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New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1903-11-04
Strange Electrical Disturbance.

Chicago, Nov. 2.-Serious electrical
disturbances, said to be due to the
aurora borealis, caused great incon-
venience to telegraph and telephone
companies Saturday. Telegraph wires
In all directions from Chicago felt the
effect, in some localities causing a to-
tai cessation Of business. Long-dis-
lance telephone wires were similarly
affected, traffic being entirely suspend
ed for several moments at times. One
report gave the cause as huge waves
of electric force passing through the
earth, paralyzing the strength of the
currents in the wires.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1903-11-04
May Appoint aoxernor Hunt.

washington, Oct. 29.-It is understood
to be the intention of the president to
appoint Gov. William H. Hunt, Of Porto
Rico, United States district Judge OF
Montana to succeed Judge Hiram
Knowles, who expects to retire some
time during the approaching winter OF
early spring. Gov. Hunt formerly occu-
pied place on the supreme court bench
of Montana.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1903-11-04
Sensational Suicide.

Los Angeles, Cal, Nov. 2.-Ferd A.
Ridder, German saloon keeper 81
years old, has committed suicide in a
sensational manner at his home In this
city. With his wife and two chill
dren standing before the door of his
bedroom in which he had locked him.
self, and with words of entreaty and
prayer for him not to injure himself,
Ridder blew out his brains with a
rifle
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1903-11-04
Postal InvestigatiOn.

Washington, Oct. 30.-Fourth Assist
ant Postmaster General Bristow has
practically completed the abstract OF
his report on the postal investigation.
The abstract as now drafted makes be-
tween 10000 and $4,000 words. The re-
port itself, it is now stated, comprises
100000 words of exhibits and 100000
of the report proper. The report is be-
ing considered by the attorney general.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1903-11-04
Reduction In Estimate,

Washington, Oct. 29-The estimatea
of congressional appropriations needed
for the District of Columbia govern
ment for the fiscal year beginning July
i, 1904, aggregate $12,S85 1926. a reduc.
ton Of 81 Ill ,957 from the estimates sub.
mitted to the district commissioners by
the subordinate officials.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1903-11-04
Broke Three Records.

Denver, Col, Oct. S0.-Barney Old,
field, at Overland park, broke three
worlds records for automobiles. For
five miles, old record, 1854. made in
4:43; ten miles, in 1888, former record
9:45, and Is miles in 12:24A, former
record H. g.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1903-11-04
Hanged on Same GaI1ov..

Montgomery. Ala, Oct 21.-Gov
Jelks to-day refused to interfere in the
cases of the negroes Lon Shaw and
Jim Chambers, sentenced to hang for
the murder of negro man, and the
men were hanged on the same gallows
at Luverne.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1903-11-04
Met AMI Reuirement..

San Francisco, Oct. 29.-The sheathed
protected cruiser Tacoma was given q
contractors trial on the bay and ex-
ceeded all of the government require
ments, including that Of 1871 knots.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1903-11-04
Hot Mills Resume

Sharon, Pa, Oct. 29.-The entire
twenty hot mills Of the American Tin
plate company at South Sharon went
into operation Wednesday for the first
time for several months.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1903-11-04
Die. OF Heart Disease.

New York, Nov. Oliver w. Buck
ingham, so years Of age, well-known
cotton merchant, fell dead from heart
disease in the corridor Of the New
York Life Insurance building Satur-
day.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1903-11-04
Bank Robbed.

Toronto, S. D., Oct S1.-The First
national bank was robbed Thursday
night Of $500 IN silver. There is no
cleW.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1903-11-04


