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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-11
MINNESOTA.
A MASTER OF DECEIT
Stevens, Alias Gilmore, Identified as
Harry Penrose Who Robbed
F Miss Anderson.
She Had Left Her Happy Home for
Him-He $500 and Jewels
Taken.
special to The Journal.

Fergus Falls. Mimi, May 11.--Miss
Emily Anderson came from Parker's Prai-
RE Saturday night and positively identified
the notorious swindler now in Jail here as
the man who, under the name of Harry
Penrose; deceived and robbed her a few
weeks ago. This means that at least two
charges can be brought against the pris-
oner in this county, either of which is
good for a ten years sentence, and ac-
counts for his desire to go back to South
Dakota. where he broke jail rather than
to come here.
Penrose appeared in Parker's Prairie
as postoffice Inspector, and on meeting
Miss Anderson there he at once pretended
to be greatly infatuated with her. He
had apparently learned that she had
money and made himself agreeable to
her and her parents. He stayed several
days and on leaving, induced her to ac-
company him to Minneapolis, stating that
they would be married at the home Of his
sister on their arrival there.
The girl took $500 with her, and her
parents are said to have been anxious to
have her take more, as they were pleased
with the match. He had convinced them
that he was wealthy and had beautiful
home in Syracuse. N. Y. When he de-
serted her at Cold Springs he took her
money and induced her to give him her
watch and chain, two rings and brooch,
saying that he wished to have them en-
graved. He also took a pair Of her shoes
and a bottle of perfumery. and these arti-
cles were found in his grips on his ar
rival here, together with a great many
other little articles of ladies' wearing APP
parel, mementoes of other victims.
When the girl entered the Jail to iden-
tify him by stepping brisky into the cor
ridor and greeted her with the familiar
salutation Of Hello. Emily There was
no occasion for further Identification. The
county attorney received word Saturday
that two other victims have just made
known their troubles at Lawry, Pope
county.
Frank Van Tassel Of Turtle River. Bel
trami county, filed petition in bank
ruptcy, placing his assets at $500, all ex-
empt, and his liabilities at $3.50.
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INDIANS IN A Pow.WoW
Standing Rock sIou Recount TIL,
Grievances fo the Nevs AGENT

Standing Rock sIou Recount Their
Grievances to the New Agent.
+ CANNONBALL, N. D.-The Indians
have had a big council with their new
agent, Major Carignan. They told him
their grievances, and made many recon !
mendations as to the removal Of some of
the present employees. They made strong
objection to a pasture which it was pur-
posed to build in this district. AS a
compromise, 1t Is probable that a fence
will be built along the Cannonbau river,
thus preventing what has long been
source of trouble, white mems stock
straying on the reservation and Indians
cattle on the white mems side. They OBJ
jected to the appointment Of the new cat
tie inspector, contending that an Indian
or mixed blood should have the job.
Agent Carignan, III a sensible speech
told them he had only been in Office few
days and they must not ask toe much Of
him all at once. The proceedings Of the
council were taken down by government
reporter. and will be forwarded to the
department
William Walker Of OMAHA secured the
Indian relief contract for the coming year.
at an average price Of $685. hundred.
The outlook for crops and hay is be-
coming alarming on account OF the
drought. No rain, except two light show
ers has fallen this year.
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cal, but of, the general life of the church,.
Afternoon-2. business 2:15, Woman's Home
Missionary hour. Mrs. F. w: Little presiding;
The A. NJ A., Does 1t Pay?'' Mrs. H. Y. Bye;
missionary and Educational Work in Alaska =
Mrs. ". p. Abbott !. 'cindy,s Dream Story
3:25. The Church as Dominant Force In the
Community. " tal Thru the Spiritual Life of Its
Individual Members. Rev. i. G.: Jones; lhl
Thru It's Fishing for Men," Rev. S. T. Beatty;
(c) Thru the Advancement of Civic Righteous.
ness and Welfare" Alderman James Il. Phillips;
4:40, discussion closing with prayer Evening
1;3o. song service: 1:4o, address, Pledged
address By Rev. George h. Merrill, D. D.. Min
WEDNESDAY. MAY 20.
Morning.. business, half hour: at this hour,
in the parlors OF the church. will be held the
business meetings of the Woman's Missionary
societies; $3.50 q half hoar Of scripture eypcsi.
ton, Rev. 3. W; Jerney; TO- Things Which ,
e. g., The Publican in the Temple Rev. W. A.
Warren; OBJ obstruction Before Service, e. g.,
Mary at Jesus Feet" Mrs. ]. L. Torrens; lc)
sss Of Earthly e.
intermssion and handshaking: 1890 Practical
Advantages OF Reasoned Faith" Rev. J: r.
noon--2, Woman's Foreign missionary hour. Mrs.
2. W: Jenney presiding: THE Study of Via
Christi" Mrs. Percy r.. Thomas: Gods Hand
in Current History" Mrs. w. g. Richardson
decking; 3. intermission ;s:1o, ..christ's World
wide Purpose and Spirit the CHRISTIANS Stand
ard Rev. Percy F. Thomas; $40, address by
A. B. @. +. NJ. representatives; 4:1O, closing bust
ness. Evening-1:30 closing sermon by Rev
l.. H. Hallock, d. D.. Minneapolis.
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FIFTY PER CENT PROFITS
Regular Harvest Reaped by Insurance
Companies In South Dakota.

