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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-08
REV. R. S. ELLIS DIES
The Funeral Took Place This Afternoon
from First Baptist Church.

Rev Robert S. Ellis, the blind evange-
list, died Saturday from a stroke Of pa
ralysis, at his home at 80 Spruce street.
He leaves, besides his wife, four children,
Charles R., an evangelist; s. F., travel
ing salesman. who resides at Des Moines,
Iowa; Mrs. Mary Milton Of Minneapolis,
and Miss Kittie, who has been identified
with him in evangelistic work.
Mr.. Ellis was well known thruout the
adjoining states and in the east thru his
evangelistic work. He entered the min
istry of The Methodist Episcopal church In
1859, and later enlisted in the Union army.
In his military service he lost his eyesight
In 1854 he united with the Free Methodist
church, of which body he remained a
member altho for the last fifteen years his
work has been INSTRUMENTATION. He
played a prominent part in local mission
and charitable work. The funeral took
place from the First Baptist church al
$3.50 o. m. to-day.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-08
WINDOW sMAsHERs' WORK
They Break Many Windows In Down.
Town District.


Vandals last night broke out ten win
dows. A policeman in the vicinity OF
Seventh avenue S and Fourth street gave
chase, but the vandals escaped. The po-
lice have their description and hope tc
arrest them.
The first windows broken were at 72E
and 729 Washington avenue S, where II
seems that a cane was used to denolisf
the plate glass. From there they went
to 72s Fourth street S where the opera.
lions We're repeated. The next place WIS.,
tied was at 30S Fourth street S and from
there they went to 200 Fourth street S
where three windows were demolished
From Fourth street they went to Wash
ington avenue where windows were broker
at 213 Washington avenue S, and 221 ant
223 Washington avenue N.
The police think that the vandals, two
young men, came from the Normania
Twelfth avenue S and Third street where
they had attended a dance.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-08
Always Better-Ever the Best.

Has the human race become PAM
pered? We doubt it and would hesi-
tate to express SO radical a view. But
the human race is no longer content
with just good enough The de-
mand is always for, the best that
money can obtain. 1t Is no wonder,
therefore, that the railways have
moved forward in the matter Of equip
ment. Good enough won't do and
therefore the best is placed at the dis
,posal of the public.
But the verdict Of the travelling pub
lie has long been that the Pioneer
Limited OF the milwaukee" road is
really good enough to suit the most
fastidious of trayelers.-DeLestry s
MAGAZINE.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-08
THAT GENTLE
GAME OF PIT
WILL TT AFFECT THE RENTS OF
FLAT BUILDINGS?
Those Unacquainted With the Game
Do Not Appreciate Its Beauties
Requires Quichness, Acumen and
Judgment, but Sounds Like a
Healthy Boiler Factory.

Does the playing Of 'pit" have a
deleterious effect on fiat and apart
ment building property?
This is the question which rental
agents of the city are now quietly de-
batting in anticipation of the revolu-
ton which it is promised the more
staid of those who dwell in rented
quarters will presently start.
Prior to the invasion of the gentle
game of 'pit" there were various ways
renters dwelt in close proximity to
each other. For those domestically
inclined there was the dear young
baby with the coming teeth; for those
women more or less in society and not
much given to infants the unexcluded
lap dog could be depended upon to
tear things loose about o'clock in
the morning.
If any Of these peace-destroying
agents failed, there was the quarrel
ing couple, the young lady songstress
or the dollar monograph, to say moth
ing of the automatic piano player
which never did tire out.
all other noises in the shade and what
was bedlam before has become a
seeming quiet now.
It is explained by those who know
most of the game that it requires
skill, acumen, much quick thinking.
and action. To the unprecedented OBJ
server the conviction will not be de-
pair Of leather lungs IS the person
who corners the market and thus wins
the game.
There are quieter games.
A Tragedy Suspected.
One woman who lives in the Best
flats on Park avenue went home one
evening last week and was afraid to
go into her fiat because of the terrible
noises issuing from the building. Rob-
berry, riot and bloodshed were stimuli
taneously suggested to her and it was
only after her small son had peril
ously climbed along the balcony and
discovered by peeking thru window
that it was only pit" that the good
! lady could be constrained to enter the
| echoing hall.
A good citizen living not mile
from Tenth street S was compelled to
stay out until the midnight hour not
long ago. Nearing his abode he was
startled to hear yells, screams and
stentorian protestations coming from
where all had been serene few hours
before.
i Thru the window curtains he could
see as he fastened homeward the fig
! ures of several women in attitudes OF
either mortal fear or giant despair
|
standing on the radiator waving hel
arms in desperate defense.
Trade two! Three! Three! corner
corner" they were screaming as he
tremblingly fumbled with his key
(Which corner?" he shouted as he
stumbled into the room prepared tc
find a. housebreaker despoiling hi:
home.
But it was only "Pit.'' "
-, Silent Style of Play.
In some apartment houses, the ten.
ants, while they have not complained
to the rental agent; have enforced the
rule Of silence against "Pit" enthusi
asts. In this style of play the game
sters indicate what they have to trade
by holding up a corresponding number
of fingers. The game can be played
all right in this way, but the player!
incur the danger of breaking thei
arms.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-08
Common CLUB CONCERT
Second Event of Kind Under Auspices o
Grace Church Club,

