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The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-21
THE SHAFTS BIISY DAY

London, Aug. 21.--The shah paid
lengthy visit to the Maxim works this
morning. He showed great interest In the
latest artillery and electrical works. On
the invitation of Sir Robert Maxim his
majesty got astride of the Maxim gun and
fired three belts of blank cartridges. His
majesty was considerably shaken by the
first recoil but he stuck to his post and
finished up like an experienced gunner.
The shah and his suite posed for moving
pictures before leaving. he subsequently,
he gave a state luncheon which cost $15,-
600. SO sumptuous were the decorations
and arrangements. s,
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-21
EAU CLAIRE, WIS.

The Wisconsin great council of the I'm
proved Order of Redmen elected officers as
follows: Great sachem, George W. Kane of
Superior: junior sycamore, A. F. Firmenick
of Ashland; chief of records. George E. steb-
bins of Racine; keeper of wampum, H. ].
terson Of Superior; representative, G. H.
Daubner of Waukesha; trustees, ]. M. Eich-
ton Of Superior, J. f: Buro of Milwaukee,
E. j. Franey of Eau Claire. The resolution
to bar saloon men from the order was voted
down. There was but one vote in favor
Of 1t.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-21
IOWA FALLS, IOWA

The police have been unable to find any
clue to the burglaries of the blacksmith shop
of Albert Benshoot and the factory Of the
J. G. Butler Manufacturing company. AT the
Benshoof shop, the principal articles taken
plates and tools.-Unless some unforeseen set
back should occur Henry Snyder, of Alden
who was severely injured at a Maccabee
were received after the lodge had closed and
most Of the members had gone home. In
order to pass away the time, some members
from out of town were showing a trick in
which two men whirled third in somer-
sault. Snyder asked to try it, but in some
way the men holding him lost their GRASP
and Snyder fell to the floor, injuring his
head severely
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-21
FERGUS FALLS, MINI.

+ The barn on the Anton Peterson farm. near
Ashby, was struck by lightning and totally
Mr.. Peterson lost all his farm machinery and
twenty tons Of hay.-Henry Hoist filed the
necessary AFFIDAVIT. as republican candi-
date for sheriff.-Miss Edna G.. Huff was
elected to a position in the city schools at
meeting Of the board.-Miss Clara Backer,
Of Staples, filed a petition in bankruptcy.
placing her assets at $156.79 and her liabili-
ties at ss1OS7. She gives her occupation as
that Of druggist.-Owing to the high price
OF coal, the county commissioners have or
dered carload of Ignite for use in the
courthouse this fall, and the board of edu-
cation is discussing the advisability Of fol-
lowing the example,
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-21
LA INQUIRE, N. ID.

Testimony is being taken in the case Of
Mrs Harry Hastings, of Usage, Iowa, against
the Modern Woodmen society. On May "a,
1891, James Hastings. a son Of the plaintiff,
was a member in good standing Of the NJ.
W. A. society and held certificate Of in
surance Of $1,000, his mother being named as
the beneficiary. The society refused to pay
an habitual drunkard, that his death was
due to alcoholism, and that under the pro-
visions of the bylaws and OF the insurance
policy the claim was invalid. Local lawyers
Who are familiar with the case are Of the
opinion the organization will be compelled to
pay the claim. 2.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-21
COMING ADAMS WAY

Dane County Man Seems to he Sure
of Nomination.
Special to The Journal.
Madison, Wis, Aug. H.-Thirty- eight
delegates for H. C. Adams to the con-
gressional convention were elected from
Dane county this afternoon. Congressman
Dahle has laid down and Mr.. Adams was
allowed to name his own delegates. The
only resolution adopted was one instruct
ing the delegates for.Adams. -
Mr.. Adams received assurances to-day
that all Jefferson county will be for him,
and his nomination seems certain.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-21
MILTON, N. ID.

Johnson & Wroolie and B. Brom have
formed a partnership and purchased the Mil
ton roller mills from the Milton Milling COM
idle for three years, will now be started
and run steadily, the new proprietors being
business men Of ample means.-Gilbert S.
Nordby, whose sudden demise in Seattle was
reported Tuesday, was for year and a half
manager of the mercantile firm Of Gilbert s..
Nordby & Co. here. He left here Aug. 5 In
good health. He was a bachelor, aged A
years, and held membership in the Knights
Of Pythias and A., F. & A. M. He came here
from Viker Aadalen, Norway, about fifteen
years ago.-Early barley is running between
threshed. Wheat cutting is general along the
mountain edge but further west very little
will be harvested. before next week.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-21
FARIBAULT, MINI.

