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The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-07

Total ................. ......... 81 159, ,4OO.70
Commenting upon the labor situation Mr..
Gregory says entire harmony has prevailed be-
tween employer and employed during the year
with the exception at the Golden Reward
sn,elter in Deadwood. In this instance the smell
ter men walked out oyer the discharge of sne
helper on the charge floor [nis compelled the
suspension Of the plant and other causes inclsd-
ing litigation have contributed to keep It in
idleness The pEifpar m owners of the M Golden
ton and others of New York and Harris Franklin.
of Deadwood.
The prevailing wages in the Black Hills are
$500 4 day for miners, $3 day for shoyelers
$3.50 to 81 for mill men and other laborers about
the mines and Mills, Generally spea king, ten
hours constitute days work in the mining sec
tion Of the state. but there cases where three
shifts of eight hours each employed, particu-
larly In the performance of work that requires
haste. The number of tai accidents during the
year eight. - s.
Five new reduction plants have been completed
during the year, all Of thine using the cyanide
process. These the Horseshoe. Hidden For
tune. Jupiter, Penobscot and Golden Crest. hav-
ing a combined tonnage capacity of 1900 day.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-07
DIED IN DENVER
Mrs. North Turnmon, Wife of a For
mer Rector OF Elk Point.


ELK POINT, S. D.--Ars. F. North Turmon
died of Brights disease in Denver hospital and
was buried at Greeley Col. which had been her
home since leaving here. She was the wife Of
an Episcopal rector who had charge here two
years and very highly regarded.
At the annual meeting of the tiremens asso-
Glation the following officers were elected: Chief,
John Coverdale; assistant chief, Andrew Peter
SON. treasurer, H. l.. Moore; secretary, Charles
Volmer. .,.... -4--
August johnson and Miss Ellen Strom were
married. Misses Nellie Anderson and Olive
Wenblom acted as bridesmaids, the bridegroom
being supported by his brother and Carl Strom.
Alr. and Mrs. johnson will make their home in
Hawarden, Iowa. . s.
NJ. Hoffman, Jr., has received from the govern.
ment weather bureau a set of weather forecast
flags and now receives daily telegraphic fore
casts, which are indicated by the flags on dis
play. .
A ffty-foot tubular steel bridge has been pur.
chased from the Campbell-Flagler Bridge com
panE. Minneapolis, and will be placed over Brule
creek, FIVE miles north of the city. This is the
first steel bridge with tubular supports in this
county. 1t Is the policy of the commissioners
to place one such every year over the Brule.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-07
BIRDSALL WOULD LIKE IT

loWan May Secure a Judgeshlp as a Com
promise Candidate. ,
Special to The Journal. .-..,..
Eldora. Iowa, Dec. 7.--Because the Iowa
congressional delegation cannot come to
an agreement upon a candidate to recon-
mend to the president for appointment
as United States judge to succeed Judge
Sh1ras, retired, the proposition has gained
much favor of appointing Congressman
Benjamin Birdsall of the third district
Mr. Birdsa!l was elected to Dave" Hen
derson's scat by over 5000 majority over
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-07

Later he served in government capac-
ity in the Philippines, assisting in the re-
organization of the mail service in that
country. He spent most Of his time in
Manila, but travelled extensively over the
islands Returning to his old home, he
went into the banking business and was
very successful.
Obtaining large interest In private
bank at McCallsburg, Iowa, he later or
ganized and was elected president Of the
State Bank Of McCallsburg. He leaves
this position to enter the consular service.
Mrs. Rasmussen accompanies her hus-
band to 1.-The Land Of the Midnight Sum- -
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-07
FORTUNE FOR A WAIF
Boy Taken from the Sioux Falls Home
Is Found by, His Relatives

