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The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-12
EDITORS ON AN OUTING j
Allen of oftBrookings Chosen Presiden
OF South Dakota Association.

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Allen of+BrooIxingsC of Chosen President
of South Dakota Association.
4 HOUGHToN, MICH-The copper country
was visited yesterday afternoon by about 100
members of the South Dakota Press assoc
citation. who were on their way to Chicago
They arrived aboard the steamer Peerless of
the Lake Michigan and Lake Superior Trans!
portation company, and spent six hours.
sightseeing about Hancock and Houghton
and other points of interest
The party was in charge OF Secretary.
George Schlosser. postmaster at Sioux Falls,
s. D., and President q. NJ. Farley. editor OF
the Outlook and mayor OF Madison. S. D.,
The trip from Duluth to. Houghton was a
delightful one. The steamer cleared early
last evening for Chicago. ~
While in this section the following new ofi-
GERS were elected: Charles F.. Allen, Brook
#ings, president; A. E. Raynes, Andover
Gazette, first vice president Charles Nc
Caffrer, Canova Herald. second vice presi-
dent; G. M. Farley, Madison Outlook, sec
retary; Levi D. Wait, Armour Chronicle.
treasurer. Executive # committee, Harry
Wentzy, Pukwana Press; M r. Atherton,
Waubay Clipper; E. Thomas, Howard Demo-
crat; W. G. Brown, Hurley Herald; H. e..
Shober, Highmore Herald.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-12
FERGUS FALLS, MINI.

ceiyed here to-day, together with a call for
BIDS for its construction. The bids are to be
opened by Supervising Arehitect Ia Taylor ,un In
nriation for the building is Sis, ,0Oo.-Another
attempt at incendiarism was made here last
night, some one pilng rubbish in boxcar
on the Great Northern track ana settlng u
much damage was done.-Rodney E. Pres,
colt, real estate dealer Of Herman, and
Carl Torgerson of Farwell, filed petitions IN
bankruptcy Mr.. Prescott places his assets
at $3.50, Of which $3.50 Is exempt, and his
liabilities at s4,265.17, while. Mr.. Torgerson' 8
assets are placed at s225 and his liabilities at
81 .s70-The display of fireworks, which was
to have been made on the evening OF July
4 and had to be postponed on account OF the
storm, was given last evening and was wit
messed by large crowd.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-12
WASHINGTON, %. G.

PENSIONS granted -. tt@- ~. ,
Minnesota-Daniel c. Ames, Rush City, $6;
Fayette ,Moffatt, Ada, Sc; Henry Kersht, Buf-
falo. $14; William H. Gray, Oakdale, SO;
Philip Martin, Delano, $40; Matthias Vanish,
Sauk Center, IS; John J. Buchanan, Mime
apolis, $40; Charles A. Pepper, Morris. $8;
Harrison A. Barnes, Marshall, $40; John w.
Cramhill, St.. Paul. ss; Amory Norton, Prince
ton, s12; Elizabeth R. Goodwin, Winnebago
City, $&.,s .-.-ss
IS; Wilbur a Reeves, National Home, NIL
waukee, $12; Curtis q. Nicholas, Delayan, $l2;
Peter B. Nicklas, Plattevlle, Sl0 Isaac Still,
Desota, $S: Carl Meritz, Kewaskum, 50; Mat
thew Scott, New Diggings, $R; Joseph
Schmidt, Fremont, SIT; minor Of Fred Maresh.
Manitowoc, s12; Helen NJ. Fisk. Darien, s.;
Mary Holtz, Neptune, $s.
Iowa-James c. Johnston, Burlington. S.;
John Alexander, Ira: ss: William 6. Teitge,
Eldora, S.; Henry Terhufer, Klemme, $l2;
Henry Telwiler, Nevada, $12; Alfred :Junks,
Jesup, ST. David 6. Sutherland, Nevada.
SIP; William Mesler, ,Des Moines, ST.; Henry
C. Murphy Des Moines,. SO; William P.
Penfield. Conrad, $12; Peter A: Mundt, Gin
ton. Sc; Ephraim Mills, Winterset, s17;
Charles L.. Watrous, Des Moines. $40; Joseph
Goodheart, Charles City, $40; Eliza M
Kramme. Story City, IS; Mary A. Bailey,
Decorah, $12. - -
South Dakota-John Althon, Mount ver-
non, $40. e.. ..g .- Co.
c. J. Askor was to day appointed postmaster
at Gushing, Polk county, Wis. @'s .% 40
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-12
CHAMBERLAIN, S. d.

