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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-13
TOO MUCH POSTAGE.

Z -
The lawyers We're discussing the merits and
dement's Of a we'll -known member of the New
Orleans bar who had been gathered to his
fathers, and one of the party recalled the
time when he studied in the old mans office
We had a copying clerk, whose inetfciency
continually worked the Judge up to a point
Of explosion. One day a wire basket fell
off the top Of his desk and scratched his
cheek. Not having any courtplaster he
slapped on three postage stamps and went on
with his work. s,
A little later he had some papers to take
to the United States COURT and, forgetting
all about the stamps, he put on his hat and
went out
AS he entered the. Office the judge raised
his head and fixed him with an astonished
stare. The clerk stopped and looked fright
ened and finally asked:
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. STRIP
Eyes, sir!'' Numbered the old gentleman.
you are carrying too much postage for sec
ond-class matter!'
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-13
NEW ARMY BARRACKS
Bids Being Received for New Saliva
ton Army Quarters.

Architect Charles S. Sedgwick has drawn
plans and is receiving figures to-day for
the remodeling Of the old Salvation Army
barracks building on First avenue 8 below
Washington belonging to Franklin NJ.
Crosby. The interior is not arranged for
with the exception Of the division into
two storerooms. The front will be Of
pressed brick and plate glass with gall
vanized iron cornice. No tenants have
been secured for the remodeled building.
The building has been idle for nearly a
year since fire destroyed the interior !. In
DAYS long ago the place was variety
theater, but it was Transformed by the
SaIyatiOniStS. - :.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-13
Glass Spelling Match.

Freshmen and sophomores are just now re-
freshing their memories in preparation for
the annual spelling match in the university
armory next Friday night. The affair is in
the nature of benefit for debate and oratory
at the university. Registrar, johnson will
preside, and at the mock debate. when the
question. Resolved, That blondes are prefer
able to brunettes." will be discussed. The
evening will conclude with dancing.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-13
FAMILIAR ONLY IN NAME


The steeplechase was on when young Mrs.
Torkins took her place in the grand stand.
Charley, dear she exclaimed. There
Ms no telling where in the world those horses
are going next szss I'D i. 4E
Not unless you are familiar with the
course, s3tftEs ts;Si55s .ssz 5 3s
Why don't they run straight aheadR'
Because it is not that kind OF. "a race. :. 5
Oh, understand. This is ones of those
crooked racesssI have read SO much about.
n am SO glad to have q chance to see one. z
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-13
PATRICK's EXPEDIENT.
Hhicaen News

Mrs. Mahoole-Shure, avn tn doctor is
maxim a hog out av Pathrick
Mrs. O'Toole-Awn how so, Mrs Mahoole? 81
Mrs. Mahoole-Phoy he forbid him snokin'
ixoipt after meals. avn row Pathrick ates
tin meals day.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-13
METEOROLOGICAL

j. G. SKARO, the we'll known Minne-
apolis physician, who died last Sunday. was
buried yesterday, the services taking
place at Masonic Temple at 2 o'clock. The
ritual of the Knights Templar was used.
Many members OF the Zion Commandery No.
2 Of which the deceased was member, were
present. The remains were placed in the
vault at Lakewood cemetery.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-13
SHAKEN UP

shock Distinctly Felt at
MenOminee, Mich.
Special to The Journel.
Menominee, Mich, Feb. 1s-An iceuuake
was distinctly felt in this city yesterday at
ternoon about s o'clock. Chairs and desks
in several offices were shaken and brIc- a-brac,
tumbled off the walls In the Stephenson
Hotel
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-13
ALL is FAIR, ETC.
pnnoklur, Eaorlo

Elizabeth-Every one thought Ethel
would certainly marry Charlie Hampstead.
,Josephine-Yes; but Fred Longhead
took an unfair advantage of Charlie. He
posed as woman hater.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-13
NOT A GIFT.

l. NOT A GIFT.
"5'@- Tit-Bits.
Dyspepsia Specialist Grritably)-But mad
am, you must chew your food. What were
your teeth given you for?
Female Patient Grritably)-They weren't
given to mel bought 'em.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-13

OF 100000 a year, and has to spend twice
that sum to maintain the. dignity Of hfs posi-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-13

MRS. L. A. EGOLF died yesterday at
home, 2O22 Elliot avenue. She was 4S and
had resided in Minneapolis for thirty years
Her husband, who died three years ago, once
conducted restaurant on Washington ave-
nue.. Notice of the funeral will be given later
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-13

ions. Offhand my choice would be Senator
Davis and lgnatius Donnelly. I have not
given the matter any careful consideration,
however.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-13
6 IN ] Z r
Groceries to Gonsum-
ers at W ioIesaie
Prices.

