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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-26
WHO FIXES BRIDGES?|
An Interesting Problem to Be.
Solved BY Means Of
Mandamus.
City Will Try to Force Railway
Companies TO Make
Repairs. ~

Minneapolis has entered into another
| fight with certain railway companies over
the old question Of the maintenance OF
crossings. For several years the city has
been seeking to have something done to
| the Western avenue and Holden street
bridges across the Great Northern and the
Minneapolis & ST. Louis tracks. Failing
to induce the railways to repair or re-
build the bridges which are admittedly
| In q dangerous condition, the city has
asked the district court for nandamus
| to compel the railways to make the
bridges safe. The first hearing will be
held June g. 81 '9#IsI 7s7I
The issue is an old one in this city and
state and it would naturally be supposed
| That the law was pretty we'll established
put the railways seem eager for fight
Ihe Western avenue and the Holden
street bridges were constructed by the
! railways the city agreeing to keep them
| IN repair perpetually. A supreme court
decision in a st. Paul case In which the
circumstances We're practically the same
holds, however, that a city has no right
TO make such a contract, as it is the duty
! Of the railway companies to keep bridges
OF that character in repair. III 3.i5:
On the strength Of this decision the
railway companies have been notified in
turn by the city engineer, the city at
| torney and the city council to take action
DuI lnls was OF no avail and the COM
panies simply pointed to the old con
| tract. #a9t
| The case is Of great Importance to Min
| neapolis aside from the cost Of rebuild
Ing the bridges in question as it will es-
| tabl1sh precedent in relation to the
Great Northern bridges on the East Side
There are dozen such crossings over
the Great Northern tracks and thousands
OF dollars are at stake. The city expects
| to win but the railway companies seem
to believe that there is a fighting chance
to enforce the original contract.
It Is interesting to note that the tenn
porary repairs are being made by the
railways.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-26
REMEMBERS II WELL
not A PLACE FOR IT BAPIIs1s TO MEE1lREl
Elder Stewart an Old Man at
the Birth Of Me-
thuselah.
His Testimony to This Eject
Causes . Ripple in
Court.

He has been younger. Elder 4. M.
Stewart, the local attorney and capitalist,
has admitted that much. But even In
the presence OF Judge and jury the elder
has never been precise about his age.
1t doesn't matter to me personally"
he says. feel younger than before I
was married. My stenographer says I look
younger, and she has mighty good judg 3
ment for business woman. But my wife
fact Is, you see, my wife is a won-der-
fully we'll preserved woman, and when
ever feel like coming right out and
WELL just ask any married man whether
he always tells the truth!
Still. my friends never said much about
my age until gave up riding my wheel
q little while ago.; Then they began to
talk ridiculously about my rheumatism,
got to asking me about, the Mexican war
One fellow even inquired whether automo-
biles didn't remindsbe IT the first railroad
train in America! Nothing would do these
Jokers but must confess that I had lived
in three centuries.',*= ss8s
Well, can play Tn old enough: Mrs.
Stewart will look out for the other end
OF the proposition. If you'll sit down now
can tell you little personal reminis-
cence OF Benjamin Franklin. Bonnie and
I were --------' p
Accordingly the elder was prepared the
other day to answer Attorney A. T. Ank-
ney, when the latter was cross -examin-
Ing Mr.. Stewart as witness in the Pond
will case on trial before the district court
You say. then" began Mr. Ankney
cunningly that Mr.. Ponds hearing had
failed. and that you had to shout to him?''
Yes, replied the elder, and my own
hearing was just as bad"
failed?.' 39S -, =
Twenty years
And yet you are not an old man?''
Wei. perhaps I am and perhaps I'm
not. But I've always claimed to be the
Oldest man In the world
Well well, I'm surprised to hear it!'
exclaimed the inquisitor. .'But do you
mean that you are the very .oldest-the
Oldest man In this country and Europe?
Now, for instance. would YOU say that
you're as old as Methuselah was 90
'Methuselah? Why, / was telling some
body yesterday that could remember
when Methuselah was born, and was an
old man then!'' s5ise: 40 rs 5gs s< 3
Silence! silence In the COURT" cried the
bailiff; and when Mr.. Ankney could be
heard again, he asked 8
Mr.. Stewart will you swear to that
that statement 90
Certainly, I'll swear L told him! He
was very inquisitivee'
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-26
Forty-ifth Annual Convention o.
Swedish Churches Of Minnesota
Opens Next Week.
Business to Come Up Is Largely 0
Routine Character First
Session June 4.

