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The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-29
N. w. GENERAL OFFICES
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They Will Soon Be Housed in Roads
Own Skyscraper

Plans are being drawn for the new
general office building of the North
Western road in Chicago. The build
ings on the west frontage of Franklin
between Quincy and Jackson will be
moved, making a site 1O5x166 feet.
The building will be fourteen stories
high, with foundation that could
carry eighteen stories The cost, with
the ground will be about $1,800,OOO.
The outside will be granite and the
inside will be very elaborate. It will
take about year to put up the build
ing, which will be the first skyscraper
in the wholesale district
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-29
Machines That Think.

.
In factories and Offices there are
a thousand machines that surpass hu-
man fingers in deftness and even out
think the human brain. Recently a
new speed Indicator has been added
to locomotive practice that not, only
indicates the varying speed Of the en-
gine, but automatically applies the
brakes when the speed exceeds the
established safety limit, thus success
fully replacing the "speed-feel'' of en-
gineers. The tendency of to-day is to
run the human engine at danger
Gus speed, but a judicious use of gol-
den grain belt beer will always keep
it within a safety limit. It tones up
the system. reinforces the nervous
strength and withstands the daily
wear and tear Of twentieth century
living Keep a case in your home.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-29
FREE DELIVERY SERVICE
Senator Nelson's Bill to Benefit Cities ot
5000 People.

..
Washington, Ex-senator Nelson
has introduced bill providing that free
mail delivery shall be established in cities
having a population of 5000 or postal re-
ceipts of SIS, ,O00.. This would extend the SER
vice to many cities in the northwest.
The city free delivery division is one OF
the best organized in the postoffice de-
partment. During the fiscal year 1903 free
delivery was extended to about 100 cities
thruout the United States, but many ap-
plications were rejected on account OF
cities being unable to comply with require
ments fixed by law. The service was es-
tablshed in two cities in Minnesota,
namely, New Ulm and Mortified, during
the year.
Besides the 2S5 carriers provided for
new service 1,47O additional were allowed
for extension Of service at offices where
free delivery has been in operation. The
total number of city carriers is now about
10000, an increase Of nearly 10&per cent
during the past year.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-29
It's Always Summer

In California. Outdoor sports the year
round. Spend your winters in Cali
fornia and you will feel amply repaid.
The Northwestern has three thru
tourist cars for California each week,
leaving Minneapolis and ST. Paul
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
If you contemplate going and wish
any information regarding the rates
or any literature on California, call as
600 Nicollet avenue, Minneapolis. or
address T. w. Teasdale. General Pas
senger Agent, ST. Paul, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-29
Hunters Hot Springs.

On the Northern Pacific in Montana,
is a good place to spend the holidays
and renew your strength if you are a
little weary from the strenuousness
of a years work. Elevation 1000
feet, splendid hot mineral baths, COM
Portable accommodations, good fish
ing, fine scenery, glorious climate,
reasonable rates. Inquire of Charles
S. Fee, General Passenger Agent, st.
Paul, Mimi. a
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-29
Oil Cure for Cancer.

The DR.. D. M. Bye Co., of Indian
apolis, Ind, report the discovery Of a
bination of soothing and balmy
oils which readily cure all forms Of
cancer and tumor. They have cured
many very bad cases without pain or
disagreement. Their new books with
full report sent free to the afflicted.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-29
Holiday Rares

The NORTHWESTERN line will sell
round trip tickets at fare and one
third within 200 miles radius Dec. "a,
25 and 81, and Jan. /, with return linn
it Of jan A. For information call at
city ticket office, 500 Nicollet avenue,
Minneapolis. Mimi.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-29
Christmas Business Good.

Passenger and express officials are well
pleased with the amount of Christmas s
business handled. It is thought that the
travel will be found better than that Of
a year ago. Express Christmas packages
are still being delivered. Fewer claims
for loss and damage are being filed.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-29
PASSENGER RATE LIFT

1t Will Go into Effect to East After
Jan. 1.
Chicago lines plan to advance the
passenger rate from the twin cities to
the east Jan. 1. nj October the lines
advanced the rates expecting the 500,
which made the original cut, to ad-
vance, but the 500 did not do so. The
Chicago lines again reduced the rates
to the 500 level. Now the Boston
rate will be made $29 and the New
York rate $27.50
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-29

The sooner you put your Journa al
want ad to work. the sooner you will
get your want. Try it for anything
KIND everything. One cent a word.
Mot less than 20 cents. Cheap enough.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-29

