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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-25

Mrs Secombe's own statement, above
her signature, should certainly be ample
to convince all who may read It:
"The Bone-Setter's
Home for Cripples.
"West Superior, Wis, January %, 1902,
"To My Host of Acquaintance and
Friends, the Public, and All Who May
Be Crippled in Any Way:
''Some ten years or more ago, I first
began to experience a queer feeling In
my right limb, above the knee. That
feeling came to stay, and with 1t an utter
weakness Of the limb, so that soon found
myself favoring it, At times there was
more or less pain. especially when walk
ing. had two impressions as to what
the trouble was; first, I thought it was
Rheumatism, and later feared Paralysis.
Soon I became cripple, and later con-
firmed cripple, as all of my acquaintances
know I sought medical aid in the begin
ming One doctor called 1t one thing and
one another No two agreed. was
treated by each according to the way he
thought. They were all honest In their
opinions, and did what they could for me,
but received no permanent reilef: Inen
l visited the Hot Springs, with the thought
that it might be Rheumatism, and l
availed myself of all the efficacy they at
forded, to no gain Next was examined
by the X-Ray, which revealed no bone
broken. Then I went to the seashore and
took hot salt baths; they strengthened me
greatly, but the same trouble was there
in my limb and hip. I was still cripple,
as bad as ever, and every step gave me
pain. While lying in bed, I was always
at perfect ease, no pain whatever, 62d
could lie there forever. The weight and
strain was off of my limb and then l was
free from pain. This was true when sit
ting in a certain position. But l never
gave up hope, instead persevered, for |
felt that there would yet be some help
for me- Another doctor said my trouble
was bordering on Locomotor Ataxla
This I could not believe, for had no
sympt oms Of approaching paralysis
FINALLY, did not know what to think.
could only walk short distance at q
time, and every step was pain. Later
had to have help In putting on my shoes,
and / saw and felt that my trouble was
becoming more alarming as time wore on
AS to the cause Of my 1ameness, was
sat isfed in my own mind that there was
something more back Of all the doctors
had thought and said, more from my own
feelings, than anything else. read the
testimonial Of Mrs c. j. Burchard OF
Minneapolis, in the Minneapolis dailies.
She. too, had been cripple for many
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-25
CHARTER IN ISSUE
City Of Lincoln and Street Car Com
pany at War.
TAX MUST BE PAID BY MONDAY
Or Council Will Move for Forfeiture
of All Standardization
Threatened.

Special to The Journal.
Lincoln, Neb., Jan. 25.-Forfeiture of
its charter is the penalty in store for the
Lincoln Traction and Street Car company
in case it fails to pay back taxes due
the city aggregating s125, 900, before Mon
day afternoon, Jan. 81.
Notice to that effect was served on the
company this afternoon by the judiciary
committee of the city council. The city's
claim is for paving taxes. interest and
penalty. most of it due for over ten years.
suit involving the amount is now pend
ing in the supreme court.
When the bondholders reorganized the
traction company Ave years ago, ending
receivership, half the amount was ten
dered in full payment, but the city refused.
An eastern syndicate, with M. l.. Scudder
of New York as president, now owns the
company.
Injunction proceedings are threatened
by the company if it's cars are molested
by the authorities Of the city.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-25
CUBAN TOBACCO TARIFF
sociation and Pass Res
OlutiOns.

Special to The Journal. .
Madison, Wis, Jan. 25.-Three hundred
Wisconsin tobacco dealers and growers
met in the assembly chamber yesterday
afternoon, protested against the reduc-
ton of the tariff on tobacco from Cuba,
and formed the Tobacco Growers and
Dealers association of Wisconsin.
The resolutions adopted set forth that
Wisconsin tobacco growers are producing
1900 cases of leaf tobacco, valued at
$4,500,000, and manufacturing $50, 900
cigars and that the proposed reduction Of
tariff duties would seriously curtail and
impair these Industries. ~.
The following officers were chosen:
President, J. M. Estes, Stoughton; secre-
tary, A. L. Fisher. GAINESVILLE; treasurer,
X. N. Grunhurd of Plymouth.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-25
STRIPPED OF ITS HORSES
SHORTAGE CERTAIN IN MONTANA
to South Africa and Other
Localities. -.- .r..

