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The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-30
CITY NE VS..
DOG TAG BARG AIMS
"A. D. Hoffman, the Dog Tag Coun-
terfeiter, Gives Light on
His Business.
Views Trade as a Sort Of Philan.
thropy-For the Public
Good.

A. D. Hoffman, dog tax counterfeiter for
the benefit Of the public, who resides at
1854 Aldrich avenue ", Is prosecuting his
business for his seventeenth year In Min
neapolis with a degree OF success that
keeps him in the utmost good nature.
When asked, "How's business?" he smiles
broadly and convincingly. His smile is
enough. If pressed for statement OF
profits. he very frankly says they are good
and that the dog tag business is thriving
tho 1t Is not so good as In former years
owing to competition. Whereas he used
to have only one competitor. the city.
whose prices he could discount largely, ne
now has competitors in imitation. How
ever. he does very good business at SOC
per tag.
The fact, that Hoffman sells tags that
are not authorized by the city but yet are
exact duplicates of the city's tags, giving
a dog wearing a counterfeit just as good
standing in the eyes of the public officers
as dog wearing the genuine thing, does
not worry Mr.. Hoffman; not him. While
he profits by his business, he argues that
he is benefiting the public. He says that
the dog tax is Illegal. People are taxed
On their personal property Assessors list
ing property list no dog at less than IS.
Dogs taxed under the head Of personal
property, argues Hoffman. cannot be taxed
a second time under special tax. His
sale or counterfeit tags he regards, there
fore, as fight against unjust burdens up
on the public-"a matter Of principle
Hoffman was up before one of the city
officers a year or two ago and was at that
time asked why he did not counterfeit
cycle tags.
That's different" he said. The pro-
ceeds from cycle tag sales go for a good
purpose; for the good Of the public; I
would not think Of selling cycle tags"
q a6 Np17o wit "a mn 7cxy
from the sale of dog tags, he said: WELL
I save the proceeds until get $3.50, then
I go and pay my taxes E..-
Hoffman has done his bargain sale dog
tag business in Minneapolis for sixteen
years. He has sold more than three hun
dred tags this year. Before coming to
Minneapolis he followed the same business
In Chicago for nine years. ----
Official dog catchers last year. says
Hoffman, were attracted by the profits Of
the business and sold his tags to the own
ers Of dogs caught by them
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-30
SALVAGE OF OIL co.
Northwestern Star Employees Meet
to Ascertain Present Status of :
f. r. - = ~Fsi7 5..ss,
,..- the Business.
w. H. Brill of Philadelphia Makes
a Proposition to Reorganize
the Company.

The Northwestern Star Oil company,
practically wiped out of existence by the
explosion which destroyed the plant and
killed it's sole owner and its officials, Is
to the reorganized. The preliminary steps
were taken at meeting of surviving en1-
ployes at the West hotel this morning.
The primary object was to ascertain the
exact stutus of the company's affairs.
which were left in utmost confusion by the
entire destruction Of records. The travel
ing statesmen compared notes and gave
such information as possible as to the eX-
tent and nature Of the outstanding ac-
counts, said to approximate $50,000.
G. A. Dole who founded the original
Star Oil company and was a partner OF
the late W. H. Davis when the two com
panies were merged. announced that he
had been authorized to represent Miss
Davis, the sole heir of Mr.. Davis. In her
behalf he made the employees a proposition
looking to a continuance of the business.
1t is understood that Miss Davis favors
q resumption of the business. ,a
w. H. Brill, Of the. Union Petroleum
company of Philadelphia, who arrived
Monday, is seeking to become one Of the
promoters of the new company. Ills COM
pany furnished the local company with
a great deal of oil. Mr.: Brill now offers
to continue to furnish oil in return for
a certain interest in the enterprise, until
it gets on it's feet again. He outlined his
offer at an adjourned meeting this after
noon. a.sH =
Those present were: G. \. Dole, G. c.
Colburn. w. Il. COlburn James Thompson.
city statesmen; Harry Durrir, representing
c. III. Durrin's interests; Charles Do1lam,
son of Jacob Domn; Benjamin Tekip.
Louis Tockler, c. H. Dyar Y. f. Benham
and ]. B. Slade, travelling statesmen; Phillip
O'Connen stable man; John Burton, {.
Vollert. Fred Krenhop. oil inspectors; John
e. Anderson T. NJ Craig. engineer, and
j. E. Jacobson, superintendent of the tank
line.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-30
Minnesota Title Insurance { Trust Go.
FIRE INSURANCE.
7nle Insurance. Abstracts, Oneida BuidingL
Deposits, and Rentals. 4fh ST and Isf v. s.

