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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-26
B. r. Reception for Miss Rand.

The Minnesota society. Daughters of the
Revolution, will give reception Wednes-
day .aft ernoon. June 8, in honor Of Miss
Florence o. Rand of Montclair N. j..
member of the board Of directors of the
general society and corresponding secre-
tary general pro tenn. Miss Rand will ar
rive tomorrow to be the guest Of Ms.
F. B. Forman for several weeks. The re-
ception will be at the home of Mrs. WASH
ington Yale on Nicollet avenue. Reports
will be given informally Of the recent an
nual meeting of the general society in
New York II
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-26
A New N, p, Cutoff.
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal
Fergus Falls, Minn.,-. May 2s.--It is
stated here to-day on what is consid-
cred reliable authority that the Northern
Pacific cutoff is to start from Battle Lake,
the survey from that village showing
easier, grades than any of the half dozen
lines that have been run thru the Leaf
Hills. This. route passes thru the pres
.ent townsiteSof Parkers Prairie and will
undoubtedly give that village the station
facilities for which 1t has been asking,
while the 500 will be at liberty to push
the rival TOWNSHIP.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-26
BUYS NOVEL TOMBSTONE.

Getty burg. Pa. May 26.-H. P. Patterson,
of Aurora, Ind. veteran OF the Civil War,
ceeded in locating a large boulder behind which
he sought shelter during the furious hail Of the
confederate troops. Altho the rock weighed be
tween six and eight tons. Mr.. = tterson pnr-s
where he intends to use 1t as q monument to
mark his grave after his death.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-26
RAIL ROADS.
GRANTS a THREE-cENT FARE

The Minnesota q international Reduces
From Four Cents
Special to The Journal.
1 Brainerd, Mimi, May 26-Attorneys
representing the Minnesota & Interna-
stional railway are said to have consented
to Judgment being entered In favor OF the
state in the case against the company IN
which it was ordered to show cause why
the passenger rate of four cents mile
should not be- reduced to three cents q
mile the same as on most roads In the
state. hearing in the matter as be-
tween the state railroad commission and
the Minnesota & international was to have
been held in this city on Thursday be-
fore Judge spooner, but the judge to-day
received a telegram announcing the de-
cision of thescompany as stated above.
The new rate will become effective July 2.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-26
TO GUT. OUT "A GRADE
The Milwaukee Arranges to Cooperate
With the BURLINGTON.

The Milwaukee will abandon it's track
to Langdon and will build another one
a mile east, by which it will have a double
track with the Burlington and will avoid
the only heavy grade between Chicago and
Minneapolis. The Milwaukee will build
the twenty miles from St. Paul to st.
Croix Junction Beginning Sept. 1, all
southbound trains Of the Milwaukee and
the Burlington will use the Milwaukee's
new track to st. Croix Junction. and
northbound traffic will run from that point
over the Burlington's new line. This ar
rangement will give each road the benefit
of twenty miles Of double trackage.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-26
New Service to Mankato.

The Milwaukee will put two trains a
day on it's new line from Minneapolis to
Mankato, beginning June Is. The addf-
tional service will make nine trains daily
between Mankato and Minneapolis. The
new line is eighty two miles long. and is
the shortest one between the two points.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-26
Authors, Study Club.

Mines Harold L. Hoskinson and Willis
S. Jones will entertain the Authors Study
club Thursday afternoon at the home Of
Mrs. Jones, 1916 Second avenue s. Mrs.
George Valentine, who leaves Sunday to
make her home In Des Moines, Iowa, will
be the guest of honor.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-26
UNIFORM BAGGAGE RATES
The Agents Association Would Cut ou'
Wildcat Expressnoen.

Wildcat Expressmen.
The American Association Of General
Baggage Agents at Lake Rosseau, Ont,
June II, will endeavor to establish uni
form rate Of so cents for delivery OF trunks
from stations. & The charge is favored be-
cause it is believed that 1t will do away
with the tramp expressman and insure
greater safety to the traveller. The usual
charge in the United States is IS cents.
Uniform methods of handling excess bag
gage, uniform excess baggage checks and
a uniform telegraph code are other ques-
tions that will come up for discussion.
The question of allowing transfer com
panies to check baggage from homes at
the point of origination to homes at the
point Of destination will also be consid-
cred.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-26
TUESDAY EVENING,
CLUBS AND CHARITIES
Club Calendar.


