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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-06
LIGHTNING KILLS BOY.
HIS COMPANION STUNNED.
Seek Shelter Under Tree in Crotona
Park-T5co Thousand Scared.

Percy P. w. Barrows. seventeen years Old Of
No. 1881 Stebbins-ave.. The Bronx. was In
stantly killed in Crotona Park yesterday after
noon by lightning. Charles Goertz, fifteen years
old. of No. 1854 Stebbins-ave.. who was with
him. struck by the lightning and badly
burned. He will recover.
The storm was at It's height. when with a ter
rife crash bolt of lightning descended. The
flash binding that it was many seconds
before those who witnessed it could regain their
eyesight. WITNESSES say the air seemed to be
filed with noxious gases and was very sitting.
The fash was accompanied by terrif clap of
thunder. and then the rain fell as If there had
been cloudburst.
Several persons who had sought shelter under
the neighbOring trees saw the two boys lying on
the ground. and they realized they were victims
Of the lightning bolt Barrows was dead when
picked up and the other boy was unconscious.
Both were carried to the fremont station. a
block away. An ambulance arrived on a hurry
call from the Fordham Hospital, and Dr.Cunniff
pronounced Barrows dead. He examined Goertz
and found that his left leg and side had been
scorched, and that he was suffering from shock.
He removed the boy to his home Coroner
O'Gorman was called to investigate the cath
Of the boy.
Thousands of people gather at Crotona Park
every Saturday afternoon in the summer
months TO witness the baseball games. Many
excellent diamonds have been laid out and some
interesting games have been seen. Yesterday
was no exception TO the rule and at the time the
thunderstorm set in there were fully two thou
sand people in the park. Barrows and Goertz
went to the park with ball and bat. hoping
to meet some companions there and play ball.
The ball players and the spectators had little
warning Of the approaching storm. The sky had
hoo -H.r
black clouds suddenly looIaed up in the south
western sky. Then the wind blew hard. and in
a Few minutes great drops of rain fell on the
grass. Everybody ran for shelter to the great
trees that border the backgrounds.
The two boys sought shelter under an oak
tree. They had been there only few minutes
when the bolt Of lightning descended. The boys
had been standing close together. The bolt
struck Barrows and the electrical current was
communicated TO the body Of his companion.
When found t5oertz's> left leg and side were
close TO the right side of Barrovss body.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-06
BOLT HITS GRANDSTAND.
FiUe Hundred People at Ball Game
TkrO7cn Into a Panic.
TBY TELEGRAPH TO THE Tn1BUxE. ]

Plainheld. n. J.. Sept 5.-During thunder
storm in this city this afternoon five hundred
people assembled in a baseball grandstand at
the Crescent Oval were thrown into panic
when the structure was struck by lightning,
Seven persons were stunned and burned by the
bolt They are Lawrence Doyle. Thomas Kane,
Richard Higgins Martin Muldowney and Mrs.
Robert Cow. all Of this city. Their injuries were
dressed at their homes. \ horse tied 10 an iron
trolley pole was killed Instantly and its owner.
Mccormick Corheld OF this city. stunned.
The Park Avenue Baptist Church also
struck, but rot badly damaged This is the
third time the building has been struck by
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-06
PRISONER CARRIES PATROLMAN.
On His Back lie Politely Takes Captor from
Bog Hole.

William Sweeney. a special policeman for the
Erie Railroad. saw Frank Kramer. with a bag
which contained brass journals. sneaking from the
Erie Railroad yards West End. Jersey City
on Friday night Kramer dropped the bag said
Sweeney. and the railroad toward the
meadows. Sweeney had nearly overhauled Kramer
when the latter turned into the swampy meadow.
Sweeney is FIVE feet two inches tall and weighs Us
pounds Kramer weighs 10 pounds and is well pro-
portioned Kramer was soon fast in bog hole and
sank nearly his waist He submitted to arrest and
carried Sweeney on his back dry and solid earth
Kramer said he got the bag and brass journals
from a stranger whom he was assisting. He
held in the Oakland-ave. police court.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-06
HOBS0N TO TEST SENTIMENT.
Will Make Lecture Tour Preliminary to
Fight for Bankhead's Seat in Congress.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. ]