(. PIERRE, S. D.-The advance sheets of
the forthcoming report of the commits
sioner of insurance shows that, South Da-
kota paid $2,264,909 for insurance of all
kinds last year. Of this, $1,O46.654 was
for life insurance-old line and fra ternal,
and $870,740 for fire insurance.; the rest
being for accident and miscellaneous in
surance.
The foreign fire companies show. an in
crease of $5,273,371 over last year in the
risks written; with an increase of $99, 1856
in premium receipts, and a decrease of
2,452 in losses paid, showing a decided
net gain in profit over their business of
the previous year. The premiums re-
ceived for the year were s618, 7s7.37, and
the losses paid $3.50, 909.55, showing a bal
ance of 1888, 77782. The expenses Of op-
GRAFTON must be taken from this for net
profits; but even with this deduction the
profits on South Dakota business for the
year cannot be far from SO per cent.
While this looks like a good profit on
any business, the life companies, with all
their expenses. will go far beyond it. They
received premiums amounting to 1886, 146
and paid back for losses $116, 233, leaving
a balance Of $76S,923, less operating ex-
penses.
The fraternal companies show a healthy
increase and no evidence as yet of los
ing membership. They have increased
year and collected $40, 1867, out of which
they have paid $346.046 for losses. -
The state mutual fire companies show
a good business, with risks written for the
year amounting to s14,259.615, on which
they received premiums amounting to
$251 1893 and paid out losses to the amount
OF $s0,64S.
Superintendent Nash is receiving many
favorable replies from state educators in
response to his call for meeting at Can
ton in June to formulate plan for uni
form course of study in all the state high
schools.
Governor Herreid has appointed Fred
Schemerer OF, Fairfax game warden for
Gregory county.
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COMPANIES IN GOOD SHAPE
Regular Army inspection Of Guardsmen In
North Dakota.

FARGO, N. D.-The state militia has
been inspected by Captain Rice Of the
regular army and the companies have gen
orally been credited with good showing.
The members are to- be equipped with
more up to date paraphernalia, including
the Kraig rifles, and more than unusual
interest is being taken. The state en-
campment is to be held at Rock Island.
near Devils Lake, June % to July 2. It is
probable that the soldiers will be de-
trained at Qberon and marched across the
country to the camp grounds, just to get
q touch Of real service.
The stock sale to be held in Fargo next
month is attracting much attention. The
promoters held sale here last fall that
was such a success the movement this
spring was made larger affair. The cat
tie to be sold are high bred and the greater
part were raised in this state.
G. r. Samuel, who was formerly general
agent here for the Deering people. and
resigned to be block man for a company
in Minneapolis, has returned to Fargo and
will represent the Champion company
Tim Nolan, who was arrested on the
charge Of robbing the home Of Barber
Johnson. has changed his plea to one Of
guilty. His sentence will be imposed next
week and may be from one to Ave years.
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PARALYzEp sY a FALL

Nelson, Thrown From ! Wagon, Struck
on His Head and Shoulders.
KENSINGTON, MINN.-ola Nelson.
a young man, son Of Paul Nelson, a prom
inent farmer, living three miles north of
this place, was seriously injured by be-
ing thrown from wagon. He was stand
ing upright in the wagon when the team
started, causing him to fall into stone
gutter, striking on his head and shoulder.
His injuries consist Of three wounds in
causing total paralysis of the left hand and
foot and partial paralysis OF the rest of
the body 81
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NEW ASYLUM WARD BUILDING
Contract Awarded at Jamestown-McMII
lan's Decision Carries No Alarm.

