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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-21

$3.50 a day in the wage Of mechanics between
Ing due to the organization of labor in Dead
wood and Lead and no labor union in the. valley
towns.
In Deadwood six dwellings are building that
will cost, when completed between $4,000 and
ever erected in Deadwood. The First Methodist
church is building an all brick and stone par.
sonage at a cost of $1,000.
At Spear1ish a new science hall Is being erected
In connection with the state normal shool and
will cost $4,000 Excavations have been made
and work en- the foundation walls will begin in q
short time.
At Whitewood new $4,000 all stone hotel
is under way. 1t is two stories high and is en-
tirely modern.
In Belle Fourche Riley & Carr are building a
500, 900 brick business house.
New high schools are being built in both Dead
wood and Lead. both to be modern and COM
plete.
Mrs Mulligan, accused of forgery, was dis
charged by Justice Colman. There was no evil
dence.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-21
KEPT IN A PEN
Extraordinary Case Reported to the Au-
thoritles Of Duluth.

DULUTH, MINN.--Imprisoned in pen made
of cedar posts in tho corner Of her home a t
Proctor. not six miles from Duluth. Miss Louise
Loaf 81 years, and stark mad. was discovered
by Humane Agent Withrow. She deserted
by man to whom she was engaged and now she
Is a manic.
Months ago her mind was affected in mild
degree and she sent to the hospital at Fergus
Falls. short time ago her parents secured her
release. She soon became violent and her brother
built the pen and she was placed in it. There
is wicket in the pen thru which food is
passed. The screams of the girl have reached
the ears of passcrs by and the marshal of Proc
tor investigated and reported the case to the
Duluth authorities.
satisfied with the pay they are receiving
for their work, the washwomen of Duluth have
resolved to form union and demand substan
tial increase in wages. They are backed by the
Trades and Labor assembly and will probably
secure q charter soon.
Judge Cant denied q motion for new trial
in the Katherine Mueller case, involving valu
able ore lands the Mesaba and which was
decided adversely to Mrs Mueller.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-21

ISOLATED with Dr.. G. r. Barnes, professor Of
plant physiology at the University of Chicago.
music at Des Moines, to take the position here.
She is a graduate Of the Detroit conservatory,
where she took the course in public school
music, and is graduate pupil Of William T..
Tomlins leading teacher of Chicago, director of
the famous Apollo Club, and also of the worlds
fair chorus.
Miss Brant took work in physical culture in
the Columbia School of Oratory, Chicago, and is
well qualified to teach the leading systems of
the day. She has had constant practice for che
past seven years in the directing of chnruses,
numbering from thirty to five hundred voices.
She is also master Of the system of drawing
taught in the leading Cities and has had ex-
tended experience in this line of work, especially
in Minneapolis, where the schools are noted for
the fine work they do.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-21
INVALID BURNED TO DEATH

Spark From a Cigar Set the Bedding on
SIOUX CITY IowA-Major Rix, an inalid
of Dakota City, Neb., was given q cigar by a
social caller and smoked it1in bed. The bedding
caught fire from spark and Rix was burned so
that he died. Unable to help himself and alone
in the house, the invalid lay there and screamed
while his bod, body was horribly charred;
80, of this city, dropped the match directly into
the open mouth of the oil can and an explosion
followed. Her skirts were set on fire and it
is doubtful if she RECEIVERS.
The third annual convention of the German
American Press association. embracing Iowa,
South Dakota and Nebraska, closed a three day
convention here yesterday. After heated con-
test between Muscatine and Davenport for the
1904 convention, Muscatne was selected Off.
GERS were. chosen as follows: President, Colonel
Moines; vice president, Adolph Peterson of the
Iowa Reform Of Davenport. secretary, Henry
Heinz Of the Correspondent of Muscatine; treas
Hampton.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-21
MICHIGAN
MILLS ON THE MENoMlNEE
Both Hardwood and Pine VIII Be Cut

