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Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-24
MRS. ovERNlcE.
The Text Was a New Commandment.

The Text was a new commandment
Mrs. Oyernice had for her guest last
autumn pretty Miss Fairlady, a mod
est, educated, highly cultured, but al
together lovable girl, such as any well
regulated young man who is not
otherwise engaged" ought to fall In
love with without delay.
Henry Hailfellow became acquainted
with her, and fell into the habit OF
calling at the Overnice home rather
too often to suit the taste of proud
Madame Overnice. That is to say, he
called too often with the avowed pur'
pose of paying his respects to Miss
Fairlady; for, it should be known
Mrs. Overnice had daughter whom
she had taken infinite pains to train
up in the way that she should go, and
she had no objections to her taking
the matrimonial route under favor
able auspices, and was not at all sure
but that Hailfellow was himself a
favorable auspice.
So it became all too apparent for
the comfort of any Of the young peo-
pie about the house that Mrs. Overnice
looked with marked disfavor upon
the attentions of Mr.. Hailfellow to
Miss Fairlady. Sad to relate, that led
these two young souls, who were ra-
Their fond of communion with each
other, free from foreign intervention,
to seek the protection, now and then,
of subterfuge-not to say deceit
One particularly bright and beauti-
full Sunday, Hailfellow called at the
Overnice residence, just the regula-
ton time before church. He and Miss
Fairlady started away, as if, OF course,
they were going to the most approved
place of worship in the city. But they
were not, unless worshiping nature in
her most attractive temples is the ap-
proved worship.
They went off for long, delightful
stroll in the suburbs. And they artfully
returned just about the time they
would naturally be expected back from
church.
Probably no suspicion would have
rested upon them had not the harum
scarum Hailfellow remained at the
house so long that Mrs. Overnice was
compelled to invite him to remain for
luncheon, which he promptly consent
ed to do. Something in his manner
excited the DANES suspicion, and at
table she commenced to examine the
witness.
Il hope you had a good sermon to-
day, Mr.. Hailfellow, wherever you at
tended church"
ooh, yes, madame, a very good ser
mon, indeed"
Where did you go?"
ITO the first church,"
"The NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS."
mo, Universal
Mrs. Overnice looked startled, but
didn't conclude to commit herself too
much to the theory of guilt.
WAS the music fine"
THE finest | ever heard
"Solos -duets-vocal and instru-
mental. l suppose"
Vocal, fundamentally vocal, and
in chorus-a grand, sweet song, by oh,
so many, many singers!"
THAT was very nice. would ra-
Their enjoy that kind of music myself.
BY the way, what was the text, Mr.
Hailfellow?"
"a new commandment l give unto
you. That We love one another"
There was a chorus" of smiles
from the other mebers of the party.
and Mrs. Overnice subsided.-Phila-
delphia Public Ledger.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-24

Little Nellie was out riding one day
with her mother, and as they passed
a cemetery, she asked: Mamma, how
long does it take for the tombstones
to come up after they plant peoples?
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-24

You needn't tell me-" ayerred Miss
Batchgurl, that golf isn't good exer-
else. 1t makes the young men so
strong in the arms that-that you
can scarcely breathe. Til
bune.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-24
The Rain Leaked Through.

Landlady-Tll have you understand,
Mr.. Boarden, that there is not water
in that milk. 1t comes direct from
our own farm.
Mr.. Boarden-It that's the case,
ma'am, l strongly advise you to have
your own COWS shingled.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-24

She-They say she is fairly throw
ing herself at his head.
He-I suppose she's heard he's q
good catch.-Smart Set.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-24
OUT OF THE MONTHS OF BABES.

First Little Girl-My papa's broker.
Second Little Girl-Huh, that's moth.
I'M My papa's always broke.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-24

After a moments reflection the lit
tie one replied: Memory is the thing
people use to forget things with"
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-24
Persuasive.