Economical housewives
will appreciate these few
sample offerings from our
vast stock. We cater to dis
eliminating buyers and
challenge all competition
in prices and. quality.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-13

H. W. Wilson, who offered S10O in prizes
for the best short story for publication in
the Minnesota Magazine. the university liter
airy publication. says that the prizes have not
been awarded as reported In the papers at
commencement time LIST year 1t seems that
the manuscripts were misaid. Last fall they
turned up and Dr.. Burton and Miss Potter
of the university English department, set to
work and completed the work. Charles Elan
drau of St. Paul, the third member Of the
judging committee, agreed to abide by the
decision Of the other two. But since then
the manuscripts have not been claimed, and
as interest has subsidized the committee may
decide to stand by the decisions as first an
nounced.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-13
NOT Always FAIR

NOT ALWAYS FAIR.
We're told that all is fair
In love; and yet, and yet,
n The maid with golden hair
May be bleached brunette.
Philadelphia Record.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-13

Lehigh Company Sold-"Black Dia-
mond,'' coal trade Journal, states that the
Pittsburg Coal company has absorbed the
Lehigh Coal and Coke company. This gives
the Pittsburg company direct control of four
companies in the city. the Youghiogheny ana
Lehigh, the Ohio, the Lehigh Coal and Coke
and the Pioneer Fuel companies.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-13
May Make It Seven stories - The
built as seven-story thoroughly modern
building instead Of Ave. The walls will pc
thoroughly inspected before decision IS
made as to the extra stories.

ga Forgery Says Bloom-Clarence
Smith was arrested while trying to pass q
check at the Powers Mercantile store. 1t -
alleged that the check was forgery. II
formerly employed him, and who disclaims
issuing it, Smith is colored and about "a.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-13

Falling Ice DangerOus-The thaw to-
day caused part of the ice hanging from
every projection on the front of the old
Vendome Hotel, in Fourth street, to fall. The
problem of getting this ice down is a puz-
zling one. AS precauton against injury to
pedestrians, the sidewalk in front OF the
hotel has been roped in and persons passing
have 10 walk out into the street. ."
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-13

Martinson Is Gaining-Charles Mar
UNISON, STABBED IN unken row IN a nome
lE North Minneapolis a few nights ago, is
steadily improving at st. Rarnabas hospital.
To-day his condition was reported as con-
siderably better and thus far there is in
dication of poisoning. 1t is believed that ne
will be able to leave the hospital within u
week. Krumroy, who is accused of the stab
bing. is held at the county jail. He will be
tried next Monday.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-13

Alderman Powers Ill Alderman
Fred Powers is i'll at his home. He was at
tackled with fever last Thursday, and since
twice, and then only going out into the yard.
Typhoid symptoms developed in the past few
days, but the physicians are still uncertain.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-13

Charged With Embezzlement-De-
tectives Hicks and Smith last night arrested
William E. Shepley at the home Of his aunt
Green county, Indiana. for alleged embez-
element 1t is said that last summer he APP
proprlated $1,000 entrusted to him by an en-
ployer. Shepley denies the charge. The
officer from Green county will arrive in a
few days. -E.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-13

A New Courthouse FIag-A fine, new
flag was flung to the breeze from the court
house staff yesterday in honor Of Lincoln
Day. The bunting is much smaller than the
tower on special days since the building was
dedicated. THIS was torn to pieces by the
wind during the thirty days OF mourning for
the late President Mckinley.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-13

Washington Rink Site SOld-Walter
L. Badger has sold the old Washington rink
an investment. The name of the purchaser
and price Is not given out. The property con-
sists Of two lots, together measuring 100 feet
on Washington by 155 feet deep. The i'm
proyementS are inconSeQuentlal.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-01
MIR. >0UTHALL WINS.

