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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-06

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Buffalo, N. Y.
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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-06

LANGDoN, N. D.-Lawrence Highland.
aged 10, was riding a pony, which SHE'D
at a dog. The boy fell. but one foot re-
manned in the stirrup. The pony ran to
the stable, distance Of three blocks.
dragging the lad His skull was battered
to pieces, and there was scarcely a whole
hone left in his BODY
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-06

Lake City, Mimi, Aug. 6:-The home Of
John Burfeind was struck by lightning.
Mr. Burfeind was in the pantry and was
knocked down, but soon recovered. The
bolt followed the clothesline from a tree
to the house. The dynamo in the power
house was burned out and the city will be
in darkness for the next few nights.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-06

If you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use Of Peruna
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving a
full statement of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable adj
wise gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President The
Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-03
CONVICTIONS FOR PORTO
RICAN POSTAL FRAUDS
Four Men in Charge of Two Offices
Will Serve Terms.

Dispatches have been received by the
Postofice Department telling of con
victions for postal frauds committed in
the island OF Porto Rico
At Coamo. Rafael Rodriguez. postmas-
ter. and his brother. Euripides Rodri-
guez. have been sentenced to three
years and two years respectively in The
penItentiary The latter was also tned
$500
Their ofense consisted in "holIfng
up" money orders. They were assisted
in this work by the officials in charge Of
the Office at Barros, Felipe Sanchez and
Pedro Sanchez. in charge of the latter
office. received one and a half and one
year in the penitentiary respectively.
1t Is said by postofice officials that
the operations covered several months
and that the amount obtained was large
Rafael Rodriguez was first arrested.
His bondsmen thereupon succeeded in
placing his brother Euripides, IN his
post as postmaste-. The latter was soon
appTehended for Implication in the rob
berries He was superseded by the father
OF both. Felipe Rodriguez, who now fills
the position Of postmaster
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-03
ETHODISTS AGAINST
CONGRESS OF RELIGIONS
Declir e to Indorse Project
of the Rev. DR.. Thomas.

Los ANGELES. Cal. Feb 3-Math-
odist ministers Of Los Angeles have le-
fused to fudorse the congress of re-
Hgions of which the Rev. II. W Thomas.
of Chicago. is president. At meeting
Of the Methodist Ministers Association
Dr. Thomas spoke briefly When he had
concluded there was a discussion. hIoI-
loved b. the adoption of this motion.
Moved That we have heard DIT Thomas
with treat pleasure. but refrain from
indoTsinE his project"
In tho discussion the ministers
brought out strong opposition, to what
they call an attempt to place on COM
mon footing heather and Christian re-
ligions. DR.. Thomas was assured that if
he should attempt to establish a con
gress Of Christian religions he would
find ready Endorsement Several Of those
in attendance sought TO show that IN
fortunate results had followed efforts 10
harmonic conflicting beliefs.
The congress of religions has for its
object the establishment. all over the
country, of liberal churches similar %
DR. Thomas church In Chicago.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-03
VETERINARIAN SUES
ESTATE OF BONNER
Attended Stock for No Pay and Now
Wants 100000.

NEW YORK. Feb Frank Roberge.
a veterinarian. seeks 10 collect. through
d jury before Judge Greenbaum in he
supreme court, 800. 000 from the estate
Of the late Robert Bonner. originator of
the weekly story paper and famous as
the owner ef Dexter. Maud s. Sunol and
other troufng champions
Roberge attended the miIIiouafre's
horses and waived all fees in considera-
tion of his patrons alleged promise to
bequeath him 800 zoe. Nr. Bonner died
in 1893. and his viii made no mention
Of Roberge.
A stack Of twenty-seven diaries kept
by Mr. Bonner will be offered in svi-
dence TO substantiate Mr- Ro5erze' s
claims.
EE-SurTogate Ransom. who appears
for Mr. Roberge. related to TIE Jury IN
interesting incident IN support Of the
claim Roberge. he said. was the son Of
David Roberge. also a veterinarian Of
wide reputation. aud. as a Iad>-begau 10
learn his fathers business. Mr. Bonner
in dealing with the elder Roberge be
came Interested in the son. when the sou
was about twenty -four years Oh.
one day about this time. said Hr.
Ransom. Mr.. Bonner was in a black
smith shop experimenting the shuefng
Of horse. The horse Iunged and kicked
off Mr. Bonner's hat Young Roberge
grabbed the animal and enabled zIr.
Bonner to escape. Frank, I appreciate
very much what you have done Mr..
Ransom quoted Mt. Bonner as saying.
Now, which would you rathe. do. at
tend 10 all nay work on my horses and
receive 100000 at my death, or would
you rather be paid regular monthly
saIa1y2'
Well, Mr. Bonner. I think I would
rather have the 100000 replied young
ROberge.
60 so be it. then replied Mr. Bonner"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-03
THESE CONGRESSMAN
HAD An EASY ROW TO HOE
Twenty Eight Districts in Which There
Was No Opposition.