Carvewell-No more, friend Hair
fax. Twill go to my head, l fear.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-24

Bessie" said the teacher to small
pupil. "can you tell me what memory
iS?"
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-24

Through sleeping car from Chicag,
without change and through sleeping
sar reservations from Cincinnati via
Memphis, Tenn. to
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-09
WHO SHOT. GOOSE?
Problem Pro the Park (. Board Has De
. serted Mary and Ann to
Solve. =:
One Of the Boards $50 Birds Makes
a Meal for Minneapol-
itan. ~

A few of the more fortunate resi-
dents in the Lake of the Isles district
had rare treat in the way of a goose
dinner yesterday and it was at the ex-
pense Of the park board.
A few years ago a local railroad man
presented the board with two fine wild
geese Their wings were clipped, and
they were allowed. the freedom of the
lake. They multiplid rapidly and this
summer there were over thirty geese
on the lake. It has been the duty Of
the park policemen stationed there to
clip the wings of the goslings. But
by mistake he overlooked one last
rounded up all the geese for winter
except the unclipped one, which avoid
ed capture for over three days. With
his mates gone he became restless and
continually flew about the: lake in
search Of them.
A resident on the lake shore saw a
chance, and early Saturday morning
away he took a shotgun and con-
cealed himself in the underbrush. He
had not waited long when the way
ward goose flew toward him and in a
short time Mr.. Goose was dressed and
slowed away in the ice chest.
Invitations were sent out to the in
innate friends of the hunter, asking
lHe1n 70 sunday dlnneT, surprise De-
ing promised.
M Every effort was made to keep the
matter, quiet, but the story reached
members of the park board, who in
turn are trying to find out who shot
the goose. The guests are saying
nothing, lest they also should become
implicated as accomp1ices.
The geese are valued at $50 each
and members of the board say they
will not rest until they find out the
ambitious nimrod's name.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-09
WHO'LL Be ASSESSED?
Owners Of Property Around Proposed
East Side Park Raise -..-
Question.

Owners Of property in the vicinity
Of the proposed East Side park are
beginning to worry over the probable
action of the commission selected to
condemn the land. They fear they
will be hit pretty hard, for even If the
owners accept moderate prices, the
total valuation will still amount to
several thousand dollars, all of which
presumably must be assessed against
the property in the Immediate vicin-
@fty. If the benefits can be assessed
against property at considerable dis
stance the assessments will. be COM
paratively light, but it is believed that
on attempt to include property more
than two blocks away will be resisted.
A,. There is much public property in
9the immediate vicinity and this will
escape assessment. For instance, there
is the East side high school, with a
whole block Of property fronting the
new park. the Pillsbury library, with
half block frontage on the park and
gthe Cataract engine house, also with
considerable frontage.
h 1T is argued by some that the assess
sments should be apportioned on pub
Rlic property as we'll as on other prop
Herty, for the park will cause real es-
tate values to appreciate on city prop
serty as we'll as on other property.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-09
NEUROLOGICAL

EDWIN A. COTTON, formerly of Mime
apolis, died at Cleveland, Ohio, Saturday
night from pneumonia. He had recently
undergone an operation for appendicitis
and was in weakened condition. Mr..
Cotton was the son Of the late A. D. Cot
ton and was born April 25, 1868. He came
to Minneapolis in 1885 and was graduated
from the Central high school. In 1895 he
went to Cleveland, where he married Miss
Lillian Morgan. Mr.. Cotton is survived
by widow and two children, Margaret.
aged 5, and an infant son; also q sister
and three brothers, Mrs. Grover Williams
and Charles and Elmer V. Cotton Of Min
neapolis and John G. Cotton Of st. Cloud
Mimi
her home, 1925 Fourth street N, Saturday
after a very long illness. She leaves, be-
sides a husband, four daughters and three
sons. Mrs. Peterson had made her home
In Minneapolis for about thirty years, and
was known and esteemed by a large cir
Gle of friends who will mourn her loss
Funeral will take place Wednesday at
p. n. from the residence and at 2:3(
p. M from Bethlehem Swedish Evangel.
ical Lutheran church, Fourteenth avenue
N and Lyndale. ... .-. .,.
JAMES oDGARD.-Members of Mime.
apofs Lodge No. II, A. o. U. W., meet
at 2:30 p. m. Tomorrow at 1920 Longfel.
low avenue to take part in the funeaa
services for James Odgard. =
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-09
WORLD OWES LIVING
A Former Siberian Exile Says He.
Has Worked and Suffered
Enough.
Now He Wants to Be Sent to the.
Minneapolis Work
house.

