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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-10
LEAGUE TEAM
What St. Paul May Get This Year
Wilmot Returns from
Chicago.

apolis baseball team, returned this morn
ing from Chicago, where he has been at
tending the meeting of the American as
ISOLATION. He declined to discuss the
probability of the transfer of the st. Paul
team, but said it was not improbable that
the plan to place the Milwaukee Western
league club in St. Paul. consolidate the
Kansas City American-W Western teams for
the American association land put the ex-
ira Western league team in Sioux City
or some other town, might be carried out,
in case the st. Paul club was moved to
Chicago. 49,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-10
$4,000 ALIMoNY
Mrs. Susan J. Reed Granted Divorce
From T.. Z. Reed of Anoka

Big alimony was given Susan J. Reed
who last Saturday was granted divorce
from Edward L. Reed. The amount is
$50, 900. Mr.. and Mrs. Reed were resid-
ents of Anoka, where Mr. Reed has large
property interests. They were married in
ST. Paul in 1877, and in 1880 moved to
Anoka. Mrs. Reed gets the custody Of
the Ave children Harsh and inhuman
treatment were the grounds on which the
divorce was granted Mrs. Reed now
lives in Minneapolis. s.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-10
MAKING BRIQUETTES
A Minneapolis Woman Connected With a
Successful Industrial Venture
In IlIInoIs

Mrs. E. G. Berryhill of u Highland ave-
nue. and several Minneapolis capitalists,
who prefer to remain in the background,
have CINE into the manufacture of
briquettes ma large scale at Litchfeld,
ILL.,, and Terre Haute, Ind. The company
is known as the Briquette Fuel company,
with head offices in st. Louis.
The briquette, which was invented by
Commodore o. P. Howell, is said to be the
most satisfactory substitute for hard coal
yet discovered. The Big Four railroad
officials have been so impressed with its
utility that they are now planning 10
operate briquette factories in different
cities along that route.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-10
GREAT CROWDIHERE
Concert at Donaldson's Glass Block
for Famine Fund Nets
Large Sum.
Various Features of the Entertain
ment Visited by More Than
Six Thousand Persons.

At $3.50 o'clock last night the doors of
Donaldson's Glass Block We're closed and
a great crowd was turned away from the
entertainment provided for the benefit of
the famine sufferers in Sweden and Fin
land. The attendance was much larger
than at any entertainment given hereto
fore in the Glass Block. All the aisles on
all the floors were densely crowded by
at least 5000 persons. The total receipts
We're 81, 432.55. No deduction will be made
for expenses. In addition to the small
admission fee collected at the street
doors, fees were received for programs
sold and for admission to the tea room
contributions, were deposited freely in
boxes placed about the store, and not
few large coins were left at the doors by
patrons going out.
IN the aisles, from which the tables
mad been removed, were displayed palms
on tall pedestals. Merchandise was set
forth in decorative fashion. The clerks
We're prettily gowned. On the main floor
great flag was hung from the center
of the lightwell, the ratings at each floor
around the lightwell being drapede with
American, Swedish and Norwegian bunt-
ing. Oriental rugs adorned the walls
American flags give brilliant color to the
Nicollet avenue entrance. Palms, ferns
and Easter lilies made radiant the bal
cony, where the Twenty-f first United
States Infantry band of Fort Smelling in
terpreted popular program.
In the Annex, upon a stage decorated
with American, Swedish and Norwegian
flags, the Orpheus Singing society sang
admirably. in the language of the North
Land. Upon the same floor A. Warnecke
gratifed spectators with tricks of legerde-
main.
Another stage in the tea-room on the
fourth floor was decked with swordferns
and with cut flowers. Here Miss Magda
Dahl, soprano, in Swedish costume, sang.
Professor J. j. Appleton, violinist, played
to piano accompaniment by Mrs. APP
pelon. Richard Rosengren, the actor, in
costume, recited Scandinavian selections
Many persons also fingered on the base
ment floor to hear the Old Virginia Jubi-
lee quartet sing coon songs.
Throughout the evening the Journal
Newsboys' band played outside the store
to the delight of hundreds who could not
gain admission.
The expenses of printing and advertis-
ing for the entertainment, all of which
were donated, are shown by the follow
ing:
Kimball & Storer- ..
Printing of street signs and pro-
grams ...................... $50.
Paper Tor programs $500. ............ 5000
journal Printing company, 93 inches ad-
yert1stng and Newsboys' band ......... $50. OO
Tribune, lO4 inches advertising ........ 100. OC
The Times 60 inches advertising ........ 5000
The T1dende, 80 inches advertising 800. 6O.OC
Total Observation-Disclosures. s47o. oc
The Twin City Rapid Transit company
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-10
kittson Estate Wound Up.