The Herald having become intensely
Disguised with the factonal Demo-
cratic fight in Norfolk. and with the
Maynard Lawless warfare, ia the Sc
clud District. and with the Glass
Clayton bouquet hiuging IN the sixth,
determined to take no active part in
the ~0uthaii-IassIter contest IN the ith .
We congratulate these gentlemen
that ihey did not engage in the dirt
n.ngng process, and that no sores sur
slyethe battle-at least We trust not.
True the contest Wa close one. and
even the victor has nothing TO boast Of,
aud set the people have spoken, a.
many Of them a. cared TO 70 to the
polls. aud there let the matter end.
Mr. -1uthall il Nirgnian from spur
top.ume, j. Democrat 10 the core aud
VIII represent all the people Of the dir
trct fearle--ly. faithfully and well.
Mr. La--iter Wa foeman worthy the
best steel Of his successful opponent,
and though be did not run away
may Give to fight another day" This
mean, tnat the victor must look well 10
hi- record, aud 30 shape it that when
made il can be defended.
Whi.eit is lameniably true that the
speaker o. the House il latter-day au-
tocrat and las much 10 do with dicta-
ting legislation, still the representative
from tAe Fourth will have opportunity
nDW aud then % make himself felt and
the eyes Of his constituents will be
upon him.
TO DO full duty be must ever be on
duty This il but reasonable expecta-
ton and We doubt not but that he will
measure up Co IT,
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-01
nRESS REFORM.

a lady Of New York, who has doc
t0f Co her name a. handle, j. organizing
a society the object Of which will be
o. introduce reform in the matter OF
womau'- dress. She has placed the
limit of price for the bet gown at
Sl7j and the cheapest at 65c. Now
here b. reform that means something,
and vino can estimate the relief 10
minds, hearts and bodies which l.
wrapped up M the suggestion? The
agony Of papa- and mamas and misses,
too. which has been endured on account
Of the mercile-- dictates Of the GODDESS
Of fashion, no pen can describe or
tongue tell.
Costly thy garb a. thy purse can
buy may be all right, but the trouble
comes in when millions buy that which
the purse does not justify. And why &?
For the one reason that 81 must dress
a. well a. my neighbor does"
tT"i Ip7i ti41 ltl-ubti Nd7 rdtl-ltu
withaOne-dOllar-and-seyenty-fve-cent
gown, then you would be too, and all
the world would breathe easier and be
happier.
How many sisters in Farmvlle are
ready to join the movement? Call at
the Herald Office for particulars and
be one Of the pioneers in the relief
movement We neglected to add that
all trimmings are to be rigidly dis
pensed with. How we would love to
see the Farmville beauties at the next
ball all gowned so cheaply and so
sweetly. No statesman at Washing
ton, during the last session Of Con-
gres-, made any suggestion Of like val
ne with this, and when victory has been
Won on this line the leader will he en-
titled TO large reception and greater
hon0rs than were recently accorded in
England to the hero Of the south
African war.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-01

Jeilnes and FitzslmmOns. fighting
gentry, met in the ring at San Fran.
cisco last Thursday evening, were greet
ed with enthusiasm by All overt flow
audience, fought through eight rounds,
when Fitz was knocked down and
out, and Jefiries declared champion.
When school boys fight black eyes and
loss Of teeth, and bruises follow, but
when the "heavy weights" clash there
is just enough Of blood letting to stir
the audience and make the scene in.
teresting to men and women of brutal
instincts. Neither fighter was hurt,
and no doubt each drew large diyi-
bends.
Barnum was right; the American
people love 10 be humbugged. The
mayor and other officials Of the city at
tended be it said to their shame. and
there were few "veiled women" pre-
sent Why secure from public gaze
such maidenly mOdesty? Really this
whole thing is disgraceful, aud yet 50
many folks want 30 witness il, and 50
many want 10 read about it that il
viii no doubt be repeated and reported
at stated intervals and until men and
women are nober and better.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-01
ILe "rrayer Of IaIIhr IeaI, lLe Sal.

