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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-20
CITY NEWS.
WEATHER NOW AND THEN
Minimum Temperature To-day IL
Degrees; a Year Ago So Degrees.

Church Twenty Years old-The twen-
tieth anniversary of the founding OF All
Souls Universalist church will be cele-
brated this evening with a banquet. The
first pastor, Rev. L.. d. Boynton, VIII
make the chief address.
MIR Strong to Slns-Edward Strong, the
noted tenor of New York, who sang
Adam" In Paradise Lost for the Phil
harmonic club at the International Build
ing last Tuesday night, will sing two So
los and one duet with c, F. Fisher at the
morning services at the First Unitarian
church next Sunday.
Denote Lecture To-morrow--The Sec
ond entertainment in the Y. M. Z. A.
course viii be the John E, Denote lecture
Saturday night on "A Plea for Posterity;
Or the Problem of Heredity." Professor
Denotes lectures are illustrated with a
stereopticon Seats not taken by course
ticket holders remain and general admis-
sions will be sold as usual
Ralph Conner Speaks To-neht-"Ralph
Conner" author of "The Man from Glen
garry 1.-The Sky Pilot and other books
dealing with life in Canada is at the
West hotel and will lecture at Plymouth
church this evening. His lecture will be
along the line of his work and during the
evening he will give some of his opinions
on the literature of the present day to
which he has contributed so largely.
First Baptist Special MeetInas-The
First Baptist church begins a series of
special meetings nnNt Sunday. Rev. w. b.
Riley will do the preaching. He will be
aided by Professor Walter E. Painter and
a large chorus of singers while special
soloists have also been engaged. This
evangelstic campaigns will IN all likelihood
be continued for three or four weeks Ser
vices will be held ertery evening at 8
o'clock in the main auditorium Of the
church
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-20
"You Might Do Worse" Underwear So
Gloves, 81. Hoffman's Toggery Shop
JOY FOR SKATERS

Van. CIeve Park Ice In Excellent Con.
dItion. EE
< Van Cleve park has been opened to
skaters. On account Of the absence Of
snow the ice is In fine condition and the
devotees of the sport In Southeast Mime
apolis are having great times. The ice
is about five inches thick and as the
pond Is very shallow 1t Is perfectly safe.
At Loring and Powderhorn parks the ice
is still only about four inches thick, and.
tho 1t might be quite safe for a small
party, superintendent Berry says that no
one will be allowed on either rink until
the ice Is six Inches thick. 1t may be
necessary to wait for another cold snap
before the skaters will have chance
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-20
PLAN OF AVERAGES

Causes Suspension OF Booge G. Co. from
Chamber OF Commerce.
: Booze & Co.. grain commission merch-
ants with offices In the Corn Exchange
building, and members Of the Minneapolis
Chamber Of Commerce, were this morning
suspended for thirty days by the directors
Of the chamber. 5st
s. The suspension is made on technical
grounds and the question Of the reliability
or financial responsibility Of the firm is
not involved. The firm Is alleged to have
solicited speculative business in grain
from customers on the plan Of "averag
ing trades,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-20
WHOLE TOWN HELD UP
Robbers TeTorize the Villagers OF
Green Mountain, Iowa, and
Loot a Bank.

Marshalltowll, Iowa, Nov. 90
Compelled to remain in their homes
under threat Of being shot. the resi-
dents of the village Of Green Noun
tain, ten milese north of here, were
startled by three explosions early to-
day.
The explosions wrecked the Green
Mountain bank building. Three rob
bers ran thru the streets warning the
people to keep indoors and shooting
wherever a light appeared. The rob-
bers secured $1,000 and escaped on a
hand car.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-20
CHARTER WORK ENDS
New Document viii Be Handed to Mayor

New Document viii Be Handed to Mayor
Tomorrow. NJ.
Last evening the charter commission
met to go thru the formality of adjourn
ing. Their work has been compiled into
several hundred typewriter pages. Next
Saturday the proposed charter will be
turned over to Acting Mayor D. P. Jones
and the commission expires by law. w. G.
Nye and James Gray signed last evening.
making nine out Of fifteen to approve1tlie
charter. F. w. LYMAN has authorized the
commission to affix his name. Very likely
all will sign before next Saturday as a
matter of form.
At the last moment a delegation from
the firemen, consisting Of c. w. Ringer,
q. 7. Morrison, John Thielen and Hiram
johnson appeared before the commission
to urge the. adoption Of a section provid-
ing for full pay not to exceed six months
for injuries contracted in the discharge OF
duty. The request was refused
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-20
DIDN'T GET SITE
Theatrical Manager Brings Suit to En-
| force ALLEGED Contract -.

