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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-12
GOLDEN WEDDING DAY
Mr.. and Mrs. CalIan, Old Residents Of pa
kota County, Celebrate

Mr. and Mrs. calan, Old Residents Of pa
kota County, Celebrate.
+ HASTINGS, MINIMIZE. and Mrs jaime
Callan of Eagan. old and highly respected
residents of Dakota county, celebrated
their golden wedding on Sunday.
Rev. G. J. Andrews of Minneapolis Off
ciated at the funeral of John Lidstrom
held at the Swedish Lutheran church.
The delnquent-tax sale was held at the
county auditors office yesterday. The
bidders were few and most of the property
was forfeited to the state.
E. III. Johnson. the transient negro who
attempted suicide by gashing his throat
and wrists with a jackknife, died at the
city hospital here this morning. Before
passing away he stated that his real name
was Edward Coffey and that he had two
sisters, on in San Francisco and one in
Buffalo. n. Y. He was 80 years of age.
Dependency caused by consumption is
assigned as the motive of his act.
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PROBATE JUDGE SUSTAINED
Why Loneyear, the Multi Mliionalr Tore
80 Down His Costly Mansion.

, . ". -
MARQUETTE, MICH.-The state su-
preme court has sustained the Marquette
probate judge in all Of his rulings in the
condemnation case of the Marquette &
Southeastern railroad against j. M. Long
year. its only objection being q technical
ity concerning portion Of the jurys find
ings. 1t was this case, involving the lay
ing Of the company's tracks in front Of the
multi millionaire's costly mansion on the
lake shore. that led. to the owners decision
to tear down the house and remove 1t to
.Brookline, Mass and there reerect it
stone by stone. A large force of men has
been working at i the task for several
months and the process Of demolition Is
almost complete.
William Yates, a young man sent up
from Chippewa county, manifested an I'M
usual reluctance to leave the institution
when his term expired at the penitentiary
yesterday. He said that the prison was
one of the best homes he had ever had,
and that he liked it's regular hours and
good food. He begged that he be permit
ted to stay, but this request the officials
were unable to grant.
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TERRITORIAL DAYS
Pioneers Of That Period Hold Their An
nuaI Meeting at Albert Lea.

ALBERT LEA. MINN.-The territorial
pioneers dined at Hotel Alnett yesterday
afternoon and had social session Of more
than usual enjoyment. The officers
chosen were: President, DR.. A. G.: Wedge;
secretary, Charles N. Ruble; treasurer, c.
B. Kellar.
Rain continued all day yesterday and
last night and the ground is 50 soaked
that it will be several days before work
In the field can be resumed The temper
AZURE has been warm and grass and grain
are making rapid growth.
The remains of Joseph A. Rusfeldt, who
died at Devils Lake, N. D., Of cancer OF
the stomach, were brought to this county
and the funeral was held at Hayward, his
old home.
AS soon as the weather will permit work
on the buildings and track on the new fail
grounds, a mile to the northeast of this
city. will be commenced and they will
be completed in time to hold fair anC
speed contest in September.
DR.. Dumas. late Of the city hospital
Minneapolis, has decided to locate here.
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MAKES A TIDY FORTUNE
Former Editor Of Escanaba Mirror Put His
Money In Mining Stocks.

ESCANABA, MICH-Phil J. McKenna,
formerly proprietor Of the Daily Mirror,
has made a tidy fortune in the past few
months in mining stocks. When the
Calumet and Arizona and the Calumet and
Pittsburg companies were launched to de-
velop claims in the Bisbee district of Ari-
zona, he got in at low figure. Both
companies have struck it rich and their
stock has been selling at greatly enhanced
prices, 5000 for the one and $3.50 for the
other, rising from but a few dollars a
share.
Mr.. McKenna is said to have parted
with his holdings at figures which have
Melted him $4,000 to 800, 900. He has
retired from his law practice at Chicago
and intends to take life easy. When in
the newspaper business here McKenna
had the reputation Of being the most Wit
riolic writer in northern Michigan
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CHECK FOR BISHOP MANN
F$2,s44 from the Hyer Estate for Extension