Both Hardwood and Pine VIII Be Cut
During the Winter.
.MENOMINEE, MICH.-SeveraI Of the saw
mills on the Menominee river will be operated
during the winter months. Among them are the
mills of the Bay Shore company of this city,
and the Sawyer, Goodman company of Marinette.
Both hardwood and pine will oe cut and en-
ployment will be furnished to several hundred
The Bay Shore company is preparing to start
several ca nps along the Wisconsin, Michigan road
and will set out full stock of logs The Saw
on hand and will operate the mill the greater
part Of the winter. 1t is probable the old Me.
nominee River Lumber company's plant will be
Prominent railroad officials have taken an in
terest in Fish Creek, Wis, across the bay from
ment comes that another year the mana ements
of several railroads will advertise its advantages
Several of the officials will build summer cot.
taGes there.
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Mayville, n D., Sept. 21.--The state normal
school begins the new years work tomorrow.
The faculty will be the same as last year with
two exceptions. Professor @. H. Robson sue
ceeds Professor Willard, who now has the chair
of geology at the state agricultural college, and
Miss Edith E. Brant succeeds Miss Davis who
taught music and drawing Professor Robson
will have the department of natural science and
physical geography, and Miss Brant, in addi-
ton to the music and drawing, will teach phys
ical culture
Professor Robson comes from the high school
at Oak Park, ILL.,, suburb of Chicago. He
educated at the Northwestern university,
taking his bachelor and master degrees there.
He has done graduate work at Chicago univer-
sty and at the Marine Biological Laboratory at
Woods Hall, Mass. He has recently been as
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-21

FallS Tor rial.
FERGUS FALLS, MINN.-Sheriff Sawyer ar
rived from Andover, s. D., on Saturday, having
in custody young Arthur Miller, who had been
captured with a stolen team in his possession
after long, hard chase. In pursuing him, the
sheriff found he had endeayored to sell the out
fit and would have succeeded had he not made
the price too lew. The team and rig easily
worth $500 and when he offered them for $50
people became suspicious.
The marshal at Andover was telephoned to
make the arrest and when the sheriff arrived he
demanded guarantee that he would be given
the reward. Two days spent in negotia-
tions, during which the marshal occasionally
induced to surrender possession when arrange
ments were made to have the man reurrested on
q South Dakota warrant and taken to Britton
S. D. When brought here Miller taken into
court and bound over. bail being fixed at 1000.
He admits having stolen horses before.
Agent Gellerman of the Northern Pacific re-
ceived word Saturday that plans had been pre-
pared for new passenger station building to
replace the structure recently destroyed by fire.
The building was not be of brick, was hoped,
but 1t will be fifty feet longer than the old
station and will be fitted up in modern style.
Mons Langren has brought suit in the dis
trict court against Hans johnson, of Clitherall
township, for $500 for Islander. Langren acted
law, Elsa Nelson, and Mr. johnson acted as her
what became of some of the personal property,
johnson having accused Langren of appropriat-
ing 1t to his use.
Anton Anderson has purchased the store build
ing occupied by the Singer sewing machine offices
and Will move his music store there.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-21
q. COMPANIONS JOSHED HIM
Veto Could Not Endure it and Committed
Suicide.

HELENA, MONT.-John Veto, aged ?S,
killed himself in the boiler-house at the Harris
lime quarry, near Montana City, yesterday.
He was found with a rope around his neck
suspended from a beam with his feet touching
the floor. By his side. was razor and the
floor was covered with blood.
An examination showed that Veto had first
tried to kill himself by hanging, and, not being
successful, while the rope was around his neck
he had cut his throat with the and had
thus ACCOMPANIED his purpose.
He had no relatives far known. AS
the result of fall Veto had black eye
and his companions joked with him about it.
This is believed to have been the cause of his
suicide.
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SUPPOSED TO BE WEALTHY
Now That He Has Disappeared Engle-
sens Debts Are Estimated at $40, 900.