Judge Buckham gave a decision in the
case Of Rice county against the Bishop of Sea-
bury mission, in which he holds that the
credits Of the mission are not subject to
taxation. Seabury mission Is the corpora
tary school and Seabury theological school
in this city. Last year 1t owned bonds and
the county commissioners had those credits
placed on the Rice county tax books and
brought suit to collect taxes to the amount
OF $40, 900 upon them. Judge Buckham holds
that the credits are a vital part Of those
schools, and are not subject to taxation The
case Will be appealed by the county to the
supreme court.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-21
RUsHFORD, MINI.

Heiberg & Hazard who have conducted a
drug business for many years, sold their store
building to-day to the First National bank
and will soon go out of business. DR.. Hell
berg will remain and devote his time to the
practice of medicine.-Lous Knudson has
purchased the A. r. Hanson stone block, on
Jessie street. Mr. Hanson will remain in
possession for a year.-Congress Tawney was
here to-day looking after his political fences.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-21
LA CROSSE, WIS.

Otto Goetzke. owner of the Otto launch,
the largest and fastest on this part of the
Mississippi, has sold the craft ITO Charles
H. Bradley Of Dubuque. Mr.. Bradley, with
his two brothers, started trip down the
river In the boat yesterday. The Otto Won
the launch races held in this city last fall
The saloon-keepers have formed a union
for mutual protection. They want to abolish
free lunches and to have the beer that Is
sold in pals measured and retalsd at cents
q quart. Alderman Carl AhrenS has been
elected president OF the organization and
Gus Carl secretary.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-21
NORTHFIELD, MINI.

The funeral Of Peter H. Blesener, who was
killed on the Great Western tracks in this
city last Tuesday, was held from the Cath
olic church this morning at 10 O'Clock. He
was about 46 years old and leaves a wife
and one child-P R. Lance, postoffice inspec-
tor has been in this city making arrange
ments for installing the free delivery service.
It will be commenced Oct 1. T.. - =
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-21
NEW YORK MILLS, MINI.

H. Steenerson, candidate for congress, spoke
last evening 10 crowded house. He in
Smith, who also addressed the meeting and
indorsed Mr.. Steenerson's platform as printed
in T b e j Journal. Mr. Steenerson spoke
and the trusts. He handled the questions in
an able manner and suggested remedial legis-
lation that was very interesting. Both speak
ers were enthusiastically cheered.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-21
WASHINGTON. ID. C.

Pensions granted: Minnesota-Levi Randall,
Mankato, s6; Camilla NJ. Hirsch. North Min
neapolis, So; Sarah E. Peck, Byron, $S. iowa
Elizabeth J. Muck, Clarinda, So: Margaret
Leuch Traer, S. Wisconsin-Rolla Baker,
Bayfield,, s12; Sally NJ. Petit, Beloit, ss. South
Dakota-Joshua v. R. Priest, Milbank, Sc.
Postmasters appointed: Grant Lewis, Cradle.
Pettawattamie county, Iowa; Peter Knippel,
Bevent, Marathon county, Wisconsin.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-21
BRIGHTWOOD. IOWA

A unique fatality pursues the family of
Jacob Tracy. son, ]. L.. Tracy, enlisted
in the Spanish American war, but was never
ary, another son.. Leslie Tracy, living at
Sioux City, enlisted in the army: and went
to the Philippines. Nothing was heard from
him till yesterday, when friends letter
CHANGED to mention he died in a. Manila hos
pital last May. - ss.s "..~, - =
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-21
CLOQUET, MINN.

Sam Bloomberg was fatally injured Tues
day afternoon by Great Northern passenger
train, west-bound. near Johnsons mill, and
was brought to this place.-The Cloquet
enlarged high school department. W. c.
Cobb is superintendent of the city schools,
which employ about twenty-four teachers and
occupy three buildings. 2A s~. -. .7. 3. -
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-21
GROUND TO PIECES

Northern Pacific Wiper Killed In the
~. Yards at Fargo.
Special to- The Journal. <| .
Fargo, N. D., Aug. 21.-Peter Oppergood,
O wiper In the Northern Pacific shops
here, was ground to pieces this morning
by being struck by a passenger train
which was arriving from the: east. He
was endeavoring to catch switch engine
to ride to the shops. and was hit by the
passenger engine coming in an another
track. He was unmarried and his father
resides@at Dazey, in this state. ,
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-21
ST. CLOUD, MINI.

