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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-06
RARE EFFECTS
IN FLORAL WORK
FLORISTS CLUB PLANS DECORA-
TIONS FOR FLOWER SHOW. "
Exhibits Will Be Brilliantly Beauti-
full for This Season Has Been Ideal
for the Production of Fine Garden
F1owers-Mushroom Exhibit Will
Be Instructive.

The Minneapolis Florists club
last night :. discussed the dec
orations for the coming midsummer
flower show at the Armory, Eighth
street and First avenue S, next
Wednesday,, Thursday and Friday.
Some highly original ideas In decora-
lions will be carried out. =, 11.~
This season has been particularly
favorable for flowers and some choice
specimens will be exhibited. Differ
ent florists will compete in designs
on florists day and certificate OF
merit will be issued to the best. Some
of these designs will be very elabor-
ate and a great deal Of effort and
money will be spent for them.
The public is taking a keen inter
est in the show and there are numer-
Gus entries. " There is every indica-
ton that it will be the greatest anna.
teur flower show. ever held.
The judging will be by professional
florists and the winners Of prizes an6
ribbons may well pride themselves or
their success as flower growers. Mrs
M A. Dorsett will judge the table
decorations and Professor Freeman
an expert mycologist, will pass on the
mushroom exhibit. The opening o:
the big summer society event will take
place at 1 pm. on Wednesday ant
on Thursday and Friday the show will
be open from 10 am. to 10 pm.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-06
DYNAMO SPARK
FIRED THE GAS.
FRANK MOFFETT EXPLAINS DE-
sTRUCTIoN OF HIS LAUNCH.
The Tank Contained Too Much Gas
olene and the Overflow Was Ignited
by the Dynamo-By Good Fortune
the Boat Was Near Shore at the
Time.

Sparks from the dynamo under the
engine of Frank Moffett's gasolene
launch, Pecatonica, ignited the escaped
gas in the confined space above the
dynamo, and caused a slight explosion
yesterday afternoon. The explosion
broke the connection with the tank
and the escaping gasolene, catching
fire, burned the boat to the water IS
edge gsara 49, -, o+;oa,,v - DANGER 70
the persons on, the boat, and as they
were within 200 feet of shore. they
were easily taken off on rowboats
Miss Ruby Moffett was the first to row
out, and in few moments everyone
was safe.
The explosion was explained this
morning by Mr.. Moffett.
Robert McCune and p. R. Jarvis
hsd planned to borrow Il the o boat for the
son they thought that there was no
gasolene in the tank and put in five
gallons. There was already about ten
inches and the added gasolene caused
such pressure on the pump shat when
the engine was started the gasolene
was forced into the overflow pipe and
spurted thru the airhole in the clean
ing-plug. This. was not noticed, and
when the sparker was switched from
exploded, forcing up the floor boards
and running back far enough to break
the connection with the tank. The
whole thing could have been stopped
there if the stopcock had been turned.
Real danger would have ensued
only if the launch had been out in the
middle of the lake. The day. before
the dynamo was working perfectly, but
1 suppose that something got out of
position and caused the sparkling
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-06

Rev. Patrick V. Hartigan, prior Of
the Holy Rosary convent, died last
night at St. Mary's hospital, after a
lingering illness. His death resulted
from congestion of the brain and for
three days before his death he was I'M
conscious.
Father Hartigan was 4S years old and
was born at Troy, N. Y. He joined
the Dominican order when he was 26
years old, and was minister Of novices
at st. Joseph's convent, Somerset,
Ohio. Later he became prior at ST..
Vincent IS convent in New York city,
going from there to New Haven, Conn.,,
where he was pastor Of the Dominican
church. He came from New Haven to
Minneapolis. A father and one bro
Their at his old home in Troy, N. Y,
survive him.
High mass will be said at Holy Ros-
airy church, Sunday at 1915 am, pre-
ceded by parochial mass at 9. The re-
mains will be taken to New York for
! interment.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-06
FRATERNITY DAY AT FAIR
Orders VIII Meet Sept. 3 and Enter Drill
Contest sI}

Contest. =
Saturday, Sept 8, has been designated
by the managers Of the state fair as Frater-
nifty Day. This is in line with a plan which
has been maturing for some time, to make
a feature Of uniform drill by the fraternal
organizations of the state and to make
the occasion sort of reunion for mem
bers Of the various orders. The drilling
will take place in front of the grand stand
and will be one Of the most popular of the
amusement features of the. fair.
DR.. Charles A. McCollom, Of Minneap-
oils, is one Of those who suggested this
fraternity day idea and who has taken
much interest in developing the plan and
he, as well as others especially interested
In military drill, have been consulted in
making up the rules which will govern the
contest. These rules will provide that
only such fraternal organizations as main
| tain regular uniform drill companies
which use the regular military drill will
be eligible for competition. This will make
| it possible for the Modern Woodmen of
America, the Woodmen Of the World, A.
o. U. W., knights Templars, zurah Tenn
| pie Of Mystic Shrine, Knights Of Pythias,
| the Maccabees and various other promt-
nent fraternities to take part. OF course
all these organizations do not drill in ex-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-06
MRS. GILLICK'S DEATH
It Follows an Operation for Appendi
citis-Funeral Monday.

