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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-03
VWLIDIT z OF TN .QUESITUN
Douglas Case Against Fargo VIII Go to
the Supreme Court.

FARGO. N. D.-The PLAINTIFF in the case Of
Flora Douglas VS.. the city Of Fargo, to test
the validity of the taxes. did not pay the taxes
into the court under the provisional order of
Judge Pollock and permission was granted
to amend the brief, was moved. The case
will doubt be carried to the state supreme
court on an appeal from Judge Pollock's decision
in which the taxes were held valid
The United States officials have arrested Joe
Neary, Northern Pacific trainman. with head
quarters at Dickinson He was taken before
United States commissioner and held under
$4,000 bonds on the charge. of transmitting OBJ
scene matter thru the mails. It appears that
Neary is agent for a certain proprietary medi-
cine and his advance circulars are regarded as
Objectionable matter
splendid wheat yield is reported from RAN
som county On the Blood farm. five miles west
Of Lisbon. field Of grain yielded forty-nine
yield was exaggerated, that there were more
acres in the field than alleged SO they had II
surveyor take the exact measurements and then
it was discovered the yield was ffty-two bushels
an acre. The field was about sixty acres This
Of that sizes
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MINNESOTA
HOSPITAL DEDICATION
Rev. T. n. Dahl to Have Charge Of Ex-
ercises at Fergus Falls .-.


FERGUS FALLS, MINN.--Preparation are be-
Ing made for the formal dedication Of the new
hospital building, which has just been com
pleted, under the auspices of the United Nor
wegian Lutheran church. The exercises will take
place on Sunday, Sept. 49,, Rev. r. II. Dahl.
the president of the church in America will
have general charge and the principal address
on the subject, The Deaconess' Work" REV.
j.. Hutlng of Grand Forks Will also speak, his
address being particularly appropriate, as 1t
was during his pastorate that the hospital was
first suggested.
Farm work has been delayed for several days
on account of wet weather, but has again been
resumed and the stacking will be finished in q
few days. A great many have begun blowing.
and. taken as whole, work is further advanced
this year than 1T has been at this season for
a a, number of years. Everything Is safe except
the corn, and some of that will be fair crop
r ,gsa, of frost. A week or two more VII
harden 1t, and the county will harvest splendid
crop. A great real of hay has been cut since
harvest, the July and August rains having
brought 1t forward, and fodder Of all kinds has
attained a good height and will make ample
feed for the winter.
-, Contractors here have received notice that
the Northern Pacific has decided to replace the
station station building, which was recently burned
stroyed. Everyone has been expecting brick
Or stone station, and petition Is being cir
culated, asking the company to change its plans
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OLD ROCK AND THE BIG FAIR
Large Attendance From the Southeastern
most County of the State.

LUVERNE, MINN.--If the exodus to the state
fair from this county be taken as criterion
of the general attendance, the fair this year
will break the record. To date over 100 tickets
have been sold from this place. Luverne is In
the extreme southwest corner of the state, but
the farmers of Rock county show by their at.
tendance that they are thoroly alive to the
benefits to be derived.
est in the drug store of V. G. Mead MIR. Chris
Hanson has been prescription clerk in the store
for years. The store is the oldest of its
kind in the county, and during the thirty years
1t has been in existence there has been but one
other change in the firm 1t was started by
G. w. Millhouse and ", c. Mead and was
conducted by them up to n few years ago
when Mr.. Mead purchased his partners inter.
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GOOD ROADS MOVEMENT
6araboo and Surrounding Townships
Raise Fund for the Work.

BARABOO, WlS.-Citiens Of Baraboo and sur
pounding townships have started good roads
movement Over $4,000 has been raised by
private subscriptions and appropriations from
town and state to start the work. The money
on hand will build about two miles of macadam
road. The material used will be crushed granite
mixed with clay. which Is very abundant In the
immediate vicinity and makes the finest kind of
Sondbed. 1t is the intention to raise a certain
sum of money each year for road improvements
leading out of BarabOo and In time Sank county
will have the finest highways in the state.
From ell reports the potato crop in this part
OF the state will average only about half a
yield, and in localities will be total
failure. The lack Of sunshine caused the tubers
fU rot In the ground. The wet weather has also
btnrted the oats and wheat to grow in the shock
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1T HAS NO FRANCHISE
light and Power Company at Superior
Gets Along Without One.