The hearing In the contest Of the will of
John Casey has been adjourned to Oct 20,
on application of the contestants, who assert
that a material witness, Marie Hopkins, a
professional nurse, who nursed Mr. Casey
during his last illness. Is in Ireland and is
not expected back until October. The estate
"a valued at from $4,000 to $4,000.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-21
TREYNOR,. IOWA

Professor Rudolph Zumstein went from
here to Manila, p. L., where he became as
sociated with the public school system. A
few weeks ago he became i'll and his ply
sicans said he could not survive. He was
engaged to marry Miss Jennette Williams o.
Colorado, and she was asked to come to htE
bedside. She arrived only to find her f1ance
immediate marriage, which was performed
and in few hours the girl was left alone with
the corpse of her bridegroom. e., >~:-'s.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-21
MUNIsING, MICH.

The Northern Construction company Of Mil |
waukee and Eoughton, to which the con-
tract was awarded for the paper and pulp mill |
at Munsng. Will land construction crew
here the end OF the week. The contract price
is $1s5, 900, the largest in the upper peninsula
for some time. The plant will be completed
next June. .-'r. -n-. r.. .-..-..
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-21
IOWA CITY, IOWA

The state may be made defendant in an
injunction suit brought by Iowa City. Tho
litigation, If began, will be based, on the
foot and Bird Of Des Moines whereby the
state university will encroach upon city
property. It ts alleged by CITY Engineer Ma
gowan that one Of the college of medicihe
buildings will extend into Jefferson street G1a
inches. The trespass is slight, but several
aldermen have already protested. and 1t was
city may enjofn the state from proceeding
with the work, unless the building is moved
back a half foot,
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-21
sHERBURNE, MINI.

in custody awaiting a preliminary hearing
They are accused of picking the pocket OF NJ.
A. Wolford as he was boarding the train
for the old settlers picnic at Jackson, yes
terday. They attempted to pick Dan Nc
Gowans pocket, but he caught one of them
by the arm. holding him until one of his pals
helped the culprit to escape
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-21
ALBERT LEA, MINI.

An enthusiastic Knatvold club has been or
EaniZed and the membership Is already
large. The plan Is to have all the Knatyold
mon In the county belong to this one central
club. as 1t Is believed better work can be
done than to have a number OF small ones.
The officers are M. J. Harm, presdent; C.
A. Ransom. vice president D. c. Armstrong, 6,
secretary Meetings are held every Monday
night. and the attendance thus far has been
large.-A man giving his name as William
DAILY of Minneapolis was picked up at the
scene Of the wreck last Saturday and placed
in confinement pending an examination. He
said he was robbed on the East Side in Min
neapois and supposedly sent out to avoid
exposure on the part OF the perpetrators of
the crime When arraigned in probate court
Daily said he was 46 years Of age and upon
examination was committed to the state hos
pital for the insane at Rochester.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-21
BRECKENRIDGE, MINI.

G. ]. Wilson, a cook, who recently came
from st. Paul, was found dead in the park
yesterday. afternoon He had been drinking
heavily and the coroner's inquest brought out
the fact that he died from heart failure on
account of excessive drinking. He had been
dead twentyfour hours when found.-Howard
Dykman, member Of the state cenrtal COM
mittee, and Robert J. Wells, state representa-
tive, are in St. Paul doing some wirepulling
for Valentine. 1t seems the Wilkin county
boys are not exactly pleased with the deal
they are receiving from the capitol city poll
ticians and wish to look into the situation
sbefore any more pledges are made.-The new
Merchants State banks stone and pressed
brick building will be completed in two
or three weeks. It Is one of the finest in this
section of the thwest.-County Treasurer
Peter Samson has been greatly delayed in
building his s35, 900 pressed brick block on
account of the scarcity of iron. Work was
resumed again this morning in earnest and
the building should be completed in sixty
days.-It is reported the Great Northern will
erect a new stone station and add ten stalls
to the roundhouse. Work on the new $40 900
coal dock, to replace the one destroyed by fire
few months ago, was commenced this
morning. is receiving it's share
of political laurels this year, Valentine for
congress; H. L. Shirley, democratic caudi-
date for state treasurer; Howard Dykman, q
member of the republican state central COM
mittee, and j.. C. Kane, filling the same posi-
ton for the democrats.-The school board
last night let the contract for the building
Of the 900 addition to the school house, to
Geister & Co., of Wahpeton.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-21
JANEsvILLE, WIS.