Contract Awarded at Jamestown-McMII-
ian's Decision Carries No Alarm.
JAMESTOWN, N. D.-Work on the new
asylum ward building for women will be
commenced as soon as the necessary ma
tertal can be secured. Stewart Wilson Of
Fargo was awarded the contract at $751;
30O The asylum board members are OF
the opinion that the ruling Of State Treas
iurer Mcmillan in regard to the issuance
of bonds will not affect this institution
The contractor is willing to take chances
of getting his pay. The board will ex-
pend 10000 in improvements at the
asylum this year.
William Cole, q tourist who insisted on
riding on a passenger train from Fargo
to Jamestown, was given twenty-une days
in Jail by Judge Pearson. The authorities
are convinced that Cole is wanted for
some crime and his record is being looked
UP while he IL serving his sentence.
Anna Evedsgard was brought to the
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-11
FOURTEEN NEW UNIONS
Work Of Organizer Carver Of WInona Wa
Prolific Of Results

Work Of Organizer Carver Of WInona Was
Prolific OF Results.
WINONA, MINN.-At meeting of the
trades and labor council report was
made on the work done by Organizer
Carver in Winona this spring. Fourteen
new unions have been organized. making
the total number thirty one. The new
unions are leather workers, brewery work.
ers, boiler makers, boiler makers helpers,
building bridgemen, machinists' helpers,
day laborers, carriage and wagon work.
ers, one-man team owners, coopers, stone
masons and plasterers, women's label
league and building trades council.
Judge Q. B. Gould of the board Of con-
troll and President C. A. Morey of the
normal board opened the bids for site
for normal home in Winona, for the pur-
chase Of which an appropriation of some
$4,000 was made available by the last
legislature. Offers of several pieces of
property have been received.
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LITTLE GIRL BURNED TO DEATH
Parents Were Fighting Prairie Fire. te
Save Their Home.

I MINOT.I N. D.-A report was brought
to Minot of the burning in a prairie fire.
fifteen miles from here, Of the 3-year- old
daughter Of farmer, Benjamin Gran
sadt. A terrible gale was blowing and
the child was placed in a fire break while
the father and mother tried to save the
home. Sparks set fire to the little girls
clothes. however, and she was burned be-
yond hope of recovery.
This city was visited by the national
secretary of the Retail Grocers' associa-
ton, Fred Mason of ST. Paul, in company
with the state secretary George H. Will
der of Grand Forks. They talked to local
merchants along lines of cooperation, Mr.,
Mason being the principal speaker. Much
interest was manifested, there being del
egates in attendance from the Grand
Forks, Larimore and other associations.
Marcus Johnson Of st. Paul and Con
gresham Tawney of Winona were in the
city on their way to Velva, on the 500.
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WoMAN's HEAD AND ARM

They Were Floating In. the Yellowstone
DiaboIicaI Crime Indicate.
BUTTE, MONT.-The search for the
head and tarm of the woman supposed to
have been murdered in the national park,
seen in the Yellowstone river, near Jar
dine. Saturday,( has failed to recover
them.
The story told by Mrs. Paul, who saw
the gruesome object, is believed to have
been confirmed by the discovery Of an
other piece of flesh and bone near the
same spot In the river.
Mrs. Paul's description of the woman s
head and earrings, as well as of the rings
on the hand, gives the officers slight
clue to work on and inquiries are being
sent broadcast.
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EXCURSIONS TO IA. CROSSE
Eight Runt Into La Crosse on Sunday
Accident to Minnesota Man,

Eight Runt Into La Crosse on Sunday
Accident to Minnesota Man. 3
LA CROSSE, W1s.-Eight special ex-
cursion trains coming over all divisions of
the Milwaukee road were run into this
city yesterday and 1t is estimated that
1000 strangers visited La Crosse. Trains
were run from Sioux Falls and Madison.
S. D.; Jackson Mimi; Star Lake, Pc
waukee, Wis. and Clear Lake, Chippewa
Falls and eWst Union, Iowa. An open
air entertainment was given at Lake
park.
The La Crosse Retail Grocers' asso-
citation has decided to hold it's annual out
ing at Winona this year, the date not
having been decided upon.
E The date OF. the Winona and La Crosse
high school field day meet has been set
tied, 1t having been decided to hold 1t
in this city on June 6.
O'Neil Brown, an excursionist, residing
at Peterson, Mimi, was knocked from
one street car to another, run over and
perhaps fatally injured. yesterday after
noon.
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TO RuRN-NoT TO PRAISE HIM
High School sophomores BattIed VIII
Juniors and Seniors at crookston.