Mrs. Katherine Evelyn Gillick, wife
of J. I. Gillick, died yesterday after
noon at the Swedish hospital following
an operation for appendicitis. She was
"a and leaves husband and one daugh-
ter, Vera, aged 6 years. Mrs. Gillick
was daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs H. A.
Feltus, of 81 Highland avenue. The
funeral will be held next Monday from
the. Church of the Immaculate Concep-
ton. ....s.-- y-..,,-..... ..
Mrs. Gillick was woman of rare
sweetness of character with broad
sympathy and charity and her circle
of friends was limited only by her &C.
quaintance. She had a keen wit that
never left a sting. The news Of hel
death will be~a shock not only to the
large family. circle but to- the innu
merable others with whom she came in
contact during her sunny, helpful life,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-06
BEGAN IN A SCRATCH
An Excelsior Resident Has a Slight In
.a&7 jury and Close Call.

Charles Cleveland, who is spending
the summer at Excelsior, has just had
a narrow escape from tetanus poison
ing. Last. week Mr.. Cleveland went
with picnic party into the wood to
pick flowers and was scratched by a
thorn. Paying no attention to the small
wound, however, Mr.. Cleveland left
the latter part of the week for Illinois
and Iowa on business. While there he
was taken with a severe attack Of blood
poisoning, and Saturday he was sent
home by the physicians, as his condi-
ton threatened to become serious. On
arriving at Excelsior Mr.. Cleveland be-
came delirious. He was in a critical
condition thru Monday and Tuesday,
and was confined to his bed until
Wednesday,. Since then his condition
has improved.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-06
ORDERED A MEDAL;
CHARGED TO Him
III. r.. MENEFEEYS FRIENDS RE-
WARD HIS FAIR RESCUER.
Trophy of Solid Gold Presented to
Miss Bogart-Menefee Wondering
Whether to Be Saved from Drown
ing Is Worth the Money.

H. r. Menefee of ST. Louis, who so
narrowly escaped drowning In the deep
water Off Chapman's dock, Lake Min
netonka, early in the week, has been
, in the hands of his friends ever since.
Mr.. Menefee is the large and joyous
gentleman whose diamonds are used
as headlights in the Wakeman launch
Annette Whenever he is aboard and
as dock signal lights when he is not.
His mail has swamped the postoff1ce
force at Mound ever since news of the
narrowly averted tragedy reached his
large circle of friends. The ST. Louis
firm which Mr.. Menefee represents
were among the first to write. They
appreciate the value Of a live travel-
ing man over a dead one SO much that
they promise-not raise in salary
but to give his fair rescuer the free
dom of the city, regardless of ex-
pense, when next she arrives at st.
Louis.
1t is his local and very present
friends, however, who put the finishing
touch to the affair. Last evening they
gathered at the Wakeman cottage,
where. with all due formality and a
speech engrossed on parchment and
| Sweeney presented a gold medal to
Miss Madge Bogart for saving Mr..
| Menefee's life. It is an anticipated
Carnegie medal, perhaps, but it is
nevertheless, pure gold. AS the loving
friends concerned in the presentation
ordered it at Mr.. Menefee's expense
from a local jewelry firm where he
has an open account, he is firmly con-
vinced that while the meat trust and
| the gasolene trust make living come
| high, they are as nothing compared
with what 1T costs not to get drowned
He kept up a brave front at the
lake, but was found in an out-of-the-
way spot In town today porting dis.
tractedly over his account book, con.
taining the following items: One pail
of glasses, lost in the lake, SIS. Ocu.
lists examination fee, SIS. New pail
of glasses, SIS. One gold medal
but here the observer was discovered
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-06

actly the same manner as some carry
arms, while Others like the Woodmen, use
axes or some other symbol Of their order.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-06

