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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-07-23
VIII Not Return.

The bricklayers who went on strike
are still determined not TO return to
work, apd most Of them have found en-
ploymeIt Elsewhere 1t is sale each
man who returns TO work where a nom
union man is employed will he fined SO
a day.
Captain SeweI said he would let the
twenty-eight strikers return IL the union
would permit them TO work beside any
man he chose TO put on.
They must return without any reser-
walton as TO creed, color. belief. or na-
tionality, said Captain Sewell There
is no bad blood between the men and
myself. We are pretty good friends. The
union VIII have to reverse its decision
about its men working with non union
men on Government work. because We
have 10 put 4 man to work when we
need him, if he has passed the eXamin-
alton by the civil service"
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CAPT. SEWELL FILLS
BRICKLAYERS' PLACES
Declines to Recognize UniOnism on Gov
eminent Work-Cannot Do 1t,
He Declares.

Il still hope the Brickiayers' Union
viii reverse its action in this matter.
and the men return 10 work. For that
reason l am not doing anything which
would be irrevoca BILE"
These were the words of Capt. Tobn
S. Sewell. who is conducting the work
at the Washington Arsenal, where
twenty-eight bricklayers went on strike
several days ago. because George Tay-
Tor. a negro nOn-unionist, was working
beside them.
This morning five brickiayers were at
work at the Arsenal. Captain Sewell
expects 10 have the number increased 10
eight or ten this afternoon. and says
there viii be eleven or twelve other men
added by Monday or Tuesday. He does
not know whether these men are union
men.
The eligibles on the civil service rolls
have been exhausted. and only one man
o. the list reported for work. The others
have been obtained on the outside. and
Captain SeweI says he will carry on MS
work without DELAY
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Not His Name.

A deputy pointed out the cuiprit He
came forward AT command and listened
to the reading af the States license to
hang him, until the name OF Reno
Dardia" had been read three times.
interrupting the sheriff the prisoner
smilingiy informed him that his name
was ROcca Mordaca, and that he had
been so registered at the county Jail.
An inspection Of the books Of the in
stitutiOn confirmed the statement from
the cage.
Further investigation disclosed that for
a murder committed or December Is.
1903. the court Of Allegheny county has
condemned and sentenced Reno Oar
dia," wt5o f. jail captive under the
name of ROcca MOrdaCa
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SENTENCED To DIE
UNDER WRONG NAME
Sheriff Cannot Hang ROcca
MOrdaca.
RENO DARDIA" IN WARRANT
A New Trial Imperative if Culprit Is
to Pay Penalty Of
Crime.
RENO DARDIA" IN WARRANT

PITTSBURG. July 23.-Three months
ago the criminal court OF Allegheny
ocounty found Reno Ddrdia guilty Of
murder in the first degree. and SEN
fenced him TO be hanged on July >
next
In compliance with legal requirements
Sheriff Dickson, late yesterday after
noon. went TO the death cell in the
county Jail 10 read the death war
rant TO the condemned man No one
answered the summons.
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Has the sudden Interference Of the
Car compelled the government to aban-
don its sinister purpose at the last mo-
ment? \ St Petersburg correspondent
seems to suggest this when he says
the reply To Great Britain's demand was
the result Of Thursdays interview of the
Russian foreign minister with the Car
at Peterhof
Ii is learned that France has been
using her utmost influence, both at St.
Petersburg and London, for the last
three days to bring about a settlement
of the crisis. She definitely urged Rus
STA 10 give way 10 Great Britain on all
points.
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might resort to a bold and desperate
policy of international provOcatiun tC-
ward Great Britain u distract atyen-
ton from the Far Eas, ara to draw
France TO her support. but today she
apologies and promises not to repeat
her OffcnSe
Willmar tribune., 1904-07-20
LOCAL AND PERSONAL NEWS

recently returned from trip to that
country and expects to leave again
this week. His many friends will
wish him success.
There were &c tickets sold at this
point for the Duluth excursion last
Saturday. The entire party Of excur.
sionists, including those from points
east and west-Litchfield and Benson
and intermediate points, left Willmar
on q train of Is coaches.
The congregation OF the Presby-
terian church was favored last Sun.
day evening with sacred solo sung
by Miss Nellie Huntington, of New
York City, who is q guest at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. G. M. Robbins.
Miss Huntington's singing was much
appreciated by those who were fort.
unate enough to hear her.
Members of COL Heg Post, G. A.
r., and their families enjoyed an out.
Ing at Eagle Lake last Saturday =,
where they were entertained as guests
of Veteran c. Hennings and wife, who
are spending the summer at their
Eagle Lake cottage. 1t is needless to
say that the old soldiers as we'll az
their families spent q most enjoy able
outing. A basket dinner was par.
taken of and the afternoon was spent
in various amusements.
Willmar tribune., 1904-07-20

