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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-09-25
DETERMINED TO DIE
Hans Mennend Makes Desperate At
tempts at Suicide Upon an In
coming Train.
Failing With the Knife, He Tries
Hanging With Strap from
r. His Grip.

Hans Mennend, farmer residing at
Lake Park, Mimi, made a desperate at
tempt to commit suicide on board a Min
neapois & St. Louis train near Hopkins
this morning, and but the interference OF
the conductor, would have succeeded. He
first cut his throat with pocket knife and
then tried to hang himself by a strap from
his grip He taken to the county Jail
and will be charged with insanity.
Just before the train arrived at Hop
kins, the conductor opened the door of one
of the closets. He found Mennend, with
a strap about his neck, hunting for some
thing which he could fasten the other end
The mans throat was bleeding from
knife wound. AS soon as the train reached
Hopkins, the man was turned over t. City
Marshal Cooper who brought him to Min
neapolis and lodged him in the JAIL
Mennend refused to say anything only
that his home is at Lake Park and that he
is farmer. He is about 40 or As ad we'll
dressed. He had a ticket from Minneap'
oils to Lake Park and was evidently re-
turning home.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-09-25
BANK CLEARIMGS SOAR
Over $2,ooo,0OO More Than fo1
%~ Like Week Last Year.

Minneapolis bank clearngs for the
week ending to-day show heavy gain
over those of last year, the figures run
ming to SIT, 219. 1852. In this week last
year the clearings We're SD, 927, 31S.46. The
gain--S2, 292, 467 .16-will make Minneapo-
lis line up well in the comparisons with
other centers this week.
The general volume of business in the
city is SO much heavier than last year
that gains in the clearings would have
been shown long ago but for the light
movement of grain. Now that the crop
movements getting under way and grain
receipts here will be heavier continuously.
the bank clearings will naturally increase,
and bankers expect new records to be
made.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-09-25
AGED HUMAN WRECK
Sad Case Of Ira D. Jones Picked Up
as an Outcast Four Days
Ago.
Identified as Once Prominent Citi.
zen of Kokomo, Ind.-Mind
= :--> Is Gone.

Two gray haired men stood face to face
in the county Jail to-day, one strivingEin
vain to awaken recOllectiOns of other days
in the weakened mind Of the other FL
wood Hanson, a real estate man and a
member: Of the jury that tried Irwin "A.
Gardner, and who lives at $40 Seventeenth
avenue N, was the man who tried to kim
die the spark of remembrance. but there
was no response in the Vacant eye OF Ira
D. Jones, the aged outcast, picked upSby
the police four days ago. g. /s@.f1
. Don't you know me, Trap asked Mr..
Hanson, tears in his eyes at the other S
pit1ful plight. Don't you remember the
old days when we were: young together
down in Indiana? Why, I knew your
father and all the boys. your. brothers.
Knew EN- we'll; knew the whole family.
For an instance there was flash Of re-
membrance in the others dull eye, and
then it passed. Crouching in corner OF
the room and covering his face with his
hands, as though ashamed of being seen,
he was only the wreck Of his old self.
Unable to make any impression on the
man, known SO well in his hey-day. when
fortune smiled upon him and fair sci
ence' was at his command Mr.. Hanson
told Judge Harvey, of the probate court,
what he knew Of Jones' past life.
Man of Prominence.
ira JONES'" he said, was one of the
prominent men of Howard county, IN
diana, a quarter of a century ago. He
came from an influential family and was a
college bred man. When l left kokomo,
the county seat of Howard county, he was
county surveyor. He had previously fol-
lowed the profession Of civil engineer and
was a s1ilful draughtsman. He was great
~ interested in educational matters and
spent much of his time at the New Lon
don academy near KOkOmO Dan Jones,
his father, was one of the most respected
citizens in that part of Indiana. The
family was well fixed. Ira had two BROTH
ers, Hiram and Stephen. When I last
heard from Hiram he was living at Law
renee, Kan. Hiram was formerly treas
urer of Howard county. I think Ira drew
the plans for the Howard county court
house.
II can't imagine how he ever came to
such pass as this. He was the most up
right of men and strictly sober He
didn't have bad habit. He was several
years older than 1 and should be about
70 now. P. V. Clifford, Ezra Hunt, JON
athan johnson or Levi Rich, register of
deeds at Kokomo, would know him.
His Lips Are Sealed.
1t is four days since Jones was picked
up, but in that time not a word has
escaped him. He is emaciated and had
evidently been living in the woods, as his
unkempt hair, which fell to his shoulders,
was matted with burrs and twigs.
On his undershirt was stamped the
words, County infirmary" A Red Wing
paper was found on his person, but i'm
qulry of the authorities of that town
tailed to reveal any information about the
Wanderer.
Judge Harvey will communicate with the
kOkOmo authorities,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-09-25
them being unable to sell their product at

