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The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-15
JAMESTOWN, Nd.

William Wilson pleaded guilty in Judge
Glaspells court Of obtaining goods under
false pretenses. The escrin1e was committed in
May. Wilson deposited forged drafts In the
sum of s15, 900, drawn on the Bank Of Hamil-
ton, Canada, in the Courtenay State bank; He
then came to jamestown and drew checks to
the amount Of $500 on the Courtenay bank.
vas made BY PeaGd lear Megs
receiyed q check for; $50. They learned by a
telegram to the Courtenay bank that Wilson s
check was worthless and his arrest was ex-
pected at Carrington.2 It is believed Wilson
is daft. He will not tell where his relatives
or friends lye-The jury IN the case Of Mar
BROUGHT in a verdict for the plaintiff for
s., 500 and interest from date of injury in
March last. She asked for $4,000. The plain
tiff is a resident of Dazey and alleges that she
was injured between Austin, Mimi, and Min
neapolis, by the train starting suddenly and
throwing her to the floor Of the coach-A. J.
Smith, who went to Duluth on the Northern
Pacific excursion, lost $40 by having his
pockets picked at Staples, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-15
LEVEES BREAK
Second Flood at Keokuk-Wha
Cheer Washed by Cloudburst.


KEoKUK, IoiWA-Just as the Des Moines
river began to fail at the lower portion after
the floods from THE upper waters. another
food came and caught everybody by sur
prise. At the mouth the river rose eight
feet yesterday and is still rising. notwith-
standing the breaking OF levees.
The leyee of the .Keokuk Canning. company
broke yesterday and thousands of acres OF
cucunpbers and tomatoes and 2, 900 acres of
corn were flooded. The loss of the canning
company Is $10,000 and of farmers twice as
much more. r. +
DIES MONIES. -IoWA-A cloudburst at
What Cheer washed away nine buildings,
entailing loss of $751; 900. A wall of water
four feet high came rushing down dry run
in the heart of the city. Residents barely
had time to escape with their lives.
|, OsKALOOSA, IOWA-Au the streams are
torrents rushing over large areas of bottom
lands. Skunk river washed out the ap-
proaohes to the Iowa Central railroad bridge
and traffic has been abandoned. The water
is still rising. =. . -...,s-, a.. ,. ..-z
BROWNS VALLEY, MINN-The most
damaging haistorm ever known here passed
over the farming community four miles south.
The storm covered a territory six miles wide
and fifteen long, destroying all crops and
gardens. Many small buildings were over
turned. r~'; 'a,- -. H~-, -:.-..:r q ~ 90
BLACK RIVER TAILS, wIs.-The intense
heat Of the past two days was followed yes
terday by the worst storm of the season.
There was heavy wind, rain and hail The
| damage to small grain, apples and grapes is
heavy. @.'.
! CUMBERLAND, VISA severe hailstorn
prevailed at Barronett, nine miles north, yes
| terday afternoon, breaking almost every win
dow in town aud dannag ging crops. i. s:s
! MITCHELL, S, U.-Reports have been re-
ceived here OF a hard storm that VISITED
Gam Valley, Buffalo county. It 10 reported
that the hailstones were as large as eggs
and that the crops were driven into tht
| ground AT Kinball the storm was 80 Sc
we're that freight .train coming east hat
| to stop and wait for the storm to pass.
! WlLMOT, g. D.-A hailstorm passed
| through the townships Of Lee Lake ant
Becker In this county, destroy
ing about 5000 acres of crops. Several of th'
farmers are completely wiped out, whil
| others may realize a one4half yield. Tn
! section passed over promised a yield o
! wheat of thirty bushels an acre. Anothe
part of the storm passed over the countr.
| west of Summit in this (Roberts) county AM
| is said to have covered a tract eight mile
| in length and three miles in width. Report
have been sent out that $4,000 acres of crop
were destroyed. This is false as 5000 will
cover all loss. .'
BARRON, WIS.-Two severe hail storm
passed through this (Barron) county yester
| day, ons through Maple Grove township an
the other through Stanfold and Oak Gro0
townships, going from west to east and doint
a vast amount of damage to crops.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-15
LAKE PRESTON. s. D.

The Lake Preston roller mills are running,
after being shut down for over two months
for repairs. The company, has erected d a new
engine. 1t has expended in new improve
ments about IS, ,oO0.-The real estate trans
fers for this (Kingsbury) county tor r,+,t she
total consideration OF $60, ,2S3. The ryen har-.
vest has commenced and the yield promises
to be heavy. The weather Is favorable for
corn and the crop IS doing nfcely. = =; :.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-15
HASTINGS, NIINN.