Ladies' Aid society of the First M. E.
church. Mrs. Hortvet. S13 Sixteenth ave
nue. Sc, afternoon.
Ladies' Aid society Of ST. Johns Eng
lish Lutheran church. Mrs. Young, S44i
Fourteenth avenue S.
st. Paul's guild. Mrs. j. L. Record, 5iS
Oak Grove street, 2:Sc p. m.
Womans City Mission society OF West
minister church. church parlors, afternoon.
Ladies Aid society, Thirteenth Avenue
M, -. church Mrs. Johnson, 1906 Eleventh
avenue s, $50.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-26
YOU'LL LOOK WE'LL

And feel well, too, if you will only take
n dose of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters be-
fore each meal. 1t will aid digestion,
prevent the bowels from becoming constl-
pated and the blood impure steady the
nerves and stimulate the liver and Kid
news. These are the secrets of good health
and must be observed. Hundreds of sick
w men and women have been made strong
and healthy by the Bitters. Be sure to
try 1T.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-14
PRISON OFFICERS RETIRE
AND MCCORMICK,
WARDEN AND GUARD. QUIT
PENtTENrIARY,

salem. Or, uE, l1--Two officers quit
the Oregon penIten;iary tonight. Ed
ward A. McPaessaa. warden, and Jay
Mccormick, chapel guard, are the Of
ficeis the Institution loses.
Jay Mccormick Is Gn old prison nan.
having served under superintendents
Gilbert and I.re 1t fell to his lot once
10 KIM a prisoner who had 81 aled the
wallis aud refused 10 halt when o.
dered TO do so. He was also one Of tie
officers that mounted the wall and
took Il few parting shots at Tracy and
Nleryll ss they were making their
memorable escape.
Mcpherson was one Of the first
rrison appointees under Governor
Chamberlain. He was given place as
deputy warden before Superintendent
Lees term expired, II was he that
climbed over the walls to show that
he could elude the vigilance of two
night guards. The two guards were
discharged for not killing the intruder
and Mcpherson was made warden.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-14
MANIAC USES
DEADLY GUN
While Open Air Concert Is In
Progress Crazy Man Fires
Into Crowd
BAND LEADER FALLS FIRST
Four Killed and Many Wounded
Officer Ends Carnage by
Shooting Demon
BAND LEADER FALLS FIRST

Winfield, Kan, Aug Rat . O'Clock
tonight while camsn's band was play
Ing its weekly eoacer, on Main street
TO crowd OF 500 people. Gilbert
Twigg. a crazy man. opened are on the
crowd with double. .barrelcd shotgun
loaded with heavy bullets. As result
four are now dead, three are dying and
10 less than 20 Injured perhaps fl,e
or six fatally.
The band had just finished selec-
ton when Twisg stepped oLt from an
alley bali O block astant AMI GG'iber-
ately taking aim trai two snots at the
bpndstand. The band ieader fell al
the first shot. The crowd not realizing
What had rappened, rushed toward The
maniac, believing Il acciental shooting.
NJ the crowd closed IN the ert1y man
discharged two more shots at them,
causing the ,roHd to acat..,r IN tvery
a,rectlen .i.n and women li"wiel
and shrieked and ran. hut M one
seemed able 10 stop the frightfbl earn
age until officer George Nichols con-
fronttd him and Hr,d o bullet into his
head. Before lie was extinct, how
ever. the dgnented man drew a revol-
yer and fired shot into his own body.
The dead ard wounded by this tine
were scattered all over the street. end
frightened people. no; Knowing where
tho shooting Was omIuS FROM, sought
safety in every Uialtcr II was fully
half an hour beteye they realised what
had happened apl ycoyered snfG6ent-
~ to take care II thu injured
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-14
PLANS OF THE WOODMEN
GEORGE X. ROGERS TELLS WHAT
THE w. O. w. WILL
DO AT REGATTA

The Woodmen Of the World executive
committee held an enthusiastic meeting
on the return Of George X. Rogers from
his trip among the camps UP river. He
told of the interest being shown there
in the regatta. Portland woodmen
will attend the regatta in better num-
bers than was anticipated, many out
side of the uniform rank having an
nounced their intention to participate.
Vancouver will have an immense ak
&c feet long in the parade. A beetle
from KaIama, wedge from Goble and
saw from Rainier of similar propor-
TORS will also be features.
After Mr.. Rogers recital of outside
matters the various committees made
their reports Briefly it can be stated
that if permission can be secured the
local Woodmen will erect a welcome
arch, they will have float in the pa
radc, public fancy military drills by the
various companies OF the uniform rank
on the Van Dusan grounds, All invi-
tation Of so candidates and banquet.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-14
LEADERS ARE
DISAPPOINTED Ed
Macedonian Leaders Convinced
That Americans Are Bought
By Turkish Gold
HOPE ATTITUDE WILL CHANGE
do Not Think Miss Stone Affair
Could Cause Prejudice
As Expressed.

