davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-28
CHANGE STATE line.
Wisconsin Has a Favor to Ask Of
Minneapolis,
AN ISLAND PARK FOR LA CROSSE
The Land Is in Minnesota Waters,
but State Line May BE
Altered. e

! Mime sofa is to be asked to cede an
island to Wisconsin. A bill will be
presented at the next session Of the
legislature authorizing an act, which. II
passed, will change the boundary line OF
this state, x
A. w. Pettibone, the lumberman, to per-
petuate the memory of his deceased son,
purchased part of Barron's island oppo-
site La Crosse for memorial park at the
end of the wagon bridge across the Mis-
sissippi. He has recently acquired the
remaining, acreage and will have land
scape gardener put it into shape for the
first big park that La Crosse has ever
enjoyed To enable presentation to the
city and bring the land under the control
of Wisconsin's laws, Minnesota will be
asked to change its geographical outline.
}, The middle Of the. main chan
mel of the Mississippi river, which
runs close to the shore at
La Crosse without intervening sloughs is
the boundary between the two states. An
arrangement will probably be made by
which the middle of the west channel on
the Minnesota side of Barrons island
will be the BOUNDARY.
In early days Barrons Island was in
habitated by tough citizens. Thugs from
Wisconsin would escape to the island and
thus defy the authorities of La Crosse
who could not get at them without ex.
tradition papers. OF late years the place
has been more respectable, and in the
evolution of Mr.. Petitioners plan 1t Will
become the pleasure resort OF a city
which is noted for it's love Of outdoor
sports and al fresco entertainments.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-28
GENERALIZATION
Secretary Shaw Says That Is the
Trend of Government.

Pittsburg, April 2S.-The sixteenth an
nual dinner Of the American Republican
club in commemoration of the birthday
of General Grant, was held at the Hotel
Henry, Saturday night.
United States, cfficiated as POSTMASTER,
and about him were L.. NJ. Shaw. secre-
tary Of the treasury; H. c. Payne, post
master general; Congressman Charles E.
Littlefie]d of Maine, and others.
Secretary Shaw spoke on The Govern
mental Evolution. .
THE trend of thought" he said. has
been ever toward central government.
There is now pending in the supreme
court said Mr.. Shaw, "a suit begun by
a representative of the executive depart
ment against a great corporation, begun
under the laws Of a state. to prevent from
holding and voting the capital stock and
controlling the policy of certain trans
portation companies in distant portion
of the country.
without expressing an opinion as to
probable results, it is interesting to note
state sovereignty complain not Of this
action and utter no other criticism than
that 1t should have been commenced
earlier.
Mote the demand for national regula
ton Of railways, of express companies,
OF. telegraph companies, of insurance and
OF trusts. ~.
Note the demand for uniformity in
labor laws divorce laws, interest and
taxation laws, s}s4t Il
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-28
AFTER MANY YEARS
Patrick Noonan, Who Killed Man,
Identified at Preston.
CRIME TWENTY-EIGHT YEARS OLD
Murderer Found and RecoE-
nized by Mere Chance mt
Helena, Mont.