Under the direction OF Chamberlain lodge.
A., f. and A. M, the corner stone OF the new
temple was laid yesterday evening The GER
emonies were performed in the presence of an
immense crowd, visiting Masons bing here
from many of the. neighboring points: The
morshipful master pf the lodge, Colonel G. IL.
,Brockway conducted the services. Music
was furnished by the Ghamberlain band and
a splendid glee club. The new temple will
contain. a cpmmodious lodgeroom, banquet
hall. kitchen, reception rooms and ante
rooms, and will be heated with hot air. The
building will he modern in every respect and
will cost in the neighborhoodt Of $8,0o0.-A
sensational attempt at Jail breaking has just
been attempted, as a result Of which Henry
Menich and Dan Huntsman. United States
prisoners, the former "a white man charged
with selling whisky to Indians and the latter
an Indian charged with burglary, enjoyed
several hours of liberty. Mendch had carved
a key out of q spoon with his knife. With
this he unlocked the steel cell occupied by
himself and companion, into which they hnst-
led all the other prisoners in the Jail except
No Moccasin.. and turned the key, on them
after which they struck out for liberty No
Mocoasin, however. at. once made the escape
known, and Sheriff Miller and ia force of citi-
zens started in pursuit. The fugitives were
caught in "a gulch south of town.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-12
ABERDEEN, S. ID.

The annual encampment Of the fifth dt-
vision Of the g. A. R. OF South Dakota ended
here to-day with sham battle between Com
pany L. 8. D. N. G., and a band Of Sisseton
Sioux Indians The Indians were under the
command Of chun-ka, aged chief and his
warriors were all old men who participated as
young braves, in fights with Chippewas and
whites. Large crowds witnessed the contest.
The next encampment will be held at Sinson
park, Big Stone Lake. at the time of the
state encampment. The officers elected for
the ensuing year were: Commander, N. Il.
Lowthian, Of Milbank; senior vice commander,
J. w. Abbott, of Webster; junior vice COM
mander, Isaac Ritter. Of Groton; surgeon, g;
L. Chapman, of Waubay.-Reports received
here from Washington state that General
Maris Taylor, OF Aberdeen and Huron. will
remove to Fairhaven. having become pos
sessed Of q big hotel there. on which lie will
make $40, 600 worth Of improvements The
hotel was part of the assets Of the old Dakota
Building and Loan Association, of which Gem
eral Taylor was appointed receiver by the
United States court-Rey Dr.. n; A.; swiek-.
ard, Of Aberdeen, president Of the EpWorth.
League assembly Of Dakota conference, has
called a meeting of the executive, COMMITTEES
at Huron, on the 3d. to discuss the PROPOSE
tion Of buying Bells grove there and put.
ting thereon q permanent home for the as
Sembly, -y->F@. 4 .aS@f - II
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-12
YANKTON. s. d.

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The s10-year- -old son Of Frank Brewer was
riding on heavy. load Of sand and fell be-
tween the wheels. The hind wheel OF the
wagon passed over the boys neck and his
left leg, and it was thought he was killed.
To the surprise OF all, however. he got up
unhurt and walked away.-The plans for the
new Carnegie library building have been ac-
cepted. Mayor Fanslow has appointed "a
building COMMITTEES ag follows; r. b...van a19
Tripp. Fred Schnamber, w. IS. Goodwin and
p. j. ,Nyburg-Indignation ds, felt at the &C
ton of the state board of charities and cor
rection In purchasing supplies for the instdtu
tfons from the Chicago Arm of Carson, Pirie
Scott & Co Bids were received from all the
tsggest retail houses in the state, and the
dealers are wowing vengeance against the
firm that WHOLESALERS them their goods ano
then wholesaled to one OF their customers
The board, too, comes in for censure for buy.
ing outside the stats.-Az new pleasure steam
boat has been placed on the Jim, and will ply
between the two bridges nearest the Missouri
a. distance Of about six aniles. ssstS
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-12
MILWAUKEE,, WIS.