Minnesota Swedish Baptists will come
together in this city next week for them
forty-tlfth annual conference. The dates
are June 4 to Z inclusive, and all the ses-
sions will be held at the First Swedish
baptist church, Eighth street and Thir-
teenth avenue s.. rs #5s ss.8s l8s
The opening session will be held on
Thursday evening, June 4 After the for
NAL opening by Vice President "A. Tern
lund,. the pastor Of the church, Dr. Olof
Bodien, on behalf Of the congregation,
will welcome the delegates. The vice
president will then reply. The Rev. N.
Nelson of Alexandria, will speak Of the
blessings of the past and the future.
Following will come a business program,
Including a report Of the program COM
mittee and the appointment of committees
on nominations, resolutions, auditing, ar
rangements and the reception Of new con-
gregations. s
Friday morning will be devoted to the
reports of the various officers and the
special committee for the conference and
the election Of officers.
In the afternoon the missions will have
their innings. Home Missionaries j. M.
Shulene. Gpstaf Hygren and Harald Mel
sen will have thirty minutes each in
which to review their work. Miss Agnes
Ostergren will address the delegates on
the work of women in behalf Of the home
mission and Mrs. Frank Petersen will
speak for the foreign mission work.
Uncle" Boston w. Smith Of the Bap-
fist Publication society, will address the
conference on Saturday morning. Dr.. j.
w. Ford Of Pillsbury academy, DR.. Q. "A.
Williams Of the Baptist Home Mission
society and Professor @. Hedeen Of the
mission school also will speak Whatever
business matters remain undisposed OF
will be taken up Saturday afternoon.
Special services will be held in the three
Swedish Baptist churches OF the city on
Sunday morning and evening. In the af-
ternoon there will be a reunion at the
First church at which brief remarks will
be made by the leading delegates.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-26
WANT SITE FOR IHEAIER
Negotiations to Purchase Property
on Hennepin From ]. E. Rogers
Are Renewed.

Negotiations are again under way for
the purchase from j. E. Rogers Of the
property lying between the West Hotel
and the Masonic Temple to make way for
g large structure. Is &
Mr.. Rogers admitted this morning that
the theatrical trust was anxious to
secure the site for the erection Of a
fine modern theater for the exploitation Of
fashionable vaudeville and high class
specially performances. AS yet, the
parties to the deal have been unable to
agree on the purchase price.
Mr. Rogers announces that he will inn
prove the property himself by the erection
Of a building to take the place Of the old
Twin City Club and store building which
now occupies that valuable space.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-26
.BOCKMAN WILL NOT RUN
Minnesota's Best Point Winner Out
Of Chicago Track Meet-Per-
sonnet Of Team.

The Minnesota track team will leave to-
night for Chicago, where the men will
take part in the western conference meet
Saturday. DR.. Williams to-day gave out
the announcement that Bockman, the
captain Of the team, would not be able to
run in the hurdles. Bockman injured a
leg about a month ago, and was forced
to quit training for some time. A week
ago he began running again. but injured
his ankle a second time, and will be un-
able to take part in any of the events.
Bockman's loss is a serious blow to the
team, for he was almost a sure winner in
both hurdle races, and was counted on for
ten points. The men selected by DR.. Will
iams to make up the team are Varco in
the 100 and 220-yard dashes; Tebbetts
Robertson, Crossette and Gould in the
squarter mile; Murphy and Haroldson in
mile, Dawson in the two mile, Twidt in
the high jump and Mattson in the ham
mer throw.
Minnesota will also enter a team in the
relay race. The conference intends tc
establish the relay as permanent event
and make it count in the points for the
championship. This year the event will
not count in the championship, but med.
ais will be given to each of the winning
team. Minnesota has good hopes of win
ming this event. with Tebbetts, Robert
! son. Crossette and a. fourth man to be Sc
lected from Kinnard, Krankovitz and Ost-
3 Wig.
Minnesota hardly expects a first in any
OF the other events, but expects to picl
y up enough seconds and thirds to make
fair showing. Tebbetts, who took third ii
the quarter mile last year is running bet
ter than ever this year. and is PRACTICAL,
certain to get a place Twidt and Matt
son also are likely to win points, while
all the middle distance runners have beer
i doing good work.
The board Of control yesterday decided
/ to send two men to represent the univer
e sity at the tennis tournament to be hell
4 in Chicago in connection with the trac
meet. Louis Northrop and Fred Payn
will be the Minnesota representatives.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-26
CITY NEWS.
WEATHER NOW AND THEN
Maximum Temperature To-day II
Degrees; a Year Ago Sc Degrees.
Lecher Was chewed-James Tersh was

