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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-22
These Black Fabrics Are
Special

Think of buying such seasonable
fabrics as these told of below at so
small a price. Next to impossible
if we hadn't secured them at con-
cession from large Eastern jobber
who wanted to reduce his stock.
Similar qualities have sold right
along this season for 75c yard.
Don't you think it worth your while
to buy when you can make such
savingp
42-inch All-Wool Etamine; 44-inch
Atwood Clay Serge; 42-inch AlEWool
Wolfe; 44-inch pure Mohair Brilliantine.
Mondays special price, S0c
yard. ........ O/N
West Aisle.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-22
Remarkable Silk Offer
ingS for Monday

Beautiful black Crepe de Chimes,
all pure silk, "a inches wide. A. D.
billiards make, considered one of
the best producers of fine silk in
America. These silks have soft
mellow finish, an extra quality.
You will know them as the regular
Csc kind.
A jobber had surplus Of ten pieces
that he wished to close. They are here
for Monday, on Center Silk 60c
Counter, at, yard. ...........O/I
West Center Aisle.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-22
COUNTESS CASSINI
ROBBED OF Il BROOCH

WASHINGTON, May 21.-Countess Cas-
SIM reported to. police headquarters tonight
that she had been robbed of a gold brooch
set with diamonds and hearts, valued at
$500. 1t is supposed to have been stolen
during the recent fete given by the Count
in aid of the Russian Red Cross.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-22
Marshal Killed by Tramps.

HARTFORD. Wis, May 2-Leonard
Sherger, city marshal. shot six times
and instantly killed tonight by six tramps
whom he tried to arrest. A posse is seek
ing. for the tramps.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-22
Iryington NJ. T.. Services.

Rev. F. o. Beck will preach at the Irv-
ington NJ. Z. Church this evening Rev
Lewis. OF the Anti-saloon League will give
a stereopticon lecture at the evening serv-
ipp
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-22

NEW YORK. May 2l.-Joe Humphreys,
for, ten years general stage manager for
Charles Frohman. died on the American
line steamship St. Louis to-day of consump-
ton.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-22
A Most Imposing Array of
Summer Styles in Millinery

There is every reason why this display of summer mil
ney should be of great interest and remarkable scope We
have what unquesonaby the finest Millinery Salon in the
State The appointments magnificent. There hats
Of every wanted description The of the store in
presenting styles most virtually limitess Our de-
signes and ashoners here trained for their particular
work Our salespeope know every detail Of millinery They
nteigenty and politely aid you in selecting the hat that
becomes you best These facts impressive because
they observable to the most inexperienced eye
Consequently this display styles aains degree
of interest and importance that is not to be equaled
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-22

A tricorn Turban of all white
straw braid and chiffon, trimmed with
white taffeta ribbon and tiny G. IN
straw roses. for ............Yi.VV
A large Sailor shape, of cream
white braid. trimmed with chiffon and
handsome fancy feather eff co S0
feet in three tones of red. at. 4O.OV
A large Turban of white chiffon
and light blue forgetmenots. trimmed
with small bows of light blue %& *
velvet ribbon. for. ..........YO. iS
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-22

A white Toque with facing of
reseda straw roses. trimmed with white
ostrich feather pompon and cf0 M
aigrette, for. -. YlV.OV
A large Turban of white horse
hair and tuscan straw, trimmed with
white hyacynths and taffeta SD On
A small Turban shape of white
horse hair braid. trimmed with punches
of white June roses and CO n0
satin taffeta ribbon, for... 41Z.OU
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-12-31
SELBY PLAYED
A SHARP TRICK
HAD WARRANT OF LAW FOR NOV
ING COUNTY RECORDS. ss
Judge of the Mitchell District Granted
the Order While Judge Gaffy, Before
Whom Bangor Expected the Case to
Come, Was Temporarily Absent from
the State.
Special to The Journal,