Butte, Mont, Jan. 25.-A conservative
estimate of the mum Der of horses shipped
from Montana last year is 100000. The
British call for mounts for South Africa
resulted in thousands Of head of stock
leaving the state.
The result is that there are now fewer
horses in this state than ever before;
indeed, there are no large bands, and I'M
less there Is movement of horses to
Montana from the south there is certain
to be a horse famine in this state next
year.
Before the bottom fell out of the horse
market a cayuse could be seen on every
hill. To-day it is possible to drive for
fifty miles across the country without
seeing horse. a.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-25
FOR Tunnel DISASTER
Coroner Exonerates Employees, but
RlamaS COmnanv

Ne,v Yors sam Special Servics
New York, Jan. 25.-The coroners jury
which has been inquiring into the Park
avenue tunnel disaster of Jan. 8, when
seventeen lives were lost, returned a
verdict completely generating Engineer
John M. Wisker and Fireman q. G. Eyer
of the Harlem train and putting all the
responsibility for the accident on the Off
Gals of the New York Central railroad,
because of the dangerous condition of the
tunnel. Wisker and Eyer were at once
discharged from custody.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-25
THE BONE-SETTER
OF West Superior, Wis.,,
Makes Another
Wonderful Cure.
Mrs. D. A. Secombe, 25 Grove Place, One
of the Oldest Inhabitants of Mime
apoiis, Cured in Less Than One
Minute, with the Bone
Settlers Bare Hands.

years, but was recently cured by the
Bone-Setter, Of West Superior, Wis. l
visited Mrs. Burchard at her home, 629
Ninth street South, the Lenox Flats. She
was perfectly delighted with what tho
Bone Setter had done for her. Then
wrote the Bone Setter and on receiving
his reply, determined to go and see him.
There was a good deal Of opposition to my
going My friends spoke to me. sar-
castically, of that wonderful doctor at
West Superior when I. lnt1mated that
was going. In the face of all OF this OPP
position I came here yesterday, the 22d,
and the Bone-setter made an examination
and told me my hip was partially dislo-
Gated, and asked him how long 1t would
take him to fix it, when he said, 1T Is
done.' did not know when he did 1t, tor
there was not particle of pain with the
operation, and done SO quickly that DID
not think or know that he was doing any
thing.
with his bare hands he then and there
righted the wrong. Instantly, on learning
what had been done, and experiencing
such a difference in my feelings, gettlng
up from a chair and walking, just had
to cry for joy. 1t was such delight. l
had been a cripple SO long. and SUFFERED
so much pain, to think that the wrong
was so beautifully righted, how could
keen from crying? Who would not cry?
NY cup of Joy is full and running over. !!
had travelled far and wide in search OF
| relief, consulted the leading physicians
and surgeons, spared no means, whatever,
! did every thing, with no permanent rel1el
| before. Then to think that this Bone
Setter could tell me at glance just what
| nv trouble was, and right the wrong with
| his naked hands in less than one minute,
SO quickly that I did not know when 1t
was done, is not only wonderful but shows
| that there is still something to learn.
| Isn't it wonderful? shoes and crutches
that 1 saw at the Bone-Setter's offices,
| left there by cured patients and others
under treatment, and the patients to
whom I talked, removes from my mind
| every vestige of doubt as to this Bone
| Settlers learning, ability and skill In his
| specially, which makes him wonder IN
| his work came to Minneapolis in 1898
| and I am among the Oldest inhabitants
| Of this city.
C.Signed.) Mrs ID. A. Secombe,
! "25 Grove Place,
| minneapolis, MINI.
Those who are crippled should see the
Bone Setter at once. Those who cannot
come at once should write and describe
] their trouble as nearly as they can, and
! on receiving favorable reply be ready
1 to come to West Superior at once. In
close stamp for reply. and address Bonoe
| Setter. West Superior. Wis.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-25

alleged strychnine had been placed. Mrs.
Kuhn was IS years old when the crime
was committed and was highly attract
i've woman. .
T.. The appeal in the Mrs. Hosack murder
case was to have been submitted to-day,
but has been continued to the last day OF
the January term.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-25
TOSAYETW0IOWA WOMEN
KUHN AND EossACK MURDERS
Appeal in the Case of the Former Be
fore the Court at Des
MOines.
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal.
Des Moines, Iowa, Jan. 25.-The appeal
in the case Of the state against Sarah
Kuhn Of keokuk county was submitted to
the supreme court this afternoon. The
is that has attracted much at
tention.
Mrs. Sarah Kuhn, young woman, is
now in Anamosa, serving a life sentence
on conviction Of the murder Of her hus-
band. While driving in the vicinity OF
Sigourney in Keokuk county, she gave
her husband glass of beer, in which 1t is
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-25
CANES FROM THE ORIENT
shaw and Wilson Remem