That the object of the dairymen in seek
ing to prevent the manufacture and sale OF
oleomargarin and butterine has been pract1c-
made to the Milwaukee internal revenue
Office While Wisconsin contained many
wholesale and retail dealers In these goods
prior to July 1, 1T now has no wholesale and
but one retail dealer. The new law requiring
manufacturers to pay 10 cents pound for
the right to color the product and obliging
wholesalers to pay $3.50 and retailers SAB for 4
license to handle it has discouraged all the
dealers, who say people will not buy the
white substance in quantities sufficient to
warrant handling it, while if they secure the
colored product, the profits will not be sufact-
ent to pay the license fees. e ~.@. -. -.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-12
LITCHFIELD, MINI.

At $3.50 last night, the Jury in the case of
Frank Addy returned a verdict Of not guilty.
after being out twenty-six hours. The jury
sent communication to the judge, asking If
the defendant could be convicted Of murder
in a lesser degree, but the court ruled that
iticould not be done. Addy was charged with
the murder Of Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Gorton,
on New Years eve. Addy was inme ediately
arrested on the second Indictment charging
him with the murder, of Mrs. Gorton. -
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-12
ROBBED AND SHOT
"A Montana Hishwayman Crippled
John Mattison for Life.


Special to The Journal.
HELENA, MONT.-Robbed OF his money
by highwayman and crippled for life by d
bullet fired by the latter was the terrible
experience that befell John Mattison Of
Clancy, near Basin, lass night. Mattison
was driving alone from Butte to Clancy
through lonely canyon of the Boulder
river, when the highwayman jumped into his
wagon and placing a pistol at his head made
him give up STAT in cash.
The robber then jumped from the wagon,
ordering Mattison to drive on. For no ap-
parent reason except maliciousness, the rob-
Der fired two shots at Mattison, one Of which
shattered the bone OF his right leg SO that 1t
had to be amputated at the Helena hospital,
where he was brought late last night. Mat
tlson gives a good description of the high
wayman, and man known to the authorf-
ties is under suspicion. Mattison has large
family. Il s. 81; 1sSSs s3
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-12
CALUMET, MICH.

Arthur Durham, lineman for the PENN
sula Electric Light and Power company, was
instantly killed by live wire, 1000 volts
passing Through his body. He leaves a wife
and two children. 49,
The Houghton county Maccabees will hold
their annual reunion in this city under the
auspices Of Sampo tent on July 26 Delega-
tions will attend from all the lodges in the
cises at Tamarack park, where athletic sports
will he pulled off.-John Patton, living a few
miles south, has been successful dn raising
strawberries. The cultivation Of these ber-
ries has been considered practically impossi-
BILE this far north, but results at Mr.. Paton's
farm speak for themselves. He has two acres
under cultivation and more plants will be
procured as soon as possible.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-12
WATERFOWL, 8. ID.

Twenty thousand people attended Ringing
Brothers circus. Special trains on all roads
brought people for 15O miles, One Of the
Ringlings announced that Watertown had
broken the record and given them the largest
crowd thew ever had.-The State Dental AS
sociation has adjourned. For members of the
state board of examiners. the association nom
mated four men, two of whom will be ap-
pointed by Governor Herreid. Those nomi-
mated are: DR.. W. NJ. Mcdonald, Elk Point;
Dr.. J. G. Mccartney, Mitchell; Dr.: G. -.
Stutenroth, Redheld, and DR.. F. 3. Field,
Sioux Falls. %F .-.E c-.~ '-.@
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-12
CHICAGO, ILL.

