. They can buy noon edi-
tion Of any evening paper for penny.
Extract from article in Mahin s
Magazine.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-16
A HANDSOME. MAGAZINE
The Western Architect Made
First Appearance To-day.

The Western Architect Made Its
First Appearance To-day.
The Western Architect, monthly jour
nal published by an association Of twin
city architects, has issued it's first number,
dated Aug. j. It is issued by the Western
Architect Publishing companY., Of which
Frederick Kees Is president and J. Walter
Stevens of st. Paul secretary. F. G..
sCorser is editor, assisted by":a board OF
thirteen prominent architects Of the two
cities. 1t las an office in the Insurance
Exchange building.
The initial number is beauty, printed
on heavy, calendared paper, with eight full
page half tones of recent buildings in
serted on loose leaves. Much is given
over tc sketches and plans, which are
passed upon by an advisory committee.
The object Of the new journal is stated
'tTo give tongue to such things as pertain
to good building, and to show what is
being done hy architecture and her faith
full allied arts in the west"
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-16
A FINE UPTOWN CAFE
IN THE NEW KEITH BUILDING
one of the Features of New Building
to he Put Up at Ninth and
Hennepin.

In the Walter J. Keith building to be
erected on Hennepin ave between Ninth
and Tenth streets as home for the Keith
Company, architects. Minneapolis is to
have something unique, and something
that will fill a long felt want. This will
be a cafe which. in addition to its usual
business, will serve dinners for theater
parties. There will be rooms for small
and large parties and large dining
that may also be used for dancing.
! A store room for rental purposes and
the offices Of the Keith company will oc-
cupy the front Of the building, on either
side Of a twelve-foot marble corridor
leading to the large cafe in the center Of
the building. To the srear will be the
kitchen, pantries, store rooms and other
requisites of well-appointed establish
ment. 49,. ....--.- -,.... '-.,a< -
All the skill of the architect and the
art of the decorator is to be expended on
cafe which will have lofty ceiling. The
apartment will be finished in mahogany
tapestries will be Of the finest. Along the
side towards Ninth will be series of
private rooms opening directly on the
main floor. Above will be a gallery to
accommodate spectators and musicians
when the floor is in use for dancing. At
the back will be half story floor elabor-
ately adorned with plants and palms. This
will be so arranged that 1t may be shut
off by curtains for theater parties with
service from the buffers pantry, apart
from that of the main cafe. Thus the
ater party could be entertained on the
half floor while a dancing party was In
progress.
The Keith Offices at the front will be
fitted magnificently. Economy of floor
space will be secured by continuing the
gallery through from the large room. The
store opposite will be a model OF con-
venience and utility. .-
Mr.. Keith expects to build early next
year in case the price of materials and
labor Is not prohibitive. T h j ou r
ma has already printed perspective Of
tha K 9th h,,ildfno
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-16
JUNGLE BILL BEER
ONE GLASS AT EACH DRINK SHOP
An Aged Character Whose Credit
Is Good ON the Whole


There, is many a man in Minneapolis
whose face" is good for an unlimited
number of drinks at most of the down
town refectories. There are few OF them,
however, who are not ultimately held TO
strict accounting and forced to settle
up on cash basis or have mo tick en-
tered opposite their names.
An exception to the rule is a quaint,
old character who makes a daily round
Of the best known saloons and always has
drink coming to him, even though he
never pays for one or runs stab"
uncle Bill'' Gale. who lives in
lodging house on lower Hennepin avenue
is the privileged character. Eighty-two
years OF age and SO inflrm that walking
is painful and laborious process.
"Uncle Bil1's,' chief enjoyment in his de-
clining years is to shuttle about town from
saloon to saloon, sip a mug of beer and
listen to the small talk Of those who are
sweeping along on the high sea of life.
Just how 1t came about. no one knows,
but as If by common consent, every bS--
keeper to whom the old mans face is ia
miliar draws one" and packs it in tight
the moment "Uncle- Bill darkens the
door. Not a word passes between them.
With his eyes glued to the amber fluid.
the patriarch slowly bears down upon it,
drinks it as though it were the very
water Of life, and without more ado de-
parts.
No entry of the transaction is made.
''Uncle BilI' is entitled to one glass OF
beer each day at each place-just one and
no more. Notwithstanding his ability to
thus amass as many beers as there are
saloons on his beat, Uncle Bill'' is a
temperate man. Two or three glasses is
his limit at a time When he gets
thirsty again he takes up the line Of
march once more.
"The old fellow amt very we'll fixed, -
explained a barkeeper, land it's worth
five cents to see him lap up beer. There
| amt place in town where he can get
| more than one drink at time. He's
a smart old fellow; don't make any
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-16