Under the illusion that life at the
Minneapolis WOrkhouse is one Of COM
plete leisure and tranquility, Millston
Hendrick, a robust Hebrew, came
into the municipal court this morn
ing and asked to be semitic the Cam
den Place institution for the winter.
He says the world owes him a living
and he will get it one way or another.
Hendricks story is interesting. He,
was exiled from Russia because Of a,
religious disturbance in Moscow:
After working in the mines Of Siberia
to London. From there a represent
tative of the Rothschilds sent him to
Canada to work on a large estate. He.
was led to believe he would be made
an overseer, but on his arrival was
put at hard manual labor.
He staid but a short time, and about
two weeks ago came to Minneapolis
wife and family starving on the He
brew lands in Canada, and asked for
money to bring them here. The rabbi
kept him at his home for ten days and
then secured him a position in Jacob
Ermansky's scrap iron works. He
worked but two hours, and returned,
saying it was too hard for a man who
had already done his life's work. An
other job at very light work. was Sc
cured in Moses Noodleman's box fac
tory but he refused to work. He says
the Jews should support him without
his doing an hours work, on account
Of his suffering in Siberia. If they re-
fuse they are not Jews.
Rabbi SLIDER says the local Jews are
willing to aid any man, we'll or sick,
but the we'll must take work when
offered.
After finding that he would have to
collect the living the world owes him,
Hendrick at last asked to become a
public charge. His request was re-
fused, but a charge of vagrancy may
be made and he will have a trial at
labor in the workhouse.
Local Jews from Moscow say his
story of exile and sentence to ST.
IBERIA is true, but he has no family.
They say he is in perfect health, and
will do nothing for him until he shows
q disposition to work.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-09
.HO, FOR old HOME!
About 5000 Tourists Will Sail from
Atlantic Ports Between Nov.
10 and Dec. 10. .
Something Like 5000 Of These Will
Go Thru Minneapolis from
the Northwest.

Between Nov. 10 and Dec. 10 about
5000 tourists will pass thru Mime
apolis on their way to Europe In
that time 5000 tourists who have
bought tickets from Minneapolis will
sail from Atlantic ports. Most Of
these will go to Scandinavian coun-
tries, or home"
It is remarkable how soon after
the Scandinavian farmers in the
northwest have harvested their crops
they think of the "old country md
HE themselves to the branches Of the
Minneapolis steamship agencies.
This year the sale does not equal
the weather. Few lineso business
are SO easily depressed by poor
weather as is steamship booking. The
FARMERS take advantage Of the home
goers' rates in the spring or in the
fall. They were presented last spring
by the late season, and some Of them
are ehindered this fall by the late
harvest.
The entire country to the coast is
tributary to Minneapolis steamship
agencies. This accounts for the dis
crepancy between the bookings from
Minneapolis and the traffic thru the
city. A good many of those who book
at the western sub agencies go thru
Omaha and other western gateWays.
The usual fall excursions have been
arranged. So far the A. E. Johnson
company is the only one that has an
nounced its personally conducted
Christmas trip. The company has this
year chosen as conductor A. r. swan
son, the Minneapolis painter and
decorator. He made previous trip
| as conductor in 1885. The party
will march down Nicollet avenue be-
hind the Svea band, Saturday night,
Dec. 5, and will sail Dec. 8 on the
Cunarder Ivernia. At Hull the DIVER
sion to Gothenburg and Chrissiania
will be made.
| Rates are very unstable owing to
the railroad situation. It was en-
| pected that to-day the Chicago lines
would come out in the open and re-
turn to the former rate which was
maintained by the 500 after the other
lines returned to the ebasis of rate
Of $11.50 to Chicago. This will make
a difference Of $3.50 and SO long as
the other lines hold out, the 500 Will
ges most of the business. It is I'm
derstood that only two Chicago lives
are esacrifcing themselves by steadily
refusing to make a secret cut TO the
Atlantic. The low rates will be MAIN
tanned, it is expected, until some line
figures it is losing money.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-09
THE PASTORS MONDAY
Ministers of Various Denomin atlons Ga,

Ministers of Various Denominations Gath
err in Weekly Sessions.
The work of the Minnesota Anti Saloon
league, and especially for the protection
of young girls, was described this morn
ing by Rev. G. H.. Crawford, superin-
tendent of the league, in an address de-
livered at the Hennepin Avenue NJ E..
church before the Methodist Ministers
association. H.
DR.. G. H. Rider was elected president of
the ministers association, Rev L. A.
Woolsey vice president, Rev. J. H. .Cud-
llpp secretary, and Revs. P. A. Cool, r.
w. Stout and A. A. Graves committee on
program.
Rev G. H. Maxwell of the Linden Hills
church spoke this morning of THE Prayer
Meeting and Its Influence" at the week
~ gathering Of Congregational pastors,
who assembled at Plymouth church. (.
Secretary Edward Grace Of the st. Paul
Z. M. c. A. told the Baptist ministers at
the First church Of the association work
in the twin cities and it's bearing upon
church work. .s.-g,.st II
The Presbyterian pastors did not meet
to-day. For some time to come they will
not meet each week. Their next reunion
| will be at the home of Rev. J. c.. FAIRIES,
26O9 Bryant avenue S. at 4:30 O'Clock. next
Monday afternoon. They will hear DR..
A. B. Marshall speak upon Going Forth
to the Harvest"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-09
9TH ST SAFE BLOWN
Cracksmen Turn a Trick at the Gin
ter Grocery Company's
Store.
Heavy Explosives Used and the Loss
Will Be About
5000.