AI-Ki Makes Perfect Skin,
Cures chapped hands, clears the SKIN or
roughness, pimples, blackheads, Dlem-
ishes, wrinkles, Csc. Druggists or by
mail. Al-Ki Chem. Co., st. Paul, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-29

The sooner you put your Journal
want ad to work, the sooner you will
get your want. Try it for anything
and everything. One cent word.
Not less than 20 cents. Cheap enough.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-29
WANT Pages 1Zand l ;
FURRIERS

~~~~>~>~~~~~>~ >~~~~~~O~S~~~~~~~~~>~~~
MEMS DETACHABLE FUR COLLARS, COATS.
ETC.. and all ladies' fur neckwear at greatly re-
duced prices; irst-class qualities. A. Reiner.
). 701, Hennepin av. Both phones.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-29

sou Portland, oregon, and Retllfn sou
On sale Jan. 6 to 8, inclusive, by the
Northern Pacific. Tickets are good
for the return until Jan. 81. Here is q
chance to get out of the cold weather
for a short. beautiful trip. For a,
small additional expense you may res
turn via California points. Call at the
city ticket office, No. 19 Nicollet
House block for full information.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-29
CLAIRVoYANTs
CUTLERY GRINDING

SHEARS, RAzoRS AND KNIVES SHARPENEn
We grind everything that requires an edgo.
Verbeck, practical grinder, Eli 41h st 5. Mpls.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-29
DyETNG AND CLEANING

TWIN CITY DYE WORKS, THE LEADING
French dry cleaners for ladies' and gents
clothing and all household goods. SIG Nicollet.
NORTH STAR DYEING AND FRENCH DRY
cleaning work. 725 Hennepin Both phones.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-29
DETECTIVE AGENCIES

-~~~~~~~~N~~~~~~->o~~ $4,000
MoNULTY DETECTIVE AGENCY. 21o KAsoTA
building, =. j. McNulty. NGr- Detective work
In all It's bra nches References: g. j. Conroy.
chief Of police Minneapolis N. W. Uh0ns
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-29
BARRIERS SUPPLIES
BUSINESS SPECIALS

6UPERFLUOUs HAIR, MoLES, ETC, PERMA.
nently removed by electricity. Miss Hollister,
77-7s Syndicate block. Pioneer Stand OF the
northwest. Exclusive specialist.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-01-16
LATER.

The senate on the 18th listened to
several speeches in regard to reci-
procity. The house was entertained
with a lively political debate during
consideration of the army appropria-
tions bill.
As thank offering for the best
Christmas trade he has ever had,
Charles S. DeForest, a novelty dealer
of Shelton, Conn, will turn over his
entire store to the local churches for
two weeks.
In addition to his work in connec-
tion with perfecting his system of
wireless telegraphy, Mr.. Marconi is
now interested i'm wireless tele-
phone idea.
About 200 citizens of Tuscola, H.,
confiscated ten carloads of coal at
the Illinois Central yards and it was
distributed among the sufferers who
are out of fuel.
The annual report of the treasurer
of the Yale Corporation for the fiscal
year ended July 81, 1902, shows that
the permanent funds of the unver-
sity were increased during the year
by $156,S36, and the building funds by
$493,11S. The university also received
gifts which have added $25,123 to it's
| income. The university income fell
$17,991 behind expenses.
The organization of the American
Rivers Shipbuilding Co. with capital
of $5,000,000 is announced, says dis
patch from Cincinnati All the ship
and boat building industries along the
Ohio and Mississippi rivers are to be
included in the merger. Many of them
have already been acquired
Severely cold weather continues to
prevail in the United Kingdom. Near
Lanark, Scotland, the thermometer
fell to near zero, being lower tenn
perature than recorded for ten years.
Traffic on the railroads of Scotland is
impeded by snow drifts. Even the
islands of Jersey and Guernsey are
covered with snow.
The Rock Island railroad manage
ment and the board of adjustment of
the locomotive engineers have reached
an agreement which establishes a
new schedule of rates. The increase
of wages granted is estimated at
S1sOOOO a year by the company and
at $25O,0O0 by the men. Ten per cent.
is the average advance provided for.
After two years experimentation
with niclled steel rails, the Pennsyl-
vania railroad has decided to place
them on the heavy curves through
the Allegheny mountains. An order
for 5000 tons has been given at a
cost of $4,000. The nickled steel
rails cost nearly three times as much
as rails of standard steel.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-01-16
MINOR NEWS ITEMS.

The ST. Louis exposition will have
conventions.
An iron ore range with 100000, 600
tons in sight has been discovered in
the Lake Superior range.