Edate general manager of the New York
Central & Hudson River railroad, John
M. Tousey, though the two men spelled
their names differently. -
Mr.. Toucey was born in Newton, Conn.
In 1884, He is survived by Mrs. Toucey,
three daughters and four sons. The chill
dren are Mrs. j. C. Barton, Minneapolis; !;
Mrs. A. ]. Wentworth, Buffalo, N. Y; f..
d. Toucey, st. Paul; S. r. Toucey, St.
Paul; f. w. Toucey, Minneapolis, and
George j. Toucey, Duluth. Funeral from
the residence tomorrow at 3 p. m. In
terment will be at Lakewood cemetery.
DOROTHEA ELIZABETH WILL
LLAMs, the 15-months' old daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin R. Williams, died Fri
day. The funeral will be held from the resi-
edence of her grandfather, o. E. Wheeler, 1011
Eighth street Sc. Sunday, at 2:39 p.t m. X
WILLIAM SMITH, the only son OF
Mayor Robert A. Smith, of St. Paul, was
found dead in his room at 563 Wabasha street
yesterday. Death was due to chronic gas
tritis He was "a years old, was totally deaf
and for several years had lived the life Of q
recluse. E " - T.-t.-+' 80. 81
;, RICHARD l.. FARRINGTON-Memo
Fial services for Private Richard L. Earring.
ton, late of Company B, NJ. N. g. will be
held at the Fifth Presbyterian church to.
morrow at 1890 a. N. Company B viii
be in charge. Mr.. harrington was injured
at Camp Lakeview, July 7, and died July 9.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-16
PRICE STEPS OUT
The Pawnshop Inspector, Tempted
to Resign, Yields.
THE PASSING OF BURKE o'BRIEN
Court Oficer who Warned Gamblers
of Raid Reported to Have
Eliminated Himself. f.T

Pawnshop Inspector Price voluntarily
stepped down and out Of Office at noon
to-day. After handing Acting Mayor Jones
his resignation and the document having
been promptly accepted, Mr. Price OK
planned why he had taken the step. He
said that he had accepted a position as a
travelling salesman for a New York per-
fumery house, at salary too tempting to
be resisted. s.... - ,
+ 1t was also reported at the city hall to-
day that Burke O'Brien, court officer, had
resigned.
The acting mayor entertained the usual
number of visitors to-day. Alderman Lars
M. Rand of the sixth ward the stanch
friend of Captain John Landberg, of the
South Side station, whose resignation may
be requested, earnestly urged Mr.. Jones
to take no such action. He declared that
1t would be a great injustice to the people
of the South Side to discharge the man
they we're all in favor of. Mr.. Jones re-
piled that he would carefully weigh all
the evidence in Captain Landberg's case
before arriving at any decision.
Prospective changes in the depart
ment," said Mr.. Jones, will not be def
nitely agreed upon until Mr.. Waite's re-
| turn Monday. AS soon as he has been
sworn, in as chief Of police, we will make
up our minds whom to dismiss, whom tc
retain and whom to appoint. No an
nouncements as to any conclusions reached
in that regard may be looked for before
Tuesday.
"After we have reconstructed the ofh-
cial end Of the department, we will turr
| our attention to the patro1men. Our frs1
endeavor will be to find out who are the
| inefficient patrolmen, and weed them out
AS yet there have been few complaints
| against patrolmen, and at this distance
| do not anticipate many changes" y,
| Mr.. Jones said also that detectives here
after would not rank as captains, with thu
exception of one or two who would be
placed in a commanding position. 1t is TIL
intention now to have a few privates a
headquarters. Chief of Detectives Jane
\ G.. Doyle, who takes Office Monday NOR
4 ming, will rank as captain on a captain
salary. Detectives, as captains, have beel
drawing captains pay of 800 month
| Under the new regime they will draw
detectives salary.
The ten-hour shift will go into effect to
| morrow morning.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-16
WHY SMITH LEFT HOME
STATE SENATOR ON THE STAGE
Daniel Il. Smith VIII Delight the
East with svensk Dialect
Stories.
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal.
New York. Aug. 16.-Danie1 L. Smith,
known to fame as Senator Swanson OF
Kandiyohi county is going on the stage.
He has Just accepted a position with a
company which produces "sally in Our
Alley at the Broadway theater Aug. 25.
Mr.. Smith has great skill in telling Swe-
dish dialect stories His role will be that
Of rural Swede and he will have the dis
tinction Of being the only actor to appear
in such part on Broadway In many
years. Mr.. Smith is now here rehearsing
with the company. A few years ago De
Wolf Hopper heard him telling funny
Swedish yarns in Minneapolis and told
him that he shouldn't throw away talent
Tor which he could coin money on the
stage. Mr.. Smith took the hint. The piece
Is expected to make a hit. ~, -
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-16
WEBSTER SCHOOLS LAWN
The Pupils Say It's the Best-Great
Flower Beds.

