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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-30
THEORY WONT HOLD.
Prof. Halls Opinion Of Forests as a
Preventive Of Lower Missis-
sippi Floods.
Steep Drainage Into Lower River
and Heavy Precipitation
Cause Conditions.

The theory that the cutting away of the
forests lis responsible for the destructive
floods now raging along the southern part
of the river course is not upheld by Pro
lessor C. w. Hall of the university geo
logical department Professor Hall says
the idea is absurd The porous surface of
a forest area does, he says, absorb much
of the rainfall, but plowed ground will do
the same, SO that where the trees are cut
away ard the land given over to agricul
ture there Is, little: change In the
amount Of water that reaches the river.
The champions Of the forest reserve"
he says, "still cling to these old theories
regardless OF the fact that science proves
them to be untrue The Minnesota river
dra ms an area in Minnesota equal to that
of the Mississippi. The portion of the
state drained by the Minnesota river,
however. is almost destitute of trees and
yet there are no greater floods on it than
on the Mississippi above Fort Smelling.
Tests have also been made on the Ohio
river which show that there has been
very little change in the volume of water
during the last twenty-five years and
much of the woodland area of the valley
has been given to farming
Professor Hall says that the essential of
flood In any case is a steep drainage and
not the condition of the soil drained
There Is no streep drainage to speak of
above st. Louis. Below that point the
river receives the water from the noun
tain districts and becomes more rapid.
The floods in the south have been caused
by the peculiar atmospheric conditions
which have caused an unusual amount OF
water to be precipitated along the lower
portion Of the Mississippi! valley. The
! part drained by the forest districts have
as yet shown no signs of unusual floods
adds Professor Hall, and will not until
late in the spring. BY that time the high
water near the mouth of the river will
| have subsidized and the flow from the
woodlands will be so slow that it will
cause little loss of property. The forests
may hold a portion of the rains and SHOWS
but not to such an extent that the am
bilious lumbermen are in any way respon-
sible for loss Of life and property along
the river course. x - ~-sE~ - :
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-30
GREAT PIANO CRASH
The Clean Sweep Sale at klmbalps Has
Set Things GoInu. W Is. =


& This week will end piano sale that
has made many homes in Minneapolis
happy, and a. large number Of fine bar
gains are left to; make more homes happy.
You never heard Of piano, bargains like
We are Offering at this sale. A dozen
used uprights-modern pianos-taken in
exchange for Kimballs, at from $50 to
1885, payable IS cash and IS per month.
These pianos have all been put in perfect
order In our own, shop. New pianos,
eastern make. 1925, payable IS cash, IS
per month. Big reductions in odd style
Kimball and <Hallet & Davis Squares at
from $40 to s25, payable 81 per month.
Note the makes of pianos offered at this
sa1e Kimball Hallet & Davis, Chicken
Ing, Steinway, Knabe, Weber, Miller,
Haines Bros. Draper, Kingsbury, Gable,
Guild. Hale, and others. These exception
al bargains will all be gone by Saturday
night, and don'tzmake any mistake instfle
piace-727 Nicollet avenue. Ki1nball Co.
factory branch. 727 Nicollet avenue c. A.
Eirnendorf, manager. Open evenings.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-30
FIRE IN BOSTON BLOCK
Loss Of About $4,000 Sustained by Own
ers and Occupants o. the
Sg4 Building. 81

Fire visited the Boston block. Third
street and Hennepin avenue. Saturday
night and damaged the building and con-
tents to the extent Of $4,000. The fames
started in the rooms occupied by Pratt's
Express company on the first floor and
spread rapidly to the floors above until nth
the fourth floor was reached, where they
were checked. Pratt's Express company
sustained q loss OF $500 upon trunks and
household articles; NJ. g. Rodermel, man
ufacturer,s agent, lost $500 by water. and
the Alvestad & Haroldson Tailoring com
pany $500. The loss to the building was
about 81, 900 SIS
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-30
500 Mic. Av.,Up Stairs.