Il Safe-blowersi turned another trick
in Minneapolis early this morn
ing. The safe Of the Ginter Grocery
company 2S Sixth street S, was
wrecked and about $500. taken. The
loss is fully covered by insurance, writ
ten by the Fred l.. Gray Co.
From marks about the rear of the
it appears that the cracks
men first tried to force several win
sdows with a jimmy. Failing in this
they smashed a pane Of glass and
gained entrance by reaching in and
unfastening the window. The safe
was then drilled, loaded and blown,
being completely wrecked.
i: Tenants on the upper floor heard
the explosion, but did not identity it
as being in the building. They say it
occurred about 4:3O a. m.
The job exhibits all the marks of
being done by novices. In view of this
fact, it appears that the safe-blowing
profession is more fully represented
here than has been supposed When
the branch postoffice safe on Univer-
sity avenue Sc was blown, ten days
ago, there was conclusive evidence to
show that the work was that of two
men arrested three days later in ST..
Paul by Pinkerton men. These sus-
poets have been taken to Wisconsin
for trial. SO the Ginter job indicates
that several gangs are operating.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-09
BACK YARD BEAUTIES
Warren Manning Tells How Homes Ma
Be improved.

Be improved.
Warren Fl. Manning gave a very inter
esting and instructive talk before the Lin
den Hills Improvement association on
Saturday evening. The talk was largely
devoted to showing what could be done in
retaining back yards, neglected vacant
property and factory surroundings. His
points were emphasized by. lantern slides.
Some Minneapolis views that showed the
need of a little identifying were also
shown.
Mr.. Manning spoke at length. on what
could be done at Lake Harriet and again
repeated his suggestion to lower the level
Of the lake. Park Commissioner Harry
w. Jones outlined the plans Of the board
with regard to the new pavilion at Lake
Harriet which will be erected at cost of
$50, 900.
AS it was the regular meeting of the
association the members improved the OPP
portunity to discuss the question of larg-
er school for that district. At present all
children above the sixth grade must travel
great distances in order to reach schools
| having seventh and eighth grades. The
matter was referred to a committee con-
sisting Of C. W. Van Tuyl, A. LELAND, O
F. Stafford. F. L. Schoonmaker, G.. s.
Grimes, James Gray and j. S. Gage.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-09
c. A. QUIsT SUES
FOR ISLANDER
He Begins an Action for $4,000
Damages Against Joe
Kiichh.
---l-------------
The Latter Charged with Malicious
ly Stating that Quist Had Cap
preached" Him.
Quist's Complaint Alleges that This
Statement Was Made Outside
Grand Jury Room.

