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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-12-18
MAcCABEES ELECT.
Billings Tent Chooses Officers for
W. Ensuing Year.

ousstu90 Vne ShOOo~o O"SSso ~
~ Ensuing Year.
Billings tent, No. Is, Knights OF
the Maccabees, at it's last regular
meeting, elected new officers for the
ensuing year. Those chosen follow:
Past commander, Charles S. Bell;
commander, Henry Kuschke; lienten-
ant commander Enos M. Nelson; rec
ord keeper, J. H. McElroy; sergeant
Robert Schmudlach; master at arms,
R. A. Sage; chaplain, the Reverend
Joseph J. Bowker; physician, Doctor
James Chapple; first master of the
guard, Charles P. Wheeler; second
master of the guard, J. T. Garnett;
sentinel, Richard j. Luke; picket,
James, Atchison.
The installation will take place
Tuesday evening, January 5, and will
be conducted by w. S. Bayerd, the
retiring commander.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-12-18

your committee" continues the report,
"is apparent in the work now in pro-
gress which will result in the recla-
nation and settlement of the Hu1tley
flats. The material benefit of this
enterprise to Billings cannot be over
estimated. Much, also, has been done
to interest the officials of the inte-
rior and agricultural departments at
Washington in irrigation PROPOSE
tions in this vicinity too extensive
for private enterprise, but which
might be easily and satisfactorily car,
ried out under the provisions of the
national irrigation act.
Manufacturing.
'Your committee has felt that one
of the principal fields of it's usefulness
lay in the direction of developing the
manufacturing possibilities of this Sec
tion of country. We have received many
inquiries from managers and promo
ters of different manufacturing en-
terprises, with an apparent view to
locating here. Many of these were
too palpably seeking some bonus,
either of lands or money, as an in
ducement to locate here to be deserv-
ing of much consideration. Others
having propositions of merit to offer
have been offered all the information
and assistance possible. This neces-
STATED a vast amount of personal cor
respondence- 5000 communica-
tions having been sent out ON this
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-12-18
opinion the expense incident thereto
mas been fully justified in the result"
Finance and Entertainment.

Finance and Entertainment.
While the committee has accom-
plished much and on every occasion
has maintained the city's reputation
for hospitality, it has done so at q
very reasonable cost. 10 date OF the
report the total amount of money at
it's disposal has been only $533. This
was all subscribed by business men
and corporations upon personal soli-
citation and without drawing on the
funds Of the club. OF the total amount
$319.25 was expended for advertising
the resources of the city and the ad-
jacent country; $20.50 for maps and
kilograms in connection with the Crow
reservation; Salts for entertainment;
$50 for salary of the secretary and
$15.29 for stationery and ordinary in
cidental expenses, leaving a balance
of $726 to the committees credit in
bank.
The committee urges that special
effort be made during the coming
year to increase the number of SUBJ
scribers to this fund to the end that
the burden may not fall SO heavily
upon those who have thus far furnish
ed the means for carrying on this
particular work.
Mention is next made of the good
that may be accomplished by such an
organization as the cluD, represent
ing, as it does, all the varied business
interests of the city, cooperating for
the greatest good of all should COM
mend it as deserving of personal SER
vice and financial support. During
the year the city has been honored
by the presence of a number OF dis
tinguished visitors, all of whom have
been entertained at the club in man.
ner that caused them, in the commit
tees opinion, to form favorable
impression of the city and its people.
The expense has all been betrayed
by the committee.
Irrigation, Etc.
zone direct result of the work Of
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-12-18

passed it's experimental stage and is
entitled to recognition as factor or
your club in the promotion, by agita-
tion and active work, of whatever
will contribute to the advancement
and general welfare of the city and
add to the prestige it already enjoys" F"
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-12-18

Nothing in our store but honest
goods, all made by reliable manufac-
turers, and our prices will be as low
as you see advertised in the east for
same goods; 20 per cent and Is per
cent OF for cash until Xmas
66-2 BILLINGS FURNITURE CO.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-12-18

Turkish baths at the Bank barber
shop. Open day and night. 56-9
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-12-18

Zone direct result of the work Of
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-05
WISCONSIN
new LISBON's FIRE:
Business Section Of Wisconsin Town
Was Burned Over and Loss
Is 100000.
Insurance Is Only About one-half
Mansion and Tomah Asked
for Help.

