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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-24
MINNEAPOLIS MEN IN 1T

Another Deal for Lands on Beautiful
Isle ROya1e. j.
Special to The Journal. - -
Duluth, Mimi, May A-The deal for a large
tract of land upon Isle Royale to Duluth,
Minneapolis and St Paul people has been
closed and s., 900 has been paid the Isle Royala
Land company, an English syndicate owning
the island. A summer hotel will be built
at once. This deal is second one for this
season in which Minneapolis men are inter-
aeto cd
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-24
KENTUCKY OIL WELL

State officials in wisconsin Receive
Good News.
Special to The Journal.
Madison, Wis, May 24.-The Badger Oil
e. Gas company, composed mainly of state
officials and of which Secretary Of State
Froehlich is president and the late Lieu
tenent Governor Stone was vice president
received telegram last night from the
manager in Kentucky saying big we'll
had come in during the day.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-24
McEWENS DIVORCED
Western Hypnotist Found to Have
Deserted His Wife.
Special to The journal. -

Special to The Journal.
st. Cloud, Mimi, May 24.-Mrs. Jessie
McEwen of Detroit, Mimi, was granted
a divorce in district court here from. P. N.
McEwan, a hypnotist, on the ground Of
desertion. She was given the custody OF
their only child. The McEwens came orig
inally from Oskaloosa, Iowa, and are we'll
known in many parts of the west.
Mary thinner secured a Judgment for
s52.75 against John J. Leisen, depart
ment store proprietor, for assault and
SANDER The case was tried once before,
but the jury disagreed. The present YER
dict was in the nature of compromise.
Miss thinner is the daughter of a wealthy
farmer and was charged by the depart
ment store. people wi tn shoplifting. - -
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Mission for Loggers.

Special to The Journal.
Superior, Wis, May 24.-There is in this
city a logging camp mission, to provide the
lumbermen in the woods back of Superior
and Duluth with safe and suitable temperance
lodgings when in town The mission has
just completed it's year. It has lodged an
the year, having furnished 81, 900 beds. There
are free baths in connection, low-priced
restaurant and gospel service. nightly One
object of the mission is to supply good reading
to not only the men in the woods but the
families of isolated settlers through the woods
regions
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-24
THREE INDlCThV{tlTS

Secretary of Il Hardware Company
Arraigned at Albert Lea.
Special to The Journal
Albert Lea, Mimi, May 24.-Something
OF a sensation was created here when
Maurice J. Higgins, secretary and book
keeper of the Higgins Wasgatt Hardware
company, was arraigned in district court
on three indictments, two alleging
grand larceny in the first degree and one
for failing to make entries with intent to
defraud. He pleaded not guilty and fur
nished $500 bond.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-24
Seasons First Horse Sale.

Special to The Journal.
Pierre, S. D., May 24.-The first horse sale
of the season attracted many buyers and
horse owners The sales in the yards did not
exceed $50 head of horses, but much larger
number was disposed Of through private deals
out of the yards, and it is estimated that fully
$50. 900 changed hands on horse flesh. One
team Of bay drivers went at s246, and team
of grays sold at $3.50. Other single horses
went at from $50 to 500. The highest price
$40 a head. 49,. $3.50 - -
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CYLINDER HEAD BLEW OUT
Nill Men at Chippewa Falls Were in
n Panic.
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal ---
Chippewa Falls, Wis, May 24.-The
head OF one of the large cylinders which
drives a carriage In the c. L. & B. com
pany''s mill blew out yesterday while in
operation. The report was heard ali over
the city and the mill men ran in all direc-
tions. great deal of damage was done
III the mill. Pieces of the cylinder head
broke timbers 10x12 and the entire mill
was filled with steam. No one was in
jured.. ".h IL
Peter Dietzler, proprietor OF saw mill
ut Cadoff was truck by piece of hard
wood timber which flew from an edger.
His skull was crushed and he cannot live.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-24
OVERTURNED A LAMP

Rosa Kinder of. St. Cloud Believed
to Be Dying of Burns.
Special to The Journal.
st. Cloud Mimi, May 24.-Rosa Kind
Ter, domestic, was probably fatally
burned last night. 1t is supposed that
while half, asleep she overturned lamp,
which was burning on small stand be-
side her bed. The building was only
slightly damaged. r.
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He is FOR WHITE
Lieutenant Governor Bartlett Not {
Candidate for Governor.