Theatrical Manager Brings Suit to En-
force Alleged Contract. s
Suit has been instituted by l.. M.
Crawford, the theatrical manager
having large properties in Kansas and
Missouri, against A. Y. Merrill, man
ager of the Lillibridge estate, to en-
force an alleged contract entered into
a year ago. which would have given
Mr.. Crawford a theater in Mime
apolis. sT&E -
Mr.. Crawford says he contracted
with Mr.. Merrill for the property at
II Third street S, now occupied by
the Works Biscuit company. Suisse
quently, he alleges, the Lillibridge
estate refused to be bound by the con-
tract, holding, that Mr.. Merrill did not
ford figures that he is losing about
$25,000 on this account, and hence
the suit. s: - s9.I 4
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-20
MEYER LOST HIS NERVE
Tom Horn, the Wyoming Cowboy
Murderer, Executed at the
States Capital.

Cheyenne, wyo.. Nov. 20.-Tom
Horn was hanged at II o'clock to-day.
No attempt at rescue was made, as
feared, and the execution passed off
quietly.
Horn made no confession and no
speech on the scaffold. He never lost
his nerve.
Career on the Frontier.
Horn was born in Scotland county,
Missouri, Nov. 81, 1860. He was a
celebrated army scout, Indian fighter
and cattle detective. He was the scout
in charge of the party that captured
Geronimo and was chief of scouts un-
der General Miles in his Porto Rico
campaign.
In 1892 Horn participated in the
raid against the cattle rustlers Of
Johnson county, Wyoming.
He was a self-educated man. He
spoke German, Spanish, Apache and
several Indian languages huently.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-20
DEATH Wells SHOOTING

Of Priest Dies from Wounds
Silent to the End.
New York Sun Special Service.
Denver, Nov 2o.--Joseph Sorice, who
was shot Wednesday after a desperate
struggle with Father Lepore over 4 card
game, succun1bed to his wounds early to-
day. Sorice refused to make any state
ment and the secret Of the tragedy was
probably lost forever with the death OF
both men.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-20
SIX WoRKMEN BURIED

Sewer Caved ln-Two Dead and Two More
Injured.
Youngstown. Ohio, Nov. 20.--Early to-
day the casing In the Wilson avenue
sewer gave way and buried six workmen
underneath ten feet Of sand and gravel.
The dead: Martin Timlin, Raphael
Chillo
The injured: ~
John Massero. both legs broken. intern
al Injuries, condition critical
Dominick Depasque, badly crushed, con-
dition serious
Luigi Loreano, and Joe Filipi escaped
without injury
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-20
GIVING SHORT MEASURE
Certain Wood Dealers Said to Rob the
or

PoOr-Case Tor G. j. II
Complaints have been received. by
County Attorney F. III. Boardman rela-
tive to practices of certain wood deal
ers who are said to be robbing poor
people by giving them short measure
The matter will be investigated and
possibly taken up by the grand jury
when that body again convenes next
Monday.
After two days session the Jurors
yesterday afternoon completed their
work, including an investigation of al
legged irregularities in the conduct of
the last board Of charities and correc-
tons. Several indictments were re-
turned last evening but it is not
thought there Is any of a sensational
nature. ~: 8
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-20
r. B. VOLLMER MISSING
st, Paul Restaurant Keeper Disappeared
Tuesday and Has Not Been seen
SInco

r. B. Vollmer. proprietor of the Bell
restaurant at 352 E Seventh street ST.
Paul, has disappeared. He was last seen
at p. m. Tuesday, when he left his place
Of business ostensibly to come to Min
neapolis to see his brother, T. B. voll-
mer, 1911 Elliot avenue. Vollmer was
making money in his business, had no
debts, and was man of good habits. He
was a. single man, % years of age. Ave
feet eight inches high, and weighed 1856
pounds. He was smooth faced, wore
glasses, and had sandy hair
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-20
SHOT INSTEAD OF HANGED
Utah Murderer Is Legally Executed
Chose to Be Shot, Rather
Than Hanged.