Probate Judge Bazille of st. Paul yes
terday signed final order, winding up
the administration of the estate of Nor
man w. Kittson, one of the pioneers Of
the sanity city. The estate was valued
at $1,000, 900 and has been in the probate
court for the past fifteen years.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-10
DUKES SHOWS UP

State Springs a Surprise on The Louis
Runge Defense.
The state surprised the defense in the
hunse election corruption case this
afternoon by bringing in as its own wit
ness J. B. Dukes, on account of whose
absence as defendants witness the de-
tense yesterday sought to delay the case.
Dukes took the stand this afternoon. Civ
ing testimony in support Of the charges in
the Indictment. He was one of the cleo
ton officials
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NEUROLOGICAL

MRS. n. L. SHAW, aged 81 years, died
this morning at the residence of her sister,
Mrs. Phineas Mcdonald, 214 Third avenue
Sc The funeral will be held at 2 D. M
Thursday from Andrew Presbyterian
church. Mrs. Shaw had been a resident of
Minneapolis since 1856 She is survived
by three sisters and one brother, Mrs. r.
w. Watts and Mrs. William Frost of Min
neapolis, Mrs. John Shaw of Machias Me-,
and Andrew Babcock Of Tacoma, Wash.
MRS. ELIZA M. BALDWIN died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. J. H. Dun
ming, 2507 Logan avenue n, yesterday.
She is survived by, four daughters, Mrs
B. S. White, Mrs. J. H Dunning and Mrs.
&C. j. Mailing of this city, and Mrs. j. r..
Moore of Melrose Highlands, Mass. Fune-
raj notice later.
MRS. MARY JANE slDWELL.-The
funeral Of Mrs Mary Jane Sidwel1, who
died at the residence of her son. M. A.
Sidwell 92G7 Queen avenue NJ Sunday,
was held at Mortified, Mimi, this morn
ing.
MINNIE E. CUTTER, age So years. diea
at the family residence, 200 w Thirty
third street, Monday. The funeral will be
held Wednesday at 2:3O p. m.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-10

A BIG LID FIRM.
- harrisburg, Pa. Feb. 10--A charter was issued
To-Day to the Henry Roelofs company, Philadel
Pn t' capital " 600, for the Manufacture of
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-10
CouNrY rREAsuRERs MEET

County treasurers of the state of Minnesota
will gather in the ST. Paul courthouse tomorrow
morning for their annual convention. Officers
will be elected and pending legislation and
matters of Importance to the trcasurers will
be discussed.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-10
VIII u?

Massachusetts the first state pass forfeiture
the first department
vision insurance companies. For many years policies
most Massachusetts companies less of gambling
scheme but Massachusetts, policies guaranteed simple equity
general that Massachusetts
been other but just why aud in respect
still superior is not generally understood.
besides
and the surplus which the policy year year
This value belongs to the policy holder It is his right
grace the Massachusetts law alone fully recognizes simple
principle Every Massachusetts
this principle all that is valuable policy depends
The State Mutual of Worcester Mass the most sue
essfu Massachusetts, company and has unvaed fifty
eight years
G. W. VAN TUYL General Agent 5O5-9 Lumber Exchange
AUGUSTUS WARREN, GEO A. AINSWORTH
GEO. B. GRAVES r S. THOMSON
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-10
CITY NEWS
WEATHER NOW AND THEN
Minimum Temperature To-day 23
Degrees; Year Ago 8 Degrees.

Mr.. Morrill, Goes East-Rev. G. L. Nor
rill leaves tonight for New York He
expects to return in time to conduct serv-
ice at the Chicago Avenue Baptist church
next Sunday.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-10
kimball & Storer-
Printing of street car signs and 7

The Twin City Rapid Transit company
gave advertising space in it's cars.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-10

c. S. Exams On-One candidate was
taking a civil service examination at the
federal building this morning that he
might become eligible to appointment III
the rural free delivery service. Another
young man was enjoying an examination
for the railway mail service.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-10

First Truancy Arrest.-Gordon Nevins,
school boy was in police court this morn
ing charged with truancy. Judge Holt or
dered him sent to the state training school
at Red Wing. His Is the first arrest In the
city under the truancy law
The Washington times., 1903-08-15
TYPOS ENTERTAINED
AT CABIN JOHN BRIDGE