SALEM S. DIN the early nineties Mr.. and
Mrs. N. Webb Of Salem took boy from the
children's home of Sioux Falls, whose name at
that time supposed to be George Baker. The
Sioux Falls home took the boy, who was about 6
or Z, from g cbildren's home in Chicago, which
had secured him from the Champaign county
house. where In 1893 he had been placed by his
maternal grandmother.
George was born March IS, 1887, his mother
0ying the next May. His real is George
Henry Placker. In the transfer to Chicago his
name became corrupted to that of George Webb.
For some time Mrs. Mary r. Placker of Olean.
n y, has been looking for her grandson, and
mas mas, at lTst round him IN the person OF George
him in the east
J. G. Headlcc and son Floyd brought sixty mine
head of steers from their Lyman county ranch
to be fattened McCook county corn. Frank
Wells contracted to feed thirty and J.
Lambcrtz twenty-five.
sTURGIs, S. derry Crowley, who was
year and ten months, has been granted new
trial.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-07
MINNEHAHA COUNTY DENIS.
They Would Have the First State Con-
yention Held in March.

SIOUX FALLS. S. D.--The members Of the
Minnehaha County Democratic club have de-
clared in favor of an early convention to elect
delegates to the next democratic national con
vention. 1t was decided to present to the dem
ocratic state committee request that a state
convention be held not later than next March
for the selection of delegates to represent South
Dakota at the national convention.
While the democrats do not expect to cut
much figure in the approaching campaign in
South Dakota the leaders say they want long
campaign SO they can be heard on state and ma
tonal Issues their purpose being to make as
good a showing for the party possible. 1t
was also decided to urge the state central com
nittee to hold the state convention in Sioux
Falls.
At the annual meeting Of the members of
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-07
IOWA
.SAMMIS READY
TO FIGHT BACK
FILES HIS REPLY TO CHARGES
MADE BY A SUBORDINATE.

Commissioner at Washington Has 1t
and the Case Will Be Ventilated
There-InteTmal Revenue Collector
Charged with Equalizing the Sal
aries of His Office Force Contrary to
LaW-Leaders of the Party Said to
Be in a Factiorll Fight Over the
Matter.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-07

Horace Boies, and he is sure of re-elec-
ton, but it is said he aspires to a Judi
cial position rather than congressional
career, and 1t may come to pass that he
will be selected by the Iowa delegation
He would then have to resign his seat
in congress, and among those mentioned
as his successor are G.. T.. Pickett and
Senator Courtright of Waterloo, Burton
i. Sweet of Waverly. G. E. Ransier of
independence and Senator Hartman of
Hampton.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-07
CONSUL AT STAVANGER
3. M. Rasmussen Was Born and Reared
in Story County, Iowa.

- IN Story County, Iowa.
Special to The Journal ....
Iowa Falls, Iowa, Dec. Iowa has
furnished another man for the government
consular service in B. M. Rasmussen, a
well-known resident Of Story county, who
recently entered on his duties as United
States consul at Stavanger. Norway, a
city Of 900 inhabitants and much fire.
quented by tourists.
Mr.. Rasmussen was born in Story
county in 1862 and was reared to man
hood in that county. For ten years he
served as messenger in the United States
mail service, and when, the reorganization
of the government mail service was un-
dertaken in Cuba he went to Havana
where he served as first assistant of the
mails, ..-l .s~ r.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-07
New Name for Fast Train
Chicago to New York.

The Manhattan Limited leaving
Chicago 100 p. m. over Pennsylvania
Short Lines takes the place of The
Seashore Limited heretofore leaving
at 10:30 a. m. Under new schedule it
is due at Washington 1:15 p. M, New
York 800 p. m. Apply to C. l.. Kim
ball., A. G. P. Agt., No. 2 Sherman
Street, Chicago, for information about
train service to the east. az
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-07
ALL PLEASED
WITH The SALE
CONTRACTS FOR CHIPPEWA PINE
AWARDED THIS WEEK.