I SUPERIOR, WIS.--The Superior Water, Light
end Power company Is furnishing gas to citizens
without franchise, 1t having expired on Aug.
!. The scrap the franchise has been on
for two years, and the council forced the COM
pany to terms, altho outside bidders came
in. The company Is getting $175 for lighting
gas, $1.25 for fdel gas and power gas. The
new bid for furnishing gas makes the company
charge 81 40 for lighting gas and 81 for fuel gas,
with 75 cents for power gas. The offer will be
accepted, as no improvements can now be made,
and 1t s the only offer that can be secured.
| The funeral over the remains Of Howard c..
gilbert, the murdered manager of the Euclid
Hotel cafe, held yesterday afternoon The
iBervices were from the Thompson Avenue Metho-
dist church. and hundreds of people took part.
The interest came from the fact that it was
The most atrocious crime ever committed in the
Tity. The chances are that the trial of Young
Arthur Sherman, accused of the murder, will be
held In superior court In about two weeks.
The port report shows that the marine bust
ness this summer Is the lightest in years. Au-
gust great falling off In the shipments of
wheat and grain, while the movement of other
commodities declined to extent.
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SHOT AT THE BRIDEGROOM
Brother of the Bride Caused Panic at
the Weddlna.

KENOSEIA, WIS.--Just as the Rev. w. W.
Etevens. pastor of the Park Avenue NJ. e. church
WAS reading the benediction at the marriage of
Miss Nellie Marshall and J. w. Roberts last
might, man stepped into the front door Of the
home of Miss Roberts and, mingling for a
yover from his pocket and made an attempt
70 assassinate the bridegroom. The man was
an unbidden guest at the wedding. The shots
fired went wild of the mark, and buried them
selves in the wall. ''
Before Marshall could fire again his father,
r.. II. Marshall. risking his life. jumped in
front of the revolver. and knocked 1t to the
floor. In the excitement which followed the man
ESCAPED.
| The Marshall family Is of the best known
in the city. and the wedding social event.
Fifty guests We're present. and the firing of the
shots caused a panic, and broke up the wedding
party for the time being. ,'
l The would-be assassin. 1t is supposed was
aaboring under fit Of temporary insanity.
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prove much pleasanter reading to shareholders
than were the last two.
Old-Time Cliff Resumes.

After idleness for a quarter Of a century,
work was resumed at the Clif mine less than
ten days ago. This was the first dividend payer
among lake copper mines, and its first disburse-
ment OF profits was made as long ago as 1S40
Developments on the Kearsarge lode at the
exploring shaft Of the Ahmeek continue as high
:ly encouraging as when the first shot was put in
the rock. permanent shaft has been started
and there seem more than ordinarily safe grounds
for predicting that the Ahmeek will make a
mine, and good one. At the Allouez, work
is in progress with view to opening new
mine the same Kearsnrge lode, which is now
the most eagerly sought for mineral body in the
lake district.
It is not certain that the shafthouse burned
at "a" shaft Of the Atlantic will be replaced,
as the rock formerly hoisted thru that shaft
can be raised elsewhere by making the trans
a little longer.
The annual census Of the county mine fn-
spectors will be taken this month. 1t is prob
able that the number of men employed by the
mines, mills and smelters of the district will
show but small increase over last year g
figures. Ten years ago the lake copper mines
employed total of about Z 1000 men, while the
present number Of about IT 900.
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A prominent club woman,
Mrs. Danforth, of st. Joseph,
Mich, tells how she was cured
of falling of the womb and its
accompanying pains.
"Life looks dark indeed when ..
woman feels that her strength is sap
ping away and she has no hopes Of
ever being restored. Such was my
feeling few months ago when T.
was advised that my poor health was
caused by prolapsus or falling of the
womb. The words sounded like a
knell to me, I felt that my sun had set;
but Lydia e. Pinkham's Vege-.
table Compound came to mo as an.
elixir of life; it restored the lost
forces and built me up until my good
health returned to me. For four;
months took the medicine daily and
each dose added health and strength
I am so thankful for the help T.
obtained through It's use. - Mrs.
FLORENCE DANFoRrH, 1907 Miles Ave. J,
st. Joseph, Mich $4,000 torfsit II Original Of
aooue letter proving genuineness cannot bsproducsd
The record of Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound can.
not be equalled by any other,
medicine In the world.
FREE MEDICAL ADVICE TO WOMEN.
Women would save time and
much sickness If they would
write to Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn.
Mass, for advice as soon as any
distressing symptoms appear.
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FRATERNITYS DAY
lodge Men Flock to the Battle Island
Assembly Grounds.