Of Episcopal Church Work.
FARGO, N. D.-Bishop Mann is elated
over the receipt of check for $c,94413
from the estate of Mrs. Mary e. flyer
Of New York. The amount was left for
the extension of Episcopal work in this
state. A similar sum was left to the
bishop atfsLaramie, Wyo. Bishop Mann
cann use the funds to an advantage in the
western part OF the state.
: "a blaze, which seems to have been ig-
nited in the attic by rats did $500 dam
age to the residence Of A. Ramsden. He
was alone and had no fire in the build
ing and Is at a. loss to, account for the
blaze. $50.
The trial Of Jess Howard, charged with
(striking a woman with an ak, is in prog
lress in district court. Both are colored
and the row started in the tough quar-
ter Of the city. Howard was afterwards
shot by a friend of the woman.
man, who gives his name as Tom Mar
tin, is under arrest here on the charge of
robbing two roomers In the Fargo house.
The night clerk detected the man in the
building, but was unable to apprehend
him. Later. when two men reported they
had been robbed, a search located the
fellow in Moorhead, and he was brought
| to the Dakota side of the river. The clerk
| is positive in his Identification, but the
|prisoner denies being around the hotel
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DUBUQUE, IoWA-1t is feared that all
of the switchmen Of the various railroads
entering Dubuque will go on a sympa
thetic strike If compelled to handle coal
consigned to the Union Electric company.
They have adopted resolutions sympathtz-
ing with the street car strikers and de-
clare they will not unload coal cars for
the electric company.
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SMALLPOX SUSPECT ESCAPES
Houehton Authorities Are Searching
Several New Cases OF, the Peninsula.

Several New Cases on the Peninsula.
HOUGHTON, MICH.-The authorities
are searching for a smallpox suspect who
escaped from a house on Albion street,
where three cases Of smallpox were dis
covered. The patients we're removed to
the detention hospital at once, but the
der quarantine. Two more cases were
reported in West Hancock. DR.. p. 1T.
Wilson, health officer of Chassell, reports
six cases all mild in form
After shutdown Of several months the
Lake Superior Concentrating company Of
Ripley will resume work. the plant hay-
Ing been thoroly overhauled and many
improvements made Employment will be
given to twenty-five operatives
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in that city. The appointment was made
by Bishop Fitzgerald.
Rev Mr.. Clemans will take the place
recently vacated by DR.. Forbes, who
has left to take a post in the east. Be-
fore coming to Anoka, Rev. Mr.. Clemans
was stationed at Minneapolis.
He has many friends and is we'll known
turnout the state. He. will probably take
up his new duties at once, and it Is un-
derstood that Rev. Dr. Parsons of New
York will become pastor of the. Meth
odist church in this city,
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RElNBEck, 1oWA.-Detrich Berghaus
took a fatal dose of carbolic acid. thinking
it was diluted alcohol He died before
help could reach him. a.
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Landon. i Walks will be better marked
and new shrubbery set out. Mr.. Thorpe
is enthusiastic over the possibilities for
park development of Bluffside park, re-
Gently acquired by the city.
The Winona lodge Of the A. o. u. w.
claims an unusual distinction not enjoyed
by any other lodge In the state In having
just admitted into Its membership w. II.
Kaehler, whose father and grandfather
are living and both members of the same
lodge. 1t is rare to have three genera
tions Of one family in a lodge member.
ship.
Seven bids were opened yesterday for
the normal home site. appropriation for
which was made by the last legislature.
o. B. Gould of the board of control took
them with him to st. Paul where they
will be considered by the board. The bids
range from $4,000 to $22. 900, and three are
for property either formerly or at present
occupied by the normal home.
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Two ARRESTS. AT, OSHKOSH /.
Most Of the Plumber Taken from, the sey-
n1nur Resort RecoHered s.

moUF ReSort HecoVeFeu,
OSHKOSH, WIs.-Edward Gray Of
Chicago and Frank Williams, also of Chi;
cago, but with a record known to the
police of this city and Milwaukee, are UNI
der arrest, charged with being two OF the
men who held up and robbed the Seymour
resort Sunday morning.
Gray was arrested at a disorderiy house
and most Of the plumber was recovered
on his person. In a &chamois bag he had
two diamond earnings, watch. chain
and four rings. Only an octagonal $50
gold piece and a gold watch and chain ara
row missing.
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ONCE PROMINENT AND WEALTHY
James Duffus Found insane and Taken TO
ClarInda's Asylum.

