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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-29
WISCONSIN
cEssIoN OF eARRoN's ISLAND
La Crosses Council VIII Send COMMITTEE
to Minnesota LEGISLATURE

~ 'WuiuSSoIA Legislature.
LA CROSSE, WIS.-The common coun-
Gil is making an effort to assist in the
passage of the bill ceding Barron's island
from the state of Minnesota to the state
Of Wisconsin, which has been introduced
In the legislature of the former state. At
a special meeting of the council it was
decided to have the mayor appoint a
committee of five to appear before the
committee and properly lay the, matter
before the members of the legislature.
The object of the bill is to allow La
Crosse to have jurisdiction over Petit
bone park, which is located on the island,
and which has been given to the city by
A. w. Pettibone. There has been some
objection to the passage Of the bill from
residents of La Crescent, MINI.
The case of Charles La Belle, charged
with criminally assaulting Agnes Funger.
a 14-year- old girl on French Island, is
on trial. According to the evidence, de-
PENDANT caught the little girl while she
was driving cows home in the evening.
I took her by the hair: and dragged her
into some high grass where he assaulted
her. La Belle is 20 years of age, and is
the son of David La Belle, a prominent
resident of West La Crosse.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-29
COUNTRY BANKS MAY LOSE
Liabilities OF the Failed Northern Build
IND Company Mounting Alaher.

DAVENPORT, manifestations of the
Northern Building company assembled to-
day for q meeting that promises sensa-
tional developments. 1t is said ]. l.. Ma
son Of Minneapolis. who was apparently
the whole company, has notes out for
over 100000. Unpaid bills on various
contracts nay raise this indebtedness to
over Sl50,C00. Much Of the paper is
afloat among country banks In Iowa and
Minnesota, the bank at Lancaster, Iowa
being said to have $4,000 of it.
At the time Of it's failure the Northern
Building company was engaged in erect
ing $4,000 courthouse at Lancaster
Wis, a courthouse at Orange City. Iowa
Carnegie library at Fort Dodge and a
SIS 900 library and $4,000 school house in
Davenport. -..-. - = .s
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PRIMARY ELECTION CALLED
Voters Will Pass on the Question, Of RI

Voters Will Pass on the Question, Of Re.
turning to Old System.
GRINNEIIII, IOWA-At meeting of
the republican county central committee,
It was decided to hold the primary cleo
ton on Saturday. March 81. At that time
there will be submitted the question Of re
turning to the convention system Of
choosing candidates for county offices.
Grinnell was selected as the place to hold
the convention to- select delegates to the
state convention. ~ %2t.& (,
The School of Music Of Iowa College has
arranged for "a series Of artists >recitals
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-29
TRACK ELEVATION
Milwaukee Roads Are Willing, but Certain
= Manufacturers Object

MILWAUKEE,, WIS.-The problem OF
track elevation to do away with grade
crossings is proving vexatious for the city.
The railroads, after years of agitation,
consented to do the work, but now the
largest manufacturing interests in the
city are opposed to the plan. At places
where crossings have been the most dam
gerous and accidents most frequent, the
manufacturers say it would ruin their
business to have the grade changed.
The Merchants and Manufacturers as
ISOLATION has sent a committee to look
over the ground and to- hear testimony
from both sides in the hope Of arriv-
ing at a settlement:
A mass meeting to consider track ele-
walton is to be held in the council cham
Der tonight, having been called by the
mayor. ~
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the policy.--Will Murphy was tried for his
attack on Charles Fay at Edgemont, and
convicted of assault and battery.

LEAD, S. D.-Offcers have been elect
ed by the new board of directors Of the
Commercial. club P. A. Gushurst is pres
ident; w r. Dickinson, first vice presi-
dent; r. F. Irwin, second vice president,
and George B. Thompson, treasurer
Austin Mcdonald, foreman of the Alder
Creek Mining company's mine on Yellow
creek, died of pneumonia.
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Important change lin D.pot..