Cass Lake Sale Under the Morris Law
the Best Ever Held, Says Parker
Full List of All Bids Received
Predictions Of the Loggers that the
Minimum Would Not Even Be Of
fered, Because Of the Provision as to
the Slashings, Were Not Realized
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-07
MONTANA +E,i,. 80 81
'r r..s .e 49,
CONVICTIONS IN ALL CASES

Last One on the Docket at Fort Ben
ton Is Under Way.
FORT BENTON MONT-The last case on the
docket of the December term is now being tried
that of the state William Cowan,. charged
with assault with intent to kill. SO far the
jurors have agreed with County Attorney Pray
that his prosecutions are we'll taken, and there
have been convictions in all cases. two burglary
cases and one for grand larceny.
Jack DeHaven was charged with having taken
g g horse from the stable of Fred II. Scott United
States commissioner, at MadduX, and the Jury
promptly brought in verdict of guilty Of
burglary in the first degree.
Ross Gibeaut found guilty Of grand lar
ceny. He was brakeman n Great Northern
train running between KalisDell and Havre,
ana the charge was that he appropriated the
tiOn to Lynchburp. Va
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-07

L1DGERwooD, n. D.-since tn, the #, fire - Of Of
been erected. the old sidewalks replaced by
fine pavements and system Of waterworks Pvt Pvt
in The board Of underwriters has reduced me
rates on fire insurance about Is per cent on the
average, thus saving the city many dollars on in
surance franchise has been granted Ralph
Maxwell for putting in an electric light sys.
tenn. which will be ready by next fall.-Harmony
lodge A F. and A. NJ. elected II the following 1pvns
s. W: II. w. Herzog, J. W.; f. L. McCutcheon,
secretary: J. w. Stiteler, treasurer.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-07
HILLS GOLD PRODUCTION
A Falling OFF Because of the Closing
of the Golden Reward.

DFADwOOD, s. D:--The state mine inspector
has issued his annual report to the governor for
the year ending Dec. l, 1908. The gold produc-
tions for the year has been $7,la9. 4Oo.70. The
production last year was $7342, ,227. So The shut
ting down of the Golden Reward smelter at Dead
wood in March by the walkout of en1Soyes and
Its continued idleness was the cause OF the de-
crease. All other mines In the Black Hills show
an increase in their production and there are
three more producers this year than there were
last
Eighteen mining companies have been produc.
Ing and their output in gold was as follows:
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-07

ONToNAGoN MICH.-A railroad that will
open great stretch of virgin pine is being built
from Ontonagon UP the shore of Lake Superior
1t is a logging road of standard gage, known as
the Ontonagon & Iron River line. and Is being
constructed by c. V. Mcmillan & Brother. Al
ready steel is being laid. All the Mcmillan
timber will be brought to Ontonagon for manu-
facture
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-07

ELDORA. IOWA.-At a meeting of the Hardin
County Medical association to be held to-day.
permanent organization will be effected and a
constitution and bylaws adopted.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-07

FARIBAULT, MINN.-The coroner's jury in
the case Of Mary, Ziegler, who was scalded to
death in the quiet room at the state school
for the feeble minded. brought in a verdict that
she came to her death by her own act in break
ing the radiator 1r her room. Coroner Ray ex-
blame.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-07

IOWA FALLS, 1owA.-The store of w. FL.
Roberts. who has been in the meat market busi.
ness for some time, was closed by creditors and
18th.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-07

BESsEMER, MICH.-The FowlerJoebos Lum-
Der company of Washburn, Wis. has its new
saw and shingle mills on the site Of the old
Van Buskirk plant. five. miles south of here
nearly completed and will begin saving after
New Years Cedar and hardwoods will keep the
new mills busy many years. ,+,a
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-07

McGREGoR, IoWA.-The Metropolitan the
ater and Kramer Bros. dry goods and clothing
house were DESTROYED by Are. Loss, S3o.DOo
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-07

