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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-31

WONDERFUL!
Large Dealers in Lands Are
Amazed by the Present
Developments.
!. A. Hunter Of Minneapolis puts the

H. A. Hunter of Minneapolis puts the
situation In nutshell in the following:
Facts and figures tell such wonderful
story of development and settlement in the
, northwest during the past few years that
even the large dealers in lands stand amazed
when confronted by them. Vs.. 49,:
Think Of it! d --e-. ~.s'.7
The statistician in the department Of agri-
culture estimates that in 1891 the population
of the United States will be 100, 00O 900 and ii
Is a conservative estimate. To supply the re-
quirements Of this number of people will
necessitate the production of 100000, 600
bushels OF wheat, 1850, 100000 bushels OF
oats, $3.50, 100000 bushels Of corn, and 1oo,-
900, 900 tons Of hay If we produce this i'm
mense quantity Of food products for man and
beast, under DIR present system, we must
bring under cultivation $50, 100000 acres more
land than We now cultivate, and 1t is estt-
mated that we have only 108, 100000 acres OF
new land available for farming purposes.
Then again, 1T Is estimated that 15o, 900
homeseekers came into the northwest last
year and 1901 900 more will come before the
close of 1902. They came from the eastern
states to the -Dakotas, where the climate is
not more severe than that to which they
have been accustomed, where the land is
more productive and where five acres can
be obtained for the price of one.
The above figures refer to actual settlers
who came to take up government lands as
the records in the United States land office
at Bismarck, Devils Lake and Minot will
show. To satisfy the demands Of the land
seekers the land offices were overcrowded
and filings were made in each office aggre-
eating almost quarter of a million acres
per month. Much Of this land lies forty
miles from transportation. At this rate OF
entry the public domain. so far as North
Dakota is concerned, will soon be a thing
Of the past ,. ..sa.
The filings are being made chiefly by farm.
ers' sons, having little capital and yet with
perseverance and industry they can become
independent in q few years The owners Of
farm lands are making money, but there IL
no one in the business Of making more lands
Diversified farming, together with little
stock, wins every time.
| A few years ago I was requested by the
| land department Of the Northern Pacific tt
devote my attention to selling large tracts
| that is to say, to selling 10000 acres ser
block and upwards--and during the pas
| year my personal sales of western farm land.
exceeded 100000 acres. the purchasers O.
which have all become Independently rich.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-31

weston just what he is looking for John
Burchard, president of the company, is
a young man of the highest business
ability, and by his untiring energy and
carrying out every promise made to the
land seeker, has built. up reputation
throughout the section where the big
land movement is coming from, second
to none in the northwest, and the best
Endorsement for this company is that
large and increasing sales which are TAX
ing. place from month to month. 1t is
this class Of firms and individuals who
are putting before the eastern investor
and settler the true conditions that exist
in the northwest, and the resources and
advantages to be found there.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-31
A Talk with MIR. Clarke.

AJourna1r representative who was in
North Dakota during the past week had
a very entertaining and interesting in
. teryiew regarding cSnditions and pros
meets in Morton county, North Dakota,
With A. 3. Clarke, president OF the firm
Of A. B. Clark & CO. Of St. Paul, who are
one Of the strongest and most reliable
concerns that are dealing u in western
lands and whose purchase Of 100000 acres
of land from the Northern Pacific; railroad
has just been supplemented by the clos
ing Of deal by which Mr.. Clarke comes
into possession Of 100000 acres more To-
Gated in. the best part Of Morton county.
Mr.. Clarke is very enthusiastic regarding
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-31
WHO MAY FILE
Land Laws Boiled Down for
the Information Of
New Settlers.

o Any head OF a family OF person who has
arrived at the age of twenty years, and is
a citizen Of the United Slater, or has filed
his declaration OF Intention to become
such. and who is not the owner of more
than 1eo acres OF land, is entitled to enter
one quarter section (160 acres) or less
quantity OF unappropriated public land
upder the homestead laws. The appli-
cant must make affidavit that he is en-
titled to the privileges of the homestead
act, and that the entry is made for his
exclusive use and benefit. and for actual
settlement and cultivation. The follow
ing fees and commissions are required by
the government:
When Entry Is Made. -5
For 16o acres .$14Q!8
BOT ~ acres .........'.s ...,............ tVAA
For 40 acres Observation-Disclosures. 2@
When Final Proof Is Made.
For l6U acres S4V1l
For 80 acres ...................... IV Q
For 40 acres ......'.i lW 5
Women. .----.
Any unmarried woman, of age, can en-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-31
One OF the Strong Companies of the
NORTHWEST,

The Burchard Hubert Investment com
pany, located In the Manhattan building,
st. Paul, is one of the most reliable COM
panies that are now doing business with
the eastern settler. They have immense
tracts Of land located IN every section
OF the northwest, and especially some
desirable lands in the Red River Valley
OF the North, situated in North Dakota.
This company, operating as it does in
lands owned by themselves, are in most
advantageous position to give the in
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-31
Export to Europe.