James DuHuS FOUND insane ana Aken 70
clarlnda's Asylum.
MARsHALLToWN, IOWA-The case
Of James Duffus,, a member Of the SOL
diers' home, who has been adjudged in
sane and taken to the asylum at Clarinda.
at one time a prominent politician and
wealthy He was editor Of the Fort Mad
ison Plaindealer for several years and was
postmaster at that place during the Harri-
son administration. He served in the civil
war.
Mrs. q. w. Bartmess was badly Injured
in gasolene explosion at her home yes
terday. The house was damaged by fire.
the loss being estimated at $500.
The committee representing the Broth
erhood OF Railway Trainmen, which went
q to Minneapolis to confer with General
Manager Day OF the Iowa Central. has re-
turned and 1t is given out that their griev-
men say they were granted all the princi-
pal points at issue.
3. "A. Bunk, North Dakota land
agent, was arrested by Sheriff Shoemaker
at Boone on charge OF obtaining m eney
by false pretenses. G. II. Hoeck of Mar
shalltown says that Bunk in conveying
certain land which he tHoeck) had pur-
chased, failed to convey the land de-
scribed and shown him and which he sup
posed he was buying. Bunk placed sufh
cient collateral to make Hoeck good and
was released pending a hearing set for
June s.
TOLEDO, loNA-John Carey was found
dead in the little cabin he called home at
Potter, just west He was well off finan-
cially. He had been sick and shot HIM
self in the head, probably because OF de-
spondency.
| koSsuTH, loNA-A desperate looking
fellow stopped at the postof1ce and, with
drawn revolver. compelled Postmaster
Hedges to deliver up the contents OF the
safe amounting to $3.50 in stamps and
cash.
CLARION, sloyfA--The safe IN the ]. O.
| stearns grist mill was blown open and SIS
: Ia cash stoleIh
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-12

HENNlNG, MINN.-The special election
for the purpose of voting $4,000 bonds to
aid the 500 in securing right of way thru
Henning resulted In favor Of the PROPOSE
ton by "a to 8.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-12

GRUMPY Superint endent j.
E. Stout has resigned to accept a po-
sition as instructor and to pursue ad-
vanced work in Cornell college at Mount
Vernon,
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A PRESIDING ELDER
Rev. Z. G. Clemans Of Anoka APP
pointed to Succeed DR.. Forbes.

ANOKA, MINN.-Rev. 3. G.. Clemans,
pastor of the Methodist church in this
city, has been appointed presiding elder
of the Duluth district, with headquarters
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-12

NORA SPRINGS, IoWA-The school
board has bought the building known as
the Nora Springs seminary and will use
it for high school.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-12

fire department elected the following ofh-
GERS: Chief, Robert Grout; assistant chiefs,
Alexander Hanson and M. A. Adams; seq
rotary T. L. Vought; treasurer, George
Artus.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-12

HAMPTON, IoWA.-At Dun1ont the
safe in the office Of DR.. st. Peters was
robbed Of $500. The station at Rowan was
robbed and the offices Of the Interstate
Lumber company and Jacob Pohls lumber
yard were raided at Coulter. There is no
clue. s
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-12

FERTILE, MINN.-The village council
has advertised for bids for the installa-
ton Of the electric light plant. They
must be submitted before June /.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-12

PLATO, EMINN.-A new four-roomed
school building with modern improvements
will be erected. An appropriation OF $40, y
900 has been made.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-12

LEEDS, NJ. sD.-JackGrady the stran-
ger who lost his leg by being pushed Off a
Great Northern freight while riding on the
bumpers has commenced q suit for $4,000
damages against the company. The peo-
pie here are contributing to his support.
Early wrinkles Indicate deficient nour-
ishment starving skin. Satin Skin Cream
Is skin food-restores rotundity. Csc.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-12

oTTUMWA, loWA-Mother Engeline
assistant superior at the Sisters of HUI
mility convent, is dead at the age OF
AZ ,tgs y
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wINoNA's PARK