when the bell tapped, but as he passed
the grand stand, still clinging to the
old rope halter, the crowd yelled and
rose as man.
Off with the saddle and the weighing
done, they were mounted again and
fled before the grand stand, Bare
shanks' ugly head reared above his
fellows. Then as they would have pass
ed into the field a voice from the
judges stand halted. them: whats
the matter with that boy on No. 8?
That's no bride. Where'd he get that
halter?"
All eyes turned on Jim. who wheeled
Bareshanks and rode to the front of
the judges stand, while up IN the front
row q man shook his fist at him and
cursed savagely. The small figure
Strengthened In the saddle and, with
an appealing glance at the wall of
faces, pulled bride, bit and all, from
the breast of his jacket. An intense
silence fell as the childish treble rang
out: Boss, here's the bride right
enough, but I'd ride him with nothin'
but a rope halter to Jericho before I'd
let 1t 60 in his mouth. You can't smell
nothin', en- you can't see nothin'. But
I was settin' down in the corner en-
a-sayin' nothin' when that black devil
poured somethin' out of a bottle all
over it, en- when he was gone / just
up en- swiped It, en- hain't let go Of
It since. You can see for yourself"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-17
IOWA
GIRL DRESSED AS BOY
Left Miller, s. D., in Stock Car to
Beat Her Way to the
East.
Chance Friends at Mason City Fur
nish Her a New Costume
and Ticket. !.
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal
Mason City, Iowa, Sept. 17.-Curled up in the
way to Chicago the train crew at. Sanborn yes
tcrday found supposed tramp. The frail
Weary Willie had almost collapsed from the cold
and when pulled out by the railroad men uttered
plaintive cry It wore the habiliaments of a
man, but had the voice of woman. When one
of the trainmen guessed the secret there came a
confession that the tramp was a woman and that
she climbed into the cattle car at Miller, S. D.,
and was bound for her home at Kansas City,.
Brakeman E. A. Brown who is a benedict
and has home In Mason City, took the girl to
the way car and when she reached here, Sc
cured her change of his wife's clothing and
reported the to the authorities. The girl
gave her name May Punkitt and said she was
16; years of age. When she child she said
her mother and father disagreed and parted.
Her mother remarked and the family scattered.
sister of hers went to South Dakota, and some
time ago her mother asked her to take up the
search for her,. She found the sister at Miller,
working for. a farmer, and she also engaged as a
domestic on d farm, but the rough work was
turn home to Kansas City. - :"
, Not having any money she sought aid from "a
male cousin, who suggested she take a suit Of
his clothes and :.'bum, her way back. She was
cared for here by the county, authorities, given
a Quilt and ticket: to Kansas City. She
Is a blonde and pretty. g. 81 ~,
Charles Emory Smith to Speak. ~
The annual meeting. of the Northwestern Iowa,
Oct 10, 10 and II. { Charles Emory Smith: the
great editors and former postmaster
general, will be the star attraction and will
speak on the evening of the 10th. o. !;
Among sthe other speakers will be DR.. Storms,
the new president OF the sState Agricultural
school at Ames: President Seerley,4 of the state
normal school at Cedar Falls; State Superintend
emit Barrett, and James L. Hughes, inspector Of
the Toronto, Canada, schools and a distinguished
educator. A banquet VIII probably be rendered
Charles Emory Smith by the Walt Whitman club
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-17
IS ~ MANY. FARMS INVOLVED INIT
Heirs OF Sanford Must Walt for Final
- =, 81 y Distribution OF Estate.

SIOUX FALLS, s. D.-A case of great i'm
portanee, as 1t involves the ownership of III
farms of 100 acres each, has been taken under
adVisementcby County Judge Bailey. Edwin San
ford of Norris, ILL.,. died some time ago leaving
as a part Of hts estate the quarter sections in
question. Isaac HOge, also of Morris, ILL.,, died
lefVing about 1T quarter sections in this and
other counties of South Dakota. All Of this
property was acquired by Sanford and Hoge
thru foreclosure Of mortgages.
The heirs to the Hoge estate instituted an
to gain possession of the III quarter sections left
holding the land in trust for Hoge. While this
suit is still pending, heirs of Edwin Sanford are
striving to force Samuel Richelson. administra-
tor of the Sanford estate, TO make final distri-
button of the property. including the III South
Dakota farms. Nicholson. is resisting, alleging
that he is prevented by the Illinois action from
doing as the heirs request.
Myron GreatOrex, one of the best known young
teachers OF this county, Is dead as the result
Of injuries received In a runaway accident.
After being at standsti1l for several weeks;
work on the municipal waterworkrs system is
about to be resumed. The delay was due to the
fact that the Sioux City firm which had the
contract, for laying the mains abandoned it after
a. part of. the work, had been done. The sum
OF $2l0,Ooe was voted for the construction of
the system. Thru abandonment Of the con
tract.! the. water commission, which has charge
forced to readvertise for bids for completing the
work, Several bids were submitted. The bid
of Gray & Co.. of Minneapolis at $50, 265 was
the lowest and they have been awarded the
contract for completing the work of laying the
mains. sLs,=s& - II
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-17
- rELEE5. : ~
LEADER OF A GANG
johnson Convicted at Spencer for a
BURGLARY in AUGUST.