Several thousand typos. with their
guests journeyed to Cabin John Bridge
last evening to see the numerous sights,
and spend an enjoyable evening.
The outing and reception was under
the auspices OF Columbia Union of Wash
ington, and President Joseph NJ. John
son. acted as guide for the visiting dele
gates. He was assisted by T. ]. Rowe,
of the arrangement committee; T. A.
Bynum and c. NJ. Robinson. OF the re-
ception committee. President Laura B.
Gordon. of the Washington Woman's
Auxiliary. Miss Katherine Kidd Spen-
Ger. and Mrs. T. A. Bynum. of the en-
tertainment committee. looked after the
comfort of the lady visitors. Prof
Haley had arranged a special musical
program in honor of the occasion. The
visitors were entertained in the palm
garden with vivid pictures of the Cor
bett- Mccoy fight. Prof Bender's illus
trated songs and the other attractions
of the resort. combined TO make the
evening one OF the most enjoyable Of
the week.
The Washington times., 1903-08-15
ARMY NOW DIRECTED
By GENERAL STAFF
OLD OFFICE
TO Be ABOLISHED
A First Step in Program of Postal
Economies.

AS result of the discovery that the
SO 900 900 fund for the establishment Of
new free delivery routes will be ex-
hausted before January l. in conse-
quence of the lavishness of A w.
Machen's administration. it has been
determined that a more economical
system must be inaugurated.
The first step in that direction will
be the adjustment of the position Of
superintendent of free delivery, which
was held by Maehen and in which Post
Office Inspector Fosnes is temporarily
Installed. This will effect a saving OF
$4,000 per annum. The position is be-
lieved to be super1uous, as rural free
delivery is already in charge OF ole
chief and city free delivery in charge
of another. These two were under the
direct control of Machen, but Fourth
Assistant Postmaster General Bristow
ity in person
The positions made vacant by re-
moval or resignation have not yet been
filled, and 1t is Postmaster General
Payne's intention TO defer action IN
til the investigation shall have been
completed. First Assistant Postmas-
ter General Wynne has recommended
Inspector Waters, who Is holding the
position temporarily, for Beavers old
place as chief of the salary and allow
ance division, and it is understood that
this will be one of the first appoint
ments to be made.
The Washington times., 1903-08-15
DOMINICAN FATHERS
TO LAY CORNERSTONE
New Monastery Ceremonies
to Be Held Tomorrow.
MGR. FALCONIO TO PRESIDE
Sermon Will Be Preached by the Right
Rev. William H. O'Connell,
Bishop of Portland, Me.

The cornerstone of the new Dominican
Monastery on Bunker Hill Road is to be
blessed tomorrow afternoon at $50
O'Clock. The Most Rev. Archbishop
Falconio, apostolic delegate, will per-
form the ceremony. The sermon will be
preached by the Right Rev William II.
O'Connell, Bishop of Portland, Me-, for
merly rector of the American College
at Rome
1t is expected that a large concourse
of people will see the ceremony The
members of the various parishes of the
city have been invited and several hun
dred persons are expected to come from
New York
The Holy Name Societies, the Ancient
Order Hibernians, and the Knights Of
Columbus will attend In a body ana
march in procession from the university
grounds to the new building. The Marine
Band, under the direction of Prof San
lehman, has been engaged to furnish the
music. Distinguished clergymen from
all parts Of the United States have
signified their intention to be present.
After the sermon the clergy will par
take of a banquet in Mcmahon Hall,
which the university authorities have
kindly placed at the disposal OF the
Dominican Fathers
Arrangements have been made for
special service with the street car line,
and cars will run every three minutes.
The Washington times., 1903-08-15
MUCH PATRONAGE FOR
AUTOMOBILE BOARD
Chauffeurs, Amateur and Profess
sional, Report for Examination.

The board appointed 10 examine and
pass upon applications for automobile
licenses. met at the District Building
last evening. The meeting was even bet
ter attended than the previous meeting
held last Monday Two weeks from to-
day will be the last day on which horse
less vehicles can be operated without a
license. consequently a line was formed
at the District Building as early as
O'Clock in the evening. and applicants
for licenses were admitted to the pres
ence OF the examining board one at a
time.
The board consists of c. F. vermiilioE.
Inspector OF steam boilers; James S. Care
land, acting recorder in place Of W. A.
Mcfarland. Superintendent of the Water
Department; Harry Boesch, chief engi-
neer Center Market, and Daniel Johnson,
chief engineer State, War and Navy
Building These gentlemen conducted
an examination which, while not rigor-
Gus, was thorough. and the candidates
for license were required to give q
description of the exponent parts OF
their machines, and state their expe-
rience in operating their machines.
There were a numbr of requests that
special numbers be assigned to automo-
biles. but the board will have to leave
that question in the hands OF the Com
missioners. The board will meet every
night next week TO examine applicants
The Washington times., 1903-08-15
REV. AUGUST F. MASON
DIED AT PROUTS NECK
Former Pastor Ct Washington
Churches Passes Away in Maine.