Salt Lake, Nov. 20.-Peter Morten-
sen, the convicted murderer OF James
r. Hay, was shot to death in the yard
of the state prison at 1881 this morn
ing.
Peter Mortensen was shot to death
the night Of Dec. l6, 1901. The day
following a report was circulated that
Hay, who was secretary Of the Pacific
Lumber company had absconded, TAX
ing with him $4,000 collected from
Mortensen on a bill due to the COM
pany. Mortensen was indebted to the
company for material used in his con-
tracing business and had been urged
to make a payment. Dec. 16 he called
at the office Of the company, said he
had the money in gold concealed in
his mill and asked Hay to come around
that night and get it. The men were
neighbors.
Hay left his house shortly after din
ner that evening, stating he was going
That was the last seen Of him alive.
Dec. 3 Hays body was found buried
in a shallow grave in the middle of, a
pasture not far from Mortensen's
home. A bullet hole thru the head
showed the manner of death. Nor
Jensen was imme diately arrested. Soon
afterward Mrs. Mortensen left Salt
Lake with her children without call
ing on her husband to say good-by. I
The laws Of Utah do not permit a
wife to testify against her husband
but it was learned that Mrs. Morton
sen considered him guilty of the MUIR
der because Of the fact that he had
gone out with Hay that night and re
NAMED over an hour. When he re-
turned he was CHASTITY pale and eau
toned his wife not to tell any one he
had left the house. A strong chain
Of circumstantial evidence was woven
around Mortensen at the trial and he
was pronounced guilty on the first ball
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-20
HIDE DEALERS ORGANIZE

They Will Try to Remedy Some Trade
Defects. r.
Preliminary steps were taken at the
Nicollet hotel to-day looking to the for
nation Of an organization of northwest
ern dealers In hides, for the purpose of
protecting them from abuses which have
handicapped the dealers for two decades.
Sixteen firms were represented.
BY organizing. the dealers hope to com
pei the tanneries to pay according to
quality, and in other ways to improve To-
cal conditions
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-20
Career on fine Frontier.
FIRENiEN's RELIEF
Brainerd's Department Prepares to

organize an ASSOCIATION.
BRAINERD, MINN.--At general meeting Of
the Brainerd fire department the question Of
organizing a relief association to make pro-
vision for disabled members came W for con
feasible. Heretofore. the different companies
have provided funds for the. disabled members
In their own ranks, regardless OF the entire
department: The state pportlonment divided be
used for all purposes instead Of the one pur-
pose for which it was intended, relief for dis
abled members: At the meeting it was decided
to organize, following out the plan of the Min
neapolis department, except that the association
here will be conducted on much smaller
scale. A committee to draft the bylaws was
appointed. 3
State Auditor Iverson conducted public land
sale in this city to-day. The land sold in most
cases at the appraised value and the bidding was
not very brisk.
Crow Wing division, No. H. a. o. II, Of this
city. is planning for d big time on the evening
ct Dec Pc Il, when some Atty rev members viii
ness men from the towns and cities nearby The
state degree team, COMPOSED OF some of the
princil al state officers will exemplify the work
Call for Your Stamps.
Double amount at the Nickel Plate
tomorrow.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-20
Queer Testimony, This.

The most sensational incident of the
trial was the testimony of James
Sharp, Hays father in-law. who stated
that he knew on the night before the
God had revealed it to him. This
so-called revelation testimony was
made the basis Of an appeal to the
supreme court for a new trial, which,
however, was denied, the Jurors stat
ing that this had not influenced their
decision in any way.
The choice of death by shooting or
hanging is given condemned, men in
Utah and Mortensen chose to meet
his. death by the bullets Of the prison
guards.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-20
CARD OF THANKS

"A card Of thanks is hereby extended
to all the friends who We're so kind
to me at the death OF my dear hus-
illness. Mrs. Myron Woodruff.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-20
JOY BROUGHT DEATH

Excitement Of Birthday Celebration
Killed Elizabeth Heller.
Over excitement combined with heart
trouble caused the sudden death,&ef Mrs.
Elizabeth Heller, 167; Annapolis, street, st.
Paul. yesterday. The old lady was about
to celebrate her seyenty-nirith birthday
anniversary when her son informed her
that he had presented her new silk dress.
She was greatly elated. but during her
sons momentary absence from the room
she died.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-20

