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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-09-30

IOWA CITY, iowA-During the prog
ress Of a redhot freshman sophomore
class scrap at the University Of Iowa,
Merle Call, a soph, aged 10, was crushed
to the brick pavement and his left leg
broken above the ankle. -..r -:
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: JAMESTOWN, NJ. D.-The coroner's
jury brought in verdict that George
Nefoseck; whose body was found in Spir-
itwood lake, came to his death by walk
ing off the pier.
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MENoMoNiE, WIs.--The democratic
county convention was held at the court
house to-day and the following ticket
nominated: Member OF assembly, ]. e.
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MARQUETTE, MlcH.-William Robert
son, first mate of the steamer Pressure
Isle, was struck on the head by a piece OF
iron one and is in critical condition
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GRAcEVlLLE, MlNN.-sparks from a
threshing engine started fire which de-
stroyed six stacks of wheat on the farm of
Andrew Mclean. Loss, $4O0-While
threshing in Leonardsville separator be-
longing to John Wulf was consumed by
fire. -,. y
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BELOlT, WIS.-After coming to school
from vacation and fixing up her room in
Emerson hail. last week, Miss Bessie Ly-
ford, of Port Byron, ILL.,, senior Of Be
lott college, startled her college friends
with the remark, "Girls, I'm going away
She left the next morning. Supposing she
had been summoned home her school,
mates thought little Of her sudden de-
parture. To-day 1t was learned, however,
that Miss Lyford went directly to Du-
huque and was there married to Harry
Shreve of Port Byron.
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WAsHBURN, N. D.--James L. Smith,
the alleged murderer of Anton Heilinger,
was captured at Fort Yates and IS in jail
at Bismarck. He had made application
to enlist In the army and was ready to
be sworn when a. telegram , authorizing
his arrest was received. He will be tried
in the district court here Oct. 2.
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. LAKE LINDEN, MlcH.-Amanda Love-
lier, an z1S-year-old daughter of Petet
Lovelier was run down by wagon ana
so seriously injured that she died.
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LA CROSSE, WIS.-The prohibitionists
Of La Crosse county nominated county
ticket. Addresses were delivered by DR..
Drake, prohibition candidate for governor,
and Quincy Lee Morrow Of Indiana.-Ehe
Mississippi is again rising at this point
and the stage of water is registered at
two feet.-The United States court has
finished it's work and Judge Bum has
returned to Madison. The grand jury
returned thirty three indictments, mostly
for selling liquor to Indians.-The room
in the American house occupied by A..
Hess and J. Mathews members Of the
La Crosse baseball team, robbed of
clothing to the value of about $780,
Diphtheria has again made its appear
ance and several deaths have resulted
among children.-Former Police Justice
H. A. Winston had narrow escape from
being drowned yesterday while fishing
in Black river He was taken suddenly
i'll and fell in the water. He managed
to keep his head above water until res
cued by men near by. sy Sa
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RElNBEck, IoWA-Jerome Hikel met
with injuries that may prove fatal. He
was assisting in the operation of pile
driver. Someone had loosened the guy
ropes and the derrick fell, crushing Hikers
head and shoulders.
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STEELE, N. p.<The republicans OF
the twenty-sixth legislative district noni-
mated Alex. Mcdonald Of En1nons county
for the senate. and Editor G. A. Patterson
OF Linton and p. ]. Lyons OF Steele for the
lower house. There was no opposition.,
Editor streeter of the Enrnons County
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GAEESvILLE, WI s.A representative
Of one of the large tobacco concerns was
in the city to-day for the purpose of buy
ing the crop in this township The crop
is the first planted in the county and was
in the way Of an experiment. In all twen-
ty-fve acres were put in The purchas-
ing agent estimates the crop at three car
loads, with valuation of $4,000, saor an
average of $50 an acre. The experiment
has been 50 successful that the acreage
next year will exceed 100 acres.
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OSAkIS, MINIMIZING report In Fri.

OSAkIS, MINIMIZING report In Fri
days urnal in regard to the bust
ness and domestic relations Of John Swore,
a restaurant keeper. was misleading, and
doubtless written by one not acquainted
with the facts. Instead Of being closed
out of business by his creditors. Mr..