The second annual concert of the Ralph
Conner club this evening at Grace Pres
byterian church, under the direction Of w.
c. McWhinney. is designated to be one OF
the musical successes of the season. Attic
the organization is very young it has es-
tablished reputation for entertaining.
The soloists will be: Trombone, Ralph
E. Kenny; violin, w. w. Norton; basso,
George Greaves pianist, Mrs. w. c. Nc
Whitney. The double quartet: Sopranos.
Mrs G. Greaves, Miss Ora Wilkinson;
altos, Mrs. Daisy Steele. Miss Mae Cole;
tenors c. H. Werner D. Alvin Davies;
bassos G. Greaves, w. w. Norton.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-08

TOWN TALK


The first meeting Of the Memorial Day
committee Of 1904 will be held Saturday
evening in G. A. r. headquarters in the
Lumber Exchange,
Miss julie Kirby. pupil of the Lyceun,
School Of Dramatic Art and Music, has
been engaged by Dick Ferris to play the
part of Firefly in when We Were Twen-
ty-One."
Burglaromnia is an aggravated form OF
insomnia. The theft policies sold by Fred
L. Gray company, Guaranty Building. are
warranted to give instant relief. (Both
phonesD
The Peoples Protective League OF
America will meet tomorrow evening at
Dietrich's hall, Plymouth and Washington
avenues N. Social and economic problems
will be discussed.
Chapel car work will be described next
Sunday at Emmanuel Baptist church in a
stereopticon lecture by Boston w. Smith.
veteran in this work. Chapel cars were
started out by the Baptist denomination In
1891. Now seven are in operation. They
are hauled free by the railroads.
Buy Fur Coat Now.
Plymouth prices have reached bottom.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-08
Every Protection for the Safe Hand
ling of Passengers.

The NORTHWESTERN Line between
Minneapolis, st. Paul and Chicago and
between Minneapolis, ST. Paul and
Omaha. is protected by the block sig
nal system. The total mileage of the
North-W estern Line is now 9,052
miles and 3.023 miles are protected
by the best known method for the
safe handling Of trains.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-08
FINED FOR BEING DRUNK
Quinn Boys Pay $40 Each to Municipa
Court.

COurIs
Edward and Thomas Quinn, who appear
in police court frequently because they
lose their tempers and start a rough
house when things don't go their way,
were fined $40 each this morning on
charges of drunkenness.
Saturday night the two men started to
clean out the Log Cabin saloon. A gen.
eral saloon brawl followed. -Four police
officers-Lieutei1ant Riviere, Detective Jo-
seph Rhodes, Patrolmen Lawton and Nc
Leod-were called, and after a hard strug-
gle the Quinns were taken to the station
il, badly battered condition.
Several times during the past year the
Quinn boys have been in trouble for re-
fusing to recognize the authority of the
police officers. This is Edwards third
arrest in two months.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-08
Hospitality at
Small Expense

Entertainment-that is, pleasure to your guests
does not depend the money you spend, but
your knowledge Of how to receive and
extend hospitality. Christine Terhune Herrick
tells you all about it, Postpaid 80 cents
E J. GLOBE, Publisher, 158 Fifth Av, New York
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-08