No school lawn in Minneapolis, declare
the pupils of the Webster public schoo,
Monroe and Sumner streets NE, is as
worthy of adniring contemplation as 10
the Webster lawn. II it doesn't receive
prize from the Commercial Club COM
mittee that is passing upon noteworthy
lawns, then say, the scale Of justice will
require inspection.
Two years ago the Webster school Sc
cured cash prize given by Northrop &
King for the best American school lawn
planted with seeds from the donors store.
land the Webster lawn now is far finer
than it used to be- -,...
The school yard extends for one block
along Monroe street and is half block
in depth. At each end Of this long en-
closure, vacant spaces have been left
| for Fairgrounds At the rear Of the yard,
close to the school building, a flower bed
has been planted one block long and 10
feet wide. At the side of each of tha
| three walks leading from Monroe street
to the building other flower beds have
been made to flourish, one bed of asters.
two beds of petunias and one bed of mixed
flowers. Two beds contain 406 geraniums.
Fall flowers will be abundant-dahlias,
golden glow, salvea, tuberoses, Gamma.
| The boys Of the school have spaded and
| distributed earth furnished by the street
commissions ers: the janitor Of the school
has toiled with equal patience and intel
| ligence; the girls have picked the
superhuous flowers: -
I The webster lawn is not only beautiful
but useful. It provides subjects for the
drawing and painting classes. 1t also
gives material to the nature students.
Even plot between wings of the school
building-the Shady Nook"-holds speci-
mems Of ferns and divers crawling crea-
lures.
| The children are encouraged to provide
wild flowers and wild animals. The
earnest student brings ang1eworms 'for
teacher and even the idlest boy carries
pinchbugs to and from the lawn for the
| advancement of science and the dis
comfture of girls.
Every day each teacher gets bouquet
for her desk, the biggest sunf1owe and the
craw1iest bug going to Miss Susanna Sir
we'll, the school principal and the lead
ing horticuftura1ist
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-16
PAYABLE IN GOLD.

Men daily seek how to provide for their support in old
age and for the support Of their families in event of their
death. - :. .@*.. .s.-=- .t.s - -
To invest large of money at is impossible for
most people, but they easy payments choice
interest bearing bonds the problem is solved. .s
The STATE MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE COM
PANY OF WORCESTER, MASS, has devised plan for
purpose You subscribe for tho desired of bonds
and agree pay stated annually for term of years.
and the end Of the term the bonds delivered you
During the term which your payments extend
equity fully protected should you be unable to complete
tho contract -
Should death at any time after the first payment
the future payments will be waived and the full amount Of
bonds subscribed for delivered to your estate at
word of caution On account of the insurance element
these bonds you them only when in excellent
health, IF you want such investment DON'T PUT IT
OFF Only death and taxes certain health is most
certain.
Would you like to of the bonds? Your age and
address either of the State Mutual agents will
specimen They twenty and bear interest at
per cent PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST PAYABLE IN
GOLD COIN.
The State Nutualis Of the oldest and strongest
companies in America and you not safer in
vestment easier terms
G. WAN TUYL General Agent. 5o5s Lumber Exchange
AUGUSTUS. WARREN. GEO A AINSWORTH
g. B. GRAVES G. A. CODE
G. Z. NICHOLS, Fergus Falls.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-16
Political Meetings.