Wanted, to represent in France, first
class American manufacturers for the
sale Of American manufactured goods,
American food products and American
speciaIties; highest references and guar
aptees furnished. Address Munzer
Freres, Paris. AZ Rue de Maubeuge.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-31

Does your building require new roof9
See w. S. Mott Co. Tel. 376.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-05-31

vantages Of this section. and In concfu-
sion would state that we are putting our
200 acres tract on the market and would
be pleased to give every attention In To-
eating settlers on the government tract
adjoining same
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-12
New Association of Clubs Wins.
CBy the Associated Press.)

Memphis, Tenn, Dec. 10-After wrang-
ling for two days in conference, over the
trouble originating with the advent of
James st. Vrain into the Southern
League, the Southern Association OF
Baseball Clubs today made practically
complete surrender to the new organiza-
tion put on foot by Charles Frank.
Chattanooga and Shreveport will be
dropped from the circuit; Savannah and
Montgomery will be added; Charles
Frank retains the Memphis franchise;
Memphis club and Frank restored to good
standing; Memphis to be paid for all
losses sustained during last season on
account of unplayed games, legal costs
ETC. and for money spent in booming the
new organization. The amount to be
paid to the Memphis club is said to be
about $4,000.
New League franchises in Atlanta.
Birmingham and New Orleans are to be
withdrawn, the holders of the franchises
to be reimbursed by the local clubs for
expenses.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-12
TABERNACLE MEETIEG CLOSED.
Between so and 80 Conversions in Meeting
Conducted by Mr. Vines.

The last of a ten days series OF meet
ings was held at the Tabernacle Baptist
church last night. DR.. Vines spoke in
his usual plain, earnest and forceful man
ner. of Christ as the open door. The door
of access, the door of opportunity, the
door of knowledge, the door of fellow
ship. the door of communion and the
door of heaven. 1t was an earnest appeal
for men and women to accept Christ as
the open door to the best this world can
give, and above ALL as the open door
through which we all must pass to heav-
en-. Several came forward and took their
stand for Christ with the many others
who have professed Christ during the
meeting,
1t has been a glorious meeting There
have been eighty or ninety converted dur
ing the meeting, and many backsliders
reclaimed, and the church has been ma
terially strengthened by his simple and
earnest preaching of the word Of God. At
the close of the service there were many
expressions of appreciation for what he
had done IN the name of Christ from the
many friends he had made while here
and from those who have been helped
bv his coming. DR.. Vines leaves this
morning for Durham to attend the con-
vention.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-12
On to the Convention.

There we're many who left Raleigh yes
terday to attend the great Baptist State
Convention now in session in Durham.
Among those from Raleigh and those
who we're here on their way were Mr.
and Mrs. n B. Broughton, Mr.. ). NJ
Brouehton, Miss Fannie E. Heck, MISS
Elizabeth briggs. Rev. and Mrs. A. l.
Belts, Mr. J. Fl. Smith, Mr.. l.. w. Alder
man. Rev. Mr.. Garner. Mr. c. j. Hunter
Rev. W. d. Hubbard. Mrs. t. Fl. Brlggs
Mr. John E. Ray. Mr.. T. NJ. Arlington
Miss Loula Briggs, Mr.. T. Neal Johnson
Or T. +. Skinner. Mr.. Walters Durham
Mr. and Mrs Stephen Mcintyre, OF Lum'
berton; Mr.. o. j. Peterson, of Lumber
ton: Rev. W. b. Morton, of Dunn; Rev
n. S. Jones, of Burlington; Rev. j. F
Love. of Wadesboro; Rev. j. n. Booth
of Greenville; Rev. Charles Durham. o.
Robcson; Rev. c. ]. Thompson. of Vir-
ginia. who succeeds DR.. Tyree in charge
of the Baptist church in Durham; Rev
o. l.. Struggled. of Barnettsville; Miss
Lila Dunn, of Wake Forest, and Mes
danes r. j. Ingram, e. A. Covington an(
T. 3. Henry of Wadesboro.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-12
The Texas and the Topeka.
fBy the Associated Press. J