COLONIAL INSURANCE coMPANY.-Principal
1897 SeY T. Wise city F. E. Ha H.
Secretary. Attorney to accept service in Min.
nesota: Insurance Commissioner. Cash capital,
INCOME IN 1903
Premiums other than perpetuals $50s, 94s.91
Rents and interest .......-.... 14,3627S
Total income ............... 1923, 81 go
Amount paid for losses ... 1926, 5e4 rs
Dividends and interest ......... 10000
Commissions and brokerage ,,:c.a 157'ooo.97
agents and employees ......... 3,315.O0
Taxes, fees and rents ......... 10000
All other disbursements 2,210.55
Total disbursements ....... s47o, so1.17
Excess of income over disburse- -
menus ASSETS DEC 81. 1903. '''0l'''-
Bonds and stocks owned ........ $45s, 525. 90
Cash in office and in bank ...... 80, O62. 4S
Accrued interest and rents 3,229.17
Premiums in course Of collection III, PA 90
Total admitted assets . $e12, O5s. 20
LIABILITIES DEC. 81. 1908.
Ks s"ssra 'ss;s; ,1 :sa ssn'
Commission and brokerage. ..... Is, COG 90
Return and reinsurance premiums %, 395 90
Capital stock paid up .......... 200, 900 90
Total liabilities including CAPT l...
tai .............. .......... SOL, 120 90
Ne RIsRs AND 'PREMiiUMis, 1908 BUSINESS: OF
Fire risks writen during the year $40, 565 $40 90
Premiums received thereon. 631 1876 90
Net amount in force at end of
the year .................. 1854 ,O4f, 6J2.OU
BUSINESS IN MINNESOTA IN 1908.
fire risks written .............. $685.. 1S6. 90
Fire premiums received .......... 1914 90
Fire losses paid ................ 3,773.00
Fire losses incurred ............. 5,15S.0O
Amount at risk (6re) .......... 72O, TAT .OO
STATE OF MINNESOTA,
Department of Insurance.
Whereas the Colonial Insurance Company. a
corporation organized under the laws of New
York, has fully complied with the provisions of
the Jaws of this state, relative to the admission
and authorization of Insurance companies of its
class. .. -..
Now, therefore, T. the undersigned. Insurance
Commissioned. do hereby empower and authorize
the said above named company to transact Its
appropriate business of fire insurance In the
State of Minnesota. according to the laws thereof
until the thirty-frst day of January A. d. 1906
unless said authority be revoked or otherwise
legally terminated prior thereto
In testimony whereof have hereunto set my
hand and affixed my official seal at st. Paul
this 3Oth day of January 4. D. 1904
t...-c ELMER II. DEARTH,
Insurance Commissioner.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-08
The "Nicollet, Has Sold Out.

The $4,000 stock of the Nicollet
Clothing House, Third ST., is now on
sale at Half Price, in Basement Sales
room of THE Plymouth" Sixth st.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-08
Buy a Fur Coat Now.
Plymouth prices have reached bottom
1t Is Asserted

BY prominent coal companies that
one of the best fuels for domestic pur-
poses is Gas House Coke. All con-
sumers should give 1t trial.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-08

Buy u Fur Coat Now.
ymouth prices have reached bottom.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-12-15
CONGRESSIONAL PROBABILITIES.

The principal subjects that probably
will be considered during the second
session Of the Fifty eighth Congress
are as follows:
Extra Session-May be called as a re-
mote contingency to provide revenue leg
islation to meet increased appropriations.
Tariff-General belief CT leaders that
the subject will not be considered.
Reciprocity-Proposed treaties now in
Senate committee probably will not be
taken up owing to strong opposition.
Philippine Railroads-Bill to construct
roads with government guarantee to be
pressed by Senator Lodge. Other Phil
ippine legislation probable.
Statehood-Bill to combine Oklahoma
and Indian territory as one State and
Arizona and New Mexico as another
pending in the Senate and will be fought.
Impeachment The proceedings
against Judge Sawyer of Florida will
come up, but doubtless will go over to
the next Congress.
Smoot-The proposition to eject Reed
Smoot from the Senate probably will go
over to the next session.
gressional commission which has been in
vestigating the subject.
Chinese Exclusion-New treaty being
negotiated and new law to replace law
expiring may be necessary.
Immigration-Bill providing a head
tax Of 50 and a United States govern
ment agent at foreign ports to be pushed
in Senate.
Curency-Much talk probable, but no
action owing to wide range of senatorial
ideas.
Southern Representation T.
reduce representation 2nS2ea- $tste.
to be discussed. but ~
Trusts-Much debate c.
little effective legislation pro6c&aaA - - 8
Interstate Commerce-Effort to Ae.-
large powers Of the commission assured,
with probably effective opposition by the
railroads.
Eight-Hour Day-Bill to limit time on
government contracts to be pushed by
Senate labor committee.
Pure Food-Bill to protect food to
come up early with attempt to defeat it
by delay.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-12-15