The next House Of Representative will
have 2S6 members, and of these "a were
elected without a contest in their dis
tricts. Some 200 Others come from dis
tricts which. though contested. were so
strongly favorable 10 one political party
OF the other as to make a nomination
by the majority party about equivalent
TO an electiop-
Before the election last November the
Republican advocates OF The plan for re-
duciug in Republican national conven-
rious hereafter the representation Of
those States in which the Republican
Presidential electors get only a scat
tering vote pointed to the large number
of Congressional districts in the South
uncontested by Republicans as proof Of
the soundness Of their project There
W ere. il was said. forty-five districts in
81 hich the Republicans failed 10 put can
dtdates in the field.
As a result of this agitation. in Vir-
GINA Alabama Louisiana and Teuues-
see. fun tickets were nominated. bur
there was not a single Republican nomi-
mated for Congress in Florida, Georgia
or Mississippi; and in Texas TWO dis
triets were given over TO the Democrats
without struggle. These were the dis
tricts uncontested by the Republicans:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-03
FELINE REMAINED AND
MAY SAVE THOUSANDS
Left Alone Aboard Ship the Cat Prevents Large
Salvage Charges.

PHILADELPHIA. Feb at depends
en- a cat what sum shall be allowed for
the saving of the schooner Lyman n
Law. according TO Captain Blake. who.
with his crew. abandoned the Law
Saturday Ten seamen from the
abandoned schooner arrived here yes
terday on the steamship Grecian. from
Boston. They were surprised to learn
that their craft was safe and had been
taken in fair condition to Provincetowu.
Mass. before the Grecfan sighted the
Delaware Bay. on her way to PbfIadeI-
phfa.
The only thing that was left behind
when the crew deserted the Law was a
cat. which was found wandering about
the vessel when the sailors boarded the
Lyman. Captain Blake declares that
the finding OF the cat aboard viii save
the owners OF the schooner money. in
the form of salvage payment, as the ad-
miraIty courts have frequently decided
that where there is life. even animal
life. on board vessel like the Law
she cannot be considered as abandoned.
and only towing claims can be charged.
the Law being at anchor when she was
picked up. The crew regard the pussy
that was left behind in their hurry 0
get away from the vessel mascot
worth several thousand dollars.
Captain Blake stated that his vessels
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-03

pumps were choled with coal that she
had six feet of water in her hold and
the weather was threatening at the
time. which justified the abandonment.
The Law was bound from Newport
News to Portland, with $500 tons of
coal and was abandoned eight miles
southeast of Highland Light The
crew was taken on board the Grc-ian
at the time.
The Parnet Ifesavers sighted the YES
sci on Saturday. and on Sunday they OBJ
served that as no attempts were made
to get her under way. they started out
to investigate. Before reaching her
three seamen from the schooner Maudc
Sherwood also put out to capture the
prize, but their boat caDsfzed and they
were picked up by the Iifesavers and
ali together boarded the Law
Everything on the schooner showed
there had been hurried departure. The
steamship North star was sighted, and
she toweG the schooner into Province
town harSor The Law is four
mastod schooner. owned in New Haven.
and was built in 1880 The vessel and
cargo are valued at SO. 00O The prize
viii be held until the salvors' claims
shall have been settled. The officers
viii 20 back at once and take charge Of
the craft. pending Judicial determna-
ton Of the sum due those who saved her.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-03
NEGROES TO ANNOUNCE
SENTIMENT TOWARD SOUTH

CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. Feb. "a
movement is on foot among negroes 20
have a congress of representatives Of the
race in Birmingham during May.
The object Of the meeting will be to
announce the exact position and feeling
of the negro toward the white people Of
the South It is expected that resoIu-
lions will be adopted TO the effect that
the white man Of the South Is the best
friend Of the negro and that the South IS
the best place Tor him. This would be n
position exactly opposite to that of the
Afro-Amerlcau Association which re
Gently met in Washington.
Prof " F Council of Normal. and
other prominent negroes of the State
viii address the congress. The negroes
Of this section are anxious to correct the
impression hat the two races are fight
Ing each other Churches all through
the South Will send delegates.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-03
MERGER OF EQUIPMENT
CONCERNS PURPOSED
One Chicago Concern Hin
ders $4O,OOO,O0O Deal.