ROOseVe1f. Shaw and "1ISOn He"eH"
bered by Des MOines Friends.
Des Moines, Iowa, Jan. 25.-On his ar
rival from Denison, former Governor
shaw the new secretary of the United
States treasury was called on by a party
of state officers, and Captain Amos Brandt,
deputy auditor of state, presented him
with cane made from Philippine ebony
tree. Captain Brandt intrusted Secretary
Shaw with two similar cases, one for
President Roosevelt and the other for
Secretary Wilson. Governor SHAW Will
leave for, washington Monday night
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-25
Anniversary of Hills Couple.

Special to The Journal.
spearfish, S. D., Jan. 25.-Two of the pio-
neers of Speafish valley, MIR. and Mrs. c. w.
Pettigrew, will celebrate their golden wedding
next Tuesday, They were married at Mount
Sterling, Ill, Jan. 49, 1852, and have made
their home in Spearfsh valley since 1876.
They are surrounded by grandchildren and
great grandchildren.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-25
A MOBILE BURNING
Prominent Hoo-HOO Is Killed by
Falling Walls.

Mobile, Ala, Jan. 25.-Fire in the whole
sale business district destroyed property
to the value Of 100000 early this morn
ing and caused the death of Richard H.
Vidmer, a leading society man of Mobile
and Bat Thomas, a negro laborer. Three
firemen were injured. Mr.. Vidmer and
Thomas were assisting the iremen in sub
DUNG the flames and were caught by fall
ing walls Mr.. Vidmer was a prominent
Hoo-Hoo.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-25
VACANCIES FILLED

SHAREHOLDERS of General Paper COm-
pany Hold a Meeting.
Special to The Journal.
Milwaukee, Jan. 25.-Paper manufacture
ers from all parts of the state were in
Milwaukee to-day to attend a meeting of
the stockholders of the General Paper
company, called to fill two vacancies upon
the board of directors. j. C. Kimberly
of Neenah was chosento fill the vacancy
caused by the death of E. G. shattuck OF
Neenah, while A. Bossard of Grand
Rapids, Mich, was elected to succeed John
Daily Of that place. E. T. Harmon was
selected to fill the place on the executive
committee formerly held by Mr.. Shattuck.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-25
Hardcast1e Taken to Wisconsin.

Special to The Journal.
Deadwood, S. D., Jan. 25.-Edward Hard
castle, of Platteyille, Wis, who was arrested
here for shooting John Wellman at Platt-
Vile, was started for home in charge of Sher-
if Dickinson, who came to Deadwood after
him. Hardcastle, who is young man barely
of age, accompanied the officer without eX-
tradition papers.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-25
RATTT,E IN KBNTIICKY

London, KY, Jan. pa fierce fight, in
which seven men participated, took place
on Buck Creek, Owsley county. the result
Of an old grudge between Newt Brewer
and George Scott Six of the seven were
wounded. Dave Brewer, Newell Brewer
and George Scott may not recover.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-25
PlI0s Cured
After 80 Years,

Thos. E. Wood, s1s 18th st, Sacramento.
Cal.-One 5O-cent box of Pyramid Pile Cure
permanently cured me of piles. For 30 years
nearly died, but failed to cure: l was unable
to walk when I tried Pyramid Pile Cure. The
first application relieved me-" All druggists
sell 1t. Quickly cures every form OF piles.
Book free by mail Pyramid Drug Co., Mar
SHALL Mich.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-25
COACH TURNED OVER

One Killed and Fifteen Injured Oh
the Canadian Pacific.
Special to The Journal.
Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, Jan" 25.-News
reached here to-day of wreck on the
Canadian Pacific east of Sudbury
Wednesday morning. A passenger coach
on the west bound local was derailed and
turned completely over, killing one man
and injUring fifteen persons.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-25
MACHINERY FOR RUSSIA

Six shiploads of the American Arti-
Gle Going Out.
New York, Jan. 25.-Five complete ship
loads of American agricultural machinery
will be forwarded from New York and
Philadelphia to the Black sea within six
weeks. These shipments will represent
&c, 900 tons which is an excess of some 80
per cent over the entire direct c0nsign-
ments made during last year to the same
part of the world.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-25
DEMOCRATIC POSSIBILITY
Judge Thompson of Illinois May Be
Presidential Nominee.