Sofia, Aug. is.--Macedonian leaders
express then selves as disappointed
With the distinctly hostile attitude OF
America toward their cause, as mani
tested in the press. DR.. Christie Tar
tarcheff said his party was convinced
that American newspapers had been
bought with Turkish gold.
There seems to bssno other explain
alton Of the tone of their articles he
said. 1T is also difficult to believe that
the impression created by the Miss
Stone affair could have so prejudiced
the American press.
The band now fighting In the villa
yet OF Monastir consists Of 5000 to
le.0Oo men, The Turkish troops are
badly demoralizsd. They have re-
peatedly refused TO march against the
insurgents. who are well supplied with
arms and ammunition, chiesy pur-
chased from Turkish soldiers
He concluded by saying the commit
tee lived in daily hope that the powers
would realize the justice OF their cause
and intervene.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-14
Extension is
Not Favored
Prominent Cannerymen Say They
Do Not Advocate ProIons.
alton OF Season.

Prominent :annerymen. who have
been In the business long enough to
know. assert that the quality of fish
AZ the present time Is better than they
have experienced at any similar
period in the past. Considering the
lateness OF the season. they say that
the quality has been well maintained.
and for proof OF the quantity they
point % yesterdays catch. All of the
large eanner1es were well stocked
some Of the finest fish caught this sea {.
son being brought In. As an instance
of the abundant supply the Kinney
oannery received about rs tons from one
Of their scines.
A representative OF the Astorian
called on several OF the cannerymen
yesterday TO obtain their views on the
subject pf prolonging the season. which
under the law closes at e-o'clock to-
morrow morning. There is a well de-
fined sentiment usat the law he en-
forced to the letter, and the opinion
was freely expressed that a Portland
paI,er was unjust in intimating the ex-
istencc Of movement to extend the
season beyond the limits prescribed by
law. George II. George. secretary OF
the Columbia River Packers associa-
ton, said We are not at all desir-
ols OF prolonging the season, and /
don't believe there is responsible
Gamer on the river who advocates such
a course. Neither are we urging the
fishermen to cease operations. We are
perfectly eontcnted to run until the
close OF the season and suspend then,
The fish that we are receiving at the
present time are good, but the time
win certainly come when they will be
inferior, and that time will be after
Saturday, so you can say that we will
be glad to cease operations then"
1t is stated on the best OF authority
that the seasons catch will not be.
short, despite predictions to the con-
trary. While the fish were late in maxi
Ing their appearance in the river, when
they lid come II was in such large
numbers that the qanneries were more
than able to make u? for the deay,
The season closes tomorrow morning at
q o'cloti,.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-14

ACTRESS WANTS DIVORCE -
"Ieonora." 10 she used to be known at
the Fredericksburg and Blaziers in
Portland. and Mrs. Newman ss known
IN C'ath!anet and Astoria, today .iled
divorce proceedings against her nus
band here. Leonora had been stopping
at the Occident hotel since Monday.
and when her husband called Wednes-
day night shedeclined TO receive him
into her apartments. Yesterday, while
Newman was seeking the aid Of Of
icers to regain the affections Of his
wife. which he alleged had been trans
ferred to another, the wife sought a
lawyer and made out complaint for
divorce Newman Is manager OF a
theatrical agency in Portland. The
papers were served on him last night
by Sheriff Linville.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-14


BODY SHIPPED TO SEATTLE
The remains of Marx Bailey, orly son
Of Dr. and Mrs. Bailey Of Fort Colnnl-
bia who died quite suddenly on Wednes-
day afternoon, was shipped to Seattle
,ast night for interment. The body was
brought to this city ON the quarter
masters launch. Major Gny ~ How
ard, and taken to Undertaken Pohl's,
where it was prepared for shipment.
The direct cause Of death was cholera
morbus. and was not due to poisoning
by eating Wild berries. as at first sup
posed. He was unwell during the day
and had complained Of feeling I'LL Dr.
and Mrs. Bailey were the recipients Of
many expressions of coincidence from
friends yesterday. and inclosed in the
case in which the body was shipped
was beautiful wreath Of flowers sent
by Astoria friends,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-14