CHICAGO Feb. efforts in the df-
rectou OF a long delayed merger of ths
leading railway equipment housea
throughout The United States have been
resumed in Chicago. Charles :. Leeds
Of New York. the chief promoter Of the
consolidation. has been IN the city for
the past few days Interviewing repre-
sentatfves Of the local concerns. It -
said the merger would have been com
pIeted ere this but for the hesitancy o.
the Chicago Railway Equipment Com
paBy. with a capitalization Of S2.50g 900
Those whom it is hoped to bring fnto
the consolidation are as follows. Chica-
go Grain Door Company; ". II. Miner
manufacturer of miner draft rigging.
Standard Car Truck Company: Mcclure
Manufacturing Company: McCord & ca.
Q. & c. Company. National RaiIwav
Speciality Company; Chicago RAILWAY
Equipment Company; Simplex RafIws-
Appliance Company, Standard RaiIwz.
Equipment Company; Excelsior Car
Root Company St Louis, Thornburg
Coupler Attachment Company. Detroit.
American Brake Shoe and Foundry Com
pany. BROOKLYN Griffin Car Wheel Com
pany. Cleveland. Ohio; Chicago Car
Roofing Company.
The amount generally suggested a IS thu
capitalization Of the merger is $40 0Ou.-
Goe. Headquarters would probably be fr
Chicago. with branches in all towns OF
100000 population OF over.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-03
GOLD MEDAL OFFERED
FOR NEW NATIONAL HYMN
Prize TO Be Given by Order of Cincin-
natl on Exhibit.

NEW YORK, Feb. Tiffany & Co.
have or exhibition the gold medal which
The Society Of the Cincinnati in Rhode
Island VIII give 10 the composer OF
The best original tune or air adaptable
TO the words OF the hymn America. g"
The medal is OF pure gold; il is 2Iz
inches in diameter and weighs I5o pen
nyweights.
On the diverse side is shown a copy
of the sociey's badge, a eagle hold
ing in its claws wreath Of laurel and
on its breast an oval shield bearing
a classical representation OF the Ameri-
can Revolution, symboIized by three
Roman citizens presenting q sword TO
CincinnatUs- Around be oval is the
motto in Latin He leaves all for the
cares OF the republic
The competition Tor the medal VIII
close on February % The committee
which viii decide # viii have the bene-
Or of the professional advice OF Dudley
Buck and Samuel T. Warren
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-03
HIDDEN AWAY.
A Discovery Worth While.

Il staFtles one when he comes 10 know
absolutely that wrong selection OF food
is the direct cause Of the weak eyes.
kidney trouble, dyspepsia or whatever
may be the form disease takes, and hat
right food VIII work q natural cure Put
it is easy 10 prove by actual test The
following IS an example:
Five months ago / was in despair,
not knowing the cause of my desperate
condition I had run down TO 105 pounds
and suffered from a chronic sore throat
sore eyes and what was hardest 10 oear
an awful nervousness and hysteria which
a. times almost ran into insanity
Finally large swelling appeared IN
the throat and I feared cancer The ueT-
TousHess got worse and~wheu ] found
could stand 81 no longer and no medicine
l could take would cure me. I cOIclud-
ed 10 take the advice OF the Postum
Cereal Company and change diet. Ny
stomach never hurt me so 7 thought
that was all right anyhow But ] learn
ed q thing or two
We'll, I quit tea and coffee entirely
and began eating Grape Nuts three
times day began 70 improve and get
we'll What relief bly, sore owes.
throat trouble and terrible Nervousness
gradually left and 7 have gained thirty
five pounds In weight IT proved 10 ne q
hidden stomach trouble that aid net
show except in other parts of the bolv.
but the real trouble came from stomach.
and so when the right food ike Grape
Nuts was given TO the stomach. il Quick
ly got well and made good blood that
cured the other ails." Name furnished
upon application 10 Postum Co. Battle
Creek, Mich
People don't realize the great ruth
that the stomach and the food are Re
spOnsible in most all cases for mans
happiness or distress.
Nothing is more sure than for people
70 improve in health il they viii chang
the diet and use Grape Nuts three shines
a day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-03

