The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-08

Ing to Westminster block, about May J., the
Eustis corner. at Sixth and Nicollst.. mas Deen
leased to the Omaha road for ticket once.
Fingers Squeezed OR-Henry Smith,
q section hand living at the Leland hotel, on
Bridge Square, lost two fingers yesterday
He was working near the Milwaukee short
line bridge when o rail fell on his hand.
The injured man was taken to ST barnabas
hospital.
Work on the c. 8. Church-Stone-
cutters for Pike & Cook, the contractors, have
begun work again on the church building OF
the Second Church of Christ Scientist, Sec
ond avenue and Eleventh street. Opera
tions were at a standstill all winter on &C
count OF frost upon the limestone
Pump Fitting Ready - The Holly
Manufacturing company of Lockport. N. T.,
which is building the pumps for the new
pumping station, has informed City Engineer
Sublette that the foundation bolts, plates,
ETC., will be shipped Wednesday. This will
enable the city engineer to proceed at once
with the construction OF the pump founda-
lions.
To Rebuild at JOrdan-H King &
Co, Of Minneapolis, owners Of the -four mill
which burned at Jordan yesterday, will prop
Of 500 barrels per day, and this will probably
be increased In the construction of the new
mill. The elevator which was reported
burned escaped without much, II any, dam
age. The value of the burned mill is placed
at $4,000.
Co1fax Grant Chosen Orator-The G.
A. r. general memorial committee held a
meeting at the headquarters In the Lumber
Exchange Saturday evening and selected Col
fax Grant, Of Camp No. LOG, s. OF ", as
orator OF the day, to speak at the Exposition
building. The general committee will hold
another meeting Saturday evening. April Is.
The ladies of all the committee have been
made committee on flowers.
Two Small Blazes-Fire starting In
q hot air shaft did about $500 damage to the
residence of Mrs. w. II. aCopp, JOLT Mary place
this forenoon. By the time the fire depart
tween the partitions and was burning in the
roof Another small Are occurred in the
basement OF St. Anthony Of Padua parochial
school on Second street NE, near Eighth
avenue this forenoon. 1t did about $50 dam
age. e.sg- 4- ri,
Cold Weather for April To-day's
weather is unsual for this time of the year.
Beginning with minimum Of "a degrees Sun
day, the mercury went down to 16 this NOR
ming. In April of previous years this record
has been lowered or approximated only on the
/ following dates: April l., 2 and 8, 1899; u.
Is and II degrees respectively; April and
8. 1895, Is degrees; April g. 1892, II degrees.
Judging from the weather records OF FORMER
years In Observer Outrams office, to-day Will
prove by far the coolest Of the month.
B, The Syrian Traveler-The Christian
church revival, Grant street and Portland
avenue, is increasing in momentum each day.
Sunday evening exceeded even the large at
tendance of previous meetings, the house
being packed to overlooking. Mr.. Scoville rose
to the opportunity, He has the genius and in
ward fire of great actor and when kindled
with his theme sways his audience by the
force and might of his eloquence. DeLoss
Smith will give several solos might and will
lead the large chorus In congregational sing
ing. The Conversion Of Paul. IS the subject
tonight, and scenes from the home of st.
Paul, taken by Mr. Scoyille during his travels
IN Syria. will be thrown on the screen.
Maccabees Win Prizes The first
prize Of paraphernalia, worth $780, offered by
the supreme tent, Knights Of the Maecabees,
for the largest number Of members secured in
ninety days, has been awarded to Mckinley
tent, No. S. The second prize, $75 degree
outfit has been won by Shoreham tent, No.
1928, and the third prize, a $50 library, was
won by st. Anthony tent, No.. 81. These
three tents have been recently organized in
Minneapolis. The members extended q hearty
vote Of thanks to Deputy McNamara for his
zeal in their behalf. Supreme Commander
Markey is to visit this city May 2, and the
ten tents are preparing to give him a royal
welcome. He will spend six days here. A
meeting Of the representatives Of the local
tents was held at Odd Fellows hall, yesterday
afternoon, to make preliminary arrangements
for the visit. 1t was decided to have four
public entertainments, at which Mr.. Marley
will speak, and a reception at the West Hotel,
Saturday evening, May 3. -.--r. ..-.E.-'