Prindivlle, Elias Grinnell and Charles G.
West Of Chicago, have purchased from Bur
ges & Burgess Of Manitowoc, their ship build:
ing yard and dry dock in that city It is said
transfer will be made as soon as some of the
minor details are completed and the yards
hereafter will be operated under the name
of the Manitowoc Dry Dock company Ex-
tensive improvements will be made, and the
new company will branch out into the build
ing OF steel ships, for which a steel plant
will be added. s- - - =,
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-12
DEs MONIES, IOWA

Tommy Crooks, we'll known as a boxer and
ed district. He drove of the roadway Into
twenty five feet OF water.-Mrs. Frank La
velleur of Newton was bound over TO the
aged husband Figures given out by the
state board of control show the total num-
Der of insane persons in the state June 80,
to be 1926 an increase of aa6 over the pre-
yiOuS year. fe .Es,sF ~" . ~ K ~ 49,
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-12
CLINTON, IOWA

Frank Hilgendorf, the 5-year-old son of
Fritz Hilgendorf, was run over by a wagon
was instantly killed.-The officers Of the
grand lodge of Iowa, elected for the coming
year. according to the count which has Just
a. A. Church of Jefferson; deputy grand mas
ter, NJ. W. White, Sioux City; grand warden,
Will " Tufford, Clinton: grand secretary R.
Smith, Spencer: grand representative, N. Jas
per- Shelby. ..' .es
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-12
FARGO, N. d.

The state medical board examined twenty
two applicants for admission to practice in
this state, and admitted the unusually Large
per cent: of nineteen of the class. The sue.
cessful candidates were. S. M. Ferguson,
Bracket; IA. M. .swenson. Maddox; J. w.
Newloye Rugby; j. C. Simpkin, Granville;
marck; T. p. Martin, Grandin; "A. q Hillls,
Bathgate; r. It. McIaren, Souris; j. r.
Morrison. Donnybrook; r. W. Clancy, VIII
liston; E. G. Chamberlain, Bismarck; T.: M.
MoLachlin, McFIenry; C. H.. Bachman, Fin
gal; &C. M. Pierson, Gretnat Man:-The death
Of L. III. GIaynes occurred here yesterday.
He was the. father of IF. Jay Haynes, the
weu-known St., Paul photographer, and had
been Ill for some months. He was over 81
years OF age and was one Of the earliest
settlers In Fargo. Besides F. Jay Haynes
and family, he left a daughter Mrs. Hem
derson of Fargo, and a granddaughter, Mrs
E. NJ. Roberts Of Winona, MINI. :..r-
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-12
J. J. HILL AND S. SERPENT. IS
He Had to Dodge When Entering
Halifax Harbor. sf.45 t9@

New York, July 12.-Again the sea-
serpent has been sighted According to q
world dispatch from Halifax. It measures
about 200 feet in length and was observed
by pilots off Cranberry head. It is: all.
legged to have come near the entrance Of
the 1aarbor and then passed to the north.
The American Yacht Wacouta, with ].
]. Hill, president of the Great Northern
railway and his party, was coming into
the aaarbor at the time and. it is said
was obliged to haul out Of the serpent's
way.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-12
IOWA FAILS, IOWA

The Franklin county normal institute will
open Monday and continue for two weeks
Paul A. Mitchell of Duluth is the new super
inteDdent Of construction Of the Des Moines,
Iowa Falls & Northern railway. He was
formerly manager of the Duluth Terminal
oonipany.-A concerted movement has been
started for a. big, union revival to be held
here this fall. All the churches will unite
and the meetings will be held in the Metro
politan opera house. Evangelist Billy Sunday
will be secured as the leader.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-12
SLEEPY EYE, MINN.

Work on the North Westerns new $20, 900
passenger station began to-day. The Sleepy
Eye Milling company will erect a So, 600 monu-
ment to old Chief 18th Tach-a-Bah, Sleepy
Eye, at the east end Of the station grounds
A subordinate lodge of National Threshermen
was organized yesterday with twenty nine
members. The Sleepy Eye Dispatch has Sc
cured contributions to the amount Of $500
a result of agitation, Sunday will be "a dry
day, as all saloons are ordered closed Grain
and other growing crops look fine, despite the
tremendous rains. Iss.,
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-12
JIAMEsTowN, q i I S N. d.