On and after Feb. hH Northern Pa
cific trains will arrive at and depart from
the union station, Bridge square. This
means that the Duluth Short Line"
trains to Duluth and West Superior and
intermediate points will on that date,
be changed from the Milwaukee, depot to
the union station.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-29
ILLEGAL VOTING CHARGED
Contest for the office Of Judge Of Pro.
bate OF Polk County.

CROOKSTON, MINN.-The contest
over the office Of Judge Of probate of
Polk county is on before Judge Watts of
the district court. 1t was brought by the
former incumbent against O.. A., :Thore-
son of East Grand Forks, whom the bal
LOTS at the last, election showed to be
a, winner by "a votes. .r.:.~~..f 300 .re 4.
Tho votes in one ward Of 'Crookston
one in East Grand Forks. and in the
town of Tabor and village Of Fosston
were questioned and were reeounted to-
day, showing but few changes. r.t'
It is understood Judge Hagen will not
rest his case, even if the ballots do not
show cause for contest, and that he
push the contest on the ground of illega
voting and improper methods were used
particularly at Fosston where the nattel
was complicated by the attitude of thu
people on county division. 3D.. ~. ..'-
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during the second semester. The course
includes violin recital by Herbert But
Ter on Feb. 20; pianoforte recital by
Carolyn Willard on March 6; a vocal re-
cital by George Hamlin March TO- and a
concert by the faculty Of the School Of
Music April IT, .s7.- ~ III
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-29
MAINS EACH NIGHT
Sioux Falls Poultry Show One Of the Best
Held in the West.
Special to Tho Journal.

SIOu% COuiSsy SbNV Wv " s'S 100
Held in the West.
4 SIOUX FALLS, S. Dan aggregate
of about 1900 birds are on exhibition at
the first annual show Of the Queen City
Poultry association, which Is being held
in this city. Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri,
Kansas, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Illinois
and South Dakota are represented. An
interesting feature is several English
ringneck pheasants and pigeons of all
known varieties. There are also pens
Of fine ducks. The display Of bantams
and other game birds is larger and bet
ter than expected.
The Judges are r. Fl. Shellabarger of
West Liberty, Iowa, and Theodore Hewes
of Indianapolis. About seventy game
birds are in the exhibit, and each night
those who desire to are enabled to see
cock fights between birds which are
among the most famous Of their kind.
Needless to say, the birds are muffed
50 they cannot injure each other.
a Rev A. r. Morgan has accepted a call
from the Episcopal church at Ionia,
Mich, and has departed for that city.
1t is believed Rev. DR.. George H. CARMEL
OF Sioux City Will be his successor.
| Mrs Maud Ballington Booth delivered
| a lecture in the New theater under the
auspices of Sioux Falls college.
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MICHIGAN
MICHIGAN 49,. -.
oVERREAcHED HIMSELF
Agent Who Attempted to Bride Loses a
Contract at Crystal Falls. .-


Contract at Crystal Falls. -
CRYSTAL FAILS, MICH.-An alleged
attempt to bride a member of the board
of public works has resulted in the cleo
trical concern, whose agent is accused OF
the attempted corruption, losing an order
for dynamo. -
Recently bids were called for furnishing
the machine. Two were received, the
Westinghouse company Offering to sup
ply the dynamo for $4,000 and the War
rem people for 5000 less. The board of
public works was undecided as between
the two bids, standing two to two and 1t
was decided to refer the whole matter to
the common council.
At the council meeting the deadlock
was explained, and sensation was caused
by the statement by one of the board
members who favored the Westinghouse
| proposition that the rival concerns agent
| had offered him money to change his
vote. The statement resulted in unani-
nous vote to award the contract to tbs
Westinghouse company.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-29

WINSTED MINN.-E1ofose Dubarc
died Of paralysis, aged 6B years. He To-
Gated in st. Paul in 1868.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-29

kENosHA, Wls-F'ire Quilted the
power house of the Kenosha Gas and
Electric company, completely Gripping
the plant and entailing a loss Of $25, 900 on
the building and equipment. "a.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-29