At the present time so German war
ships and one torpedo boat have been
fitted with wireless telegraphy appa
ratus.
Benjamin Hobbs, of Springfield,
Mass, is the oldest active armorer in
America. He has been in government
employ for over 80 years.
Thomas Lowry, of Merriam, Kan,
claims the medal for shucking 1856
bushels of corn in nine hours. He is
also the champion apple picker of that
section.
Stephen Decatur Jr., of Portsmouth,
n. H., grandson of the famous Com
modore Perry, has passed the mental
examination for admission to the ma
val academy.
Mrs. George A. Graves, of Ogden,
Utah, has just received check from
the government for $3.50 in settlement
of n claim that had been pending 1O5
years.
Philip Burtt, a prominent English
railroad man, praises American roads
and says the British have much to
learn. He says his countrymen are too
insular.
The Cleveland co.. Retail Coal Deal
ers' association agreed to dissolve aft
er being cited before the grand jury.
The combine is declared n violation of
antitrust law.
Rev. DIR. A. ii. Bradford, moderator
of the Congregational national council,
suggests reorganization of the Con-
gregational church on the model of
| business trusts.
The poorest district in Ireland is
Swineford, in County Mayo, where
44,162 inhabitants average S4.73 worth
of property each. Good lands are
appropriated by grazers.
The American Window Glass COM
pany cancelled profit sharing agree
ment with the Window Glass Work.
ers' association because the latter
failed to supply skilled employees.
The National German-American AL
lance has petitioned the president and
congress of the United States TO in
stall an immigration commission to
formulate suggest new immi-
' grafton laws.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-01-16
DEBATE WAS HOT.
Lively Sessions Of the House and SEM
nte-DoTiver and AIdrich Arouse the
Senators,

Lively Sessions Of the House and Sen-
ate-DoIIiver and AIdrich Arouse tho
Senators.
Washington, Jan. lathe proceed
ings of the senate yesterday were en-
livened by several spirited speeches
affecting the reciprocity provision OF
the Dingley act. While the Vest res
olution requiring the committee on
finance to report n bill removing the
duty on coal was under discussion,
Mr.. Dolliver, of Iowa, vigorously at
tackled those senators responsible for
the holding up of reciprocity treaties
in the senate. 1t was true, he de-
clared, that Mr.. Dingley had put the
tariff rates high so that they could
be reduced by reciprocity agreements.
This statement caused Mr.. Aldrich
to denounce Mr.. Dolliver and others
for making it. The only intention,
he said, of the reciprocity provision
of the Dingley law was to secure
agreements on non-competitive pro-
ducts and he contended that it was
not to be expected that a republican
administration would negotiate
treaties which would strike at the
heart of protection.
The resolution went over until to-
day after Mr.. Tillman had given no.
tice that he would then ''string live
wire" and lay the blame for the pres
ent coal situation at the door of the
president and the attorney general.
House-For the first time since the
opening of this session of congress
the house was regaled yesterday with
lively political debate. Gen. Gros-
venor, of Ohio, and Mr.. Clark, of
Missouri, crossed swords, during the
general debate on the army appro-
priation bill and for two hours both
sides of the house cheered on their
respective spokesman.
The contest grew out of contro-
versy which Mr.. Grosvenor and Mr.,
Clark have been carrying on in the
newspapers over the formers state
ment in the house last December that
the democratic party had been wiped
out at the last general election. Gen
Grosvenor yesterday undertook with
| figures to sustain his contention and
Mr.. Clark also with figures, to prove
that the democrats had an "eveI
chance" to win the presidency in 1904
There were several brilliant clashes
and the house and the galleries were
greatly entertained.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-01-16
A WEEKS RECORD
All the News of the Past Seven
Days Condensed.
HOME AND FOREIGN ITEMS
News of the Industrial Field Personal
and Political Items, Happenings
at Home and Abroad,
HOME AND FOREIGN ITEMS
THE NEWS FROM ALL THE WORLD
CONVERSATIONAL.

On the Tth the senate discussed the bill
for the reorganizatioR of the militia and
also the statehood BILL A resolution was
adopted for an immediate investigation into
the entire question of coal supply and the
relation between wholesale and retail
Lrices in the District of Columbia. In the
house the senate bill for the redemption
Cf the silver coinage of the Hawaiian
Islands and its recoinage into United States
coin was passed, and a resolution was