Norfolk, Va, Dec. 10.-Thc battleship
Texas and the cruiser Topeka both got
under way and left the hayward for
Culebra this afternoon. Shortly after
leaving her dock, it was discovered that
the engine room indicator of the Texas
would not work The battleship imme-
diately dropped anchor and, in doing so.
she carried away boat stanchiOn.
Later. the Texas returned to her berth at
the navy-yard and repairs were at once
begun.
Work was rushed on both the Texas
and Topeka in an effort to get the YES
sells in southern waters at the earliest
possible moment. The Texas started
today with but one of her gun motor
cylinders in commission. Both the
cylinders were wrecked in the recent in
spection trial off the Capes.
The Topeka blew out a cylinder-head
last Saturday, and it cannot be learned
whether repairs have been completed or
not.
It is given out that both vessels will
60 to Culebra direct.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-12
REDUCTION OF HOURS.
Replies to Questions of Civic Federation Show
Few Employers Opposed to 1t
(Ry Tho Associated Press

Now York, Dec. 10.-Tho annual con-
ference of the Industrial Department of
the National Civic Federation, which has
been in session for three days, was
brought 20 a close today
While no definite results were reached,
the executive committee being empowered
TO appoint 4 special committee to review
end report on all The subjects discussed.
it was The generally expressed opinion OF
The delegates that the conference had
boon eroat success. Semi-annual meet
ings win lc held in future.
The following officers were elected:
senator Marcus A. Hanna chairman:
Oscar S. Strauss. first vice president.
Samuel Gompers. second vice president
Cornelius ~ Bliss. treasurer. and Ralph
H. Easlcy general secretary.
81 today's session Secretary Eaaley
read part ~ q circular lie had sent Ia a
large Number Of manufacturers asking
them
do YOU regard it practical proposi-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-12
BIG RAILROAD EQUIPMENT.
Over Four Million Dollars IN Engines and Cars
for Southern Railway.

Yesterday an Equipment Agreement
between Blair e. Co., of New York, and
the Southern Railway was filed in the
office of the Register of Deeds here.
BY its terms Blair e. Co. are to fur
nish during the months of December, jan
nary and February eighty-nine railway
engines. seventeen being passenger en-
pines and seventy-two consolidation en-
cincs. these to be made by the American
and the Baldwin works.
There are also to be furnished 1900
double drop bottom gondola cars, 7OO
ventilated cars, 1876 Rodger convertible
ballast cars and Rodger distributing
cars.
The cost of all this equipment is Sd
IA, 900. of which s94i,396 is to be paid in
cash and the balance in fourteen annual
ravments the first of 1929, 900, the others
in paments of $229,O 900 each. These pay
ments are to be secured by the proml-
sorv notes of the Southern Railway.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-12
READS LIKE A NOVEL.
A Gailly Man Steps Forward and Caves an L.
noCent One.

III the Federal Court yesterday there
was a case that excited deep interest
and that had u dramatic turn.
J. j.. johnson was on trlal charged
with illicit distilling and the jury found
him not guilty. Tut il came about like
a chapter from a novel
During this trial an unusual and very
rare circumstance took place. Another
party. G. f. Ice. came into open court
and volunteered as u witness in behalf
of tho defendant and being called 10 Tho
stand sworc that Johnson was an uno-
cent man and that he va5 the man who
ran h. blockade stiIl found on JohusCn' S
land When questioned as 10 this course
he replied thai he did not want 10 soc
an iuaoccnt man suffer, or punished. Tor
his violation OF the law.
Judge Purucl presided in the Gnitcd
states District Court yesterday. and he
sides some fifteen OF twenty cases dis
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-12
Plea for New Mexico and Arizona
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, d. c.. Dec. Ex-senator
Quay today presented to the Senate an
individual report in favor of the Omnibus
Statehood bill
The proposition to exclude New Mexico
and Arizona, as recommended by the ma
iority of the committee, Mr. Quay says,
is in direct violation of the pledge made
by the Republican platform. Mr. Quay
says the Indian Territory should not be
included in the State OF Oklahoma, be-
cause treaty agreements between the
United States and the five tribes pro-
vide for separate political organization
for Indian Territory.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-12

ton to gradually reduce hours by volun-
tary, uniform agreement throughout a
given indstry. provided the employees
agree to abandon any arbitrary restric-
tons upon output
To the question 800 replies were re-
ceived GO of them being in the affirma-
tive.
Addresses were made by Samuel Comp
ers and other including ]. ". jerks, Pro-
fessor of Political Economy at Cornell
University, who said:
Legally the strike breaker is right;
he may work for whomever he will.
Morally, he may be right, or he may be
wrong.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-12
Reciprocity With Canada
(By the Associated Press.)