Special to The Journal.
Aberdeen. s. D.. Dec. 31.-News from Selby
thorty for their somewhat unconventional re-
moval Of the Walworth county courthouse ano
the county records from Bangor to their town
1t develops that they took advantage of the TEN
porary absence from the state of Judge l.. II
Gnfy of the sixth judicial circuit. before whom
the attorneys for Bangor expected the case to
come, to secure order from Judge Frank b
Smith of the fourth circuit at Mitchell, permit
ting the removal.
Selby is jubant over the outcome Of the con
trovcrsy. and Bangor and Java are taking things
with a greater degree of equanimtty than was
expected The attorneys for Bangor have not
vet said whether or not they will take steps te
secure A revocation OF the order. II possible, o'
allow selby to retain the courthouse without fur
permanently settled and that their opponents VII
acquiesce in the present arrangement and permit
the courthouse to remain there. ~
Judge J. II. Mccoy has granted an application
for a writ of habeas corpus filed by James Austlr
Of Ellendale. n. D.. attorney for George Turner
the alleged hOrsetnief The prisoner Will De
taken into court and the authorities required tt
show cause for OBTAINING him. The officers as
sert there will be trouble about retaining pos
session of the prisoner until requisttion can be
obtained for his return to Canada
The Dakota Central Telephone company toda!
purchased the Western Farm Mortgage building
and will remodel 1t and use it for Its rapidly
growing business. The consideration was $1S
600. The building is fine three-story brick
at Main street and Second avenue.
Word has reached Aberdeen that J. Webster
Lewis, who Is held at Edmonton. n. W. T..
awaiting extradition papers before being brought
back to Ipswich for trial for rObbing the county
Worry the outcome is given as the cause
Of his sickness.
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-12-31
MINNESOTA
SLASHES THROAT;
t. HANGS BY NECK
DESPERATE SUICIDE OF A CAss
.t...'s LAKE MAN.
Daniel Mcdonald, crazed by Drink,
Breaks from the Hospital, Where His
Knife Wound Was Dressed, Enters
Stable Loft and Hangs Himself to
Rafter.
Special to The Journal. .

| Special to The Journal .
| Cass Lake, Mimi, Dec. 31-Dangling at the
end of three-eish ths-inch rope body
Of Daniel Mcdonald, bartender, was found at
| IL O'Clock this forenoon in the attic of wood.
shed belonging to A. A. Haper, his death being
destruction.
! Mcdonald made the first attempt early last
night He drinking with a companion n
| the saloon belonging to Con Kirchof, when he
walked to the wall at the side of the room, and,
drawing knife from his pocket, deliberately cut
| the hospital. where a physician dressed his gap
! Ing wound, and where 1t was thought he could
be nursed and under favorable conditions recover
Mcdonald in hulf-demented condition as
| the result Of excessive drinking, and struggled
violently on the bed at the hospital, declaring
| that he would escape from the place and lend
| it ALL"
He was finally overcome and left in charge Of
| two male became quieted and at
| an early hour this morning one of the attendants
left the room to get something to eat. The
other attendant turned from the bed to reach for
something on nearby table, when Mcdonald
sprang up. dressed only in nightrobe, jumped
thru the window and made his escape. The
| nurse gave the alarm and search was at once
| instituted. At daylight men were detailed to
search the woods and all parts of the town.
| This forenoon, footprints of bare feet, also
| Of the house of A. A. Harper.
Investigation showed that Mcdonald had en-
! tered the stable. climbed up ladder into the
| loft and hanged himself to a rafter, using a
strong piece of rope. Blood was oozing from
| the terrible cut in his throat. The coroner at
Walker was notified.
! Mcdonald came here about a month ago and
has been tending bar for John Bonnalie. 1t is
said that he has worked at his trade in Superior
| and that he has relatives living in Canada.
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-12-31
CUMMINS MEN
PICK CANDIDATE
SENATOR HAYWARD TO STAND
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE.
Julian Richards of Waterloo, Former
Secretary to Henderson and a
Standpatter,' Also to Seek the
Nomination-Faction Lines Certain
to Be Drawn In the Contest.
Special to The Journal.

Special to The journal.
Des Moines Iowa. Dec. 81 w. {. Hayward,
atute senator from Scott county, has been agreed
upon By the Cummins men as candidate Tor
secretary Of state at the next republican state
convention in Iowa.
Julian Richards of Waterloo the well-knoWn
newspaper man and private secretary to former
Speaker Henderson. has been regarded as d
candidate office, he is known to
be out Of touch with the Cummlns crowd, THESE
two men will lead the opposing factions at the
convention. The CumminS men frankly admit
that Senator Hayward will be their candidate.
Frank Sherclife, the young man who prose
cuted Tom Dennison. the Omaha policy king, on
charge o completely in a diamond robbery FOR
which Shercliffe recently completed Il seventeen
year term in the state penitentiary, arrived In
Des Moines yesterday and will make his home
here He has closed deal with the Smoker
cigar store and will remain In its employ.
SherclIfe talks freely about Dennison. eV1n-
cling spirit resentment toward him
that has characterized his actions since the IN
dictment and arrest Of the Omaha man. Sher'
elife declares the stories revived concerning his
indictment on an old charge OF robbhlg ticket
office on the Burlington have been trunped up
TO make him trouble.
II am resting perfectly easy about that
said Sherclife confidently 'and you can bet your
/ land him."
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-12-31

