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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-06
CLARK AN ENIGMA
Man Who Did Shooting Tuesday
Night Is Arraigned.

element Tuesday night by shooting Mar
Gus Nelson, Fourth avenue motorman.
and wounding Lieutenant George Riytere
Of the Central police and J. W. williams a
bystander, was in police court this morn
ing charged with attempted murder. He
asked for an examination and his hearing
was set for tomorrow morning.
Clark Is just as great a puzzle to the
police this morning as he was the night he
was arrested. He stoutly refuses to talk
about the shooting, and when questioned
about 1t says he has no memory Of hay-
ing done any shooting. He will talk for
a few minutes and then will relapse into
sullen silence. He does not appear to be
crazy, but the officers do not know what
to think of him
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-06
ESTATE OF $125,OOO
Accounts Of Trustees of Martin
Mower Approved by Williston.

Special to The Journal.
Saltwater, Mimi, Aug. 6-In the case
OF Gracia A. Mower, Mary M Richardson
and Emma Van Voorhees, vs.. the trustees
of the estate of Martin Mower, deceased
Judge Williston has filed an order APPROX
ing the accounts of the trustees, providing
for the distribution of the property and
accepting the resignation of Colonel Bron--
son, the only surviving trustees. The
estate Is valued at $125.000. The other
trustees were J. N. Castle and e, S.
Brown.
The Elks held meeting last evening
and decided to have a steamboat excur-
sion down the lake some time this month
The village Of South Saltwater is adj
vertising for bids, to be opened Aug 81
for the construction Of waterworks and a.
lighting system, for which bonds were re-
Gently voted. -.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-06
TRUCE AGREED UPON
Salmon Packers Will Keep OFF Each
Others Reserves.

Seattle Wash, Aug. Gas direct re-
suit Of the treasury departments recent
ruling granting American salmon packers
a rebate Of duties paid on foreign fish
caught for export, the Canadian packers
have sought a truce in the warfare going
on near the border waters.
A conference was held here yesterday
between J. A. Trussell Of Vancouver
B. c., and T. B. McGovern of a packing
and navigation company, at which 1t was
agreed that the Canadians would cease
fishing in American waters and buying
American fish, and the Americans, so far
as the salmon combine is concerned, will
leave the Canadians their own fishing.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-06
.HE BEGINS SUIT
AGAINST EDISON.
Gladstone Says the Wizard Has No
Rights to Auto Storage
Battery Patents.
New York Sun Special Service.

New York Sun special Service.
Trenton. N. j., Aug. 6,-Recently ac-
cused by Thomas A. Edison of infringing
patents and making unlawful use of the
knowledge he gained as an employee Of the
company, James w. Gladstone of East
Orange yesterday turned the tables on
''the wizard and began here an action to
restrain him from using processes and
patents believed to be essential in per-
fecting the storage battery method Of pro-
pelling automobiles.
Mr.. Gladstone also asks the court to
compel Mr.. Edison to render an account
ing and to pay him all the profits derived
from the past use Of the patents involved.
He also asks for an injunction to re-
strain the Edison Manufacturing COM
pany from further using the contested
patents.
The bill Of complaint alleges that the
improvements at issue were invented by
Felix de la Luade Of Paris, France. who
patented them in this country in 1892, and
the year following sold the rights to Will
liam M. Offioy Of Washington. Gladstone
continues by claiming that he bought the
patents in June Of last year.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-06
AIRsHIP is COMPLETED
Prof. Langley's Aerial Craft Is Now
Ready to Try It's
Wings.
New York Sun Special Service,

New York Sun Special Service,
Wide Water, Va, Aug. 8.--Finishing
touches We're put on the Langley airship
late last night by the Smithsonian experts,
who worked after dark to avoid a discov-
cry. No attempt to launch an aeroplane
was made, but it was ascertained that all
necessary preparations for q trial Of the
machine We're completed. The airship-
not model, but Professor Langleys cele-
brated sixty-foet and $40, 900 airship-was
seen yesterday suspended by strong rope
and wire tackle from the center Of the
ceiling. Several days ago the flying ma
chine was raised at an elevation of twelve
feet from the floor. It was lowered to-
night by means OF block and tackle and
the preparations for experiments were
practically completed.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-06

The woman who
neg1ects herhea1th
Is neglecting the
very foundation Of
all good fortune.
For without health
love loses its 1ustre
and gold is but
dross.
Wornanly health
may be retained or
regained by the
use Of DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescrip-
ton. It establishes
regularity, drie S
the drains which
weaken WON e n,
b Gals inhamma-
ton a nd ulcera-
ton aud cures fe-
male weakness. It
makes weak wom-
en- str ng, sick
women well.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-06
FAVORABLE CROP REPORTS
Grain Men in the Fields Send il
ENCOURAGING Statements.