Detroit, Mich, Dec. 1o-Reciprocity
between the United States and Canada
was the keynote of the speeches to-
night at the dinner rendered the dele
gates to the National Reciprocity Con-
vention by the Detroit Chamber of Com
merce, and the arguments in favor of it
by John Charlton, of the Canadian Par
lament, and Campbell Shaw, of Buffalo,
were enthusiastically received by the
800 guests who were present. The az
ternoon session of the conference was
devoted to an address Of Hon. A. b.
Cummings. of Iowa, on Reciprocity and
the Tariff" He was given careful at
tention throughout.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-12
Ideas for Xmas,

A Raleigh woman who has more than
seventy Christmas presents to give to
friends and relatives, and who was in a
quandary as to what articles would be
appropriate and practical gifts, yester-
day found an easy method for solving
this annual problem.
The same method may be used by any
thoughtful person. Study the advertising
columns of the News and Observer u few
minutes, and then make out your list,
Thus is the problem solved with ease.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-12
Shot Him With His Own Gun.
(By the Associated Prcss.).

De Kalb. Texas, Dec. 10.-A daring and
fatal attempt to rob the bank here. was
made by four men this morning. Over
the bank is the local telephone exchange.
operated by w. L. Dodd and his son, Mar
vim, twenty years of age. One of the
robbers knocked at the telephone ex-
change door, and when Marvin Dodd re-
spondod pistol was pointed at his head.
Young Dodd grappled with the man,
wrenched the weapon from him and with
it shot the bandit, killing him in his
tracks. fusilade followed and young
Dodd was shot twice, but not seriously
wounded. The three surviving bandits
CScaned.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-12
Directors of Colorado Fuel Company
lay Tho Associated prcss.l

Denver, Colo, Dec. fo--ln accordance
with the agreement reached late last
night between the proxy committees OF
the three factions who have boon con
tending Tor control of the Colorado Fuel
AMI Iron Company the following dircc-
tors were unanimously elected at Tho
stockholders meeting today
James II, HYDE. r. e. Huntingdon e.
H. Hartman J. A. Kehlcr j NJ Herbert.
A. 6. CaSs, George !. Gould, J. l.. ,Ic-
rome. Edwin uawicy. John II McClcmcnt.
Frank Trumbull. Charles Henry Butler
aud J. c. OsgQod.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-12
Ak and Tool Interests Consolidated
(By the Associated Press.)

Reading, Pa, Dec 10.-The movement
by which the AK and tool interests are to
be consolidated and which has been go
ing on for nearly year. is about con-
summated. and will include practically
all the principal concerns of the kind in
the country. The new combination is to
be known as the International AK and
Tool Company, with a capitalization of
$42, 600, 900. The plants TO be acquired
are estimated to have a value of about
$26. 900 900. 1t is estimated that econo-
mics amounting 10 at least 81 ,000,0 600 will
be effected as the result of the opera
ton under one management.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-12
Mrs. Hendricks Funeral.

The funeral services of the late Mrs
w. B. Kendrick were conducted yester-
day from her late residence, 222 North
Person street. There were many friends
present and the floral remembrance
were beautiful. The services were con-
Quoted by DR.. /. Mex. Pittenger and the
interment was in lakewood cemetery.
The pall-bearers were Messrs. A. b
Stronach, a. NJ. Powell, John w. Thomp-
son, G.. M. Busbee, Hugh Morson ana
CAPT. John Duckett.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-12
The White Slave.