Swore sold his restaurant and grocery to
Olson & Anderson, and has met all obli-
cations with 100 cents on the dollar Mr..
and Mrs Swores domestic relations were
not pleasant and they have separated by
mutual consent.
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OWAToNNA, MlNN.-A call has been
issued for convention Of the rural free
delivery carriers Of the state to be held
in Owatonna on Saturday, Nov. 8.
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IRoNWOoD, MlcH.-Mrs. EdW. Monk,
well known resident, dropped dead on
the street while carrying supper to her
husband at the Aurora mine last night.
She was sufferer from asthma. She
leaves her husband and two children.
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!. AUGUSTA, Wls.-Mrs. Isaac Palmeter
died at the home of her brother. James
Woodbury.. She was resident of Mime
apolis. 60. f.: 50 d .s.s&z,l.I
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FOUGHT FOR A CHILD
Fierce Battle by Two sisters In the
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Fierce Battle by TWO sisters III tne
- Streets Of Sioux City.
SIOUX CITY, SIOWA-Miss Mary SAILS
man. Of Omaha, and Mrs. Rosa Mushkin
fought in the streets yesterday TOT pos
session of their little niece, Mamie wax
enberg. The little girls mother, a sister
Of the women, is dead. When the mother
died both sisters wanted the child. Miss
SALESMAN won, and kept it in. Omaha She
came here for visit and Mrs. Mushkin
got nossession of the little girl.
Miss Salesman went at noon yesterday,
while the Mushkns were away, dressed the
little girl and started for the station.
The Mushkins found the girl had Deen
kidnapped and hurried after her, and the
fight took place in the streets. Craig L.
Wright, leader at the bar here, and. As
SCISSOR Wales, who was near, tnterferred
and held all the participants TIL the police
came, when Miss Salsman regained pos
session Of the child.
+ Rev. T. E. Carter, who has been for
several months superintendent OF the
woodbury. County Anti-Saloon league, has
resigned and accepted the position of SUI
perintendent Of the Kansas City district
Of the Children's Home Finding society.
Mr.. Carter had caused the suing at differ
ent times Of nearly almost every saloonist
in the county - z.
LE MARS, IOVStsT-- MI LUNA, q 81 W
ceryman, shot himself with revolver late
last night The bullet penetrated the
lung Laux is in a precarious condition
and will probably die. No cause Is as
signed for his action, as his financial
affairs were all right. and his domestic re-
lations as far as known were happy. He
had been a hard drinker, but of late had
abstained.-The barn Of the Grand Central
hotel was destroyed by fire to-day en-
failing a, loss of $4,000 with $1,000 ins,lr-
ance. The origin of the fire is not known.
DIR. Gurlyni Of New York, closed a series
n union revival services. )nsting two
weeks, day.
s Observation-Disclosures, loVVA-The upper
Iowa conference closed its sessions Mon
day afternoon with the reading OF the APP
pointments. Rev. J. G. Van Ness, Of
Mason City, was appointed presiding elder
Of the Cedar Rapids district vice w. W..
Carleton, who was ineligible, having held
the position six years. Rev. Mr.. Carleton
was given the pastorate at Mason City va
Gated by Rev. Mr.. Van Nessr-Rev. John
G. Stuart, pastor Of st. Mary's Catholic
church, has received word from Arch
bishop Keane at Dubuque that he has been
appointed a member of the faculty OF st.
Joseph college at that place.
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ASHLAND, Wls.-The giving way Of
the Jones & Adams coal docks allowed
5000 tons of anthracite and bituminous
coal to fall into the bay. About 1000 tons
will be recovered. The approximate loss
is S45 OOO . ss.s,s,
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LIE ROY, MlNN.-The annual meeting
Of the Winona presbytery will be held at
LIE Roy opening on Tuesday Of next week
and continuing two days. Rev. w. P.
Gantz of Rochester will act as moderator
and the opening sermon will be delivered
by Rev. B. H. Creuze of Austin. The most
important matter to come up will be to
take action on the revision Of the West
minister confession. It is expected the
presbytery will indorse the notifications.
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MICHIGAN

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HANCOCK, MIcH-The Portage Lake
6 Calumet Development company was or
ganiz ed with a capital stock Of $1,O00,O0O
last night. 1t is organized to develop a
gold property in Montana. The board Of
directors is composed Of John Ryan and
John Vertin, Calumet; William Condor,
w. II. Mason. John Mcclellan, w. S.