Lecher Was cheWed--James Tersh was
Il arraigned in police court this morning
charged with assault and battery upon
the person Of John Lecher. Lecher showed
q badly injured thumb, which he said
Tersh had bitten in the fight. Judge Dick
inson fined Tersh $40.
Alleged Burglar Held-James Dermidy
and Joseph Hencir, accused Of breaking
into the store of c. Fl. HUM, 90 Western
avenue, had their preliminary hearing In
police court this morning and We're held
to await the action Of the grand jury.
Their bail was fixed at $1,000 each.
Memorial Day Hours-The postoffice
and stations will close between IL
q. m. and p. m. next Saturday.
Carrier deliveries will be made in
the forenoon only. The clerks carriers
and special delivery messengers will join
In the street parade, headed by the post
master and his official staff in uniform. y
Pass City Pay Roil.--A special meeting
Of the council was held this afternoon for
the purpose Of passing the pay rolls and
budget Of bills. In the latter category the
council allowed a number of refundments
on special improvement taxes and adj
journed. The regular council meeting
will be held next Friday evening.
A Helping Hand Honne-A Helping Hand
home for girls Of moderate means is the
project with which the Volunteers Of
America are now busying themselves.
Commander Andrick says that the fund
for that purpose is growing rapidly. The
firm Of Young & Quinlan has donated a
booth at the carnival, at which members
Of the post will sell refreshments in the
interest Of the home fund.
L. S. Gillette Is PresIdent-Offic Of
the newly organized University club were
elected last evening as follows: President,
l.. S. Gillette; vice president, Professor G.
B. Frankforter: secretary, Professor
Powers; treasurer, DIR. E. A. Westbrock.
limited to the area bounded by Seventh
street, Thirteenth avenue Sc, Sixth street
and University avenue.
Taxes Pour In Fast-The busiest place
in Hennepin county is the county treas
'urer's office. This morning the line of
people waiting to pay their taxes extended
the length of the long counter and out
into the main hallway for considerable
distance. Saturday is the time limit, and
twithstanding the fact that 1t is Memo
rial Day, the office will be kept open all
day and until s O'Clock In the evening.
Benefit for Mrs. Scotia neat sum was
realized last evening at the benefit dance
for Mrs. W. E. Scott whose husband lost
his life in the Northwestern Star oil ex-
plosion. It was given in the Fourth Ward
Republican hall and about 1000 people
we're present. Charles H. HUM, as treas
urer,, looked after the disposal of the
tickets and J. J. Ennis had charge of the
floor. The women OF the neighborlood
served ice cream and cake and in that way
contributed materially to the fund. "
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-26
DINNER FOR GERMANS
Wealthy Farmers From Kaiser's En-.
pire to Visit Minneapolis.

Secretaries Westlake and Nye, repre-
senting the Commercial Club, and Messrs.
Schlener, Witt, Lampe and Heinrich for
the German American club, met this NOR
ming to form plans to entertain the Ger
man agriculturalists, some Of them titled
citizens Of the empire, who are touring
the country. Next month in the return
circuit to New York from the Pacf1c
coast the party will spend a day In Min
neapolis.
It was determined definitely that the
former compatriots of the distinguished
foreigners will give a dinner at the Com
mercial Club the night Of their arrival.
The clubs will give the wealthy farmers
an opportunity to see the city and its dis
tinguishing features under the most favor
able auspices.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-26
NO FAVORS SHOWN
Defendants in Land Fraud Cases in
Duluth District Will Be Wig
orously Prosecuted.
All Timber and Stone Entries In
vestigated Upon the Order of
the Secretary.
From The Journal Bureau, Room Is Post Build
ing; washington. ,is