STEPHEN, MiNN.-The colony that
went to Oregon In search of pine lands
returned to-day, having made satisfactory
selections.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-29

COLFAx, lOWA--EXcitement has sub
sided since the fight of yesterday between
citizens and employees of the Des Moines
Interurban Railway company. The COM
pany had not secured franchise, and
when it attempted to lay track, the mayor,
General James B. Weaver, once green
back candidate for president Of the United
States, ordered the fire department to turn
the hose on the workmen. The railroad
people withdrew. President Polk Of the
company is endeavoring to compromise
the matter and both sides are resting on
their arms.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-29

Winter Wear and Tear
are prevented by timely Orangeine Pow
der, when tired, chilled, or upset.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-29

oAcoMA, S. D.--A courier from
Stearns, $50 miles west, brings the news
that Jack scully, the Gregory county out
law who escaped from the Mitchell Jail
Sunday, took dinner with the postmaster
at Stearns on Monday. The distance
from Mitchell Stearns is 2O5 miles 1t
is believed that frequent relays of horses
were furnished the fugitive.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-29

La Crosse, Wis; j. w. Haywood, Mime
apolis; George Kelly, Chicago; w. B. Par
sons, F. H. Thatchersand r. e. Tearse,
Winona Charles M. King, Jersey City.
Winona Council, No. 639 knights OF
Columbus, has decided that the big meet
ing for comforting the third degree on a
large class OF candidates will be held in
Winona on Sunday, March 2e, having been
postponed from Washington's birthday.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-29

APPLETON, WLs.-sheriffs of Wiscon-
sin are planning a meeting at Milwaukee,
Tomorrow to frame a petition for a bill
seeking to change from the present fee
system, --s.- -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-29

KINDRED, NJ. D.-A newspaper has
been established at Leonard, twelve miles
west of Kindred. 1t is known as the
Leonard Leader, and, will be printed at
Kindred Editor Weatherhead of the
Kindred Tribune, and F. L. Van Arnam
are the publishers, with F. l.. Van Arnam
local editor and manager.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-29

L'ANSE, MIcH.-As far as can be as
certained, Michigan is operating the only
graphite deposits in the northwest. These
are located in BaraEa county, few miles
from this village, where the Detroit Ora
phite company has been working a
mine in quiet way for several years.
The mineral is used almost wholly in the
manufacture of graphite paint. .'.....
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-29

DEADWooD, S. .. congratulations
on the birth Of a daughter have been sent
TO Colonel w. J. Thornby by the Black
Hills members and clerks of the legisla-
ture in the vernacular Of the Sioux.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-29
MASON CITY, lOV

MASON Ct Y TUWN-A. WI. OId7eS, q
wealthy farmer, left home last Friday
and his wife Is in utter ignorance con-
corning his whereabouts except as re-
ported by the ticket agent. His family
relations have always been pleasant. He
bought ticket to Chicago and that Is
the last known Of him. He drew $500 IN
money from a local bank and 1T is PROP
able he has gone to Cuba, as he enjoys
travel and has plenty of money to see
the world.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-29

AUSTIN, MINN.-A. q. Wyman loaded
his household furniture hnd foundry ma
chinery and patterns in a car on the Great
Western road. Early Yesterday the car
and all its contents WE'RE burned.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-29

MARQUETTE, MICH.-For the first
time in several Years winter. navigation
has been in progress here and still con-
tinues, two Of the local fishing tugs being
in commission. s.-.r
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-29

HOT SPRINGS, S. D.-The $4,000 case,
of Mrs Chambers against the Modern
sWoodrnen of America was tried by jury
and after being out fifteen minutes it re
turneda verdict for the plaintiff. 1t was
scontended by the defendant that Cham
bers committed suicide, thereby multiplying
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-29
,ELEvEN CENTS ON THE DOLLAR
Little In Sight for Claimants Of the Mod
ern Accident Club .-.... Il. l..