Non0lk, Va, July l6, 1902.
E3oor Hro'd.-lour editorial in
reference 90 Christian Science con.
tained .n your issue of June 18th. la-t
and 90 which my attention has just
been directed, j. "a Misrepresentation !
do not mean a Wiiful one, however Of
that large and highly respectable and
intelligent body Of Christians who ad.
here 20 this uew-old teaching.
IN the first place, Mr. Editor, Christ
ian Scientists do not claim 20 Dee especi-
ally "eho-en Of God" f1r any particular
purpose. bat they do claim that
through right apprehension Of God
and this i- gained today through the
study Of The Christian Science text
book, Science and Health" by the
Rev. Mary Baker Eddy, in connection
with the Bible the same wonderful
works which marked the exalted faith
Of apostolic days can be, and are being
repeated today. 50 that We are seeing
the fuIdlment Of Isaiah, prophecy.
"The deaf shall hear the words Of the
book. and the eyes of the blind shall
see out u ob-curiiy, and out Of dark
ness
You say " How glad all ofu- would
be Ia believe these thiug-.r Then. !
only ask you 90 make the most casual
examination Of current history, and
then ask yourself: "From whence j.
this teaching which is daily healing
the lick and raising up the dying, and
has already restored 10 health thou.
sands and thousands Of once hopeies-ly
sick and suffering men and women:
and what j. this new doctrine which ].
daily cleansing the sinner and has al
ready reformed and transformed thou
sands Of ignoble Wreiches, inbound
and sin.sick unforiunates, and deliver
ed them from the bondage Of cor
ruption into the glorious liberty of the
children Of God ?' When you have
made fair and impartial investigation
Of Christian Science, and have a.
ceriained the scope and tendency Of it,
work, believe you will concede that
Christian Scientists read the Bible a.
a whole" with a. much, if not more
understanding than any other people,
because the signs which follow them
are identical with those which our
Lord said should follow them that
believed. Mark l6-l7)
There is no doubt in my mind that
prayer I'D every case is the most efi- /
cacious treatment Of disease, and that |
the prayer of understanding faith /
never fails 20 heal. When. therefore, /
failure seems 10 follow prayer for the /
sick, it Is not because the prayer Of /
faith has lost any Of ITS healing
efficacy, or is lacking IN this given
instance, but rather indicates the
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-01
10 Ms Friends.

To is with i0y / iell you what Kodol did
for me. wa, troubled wIih my stomach
Tor seyera. months Upon being advised
90 use hod0I, did So. and words cannot
tell the good ithl. done mc. 4 ueirhb0r
bad dyspepsia SO that Doe bad tried most
everything ! told him 10 use Kodol.
Words of gratitude have come 10 me
from him because ! recommended it,
Geo W. Fry, Ni0ala Iowa Health and
strength. of mind aud body, depend on
ihe stomach. and normal activity Of the
digestive organs. k0l0l. the great recon-
sirucuve tonic, cures an stomach aud
bowel troubles, indigestion. dyspepsia.
kodoi diso-ts any good food YOU eat.
Take a dose after meals Anderson Drug
Co.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-01

The female majority IN Richmond
amounts TO 5,4l7. and yet the Rich
mond Times insists that the feminine
majority will not admit that the city
il run by petticoat government.
or course the dear girls are not going
to publish any such thing. but 'just
the same their power Will be- felt and
Obeyed Wives who indulge the lux.
ury Of hen.pecking never cackle over DO.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-01

The Richmond Dispatch sees in pre-
sent conditions, especially in and out
Of the Republican party, golden OPP
portunity" for the Democrats Of the
nation. But are not the dissensions in
tine Democratic party a. pronounced
as those among Republicans? Even a
Democratic legislature in Virginia is
so at variance with the work of Dem.
ocratc convention that ii can't do even
handed Justice in putting the machi-
merry IN motion. The opportunity may
be at hand, but brothers at fight will
let il slip 10y.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-01
AIOUNG LiDY's LIFE SAVED.
AZ Panama. Columbia. by Chamber.
lain. Collie. cholera and Oar
rhOe Remedy.