John Miller, former governor Of NORTH
Dakota, and George Spencer Of Duluth
are now in the wheat fields of the Red
river valley inspecting the crop. Mr.
Miller to-day wired his local office re-
ports more favorable on the whole than
anything so far received.
Mr.. Miller says the northwest will have
good crop Notwithstanding the early Sc,
back.
Mr.. Spencer thinks the yield in the three
states will be 19o,o0O,0Oo bushels safely
and that 1t may even run to 200, 900, o0(
bushels.
Near Fargo, Mr.. Miller writes, the show.
ing is very good. Casselton has the best
crop for Ave years. Around Valley CITY
the crop is not heavy but the wheat Is
Of god quality. Harvesting is general,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-06
FENCED UP A ROAD

Judge GlaspelPs Decision In the Famous
Hall Case at Jamestown.
JAMESTOWN, N. D.--Judge Glaspell
has made an important decision in the
famous Hall road case. The city Of
Jamestown sued William Hall for fenc-
ing up road leading northwest Of the
city. The claim Of the city was that the
road had been used as a public highway
for over twenty years and SO became
public property. Hall contended it had
not been used for twenty years. Judge
Glaspell held that the road was public
property and ordered Hall to remove the
fence.
Jamestown is holding midsummer
carnival this week, and there is a large
attendance from outside Of the city.
Many fine attractions have been secured
and it Is an event in the history Of the
city. :r
In ball games played this week Cakes
defeated Jamestown by a score of to /
in the first game and ~ to 2 In the
second.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-06
RAEBURN'S CHECK
Crooks Arrested at Duluth Swim
died a bayfield, Boniface.
Special to The Journal.

special 70 Inc journal
Bayfield,, Wis, Aug. 6.-J. c. Bailey,
landlord Of Parks hotel, believes that the
forgers arrested at Duluth On Tuesday
swindled him by an $50 bogus check. On
June ~ a man with prosperous air regis
tered his name as Raeburn, and upon
settling his bill, asked Bailey to cesh
check. He declined and the stranger
turned to somebody standing by who told
Bailey that Raeburn was all right
Bailey identified Raeburn at the bank.
but the check came back protested. It
purported to be drawn by the Twohy-
Eimon Mercantile company Of West SUI
perior. A week later the same gang
worked New Richmond. Mr.. Bailey has
gone to Duluth to identify the men.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-06
X-R4AYS CAUSE TROUBLE
London Physicians Suffer from Their
~. Effects.
New York Sun Special Service. i

New York Sun Special Service. "1
London, Aug. 6.-Two doctors belonging
to the staff of the London hospital have
been affected by the X-ray in a manner
similar to that Of the assistant of Thomas
A. Edison, the noted American electrician,
and have been compelled to abandon their
work. HE ." 49,.
They were engaged for a long time in
making examinations of and manipulating
diseased parts while x-rays We're directed
on the patients. When they began to
suffer they tried gloves in the backs Of
which lead foil was sewn; but these i'm
peded the movement Of their hands and
were discarded.
One Of the sufferers ceased operating
under the rays eighteen months ago, yet
his hands have improved little, despite
constant treatment. "..1
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-06
MINISTRY MAY RESIGN
London Daily Mail Predicts Trouble
for the Government Over
Chamberlain's Policy.
New York Sun Special Service.