PROF. LYMAN WILL QUALIFY
Professor II. S. Lyman left for Port
land last night, summoned there to at
tend a meeting of the bureau chiefs ap-
pointed by the state commission of the
st Louis fair. Prof. Lyman viii also
qualify at the meeting as chief of the
bureau of education, to which he was
recently appointed, Before leaving for
Portland he stated that he had re-
ceived assurances from the most prom
,nent educators of the state, including
state Superintendent Alderman, tEat
they would cooperate with him in the
work Of collecting the educational ex-
hiblt representative of the advance
ment Of the state of Oregon in this
special branch. He is most enthusias-
tic over the outlook and is eneour-
aged by the reception accorded his APP
pointment.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-14
WILL INVITE QUEEN FRANCES
CAPTAIN JOHN REID READY FOR
LAUNCHING OF HIS LAUNCH
FOX TOMORROW.

Captain Jonh Reid was the busiest
man In the city yesterday. and all be-
cause he has launching on his hands
tomorrow, The new gas screw Fox"
being built for him by r. M. Leathers,
is now practically ready to take her
maiden plunge. Captain Reid stated
to representative of the Astorian
yesterday that 1t is his intention to
invite Miss Frances Thomas, queen.
elect of the regatta, to break the bot
tie of wine and pronounce the words
that viii christen the trim little craft.
Miss Thomas Is at present in Port
land, hut 1t is expected that she will
return in time to be present at the
launching. Captain Reid also stated
that the boat is to be named Fox"
in honor of Hon, John Fox, president
of the Astoria. Iron works.
John c. McCue, deputy in the office
~ the collector Of customs, yesterday
completed the official measurements of
the boat, which are as follows: Length,
51,a feet; beam, 1856 feet; depth, AIS
feet: tonnage, IA tons gross, 10 tons net.
The launching viii take place tomor-
row afternoon about o'clock. and in
the event of Miss Thomas being absent
from the city Captain Reid says that
he has another fair daughter of AS
toria in view to honor the occasion
with her presence.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-14
Cracker Bowl
Routs Robbers

Baker City Ore, Aug. 1S'-Three
oos,,sd men entered the Miners Cabin
saloon this evening at o'clock and
robbed three gambling tables in back
room and the cash register in the front
room of $3.50 each. Two of the men
went through the gambling tables and
tho other one went into the front room.
AS the leader of the gang ran behind
the bar to the cash register, which he
onened and was taking the money out,
a man who was standing in front Of the
bar picked up cracker bowl and
threw Il the robber, striking him on
the shoulder with such force that the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-14
TWO ROUNDS
TELL STORY
Harry Forbes, Bantam Champion,
Is Out .Championed In
the Second
BITES DUST BEFORE r. NEIL
Fight Scheduled for Twenty
Rounds Ends In Short Order
In Favor San Franciscan

San Francisco. Cal, Aug. 13.--Frankie
Neil of San Francisco won the bantam
weight championship Of the world to-
night from Harry Forbes in the sec
ond, round OF scheduled 20-found
fight. Forbes was to favorite.
Thepreliminaries 10 the main event
were interesting. Danny Sullivan won
on points from Fred Landers in To-
round go, and Jack Cordell knocked
cut Jack Kane In the third.
FIGHT BY ROUNDS.
First Round-Forbes leads with left
and they went into clinch without
damage. Forbes tries twice with right
for jaw, but Neil blocks. Neil keeps
face covered and danced around
FORBES Forbes finally penetrates
through guard twice TO face. Forbes
on the aggressive. frankie covers up
face, but Forbes sends right and left
to body. frankie puts left to body and
left to heal. Forbes hit rather low
with right to body and frankie drove
straight right to body. Forbes came
lack with right to body. frankie
sends right and left hard to body.
Second Round-They went into a
clinch and Forbes tries with two lefts
and right for head, but missed
Frankie sent straight left to body and
Forbes nearly stopped. Neil foored
Forbes with a right TO stomach.
Forbes was down nine seconds. Neil
floored him once more with right and
left to the same place and in his anx-
iety Neil went through the ropes.
Forbes agaR went to the floor, As
Forbes was rising on his knees Neil
went at Forbes like a tiger and sent
him through the ropes. Forbes went
up with hands protesting, as il to in
dicate a foul, but the second limit had
expired and Neil was awarded the
light. The Chicago man was floored
thrpe times IN this round. 1t now ap-
pears that Forbes was counted ont on
beinr floored he second time, but did
not hear the referees call and tried to
continue fighting.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-14