New Lisbon, Wis, June 5.-The business
portion OF this town was almost entirely
destroyed by fire early this morning and
the loss is approximately 100000. Two
entire blocks Of buildings were burned.
The fire started in the back end Of Stin-
son Brothers & Co.'S store about midnight
from an unknown cause. The fire depert-
ment, with only 200 feet Of hose and a
small chemical engine, was entirely iln-
able to cope with the flames and Mansion
and Tomah. nearby towns, were called
upon for aid.
The Mauston company responded and
reached the city about 5:30-too late to be
of any material service. as the force OF
the fire was by this time nearly spent.
Among the buildings destroyed were the
Cash department store and opera house
block. the two largest in town. The lar
gest losses are: Stinson Brothers & Co.,
$1,000; Cash department store, $4,000; F,
E. Hurd. $4,000: A. e.. Anderle, $4,000:
Moores opera house block, $4,000; Wolf
Mercantile company, $4,000; B. p. Cur
tits. $4,000; 0. B. Chester, $1,000.
The entire loss is only about one-hal1
covered by insurance.
During the fire Postmaster r. e. Hurd
while attempting to remove the effects
from the postoff1ce. narrowly escaped be-
ipg killed by the large printing presses In
the Argus office above falling thru the
burning floor.
The fire is a severe loss to New Lisbon
as 1t Is doubtful IL several OF the build
ings Will be rebuilt.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-05

. vgRM1LLIoN. S, D-Harvey Babb Of wa.
konda, and Miss Mary Dtefendorf of Irene, were
parents, in Irene. Their home will be In Wa.
-konda, where the bridegroom is a prosperous
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-05

HE WAS MURDERED.
County Assessor Wagnitz Was Dead
When His Body Was Placed
in the Water.
His Money, Gold Watch and Chain
Taken Evidence Of Blow
on the Head.
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal.
Helena, Mont, June 5.-Coroner j. NJ.
Lucy has returned to Missoula from Nox-
on with the body of County Assessor
Paul Wagnitz. He impaneled jury at
Noxon and held an inquest, a verdict be-
ing brought in to the effect that Wagnitz
had come to his death by means unknown
to the jury, but that inasmuch as his
gold watch and chain, money and other
valuables were missing. there were strong
reasons to believe he had met with foul
play.
An autopsy was held by local DOCTORS
who gave signed statement to County
Attorney Hall to the effect that from an
examination they had made they con-
cluded that Wagnitz was dead when he
was placed in the water and that his death
had been caused by blow struck on the
head in the rear Of his left ear It was
found that no water had penetrated his
| lungs and there was a blood clot on the
brain beneath the spot indicated above
and indications on the outside Of his head
of his having been struck a blow by some
| blunt instrument.
The funeral was held this afternoon
| under the auspices of the Knights Of
Pythias lodge There Is absolutely no clue
as to the perpetrators in the deed which
| has thoroly aroused the community
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-05
DEVILS LAKE cHAuTAUouA
Minneapolis. Musicians and Speakers En-.
gagged for the NJ. o. Festival.

., DEVILS LAKE. n D.---The announcement Of
tne program OF the Chautauaua assembly con-
The nd Muse cal TALENT is largely drawn
Quartet made up and Miss Ednah +. Hall, MIS-.
T. T.. D.. .Bcil Miss Noble Otis and Mrs. b. F.
Miss Helen Hall and Esther Osborn yoca,ista. uo
Rev. e.. F.. Morrill, viii deliver several ad.
dresses and Governor Robert La. Toilette and
Congressman j. Adam Bede will be speakers.
Mrs. Carrie Nation Viii deliver the chief address
at the opening June r.; Professor O. 1sG. Libby
OF the University Of North Dakota. viii give q
series Of talks on birds, extending over week
several being illustrated by smeans Of the stere
;opttcOn Nns2s s1-s sTadr sisss ? s,-$, aag.;
" There willtbe Vic e. u institute July III
conductedi by Mrs: Elizabeth Preston Anderson
and Mrs Cal1ie NJ. Howe. The meetings will be
in the Baldwin cottage that was gift to the
state union A Kindergarten will be conducted
every morning by Misses Maude and Ruella Stev
ems. s..{ss ~ l~ar.e--. SO
There will be several dramatic performance.
and an interesting event will be the presentation
of the famous old morality play, ''Everyman,'
BY. Miss Mabelle Church as reading.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-05
cLUssED THE MAIL CARRIER
Jaskoa, the Russian, In jail at Fergus
Falls in Default of Ball.