SPENCER, IOWA--The district. court of this
county has just closed a session of two weeks.
leaving at least weeks work On WI, In
was robbed of about SO worth of knives and
razors.. man, by the name of Johnson was
arrested at Sheldon and found in possession of
five Of the knives. He was tried at this term,
convicted, and sent to Anamosa for one year:
Re was evidently the leader Of a gang Of thieves
of the state attending. the various county fairs.
five days rain closed with a. killing frost
last night A small portion of the corn in this
section of the state was out of the way, but
the impression prevails among farmers that the
crop as a whole will be better than last year.
The Citizens State bank has been reorganized
with the same capital and the same officers, and
Yesterday began business as. the Citizens. Ma;
tional bank. The purpose of the reorganization
was largely account Of, taxation. The officials
say that national bank their taxes will be
$500 less than as a state bank. The Iowa law
seems to discriminate against the bank of its
own creation and in favor of the national or
ganiZation the question of taxation.
The body Of Lew Roberts. farmer resident
of this place was brought here for burial to-day
He was, hunting with II party in Minnesota and
while taking gun from the wagon it. was acct
deptally discharged and the contents passed
thru his body in the region of the heart. ! He
died almost instantly Is. He leaves wife, mother
and two brothers. ...--s 49, 80 :s.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-17
"REPUTATloN. WAS DESTROYED"
Damage. Suit for $4,000 startetd by a
z.< Webster City Man.

WEBSTER CITY, IOWA-A damage suit of
more than usual interest was filed in the district
court yesterday. 1t is the case of Chris Grover
against Barney Brin, in which the former asks
that he be awarded damages in the of
and maliciously: DESTROYED his good name and
reputation in Webster City by remarks which he
has made about him.
cannot be sold until the district court appoints
a trustee in whom is vested the power to make
conveyances. The case dates from the death
of the late Cyrus Smith. Lawn Hill is owned
by a company of Webster City capitalists. For
the sake of simplifying sales Of these lots, the
company entered into a, verbal agreement to
vest the title in Mr.. Smith in order that he
might make conveyances of any lots that should
bers of the company. As he died intestate with
heirs but his wife and daughter the title still
stands in his name, and none of the lots can
be sold until the court appoints trustee. The
lots valued at about $4,000.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-17
MONTANA
:. HEPNER FOR GRAND MASTER
:, So.
Masons Likely to Choose Butte for Their
Next Meeting Place.

HELENA, M0NT.-Tha thirty ninth annual
communication Of: the grand lodge, A. r. and "A.
NJ NJ, late Yesterday elected these officers to
grand master, H. s. Hepner Helena; right Wor-
shlpful deputy grand master, Lew i. Galloway,
M Ennrin1a City; senioi grand warden, H. L.
Donald, Kalspell; grand treasurer, H. NJ Par
Helena. 8, 1855
:, The meeting of the grand lodge yesterday was
largely attended, it being one of the biggest
lodge was represented by one or more delegates
amor among me business transacted was the grant
Falls. The newly elected officers were in.
stalled to-day and appointments made by The
The s' grand aS lodge will probably decide mon
Butte as next years meeting place. The grand
chapter of the Order. of Eastern Star will be
called to order this evening. 80
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-17
NOT AT ALL DISCOURAGED,
Park River VIII Have Its Fair Even
Without County Aid. 5s

PARK RIVER, N. D.-The directors OF, the
Walsh County Agricultural Fair association, of
Park River. are not daunted by the recent de-
eision of Judge Fish in the Injunction case
strain the county commissioners from making
levy In favor of the local society, and are
planning to hold exhibition next year on q
more extensive scale than ever before
The have held five very successful fairs with.
out any county appropriation to aid them, and lie
the Injunction question is decided unfayorably to
the association by the supreme court, the BUST
ness men will furnish the necessary means as
heretofore. Judge Fisk's decision, which Is to
the effect that the county levy is unconstitutional
and void, will, If sustained by the supreme
court be far reaching. as there are seven other
county fairs in the state receiving county aid
as provided. by section 1853 of the revised codes
Willis P. buckingham agent. Of the Peavey
Elevator company at this place.. has been pros
noted to the position of manager of the COM
pany's mixing house at Willmar, MINI. He is a
veteran in the service Of the company, having
had charge of its house here for twenty years. I.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-17
MARRIAGE ANNULED
Young GosseIin Forced to Wed by
Threats Of the Brides Father,