LA CROSSE, WIS.--To-day was great day
pit the Battle Island assembly immense crowd
being on the grounds. Trains from all directions
were crowded and it Is estimated that 5000 neo-
pie We're In attendance. This Is Fraternal Benefit
Societies day. including the Modern Woodmen
Independent Order of Foresters. Mystic Work
ers and Ancient Order Of United Workmen.
Many addresses were delivered. A feature was n
boat race and other sports. Tomorrow will be
Woman's day and Saturday will be Old Sol
Ediers' day.
81 thousand In all the shops in La Crosse. The
demand for the increase made several months
ago by committee representing the cigarmakers
union aud all the manufacturers have consented
In
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-03

| HoUGHToN, MICH-A novel feature Of the
| first annual fair of the Houghton County Agri-
cultural society to be held Sept 8, 8, 10 and II,
will he balloon ascension in which a turkey will
| be liberated at height Of several hundred feet.
A reward of SIS will be paid for the return of the
turkey dead or alive. Houghton, Keweenaw, On
tona gon and Baraga counties will be represented
| by exhibits.
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LAKE CITY, MINN.-Lightnng struck the
powerl,ouse but did little damag e Those living
near by were shOcEed.-Mrs John McQuade
served o'clock dinner to several Of her lady
friends.-The heavy rain of yesterday will delay
threshing for several days, and retard the work
on the rife range 81.
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GRAND RAPIDS, WIs.--Miss May Otto and
Louis Collier, the elopers who lost their license
here week ago In their hurry to avoid parental
opposition, were located at Mosinee, where they
were married.
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CRESTON, IOWA.--The Iowa race horse, X.
G., failed to win ing a closely contested race
here yesterday. and Immediately afterward his
owner, A. B. Rown, of, Clarinda, committed sui
eide by shooting himself -.
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Derangement Of the liver, with constipa-
ton, Injuries the complexion, induce PIN
pies, sallow skin. Remove the cause by
using Carriers Little Liver Pills. One a
dose. Try them.
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TRACY, MINN.-The carnival drew large
crowds, Patterson & Brainard furnished the at
tractions.-Four days of heavy rains have again
seriously retarded all farm labor. But little
threshing has been DONE Roads in bad con-
ditiOn, r.
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GLENWOOD, WIS.-The new Swedish Con-
gregational church will be dedicated on Sept. 20.
Rev. G. r.. A, Blomberg, late of Chicago will
be the resident pastor.
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DULUTH, MINN.-Kntherine Mueller's contest
In the famous involving mineral lands val
ued at over half million dollars. may have been
seriously affected: owing to the fact that a
mony submitted by witnesses in her behalf has
been DESTROYED. IL -. ----- !. :. -
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IOWA FALLS, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES republicans
Of this county will meet in convention Monday
! night to name a candidate for representative and
sheriff, and to indorsc the ticket nominated By
the democrats tile first of the week. t'.-.
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sHAKoPEE MINN.-Phfis Kenney, aged II.
Is charged with having assaulted the 4-year-old
daughter of Michael Poncelet. Kenney was
placed in Jail. The girl is In critical con-
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DUBUQUE, 1owA-Representative of an ex-
celsior company of indianapolis are in the city
for the purpose Of selecting site for factory.
They employ 100 hands.
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WASHBURN WIS.-George Lefay, whom
popular opinion connected with the murder Of
While Ernst, at Sioux River two weeks ago. gave
himself up last night. He accounted fully for
his Whereabouts on the night of the murder and
his story was easily verified and he was re-
leased.
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STORM LAKE, IOWA.-The primary election
returns indicate that buckingham of Alta is
nominated for representative over Alice of New
ell. It is probable that Buckingham's majority
will reach 200. There were no contests for other
county offices.--Read Kendall elected county
supervisor In the fourth district.
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DILLON, MONT.-Charles Eberhart was
drowned close to the Beehrer ranch near Willis.
He was about 90 years DID, His body found |.
several hours after the drowning He was alone a
at the time, having gone to the river to fish,, ~ !.
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INDEPENDENCE, IowA-John Barnett, a
dealer in general merchandise, has filed petit
ton in bankruptcy. Els assets $4,000 and
liabilities 900. H.,
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ONTONAGON, MICH,-The Jones-Andersol
Timber company has bought 76O acres of tinlbe
land in Ontonegon county for $50, 00O.-Pau
Francis and James Humphrey have taken con
tracts to put in 4,0OO,O00 feet of lumber To-
the Diamond Match company.
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SUPERIOR, WIS.-Lee Quillan, third base
man of the Duluth ball team and for time with
Minneapolis, was fined $50 and costs for assault
and battery.
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to home seekers. Most of those buying tickets
went into Minnesota, seventeen going to Staples
alone: One real estate man from here took up
twenty-seven persons. Land in the vicinity Of
the farmers, many Of them thrifty Germans, are
looking for cheaner soil
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PLAYED WITH DYNAMITE
Eyeseht Destroyed and Thumb and fin.
GERS Cut AWAY.