Special to The journal.
Fargo, n. D., May 24.-The, Cooperstown
Courier is out in an interview with Lieu
tenant, Governor Bartlett in which he says
he is a, candidate for his present position
and not for. the gubernatorial nomination,
as has been alleged. He says emphatical-
ly he is for Governor White. Reference Is
made to past differences between him and
the governor, but. Bartlett says they are
not to be considered now. He thinks
White made mistake in the merger, ow-
ing to bad advice, but otherwise the ad-
ministration has been good one, espe-
cially in it's economy. The lieutenant gov
ernor deplores the tendency to- turn gov
ernors down after one term and hopes the
record will be broken in Whites case.
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trance has been forced at several places re-
Gently, but the celestials have always man
aged to get the cards and stakes out of sight
and explained that some celebration was re-
sponsible for the assenlblage. Not only money
but the laundries themselves have figured as
stakes, and it Is not denied by the China
men that one shop has changed owners three
times as a result Of gambling -
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To Close with a Reception

Special to The journal. zg a.
&, Fargo, N. D., May 24-The Episcopal con-
vocation will close this evening with a recep-
ton at the official residence of Bishop Mann
During the meeting the ladies have served
luncheon in the basement Of the cathedral
The work of the conyocation has been of 8
practical nature. The bishop has visited al
most every place in the state where Episcopal
services are held and will be at the remainder
at an early date.
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Are you Investigating as to the merits
Of the Boulevard Addition lots to be sold
by Thorpe Eros. June f2nd? Call for
plat look the property carefully over. II
YOU do not act promptly, the regret will
be with you, and the advantage with
others, for these great bargains Will GER
tainly be sold.
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Killed by n Handcnr.

Special, to. The, Journal.
Gary; Mimi, May 24.-sandel Kjos, a
section, hand, was run over by handcar
two miles mort h of this place last evening
and killed.: Sigvald Peterson, another. Ia
borer, was also run over and mangIed, but
not seriously hurt. The crew was return
ing home from, work on two handcars, and
going at good speed, when the last car;
collided with the first, throwing the two
men under, the wheels: Dung Kjos came.
from Sweden but:a few weeks ago.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-24
Judgment Against a Convict,

Special to The Journal
Marquette, Mich, May A.-Damages in the
sum OF 1920 have been secured against an
inmate of the penitenttary here by Mrs Annie
E. Rogers, young and pretty widow OF
Muskegon The defendant was Albert Radley,
who, in throwing bottle through the window
OF a Muskegon restaurant, struck and in
jured the plaintiff.
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CORN BELT EDITORS
Lee Mars Meeting Addressed by May
or Caldwell of Sioux City.

lie Mars Meet1nY Addressed. by May
or Caldwell of Sioux City.
Special to The Journal.
LIE Mars, Iowa, May 24-The ninth an
nual session OF the Corn Belt Editorial
association was held in this city yester-
day and to-day Mayor E. W. Caldwell
Of Sioux City, delivered an address, "Po-
neer Newspapering in Iowa" On Friday
business session was held and papers
read and discussed. The visitors were
driven over the city in the evening and
a banquet was held at Washington hall
and toast program given. The associa-
ton will meet next year in Sioux City.
Ferd Reichman, Of LIE Mars, was elected
president; p. w. Caldwell, of Sioux City,
secretary, and D. o. Stone. Hawarden,
treasurer
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-24
.SAWMILL BURNED

Struck by Lightning While in Oper-
r. . ation-No One Injured.
Special to The Journal !:
Chippewa Falls, Wis.,, May 24.-The
Kettleson sawmills on Mud brook was
struck by lightning yesterday and burned,
together with large quantity Of lumber
in the dry shed close to the mill. The
mill was in operation at the time the
bolt was struck, but no one was injured.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-24
"RANK MONEY!
South Dakota Bankers Took Ground
.>-..~ Against 1t, We.