ARGYLE, MINN.-Barney King, farmer,
died suddenly last week:--The NJ. B. a. lodge
president; j. r. Mack. vice PRESIDENT o. f. Bel
court, secretary; T. II. I.eplne. treasurer; J. F.
holm, W.; D. A. Mack S.. DR.. o. f. Belcourt.
local examiner.-Ths X: y. lodge elected new
Dykeman. Y. G.; r. G. Marlette, X. Of r. s.;
A. G. Setterholm, NJ. w; Nels Nylen, NJ. A; A.
NJ. Brown. prelate; G. ". Peck. NJ. f., A. w.
Wallace. NJ. E.. G. E. Ericsson and &. Char
bonean trustees. ..
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-07
ia INQUIRE VERY I'LL
4 II. , IA NUURE. V EISI I'LL -
Veteran Politician Has Been In a Crltl-
cal Condition at Grand Forks.

GRAND FORKS, n. D.---senator Jud LaMoure
of Pembina. N. D., is at the Hotel Dacotah' IN
north Saturday evening, and his condition por-
ton Of the time has been critical 1t Is
thought he is slightly improved to-day, but
during Sunday grave fears were felt regarding
his recovery. 49,.
The Elks' memorial services yesterday We're
ever attempted. The house was packed and the
address Of Judge Nethaway of saltwater was
one of the finest tributes to the dead ever
listened to in this city. Father E. ]: Conaty
made the introductory address, on Char1ty.
Exalted Ruler E. Y. Sarles OF Hilsooro pre-
sided.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-07

white, SO: Norway. $4.io
Mississippi River Lumber company. AInneap-
oils, l3 group bids. Highest white pine, So;
lowest 50: Norway, highest; $500 lowest. 81 90
ltasca Lumber company. Minneapolis, six bids.
White, SO: NORWAY. ST.
burlington Lumber c, n pany. Burlington, Iowa.
two bids. Highest. white. 80; Norway, $5.1G.
Meuiler Lumber company Davenport, Iowa, 8!
bids for sections: Highest for white. So.05:
Norway, 81: lowest. white. $7.o5; Norway. 81 4o5.
Samuel Sutter: Cass Lake. three bids for sec
tions: White. 81: Norway. $500.
j. A. Mathien. Minneapolis. two bids: White,
So. 80; Norway. S5.15.
Brainerd Lumber company. Brainerd. Mimi.
eight bids. Highest for white pine, $T.I5: Nor
Cutting on the Red Lake.
Major Scott. acting Indian agent, who
has just returned from a trip to the Red
Lake agency. reports rapid progress in the
cutting of the timber on the Red Lake
reservation which has been ordered logged
on his Recommendation.
This timber was blown down during the
at once had deteriorated somewhat in
value. Major Scott was allowed to cut 1t
and in awarding bids received 81 and IS a
thousand for timber that was not in good
condition.
The major states that there 175 men at
work in the camps which are located four
teen miles southwest Of the Red Lake
agency. and that seVentyf1ve saws are in
operation. The deep snow has retarded
opera tions somewhat, but everything con-
sidered. the work is being carried on ex-
ped1tiOuSly.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-07

STURGEON BAY, wIs-The steamer j. En-.
cry Owen was DESTROYED by fire. The crew was
taken off. The steamer, was grain laden and
head OF Sturgeon bay and run on the beach She
is 31,739 tons burden, was built at Detroit u
Detroit.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-07

GoLDFIELD, IoWA.--Miss Carrie Braden. a
well known young lady,, was killed in runaway
accident.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-07
WISCONSIN
NO UNDUE INFLUENCE
Will of Campbell of La Crosse Sus-
tained by the Courts