London. Aug. 6.-The Daily Mail, whose
policy would thereby be suited, gives promi-
hence to runlors that the dissolution of par
lament is cl,sely impending 1t says that
Sir William Vernon Harcourt is credited with
stating that the dissolution will take place
in September.
The paper adds that if Colonial Secretary
Chamberlain fails to reconcile the duke of
Devonshire to his policy within short time,
Prime Minister Balfour will submit the
resignation of the ministry to the king.
His majesty will then, according to the
Mail, summon the duke of Devonshire to
form new cabinet as the alternative to
dissolution, but there is great doubt whether
the duke would accept the task. It would
be- necessary IN case Of his refusal to either
call liberal administration or appeal to the
country
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-06
SALT WILL ADVANCE
So-Called Trust and an Independent
Settle Their Differences.

Special to The Journal
Sheboygan, Wis, Aug. 6.-The Port HUI
ron Salt company Of this city, owning and
operating large salt wells at Port Huron.
Mich, and the so-called "salt trust have
buried the Ratchet and will live in peace
and amfty hereafter. an agreement having
been patched up between the two compa-
MES, the trust becoming tired of the fight
the local company was carrying into it's
own territory.
It Is freely conceded that during this
time the business was run at loss and
that prices will be slightly advanced in the
future.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-06
REvoLUTIONIsTs ACTIVE
Hostilities Opened in Eleven Dis
tricts of Macedonia.

Sofia, Bulgaria, Aug. 6.-The Macedo-
MAN COMMITTEES announces that revolu-
ton was proclaimed at the vilayet of Mon
astir last Sunday, in conformity with the
decision Of the central revolutionary forces
in the districts Of Monastir, Rezen, Ochri-
da, Debro, Ketchero, Poretchka, Kronche-
70, Perlene, Serin, Kaylari and Demirhts-
sar. In all these districts hostilities were
commenced simultaneously. Telegraphic
communication has been cut in the dis
tricts mentioned, and the announcement
has not been confirmed owing to lack of
communications.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-06
IN SEARCH OF HIS MOTHER
Boy Travels From Madina Islands
to Chicago.

Chicago, Aug. ga seventeen-year- old
Portuguese boy, August Ferreira Gonzalves,
is staying at detective headquarters while the
police department is attempting to locate his
mother, from whom he is said to have been
kidnapped by his father seven years ago in
Honolulu
The boy tells story Of hardships en-
countered since he started from Funchal,
MADEIRA Islands, where his father died some
months ago. He reached New York as a
stowaway and is trying to go to Oakland,
Cal, having heard that his mother had made
her way there from Hawaii.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-06
MAKES PRINcElv cIEr

New York. Aug. 6.-Adrian Iselin, the
we'll known yachtsman, has presented to
the city Of Ned Rochelle Neptune park,
which. under his direction, has been for
three years in process Of Improvement.
Inc property Is valued at more than $780,
600 and the only condition attached to
the donation Is that no liquor shall be
sold In the park
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-06
SCHOOL FUND LOANS
The State Board OF investment Parcels
Out s1o1,soo In the

The state board Of investment yesterday
approved of loans from the permanent
school fund amounting to s101,sOO. One
loan Of $49, 900 was made on Polk county
drainage bonds at per cent, for the con-
struction Of seven county bitches. A loan
Of s15. 600 was made to Crow Wing county
for the construction Of q Jail, on bonds is
sued by the county, and a, similar loan of
$4,000 was made to Meeker county. Loans
of $4,000 were made on township bonds.
and $4,000 to school districts.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-06
YIELD CUT DOWN A LITTLE
Wheat Smut and Blight Appear in
Spots in Country Adjacent
to Milbank.
Specials to Tho Journal.

specials TO Iho journal.
Milbank, S. D., Aug. 6.-Barley is all
harvested and the cutting of wheat and
oats has commenced. Estimates made
ten days to two weeks ago upon crop
yields will have to be somewhat modified,
as the late rains have made the ground
so soft and wet in low spots that it is
probable a small percentage Of the crop
will be lost by inability to run the ma
chimes upon the soft places. Some smut
and blight have appeared in spots. It is
now thought that wheat will not average
over Is bushels an acre.
La Crosse, Wis, Aug. 6.-Farmers in
this vicinity are having much trouble in
obtaining hands and there will be a delay
In harvesting. Many farmers have grain
ready to be cut, but cannot go ahead
because they cannot secure help. The
farm hands are also being organized into
a union, and the scale must be accepted
as to wages and hours before the men
will go to work. ..-. g..
Red Lake Falls Mimi, Aug. CHAR
vesting will be general in this locality
next week. Barley is already cut and Is
a good crop. Owing to the drought thru
June wheat will only be a fair crop Flax
is looking good. Rain fell Aug. 1 and
again Aug. 4. and was Of benefit to late
grain and pastures. The hay crop was
light. Ill
Spencer, Iowa, Aug. 6.-Threshing has
commenced and the yield Of oats varies
greatly IN different localities. On fiat
lands seriously affected by excessive rains
the grain has rusted, but on the lands we'll
drained the yield is large, running so and
go bushels an acre. The last two weeks
have been favorable to corn and it has
made marked advancement While the
acreage is short and great many fields
have suffered from wet weather, vet with
favorable conditions from now on there
will be a good deal of corn in northwest
ern Iowa. .'.. -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-06
CAPITAL CULLINGS