ASSETS DEC. 81 1902.
Value OF real estate owned. $4,000
Bonds and stocks owned 740.14 .25
Cash in office and in bank 65,64625i
Accrued interest and rents ...... I,304.16
Premiums in course OF collection 115.Tss95
All other admitted assets 86.IS
Total admitted assets $3.50. e. SO
Assets not admitted, SI0,SI5. 63.
LIABILITIES DEC. 81. 1902.
Unpaid losses and claims ....... $59s16.os
Reinsurance reserve 491 ,176. SO.
Salaries, expenses, dividends and
interest due fs.,. - $50. rs
Commission and brokerage ....... %, $50. 20
All other liabilities ..e...... 9O4
Deposit capital 200 10000
Total liabilities, including capital $7s3.14so1
Net surplus =. 3. Z .2226 3S
Risks AND PREMIUMS. 1902, BUSINESS
year . Z. :. :. =. sss2i3 e5i 100
Premiums received thereon S53,S04. .6S.
Marine and inland risks written
during the year s. =. - sol ,so9 90
Premiums received thereon c19l.09
tie year -. J. -. $7se64 s7soo
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-30

oughly cleanse the blood, making 1t i'm
possible for neuralgia or rheumatism to
find lodsment in the system. Ministers,
professional men generally, newspaper
men, public officials and brain workers,
men whose daily outlay Of vitality, be
cause of hard. trying, anxious work. is
excessive. find renewed nerve strength
and vitality in Paine's Celery Compound.
It's use dispels headaches, dyspepsia, heart
trouble. general debility and langour that
are SO common In spring time. Rev. James
Doherty, Everett, Pa. writes thus:
= "I have used Paine's Celery Compound
for neuralgia and the blood. I was bene-
fitted beyond my expectation. 1t IS in
deed she medicine for my system. 1t
keepe everything in good turn. There is
no dr.. vsy, wornout feeling to the user Of
the medicine. Those who use it and de-
rive no benefit from it, simply abuse it,
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-30
ST. ANTHONY PARK
Mrs. Lange has returned from Dakota.
Miss Lulu Rule is:visiting in Red Wing.
Mrs. Alderman entertainer Thursday evening

Mrs. Lange has returned from Dakota
Miss Lulu Rule is+visting in Red Wing.
Mrs. Alderman entertained Thursday evening.
Mrs. S. b. Green is visiting Mrs. Watrous, of
st. Louis.
Mrs. Truax has returned from winter In
Mrs. Frederick Tucker is visiting her mother
in St Louis.
Mr.. and Mrs H. L. Hunter have returned from
visit to Duluth.
Mrs. D. A. sudworth entertained informally at
dinner last evening.
Mrs. Brimnler. is entertaining guests from,
Cedar Rapids. Iowa. Il
Mrs H. B. Farwcll, OF Tacoma, is guest of
her sister,. Mrs. D. f. Polk. &
Mrs. William Balford gave luncheon Thurs.
day.in honor Of Mrs. Cannon.
Miss Bertha Mills. of Bristol Conn. is the
guest Of Mrs. D. A. Cudworth. &
Mrs. Herbert Plant is entertaining her niece,
Miss Sarah Plant, of New York.
Mr. and Mrs Cudworth have been enterta tanning
their son, A. j. Stobbart of New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. G.. Mason. of Prescott, Ariz.,
are guests OF Mr.. and Mrs g. r. Mason.
Mrs. G. S. Williams will entertain Saturday
afternoon in honor of Miss Jennie Cannon.
Mrs. Lewis entertained at dinner Friday eve
ming ilh honor of Rev Mr.. sand Mrs. J. W. Fryck-
berg.
Mrs. William Plant and Mrs. Harvey Blod-
gett returned Monday from q winter in Cali
fornia.
{ Mr.. and Mrs Keene of Prospect Park, are
occupying their new home on Commonwealth
avenue.
Mrs. Hugh McCasham, Who has been guest
Of Mrs. ]. u. MeDermott, has returned to Water
town, n. D. .sz s. ff'E S. #s
Miss May Chase entertained at cards Saturday
evening. Miss Jennie Cannon and Mrs. schultze
took the prizes. #
Miss Ethel Archer, who has been guest Of
Mrs Warner, of Langford Park place, has gone
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-30
REV. JAMES D0HER|'FY
Writing About
Paine sCelery
Compound
Says: 81 was Benefited
Beyond My Expectation. :