CIeaves, John Z. Junket and Jacob Cart
ner, Hancock; Joseph Croze, Houghton,
and Jerry Rourke and J. E. O'Neill Of
Montana. Shares were placed on the mar
ket to-day at % cents each.
sHOUGHTON, MIcH.-John Benitz, aged
35, a miner at Tri-Mountain, was killed
by a falling bucket.-As result of a mis-
understanding by placing stock in the
Eva mine in British Columbia on the mar
ket in both Calumet and Hancock, the
stock was over-subscribed to the extent of
$500, 900.
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BANGOR, WiS.-The La Crosse coun-
ty Sunday school convention opened here
to-day with delegates from all towns and
cities in the county.
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TAYLoRs FALLS, MINN.-The hunt
through the woods for the men supposed
to have stolen $500 from B. Haslis farm
house was a failure, although some land
seekers from Iowa were held temporarily
as suspects. An examination Of the
premises and other circumstances led to
the belief that some one thoroughly &C
quainted with the house committed the
robbery. and Saturday Mr.. Haslis son
Willie confessed to taking the money,
about all of which was recovered. The
young man had buried the money in vari-
O11S MA
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ExPOSlTloNs A BORE.
Two Years Of Failures Experienced In
Milwaukee,

Two Years Of Failures Experienced In
Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE, wIS.-The Milwaukee
exposition is probably a thing Of the past
for the reason that the results the last
two years have been failures. This year
there Is deficit Notwithstanding the new
attraction-the Sportsrnan's Show-drew
several large crowds and was novelty.
However, the exposition is an old story
and not up to date and the people are
tired and bored with the lottery schemes.
The total attendance for the season just
closed was 47,145, as against 1912 last
season, the attendance during the fair
week this year being IS, 1872 a decrease Of
7,406 as compared with the previous sea-
son. The exposition was open but twenty
days this year as against twenty four
last year. The expenses this season Were
$13,308.60 and the receipts s12,40415. -
The shortage of anthracite coal presents
the same problem to the people Of Mil ,
waukee that it does to every city and
village In the country. There is not a
ton of hard coal for sale at the yards of
the coal companies and there are few tons
stored In the cellars of home owners,
manufacturers and others. The gas light
company has almost exhausted it's supply
and there is no prospect Of another when
it is gone, therefore the next problem Will
be that of light. it,. ~ ~
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of Dunn; sheriff. Ed Hoag Of Menomonie;
clerk Of court, 3. J. Bates Of Menomonie;
register Of deeds, H B. Crane OF Menom-
onie; coroner. Thomas Adams of Menom-
onie.
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NORTHFIELD, MINN.-The

NORTHFIELD, MINIMIZING United
States civil service commission announces
that the postoffice department having ad-
vised it that free delivery will be estab-
lished in this city, Dec. 1, a special ex-
animation will be held here on Oct 16 for
the position Of clerk and carrier.-Carle-
ton college will celebrate it's thirty fifth
anniversary next Thursday Dean Good
hue is the only member Of the faculty
who has had continuous connection with
the college since it's foundation. Thursday
the college will have holiday and spe-
cial program has been arranged.
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oflAWA, IoWA--sherif Miles Strain.
brother Of w. e. Strain. former sheriff,
who was killed by Fred Harms a month
ago has returned from Nebraska, where
he went alone to nnd the murderer, Whole
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NEMAHA, lOWA--R. o. Sinclair & Son
have sold their 400-acre farm to F. s..
Brown Of Sac City for ss22, 900.
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county convention, held at Hamilton,
nominated the following: Sheriff, Charles
Atkinson auditor. Swan Thorwaldson;
treasurer, w. A. Murphy; register of
deeds, John F. Gill; states attorney,
Henry Week; county Judge, j. D. Wal
lace; senator, Abe Garrett; representa-
tives, John Tremnar and p. ]. Skiold:
superintendent, Alex Alexander.