gers Cut Away. 49,.
RIVER FALLS, WIS.-While playing with
some dynamite percussion caps a 7-year-old son
of Joe Durrock exploded one Two fingers and
thumb had to be amputated and one eye was in
Jur Tn 20 p4viS E tne sisnI HAY De lost.
kee road was killed in a railway accident at
Oconnomowoc. Wis He was son of Michael
Finn whose home is five miles southeast of this
city. The remains were brought here for in
terment. ..,
Tel days of warm weather will be sufficient to
finish the cereal. The potato crop Is rather
light. The vines already dead or dying rap
idly from a black blight.
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FARIBAULT. MINN-Mrs. August Bushy died
of a stroke of paralysis. The funeral will be
held tomorrow. She WAS 20 years of age.
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CALUMET, M1CH.-Mrs Frank Brunette lies
in n critical condition from injuries which she
received from her husband, who brutally as
saulted her. She has been i'll and her husband,
it IS alleged. not only refused to supply her
with medical treatment, but withheld all food
from her. -
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LUMBER BUSINESS GOOD
Peninsula Hardoods Are Selling Well
MenomInee Main Drive Completed.

CALUMET, MICH.-The lumber business has
never b. been better than during the present year
nf h IS Very rRpdy
selling Well te at rm Prices Many saas are
making early d tor their p winter Log
panys viii operate in the woods in the vicinity
Of q, Ontonagon Brown Bros. of Rhinelander,
z will w 1 hf hey logs g to n e. on M
and taken to their mill over the North Western.
r. n asd the S onny pmbr
Gap IS, 900 ties: which We're sent to Chicago
John Rodger. superintendent Of woods opera:
lions for the Menominee Bay Shore Lumber com.
orna He spent two Is onths in thst state
company; About 1000; 800 feet Of logs have
been RATED down from the mouth of the Sucker
Der, was owned by Hall & Munson and was pu
of Grand Marais.
The Northwestern Lumber company is erect
Machinery Try" for the mill was Shipped last week
| The plant will be one Of the largest in thu
Lindsey i' Bros 4 CO.'S single mill in TIN
northern part Of Menominee is being dismantlet
and will be taken taken to Alfred Delta county,
The main drive has been completed on tn
Msn9 ,a1 river In the jam are about
ton AMI the Sparrow Knoll Lumber company /
preparing, to start operations at the, up rive
camps: The Ontonagon Lumber and Cedar com
pany las about 100000 feet of logs in tn
river at ontanagon which viii be: sawed thi
| Scott & Howe were enabled to get their log
down the Montreal river by heavy rains re
| the mill at Ironwood. '.... -
The unusually high water in the Menomine
river this year has retarded sorting operation
somewhat. but none of the lumber companie
has been short of logs at any time. The entir
| season has been very wet and the rive
is even now at freshet stage. something III
known in years. Lumber. shipments are begiI
ming to pick up. No large sales are reported thi
owe: stocks.
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LA CROSSE, WIS.--While shooting squirrels
Samuel Frentiss. lanndryman. shot the child
of George Albrecht and 1T may die.
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carey's Magnesla Cement Roofing,
The only roofing material that grows
better with age Try it. w. 8. Mott
| Company. Both phones. 37e.
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MORRIS, MINN.-Elroy Graves Of Carlinyille,