THOMPSON, IOWA.ATom Englesen. supposed
to be very wealthy farmer, has disappeared
from his palatial home and it is believed has
started for Norway, his native land. Rumor has
it that his indebtedness will not be less than
$40 900.
He erected farm house about year ago
at a cost of over $4,000, and his word was
good for anything he wanted at the banks or
business houses. With poor crops and large
payments to meet it is believed he determined to
take this way out of the difficulty. He has
been traced as far as New York city.
He is one of about forty heirs to an estate
in Australia valued at $S.OOO,OO0 and it is
supposed he has gone to Norway to consult with
the other heirs about the chances of getting
a. share of the rich estate
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-21
COLMAN MILL CLOSES
Old Plant at La Crosse Has Done Its Last
I'll. Sawind

Old Plant at La Crosse Has Done Its Last
4e Saving.
LA CROSSE, WIS-The sawmill Of the G.
L.. Colman Lumber company, one of the oldest
mills i'll the city, has permanently ceased oper-
ations. This company has cleaned up ali of
its logs and the mill will be torn down. The
lumber industry in LIN Crosse is now about
ended.
The Burlington railroad company has just
completed what is thought to be the largest
artesian well in Wisconsin. 1t is located Mt
Stoddard, few miles south of here. The well
was dug by Barney Olson, who struck the
how, $50 gallons minute, at depth of
oO2 feet. 1t shoots an eight-inch stream fifty
two; feet above the ground
The La Crosse interstate fair opened to-day
partments are all filled with exhibits and it
the weather continues favorable this viii be
the best fair ever held by the association. Gov
ernor La Toilette will be here Thursday and
deliver an address,.
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NORTH DAKOTA
THREE HUNDRED NEW HOMES
What Fargo Has Been and Is Doing in
the Nav of RuIdinn.

FARGO, N. D.-Local builders estimate that
200 residences have been erected here this
mer and that at least another hundred will be
completed before the end Of the year. There
is d great demand for cottages which cannot
be filled, and dozens Of travelling men and others
who wish to make the city their home
unable to do SO.
in this county, at the advanced age of 102 years.
AT the time Of his death it announced that
house for him for many years and was an
aged lady; More recently another heir has
dead. He is James Wiley of Ruth, Ohio, and
is IS years Of age He asks for no share of
the estate, but writes that he thought his iden-
tity should be known in order that the matter
might be legally closed up. He will be asked
to appear either in person or by an attorney
before final action is taken in the county court.
A purse snatcher has been at work here and
Saturday night followed Miss Nellie Sawdey,
finally taking her purse, containing SILL, after
struggle.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-21
KIRKPATRICK WELL-TO-DO
Another Old-Llne Popuist Makes His
Fortune In South Dakota.

MILLER, S. D.-Another Of the old-line popu-
list leaders Of this county has made snug
fortune in farming and specializing in real estate
Alexander kirkpatrick, eN-railroad commits
sioner He has 1, OOO-acre ranch, horses. cattle,
ETC., to the value of more than $25. 900. He
came here twenty years ago With nothing
with the loss of their Presbyterian church build
ing, which was about to be sold to the Chris
tian denomination at Miller have won out and
will keep it. The meeting there to get the
feeling as to selling was attended by every
citizen, some Of whom had never before been
inside of a church, all promising financial aid
and faithful attendance If the building be spared
them. e
County Treasurer Trythall says taxes have been
more promptly paid this year than ever before.
and that the delinquent list, soon to be pub
1ished, will be very small.
William Healey has sold the Miller Gazette
to e. s. Wilson, a prominent oldline populist,
who has followed farming for many years.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-21
FAKE ADVERTISING
Graft for Which MCGOWAN VIII Be Prose
cuted at MarshaItown.

MARsTIALLToWN. IOWA-C. w. MCGOWAN,
who worked the business men of this city last
rested at ST. Peter, Mimi, and brought to
this city He came and induced the Retail
Clerks Protective association to undertake to
give a show entitled .'Only Gamblers Daugh-
ter The association was to have 70 per cent
of the gross receipts and MCGOWAN would stand
all expenses. He collected a large per cent in
advance, several hundred dollars in all then quiz
etly disappeared and the show never was given.
MCGOWAN was working the same scheme in
St Peter when arrested.
hIarshaHtown's annual carnival will be held
Sept % to Oct. 3. The management states 1t
viii be bigger and better than ever before.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-21
Cheap Rates to California.