Will OF Campbell !OI La crosse SuS-
tanned by the Courts.
LA CROSSE, WIS.-Judge Brindley has sus-
tanned the Campbell WILL holding that no undue
influence was used on the part OF his daughter
at the time the will was made. Campbell left
All estate worth $4,000.
Louis Cramb has been sentenced to the county
jail for four months for brutally beating his
wife. The latter, when she appeared in court
had her eyes badly backened and swollen, her
head was bandaged aud she was hardly able to
walk.
Thru the efforts Of Colonel Orlando Holway
Of the Third regiment and other prominent
citizens, Dana's famous regimental band Of Mari
nette will be brought to La Crosse and located
here permanently.
Rev. Henry Faville of the First Congregational
church celebrated the fifteenth anliverss1. of
his pastorate by inviting all the couEles whom
he has joined in marriage during that time, 213
in number. Yesterday the church was crowd
ed about 100 couples responding to the invi-
tation. Rev. Mr.. Favile spoke on .The Home. y
MARINETTE, visa human foot, found in
backyard by Mrs oliver La Fond of Spald-
ing. Mich, may be the clew to murder. When
the foot was found, Oct "a, a dog was gnaw-
ing it. Now there comes the story of the dis
appearance Of Miss Bessie Bridges, 19-year-old
daughter Of Samuel Bridges of Waucedah, Mich.
The description of the foot talles with that of
Miss Bridges feet, and there is reason to be-
lieve it is part of her body. Miss Bridges
was a beautiful and highly respected young
woman.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-07

HASTINGS, MINN.-Mrs J. Z. West died Sat
urday after brief Illness. aged SO. She leaves
husband and daughter, Miss Carrie L.. West
and two sons, J. y. of this city and Fred H. of
Seattle.--Thomas Burns, the South ST. Paul bur-
glar taken to saltwater Sa turday evening
10 serve four years and six months. :,
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-07

GAINESVILLE, WIS-Thomas Joyce was ac-
quilted by Jury. He was on trial for the nlur-
der of Herman zimmerman In May, 1902
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-07

RED WING, notwithstanding orders were
served on the county board to prevent 1t filing
the certificate of. incorporation of Dennison as
village. The election held last week and
the result "a to % in favor of incorpora
tion, One vote said to have been cast by
man who was temporarily visiting his son.
and it is alleged that without him the vote would
have been q tie and therefore no election.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-07
JONES is SORRY
IoWan Who Deserted His Wife in a
Fit of jealousy Would Return,


WEBSTER CITY, IOWA-E C. Jones' who,
after month Of married life. disappeared very
mysterousy a short time ago from his farm
south of this city. has been heard from. His
disappearance was sudden and unexplainable
that foul play feared. For three days a
posse of forty farmers secured the neighborhood.
searched every field, looked into every old well
and out-of- -the-way place for miles around in
the hope of finding some trace of him.
No clue beyond some old letters torn to shreds
and buried in cornfeld could be found, and the
search was finally abandoned. Yesterday Mrs.
Jones received letter from her husband, dated
at Minneapolis. This letter clears up the m.s-
terry and indicates that in fit of jealous rage
Jones simply decamped and has since wandered
from place to place; He now seeks the forgive
ness Of his wife and wants to return.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Sparks of Bancroft, par
ents Of Mrs G.. b. Buell. Of this city, are cele-
brating their golden wedding anniversary to-day.
MASON CITY, IowA.-Plans for great re.
vival at Clear Lake next July are being per.
fected by the executive committee Of the Clear
that DR.. E. J. Bulgin be secured to conduct the
services, and 1t is believed he will accept. The
camp meeting will last ten days and the assem-
bly, will follow.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-07

CROOKSTON. MINN.---Three more indictments
have been returned making total of thirteen.
A. II. Green accused of stealing a seaskin coat
at Mcintosh. indicted and entered plea of
guilty. Ed West was indicted for manning
Hugh Qugey's ear, in East Grand Forks. He
entered a plea Of not guilty.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-07

HOUGHTON. MICH.-The steamer T. r
Hutchinson was released from the reef of Five
mile point. west of Eagle river. and came down
to the canal under her steam She has
about Il. 900 bushels of her cargo of faxseed still
on board, partly damaged by water. She is
repairing at Lily pond and will proceed to the
lower lakes. tbeing the intention to dock her
at Cleveland, sts. s-Fe.4. s.. t.r.t a. r
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-07