A dispatch from Portland. Me-, an
nounces the death at Prouts Neck, a
small village nearby. of the Rev. August
F. Mason, d. D., a Baptist clergyman
formerly of Washington. His death oc-
CURED after long illness. He was six
tyfour years old.
About eighteen years ago DR.. Mason
was pastor of the local Calvary Baptist
Church. He remained in charge of this
parish only a short time when he re-
signed to assume charge of the E Street
Baptist Church.
1t was said at the time that DR..
Mason's resignation was due to con-
troversy with the congregation. BY many
members of the church his views were
looked upon as too liberal. and in con-
sequence he stepped out.
DR.. Mason remained at the E Street
Church for several years He then re-
signed and left Washington.
The Washington times., 1903-08-15
JOYCE SAYS INFORMATION
WAS SIGNED BY CLERK
Therefore Asks for Release; Writ of
Habeas Corpus Issued.

William Joyce. who. on August 3. was
convicted in the Police Court of carry
ing concealed weapons and sentenced to
pay a fine CT 800 or remain in jail for
364 days. says the information on which
he was tried was not signed by the Cor
poration Counsel or one OF his assist
ants. In an application for a writ OF
habeas corpus Joyce says the informa-
ton upon which he was found guilty
was signed ''by a clerk in the office OF
the Corporation Counsel Because OF
this irreguiarity Joyce asks to be re-
leased from custody.
The petition was presented to Justice
Barnard by Attorney Fountain Peyton.
The writ was issued and the matter
villa come on for hearing on August Is.
The Washington times., 1903-08-15
HANDSOME GAVELS GIVEN
TO TWO LOCAL OFFICERS
Miss Gordon and Mr.. Johnson Rewarded
for Courtesies Shown Women
Attending Convention.

The International Auxiliary and Wis
iting women to the International Typo
graphical Union convention closed their
official visit in Washington last night by
making gifts of silver mounted gavels
to Miss Gordon, president of Washing
ton Auxiliary, and TO President Johnson,
OF Columbia Typographical Union. The
ceremony occurred in the headquarters
of the Auxiliary at the Ebbitt House at
o'clock. An appropriate speech was
made by Mrs. Frank Long. OF Cincin-
natl, which was responded to by the
two grateful recipients.
The gavels were of fine black wood,
mounted in silver, and tied with big
bows of ribbon. 4 large granite block
was also given with each gavel. Miss
Gordon also received a special gift of a
large armchair.
The Washington times., 1903-08-15
FIRE ENGINES TO HAVE
RIGHT OF WAY OVER CARS
Mr.. mcfarland Moves to Amend
the Police Regulations.

The collision last January between ono
of the Capital Traction Company's street
cars and a reel belonging to the Fire
Department, in which equal negligence
was shown on the part of both motor
man and driver, is the indirect cause
Of the following recommendation, which
was made by Commissioner mcfarland
today:
'I move that the following order be
made, in order TO avert, If possible, col
lisions such as have occurred in the past
tus and the street cars:
Ordered: That the second paragraph
OF section "a, of Article 40, of the Po-
lice Regulations of the District of Co
lumbia, made and declared May "a, 1902,
is hereby amended by inserting after
the word running at the third line
thereof, the words:
" and whenever any fire apparatus Is
approaching OF or across a route on
sight OF the motorman or the conductor
of said car
so that said paragraph shall read as
follows:
=" Street cars shall stop on the signal
of the fire apparatus bell before crossing
at intersections of streets whenever a
fire company is about to cross the
tracks on which they are running, and
whenever any fire apparatus is ap-
proa ching on or across a route on which
street car is moving. and in sight of
the motorman or the conductor OF such
| car; also before crossing at the inter
section of the common runs of the fire
department
The Washington times., 1903-08-15
HAS HELPED THE UNION.