FERGUS FALLS. SlINN.--Steve Jaskoa was
brought from Moerhead yesterday to await the
action OF the grand Jury at the coming term of
the United States court on the charge Of rubbing
Michael ]. 'iafney. rural mail carrier on the
route between Norris and Patchen. Jaskoa is
Russian; He is dark spare little man. with
a mat of black hair a thick black mustache and
bright, yillainous s looking eyes. His bali has
t, indicate that he has ever seen that many cents
The evidence developed at the preliminary
hearing was to the effect that GafHney boy OF
is. was driving along the road and overlook Jas
koa who insisted upon riding with him. althc
he objected Vigorously The boy ATTEMPTED t. t.
turn his pony at a crossroad, and Jaskoa Insisted
that he go straight ahead. The boy turned
whereupon Iaskoa ieaped frpm the cart. seized
club and struck him the head, knocking
him from the cart. He then seized the reins ant
drove away.
He passed thru several villages without making
any effort to conceal the sack, and on reaching
Moorhead entered saloon to secure a drink
and the police were notified and made the arrest
He had cut open the mail sack, but found nothing
of value.
The penalty for his crime under the fedora
statutes is imprisonment for life, and as he ha,
been positively Identified he is likely to receiy,
the Limit unless he escapes on the ground of in
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-05
NORTH DAKOTA
AMIDoN AT HOME
Y. s. Judge Expects to Spend the Rest OF
the eXar In North n.Lo<.

Y. s. Judge Expects to Spend the Rest OF
the eYar In North Dakota.
:. FARGO, N. D.-Judge Amidon has returned
from ST: Louis. where he has been holding a
se az. OF .ne tniteh states court and will be here
Of 81 another judge foE Minnesota viii release him
Where where, be- has assisted Judge Lochren. The
United states court Will convene here June g.
Several bankrupt cases We're discharged BY the
judge. Among them We're John a. WINES. VIM
P Rarks w y ReIkins Rsehr Bye Grand
EllisonI; e H agsrtskorthwood A. g. Prisws
ton; Martin GorEan P. Quady, j. r. Moore
William Moore, Bowtells.
General Manager Kimberly Of the Northern Pa.
eifc will be here next Monday to confer with the
Fargo; city officials regarding the water con
W traft the or asd had
It's own Water Some months ago a new contra 81
vas va made a. With the city. 1t has been discovered
than it receives from the company. and notice
OF the termination OF tie contract was given
The general manager will endeavor to reach 4
The official p1ogram for the, old settlers meet
II has been issued. Many prominent speaker,
| rable one. - So = - = 'S'- 1
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-05
LAKE CITY PREPARING
Eneampment Season at Lakeview will
Open June is.

LAKE CITY, MINN.--One week from next
Monday the summer encampment season of the
national guard opens at this place. On that
date the Third regiment, Colonel O.. A. Van
Duzee commanding, and the First battalion OF
artillery, Major George c. Lambert command.
ing. will arrive. Their stay will be for eight
days.
The question Of giving receptions to the differ.
ent commands this year is perpexing one, as
there will be seven different receptions neces-
sary. including the three regular organizations.
No plans have been completed us yet.
On July 9. the First regiment, Colonel G. Nee:
Reeve commanding. will arrive and remain until
July IS. The Second regiment, Major A. W.
Wright. will arrive on the following day and
end the guard encampments.
Adjutant General +. D. Libbey will be officer
of the day here July 4, when a gay time is
expected, as the city will celebrate in old-time
fashion with modern attractions
Following is the brigade consolidated report
on attendance at drill for April prepared FROM
reports on file in the office of the adjutant gen
eral:
FIRST REGIMENT
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-05
YANkToN PULLED OUT
Change in Rules Causes Friction Among
South Dakota Firenen.