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ALBERT LEA, MINN.-The adjourned
term of the district court convened yes
terday, with Judge Kingsley and a jury
on hand. Most Of the day was taken up
with making and arguing motions One
Of the most important actions will be the
case of Jens P. Nielsen VS.. the City of
Albert Lea an action to recover for dam
ages alleged to have been sustained by
the plaintiff by reason of the high water
in Fountain lake, caused by the defendant
maintaining a dam at too high stage
The case has been pending for several
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Through Tourist Cars to California.

On and after Sept. II, the Minneapolis &
st. Louis will run weekly tourist cars
every Thursday to Los Angeles via Oma-
ha, Denver and the Scenic line through
Colorado and Salt Lake. Ticket rate only
$685. and through berth rate only Sc.
Beginning Oct. 1, and every Wednesday
thereafter, additional through cars will be
operated via Kansas City and the Santa
Fe Route to Los Angeles. This gives a
choice Of the two best lines to California.
For berth reservations and tickets, call
at No. 1 Washington, avenue S, w. T..
Hathaway City Ticket Agent.
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NORTH DAKOTA *. = (.
FRANCHISE FOR THE TWIN CITY ,
Sentiment at Fargo Badly Cut Up

Sentiment at Fargo Badly Gut Up
a'r campaisners at Work. go.
FARGO, N. D.-There is a great deal
OF discussion over the proposed franchise
to, the Twin City Telephone company to
establish q second system in Fargo. A
great, many business men oppose it on
the ground that they will have to have
two phones, and will get no better serv-
ice. Others take the view that If the
Twin City people, headed by President
Moulton, wish to put 100000 in plant
in Fargo and make this city the headquar-
tiers for all the independent telephones in
the state, they should be permitted to do
so. The proposition to connect the fnde-
pendent lines with the new concern is
one that gains the new franchise many
supporters. ~. -. -: go
Chairman Gearey of the recent county
republican convention at Casselton has
named the central committee, and meet
Ing is called for Friday to effect an: Or
ganization,; from which time vigorous
campaign VIII be prosecuted.
The adjourned meeting of the Cass
county democrats will be held Saturday at
Casselton, when it is expected complete
ticket will be nominated. ?. F..
The state republican central committee
is getting active and the first speakers
have been started. Congressman Spalde
ing opened the campaign at Williston last
night, and will speak in many. towns in
the northwestern part Of the state. Sena-
tori McCumber speaks in Grand Forks
county at first, making his opening adj
dress Friday night. =
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cRARY, N. D.-Rev. William Steele,
formerly Of Courtney, has entered upon
the pastorate of the Congregational
church of this place.
kENSAL,zN. D.-The residence Of I. c..
Johnson was entered by thieves, who took
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coRWlTH, lowA-William Hall, living
at Titonka, was apprehended here on the
charge Of running away with the wife Of
M. F. Richardson Of Bancroft. Mrs. Rich
ardson, 1t appears. took about 5000 Of her
husbands money with her and when the
clipping pair were caught they had squan-
dered most Of the money. Hall was for
merly a grocery keeper here. y
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NEW RICHMOND, Wis.-Fred skund-
berg, the 3-year-old son Of a prominent
farmer Of the town Of Alden, was instantly
killed blythe accidental discharge OF rife
in the hands of an older brother.-Heavy
protracted frosts have not only put stop
to fall work, but have caused much loss
to farmers by running their corn fodder.
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HARVEY, N. D.-The new Congrega-
tional church was dedicated Sunday, free
Of debt. The building is Of modern de-
sign, with a lecture-room, which can be
thrown open with folding doors. 1t has
circular pews, new organ and furnace,
and cost $500. About one-half the cost
was contributed by Mr.. and Mrs. w. q.
Cooke. Rev. J. E. Jones is pastor.