The uncontested Illinois district is
within the city Of Chicago. and so strong
Iy Democratic as TO afford a RepubH-
can nominee not even a fighting chance.
On the Democratic side nominations
were made for Congress at last year
election in all the districts of the coun-
Try, except the six which are in the city
OF Philadelphia. in these six no nomi-
nations We're made by the Democrats.
and in all Of them Republicans were re-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-03
MET DEATH WHILE ON
THEIR WAY TO CHURCH
Couple Instantly Killed Near Roanoke,
on the Norfolk and Western.

ROANOKE, Va. Feb. 3-While walk
ing along the Norfolk and Western Rail
road tracks Sunday night, fifteen miles
wes- of this city, on their way 10
church, Fleming Young was instantly
killed and Mrs Margaret Stewart re
ceived fatal injuries.
The couple lived at Euiston- They
met a westbound freight, and in at
tempting 70 avoid it, stepped in front
of an eastbound pusheT engine.
YoUng's head was cut of. and the
body was mangled. Mrs Stewards head
was gashed. both arms cut off. and one
leg was broken. She died shortly after
midnight
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-03
CORPS OF SURGEONS
FOR N. Y. CENTRAL
Road Plans to minnie Deaths and In
juries in Accidents.

NEW YORK, Feb. 3--The New York
Central Railroad has perfected a plan
10 minimize loss of life and injuries in
accidents by employing sixty surgeons
who viii live all along the line. so that
they may be reached a. once.
Each physician win have charge OF a
section. The station masters viii be kept
posted as 10 the whereabouts Of the ply
sicians. 50 that they may be reached oy
wire ar any time
These surgeons VIII also respond 10
calls whore passengers are taken III.
and 70 attend employees.
Every train viii carry a full kit Of
surgeons Instruments
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-03
HOTLY PURSUED THIEVES
TAKE TO ICY COLD RIVER
jump Into Water and Swim to Safety
in the Darkness.

YOUNGSTOWN. Pa. Feb. 3-The
Waterman at the Norristown Water
Company's plant saw several men trying
to break into the tool house Sunday
night.
He gave the alarm and the men start
ed to run Several officers joined in the
chase. ana for nearly a mile pursuit
was made
The men finally jumped into the river
and in the darkness managed 10 swim TO
safety.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-03
REDMOND RELEASED. AFTER
SERVING HALF HIS SEETENCl

LONDON, Feb William Redmond,
Nationalist member of parliament. who
was sentenced 10 six months imprisou-
ment last November for a speech he de-
livered seven months previously In Wex-
ford was released from kfImaiuham jail
today, after having served only half his
sentence
Mir Redmond says he does not know
why he was released but he Certainly
does not thank the government which has
kept him in jail for really nothing
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-03
WASHED THEIR CLOTHES
IN CHINESE LAUNDRY
Customers Take Possession When &C.
IestiaI Absconds.

PEDRICKTOWN. y. J.. Feb. Some
time ago a Chinaman started q laundry
here and for a time seemed to prosper.
4 few days ago. after collecting a big
wash. he skipped out and has not
been heard from.
The customers Who had linen in his
place took possession Of the Chinaman's
laundry today and for a time it was an
American wash house They did heir
own work. all the time having lots Of
fun out of il
Every owner got his or her work and
the place was abandoned last night
without any likelihood of the former
owner turning up
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-03
RICHMOND NEGROES
CONDEMN HAYES SPEECH

RICHMOND. Va. Feb. Representa-
tive eolored men at a meeting held last
evening adopted resolutions condemning
the recent Washington speech of James
H. Hayes and appointed,a committee 20
secure hell and arrange for a big mass
meeting to voice the sentiment of the
negroes OF Richmond on the incendiary
Utterances OF Hayes. Giles p. Jackson.
the Democratic negro lawyer. is AT the
head OF the auti-Hayes movement.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-03
MECHANICS ON BOSTON AND
MAINE ROAD WANT INCREASE