go --.--7 SVUSt9
& CHAMBERLAIN. s. D.-As a result OF the
bitter controversy that resulted from 9 change
made Ia the running rules OF the state fremen's
tournament by the board Of control to bring
about rival parades Of uniformed fremen, Yank-
ton, the largest team on the ground, took the
train for home.
There were four entries for the hose race
Mitchell, Canton, Chamberlain and Parksten
The last named won In thirty seconds, with
Chamberlain second. There were two entries In
the championship hook and ladder contest, Mitch
ell and Chamberlain. Chamberlain won in 80 3-5
seconds. Rogers, Of Chamberlain, won the cham
pionship ladder contest In three straight heats
over Knott. of Mitchell.
The chiefs foot race was won by Rogers, Of
Chamberlain, In eleven seconds, while the hre-
mems foot race was won by Latty, of Pierre,
in 10 2-5 seconds. Mitchell won the wet test
il SO is seconds. with Canton second. Green
augh, of Pierre, won the assistant chief contest
In III % seconds.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-05
sPEARFIsH NORMAL
Members Of the Board of Regents At
tend the Commencement Exercises.

SPEARFISH, S. D.-The commencement exer-
cises at the state normal school are being held.
The annual sermon was delivered by Rev. W. U.
Parks, pastor Of the Congregational church. On
class night, one act farce was presented by the
class, entitled, "a Pretty Piece of Business
followed by three-act comedy.
The graduating exercises were held Thursday
night at which a lecture was delivered by DR..
Thomas 2. Green, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. on
The Key to the Twentieth Century The
w. Burtt,. chairman Of the committee Of regents
for this school. The graduates are: Hugh C.
Pryor, Dorothy E. Franklin, Delicia ". Burk-
man, Anna G.. Hough, Amy NJ. L. Ryan, Anna B.
Ashmun, Margaret ]. Hampton, Mary e. Morten.
SEN Kittie S. Frost and Fred B. Freeland. ALI
the eastern part of the state to attend the exer
ciSeS. =.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-05
nRoYAL AND SELECT MAsTERs''
Council Organized at saien1-New Com
pany Of Guards. !.

SALEM S. D.-onega council Of Royal and q
Select Masters was instituted by Park Davis, OF
Sioux Falls and the following officers elected:
Thrice illustrious master, A. c. Biernatzk; dep.
uy Ellis principal eG Hde: fFea 81
urer. G. M Series; captain Of the guard: J. p.
Patter; conductor of the council, 2. 4; Wilson;
steward, J. G. Schmidt; sentinel, N. hreDs.
There are seventeen members.
: canistota being unable to maintain q company ns
Of the national gnad Panya + bss s
ferred here. There was pretty fight between bet e,
BOYS here won out. The following officers have
been appointed Captain Arthur LANCE first
D. Pearce; first sergeant, J. H. Muhl; quarter
master sergeant Putnam M,9;. sergeaas. .,tE
corporals. F. n. Padget, W. B. Holly. j. Frick
W. Marsha. F. Heisiz; musicians. G. Mosier. B
C. Broderock
The troops will be mustered In Monday night
and then will 60 into camp at Watertown with
the rest Of the regiment on June 10 to 16. There
are but forty-two in the company, but II
will be recruited to the full capacity.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-05

lege were held to-day. Professor D. g. Ristad
Of Albion academy. Wis. delivered the orAtion.
The graduating class numbered eighteen. Tbs
preparatory department has been dismissed bnt
the college department will continue one week
more.
The graduating exercises for this department
will take place Wednesday evening, the 17th
Rev. Adolph Bredesen, Of Stonghton, wis. viii
deliver the Grafton. 81 Professor q. Hove. of
Luther seminary, Hamline. will preach ths bac-
calaureate sermon on Sunday, the 14th.
Restaurant privileges for synod week have
been let to college boys, and seventeen lunch
stands have been erected on the college campus.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-05
NATURAL RESERVOIR SITE
National Irrigation Scheme Forwarded by
Rapid City Business Men,