IOWA CITY, IOWA--The Modern Ac-
cfdent club Of Iowa City, which recently
went into a receivers hands, will pay
about II cents on the dollar to the sew
eral hundred claimants throughout Iowa.
Receiver James w. Dvorsky to-day re-
ported to Judge 0. A. Byington Of the dis
trict court that the total liabilities are
$4,000, and the assets but $2,226.75. The
latter will be reduced largely by the court
COSTS officials salaries, etc. The re-
ceiver recommends a pro rata distribu-
ton of the assets.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-29

NORTHFlELD, MlNN.!-T junior
class Of Carleton college will present the
play 'Esmerealda" tomorrow evening
at the auditorium. An intercollegiate de-
bate has been arranged tbetween the
sophomore classes of Beloit college, Wis
.consin, and Carleton college, to be held
during the spring term ait Beloit.-All
recitations were suspended at Carleton to-
day and the" regular day of prayer OBJ
served by religious services.-State Sec
rotary Peck ofsthe Y. M. e. A. left yes
terday after being present at the Y. M. Q.
A. meeting, and speaking to the asso-
citation in the interests of the Y. M. e a.
convention at Minneapolis next month.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-29

MT. PLEASANT, IOwA-The local com :
mittee appointed by the governor has let
the contract for the erection OF SOW
monument to mark the restlng-place OF
the remains of Charles Shepherd. a SOL
der of the American Revolution. The
legislature appropriated the money at Its
last session. There are only six revolu-
tionary soldiers buried in Iowa..
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-29

ANOkA, MlNN.-The health on1cers
,aid quarantine recently VI pom the family
of man named Schwab, living near st:
Francis. Schwab is inc ustr1ous ana
worthy but he has had bhd luck and is
poor Word reached merh bers of the
camp of Woodmen at st. F Fancis in which
Schwab holds membership and prompt
measures were taken. A committee COM
posed entirely Of members who had
passed through siege Of the disease was
selected, and to these the work Of relief
was handed over. -: s-...
ANOkA, MlNN.-John Campbell, form
erly Of this place, now OF Grand Forks,
pleaded guilty to the enhbezzlement Of
$4,000. He was employed by Reed & Sher-
wood few years ago and was we'll known
and popular.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-29
NORTH DAKOTA
KILLED A ''PIGGER'
MacLachlan's First Shot Went Wild
and May Cause the Death of
Spectator.
His Second Instantly Killed the sa-
loonist- Frightful Tragedy at
McHenry, N. d.

Fargo, N. D., Jan. 29.-At aIcIienry.
Foster county, a blindpigger by the name
of Bigelow was sparring with a young
man named MacLachlan. The blindpig
ger became very angry and secured
rifle. which he leveled at his opponent
The weapon was struck up by Ellis VIII
loughby, a machinery dealer, and the bull
let went into the ceiling. DR.. MacLachlan
became enraged at Bigelow for shooting
his brother, young MacLachlan, and fired
at him with revolver, but hit Willough-
by. The doctor then fired again, this
time striking and instantly killing the
blindpigger.
Willoughby was shot through the body,
and the bullet went through the bladder.
Physicians were sent from Fargo, $50
miles, aid went there on special train.
| Willoughby was brought here and oper-
ated on. yesterday afternoon, but little
hope is held for his recovery. The shoot
ing has created great excitement in the
central part of the state where the Mac
Lachlans are well known.
r Rooney Convicted.
John Rooney will be hanged il the YER
dict of the district court jury at midnight
| last night is carried out. He has been on
trial on a charge of killing Harold Sweet.
| No evidence was introduced by the de-
| Tense, but many arguments were made.
! The jury went out at clock and re-
manned seven hours. The prisoner was
apparently the coolest man in the room
and showed no excitement or feeling.
Rooney asserts that one of his partners
fired the fatal shot. He is only % years
old, but is said to have a long criminal
record. = - -. -.
There has been a heavy snowfall here.
The temperature has not been disagree
able, but it is feared the conditions are
favorable to blizzard ex-
ercises were held to-day in the city schools
in memory of the late President Mckinley.
10. O. Bjornrud, IS years old, Is in Jail
, pending an examination by the insanity
board. He has some wealthy relatives,
and it is said they have refused to care for
him. He is suffering from the effects Of
old age rather than from any mania.
, Professor =. E. I.add of the agricultural
college has issued an open letter to the
members of the legislature regarding vio-
, lations Of the pure food law. He calls at
tention to the serious conditions that exist
and the necessity of prompt action.
MINTO,. N. D.-The Scotch of Mimic,
Grafton and Park River celebrated Bob
> bic" Burns anniversary. Rev Mr. Nc
Donald of Grafton was chairman and n.
McDougal Of Langdon played the bag
pipes Miss Gertie Carpenter and Miss
Daisy Wight of Mimic danced the high
land fling. Archie Miller, the veteran
! Scotchman of Mimic, 81 years of age, en-
, tertained with recitation. About $50
l people were present.
I KINDRED, NJ. D.-A newspaper has
been established at Leonard, twelve miles
|3,I, T &c lrrnr t1oo
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-29