FARGO. n. D.--The marriage of Joseph Cos:
selin and Nellie Bowen has been annulled: by
Judge Pollock. Last winter young Gosselin:
whose home is at Grandin, this county, visited
friends at Indianola, Iowa, and met Miss Bowen,
whom he accompanied to two or three dances. He
returned to North Dakota in January, and in
April the father appeared with the girl and, as
result of threats compelled young Gosseltn to
marry her. Immediately after the ceremony
Gosseln left the girl, but time later was
induced to provide for her to prevent prosecution.
He finally abandoned her entirely, and the hear
ing for annullment of the marriage developed
some startling disclosures. -
The woman testified that young Gosselin had
not been criminally intimate with her while in
Iowa, but that her own father was the parent OF
the child she is soon to bear. An EFFORT will
be made to send the girl back to her father In
Iowa. p,
The Commercial club OF Fargo has arranged
for caterer and will serve meals to the meme
bers. = a.S.-z:-:- 49, = sss..s
Numerous complaints are being made over
the failure to enforce the Shells law regarding.
druggists permits. u 1t is practically certain
that if Governor White calls an extra session an.
effort will be made to repeal the law. ezr,5:
Mrs. Lydia Blocher, of Foster county, lost a
claim because of failure to comply with the law
regarding the establishment of residence and
improvements on the homestead. The claim was
contested by: Martin c. Hightower, just as Mrs.
Blocher was about ready to prove UP. $50 =:
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-17
NORTH DAKOTA
GIRLS WHIPPED him
Travelling Collector for st. Paul
House Publicly Chastised
at Wahpeton.
Forced to Apologize for His Conduct
He Is Then Driven Out g
Of Town.
Special to The Journal.

SpOSiesA . 4
Wahpeton, N. D.. Sept. 17.-Frank Cleyes,
travelling collector for the Collier Publishing
company Of st. Paul, publicly horsewhipped
on the streets Of this city yesterday morning by
two popular young society ladies'.
Cloves has been making this territory for
more than year and while here was always
welcomed to the home OF one of the young
ladies' and was generally received in the social
circles Of the young people, and his engagement
to one. of the young ladies was announced some
time ago A few weeks ago this was broken by
the young lady, and it is alleged that Cleves has
been in the habit of making derogatory remarks
about her character and that Of her friend.
This morning the young ladies met him on the
streets and demanded an apology, which was re-
fused. One Of them then brought forth a raw-
hide riding whip which she had concealed in her
skirts, and administered a sound threshing.
Cleyes escaped and ran to the hotel, where his
grip was stored. He was met there by several
young men who had heard Of the matter; and
warned to get out Of town and stay out. While
parleying, the young ladies came up, and both
were armed with whips which they laid over his
face and shoulders.
Several of the young men then seized him and
compelled him to offer most abject apology for
everything said. He was then allowed to 60 with
a warning to take the first train out Of town.
and he took 1t. He will probably cut Wahpeton
out OF his territory for few months at least
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-17
. JUNIOR DEPARTMENT
Y. M. c.. a. of Winona VIII Start One

WINONA.. MINN,-With the first of October
Junior department will be established In the
Winona Y. NJ. C.. A., under the personal direc-
ton of Secretary Squires The boys will have
the use OF the facilities at the building Tues,
day afternoon. and Saturday morning, but are not
to be allowed IN the rooms after p. M, this
time being held for 1hefmen af2theeassociation.
The river continues to rise rapidly and this
morning had passed Stage OF ~ rect ABOVE
est water reached this season. 1t is very prob
able that the former record of this year will be
passed. Steps are being taken to safeguard low
places about the city as much as possible from
being flooded. s".. - ~ III Il
Al subscription Is being taken to secure a
coach for the football team of the Winona high
school. There is very promising material in the
school this year, and tt Is desired to have the
practice work inteigently directed. A fund Of
$500 Is being raised to get coach.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-17
MINNESOTA CLAIMS HIM.
Residence Of T. o. G. Ball Determined by
..,-s a Jury In a Hunting Suit. s....-