Special to The Journal.
Sioux Falls, S: D., May 24.-The South
Dakota Bankers association, at it's annual
meeting at Huron, passed resolutions de-
claring against the branch banking sys-
tenn and against asset currency, popularity
known as bank money" What is more
remarkable, the resolutions passed unan-
fmously. The bankers said they did not
favor banking system that would make
1t easy for handful of men in New York
to control the currency of the United
States. They opposed asset currency for
the reason that obviously the security for
some Of the currency issued by 10000 or
1900 banks in the United States must
be of questionable value. -
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JUST SOLID FOR EsCH.

Special to The Journal.
La Crosse, Wis, May A.--The La Crosse
county republicans held 9. convention here
to-day and elected twenty delegates
to attend the convention of the seventh
Congressional district to be held at Black
River Falls May %. The delegation is
solid for thesrenomination of Congressman
John j. Esch. Az
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-24
CRYSTALS of Pure Corundum

Special to The Journal .,..~
Belgrade. Gallatin county tells of rich
strike of ore in the mines of the Montana
Corundum company, which is developing some
corundum leads, the first ever found IN Mon
been found imbedded in the formation. One
crystal was sixteen inches long and weighed
about thirteen pounds. 1t Will be preserved
for the Montana exhibit at st. Louis.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-24
Married FIFTY Years.

Special to The Journal.
Iowa Falls, Iowa. May 24-Mr. and
Mrs. Daniel B. Walthall celebrated the If
tieth anniversary of their marriage yes
terday with big reunion of relatives and
friends.-The annual high school athletic
meet of this county is being held at Ell
dora. Alden, Ackley, Union, Eldora, Rad
cliffe, Hubbard and Written are repre-
scented,
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Cedar Fans Commencenents.

Special to The Journal. 81 la.
Cedar Falls, Iowa, May 24-The graduating
class of the Business college received diplo-
mas last evening. The class was addressed
by DR.. Samuel Phelps Leland, of Chicago,
who took World Making" as subject
There were twenty members. The high
school class will hold its graduating exercises
Wednesday evening, when Professor. Thomas
H. Mcbride, of Iowa City, will deliver the
held Monday we eve riIssua Dr. NJ Billngsey
will deliver the baccalaureate sermon Sunday
evening.-The commencement week at the
normal school begins June and continues
through to the 18th. The baccalaureate ad-
dress will be delivered by President Seerley,
Sunday evening" June s. -..s ---.,.e.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-24
BOOST FOR GRlNDELAND

Home Campaign Meef1nE Pledges
Him United Support.
Special to The Journal.
Warren Mimi, May PA large and
enthusiastic audience met at the opera
house last night In the interest of A.
Grindeland's candidacy for congress. Ear
nest addresses were delivered by prom
inent citizens and strong resolutions were
adopted indorsing his candidacy and
pledging to him the hearty support of
the people of his home town and coun-
ty. His efforts for the nomination re-
ceived a great boost and his friends will
continue the fight.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-24
Lake Benton TO Have Light.

I Special to, The Journal, .,.:..,s, Il
/ Lake Benton Mimi, May 24-The viii
lage council has entered into contract with
the Practical Gas company of Chicago for
the establishment of a lighting plant. The
contract calls for twenty eight street
lamps and the completion, of the system
by Aug. I for $5,525. r, ~. 4.,.5s
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-24
"SO0NERS" DISGUSTED
Prospectors on the Borders of the
Spokane Return Home.

Special to The Journal.
Davenport, Wash, May 24.-Most Of the
prospectors who have been camping on
the borders Of the Spokane Indian reser-
walton, waiting for the signal of the
Opening of the lands to mineral entry,
have returned to their homes. Recent
announcements Of the uncertainty of the
date Of tie opening, coupled with the fact
that the Indian police arc driving pros
pectors from the reserve, disguised the
crowd. . -
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~. S." as an Excursion Boat.

Special to The Journal. ~:. s.
Clinton, Iowa, May 24.-It is reported that
the steamer j. S., built as a companion boat
to the City of Wincna, for the Clinton-Daven-
port packet trade, will be used as an excursion
boat the coming summer and will not enter
the local trade. The J. IS. has proven dis
appointment as packet beat. 1t cannot
make fast time and is difficult to handle. On
the other hand, it makes an ideal excursion
boat perhaps the finest on the Mississippi
river ~ E,
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Stole From Hospital storeroom.