The claim that Paine's Celery Com
pound is the only honest medicine In the
world for the cure Of terrible neuralgia,
nervous and blood diseases is fully borne
out by the strong and convincing letters OF
testimony received every day of the year
by the proprietors Of the popular medl-
cine. Nothing else has ever possessed
anything like the power of Paine's Gel
cry Compound to restore healthy nerv-
Gus tone to the entire body and to thor
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-30

& j. q y 5a :
PRuss1AN NATIONAL INSURANCE COMA
NY.-Princtpal Office in the Y. s.: s., Chicago. Gag
w Letton, general manager In the United
states Attorney to accept service IN Minnesota,
Insurance Commissioner. Deposit capital, $780,
900. $40
pren,;,,n,a other than perpetuals. Sos, ,757 93
1,onnissions :. ..s...... 46,75153
sRanfs and interest "a, ,539S9
rlun. vaues ~ .''s 5211. .es
From nil other sources ........ 337 II
Total income I. !. J. $500. .59s "A
DISBURSEMENTS IN 1902
Amount paid for losses ........ 4s,2ls.o os
Returned to home office ........ ,oSa ~
Commissions nndl brokerage {. ..... 162.645.13f
! aaents and emnloyes 55,s45. 90
Taxes. fees and rents s. 8. . ....#s 20,O896 50
,ns assets et $500
All other disbursements s.. s.. $. "a. 2s470s2
Total disbursements . 81. !. =. s6l6 9o5oO.
nnents :. 1s9 6ss74
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-30
The Plymouth Clothing House, Sixth and Nicollet.

Great difficulty is being experienced in
getting building material, especially lum-
Der. delivered promptly. It is likely that
some of the elevators to so up at the
more remote. points will handle grain be-
fore others nearer the center Of popula-
tion will be completed. This is probable
from the fact that some of the companies
have planned: to- operate ga aWTnills in con-
nectiop with their elevators, and the first
lumber produced will probably go into
their own elevator plants.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-30
STATE CAPITOL.
WHITNEY, is CHARMED
Retiring Expert Printer OF State Receives
Handsome Gift.

Captain C. C. Whitney retired from Of
flee to-day as state expert printer. after
a, service. of. seven and half years. His
associates in the office of the secretary
of state, together with s. F.: Fullerton;
state game warden. who has been officing
with them surprised Captain Whitney
to-day with magnificent farewell gift,
a Masonic charm consisting of the emb-
lens of the shrine the commandery and
the Scottish rite. Secretary of State
Hanson made the presentation. A&s .
! A: NJ Dare of Elk River assumes the
office tomorrow. Captain Whitney made
a. record at the close OF his service that
will be hard to equal, getting the ses-
sion laws of 1903 in the hands of the
printer just thirtysix hours after the leg
islature adjourned, which enabled many
Of the country papers to send them out
the same week. ...--,.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-30
TO CROSS THE Line
The Andrews-Gage Company Incor-
... porates to Share Canadian
Grain Trade. s'' ,~ : '''t.
Elevator Building Is Extraordina.
rily Active in the Rapidly De-
veloping Territory.

The Andrews Gage company, capital
lied at $500, is the latest Minneapolis
company in the field for a share of the
grain trade of the Canadian northwest.
Francis A. Chamberlain, president Of. the
Security Bank of Minneapolis is asso-
ciated with Arthur G. Andrews and
James Gage of Minneapolis in the new
corporation Other stockholders are John
C. Gage and Herbert G, Gage Of Winni-
peg: The firm of Andrews & Gage is an
old Minneapolis grain house. Some weeks
ago it was announced in r. h e Q u r n a !
that the firm was considering the advisa-
bility Of extending it's business beyond
the line. rhe~ new corporation OF the
Andrews-Gage company is the result.
More Canadian Storage.
The secretary Of the Winnepeg Grain
exchange has reports f rom railroads
showing that in addition to the houses
already up or under way, announcements
have been made Of over $50 new houses
so far this season. OF these the majority
will be built by American capital which
means Minneapolis capital principally.
The Grown Elevator company, and I'm
perial Elevator company and McHugh-
Christensen company of Minneapolis,
leading in the new work. The new ele-
vators as now planned will provide stor-
age for about 100000 bushels additional,
the houses running from l5,OO0 to $4,000
bushels each in capacity.
Last Years Wheat.
There vet remains 14,733.75S bushels of
the crop of last year to be moved out of
the Canadian northwest, according to
the estimate of F. o. Fowler in the Grain
Dealers Journal. The farmers are still
holding 4,OS916S bushels and there is 10,-
GA, $50 bushels stored at country points.
AS an example of how utterly inadequate
the transportation facilities have been an
instance is cited Of a grain dealer having
l.. 600 bushels that he has been trying to
get forward since November last and all
of it has not yet reached the consignee.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-30
INSANE MEN 70 BE DrpoarEp.