BOONE, IOWA--County Attorney Ga
noe has ordered the assessors. to return
assessments against holders and owners
of coal and mineral rights lying under
the surface as we'll as against ostensible
nropertv owners. The coal men will resist.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-29
ORANGE CITY, iOWA-Miss Rose Far

ORANGE CITY, IOWA-Miss Rose Far
rell has recovered $3.50 from John Krause,
a. Young farmer of Granville, because OF
his breach of promise Ito marry her.
Mrs. Krause told her son. before the girl,
that she didn't like her because she had
red hair. The wedding was postponed,
and in the girls absence the mother in
duced her son to breal, the engagement.
Young Krause, also, has red hair.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-29
FARIBAULT, MlNN.-Professor Ira w.

TVNToNOIVl V'7'S1H' OICSS
Howerth of the University of CT
livered his first lecture Of the
extension course last evening
large audience. His subject "
ern Social Problems. ','-The new
tees of,:the Faribault CO mme,
have just been announced. Will
ser is chairman of the com nittee
bership; John Dobbin. Of the h
mittee; M. M. Shields, OF city
ment; J. w. LeCrone, of entel
and H G. Theopold of ma1hufact
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-29

oRToNVILLE, MINN.-1rhe Aberdeen
Granite company is making| extensive I'M
movements at its quarry here, commonly
known as the Baxter quarry. Large cut
ting and polishing sheds are being QUILT
and steam drills and stone crusher will
be put in and new derricks erected. Gang
saws and pneumatic tools will be used
n. Schoen g. Sons new thfee-story brick
furniture store has been completed and
they will move Monday next, when they
will receive six car loads OF new goods
Nj. Matthews, one of the pioneers Of
this section, Is very III with pneumonia.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-29

ALBERT LEA, MlNN.-The state farm
ers' institute closed Yesterday afternoon.
The attendance was large.E RI. I. Flo, a
saloonkeeper, was arrested charged with
selling liouo, to a ,habitual drunkard.--
The steam laundry, real estate and one
half the machinery and fixtures nave peen
sold by Alderman s. G. Thompson to Z. A.
Ransom. The price paid was 81 900 for
the real estate and $4,000 for one-half OF
the plant.-The board OF education mas
under consideration an edition to the
high school building that will cost about
$4,000, .-' -.
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oELWlN, loWA--W.: Wilson, a. Great
Western brakeman was run over by a
switch engine and instantly. killed. He
lived at Des Moines, where he had wife
and two children,
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ELY, MINN.-Ely Camp, M. w. A., in
stalled officers for the ensuing term on
Tuesday evening, Peter Schaefer being
installing officer After the cerem onies,
the camp entertained at cards. Lunch
was served at midnight.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-29

RED OAK, ,loWA.-shirley Gilliland
will in all probability be elected to sue
coed J. M. Junkin of this city in the state
senate. ...-