Christians don't think 1T necessary to pay
their debts. I'm not that sort.
"But shall not abandon my evangel-
ical efforts. In fact, I've been doing such
work pretty steadily ever since was con-
verted, five years ago, by the Canadian
revivaIists ,Crossley and Hunter. I visit
them every year at their beautiful sum-
.mer home. conducted a regular mission
until the first of this year, when my health
gave out. I'm suffering from nervous
sprostration. But I'm going to address the
Volunteers of America within a few days,
and I shall appear as an evangelist from
time to tin,e.''
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-30
AN AUTOMOBILE STOLEN
Thieves Take pr. Murray's Bubble
While He Is Making

Thieves stole DIR. Edwin Murray's auto
mobile last night while he was making a
professional call. He reported the theft
to the police but the machine has not YET
been found
About 81 o'clock last evening the doctor
left the automobile standing in front OF q
patients house. When he came out the
macIine was gone. Thinking some Of his
friends had played him a joke he tele-
paoned his residence to see if it had
been taken there. After waiting some
time he reported the matter to the po-
lice. s "a 3gs sI{a{ sS 81 s AZ Y,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-30
sPIRITUALISM'S REBIRTH

The Anniversary Of Its Modern Begin
4 nInss Was Celebrated In
=. st. Paul Yesterday.
Many Spiritualists were present yes
terday at Odd Fellows hall. Wabash and
Fifth street, St. Paul, where the st. Paul
Spiritual Alliance celebrated the fifty
fifth anniversary Of the founding Of spir-
itualism. The actual anniversary is
March 81. but. by agreement the Spirit
,ialists of St. Paul observe the. Sunday
before March 81 and the believers in Min
neapolis recognize the Sunday after
March 81. II 49, .
Most of the speakers at the gathering
yesterday maintained that spiritualisn1
was merely born again in 184S, that the
same doctrines were revealed in the
misty pa st, but that they were unhappily
ignored during many centuries. "
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-30
THE GOVERNORS OWN MAKE
Valuable Addition to Historical Societ
sr@ colIectlon-Made by Former


When Former Governor Alexander Ram
ssey. first governor of the territory. Of Min
nesota and second governor of the north
star state, presides at the next meeting Of
the state historical society, he may rest
his feet upon a wooden stool that he made
himself seventy one years ago, in Penn
sylvania. when he~was learning to be a
carpenter. .-,e's.s. E*s@s, VIZ HI H..
II This footstool bears the carved date
aS32.' The stool, as its maker now re-
calls clearly, was contrived for Miss Cath
crime Kelker, through whose descendant
Rudolph F. Kelker Of harrisburg, Pa
the relics Of the historical society are now
increased. - So
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-30
THE WEATHER PREDICTIONS

Enthusiastically cloudy, with posi-
oily showers tonight or Tuesday; varia-
BILE winds. Upper Michigan, Iowa and
Wisconsin-Generally fair tonight an6
Tuesday; variable winds. Lower Michi-
gan--Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday
with possibly rain in southeastern portion;
variable winds. North and South Dakota
Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday; va
riable winds. Montana--Party cloudy to.
night and Tuesday, with possibly rain II
western portion; variable winds.
Just Little More Elegant.
Spring outfits at the Plymouth Corner
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-30
SORROWS WERE TOO GREAT J.:
Woman Who Had Lost Her Husband and
Daughter Takes carboIIc -.
Acid.

Mrs. Agnes Horder of st. Louis Park
committed suicide at her residence Sat
urday morning by drinking large guam
tity Of carbolic acid She was respondent
because Of the death of her husband and
daughter, both within the past year
When the woman was found she was un-
conscious and although medical aid was
summoned, she died before help arrived:
She was % years OF age and had lived
at st. Louis Park about four months.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-30
GORDON.

The tremendous business
the GORDON hat is doing
comes from men all over the
country who are quick to
recognize IT'S intrinsic value.
Every GORDON hat
agency Is proud Of the name
It means vs1ae r4ussued for
each one Of the three dollars
that is asked for a GORDON
hat,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-30
MADISON SCHOOL ORCHESTRA.