CRO0KSTON, NINA fierce battle
occurred Between the sophomore. class and
the Junior and senior classes Of the high
school, The quarrel originated out Of
burning Caesar In effgy after they have
finished his commentaries. The other
mony, when a fierce fight ensued. The
sophs barricaded themselves In room
OF the basement of the high school build
ing, and the assailant classes smashed in
doors and windows to get at the destroyers
Of Caesars ,effgy.
Superintendent Selleck ATTEMPTED ia
save the school property. Members OF the
senior and Junior classes assailed him, and
In the melee he lost most Of his clothing
and received scratches and bruises about
the face and shoulders. However, he held
them at bay and the sophomores finished
the ceremony of burning the great Ro-
mans effigy and ate lunch while selleck
mounted guard.
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DIED WHILE HE SLEPT
J. M. johnson of Doland, Pioneer, Found

J. M. Johnson Of DoIand, Pioneer, Found
Dead in His Bed.
. DOLAND, S. D.-J. NJ. Johnson. one of
the, oldest settlers Of Doland and Sphinx
county, was found dead In bed yesterday
morning. He retired the night before in
his usual health and death came while he
was sleeping. The funeral was held to-
day under the auspices of the Masonic
order and the remains will be inferred at
WATERFOWL tomorrow.
D. M. Bannister, w. H. Buck and Mrs.
Ed Morris left this morning for Lead to
attend the grand lodge meeting of the
A. o. u. w. and Degree of Honor lodge.
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Botanic Blood Balm (B.B.B.) Is
Pleasant and safe to take thoroughly tested
for 80 years. Composed of Pure Botanic ingred-
tents Strengthens weak kidneys and weak
stomachs, cures dyspepsia. Complete directions
go with each bottle.
Sold In Minneapolis by voegelI Bros, z
and 4 Washington Az s, Cor. Hennepln
Az, A. B. Herrmann's Drug Store. 400
Secondary S, corner Of 9TH. St.. e. IL.
Welnhoid, 523 Nicoliet Az, Cor. 9th ST.
Call or write either of above stores. Blood
Balm sent by express
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BANQUET FOR HoBLETER

Business Men OF New UIm to Honor the
New BrlgadIer General.
NEW ULM. acknowledgements
have been made by the business men to
give a magnificent banquet to General
Bobleter at the Dakota house on Saturday
evening, in honor of the high military Of
flee to which he has been raised. The
banquet is to be confined to the people
of this city exclusively, the only exception
being w. r. Hodges of Sleepy Eye, who
has business interests in the city. Gen
eral Bobleter has been the recipient of
many complimentary notices and congrat-
ulations since he was made general
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MINNESOTA
wRoNeFULLY IMPRISONED
Springfield Merchant Held In Damages ia
causInu the> Arrest nf nnh+or

Springfield Merchant Held In Damages for
Causing the Arrest OF Debtor.
REDWOOD FALLS, MINN.-The Jury
in the case Of William Porter VS.. Wolf
gang Schmid, an action brought to recover
$4,000 for alleged false Imprisonment
brought in a verdict in favor Of Porter
awarding him $500. The jury was out
over night on the case.
Porter was in debt to Mr.. Schmid, who
is well-to-do merchant Of Springfield
and Wabasso. EARLY this year, without
calling on Schmid. he placed his house
hold furniture IN a car, and with his
family started for California. When he
reached Mankato Mr.. Schrnid had the
chief Of police arrest and hold him.
Porter was placed IN the Blue Earth coun-
ty JAIL remaining there for two days.
When the facts were laid before the
county attorney of Redwood county the
latter refused to issue warrant of ar
rest. contending that the state could not
be turned into collection agency. Por-
ter was then released and commenced his
action.
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CAMP FOR KIMBERLY
Modern Wpodmen Well organIzed-New
Officers Elected.

Mouern Wpodn1en Wei 0rganIzed-NeVV
OFFICERS Elected.
s A1TKIN, MINN.-A new camp of Mod
ern Woodmen has been instituted at kim
berly, and the following officers elected
- A. Marsh. consul; Magnus Hagman
adviser; Martin Oppegard. banker; Enoch
Larson, clerk; Charles Hagman, escort
w. H. Marsh. watchman; Will Heern
sentry DR.. j. F. Avery. physician; svend
LTesketh. E. o. Erickson and WILDER
Gorsuch. managers.
The Catholic church has been moved to
its new site near the courthouse serv-
ices will be held in the city hall for few
weeks until the church is ready.
! The village council has formally ap-
proved a code of fire alarm signals pre-
pared by the fire department.
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STOLE SIXTY WATCHES

Frank Cummings Confessed and Was
Bound Over at BemidJl
BEMIDJI, MINN.The case Of the
state VS.. Frank Cummings was brought
before Judge Achenbach. and Cummings
was bound over to await the action of the
grand jury for stealing sixty watches Of a
Minneapolis jeweIry firm in the Mer-
chants hotel at Blackjack last January.
Jasper Dade, who was arrested on the
same charge, was acquitted. Cummings
confessed to the theft.
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COMPANY INSPECTED
Regular Army officer Pleased With Work
Done at PIpestone.