Special to The Journal.
Ipswich s. D., Dec. 31.-James W. NcCarter
most is ni 4ns OF the
lie mas set out to secure the punishment of ].
Webster Lewis, who on Aug Is, 1902, stole
sack containing S2,5So from the office Of the
lIdmunds county treasurer. He has perseyered
until obstacles appearing almost insurmountable
lave been overcome.
Lewis r7as cashier of the First State bank of
this place and was requested by the Edmunds
county treasurer to check up his books While
working upon the books alone he entered the
vault. stole and hid the sack containing the
gold coins and in few days went to Minneapo-
lis. where he passed large sums thru the banks,
getting paper in return.
lie was soon suspected and Pinkerton detec-
tive who shadOwing him caught him in the
act or changing the money, and induced him to
make confession. He put under bonds of
10 aPpeas ear, at the next term Of court but
Into office In January, 1908, and last October
learned that Lewis was In Edmonton, N. W. T.
On Oct. Is McCarter applied to Governor Her
reid for a requisiton on the president and score
tary of state at Washington for their requistion
In turn the government of Great Britain for
the arrest and surrender Of Lewis. All the req
uls1tions were honored and Nov. II formal
requisition was made of the English government
thru the embassy at Washington for the surren-
der of Lewis. On Nov. 3 Lewis was arrested at
Edmonton. He was given hearing before
mitted for extradition. Mr.. McCarter and the
crown attorney, G. D. Macdonald, appeared in
behalf of the United States.
On Dec. u the warrant Of surrender was issued
by the minister Of Justice Of Canada and dellv-
cred to the agent Of the president Of the United
States. Sheriff Jerry Schlachter of Edmunds coun-
ty writ Of habeas corpus In behalf Of Lewis
was ordered before Judge Scott ut Edmonton
on Dec. %, and Ave days later it dis
charged and Lewis retained in custody. An ap-
peal taken to the supreme court is to be heard
on Jan. 10.
Mr.. McCarter has fought the case unalded ex-
cept in the instance mentioned, and has person
ally advanced the funds in the proceedings from
! the beginning. He has enlisted he says, for the
full campaign and confidently expects to bring
Lewis to Edmunds county for a trial before a
jury Of his peers.
The case has attracted widespread attention
and the young prosecuting officer is widely
commended for the extraordinary efforts he nas
made to prevent the escape of Lewis and to Sc
cure the triumph Of Justice.
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-12-31
HEAVY DAMAGES SOUGHT
Hess Of Steamboat Rock Sues Eldors
Men for $4,000.

ELDoRA. IOWA.-A petition was fled in the
office Of the county clerk today by C. II. Hess
Of Steamboat Rock. Iowa. bringing, suit against
dy attorneys for Hs6 Siooo0 damages. the pet
ton alleges that the plaintiff purchased from
Albrook & Lundy and the Edwards Loan com
pany the business Of the I. x. l.. Remedy com
pany, a stock-food manufacturing concern OF
this city, and that the defendants misrepresented
the property, neglected TO attend to collections
overcharged on salaries and travelling expenses
and made him end of trouble
Lundy is supposed to have organized the
!; X. L. Remedy company: In many. cases
Its goods have been returned as unsatisfactory
and litigation has followed The claims woult
generally get into the hands Of the Edwards
Loan company of Eldora for collection
DR.. c. S. Fairchll1 of Des Moines has brought
S4it gi !; against r. H Noble. county attorney OF
$61$; So expert witness fees in the celebrated
Blyde9burgh murder case. The Hardin county
board refused to allow the Fairchild claim fol
expert fees and rendered him the regular wit
ness fees and mileage, which refused Ir
the event of Fairch1ld winning his suit, 1t is
intimated that others will be filed by Professor
Vaughn of Ann Arbor. Mich, who claimed $96t
and was rendered $1A.
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-12-31
CHILDREN LEFT
But: 81 EACH
SENSATIONAL WILL CASE HEAR.
= ING AT GRAND FORKS.
Lemery's Property Bequeathed to a
Woman to Whom He Was Never LIE
gally Married. She Already Having
One Husband and He a Wife-Chil-
dren Arrayed Against stepmother.