good; 40 to so bushels. Corn doing
we'll this week, but on the whole back
ward. Flax apd potatoes good.
Albert j. Johnson, Willmar: Wheat
and fax good; probable yield of both,
10 to 20 bushels. Corn fair. Now
coming up rapidly. Oats and potatoes
promise good crops.
H. Andrew Lobnitz, East Lake Lii
lian: Wheat fair; probable yield, 1S
bushels. Oats good; probable yield
40 bushels. Corn fair; probable yield,
40 bushels. Flax good; probable
yield, l8 bushels. Potatoes good.
A representative of the TRIBUNE
who has been thru the township OF
Mamre finds the wheat in excellent
condition, with probable yield of Is
to 20 bushels. Oats are in very
good condition and will probably
yield 40 bushels. Corn is backward.
Flax is good except on very low land;
probable yield 10 to Is bushels. Po-
tatoes good.
Willmar tribune., 1904-07-20
Fine Art Exhibit.

A most interesting collection of
drawings is on exhibition in the Will
mar public library and is being
viewed by many admirers, being of
especial interest to those who are we'll
versed in art. The collection includes
pen sketches and drawings done in
water colors, the work of children
both in America and abroad, none of
whom are l8 years of age. The draw
ings are by contestants in the art
competitions held each month under
the auspices of the popular magazine
for young folks, ST. Nicholas, who
are banded together in an organiza-
tion known as the St. Nicholas Lea
que. The collection is sent here as q
loan and will remain at the library
for another week. The drawings are
all so we'll executed that they reflect
great credit upon the young artists,
some of the drawings being what
might be termed masterpieces. A
collection of Kodak pictures by league
members l3 years of age is also in
cluded in this collection. The young
artists of the city should make it q
point to see this fine work done by
their brother and sister artists.
Willmar tribune., 1904-07-20
SUNDAY School Rally.

Preparations are being made for q
Sunday School rally to be held in the
town of Whitefeld on Sunday, July
"a. The rally will be interdenomina-
tional and the meetings will be held In
the P. P. Eddy grove. The exercises
will open at 1920 .. m. and will con-
'tinue thruout the day. A cordial in
vitation is extended to all Sunday
Schools to participate and those At
tending are asked to bring their
dinners and come prepared to enjoy
the entire days program. Addresses
and papers on various topics relative
to Sunday School work will be pre-
sented and several clergymen ss we'll
40 officers of Sabbath Schools sre ex-
pected to take part in the meetings.
It is hoped that I'll who can will at'
tend and help make these meetings
interesting.
Willmar tribune., 1904-07-20
Tied Nuptial Knot.

Judge Nordin tied the knot Monday
afternoon which united the destinies
ota couple from West Lake Lillian.
The contracting parties were Mr.. Will
liam Larson and Miss Ida Hoglund
1.ld the ceremony was performed st
the Judges home At $3.50. The happy
pair departed later In the afternoon
for their new home and will at once
begin farming in the town of West
Lake Lillian. The groom 10 broth.
r-in-law of our popular proprietor OF
the Farmers Restaurant, Anton Rud.
beck, who assisted in the ceremony by
being present as witness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Larson's friends
thruout the county extend hearty con.
gratulations.
Willmar tribune., 1904-07-20
Train Ran Into Car.