Charles A. Quist, former foreman OF
the September grand Jury, has com
menced $4,000 damage suit fol
Islander against Joseph L. Kiichli.
The suit grows out Of Kiichli's
statement, alleged to have been made
both In and outside Of the grand jury
room. that he had been ssapproached'
by Forman Quist, who proposed tc
draw off the municipal investigation
upon the payment to him of $1,000.
Mr.. Quist branded the statement as
an unmitigated and a malicious lie
He courted investigation by the grand
jury and sWore vengeance upon its
perpetrator. The present action shows
Mr.. Qu1sts sincerity Of purpose and
is said to be but the forerunner OF
still more sensational developments.
The allegations Of plaintiff, as re.
cited in the complaint follow:
That at al times hereinafter mentioned
plaintiff was the duly appointed acting
foreman of said grand jury.
That during said term of court sale
grand jury conducted an investigation OF
the official conduct of certain persons
some OF whom had been and some of whom
were, at the time of said Investigation
members of the city council of the city
OF Minneapolis, for the purpose of ascer
| tanning whether or not any Of said persons
had asked for or received brides while
members Of said council
mat this defendant a short time priol
to the date hereinafter mentioned haC
beenn member and president of the city
council of the city Of Minneapolis.
That on the 9Th day of October, A. D
1908, at Minneapolis, Mimi, the defendant
in certain discourse which he then anC
there had with one Michael Breslauer, II
the rpesence and hearing of said Breslauel
and others, falsely and maliciously spoke
and published Of and concerning the plain.
tiff the false, malicious and defama tory
words following, to-wit:
"Quist came to my office, shut the doo1
and came down with his hand and sale
| l have got the boys and I want you t.
| get me $4,000. You can get it from Ca
| l must have it or 1 will fix them
| And plaintiff alleges that In and by
said false, malicious and defamator,
| words defendant intended thereby tt
| charge, and was understood to charge
| this plaintiff with the crime of asking Thu
defendant for bride of $4,000, with tn
understanding that unless said sum o
$4,000 was procured by defendant and pai<
over to plaintiff he, plaintiff, would, a.
foreman of said grand jury use his eff
forts to induce said grand jury to retur,
| indictments against said persons.
That all of said words were false am
| defamatory. That by reason of the speak
ing, publishing and uttering of said falls
and malicious words, the said plaintiff ha
| been damaged in his reputation in tn
| sum Of $4,000.
| Wherefore. plaintiff demands judgmen
| against the defendant for the sum of So
o00, together with his costs and 'disburse
ments herein ss2@t ID:
Mr.. Quist's attorneys are James A
Peterson, J. e. O'Brien and A. D
Smith. -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-09
RACE WITH DEATH
Special on Omaha Makes Record
Breaking Run Duluth to
Eau Claire.
It Carried the Messrs. Holtz Of Chi
cago to Dying Mothers
Bedside.
One hundred and forty-seven miles

One hundred and forty-seven miles
in 142 minutes!
AS far as the records show, this
burst of speed, made on the Omaha
road Saturday, has never been beaten
in the west. The story leading up to
1t is worth telling.
Saturday morning President Holtz
and his brother, of the Holtz Lum-
Der company, of Chicago, reached Du-
luth. Early In the evening, and after
all Chicago trains had gone, the gen
tlemen received word that their aged
mother was dying and to come home
at once. Then commenced some rush
preparations. The Twilight Limited
arrived in Duluth at 9:45 p. m. Its
were quickly uncoupled, and with the
Messrs. Holtz aboard, headed tor Eau
Claire, there to connect with the 1920
p. m. train out of Minneapolis, which
would land the gentlemen at home
Sunday noon.
The race began. The engine and
car left Itasca, Wis, at 1858 p. M,
and at II midnight, or in sixty-two,
minutes, had covered the sixty-six
miles to Spooner. En- route, the dis
lance between Scion Springs and Cor
don, 81 miles, was covered in even six
minutes.
At Spooner five minutes were used
for watering and oiling and at 1905
a. m. the special left for Eau Claire
eighty-one miles away, and which was
reached at 1925 a. M, or in even eighty
minutes, the whole distance of 147
miles being covered in 142 minutes
despite the many slow-downs for
bridges, crossings, etc.
OF course the special landed it's two
passengers at Eau Claire in time for
the Chicago train, and No. 251 had
done Its work. William Frazer a
veteran Omaha engineer, was on the
drivers box and his son, William Fra
ger, Jr., was the fireman. J. F. Kelly
was conductor and R. r. Slater brake
man. Naturally the road feels proud
of it's track and equipment to make
sl1ch a. RIM .E7
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-09
OUT AFTER JOINT SITES
Commission to Condemn Lands at 4lin
nehaha Begins Work.

Commission to Condemn Lands at 4lin-
nehaha Begins Work.
Condemnation proceedings to obtain
control Of the block of land fronting on
Minnehaha park, on which various joints
and dens have been operating, have been
started. This morning the commissioners
appointed six months or more ago, went
to view the premises. Their work will
be expedited as much as possible.
There was not SO much complaint
against these resorts last summer as in
previous years Attempts were made by
the proprietors to conduct their places In
a more orderly manner with the hope Of
Warding off trouble, but even then there
was noise and disturbance.
Not only are the various pavilions, so
called, the resorts of the vicious and Their
victims, but the buildings are insight,
and disgrace to Minneha1Ia, which is
visited by more strangers than all the
other parks in the city combined
The condemnation commissioners are p
D. Mcmillan. Tom Downs, f. w. Lauder.
dale, Frank T.. Palmer and C. w. Wells.