Landscape Gardener OF Chicago Delighted
With the Environments.
wINONA. MINI. - John Thorpe, a
landscape gardener OF Chicago, is here
and will at the request Of the park COM
missioners suggest a plan for the i'm
provement Of Central park so that APP
propriate surroundings may be provided
for the statue Of We-nonah, the Indian
maiden. presented to the city by w. j.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-12

cAss LAKE, MiNN.-The Commercial
club held a banquet for Land Commits
sioner Richards. Chief Pinchot Of the for
estry bureau and Congressman Buchanan.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-12

oscELoA, WISHES. Conrad Delp,
who disappeared from South st. Paul
April %, has been heard from by her
brother, William Bannar, of this place,
The letter states that life in her home
was uncomfortable and she decided it would
be better to leave.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-12

TAMA, loWA-The NJ. e. church at Gu.
tier will be dedicated next. Sunday by
Presiding Elder j.. B. Allbrook
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NORTHWEST WEDDINGS

OLIVIA, MINN.-Arthur p. Heaney and
Miss Pearl Smith were married at the
St. Aloysius Catholic church. Rev. Father
Plent, pastor Of the church, officiating.
They will make their home here.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-12

SALEM, S. D.-The Sons Of Veterans
have decided they will hereafter take
charge Of Memorial Day, for soon there
will be no G. A. r. to do So They have
appointed a committee, o. w. Dingman.
C.. C. Lowe and DR.. r. T. Dott, to have
charge of the program. They plan to
give over the day to appropriate .exer-'
cises for the old soldiers.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-12

EVELETH, MINN.-The city is voting
on a proposition to bond for $4,000 for
the purpose Of extending and connecting
the water mains with a pumping plant
and intake at st. Mary's lake.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-12

DULUTH, MINN.-Willam p Remer
one Of the United States jurors walked
sixty miles Sunday and Sunday night in
order to reach Grand Rapids to get his
train and be sure Of arriving here in time
Judge William Lochren arrived last night
to convene the court.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-12

HASTINGS, MINN.-George H. Miller
of Scott county and Miss Elizabeth Ista
Of New Trier have been licensed to wed.
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carey,s Maanesla Cement Roofinq,

Always flexible; never breaks or cracks
from expansion or contraction. w. s.
Mott Company. Both phones, 37e.
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DETROIT, MiNN.-At the special cleo
ton for the purpose Of voting on the bond
issue. the proceeds of which are to be used
In purchasing the right of way for the 500
line extension thru Detroit, the vote was
2s2 in favor as against Is opposed. Sur
veying parties Of the 500 are at work in
this vicinity.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-12

y OLIVIA, MINN.-The May, term of dis
trict court convened here yesterday. with
Judge Powers on the bench. There are
two criminal cases and forty six civil
cases. The most important action is that
against r. w. Kniss, held for forgery.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-12

STEPHEN, MlNN.-Sergeant James
Gillespie of the United States signal serv-
ice corps arrived home from three years
absence in the Philippines. His collec-
ton of oriental implements of war and
other curios is interesting
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-12

SHERBURN. MINN.-Fire last night
destroyed the postoffice, Haggerman's
restaurant and Sutherland's real estate
office and part of the contents. The loss
on buildings is about $1,000; loss to stocks
unknown.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-12

LA CROSSE, WIs.-An absolute divorce
was granted Mrs. Anna Lexius fonkers
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-12
HouNTY ON WOLF CUBS
Otter Tail Commissioners Add Sc to That
Paid by the State.

Otter TAFT Commissioners Add Sc to That
Paid by the State.
FERGUS FALLS MINN.-The county
commissioners have decided to add 81 to
the 81 bounty to be paid by the state for
the destruction of wolf cubs, making a
total bounty of So.
Persons in from Battle Lake report that
Northern Pacific surveyors who are work
ing southwark from that village have
found a ravifle where line can be run
thru the Leaf hills and the Battle Lake
citizens now have high hopes that the
proposed cutoff will be made from that
village.
Eldon Ward, formerly Of this city. has
been appointed sheriff of Sherburne
county.
Karl Welin has begun action in district
Augusta Welin, on the ground of deser-
| ton.
fatal accident is reported from
Wyndmere. A man tripped over wagon
tongue and fell face downward in the
soft mud. He was so drunk he could
| not get up and smothered.
NORRIS, MINN.-Mr. and Mrs. Ware
Stone entertained at their country home
on the river as has been their custom fol
years. the graduating class OF the high
school, the teachers of the public schools
1 the village school board, the superin.
tendent and teachers of the United State.
Indian Industrial school, Pete w Ros!
and wife, Frank A. Hancock and wife ant
Dr. H. l.. Hulburd. To test whether O.
not conversation is lost art there wa
no formal entertainment provided, We
everyone enjoyed the evening thoro1y
dainty lunch was served.
JORDAN, MINN.-The business me1
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Lawn Movers and Grass Catchers.
Gardner Hardware Co, 36t Hennspin NJ.
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BLACK RIVER FALLS, WIs.-Mrs. AL.
fred Cole is dead. She leaves three son,
in business here, one being DR.. III. B. Cole
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RECEIVER FOR PHONE COMPANY
Clarence e. Cook Appointed for an indie
pendent Concern In the Hills.