them being unable to sell their product at
home - ~'''sT|& - =:
c. M. Loring Of Minneapolis spoke of
improving school yards and yards Of resi-
dences and parks, and the need of i'm
provement in the small villages and towns
of this part Of the country.
Professor S. B. Green Of the Minnesota
agricultural college spoke of the work
done by the college, whose success was
due to the fact that it did not attempt
to establish any set standard, but adapted
its work to local conditions. He also told of
the forestry work Of the state.
The reception was attended by 200
guests. The Commercial Club rooms were
attractively decorated with asters, sumac
and palms. President H. A. Boardman of
the Commercial Club welcomed the league
and introduced the speakers. Professor
Zeublin of Chicago, the president Of the
league, made the response and thanked
st. Paul for its lavish hospitality. ~.
The guests were received by MI. and
Mrs. Russell r, Dorr, Mrs: Condo Ham
lin, Mr.. and Mrs. Wood, Archbishop Ire
land, H. A. Boardnlan. Professor Zeublin.
Miss Jane Addams, F: c.. Bray Mr.. and
Mrs. W.. C. White, Mrs. W. E. Rogers
Mrs. G. A. Clarke, Mrs. Charles H. Clarke,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-09-25
Ousted by the Democrats.

Roscoe P. Pratt, the democratic cam
pa1gn committeeman from the eighth
ward, whose resignation was requested.
did not see fit to get out of the way and
last evening the campaign committee
tossed him overheard. While deploring
that the campaign should start out with
such a disagreeable incident, the demo-
cratic leaders express themselves as much
relieved that it is done with
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-09-25
Corcoran VIII RatIfy.

There Twill be republican rally at Cor
coran next Saturday at 8 p. m. Candf--
dates for county and legislative offices IN
that, district are invited to be present
Among the speakers will be Governor Van
SAINT Ray w. Jones, Congressman Loren
Fletcher and Chairman Matchan and
Secretary Gir!ing of the campaign COM
.mittee and many others:
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-09-25
MILL OFFICIALS MEET.
They Expect to Give the Men an
~ Answer TODAY,

A meeting of the managers OF the local
flour mills was called for this morning to
consider the demand of the flour mill EN-
ployes for an eight-hour day, but as all
the mills were not represented. the meet
ing was adjourned until this afternoon
1t is expected that the mill officials will
agree on some plan to- day and the answer
will doubtless be sent to the men this
evening. ~ @ "
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-09-25

Judge and Mrs. Slabaugh Of Omaha, Mrs.
E. J. Turner, Mrs Archibald MacLaren,
Mrs. j. N. Jackson, Mrs. ] = H: rEdgerton,
Mrs. E. H Bailey and Miss Ellen Whee-
lock. Refreshments were served after the
addr esses, and an orchestra furnished
music throughout the evening.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-09-25

shanghaIed and Ded-Charles Orion, Of
Minneapolis, is reported to have been
shanghaied from San Francisco and to
have died en- a cruise in the Arctic. It
does not appear here exactly who Orion
was, though dispatches credit him with
wealthy parents.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-09-25
ThreeBirds With OneStone

In December IT. certain
hoped to attain three things:F
First he wished place pressure himself
he would certain He realized
and the need of protecting
self against himself 80 '.r
wished absolutely safe and remunerative
which he r. ...--9
Third wished protect his family in event Of his
DEATH - H"5.s. ...... --.... ,
All objects secured by taking $4,000 twenty
four endowment policy in the STATE MI LIFE
of WORCESTER, MASS. How wise his decision proved is
shown by the policy which matured in 1901
"a premiums of 1887 each... $9,28S.O0
Less ar,rua ting to.
received in December, 1901. 100000
Profit .S5'o4ooV
Such result requires The three objects
secured in the best possible The
nearly $500 a year.
ceved in savings bank. And the entire
family received insurance protection of
If would like to STATE MUTUAL policy and
what this splendid old do for you send
your address Of the undersigned. Don't
it off till tomorrow, for
g. w. uy1
Az Warren Geo. A. Answorth.
B. Graves Geo. A. Code
L. Nichols Fergus
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-09-25
THE HAHN FUNERAL
Took Place This Afternoon From the
Family Residence.