PRESTON, MINN.-Richard Slater. an old and
respected citizen, is dead at the advanced age
of 81. He was an Englishman and came to
dren. Mrs. +. C. Bailey and Leigh Slater of
Preston, survive him. Death was due to old
age. 20.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-07

| WABAsHA, MINN.-George G. Dickman, an
/ In Millville Of kidney trouble. ;7ena. -
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-07

MADEL1A, MINN.-Mrs w. II. Shaver, for
mery Aletta Thormodson, who married
little over two weeks ago, is dead
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-07

ATWATER, MINN.-The Modern woodmen
elected DR.. F. NJ. Archibald, v. c.; J. O. Malm-
berg. w A: Henry Stene, E. B.: Martin olson
clerk; l.. Z. Covel. E.; 0. n. Ruden, W.: NJ. NJ
Olson. s.: DR.. Archibald. physician. and John
S. Swanson manager.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-07

sTEWARTVILLE, MINN.-The Stewartvi1le
creamery was burned. Loss on building, 81 900;
machinery, S2,5OO Total insurance, 81 500.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-07

ANoKA, MINN.--Rev. Father T. T. Duane.
pastor or ST. Stephens Catholic church. is very
Ill and may not recover.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-07
FELL DOWN THE STAIRS
Only Child Of Detroit Parents Killed
at Iron Mountain.

IRON MOUNTAIN, MIcH.--Alex McRobbie,
aged 23. fell down flight of stairs leading from
the outside to a basement at a house in which
there was to be surprise party. Striking on
his left temple he bled heavily and died at .
this morning without regainng consciousness.
He was county surveyor here and had been
graduated but recently from the Michigan college
of mines at Houghton. His life was insured
last week in the New York Life for $4,000 in
favor Of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John McRo5-
bic Of Detroit. He was their only child. t 'I@
MARQUETTE, MICH.-Ever since the Pioneer
Iron company's big furnace was put into commits
sion the city water supply has been charged
with crcosote that many people unable to
drink the water. The health committee Of the
council has taken action. but drastic steps have
been held in abeyance until President William G..
Mather of Cleveland. who has been telegraphed
for. can reach here. This will be early this week
and at conference to be held it is expected that
remedial measures of some kind may be arranged.
MUNIsING,, MICH.-Persons who removed
some thousands of bushels of wheat and other
salvage from the steamer Manhattan, which
stranded Grand island and was partially
burned. are threatened with prosecution by, the
underwriters: In fact, suits of replevin have
already been started 1t is contended by the
underwriters that the Manhattan was never
abandoned. Some interesting points are in
vOlyed --..
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-07

LIE sUEuR, MINN.--Mayor Termath enter
talned the common council and city officials at
roast pork banquet.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-07

WINONA, MINN.-Two Winona young men
are accused of numbering Newton Hellyer on the
| night of Aug. 10 Minneapolis detective has
announced that he expects to make the arrests
within the next twenty-four. hours Robbery Is
said to have been the motive
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-07

LITCHFIELD, MINN.-Mayor Learn has asked
Chief Engineer tIankey Of the waterworks plant
to resign, asserting incompetency. Hankey says
the mayor has other reasons and refuses to va
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1903-10-14

A trarelinr man giving the
name OF Chas. Marsh and his
address as Chamberlain has been
taking cash orders for clothing
around I,ur,lette. Some OF the
orders taken August a, and to
be delivered in ten DAYS havcnot
been heard from. Inquiry at
Chamberlain has failed to dis
cover that Mr.. Marsh has ever
lived there. He purports to
take orders for the Sprague
wooden mills and clothing com
pany OF Chicago. Mr.. Marsh
may possibly be straight but
anybody il little short OF a fool
who will give a cash order for
anything to a stranger. Better
throw your money down a we'll,
nine cases out OF ten.-Redi field
Journal.