Birmingham. Ala. Sept. 5.-Captain Richmond
Pearson Hcbson who resigned from the navy after
bill 70 place him the retired list had failed to
pass Congress. will in all probability De candi-
date for Congress from the With Alabama District
represented by John n Bankhead. Captain
Hobson charged Mr.. Bankhead with opposing his
retirement bill On Monday Captain Hobson win
begin series of lectures in the With District for
a feeler toward his candidacy
He is now az his home in Greensboro. Ala. When
asked about his candidacy he said that when he
ready he would make full announcement.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-06
SUGGEST HENRY GEORGE.
Committee to ASK for Nomination
for ALdermeR,s President.

committee OF Democrats and labor leaders
has been formed TO wait on the conferences COM
naittee on fusion TO present the name OF Henry
George as candidate fOr president Of The Board
q Aldermen. Among some OF those on that
committee are John De Witt Warner Bolton
Hall Lawson Purdy Benjamin DobIin. Denis
speTlissy Melvin G. Pal.iser. Timothy Healsy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-06
WOM4N MAY CHALLENGE.
Wife Of ScotchmaR Has arranged
for Building of Cup Yacht.

Montreal Sept. 5-Mrs Graenne Hunter, who,
With her husband wealthy Scotchman is
now staying here, is anxious to challenge for the
Americas Cup This has been one Of her
dearest wishes for years and long ago she laid
aside the necessary money. So far has her plans
matured that she has already arranged with
Messrs Denny. the Clyde firm. TO build the
yacht Mr. ana Mrs Hunter were in New-York
for the races between the Reliance and the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-06
DID NOT APPLY TO TODD CASE.
Senator Ball Says That he Told Mr.. Payne
This Of the Agreement with Alice.
ny rElreRArH 70 ma TRIBUNE.I


Wilmington Del. sept. 5.-When Senator Z. n
hai vas asked tifs afternoon about the statement
'faiiea to Senator Alice. that they had an agree
-eA' on The division - me Delaware federal pat
fanage. he said
,,After the election Senator Alice and I were n,
..estlngtcu auo officials 81 the administration
-OlotN Ds 10 come 10 an agreement about the an
tplAonnlert ~ the federal appointments We had
=, verbal understanding that the recommends tons
~ senator Alice as the filing Of federal "a
eices ln Kent and SUSSEX should b. acceuted by
- a1iniristrafiOn. and that my recommendation
1 lllnF The Kind Of vacancies ia Neu-f'aef h
-tit slo,ld have tn. tfeatEnent
JOBS Old got provide for the creating of nscl nries
~ tl1hei ~ the three counties, but was made sole
= ~ regard O. the Hing ~ VACANCIES MADE bv the
A--intlon ~ terms by death. After We IA 4
tachec Tie agreement. which was satisfactory 10
- afnlnistratlou. went 20 the I'osrofioe De-
rithle.lt anc told the officials OF the agreement.
it ne Todd came up q few days ago /
-s.ln Tod Postmaster General Payne OF the agree
. ani trleG % Impress upon him that the agree
't lld nor contemplate TIE creating % Naca ncies
- slch manner. The understanding was that
" present orceh0lders were NOT 10 be disturbed.
- SAFE and wholesome holiday is enjoyed by a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-06
KILLED IN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT.

Rochester Sept. (SpeciaD.-The first fatal auto
mobile accident TO be recorded in Rochester oc-
CURED late last night the new State road. near
the Float Bridge when Miss Maud King Of No
81 Central-avc was thrown into the road by
the overturning of the machine Her skull
fractured. and she died early this morning in the
HOMEOPATHIC Hospital There three others
in the automobile. none of whom We're seriously
Hrrr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-06
LIGHTNING FIRED OIL TANK.

Montpelier. Ind. Sept 5.--An oil senk. holding
thirty thousand barrels OF crude petroleum belong
Ing 10 the Manhattan Oil Company. struck by
lightning this morning and the Oh set FIRE. A
cannon Was brought from Lima. Ohio. and large
hole shot into the tank TO let out the oil. The
loss is $500
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-06
MR. EDISON BEATS TRAIN IN AUTO.
Mile Minute Said to Have Been Made-A
Mountain Climber.