The city council has passed an ordinance
giving the Jamestown Electric Light COM
pany a twenty-fve-year franchise. The ses--
sion was stormy, there being opposition to the
FRANCHISE On the ground that the company
already held a franchise running five years
and that the city was not given enough II in
rnissioners purchased a residence for
the the Sheriff and added three lots to the court
house property. The levy for the county for
this year has been fixed at 81, ,ooo..After De De.
ca agef. Of Jordett VS.. Olsen and Peterson
brought in verdict for the defendants The
plaintiff sought. to recover. $50 for dog,
which ran. out on the road and barked at
Olsen, and which they shot. alleging they
did SO in self-defense. The trial took Two
DAYS and the costs were something like $50.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-12
WINDOW, MINN.

The school election next week promises to
be an exciting atfair.-The Methodist Sun
day school held successful picnic yester-
day.-Dr. and Mrs. Beisie gave reception
to Mrs. Sage, wife Of the former Methodist
pastor, who is now located in St PAULA.
B. Irving has composed good campaign song
for the republicans, and it will be sent Ito
the commttee.-The death Of Mrs: Ware,
mother Of a former rector Of the Episcopal
church In this city, IS announced as having
occurred recently in Tennessee. The Wares
were we'll known several years ago In south
western Minnesota.Ic. A: Chandler, an e,I old
resident, died in California several days ago.
w. C. Banks and wife gave a reception last
evening to their son and his wife, Or. a and a..
Mrs. Banks, who were married IN ST. Paul
one day last week. DR.. Banks lives at Rob
erts, WisE P Coleman t who pfor for several eve raj
The Breck school had fine growth during his
from South Carolina where. together with
some people from Iowa, he purchased several
thousand acres Of pine timber. The company
on large SCALE 80 x = -.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-12
i !. cline Is BUSY"

Des Moines striking phone Oper-s
E.- ators Return to Work.
Des Moines, Iowa, July 12.-Thirty Ave
telephone operators resumed work for the;
Mutual Telephone company this morning
after having been out four weeks. They
obtained practically every concession de-
manded. The employees of the Iowa Tele-5
phone company have not yet resumed,
work, but negotiations are now pending
looking to an early settlement OF the
strike,
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-12
IsHPEMIING, MICH.

It is regarded as exceedingly likely that
President Roosevelt will include this city in
the itinerary of his tour to be made next
September The citizens, business men and
mining companies generally have united in
an invitation, and a, committee Of twenty -one
tails The support Of Senators Quarles and
Hanna has also been secured, and each will
urge the president to come to the upper PENN
sula In a<letter received by the chairman
dent declared he would be delighted to visit
Ishpeming, and that if he could arrange for
the date, he would come. A formal Invita-
tion was forwarded to him last evening, and
it will be followed in a few days by per-
sonal visit by committee.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-12
Chauncey Depew speak. IN Paris.

President Kimbel occupied the chair at
the dinner last might Of the American
Chamber OF ComHerce., He was supported
by Henry Vignaud, secretary Of the Amer
lean embassy, General Andre, minister of
war; M TroLillot, minister Of commerce;
nj. Cambon, Senator Chauncey M. Depew,
and John K Gowdy, the American consul
general. Mr. Kimbel, speaking with equal
facility IN English and French, captivated
his audience with his well chosen sub
dects and phrases
. One thing that would captivate the gem
tlemen above Is a perfected heating plant,
especially such as the one w F. Porter
& Co, .521 Second avenue $. manufacture.
They have already captivated many of the
best homes in Minneapolis and the north
west, and they'll do the same to you
when they get the chance.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-12
.ANoKA, MINI.