Peter Holzemer, a well-known and promt-
nent farmer, of Vermillion, was. killed last
evening by falling from his wagon: His
team Of bronchos became unmanageable. He
was 61 years old and left wife and family.
The teachers training school opened at the
high school building yesterday, with large
attendance, in general charge OF superinnend- Mt
ent g. W. Meyer, with Superintendent w. F:
Kmnze Of Red Wing as conductor, assisted
hv Superintendent c. F. w. Carlson Of Alex
andria, Superintendent F :, =: Farrsr M 9f White White
Tfe session will CLOSE Aug 9.-At the meet.
ing Of the county commit ssioners, Joseph Hei.
,aen Yves Reelected oveFseer of2the poor farm
AT a salary of $3.50. 'ssstts s.'ES-z
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-15
GRANTSBURG, WIS.

The teachers institute began here this NOR
women and one boy.-Laborers are very
scarce. The extra railroad improvements,
the new brickyard and Jail have taken all
the laborers that can be found, and now
that harvest time is near at hand the farmers
do not know what they. will do for help.
The crops are the best for many years.-The
homestead land In this county. is about gone.
The last few months have. witnessed a won
derful food Of immigration. and what was
nothing but wilderness of jack pines few
months ago Is fast becoming cleared farms.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-15
HRnNWoOD, MICH.

Benny Melvich, a Hebrew boy II years old
was lost in the woods twelve miles nortn or
this city near Lake Superior Sunday atter-
noon, Search parties found no trace to-day
Melyich went with two older companionS to
get load Of scrap iron. They, TIED the1r Ell
horses in the wood near Walstrom's OLD mill.
The team broke away and in the search Tor
them Melvich became separated from his com
panions and has not been seen since. For
ten miles this side of Lake Superior there Is
an unbroken forest Expert woodsmen are
going through the woods firing off guns and
the mine whistle here is kept blowing. Sew
eraI have returned from the search.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-15
MADISON, WIS.


Arguu, ,ents were heard by Judge Bum in
the federal court to-day on the application
for a rehearing in the case OF Henry Chosa,
convicted two years ago OF the murder OF
Chief Charley on the Lac du Flambeau res
ervation, and now serving a life sentence
in the state prison at saltwater, Mimi, where
Wisconsin prisoners convicted In the federai
courts are sent when the setnence exceeds
eighteen months The application is based
on the interesting question as to whether
Chosa is an Indian or white man. WnetheI
federal courts His father was a French
man, while his mother was an Indian squaW sa.'!
supposedly OF the Chippewa tribe: This
uuestion was raised at his trial, but was
decided decided adversely to him, and he was con;
victed as an Indian. Ex-Attorney General
tion for q rehearing is confident he has suf-
ficient grounds on which to secure the an,
nullment of Chosa's conviction; Assistant n
United States attorney General Henry T.
Sheldon will argue the case for the govern
ment. ~ -'- '~
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-15
WEST sILPERIOR, WIS.

Mrs Carrie Nation was ENTHUSIASTICALLY re- -
16er with q magnificent bouquet of roses and
CARNATIONS. The statement that I am said to
have made about Joining Dowie could NOT not
bave bean giving it to Dowie every time
have refererd to ,6im and my opinions have az,
not undergone any change. believe am tne
most lied about person in the country TO- DAY.
members of the ministerial association say
the Elks will not again be permitted to have M
such carnival as they had last week. Ine IN
streets OF Cairo, Sapho and the German VI
lage are the places taken exception 10 Dy LIE
ministers.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-15
LEAD, s. ID.

Officers have been installed by the Degree
improved In Order Of Red Men. Mrs l. B.
sweetman is prophecies; Mrs: J. l. Freer.
Pocahontas; Mrs. Mars, Winona; A. N. van
Buskirk, Powhattan; Mrs. John Carroili
keeper of records; Mrs. Harry Damon, keeper
of Wampum. The Black Hills District Miners
union held regular quarterly meeting IN
Lead to consider the location Of the next labor
day picnic Sturgis, Spearhsh and Whitewood
are the places, mentioned. and a committee
was appointed to see what each will do in
the way of inducements.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-15
sTEwARTyILLE, MINN.