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! cANDo, N. D.-some excellent Yields of

= cANDO,N. D.-Some excellent Yields of
grain are reported. Conservative esti-
matters place the; average of wheat at 20,
, oats 50 and flax 9 bushes an acre A
farmer in this county had a yield of, Ill
bushels Of oats an acre, which is prob
ably the best In the state.-The Cando
Elevator cornpany's new building was
completed and opened for business last
week. The eeVator's capacity Is 10000
bushels.-The republican central commit
tee met last week and decided on a plan
Of campaign. Several good speakers have
been promised by the state committee,
and a rousing campaign is looked for
The employees Of the Great Northern have
been given an advance of SIS rnonth.-An
insane man was found lying In field near
Cando last Saturday, and as no inforrna
ton could be elected from him, he was
Immediately. taken to the asylum, Word
has since been received that his home was
in Rolette county-The threshing season
will be short owing to the large number
Of machines that have been sold here, or
shipped in. It Is evident that change
will soon take place in threshing opera
tons. More rigs will be owned by the
farmers, individually and comparatively,
and the professional thresher will, In a
few years, be largely eliminated-William
Ross, confined In the Towner county Jail
for killing Thomas WEIGH near Willow
City three months ago. and who was to
pay the death penalty Nov. 5, Is declared
to be insane, and petition to the COVER
nor, asking for Communication Of sentence
Is being circulated in Bottineau county
It has been signed by eight members Of
the jury which convicted him. o.
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WEST SUPERIOR, WIS.-Joseph Van
Helest a 4-year -old boy, was run over
by wagon and instantly killed.-It Is
probable the sale of the Culigan copper
property will be- closed to-day. Several
persons from Chicago and Minneapolis
have been negotiating for it for some
time. The price asked is $26, 900.
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Low Rates to New York and Return.
Only $31.4O to New York and return via
the Chicago Great Western Railway.
Tickets on sale October 2, 8, and 5th.
Good to return Oct. IA. For particulars in
quire of L. G. Rains, Agent, Cor. Nicollet
and 5th St., Minneapolis.
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PARK RIVER, N. Dan inquest was
held over the remains of Nels Johnson
of Willmar, Mimi, who was shot by an
Indian The verdict was that Johnson
was shot by Adam Martin. an Indian
while the latter was defending his wife
and children from indecent advances.
There appears to be no ground to hold
any one except Martin, and the, feeling
is that. he will be acquitted.
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Get your estimates in early and win the
special prize. Address Circulation De-,
partment, The Journal. e.
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has been seen within two or three days.
but the people are In terror Of him, and
no one can be induced to go near him.
DUBUQUE, lOWA-ChairInan Scheer
OF the republican county central
committee has been = notified
that Governor Cummins will open
the third district campaign in this
city Oct. 10. On that date there will be
a big republican rally at the Grand opera
house Judge Birdsall OF Clarion, the
republican nominee for congress In the
third district, conferred with Senator AL
Hson, Monday, in regard to plans for the
Senator Allison will begin the
campaign IN the fourth district with an
address at Mason City. Oct 9.
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HlLLSBoRO, N. D.-The explosion Of
a gasolene lamp In the show window OF
Johnson 81 Hov's general store caused a
destructive fire. One of the principal busi-
ness squares in the city seemed in danger.
but through the efforts Of the fire departs
ment the flames We're soon under con-
troll. The damage is estimated at 1000
to $1,000 in the dry goods department.
The republican county convention met
here and nominated strong ticket. The
legislative convention for the eighth dis
trtct nominated p. Herhrandson OF Gale
donia for senator; r. II. Thompson Of Bel
mont and Alex. Smart Of Elm River for
epresentatives.-Af formal church re-
opening and mortgage burning took place
at the M. F. church Sunday evening. A
fine program had been prepared and Pre-
siding Elder Whitman of Fargo made the
address. At the close of the service he
burned the Old mortgage in the presence
of crowded church. Rev. p. j. FIenness,
who recently withdrew from the Iowa con-
ference, had been temporary pastor for a
few months, and the church had looked
forward to q, continuation of hts passionate.
GRAFTON, N. p. - The republican
legislative convention for the fourth dis
trict met in Mimic and placed the follow
ing in nomination for representatives,
John Miller, Mimic; Tallack Tallackson
and Thomas Gagnon, Grafton. No nolni-
nation was made for senator. Senator J.
T.. Cashel will therefore be returned with
out opposition. Resolutions favoring reci-
pr6city and a primary election law were
sed.-Sunday evening the grocery store
OF A. w.. Lovejoy was entered and the
cash drawer Of the safe removed. It con-
tanned about s15. Later in the evening a
thresher whose name could not be learned.
was held up and robbed OF $40. ApparA
I emily the usual gang OF 'big NIT" men
are III the country to rob the threshers Of
their cash. which has been at
a standstill since Thursdays rain, was
! res1Irne6 vest erdav.