Special to Journal.
Grand Forks, N. D., Dec. sl.-The county court
has been engaged the past week in taking testi-
mony in the most sensational will case ever
brought in this county, On Oct. IT, David j.
Lemery, pioneer resident of Grand Forks coun-
ty died near 1nkster. sand shortly after his
death document purporting to be his last will
was presented for probate. According to the
terms of the will. 81 WAS to be paid to each Of
the following children: Mrs. Minnie Mathie,
Mrs. Francis McClintock, Mrs. Janet Falcon, Miss
Lena Lemery, Mrs. Emma Drill, Nathan Lemery,
Rastus Lemery, George Lemery and Omer Lem
cry. To his wife, Mary Emma Lemery, was be-
the personal property, together with quarters
of land valued at $4,000. and at her death all
this property was to 50 to two sons, John Lemery
and BENJAMIN Lemery w. A. ssouton and l.
N. Gallagher were named as executors.
The Lemery children at took steps to
have the will set aslde asserting that Mary
Emma Lemery was not the legal wife Of their
father; that he not divorced from a former
| with her. and that she has husband living from
whom she has not been divorced. They a1lege
further that Mary Emma Lemery caused to be
drafted the document purporting to be will;
that when she presented 1t to David ]. Lemery
| for signature he incapable, thru old age.
feebleness and disease, to judge correctly of its
nature, and that she obtained his signature to it
thru duress and menace.
Owing to the character of some Of the evi-
dence, part of the hearing has been behind closed
doors. deposition was introduced in which
Robert Dancy of Montreal. Can, declares that,
on FEB IS. 1897 he was married to the woman
who now claims to have been the wife of Lemery.
BE says that he lived with her for two years,
! when they separated, and there has been no di.
vorce. Mrs. Lelnery admits this marriage, but
| says that before her marriage to Lenery she waa
Informed Of the death Of her former husband, and
acted in perfect good faith.
! The plaintiffs introduced testimony to show
that Mrs. Lemery was present when the will
was made. and that after it completed and
she expressed the hope that he would die. Some
| of the testimony also went to show that the old
man and his supposed wife had led a sort Of
cat-and-dog life. and witnesses stated that she
| had been intoxica ted several occasions and
that on one Of these she had been arrested al
| Inkster.. .... a.,
! The last two days were given to the testi
mOny of the defense. and witnesses were intro
| duced to show that Lemery man Of violent
| passions and some habits that were not com
| mendable. His son, Rev. John Lemery now OF
! AndOver, said that he had rebuked his father
| for his wckedness. 49,
In the district court Clyde Greenacre pleaded
guilty to stealing fur overcoat worth $1OO from
a Lakota hotel and was sentenced to two years.
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-12-31
OLD SOLDIERS BEATEN
No One Under Seventy Admitted to
Chatfield's Rowling Contasf

CHATFIELD. NINN.-The old settlers defea b
ed the old soldiers in interesting bowling
eontest by thrty1one ;sa pins No one was allowed
were made up of five players each, and the high
est score-141-was made by Miles jones' an
old soldier.
William Gould, one Of the old residents Of this
vicinity, Is dead. He leaves a wife. He was
a member of the local G. A. r.
The remains of Mrs. Howard Welch, q former
resident Of this city, arrived yesterday and were
buried today. She died at Canon City, COL.
OF pleuro-pneumonia.
Herman Bornfeth of Jordan township was sori.
ously Injured in Wykon while crossing the Chi
cagO Milwaukee g. st. Paul track. The train
struck his carriage and broke bis collar bone,
badly bruised his head and injured him inter.
nally.
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-12-31
LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR KERR
Member Of College Faculty to Be Sec
% E.l1.od


PIERRE. $. D.-The state board Of regents
clear up accumulated business. About the only
thing outside Of rout inc was to grant an in
definite leave Of absence to Professor R: F..
Kerr Of the agricultural college, who will be
come private secretary to Governor Elrod. G..
A. Fountain, who considered for the place.
" Governor @ or Elrod arrived r yesterday and is busy
getting located In his new home. The first Of
the legislative members 1' RS. to reach the city was
ton county members. Many others came today.
1t is rumored that the Black Hills will again
clerk of the house in Robert V. Carr of White
wood.
The repairing, cleaning and refurnishing Of
legislative committees will find themselves
cramped for room. several apartments which
nate been bee their Ss are taken
The state soclety's Philippine room Is recelv-
ing additions to its collection daily, many mem
bers of the. old First regiment sending in dona-
tions. In a short time this part Of the exhibit
The Indications are that one Of the first bills
to be introduced In the coming session Will
be for an appropriation for a twine plant at
the penitentiary.
The state brand commission has cleared up
all bnsness % passsng on and ALLOW
ber of registered brands in the state to 5,sO4.
AS Governor and Mrs. Herreid will in a few
days Leave the city, their social life for the
they gave a dinner at the Locke, to the state
noon Mrs. Herreid and daughter, Miss Grace.
rendered q reception to about two hundred of
their lady friends at the Locke parlors. They
were assisted in receiving by Mines. Corson.
Haney and Fuller and Misses Mary Meade and
lima Schubert Misses Marguerite Karcher.
Jennise Mallery and Mae Back presided at the
punch bowl. Light refreshments We're served
by Misses Grace Burke. Helen Cutting. Kath.
crime Robinson. Harriet Haney and Ruth Hyde
Thursday evening the lady friends of Mrs.
Herreid gave her surprise at the Locke and
presented her with beautiful pieces Of cut glass
WH1TEWooD, S. D.-Black Hills members o.
the state 1eSisIu ture Will favor Robert Carr OF
this city as chief clerk for the lower house
Carr is editor Of the Whtewood Plaindealer.
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-12-31
RECEIVERS FOR ARM
Judgment for $1,500 Returned Edward
Dolson at Fergus Falls