Orange y. J.. Sept. tSpeciaD)-Thomas A.
Edison started from his home In West Orange
yesterday and arrived at the Edison cement mills.
near Phillipsburg. In less time than the Regular
local passenger train Mr.. Edison made the trip
in HIS big white touring car. with Mr. Warren
IN charge.
Mr. Edison was accompanied by three friends.
The train ne beat left Orange at precisely the
same time and Il IS said that the big $ horse
mower machine made a mile a minute on some
stretches The fact that the Included climb
up schooIey's Mountain makes it all the more
remarkable.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-06

$3.50 ROUND TRIP To CALIFORNIA
october s to II. from Chicago via Chicago. Mil
waukee & 81 Paul and Union Pacific line. Route
Advt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-06

views OF the Woric sold by Detroit Photogr phlc
Company. 80 Fifth Ayenue.-AdvI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-06

Delettrez DeIettrer Delettrez Delsttrez
The perfumes OK Re monde elegant. FaFls--AaF~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-06

40, - SAFE and wholesome holiday is enjoyed by
- IN Hudson River Day Line. Music.-AdyL
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-14
AL FRESCO MIKADO
Preparations Give Assurance Of a
High Glass Performance.

The open air performance Of 1.-THE Mi
kado' next week at the Lake Harriet
theater win be unique In al fresco affairs.
Addison Madeira who is responsible for
the production is planning to make it the
most complete and elaborate thing in
summer opera ever given in the city
The opera is uncommonly well adapted
to outdoor rendition as all of it's scenes
take place in garden settings. The syl-
van effects will be supplied by the beau
tiful natural grove that fills the front Of
the theater but stage will be built to
facilitate the easy and smooth manage
ment of the large chorus! Not only Is the
stage to be transplanted bit of Japan,
but the whole Of the appointments will
carry out the idea Of Japanese fete.
In accordance with Japanese etiquette
the coming of the nnikado will be heralded
by brilliant display of fireworks and an
elaborate calcium lighting will insure
some beautiful color effects. There will
be a stunning set Of imported costumes
that are nowhere surpassed by any in use
on the stage.
The company is~rnade up almost entirely
Of the members of the Boston Ideal Opera
company which has been playing a sum
mer engagement at the Alhambra in Mil
waukee. There will be fine chorus OF
| thirty six, most of them professionals
but auguamented by several fresh young
voices. The orchestra includes Claude
Madden and Emil Straka and will be
directed by Charles D. Hazelrigg of the
opera company.
Mr.. Madeira will play Pooh Bah; Joe
Herbert, the Mikado, and Ed Andrews
| Ko Ko.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-14
SOUTH SHORE NEEDS.
Care Of Upper Lake Minnetonka
South Shore Improvement
Association.
New Organization Formed Last
Evening at the Home Of
Peter Lees.

Representatives Of large portion of
the south shore of Upper Lake Mime
tonka met last evening at the home Of
Peter Lees to complete arrangements for
an Upper Lake Minnetonka South Shore
Improvement association. It Is the inten-
ton of the origina tors Of the movement
ultimately to secure as members all
residents along the above shore between
the narrows between the upper and lower
lakes and Hard Scrabble Point.
The purpose of the association as set
forth in constitution adopted last even
ing is to secure the general Improvement
of Lake Minnetonka, the proper distribu-
ton of money appropriated by the legis-
lature, the county board or the town
boards along the shore, and the improve
ment of highways to stations on the Min
neapolis & ST. Louis road; also the general
improvement of south shore highways and
property.
Any owner Of property on the south
snore Of the upper lake may become a
member upon the payment Of the proper
fees and by subscribing to the constitu-
ton. No contracts will be made or liza
bilities incurred unless the funds neces-
sary to pay the same are in hand at the
time. The officers of the association to
serve until the first annual meeting to be
held the second Wednesday in June, 1904
are: President, Peter Lees; vice presi-
dent, A. M. Robertson: secretary and
treasurer, J. U. Barnes; directors, e. A.
Merrill J. F. MCGEE, G. K. Fulton and
NJ L. Knowlton.
The directors will meet the first
Wednesdays in June, July and August
The full list will contain seven names.
The constitution as adopted gives the
association the necessary machinery will
| which to work, and the character of the
officers and the members who have al
ready signed the constitution gives assur.
ance that south shore improvements will
be pushed and lake affairs generally Wig
| rously supported.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-14

Enthusiastically cloudy tonight and
Saturday with probably local showers;
warmer in northeast portion tonight,
southeast to south winds Wisconsin,
Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with
probably showers in west portion, south
east to south winds. Iowa-Partly cloudy
tonight and Saturday with probably local
showers, warmer in east portion tonight,
southeast to south winds. North Dakota
Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday
with possibly local showers this after
noon or tonight; variable winds. South
Dakota-Unsettled with possibly showers
might and Saturday, warmer In extreme
west portion tonight, variable winds.
Montana-Partly cloudy with probably To-
cal showers in west PORTION tonight and
In north portion Saturday, variable winds.
Upper Internationally fair in east,
partly cloudy in west portion tonight.
Saturday increasing cloudiness with prob
ably showers and slightly warmer in west
portion( easterly winds becoming south
erly.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-14
, INDIANS AS FARMERS
GIL. Dingman's Observations Among
Redwood County Braves.