Special to The Journal.
Preston, Mimi; April 2S.-sherin Blex-
rud has arrived with Patrick Noonan and
the latter has been recognized by many OF
the old settlers and identity fully estab-
lished. He admits the killing, but pleads
self-defense.
Circumstances leading up to the indict
ment and arrest at this late day strangely
verify the truth Of the old saying, murder
will out" Sometime within a year Fltz-
gerald of this county visited Helena. BY
chance he stopped at a combined hotel and
saloon. and the keeper of this place went
by the name Of James New. He was, now
ever, easily recognized as Patrick MOO
nan, wanted for murder in Fillmore coun-
ty twenty eight years ago.
p On Saturday, Oct II, 1874, Patrick Moo
man, who lived three miles from Foun-
tain, started for the latter place with a
load of. wheat telling his wife that he
proposed to have a spree and a row. Mrs.
Noonan knowing him to be man Of his
word sent her boy to town to inform the
persons to whom Pat would sell his wheat
of his Intentions, ] and warning them not
to let him have any money. The boy dld
as directed, but this did not prevent Pat
from going on his contemplated spree.
Finding he could not get the cash for the
wheat, he borrowed S25 from other persons
ana started CUT lot HIS pISc, SOluS III 81
to a saloon. After drinking rather heav-
lily, he began Fielding a quarrel. with Il
young fellow known in that vicinity as
John Simmer, whose real name was John
Mcdonald After. some harsh words, Shin
ner hit Neonah blow in the face, but
before the blow could be returned they
were parted by the saloon keeper.
Later the men met and Nconan struck
Simmer or Mcdonald on the head with q
slungshot, fracturing his skull, from the
effects of which he 1died two days later.
Noonan made his way to the woods, and
the most diligent search failed to unearth
him Almost, twenty eight years have
rolled by, and his whereabouts have re-
manned mystery. His family resided on
the old homestead until March, 1892 when
the entire family left for parts unknown
It was generally supposed that they wen,
to meet the exiled husband and father.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-28
TWO LAWYERS IN JAIL
HARVEY CAUSES ANOTHER STIR
Writs of Habeas Corpus to BE Ar
gued-Judge Himself Said to
BE in Contempt.
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal.
Helena, Mont, April 2S.-The state
supreme court will hear tomorrow writs
of habeas corpus, issued Saturday night,
to bring about the release Of James F,
Forbis and L. 0. Evans. attorneys for
the Amalgamated Copper company who
were adiudged guilty Of contempt Of court
by Judge Harvey in trying to get him to
sign bill of exceptions to his action
striking out the sensational affidavits in
the Minnie Healy case rejecting upon
the motives that prompted him to de-
eide the case in Heinze's favor
Forbis and Evans were in court to- day
with their attorneys, but on account of
the press of other business the hearing
went over. i.
Nothing that has occurred in the Minnie
Healy litigation s>since the famous affi-
davits were filed against Harvey has
created the stir that has resulted from
his action Of Saturday. 1t is said this
action was directly opposite to the COM
mand Of the supreme court, and in not
settling the bill of exceptions he has been
guilty of contempt of the courts orders.
Under the laws of Montana, he can be
fined and imprisoned by the higher court
if it sees fit, but it is hardly expected this
will result. Il
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-28
Pulling on the Screws.

Utica, N. Y, April 2S.-This city is feel
ing the effect of the operations Of the
meat trust Thomas E. Norton, once one
of the largest retail dealers in Becker
street, has been forced to suspend bust
ness during the continuance Of the high
prices. Several retail meat dealers have
filed petitions in bankruptcy in the United
States district court during the past ten
days and more will follow. People are
abstaining from the use of meat as much
as possible. With the necessaries OF life
advancing in price daily and wages re-
naming at the same point, working peo-
pie are becoming dissatisfied and 1t is
more than likely that demands for addf-
tional wages to meet additional house
hold expenses will soon be made. 1t IS
reported here that the meat companies
intend to open retail shops in the larger
cities and retail their meat directly to the
consumers.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-28
FARMERS SUDDEN DEATH
OLD RESIDENT OF SPRING VALLEY
Prominent in the Community and
State for Many Years-Sketch
of His Career.

Spring Valley, Mimi, April 2S.-B.. F.
Farmer 6ied suddenly at his home yester-
day of heart disease, aged 70 years. His
wife and one. daughter Mrs. Frank v.
Edwards, survive him.
Mr. Farmer came to this place in 1857
and had been prominently identified with
church, political and commercial inter-
ests in this county and was widely known
throughout the state. He was postma ster
thirteen years. The first bank here was
organized by him and at the time OF his
death he was president OF the recently or
ganized First State Bank Of Spring VAL
ley.
He was a Mason of high standing, hay
ing had conferred upon him the highest
degree in that order, and for one term
held the office of eminent commander OF
Sir knights Templar of this state and had
but recently been-elected president OF the
Masonic Veterans association of Mime
sofa. In 1861. in response to the call for
volunteers, he raised company OF forty
five men He was appointed United
States marshal, and held that position -or
several years. The funeral will be held
Thursday under Masonic auspices.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-28

