The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-19
CITY NEWS
WEATHER NOW AND THEN
Maximum Temperature To-day AZ
Degrees; a Year Ago 40 Degrees.

Struck by a Train-MOSes Brolette,
wheelwright, aged 81, was struck by
rapidly moving Milwaukee train at Sixth
avenue and Seventh street 5 this morn
ing and received painful injuries. He was
taken to the city hospital in the patrol
wagon from the South Side police station
1921 for Seat in Senate.-It cost Lowell
z. Jepson 1921 to get back into the state
senate and of this sum he reports S75 as
q contribution to the republican campaign
committee. Pat Ryan piled up an ex-
pense bill of 81 in trying for seat on the
park commission, but the sum appears to
have been inadequate, for Ryan failed In
gloriously.
Cebater WithdrawS.--D. L. GranniS, one
of the men chosen to represent the state
university in the debate with Northwest
crn. has declined to serve. He says ne
has not the time to give the matter the
attention it requires. Mr.. Grannis was
considered one Of the ablest men on the
team and 1t will be difficult to I'LL his
place satisfactorily.
Chalmers Improves Lieutenant James
Chalmers, of the insurance patrol, who
seriously injured in collision with
chemical truck No. l at Fourth street and
Hennepn avenue yesterday morning, Is
still at st. Barnabas hospital and the ply
sicians say his condition is slightly i'm
proved this afternoon. There is a chance
for his recovery.
Trying to Sell Venison-Judging from
the open manner in which two sports
men" tried to sell as many saddles of ven
ison at Minneapolis restaurants and meat
markets this morning.; Executive Agent
Sam Fullerton's game wardens are over
looking a few bets. The men who tried
to strike bargain offered to sell the
meat at 10 cents pound, but no dealer
would purchase at that figure.
Hirschmann's Case Up.-The case Of
David Hirschmann, against whom a petit
ton in involuntary bankruptcy was filed
some weeks ago by his creditors. was con-
sidered by the United States district court
to day. Hirschmanns estate will prOba-
bly, be divided among his creditors. The
matter was to have come up for hearing
yesterday, but no one appeared against
Hirschmann, whose whereabouts is I'M
known.
City Council AT ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Chatfield chairman Of the committee of
one from each ward which will make ar
rangements for the formal opening of the
new city hall to the public. says the pub
lie will not be invited to inspect the build
ing at the next city council meeting, as
was at first proposed. Another evening
Will De set ASIDE. Inc Of1lCeS Will all De
brilliantly lighted and there will be music.
Grace Church mprovement.-The work
of putting the brick veneer on Grace Pres
byteran church. Humboldt avenue S and
TWentyeighth street, is about completed.
The building presents a very fine appear
ance. Its Gothic architecture and the
harmonious blending of brick, stone and
; cathedral windows makes this one of the
handsome church buildings in the city. At
recent meeting the Ralph Connor Club
was organized for men of the church and
neighborhOod. 1t will meet once a month
for mutual benefit and pleasure and will
take up topics of interest. Prominent
speakers will address the club. Among
other good things in prospect, the club
expects to have Ralph Conner give a lee
ture in the city some time this winter.
Conference Of CharitIes-Large delega-
tons left the twin cities to-day to attend
the eleventh Minnesota state conference OF
charities and corrections to be held at
Rochester, Mimi, this evening, Thursday
and Friday. Among the delegates were:
Captain G. E. Faulkner, president of the
conference; James o. Bingham enrolling
secretary; James F. Jackson, manager OF
the Minneapolis associated charities; Miss
N. "A. Swanson, secretary Of the confer
ence; Rev. DR.. Shutter, Miss Grace John
ston; Mrs. Anna McCurdy, representative
OF the Eighth Ward w. G. T. u: Miss
Marion Lacy, superintendent of Bethany
nome, and Wilbur F. Chase chairman OF
the board of county commissioners Of
AnOka, wife and niece