There was well-attended meeting in the
interests OF George w. Armstrong; legisla-
tive candidacy at Durnham's hall last even
ing. Thomas voegeM presided, and remarks
were made by G. O. A. Olson, Alpheus Dale,
W. T. Coe, l.. o. Merriam, Jacob Gould and
DR.. a NJ. Hall.
A Heinrich meeting was held at 500 Gen.
tral avenue last evening. 1t was addressed
by Mr.. Heinrich, A. s. Dowdall, Captain NJ.
Whelan, G. Evans, G. A. Blixt and others.
The Young Mems Democratic club Of the
sixth ward will meet at Dania hall, Monday
evening.
Eugene @. Hay will speak on the issues Of
the campaign Monday evening at Washing
ton and Twenty-seventh avenues N. Wal
lace g. Nye, G. S. Cairns and G. s. JelIey
will also appear. TAI
The j. G. Haynes campaign was organized
last night at Temple Court by about thirty
leading workers. j. G. O'Keene is chairman,
and George p. Douglas secretary. A COM
mittee of fve was appointed on permanent
organization, with George Porter as chair
man. The first meeting will be held Tues
day evening in the second ward.
Senator R. B. Brewer Of St. Cloud fled
with the secretary Of state to-day as . repub-
lican candidate for denomination. His dis
trict takes in Benton county and the city OF
st. Cloud which js In Stearns
The Seventh Ward Republican club will
hold meeting Monday evening at their wig
wan in the interests OF the candidates for
mayor and coroner.
"A Hay meeting will be heldsat the town
hail. Excelsior, Tuesday evening. Mr.. Hay
himself will deliver al address and there will
be a number OF other speakers.
Members Of the Sixth Ward Republican
club deny that they have indorsed any can
didates for office. The club Will meet wednes-
day evening at Hegna's hall, on Cedar ave-
nue., and some Endorsements may be voted at
that time
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-16
NEW CARRIER STATION =
Rev. James Dobb1n VIII Build and
Lease to Uncle Same. f."

The Keith company architects have
drawn plans for the new post Office car
rier station b at Cedar avenue and Third
street. 1t is to be built by Rev. James
Dobbin, of Faribault, who will lease to
the government. Mr.. Dobbin will also in
stallsthe fixtures.
The building will be 1880. The corner
room, 40x65 feet, with entrance at the
corner will be occupied by the postoflce
also part of the basement for swing room,
storage, toilet rooms, etc. Other first
floor space in the two-story building will
be rented for stores. The structure is to
cost $4,000. q.
Contracts, will be let as soon as the
Keith company has prepared detail plans.
Thirty carriers report at Station B and
it is one Of the most important in amount
Of business. Next to ST. Anthony Falls
station on the east side it will have the
finest equipment in the city.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-16
NO COMBINE ABoUTIT
Reasons for Thresher Makers Meet

Reasons for Thresher Makers Meet
ing In Chicago. -,
Frederick E. Kenaston, president of the
Minneapolis Threshing Machine company,
denies that the recent Chicago meeting OF
manufacturers considered anything per-
tanning to 4 com bination astreported from
Chicago by telegraph. Walter Gregory
Of the Advance Thresher company makes
the same affirmation. Both men were at
the meeting. Mr.. Kenaston says that the
manufacturers have a national associa
tion which meets two or three times a year
to arrange for exchanges OF eourtesies and
to prevent irritation in competition. The
manufacturers meet also to determine
upon the policy Of the future. Fluctuations
in prices OF material and labor require
adjustments in prices and uniformity is
sought. These things and other matters
pertaining to business methods brought
about the meeting at this time.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-16
TAX ON PROFITS
National Banks Must Pay It-Decis
sion for the Government.

National Banks Must Pay It-Decfs-
sion for the Government.
National banks must pay the war
revenue tax on undivided profits. The
commissioner Of internal revenue at
Washington has ordered steps to be TAX
en- at once to make the collection. The
total will reach $500, 900. III. :
Last spring, when the commissioner had
decided that some banks to avoid the tax
were covering funds into undivided
profits accounts or to profit and loss,
President James Forgan Of the First Ma
tional bank of Chicago asked that sus-
pension be directed until test case could
be decided. In the case OF the Leather
Manufacturers bank OF New York in the
federal court for that district q decision
was given for the government. The tax
covers the year ending July 80, when the
repeal Of the act took place.