One of the most popular and infiential
of the printers of the Northwest is John
W. Hays. of Minneapolis. who represents
the union of that city. Mr.. Hays is the
International organizer IN that section
and his methods have added much to the
enlargement OF the union and the bet
terment OF conditions in that section.
He is quiet and unassuming. but easily
the most jealous and untiring OF any
IN his work. Although quite popular
he has twice failed of election 10 the
first vice presidency, each time by
few votes.
The Washington times., 1903-08-15
LITIGATION BEGUN.

tuted before Justice of the Peace Hal
bert E. Paine, OF the Seventh George
town. district. during the past week:
D. O'Connor VS.. j. H. Mcintyre. SCI.
debt; H S. Merriam. to use OF Knott &
MoIer, VS.. George W. Ray. debt. $50. 90 /:
George W. Orutt VS.. Manogue & Jones,
debt, S40.S1; Federal Loan Association
vs. Catherine w. Cooley. judgment for
plaintiff. $500; H W. Offutt VS.. E. II.
Griffin, debt, SAL; Isaac Sacks VS.. Har-
riss Woskoff. judgment for plaintiff for
possession of premises and costs; F.
E. James & Co.. VS.. F. W. Daw. debt.
S11544; F. Higgins VS.. James H. Cation,
S54.S6 for professional services render
The Washington times., 1903-08-15
PENNSYLVANIA WOMEN
CHASED BY NEGROES
Citizens Threaten Lynching if Mis-
creantS Are Apprehended.

YORK, Pa. Aug. 15.-The people of
Wrightsville are in a state of excite
ment due to the action of unknown
negroes who chase and try to seize and
assault unprotected white women on
the streets at night. Within the past
several nights dozen women have been
thoroughly frightened by negroes.
Thursday night negro pursued Lena
Prof for several blocks and she was so
overcome by fright that she was suffer-
ing severe nervous shock yesterday.
Citizens are planning to apprehend the
offenders and If successful they threaten
to deal out lynch law.
The Washington times., 1903-08-15
ROOT TO LET CONTRACT
FOR HIGHWAY BRIDGE
Pennsylvania Steel Company'S Bid
Will Be Accepted

Secretary Root will doubtless approve
the recommendation of General Giles
pie. chief Of engineers. that the bid Of
the Pennsylvania Steel Company on the
Highway Bridge across the Potomacc be
accepted.
The Pennsylvania Steel Company is
the lowest bidder. and offers to build
the bridge. exclusive of approaches. for
1914 200, provided sheet asphalt floor
is used. With a temporary floor the
company offers to build the bridge for
1897 200.
The new bridge is to be across the
Potomac just above the site Of Long
Bridge
The Washington times., 1903-08-15
BEDBUGS BREAK A LEASE.

ASBURY PARK, n J., Aug. 15.-The
Monmouth county court of common
pleas has fled decision in the action
brought by Lambert Alpaugh, of Tren-
ton. against the First Congregational
Church OF this city TO recover S175 rent
on lease made of Alpaugh's cottage,
514 Monroe Avenue. The case was tried
about six weeks ago, and involved the
question whether or not landlord
could recover rent for house infested
with oedbuss.
The Washington times., 1903-08-15
TRUSTEES INCLUDED
I'M PETERS HEARING

In connection with the proceedings in
stituted by Hannah II. Parsell TO have
the marriage of Eugene Peters and Clara
Louise Mackey annulled and declared
void Justice Barnard has signed an order
causing John C. Head. George E. Ham
ilton and D. W. Baker to be named as
defendants in the cause. Messrs. Head.
Hamilton. and Baker compose the COM
mittee appointed by the court to take
charge of Eugene Peters estate
Mr.. Peters is now at a sanitarium
near Baltimore. where he is being treat
ed for his mental and physical ailments.
The Washington times., 1903-08-15

Long deferred honor to the memory
of the first United States consul general
to the Philippines. George W. Hubbeli.
is to be paid by Governor Taft in the
erection of monument opposite the
site of the old American consulate IN
Manila, and the naming of the place
"Hubbell Plaza
shaft had been hidden in Manila until
discovered not long ago on the property
of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank,
by Col. Henry w. Hubbell. chief en-
gineer in the Philippines. He had been
searching for the grave OF his uncle
and the monument for two years.
Consul General HubbelI died of chol-
The Washington times., 1903-08-15
HA We EXHUMED OLD SHAFT
TO CONSUL IN PHILIPPINES
Memorial to First American Representative. George W.
HubbelL Will Be Re-erected

era in 1881, while holding office IN Ma
Mia The monument was sent over to
the Philippines by hie brother, but
the Spanish government refused to al
low IL TO be erected over Hubbeli's
grave, as he was not member OF the
Catholic Church. The shaft disappeared
and it's location remained undiscovered
until his nephew stumbled upon it a
few wseks ago.
The inscription reads:
This monument commentaries the
memory of George W. Hubbell, who
died May 8. 1881. aged thirty-six- He
was a native of Bridgeport, State OF
Connecticut, and the son OF Ezekiel
Hubbell"