Two Bohemians, John Baier and John Koka
and a Tyrolean, Joseph schegg, have been sent
to Europe from the Fergus Falls hospital for the
enough to obtain the privileges of resident,
the three have been deported to their native
countries These patients were committed to
the hospital from northern Minnesota. They
will be personally conducted by Charles H. Lack
an attendant at the Rochester asylum S9
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-30
TO BUILD 500 EXTENSION
A Minneapolis Firm Takes the Contract
CONSTRUCTION Said to Be

e The 500 line has let the contract for it's
slenwood extension. to Richards Lundeen
3 CO.. of Minneapolis. The new line
extends north into the White Earth res
,ervation thru Alexandr This town, Sc
cured a station location by subscribing
Ii bonus Of $4,000. This extension of 1875
miles will carry the 500 almost thru the
reservation.
The construction will be compare lively
asy except between Ottertail lake and
he Northern Pacific where the work is
bout 40, 900 to SO, 900 yards to the mile
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-30
JAILED FOR NOT DRILLING.

Lawrence Wilson. a ST. Paul member OF the
state militia. spent yesterday in the Ramsey
county Jail for non-attendance upon company
drill. He was arrested BY Deputy Sheriff Kroe-
ger and a court-martia1 sentenced him to one
days imprisonment.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-30
MANY DEEDS RECORDED

Month of April Promises to Make Best
Record Reached for Ten
Years. .-'- '5 e.
Real estate is beginning to show signs
of its former activity. 1t is. changing
hands at a rate unknown here for ten
years The figures for April in the office
of the register of deeds at noon to-day
I showed nearly 1000 papers filed for rec
brd. Register Merrill says that he cannot
recall so high figure in ten years. The
receipts will aggregate $1,000. leaving
handsome income for the county in an
office that some years ago was not self
sustaining. ~
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-30
ST, PAUL GnoCERYNAN HELD rp.

street. st. Paul was slugged and robbed near
Como park last night by two men who were rid
ing in a wagon with him. He lost over 5000.
Mr.. Hoen is unable to give "a good description
OF the thugs. ~
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-30
Boys Blouse Suits $2.95

~@S SS~~ ~SSHa w %Ss~~
:. They are all-wool Suits Of par
ticularly attractive 1908 patterns.
The co]erings are dark greys for the
most part, though there are sizes in
every other fashionable effect, in
Guiding navy blue, elaborately trim:
med with soutache braid. Most all
the pants are lined throughout and
the seams are taped. They are.
regular So Suits. = =.
There still remain few Suits at $l45, all
wool taped seams and very neat patterns.
Boys Waists, Csc.
$3.50 and 81 Star Waists. y
There are Star Waists in this lot,
the. $3.50 and 81 kind; but they
are slightly soiled. The others are
such waists as are sold everywhere at Soc.
Neat patterns in pink and blue stripe for the
most part Some, have collars, others plain
bands; all have laundered cuffs, :
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-30
Heats rs ny Mauic

salve will cure It, Of no pay. 25c. -.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-30
TWO BIG HOTEL DEALS
West Hotel Negotiations Near .
< Conclusion Plans for q
New Nicollet.,c.s !

Negotiations for the. purchase of the
West hotel property are in about the
same condition as announced Tuesday iii
r h j ourna l. It+is understood that
three persons are figuring individually
Upon the proposition, and that one of the
three is Colonel c. H. Wood of the Hotel
Nicollet. now the partner Of Ira II. Shat
tuck. The price offered is understood to
be about: 100000, which allows about
500, 900 for the West estate equity. The
negotiations are being conducted with the
Minneapolis Trust company as trustees
and will be- concluded to- day orr morrow.
Colonel Wood is confident of securing the
property. sE =: :..s5Ele44. =.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-30
Mems Hats. ST.


Another sale of Fine Hats at ST..
Just as good as those we sold last week
at this price. But they are Soft Hats
the latest style conceptioas-of diff
ferent proportion Of crown and brim,
: 50 that you may be becomingly suited.
They are the regular 81, some in fact
arc So. Hats from we'll known hat
ter of Newark, N. j. About 400
Hats in all-blacks, browns, and
pearls. 49, -:
Other Items for Men.
Tan and Oxford Coverts, made with
velvet collars and in double-breasted
style. sza ,~-::
Broken lines Of $40 and $12 Suits, :
including many worsteds, $3.50. :
Bedford Cord Pants, absolutely fast color, and
guaranteed Sold elsewhere at ST. 50, $l80 and
s.. Basement price has always been 81.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-30
Plans for a New NIcolIet.