Burglars effected an entrance to the Hayes
Imcas Humber companys Office last night by
nrving oven q window. The safe and money
drawer were opened but fortunately there was
no money in either Indications on are that
nuainted with the building.-Peter Zirrath, q
brakeman on the Chicago Great Western, had
his right hand badly smashed while coupling y Ing
cars at Simpson YESTERDAY, and. was orougnt
to this place for treatment.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-15
mARsHALLTowN, IOWA

The Iowa Central shop men, who struck
Two weeks ago. resumed work yesterday, hay
eng effected an amicable settlement. The
railroad makes a concession of 2s1a cents to
arst-class machinists. The men demanded
DO cents and were offered 20 cents before the
strike Helpers wages were advanced from
sent to a. cent-and-a half. Several demands,
including nine hour day, were waived by
the strikers committee.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-15
THE, PA11NcEEonE FUNERAL.

London, July 15.-;Memorial services for
Lord Pauncefote,a the late ambassador OF
Great Britain at Washington, were held at
noon to-day in the Chapel Royal, St. James
palace. All the members of the american
embassy and many members of the govern
ment were present. King Edward was repre-
sented by Lord Churchill, the acting chan
ceIlor. simultaneously the remains were in
TERED in the churchyard of East Stoke, near
Newark upon Trent. The simple service was
entirely of a family character. The principal
rnourners were the widow and her daughters
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-15
SIOUX CITY, IOWA

Captain s. g. Larson, formerly "a member
of the famous First South Dakota regiment,
was in Sioux City yesterday on his way, from
for the Philippines by the suez canal. When
the fighting began at Manila, Larson, who
was familiar with steamboating. was made mad
rnander of the fleet. He then Joined the
Eleventh cavalry and became captain. A year
ago he was discharged and went into bust,
ness for himself. He chartered several
freiphters- and is now running a fleet on the
Rio Grande and Pasig rivers and in Laguna
de Bay,
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-15
RENVILLE, MINI.

Charles saausle, a respected German farm
ar. living about seven miles southeast, com
uiitted suicide yesterday. He went to a .po-
was found on the ground, a revolver lying
near. A scrap of writing was found in his
hat saying that memorandum would be
randum stated that he wished to be buried
now and that in the fall his body should be
cremated. He sold his farm recently for
s42 an acre. and regretted it very much, and
had offered the buyer $500 to throw up his
bargain. Il was the brooding over the sale
that caused the suicide: -i..~<--s - VS.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-15
MARsHFIELD, WIS.

this section yesterday afternoon, causing Sc
we're damage to standing grain. lightning
struck barn two miles north Of the city,
riously injuring three others. Hanke's death
was 50 sudden that he was picked up with
his hands in his pockets, the position he was
in when struck - - = s@. z%ss.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-15
SIT. CLOUD. MINN.

The blacksmith and woodworking shops Of
the St. Cloud Manufacturing company, makers
of wagons and sleds burned this morning.
The loss Is about So, ,000 with insurance ap-
proaching $4,000. The foundry, paint shops
and stockrooms were saved. Origin of the
fire is unknown, but the theory is that sparks
from a passing locomotive are responsible.
The company will probably rebuild, as tt has
large contracts to fill by fall. - r >r-.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-15
LONG PRAIRIE, MINI.

Fire started in the Arcade block yester-
Hay morning. The loss on the building Is
h. 900. It is owned by Thiegs Brothers, who
had insurance in the American Central There
was some loss on the fixtures OF the FIRST
National bank, with no insurance. Also on
the Commercial barber shop and small loss
FOR the Modern Woodmen Of America and DR..
vanyalkenburg. '''' -
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-15
CASS LAKE, MINI.

in Cass Lake, following the passage Of the
Morris bill. Among those who will make
extensive improvements on their property Is
Samuel Sutor, proprietor of the Endion Hotel
He Intends to add another story and to build
additions on the east end and the rear:
Plans are being prepared by Duluth archi-
tect G. NJ. johnson & Co. will erect a new
block, the dimensions of which will be 22x7o
two Stories J. F. B. Neils. the treasurer
and local manager Of the Neils Lumber com
pany, has had erected new church and par
sonage to be used by the German Lutherans
Sam Hatfield, r. F. Lussier John Bonnalie
and others are erecting buildings, and H T.
AlIerton will build an elegant brick block
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-15
short Route to the Kootenili

The beautiful Kootenai lakes and the
interesting mineral centers reached via
the vestibuled trains Of the Great North
ern. Round trip tickets with liberal terms,
only $4,000 on sale July llthi TO 2lst.
Choice Of routes returning. Call at Great
Northern City Ticket Office, Y. d. Jones,
q. p. & T. A., 800 Nicollet avenue, Min
.neapolis, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-15
COMFREY, MINI.