An accident which strangely enough
did not have any serious consequences
befell the Duluth excursion train late
Sunday night. The train was about
two miles east of St. Cloud, at the
place where the Northern Pacific
crosses the Great Northern, when the
passengers were aroused by sudden
and quite severe jolt. Immediately
the train stopped and quite few pas
sengers stepped off and walked for
ward to find out what was wrong.
Here they found that the engine had
run into q car which through some
mistake had been left on the crossing
and which held two large tanks filled
with gasoline. One of these was
thrown off in the collision but was
not damaged in any way. The engine
knocked hole in the other tank and
gasoline flowed freely. The engine
also received few earmarks in the
clash and the car was quite badly
smashed up. None of the passengers
we're injured. That the tanks did not
explode seems almost wonder, es-
pecially considering the explosive
tendencies of the contents Had the
headlight on the engine broken there
is MO doubt but that. the results would
have been more serious. As it was,
delay of six hours was the result
during which time those who wanted
could take nap and rest out after all
the good times they enjoyed at Du-
luth. The wrecking crew from Will
mar arrived on the scene about six
O'Clock in the morning ard after an
hours labor the journey was con,
tinued, the train arriving at Willmar
about 8. How the car happened to
be left just on the crossing is a puzzle
to everybody and it seems that it can
be ascribed only to criminal careless
ness.
Willmar tribune., 1904-07-20
Death of Mrs. Potter.

Mrs. Persis H. Potter, the aged mother
of Mrs. George E. Thomas, passed away
early Monday morning at the home
of her daughter, after an illness which
confined her to the house for about q
couple of months. The recent illness
was due to an abscess, from which
relief was sought by means of an
operation performed about two weeks
ago. This, combined with . general
breaking down of the vital forces, led
to the demise, and the patieut sufferer
breathed her last at four O'Clock Mon
day morning.
Deceased was 76 years, IL months
and 9 days OF age. Her birthplace
was Union, Conn. For 81 years she
made her home in Virginia and nine
years ago came to this city to reside
with her daughters, Mrs. Thomas &nd
Miss Bertha Potter. Possessed of q
strong Christian character and being
an active worker in the church until
her health began to fail, she will be
greatly missed especially by those
with whom she had been associated in
church circles. The, sympathy of the
community is extended to the bereaved
family, who will miss hsr kindly coun-
sci in the family circle.I
The funeral occurred yesterday
afternoon at two O'Clock from tho
residence, 30 Tenth street. Funeral
services were conducted by Rev. H.
G. Buell. OF the First Presbyterian
church, with which the deceased had
been affiliated. The brief service at
the home included q duet by Misses
Florence R. Porter and Amy Han
scom, who sang "Lead, Kindly Light. !"
Among the floral offerings were con-
tributions from the Ladies Social Un.
ion and the Christian Endeavor So
ciety.
The remains were Inferred in Fair
view cemetery, where the last sad rites
were performed.
Mrs. Thomas and Miss Potter, of
this city, and Mr.. John 81. Potter, Of
Milwaukee, Wis.,, are the surviving
children, all of whom were present
when the final summons came. Mrs.
II. E. Thomas, of Minneapolis, . Sis
ter-in.law of Mr.. Geo. Thomas, wss
an out -of-town relative in attendanc
at the funeral.
Willmar tribune., 1904-07-20
Was rendered a Surprise.

Saturday evening a jolly party Of
about 20 young people came to the
home of Miss Grace Hall on East
Litchfield avenue to remind her of
her birthday, which happened to come
along just that day. They were all
asked to feel at home and it goes
without saying that everybody bad q
good time. Refreshments were ser.
we'd by Mrs. Hall and the evening was
spent in playing games. That the
day might not be without some tokens
of remembrance the popular young
lady was presented with several
beautiful presents.
Willmar tribune., 1904-07-20
Accused Of Theft.

This morning municipal court was
in session from $50 to II O'Clock,
hearing the case OF State of Minnesota
against Harry Strandberg. Otto Asst,
q machinest employed at the Great
Northern roundhouse here, was the
complaining witness, and the allega-
tion was the stealing of four silver
dollars belonging to him. The state
called Joseph Eisheid and James Po'
terl, but their testimony failed to prove
Harry guilty Of the otense charged.
After having heard all the evi-
dence Judge Muller declared the de-
fendant mot guilty" and he was dis.
charged.
Willmar tribune., 1904-07-20
Had a Pleasant Reunion.

Last week was q week of reunion
with the family of Rev. 0. Estrem,
who was for so many years the pastor
of the Synod church in this city.
Rev. and Mrs. Estrem enjoyed the
pleasure of having all their children,
II in number, present. Some of these
are married and have families, so all
told, 20 persons we're present, repre-
senting three generations. All in the
family were in the best of health and 1t
is needless to say they had q good
time.
Willmar tribune., 1904-07-20
INDUCED in a Runaway.