The civilized prosperity of the red man
in the valley Of the Minnesota river was
commented on yesterday in st. Paul by
George L. Dingman, assistant dairy and
food commissioner, who has been travel
ing thru Redwood county,, From the
heights along the Minnesota river near
Morton, close to the scene Of the Birch
Coulee massacre in 1861 said Mr.. Ding
man, zone can see to-day hundreds of
acres of waving grain and scores of COM
Portable farms, and these farms are &C.
cupied by the descendants of Hole-in- the
Day, Little Grow, Good Thunder and
other famous Indian chiefs, friendly and
hostile. The Indians live in the houses
erected for them by the United States
government soon after the sediment of
the Indian troubles. The redskins now
have generally adopted civilized customs
In dress and in farming methods. It's
very seldom that an Indian is arrested
for stealing or for any other violation OF
the law. He is usually Industrious and
hard working"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-14
TIMBER SALE OCTOBER q
The State Auditor Fixes the Date
for Annual Sale of
Stumpage.

State Auditor Iverson will hold the an
nual sale of state stumpage Oct. II.
Cruisers Dedon and Mckenzie have been
in for several days and left this morning
to inspect the remaining tracts which it
Is proposed to sell. When they return the
state timber board will decide just what
will be offered for sale. ~ =.
Mr.. Iverson estimates that from 75, 00O,-
900 to 100, 000 900 feet will be advertised.
Under the law it is his duty to sell all
timber that is Judged liable to loss by
fire or windfall, or in other words all that
is "ripe." The tracts to be sold are scat
tered all over the northwest section Of the
state, in Cook, Lake, st. Louis, Itasca,
Cass and Beltrami counties. Under the
law the timber must be removed in two
logging sea sons after the SALE, but the
timber board may extend the time one
year if good cause is shown
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-14
Great Demand for Ideas.

Never before in the history Of the bust
ness world has the demand for novel ideas
been so great. Advertising has now be-
come general and plain publicity is slow
at selling goods. It is necessary to have
some special plan or basis upon which to
work, and every large concern Is con-
stantly on the lookout for some new plan.
The man who originates such a plan can
set his own price, and if he can keep on
working out new ideas his fortune is made.
If he drinks golden grain beer he will
preserve the freshness and originality of
his mind and body. If he eats plain,
every day foods and neglects his body
he is bound to get into rut and work
like plodding cart horse. This beer is
what is needed to liven men up. We all
need it. =
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-14
MAILED IN A FLASK
Letter Reaches Minneapolis 81 Days
After Being Dropped in
Mid-Atlantic.
The Bottle Was Soon Picked Up
Letter Was Postmarked in
Portugal.

Thrown overheard in mid-Atlantic, a
letter was reclaimed from the waves and
delivered in Minneapolis within thirty
days from the date Of writing.
This nllssive, which has established a
new worlds record for the Robinson Cru
soc mail delivery system, was written to
P. D. Mcmillan of this city by his daugh-
ter, Miss Emily D. Mcmillan, while en-
route from New York to Gibraltar. Miss
Mcmillan. in common with number of
other passengers on the Princess Irene,
which sailed July 4, decided, when five
days out to try an experiment in CORE
spondence. Accordingly, several letters
were written, addressed to their several
destinations in the United States, sealed
up in bottle and dropped into the ocean
The Minneapolitan's letter was addressed
to Up. D. Mcmillan, Minneapolis, Mime
sofa no country being designated. In
writing, the young lady explained to her
father the method of mailing adopted and
suggested that he might receive the let
ter In two years If he was luckys
On the ninth Of August, thirty one days
from the writing date, Mr.. Mcmillan found
the letter awaiting him at his home. The
postmark showed the imprint of a coast
town of Portugal, where it had presuma-
bly, been taken with the other contents Of
| the rescued bottle and mailed in won
derfully short time.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-14
JACKsON's BODY FOUND
Charred Remains Discovered Among
Ruins of Bassett Hotel.