Erickson & Wallin have completed the car
penter work on the new schoolhouse which
Is a splendid addition to the town.-Rev.
Father Kna1ec, of Richfeld, Mimi, has been
appointed resident priest at this place. He
preached his first sermon on Sunday.-Henry
Bradbury and F. w. Renner have completed
handsome new dences.-A. game of ball
was played here Sunday afternoon. by the
Comfrey and Mountain Lake mines; score, IA
to in favor of Comfrey. Smith and Cady
were the Comfrey battery; Warner and Killing
berg, battery for Mountain Lake Smith
famed out twenty-five men. g.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-15
Round Trip Homeseekers' Excur-
siOns to the West;

The Great Northern Railway sells
homeseekers' tickets to Manitoba, Mon-s
tana, Washington and all points in the
West, on the first and third Tuesdays Of.
July, August, September and October, at
rate Of about one fare for the round trip
Call at Great Northern city ticket
Office. v. D. Jones, c. P. & r. A., 300 MIC
ollet avenue, Minneapolis. ~
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-15
-
FINEST GEMs>IN THE WORLD.

= FINEST GEMSNIN THE WORLD. -
New York July 15.-J. P. Morgan has sent
to the American Museum Of Natural History,
as a gift, two of the most magnificent sap
uhires in the world. They are to be added to
the collection donated by him to the in
stitution This collection, which is consid-
cred among the finest existing, was gathered
by Tiffany & Co. &c.,. 80 S
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-15
OMAHA, NEB.

Miss Marie Karous, of this city, was blown
from q train running forty miles an hour, last
EXCURSION train running from WILDER, Neb.,
to o'omaha. While she attempted to pass from
one car to another, the strong wind lifted: her r
twenty feet in the air and dropped ner IN
rornfeld The fact that she was, not in
iured is attributed to the condition of the
ground. made soft by recent rains: When the
1ranhed to the train following and the young
Woman was picked up and brought to Omaha.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-15
HENDERSON, MINN.

Excitement runs high in Tyrone township,
LIE Sueur county, where woman has been
missing since Saturday night. She is Mrs:
Louise Brandt She disappeared barefooted
and wearing only her nightgown. Searching
parties, have been out since early Sunday NOR
ming. 1t Is surmised that she committed
suicide by: drowning. -. No cause Is assigned
Eor her supposed rash act.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-15
GHIPPEWA FALLS, WIS.

The mysterious disappearance of Mrs.
George Wold gives rise to the theory of muir
der. Mrs. Wold had not lived with her hus-
band for three months, and when last seen,
two weeks ago. she was riding. with him.
He engaged team Saturday to drive in the
country and has not returned. -.>
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-15
WEBSTER : CITY, IOWA

The body Of David Defrance who was
drowned in the Boone last Thursday, was re-
covered last night. It was found three miles
below the point Of drowning and rs had lodgsd
WAS held this afternoon from the Christian
church. M On account Of the young mans
high standing and popularity, an immense
crowd was present.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-15
CHEROKEE, IOWA

Mrs Watson Graham Of this city attempted
to hasten a slow fire this morning by pour
ing kerosene from can upon bed Of live
GOALS An. explosion. followed and she was
Immediately enveloped in flames. Neighbors
did all they could to extingu1sh the ire, but
before they could do so she was burned so
hadly she cannot live. ,-.-..
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-15
VANCOUVER. b. c.

The Ioggers of British, Columbia have held
a conference with Commissioner wells, pro
yincial minister of lands and works, request
ing him to discontinue the prohibition OF the
export of cedar logs from British Columbia TO
the United States, as cedar on the sound is
SIS a thousand and in British Columbia is
held down to ss to 50 by mills. President
Higgins, of the loggers' association states
that Commissioner Wells has PROMISED TO
nass an order in council at once allowing the
export Of rough cedar to the United states state,
from British Columbia. A tax, however, VIII, vi
it is said be put on all cedar cut OF - "a a
are manufactured in British Columbia
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-15
nURUQUE, IOWA

Charles T., Hancock, former chairman OF the
republican state central committee, has re-
turned from Washington and says there is no
b B. Henderson as speaker of the house for
The next term.-While riding in a street car
August Labarge leaned his, head over the
from the opposite direction His skull was
arushed and death resulted few hours later
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-15
MILWAUKEE. WIS.

Chase &, Sanborn, coffee wholesalers, have
opened large branch shipping house in this
city as direct result OF the strike in Chicago,
which has interfered with their business.
The Arm has arranged to make Milwaukee
its distributing point for the entire west and
northwest, pending the settlement of the trou-
Bile in Chicago, at least, and probably per-
Inanently. : - -
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-15
WEST SUPERIOR, WIS.