One of Jonas Monson's teams en-.
joyed an extraordinary lively sprint
last Sunday morning about ten O'CLOCK.
The team had been tied outside OF
Madtson's place and was in charge
of Ed Monson and his younger broth
er. When ready to 60 home Ed un-
tied one of the horses and his brother
united the other, which was of the
broncho tribe. Before Ed could get
into the buggy, however, the broncho
started of and his team mate finding
himself unable to stop soon Joined in
the runaway. Ed grabbed the lines
but he was unable to get the horses
under control. he was dragged for
about half a block with his back lean
ing against one OF the hind wheels
when he let 60 of the lines. Fortuna.
tely he received no injuries. The
team galloped down Litchfleld ave-
nue. with speed that would remind
one OF Dan Patch making q mile In
l:4s. Upon coming to the stocky ards
they crossed the track and continued
their wild chase, roaming around in
the First ward until they finally met
their Waterloo in the shape of q
telephone pole near Spicer's resi-
dence. Without realizing what they
were running up against they made
for it with the speed of an automobile
going down Pacific avenue and 40 q
result the buggy pole made hole in
the telephone pole two inches wide
and ditto deep. The horses took a
tumble to themselves, but after con-
siderable jerking and twisting one ot
them managed to get loose and he
immediately commenced to continue
as he had begun, but finding it lone
some without his teammste, who was
unfortunate enough to get stuck in
the collision, he resolved to take a
rest and wait for further develop.
ments.
The only damage done to the buggy
was q broken pole, but the harnesses
were quite badly molested.
Willmar tribune., 1904-07-20
PLAYED Good Games.

The two bail games played on the
local diamond Thursday and Friday
between the teams from Chippews
Falls, Wis.,, and Renville were of the
AL kind. Had it not been for the bad
condition Of the grounds the contests
would have peen still more interesting,
but as it was every body got HE
moneys worth. -
1t seemed as If Renville was up
against hard streak of luck, for
altho playing better ball than Chip
pewa at most times, she seemed to
fail at critical moments, and couple
of costly errors did not increase her
chances of winning. The first game
came to q close with the score stand.
ing S to 2 in favor OF Chippewa Falls,
and the second was settled by the
score of 3 to in favor of the same
team.
Fridays game was by far the most
interesting and both teams played for
all that was in it. Wilson pitched for
Chippewa and Jones for Renville.
Each allowed seven hits, but Wilson
kept his more scattered, hence all
Renville was able, to squeeze out Of
them was three scores. Jones for
Renville pitched q steady game,
striking out 8 men to his opponents S,
but two errors on the part of his sup
port spoiled the game. Twice Ren.
vile had chance to win the game
and twice they failed at the critical
time. In the seventh Richardson was
hit by q pitched ball and got first.
He took third on Jones long hit to
center6eld. Jones stole second. Noyes
famed and Fox went out on dinkey
grounder to Wilson. Flnnegan was
also hit by pitched ball and walked
to first. With all the bases filed and
two out Davies appeared and all
hopes we're pinned on him, but all he
could do was to send an easy one to
third, which the third baseman hand
led without any trouble and the chance
was gone. Then came the ninth and
Jones scored. Only one more was
needed to tie the score. Noyes singled
and managed to steal second. Fox
famed. Finnegan went out on long
hit to center. Davies drew q single,
putting Noyes ON third. With two
out and two on bases Hille, one Of
the best batters of the Renville team,
picked up his stick and faced Wilson,
bent upon doing little stunt. But he
was also we'll aware of the situation
and the next three "twisters" he de.
livered, passed the home plate with
out colliding with Rille's stick and
the game was over.
Renville is right Sin the swim" this
year as far as baseball 10 concerned.
OF so games they have lost only IA,
making their percentage .720 or con-
sidersbly higher that that of either
the American Association or the
American League, and only 13 percent
lower than the National League. The
Renville people have all reasons to
feel proud of their teams splendid
record, and we feel certain that they
will close the season as champions of
the North Star State.
Willmar tribune., 1904-07-20

The Minnesota State Veterinary
Medical Associ alton held its seventh
semi-annual meeting on Thursday and
Friday at Litchfeld, and among the
veterinary surgeons in attendance were
Drs. Nelson and Ilstrup of Willmsr.
The sessions were held at Hotel Lon.
lardt and were of much interest to the
state veterinarians.
Willmar tribune., 1904-07-20

Mrs. Robert Ives returned last week
from her visit at Sioux City, a., and
Left on Saturday tor Watertown, s.
D., to spend . few days in that city
with her husband and arrange for the
removal of the family from Willmar.
Willmar tribune., 1904-07-20
knutson.YounQber9.