Tickets only 5000 and through sleep
Ing car berth only Sc from Minneapolis
to San Francisco, Los Angeles, etc.
Through tourist cars leave over the Min
neapolis & st. Louis railroad every
Wednesday via Santa Fe line and every
Thursday via Omaha, Denver and the
Scenic Route Experienced excursion
conductors in charge Of all parties. w.
=. Hathaway, city ticket agent, No 1
Washington sav s.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-21

ST. PETER, MINIMIZE monument erected to
the memory of Fred II. Reipke, who was killed
in the dynamite explosion at Oshawa creamery,
unveiled yesterday at Greenhill cemetery.
The services We're in charge of the Woodmen of
the Worla of Nicollet. e. NJ. Well. state deputy,
with his degree team from Minneapolis, Of
dictated. Other delegations We're present from
KaSota Mankato and st. James.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-21
WISCONSIN
STATE OR UNIVERSITY
Contest Expected Over the VIII of the
".' Late Dr. Adams.

r." Late DR.. Adams.
MADISON, WIS.-The estate of DR.. Charles
Kendall Adams, formerly president of the Uni
versity Of Wisconsin, who willed his property
to the university, may revert to the state of
California be consumed by legal battle.
The estate bequeathed to the university
for the establishment Of fifteen scholarships Of
$40. 900 EACH The laws of California prohibit
the leaving of money by will to institutions out
side of that state. The executors Of the will.
eDeep RE william liam f. Villas former Con
seek to prevent the reversion Of the property
to the state under the statutes of California
tionality. Of the act carrying the case to the
courts of last resort.
The will was drawn by Colonel Villas and was
thought to be proper in every respect. The ex-
ecutors declare they will be able to hand over
the estate to the university. II - i:
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BEST YEAR IN THE HILLS
Building Operations There Never So Ex-
.& fensIve Rafnra st6

DEADWOOD, s.. D.-The present year is prov
in the Hills: II is is particularly true about
Deadwood and Lead. Owing to the great amount
Of work tn hand and The demand for labor the
mechanics are enabled to command the sitna-s
ton. They are receiving dollar more day
and are working one hour less than they did
year ago. There is a difference OF from 81 to
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-21
ADJOURNED TERM OF COURT
More Fountain Lake Cases May Be Tried
at Albert Lea.

at Albert Lea.
ALBERT LEA, MINN.-The adjourned term
of the district court convened to-day, with Judge
Kingsley presiding. The day mostly taken
up with motions and stipulations. 1t is eX-
pected more of the cases against the city for
damages alleged to have been sustained on
account of the Fountain lake fowage will be
tried, altho the plaintiffs have been defeated
In every action thus far. J" .
The past few days have been great for max
ing corn, and another week will see a big crop.
There has been front of any severity and
the corn is green in August. Much of the
crop high land Is ripe and is very heavy.
s. N. Nordby, prominent farmer of Man
chester township, died of heart disease, aged
b6. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon.
The new city hall and library building are
rapidly approaching completion and will be ready
sent an expenditure of about $4,000.
Plans are being laid for race meet here
next month. g.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-21

NoRTHFIELD, MINN.-The Rock Island
northbound freight was wrecked in the Milwuu-
kee yards yesterday. The wreck caused by
defective switch. The engine kept the track.
but the tender and eight cars were derailed. OF
the derailed cars, two, of barley and one
empty, We're demolished and the debris was
StreWn across the main track,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-21
RAGLEY MINN.-A snncial eIectinn was hel

BAGLEY, MINN.-A special election was held
for the purpose of securing separation from the
township of Copley. Forty.one votes were cast,
tlarty-one in favor of the separation and ten
received notice that the Ba.ley public school
has been recognized as seml-graded school
and will receive $240 as special state aid this
year.-P. r. Day is closing. out his drug bust
ness and expects to leave in about week to
Join his wife in Minneapols.--NIrs. Nelson Rick
etson died last week. She left husband and six
oh l5rar 81 y
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of McGregor resulted as follows: President. w
I. Maddy; recorder, Ralph w. Dodge; treasurer.
Thomas and j. Heaton: justices, c.. A. Maddy
and Albert Berry; constables, John Westerburger
and Frank Dtnuncio.
The churches gave reception, which was
largely attended. to the school teachers.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-21

MORRIS, MINN.-The Stevens county fair
closed Saturday evening, and all In all 1t was
the best held for several years. The exhibits
IN the horse cattle and chicken departments
were larger than last year. In grains and vege-
tables the contest was also spirited, tho corn
was hardly so good as last year
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-21