Special to The Journal.
ChicaD, Jan. 25.-Judge Owen ?.
Thompson of Jacksonville has been put
into the list Of presidential possibilities
by his jackson day banquet speech on
fiehfing the trusts with the injunction
writ and by his decision in the famous
board. Of equalization mandamus case.
It is said that w. j. Bryan, who has been
consulted, will support Judge Thompson
in case of the latter's nomination.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-25
REFUSED 100000


Offered That su" to Poison President
LincOln's Cream.
Nesv Yorh Su,. Special Serusoo
Washington, Jan. 25.-James Altman,
who died in Washington, according to his
own story refused bride of 100000 to
put poison in cream which he served to
President Lincoln. Mr.. Altman in 1865
kept dairy and supplied milk and cream
to the White House.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-25

Mrs. Secombes own statement, above
her signature, should certainly be ample
to convince all who may read It:
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-25

Simply state which book you want,
and address DR.. Shoop, Box $40,
Racine, Wis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-26

At the conclusion of Mr.. Hamlin's
speech there was a short wait, occasions
ed by the fact that the special train
which was bearing Mr.. Bryan to the
city had not yet arrived. The delay
was very short. however, for soon the
whistle of the locomotive and then the
music of the Lafayette Band indicated
that the Bryan party had arrived in
the city.
The special train consisted of eight
cars. and the people from along the
line to Brunswick. who had come here
in them. poured into the hall and well
filed the place Then the familiar form
and features of the Democratic leader
were seen at the stage entrance and
the real enthusiasm of the day was
shown. Col. r. W. Plaisted. who had
been in Boston and Rockland with Sir.
BRYAN advanced to the front of the
platform and called FOR three cheers
for Bryan. These We're given, and the
gentleman seated themselves
Chairman Gould then presented Unit
cd States Senator f. w. Carmaek OF
Tennessee. as a young man, who had
forged himself to the front in the de-
,iheYstions of the American Senate The
rreunessean was received with applause
when he rose to speak. and he won re-
newed appreciation when he said that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-26
SOAP NEWS
AND
NEW SOAPS

l have just received a new
lot of soaps, both toilet and
medicated. Some were made
in France, some in England,
some in sunny Italy, and
some We're made in this
country. They were all from
the best makers. All of
them are finely wrapped to =
mold the perfume. They
range in price from sc. to
zoe. per cake, the cheapest
being perfectly pure.
Are you interested in
soaps? 1 have all drug
store goods.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1902-10-31
THOUSANDS DIE OF CHOLERA
FrightfuI Ravage Of Disease Reported
In the Philippines.


Washington, Oct. 2y.-The fearful
ravases OF plague and cholera in the
old world are set forth in mail advices
received by the marine hospital SER
vice.
From Manila Chief Quarantine Off
Ger Perry makes a conservative esti-
mate that the cases OF cholera that
have actually occurred in the Philip
pine islands since March 20 last az
gregate $4,000, with a mortality of
rs per cent. He says, under date of
Sept. 10, that the disease has prac-
tically disappeared from those prov
inces first infected, but those most re-
Gently affected are suffering severely.
In Japan the latest advices show
that there have been 1929 cases and
1850 deaths from cholera.
The cholera situation in China Is
summed up as follows: Marking, 40
600 deaths; Shou Ynaghsien, 5000
cases per day.
According 10 report OF the direct
or general of the Egyptian department
of health the cholera epidemic Contin-
ues to claim a large number of vic
tins. The number of infected places
increased to 1857.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1902-10-31
ellLnosrERs DEFY COURT.
Twolve Arrested at Chicago for vi,
iatinq Injunction.