For Convenience Of Shoppers
In the uptown district, The Journal
has a branch office in Donaldson's
Glass Block in the office in front of
the new elevator on the main floor.
Want ads, social items and subscrip-
lions will be received.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-20
SALE OF LIQUOR TO GIRLS
Facts To Be Given Airing at Lyceun,
Meeting Next Sunday After

Meeting Next Sunday After
noon.
Startling facts in regard to the selling of
liquor to girls and boys in Minneapolis and
the use Of winerooms will be given out
Sunday at the afternoon mass meeting IN
the Lyceum theater at 8 o'clock Maud
Ulmer Jones and the Masonic quartet will
sing. D. c. Bell will preside Rev DR..
John D. Bushnell of Westminster church
will lead in prayer. The speakers will
be Rev. Father j. M. Clearly on pitfalls
for the Young and Rev. Dr.. J. S. Mont :
gomery OH Jewels Stolen from the
Home
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-20
LOOKS LIKE AN ERROR.

1N0W
Nature occasionally makes mistakes, .
unused the lake front philosopher.
How's that?" aueried the man with the
rubber habit
We'll. take the hshworns, for exam
pie, answered the philosophy dispenser.
"As he has not winter hannels to put on
his squirming ability is largely wasted"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-20
len LAID DEE

GREAT NORTHERN MEN LAID OFF.
Special to TIE Journal.
Spokane, Wash, Nov. 2o.-Seventy-five en-
ployes OF the Great Northern shops at HiIIyaId
have been laid OF indefinitely.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-20
ROBBED A LABoRER,

Special to The Journal.
ye1ya. n. D.,sNov. 2o.--A bold holdup was per-
petrated upon Olaf Olson laborer, BY two
unknown men. With d heavy instrument pre-.
sunably club one of the highwaymen hit
Olson blow over the, head and he fell uncor-
scious. While in this condition they took from
him s1s, the earnings of the week. The high.
waymen escaped.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-20

MRS. j. w. .DoELL, died at her home
In Duluth. Nov. 10. The body will be
brought to Minneapolis for burial in
Lakewood cemetery. Funeral private.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-20
HnxU RI n possihln ).

IAOW 1S III fOSSlUlC -,aF
To sell such good underwear so cheap
as Dayton's are The ladies are
wondering as they examine 1T and
find 1t SO soft and comfortable. Take
look at 1t Saturday.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-20
AWFuL DILEMMA.

Chicago Tribune.
oh, Aunt Rachel, we are facing the
most terrible alternative you ever heard
off, -
{ What is the matter. Becky
The janftor Of the building wants to-
marry our Amelia. She can't bear the
sight Of him--but how can we ever dare
to run the risk OF offending him?
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-20

Cheepley- Say, old man, this is pretty
good stuff
Gestley (proud Of his wine cellar, Wen,
rather. That wine is at least fifty years
old. -S
CheeplAy Gee whizx! 1t must have
been great when II was fresh.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-20

MRS. j. T. RowEN-The remains
of Mrs. J. T. Bowen of Portland
avenue who died at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. w. F. Clay at Aus
tin. Nov II. We're cremated at ST. Paul,
Nov. II, according to her wishes.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-20

CHLOE ANN BURT BRACE, died yes
terday morning at the family residence,
823 Bayless avenue, st. Anthony Park.
She is survived by her husband and four
sons. The deceased was born in Gains
VILE, ". Y. in 1889, and came to Roches-
ter, Mimi, in 1874. She moved to St. Paul
In 1885. The funeral services will be held
from the residence Sunday at $3.50 b. m.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-20

Special Stamp Offer.
Two for one at the Nickel Plate to-
m orroW.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-20
MORTIFIED MAN KILLED.

Special TO The journal. = 8.
prominent old resident, fell from load Of corn
stalks this morning, breaking his neck. He
leaves a wife and two daughters.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-20
SEEDLINGS WANTED

"A Hat brings trade off Mic. Ave. So.
Caps, 81. Hoffman's Toggery Shop.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-20
HELPED BUILD THE CITY
Michael Braun, Pioneer Stone Cutter
Passes Away. ~.