The mystery surrounding the disap-
pearance Of Robert Jackson, who resided
in the old Bassett hotel % Dupont ave-
nue. N, which destroyed the building
early Wednesday morning, was cleared
away yesterday when the charred re-
mains of the man were found among the
ruins of the building. He had evidently
persisted in his room.
Jackson went to his room early Wednes-
day morning considerably under the in
fluence of liquor. He was heard moving
about the room until about 5 o'clock,
when the fire was discovered. From that
time nothing was seen of him.
Jackson was 60 years of age and was a
gardener. He had been in the city for five
years, coming from Michigan, where, he
Is thought to own some property. His
relati are not known. .-'
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-14
WILL BUY MORE MINES
Northern Fuel Company Favors
.. That Course.

w. S. McCaull, president of the Great
Northern Fuel company. of Kansas City,
was In town to-day, having attended In
St. Paul a meeting of the local stock
holders of his company which owns coal
mines in northern Missouri. 1t was de-
cided to buy several more mines. These
mines are operated by interests Identical
with those of the merger lines.
Mr.. McCaull is the official who sue
cessfully prosecuted last fall. in the fed
eral court in Minneapolis, in behalf Of the
International Association of Railway
Claim Agents, the famous false injury
claim cases made on various railroads OF
the country by an attorney Of Excelsior
MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-14
Recognized Fashion Headquarters,
The Great Plymouth Clothing House.
A CHECK ON CORONERS
Fees Not Permissible Except Where
r. .. Violence Is Suspected.

. W. J. DonahoWer, assistant attorney
general, has given an opinion to the
county attorney Of Aitkin county, holding
that a coroner cannot collect his fees in
cases where the circumstances do not
reasonably indicate death from violence
or foul play If the coroner fails to at
tend to a case, a physician called to Ger
tify to the death may collect the fees,
and it is not his duty to determine be-
fore hand whether the facts justify hold
ing an inquest. The coroner must notify
the county attorney of all inquests, or de
cannot get pay for his services.
Mr.. Donahower has also given an opin-
ion that the election of school teacher in
an independent school district may be
made by a majority vote, unless the teach
err is related to member of the board
when 1t must be unanimous.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-14
Cigars.

Our Saturdays cigar sales are pop.
ular. They save you money on your
Sunday smokes.
La Gadltana, a large SC Brevas, 10 for
25c. Box SOC S1.25.
All popular SC cigars J for Csc. Box
SO S1.75.
Manuel Lapez y ca Cuban made
clear Havana cigars In all sizes and
coiors at prices that will surprise
you.
We carry the largest line of I'm
ported and Key West Cigars In the
Northwest.
We are distributors for Park &
Tiiford's Clear Havana Cigars. Nj
Favorita sell at New York prices.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-14
HAS A BONANZA
The View Of Capitalists Regarding the
Reliance Mine of S. e.
0Ison

Enthusiasm over the Reliance mine,
owned by company Of which S. E. Olsen
is the head, distinguished party Of
twin city and Wisconsin capitalists who
have just returned from a trip to the
Black Hills, made under the guidance of
Frank M. Nye.
Mr.. Nye, who shares in this enthusiasm,
believes that General Olsen has struck a
bonanza, and says that much work has
already been done on the property and
that ore taken out assays from SO to $3.50
a ton. The party also visited the famous
Leeds district and the Homestake mine,
where gold is being mined LOO feet
under ground.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-14
WHERE WILL TEACHER LIVE
Lack of Vacant Boarding Places Dis
closed This Summer.

II am afraid many Of our school teach
ers will have difficulty In finding homes
this fall remarked E. M. Van Cleve,
clerk to the superintendent of schools, this
morning as he looked over his mail.
There are about 500 teachers on the
rolls and nearly all of them go off for the
summer and expect us to have boarding
places and rooms ready for them when
they get back just before school opens. !
am afraid we can't do much this year.
We supply persons who have rooms to
rent with blanks to fill out. Usually we
have several hundred desirable boarding
and rooming places on file on such blanks
here in the office, but now we have
scarcely any,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-14
TO MAKE CAR C0UPLERs
Washburn Company Is Incorporated
With 100000 Capital
Stock.

Articles Of Incorporation were filed to-
day by the Washburn company of Min
neapolis, organized for the purpose of
and other railroad supplies. w. D. Wash
burn is one incorporation, and his son, Ed
win C. Washburn inventor Of the coupler,
is another. The others are G. c. Crane,
F. M. Crosby and John R. Van Derlip.
The capital stock is fixed at 100000 The
headquarters Of the company will be at
neapolis.