TwolVe Arrested at Chicago for VI,
iatlng Injunction.
Chicago, Oct. 20.--Twelve strlkin
billposters and their Bympathlzer
were arrested yesterday for violatin
a restraining order issued by Judg
Chytraus, All day long the streets 1
the Vicinity OF the American Postln
Service office were crowded with al
cry men. Every attempt at vlolenc,
met with rush from the police an,
II caught. the culprit was taken int,
custody. Toamstors who tried /,
blockade the streets were pulled from
their wagons and hustled into patro
wagons. Each arrest was followed
by volley OF stones and mud, but the
police found littlo difficulty In coplnI
with the men. When arrested the
men scoffed and Jeered at the lnJunc
tion. All were released on bonds
signed by the unions attorney Busl
ness Agent y. j. Murphy and PatrlcB
Gottlieb were charged with incitlng
riots, assault and disorderly conduct
The others were accused of contempt
OF court
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1902-10-31
COLOMBIA GETS PROMPT REPLY.
United States Answer Deals With
Question of Sovereignty.

Washington, Oct. 29.-It was
learned that prompt answer has
been made by the state department to
the latest Colombian note respecting
the Panama canal treaty, which was
transmitted to the department Mon.
day. It's nature was not divulged, but
the presumption is that it deals almost
entirely with Colombias representa-.
tions regarding the sovereignty of
the isthmus, which the Colombians
feel has been seriously invaded by the
acts Of Commander Mclean and Ad.
miral Casey in preventing the prompt
movement of troops across the rail.
road. This matter, as before stated,
Is now the subject of negotiations be.
tween the Colombian government and
Minister Hart at Bogota, and an early
adjustment is looked for. The state
department is anxious that a speedy
settlement be reacneu IN oruei W Ia
cilitate the completion of the Panama
canal treaty.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1902-10-31
Confirm Defeat of Rebels,

Washington, Oct. denomination
of the news Of the surrender of Gen.
eral Uribe-Uribe was received at the
Colombian legation here. The legation
officials declare that with the surren.
der Of Uribe-Urib the life Of the re-
bellion in the interior of Colombia
has received its death blow and com.
plete pacification Of that portion OF
the country must inevitably follow.
He was the acknowledged leader OF
the movement against the government
and by his energy and perseverance
In raising and equipping troops and
securing assistance from the outside
has kept the revolution going for
some years. General Castillo, who
surrendered with Uribe-Uribe, is about
fifty years Of age, and previous to
Joining forces with Uribe-Uribe, was
a guerrilla general, who gave the gov.
ernment q great deal of trouble.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1902-10-31
WORK OF THE MARlne coaPo.
Valuable Aid 60 the Soldiers In tho
Phlllpplne Islands.

Philippine Islands.
Washington. oct 29.--Major Cen
eral Charles Haywood commandant OF
the United States marine corps. In his
annual report to the secretary OF tho
officers and men OF his command In
the Philippines only two years and a
half. returning them after such service
In this country. He hopes to reduce
this term of service to as long AS II is
advisable to keep them in that eli.
mate.
During tho last year. while thero
have been practically no domonstra-
tions In the Philippines by organized
insurgents, the marines. says General
Haywood have done excellent work
In ridding the islands of rowing bands
OF ladrones.
The report presents In detail tho
operations OF Major Waller and his
courageous band OF marines on tho
coast OF southern Samar. Major Wal.
Ter Is quoted as saying that the expe.
ditions early In last November In so
hoton district were the most import
ant Of the campaign, 80 far as their
effect on the insurgents was con
| Cerned.
A graphic account is given OF the
operations of the main expedition in
the Sohoton district. The attack was
on the fortified cliffs and caves in the
mountains, which has been reported tc
be practically impregnable but were
easily taken.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1902-10-31
Mexican Miners Entombed Alive.

Mexico City, Oct. ga shocking
accident occurred in a mine near
Santa Maria de la Paz on Saturday.
A number of miners were working at
the bottom of a shaft, when many
tons Of earth caved in, choking the
shaft at some distance from the bot.
tom. Sunday night a tapping noise,
made by the miners, could be heard
by the relief party at work in the
shaft. The wives and children of the
imprisoned men were grouped around
the top of the shaft, waiting and weep.
ing. At last accounts the men had not
been rescued, but it is considered
still possible that the men have not
all Suffocated
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1902-10-31
Fraudulent Land Entries.

Duluth, Oct. 29.-Special inspectors
Of the government land office have
discovered that many persons now
holding lands are now doing SO upon
perjured affidavits. Immediate steps
will be taken to cancel such entries,
take away the property from the hold
ers and prosecute them on charge of
perjury. Numbers of these pretended
homesteads are being contested on
grounds of nonresidence and nonculti-
walton, principally in the counties Of
Itasca and Beltrami.