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The senior pupils of the Madison school have
organized orchestra to play for the physical
culture exercises and other school occasions
where music is desirable, Next Friday the class
will give the court scene from The Merchant Of
Venice" and the orchestra will play for the
exercises. The leader is Francis Eastman and
the other members Laura Mierdierks Alice
BIakely, Eta Newman, Margaret Lovejoy, Ruth
Barber, Sterling Jaffrays, John Frazee, Arthur
Howry and Paul Struck ~ -. =. '.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-30

The Clothing That Makes the Man,
Makes him distinguished among his fel.
lows as being we'll dressed. The P1ym-
outh Clothing House. Sixth STREET
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-30

Five Per Cent Paid on Savings
oils Savings and Loan association, X,
Guaranty building.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-30
CLASSES CONFIRMED
Interesting Ceremonies at St. Marks and
St. .PauPs Churches Conducted
bv Bishop EdsaH. 4

by Bishop EdsaH.
Two large classes were confirmed yes.
terday by Bishop Edsall Of the Episcopal
church-one in the morning at st. Mark 9
church and the other in the evening at st.
Paurs church, at st. Marks the bishop
preached upon preparation for the OBJ
servance Of Easter. The excellent music
If the choir included Sir George Martins
sntheroz-:..yvhats o DIV elleth Under the De-
Tense Of the Most High. Bishop Edsall
also preached at st. Paul's where he was
assisted in the service by Rev. g. 81
Haupt, the acting rector, and by Rev. Mr..
Peake
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-30

Easter Gloves, Hats, Neckwear.
Headquarters, Plymouth Clothing House
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-30

Exact Information Given About Dress
At the great Plymouth Clothing House.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-30

Spring Clothes for Boys, gs sg s#
Head to foot The plymouth Corner"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05
Androscogain County Rescript,

j
| Elsie 4. Wilbur VS.. Willard A. White.
Strout. j. Clarry made contract
with this defendant. to move building
from one site to another and after its
| removal n, to put in a basement
and make. repairs upon the out
side. The means and appliances
for the removal, and the : route
over which the building WAS to pass,
| were not mentioned in the contract,
but were left wholly to the defendant.
Before anything was done under the
contract, defendant made contract
with Walker, by which Walker was to
remove the building to the new site, for
an agreed lump sum. As in the first
contract, the means, appliances and
route were left wholly to- Walker, who
was to furnish all needed materials and
labor. this defendant making no sug-
over Walker in any matter connected
with the removal. The method adopt
ed by Walker was to sink in the high
way a stick of timber. called a dead
man. and attach TO that a chain with 4
large link. to which was connected q
tackle and fall. which, operated By horse
power drew the building along.
Walker completed his contract and
placed the building on its new site and
was paid by the defendant the con-
tract price. The dead man was sunk
to the level of the way and in the trav-
eled part, but the chain and hook We're
above the ground and We're left there
by Walker or his servants, after the
removal of the building had been fully
accomplished.
The plaintiff was driving on the way,
and apparently the hook upon the
chain caught in the wheel Of her car
riage. and she was thrown out and in
Jured. She claims that the defendant
is responsible.
The relation Of master and servant
did not exist between the defendant
and Walker. The latter was an indie
pendent contractor performing his con-
tract in his own manner, ana supply
ing all appliances, and in no manner
under the control or dictation Of the
defendant. The general rule is that in
such cases the sub cotractor alone is
responsible,--bu there is an exception
to the rule, that where one employs
another to do an act unlawful in it
self, he will be liable for an injury
such act may OCCASION.
Plaintiff claims that this case falls
within the exception, on the ground
that moving the building il q highway
was unlawful, as constituting a nuis-
ance. But even il this We're so, it
would not aid the plaintiff. The build
ing had been removed and was out Of
the highway. The moving did not cause
plaintiffs injury. Walkers negligence
IN leaving the chain and hook in the
Wa:' after the removal was the proxi-
mate cause OF the injury. The defen-
dant had nothing to do with placing or
leaving il there. For that negligence
Of Walker which caused the injury this
defendant is not liable
JUDGMENT FOR DEFENDANT.
Reed. Dec. ., 1903.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