Fifteen-year- old Willie Bergh, who stole
$4O0 team Of horses here Saturday eluded
1GO officers and travelled 900 miles before he
was captured at Lodi yesterday, confessed to-
day that -homesickness for his mother drove
him to the crime. The boy says he had no
money and merely intended driving home and
then telegraphing to the owner Of the rig.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-21
ROCKWELL CITY, IOWA

Byron Brown, an 11-year-old boy, had his
right arm torn off at the shoulder yesterday
by the large chain belt in the new canning
under the machinery and In attempting to
get it the Brown boy was caught In the belt.
The physicians think he will recover.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-21
ELDORA, IOWA

Charles Jensen, an employe of the Rock
Island railroad, was last week stationed on
the railroad east of Clarion, to remain all
night, because it was necessary to warn trains
to run slowly. He was Immediately set upon
to fight them off; smoke, too, proved Of no
avail. He stuck to his post, but by morning
could not get home, He was taken violently
i'll and the physician says he was literally
poisoned by the mosquito bites.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-21
STEVENS POINT, WIS.

Martin Rieschl. Jr., aged 8. fell headlong
from one of the trusses of the Wisconsin Gem
trail railway bridge Tuesday afternoon and
landed on his soutstretched hands on "a big
rock twenty feet below. Bones in both arms
we're broken above the wrists and pushed
through the flesh One Of his arms had to be
aruputated.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-21
DULUTH, MINI.

The members Of the Minnesota Editorial
association returned yesterday from the Me-
sabe range and left last night for their homes.
Resolutions were passed favoring the estab
lishment Of state school of mines.-J. T.
Hurst, lumberman of Detroit, Mich, lost
diamond pin valued at 1928 here.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-21
HASTINGS, MINN.

Rev. H. A. Maroon and family have taken
UP residence here. His charge is Prescott
and Eastwood Grove.-Berton T. Shellen-
berger and Miss Stella M. Sheffield of Castle
Rock, have been licensed to wed.-W. A.
terday by Deputy W. H. Brownell, having
been sentenced by Justice W. A. Gray to forty
days in the county jail upon a charge of
drunkenness.-Judge F: M. Crosby is holding
q general. term of court at Mora. .-
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-21
EXCELSIOR, NIINN.

Granville Deacon, Minneapolis Journal
compositor stopping In the printers summer
camp on St. Albans bay, stepped In hole
in sidewalk here this morning and sustained
broken ankle.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-21
HURON, S. d.

Judge John Wood has returned from hos
pital in Chicago, where he has been Under
going treatment for some weeks He is yet
in Door health and his ultimate recovery is
in doubt-Thfrteen carloads of excursionists
and. land seekers arrived Tuesday night from
the east and south. Two hundred or more
remained here and others went west and
north. There appears to be no decrease in
the number of land seekers and investors.
Every train brings a crowd. t.--.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-21
TOLEDO, IOWA

The big elevator of the Chicago & North
Western road burned, yesterday. 1t had re-
Gently been leased to the Northwestern Grain
company, but there was little grain in 1t when
and insurance $500. Slack coal Is supposed
to have caught fire.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-21
MANKATO, MINI.

G. N. Andrews, a well-known attorney, has
filed an affidavit of his candidacy for con-
gress OH the democratic ticket. He will make
an active canvass against Congressman Nc
proeity issues.-Mankato is to have another
national bank. A O. Oleson of Wells and c.
L. Oleson of Howard, $. D.. will own the
be interested.-The finding of Ia satchel in
the Blue Earth river a few miles from the
city has caused the coroner and sheriff to in
stitute an investigation 1t was uncovered by
the receding waters Of the river and was
found to contain some ladies' wearing appa-
rel and some jewels. No report of q stolen
satchel has been made to the police and there
are fears OF foul play.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-21
sAuK CENfER, MINN.