The funeral of General William J. Hahn
was held at 3 p. m. to-day from the fam.
lily residence, 1000 Blaisdell avenue. The
burial was at Lakewood.
The services were conducted by Rev.
Dr. John f. BUSHNELL pastor of West
minister Presbyterian church, which Mr..
Hahn attended, Mrs: Park sang. The
funeral was attended by friends of the
deceased, members of the Hennepin and
Ramsey county bar and citizens generally.
The Hennepin county courts were not in
session this afternoon as mark of re-
spect. III
7 The committee which represented the
Minneapolis Bar association was Will
liam e. Hale, William A. Lancaster,
Charles r.. Thompson, Emanuel Cohen,
George P. Wilson. John B. Gifllan, Rob
ert L. Penney, Willard R. Gray.
The following old time friends Of the
deceased were asked to serve as honorary
bearers: Judge Charles M Start, Gen
eral Henry w. Childs, Judge Henry c.
Belden Judge Ell Torrance, Judge M. B.
Koon, Lewis G. Barnett, George F. Ben
son, Arthur M. Keith
The active bearers were: Thomas s.
Janney, Eugene A. Merrill, Newton F.
Hawley, James G. Lawrence, H. D. Brown
and John w. Thomas. 49,.
Thomas F. Wallace and Frederick R.
Thomas were ushers.
JOHN II. ,ThURsToN, one of the early
settlers Of Minnesota, died yesterday at
his residence in the harrington flats,
Pleasant avenue. St. Paul. Mr.. Thurston
came to Minnesota In 1855 and settled in
st. Paul. Later he removed to Farming
ton, where he was closely identified with
the building of the town. He was a men,
Der Of the G. A. R. and at the time Of his
death held the position Of printer for the
railway mail service. The funeral will be
| held Friday. .,->> ~
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-09-25

BRIDGET WALSH died at the resi-
dence of her son, James Walsh, 1916
Twenty fourth street S.. Funeral services
will be held from Holy Rosary church.
Saturday at $50 a. m. Interment at ST..
Marys cemetery.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-09-25

Cataract Council Royal Arcanum will
give aSbanquet at their new hall, No. 10
Seventh III street s, FRIDAY evening, Mem Mem
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-09-25

Buys Winnipeg Hotel-D. c. Rey-
nolds of this city has purchased from G.
F. Bunnel the Clarendon, a leading hotel
of Winnipeg. The price is $4,000. Inc
transfer will take place in thirty days. 1t
is understood that the new proprietor Will
make extensive additions.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-09-25

Drowned In CesspooI-John l.. DeVust.
aged 2 years. was drowned yesterday in
O, cesspoo on the premises Of his parents.
GA Marshall street NE. The child had
been missing several hours. when it's body
was found. Coroner Williams viewed the
remains but considered an inquest un-
necessary.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-09-25

Large Addition to Factory-The Ma
tional Biscuit company will build FAC
tory addition, costn g$2S,O00, at 244-246
Third avenue N. 1t will stand 50xl1O feet,
three stories high, and be Of brick and
mill construction. H. N. leighton "
Co. are the contractors.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-09-25

Wheel Broke-Edward Bergquist, 1929
Eighth avenue S. was thrown from his
bicycle this morning while riding on Cen
trail avenue, and received painful injuries.
His left ear was nearly torn from his
head and his left eye was cut. He was
riding at high speed when the wheel
broke and threw him to the ground.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-09-25

Saivasers Put It out-B,.t for its near
ness to the fire insurance patrol, the two
story frame store at 424 Hennepin would
have been burned this morning. An at
tendant discovered the smoke, rushed to
the patrol headquarters two doors away,
and in trice Superintendent Ruane's
men had the smudge squelched with hand
eXtinguishers.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-09-25