BAND AND ogcHESTRA-During
the engagement Of the Allen Stock
company at Fishers opera house next
week the military band that travels
with the company win para9e the
streets daily, which viii be like a rev
feature of the regatta The comrany
opens its engagement on Sunday night,
and win produce new play every
evening. Comedy and drama win be
PRESENTED alternately.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-14

BORROWED A BoAT-sheriff Lin
vile last night arreste: man named
Hill ON warrant charging him with
the theft Of boat and fishing ret,
property Of the Sanborn-Cutting com
parry. The man, it is alleged, rented
the boat and net and forget to return
them. He was lodged in Jail and will
probably be arraisned Defore his honor,
Judge Goodman, today.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-14

ARRAiGN KNOX AND ROOSEVELT.
Washington, Aug. i33-An antitrust
meeting which packed the National
thcater to the doors. was held here to-
night Attorney General Knox and
President Roosevelt were arraigned for
the alleged failure to vigorously en-
fcrce the Sherman antitrust law. Res
olutIons were adopted declaring that
w. II. Hearst Of New York IL the man
pre-cminently worthy the peoples
choice az president
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-14
AMERICAN.

At Chicago-Chicago, 1; Philadel-
phia, 8.
At Detroit-First game-Detroit, 1;
Boston, 3. Second game ScDetroit, 10;
Boston, l.
At Cleveand-First game-Cleveland,
&; New York, 2. Second game-Cleve-
land, s; New York, 2.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-14
SECRETARIES CALL.

Oyster Ray, Aug 1S-Secretaries
shaw and Hitchcock will visit Presi-
dent Roosevelt tomorrow. The state
mcnt il made that the call of the Sec
retaries is for the purpose of discuss
ing departmental business.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-14
BASEBALL SCORES.
PACIFIC NATIONAL.

At seat,le-seattle, 10; Los Angeles,
>,
At Tacoma-Tacoma, 8; San Fran
cisco, O
At Salt Lake-Salt Lake, 2: Butte. 4.
At Spokane-Spokane, 4; Helena, 8,
At Sacramento, 6; Los
Angeles, s.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-14

fellow dropped a portion OF the morey
on the floor. The robber turned and
ran out OF the back door, where he
Joined hls pals, and they made good
their escape. There were about 40 peo-
lle In the saloon and gambling room at
the time.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-14
pEsTTTuTIoN APPALLING.

Kingston. Aug. 1S.-The destitution in
the hurricane stricken district is APP
palling. Thousands Of persons are
homeless, starving and ilEclad and
misery is everywhere.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-14
49,

OPEN FOR PUBLIC-The w. G. T.
u, rooms on Bond street will be kept
open to the public during the regatta.
A stove viii be provided to meet the
convenience Of those who wish to do.
light cooking.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-14
NATIONAL.

At New York-First game-New
York. 6; st, Louis, 2. Second game
New York, .; st, Louis, Z.
At Brooklyn, s.; Pitts
burg, IA,
At Boston, SO; Chicago, Z
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-14
PACIFIC COAST.

AT Seattle-Seattle, Z; Portland, 2,
AT San Francisco-San Francisco, 2;
Oakland, 3.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1903-11-11

The appeal in the case Of Flora
J. Frost, respondent, VS.. George
L. BicKford, APPELLANT, has baen
dismissed by the court, for want
of prosecution, under the court
rules. Thisis the appeal in the
case involving the office of the
county superintendent OF schools
in Ward county. Miss Frost. a
candidate for the Office, received
the larger number OF votes, but
a contest was instituted by
George l.. Bickford, on the
ground that Miss Frost was not
a resident of Ward county.
Judge G owan, on a hearing OF
the case decided in favor OF Miss
Frost, and Bickford appealed.
The appeal has been dismissed
by the court.-Fargo Forum.