RAPID CITY, s. D.-Measuring gauges have
been placed on Rapid creek, Elk creek, Box
elder creek and the Belle Fourche river by Ray
mond F, Walter, of the United States geological
survey, for the purpose of determining the
amount of water available in these streams for
irrigation under the national plan Of irrigation.
Two or three more gauges are to be placed in
streams south of here.
Apublic meeting Of citizens was held for
to the best means to proceed committee con-
sgisting Of Zach Holmes, Henry Behrens and
from town in quest Of the most advantageous
natural reservoir sites. The people ar ctakfng a
great interest in the national irrigation scheme.
Newell Of his department. from washington, and
will be back In the Hills in a few days to
spend the summer in his work.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-05

ron; music, quartet; presidents annual address,
L. X. Lord, president First National bank. Par
ker; reports OF officers and appointment OF COM
mittees.
Afternoon session-Music. Nichols Mandolin
orchestra; address. L. A. Goddard president
A. J. Boehmer, assistant cashier First State
bank. Fulton; address, Western Banking" Fred
Sioux City; music. Nichols Mandolin orches-
trs address. The Value Of Man." F. A. Nc
Vernon: address. THE First Law of Nature .
r. L. Abel, president State Bank OF Bridge
water; reports of committees and election of Of
fcers.
Evening session-Music, quartet; prayer, Rev.
T. Il. Youngman; music, Nichols Mandolin or
chestra; address, Bartlett Trip. Yankton; music,
quartet; address, Albert B. Gummins, governor
Of Iowa; music, Nichols Mandolin orchestra.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-05

are: President. L. X.
Lord, Parker: first vice
president. George F.
Schneider. Rapid City;
treasurer, q. u. Nc
Kinney, Sioux Falls;
secretary. q. L. Abel,
Bridgewater.
The program is as fol
lows:
Morning Session--Con-
vention called to order
by president at 8
o'clock sharp. Music.
Nichols Mandolin or
chestra; address of well
come, George A. Silsby,
mayor of Mitchell; re-
sponse. George G. Full
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-05

GARNER, 1oWA,-The June session Of the
board of supervisors provided for vote at the
November election to decide whether the court
house shall remain a. Or be removed 70
ton. The courthouse matter ID now practically
settled. as 1t is; a comparatively easy matter
to have the courthouse moved from Concord
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-05
"LoNG DlRk-sHAPED KNIFE"

North Westerns Agent at Owatonna At
tackled by Crazy Man.
OWATONNA, NINA sensational attempt
on the life OF G. B. Johnson, North Western
railway agent was made by man named Fred
light with, a long dirk shaped knife. The man
was oyerpowered before he could infict serious
injuries upon Mr.. johnson, and was placed under
arrest. Later he was arraigned before the pro
bate judge and sent to the insane hospital al
Rochester. s3.t.zgs
The attack Is the sequel to communication
received by Mr.. Johnson some time ago, in which
the writer said he had a grievance against the
railroad. and threatened Johnson's life unless
$40, 600 was deposited in an indicated place be-
fore certain time arrived. -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-05
BARRIERS WORRIED
Must Pass an Examination Before July
or Cult Shaving.

MADISON, WIs.-Barbers turnout the state
are becoming uneasy in view Of the examinations
shut up shop. Hundreds Of letters are pouring
in daily on Attorney General Sturtevant asking
gestions as to the probable rigidness of the ex-
animation which the statute says must cover
the nature and treatment of all the common
diseases of the skin"
But small per cent Of the BARRIERS ever saw
the inside of an anatomy physiology, and
they find it exceedingly difficult to understand
the texts that have been recommended.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-05
WARAsso's SECOND BANK
State Bank Organized by capI-
taIIsts Of the place "

S'tI[eHs otdte Bank Organized by Capt.
taIlsts Of the Place.
REDWOOD FALLS. MINN.AThe Citizens
State bank Of Wabasso, with capital stock
OF $15, 900, divided into $50 shares of $1OO
each, has been organized and will soon COM
mence business as a second banking institu-
ton at Wabasso.
The stockholders and incorporarors are A. J.
Weldon, N. J.f Franta, Leo Aftermath, George
Braun, George Goblirsch, A. w. Mueller, F.
" Hauenstein, Frank F: Weber, J. R. Nc
Kumerow, j. H. Roth, Otto j. Schmid, A. j.
Goblirsch, "A. G. Gleason, J. B. Schmid, A. G..
Anderson and A. G. Ochs, nearly all of whom
reside at Wabasso.
The new bank will have for It's first cashier
F. W. Hauenstein Of st. Paul, who Is son.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-05

OF Cam Valley two days previous to the at
TEMPTED bank b robbery Suspicion Immediately
county. with posse Of men. started in pursuit.
He traced the fugitives to Kimball and then to
Platte. where they were found secreted in
water car attached to freight train which was
just ready to pull out of the station.