DR. Clas. u. Utter. prominent ply
sician. 0i Panama. Columbia. in % recent
letter States. last March J bad o.. q
patient o young lads sixteen years Of age.
Who hal % very BAD aiiack of dysentrrs.
Everything ] prescribed inr Der proved
ileiIeciua. and She was growing wlf.c
every hour. Tier parents Hcle sure sle
would die. She bad become SOD weak
tlaf She could not turn oyer in bed
What f0 DO ~ Ibis critical moment w4.
% study for me. but thought OF Cham
bcraIu'- Collie, Cholera and D.arrhocl
Remedy ana as last resort prescribed
To- The most wonderful. result va, ef-
iecici Niihin eight hours sle w4sfee,.
ils much better .ls'le0f three ilss DEE
Has upon her feet ani tle eul of one
week w4s entirely wc.L' For sale ly
The Winston DIg Co.
G1od-ly Dr. q contraction OF "God be
r...f. t...r
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-01

The color Of the army uniform IL to
he changed from the old blue to olive.
This may have been done to please
our Fit" He never did look COM
Portable buttoned in blue. There was
a time when he would have whacked
it with his sabre.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-01

This i- just what Paiukilier will d..
try 10. Have bottle Boo the house for
instant USE. a. 90 viii save you hours
of suffering. Watch our that the
dealer does mot sell you an inn af0n.
a. the great reputation OF PAukiIier
Perry Davis bias induced many
people to Try t0 make something fO
sell, said o. be Gust as good a. the
genuine
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-01

Home il the place for the child until
he or she gets to be seven years old.
That is If the home is a fit place for
the child at any age Some mothers
have no more idea Of training children
than they have Of counting the stars.
Pity, but lis true.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-01

some one has recently expressed sur
prise That ihe industry of farming does
Dot attract more of the capital that .,
20 eagerly seeking Investment trans
portatIln aud manufacturing lines.
And here is our explanation. N0t
that good farming doesn't pay. bat
that evidence ~ farm property are
not a. handy a. colIateral- in business
circles 49, are others The city man
can h9rilN on bis holding. hut tle
farmer can't.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-01

LIn enburg still deserves the di-iinc
ton Of being absolutely free aud in
dependent. The msunerOf conducting
that primary at MeherrIn was es.en-
TALLY aud emphatcially unique
Neither time, nor place, nor person
was recognized, but the work PROCESS
ed outdoors, indoors, early, late and
often. Great is Lunenbufg.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-01

81 am satisfied, said Fiiz after the
fight. SO he won a striking victory az
ter all. He is about the only satisfied
man in America. and has at least
taught us one good lesson.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-01

Since hand shaking ha- gotten 10 be-
dangerous, the Richmond Dispatch in.
Inmates that "nose rubbing may take
it, place. Nose rubbing will be dan
gerously near lip kissing, and if that
does become popular and permissible
Hobson will no longer be euique a.
hero
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-01
preferred to injunction Of Judge.

The Senate committee Of courts Of
justice has gone "a long way IN it, con.
struction Of the anti-free pass clause of
the Constitution, to make il possible 90
continue the issuing Of such passes, and
yet not violate the Constitution All
that the receiver has to prove j. that he
has rendered valuable consideration,
and this may be strained to the glove
and affection" point. Verify, the free
passer passes reluctantly 10 the rear.
We repeat all this lodging j. disgrace
full
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-01
ONE TELLS ANOTHER.

And we witness every day the power Of that influence
Yon never read an advertisement Of Poor Clothe.
Strange, too, for there's more poor than gooi Each
advertiser represents biz own being better and
cheaper than others Not so here Our- Is %. GOOD
a, or best energies, ability, knowledge experience
carrfulne-s and watchfune-- ct. IT may not be
so good it may be better than others Only one way
+ for you to knoy-come and sec. One thing sure
business growing here. Yesterday, best iolay's
starting point Good -torekeeping mean, progress.
We are ten years ahead Of our mitator- They can't
+ reach us. You'd do well 70 keep track Of what /.
going Oh here. What Nan or Boy a..ds ". offer hers.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-01
Bargains in wash goods 40
81. L. KicnarI-O

Butte, Mont. is famed through the
Northwest Tor the fact that itha- bat a
single tree. More are To- be set out aud
cnlfvnill.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-01

Judge Hundley not only sells plums,
but has gathered the judicial plum
again. The term under the new con-
stitution will begin January, 1904.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-01

Mr.. Southall came very near making
it unanimous in Amelia. There were
only five votes against him in the en-.
tire county. That's splendid cOmpli.
ment.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-08-01

Great Britain aud Ireland import
about 355, O0OWO pounds ~ cheese each
year. Canada supplies about $50 per
cent. Of the whole.