Last Monday afternoon at the Luth-
erau Free church occurred the wedding
of Miss Betsy Knutson and John
Youngberg. Rev. E. E. Gynild per.
formed the ceremony in the presence
of q large number of friends and rela-
tives. The bride was attended by Miss
Mary Hooser, maid of honor, and
Miss Josie Youngberg, bridesmaid.
The groom's attendants were Martin
Knutson and Elmer Swenson.
A reception was rendered the new
married couple at the Bonde Hall by
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Knutson, Immediately after the core
mony. The hall was tsstefully decor
ated for the occasion and q most
bountiful wedding dinner was served.
The bridal pair were the recipients OF
many valuable presents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Youngberg expect to
make this city their future home and
they have already gone into house
keeping in the Youngberg residence
on Beneou avenue.
Willmar tribune., 1904-07-20

The telephone line now being built
by the Tri- -stste' Telephone Company
from Minneapolis to Grand Forks; N.
D., will pass through : Kerkhovep.
The .pstition presented BY the com
pany was granted BY the vallage coun'
Icil July L.: Il. e.
Willmar tribune., 1904-07-20

Rev. O. Estrem has accepted Z call
from the Lutheran Synod congre.
| 6 alton at Waco, Texas. The family
expects to move shout the first Of
J iHSeptember, ~s~ -. -. sz'. ~. -
Willmar tribune., 1904-07-20

A telegraphic report received this
morning. by Edwards, Wood & Co.
announce that wheat 10 heading rap.
idly in South Dakota. Only q few
spots look bad. Oat harvesting has
commenced In the southern part OF
the state. Good yield in oats ex.
DeCtad.
Willmar tribune., 1904-07-20

The marriage of Silas Dodd and
Miss Delphia Hartman of the town OF
East Lake Lillian was solemnfzed by
Rev. J. s. Phillips OF this place on
Tuesday afternoon. The marriage
took place at the home of Rev. Phil
lips and was a very quiet affair. We
understand that Mr.. and Mrs. Dodd
will make their home on the farm oi
the groom in the southern part of the
county .-Atwater Republican Press.
Willmar tribune., 1904-07-20

by the proper taxation and building q
couple of years from now was good
idea. Others briefly entered into the
discussion and it seemed to be the
general sense of the meeting that the
board should take the steps Us out
lined in the above resolution. This
was settled by the Introduction of
MIR. Rice's motion and it's adoption.
Judge Qvale was present and gave
IA interesting statement regarding the
new High school building erected at
Olivia, which was built at Z cost of
Sl9, ,000and is one OF the best buildings
for school purposes in the state.
1t is understood that the new build
ing will be erected on the site east of
tie present High school building. It
certainly will be q structure that is
much needed and will 60 q long way
to accommodate the rapidly growing
school population of Willmar.
The meeting was q most harmonious
one and an adjournment was taken
with the feeling that the building ques-
tion was rightly settled and that the
election of the two members of the
board for another term was q good
endorsement of their services.
The following financial statement az
prepared by Treasurer Peterson and
read at this meeting will be of interest
to all who are interested in our city
schools:
S SUMMARY OF SCHOOL TREAsURER's RE.
PORT FOR YEAR ENDING JULY Is, 1904.
RECEIPTS.
July 10, 1903 Balance on hand. ...... 5 6282 Sc
Sept. IA, 1903 Reed from State High
school fund. .......... 1880 .0C
Nov. g. 1901 Reed from Co. Treas. 5943 .ls
Mch 10, 1904 g g -. 5184 ID
June Is. 1904 g %. 49l4 sc
" 1s, 1904 " i" Supt. Tonning
for supplies sold. 4.6a
Reed from tuition on................. 45.5(
Total Receipts. s2s754 .4(
DIsBURsEMENTs
Total amount OF teachers wages paid sll3s4 q
janitOrs 9S5 .O(
supplies .............. 574 &C
s. storm sash and repairs 1898 AZ
" interest paid. ...... 48O. OF
state loan paid. ....... 1000 .0(
fuel paid. ............. 8N IL
|, furniture and fixtures 5l3 81
library account. ....... 1l2 2t
Total Disbursements. ..... .$l6015. x
Cash on hand. ............. $685.. g
:, $23754 n