~. So at 4:30 pm, sailing down the
ST.. Croix and up the Mississippi, and
arriving at st. Paul at 1890 pm,
there making connections with char
tered street cars and reaching Mime
apolis at 1880 pm, transfers to be
issued to any local line desired.
Tickets for the entire round trip on
either excursion will be placed at the
lowest rate ever named for such a trip,
IS cents, and each trip will cover 104
miles.
The "J. 50 is a magnificent vessel,
and it will be a real treat for the, ex-
cursionists to make a trip on her. 1t
has great dance hall and a splendidly
equipped orchestra which furnishes de-
| lightful music. Below is the detailed
time table of each excursion, and while
the 81. 81 can comfortably seat 1900
persons, the ticket sale for each excur-
sion will be limited to 500 tickets, SO
as to insure the greatest comfort and
pleasure for ticket holders.
These are the last Journal excur-
sions Of the season and they are the
cheapest and best. Those who prefer
may spend morning and afternoon
on the water, or a half day at business
and an afternoon and evening on the
water. Tickets will be on sale at the
Journal counter Monday morning. Al
the sale is limited, it will be necessary
to buy them well in advance.
/ Excursionists in purchasing tickets
should state which excursion they wisl
to make, as tickets on s'No. 59' VII
not be good on !" No. 60" or vice versa
Make up your mind to go on one o.
these excursions and enjoy the trip 0:
the season.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-06
CITY NEWS.
TOWN TALK
Lake Harriet Pavilion-Minneapolis
Park band, concert.
Lyceum Thcater-HC ismonda.
EVENTS OF TONIGHT

!, l.. !
Moon brand brick cheese. pure and
sweet at your grocers
For Rent-First- class office in Oneida
block. Title Insurance & Trust Co.
DR.. C. M. Carlaw has returned, from the
east.
Andrews Hot Water Heating systems
make homes comfortable. 203 Hen. av.
For something flrstcass in traveller
goods Barnun's is headquarters. T15 Me
| oilet.
| D. G. Bell will speak at the Linden Hills
Congregational church tomorrow evening.
| his topic being, Practical Visions"
Lucien Sanial will speak at the Union
| Temple tomorrow at 3 pm. on '''rhe Is
sues of Capitalism and Socialism,
Put your idle money into certificates Of
deposit of The State Institution for Saw
! ings and get per cent interest.
| Souvenir postal carox. for SC. Also
largest line of magazines and papers. Gem
| tHry News Store, 6 Third street S. near
Hennepin avenue.
Free lemonade will be served to the
| thirsty at the meeting in the Salvation
army headquarters, 214-216 First avenue
S. Rev. Stanley B. Roberts Of Bethle-
| hem Presbyterian church will deliver an
address on "a Trip to the Holy Land"
The body of a full grown babe was
found in a vacant lot near Aldrich and
| Ninth avenues S yesterday and the coro-
ner is making an investigation 1t is not
yet known whether it was a case OF child
murder, but general appearances indicate
| that death was due to natural causes.
Charles Lind, 2311 Central avenue, was
on the 500 line wreck near Bismarck, n
J D., Thursday, and it is believed that his
! back Is broken. His injuries, the pphysi-
clans say, will be fatal Mr.. Lind was
employed as a brakeman on the work
! train which crashed into the regular
! freight train. He was unmarried ant
! lived in the city for several years
The meeting for the purpose of organic.
ing a Metal Trades council in ST. Pau
was successful. Eighteen delegates were
present representing seven unions :
temporary organization was perfected anc
a committee appointed to wait on those
unions entitled to representation but no
represented. Permanent organization will
be formed Thursday, Aug. 25. The fol
lowing unions had delegates present
Blacksmiths. machinists, metal polishers
boilermakers. allied mechanics, iron
moulders and patternmakers.
See StockWell sOon-That life insur
ance-The Penn Mutual, Andrus bldg
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Official G. A. r. Train to Boston.

OFFICIAL G. A. r. Train to Boston,
The Department of Minnesota spe-
cia1 official train for Boston will leave
Minneapolis 9 am, st. Paul 9:35 am,
August 18TH, via the North-W Western
line. Department Commander: Harri-
son White will have charge Of this
train and invites comrades and friends
to accompany him on this grand ex-
cursion to Boston. Berths in Pullman
sleepers can be secured by calling on
4or addressing Orion S. Clark, Assistant
Adjutant General. at 6. A. r. head
quarters, 514 Boston Block, Minneapo-
lis, or city office of the Northwestern
Line. The special train will reach
Boston 1900 am, August 18th. 49, ~
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-06
Two Glorious River Trips
Next Saturday, august 10.