Flour is being shipped by the Daisy mill
as fast as it Is manufactured, and the outlook
is good for steady run until the. close Of
makes over 5000 barrels a day The List
man mill also leased by the Duluth-superior
Milling company, will start the latter part OF
August.-T. M. Thorson referee IN bank,
has started to be a farmer He has built
a large house and has already cleared twenty
five acres. -<r... - 3 eT-. ~.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-15
MORRIS, MINI.

Reports from different parts Of Stevens
county indicate that the hail storm Of Satur-
Donnelly extending eastward to the vicinity
of Cyrus in Pope county some damage was
entire crop However, great many farmers
were protected with hail insurance, Il ~
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-15
RAPID CITY,, $. D.

Citizens are considering a sewerage system.
A public meeting was held last night at which
were appointed to take further steps. 1t Is
stated by those who have locked into the
legality of the matter that such system
could be established and taxed to the owners
of abutting property. T., ~ =
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-15
ONTARIO, WIS.

The dedication Of the new gospel; tent OF
the La Crosse Valley Baptist association TOOK
place to-day. The program opened at
Rev. E. v. Ferris Of La Crosse on The
How and why of Bible Study" Rey. g: H.
Smith of Tomah followed with an address on, !,
The dedicatory sermon will be preached this
evening by REV p. NJ: Stephenson. special
secretary of the. divinity school, university
of Chicago. Gospel services will continue
throughout the week. '.-..~ ...
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-15
yANKTON. s. ID.

tFred. the e-year-old son Of John Fanslow,
Was drowned in the Missouri last night. He
dved off the bank into the water beyond y,,a MS MS
reanmes him. although several were almost
caTried away by the swift current In the
. attempt The river Is being dragged for
fhe body. but it has not been recovered. The
how was a nephew Of Mayor FansloW Of Yank-
tor-
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-15
MADELIA, MINI.

An interesting summer school opened yes
terday with about 100 teachers IN attend
tendent Joseph Davies of this county. and Is
expected to be one of the largest that mas
been held in this district.-Graln is IN me
condition and farmers are making prepare
tions for the approaching harvest.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-15
ARLINGTON. 8. d.

"A good shower of rain fell here last night.
Crops of small grain are looking fine, with
moisture enough to insure good CROP
Lightning struck the Pioneer livery, stable,
! splitting one corner open but doing no serious
damage-Many fine residences and some busi-
ness Blocks are being built The new Chris
| tian church is almost completed. --9s&
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-15
MA SON CRY. IOWA

The attorneys2foF the street car company re-
ceived temporary Injunction from Judge
Clyde, at Usage, restraining the city from in
terfering with the company, At midnight
q, company Of fifty, imported shovelers went
10 work to clear the track @'
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-15
DEADwooD, S. ID.

Congressman Eten W. Martin was given an
elaborate reception on his arrival at home
last night. Half the population of Deadwood
met him at the station with a band and sew
erai organized bodies and escorted him to
the city hall Mayor Mcdonald delivered an
address of welcome and Mr.. Martin replied.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-15
ONAwA, IOWA

Judge Hutchinson has granted a new trial
in the suit in which Mary Christianson de-
manded breach Of promise damages from a
dead man. The estate is that pf Frank H.
Crun, and she was given $1,000 on the first
trial. She was employed as housekeeper in
the home of Crum, who was wealthy farmer.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-15
pEs MONIES, IOWA

| Ex- x-Goyernor r. NJ. Drake OF Centerville has
made about 81, 900, 900 on the recent rise in
reached Des Moines to-day, coupled with the
Information that his son, John A. Drake
owner of the Derby winner, was loser by the
one Of the chief backers OF the Gates crowd
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-15

Have you sent in your guess? Re-
member you stand "a chance TO win
SIC, 600. Address The Journal circula-
tion department.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-15
BEssEs1ER, MICH.

Ed Kallander, on his first shift as tool boy
in the Tilden mine, fell into an open race.
His back was broken aud he died instantly.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-15
Do Not Fail to Visit Some of Mime.
r.. sota's 10000 Lakes

Easily reached via the Great Northern
Railway at small expense; one fare for
the round trip to nearly all points in
Minnesota, North and South Dakota
Further information-at City Ticket Office.
V. D. Jones, G. P. & T. A., 300 Nicollet
Ave, Minneapolis. -
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-15
ANOKA, MINI.

Stephen Gibbons was drowned last night Just
above the Main street bridge. while swimming.
He was caught by the undertown near
sluceway He was IS years old and "a son OF
John Gibbons and employed in shoe factory
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-15
w,NNERAGo CRY. MINN.

II. s. Lloyd, a prominent farmer, g. a. R.
man and early settler of Nashville township,
Martin county, dropped dead at his home Sun
day evening.