ILL.,, an experienced restaurant man, has de-
ct!ed to put in Spanish restaurant here and has
rented a suite of Offices in the Harris block
for that purpose. Besides maintaining an ordi-
nary restaurant, he will meals at the homes
rooms
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ELDORA, 1OWA-The annual Hardin county
fair is in full blast and with good weather the
attendance records will be smashed to-day and
tomorrow. -#
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CHATFIELD, MINN.-Ntrs. White wife of
ex- Congressman Milo White is confined to her
home on account of injuries received by fall
on the sidewalk In Preston.
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WEST SALEM, visa large crowd attended
the La Crosse fair here to-day. x-Goyernor
Hoard yesterday delivered address before sew
eral thousand people. He spoke wholly to the
farmers ON the raising of cattle Inst nvnninr
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DoUGHERTY, IoWA-The Dougherty World
has ben sold to o. E. Iathrop Of Belmond, Iowa.
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SUMNER, IOWA.-Agent Latimer sold more
than $500 worth of tickets one night this week
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NEWS OF THE

reception was held in his honor Mt which Con-
gresham Esch, Judge Brindley and others made
addresses.
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BEssEMER, M1CH.-After the most spirited
school election for years, the old board re-
elected. The election may go into the courts as
unqualified voters participated. Under the Mich
igan school law women are qualified to vote
provided they own property or have children in
school, The board however, accepted the votes
Of all women unfortunately.
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CAss LAKE, M1NN.-A young man named
Bishop. employed at Neills' sawmill narrowly
escaped being terribly mangled. His left foot
! accidentally caught in the chain that hauls the
logs and his boot instantly torn from his
foot. The chain was beginning to grind his
foot when co-laborer noticed the plight he was
IN and stopped the chain: In few seconds his
leg would have been badly torn.
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oPERA-HoUsE BLOCK SOLD
$4,000 Deal for Springfield Property
Closed.

SPRINGFIELD, MINN.-The Bloerake opera.
house block has been sold by Bloernke Bros to
G. n. SonneSyn of Butterheld for $15 OOO 1t is
one of the largest deals aver made here The
block comprises three stores on the first floor
and the opera house on the second.
+. Fl. Specht has traded his brick store build.
Ing, valued at about $4,000, to Fl. H. Catlin for
land near Washburn, n. D.
Many from here at the state fair this
week.
H. Bendixen reports yield of 3s2 bushels of
flax on twenty acres.-Threshing Is greatly re-
tarded by the frequent heavy rains.--Alrs. Aug
ust Rogotzke, who lives just west of town, was
thrown from buggy and was unconscious sew
eral hours. 1t is thought she will recover.
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PRESTON, M1NN.-The public schools opened
Monday with a large attendance. An additional
teacher has been added to the high school, and a
teacher of music and drawing engaged.-Ray
Weigand Is the champion fisherman of the county,
as he caught with his hands trout that weighed
GA pounds. The fish swan into small inlet
and when the water settled sandbar held him
prisoner.