Rurarl free delivery inspectors have been
looking over this county and new routes will
soon be In operation. Roads near ST. Fran
els, Cedar and Constance have been inspected.
It is said that three routes will lead out from
ST. Francis.-W. H. Lee has announced him
self as candidate for superintendent of
schools-Thes Anoka starch factories are to
be repaired for the coming season. A new
company has been formed, with R. w. Akin,
A. F. Pratt and C. E. Chase directors.
start. ..e. sE. -.' ~ s
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-12
NORTH DAKOTA LEGISLATIVE

Wesley Baker Carries Emmons-
Wtshek Again a Candidate.
BISMARCK, N: D.-Reports from Emmons
county state that Wesley Baker has been
successful in obtaining the delegation to the
Legislative convention: and will be the fre-
publican nominee for senator in his dis
,trict Baker has been senator for that dis
trict for four years. His opponent was Alex.
Mcdonald. o. F. Bryant has been chosen
to head the Logan county delegation to the
state convention. IS ,,::$& - @ Ill
&C. .E.Ia Gregory, formerly states attorney
Of Stark county, will head the Legislative
ticket of the independent republicans .5of
Stark county, to he nominated in opposition
to the regular republican, ticket. E. s. Foley
of Billings county and Js e.. Brodies OF Le-
high are reported. as slated as the other
house members. This ticket, 1t is said, will
have the support OLA &c. McGillivray, who
was turned down in his efforts to capture
the regular republican convention. Some
leading political workers are reported as
supporting this ticket and interesting times
are expected In Stark and Billings counties.
: j. III. GWishek is reported a candidate for
the republican nomination for the state SEN
ate from the Lohan& and Mcintosh county
district @:Wishek was formerly a .member,
but has been out of the political swim for
several years. Mcintosh and Logan county
Mcintosh expects the senator and one rep
resenttative by reason of, its superior voting
strength III -. ft1
"A report from 'Ktdderc county says that L..
e. Pettibone does not desire a nomination
for the legislature ands that Pat Lyons, for
years a county judge, can have the nomina-
ton If some local misunderstanding are
patched up. &tsEE&l s:, y
In the Mclean and Mercer county districts
the convention will sIbe held July 81. lit is
understood that Mclean will name sena-
tor and one representative, and Mercer coun-
ty will have the other representative. In
the majority Of the slope districts IA nomina-
ton on the republican ticket is equivalent To
an election II. a -t255E : ., rs s7'
Burleigh county has "a hoIdover senator in
c. B. Little, who IS a candidate for the
United States senate, and elects only. two
members of the legislature. IS Present indi-
cations favor the denomination Of Joseph
Hare and H.7tL. Reade as members OF the
lower house. The thirty-irst district, Stark
and Billings counties, also has a holdoye1
senator in the person of Il "A. Simpson
Simpson and "A. c. McGilHvray have always
been team mates In politics until this year,
but they are now working at opposite ends
of the political string. $s. -e -.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-12
DREsBACH, MINN.

While in fit of rage over a trivial argu-
ment yesterday, it is alleged that John Dreas-
man, bridegroom OF few weeks struck his
father over the head with a pike pole. Later
he threw her In the river and choked his
aged mother into insensibility. Both the aged
people will recover, and his wife was rescued
irom drowning.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-12
BEATRICE, NEB.

Citizens have organized vigilance COM
mittee 10 protect the town from flrebugs. The
fire Of Thursday night resulted in a loss of
section Thirty special policemen were sworn
in and an immense patrol organized In com,
pliance with the order Of the chief of police;
each business house will have a man remain
in the stpre all night. The vigilance COM
mittee will be in existence as long as the
flooding OF the pumping station keeps the
city without frs protection
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-12
HASTINGS, MINI. :

HASTINGS, MINING ------ = p = =
The state training school for Dakota county
will open in the high school building, IN this
city. Monday. About 100 teachers are ex-
pected to be present.-Haying is we'll under
way in Dakota county, and the crop promises
to be an abundant one. They rye harvest
will begin next 2week.-The apportionment of
current collections in Dakota for the. past
three months, as made by the auditor and
treasurer shows q total Of sss, ,o46 o6; and ap-
receives 1886. 57-Mrs. Helena Knoblauch, a
highly esteemed resident Of Douglas, died.
aged IL wears. -