Special to The Journal. .-- ~ ,..s
Fergus Falls, Mimi, May 24-Leon Gentil,
an employe of the insane hospital, was ar
rested to-day for stealing clothing from the
hospital storeroom. The missing articles were
found in his trunk. He pleaded guilty and
declared that Others were doing the same
thing. The local justice sent him to Jail for
thirty days.-A meeting of the republican
county committee will be held next Tuesday
to call the county convention to elect dele
gates to the state corvertion.-The Schumann
club gave its annual recital at the Lyceun
theater last evening. Miss Marie Wilde
Graves, soloist, and Franklin Kreger, pianist
of Minneapolis assisted in the entertainment
which was attended by a large audience.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-24
Sugar Beet Growing.

Special to The Journal. --
Marquette, Mich, May 24.-Extensive ex-
periments in the culture of sugar beets are to
be made in the upper peninsula this season:
A large amount of seed has been distributed
by officials Of the state experimental farm
at Chatham. The establishment OF beet sugar
factories next year is predicted.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-24

Cedar Falls Streets to Be Paved.
Special to The Journal.
Cedar Falls. Iowa. May. A.-The city coun-
Gil has voted to pave Main street from Sixth
to Tenth, and the Normal street to Thirteenth
The state has provided a fund of $1,000 for
paving Normal street. A roadway will soon
be paved from the city to the school.
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Five Struggled in the Water.

Special to The Journal.
Cedar Falls, Iowa, May 24.-Cedar river is
higher than it has been any time for four
years. The rise is caused only by the heavy
rains The bottoms are all under water and
crops are washed out. Three normal stu
dents were thrown into the water by the cap
sizing of boat, but were saved Douglas
Paterson and lady friend came near drown
ing. They were rescued by passing boat
man. The tenant on the Curtis Ford farm
as'oblged to come to town in a boat yes
terday as the road is impossible.
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.Deadwood scottish Rite Meeting.

Special to The Journal.
5Deadwood, S. D., May "a. The Scottish
Rite Masons: are holding. a reunion in
Deadwood and large class Of candidates
Temple. Order of the Mystic Shrine, will
confer It's degree tonight upon a majority
Of those who took the Scottish Rite. The
city is full of Masons for the occasion.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-24
CORONER INVESTIGATES
Comstock, Mimi, Man Found Dead
at Fargo.

at Fargo.
Special to The Journal. .. ~,
Fargo, N. D., May PA man who has
been identified as Peter Shangsathn was
found dead on the platform Of a warehouse
near the river. There is no apparent evil
dence of foul play, but the coroner is
Investigating. The dead man was a la
borer and had been in Fargo but short
time. His home is said to have been at
ComStOck MINI.
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LIE SUEUR-Citizens presented each mem
Der of the high school debating team with 4
gold watch and chain. Superintendent Bauer
was given a diamond pin.
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STATE SUNDAY SCHOOLS
Gregory of Aberdeen Elected Presi'
- dent of s. Oak. Association.

Sioux Falls s. ID, May A.-The twenty
eighth annual convention of the South Dakota
Sunday School association has closed. The
following officers were elected for the ensu
ing year: President c.. p Gregory, Aber-
deem; vice president, Rev. M Oldfield, Plan
kinton secretary Rev. F. F. Leach, Sioux
Falls; treasurer, l.. NJ. Hustled, Dell Rapids.
Mrs. R. F: Pettigrew and, Mrs. F. P. Leach.
both of Sioux Falls. were elected delegates to
the. International association convention in
Denver. in July. g.. q ..: 1922. H.. ii
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Small Towns to Be Sighted.