Ira Shattuck, Mr.. Woods partner in the
Hotel Nicollet property, said to-day:
"If Mr.. Wood secures control, of the
West. 1 shall remain in charge Of the
Nicollet and within two years I expect
to be the proprietor of one OF the finest
hotel buildings in the United States. The
only thing that stands in the way of the
big Improvement is the lease, which will
terminate within seventeen months. A
building six or eight stories high will then
occupy the block between Washington
avenue and Third street and the Hotel
Nico1let will take up half of that struc-
trro ..grFEs ) zs5< - t.. :. So
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-30
NEW LIVE STOCK BOARD
It WIFI Meet In st. Paul Tomorrow t
p - 70 - ..s Answer. 49,.

p j, ....- ..s Answer. r,..--. 49,.
The new state live stock sanitary board
will meet for organization tomorrow
noon at the Merchants hotel, st. Paul.
Notices have been sent out. J. J. Fur
long Of Austin may be made president.
Three .salaried officers are to. be chosen,
an executive officer, a field veterinarian,
and an attorney. There are several can
didates for these places. question is
raised whether the state is not under
contract until next March with the pres
ent officials under the state board of
health, Dr. S. B. Brimhall and J. c. Aun-
and. If this is found to be the case they
will be chosen executive officer and field
respectively.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-30

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY: OF HENNE-
pin--District Court. Fourth judicial District.
American Savings and Loan Association, plain
tiff, VS.. Farmers and Merchants State Bank,
ct al. defendants
On reading and filing the petition of A: G. Fin
attorney for said receiver. it is hereby ordered
by the court that the judgments in said cause
against the persons and In the amounts as fol
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-30

chambers of Judge b. r. Simpson. in the court
house. in the city of Minneapolis. in said county
and state. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. on Sat
urday. the 9th day of May, 1908. And that
scaled bids be received by A. c. Finney. receiver.
for said judgments to said date. Let this order
be served by publishing the same once In The
Minneapolis Journal. and by mailing copy
thereof to each of the creditors and judgment
debtors whose address is known. 90
Dated April 3Oth, 1903.
BY the Court: DAVID F. SIMPSON.
Judge
Fred w. Reed Attorney for Receiver.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-30
Money is Called In,

MoIJGy I8 NdIISU III. ---e,s !!
State Treasurer Block to-day with
drew $3.50. 900 Of state funds from the
bands of deposit. to repair the somewhat
depleted funds nearer headquarters.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-30
The Steno8rapher

The grim grind of office
life, hurried meals, lack of
exercise, will wreck the
nerves and digestion of any
girl--unless you fortify your
system with proper tonic.
Take certain, gentle, un-
obtrusive remedy that you
can keep in your purse, that
will give good digestion, regu-
lar bowels, pure blood and
strong nerves. Take
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-04-30

his IS Surely UNUSUAL news, an1
come to the thousands Of men and ,
selves with their summer supply. ]
hardly believe they are actually real Why the m
underwear is here. Over six thousand dollars wort
and ends together with the balance Of this rnanufat
25c Swiss Ribbed Underuesfs
Imported knit ribbed undervcsts in ccru. the yarn
was not properly washed in the process before
knitting, even the duty is l2c on each of these
vests, which gives you idea of their value
none to dealers and only 2 to each customer. -
Basement salesroom . sc
k1if UeSfJ-Whie ribbed vests with silk
tapcd neck and arms, l5c values every
where. Basement salesroom .. LUG q
Six Observation-Disclosures Isle thread
vests in white, also Kayser silk vests in black,
BLUE, lavender and pink-worth SOC .Lyc II
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-11
Fell Out, But Made Up.

"A good joke was played out at one Of our mining towns" said young man.
 "A young couple, both of whom were very popular, were engaged to be married and everyone thought it was an ideal match. But they had little falling out and the engagement was broken off. A girl who was good friend of both, said she was going to try to play peacemaker. She organized a party to visit the coal mines of which her father was superin- tendent and invited this couple to go.>
 "When they got down in the mine and into the little cars that were to haul them around this girl so arranged things that the young couple had to get Into the last car of the train. She had taken the rest of the party into her confidence and when they got out about a mile from the shaft underground and turned around to come back one of the young men pulled the coupling pin of the rear car and the party drove off and left the couple that had been at outs in the dark, away down under ground and with no way to get back. They left them there for an hour and when the party did get out the guar rel had been settled"