An additional rural service route No. 4, has
been established at Sank Center, Stearns county.
The president has designated Lieutenant Gen.
eral Young to command the army from Aug s,
the date Of General Miles retirement to Aug.
He thus becomes the last commanding general
and the first chief Of star, tho but Tor eight
days.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-06
MOURNED IS YEARS
Now Henry Combs Goes to Meet His
Sweetheart.

New York, Aug. CATER having lived
sixty five years as hermit, Henry Combs
in dead in his hut near Innwood, L. l.
When % years old, Combs was engaged
to marry. His betrothed died. He left
his home, built little hut on the bay
front, and there made his home until the
day Of his death.
Nine months ago Combs only brother
died and left him property valued at SIS,
900. An unsuccessful effort was then
made to have MIN rejoin his relatives.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-06
Big BAIL FOR WRIGHT.

London, Aug. 6.-Whitaker Wright, the
promoter and director Of the London &.
Globe corporations limited, twas arraigned
at the Guild haH police court yesterday
and remanded after formal evidence of
his arrest had been taken. The prisoner
was released on Ban Of $3.50, 900, Of which
he provided $125,000 and three sureties
guaranteed the remaining $125. 900
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-06
LIFE SAVER DROWNED
Frank Masters Saves His Mother
but Succumbs Himself.

New York, Aug. 6.-After rescuing his
mother from drowning In the surf at Co.
ney Island. Frank Masters, an expert
swimmer from Brooklyn, lost his life In
the undertow.
A heavy sea was breaking on the beach
when Mrs. Masters, a fairly good swim
mer, became exhausted and Frank rushed
to her rescue. He swan with his mother
to the beach and then entered the water
again.
After a dive he failed to reappear, and
the frantic mother, aided by the guards.
found his body an hour later half a milo
away, thrown back upon the beach by
the tide.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-06
NOT VERY DEAD
Man Thought to Be Buried Writes
to His Family.

New York, Aug. 6.-Altho his wife, the
police and a coroner's jury said he was
drowned, Frank J. Nullett, former New
York salesman and member Of the G. a.
R., whose body was supposed to be under
a tombstone in New Town, insists, In let
tiers received by the family, that he Is
alive and intends going to the Grand Army
meeting at San Francisco, Aug. 10
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-06
TEMPERANCE REFORM IN INDIANA

ing a wave OF temperance reform. It is
announced that during the last year 500
saloons have been put out of business and
that about $50 townships in the state have
no saloons. Much ofsthis has been accom-
piished thru the blanket remonstrance
of the Nicholson Hduor law.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-06
Fortune 1ellfIlQ

does not take into consideration the one
essential to woman's happiness wom-
AMY health. There is many a woman
whose future seems absolutely unclouded
who is marked by her own condition for
future disappointment and distress.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-06
MU7DERE, By wILD-cATTERs

Winchester. Tenn, Aug 6-Simon
Booker and his wife. who lived in a cabin
on the mountain in Franklin county, were
murdered last night and their home
burned. The tragedy is attributed to the
ratding Of a wild cat" distillery near
their home. Booker and his wife were
accused by the wild CATERS of betray-
ing them to the revenue officers.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-06
THE IRRIGATION CONGRESS.