appearance. at the Howard atheneum in Bos-
ton. IN 1874 reappeared in New York at
the Olympic theater for twenty-six weeks,
and scored by first success along the lines
which ] had marked out for myself when at
De Bars theater in st. Louis and in Phila-
ldephia when first appreciated the true
breadth Of the dramatic profession and the
possibilities in it Of high achievement. This
New York engag cement was followed by one
of nineteen weeks at the Howard atheneum,
and then Joined Augustin Days stock com
pany at the Fifth Avenue theater, New York
next played a season in the west, and in
1850, afterf5more slyceum work, rejoined Mr..
Days company. -
This year, 1885, was an important one to me-
It marked the beginning of new epoch in
my career. I combined my dramatic and
lyceum experience in a play called Edge
wood Folks,'' that permitted of songs and
sketches and some little character work, and
made by debut as a dramatic star. L en-
gagged a fine company, several of the mem
bers coming direct from Wallacks theater
stock, and I made every effort for success
But we played for thirty Eight weeks with
out the smiles of the tickle goddess Of fortune.
The next season, however. she began to un-
bend a little, and the next to look upon me
with favoring glances At the end Of five
years she was smiling sweetly. 'Edgewood
FOLKS naQ Drought ShecRleS TO the eX-
chequer and had fairly established me as a
fixed light in the dramatic armament.
Success as Noah Vale.
! But there were still clouds in the heavens.
During the three years Immediately after5-l
gave up "Edgewood Folks"P played Felix
McKusick. Pa, = and "Bewitched," none of
which just suited me, however. Then Edward
E. Kidder and I got together and evolved "a
Poor Relation which secured me the most
genuine success I had enjoyed up to that
time. Dion Boucicault then wrote me play
called 1.-The Tale Of a Coat" which DIDN'T
bring me much prosperity. My next play was
Peaceful Valley which Mr.. Kdder wrote,
apd which proved remarkably successful. IA
Bachelors Romance" is the last play have
produced In recent years have dipped into
the old comedies and some day hope to take
a shy at Shakspere. Yes, also expect to 60
to London before retire. though at present
have all the knitting can do at home.
l am very fond of my profession One oil
the pleasantest moments of the day is that
which sees me entering by dressing room tc
put on my war paint for the play. And yet ]
welcome my vacations too lose no time
in getting home, where I have two young
Russells. Robert and Lillian. who form the
most appreeiative audience I have in all the
United States.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-28
ROYALTY ON GOLD.
Ottawa Directs That Il Be Abolished
ID in the Klondike. a9f
AN ASSAY OFFICER AT DAWSON
New York Syndicate Will Install
Machinery to Take Gold
From the Tundra.
Special to The Journal,

Special to The Journal,
Tacoma, Wash, April 2S.-Dawson tele-
grams say that orders have been received
from Ottawa directing that the royalty on
gold he abolished and an export tax i'm
posed instead. This means the retention
in the Yukon territory Of the gold dust
now in circulation and that resulting from
the present cleanup. A Canadian assay
officer will be established at Dawson.
Traffic along the Yukon from Dawson
to White Horse is suspended until river
navigation commences next month.
After two years Investigation Engineer
j. N. Picard, representing a New York
syndicate, announces that the mammoth
Tundra plains along the shores Of Boring
sea contain, gold averaging $3.50 to $12 a
cubic yard. The tundra is fourteen to
eighty feet deep to bedrock. The surface
layer Of eight feet consists Of peat and
moss, which, mixed with crude petroleum.
will furnish fire for operating steam ma
chinery.
Computations show that tundra gravel
half mile square, thirty feet deep and
averaging S. cubic yard will yield $780,
00a,0 in gold, or about $400,000,OO0 a
square mile. The syndicate in question,
headed by George D. Roberts, will install
machinery this summer for extracting gold
on mammoth scale
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-28

their former Lowell, or close to it. car,
make that promise because there will be
an influx by that time of the new grass
fed cattle from Texas, and with the thou
sands of them on the market a break in
prices is bound to follow
The conference to be held in Washing
ton will be held next Thursday, in, a
place not yet selected. AS 1t is to be G
secret session the place chosen probably
will not be made known in advance
Those at the conference vii! be G. F
Swift, Ogden Armour, J. Lyman of Ham.
mond & Co., Michael Cudahy and Ferdi-
nand Sulzberger Of Schwarzschild & Sulz-
berger
These men will confer in Washington
with Attorney General Davies of this
state and Alfred L.Bullowa, Senator Sam
uel S. Slater and James w. Halves, mem
bers of the committee appointed by the
Republican club.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-28
Lots of Evidence Secured.