The cheapest, last and most delight
will be given Saturday, August IS, and
an opportunity afforded of making
river trips and visiting the Minnesota
State Prison under the pleasantest cir
cumstances.
In reality the excursion will be a
double-header, "The Daylighter, -
leaving Minneapolis in the morning
and returning in time for supper, and
:. The Twiighter," leaving Minneap-
oils in the afternoon and returning at
bedtime. The Journal has char
tered the Steamer 81. s. Of Rock
Island, Ill, the largest, safest, swiftest,
finest steamer on the Mississippi, to
! carry emo 59'' from st. Paul to Still
water in the morning and ono. 80"
from Saltwater to st. Paul in the
afternoon.
"The Daylighter'' will leave Min
neapolis from First avenue S and Sec
ond street on chartered street cars at
1880 am, arriving at the steamer
docks in st. Paul in time to leave on
the 81. So at $780, Then will follow
a delightful six-hour sail down the
Mississippi and up the st. Croix tc
Saltwater, to be reached at $3.50 pm
Excursionists will be escorted thru the
state prison and will leave Saltwater
on a special Northern Pacific trair
at 4:30 pm, arriving IN minneapolis
at 6 pm.
"The Twilighter' will leave Mime
apois Union Station on a .specia
Northern Pacific train at 2 pm, ar
irving in Saltwater at $3.50 pm. Elk
cursionists will be escorted thru tn,
prison and will leave Saltwater on thu
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-06
WORK FOR PURE FOOD
Commercial Bulletin Says Minnesota
Leads the Northwest.

Progress of pure food work in the
northwest is one of the many subjects
discussed in the fall buyers edition Of
the Commercial Bulletin and Northwest
Trade, issued today. The edition goes
into nearly all branches Of merchandise,
and gives much information of value
to it's merchant readers. In it's leading
editorial the prediction is made that the
northwest will rank high in purchases
try this fall. Attention is called to the
big barley and oats crop, which, at
fair prices, will contribute heavily to
the buying ammunition of the north
west. &
The edition is in keeping with the
creditable efforts of the publishers
along this line in previous years.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-06
.THE DAYLIGHTER. -

Leave MnneapoIs-st Street Cars. $50 am.
Leave st. PauI-steamer j. S.. $3.50 am.
Arrive saltwater. ............... $3.50 pm.
Visit State Prison.
Leave stillwater-N. p. Ry...... 4:so pm.
Arrive Minneapolis ............. 600 pm.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-06

$5O-Seattle, Wash. ............ $50
s5O-Tacoma, Wash $50
s50-Portland, Ore $50
S5O-Vancouver, B. e.. $50
s5O-Victoria, B. c.. $50
For the round trip via the 500 Line,
August 18th to 18th, return limit Of
two months. The chance Of the year
to make that visit to the North Pa
cif1c Coast via the True Scenic
Route" Ask for further information
at the ticket office.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-08-06
"THE TWILIGHTER.n

Leave Minneapolls-N. p. Ry. u. 200 pm.
Arrive saltwater ............... $3.50 pm.
Visit State Prison.,
Leave NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. j. S. 4:3o pm.
Leave ST. Paul-Street Cars. -. 1000 pm.
Arrive Minneapolis ....=....s.5. III 80 pm.
Transfer to any local line desired.
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See StockWell sOon-That life insur-
ance-The Penn Mutual, Andrus bldg.
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Sc $6 Sc Sc Sc
To the na11Ofas

To the DakOtaS
Via the 500 Line every day in August.
The rate is made for parties Of five
or more on one ticket. Ticket office.
25.75-Boston and Return-$25.75
Via the Rock-Island System. City Of
fee, 1922 Nicollet Avenue.
w. L. Hathaway, A. L. Steece,
Dist. Pass. Agent. City Pass. Agent.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-08-06
cemIna MII!Ionairc. a Work.

In order to prepare himself for
responsible position In the railroad
world Kingdom. eldest son of George
J. Gould. has appeared before ths col
iege entrance examination board &c
Columbia university to- n, for aln1iS-
Sion 70 he school of mines neyt sep
TENDER. He toall tie probationary ex-
a:rinaiions year ago, passsng with
a high rating. He VIII take the course
il mechanical engineering, WHICH IN
clpdes the study of machinery, me-
chanics, steam, electr city. the coz
strpetion OF dynamos and motors. in
iuatris ohcni-.iy and tie testing OF
materials. Jay, the seccad son OF the
railroad magnetic. Will study law.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-08-06