The city council, cooperating with the town
board, has contracted with johnson & Co..
OF a steel bridge to span the Sauk river on the
extension of Third street. -
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-21
COLO, IOWA

the establishment of a new national bank
Business men have interested themselves in
the scheme. I. <gg.is a. ~ I'D :-.sz .s$4z
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-21
DAYTON, IOWA

Fred Aeling was probably fatally injured
while adjusting some part Of threshing ma
chine His ARM was caught in cog wheel
and the flesh literally torn from the bone.
The arteries were left exposed and the ten
dons wrenched and injured. There is soma
danger Of lockjaw. . r'.' 4.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-21
OKOBOJI, IOWA

SEEMING buffalo fish in okoboji lake has been
in progress for two or three days. j., O.
Stephenson, ]. w. Knudson and Deputy Hen
ry Miguel caught 1873 buffalo in three hauls.
getting. 100 the last time The load weighed
1900 pounds many of the fish averaging
ten mounds each,
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-21
wINoNA, M1NN.

This was Winona day at the GaIesville fair
and special train was run over from here,
carrying many Wionians. band contest and
ing. This afternoon there were some fine
races and a. trained dog exhibition.-The 13-
year-old son of Joseph Srnec was drowned
while swimming in the Mississippi. The body
has not yet been recovered and 1t is sup
posed he was carried under the logs at the
Empire lumber mill boom.-An interesting
opinion regarding the IsthTnian canal is fur
nished by H. r. Purdy, an Acknowledged
engineering expert now Il IN Costa sta Rica, Cent,
about 1t as firmly believe. the Nicaragua
route will be the one eventually selected.
The recent act of congress will delay, which
is to be deplored, but it is not significant of
defeat. The great fact to be borne in mind
is that the chief point of difference between
the two routes is not the question of engineer
ing difficulties, or first cost, but Of the COM
mercial and strategic value ultimately, and
careful study of these points will, l am
sure, bring forth the fact that the Nicaragua
route is the right one."
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-21
CROOKsTON, MINI.

L. A. Rosingr democratic candidate for gov
ernor, spent Tuesday in Crookston and left
yesterday for various points in Marshall and
Kittson counties.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-21
STATE CENTER, IOWA

Parker s. Adams, an old resident, died as
a result Of stomach and bowel trouble. He
was a veteran of the civil war. having en-
listed as a private in Company F, 107th Illi-
nois infantry, at Clinton, Ill. He came to
State Center in 1888,
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-21
WATERLOO, IOWA

This city will soon have council Of the
Knights Of Columbus. The order Is new and
but four exist in the state--at Dubuque, Des
Moines, Fort Dodge and Davenport.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-21
CUMBERLAND, WIS.

While working at the bottom of a 15o-foot
well, j. R. Kelley of Barronette was struck
hy falling coupling and killed. He had a
large family.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-21
BRIsTOw, IOWA

Hundreds of acres Of shocked grain are
spelling on account Of the rain. The shocks
are water soaked and are beginning to rot.
Farmers have, been unable to secure thresh-
-ers. Dry, weather must come soon II the
crop Is saved. - -t9s s*
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-21
wAvERLY, IOWA

The president Of the New York State asso-
meeting to be held at Waverly Sept. 5. The
program has not yet beer completed. The
association has a large membership in this
and adjoining counties. "
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-21

You will certainly and bargains In
houses and farms on the journal Want
Page Of to-day's issue. Look them ND.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-21
WATERFOWL, S. d.

Public Opinion has put in a new standard
linotype, which places its office among the
best ond most up to date In the state.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-21
wATBRTOwN,. WIS.

Reinhold Oestreich supposed to have been
lie says he discovered the place on fire and
was compelled to jump through a window
to escape, and later took a train for La
| Crosse. -,
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-21
DASSEL, MINI.

County Attorney Fcster has refused to con-
signatures. asking that he move for dismissaT
of the case against Frank ,Addy who Is in
Jail at Litchfield charged with the murder
of the Gorton family. Mr.. Foster says he will
yet convict the defendant. Citizens do not bee,
lieve evidence can be obtained and they
would save the expense Of a trial.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-21
A Good Opportunity.

Presents itself but once in a life time.
Yours may be on the Journal want page
to-day. M 49,.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-21
VAIL, IOWA

An unknown man was found unconscious on
the tracks Of the North Western near here
yesterday. His head was badly cut. He is
thought to have fallen from passenger train.
He will probably recover.