adopted to request state authorities to CO.
operate with the census office in securing
q uniform system of death registration.
In the senate on the Sth Senator Vests
resolution to put anthracite coal on the free
list was debated, Senator Aldrich Or. -
speaking against the resolution. Senator
Nelson (Minn) confined his remarks
against the omnibus statehood bill. a few
minor bills were passed, and the senate
adjourned until the 18th. In the house two
administration measures. drawn by Attor-
ney General Knox and aimed to control
trusts. were introduced. They provide for
publicity and commission with ample
power to enforce its demands. Mr.. Griffith
Und) introduced n bill limiting the indi-
vi9ual wealth of any one man to slO,0C0,O0O
There was no session of the senate on the
9th. In the house IA private pension bills
were passed. Mr.. Russell CreXas) crlti-
cised the house for UNDUE haste in the con-
sideration of private pension legislation
and precipitated quite debate.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-01-16

Reports have reached europe that
new atrocities are being committed
in Macedonia and the people are flee
ing from the country in great num-
bers.
President Castro's acceptance OF
the conditions imposed by the allies
for submission to the arbitration
board at The Hague has been re.
ceived at the British and German for
eign offices.
Venezuelan government troops re-
captured Tucacas port from the reb-
els taking $50 prinsoners, and the adj
vance on Caracas was checked.
Minister Bowen reports distress in
Venezuela caused by the blockade.
Francisco Mattillera, the most
famous bull fighter of Spain, was fat
ally gored in Jaurez (Mexico) arena
before an audience of 5000 persons.
A popular demonstration took
place at Manila to urge Gov. Taft to
remain in the Philippines.
The sultan of Morocco will abandon
Fez and set up his capital at Rabat.
Foreign residents and consuls were
fleeing from the former city.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-01-16
WANT BLOCKADE RAISED.
Venezuela and Italy VIII Ask that
Venezuelan Ports be Opened Before
Peace Protocol rs Signed.

Washington, Jan. 13.-Advices re-
ceived here Indicate that while Min
ister Bowen comes as Venezuela's
commissioner in negotiations looking
to n settlement of the claims of the
allies, President Castro has made it
n condition that the blockade shall
be raised before Mr.. Bowen proceeds
with the preparation of the protocol
for the peaceful adjustment of the
claims. In this request Venezuela is
likely to have the support of Italy.
The United States, though not n
party to the negotiations, of course
will throw the weight of it's moral in
fluence on the same side.
The Italian government is infu-
enced in its course by purely econom-
ical consideration. 1t does not desire
to crush Venezuela, but simply to
procure the repayment of claims.
The continuance of the blockade by
saPping the very life of the country
threatens to make it impossible for
Venezuela to pay the claims within
any reasonable period of time, so that
any judgment rendered against her
by private arrangement or by The
Hague tribunal would be hollow and
almost without results.
London, Jan. 14.-In a dispatch
from Rome, the correspondent of the
Daily Mail says: president Castro
through the United States. has in
formed the three powers that he is
disposed to pay the expenses of main
tanning the blockading squadron in
Venezuelan waters on condition that
the blockade be raised Immediately
Italy is disposed to agree to this
proposition, but she will be guided
in her reply by the decisions of the
other nowerSo
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-01-16
Murder Caused by Jealousy.

Roanoke, Va, Jan. 14.-Details
reached here last night of tragedy
near Bramwell, little town in the
coal fields of West Virginia. Mrs.
Maggie Riley is alleged to have prom.
ised to pay her son Hiram and Ar
thur Eller sum of money to kill a
woman named Mary Clark. The men,
1t is charged, went to the Clark wo-
mans home and shot her to death.
Efler and young Riley, with Riley's
mother, were arrested and placed in
Jail charged with the murder. 1t is
alleged that jealousy was the cause
OF the tragedy. .--.-..
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-01-16
Personal AND POLITICAL.

The California republican legisla-
tive caucus renominated Senator
George C. Perkins to succeed himself.
Former Gov. William j. Stone has
been named for United States senator
by Missouri democrats and w. b. Hey
burn has been chosen by Idaho repub-
licans.
Capt. Benjamin H. Furguson, presi-
dent of the Springfield Qll0 Marine
bank, dropped dead in his office.
Daniel II. Hastings, governor of
Pennsylvania in 1894, died at Belle