Michael Braun who had been a resident
Of this city since 1849 died yesterday
morning at o'clock at his residence 1891
Fourth street N, aged so years and 8
months.
The deceased who was q. fancy stone
cutter by trade helped to build the first
large dam at st. Anthony Falls and also
helped in the construction of the old city
hall He was born in the Grand Duchy
of Baden and came to this country In
1919.
The funeral will be from hts late resi-
dence 1891 Fourth street " on Sunday,
Nov. o. at ESQ p. IN. Interment at Crys-
tai Lake cemetery
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-20

Hamilton intends to rest and recu-
perate his health for time after Sc
curing his freedom. He has been Of
fered and has Professionally accepted
a position on the Minneapolis Times
upon which he was employed at the
time of the killing of Leonard Day.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-05-08
OIL At LAYTON.

Lawton, May 4.-The best oil yet
found in Comanche county comes from
the quarter taken by Matte Beal-
Payne, formerly of Wichita. The oil
was discovered by worlSmen digging a
we'll The drill was down liz feet
When the drill reached depth of 10
feet good water was found, but when
the drill went two feet deeper oil of the
the finest quality was sti uck.
Mira Payne's friends will be pleased
10 learn of the important discovery on
. part Of her claim
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-05-08
A MOST IMPOSING PARADE.
President Roosevelt and Ex-Presi-
dent Cleveland In Carriage.
NATIONAL GUARD, 1900 IN LINE

St. Louis, May 1.-The parade, in all
features, was most beautiful and inn
posing inaugural of the ceremonies.
Adjutant General Henry c. Corbin was
the grand marshal, the chief figure Of
the parade.
There were II, 900 men in lines, 100
regulars and 1900 of the national
guard, New York being represented by
1000 officers and men; Illinois, 1000;
Iowa, 060; Missouri, 5000; Oklahoma,
200; Ohio, 1000.
Following the regulars, came the
second division of the parade, formed
by the national guard regiments. The
division was commanded by Major
General Charles L. Roe, of New York.
Governor w. j. Bailey, of Kansas,
and his staff followed Iowa.
Last of all came the battalion of in
fantry from Oklahoma, commanded by
Major Charles G. West.
The formation throughout was in
half distance, the infantry marching
sixteen files and the cavalry twelve
troopers front.
1890 was the hour set for the start of
the parade-and at 1890 it started.
Prompt to the minute General Corbin
gave the word, 100 aerial bombs flew
into the clouds and their explosion was
the signal that set the column III mo-
ton.
At the head of the parade rode de-
tachment of the local police, and be-
hind them long string of carriages
12s to be exact-containing the dis
tinguished guests. In the first carriage
were President Roosevelt and ex-Presi-
dent Cleveland and President David r.
Francis, of the worlds fair. Behind
them came the members of the cabinet,
the diplomats and other visitors who
have attained celebrity.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-05-08
Validity OF Eight Hour Law.

Topeka, May Attorney General
c. c. Coleman is at Washington where
he will represent the state in the case
involving the validity of the eight hour
labor law on public contracts, which is
to be heard by the supreme court. Mr.
Coleman had endeavored TO have the
case submitted on briefs, but found
that it would be necessary for him to
be present. The case is one which was
originally brought against w. w.
Atlsin, paving contractor in Kansas
CITY, Kans, and which was carried to
the United States supreme court.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-05-08
Delegates FIJI Auditorium.

Topeka, May 1.-The Topeka people
who want to hear President Roosevelt
speak are disappointed. In the first
place, there were not very many seats
left in the auditorium for the general
public, as all of the delegates to the
Railway Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation conference had to be accommo-
dated first, together with the visiting
railroad officials and other dignitaries.
1t was estimated that there would not
be over 1000 seats altogether for To-
pelsa people, and it was ANNOUNCED
that tickets had been given out for
every seat in the building.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-05-08
Made Homeless BY Fire.

New York, April 29.-Two thousand
persons are destitute and camping on
the foothills near Pisagua in the pro-
vince of Tarapoca, as result of the fire
which destroyed the town, says Her
aid dispatch from Valparaiso, Chile.
Eighteen blocks of houses were
burned, including the banks, churches,
schools, prisons, cable and telegraph
offices, barracks and commercial
houses. More than two-thirds of the
port is in ruins No casualties have
been reported.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-05-08
Everybody Wants Something.

Topeka, May 1.-Governor Bailey
has been having flood of correspond
ence from people who want to obtain
personal interviews with the president
or who inclose some communication
which they want presented to him.
One will undoubtedly go into the pres
ident's hands 1t is communication
in German from b. Brungardt of Vic
toria, Ellis county, thanking the presi-
dent for his decision to stop in Ellis
county and giving history of the Rus
sian colony there.