FERGUS FALLS. MINN.-In the district court
here today, Edward Dolson secured verdict
against Durham Brothers for 81 800 for the loss
Of an arm The Dunhams own a sawmill in this
vicinity and Mr.. Dolson, while working in the
mill. had his arm caught in the saws and cut of
the shoulder The OF H.
vs.. Dr. Brabec. an action for damages to the
extent of $4,000 for some injurious advice al.
legged to have been given, is on trial.
William Carroll, who has conducted the Park
hotel here TOR several years sold his interests
Peter lung has has, resigned his position as deputy
Georgia the first of the year. William Lincoln
has been appointed deputy.
The new; county officials will assume thei1
duties Monday. but the only changes are in the
Offices OF sheriff and clerk Of court. Orris AL,
bertson succeeds Sheriff Sawyer in the former Of
flee and Jason T. Kidder succeeds O. F. Hanson
Julius Olson deputy sheriff and Mr.: Kidder has
appointed Wilson Nelson deputy clerk ;, -
merchant Of the town Of Aastad, died yesterday
of consumption.
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-12-31
"oID PEGGY" ON ITS RUN
Ancient Engine on the Omaha Branch
in Service Again.

P1PEsToNE, M1NN-A rumor that "Old
Peggy" the Omaha locomotive which ran on
so many years and was retired few months
ago, would be returned to Its old place on the
branch proved to be true, and Yesterday at
Heron Lake Engineer Gage. and Fireman John
engine pulled the passenger train back to Pipe
It It'll has p been in the shops at Sioux City and
thoroly repaired.
Mrs. David Patten entertained the families
Of Rev. F. H. Rowse. J. Fl. Nichols and P: A.
lilies will leave soon for st. Paul. In the eve
ming Hiawatha lodge, Knights of Pythias. servet
Rowse and Mr.. Ewert, who have been members
of that order.
The funeral of Tommy Brown was conductef
by Rev. F. H. Rowse. "Jolly" Tommy Brow,
was well-known character in Pipestone anC
vicinity having resided here the greater par
of eighteen years, since he came from his home
in England. He crossed the Atlantic thrty-si,
me w as
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-12-31
BLACK HILLS PIONEERS
1877 Settlers Seek Admission to th'
1876 Organization.

DEADWOOD s. Dat the annual meeting
Of the Black Hills pioneers. to be held soon
an attempt will be made by those who came
to the Hills in 1877 to secure admission tc
he organization. There has always beer
great rivalry between the two factions, those
who came to the Hills the first year it was
opened claiming they We're the only pioneers
It is now proposed to make the limit Feb. %
1877 which is the date Of the ratification OF
the treaty with the Sioux which opened the
Hills settlement.
warren, president OF 1ankton college, is
meeting with success in the Hills in raising
money for his college. He has about $4,000
to raise for the running expenses Of the col
lege. and for balance needed to make VI
$50, 900 toward the DR.. Pierson fund DR.. Pier
son of Chicago has promised a gift of $4,000
providing it Is met by another s5O.OO0. Dr.
Warren has raised 100000 Of the amount.
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-12-31
CHARGED WITH THEFT
Herman Schmidt Taken from st. Paul
. to Saltwater for Trial.

SALTWATER, MINN.-Herman Schmidt
who has just completed term in the St. Paul
workhouse, was arraigned here today for the
theft of watch and some money on Aug. Is
from John Schrade. a farmer. by whom he
wednes sday
A half mile track has been cleared on Lake
st. Cr0iX and facing matinees will be held
there. thru the winter. Owners of fast horses
at Hudson. Lakeland and other towns will take
part in the contests.
Warden Wolfer has arranged an elaborate
program for the entertainment Of convicts on
New Years Day. Vaudeville and moving pic
served.
Orders for prison-ma twine are pouring In
Over one-tenth of the expected output has been