fonte, aged "a years.
II. P. H. Bromwell, member of con-
gress from Illinois from 1865 to 1869,
died in Denver, Col.
Representative Thomas II. Tongue,
of the First congressional district of
Oregon, died suddenly at his residence
in Washington.
Mrs. Mary Forba Cobb, of Russia
vile, Ind, celebrated her one hun
dred and first birthday. Her father
was captain in Gen. Washington
army.
Col. Edwin F. Brown, inspector gen
eral of the national military homes,
died in New York city of heart trouble.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-01-16
Wrecked by sprendvng RaiIs.

st. Louis, Jan, 14,-The st. Paul
passenger train on the Chicago, Bur
lington & Quincy road, running so
miles an hour to make up lost time,
was wrecked last evening by spread
ing rails five miles northeast of AL
ton, ILL.,, killing the engineer, Frank
Horn, of Beardstown, ILL.,, and injur-
ing four trainmen. The locomotive
was overturned, the baggage, mail
and express cars and one coach were
thrown on their sides, and the Pull
man sleeper and remaining coach left
the rails, but remained upright. No
passengers were injured.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-01-16
A Baseball Celebrity suicides.

San Francisco, Jan. d4.-Winnie ID.
Mercer, a pitcher of the American
baseball team, registered at the Oc-
cidental hotel Monday evening and
was found asphyxiated in his room
yesterday. The watchman of the ho-
tel detected the edor of gas coming
from MERGERS room and, falling to re-
ceive a response to his knocking,
broke down the doors. Lying in the
bed with his coat and vest covering
his head, Mercer was found. From
the gas jet in the room was suspend
ed a rubber tube and the end of this
Mercer had placed in his mouth after
turning the gas on. What caused
Mercer to end his life is not known.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-01-16
THEY TOOK HEROIC ACTION.
Citizens of Bellevue, o.. Seized Sew
ernl Carloads Of Coal.

Toledo, Jan. IA special TO the
Times from Bellevue, o., says:
THE fuel situation in Bellevue on
Tuesday reached an acute situation
and a conference of the mayor, coun-
cilmcn and coal dealers was held. 1t
was learned that there were eight
ears of anthracite coal in the local
yards of the Wheeling 6, Lake Erie
railroad and it was decided to confis-
cate the coal. The fire bell was rung
and the mayor and councilmen, fol-
lowed by a small army of citizens
armed with shovels marched to the
railway yards and unIoaded the cars
in record-breaking time. The mayor
issued orders with the village seal
and the coal was distributed to citi-
zens through the local dealers at the
rate of SIS ton.
"A further search was made and
several cars of soft coal were found
and unloaded in a like manner. About
every wagon in town was pressed
into service and the work of deliver
ing the coal was kept up until mid
night"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-01-16
suffering Caused by Cold Wave.

Cleveland, Jan. 13.-Thc extremely
cold weather of Monday caused un-
told suffering to Cleveland's poor
Hundreds were not prepared for it,
many not having sufficient fuel to-
keep themselves warm. AS a result
there was rush at all charitable
institutions. Everywhere the cry
went up for fuel and the demand be-
came a serious drain not only on the
charitable institutions, but on the
coal supply. The biggest rush was at
the outdoor relief department of the
city and at Salvation Army headquar-
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1903-01-16
OHIO PICKINGS.
The States News as Told by
Telegraph.
CANNOT EXEMPT THEM.
Legal Decision that Affects the Tax
ntion of Public NtIIltY CorpOrntIons.

A Legal Decision that Affects the Tax
alton of Public Utility Corporations.
Columbus, Jan. 10.-United States
Judge Thompson on Friday made a
declaration in deciding the case of
the Western Assurance Co. against
Sims, treasurer, which may result
either in THE Willis capital stock tax
law being invalidated or the public
utility companies being compelled to-
pay the Willis capital stock tax, not
withstanding that law specifically ex-
empts them, because they pay an ex-
else tax on gross earnings.
In the case at bar, the Western As
surance Co. sought to enjoin the
Franklin county treasurer from col
lecting tax on the company's securi-
ties deposited with the state treas
urer, becauset hose securities repre-
sent premiums already taxed. Judge
Thompson held that the tax must be-
paid and that the Ohio legislature
has the right to levy additional taxes
and cannot exempt property from an
additional tax because it pays anoth-
er kind of tax. Then he expressly
declared the provision of the Willis
law eXempting the excise corpora
tions to be unconstitutional.