FERGUS FALLS, MINT D. c. Ball, who
was charged with hunting without license, was
acquitted on the ground that he is a resident.
He owns a residence in this county and spends
ness Is III st. Louis, Deputy Warden Jones took
the ground that he S1asNa non resident A jury
thought otherwise. = 49, - -
"A caucus has been called In the first ward
to select "A successor to Alderman O'Hara who
has moved out of the ward. 1t is expected that
the council wiki elect whoever Is selected.
Mr.. Parsons, of the Parsons Rich Manufacture
ing company, of Newton, Iowa, in the city
to-day and had conference with the business
men relative-to establishing a factory here He
will look over some other points before deciding
definitely location. 10. ..'.-a-
Rev. Mr.. Syndstrom, who was called to the
pastorate of the Swedish Baptist church. has de-
clined to come, and a call has been extended to
Rev. L.. W. Under, formerly of Fargo, but now
of the state of Washington.
Mrs. @. D. -Wright.4wife of President Wright
Of the First Nationals bank. died this morning
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-17
TWO LONG DISTANCE LINES
Twin City and kossuth Companies VIII
Connect at Blue Earth.

BLUE EARTH MINN.--Blue ,Earth is to have
a second long distance telephone. The Kossuth
Telephone company and the Twin City COM
pany have agreed to extend their lines to meet
at this point. This line will give access to all
the principal cities and towns Of northern Iowa
and southern Minnesota.
Threshing has been stopped entirely, and
much damage has been done to grain In stack
on account of the growth on the outside, which
holds the rain as it falls
Circulars are being sent out by the president
of the High School Debating league for the
second district asking schools to Join and pro-
posing& to arrange series Of debates upon the
state question, giving to each school oppor-
tunity to debate three times, whether defeated
or not in the first debate. This plan will, If
adopted prevent the encouragement Of the
weaker schools which heretofore have been
thrown out early in the season and have, conse-
quently, lost their interest in the league from
having no further part in the work.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-17
ISLANDER CASE IN COURT
Verdict of Not Guilty Returned by a
Jury at Red Wing.

RED WING, MINN.--Herman Scherf, Of From
tenac, issued warrant for Kate Beyers, of the
same town, for alleged SANDER Of Caroline
Scherf. The was tried In Justice court be-
fore jury, which rendered verdict of not
guilty. .sh
cepted the call to become pastor of the Swe-
dish Mission church Of this city. He and his
family are expected here the first Of November.
John ]. Meyer, owner of the Wells Greek
mill, estimates that his loss will be $500 as the
result of the dam giving way Friday night, He
had made extensive improvement and had been
grinding for only two days when he saw his
property swept away.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-17
OPENING DAY AT CARLETON
Total Enrolment About soo-Addresses
at the Chapel Services. .. = r. -

NORTHFIELD, MINI. - Carleton college
opened Yesterday with chapel services at which
President Salmon made an address of welcome
David c; Bell Of Minneapolis, one of the oldest
OF the trustees also spoke The enrolment
notice OF an extra session for enrolment in the
evening. -, n =.
that in the college department seventy three new
students had enrolled sixty-seven of these being
freshmen; Two hundred and ten students were
enrolled In the college department. The exact
number in the academy and music department is
not known yet but will probably bring the
number to about 300. $3.50 - =. s
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-17
SHEEP IN THE SNOW
Heavy Losses of Stock Expected In the
- Crazy Mountains.

BUTTE, MONT.-Heavy losses of sheen are
threatened in the Crazy mountains. according to
reports received in this city last night The
snow Is from two to three feet deep in the
mountains and many bands Of sheep in that sec
ton are in danger of starvation. It will be
necessary to take the sheep thru deep snow for
several miles to the clear ranges and this under
taking is declared to be hazardous one. 1t has
for several days. %:-- m IT,
AS a result of a long -winded crusade against
the pool rooms on the Fart Of the city adminstra-
close them under the statutes, a monthly fine Of
1000 was imposed by the council last night
ordinance was passed over Mayor Pat Mullins
veto by vote of IL to 3. ~
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-17

CANTON s. D.-Professor w. A. Bremen,
who has spent the past year in Seattle as an
attache OF the navy, has returned and will leave
for Yale college to take a four-year course in
classics and sciences. N 1855 rttSE !!