clarence +. COOK appointed TOT al iHQos
pendent Concern In the Hills.
DEADWOOD, S.SD.-Clarence e. Cook
has been appointed receiver Of the Har-
rison Telephone company. The appoint
ment was made at the request Of the Roy
al Trust company of Chicago, by which
foreclosure proceedings have been insti-
tuted on a bond mortgage for 100000.
The bonds were negotiated in November,
1901 and the company defau1ting in tbs
payment of interest. the foreclosure suit
was started. Mr.. Cook. the receiver. has
been general manager of the company for
several months. His brother, a, Chicago
man, holds 1000 of the company's
bonds.
The Harrison is an independent COM
pany, established in the Black Hills seven
years ago, and has to-day the most extern
sive system in western South Dakota, con-
Meeting all the principal towns of the
hills and extending over into Wyoming.
AS soon as the foreclosure suit has been
determined 1t is the intention to reorgan-
iZe the company.
Notice of application for new trial has
been served by the attorneys for Mrs.
Otto p. TIL. Grantz, who recently sued the
city for $4,000 personal damages and
medical expenses. The case was tried in
circuit court several weeks ago and
verdict was returned in favor of the city
on all the issues. In the motion for new
MCGEE of Pennington county in a few
days, the attorneys for Mrs. Grantz will
endeavor to show that during recess of
the court, Notwithstanding the jurymen
had been given the usual admonition by
the court, several of them visited the
alleged scene of Mrs Grant, injuries to
Investigate the sidewalk wherein she Is
alleged to have fallen. Failing to secure
a retrial an appeal will be taken to the
supreme court.
vERMILLioN, S. Presidents Of
Fairview township who some time ago
agitated the erection of a telephone line
from this city to the east county line, have
organized for business. The line will be
ten miles long and will be completed in
sixty days. w. A. Ufford is president:
Stanley Ketchum, vice president; 3. H.
Mawrer, secretary; P. III. Chaussee, treas
urer; John Bruyer, Thomas Mcclure and
Charles Chaussee, directors.
SALEM, s. D.-The Sons Of Veterans
have decided they will hereafter take
charge Of Memorial Day, for soon there
will be no G. A. r. to do SO. They have
appointed committee, o. w. Dingman.
iC. c. Lowe and DR.. R. T. Dott, to have
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kENoSHA, WIS.-At Beach, just south
OF Kenoshay a battle ensued between tw,
unknown robbers and crowd OF Italian
laborers. One Italian was shot in tn,
arm.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1903-12-17

farmer thinks nine or twelve months
time n reasonable credit. Ii the farm
er wants to experience some of the
strenuous life OF merchant, let him
sell 1000 bushels of grain in lots OF
one or two bushels to customers, and
then hustle to collect enough cash to
pay his grocery bill and after such
an experience will not get mad when
presented with bill that has stood
so long that it is tired.
Sunday was corker, with Jack
Frost pulling the cork, letting loose
from his cask most severe blast
which caused great suffering and
shivering throughout the length and
breadth Of the entire country, The
Northwest was the heart of its in
tensity, aud, so far as weather re-
ports indicate, Wisconsin was the
coolest spot in the civilized world.
At White River little northwest of
perior, the thermometer register ~
degrees below zero. The suffering of
stock aud of those of the human
family were not prepared for this
cold wave cannot be we'll described
by words. In Mineral Point Their
registered from Is to %
below. w hich was sufficient to cause
most citizens to hug the home fire.
side, but no suffering or hardships in
this vicinity have been reported, ex
cept it be that of the coal and wood
plies