Swindlng Stopped-Acting Mayor D. P.
Jones yesterday revoked the license of B.
Halferin & Co. who have conducted an
auction shop on Washington avenue S.
G. P. Godfrey, an old soldier, reported
that he had been swindled in the purchase
of watch, and as a, number Of other
complaints Of the same firm had been re-
ceived, the license was revoked.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-02-20

j K. Deistel, a pharmacist from
Longmont, has enter d the employ
of A. A. Hull, the west side drug
gist. Mr. Deistel is registered in
Pennsylvania, Ohio and Colorado
Mr. Hull is going to make num-
Der of improvements in his bust
ness.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-02-20

Big Reduction Sale still in full
blast at the Boston 80 A
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-02-20
REVENUE BILL
NEARING COMPLETION
House WIN TusSIe With Section
Eighty-Eighf Tonight.
SENATE ON CANAL. BILL

Denver, Feb. 20-The house
this morning passed sections 2l7
to 256 inclusive of the revenue
bill 1t then referred back to
section SO and will work up to ll6.
Section So is where trouble comes
in as it refers to assessments and it
is expected that the entire after
noon will be taken up on that
section alone. The house will
hold a night session in the hope of
finishing the entire revenue bill.
In the senate bill No. 7 came
up again This is the canal bill
or the Gunnison tunnel bill.
Messrs. Buckley and Ward spoke
in favor of the measure and Sena-
tor Rush offered an amendment
recommending that the control of
the canal be taken from the gov
ernor and auditor and given to a
state board to be composed of two,
who should be selected from the
counties interested, Delta and
Montrose.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-02-20
CELEBRATED BIRTHDAY.
X. of P.'s Observe Thirty-Ninth
Anniversary of Founding
of Order.

The Knights of Pythias and
Rathbone Sisters last night APP
propriately observed the thirty
ninth anniversary of the founding
of the order, Besides the Pythiaus
and Sisters, there were number
of friends of the order present,
which swelled the attendance to
about 200. The evening was very
enjoyably spent by musical and
literary program, speeches and
serving of fefreshments The
refreshments consisted of sand
wiches, coffee, cake and ice cream
During the distribution of eata-
bIes number of piano and
stringed instrumental numbers
were rendered
! The opening speech was made
/ by John b. Meserve. He dwelIed
on the lines of Pythianism and its
founding and the Uniform Rank
being one Of its branches, He
spoke about members of both of
these orders belonging to the
United States army and doing
duty for the government in the
Philippines and called the atten-
ton to the fact that the foremost
and most capable officers there be-
longed TO the order of Knights of
Pythias. His remarks occupied
about thirty minutes.
Mrs Mary McCandless, of the
Rathbone sisters, said that the
order was once known as the
| Pythian Sisters but at meeting
Of the grand lodge the supreme
chancellor changed the name to
the Rathbone Sisters, and Mrs,
McCandless humorousIy asked
to see the woman who would not
change her name for man. The
Sisters is the auxiliary to the X.
of P's.
Musical selections were rendered
by Prof. Hitler, Beatrice McCand-
less, Miss Owens and Miss Viola
Yost A B. Cadman read a paper
on when Father Rode the Goat "
A musical duet was rendered by
j. d. Long and @ A McCandIess.
The party left for home at l:30
well satisfied that the lodge of
Knights of Pythas did things.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-02-20
Attracted His Attention.

A serious collision was narrowly
averted on western railroad dur
ing the recent blizzard of snow
that swept the Northwest A
freight train was on siding to
give the right of way to an express
but it WAS found that the train was
too long for the siding, so a brake
man WAS sent back with red
lantern to stop the express The
express was late and was coming
down the track at sixty miles an
hour, and the engineer did not see
the light on account of the blind
ing snow drifted and frozen against
the cab windows. The brakeman
realized when the brakes we're not
applied that the signal was not
seen, so with a quick aim he threw
his lighted lantern into the cab of
the engine in spite of the great
speed The engineer heard the
crash and looking down saw the
broken red glass He applied all
brakes Immediately and brought
his train to rest within twenty feet
of he freight train.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-02-20