KEENE. n H, Feb 3--Two hundred
and fifty mechanics employed in the re-
pair shops OF the Boston and Maine
railroad here have signed a petition
which has been presented to the off
cials, demanding an increase of Is per
cent in wages This demand, it is stated.
is but Q part Of the general demand
which is 70 be made by similar en-
ployes OF the road al Concord. y II;
FitcbbuTg. Mass, Boston and other
places where repair shops OF the road
are situated
The employees here have q union, but
il is stated that the organization is not
involved in the demand made. An an
swer is expected IN q few days
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-03
BALLET RECOGNIZED BY
THE SUPREME COURT

Holmes, the United States supreme
Court has decided that chrOmo-Iitho-
graphic posters OF a circus are properly
protected by the copyright law.
In his opinion Justice Holmes quoted
Ruskfn as 10 the merits of Autographs,
and said:
a picture is none the less a picture
and none the less q subject OF copyright
that il is used for an advertisement
And II pictures may be used 10 adver-
tise soap or the theater or monthly
magazines. as they are, they may be
used 10 advertise a circus Of course,
the ballet is as legitimate a subject for
illustration as any other"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-03
.ANTI-CIGARETTE BILL
LIKELY TO BE PASSED
Delaware House Committee Reports the
Townsend Measure Favorably.

DOVER. Del, Feb at is likely that
Delaware VIII soon have d law to stop
cigarette smoking.
The bill prohibiting the manufacture
and sale Of cigarettes IT cigarette pa
per or tobacco was favorabIy reported
TO the house Of representatives today
by Representative Lingo, Of the com
mit,ee on miscellaneous business. It is
the Townsend bill and has the vigorous
support Of Senator BTasure.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-03
WIRELESS STATION TO AID
NEWFOUNDLAND FISHERMEN

PARIS. Feb. 3.-The French Wireless
Telegraphy Society has asked government
permission TO erect a station at St.
Pierre, Niquelon. The society states that
it viii undertake 10 equip all fishing yes
sells with signal instruments. TO be used
in case they are in distress.
T. is believed that such an arrange
ment viii greatly reduce the New found
land Bank casualties.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-03
CAN SEND TWO CURRENTS
AT ONCE ON ONE WIRE
Important Discovery of Cornell Profes-
soT IN Power Transmission.

ITHACA, y. Y. Feb. AT d meeting
CO the Cornell Electric Society last night,
Prof. Frederick BedeII. of the physics
department of Cornell University. an
nounced a new discovery in electric
power transmission. whereby an alter
mating and direct current may be sent
al the same time
Experiments show great economy, ihe
amount OF copper being reduced one
hall
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-03
RIVAL BIDDERS AFTER
TWO FINE LAKE STEAMERS

MILWAUKEE. Wis. Feb 3.-The
Goodrich Company, Of Chicago. is ac-
lively negotiating for the purchase Of
the Northland aud the Northwest. two
OF he handsomest vessels on the Great
Lakes.
The Pennsylvania Railroad is bidding
for them, as is also F. T. Newman, of
Cleveland.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-03
FRENCH SUBMARINE BOAT
PATTERNED AFTER THE WHALE

PARIS. Feb. "a dispatch from
L'Orient TO the Petit Journal" says ex-
perimenrs are being made in one OF the
basins OF the dock yards Of a new sub
marine boat invented by NJ Jacobe BY
the aid Of ingenious mechanism n. ia
CODE has initiated the action Of the fms
of the whale.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-03
NOT RECOMMENDED
FOR EVERYTHING.
But if You Have Kidney, Liver or Bladder Trouble
You Will Find the Great Remedy Swamp
Root just What You Need.

It used TO be considered that only urinary and
bladder troubles we're to be traced 10 the kid
ueys, but now modern science proves that near
~ all diseases have thelr beginning in the dis
order of these most important organs.
Therefore, when your kidneys are weak or out
Of order you can understand how quickly your
entire body is affected, and how every organ
seems to fail 10 do its duty.
II you sick feel badly" begin taking
he famous new discovery, DIT. KiImer's swamp
Root, because as soon rs your kidneys are well
they viii help all the other organs to health.
\ trial win convince anyone
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-03
MOTION IN SPANISH PRIZE CASES.

In the United States Supreme Court
motion for the advancement Of the
hearing of the Spanish fishing smack
prize cases was made yesterday by So
lcitor General Richards.