Ogden, Utah, Aug. 6.-President Roose-
Welt has written that he will be repre-
scented by member of his cabinet at the
irrigation congress which meets here Sept
15. Senator w. A. Clark and Fred Pabst
Of Milwaukee have offered cups worth
$500 as prizes for exhibits Of irrigation
products. -.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-06
DOWiE is A CITIZEN,

Chicago, Aug. 6.-John Alexander Dowie,
general overseer of the Christian Catholic
church, was made citizen of the United
States yesterday, upon renouncing, in the
supreme court his allegiance to the SOW
ereign of Great Britain and Ireland
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-06
BOON TO THE KIDS
President Orders Them Admitted to
White House Grounds.
York Sun Special Service,

New York Sun Special Service.
Washington, Aug. 6.-President Roose-
welt has directed Colonel Symons to open
the White House grounds Saturday after
noon to 500 poor children whose parents
are unable to take them into the country.
A concert Is given by the marine band
every Saturday,. The children will be adj
n1tted by card. The outing is under the
auspices Of the Women's Rescue League
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-06
OLD SALT INJURED
Was on the America When She Won
the Cup.

New York, Aug. 6.-Captain Henry Hoff-
man, the only survivor Of the schooner
yacht Americas crew, who was boy
aboard the boat when she lifted the now
famous cup. in English waters has been
badly hurt in runaway near his home In
Brooklyn. His carriage was overturned
while he was trying to dodge an autorno-
bile sa elt 5T
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-06
A POSITION OF TRUST.
Washfnrtnn Star

'sYou say your son has risen to position of
great trust in the community"
THAT'S what he has, answered Farmer Corn
tossei "The folks say they've made him custo-
dian Of their most precious treasures. He drives
an Ice wagon in summer and coal cart In
winter.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-06

LISBON, N. D.-The members of the
Baptist Sunday school held their annual
picnic yesterday in Oioum's groye.-Har-
vest is In full swing. The yield equals the
most sanguine expectations and machin-
cry dealers are doing a thriving business.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-06
STORM STRIKES EXPOSITION
One Man Killed J; Eight Hurt and
Much Damage Done

st. Louis, Aug. s.ll.l[j wind storm and
rain storm Of brief duration swept over
st. Louis yesterday and tore thru the
worlds fair grounds. r.&
Theodore Richter, a. florist, was killed.
A. j. Clark, carpenter, and seven laborers,
were seriously hurt. Worlds fair build
ings and other property were damaged to
the extent Of 10000 The greatest fury
of the storm was felt at the worlds fair
grounds, where the casualties occurred.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-06
TRY TO BURN TOWN
People Of Ashland, Oregon, Terror
lied BY Incendiaries.

Portland. Ore. Aug. "a special to the
Oregonian from Ashland, Ore, says that
the residents are alarmed over what ia
believed to be a deliberate attempt to
burn sthe town.
Since 10 o'clock last night three APP
parently incendiary fires occurred. At
midnight a dozen special policemen went
on guard. EARLY to-day seven tramps
were arrested on suspicion
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-06
FOUR VOLUMES OF ERRORS
Mrs. Lilies Appeal a Record Break.
er for Length.

Special to The Journal
Lincoln, Neb.. Aug. 6--Attorneys for
Mrs. Lena Lille, convicted Of the murder
of her husband, filed in the supreme court
an appeal containing 13, 900 allegations Of
errors. The work is in four volumes and
is the longest appeal ever filed in the
state. Mrs. Lille was sentenced to i'm
prtsonment for life for the murder of Har-
vey Lille on Oct. "a, 1902. He was shot
while asleep I'M his bed
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-06

s BISMARCK, N. D.-The state board Of
equalization raised the 500 line to $1,000
a mile for the main line and $4,000 for
branches. The Northern Pacific and
Great Northern were assessed the same
as last year, $1,000 for the main line and
$4,000 for branches. The Washburn road
was raised to $4,000 a mile and the North
Western and Milwaukee branches to the
same figure.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-06

Caledonia, Minn.,p Aug GA heavy
windstorm passed thru this county, ac-
companted by thunder. lightning and rain,
moving buildings and destroying many
windmills and seriously damaging crops
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-06

Burlington, Iowa, Aug. 6.-Lightning
struck trolley car setting it on fire, but
not seriously tnjuring any Of the passeng-
ers. Crops, fruit trees and small buildings
suffered SEVERELY ill.,. ... ... -