Get your tickets for the Home
Talent concert to be given at the
NJ. E. church February 26 at
Davies drug store. Price 35c 44-45
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-02-20
"a Beautiful Life. &"

To whom it may concern:
am convinced that the possess
sion of Canon Farrer's book en-
titled "A Beautiful Life" will bring
blessing to any home, affording a
character of reading at once both
eleyating and interesting. He
writes with charming style. and
this combined with an abundance
of reproductions from the great
artists, makes facinating history.
To know the life is TO q mire and
follow it. We bespeak for W. FL.
Mole, who is selling the book, a
hearing.
Very truly,
4l-tf K. Fl HoUsEMAN.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-02-20
We Lead
and Follow

We lead in prices and quality of
Goods and follow the best methods of
doing business.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-02-20

A st David's Day concert will
be given by the Baptists in their
church March Bird Admission,
20 and 10 cents 4o-l
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-02-20
FIorence's New City Director,

A frst-class city directory for
Florence is in preparation by the
Peerless Directory company of
Denver. Their canvassers are now
in the city getting the required in
formation. A -46
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-02-20
43tf

Hear ye! Hear vel Do not forget
that Martha Washington Tea" at
city hall, 5 to s p m, Feb. %.
Just 10 cents, and see yourself.
43.46
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-02-20

Prof. Durey gave prize waltz
in Morgan hall last night There
were a number of contestants, but
the judges awarded the decision
to Miss Louise Kelley and James
McCluskey The prize was 50 in
gold. Miss Minnie LaPlant and
Joe Singleton were the next to the
last on the floor and each did ex-
ceedingly fine, the step through
out the dance being almost perfect.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-02-20

Engraved calling cards at this
office. Call an see samples and
leave your orders They are all
the rage now. If
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-02-20
Order Heavy Tools.

The Oil Well Supply company
this afternoon received a telegram
from the New Consolidated Oil
company, ordering eight complete
sets of neavy drilling machinery.
This company has several thous-
and acres of ground between Boul-
der end Longmont, and numerous
derrick builders are at work put
ting up derricks.
This machinery is heavier than
any that has yet been used in the
northern field and the company
believes that it will encounter some
very solid formation. Sixteen cars
will be required to transport the
machinery, which will leave here
in about two weeks, about the time
a nun Der of the derricks are fin
ished.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-02-20
OF INQUIRY UPHELD,
President Says That Neither
Sampson or Schley Was
in Command

Washington, Feb, 2O-The pres
ident last night made public his
decision in the Schley case and
emphatic issue with the opinion
expressed by Admiral Dewey that
Schley is entitled to the credit
of the victory at Santiago.
The president says that so far
as the command of the battle at
Santiago is concerned, that neither
Sampson or Schley are entitled to
the honor and that it was cap
tain's fight"
He agrees in most points with
the decision of the court of inquiry
aud trusts that the curtain will
now fall on the last act.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-02-20

Calcimine, all coIors, at Jansen s
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-02-20
Read This.

| have one party in Rocky Ford
and one in Cripple who want to
trade for Florence property Will
you trade?
ARTHUR WILLETT,
p. 0. Box No. 134l,
43tf Colorado Springs
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-10-25
Labor ON Railroad Folders.

The average person who picks up a
railroad time folder does not realize
the amount Of work which the prep
aration of such publication involves.
A big Western railroad, for instance,
has a general time folder made up
from sixteen different divisions opera
ting time tables. The folder contains
1900 names of towns, gives the sched-
ules of over 500 trains and whenever
there is change in time 10000 figures
have to be carefully checked and cor
rected.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1902-10-25

ried and apparently needed their faith
er's advice. The countess herself Sc
Iected a husband belonging to one OF
the oldest and most honored houses in
France. The count is a fine specimen
Of manhood and lives the greater part
of his time in London, where he is well
liked. He owns extensive estates in
France and has kept himself free from
sensations of any kind.
Countess Perigord is a woman of
many accomplishments. She is liter
airy, musical and hospitable. She is
woman Of little nonsense and is cos
mopolitan in her tastes. In New York
she owns mansion near Central Park
She and the count will leisurely travel
over the country, as one of the objects
in coming here is that the count may
have an opportunity of seeing for him
self the extent and greatness of this
country