To judge from an incident reported in
the Washington correspondence Of the
New York Tribune, the Department of
Agriculture sometimes appears from a
distance like a big department store
During the season when members of
Congress send out seeds one of the
packages found its way back to the
sender, accompanied by a note from the
farmer to whom it had been addressed
My dear sir" wrote the farmer. Il
appreciate your goodwill in sending
the seeds, but my eldest daughter, Ma
tilda, is going to marry the doctor down
10 the village next month, and wife
and think Of giving up the farm and
going there to life. If we 60, the seeds
won't be much good, as we sha mt
have a garden; 50 if you could change
them for some stockings Go. % and
some handkerchiefs, or a nice spring
bonnet for Matilda, | would be much
obliged"
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-12-15
FLOCKlNG INTO CANADA.

ImIni grafton from Dakota and Adjoin-
ing States-Major Edwards, United
States Consul General at Montreal,
Describes the Movement as Due to
Scarcity of Land.
Montreal, Nov. 15.-Major Allison
Edwards, United States consul general.
who returned today from a visit to his
home at Fargo, North Dakota, said in
an interview: THE proper way to de-
scribe the manner in which the people
of North Dakota are coming over into
Western Canada is to say they are
coming over in droves. Among the
people there did not seem to be any
thought of there being a boundary line
at all. 1t is simply a question" added
the major. 'Of there not being any
more land in North Dakota and the
surrounding States, and the people are
fiocking to Canada to get good farms.
Naturally the number that will come
over will increase all the time. and /
may say the people you are getting are
the best people in the West They are
well supplied with money and are well
acquainted with the conditions under
Joy will have to work" The
snaoian government are
pIss5s>>Ss axss. fullest information
s:s.gsaas1ssssS f2Se@5eoSa and other laws.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-12-15
M2SSGANAS2y&
g ooH,oo~oo&
) CONGRESS ) )
Is IS
S&NS2s3gsSS&RSS2

The last session Of the Fifty eighth
Congress was called together at noon
Monday. The opening was amid those
scenes that for years have made the
reassembling of Congress among the
notable events of the country. Hun
dreds of sight-seers early thronged the
corridors and crowded into the CALLER
les to witness the formal proceedings.
The streets were crowded with people
intent On witnessing the ceremonies,
despite rain and sleet. Many newly
elected members were at the capitol,
although they will not assume office
until after March 4. A sad feature Of
the reassembling was the absence of
kindly faces grown cid in the service
Of the country.
Seldom in the memory OF the old
guard has the opening day been made
such a gala occasion. The galleries,
rather than the floor, proved the center
Of attraction. Rows upon rows OF
handsomely gowned women looked
down upon the statesmen. Members
membranes in the form Of floral
pieces and the chambers presented an
appearance which they never know on
any other occasion. Baskets and clus-
ters Of bright roses, chrysanthemums
and other fall flowers covered the
desks.
The Senate convened for its final
session Of the Fifty-eighth Congress
In his seat was Mr.. Platt Of New York.
Long before u o'clock the galleries
were filled, but the buzz Of CONVERSE
ton ceased when President Pro Tenn.
Frye's gavel fell. Rev. Edward
Everett Hale, D. D., chaplain Of the
Senate, offered prayer, which was list
ened to by nearly every Senator.
Two seats had been vacated by
1eath-those of Senator Hoar Of Mas
sachusetts and Senator Quay Of Penn
sylvania. Many eyes were turned sor
rowfully toward the desks so long oc-
cupied by these men, who had grown
old in the public service. Their success
sors. Senators-elect Crane Of Massa-
chusetts and Knox of Pennsylvania,
attended the session, but will not oc-
cupy the seats assigned to them until
they are formally sworn in.
IN the Senate, after the usual for
malities, the session was adjourned
out of respect for the late Senators
HOar of Massachusetts and Quay Of
Pennsylvania In the House nothing
beyond the merest routine was taken
UP.
The House convened at noon for the
last session of the Fifty eighth Con-
gress The gallery doors were thrown
open at 1870 o'clock, and in short
time every seat was taken. The diplo-
matte corps was we'll represented IN
the section set apart for it. The spec
tators evinced the greatest interest in
the happenings on the floor below, and
kept up an i1cessant conversation.
Now and then as some favorite enter
ed the chamber he was applauded.
This will be the short session of the
Tifty-eighth Congress and a notably
interesting one.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-12-15