John w. Yerkes, commissioner o.
internal revenue, Is telling a good
story on himself. Like many ken
tuckians, Commissioners feraes some
times chews tobacco. Shortly after
The pronulgation, by his own order,
Of the rule that al tobacco must be
kept in the original boxes until IT Is
sold, he went into store in Wash
iueton and asked for a piece OK his
fa,ori.e brand. The clerk handed II
to him, and as he tried TO cut CT q
mouthful 1t crambled iato dust.
what Is this that you're givias
me-" he asked. "purk?"
1T "a pretty Try" rerlied the Clerk;
"but we can't help Il. We used to be
able to take a few pieces out and keep
them In a moistening box. bat some
darned fool up in the internal revenue
Office decided that that vas hiegai,
aud we cant DO It any mere. Beats
al what idiots get appointed to OF
fee"
well, that certainly was fool
ruling" replied Mr. Yerkes.-Ns"
York Times.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-08-06
CHAT
. FOR CAIRO FANS

Hopl,insville. Aug. 5.-Pettifer's
judgment seemed to be at fault today
when it came to gathering flies from
Haas bat, as two got away from him
letting In three runs for Cairo and
being responsible for the loss Of the
game by the locals.
HoIycross was In fine form and
pitched magnificent ball, proving a
perfect enigma to the locals, who fail
cd TO secure but four hits Off his de-
livery, their only run being made on
an error Of Richards.
The visitors not only hit the ball
hard, hut put up a snappy. gingery
game in the field and on the bases.
and, judging from present appear.
ances. barring an extraordinary slump
in form, they viii win the pennant In
the Kitty league for the second con.
secutiye time.
The scors:
Cairo 30 0 0 OIL I 0 "a IL ]
Hop. $50 0 0 OF 0 90 OIL 4
Batteries--Hoiycross and Harvey;
Alexander and Moore. Umpire--Popp.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-08-06
Student Kn.w His eIsIs.

Prof Theodore c. Mltchill. head
ieacher Of english In the frookiyn
nigh school. often enterta.ls his
friends With stories, the following be-
ne one OF the most recent:
Il was laying down the law TO lot
II fellows il the second" says Pref.
iitchill. and happened TO illustrate
my remarks By Biblical aliusion.
"'Keeping you In does no coed.
aid I. I an going 70 heat the fur.
mace seven ti'aes hotter, as they did
with Shadrsch, Msshach and A5o6-
acGo. Do YOU remember their caseg
Sure said the fresh one OF the
clsss. And the IRE never hurt them
a bit""-New York Tines.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-08-06
BREAKING The NEWS GENTLY
irishnian.s Neat Way Of Informing
Mother of Boys Death.

Al political lieutenant once. IN,
npuneed to Ssnasor Quay a disastrouf
defeat. making the announcement! ir
blunt, brusque terms.
Senator Quay gave the man one OF
his peculiar direct glaaces. and smiled
Slightly. Then he said.
You have broken this news gent
~. You remind me OF an irishman
This Irishnan lad great faith tn his
Diplomacy and deiicacy, and ono DAY
when boy was killed AT the quarry
he told the men to leave everything
in his hands. and he would break TIE
news to the boys mother IS 1t should
be done.
so he went home. put en- q black
suit and a black tie, and he knocked
at the door of the boys mothers
house.
Good merrpin'. ma'ani,' lie said.
: Tis sad accident yer bye Toms
gold walsh has had
why" said the mother, Tom
never had a gold watch
Sure. an that's lucky said the
news breaker. for there's twenty ton
OF rock fallen on HIM"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-08-06
Forced Contribution.

Not long ago in New York sons
philanthropic effort was started in q
church to raise funds. and II Was de
cided to have special sermon and
collection. Mr.. IL was appointed
one Of the members to pass the Plate.
Meeting a friend On Broadway. and
being very anxious for large coilec-
tion. he urged his attendance ThF
friend wes compelled to leave the
city that very day. but stated that he
had given hts wife five dollar bill
FIR the collection.
AS the plate was passed, the lady
nut in Sc. Mr.. IT., instead oil pass
Ing on, stopped and, in al undertone,
said:
4 "No you don't. want the othe- 81.
You know your husband gave you So
TIE lady. very much astoni2hed,
said:
DO move on, Mr. H
mo" replied IL, "fu remain
here till | get the other s2."-Phila.
delphia Public Ledger.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1904-08-06
cem.ortasl. earh for Church.

Rev. Clarence r. Wilson Of st.
Lul.e's Methodist Episcopal church,
Newark. n. j., recently Invited the
members of his flock to come to
church dressed comfortably, even II
they had 10. come hatless and ooatiess.
Last Sunday great many acted on
his advice. it being very warm day.
There Is no good reason why per
Soas should be uncomfortably dressed
while attending services" said Mr..
Wilson Come TO my church in any
decent but comfortable attire. In
stead OF. going iato the house and
dressing for church, just walk from
your perch in your comfortable garb
END coma here" t