Special to The Journal
Clinton, Iowa, May 24.-According to river
gossip the Diamond 10 steamers will make
no more stops at the small towns. All places
of less than about 1900 inhabitants will be
taken from the time schedule. For instance,
but one stop will be made between Davenport
and Clinton, and that at LIE Claire to take
on a pilot. 1T is said that the business which
the through packets get from the small towns
is not of enough value to pay for the time
lost.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-24
MINNESOTA

MADELIA-The annual district convention
| of the Christian Endeavor Society is in ses-
sion.
PRESTON-This region is slowly recover
| i,o he q
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CONSULTS HIS CHIEF

CumHIIHB anu WHY COnCerned In
Fourth District Politics..
Special to The Journal.
Des Moines, Iowa, May 24.-Thomas A.
Way OF Mason City is here comforting
with Governor A. B. Cunnmins on the
fourth district congressional situation.
There Is no doubt that the fight is re-
garded by Cummins and his lieutenants
and by ]. w. Blythe and his forces as Of
the utmost Importance In the coming
senatorial struggle over the succession to
Dolliver and Allison. Cummins men
throughout the district are taking up
the battle against j. E. Blythe.
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NORTHWESTERN WEDDINGS

Specials to The Journal :.{.sts.
Alexandria: Mimi, May 24.-This has been
week of weddings. On Saturday, at Nelly,
Amanda, tho daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. G.
Johnson, was married to Frank Wahin. The
bride is the daughter Of A. G. Johnson. who
represented this county in the state senate
four years ago. Over 800 guests were pres
ent. ) ~
At Nelson took place the marriage of Miss
Axlna Youngren to Joel Hanson. Both are
prominent young people Of the east end of
the county. r..
On Wednesday in this village Miss Hilda
Rulen and o. A. Westin were marred.-Mss
Ida Fredenberg of this village and Dean Han
son Of South Dakota were married in Mime
apolis. 49, #.s
Chippewa Falls, Wis, May 24-Miss Mary
Brown, a young society girl, and John
Beisang, manager Of the E. Poznanski Shoe
company, will be married June at Notre
Dame church, t..-
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49,. III
June End.
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Saturday Holiday for Bankers.

Special to The Journal.
Winona, Mimi. May 2.-Winona banks
have signed an agreement to close at p. m.
on Saturdays during June. July and August,
thus giving employees Saturday half holt
day. The attempt to secure such closing
has been made for several years, but all the
banks would not agree to it until now.
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Choked on a Candy Marble.
Grand Forks, N. D., May 24-The 5-year -old
daughter of F. c. Massee, prominent at
torney, was choked to death by swallowing a
candy marble.
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! Rochester's FIRE Delegates

Special to The Journal. .
Rochester, Mimi, May A.-The Rochester
fire department has elected the following dele
gates to attend the state firemen's convention,
to be held in New Ulm, June 10 to 10. They
will represent both the fire department and
the relief association: Hose Company No. 4.
Fred Hyatt and Charles M an zimmerman i, hook
Grassle. Chief Boylhart is also a delegate.
There is some talk Of Rochester extending an
invitation for the next gathering. 55{.1:s
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Telephone Employees strike.

Special to The Journal.
Dubuque, Iowa, May 24.-About twenty EN-
ployes of the Dubuque Telephone compan!
have struck for an increase in wages The!
have been getting 50 day and demand $3.50
"A panic. was barely ayerted among owe
300 women and children who attended al
entertainment given by the Young Ladies
sodalfty of st. Raphae.s church. Lightning
flashed throughout the hall and the light
were extnguished. There was a rush TO
the exits and several women were injured
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DULUTH-Alfred Merritt took lease for
300 acres Of land on Pine island, in Lake
Vermillion. The land contains iron ore and
Mr.. Merritt paid bonus of $4,000 to the
owner, Albert Kitto, Of Tower, for the lease,
without putting down drill.
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New School superintendent

Special to The Journal.
Alexandria, Mimi, May 24.-Professor G. W.
F. Carlson, who for two years has had charge
Of the Glenwood Schools will succeed Mr..
Cranston as superintendent of the Alexandria
schools next year. Miss Wheaton, who taught
in the high school here the past year. will
be principal Of the high school in place, OF
Miss Weston, who goes to St. Cloud.-John
Barnard, of this village, has received an ap-
pointment in the treasury department at
Washington.-Josie, the 17-year-old daughter
buried in the Carlos cemetery the first Of the
week.-Rev. w. H. Medlar of this village,
will deliver the baccalaureate sermon at
Grand Rapids next week. ..N
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LITTLE FALLS-The sophomore freshman
society defeated the juniors in debate on the
question, Resolved, That United States SEN
ators should be elected by direct vote Of
the people,