From The Journal Bureau, Room Is Post Build
ing; Washington. t5 ai
Washington, May 26.-The recent in
dictments by the grand jury at Duluth of
several persons for alleged frauds COM
mitted under the timber and stone act,
is the result of an investigation which
has been under way all winter.
Early In the fall Of last year officials
of the general land office noticed that
many timber and stone entries were be-
Ing made for lands in northern Mime sota,
the percentage of increase being greatly
In excess Of that recorded in any year
since the timber and stone act became a
law. Like conditions were observed in
Washington, Oregon apd California, about
which much was printed in newspapers
at the time, and orders were issued to
suspend action on all pending entries.
The secretary of the interior, thru Bin
ger Hermann, then commissioner general
OF the land Office, directed that exan1ina-
tons be made of all timber and stone en-
tries in the Duluth district by specia
agents Of the land office, they to report or
the status OF each one. This investiga
ton has been going on ever since and was
only finished recently
In many cases it was found that entire.
Were made in good faith and patents
will be issued to the entrymen. In other.
evidences of fraud were thought to be suf.
f1c1ent for presentation to the United
States district attorney for such action a.
he might deem proper, and the result,
was the indictments found last week
+ NO special instructions were issued il
any one case, according to the officials o.
the land office and interior department
put the special agents acted entirely un
der the general Instructions issued whel
the Investigation was begun, to repor
fraudulent entries to judicial officers TO,
action.
NO information could be had here as tt
whether other indictments are pending
officials saying the evidence is now al
IN the hands of the district attorney anc
IN control of the department of Justice
It is the intention to prosecute all Of.
tenders, favor to be shown to none.
w. W. Jermane.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-26
EMR. BUCHANAN HAsHls WAY
Oakley and Jones Recommended for
Officers of New Cass Lake
Land Office.
From The Journal Bureau, Room IS Post Build
ing, Washington.

From The Journal Bureau, Room IS Post Build.
ing, Washington
Washington, May 6-Congressman
Buchanan insists that as Cass Lake is, in
his district he should be allowed to name
the new land officers there who are to be
appointed by the president when he re-
turns to Washington next month.
Mr. Buchanan had an interview with
Land Commissioner Richards to-day and
filed with him a Recommendation for the
appointment Of Egbert S. Oakley, former
county attorney of Wright county, as re-
ceiver. and J. D. Jones of Long Prairie
as register of the new office
Senator Nelson has Joined Buckman in
these recommendations, and it is under
stood that Senator Clapp will also &C.
quiesce in them.
It was understood when the boundaries
of the land office were changed that Re
sceiver Sutherland of Marshall was to be
transferred to the new Cass Lake office,
but this plan apparently has been aban-
doned. The delegation has agreed on the
reappointment of the present officers at
Est. Cloud, Crookston and Duluth
w. w. Jermane.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-26
LUMBER SALES SHRINK
Labor Troubles In Eastern cities IA
Having Their Effect on Local

The labor troubles in Chicago, New
York and other eastern cities are having
"a bad effect on the Minneapolis lumber
market M. q J. Scanlon Of the Scanlon-
G1pson Lumber company, says that the
big oltlet.to the east by way OF the lakes
on which lumbermen usually depend at
this season to get rid Of their surplus
stocks, is now closed because building
operations are tied UP in big cities usu-
ally d Demanding lumber In large quantities
at this time. 81 s M.
As a result Of the slump in building.
due. to Walkouts the mark ct Is now over
stocked with more lumber than is needed
be relieved the moment builders and trade
unions can get together and Minneapolis
!, lumbermen are earnestly hoping that a
|sssttlement will speedily be effected.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-26
SPECIAL GOLF CONTESTS
Attractive Program at Minikahda
Club on Memorial Day.

a number Of special contests have been
arranged by the golf committee Of the
Minikahda club for Memorial Day, satur-
day. In the morning one-ball DOGGY
handicap contest, open to all members of
the club, will take place. First and sec
=ond prizes will be awarded according to
handicaps. IN the. afternoon contests in
approa ching. putting and driving will take
place, first and second prizes being Civ
en- in each event. Mixed foursomes also
will be a feature Of the afternoon.
Considerable interest has been mani
tested by the members of the club. in the
contests and 1t Is thought that a large
number will take part
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-26
THE CONVENTION CITY
Minneapolis Is Fast Coming Into
Prominence Good Work by
Commercial Club.