Chicago, April 2S.--Testimony OF pack
ers former employees is counted on by the
federal prosecutors to clinch their case
against the alleged beef trust.
Voluntary witnesses who were former
employees have told of agre ements to keep
up prices, and OF the efforts OF packing
firms compel the observance of the
agreements. Other persons VINO nave
knowledge of the METHODS, employed oy
the combine to hide violations OF the
statutes promise to tell what they know.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-28
Quo Warranto Suggested.

Trenton, n. j., April 2S.-On the part
of the retail beef dealers a petition Will
be sent to Governor Murphy to have him
instruct Attorney General McCarer to in
stitute quo warranto proceedings against
the firms who are associated in the So
called beef trust and to restrain them
from doing business. There Is said to be
sufficient law which may be invoked, as
1t was in 1892 by the late Attorney Gen
eral Stockton, against the coal combine,
which raised the price OF coal to consum-
ers. This action secured favorable de-
cision from the late Chancellor McGill,
causing a dissolution OF the coal com
bine. The movement looking to the Pc
tition is 10 extend all over the state
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-28
Knox Called On for Relief.

Pittsburg, Pa, April 2s.-United States
Attorney General P. c. Knox met a num-
Der of butchers here yesterday and re-
ceived their complaints relative to the
alleged granting of rebates by the rail-
roads to the so-called beef trust. The
butchers informed Mr.. Knox that they had
complained to the interstate commerce
commission without obtaining redress.
They say that he told them that he would
look into their complaints
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-28
TOM THUNDER is DEAD

Claimant for Chieftainship Is
Drowned In tire Mississippi.
Black River Falls. Wis, April 2s.----Tom
Thunder, the celebrated Winnebago In-
mississippi river. He was the Young
buck who disputed the claim Of "Chief'
White Buffalo,, Tom Roddy, of Chicago,
to the craftsmanship of the Winnebagos
and according to the request of the aged
Black Hawk before his death. Thunder
wished to. settle the rivalry by a tom
ahawk duel over the grave OF Black
Hawk.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-28
Indians Wage ga Rect War.

Wichita, Kan, April 2S.--The beef mo-
nopoly has formidable enemy IN the
Poncs and Usage tribes of Indians of Ok
lahoma. Tribal counselors have declared
that in the future the beef trust will not
be allowed to lease their grazing lands.
Leases on about 100000 acres Of Usage
pasture land expired April !, and have not
been renewed. There are, in all, lo4
valuable pastures in the Usage nation,
comprising S1S.934 acres. This is leased
to the beef trust or extensive dealers.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-28
The Game Is n Simple One

Pittsburg, Pa, April 2s.-John A. Rush,
president OF the Valley Trust company OF
this city, who owns cattle ranch near
Cheyenne, Wyo., said to-day:
western packers NO doubt have a
working agreement and are able to force
prices up or down at their pleasure. The
agents of the packers agree on the prices
they will pay for the cattle. They adhere
to this agreement. One man buys the
cattle at the price agreed upon and then
divides them with the other packers. !
have no doubt, also, that they have the
same kind of an agreement in regard to
the prices of dressed meats"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-28
VENICE CAPTURES YANKS
Sailors There. Come Into Confiiet
With Police.

New York, April 2S.-Captain Robert
F. Wynne of the Marine battalion, Robert
E. Ledbetter, assistant surgeon; John S.
Doddridge, lieutenant, and James Chat
ham Kress of the United States cruiser
Chicago, under arrest at Venice, deny a
charge of rebellion against the police,
says Rome dispatch. They say they
simply tried to free themselves from
untary upsetting Of tables. There were
further disturbances to-day when the
crew landed Commander Dayton or
dered all on board The officers are still
imprisoned. Bail is not existent in italy.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-28
FARMER BOY KILLED

He Attempted to Board Train Near
Little Falls.
Special to The Journal.
Little Falls, Mimi, April 28.--Wh1le at
tempting to board a train near this city,
John Ruiz, aged 20 years, was thrown
under the wheels and horribly mangled.
He died of his injuries att p. M. He was
the son OF Michael Ruiz. farmer living
near Flensburg.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-28

Miami, Fla-Secretary Root says that no
claim has been made by the United States
for the settlement Of the sums expended in
freeing Cuba, but that the matter will be
taken up when the Cuban government has
been perfected.
London, Ohio-Frankie Friend, aged II, Of
Norwalk, died suddenly and post norton
showed her heart to be entirely out OF place
on account Of her corset, which was ten sizes
too small.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-28
Building Our own Ships.