X unique and interesting souvenir 81
q hunting trip is owned by Col. +. W
Flaistel. It is an album Of photographs
giving a pictorial review Of the entire
outing and isSfFe work Of the coloncrs
brother, Ralph i. Plaisted. Esq, 0.
iangor, who took along his camera on
the trip. The photographs, are very
snarp, and ale artistically arranged.
No small part Of their interest comes
from terseness. humor, and appropri-
ateness of their labels Such q souve-
mir Of a vacation pleasantly ana profit
ably spent- the pictures shcw plenty Of
game--is one that will always be a
source of pleasure to the owner and a
source of interest to his friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

Work OF the new Village District
schoolhouse is We'll advanced The
walls are all up, the doors ana windows
in place and the roof completed IN
fact the outside work is practically
done. T,e interior work win not be
commenced until, next spring. One Of
the pleasing features of this building
Will he its large airy basement. This
is ten feet in depth, and is splend:dly
lighted, the windows on the south side
being full length. The directors are
planning TO make feature of the next
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05
Westbound in a Tourist SLEEPER,

Anyone contemplating trip tc
Chicago. any point in the West. cali
fori.ia or the Pacific Coast. are offered
exceptional Inducements and advan-
tagcs by the Grand Trunk Railway
System. Through Pullman touris;
sleeping cars leave Boston, Mondays
and Wednesdays 1T 11.30 A. NJ, running
through 70 Chicago without change
arriving there at S.55 p. N. the follow
ing evening. Lowest rates with nom
inal charge for sleeping car. Illus
trated descriptive matter and full in
formation on application to j. c. Qunlan
Dpa. G. T. r., Montreal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

A warrant was issued from the NUM-
cipal court, yesterday morning. for the
arrest of one Lewis Nice. for the
larceny of a rain coat. Nice has been
employed as a bell boy at the Cony
House. for about two weeks past, and
left the hotel at about $40 Thursday
afternoon. taking with him, it is all
legged, new rain coat belonging to one
of the other employees of the house. His
whereabouts are as vet unknown. but
as telephone messages were sent to the
police in several of the larger cities.
Thursday night. it is thought that ne
may be apprehended. Nice is about IS
years old. 5 feet. 6 o. Q inches i'll height.
and weighs about 1876 pounds. Has
rather thin. sallow face. good head OF
black hair. and probably gray eyes.
Wears hair very long in front, and parts
it nearly in the middle. Has recently
suffered from a broken jaw, and still
has trouble in chewing, eating only SOFT
food. Holds on to jaw when sneezlns.
Had on. when last seen, black SUIT,
with soft black hat, with brim turned
up at the sides. The missing rain coat
is of a green and gray mixture. and Is
nearly new. k.-A21xAIA11
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

The final papers We're passed at the
Strout agency, yesterday. transferring
the Smart place in Manchester, TO
Chas. l.. Randall of Pttsield. Mass.
Mr.. Randall moved his household
goods to his new purchase. this wee k,
and will reside there. This property is
beautifully located on the cast shore of
Cobbosseecontee and adjoins the lane.
Of r. G.. Einsman, on the south.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

J. w. Harlow received, this week, a
barrel of fine Florida oranges raised
in his own grove on trees that have
grown since the great frost that
wrought such havoc in the industry
some years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05
Gard Of Thanks.

The ladies Of Seth Williams Relief
Corps wish to express their gratitude to
all who SO kindly assisted in making
their sale such 4 great success. The
beautiful donations and liberal patron
age Of tho tables gives d most salts
factory and encouraging result.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

Z. c. Leighton has a nice nine of all
wool skirts for misses, $500 value Ia
close only s1.39. There are !. good as
sortment of colors. Large line blankets
ana puffs just received.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

The price of anthracite coal was adj
Nanced in Bangor, this week, from IS. IS
ana $500. to 1926 and $50 per ton, ant!
1t is said that these prices will hold
good until another season, when there
will be the usual drop. There has been
no change in prices in Augusta, nor is
that there will be, as both
the local dealers have a good supply on
hand
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