!. Convention City, is an apt name for
Minneapolis Systematic work on the
part Of the public affairs committee Of the
Commercial club is beginning to show re-
suits. About two years ago activity along
the line Of inducing conventions to come
to Minneapolis was begun and altho the
events Of the first few months of this
year were not entirely the result Of the
work of Secretary w. G. Nye and the
committee, a good many Of the conven-
lions were held under the direction and
came at the invitation Of the Comm ercial
club.
Five events a month or about one a
week Is the record Of Minneapolis for this
year. Mr.. Nye has compiled the follow
Ing list, and he has also made a list of
conventions already booked for some time
In 1903. The lists are as follows:
Jan. 3-15 northwestern Cedar Mems Assocfa.
ton, Northwestern Lumber1nen's Association: s %
HGymnast5s Union Of Minnesota; 27-29, Sons
g 81 ~ aerpan 2sFeb State Poultry Association
re FEB s State sheriffs' Association; {, Rural
w. grand lodge and Degree Of Honor i7-2o, MIN
sos Funeral a
ware Dealers Association MA -. :
I, April I, reception to President Roosevelt; q
hea 8
Board; 70 Minnesota Letter Carriers; 20, Min
uesOLa hnlSntS Iemplar. $3.50 1852
. May 20, Minnesota Music Teachers Associa
ton; 12.l6, Aggustana Swedish Lutheran synod
15,l5 Order Of the Eastern Star: 81 Independent
Telephone Association; 1921, State Electict Medi
cal Association. 1850. -, %~>'1"
Conventions Coming.
June LA. Minneapolis EIks' street carnival
3-S, Norwegian Lutheran Free church: IA .rnrai
free delivery II, agriculturalsts Of Ger
many; II. supreme lodge of A. o. u. W.; Ills
Swedish Evangelical Mission Covenant Of Ameri
ca ca l5-17 International Union of Flour Mill En-
July 70. United Amateur Press League. >, %
Swedish Singers festival: 21-24, National Asso
clat nn o. D. parry 1G and Food Commissioners.
q, National Undertakerss Associa ton; 1927
American Forestry Association. -
Nov. 3-5, Minnesota Charities and Corrections
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-26
a POPULAR PASTORS DATEs
Rev. J. S. Montgomery's Itinerary Shows
That clergymen DO Not Enjoy
gsH Sinectiree 6..@f &

y This is busy season of the year with
men who can make commencement adj
dress or deliver a lecture Those who
have lately tried to secure an evening
engagement from Rev. j. S. Montgomery
4before.he sailed for Europe have run up
this itinerary of speaking dates for the
next ten days:
Wednesday: May q. Grantsburg. wis. 3 .
Z Thursday, May %, Milbank, s.. D.
E Friday. May 20. ST. Cloud. y 5sg
SATURDAY. May 30, Granite Falls, afternoon and
evening. 5sT5s7.= g Is -. S -
!, sunday; May 81. preaching at Wesley church,
Monday, June Il ST. Peter.
Tuesday. June 2, Cannon Falls
Wednesday, June g, sLuyerne.
apo1is @s#i - = 3. s =
Friday, June s., Austin
Saturday, June 8. leaves for European trip.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-26
RECEPTION TO BISHOP JOYCE
Methodists Arrange Function al
Wesley Church This Evening.

A reception will be given this even
ing at Wesley church to welcome Bishop
=. w. Joyce home from his trip to South
America. The people of Wesley church
extend an invitation to Methodists, mem
,bers Of all churches and citizens eener-
ally to join with them in this pleasant
social gathering. Among the specially
invited guests will be Governor and Mrs.
Van SAINT, Senator Clapp, Congressman
Lind, Mayor Haynes, Rev. William Field
Ser and DR.. Robert Forbes. Maud Timer
Jones will sing three solos and Gertrude
San Souci will preside at the organ. The
decorations OF the church will be the
most elaborate in its history.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-26
USE OF STATE FUNDS
The Loan Department Convenience for
Both State and Bor-

Minnesota does a nice little loan BUSH
ness year in and year out. According to
g statement by State Auditor Iverson the
state has outstanding about $1,000. 0oO In
about 1880 loans to counties, villages and
school districts. The loans are secured by
various bond issues. There will be due
the state on July from maturing bonds.
the sum of SIT, 064. 10 and the aggregate
interest received during the year amounts
this year to $75,556.51 The loans are
made from the general school fund which
thus virtually serves the purpose OF a
permanent Improvement. revolving fund for
the smaller municipalities OF the state
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-26
NO RADICAL CHANGES
Col. Wood Will Move Slowly in AL
tering Affairs at West.

Colonel G. H. Wood, who recently pur-
chased the West Hotel, visited the big
hostelry to-day after a two weeks illness.
Colonel Wood says that while the new
management will spare no pains to keep
the West Hotel up to the standard OF
the past and to provide such improve
ments as are now demanded by a tl1oroly
up to-date, modern hotel, no radical
changes are contemplated for the immedi-
ate future. Colonel Wood will take hold
June 5ES