lie sentiment favorable to building ships in
our government navy yards, it has been
deemed advisable by the committee to insert
a provision in the appropriation bill of this
year leaving it in the discretion of the secre-
tary of the navy to build any all ships in
government yards, but making 1T mandatory
on him to construct at least one battleship Or
one armored cruiser in such navy yard as he
may designate, as an experiment. and it is
further provided that he shall keep an accur-
ate account of all expenditures The com
plete cost of the two, frst-class battleships,
two irst-class armored cruisers, and two
gunboats with total tonnage OF $1,000 tons,
will approximate $29, 500, 0C0. These battle
ships and cruisers will be larger than any
heretofore authorized by congress and the
plans recommended by the board Of con-
struction have already excited the favorable
comment Of the naval authorities abroad.
NJ The Bill Carries S77 $3.50 1856.
Z. OtLer interesting features Of the bill
are provisions for a board Of naval off,
GERS to recommend site for naval
training station at some point on the
great lakes; an increase Of the enlisted
force Of the navy by 5000 men,; provi-
sions for new navy ration as reported
by naval board; an increase Of the num-
Der of cadets at the naval academy by 500.
The detailed statement shows that the
appropriation bill carries $77,659,3S6,
which is slightly below the appropriation
made last year. -
For public works ION yards and docks,
$6,561,075 is appropriated, or about one
third OF what was asked. The navy de-
partment made estimates for naval
station at San Juan, P. R., to cost $2,613,
900 but the committee reported that 1t
would be wise not to provide for any ia
val station in the West Indies until we
have more definite knowledge as to the
best location for one. ''' 80
: For the completion Of the four dry
docks at Portsmouth, Boston, League
Island and Mare Island $1050,000 is ap-
propria ted.
Other public works are as follows:
Portsmouth, $672,075; Boston, STOCKTON; New
London s41, 0Oo New York, s499,oo0; League
Island, SAT-, 300; Washington, $240,00o; Nor.
folk; s344OCO Key West, $4,000; Mare Island
1925 800; Puget Sound, $74s5oo Porto Rico
$50, goo; Pensacola, 81, 500; New Orleans, $3.50,
600; Tutuila 500, 900; Charleston, $3.50, 0c0; Ca
vite, $2S3,5O0.
More Officers Provided For.
The United States naval academy re.
ceives $500, 900 to carry on the plan of i'm
provement.
4 The committee calls attention to the
lack of officers sufficient to officer the new
ships, and to meet this, 500 additiona
cadets at the academy are provided for
1925 each year during the next four years
Each senator, member and delegate o.
/ the house Of representatives is to have
the appointment of one and the president
twenty four, these being allotted during
the period of four years. An additional
sum of $229,905 is provided for the civil
administration of the naval academy.
The bill also carries $2,938,465 for the
marine corps.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-28
SILVER FOR SCHLEY
An Elegant Present From Southern
Admirers. -..

Memphis, April 2S.-Cwing to rain the
street carade which was to have taken
place 9. II o'clock in honor of Admiral
Schley, was abandoned. At g o'clock p.
m. the first public function Of the visit
took place at the Auditorium, where the
admiral was presented with silver sorv-
ice contributed by his admirers in Ten
nessee and adjoining states. The speech
of presentation was delivered by former
Senator Thomas B. Turley. Tonight the
admiral will be the guest of honor at a
banquet at the Gayoso hotel while COM
mittee of ladies will entertain Mrs.
Schlsy.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-28
Taxa og the Meat Tariff,

New York, April 2S.--The.5 Central Fed
Grated union to-day adopted resolutions
calling upon the American Federation OF
Labor to assist in urging congress TO re-
move the law on foreign meats until sncn
tmo as the price of domestic, meats is re-
duced, .. .-.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-28

tI started out with a 81 bill, and the
first purchase Il made cost $40, and
then
''And then your 50 bill looked like 80
cents.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-28
FINE RAIN IN THE sW.
Crop Conditions Are Again Materi-
ally Improved.

Kansas City, Mo-, April 2s.-A heavy
rain fell last night in southeastern Kan
sas and southwestern Missouri, accom-
panied in places by severe hail. At Law
renee, Kan, the water fell in torrents.
1t improves crop conditions greatly.