PIPESTONE, MINI. - Lieutenant
Colonel Alfred Reynolds inspected Com
pany E, Second regiment, at the guard
room in the city hall. Almost the full
company was present and a good show
ing was made. The colonel put the boys
thru several drills and was well pleased
with their work. In the afternoon the
properties of the company were inspected
and were found in excellent condition.
Miss Ida Carr of this city has been cleo
ted principal Of the school of Woodstock.
She has been acting as principal for sew
eral months. completing the term Of Pro-
fessor Dudley.
The entire corps Of teachers has been
selected for the four-weeks' summer
school to be held in this city. Professor
P. P. Kennedy Of F'airmont will ybe the
conductor, with Professor w. P. Dyer Of
Dawson and Miss Julia e. Moore Of Min
neapOlis. - #z.-. t.6~i
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LA CROSSE, Wls.-After wandering
Of his horne, eluding all searching parties,
Jacob Hammerstad. a wealthy resident OF
Hale. who was believed to have been
murdered for his money, was found half
dead In deserted house. He evidently
went insane after leaving home.
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DRAGGING BENEATH THE BUGGY
Anton Martinson Killed In Runaway Ac'
cIdent Near Eoxhone.

cident Near Foxhome.
FOXHOME, MINN.-Anton Martinson
was killed in runaway last evening. He
hired a livery rig and drove north and
nothing more was seen of him till the
team returned with Martinson dragging
beneath the buggy, one arm being caught
in the circle. After the team was stopped
he gasped few times and then died. His
scalp was torn off.
He has been working south Of town
and is stranger here. He told, however,
that he had two nephews in this country,
but no one knows where.
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MEMORIAL DAY PREPARATIONS
Wadena G. A. r. Selects Its orator-coI
STORAGE Plant Ass,IrAd

"aoena IL A. II. selects Its Orator-CoId
Storage Plant Assured.
WADENA, MINN.-Memorial Day will
be celebrated by the members Of the G..
A. r. The orator will be Rev. F. H. Cher
Of the Congregational church. Rev. Z. 8.
Murphy Of st. Helens Episcopal church
has invited the post to attend his church
In body on the Sunday previous to Me-
mortal day and the invitation has been
accepted.
J. H. Strong of Eagle Bend was in the
city and completed arrangements for put
ting in a cold storage plant
The Dover Lumber company has started
lumber yard at Sandown, N. D. It owns
thirteen yards and contemplates starting
several new ones this summer
Verndale citizens are making extensive
preparations for the Woodman picnic
which will be held in that place in June.
w. r. Baumback left for trip to New
York and other eastern cities.
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ETTER, MINNIE. II. Johnson, a ne
gro. was found beside the track with his
throat gashed and wrists cut by jack
knife He had attempted suicide and will
probably die. He was beating his way
from Chicago to st. Paul.
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BLACK RIVER FALLS, WIs.--The
German Reformed Emanuel society held
its first meeting in its new church yes
terday. The festival sermon was preached
by Rev. James Fuerfstuck Of Wausau.
John Johnson A. p. johnson, Peter Stall.
and o. F. Olson OF this city and William
volkman of Neillsville left yesterday FOR
NJoYx - :
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RED WING, MINN.-Terrance Kelly,
who cut his throat at the Merchants no.
tel died at the city hospital. He said his
wife and children live at 725 Maschuar
avenue, Indianapolis. but later declared
his home was at Bloomington, Ind He APP
peared to be a we'll bred man.
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CONVERSATIONS CHURCHES

Winona District Meeting to Be Held Next
Week at Lake City.
LAKE CITY, MINN.-The forty-sixth
annual session of the Winona conference
of Congregational churches will be held 1T
Lake City on May 10 and 20. The pro-
gram Is as follows:
TUESDAY, MAY 8.
4. Morning--1O15 songs and prayer: 1880 or
ganizatlon: 10:45. reports from churches (these
reports must be in writing. not simply statisti-