''The White Slave" was most excel
lcntly presented at the Academy of Music
last night by company which gave en-
tire satisfaction.
This is BARLEY Campbell's play old yet
now It attracts and holds audiences and
last night was no exception.
The entire performance was excellent
and the audiences that sec the play will
euioy it,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-12

posed of by continuance and otherwise,
the following cases were taken up
Malcolm Blue. ct al, removing and
conceaIing. Two of the defendants en-
tered a plea of guilty. Judgment, that
said defendants be imprisoned for three
months and pay fine of $500 and costs.
Sentence of imprisonment suspended
upon payment of costs. Mol pros as to
other defendants.
Dip. MCGEE, Illicit distilling. Jury
trial. Verdict, guilty Judgment re-
served.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-12
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Having qualified as Executor OF thc
estate of Augustus Carter, deceased, OF
Wake county, notice is hereby given 10
all parties indebted to the estate TO come
forward and make payment and all per
sens having claims against the estate
are hereby notified to present them for
payment on or before November 9th,
1902 or this notice will be plead in bar
Of their recovery
JNo. w. CARTER, Executor
November %. 1902
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-12
The States Prison.

The States Prison Board were again
in session stcrday. They have paid
81. eco on the Arson farm in order to can
Gel The lease Of that farm before it's cX-
piration They say they expect to cXpend
slJ 200 at least next year in Building
new dykes aud making other impro}c e.
mcnts at the State farm or tho Roanoke
EapidS
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-12
The New Treaty W. Spa.

tEy the. Associated lrfea~s
Washington, Dec. 1870 .n. Iom
today reported TO The Sen @~u-
tive session, the new treat 81, AMI l0d
commerce between the IEbilea ~.a a- :suG
Spain, which has been under 5era
ion by tha Committee on l9 a roi
ttrug
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-12
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Having qualified as administrator OF
the estate of Thomas I. Beasley, dc
ceased. late OF Wake county, N. G., this
is to notify all persons having claims
against the said estate to present the
Same to tho undersigned on or before the
2tst day OF October 1905. or this notice will
be plead in bar Of their recovery. aud all
persons indebted 10 the said estate viii
please make Immediate payment to the
Undersigned.
WIN. HENRY BEASLEY.
Administrator
Murrisyllc. II. 8,
n,inhsr ~ i9nz
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-12
SEABOARD
AIR LINE RAILWAY

Short Line to principal cities of the
South and Southwest, Florida, Cuba,
Texas, California and Mexico, also North
and Northwest, Washington, Baltimore,
Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Cincin-
natl, Chicago, indianapolis, ST. Louis.
Memphis and Kansas City.
Trains leave Raleigh as follows:
No. "a, NORTHBOUND.
1875 A. NJ. "SEABOARD EXPRESS" FOR
Wake Forest, Henderson, Kittrcll, Franklin
ton, Norlina, Littleton, Weldon, Norfolk,
Portsmouth and ali principal points between
Weldon and Portsmouth, also for Peters
burg, Richmond, Washington, Baltimore,
Philadelphia, New York. Connections made
at Richmond, Washington for all points
West with G. & o. Railway, i. q o. and
Pennsylvania Railroad, This train carries
through first aud second class day &C aches
to Portsmouth and Washington, Pullman
Buffet Drawing Room Sleeping Cars to
Portsmouth, Washington and New York.
No. So.
HIS A. M. "SEABOARD. LOCAL MAIL"
for all points between Raleigh and Ports
mouth Norfolk connects at FTanklinton for
ICuisburg, at Henderson for Oxford and
points between Henderson and Durham, at
Warren Plains for Warrenton, at Weldon
for ALL POINTS on A. C. H., including
Halifax, Scotland Neck Washington, Green
Vile, Plymouth Parmcle, at Boykins for
Lewiston and intermediate points: at
Portsmouth-Norfolk with steamer of N. &
w. s. 3. 20. for Washington, Bay Line for
Baltimore, n Y. p. & N. for Cape Charles,
Wilmington, Del, Philadelphia and New
York; Old Dominion Steamers Tor New
York, II. & NJ. r. Co. Steamers FOR Boston
and Providence.
This train carries first and econd class
day coaches and Pullman Buffet Sleeping
cars to Portsmouth. Stops at Norina for
dinner.
No. Sc.
11:50 A. NJ. "SEABOARD MAIL FOR
Henderson, Norlina, Petersburg, Richmond,
Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New
York. Connects at Henderson for Oxford
and points between Henderson and Durham,
at Petersburg with n. Is ", at Riaamor d
with G. & O. Fast trains for ALL POINTS
WEST, including Charlottesville, Stanton,
Charleston w. Va; Cincinnati, indianapolis,
Chicago, St. Louis and Kansas City; at
Washington Philadelphia and Ne'v York
for ALL POINTS NORTH AND NORTH.
WEST.
This train carries first and second class
day coaches to Washington, Pullman BIZ I
Drawing Room Sleeping Car to New YorK
Stops al Norina for dinner.