CASS LAKE, MINN.--The elegant brick block
in which the business of the newly established :.
United States land office will be transacted Is
nearing completion, and. since the decision for
Cass Lake. the work will be pushed with added
vigor. The block is of solid brick and brown
stone. 50XT0 feet, two stories. with basement.
with II plate-glass front in both the first and
second floors. The building has electric lights,
MaterWOrks. 49, ~
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Journal want ads cost something be-
cause they are worth something. They
are not given to one and charged to-
other, but cost 1c q word, not less than
zoe. Cheap enough.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-21

PRESCOTT, WIs.-As Harry Meyer and Law
renee ,Lorenztsen were in skif near the steamer
was drown under. Lorenztsen jumped to the
deck, but Meyer was drowned. Captain Winans,
for. the recovery Of the body. Meyer was the
main support Of his mother, brothers and sisters.
BARRON, wIs.-Major e. N. stebbans, presi-
dent of the Barron Stave and Heading company,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-21

PRESTON, MINN.-Many improvements are
being made here. The Milwaukee road has ex-
tended It's line to Isinours, which is to be
changed to Preston Junction and this will in.
crease shipping facilities. The coming of the
road Will bring several new families. Among
the numerous Improvements opera
house and several business blocks. - =
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BEssEMER, MIcH.-Hagen & soldberg,. the
up. The liabilities are some $50. 900; assets in
6 r Sad 6ar and in o oI
Extensive litigation Is certain to follow. Many
of the accounts are Ya1ueleSS.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-21
NORTHFIEJD

NoRTHFIELD, MIEN.--A reception by the
Y. NJ. c. a. and Y w. G. A. of Carlton college
Saturday evening we'll attended. A series
of meetings will be held in the 7: NJ G. A.
Lutheran congregation.-Israel Fox died in STAN
ton, where he had been resident for thirty
seven years. He was SS, and came from Yer
mont.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-21
MANY LAND SEEKERS
Eastern Buyers Find What They Want In
EauIk County.

FAULKTON, S. D.-A. coach load of land
seekers arrived last week from Nebraska. This
makes the third contingent that the Lund agency
had during the week. The Byrne & Conway
Land agency also did fine business last week,
selling about twenty quarter sections to east
ern men and realizing a good price.
Major Picker last week traded Faux county
land for an orange grove in Florida. The grove
includes seventeen acres, and there besides
$40 acres Of unimproved land.
The city schools opened last week with the
following corps of teachers: Professor J. Boyd
Townsley Of WATERFOWL; high school, Miss Miles
of Redfeld; grammar, Miss Eunice Champlain
of Cresco, Iowa; intermediate, Miss Fac Putney
Of Redfeld; primary, Miss Maud Stewart Of
Mound City.
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SEARCHING FOR IRON ORE
American Steel Corporation Begins Opera
lions Near Aitkin

AITKIN, NINA carload of drilling machin-
cry has been unloaded at Rossburg, Six miles
for iron ore The American Steel corporation has
leased lands on section 80 in Kimberly township
from Knute Engstrom and Gust Williamson,
agreeing to pay each $500 year for fifty years.
The village council has ordered extension of
the sewer system. New sewer pipe is being laid
On Fourth street.
The election of council for the new village
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BESSEMER, MICH.-W. c.. Riner, for three
years agent Of the northwestern here, has been
promoted to the agency at Rhine~ander.
Colby mine is building big rock piers for trestles
from the old Colby dumps to its coal docks.
It's supply of coal is coming by the train1oads,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-21
MANISTIQUE MILL BURNED
Lumber In the Yards Saved; No Insur-
ance AGAINST Loss,

MANISTIQUE, MICH.-Fire destroyed the mill
of the Hiawatha Lumber company, a manu-
facturer of maple rollers for export. last night.
The mill, outbuildings, etc, We're lost but the
lumber piled in the yard was saved. The total
loss amounts to $4,000; insurance. .s.s
man named William Martin, a woodsman,
the Manistique river. His body has not been
found He had just been released from Jail
where he had been held for drunkenness. He
thought some trying to kill him.