Evangeiists Wilson and Brown. who
are conducting reviva! meetings at the
North Parish schoolhouse. will con-
tlnue the same over Sunday. Services
Sunday at 1870. go and o'clock. One
OF them will speak. Sunday mornig, in
the chapel on Church Hill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

The 4 10 cent store are anS ious for
you to watch the window for Christmas
gifts Aprons. excellent, zoe value, are
on the way to be sold at only 1Oc each,
to customer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

What is more delicious than Sdhraffts
vanilla chocolate drops, only On; at F.
L. Webber's today. Fine mag'sh,hallows
only Ice. See the big grape fruit here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

The ladies Of the Eastern Star and
th"!r friends will be entertained at
Whist at Elizabeth Thosnpson's, No. 234
state street, Monday. Dec. It'll, at 2
T. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

Inc new nurses room at the hospi-
tai has been plastered. and will soon
be IN condition to receive the finish. 1t
viii be valuable addition to the in
stitution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05
SPECIAL SALE LOCALS,

Remember Hayes brown bread and
Deans, also those delicious log cabin"
cookies, SC per dozen, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

The hearing before the board of
appraisers to determine the value of
the local water plant Will open in this
city on the 22d Of March
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

yesterday was pension day, and the
federal building was haunted during the
morning hours with veterans waiting to
be made happy by their quarterly
allowance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

G. d. Haskell sells . poun4s Malaga
grapes, today. for CSC; fine NoGl1ead
apples. only zoe. a peek; pounds pop
corn, 25c.; cans peaches, 25c.;, and
raspberries 1n.., 8 for csc n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

rrior to yesterday CobbosSeecontee
lake mad almost closed over with ice:
but the thaw has opened it up to a con-
siderable extent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

The Young Women's League of the
Congregational church will meet at :. 80,
this afternoon. with Miss Mary Doe,
Bangor street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

The new diaries and calanders for
1904 have made their appearance in the
| local stores.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

The condition of the roads has made
matters little quiet in the livery bus
mess during. the past few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

c. II. Pettis famous lnolasses mix
ture, s iiavors, only 15c per ID. and fresh
toasted marshl.Ellows at lie pea, lb.
The scribe saw these goods as they
were made specially for this sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

When you buy a genuine bristle hair
brush with fine polished handle ana
back for ACC you may think something
is the matter, SO it is and John Cough
lin can tell you nothing is the matter
with this brush, on which 75c is marked
and it is warranted. The only thing the
matter, will be many people are not
likely to act and buy before the price
is again 15c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

Swift & Turner are busy preparing
the ALLEN" stock for d 'Salc." that it is
expected Will be sharp and short. on
account Of the low prices the unglovcd
hand is relentlessly marking the stock
to sell for. There will be a sweet sound
go out next week for Holiday buyers.
as this fine stock abounds in lovely
goods particularly adapted for pre-
sents.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

II. Noel Sleeves, Halloween. offers for
his Saturday bargain another lot Of
that coarse thread Homespun yarn the
Lady OF the Snowy brand regular ten
cent size for only &c cents per sken.
This price good tt day and Monday
only.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

Fancy plates Of English printed ware
regular 500 dozen, toby, Soc: SC. each
to close. English G.. c. bowls quart size
SC each regular price 10c. Decorated
China spoon holder mice for u vase.
regular 25c, today 1904 These extra
values should be appreciated fully.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05
Daily kenneber journal
LOCAL MATTERS.

On the Life-Way.
Here is the faith that is in it,
joy amt a-runnin' away
World wuZn't made in a minute
An trouble amt comm to stay.
Only--jest store up the sunshine
An take IN the night o the stars;
When the cattle come home Cor the
milkin'
Be ready to let down the bars.
Atlanta Constitution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

The paper box factory is preparing to
,, move TO Hallowell where it will occupy
quarters in the old cotton mill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

F. L. Webber cuts up a fine moose
today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-05

Work in the local building trades has
held on remarkably we'll the present
fail.