4 theatrical company was playing
in Texas when one OF the auditors, who
had been making considerable disturb
ance by reason of having imbibed too
frequently and freely, arose from his
seat and left the theater, refusing the
pToffored return check.
After taking a few more drinks he
returned and demanded admission, but
had no ticket.
You can't come in" asserted the
d0orkcCpGr.
I'd like to know why?" replied the
drunken man. 4 paid my money and
I'm as good as you are"
You can't come in," replied the
doorkeeper, because you're drunk"
of course I'm drunk, you fool" re-
torted the man. You don't suppose
I'd want back in if l wasn't drunk, do
you"'-Des Moines Register.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-12-15
Under date of January 10, 1897, DR..
Hartman received the following letter:

Under date of January 10, 1897, DR..
Hartman received the following letter:
MY wife has been n sufferer from
complication of diseases for the past
twenty-five years. Her case has batfied
the skill of some Of the most noted ply
sicianS. One of her worst troubles was
chronic constipation Of several years
standing. She was also passing through
that most critical period in the life OF
woman-change of life.
In June, 1885, | wrote to you about
her case You advised course Of Peruna
and Manalin, which we at once com
menced, and have to say it completely
cured her.
About the same time | wrote you
about my own case of catarrh. which
had been of twenty-five years standing.
At times | was almost past going.
commenced TO use Peruna according 30
your instructions and continued its use
for about q year, and il has completely
cured me. Your remedies 90 al that
.you claim for them, and even more. -
John D. Atkinson.
In a letter dated January I. 1900, Mr..
Atkinson says. after five years expert
ence with Peruna:
al VIII ever continue TO speak 4 good
word for Peruna. am still cured OF
Cafarrh. "---JOfn o. Atkinson, Inde-
peHdence, Mo-, Box 2Z2.
ASK Y0lJR DRUGGIST FOR a FIR
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-12-15
Eowra Tnfs-

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. J. CHENEY g. Co, Props, Toledo, o.
We the undersigned have known F. }. Cheney
for the last 10 years. anG believe him perfectly
honorable in all business transactions and finan-
clally able to carry out any obligation made by
their firm.
WEST &TRUAx. Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
WALDING. KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists. Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and Mucous surfaces o.
the system Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the beet.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-12-15

tCcH years L suffered
with terrible pain in
my back. 1 did not
know what it was to
enjoy a nights rest
and arose in the
morning feeling tired
and unrefreshed. Ny
suffering sometimes
was simply indie
scribable. When |
finished the first box
of Doan's Kidney
Pills l felt like a
different woman. |
continued until I had
taken five boxes.
DOan'S Kidney Pills
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-12-15
The Trouble.

Il wonder why Mr.. Oldbow goes to
see Miss Frocks after she has rejected
him so emphatically," remarked Ho-
jack.
Just to pass away the time" sug-
gested Tomdk.
But the reason he was refused was
that he had already passed away too
much time"
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-12-15
Short News Notes.

Fire totally destroyed the Hotel Cen
trail at Huntington, w. Va. Loss, $50
600; insurance, $4,000.
The dry goods and furniture store of
Shartonberg & Robinson at Pawtucket.
r. l., was damaged to the extent of
about $4,000 by fire.
Mrs. Florence E. Maybrick emphatic
ally denies that she intends to make a
public appearance either On the stage or
the lecture platform. She declares there
is not the slightest ground for such a
report.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-12-15
Had Not bothered Him.

Young Husband Qaying down comic
Eaper)-All this tomfoolery about wOm-
ems extravaganza makes NE tired. We
have been married two months, and you
haven't asked me for a cent.
Young Wife-Of course not. What
would be the use of bothering you for
every little thing | want. when it's so
much easier to have the things charged
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-12-15
EIattcr of GeOpranhY.

How often does the earth have a
revolution?" asked the teacher. What
part of the earth?" inquired the pupil.
What part? "Yes'm. If you mean in
The United States, every twenty-four
hours, but if you mean in South Amer
lea, they have EN- oftener. "-Philadel-
phia Record
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1904-12-15
Friendly Sarcasm.

"Hello. exclaimed Bifkins, as he ap-
preached the crowded excursion boat,
the ark seems to be fullr'
Yes" rejoined his friend Stringer,
"all the animals are on deck but the
monkey, so hurry up and get on board"